Past EventsFACCC Policy Forum The FACCC Policy Committee hosted a timely Policy Forum focused on how recent ICE enforcement activity and shifting immigration policies are affecting faculty, staff, and students across California’s community colleges. The conversation brought together state leaders and faculty advocates who shared lived perspectives to help campuses better understand what’s changing and how to respond. We extend our sincere thanks to our panelists for their leadership and participation:
Watch the webinar here. Los Rios Health, Benefits, and Retirement Conference This virtual gathering, hosted by the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges Education Institute (FACCC EI), LRCFT, LRCEA, and SEIU, brought together experts from CalSTRS, CalPERS, and Social Security to provide timely, practical information on retirement planning, investment strategies, long-term care, wellness, and district health benefits. FACCC May Revise FACCC leadership hosted a webinar analyzing Governor Newsom’s 2025 May Revise budget proposal and its potential impact on California Community Colleges. Amid a projected $12 billion state budget shortfall, the discussion focused on proposed funding shifts and deferrals, which have significant implications for higher education. Watch the webinar here. 50% Law Audit Update California’s 50% Law requires community colleges to allocate at least half of their general unrestricted funds to instructional salaries, prioritizing faculty and small class sizes to support student success. This webinar dives into the troubling trends revealed by the California State Auditor’s report:
Watch the recorded webinar here. FACCC Part-Time Faculty Symposium Hosted by the FACCC Part-Time Faculty Committee, this virtual symposium aimed to empower and inform part-time faculty throughout California’s community college system. Centered on the theme "ALL Faculty United in Leadership," the event addressed the evolving landscape of higher education and the critical role part-time faculty play in shaping student success and institutional change. Watch the recorded event here. FACCC Counselors Symposium The symposium provided a space to learn from each other, build understanding of all recent changes, discuss progress made at your respective campuses, address areas of concerns, help provide practical solutions and identify realistic practices. We discussed common course numbering educational planning (AB 1111), examined CalGETC implementation and aftermath implications (AB 928) and discuss the mandating of ADT pathways (expansion of SB 1440). Watch the recorded event here. Resources: AB 1705 Oversight Hearing Recap & Next Steps FACCC Government Relations Director Anna Mathews presented the latest updates on the AB 1705 reform bill proposal, highlighting key developments from the past month, reviewing the bill’s current status, and outlining strategies to restore access to standalone pre-transfer courses. The session provided valuable insights into ongoing advocacy efforts and the potential impact of these reforms. Resources: |