Council and Committees

TSO Council & Committees

The TELOS Student Organization (TSO) is comprised of a council with up to eleven members which includes the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and up to seven members-at-large. In addition there are a number of committees including standing committees, and special committees that are set up for specific areas of focus as needed.

See the TSO Calendar for meeting times and the procedure for requesting an online meeting invitation. All TELOS students are welcome to attend. You can also Contact Us to have a message forwarded to the council or a committee chairperson.


The Council

The officers and members of the 2023-2024 TSO council:

  • President – Jerry Bunce
  • Vice President – None
  • Secretary – Alexa Munoz
  • Treasurer – Jan Reha
  • Members-at-Large – Ted Watts, Tim Hay, Barb Warberg, Laura Stanley, Bryan Leyton, Sandi Medendorp, Chris Steele
For more information, see TSO Council Members in Previous Years.


The Curriculum Committee
Chairperson: Donna Oberembt

Members of the Curriculum Committee organize educational TSO Events, which includes identifying, contacting, and scheduling speakers for between-quarters events. They encourage experts to submit courses to teach for TELOS, and may assist the TELOS office in reviewing courses for interest-level. They may also assist instructors by recruiting class hosts and providing any additional assistance that instructors may need.


The Events Committee
Chairperson: Steve Denison

Members of the Events Committee determine which social events will be held, and implement those events through coordination with the BCCE administration and the facility where the event will be held. In addition, the members support the TELOS Clubs. See the Clubs and Social Activities page for more information. Other projects include conducting the annual election, and other events as identified.


The Marketing Committee

The TELOS@Bellevue College Marketing Committee aims to realize our mission to build a lifelong learning community. We have created and are implementing a marketing plan. We partner with the Community Education Team at Bellevue College to support TELOS@Bellevue College students and instructors.

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TSO Council meeting minutes March 2025

TSO Council meeting Minutes

Mar 26, 2025 – 03:30 PM

Top of Form

Attending:        Jerry Bunce, Bryan Leyton, Chris Steele, Laura Stanely,

Ted Watts, Phil Andrews, Chris Stoynov

Quick recap

The team discussed the TSO Student Organization’s activities and future plans. They also met with the new Director of Continuing Education, Esteban Maldonado. They discussed the use of BC Foundation funds for advertising and instructor recruitment. Lastly, the council considered disbanding and the need for someone to update the website with meeting minutes, as well as the usefulness of a storage booth on campus.

Next steps

Jerry to send a note to Esteban Maldonado asking for an update on Telos program status, course numbers, and future expectations.

Jerry to inquire with Esteban about the status of cross-advertising between Edmonds Creative Research Institute and Bellevue College Telos.

Jerry to visit Student Programs to find a computer science student to help update the TSO website.

TSO Council to make a decision about disbanding at the next meeting on May 28th.

Jerry to report back to the council on any feedback from Esteban Maldonado regarding Telos activities.

TSO Student Organization’s Activities and Plans

In the meeting, Jerry led the discussion about the TSO Student Organization’s activities and future plans. TELOS had 20 classes in the winter quarter, with 5 being canceled, and 325 registrations. However, there was a question about the organization’s impact and whether it should continue. The group also discussed the upcoming spring quarter, with 16 classes planned for spring quarter. Fewer classes and registrations expected in summer. The possibility of adding another session of the generative AI for daily life class was also discussed. But George Liu now has a full time job and is not teaching at this time.

As always thanks go to Donna for collecting and sharing the TELOS class and registration information.

Esteban’s Role and Program Updates

Jerry, Ted, and Phil discussed their meeting with Esteban Maldonado, the new Director of Continuing Education and IBIT. Esteban was described as honest, earnest, and interested in their work. Phil suggested asking Esteban for an update on the college’s pulse regarding their program in their next meeting. Ted emphasized the need for Esteban to focus on their mission and not just be a nice face. Jerry noted that Esteban took over Liz Hollerman’s responsibilities, including the IBIT program, and expressed satisfaction with Esteban’s support for their program. The team agreed to send a note to Esteban, asking about the decrease in course numbers and what they can expect in the future.

Advertising and Instructor Recruitment Discussion

The team discussed the use of funds for advertising and instructor recruitment. They considered donating remaining funds in the TSO Student account with Student Programs to the foundation for more advertising and instructor recruitment. The team also discussed the process of hiring instructors as contractors, which simplifies the hiring process. The treasurer’s report showed that no money had been spent since the last meeting, leaving around $5,000 in the TSO student account. The team also discussed the potential for cross-advertising between Edmonds Creative Research Institute and Bellevue College.

Council Considers Disbanding and Storage

The council discusses the possibility of disbanding and agrees to make a decision at their next meeting on May 28th. They consider holding a final general meeting if they decide to disband. Jerry mentions the need for someone to update the website with meeting minutes, suggesting they might recruit a student for this task. The group also discusses the storage booth they have on campus, questioning its usefulness and contents. No new business is brought up, and the meeting is adjourned.

 

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