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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 Tamarack 201 (the new Online Learning Lab!) 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! 


Per the Participatory Governance Handbook, membership includes

DE Coordinator, Vice President of Instruction, DSPS Representation, Faculty Representation, Classified Representation, Student Representation

Standing Committee Members
  • Ashli Bumgardner, DE Coordinator (Committee Chair)
  • Daniel Barsotti, DE Instructional Support Specialist 
  • Donna Cooper, Vice President of Instruction
DSPS
  • Ryan Johnson
Faculty Appointed by Academic Senate (2025-2026)
  • Andrew Van Hoogmoed
  • Kath Christensen
  • Kimberly Montague
  • Kimberly Pippa-Tonnesen
  • Rebecca Slate
  • Sally Chaffee
Classified 
  • Daniel Barsotti
ASCC Student 
  • Vacant
Student Services 
  • Megan Burke
YCCD IT 
  • Joe Macklin
Faculty Volunteers (unlimited)
  • Kelsey Halstead
  • Kimberley Robinson
  • Stephanie Beaver-Guzman
  • Teresa Borden