We’re honored to have Senator Bob Archuleta with us at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference as we recognize him as FACCC PAC Champion of the Year. We’re grateful for his continued leadership and commitment to California’s community colleges, faculty, and students.

Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio is here at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference as we proudly recognize her as FACCC’s Legislator of the Year!

Congratulations to Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel, FACCC’s 2026 Freshman Legislator of the Year! A former school board president and dedicated community leader, Assemblymember Patel brings a strong commitment to educational equity and student success to the CA Legislature.

Celebrating excellence in action. ⭐️ Last night, we were proud to honor this year’s Faculty Award recipients, educators and advocates whose work continues to strengthen our colleges, support our students, and elevate faculty voice across California.

We’re officially underway at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference! Our General Session is kicking off with former FACCC Executive Director Evan Hawkins, leading a conversation on protecting the faculty labor that drives student success in an era of digital transformation.

Students shouldn’t miss classes due to sudden disruptions! AB 2019 keeps instruction going when CCC faculty are unexpectedly detained, deported, or denied re-entry by allowing remote teaching so students can finish their courses. This is about continuity, stability, and student success!

Earlier today, FACCC Government Relations Specialist Jason Henderson provided public comment during Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance, highlighting FACCC’s priorities and positions on the Governor’s proposed budget. #FACCCinAction #HigherEd #TrustEducators

➡️We’re FIVE DAYS out! The #AP2026 countdown continues. Statewide leaders. Faculty advocates. Real policy conversations that impact our colleges and students.

🎊 Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! 🧧 FACCC joins our colleagues, students, and communities in celebrating Lunar New Year, observed across many Asian cultures to mark the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar. In 2026, we welcome the Year of the Horse.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Wishing a meaningful Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. We are grateful for the educators, advocates, and students who power California’s community colleges!

AI tools are being automatically integrated into learning systems across the CCCs, but who decides how they're used? FACCC Past President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop & CCCI President K. Frindell Teuscher break down how AI implementation impacts faculty rights & why faculty voices must lead the conversation.

Grateful to be with our colleagues at the MACCC 2025 Conference alongside President Maggie Worsley, celebrating the power of music education across California’s community colleges. #HigherEd #MACCC2025 #MusicEd

We’re gearing up for an impactful A&P! Leadership panels, policy insights, AI in the classroom, and so much more. Make sure you’re registered and ready to join us in Sacramento. Visit www.FACCC.org/AP2026 to secure your spot. #AP2026 #HigherEd #TrustEducators #FACCC

Incoming FACCC President Sarah Thompson delivered her first public comment at this morning’s CCCCO Board of Governors meeting, elevating faculty voices statewide. #TrustEducators #HigherEd

We join the Laney College community in grieving the loss of Athletic Director John Beam, whose mentorship shaped countless lives.