California Community Colleges - FAQ - Chancellor's Office


	California Home

Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Coast Sunset, Waterfall, California Poppies, City Skyline, State Seal

Chancellor's Office Home

Reports / Data Mart

Job Opportunities

About Us / Agency


	What's New - Archive

			The California Community Colleges Board of Governors took the following actions at their September 9-10, 2007 meeting... Records of Action

			The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, July 9, and Tuesday, July 10, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings.

			The 2007 John Rice Diversity Awards were presented at the Board of Governor’s meeting on July 9, 2007. more. . .

			The California Community Colleges Board of Governors will be conducting a teleconference on Tuesday, June 25, 2007. Agenda.

			Chancellor Drummond to Head Los Angeles Community College District California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Marshall (Mark) Drummond today announced that he has accepted a new leadership role as Chancellor for the Los Angeles Community College District. more...

			Preparing the Future: The Basic Correctional Officer Academy In The Community College more... June 12-13, 2007 \| Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento Registration

			The California Community Colleges Board of Governors took the following actions at its May 7-8, 2007 meeting. Records of Action

			“Out of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Monday, April 16, 2007, and as a gesture of solidarity for the entire Virginia Tech family, I ask California’s Community colleges to fly the United Sates flag at half-staff until sunset, Sunday, April 22, 2007. Let us keep the victims, their families as well as their friends in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.” -- Mark Drummond, Chancellor

			President Kay Albiani and Chancellor Mark Drummond announce the nominations for the 2007 John Rice Diversity Awards. The awards are scheduled to be presented at the Board of Governor’s meeting on July 9, 2007. The deadline to apply is April, 27, 2007. more..

			California Community Colleges Chancellor Marshall (Mark) Drummond presents the “Focus on Results: Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges” (ARCC), report, the state’s most current, comprehensive and accurate assessment of performance and results for California’s community college system. Pictured are State Senators Jack Scott (D-Pasadena) and George Runner (R-Antelope Valley), as well as Patrick Perry, Vice Chancellor, Technology Research & Information Services. more...

			Chancellor Releases Good News on California Community College Performance Wages Up; Access, Participation and Graduation Rates High Today, I am pleased to report that investment in California’s community colleges is paying huge dividends,” said Dr. Mark Drummond, Chancellor of the largest higher education system in the world. “Wages of our graduates are up, access to our system is excellent, participation and graduation rates are high, transfers to UC, CSU, and private institutions are abundant and, we are successfully serving the most diverse student populations in the nation.” more...

				Blaming community colleges for circumstances that are beyond their reasonable control is just gratuitous nitpicking. Dan Walters: Nitpicking community colleges Friday, March 9, 2007 Source: The Sacramento Bee California's highways are congested and crumbling, its prisons are overcrowded and close to being taken over by a federal judge, its elementary and more...

				California Community Colleges Chancellor Expresses Gratitude for Governor Schwarzenegger's Proposed Budget "Once again this year Governor Schwarzenegger has demonstrated his support for the California community college system and its 2.5 million students . . ." more... (posted: 1-19-07)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network (CCCSAT) will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17 on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view the webcast of the two meetings. more...

				University Business.com - Accounting for Outcomes Colleges can close the student achievement gap by focusing on defining problems. . . By Marshall Drummond November 2006 read story ... (posted: 11-27-06)
				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network (CCCSAT) will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view the webcast of the two meetings. more...

				System Office Releases Final Draft of the Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges Report The California Community Colleges System Office Research and Planning Unit has released the final draft of the Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges (ARCC) report. The report was developed pursuant to the requirements of AB 1417 (Pacheco), [Chapter 581, Statutes of 2004]. (posted: 1-19-07)

				Dr. Norman Levan, a 92-year-old Bakersfield dermatologist who donated $5.7 million to the Bakersfield College Foundation on September 13, 2006, was honored by two California lawmakers and the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. more... (posted: 11-16-06)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network (CCCSAT) will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14 on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view the webcast of the two meetings. more...

				On September 11, 2006 the Board of Governors (BOG) adopted a resolution that will likely lead to an increase in the minimum competency standards for mathematics and written expression required for the associate degree. more... (posted: 10-24-06)

				California Community Colleges Chancellor Marshall (Mark) Drummond kicked off the California Transportation and Logistics Institute at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona more... (posted: 10-23-06)

				System Office Releases First Draft of the Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges Report The California Community Colleges System Office Research and Planning Unit has released the first draft of the Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges (ARCC) report. The report was developed pursuant to the requirements of AB 1417 (Pacheco), [Chapter 581, Statutes of 2004]. (posted: 10-13-06)

				The state's higher education leaders celebrate pending fee reduction for California's Community Colleges. more... (posted: 10-03-06)

				Six community college project teams and individual staff were recognized by the California Community Colleges Technology Award Program, sponsored by the California Community Colleges System Office and the Foundation for California Community Colleges. More (posted: 09-26-06)

				California Community Colleges System Office Government Relations & External Affairs Acting Vice Chancellor Angelo Williams introduces the workshop for two-year college and rape crisis centers at Sacramento City College more... (posted: 09-19-06)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 12, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 09-06-06)

