FACCC
@faccc.bsky.social
Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
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!
In 2025, FACCC turned advocacy into action.
✅ Two statewide audit requests.
✅ One sponsored bill signed into law.
✅ Dozens of campuses visited.
✅ Hundreds of faculty leaders engaged.
Thanks for being part of the movement! #HigherEd #FACCC #yearinreview
✅ Two statewide audit requests.
✅ One sponsored bill signed into law.
✅ Dozens of campuses visited.
✅ Hundreds of faculty leaders engaged.
Thanks for being part of the movement! #HigherEd #FACCC #yearinreview
December 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In 2025, FACCC turned advocacy into action.
✅ Two statewide audit requests.
✅ One sponsored bill signed into law.
✅ Dozens of campuses visited.
✅ Hundreds of faculty leaders engaged.
Thanks for being part of the movement! #HigherEd #FACCC #yearinreview
✅ Two statewide audit requests.
✅ One sponsored bill signed into law.
✅ Dozens of campuses visited.
✅ Hundreds of faculty leaders engaged.
Thanks for being part of the movement! #HigherEd #FACCC #yearinreview
We thank Oranit Limmaneeprasert for her outstanding service and leadership as FACCC President as she concludes her term. We are deeply grateful for her years of dedication to the Board and to faculty across California.
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We thank Oranit Limmaneeprasert for her outstanding service and leadership as FACCC President as she concludes her term. We are deeply grateful for her years of dedication to the Board and to faculty across California.
Congratulations to Emily Haraldson, the recipient of the 2026 Jonathan Lightman FACCCtivist Award! Emily’s leadership spans local union work, statewide advocacy, and classroom excellence, strengthening faculty voices across California's community colleges.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Congratulations to Emily Haraldson, the recipient of the 2026 Jonathan Lightman FACCCtivist Award! Emily’s leadership spans local union work, statewide advocacy, and classroom excellence, strengthening faculty voices across California's community colleges.
As Hanukkah begins, we recognize the significance of this season and the enduring themes of light, resilience, and hope for Jewish communities around the world. We extend our wishes for a meaningful and peaceful Hanukkah to all who observe.
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As Hanukkah begins, we recognize the significance of this season and the enduring themes of light, resilience, and hope for Jewish communities around the world. We extend our wishes for a meaningful and peaceful Hanukkah to all who observe.
Big news for A&P 2026! We're thrilled to welcome Asm. Patrick Ahrens as our keynote speaker. A longtime advocate for equitable access and student-centered policy, Asm. Ahrens will reflect on his own CCC journey and how it shapes his leadership in the Legislature.
Don't miss it! ➡️ faccc.org/AP2026
Don't miss it! ➡️ faccc.org/AP2026
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Big news for A&P 2026! We're thrilled to welcome Asm. Patrick Ahrens as our keynote speaker. A longtime advocate for equitable access and student-centered policy, Asm. Ahrens will reflect on his own CCC journey and how it shapes his leadership in the Legislature.
Don't miss it! ➡️ faccc.org/AP2026
Don't miss it! ➡️ faccc.org/AP2026
Faculty advocacy in action! John Ausubel (Chaffey College), Gerhard Peters (Citrus College), Trustee Randa Wahbe (Citrus College), Emily Woolery (Mt. SAC), and #FACCC Board of Governor Andrew Aleman met with Senator Susan Rubio to speak up for their campuses and the students they serve. 👏🏻 #HigherEd
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Faculty advocacy in action! John Ausubel (Chaffey College), Gerhard Peters (Citrus College), Trustee Randa Wahbe (Citrus College), Emily Woolery (Mt. SAC), and #FACCC Board of Governor Andrew Aleman met with Senator Susan Rubio to speak up for their campuses and the students they serve. 👏🏻 #HigherEd
We're proud to honor Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio as our 2026 Legislator of the Year. A former educator, Assemblymember Rubio champions educational opportunity and equity through her leadership on early literacy, faculty support, and policies that expand access for students and families statewide.
December 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We're proud to honor Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio as our 2026 Legislator of the Year. A former educator, Assemblymember Rubio champions educational opportunity and equity through her leadership on early literacy, faculty support, and policies that expand access for students and families statewide.
What happens when instructional funding is weakened? FACCC’s recent policy paper explains why the 50% Law remains essential to student success and how it can be responsibly updated without losing its core protections.
Read more about it at www.FACCC.org/policy-papers✔️#TrustEducatorst#HigherEderEd
Read more about it at www.FACCC.org/policy-papers✔️#TrustEducatorst#HigherEderEd
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What happens when instructional funding is weakened? FACCC’s recent policy paper explains why the 50% Law remains essential to student success and how it can be responsibly updated without losing its core protections.
Read more about it at www.FACCC.org/policy-papers✔️#TrustEducatorst#HigherEderEd
Read more about it at www.FACCC.org/policy-papers✔️#TrustEducatorst#HigherEderEd
AI is expanding rapidly in higher ed, but what does it mean for faculty protections, workload, and data? In this episode, De Anza College faculty members Chesa Caparas and Tim Shively join host Wendy Brill-Wynkoop for a conversation exploring the implications of AI for faculty across the CCC system.
December 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
AI is expanding rapidly in higher ed, but what does it mean for faculty protections, workload, and data? In this episode, De Anza College faculty members Chesa Caparas and Tim Shively join host Wendy Brill-Wynkoop for a conversation exploring the implications of AI for faculty across the CCC system.
This #GivingTuesday, your support strengthens faculty and student success across California’s community colleges. A gift to the FACCC Education Institute helps expand professional development and advance faculty-driven research that shapes state policy and improves educational outcomes.
December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This #GivingTuesday, your support strengthens faculty and student success across California’s community colleges. A gift to the FACCC Education Institute helps expand professional development and advance faculty-driven research that shapes state policy and improves educational outcomes.