AB 2019 will be heard in the Assembly Higher Education Committee tomorrow, April 21. Stay tuned for our legislative update!

Knowing your rights is just the beginning.

FACCC-sponsored AB 2019 (Gipson) builds on these protections by ensuring instructional continuity for faculty affected by immigration enforcement, so students can stay on track without disruption.

Know your rights. Stay protected.

If you are approached or detained, what you do next matters.
You have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer.

See below to learn about your rights, options, and important reminders.

#KnowYourRights #ImmigrantRights #SafeCampuses #ProtectStudents

Understanding what immigration enforcement can and cannot do helps protect you, your peers, and your environment.

When you #knowyourrights, you help create a safer campus for everyone. See below for information on campus access, police limitations, and available resources.

Know your rights. Protect your community.
Students and educators deserve safety, stability, and the ability to learn without fear.

Being informed matters, from immigration enforcement to campus interactions. Share this. Save this. Use this.

#KnowYourRights #ImmigrantRights #SafeCampuses

Wishing you all a bright and joyful Easter! 💐

This #blog explores what’s at risk and why decisions made will shape student support well beyond 2029.
➡️ faccc.org/blog

*FACCC blog posts are written independently by FACCC members. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the position of FACCC.

This moment calls for action: ensuring federally appropriated funds are actually distributed, while also rethinking long-term sustainability so student support doesn’t disappear if the funding ends.

➡️ faccc.org/blog

Wishing all who observe Good Friday a peaceful day of reflection and meaningful time with loved ones.

Happy Passover!

On Farmworkers Day, we honor the power of collective action and the farmworkers who organized for dignity, safety, and fair wages. Their fight transformed labor rights and continues to inspire movements today.

FACCC continues to work alongside system partners to develop a strategic plan to end the two-tier system within the California Community Colleges. #TrustEducators #UnifiedFacultyModel #HigherEd

She joined colleagues from systems nationwide, including Christine Mangino (President, Queensborough Community College, CUNY), Jennifer Shanoski (Merritt College), Colena Sesanker (Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee, Connecticut State Community Colleges), and Robin G. Isserles (Faculty, BMCC, CUNY).

FACCC Past President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop represented California community college faculty at the Hunter College National Center 53rd Annual Conference in New York, a nationally recognized conference focused on higher education and labor issues.

Want to weigh in? Provide input at the ASCCC Spring Plenary on Friday, April 10, 2:30–3:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Rosa, or via Zoom.

📸: Chronicle of Higher Ed

What could proposed changes to math faculty qualifications mean for equity, hiring, and student success in our community colleges?

Take a closer look in this blog by FACCC Vice President Leslie Banta. Read more at www.faccc.org/blog.

FACCC stands with survivors and honors the courage of the women who have come forward. Movements are built by the strength and voices of many, not defined by any one man.

Her journey from educator to statewide leader reflects the role faculty voices can play in shaping public policy. Thank you, Dr. Weber, for your leadership in service to CA's students and communities. Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women whose commitment to their communities inspires progress.

Before her service in the Legislature and statewide office, Dr. Weber spent more than 40 years as a professor of Africana Studies at San Diego State University, dedicating her career to education and public service.

This International Women's Day, FACCC is highlighting a woman whose work strengthens our democracy.
At the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference, we were honored to welcome California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber as a special guest panelist.

FACCC Past President Wendy Brill-Wynkoop and External Affairs Director Ashley Hamilton were on-site alongside Cornelia Alsheimer-Barthel, FACCC Board of Governors member and President of the SBCC FA, to connect with faculty and help ensure they have the tools to plan for a strong and secure future.

The FACCC Education Institute is proud to support Santa Barbara City College faculty with a morning of important conversations on CalSTRS, defined benefits for full-time and part-time faculty, Pension2, and health and retirement planning.

We’re honored to have Senator Bob Archuleta with us at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference as we recognize him as FACCC PAC Champion of the Year.

We’re grateful for his continued leadership and commitment to California’s community colleges, faculty, and students.

A former educator and steadfast advocate, Assemblymember Rubio has led on policies that expand educational access, strengthen support for faculty, and advance equity for students and families across CA.
We are honored to celebrate her leadership and grateful for her continued commitment to the CCCs.

Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio is here at the 2026 Advocacy & Policy Conference as we proudly recognize her as FACCC’s Legislator of the Year!

Patel serves on the Assembly’s Higher Education Committee and Education Finance, helping shape policies that expand access and opportunity across our community colleges. We are grateful for her leadership and her continued support for faculty and students.

Congratulations to Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel, FACCC’s 2026 Freshman Legislator of the Year!

A former school board president and dedicated community leader, Assemblymember Patel brings a strong commitment to educational equity and student success to the CA Legislature.

Congratulations to each of our award winners. Your leadership, commitment, and impact inspire us all! 👏🏻

Celebrating excellence in action. ⭐️

Last night, we were proud to honor this year’s Faculty Award recipients, educators and advocates whose work continues to strengthen our colleges, support our students, and elevate faculty voice across California.

As technology continues to reshape higher ed, this discussion centers on what must remain constant: human-centered teaching, strong faculty voice, and policies that support meaningful learning and student growth. Thank you to our panelists for bringing their expertise and perspective! #AP2026