California Community Colleges Professional Development Edition Vision in Action Systemwide news, resources and best practices moving Vision 2030 forward.

Nov. 30, 2023 - Vision in Action No.134 

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Preparing for Spring Conferences

As the fall semester winds down, we invite you to look ahead at spring and some of the upcoming conferences available to California community college employees. Looking for more? We invite you to view additional conferences and webinars by exploring the Vision Resource Center's public events calendar.

ACCCA Annual Conference

February 21-23, 2024

The ACCCA Annual Conference is the premier event for community college administrators in California. The conference, workshops and seminars help administrators build their resumes and knowledge base. Located in Orange County, 2024's conference theme is Level Up: Challenge Accepted and will feature keynotes from Joaquín Zihuatanejo, Jan E. Estrellado and Ruben E. Canedo. Learn more.

Technology and Distance Learning Symposium

March 1-2, 2024

The Technology and Distance Learning Symposium, hosted by OTAN, is an annual conference featuring engaging, interactive presentations and vibrant discussions. This event is designed to demonstrate effective ways of incorporating technology to enrich the learning experience, expand educational reach through a combination of in-person and online learning, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of adult education programs. Learn more.

CSSO Student Services Leadership Conference

March 12-15, 2024

The Chief Student Services Officers Association (CSSO) is inviting all Student Services leaders at all levels (Deans, Directors, Coordinators, as well as faculty and staff) to join them March 12–15, at the 2024 Student Services Leadership Conference. The theme is Justice & Joy: Transforming Systems with Purpose and Intentionality. Learn more.

Submit Presentation Proposals for 2024 LGBTQ+ Conference

April 24 - 25, 2024

The 2024 California Community Colleges LGBTQ+ Summit is currently accepting presentation proposals for its annual summit. The Summit will be held virtually April 24 - 25, 2024. The Summit is a space for students, faculty, classified professionals and administrators to focus on this year’s theme: “Rise, Resist, Empower: The Unstoppable Movement for Queer & Trans Liberation”. Proposals are due December 1, 2023. Submit LGBTQ+ Summit Presentations. 

 

Featured Module

CCC | Equity-Centered Counseling Foundations

Introducing the new CCC | Equity-Centered Counseling Foundations module built specifically for California community college employees.

Equity-centered counseling is critical to student success. By focusing on the core skills necessary for effective counseling, we can create an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.  
 
This module covers the fundamentals of equity-centered counseling, including recognizing and working against implicit bias; developing cultural humility; practicing soft skills to improve your interactions with students as well as colleagues; recognizing and working against countertransference; and developing practices of self-care.  
 
Each section is supported with activities to help you practice these strategies as well as resources for further exploration. Together, we can help guide all students toward their goals. View Module.

Upcoming Workshops, Webinars and Conferences

Discover upcoming events available to you as a California community college employee. View additional opportunities by logging in and exploring the Vision Resource Center's events calendar.

  • December 1, 10 a.m. – Noon - Santa Ana College Statewide SLO Workshop: AI and the Changing Landscape of Theories of Assessment, Relevant Assignments and Rubrics. Register.
  • December 6, 9 – 10 a.m. - CCC | Chancellor's Office System Webinars: Reflecting on 2023. Register.
  • December 7, 11 a.m. to Noon - CCC | Fiscal & Policy Webinar Series. Register.
  • December 8, 10 a.m. – Noon - Santa Ana College Statewide SLO Workshop Grand Finale - AI and Assessment. Register.
  • December 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Real College California Basic Needs Summit, Rising to the Challenge: Heroes for Basic Needs. Register.  

Explore These Communities

Join a community in the Vision Resource Center and connect with faculty and staff across the California Community Colleges. Share your appreciation, respond to questions and offer your expert tips. Explore all our communities and join the ones that interest you.

CCC | Professional Development Practitioners

This community is for all Professional Development practitioners in the California Community Colleges, which includes those who play a role in providing professional learning, Flex reporting, or compliance training. It is a vibrant, virtual space in which those who advance Vision 2030 through professional learning can share ideas, ask questions and collaborate. Join.

CCC | Finish Line Scholars Program

Find information on the Finish Line Scholars Program, collaborate to share practices on emergency financial aid and scholarships, engage in dialogue with your colleagues, and ask questions. While this community is open to all, the information and resources will be most relevant to the 34 colleges eligible for grants. The goal of the Finish Line Scholars Program is to support students to ensure they stay on track with their education and complete a degree, certificate, or transfer to a four-year college or university. Join.

We want to hear from you!

We welcome your ideas and suggestions for professional development opportunities and resources that can benefit community college professionals. Submit your ideas.