March 3, 2022 - Vision in Action No. 68
VISION FOR SUCCESS CORE COMMITMENT: DESIGN AND DECIDE WITH THE STUDENT IN MIND
This is part of our new series highlighting colleges activating the core commitments
The Vision for Success invites us to design all institutional programs, policies, and investments with the student experience in mind, particularly the experience of students of color and other under-resourced groups; and “err” on the side of students whenever possible in individual administrative and classroom decisions that have the power to either move students forward toward their end goals or hold them back. Authentic and representative student engagement is essential for designing community colleges that work for everyone.
This month, we feature Shasta College for activating core commitment 2 in their Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program, designed to allow students to continue working or caring for family members while attending full-time in pathways with compressed timelines. ACE centers students by acknowledging their complex lives and structuring pathways and supports to help them achieve their educational goals.
Read more on how Shasta College is centering students through the ACE program.
THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION TO BE HONORED FOR HISTORIC $100 MILLION COMMITMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
The Network of California Community College Foundations (Network) will be presenting the 2021 Bernard Osher Philanthropist of the Year Award to the Jay Pritzker Foundation for its historic $100 million commitment supporting our California community colleges and the students we serve. You are invited to attend the virtual award ceremony recognizing Dan and Karen Pritzker, in which they will be joined and recognized by The Honorable Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California and California Community Colleges Board of Governors Member, Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley, among many others.
Wednesday March 9, 2022 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. PST.
Register here to receive the Zoom invitation
Note: pre-registration is required
The Bernard Osher Philanthropist of the Year Award is presented annually by the Network to an individual, corporation, or nonprofit organization that demonstrates a commitment to philanthropy and serves as a role model to encourage giving to our California Community Colleges. Please join us as we thank the Pritzkers for their generous support and celebrate the impact of the first year of this monumental gift, and the resulting Finish Line Scholars Program, which has already benefited more than 8,000 of our students at 34 California Community Colleges.
System Guidance/News/Webinars
SAVE THE DATE: The Chancellor’s Office invites you to join the Webinar Series: Equitable Recovery in Action: Becoming Antiracist, Student Ready Institutions launching Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
In this six-part series of webinars, the Chancellor’s Office will highlight ongoing efforts across the system to adopt, customize and scale equity-advancing strategies, tools and resources to facilitate systemic change and cultivate a more equitable, inclusive and transformative teaching and learning ecosystem.
Webinar dates:
March 16, 2022
April 20, 2022
May 18, 2022
June 15, 2022
July 20, 2022
August 17, 2022
Register here.
Registration is now open for the Pathways to Equity Act Virtual Conference. The Pathways to Equity conference provides a space for a diverse community of creators, educators, administrators and practitioners to inspire one another to reform, reshape and recreate a collegiate environment focused on student equity through use of a Guided Pathways framework. Keynote speakers will focus on anti-racism as a foundation for equity work in the community college system. Breakout sessions will highlight innovative practices that are driving systemic changes in our colleges. We hope you and your team will join us.
EVENT INFORMATION
Wednesday, March 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Register to secure your free spot today
For more information about the Act Virtual Conference and updates on Pathways to Equity, visit the Pathways to Equity webpage.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please direct any content questions to Michael Tran, Educational Services and Support.
The Board of Governors and the Chancellor’s Office are pleased to announce the 2022 Classified Employee of the Year Awards. The Classified Employee of the Year Awards are the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our classified employees who exemplify the Vision for Success. For full details, please view the website linked above. Nominations are due Friday, March 25, 2022.
The 2022 Chancellor’s Office System Webinars take place during the first Wednesday of each month. The next System Webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Register Now. Registration is only required one time. Once registered, you will gain access to all System Webinars in 2022.
The recording and slides from the previous webinar - Universal Design, Accessibility & More: A Student-Centered Support Ecosystem for Students with Disabilities - 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.
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
White House unveils plan to move America past Covid-19 crisis, says shutdowns no longer necessary.
Starting next week, every home in the U.S. will be able to order an additional set of four Covid-19 tests. We encourage all administrators, faculty and staff to share this important information with your students. If anyone needs a COVID-19 test now, is looking for another type of COVID-19 test or needs more than four tests, more information on these resources is available at this website. If anyone needs help placing an order for tests, assistance is available at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
