The Educational Policies Committee studies educational issues of concern to the Academic Senate and is the standing committee that recommends educational policies to the Executive Committee. The Committee provides a forum for high-level discussion and development of Academic Senate Policy, including its effect on faculty and students. The discussions include the viewpoint of students, CIOs and union representatives. The Educational Policies Committee researches issues as required, and writes background and/or position papers where appropriate. The Committee may pass general recommendations to other Senate committees, or work with them on more detailed implementation or technical issues. New or revised educational policies of the Academic Senate pass through the Educational Policies Committee. These may include policies to be implemented either locally or at the state level, suggested positions on proposed policies or changes in existing policies, and responses to assignments given by the President or Executive Committee.

The OER Coordinating Council role is to steer and support the work of the ASCCC OERI Team and provide guidance on the direction and mission of the ASCCC OERI. The CCC OER Coordinating Council will provide a forum for groups working on OER to discuss their work and identify opportunities for collaboration and leveraging.

The CTE Leadership Committee provides recommendations on career and technical education issues. Through recommendations to the ASCCC Executive Committee, the committee provides assistance to community college districts to ensure that career technical education and its instruction is responsive and aligned to current and emergent industry trends, and ensures that similar courses, programs, and degrees are portable among community college districts, while expanding the participation of CTE faculty in leadership roles at the local, regional, and statewide levels through its ongoing professional development efforts.

The OER Coordinating Council role is to steer and support the work of the ASCCC OERI Team and provide guidance on the direction and mission of the ASCCC OERI. The CCC OER Coordinating Council will provide a forum for groups working on OER to discuss their work and identify opportunities for collaboration and leveraging.

Per Education Code 78213, “The board of governors shall establish an advisory committee to review and make recommendations concerning all assessment instruments used by districts and colleges pursuant to this article”, referencing equitable placement (AB 705). The Assessment Advisory Committee will consist of members representing a cross-section of California Community College constituent groups who are considered subject matter experts in the areas of assessment, equitable placement or research.

ASSIST facilitates the transfer of California Community College students to California State University and University of California campuses by providing official articulation information.

The California Community Colleges Curriculum Committee reviews matters relating to instruction and curriculum, in addition to recommending changes or improvements to the Chancellor’s Office.

The California Community Colleges Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Committee (Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Committee) provides guidance and support for the Office) and the Board of Governors with developing and implementing statewide climate change and Sustainability policies and programs.

The Online Education Initiative (OEI) is a collaborative effort among California Community Colleges (CCCs) to ensure that significantly more students are able to complete their educational goals by increasing both access to and success in high-quality online courses. The OEI is composed of high-quality online courses, resources for online students, and technology resources. The OEI Steering Committee is a Chancellor’s Office advisory committee body to the OEI management team, that provides guidance and recommendations on OEI policies and procedures to the OEI management team

This committee is responsible for providing input into the policy issues associated with distance education and educational technology.

"The Board adopted the DEI integration plan as a strategy to address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in our workforce through policies, procedures, and practices. This strategy requires systemic change, a shift in mindsets, and the engagement of colleges, districts, students, trustees, and stakeholders from across our 115 colleges. As such, the DEI Integration Plan is meant to help guide the work of statewide associations in efforts to increase diversity among full-time and part-time faculty, classified staff, and educational administrators through recruitment, retention and support tactics. This workgroup will provide space for collaboration."