February 2021
REGISTER TODAY!
Have you registered yet for the 2021 General Assembly virtual events? If not, registration information can be found on our website at this link. Delegates can register for free! Registration for all other students and advisors is only $50 each. We encourage you to register early! The deadline for registration is March 19, 2021.
2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS
The first Resolution Packet is posted on the SSCCC website at this link. The packet contains more than 25 resolutions that the Delegates attending the General Assembly will consider to guide the SSCCC into next year. We highly encourage students to discuss these resolutions in your student body associations, clubs, regions, and where ever student leaders are gathered.
The resolutions in this first packet can be amended through the SSCCC Amendment Process by February 17, 2021. More information about the process can be found on the SSCCC website at this link. In addition, we have posted a very brief webinar about how to make amendments to resolutions on the SSCCC YouTube Channel, as well as a webinar about how to study resolutions. Check it out if you need help.
We will also hold a webinar on March 20, 2021, about how to prepare for the discussion at the General Assembly including the resolution debating session. Look for more information via our listserv or website calendar.
If you have any questions about the resolution process, please feel free to reach out to the chair of the Rules and Resolutions Committee Katherine Squire at vp@studentsenateccc.org.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Deadline Fast Approaching - February 19th!!
Last month we announced that the SSCCC is seeking workshop proposals from students, student body associations, student groups, partner organizations, and others for the upcoming General Assembly. The four workshop strands focus on the General Assembly theme "Resiliency through Growth" and are listed below:
- Developing and Fostering Student Leadership
- Being a Voice for Change
- Growing through Resiliency
- Accessing Resources for Student Success
Check out more information about the workshop strands and the Call for Proposals process via our website at this link.
Have you thought about participating on a state board or commission? We are looking for student leaders who can bring their experiences and passions to higher education policymaking. The Student Senate for California Community Colleges is seeking student leaders who would be interested in serving on the California Community College Board of Governors or the California Student Aid Commission.
If you are interested in either position, please check out the qualifications and process on our website at the following links:
The application process for the student member to the Board of Governors and California Student Aid Commission for the 2021 - 2023 term is now open. The following timeline is as follows:
- Application Opens - February 8, 2021
- Applications Due - March 29, 2021
- Applicants notified of qualifications and date and time of interview if applicable
- Applicants approved by the SSCCC Board of Directors
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Julie Adams at jadams@studentsenateccc.org.
By Gian Gayatao, LAD Region V
The CCC LGBTQ+ Summit is a great opportunity to collaborate with all members of the California community colleges. This conference shall serve as a safe space to share experiences and present ideas to better serve the LQBTQ+ students in our diverse system. In order to encourage and empower change at all levels, this year's summit will focus on identifying intersections, establishing services and curriculums of inclusion, and transforming campus cultures with the fundamental understanding of equality and justice for all.
To read the event's schedule, view its designated programs, or apply for registration, please visit (cccqsummit.blogspot.com)
Jorge Silva, Region X Regional Affairs Director
There are many in our California community colleges who do not have access to meetings, conferences, events, or activities because accommodations are not available to them. It is very important for student advocates to set the example in our communities on how important it is to provide accommodations for all people, and that includes the Deaf community. This Town Hall will provide the do's and don'ts for interacting with Deaf people, stories on the Deaf experience, tips on how to interact with Deaf people in any environment, and how to begin your journey as an ally to the Deaf community.
If you want to help build a bridge between the hearing and the Deaf in your college, please join the Deaf Awareness Townhall on March 12th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
SSCCC Fun Facts
Historically, regions have created their own logos to be the identifier for their collaboration of colleges. Students within the regions have been given the opportunity to express their creativity and artistic skill by creating logos. Here is a previous logo from Region 8. Enjoy!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Executive Committee and Board Meetings
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, February 12 - 13, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Executive Committee Meeting, March 5, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, March 12 - 13, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, March 25, 2021, Long Beach Westin Hotel
- SSCCC Executive Committee Meeting, April 9, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, April 16 - 17, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Executive Committee Meeting, May 7, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, May 14 - 15, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Executive Committee Meeting, June 4, 2021, Teleconference
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, June 11 - 12, 2021, Teleconference
All SSCCC Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings are available via teleconference.
Events
- SSCCC General Assembly, March 26 - 28, 2021, Virtual
- April Advocacy, April 12, 2021, Virtual
Region and Caucus Meetings
Check out all the SSCCC events including Regional Meetings, caucuses, and webinars on the SSCCC Calendar.
Check out the calendar on the SSCCC website (link above) for the agendas and call information at least 72-hours prior to the meeting.
