October 2021
President's Update
Hello fellow students and interested parties,
Happy Fall!
The SSCCC is excited to announce that we are visiting colleges in person to hear directly from students. This past month, we have heard from students from Region II (Sierra College), Region VI (College of the Canyons, Moorpark College, Oxnard College), and Region VII (Los Angeles Valley College). The common theme from students at each of the colleges is their concern for safety as they return to campus, which will add to the SSCCC survey we are conducting on this same topic (see more information below). We look forward to visiting your campus and hearing about your experiences soon!
This October, we conclude the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and begin celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. We have held multiple Instagram live events that cover various topics such as intersectionality and representation in government and politics. Please check them out at @SSCCCC_Official and stay tuned for our celebration of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Are you interested in stepping into state-level advocacy? The SSCCC offers multiple opportunities to get involved in advocacy. Several vacancies remain in the regions, as well as the state level. To learn more about how you can get involved in a leadership role or in our caucuses, please check out our website at this page or email me at president@ssccc.org.
As we head into the final months of 2021 and the Holiday season, the SSCCC remains committed to advocating for your success. Sharing your experience is a powerful way to advocate for change. As noted above and whether you are returning in person or online, we have heard from students on many of our college campuses that they are concerned about their safety as they return to campus. In order to be effective in our advocacy, we need your help in gathering student experiences and stories. You will be entered into a $25 Amazon Gift Card giveaway. The survey link can be found at this link.
In solidarity,
President Chavez
SSCCC celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th with several IG Live events and social media posts. Acting Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales spoke about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her, while President Gerardo Chavez, Regional Affairs Director VII Paul Medina, and retired faculty member Mayra Cruz shared about their celebration of the Latinx community. We concluded the month by asking students at our Professional Development and Leadership event in Long Beach about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them. Watch the short video below to hear their thoughts.
This month we will be celebrating LGBTQ+. Follow us on Instagram @SSCCC_Official to catch more IG Live events.
Now that we have your attention!
We need your help! We are seeking students to serve on the following participatory governance groups:
Library and Learning Resources Program Advisory Committee (LLRPAC) provides advice on vision and policy of effective planning, delivery of services, changes and trends in the California Community Colleges Libraries and Learning Resources Programs.
Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee advises the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office on the continued development and deployment of telecommunications and educational technologies in the California Community Colleges. The committee researches technology trends and recommends the direction for technology infrastructure initiatives within the California Community Colleges system.
The California Community Colleges Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Committee (Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Committee) provides guidance and support for the Chancellor's Office and the Board of Governors with developing and implementing statewide climate change and sustainability policies and programs.
You can find a list of other 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.
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 - November 5, 2021 (online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - November 12 – 13, 2021 (Holiday Inn Sacramento)
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)
Events
- 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.
