Resolutions

The SSCCC supports the intent of this resolution and recognizes the critical need for transparency and equity in the allocation of affordable student housing funds. Affordable student housing remains a top SSCCC budget priority, and we continue to advocate for sustained investment in this area.

The SSCCC will also work with the Chancellor’s Office to encourage the Legislature to clarify and define the rubric used to assess and rank colleges’ need for affordable housing funding, and to provide greater transparency in how funding is allocated, including which ranking tiers are prioritized. We will continue to urge ongoing funding for student housing in future state budgets to ensure that all students have access to safe, affordable, and stable housing.

Referred to SSCCC Internal Affairs Committee.

SSCCC-sponsored legislation AB 2033 (Reyes) passed and was enacted January 1, 2025.

The SSCCC supports the intent of this resolution to ensure equitable compensation and benefits for student trustees across all California Community College districts. As a next step, the SSCCC will begin researching current compensation practices for student trustees statewide to better understand the disparities that exist and identify models of best practice. This research will inform future advocacy efforts aimed at establishing consistent standards that recognize student trustees as essential public servants entitled to fair remuneration and support, not as recipients of discretionary privileges. Further updates and opportunities for engagement will be shared as this work progresses.  

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

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.

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

SSCCC is sponsor of AB2033 (Reyes, 2024) 

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.

In response to this resolution and others resolutions related to housing insecurity, the SSCCC has developed and released a Housing Advocacy Toolkit that incorporates the step-by-step action plan referenced in the resolution. This toolkit is designed to guide Student Body Associations and student leaders in collaborating with their colleges to advocate for safe, affordable housing solutions and to support students experiencing housing insecurity.

The toolkit includes:

• A detailed action plan for partnering with colleges to implement housing initiatives such as the H.O.U.S.I.N.G. Grant Program
• Templates for advocacy letters and outreach to college administrators and local officials
• Resources and data to support the development of housing programs
• Examples of pilot programs and best practices from campuses across the state

The SSCCC endorses the action plan included in the toolkit and encourages all community college student governments to use these resources to advocate for the implementation of housing support programs on their campuses. We remain committed to addressing student basic needs and will continue supporting efforts to ensure that all students have access to safe and stable housing.

The SSCCC strongly supports the intent of this resolution and affirms its commitment to uplifting LGBTQ+ students across the California Community College system. We will work in partnership with the Queer Caucus to advance the goals outlined in the resolution, including advocating for a sustainably funded, comprehensive statewide organization dedicated to serving and empowering queer students. As part of this effort, we will engage with relevant stakeholders—including LGBTQ+ students, the Chancellor’s Office, and existing LGBTQ+ organizations—to collaborate on the development of a unified and impactful statewide framework that centers equity, visibility, and support for queer communities in higher education.

This resolution has been incorporated into the LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Toolkit, developed to support systemwide efforts in fostering inclusive and affirming environments for LGBTQ+ students across California Community Colleges. The toolkit includes advocacy resources aligned with the resolution’s objectives, such as:

• Strategies and talking points to advocate for mandatory LGBTQ+ training for all part-time and full-time faculty and classified staff, with recommendations for integrating this training into the hiring process and renewing it every two years.
• Outreach materials and customizable templates to help raise awareness about the importance of LGBTQ+ training, including guidance on collaborating with local student governments, LGBTQ+ student organizations, and campus stakeholders.

These resources are designed to support both local and statewide advocacy efforts to ensure that faculty and staff are well-equipped to create safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments.

Additionally, the SSCCC will urge the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to collaborate with key stakeholders and LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations to develop a comprehensive, systemwide training program. This training should address critical topics such as LGBTQ+ terminology, cultural competency, inclusive teaching practices, creating supportive classroom environments, and addressing bias and discrimination. The SSCCC is committed to advocating for a program that reflects the latest research and best practices in LGBTQ+-inclusive education and promotes meaningful, lasting change across the system.

The SSCCC has not yet taken action on this resolution due to limited capacity and competing priorities during the current cycle. However, we recognize the importance of expanding access to Queer Studies courses as a critical component of inclusive and representative curriculum. We will consider this resolution for future advocacy efforts and explore opportunities to collaborate with academic partners and campus stakeholders to support the development and availability of Queer Studies courses across the California Community College system.