Past Events
May Revise Webinar The Governor recently presented his annual May Revise. Despite California's budget deficit, the California Community Colleges have managed to avoid substantial cuts. Explore the Governor's proposals, the Legislature's priorities, and anticipate the upcoming changes before the final budget is approved in mid-June. Watch the recorded webinar here. Click here for the PowerPoint presentation. Part-Time Faculty Symposium | Unified Faculty Model: One-Tier
Watch the recorded symposium here. Resources: EdSource commentary piece by Dr. Debbie Klein: "Undoing Overreliance on Part-Time Faculty Could Reverse Decline of California Community Colleges" ASCCC's Part-Time Faculty Equity, Rights, and Roles in Governance Community College Advocacy: Navigating the Legislative Process Attendees of this virtual workshop on legislative advocacy had the chance to acquire essential strategies for effectively engaging with the legislative process. This recorded event covers the following information:
Hosted by the FACCC Counselors Committee, this event follows our commitment to sharing, informing, and inspiring advocacy efforts for equity in grade alleviation practices. Special thanks to FACCC Advocacy Manager Anna Mathews for delivering an insightful presentation. Watch the recorded workshop here. Click here for the PowerPoint presentation. Policy Webinar | SCFF Budget FACCC Board Member Sarah Thompson discusses the complex challenges posed by California's Student Centered Funding Formula (SCFF) for community colleges. Watch the recorded webinar here. FACCC Position Paper on California’s Community Colleges Funding Models by 2024 Legislative & Budget Committee Deep Dive: California's 50% Law FACCC President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop and FACCC Advocacy Manager Anna Mathews host a policy webinar examining California's 50% Law. This law mandates that at least half of community college general unrestricted funds support instructional salaries vital to maintaining small classes, faculty positions, and student success. In light of recent controversy regarding the policy, FACCC provides an insight into the 50% Law's importance, examine concerning trends in data regarding the law, provide thoughtful solutions, and discuss how faculty can get involved. Watch the recorded webinar here. 50% Law Talking Points and Link Tree January 2024 State Budget Webinar Anna Mathews, FACCC Advocacy Manager, and Austin Webster, President of W Strategies LLC and Watch the recorded webinar here. FACCC Policy Forum Bringing Community Back to Community Colleges The FACCC Policy Forum centered on bringing community back to California's community colleges featuring a panel of influential faculty, student, and elected state leaders who shared their perspectives on strengthening the colleges' mission to support the multifaceted needs of local communities statewide. The webinar reinforced the importance of California’s community colleges in empowering students to achieve academic, career, and personal growth that in turn fosters economic and cultural enrichment in our communities and throughout California far into the future. Watch the recorded webinar here. Click here for the PowerPoint presentation. FACCC Legislative Recap Webinar FACCC President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop delves into a comprehensive discussion of this year's community college legislation and offers valuable insights into what we can anticipate in the upcoming 2024 legislative session. Watch the recorded webinar here. FACCC State Budget Webinar Executive Director Evan Hawkins reviews the changes included in the enacted 2023 - 24 state budget and shares how they could impact your college budget and the students you serve. |