Legislative Conference Monday, January 27

Welcome to the final day of the Legislative Conference.

Legislative Conference home   |  Sunday, Jan. 26 Schedule   |  Caucus Meetings

8:00 a.m. — 8:55 a.m.

Caucus Meeting
Bataglieri

California Community Colleges Women’s Caucus (CCCWC)

8:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration
Grand Ballroom Foyer

9:00 a.m. — 9:55 a.m.

Caucus Meeting
Compagno

California Community Colleges Veterans Caucus (CCCVC)

9:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer

10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.

General Session [G], [SS]
Camellia/Gardenia

Pass the Mic: Amplifying Today’s Students

Over the past decade, the role of higher education institutions has evolved, and so have the needs of our students. Today’s community college students face a wide range of challenges, from navigating complex academic systems to securing basic needs like food, housing, and transportation, compounded by uncertainty surrounding federal policies. Yet, despite these obstacles, our students demonstrate resourcefulness and resilience every single day, while colleges continue to adapt by expanding critical services. Join us for an honest conversation with community college students as they share what’s working, what needs improvement, and how we can better support them.

Student Panel:

  • Zara Ainge, Student Trustee, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
  • Amrita Gopal, Student Trustee, West Valley-Mission Community College District
  • Ivan Hernandez, President, Student Senate for California Community Colleges
  • Jerry Reyes, Regional Affairs Director, Student Senate for California Community Colleges
  • Angélica Garcia (Moderator), Superintendent/President, Santa Rosa Junior College

11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Concurrent [G], [SS]
Tofanelli

Legislative Pulse Check on Higher Education

Each year, policymakers introduce legislation that directly impacts California community colleges, its leaders, and the students they serve. Legislative staff play a pivotal role in shaping public policy, championing elected officials’ priorities, and collaborating with external partners to understand the local impact of statewide legislation. Join us for an important discussion with key consultants from the Legislature’s higher education policy committees and senior staff to gain insights into the state’s education priorities for the year.

Presenters:

  • Laura Metune (Moderator), Senior Director of Government Relations and Grant Development, Lake Tahoe Community College District
  • Olgalilia Ramirez, Principal Consultant, Senate Committee on Education
  • Paco Torres, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Sabrina Cervantes
  • Jeanice Warden, Chief Consultant, Assembly Higher Education Committee

Concurrent [G], [SS]
Carr

Unveiling California’s Master Plan for Career Education

In August 2023, Governor Newsom unveiled plans to develop a Master Plan for Career Education, designed to expand equitable access to living-wage jobs by enhancing education and job training pathways. After more than a year of collaboration with community and industry leaders, the Master Plan is beginning to take shape. Join us for an opportunity to hear directly from the Newsom Administration on the Master Plan for Career Education and the vision for California’s workforce future.

Presenters:

  • Michael Wiafe, Assistant Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Box Lunches
Grand Ballroom Foyer

 

ETP Competencies

For trustees enrolled in the Excellence in Trusteeship Program (ETP), approved sessions are noted in the list above. If you would like more information about ETP, please visit our website at www.ccleague.org/Trustees.

Following are the program competency designations used throughout the schedule:

[A] – Accreditation

[BA] – Brown Act

[BC] – Board/CEO Relationships

[BE] – Board Evaluation

[DEIA] – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

[E] – Ethics

[FR] – Fiscal Responsibilities

[G] – Governance

[SS] – Student Success