October 13, 2025

• The committee reviewed its mission statement.
  • Update required: Change all references from DASB (Associated Student Body) to DASG (De Anza Student Government).
  • Suggest including acknowledgment of the Inter-Club Council (ICC) since many meetings occur in the Campus Center.

• Encourage students to bring feedback from their councils.
• Faculty and staff should mentor students in governance processes.
• Student input is advisory but always considered seriously.

• The Hub (formerly the Food Pantry) relocated to the Baldwin Winery (lower level, north side near Lot 8).
• Offers food, cleaning supplies, clothing, and transportation assistance (e.g., shuttle vouchers).
• Open weekdays with varying hours—students should check the website before visiting.

• Operations Overview
  • Fully reopened café with 12 food stations (breakfast, deli, pizza/pasta, sushi, salad, Asian station, etc.).
  • Open Mon–Thu 5:30 AM–5:30 PM, Fri open hours 8:00 AM-2:00 PM.
  • Everything cooked from scratch; daily produce deliveries.
• Partnerships & Programs
  • Working with EOPS, The Hub, Pride Center, and Veterans Resource Center.
  • Offers catering services and accepts student meal vouchers.
  • In process to accept EBT cards (delayed due to federal shutdown).
• Employment & Discounts
  • Employing 3 students, expanding to 5–6 soon; open to more student hires.
  • 10% student discount during the first month of each quarter; 5% discount on student catering orders.
• Feedback
  • QR codes for anonymous feedback posted near café entrance.
• Q&A
  • Students encouraged to coordinate catering through Office of College Life to ensure budget alignment.
  • Allergies and dietary needs generally accommodated except for severe cases (e.g., peanut allergies).
    
    

Future of Dining Services:

• Current Pacific Dining partnership is a one-year, cost-neutral agreement (no commission or fees).
• Contract term: June 2025 – June 2026.
• The District will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in January 2026 for a long-term dining services vendor covering both De Anza and Foothill Colleges.
• Fall 2025: collecting stakeholder feedback (students, faculty, classified staff, College Council) to inform RFP requirements.
• Select and transition to to new vendor by Summer 2026, fully operational for Fall 2026.

• Flint Center: Demolition complete; temporary grass cover installed. Site reserved for the new Creative Arts Building.
• Creative Arts Center (Measure G project)—design in progress.
• PE and A quad Buildings: Future renovations funded through Measure G and state support.
• Beach Volleyball Courts: New courts built; awaiting final installations before opening.
• Roof Replacements: Buildings E3, F4, S5 completed; S3, S7, and S2 next.
• Restroom Renovations: S2, SC, and L5 restrooms under construction; temporary ADA restrooms installed nearby. Completion expected May–June 2026.
• Campus Center Projects: First floor interior refresh (paint, trim, student chambers). Building wide lighting retrofit to LED fixtures (Measure G).
• Additional Updates: New EV charging stalls planned. Second floor bathrooms under repair for water leaks; repoening soon.

• Student representatives raised concern about the Meditation Room in Campus Center being locked; it should remain open during building hours.
• Action: Operations team to confirm access and ensure it stays open.