Events and Meetings

Interruptions in education are not new. Snow days, extreme heat, floods, and earthquakes can all lead to temporary school closures. In addition, California’s students may experience the extended disruption and devastating impact of fires. But a global pandemic requiring social distancing and the sudden cessation of traditional classroom instruction for an undefined time period is a force so impactful that our evolution is forced – is it education’s Big Bang, where we will emerge anew? Or is it our Ice Age, leading to the extinction of select species and the rapid evolution of the survivors? This year’s ASCCC Academic Academy will explore the impact of our recent history on the future of education. Join us as we explore the use of open and online approaches to finding ways to redefine instruction and assessment, create more equitable learning environments, address long-standing inequities exacerbated by reliance on technology, and improve the success of all students.

The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, in partnership with the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, RP Group, and the CCC Chancellor's Office, is hosting its 2019 Academic Academy with a focus on student experience in Long Beach, CA. on the Queen Mary September 13-14, 2019 located at 11126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802.  Faculty and students are invited to attend the conference, which will discuss topics including Guided Pathways, student equity, technology, and diversifying of faculty.

Event Date: September 14-15, 2018

Event Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton South San Francisco Airport | 250 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080.

Navigating New Frontiers: Faculty Leadership in Guided Pathways

Guided pathways is not just another initiative; it is a framework for a comprehensive redesign of our colleges. The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges’ Guided Pathways Academy will empower faculty to move from designing and planning to implementation. Each college’s framework must honor its mission, vision, and culture by developing unique solutions to support the success of its students. Envision your next steps through an invigorating and collaborative institute focused on faculty developed tools and resources to support local guided pathways efforts.

Online ticket sales have ended.  If you are interested in attending Academic Academy, please come to the registration desk onsite Friday October 7th at 9am.

This professional development opportunity is focused on counseling and instructional faculty. The intention of this program is to highlight effective practices and cultivate a collaborative experience in service to the diverse population of students in our community colleges.

Specific topics include:

• Faculty partnerships
• Educational pathways
• CTE Workforce Taskforce recommendations
• Equity and cultural competency.

The program will emphasize creating faculty partnerships in credit or noncredit to improve the collegiate experience and academic achievement of our students.  These partnerships will further improve collaborative projects and initiatives by integrating classroom instruction, counseling, and student services. The Academy can inform and spark conversations around the role for all faculty in the following   areas: creation and implementation of guided pathways of learning, recommendations of the Workforce Task Force, and other initiatives.

Additional breakouts will address ongoing student equity planning and cultural competency in relation to the development of inclusive campuses to ensure student and faculty success.

You are invited to the Chancellor’s Circle Luncheon with Chancellor Brice W. Harris