June 1, 2023 - Vision in Action No. 120
Click on photo to watch Dr. Christian’s remarks after being named the 11th chancellor of the California Community Colleges in February
THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES WELCOMES CHANCELLOR SONYA CHRISTIAN
The California Community Colleges is proud to welcome Dr. Sonya Christian on her first official day as system chancellor. Chancellor Christian was named to the role in February and her selection is an historic choice: she is the first woman and the first person of South Asian heritage to be appointed as permanent chancellor.
Dr. Christian, who has previously served as chancellor of the Kern Community College District and president of Bakersfield College, believes our greatest challenges enable us to do our greatest work, triggering our creativity and letting our collective brilliance shine. As she often says, #OurTimeIsNow
Everyone is invited to help us welcome Chancellor Christian at her first Chancellor’s Office System Webinar, on Wednesday, June 7 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.
Read more about Chancellor Christian.
Watch this video in which Chancellor Christian gives remarks after being named the 11th chancellor of the California Community Colleges on February 23, 2023.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH
Today, June 1, marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, dedicated to THE celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969. Pride Month also recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally.
The California Community Colleges proudly celebrates Pride Month, and supports our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff and administration all year long. If you wish to show your support this month, a Pride Month Zoom background is available for download here.
System Guidance/News/Events
ICYMI: Seven New Bachelor’s Degrees to be Offered at California Community Colleges
The California Community Colleges this week took another step forward in giving Californians an opportunity to earn a four-year degree from a community college by approving seven new bachelor’s degree programs. This brings to the total number of bachelor’s degrees that are now offered or will soon be offered at a community college to 31.
The new programs available as a part of a bill signed by Governor Newsom in 2021 are: dental hygiene at Cerritos College and Fresno City College, respiratory care at Hartnell College, respiratory therapy at Los Angeles Valley College, dental hygiene administration at Taft College, automotive career education at Ventura College and aviation maintenance at West Los Angeles College. Seven additional bachelor’s degree program proposals are in the current evaluation cycle and are pending review.
Read more about the new bachelor’s degrees at California community colleges.
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 next Fiscal and Policy Webinar will be on Thursday, June 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and on each of the following dates:
- August 31
- September 28
- November 9
- December 7
Online Instruction/Webinars
IT Accessibility Workshop
Registration is open for the Summer Accessibility Workshop being held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Offered twice annually, the full-day online workshops present strategies and solutions for incorporating accessibility into Information and Communication Technology (ICT) practices at the college and district levels.
Student Supports
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
Chancellor’s Office Releases Update to the Compendium of Allocations and Resources
In late 2022, the Chancellor’s Office released the inaugural edition of the Compendium of Allocations and Resources (the Compendium) to support district and college leaders in the implementation and effective use of 2022-23 fiscal resources. The Compendium provides fiscal and program guidance in one central location to facilitate access to information.
The May Compendium can now be found on the Budget News page. On page 10 of each release, we provide a bulleted list of new or updated content, which is summarized below.
Updates from February Compendium:
- 2022-23 First Principal and 2021-22 Recalculation Apportionment: Information about the 2022-23 P1 and 2021-22 R1 apportionment calculations replaces information about the 2022-23 advance apportionment. See pages 20-27.
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program: Language updated under the Funding Formula section. See page 39.
- CAEP – California Adult Education Program: Link to AB 1491 Carryover Guidance memo added under additional resources. See page 59.
- Foster and Kinship Care Education (KFCE): Changes made to the allocation table. See pages 170-173.
- Guided Pathways: Guidance added to the Non-Grant funded section relating to the Guided Pathways Grant Program 2022-26 Funding Update and Work Plan Release. See pages 187-189.
- Local and Systemwide Technology and Data Security – Ongoing: Guidance added to the Non-Grant funded section. See pages 192-194. Information added to Appendix A. See page 376.
- Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP): Link to guidance memo added to additional resources section. See page 206.
- Systemwide Technology and Data Security – 2022-23 One-Time Funds: Guidance added to the Non-Grant funded section. See pages 302-303. Information added to Appendix A. See page 382.
- Transfer and Articulation – Ethnic Studies: Guidance added to the Non-Grant Funded section. See page 304.
- Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC) Program: Guidance added to the Grant funded section relating to the Phase 3 grants. See pages 341-350.