				Statement from Chancellor Drummond on “Compton Community College – Keeping the Doors Open to Rebuild and Preserve Educational Excellence for Future Generations”. more... (posted: 07-18-06)

				The 2006 Dr. John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Awards were presented at the July Board of Governors meeting. more... (posted: 07-13-06)

				The Consultation Council will hold a special teleconference meeting on July 7, 2006. Notice \| Agenda (posted: 06-30-06)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 11, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 06-30-06)

				John Koeberer and Bridget Howe Appointed to California Community Colleges Board of Governors. more... (posted: 06-16-06)

				The Board of Governors will hold a teleconference meeting on June 5, 2006 \| This meeting has been cancelled. (posted: 05-26-06)

				The Board of Governors will hold a teleconference meeting on May 31, 2006. more... (posted: 05-18-06)

				The Board of Governors will hold a teleconference meeting on May 24, 2006. more... (posted: 05-18-06)

				REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Partnership with the Compton Community College District for Educational Excellence and Student Success Cover Letter (.doc \| .pdf), RFP (.doc \| .pdf) (posted 5-05-06)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 2 on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 04-27-06)

				The Board of Governors will hold a teleconference meeting on April 25, 2006. more... (posted: 04-14-06)

				At its February meeting, of the CEO Board asked the System Office, with the assistance of the SB 361 implementation task force, to study options for allocation of equalization funds that could serve as the basis of a broadly-supportable compromise. more... (posted: 04-14-06)

				Chancellor Marshall (Mark) Drummond comments on the death of Marco A. Firebaugh, who represented Southeast Los Angeles County constituents in the California State Assembly from 1998 to 2004. more... (posted: 03-21-06)

				This meeting has been cancelled. The Board of Governors will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees of the Compton Community College District on March 28, 2006. more... (posted: 03-20-06)

				The Board of Governors will hold a teleconference meeting on March 30, 2006. more... (posted: 03-20-06)

				The Board of Governors will hold a closed session teleconference meeting on April 3, 2006. more... (posted: 03-20-06)

				The Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) awarded the "Uncommon Courage Award" this year to California's 109 community colleges for their cumulative efforts to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. more... (posted: 03-20-06)

				Manhattan Beach resident and long time education advocate, Benita Haley has been reappointed to the California Community College Board of Governors, announced Chancellor Marshall (Mark) Drummond. more... (posted: 03-14-06)

				The Board of Governors took action at its March meeting to adopt a Resolution in Support of the Governor's Budget, approve the enrollment growth redirection plan, presented the 2006 Hayward Awards for Excellence in Education, approved relocation of two districts' Centers. more... (posted: 03-14-06)

				Chancellor Mark Drummond provided his perspective on the state budget for the California Community Colleges to the Assembly Budget subcommittee on education finance on March 7th. The subcommittee held an overview hearing that "kicks off" the spring budget hearings. Also providing testimony at the hearing were Secretary of Education Alan Bersin, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell, UC President Robert Dynes, and CSU Chancellor Charlie Reed. The Assembly budget subcommittee plans a hearing devoted to the Community Colleges budget on March 29th. The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review subcommittee on education finance will hold an overview hearing on March 27th at which Chancellor Drummond will present testimony. Summary of Remarks \| Nursing Matrix (posted: 03-08-06)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7 on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 02-24-06)

				The California Community Colleges Board of Governors will hold a Retreat on March 5, 2006. more... (posted: 02-24-06)

				The California Community Colleges Board of Governors and the California Community College Trustees Board of Directors will hold a Joint Meeting on March 5, 2006. more... (posted: 02-24-06)

				The Board of Governors took action at its January meeting to approve two motions on the Governor's 2006-07 Budget, approved the System Strategic Plan, and presented the 2005 Exemplary Program Awards. more... (posted: 01-26-06)

				The Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will hold a teleconference meeting on January 13, 2006, to discuss the Governor's proposed Budget. more... (posted: 01-12-06)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Tuesday, January 17, and Wednesday, January 18, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 01-9-06)

				Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed Gary Reed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors... more... (posted: 12-05-05)

				The Board of Governors at its November meeting approved Yuba Community College District's request to seek college status for its Woodland Education Center, determined that there were adequate funds in the 2005-06 Budget Act to increase the number of full-time faculty in Fall 2006... more... (posted: 11-22-05)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, November 14, and Tuesday, November 15, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 11-10-05)

				The Board of Governors at its September meeting approved the proposed 2006-07 system budget proposal for submission to the Department of Finance, the Governor's Office and the Legislature. The Board also approved the 2006-07 Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan... more... (posted: 9-16-05)

				Secretary of Education Alan D. Bersin announced assistance for Hurricane Katrina victims including help from California's community colleges... more... (posted: 9-08-05)

				The California State University Office of the Chancellor and the California Community Colleges Office of the Chancellor support student transfer from community colleges to the state's four-year public universities... more... (posted: 9-2-05)

