July 2021
President's Update
Please click on this link for a written transcript of President Chavez's message.
Meet the Incoming SSCCC Board Members
The following SSCCC Board of Directors members have been elected by the Delegate Assembly or Region Delegate Assemblies:
President - Gerardo Chavez, Riverside City College, Region IX
Vice President - Gian Gayatao, Bakersfield College, Region V
VP of Regional Affairs - Brianna Ross, Irvine Valley College, Region VIII
VP of Legislative Affairs - Jasmine Prasad, Folsom Lake College, Region II
VP of Finance - Fiza Syed, De Anza College, Region IV
VP of Communications - Angelica Campos, City College of San Francisco, Region III
RAD Region I - Jack Hill, College of the Redwoods
LAD Region I - Vacant
RAD Region II - Jenn Galinato, Sacramento City College
LAD Region II - Zachariah Wooden, San Joaquin Delta College
RAD Region III - Vacant
LAD Region III - Vacant
RAD Region IV - Vacant
LAD Region IV - Vacant
RAD Region V - Nicole Anderson, College of Sequoias
LAD Region V - Vacant
RAD Region VI - Vacant
LAD Region VI - Vacant
RAD Region VII - Paul Medina, East Los Angeles College
LAD Region VII - Nathalie Guzman, Pasadena City College
RAD Region VIII - Franz Kieviet, Irvine Valley College
LAD Region VIII - Roy Sahachaiere, Coastline College
RAD Region IX - Jessica Dominguez, College of the Desert
LAD Region IX - Victor Hernandez, Chaffey College
RAD Region X - Sara Laila, Grossmont College
LAD Region X - Kenneth Vallesteros, Southwestern College
You can find more information about the Board of Directors in their bios on our website at this link.
If you are interested in filling one of the vacant positions on the Board of Directors as noted above, please visit our region webpage. The Regional Officer Onboard Webinar on this page shares information about the roles and responsibilities of each of the regional positions. You can also find on this page the Region Election Policy and Job Descriptions. Finally, visit your Region calendar to find out when the region will hold a delegate assembly, which is when the elections are held. If you're not sure what region you are in, use the search engine in the top right corner on each page to enter your college name and locate your region.
If you would like any assistance regarding the election process or being a regional representative, you can email VP of Regional Affairs Brianna Ross for more information at vpra@ssccc.org. We look forward to having you join our team!
Are you interested in serving at the state level on topics that affect students? The SSCCC appoints students to over 25 participatory governance groups ranging from topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, distance education, textbooks and open educational resources, curriculum development and so many more! You can find a list of the current groups on our website at this link. We are looking for California community college students who represent the full population of California community colleges including all ethnicities, ages, regions, abilities, and those who are passionate about student issues and concerns.
This year we are pleased to announce that students serving on statewide participatory groups will receive a stipend. For more information, please check out the committee appointment process on our website at this link.
SSCCC Fun Facts
The SSCCC hired its first employee in 2019 when the Board of Directors hired Dr. Julie Adams as the Executive Director. In March, the SSCCC hired an Executive Assistant Rosita Olalde, and this month the organization hired two additional employees - Legislative Affairs Specialist - Nooshin Movassaghi and Community Organizer - Stephen Kodur.
Check out the bios for our new team members on our website at this link.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Executive Committee and Board Meetings
- SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, July 16 - 17, 2021, Sacramento Embassy Suites
More meeting dates will be available after July 17, 2021. All SSCCC Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings are available via teleconference.
Events
- Professional Development Event, October 1 - 3, 2021, Long Beach Westin
- Spring 2022 General Assembly, April 1 - 3, 2022, Sacramento Holiday Inn
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.
