November 2021
President's Update
Hello fellow students and interested parties,
Happy November!
The SSCCC is continuing to visit colleges in person to hear directly from students. This past month, we have heard from students from Region I (Lassen College), Region II (Napa Valley College), Region VI (Ventura College), Region VIII (Santa Ana College), and Region VII (Los Angeles Valley College, Glendale Community College, Pasadena City College, and LA Pierce College).
During these college visits, we continue to hear directly from students about their experiences in dealing with housing and food insecurity, lack of broadband and technology, and other challenges. We are also learning about unique barriers faced by student parents, students with disabilities, and first-generation students. The input from students helps the SSCCC understand the current state of our students and their community college experience. We look forward to visiting your campus and hearing about your experiences soon!
This November, we celebrate the heritage and legacies of Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples while also acknowledging their current struggles both past and present. We have planned a social media campaign that covers various topics such as representation and culture. Please check them out at @SSCCC_Official.
Resolution season has arrived! If you are interested in writing a resolution(s), now is the time. The SSCCC is hosting several webinars to help you prepare to create an effective and impactful resolution to present at the 2022 General Assembly. Resolutions are a direct way to advocate for students and directly influence the priorities of the Student Senate. See below in this newsletter for more information.
Are you interested in stepping into state-level advocacy? The Student Senate offers multiple opportunities to get involved in advocacy. Several vacancies remain in the regions, as well as at the state level--read more information about how you can get involved below.
As the end of the year approaches, the SSCCC remains committed to advocating for your success. Sharing your experience is a powerful way to advocate for change. Get involved in your local student government or participate in shared governance, the system needs us to stand up and speak up!
In solidarity,
President Chavez
General Assembly
It is that time again! The Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) each year holds an annual General Assembly. During the General Assembly, delegates come together to provide the Board of Directors, through the resolution process, with priorities that guide the organization. This year the General Assembly will be held both in-person and virtually in Sacramento California April 1 - 3, 2022, at the Holiday Inn. Registration will be open soon.
Resolutions
Student Body Associations and general students should begin thinking about resolutions to send to the delegates for consideration. We have a number of resources to assist you in developing resolutions including videos on our YouTube Channel at this link, and existing resolutions are also available on our website at this link. The SSCCC will also hold a webinar on resolution sponsorship on December 2, 2021. Join the webinar via this Zoom Link.
The resolution submission timeline is as follows:
- February 4th - Original
resolution submission deadline
(55 days prior to GA)
February 9th - First resolution package of dissemination (50 days prior to GA)
February 24th - Amendments to resolutions deadlines (35 days prior to GA)
March 2nd - Amended resolution package dissemination (30 days prior to GA)
More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the General Assembly. If you have questions about the resolution process or need assistance in developing resolutions, please reach out to the Resolutions Committee chair Regional Affairs Director Jack Hill at radregioni@ssccc.org.
Region Activation
The SSCCC consists of 10 regions throughout California. Regions are coordinated by regional officers who connect with the student body associations in each of the regions. The Regional Officer positions are as follows:
- Regional Affairs Director (RAD)
- Legislative Affairs Director (LAD)
- Vice-chair (VC)
- Treasurer
- Communications Officer (Coms)
At this point in the semester, all regions except Region III and IV have vacancies. The region positions are as follows:
Vacancies
- Region I - LAD, VC, Treasurer, and Coms
- Region II - VC, Treasurer, and Coms
- Region V - LAD, Treasurer, and Coms
- Region VI - All positions are vacant
- Region VII - VC, Treasurer, Coms
- Region VIII - LAD, Treasurer
- Region IX - VC, Coms
- Region X - Treasurer and Coms
As you can see, we need student leaders like you and your region needs leadership! You can find out more information about each of the positions by checking out this video on regional officer onboarding on our YouTube Channel.
The Regions hold a region Delegate Assembly each month. Watch for meeting announcements posted at least 72-hours prior to the meeting on our master calendar on our website at this link.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Executive Committee and Board Meetings
Generally, the SSCCC Board of Directors meets on the second Friday and Saturday. There are a few exceptions. The SSCCC Executive Committee meets on the Friday prior to the SSCCC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is transitioning to a hybrid format with both in-person and online.
Executive Committee Meeting - December 3, 2021 (online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - December 10 – 11, 2021 (South)
Executive Committee Meeting - January 7, 2022 (online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - January 14 - 15, 2022 (Embassy Suites Sacramento)
Executive Committee Meeting - February 4, 2022 (Online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - February 11 - 12, 2022 (Courtyard Oxnard)
Executive Committee Meeting - March 4, 2022 (Online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - March 11 - 12, 2022 (Embassy Suites Sacramento)
Executive Committee Meeting, April 8, 2022 (Online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - April 15 - 16, 2022 (TBD)
Events
- March in March Advocacy Event, March 15, 2022, TBD
- 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.
