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

April 18, 2024 - Vision in Action No. 149 

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financial aid

CCC | Maximizing Financial Aid For California's Community College Students

California has some of the highest costs of living in the nation and students, especially low-income and historically underserved students, need our support receiving the financial aid they deserve. Financial aid is a critical driver for student success. Helping students at your college receive and maintain aid is a means of closing equity gaps while training faculty and staff in the basics of financial aid bridges campus silos. This module reviews maximizing financial aid for California’s community college students, including promising practices for equitable financial support.
 
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CCC | Supporting Students Through Residency

Residency is an important consideration for students beginning and continuing their education in the California Community Colleges. In this module, we discuss rules and regulations, including legislation, around establishing residency for tuition purposes. We also provide reference resources and channels for your questions and collaboration with other directors and staff. 
 
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CCC | Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness 

Students in the California Community Colleges have a pressing need for housing security. This module reviews support for students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity and other basic needs insecurities. Including tips and guidelines for Homeless Liaisons, the module is useful for anyone interested or involved in supporting students experiencing homelessness.
 
Topics include the need for housing security; state and federal legislation establishing supports for students experiencing homelessness; existing campus and community resources; and developing equity-minded, student-centered practical supports for students in need. 
 
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CCC | Student Housing

This collaborative space is for all student housing practitioners and professionals. This community provides resources, professional development, best practices, community and support for California Community Colleges that currently have or will provide student housing. Resources include expert-informed documents, discussions and recordings of webinars and presentations. 
 
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2024 Black Student Success Week

April 22-26, 2024 

In 2020, a dedicated coalition of leaders and advocates within the California Community Colleges pioneered the creation of Black Student Success Week. This annual event, observed during the last week of April, offers a time to reflect on our commitment to the academic well-being of Black and African American students. The 2024 Black Student Success Week will focus on innovative approaches to ensure Black and African American students succeed in community colleges.

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