Program Research and Recommendation Committee
The Program Research and Recommendation Committee (PRR) evaluates educational programs and provides recommendations that support student success, workforce needs, and program vitality at Butte College.
Role of the Committee
The Program Research and Recommendation Committee (PRR) helps ensure Butte College programs remain relevant, effective, and responsive to student and community needs.
PRR evaluates educational programs and provides recommendations on:
- New program development
- Program improvement and support
- Program revitalization
- Program discontinuance
Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
PRR meets on scheduled Mondays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Our meeting location is SAS 360 (unless specified otherwise).
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Meeting Related Documents |
| September 21, 2026 | 9-21-26 Agenda | 5-11-26 Minutes | Business Admin Discontinuance Personal trainer new program |
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| October 19, 2026 | |||
| November 16, 2026 | |||
| December 14, 2026 | |||
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February 1, 2027 |
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| March 29, 2027 | |||
| April 26, 2027 | |||
| May 17, 2027 |
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Committee Members
- Robert White, Dean of Instruction, Co-Chair
- Irma Gonzalez Cuadros, Academic Senate President, Co-Chair
- Kim Kirkwood, Academic Senate Vice President
- Patrick McDougall, Curriculum Committee Chair
- Vacant, Faculty (CTE)
- Colin Ferguson, Faculty (CTE)
- Bobby Walden, Counseling
- Luke Sathrum - Faculty (TGE)
- Teresa Doyle, Dean of Instruction
- Yasminn Freitas (Student Senate)
Advisory Members:
- Brian Murphy, Institutional Research
- Jessica Jackson, Articulation Officer
Documents
