FACCC

Meeting with Senators, Representatives, and congressional staff, our team shared real stories and data from across the system, highlighting how federal policies are shaping the realities on our campuses.

We believe faculty voices belong in every room where decisions are made.

FACCC leadership joined the California Community Colleges delegation in Washington, D.C. to elevate the voices of our students and colleges.

This is where real policy conversations happen. Where strategy gets sharpened. Where faculty voice turns into action. Haven’t registered yet? You’ve still got time.

Join us: faccc.org/ap2026 Let’s show up strong.

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Two weeks to go.

We’re counting down to our annual Advocacy & Policy Conference, and this will be our strongest yet! We have an inspiring lineup of state leaders joining faculty and advocates from across California, and the energy is building.

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As AI tools become more common in higher education, student perspectives are often missing from the conversation. This new blog shares insights from a survey of De Anza College students on how they use AI, where they draw ethical boundaries, and what they expect from educators and institutions.

Dr. Weber brings decades of experience across higher education, legislative leadership, and statewide office. We're proud to include her voice among the many leaders shaping this year’s critical dialogue.

Don't miss out, register today: faccc.org/AP2026 #AP2026

We are just 2.5 weeks out, and we have more exciting news!

FACCC is honored to welcome Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State, as a special guest panelist at this year’s Advocacy & Policy Conference.

During Tuesday night’s Santa Monica College Board of Trustees meeting, FACCC President Sarah Thompson expressed concern over layoffs and reaffirmed FACCC’s support for the SMC Faculty Association.

📆 Monday, February 2
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM
✅ Register: faccc.org/faccc-town-h...

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Spare one hour.
- Federal policy shifts.
- Accreditation battles.
- Real consequences for CA's community colleges.

Join us TONIGHT for our virtual Town Hall, Navigating the Perfect Storm. Hear from system and campus leaders as they explore strategies to protect equity, access, and student success.

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor generations of Black leaders, educators, artists, and communities whose contributions continue to shape our institutions, our learning, and our collective future.

Thank you to @asmdarshana.bsky.social for her commitment to part-time faculty, and to Assembly leaders and members for their support as this measure moves to the Senate.

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FACCC-sponsored AB 1171 (Patel) has passed the Assembly! This measure establishes a participation standard for the existing Part-Time Community College Faculty Health Insurance Program, strengthening consistent access to health care for qualifying part-time and multidistrict faculty across CA.

Register today!
📅 Sunday, February 22
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
👉 faccc.org/AP2026

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🎥 Sarah Thompson, FACCC President and Robert L. Stewart Jr., ASCCC Vice President

The spotlight awaits! Get ready for a night worth dressing up for at the 2026 FACCC Advocacy & Policy Conference. Where timeless style meets faculty leadership in an Old Hollywood–inspired evening celebrating faculty leaders whose work uplifts students, campuses, and communities across CA.

📆 Monday, February 2
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM
✅ Register: faccc.org/faccc-town-h...

#HigherEd #TrustEducators #CACommunityColleges

Federal policy shifts.
Accreditation battles.
Real consequences for CA's community colleges.

Join us Monday for our virtual Town Hall, Navigating the Perfect Storm. Hear from system and campus leaders as they explore strategies to protect equity, access, and student success.

FACCC-sponsored AB 1171 ( @asmdarshana.bsky.social) passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee yesterday and now heads to the Assembly floor, marking a major win for part-time faculty and an important step toward equitable access to health care across our community colleges! #HigherEd #CaLeg

Thank you to our panelists!
Dr. Rowena M. Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor, CCCCO
Dr. Oranit Limmaneeprasert, Former President, FACCC
Kishwer Vikaas, Assistant Public Defender, Sac County
Maria D. Rodriguez Ramirez, City DREAM Program Manager
Dr. Cynthia Mosqueda, El Camino College

Join this virtual discussion as state leaders, faculty advocates, and legal experts come together to share lived experience, policy insight, and campus strategies on immigration policy in California’s community colleges.

🗓 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 9:00 – 11:30 AM
➡️ www.faccc.org/policyforum

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose vision and courage continue to inspire generations.

Please join us in celebrating Assemblymember Patel at the FACCC Advocacy & Policy Conference in Sacramento, February 22–23! Register at faccc.org/AP2026 #AP2026

We’re proud to recognize @asmdarshana.bsky.social as our Freshman Legislator of the Year. A former school board president and research scientist, she brings a strong commitment to equity and student success to the Legislature, helping shape access and opportunity statewide.

📅 Sunday, February 22
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

Dress in your best classic glamour and walk the red carpet with us! Register today if you haven’t already: www.faccc.org/AP2026

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Lights, camera, faculty! ✨

Registered for next month's Advocacy & Policy Conference? Then get ready to step into an Old Hollywood evening dedicated to recognizing the faculty leaders whose work uplifts students, campuses, and communities across California.

President Sarah Thompson delivered public comment on behalf of FACCC at yesterday’s California Community Colleges Board of Governors meeting. Thank you both for continuing to elevate faculty voices statewide.

We are proud and honored to be represented by such strong leaders! FACCC President Sarah Thompson, alongside Past President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop.

We thank the Assembly Higher Education Committee for their engagement and support on this concern. AB 1171 passed out of committee and now moves to the Appropriations Committee.

This is advocacy in action. #FACCCinAction #TrustEducators #HigherEd #CaLeg

Proud of our faculty advocates! FACCC BOG members Leslie Banta (Mendocino College) & Joshua Christ (Mt. San Antonio College) testified today before the Assembly Higher Ed Committee in support of FACCC-sponsored AB 1171 (@asmdarshana.bsky.social), a measure relating to part-time faculty health care.