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FACCC remains committed to advancing legislation that restores access to stand-alone foundational courses, ensuring students retain agency in their education and equitable opportunities for success.

#TrustEducators #AB1705 #CACommunityColleges #CaLeg2026 #FACCC
September 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Thank you to Assemblymember Dr. Patel for your leadership and commitment to strengthening support for California's community college faculty.

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June 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Before it's over, we wanted to say Happy National Crochet Month to all of you crafty characters out there! Stop by and get "hooked" by our resources! #nationalcrochetmonth #foothillcollege #fhlibevents #fhlib #CACommunitycolleges #communitycollegelibrary
March 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Congratulations to UPTE associate faculty members at Mt. San Jacinto College on winning a tentative agreement! Stay tuned for more details soon. #UPTE #UnionStrong #Union #UnionizeCalifornia #1u #IAmMSJC #EaglesRise #CACommunityColleges
May 31, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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We at the library hope that everyone enjoys a replenishing Juneteenth holiday while also taking some time to reflect on the importance of liberation and the meaning of this celebration. See you all on Friday! #juneteenth #fhlib #foothillcollege #communitycollegelibrary #CACommunitycolleges
June 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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#HappyBirthday to the late #CaliforniaCommunityColleges alumna Beverly Cleary; she would have turned 110 today.

Learn more at bit.ly/2Rw20BO.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to former Chaffey College student and best-selling children's author, Beverly Cleary! California Community Colleges
April 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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🌍 Happy #EarthDay! Are you passionate about climate action & sustainability & ready to make a statewide impact?

The #CACommunityColleges Chancellor’s Climate Fellows Program is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort.

Deadline to apply: 5/8
Apply today: bit.ly/ChancellorsC...
Chancellor's Climate Fellows Program Applications due May 8, 2026 California Community Colleges
April 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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🩺 Happy #CertifiedNursesDay! We celebrate the certified nurses across California whose skill, dedication & compassion strengthen our communities every day. #CACommunityColleges play a vital role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals: ICanGoToCollege.com.
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March 19, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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💚 Join us for #MentalHealthActionWeek | 5/5-5/8

#MentalHealthActionWeek brings together colleges from across #CACommunityColleges to share what’s working to support student mental health, wellness, and basic needs.

Registration is open for all four sessions: bit.ly/2026MentalHealthActionWeek.
California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 1: The Sustained Self: Unpacking moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary stressors Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10-11 a.m. PT MHAW begins with the Self. CCC staff and faculty are often stretched between our desire to help and the limitations of our systems—we experience more than just “stress.” This session explores moral injury, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, and how these realities impact our bodies and our work. By naming these experiences, we can move from isolated suffering to collective grounding, reclaiming our agency and our peace. Practice Lab: Art & Breath (Optional | 11:00–11:15 AM PT) Participants can choose art-based or breath-work practices to support their own mental health. California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 2: New Directions in Student Mental Health Work Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10-11 a.m. PT This session explores the latest state-level trends and innovative models designed to meet the complex needs of today’s diverse student body—including adult learners, veterans, student parents, and other non-traditional students. Hear from multiple speakers highlighting emerging practices and policies at the forefront of student mental health support. Practice Lab: Art & Breath (Optional | 11:00–11:15 AM PT) Participants can choose art-based or breath-work practices to support their own mental health. California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 3: Fostering Cultures of Care: Services and Systems for Community College Staff and Student Mental Health Equity Thursday, May 7, 2026 10-11 a.m. PT Achieving student mental health equity requires moving beyond individual counseling toward a comprehensive culture of care. This session explores how institutions can redesign systems—through stepped care models, bridging services across divisions, and aligning Basic Needs with Wellness Centers—to ensure supports are accessible, culturally responsive, and sustainable for all. Practice Lab: Art & Breath (Optional | 11:00–11:15 AM PT) Participants can choose art-based or breath-work practices to support their own mental health. California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 4: Process-Insight Into Action: A Process Space to Integrate MHAW Learning/The Holding Space: Metabolizing the Weight of our Work Friday, May 8, 2026 10-11 am PT Insight into Action: A Process Space to Integrate MHAW Learning 10:00–10:45 AM PT This dedicated process space invites faculty and staff to slow down, digest the week’s learning, and integrate the pillars of safety, dignity, and belonging into their daily work. Together, we will bridge theory to practice and identify small, sustainable shifts that support a long-term culture of care. The Holding Space: Metabolizing the Weight of Our Work 11:00–11:45 AM PT Faculty and staff often carry the “invisible load” of supporting students through crisis. This guided, reflective space is designed to help process that weight—transforming experience into something that sustains rather than overwhelms.
April 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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💚 Join us for #MentalHealthActionWeek | 5/5-5/8

