Defining Our Future:
Accessibility, Equity, Innovation, and Student Success
Thursday, August 20, 2026
James Dunn Theatre
Kentfield Campus
8 am — 8:45 am
Meet and Greet
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments
9 am — 11 am
Convocation
Join your colleagues as we celebrate the beginning of a new year, honor the College's centennial milestone, and hear important updates for the year ahead.
Program
Welcome Remarks
COM Community Updates
Keynote Speaker: Don Daves-Rougeaux
Senior Advisor to the California Community College Chancellor
11 am – 12 pm
Post-Convocation Breakout Session
Performing Arts Building, Room 72
12 pm – 1:30 pm
UPM Meeting
Deedy Hall, Cafeteria
UPM members are encouraged to attend this meeting to hear about the latest UPM activities. Lunch is provided. (Faculty only)
1:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Academic Department Meetings
Check ProLearning for room locations. (Academic Department Staff Only)
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
President's Reception
Center for Student Success, Room 200 & Courtyard
Join colleagues to relax, reconnect, and enjoy refreshments ahead of the new academic year.