Executive Committee

2021-22 Executive Committee Members

  • President: Kandace Knudson, Ph.D., MPH Distance Education Coordinator Sacramento City College
  • Vice President: Joanna Miller, Ed.D. Dean of Distance Education Contra Costa Community College District
  • Secretary: Katie Datko Instructional Designer, Academic Management Glendale Community College
  • Public Information Officer: Jim Julius Faculty Director of Online Education MiraCosta College
  • Treasurer: Cynthia Dewar Dean, Online Learning & Educational Technology City College of San Francisco
  • Web Designer: Rhiannon Lares, MA Instructional Technology Specialist San Bernardino Community College District
Members of the executive committee currently represent CCC DECs on the OEI steering committee. CCC DECO members will continue to participate in activities and opportunities to:
  • Provide statewide voice and advocacy for Distance Education Coordinators and Professionals;
  • Serve as a one-stop information resource;
  • Create opportunities for peer networking and interaction at all levels, professional initiatives, dialogue, and community-building;
  • Facilitate collaboration among DEC staff and stakeholders;
  • Encourage a shared commitment to the professional development of Distance Education Coordinators and Professionals;
  • Offer leadership and career development opportunities.

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes20