Advocacy, Policy, & Professional Development:
What’s Next at FACCC

Federal and state immigration policies continue to shape the experiences of faculty, staff, and students across California’s community colleges. This year’s virtual Policy Forum brings together state leaders, faculty advocates, and legal experts to share insight, lived experience, and practical strategies to support immigrant communities and strengthen campus protections statewide.

Featured Panelists Include:

Dr. Rowena M. Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor, CCCCO
Dr. Oranit Limmaneeprasert, Former President, FACCC
Kishwer Vikaas, Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender of County of Sacramento
Maria D. Rodriguez Ramirez, City DREAM Program Manager
Dr. Cynthia Mosqueda, Counselor, El Camino College 

 
California’s community colleges are navigating a changing policy landscape shaped by federal decisions and accreditation pressures, with far-reaching consequences for equity, access, and institutional autonomy. This virtual forum brings together leaders and advocates to examine these impacts and explore strategies to protect the CCC mission.

Featuring guest panelists, Mac Powell, President of ACCJC, Dr. Albert Garcia, President of Sacramento City College, Dr. Keith Flamer, President of College of the Redwoods and David O'Brien, Vice Chancellor of External Affairs, the discussion will highlight key policy changes, accreditation challenges, and state and local approaches to advancing student success. Reserve your spot to join this important conversation.

Register to reserve your spot. 

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Join us for the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference, where faculty, union and academic senate leaders, student advocates, and colleagues in categorically funded programs come together to shine a spotlight on the future of higher education. This is your chance to connect with peers from across the state, participate in engaging professional development sessions, and hear directly from top decision-makers on policy and budget.