#MentalHealthActionWeek brings together colleges from across #CACommunityColleges to share what’s working to support student mental health, wellness, and basic needs.

Registration is open for all four sessions: bit.ly/2026MentalHealthActionWeek.
California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 1: The Sustained Self: Unpacking moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary stressors Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10-11 a.m. PT MHAW begins with the Self. CCC staff and faculty are often stretched between our desire to help and the limitations of our systems—we experience more than just “stress.” This session explores moral injury, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, and how these realities impact our bodies and our work. By naming these experiences, we can move from isolated suffering to collective grounding, reclaiming our agency and our peace. Practice Lab: Art & Breath (Optional | 11:00–11:15 AM PT) Participants can choose art-based or breath-work practices to support their own mental health. California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 2: New Directions in Student Mental Health Work Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10-11 a.m. PT This session explores the latest state-level trends and innovative models designed to meet the complex needs of today’s diverse student body—including adult learners, veterans, student parents, and other non-traditional students. Hear from multiple speakers highlighting emerging practices and policies at the forefront of student mental health support. Practice Lab: Art & Breath (Optional | 11:00–11:15 AM PT) Participants can choose art-based or breath-work practices to support their own mental health. California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 3: Fostering Cultures of Care: Services and Systems for Community College Staff and Student Mental Health Equity Thursday, May 7, 2026 10-11 a.m. PT Achieving student mental health equity requires moving beyond individual counseling toward a comprehensive culture of care. This session explores how institutions can redesign systems—through stepped care models, bridging services across divisions, and aligning Basic Needs with Wellness Centers—to ensure supports are accessible, culturally responsive, and sustainable for all. Practice Lab: Art & Breath (Optional | 11:00–11:15 AM PT) Participants can choose art-based or breath-work practices to support their own mental health. California Community Colleges Health & Wellness May 5-8, 2026 Mental Health Action Week cccstudentmentalhealth.org Day 4: Process-Insight Into Action: A Process Space to Integrate MHAW Learning/The Holding Space: Metabolizing the Weight of our Work Friday, May 8, 2026 10-11 am PT Insight into Action: A Process Space to Integrate MHAW Learning 10:00–10:45 AM PT This dedicated process space invites faculty and staff to slow down, digest the week’s learning, and integrate the pillars of safety, dignity, and belonging into their daily work. Together, we will bridge theory to practice and identify small, sustainable shifts that support a long-term culture of care. The Holding Space: Metabolizing the Weight of Our Work 11:00–11:45 AM PT Faculty and staff often carry the “invisible load” of supporting students through crisis. This guided, reflective space is designed to help process that weight—transforming experience into something that sustains rather than overwhelms.
May 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Join FACCC in urging Governor Newsom to VETO AB 2121 and protect the integrity of the 50% Law.

Take action here: www.faccc.org/stopab2121

#ActionAlert #TrustEducators #HigherEd #TakeAction #CaCommunityColleges
Action Alert: Stop AB 2121 - FACCC
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September 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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FACCC President Sarah Thompson and Pawfessor ZACCC Twist were in great company earlier this week, with faculty from Ohlone, Yosemite, West Valley-Mission, Contra Costa, Peralta, Chabot-Las Positas, and Sonoma.

#highered #trusteducators #cacommunitycolleges #faccc
September 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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As the new school year begins, keep an eye out for these green flags:

✅ Applying for financial aid by Sept. 2
✅ Reading the class syllabus
✅ Asking for help
✅ Attending office hours

#CACommunityColleges can help you achieve your goals & become the hero of your own story: ICanGoToCollege.com.
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August 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Back to work, but mentally? Still on vacation. 😎🌴

Pawfessor ZACCC Twist is with FACCC Vice President Leslie Banta, prepping for the fall semester and dreaming of an out-of-office reply.

