Professional Development Webinars
CCCSAA offers a series of one-hour webinars for student affairs professionals and educators. Individual webinar descriptions and links to register are found in the events below. Educators participating in a live webinar session may request a certificate for one hour of professional development. All Webinars are free for CCCSAA members and $25 for Non-members. Non-members, please visit www.cccsaa.org/join to become a member, or after registration you will receive an invoice.
If you are interested in hosting a round table discussion or a webinar for our membership, please email events@cccsaa.org today.
If you are interested in hosting a round table discussion or a webinar for our membership, please email events@cccsaa.org today.
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Unlawful Discrimination Regulations Updates (CCCSAA Webinar)
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 1 p.m.
Presented by Mr. Fermin Villegas, Deputy Counsel at the California Community Colleges General Counsel
At its January 2020 meeting, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges adopted amendments to the regulations governing the handling of complaints of unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, these regulations have come into effect on September 18, 2020. Mr. Fermin Villegas, Deputy Counsel at the California Community Colleges General Counsel will speak on these updates, provide recommendations, and respond to your questions.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 1 p.m.
Presented by Mr. Fermin Villegas, Deputy Counsel at the California Community Colleges General Counsel
At its January 2020 meeting, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges adopted amendments to the regulations governing the handling of complaints of unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, these regulations have come into effect on September 18, 2020. Mr. Fermin Villegas, Deputy Counsel at the California Community Colleges General Counsel will speak on these updates, provide recommendations, and respond to your questions.
-- Past Presentations --
Recordings of previously held webinars may be accessed in the members only page. Join today to view a copy of the presentation.
Resolution Writing... Learning to Teach the Process
Friday, August 7, 2020, at 10 a.m. PST
Presented by Dr. Nicky Damania, Director of Student Life at Bakersfield College
One of the most common questions I get from advisors is how to write a resolution. A resolution contains all the proposed solutions to a topic. Learning to write a resolution is very important because the goal is for the officers to share their opinions through written solutions to the problems they are trying to voice. More than that, we as advisors need to understand and develop our skills in teaching resolution writing to our officers.
This presentation will help the basic “who, what, when, where, and why” of a resolution writing. It will then show how a resolution looks like and explain how to write one. Finally, it will provide some tips to get started on writing a resolution.
Friday, August 7, 2020, at 10 a.m. PST
Presented by Dr. Nicky Damania, Director of Student Life at Bakersfield College
One of the most common questions I get from advisors is how to write a resolution. A resolution contains all the proposed solutions to a topic. Learning to write a resolution is very important because the goal is for the officers to share their opinions through written solutions to the problems they are trying to voice. More than that, we as advisors need to understand and develop our skills in teaching resolution writing to our officers.
This presentation will help the basic “who, what, when, where, and why” of a resolution writing. It will then show how a resolution looks like and explain how to write one. Finally, it will provide some tips to get started on writing a resolution.
CCCSAA - Day of Action: Student Affairs Commitment to Racial Justice
Thursday, August 13, 2020 9 a.m.
Presented by Brett Sawyer, Student Life Supervisor at American River College
Supporting our national organizations and CCC Professionals, CCCSAA shares a free event for any student affairs professional. There are 30-minute segments with various conversations revolving around Racial Justice in various functional areas. Then join Brett Sawyer, Student Life Supervisor at American River College, in a Roundtable discussion. These sessions will not be recorded and free to anyone to attend.
Thursday, August 13, 2020 9 a.m.
Presented by Brett Sawyer, Student Life Supervisor at American River College
Supporting our national organizations and CCC Professionals, CCCSAA shares a free event for any student affairs professional. There are 30-minute segments with various conversations revolving around Racial Justice in various functional areas. Then join Brett Sawyer, Student Life Supervisor at American River College, in a Roundtable discussion. These sessions will not be recorded and free to anyone to attend.
Unpacking AB 963: The Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act & You
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 @ 11 a.m.
Joey Forsyte, Executive Director @A Band of Voters
Description AB 963 was a landmark piece of legislation passed last year that focused on broadening civic engagement on community college campuses. With the Act coming into effect in January 2020, it is important for employees in the field of student affairs and engagement to be aware of the Act, its requirements, and the resources available to help make fulfilling them a breeze. You are invited to attend a brief presentation by Joey Forsyte, Executive Director of “A Band of Voters” (abandofvoters.org) a non-profit group focused on promoting civic engagement and voter education in young people and the creative force behind AB 963. Joey will provide an overview of AB 963 and its requirements, and share helpful tips and resources for how to effectively satisfy those requirements at your college. This will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask burning questions and hear from other professionals about the solutions they have implemented.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 @ 11 a.m.
