Oct. 21, 2021 - Vision in Action No. 53
FIFTH ANNUAL UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ACTION WEEK WRAPS UP FRIDAY WHILE ADVOCACY FOR ALL CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS CONTINUES
This week the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the Community College League of California and other partners are hosting the fifth annual Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW).
This week-long event aims to elevate the inspiring stories of undocumented students and support advocacy efforts across all California community colleges. Please watch a message, also linked above, from Acting Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales about the importance of this week, and why the need for advocacy for undocumented students must continue all year long. (The Spanish language video is available here.)
There is still time to register for the USAW webinar on Friday, Oct. 22 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Register here.) Recordings from all USAW panels and systemwide webinars will be shared in next week’s Vision in Action.
While this week of action wraps up, our advocacy to support undocumented students will not stop. We highly encourage colleges, advocates and other stakeholders to continue to use the messaging materials and resources found in the Undocumented Student Action Week Communications Toolkit to help educate and inspire members of our community to support undocumented students. Items in the toolkit available for use include a PowerPoint template, “My Immigrant Story” poster, social media posts and graphics, a virtual meeting background and web banners. Many of these resources are evergreen and can be used to emphasize the importance of undocumented student support year-round.
Additionally, our new ICanGoToCollege.com website now has student-centered resources available for undocumented students. These resources can be found at https://icangotocollege.com/resources. Please share this URL widely on your campus and in your community.
PATHWAYS TO EQUITY LEARNING SERIES: Understanding the Guided Pathways Key Performance Indicators
In the October Pathways to Equity webinar, please join guest speaker Dr. Valerie Lundy-Wagner as she explains how the system leverages data to advance Vision for Success goals and how colleges can make local data experiments powerful to advance equitable student outcomes. This webinar is intended for California community college staff and data-driven decision makers.
The webinar is Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. – noon.
Register here.
System Guidance/News
The California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) invites you to join us for a week of virtual events highlighting our partner HBCUs.
Monday, Oct. 25
Introduction to HBCUs– Past, Present, Future: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
CCC to HBCU Program Overview: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
When Academic Preparation Meets Opportunity = ACCESS!: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
HBCU Academic Majors: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
HBCU Academic Programs– Fully Online Degree Programs: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
We Did It and So Can You! A Panel of CCC to HBCU Alumni: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Our Choice, Our Voice! A Panel of CCC to HBCU Current Transfer Students: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
HBCU Life- Exploring Campus Culture: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Divine Nine– Exploring Historically Black Fraternity and Sorority Life: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28
Leading HBCUs in the 21st Century: Presidents Panel: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Unique HBCU Programs: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Funding Your HBCU Education: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
CA HBCU Alumni Chapters: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29
HBCU Athletic Experience: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
College Fair: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To register for each of these events - Use the Link Here.
The next Chancellor’s Office System Webinar - Let’s Get it Done! California Community Colleges Leading the Way - will focus on actions community college Trustees and CEOs can take to further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. If you are already registered for the Chancellor’s Office System Webinars, there is no need to register again. You will receive a reminder email prior to the webinar with your link.
The recording and slides from the previous webinar - Designing for Student Success: Innovations in Enrollment, Persistence and Learning - are posted in the Vision Resource Center. After logging-in, under the “Communities” menu, visit “All Communities” and look for “CCC | Webinars, Conferences, and Events”. Join this community, then access the “Chancellor’s Office System Webinars” topic to view the content.
Please share the 2021 System Webinars registration link with your colleagues that are not yet registered. (Registration is only required once and the same link will be used to access all System Webinars in 2021.)
Several California community colleges and thousands of community college students, faculty and staff are continue to be impacted by the state’s devastating fire season this year.
The Foundation for California Community Colleges has established a statewide fund that will help our students and staff affected by wildfires. Dollars will be used to assist students in overcoming new barriers to education resulting from fires and displacement, including replacing essential supplies such as laptops, books, backpacks, and providing emergency aid relief for the most deeply affected staff and faculty.
The Chancellor’s Office is committed to keeping everyone informed during this uncertain time. We encourage administrators, faculty, staff and students to regularly check the Chancellor’s Office COVID-19 resource page and the Chancellor’s Office Communications to Colleges section for ongoing executive orders, guidance memos and announcements. Current and prospective students can also get connected with their local college to find out specific resources and support services available as well as enroll in their local community college.
Student Supports
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has created a $3 million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) filing fee assistance fund for individuals across the California Community Colleges. The fund will cover the $495 DACA application filing fees for students, faculty and staff affiliated with a California community college.
Through the California Community College Immigration Services Project, nine Legal Service Providers have been contracted to provide immigration legal services, including DACA initial application, renewal assistance and consultations to screen for affirmative immigration relief, to immigrant students faculty and staff. Eligible students, faculty and staff can access these supports confidentially through identified host colleges in their region. The legal service providers have committed to seeing each case from start to finish as long as they were affiliated with a California community college at intake.
To access the DACA filing fee assistance, students, faculty and staff need to make an appointment with the closest identified host college within their region, which can be found on the Chancellor’s Office website. For questions regarding eligibility or issues with scheduling, please contact Alonso Garcia.
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.
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