FACCC
@faccc.bsky.social
Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
FACCC leadership joined the California Community Colleges delegation in Washington, D.C. to elevate the voices of our students and colleges.
February 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
FACCC leadership joined the California Community Colleges delegation in Washington, D.C. to elevate the voices of our students and colleges.
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.
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.
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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.
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.
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.
February 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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.
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.
FACCC is honored to welcome Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State, as a special guest panelist at this year’s Advocacy & Policy Conference.
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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.
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.
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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.
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.
- 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.
February 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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.
- 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.
February 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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.
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.
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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.
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.
January 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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.
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.
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.
January 27, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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.
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
January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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
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
🗓 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 9:00 – 11:30 AM
➡️ www.faccc.org/policyforum
January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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
🗓 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.
January 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose vision and courage continue to inspire generations.
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.
January 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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.
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.
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.
January 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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.
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.
We are proud and honored to be represented by such strong leaders! FACCC President Sarah Thompson, alongside Past President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop.
January 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM
We are proud and honored to be represented by such strong leaders! FACCC President Sarah Thompson, alongside Past President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop.
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.
January 14, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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.
FACCC PAC is proud to recognize Senator Bob Archuleta as our 2026 FACCC PAC Champion. As Chair of Senate Military and Veterans Affairs and a member of the Senate Select Committee on Community College: The Hub of the Community, he continues to champion CCC students and campuses.
January 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
FACCC PAC is proud to recognize Senator Bob Archuleta as our 2026 FACCC PAC Champion. As Chair of Senate Military and Veterans Affairs and a member of the Senate Select Committee on Community College: The Hub of the Community, he continues to champion CCC students and campuses.
FACCC appreciates the Governor’s continued commitment to California’s community colleges and welcomes the important investments included in his proposal. As the budget process moves forward, equity must remain at the center so all faculty, students, and districts are fully supported.
January 10, 2026 at 1:04 AM
FACCC appreciates the Governor’s continued commitment to California’s community colleges and welcomes the important investments included in his proposal. As the budget process moves forward, equity must remain at the center so all faculty, students, and districts are fully supported.
Congratulations to Oceana Collins, recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Leadership Award! The former president of the @collegeofthedesert.bsky.social Faculty Assoc., Oceana is a fearless advocate & principled leader! Please join us in celebrating Oceana at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference.
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Congratulations to Oceana Collins, recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Leadership Award! The former president of the @collegeofthedesert.bsky.social Faculty Assoc., Oceana is a fearless advocate & principled leader! Please join us in celebrating Oceana at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference.
Congratulations to Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón on her swearing-in. FACCC proudly honored her as Freshman Legislator of the Year in 2019. We look forward to her continued leadership in advancing California’s community colleges statewide.
January 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Congratulations to Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón on her swearing-in. FACCC proudly honored her as Freshman Legislator of the Year in 2019. We look forward to her continued leadership in advancing California’s community colleges statewide.
FACCC is pleased to welcome Jason Henderson, Government Relations Specialist, and Mikala Hutchinson, Membership and External Affairs Specialist, as we begin a new year of advocacy and engagement.
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
FACCC is pleased to welcome Jason Henderson, Government Relations Specialist, and Mikala Hutchinson, Membership and External Affairs Specialist, as we begin a new year of advocacy and engagement.
Congratulations to Juan Huerta Villicana, recipient of the 2026 Emancipation Through Education Award! As a faculty member in the Early Childhood Education Dept. at Diablo Valley College, Juan brings 14+ years advancing equity, access, and opportunity for students and families.
December 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Congratulations to Juan Huerta Villicana, recipient of the 2026 Emancipation Through Education Award! As a faculty member in the Early Childhood Education Dept. at Diablo Valley College, Juan brings 14+ years advancing equity, access, and opportunity for students and families.
FACCC is proud to announce Mary Gross as the recipient of the 2026 John Vasconcellos Faculty of the Year Award, honoring an outstanding faculty leader whose campus service has made a lasting impact.
December 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
FACCC is proud to announce Mary Gross as the recipient of the 2026 John Vasconcellos Faculty of the Year Award, honoring an outstanding faculty leader whose campus service has made a lasting impact.
From all of us at FACCC, Merry Christmas and warm wishes for the new year ahead!
December 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
From all of us at FACCC, Merry Christmas and warm wishes for the new year ahead!