April 28, 2022 - Vision in Action No. 74
Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness
California community college students have a pressing need for affordable housing. Based on recent research, 60% of student survey participants reported experiencing housing insecurity and 19% reported experiencing homelessness. In response to this growing need, the California Community Colleges is providing online training for faculty and staff, identified on campus, to provide services to students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. These online learning modules could benefit anyone interested or involved in supporting students experiencing homelessness.
The recently launched Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness learning module in the Vision Resource Center addresses the need for housing security and reviews state and federal legislation establishing supports for students experiencing homelessness. It also covers existing campus and community resources and strategies on developing equity-minded, student-centered practical supports for students in need. The goal is to remove the barriers caused by housing insecurity to encourage equitable student success and to advance the Vision for Success.
Many learning modules in the Vision Resource Center provide information and resources to support students experiencing housing insecurity. Consider taking the following learning modules:
- Trauma Informed Care
- Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS)
- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
- Maximizing Financial Aid for California's Community College Students.
Micro-credential Courses Offered for Faculty Teaching Transfer Level Math
The California Community College Chancellor's Office is excited to offer faculty teaching transfer level math programs (STEM and SLAM pathways) online the opportunity to participate in the professional development micro-credential courses, Creating an Inclusive and Supporting Online Learning Environment and Promoting Active Learning Online, offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
ACUE's courses, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), address a comprehensive set of evidence-based teaching practices shown to promote student success. These courses begin on May 31, 2022, and will take approximately 7-8 weeks to complete. To register, please complete the course registration form by May 13.
An information session to learn more about these courses will be offered on Friday, April 29, from 12-1 p.m. To join the session, click this link on April 29 at noon and enter the passcode: 513307.
Upcoming Workshops, Webinars and Conferences
Consider attending one (or several) of the following events or log in to the Vision Resource Center to see other opportunities in the Events Calendar.
April 29, 12 - 2:30 p.m. - CCC | Black Student Success Week. REGISTER
May 2, 9 - 10 a.m. - CCC | Mental Health Action Week: Introduction to Mental Health. REGISTER
May 3, 4 - 5 p.m. - CCC | Mental Health Action Week: Reap the Rewards by Creating a Self-Care Culture. REGISTER
May 4, 9 - 10 a.m. - CCC | Chancellor’s Office System Webinar: The Social Determinants of Educational Success: Centered in Mental Health. REGISTER
May 4, 2 - 3:15 p.m. - CVC-OEI | Webinar: Addressing the Affective Domain in Online Learning: Strategies for a Post-AB705 Freshman Composition. REGISTER
May 5, 2 -3 p.m. - CCC | Mental Health Action Week: Trauma Informed Care: An Essential Tool for Colleges. REGISTER
May 6 - CCC | 2022 Pathways to Equity Change. Regional Convenings. REGISTER
May 6, Noon - 12:30 p.m. - CCC | Prevent Disruptive Behavior in TechConnect Zoom Meetings. REGISTER
May 10, 10 a.m.- Noon - CCC | Incident Response Workshop Session 1: Randsomware Attack Response. REGISTER
May 11, Noon - 1 p.m. - CCC | Chancellor's Office Webinar: Supporting Employee DEIA Contributions and Growth in Employee Evaluations and Tenure Review. REGISTER
May 16-18 - CCC | 2022 Association of Chief Business Officials (ACBO) Spring Conference. REGISTER
May 18, Noon - 1 p.m. - CCC | Equitable Recovery in Action: Becoming Antiracist, Student Ready Institutions. REGISTER
May 24, 10 a.m. - Noon - CCC | Incident Response Workshop Session 2: Malicious Network Breach Response. REGISTER
June 1, 9 - 10 a.m. - CCC | Chancellor’s Office System Webinar. REGISTER
New Learning Content
Strategic Enrollment Management: Outreach and Onboarding
This learning module introduces system professionals involved in student outreach and onboarding to SEM practices that support the student from interest through enrollment. Participants accomplish this goal through reading, listening, reflecting, and ultimately moving promising practices from concept to action. Also, professionals interested in this topic should consider joining the Strategic Enrollment Management Community of Practice, a network of practitioners who can share their mutual interests, approach and practices in SEM. Learn more.
Maximizing Financial Aid for California’s Community Colleges
California has some of the highest costs of living in the nation and students, especially low-income and historically underserved students, need our support in receiving the financial aid they deserve. Helping students at your college receive and maintain aid is a means of closing equity gaps. This updated module reviews maximizing financial aid for California’s community college students, including promising practices for equitable financial support. For more information on this topic and access to financial aid professionals across the state, join the Financial Aid Community. Learn more.
Trauma Informed Care
This updated module is designed to introduce California Community Colleges professionals to the principles of trauma-informed care. It provides an overview of what trauma is and how it affects many of our students. It also provides information for how professionals can help develop college and classroom environments that support those impacted by trauma. Learn more.
Explore This Community
CCC | Financial Aid Community
The Financial Aid Community is where financial aid professionals can find information on various topics related to financial aid administration. You will find new and relevant documents, get answers to questions regarding regulations, share information about student services, discuss financial aid topics and get legislative and other operational updates. The community has posted several presentations from the Financial Wellness Webinar Series in March.
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