Joey Forsyte, Executive Director @A Band of Voters
Description AB 963 was a landmark piece of legislation passed last year that focused on broadening civic engagement on community college campuses. With the Act coming into effect in January 2020, it is important for employees in the field of student affairs and engagement to be aware of the Act, its requirements, and the resources available to help make fulfilling them a breeze. You are invited to attend a brief presentation by Joey Forsyte, Executive Director of “A Band of Voters” (abandofvoters.org) a non-profit group focused on promoting civic engagement and voter education in young people and the creative force behind AB 963. Joey will provide an overview of AB 963 and its requirements, and share helpful tips and resources for how to effectively satisfy those requirements at your college. This will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask burning questions and hear from other professionals about the solutions they have implemented.
Conduct in an Online Environment Roundtable Discussion
Friday, August 21, 2020 @ 10 a.m.
Presented by Dr. Hyon Chu Yi-Baker, Dr. Nicky Damania, Dr. Greg Toya
For conduct professionals who work within the educational setting, the use of various strategies and software to lessen the likelihood of conduct is common practice. As Fall 2020 gears higher education to be mainly online, what do we know about these strategies in an online modality? Let's have a roundtable discussion about online conduct management and best practices as we kick off the semester.
Friday, August 21, 2020 @ 10 a.m.
Presented by Dr. Hyon Chu Yi-Baker, Dr. Nicky Damania, Dr. Greg Toya
For conduct professionals who work within the educational setting, the use of various strategies and software to lessen the likelihood of conduct is common practice. As Fall 2020 gears higher education to be mainly online, what do we know about these strategies in an online modality? Let's have a roundtable discussion about online conduct management and best practices as we kick off the semester.
CA Common Cause SOAR
Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Presented by Helen Grieco, Northern California Organizer
Helen Grieco works with community activists, young professionals and students in the Bay Area. She teaches advocacy, organizing and activism tactics. She leads educational events, lobbying campaigns and actions to address campaign finance reform, government accountability, voting rights/reform, redistricting, media reform, fair elections campaigns, legislation and ballot initiatives.
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. We believe that by banding together, citizens can make a difference. We throw a spotlight on issues that affect all citizens. We work to strengthen public participation and to ensure that the political process serves the public interest, rather than the special interests.
Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Presented by Helen Grieco, Northern California Organizer
Helen Grieco works with community activists, young professionals and students in the Bay Area. She teaches advocacy, organizing and activism tactics. She leads educational events, lobbying campaigns and actions to address campaign finance reform, government accountability, voting rights/reform, redistricting, media reform, fair elections campaigns, legislation and ballot initiatives.
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. We believe that by banding together, citizens can make a difference. We throw a spotlight on issues that affect all citizens. We work to strengthen public participation and to ensure that the political process serves the public interest, rather than the special interests.
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
Friday, September 25, 2020 @ 10 a.m.
Presented by Jenny Denny, Associate, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
The new Title IX Regulations govern how community colleges must adjudicate allegations of sexual harassment. The regulations apply to both students and employees, and Student Conduct and Title IX Officers need to be aware that all formal complaints that meet the definition of sexual harassment under the Title IX Regulations will be processed using the new grievance procedures which preempt existing California and existing procedures. This workshop will cover the top 10 things Student Conduct and Title IX Officers should know about the regulations, such as what is the definition of sexual harassment, supportive measures and retaliation. We will also discuss the role of advisors in the grievance process, particularly during the hearing, and the role they play in cross-examination.
Friday, September 25, 2020 @ 10 a.m.
Presented by Jenny Denny, Associate, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
The new Title IX Regulations govern how community colleges must adjudicate allegations of sexual harassment. The regulations apply to both students and employees, and Student Conduct and Title IX Officers need to be aware that all formal complaints that meet the definition of sexual harassment under the Title IX Regulations will be processed using the new grievance procedures which preempt existing California and existing procedures. This workshop will cover the top 10 things Student Conduct and Title IX Officers should know about the regulations, such as what is the definition of sexual harassment, supportive measures and retaliation. We will also discuss the role of advisors in the grievance process, particularly during the hearing, and the role they play in cross-examination.