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Mission

In support of the mission of Columbia College, the Distance Education Committee will develop uses of technology in teaching and learning that enable students to access a quality education, anytime, anywhere.

Commitee Meetings

The Distance Education Committee meetings are HyFlex. Join us on campus in the Instructional Technology Center (Juniper 104) or online through Zoom. DE Committee meeting minutes, agendas, and Zoom links are available through Board Docs.

2025-2026 Academic Year Meeting Schedule

The Committee will meet from 10:30 am-12:00 pm on the following Fridays. 

  • September 5th

  • October 3rd

  • November 7th

  • December 5th

  • January 30th

  • February 27th

  • March 27th

  • April 17th

Committee Members

This is an open committee that anyone is welcome to join and attend! 


  • Daniel Barsotti, DE Instructional Support Specialist
  • Ashli Bumgardner, DE Coordinator (Committee Chair)
  • Donna Cooper, Vice President of Instruction
DSPS Representation
  • Ryan Johnson
  • Shawn Jordison
  • Anneka Rogers Whitmer
Faculty Representation
  • Stephanie Beaver-Guzman
  • Teresa Borden
  • Kelsey Halstead
  • Kim Pippa-Tonnesen
  • Kimberley Robinson
Faculty Appointed by Senate (2025-2026)
  • Kath Christensen
  • Spencer Potiker
  • Shane Warner
Classified Representation
  • Whitney Call
  • Bo Locke
ASCC Student Representation
  • Callista Jukes
Student Services Representation
  • Lesley Brunner
YCCD IT Representation
  • Joe Macklin