Resolutions

The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities.

The SSCCC was unable to advance this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing priorities. However, we remain firmly committed to promoting disability inclusion and equity throughout the California Community College system and will continue to explore opportunities to incorporate the resolution’s goals into future advocacy and programming.

As part of this ongoing commitment, the SSCCC has already met with Assemblymember Addis’ office to discuss the experiences of students served by Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) and will follow up in the fall to continue these important conversations.

in 2024 - 25, the SSCCC signed onto a joint budget request letter with UCSA and CSSA, advocating for $60 million in ongoing funding to support campus food pantries, including expanded access and extended operating hours.

In addition, the SSCCC is co-sponsoring SB 271 (Reyes), which seeks to expand access to childcare and financial aid resources for all students with dependents through the Basic Needs Centers at California Community Colleges

In 2024 - 25, the SSCCC sponsored AB 409 (Arambula), which extends the sunset date of our previously passed legislation, AB 1855 (Aramblua). This law allows Student Body Associations (SBAs) to seek a resolution from their Board of Trustees permitting student officers to withhold their personal address from public disclosure, enhancing student privacy and safety.

The SSCCC will continue to advocate for increased transparency and accountability in mental health services across California Community Colleges. We support efforts to encourage colleges to report expenditures and outcomes as a means to strengthen their capacity to screen students and provide adequate, data-informed support.

Additionally, the SSCCC will continue to promote the visibility of on-campus mental health and screening services, along with the transparent sharing of relevant data. These efforts are essential to reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and addressing the ongoing mental health crisis impacting students throughout the community college system.

The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. However, we recognize the importance of raising awareness and taking action to prevent human trafficking within our campus communities. We continue to support efforts that encourage a systemwide human trafficking awareness campaign, uplift student-led prevention initiatives, and promote the regular evaluation and improvement of campus-based programs informed by student, faculty, and staff feedback. As part of our ongoing commitment, the SSCCC will explore the development of a human trafficking prevention toolkit in the next term to support these efforts statewide.

The SSCCC acknowledges and supports the goals of this resolution to make community college more affordable and accessible. California has already implemented several key policies aligned with this resolution, including the California College Promise Program, which provides tuition-free community college for eligible students. These state-level efforts currently fulfill many of the objectives outlined in the federal American College Promise Act.

While much of this work is already being accomplished at the state level, the SSCCC will consider opportunities for federal advocacy, particularly in encouraging California’s U.S. Senators and congressional representatives to support legislation such as H.R. 5998 and S. 3086.

We also encourage our constituent colleges and student body associations to review and, if aligned with their local priorities, advocate in parallel for federal support of free community college initiatives. Should the American College Promise Act become law, the SSCCC will advocate to ensure that California qualifies for and benefits from the grant opportunities it provides.

Per SSCCC Attorney, this resolution is out of order and void since it contradicts the bylaws and takes away the delegates rights to determine boundaries. 

The SSCCC is working with the Chancellor’s Office and the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges to reduce cost to zero-cost textbooks.  More information about accomplishments in this area can be found on this document.  

The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. 

In response to this resolution, the SSCCC is pleased to report that a comprehensive Pronoun Inclusivity Toolkit has been developed and is now available to support student leaders and campus advocates. This toolkit includes resources aligned with the resolution’s goals, such as:

• Guidance for advocating increased visibility and accessibility of gender-neutral restrooms, particularly in high-traffic campus areas, along with recommendations for inclusive signage and campus directory updates.
• Information on promoting the use of pronouns, including advocacy strategies for allowing students, faculty, staff, and administrators to display their pronouns on college websites, class rosters, transcripts, and ID cards.
• A sample advocacy letter and language recommendations for encouraging colleges to replace “chosen/preferred name” with “updated name” to promote accuracy and inclusivity.
• Resources to support annual professional development opportunities focused on gender diversity for faculty, staff, and administrators.

We encourage student leaders to utilize the toolkit in collaboration with their Student Body Associations and campus partners to advance gender equity and foster more inclusive campus environments across the California Community College system.

The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. 

The SSCCC did not formally address this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing priorities. However, we recognize the critical importance of monitoring and responding to nonresident fee increases, especially as they disproportionately impact vulnerable student populations.

Looking ahead, the SSCCC can support the intent of this resolution by:

• Collaborating with regional leaders to establish a process for collecting and monitoring proposed nonresident fees across community college districts, using the guidelines outlined in Education Code §76140.
• Empowering delegates and student trustees to identify the lowest possible nonresident fee among contiguous districts and advocate for its adoption under Option C of the Education Code.
• Developing a shared communication strategy with student body associations to ensure that fee changes are promptly communicated to affected students.
• Centering nonresident student voices in regional discussions and exploring region-led campaigns or toolkits that support advocacy around equitable fee policies.

