Oct. 28, 2021 - Vision in Action No. 54
SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT’S PROMISE SCHOLARS PROGRAM FEATURED IN VISION RESOURCE CENTER
The Promise Scholars Program at San Mateo County Community College District is featured in the newest video in the “Stories from the Field” series in the Vision Resource Center.
The Promise Scholars Program helps students earn certificates and associate degrees within three years by providing comprehensive financial, counseling and academic support. In the video, program administrators discuss how the program began, outreach activities and the services they offer, such as cohort classes for promise scholars. The district is highlighting this innovative and equity-advancing program during its centennial celebration, which marks the founding of the college that grew into the College of San Mateo, Cañada College and Skyline College.
To learn more and find contact information, please first log into the Vision Resource Center and then follow the link to the community post about the Promise Scholars Program and the link to the Stories from the Field videos in the Vision Resource Center.
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/Webinars
The California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) invites you to join us for the remaining events highlighting our partner HBCUs.
Thursday, Oct. 28
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 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
Biden announces a “historic economic framework” with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping domestic policy package. Read Acting Chancellor Daisy Gonzales’ statement here.
California virus cases stop falling, governor urges caution
States placing orders for pediatric vaccine; FDA authorization expected as soon as Friday
