December 2021
President's Update
Hello fellow students and interested parties,
Happy Holidays!
The SSCCC is continuing to visit colleges in person to hear directly from students. This past month, we have heard from students from Region II (Lake Tahoe College), Region V (Madera College, Clovis Community College, Reedley College, and Fresno City College), and Region X (San Diego City College). You can read more about our findings in this newsletter.
This November, we celebrated the heritage and legacies of Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples while also acknowledging their current struggles both past and present. We had the privilege to have a conversation with Assemblymember James Ramos, the first California Indian to be elected to the California State Assembly, and Jesus Valle, American River College, Native American Resource Center Director. Please check them out via Instagram @SSCCC_Official and our YouTube Channel.
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 for students to advocate for students and directly influence the priorities of the Student Senate. For more information, please email Resolutions Committee Chair, Jack Hill, radregioni@ssccc.org.
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 the state level. To learn more about how you can get involved in a leadership role or in our caucus, please check out our website at this page or email me at president@ssccc.org.
As we end the year, the SSCCC wishes you a warm holiday season and a prosperous new year.
In solidarity,
President Chavez
Native American Heritage Month
In celebration of the Native American Heritage Month, President Chavez interviewed the first Native American Indian elected to the Legislature -- Assemblymember James C. Ramos. Watch the video below to learn more about Native American challenges and what Assemblymember James Ramos is doing in the legislature, as well of how you can help the Native Indian community.
General Assembly
Save the Date! This SSCCC General Assembly will be held April 1 - 3, 2022, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Sacramento. This year the event will be held in person with the resolution voting and elections held hybrid to ensure greater representation from our delegates. Registration and hotel information is now available on our website at this link.
Call for Proposals: Our theme for this General Assembly is "Rising to the Challenge: Creating a Movement for Change". This theme will guide our workshops during the General Assembly. If you have a presentation you would like to share with students, faculty, advisors, and others, please check out the workshop strands at this link and submit a proposal. All proposals are due by February 21st.
Resolutions: Last month we provided the deadlines and resources for submitting a resolution for consideration by the SSCCC Delegates during the General Assembly. Check out the information on our website at this link.
More information about the event will be forthcoming as we get closer to the General Assembly. If you have questions please check out our website or email the Conference Committee chair Jessica Dominguez at radregionix@ssccc.org.
SSCCC Colleges Visits
As colleges begin opening, the SSCCC has been visiting colleges and listening to our student colleagues. Since October, we visited the following 6 regions and 19 colleges:
- Region I - Lassen College
- Region II - Lake Tahoe College, Napa Valley College, Sierra College
- Region V - Clovis College, Fresno City College, Madera College, Reedley College
- Region VI - College of the Canyons, Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College
- Region VII - Glendale College, LA Mission College, LA Pierce College, LA Valley College, Pasadena City College
- Region VIII - Long Beach City College, Santa Ana College
What we discovered during our conversations was that each college has unique needs but overall student needs and challenges were very similar. These challenges include lack of access to basic needs, financial aid, mental health resources, veteran resources, as well as housing and food insecurities, unclear pandemic policies and instructions, and so much more. When students share their stories with the SSCCC leadership, they empower us to advocate on behalf of students statewide.
This winter break, SSCCC leadership will plan our local visits for the spring. If you're interested in us visiting your college, please contact our Community Organizer Stephen Kodur at skodur@ssccc.org.
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 - 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 (San Diego)
Executive Committee Meeting, May 6th (Online)
Board of Directors Training and Meeting - May 13 - 14, 2022 (SFO)
Executive Committee Meeting, June 3, 2022 (Online)
Board of Directors Meeting - June 10 - 11, 2022 (Los Angeles)
Events
- March in March Advocacy Event, March 15, 2022, Sacramento
- 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.
