April 14, 2023 - Vision in Action No. 113
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES BOARD OF GOVERNORS CELEBRATES ADVOCACY DAY
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors today celebrated legislative Advocacy Day in Sacramento as part of California Community Colleges Month. Board members, Chancellor’s Office staff and members of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges met with state Legislators to lift up student voices and clearly communicate system priorities.
The Board of Governors declared April as California Community Colleges month, calling on colleges and their partners to ramp up activities and strategies that are showing to have a positive impact responding to student need.
As part of Advocacy Day, more than 30 meetings were held between California Community Colleges representatives and State Legislators, including Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield); Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz); and Assemblymember Tri Ta (R-Orange County) to discuss college affordability, housing, modernizing the Economic & Workforce Development program; and equitable placement.
Thank you to all who participated in Advocacy Day and helped champion the California Community Colleges!
REGISTER NOW! CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT SERIES: WHAT CAN I DO TO STAND UP TO INJUSTICE AND INEQUITY?
This series of professional development webinars is informed and inspired by classified professionals' responses to the DEIA professional development needs assessment survey. The California Community College Chancellor's Office would like to thank the co-sponsors of the survey, the California Community College Classified Senate (4CS) and California School Employees Association (CSEA) for their support and guidance in the design and implementation of DEIA-related professional development for classified professionals in the system.
The next webinar is Friday, April 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Register now for the webinar: What Can I Do to Stand Up to Injustice and Inequity?
System Guidance/News
New brief series focused on advancing equitable dual enrollment in California community colleges
Released in March 2023, RDP Consulting released a research brief series called Advancing Equitable Dual Enrollment: Initial Findings from the Dual Enrollment for Equitable Completion Initiative. This research series includes strategies for equitable DE enrollment participation, insights on students’ experiences and more.
REGISTER NOW: 2023 Black Student Success Week
Registration opens in early April for 2023 Black Student Success Week, scheduled for April 24 through April 28. This year's theme is "Vision to Action: Building Systems and Structures for Black Student Success."
The focus of the week-long event will be on successful approaches to ensuring Black and African American students succeed at California community colleges.
The schedule of virtual activities for the week include:
- The Black Hour: A series of daily webinars hosted from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- The After Party: A series of daily small group discussion forums held from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- The BlackOut: A virtual advocacy day event held on April 27, 2023
Register now for 2023 Black Student Success Week events and follow Black Student Success Week on Twitter for updates and more information.
Register Now for the 5th Annual LGBTQ+ Summit: ‘Fiercer Together - Uplifting Queer & Trans Students on Our Campuses’
The 5th Annual CCC LGBTQ+ Summit will be held virtually April 19-20, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join and collaborate with members of the California Community Colleges at all levels. The summit is a space for students, faculty, classified professionals and administrators where we will focus on this year’s theme: “Fiercer Together - Uplifting Queer & Trans Students on Our Campuses” and on improving not only individual community college campuses but encouraging changes at the structural level as well.
General Registration
For registrations occurring after March 1, 2023 the following prices apply.
- Professional - $100
- Student - $25
Online Instruction/Webinars
Fiscal & Policy Webinars
Join the Chancellor’s Office for monthly Fiscal & Policy Webinars. We host comprehensive and informative webinars on issues related to college finance, state budgets, fiscal policy, innovative and promising practices and federal issues. The February Fiscal and Policy Webinar will be on Thursday, March 30 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and on each of the following dates:
- April 27
- June 29
- August 31
- September 28
- November 9
- December 7
Register for the Fiscal & Policy webinars today.
Chancellor’s Office System Webinars
The next Chancellor’s Office System Webinar is on Wednesday, May 3 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Register for the 2023 Chancellor’s Office System Webinar series here. All webinar recordings are later posted in the Vision Resource Center.
For questions related to the Chancellor’s Office System Webinars, email Krista Rindell at KRindell@CCCCO.edu.
Student Supports
FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION PETITIONS WEBINAR SET FOR APRIL 19
In collaboration with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), the California State University Chancellor's Office, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges will present the webinar Family-Based Immigration Petitions on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
One of the most common ways for people to get a green card is through a family member. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can help certain family members immigrate to the United States. This is a two-step process. First, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files a family visa petition. Second, the foreign national relative files an application to become a permanent resident. Each step involves different legal and factual issues. This webinar will provide an overview of the process and eligibility requirements for the first step required for a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to petition an immigrant family member.
Register for the Family-Based Immigration Petitions webinar.
The California Youth Crisis line runs 24-hours a day, seven days a week: 800-843-5200. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides confidential assistance to anyone in crisis and their loved ones through a live chat and free 24-hour hotline at 800-273-8255. You can also text COURAGE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Items of Interest
Golden State Education and Training Grant Program: Offering $2,500 in Relief Funding for Californians Affected by the Pandemic.
The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) has partnered with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to promote the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program. This program provides relief funding of $2,500 to individuals who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them reskill and access education or training programs to re-enter the workforce.
The Golden State Education and Training Grant Program is now accepting applications from Californians who meet the program's eligibility requirements, including both the overarching criteria and the income and asset requirements for Cal Grant A eligibility. Approximately $500 million is available to eligible individuals.
To reach eligible applicants, FoundationCCC and CSAC are recruiting Education and Training Ambassadors and community-based Education and Training Network Activation Partners.
Education and Training Ambassadors Program: Student advocates can now apply to become an Education and Training Ambassador and conduct direct outreach in their communities. Ambassadors will be trained on effective outreach strategies for their communities and will have the opportunity to earn a stipend of throughout the five month service term (May 2023-September 2023). Apply today here.
Education and Training Network Activation Partners: FoundationCCC is seeking out community-based partner organizations across the state with influence and outreach capabilities to help raise awareness of the program among regional populations. If your organization is interested in learning more about the grant opportunity and the application process, please submit an interest form, and/or register to attend the virtual informational session on April 18, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST.
By investing in the education and training of Californians, the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program aims to help individuals achieve their career goals and contribute to a stronger, more resilient workforce in the state. Through education and training, individuals can build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing economy, which benefits not only the individual but also their families and communities. Visit the CSAC website for more information on grant eligibility requirements. Contact EdTraining@foundationccc.org with any questions related to Education and Training Ambassadors and Network Activation Partners.
