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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 the Instructional Technology Center (Juniper 104) or online through Zoom. DE Committee meeting minutes, agendas, and Zoom links are available through Board Docs.

Committee Members

This is an open committee that anyone is welcome to join and attend!


Distance Education Department 
  • Ashli Bumgardner, DE Coordinator (Committee Chair) (Curriculum and Technology Commitee)
  • Bo Locke, DE Instructional Support Specialist (Recorder)
Faculty Volunteers from Academic Senate
  • Tim Elizondo
  • Pam Guerra-Schmidt (YFA/College Council)
  • Craig Johnston 
  • Spencer Potiker
  • Kimberley Robinson
  • Rebecca Slate
Classified Professionals from CSEA and Classified Senate
  • Vacant
ASCC Student Representative
  • Vacant
Student Services Representative
  • Lesley Michtavy
DSPS Representative
  • Candice Hann
YCCD IT Representative
  • Joe Macklin
Faculty Volunteers At Large
  • Kath Christensen
  • Kim Pippa-Tonnesen
  • Teresa Borden