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FACCC Condemns the Arrest of SEIU President David Huerta and the Targeting of Protestors and the Immigrant Community by ICE

The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC) condemns the arrest and reported injury of David Huerta, President of SEIU, during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles last night. The targeting of Huerta, a prominent labor leader and advocate for immigrant rights, is a chilling escalation in the federal government's attack on organized labor, peaceful protest, and California’s immigrant communities.

We also denounce ICE’s violent and unjustified response to peaceful protestors, who were exercising their constitutional rights to stand against this Administration’s inhumane immigration policies. The treatment of these protestors, many of whom are community members, workers, and students, represents an alarming threat to civil liberties and democratic dissent.

Faculty Association of California Community Colleges Raises Concerns with Governor’s May Revise

The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC) recognizes the state's challenging budgetary environment; however, we remain concerned about several of the proposed changes and deferrals.

“FACCC appreciates the Governor’s continued support of our colleges and understands the rationale behind scaling back proposed investments in the Common Cloud Data Platform and the Collaborative Enterprise Resource Planning Project. We are also passionate supporters of the Rising Scholars programs' work and encourage budget leaders to increase the proposed augmentation to the original $30 million proposed in the January budget. This program is vital to advancing equity and opportunity within our colleges and should remain a priority."

Faculty Association of California Community Colleges Responds to State Audit of 50% Law

The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC) appreciates the State Auditor's report on the oversight of the 50% Law. The report highlights a 45% growth in administrative positions systemwide despite the stagnation of faculty positions, which is a significant concern for FACCC. 

"We are alarmed by the significant growth of administration without evidence that it leads to increased student success," said Wendy Brill-Wynkoop, President of FACCC. "Much of the increase in student success can be attributed to committed but under-resourced faculty."

Faculty Association of California Community Colleges Condemns Executive Order Directing the Elimination of the Department of Education

The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC) is deeply concerned with President Trump’s Executive Order entitled “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities,” which directs the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of
the Department of Education.

“This reckless move threatens the foundation of our nation’s education system, disproportionately harming the students who rely on accessible, affordable, and quality education to build a better future. Community colleges are the backbone of this nation's workforce today, yet our mission faces unprecedented threats. The current administration's agenda of draconian cuts to education funding, attacks on vulnerable students, and now the Executive Order calling for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education threatens everything we stand for."

FACCC is Partnering with Students and Unions for the Annual March in March for higher Education on March 4

 FACCC is excited to join unions, faculty, and students for the March in March for higher education tomorrow, March 4, 2025. We march for the preservation and expansion of higher education funding, comprehensive support services for students, fair compensation and benefits for all faculty, equitable access to higher education for students of all backgrounds, and to protest national attacks on public education. The march will demonstrate unity within higher education and remind the California State Legislature of its commitment to California Community Colleges, the 2.1 million students, the faculty, and all who work to make public higher education possible 

FACCC-Sponsored AB 2370 is Approved by the Legislature 

Assembly Bill 2370, sponsored by FACCC and authored by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was approved today by the California State Legislature, sending the legislation to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for signature. The bill establishes that the instructor of record for community college courses must meet the minimum qualifications set by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to serve as faculty, ensuring students are taught by qualified human instructors rather than artificial intelligence (AI).