#trusteducators #highered #backtowork #zacccthepawfessor #cacommunitycolleges
August 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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FACCC President Sarah Thompson and Pawfessor Zaccc Twist, the FACCCtivist, are back in the States, back in action, and ready for some FACCC business. 🐻🏛️

Next stop: the 2026–27 legislative season. Let’s get to work!

#FACCC #facultyadvocacy #highered #trusteducators #cacommunitycolleges
August 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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#CACommunityColleges is hiring! bit.ly/CCCCO_Jobs

* Contract Manager, Contract Oversight Unit – Final Filing Date: 8/2
* Information Technology Manager I – Final Filing Date: 8/5
* Legislative Analyst – Final Filing Date: 8/10
* Specialist, Workforce & Economic Dev – Final Filing Date: 8/20
July 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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🚀 What do astronauts, Olympic athletes & award‑winning actors & writers have in common? Many got their start at a #CaliforniaCommunityCollege! bit.ly/Alumni_CCC

This #SpaceExplorationDay, we’re celebrating that excellence knows no limits at
#CACommunityColleges.

Enroll today: bit.ly/CCC_STEM.
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July 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Across hundreds of #CACommunityColleges, millions of students prove there are many paths to success. Their stories remind us that it is never too early or too late to transform your future. Happy #NationalMakeLifeBeautifulDay!

Find your path at your local community college: ICanGoToCollege.com.
June 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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🌸 Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We celebrate the academic & personal journeys of our #AANHPI students, faculty & staff across #CACommunityColleges.

It is our continued commitment to put higher education within reach for every student: bit.ly/3y2DMaj.
AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH Power in Unity Strengthening Communities Together Photo of three California community college students walk down the outdoor stairs of a campus building together, smiling and engaged in conversation. The setting is bright and welcoming. AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH Every May, we celebrate the history, culture & significant contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Photo description: On a college campus, a woman wearing traditional Native Hawaiian clothing and accessories places a vibrant floral lei around a young girl dressed in similar attire. A young woman stands beside them, holding the child’s hand. All three are smiling, sharing a warm and celebratory moment together outdoors. AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH This year's theme reminds us that there's power in telling our stories-and by doing so, we can build bridges in our communities. Photo description: A large group of people stand close together with their backs to the camera, arms wrapped around one another’s shoulders as they face a view of tropical trees on a college campus. The scene captures a sense of community and connection in a peaceful, outdoor setting.
May 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Happy #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth!

We want to honor the academic & personal journeys of our Arab American students, faculty & staff across #CACommunityColleges.

It is our continued commitment to put higher education within reach for every student: icangotocollege.com/student-support-services.
California Community Colleges Arab American Heritage Month April
April 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Understanding the full picture is key to supporting all community college students.
Read more: faccc.org/blog

#TrustEducators #HigherEd #NewBlog #CACommunityColleges
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May 4, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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The Advocacy & Policy Conference is where faculty voice shows up strong. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. Join us in Sacramento.
www.FACCC.org/AP2026 #HigherEd #TrustEducators #CaCommunityColleges #FacultyVoices
Advocacy & Policy Conference
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February 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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This is where real policy conversations happen. Where strategy gets sharpened. Where faculty voice turns into action. Haven’t registered yet? You’ve still got time.

Join us: faccc.org/ap2026 Let’s show up strong.

#AP2026 #HigherEd #TrustEducators #CaCommunityColleges
Advocacy & Policy Conference
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February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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📆 Monday, February 2
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM
✅ Register: faccc.org/faccc-town-h...

#HigherEd #TrustEducators #CACommunityColleges
Town Hall: Navigating the Perfect Storm
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February 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Thank you to @asmdarshana.bsky.social for her commitment to part-time faculty, and to Assembly leaders and members for their support as this measure moves to the Senate.

#FACCC #CACommunityColleges #TrustEducators #HigherEd #CaLeg
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM