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Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
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.
Wishing a meaningful Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. We are grateful for the educators, advocates, and students who power California’s community colleges!
November 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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
#HigherEd #MACCC2025 #MusicEd
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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
#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
Visit www.FACCC.org/AP2026 to secure your spot.
#AP2026 #HigherEd #TrustEducators #FACCC
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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.
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We join the Laney College community in grieving the loss of Athletic Director John Beam, whose mentorship shaped countless lives.
The Price-to-Earnings Premium is being used to judge the “value” of California’s colleges, but does it accurately reflect the students we teach or the communities we serve?
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Price-to-Earnings Premium is being used to judge the “value” of California’s colleges, but does it accurately reflect the students we teach or the communities we serve?
We're grateful for the invitation to connect with Senator Caroline Menjivar (Senate District 20) last weekend and to continue championing the faculty, students, and values that shape California’s community colleges. #HigherEd
November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We're grateful for the invitation to connect with Senator Caroline Menjivar (Senate District 20) last weekend and to continue championing the faculty, students, and values that shape California’s community colleges. #HigherEd
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our nation. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our nation. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay🇺🇸
Throughout November, we celebrate Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities, honoring their history, culture, and significant contributions that continue to shape our world today.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Throughout November, we celebrate Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities, honoring their history, culture, and significant contributions that continue to shape our world today.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Today is Election Day! Still holding onto your ballot? There’s time! Drop it off at an official ballot box or head to your polling place before they close. #GoVote
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today is Election Day! Still holding onto your ballot? There’s time! Drop it off at an official ballot box or head to your polling place before they close. #GoVote
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Happy Halloween to all who are celebrating this evening! Enjoy the festivities and stay safe.
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Happy Halloween to all who are celebrating this evening! Enjoy the festivities and stay safe.