January 2021

The past year has been challenging for everyone, particularly community college students. This year's General Assembly Theme "Growth Through Resiliency" reflects student challenges while acknowledging that growth is realized through resiliency. Many of the workshops during the General Assembly will center on growth and resiliency and provide students with opportunities to learn, mentor, teach, and share their experiences. 

At this time, we are planning on holding the SSCCC General Assembly in-person at the Long Beach Westin and online via Zoom March 26 - 28, 2021. We are monitoring the Covid pandemic travel restrictions and may need to move to an online-only event if the current situation does not improve. We hope you will join us at the Spring General Assembly on March 26 - 28, 2021 regardless if in person or online.   

​Registration is now open on the SSCCC website at this link. 

RESOLUTION WRITING
Any community college student can submit a resolution for consideration by the Delegate Assembly during the General Assembly. To be considered by the Delegate Assembly, new resolutions must follow the SSCCC Resolution Procedure and be submitted to resolutions@studentsenateccc.org by January 28, 2021. Additional timelines are as follows: 

• January 28, 2021 - Original Resolution Submission Deadline
• February 2, 2021 - First Resolution Packet Disseminated 
• February 17, 2021 - Amendments to Resolution Deadline
• February 22, 2021 - Amended Resolution Packet Disseminated 
• March 26 - 27, 2021 - Resolution Voting begins at General Assembly 

More information about the resolution writing and process can be found on our website at this link. 

You can also watch an archived webinar providing an overview of the SSCCC Resolution process on our YouTube Channel at this link. There will also be other videos available on specific sections of the process such as resolution writing and sponsorship. We highly encourage you to watch for announcements via our social media and listservs, as well as checking our YouTube Channel for archived sessions. 

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The SSCCC will be seeking workshop proposals for the General Assembly from students, student body associations, student groups, partner organizations, and others. The Call for Proposals will be released on January 18th and posted on our website at this link. 

ELECTIONS - DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING 
During the General Assembly, the SSCCC will hold elections for its executive officers--President, Vice President, Vice president of Regional Affairs, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Vice President of Finance, and Vice President of Communications.  The timeline is as follows: 

• January 31, 2021 - Eligibility Application due 
• February 15, 2021 - Students Notified of Eligibility 
• March 1, 2021 - Candidate Statements due
• March 3, 2021 - Candidate Statements posted online
• March 27, 2021 - Candidate Forum 
• March 28, 2021 - Elections

The timeline, job descriptions, and Elections Policy can be found on the SSCCC website at this link.  

SSCCC RESPONDS TO THE
PROPOSED 2021-22 STATE BUDGET

Vice President of Legislative Affairs Andrew Nickens

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On January 8, 2020, Governor Newsom submitted his 2021-22 State Budget proposal to the Legislature, totaling $227.2 billion. This budget shows a clear and resounding commitment to students. We are thankful for the reduction of deferrals and investments in student supports and grants. Most notably, we are pleased that the budget includes $250 million one-time Prop 98 funds for emergency financial aid grants, $100 million one-time Prop 98 funds to address food and housing insecurity, and $30 million ongoing Prop 98 funds for technology access and mental health resources.

However, this budget cannot become a one-time commitment in the face of an exacerbated basic needs crisis. The inequities of the pandemic and the economic recession have affected community college students more than any population in higher education. Emergency student assistance is necessary but not sufficient to continue empowering California community colleges in their role in preparing health care workers on the front lines, training first responders, and educating emergency medical personnel. It will take infrastructure like basic needs centers, mental health counselors, and accessible technology and broadband to meet the needs of students and bridge the digital divide. This true commitment to students will require California to go beyond one-time funding and make investments that will meet students’ needs in the long run. 

“Without students, community colleges do not function. And as enrollment continues to precipitously drop, especially among low-income students and students of color, California Community Colleges risk losing not only their source of income but a generation of workers that could have been afforded access to social and economic mobility. If the legislature doesn’t get serious about supporting community college students, California community colleges will cease to function as an engine of economic recovery and this recession will be harmfully prolonged. Now is the time to intentionally invest in students to create an equitable economic recovery,” Vice President of Legislative Affairs Andrew Nickens. 

The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, composed of 73 districts and 116 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year.  The Student Senate for California Community College works to promote and safeguard access for current and future students to California public higher education in accordance with the Master Plan for Higher Education through system participatory governance, legislative and policy advocacy, and regional support and development and is the official voice of California community college students statewide.  

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SSCCC Fun Facts

The SSCCC hired its first staff member since its existence. In July 2019, the SSCCC Board of Directors hired Dr. Julie Adams to serve as its first executive director for the organization. Dr. Adams comes to the SSCCC with over 23 years of experience in the California community college system including over 20 years at the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. Dr. Adams was also part of the task force formed to restructure the SSCCC in 2005. You can read Dr. Adams' bio on the SSCCC website at this link. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Executive Committee and Board Meetings 

• SSCCC Board of Directors Meeting, January 15 - 16, 2021, Teleconference
• SSCCC Executive Committee Meeting, February 5, 2021, Teleconference
• 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, Long Beach Westin Hotel and online
• 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.