As SSCCC continues to expand its capacity, we remain committed to advancing student-centered policies and will consider building this advocacy into future regional training and legislative engagement.

With the addition of a Tribal Liaison on our staff, the SSCCC is deepening its commitment to supporting Native American and Indigenous students across California Community Colleges. While this resolution was not formally advanced during the current cycle due to limited capacity, we fully support its goals and recognize the importance of protecting Native cultural heritage and honoring tribal sovereignty.

We encourage all California community college districts to hire a Tribal or community liaison to serve on their Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Committees, and we advocate for the contracting of qualified NAGPRA Specialists to ensure that campuses uphold their responsibilities under federal law. The SSCCC looks forward to working alongside Native communities, students, and institutional partners to advance advocacy focused on cultural preservation, repatriation, and justice.

The SSCCC deeply respects and honors the experiences of Native American and Indigenous students across the California Community College system. While this resolution was not formally advanced during the current cycle due to limited capacity, the SSCCC remains committed to elevating Native and Indigenous issues as a statewide student advocacy priority. With the recent addition of a Tribal Liaison position, we are committed to more intentionally centering Native American voices and perspectives within our work.

As part of this commitment, the SSCCC supports efforts to recognize Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day on May 5th, to encourage campus-wide engagement through events such as informational sessions and peacemaking circles, and to advocate for the hiring of Native American and Indigenous faculty who can serve as culturally competent Title IX and Title V advocates for students experiencing sexual violence and discrimination. We look forward to working in partnership with Native and Indigenous communities to further this important work.

The SSCCC recognizes the importance of strengthening financial transparency and accountability at the regional level. While this resolution was not implemented during the current cycle, it has been identified as a priority for the 2025–26 year.

In the upcoming cycle, the SSCCC will explore changes to its policies to ensure that:

• All region-hosted events or fundraisers include a detailed, venue-specific expense proposal submitted for approval by the Region Delegates Assembly at least one month prior to the event;
• All regional expenses are reviewed and approved by the Delegates Assembly before being incurred; and
• A financial impact report is submitted to the Delegates Assembly within 30 days following the event by the Treasurer or, in their absence, the Regional Affairs Director.

These changes will help promote consistency, financial stewardship, and transparency across all regions.

All California Community Colleges are required to designate a Dream Resource Liaison, and a directory of these liaisons is available on the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office website. As part of its 2024–25 advocacy efforts, the SSCCC also supported a $15 million budget request to expand funding for Dream Resource Centers and Liaisons across the system.

The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. However, we recognize the importance of the issues raised and are committed to working in partnership with the Student Parent Caucus to explore opportunities for future advocacy and action.

As part of this commitment, the SSCCC will consider developing a Parent Student Advocacy Toolkit to support local and statewide efforts. Potential components of the toolkit may include:

• Regional flyers listing local resources such as childcare centers, food pantries, and other support services
• Email templates for reaching out to child care providers regarding voucher programs
• Templates for contacting campus basic needs centers to inquire about additional grants or resources for single-parent students
• A summary of current and past advocacy efforts related to parenting students, including relevant legislation
• A story collection component to highlight lived experiences of single student parents
• A draft resolution template that Student Body Associations (SBAs) can adapt and share with campus stakeholders
• Research and data on parenting students in higher education to support local advocacy

This toolkit aims to equip student leaders with practical tools and information to support parenting students and advance equity across the California Community College system.

While the SSCCC strongly supports efforts to advance equity, representation, and inclusion within the California Community College system, we are unable to take on this resolution at this time due to limited capacity and the scope of the work required. The resolution calls for deep structural and curricular changes that would necessitate long-term collaboration with multiple system stakeholders, including faculty, local districts, and statewide governance groups. Given our current priorities and strategic focus, we are not positioned to lead this work during the current cycle. However, we encourage ongoing dialogue and remain open to supporting aligned efforts in the future as capacity allows.

The SSCCC did not pursue this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. While we fully support the intent to create more equitable and inclusive campus environments, the resolution calls for a level of engagement with local college boards and administrations that would require extensive coordination beyond our current scope. We continue to stand in solidarity with efforts to remove harmful symbols and practices in higher education and encourage students and campus leaders to advocate locally. As capacity allows, we remain open to supporting aligned initiatives in future years.