				The Board of Governors took action at its July meeting to extend the authority of the Chancellor to suspend the powers of the Compton Community College District Board of Trustees and appoint a Special Trustee... more... (posted: 7-25-05)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 7-07-05)

				Report to the Legislature on Increases in Capacity and Outreach for Student Financial Aid in the Community Colleges more... (posted: 6-10-05)

				Over the past several weeks, thousands of you completed high school and participated in commencement ceremonies. I can imagine your... more... (posted: 6-09-05)

				Chancellor Mark Drummond proclaimed May as "Community College Financial Aid Awareness Month" at a campus press conference more... (posted: 5-03-05)

				Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed three new members to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors more... (posted: 5-03-05)

				The information gathering process of developing, advancing and promoting California's 109 community colleges and 72 districts as an integral segment of higher education in the state, is now underway more... (posted: 5-03-05)

				Impacts of Student Fee Increase and Budget Changes on Enrollment and Financial Aid in the California Community Colleges. A Report to the Legislature, pursuant to provisions of the 2003-04 Budget Act. more... (posted: 4-26-05)

				The California Community Colleges Board of Governors will hold a Retreat on May 1, 2005. more... (posted: 4-22-05)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, May 2, and Tuesday, May 3, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 4-22-05)

				The California State Senate has confirmed five California Community Colleges Board of Governors members appointed last year by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. more... (posted: 4-22-05)

				The California State Senate unanimously confirmed Manhattan Beach resident Benita Haley on the California Community Colleges Board of Governors earlier this afternoon. more... (posted: 4-21-05)

				Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the California Nurse Education Initiative, which includes a significant partnership between the California Community Colleges more... (posted: 4-14-05)

				On April 3, 2005, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and all state buildings and grounds in honor of the memory of Pope John Paul II. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of his interment. more... (posted: 4-05-05)

				The Board of Governors will hold a teleconference meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, to consider and take positions on legislation more... (posted: 4-05-05)

				The Board of Governors took action at its March meeting to accept the System Office report in concept as the basis for a new approach to community college finance. more... (posted: 3-09-05)

				Summary of remarks by Chancellor Drummond before the Senate and Assembly Budget committees for the 2005-06 budget year. more... (posted: 3-01-05)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 8, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 2-25-05)

				The Board of Governors took action at its January meeting to approve the system's 2005-06 Capital Outlay Plan, an Expenditure Plan for the 2005-06 Economic and Workforce Development Program, and revisions to title 5 regulations to eliminate certain reports...more (posted: 2-25-05)

				The Chancellor's Office and the Research and Planning Group's (RP Group) Center for Student Success (CSS) has recently completed drafting a proposed accountability framework and metrics to satisfy AB1417. more... (posted: 1-31-05)

				The late Congressman Robert T. Matsui, an ardent proponent of investing in California's citizens, was a friend to the state's community colleges... more... (posted: 1-03-05)

				The Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Marketing Professional Services presented its inaugural “Industry Honor Award” last night to Chancellor Mark Drummond. more... (posted: 12-13-04)

				At its November meeting the Board of Governors approved the System's Budget Proposal for the coming fiscal year (2005-06). The System Budget Proposal explains the need for a funding increase of almost $549 million (about 11%) in order for California's Community Colleges to restore services crucial to student success and to provide equitable access to postsecondary education to over 2.5 million Californians. Here's a link to the budget proposal (document of about 50 pages)... (posted: 12-09-04)

				The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Tuesday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 12, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meetings. (posted: 1-10-05)

				Today California Community Colleges Chancellor Mark Drummond released a much-anticipated review of Compton Community College District that was recently completed by the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). more... (posted: 10-28-04)

				Stacey McMullen, 36, of Long Beach, has been appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger as the student member of the CCC Board of Governors. She attends Los Angeles Harbor College and has served as a member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. more... (posted: 10-19-04)

				Today the California Community Colleges announced the official launch of www.icanaffordcollege.com, an innovative, user-friendly website that will serve as a primary information resource for students who need help finding ways to pay for college. (posted: 10-14-04)

				The Board of Governors recently approved the system’s budget request for FY 2005-2006. If funded in its entirety, the proposed budget for community colleges from all state-determined funding sources would increase by 10 percent to $5.858 billion. more... (posted: 10-4-04)

				The Board of Governors unanimously approved a resolution opposing the California Performance Review proposals to eliminate the independent governing board and realign the system administration under OSE. more... (posted: 9-14-04)

				Education leaders representing a broad consensus of diverse voices within California’s 109 community colleges offered testimony to the Governor’s California Performance Review Commission at a Los Angeles public hearing on September 9. Echoing concerns raised earlier by Chancellor Mark Drummond, stakeholders voiced opposition to the proposed elimination of an independent Board of Governors for the nation’s largest system of higher education. Press Release \| Written Testimony (posted: 9-10-04)

				Jim Petromilli (San Mateo CCD), Joseph Moreau (Mira Costa College), and technology project teams from Cosumnes River College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Riverside Community College, and Ventura CCD were honored as recipients of the 2004 California Community Colleges Technology Awards Program during the Board of Governors meeting in Sacramento. more... (posted: 9-13-04)