Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Task Force

Agendas & Minutes

 

2025-26 Roster

 Josh Adams (Academic Affairs) 

 Stephanie Jarrett (Risk Management) 

 Allison Rietman (Distance Education) 

 Brian Antonson (Marcom) 

 Linda Jay (Classified Senate) 

 Marc Rudlin (IT) 

 Lisa Beach (Distance Education) 

 Kim Kinahan (Academic Affairs) 

 Moises Santos (IDEAA Task Force) 

 Renee Burgess (Professional Development) 

 Sarah Lesson (Writing Intensive Course Faculty) 

 Jeremy Smotherman (IERP)  

 Bentley Cavazzi (Writing Intensive Course Faculty) 

 Matthew Long (Student Services – Conduct) 

 Simona Stefanescu (Marcom) 

 Carl Chiu (IT) 

 Kobe Lopez (SGA) 

 Loretta Esparza (Library) 

 Jamie Cook (Professional    Development) 

 Deyanira Morales (Distance Education) 

 John Stover (Academic Senate) 

 Greg Drukala (SEIU)  

 Kendra Morning (Computer Science IT Faculty) 

 Guy Tillotson (Professional Development) 

 Robert Ethington (Student Services – Conduct) 

 Joel Neuberg (CFT) 

 Katie Tompkins (SGA) 

 Sean Flaherty (SGA) 

 Purnur Ozbirinci (Writing Intensive Course Faculty) 

 Kyle Wallstrum (IDEAA Task Force) 

 Alexa Forrester (Professional Development) 

 Jennifer Perez (Writing Intensive Course Faculty) 

 Sarah Whylly (AFA) 

 Angélica Garcia (Administrator) 

 Sarah Pew (Marcom) 

 Maura Wong Cooper (DRD – Access Technology Specialist) 

 Robert Grandmaison (Curriculum) 

 Ira Pollack (Marcom) 

 

Vincent Hamilton (Student Services – Conduct) 

Megan Rhodes (Professional Development) 

 

CHARGE  The Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Task Force is a District advisory group engaging on a year-long assessment of the evolving role of GenAI in learning, student services, operations, and institutional decision-making at Santa Rosa Junior College.  
 
The task force will: 

  1. Review and become familiar with the Academic Senate’s recommendations, including those of its task force, as well as the history of related discussions, actions, and positions.  
  2. Research current applications, trends, and innovations in GenAI across higher education, including an overview of the current state of GenAI use at SRJC. 
  3. Identify the implications of GenAI technologies for operational efficiencies, equity, accessibility, privacy, and professional ethics. 
  4. Assess recommended best practices and consistent standards relating to Academic Integrity, as presented by members of the Educational Planning and Coordinating Committee (EPCC). 
  5. Assess recommended best practices and consistent standards relating to the Student Experience specific to their accessing program and support services.  
  6. Provide district-wide guidance and best practices for the integration of GenAI in: 
    1. Instruction and curriculum design 
    2. Student services and support 
    3. Administrative and operational processes 
  7. Identify professional development needs for faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to ensure responsible and informed use of GenAI. 
  8. Recommend policies and systems that will guide how generative GenAI is used at SRJC that align with SRJC’s mission, values, and strategic initiatives.  
  9. Facilitate inclusive dialogue and solicit input from diverse groups across all sites. 
  10. Deliver a final report with actionable recommendations to the College Council. 

 
RECOMMENDS TO 
The GenAI Task Force recommends to the College Council. 
 

MEMBERSHIP 
Members appointed from each SRJC constituency group, including Academic Senate, Classified Senate, AFA, SEIU, CFT, SGA, administrators, and representation in the following areas identified as key for engagement and collaboration:   

  • Academic Affairs  
  • IDEAA Task Force   
  • Curriculum 
  • Writing Intensive Course faculty
  • Computer Science AI faculty 
  • Disability Resources Department - Access Technology Specialist 
  • Distance Education  
  • Information Technology  
  • Library 
  • Marketing and Communications  
  • Professional Development  
  • Risk Management  
  • Student Services (Conduct)  
  • Office of IERP  

 
 
MEETINGS 
Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month during the academic year, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 
 

TIMELINE 
The timeline for this task force is through May 2026.