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: January 25, 2019 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Event Location: Santa Ana College (Phillips Hall and Dunlap Hall)| 1530 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.

Parking: See Campus Map. Parking Lots 6 and 7 will be FREE of charge for SLO Symposium participants! All other parking lots the fee is $2.00 per car for 8 hours. Please follow the $$ on the campus map for Parking Permit Dispensers.

The 6th Annual Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Symposium will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 at Santa Ana College in the Phillips Hall and Dunlap Hall. Over 200 participants including faculty, SLO coordinators, researchers, administrators and research analysts are expected to attend. Breakout topics will address issues such as: Current ACCJC requirements on SLO assessment, SLO assessment data disaggregation, how to make SLO assessment consequential, building teams and faculty learning communities around SLOs, and Engaging students and faculty in meaningful SLO assessment processes are going to be among the topics discussed.

Sponsors will present the newest updates in their software programs designed to keep track of SLO assessments and student progress. 

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.

Event Date: February 9, 2018 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Event Location: Orange Coast College | 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

Parking: See attached map. Please park in the in the Adams Lot. Campus Public Safety will not be ticketing Friday, February 9^th so no permits are required.

The 5th Annual Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Symposium will be held Friday, February 9th, 2018 at Orange Coast College. Over 200 attendees are expected to attend. Faculty, SLO coordinators, researchers, administrators and research analysts attended the event in the past. This year, we are expecting ten breakout sessions per hour and topics such as: ACCJC and what’s new with SLO assessment, SLO assessment data disaggregation, how to make SLO assessment consequential, building teams and focus groups around SLOs and how to engage students and faculty in meaningful SLO assessment processes are going to be among the topics discussed. We also anticipate vendors who will present newest updates in their software programs designed to keep track of SLO assessments and student progress. Breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Hope to see you there! 

Event Location: North Orange County Community College District

1830 W Romneya Dr, Anaheim, CA 92801

Event Date: February 3rd, 2017 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Map to NOCCCD 

4th Annual SLO Symposium is a gathering of SLO practitioners to share best practices and observations for the betterment of the program assessment and faculty development. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate with other experts in the field and ask questions about recent changes to accreditation standards, requirements for SLO assessment data disaggregation and making assessment consequential by involving faculty, administrators and staff in learning communities designed for program and institutional improvement.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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.