Explore the Universe

Campus professionals are the gatekeepers to student success and thriving.  In order for students to thrive, it is imperative that campus professionals are offered the same opportunities for care, belonging, respect and value that we strive to instill in others. Participants will learn and practice accessible strategies for personal healing, restoration and resilience that are rooted in our body and nervous systems. In addition, we will explore how, as an institution, we can do more to make space for greater collective care across campus communities.  

Learn about efforts by the MAP Cohort of over 70 CCCs and 5 CSU campuses to offer and award degree applicable and transferable CPL. Colleges are flipping the petition process by offering CPL for various occupations and certifications—saving up to a year of benefits while increasing equitable access, retention, and completion (+17%) leading to successful transfer and career attainment.

This breakout session is intended for participants that want to learn about the four academic disciplines of Ethnic Studies.

The goal of this breakout session will be to offer ideas for how you can help support the current work surrounding the expanding role of the academic disciplines of Ethnic Studies at your local institutions.

Are there questions about articulation that you have been hesitant to ask? Questions that you feel like you should know the answer to but are shy to put out into the Listserv? Have no fear--there are no stupid questions here!

Join us for a presentation on ASSIST’s most relevant and timely projects, including the modernization of the articulation management system, what to expect with 23-24 articulation agreements, and improved public site navigation. Plus, learn more about plans to incorporate participating AICCU institutions into ASSIST, advances in ASSIST data sharing capabilities, and how ASSIST supports various campus and segment partner initiatives with technology improvements. 

AB 928 (Berman, 2021) was signed into law on October 6, 2021. The session will consist of the most recent information on the legislative requirements such as the establishment of the singular lower division general education transfer pathway or Cal-GETC, placement of students in an ADT program unless the student opts out, exploration and consideration of STEM ADTs to include up to an additional 6 units, and various other strategies intended to streamline transfer. Join to the 411 and engage in some lively discussion on AB 928!

The CIAC Website "house" is being built. However, it has no furniture, no paintings, no plumbing. In this session, we will update attending CIAC members on our progress, on drafted design concepts, as well as seek input from the field on how CIAC members might contribute to building content. Come join us in a collaborative tour of this early phase of web development. The team appreciates your valuable input and ideas!

A short chair yoga break for our participants including some health related resources and a set of yoga and dance warm-up inspired movements that can be completed on a chair or within a small space.

Assembly Bill 1111 (Berman, 2021) on Common Course Numbering requires the implementation of a student-facing common course numbering system within the California Community College (CCC) system on or before July 1, 2024. The AB 1111 Common Course Numbering Task Force was chartered in July 2022. Join this session for up-to-date information from those directly engaged in this work.

Join UCOP for an introduction for new CCC AOs (or refresher for experienced folks) to the UC TCA submission and review process. Whether your CCC’s submission month is June, July, or August, we can help you get ready. Bring your questions about course outlines, prerequisites, and anything else you’d like to know.