Spring 22 Call for Breakout Sessions Proposals, Leadership 2022

Inspiring, educational, and collaborative. These are just three of the words that are consistently echoed regarding the 2021 CCCAOE Fall Conference held at Rancho Mirage and the virtual conference held online. Not only was it a great opportunity to connect with Career Education professionals from across the state, but it also offered a window into several key themes that permeate the CTE space looking ahead—the importance of relationships, the continuing conversation around JDEI (Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), the social and emotional impacts post-COVID, and demand for transforming career education opportunities to meet student needs.

Recordings are available on Attendify for in-person and virtual attendees for the next ten months. I encourage you to take the opportunity to revisit the sessions that you found to be inspiring, or take a look at the ones you didn’t have a chance to witness and join the conversations:

Dr. Sorrell shared his humor and wisdom with "Triple C AOE", working on re-establishing personal connections with one another and the work head of educators in a post-pandemic era. "What if we loved our students more than we love our traditions?” AND “What do you really know about your students?”

Hardy Brown opened our eyes and hearts through storytelling and artifacts. Watch the tour and closing plenary.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,

What are you doing for others?” - Dr. Martin Luther King

If you haven't already, please consider giving us your feedback for the in-person or the virtual conference. We are especially proud that not only was there something for everyone, but there was also an emphasis on making time to take care of oneself during both learning opportunities. It seems these days like we in education are trying to do more and more, and not really tending to our own needs at the potential detriment of our programs and more importantly, our students. Consider this more encouragement to once again take care of yourselves.

Now it's time to look ahead to Spring of 2022. The Spring Conference next year will be held April 6-8 at the Sacramento Hyatt. And back by popular demand, the Level 1 Leadership conference will be held the week of May 23-27 in Anaheim and Level 2 Leadership conference June 13 - 16 in Costa Mesa, registration links for both are included below. Spring Call for Presenters opens today, we encourage and look forward to new ideas and submissions in the coming months.

On behalf of the CCCAOE Board, my staff, and myself I want to wish you a joyful, festive, fun-filled holiday season with family and friends. With all that has transpired over the past 18 months, it seems like the appropriate finish to 2021.

Be awkward. Be kind. Stay safe.

Amy

Spring 2022 Breakout Sessions

The CCCAOE planning committee for the Spring 2022 Conference is looking for Breakout Session proposals that lead to STRENGTHENING CONNECTION, PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATION, SHARING the voices of those who aren't being heard, and HIGHLIGHTING the great work that is happening all across the state.

⭐️ Submissions are open from October 25, 2021 to January 21, 2022

📨 Notification of Selection - Will occur by February 18, 2022

Click on the button below to fill out the proposal form.

Call for Breakout Session Proposals Form

Leadership 2022 Levels 1 and 2

Registration and Hotel Booking are open

for both Level 1 and Level 2!!

"Leadership is not about authority; it's about influence." - Mike Walsh

Engage with leadership speakers, a community of practice, and networking opportunities. Participating in CCCAOE’s Leadership Academy 2022 Series will provide you with the advanced skills of leading. The importance of connection during this series cannot be underestimated and will add to your knowledge and understanding of ways to increase the success of our students.

Leadership Level 1.0 includes leadership training with Mike Walsh - The Leadership Challenge and 5 Community of Practice Modules, as well as

6 Virtual Community of Practice sessions.

Module A - The Basics -Terms, Acronyms, Vision Resource Center, General Resources, Ed Code, Chain of Command - Governance Structure
Module B - Money/Finance - Funding Formula, SWP, Perkins, Budget Basics, CFO Basics, Reporting, NOVA, Allowable expenses, Funding sources
Module C - Student Experience - Guided Pathways, Dual Enrollment, Student Orientation, CTE vs. Transfer Enrollment, Financial Aid, Equity
Module D - Curriculum - Process, Role of Faculty, 10 + 1, Program Review/Viability, Credit/non-credit/NFC/Community Education/Contract Education, Advisory
Module E - Partnerships - WDB, All Partnerships, Employer Engagement, WBL, Relationships, Advisory

The series will include in-person sessions beginning May 24, 2022, at 10:30 am and ending Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 pm at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South. There is also a total of 6 virtual community of practice sessions to take a deeper dive into the modules with graduation on the Friday of the Spring 2023 Conference.

Learn more - Register - Book your Room

“I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop

that potential.” - Brené Brown, Dare to Lead

What are the skills and mindsets you need to master in order to lead in a post-Covid world? Whether you’re a current or future leader, Leadership Level 2.0 is one that you should attend. The community college system is becoming increasingly connected, which means every campus has the potential for expanded reach. Leaders need to understand and appreciate new cultures, actively seek out diverse teams, lead teams with different backgrounds, and know-how to enter and succeed in collaborative endeavors. Community college leaders also need to know how to navigate and successfully lead work within a shared governance environment. Administrators need skills to build relationships with faculty leaders to build support and momentum around new ideas and navigate the politics on campus. Key components you will learn: Active Listening, Collaboration, Propelling your team, Forward-thinking, Master Communicator, Building Connections, Being Vulnerable, Empathy, and more.

Leadership Level 2.0 will focus on the mindset and skills of leading from Mickey Porter facilitating Dare to Lead - training developed by Brené Brown, mentoring from Community College Leaders, as well as, 4 Community of Practice modules.

Module 1 - Participatory governance
Module 2 - Campus Politics
Module 3 - Facilitating Innovation
Module 4 - Advocacy

The in-person series begins June 13, 2022, at 10:30 am and ends Thursday, June 16 at 12:00 pm at the Marriot BonVoy - Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa.

New - Mark your calendars for monthly mentor sessions. Participants will be placed in small communities of practice for monthly mentoring sessions where you can learn from your mentor, ask questions and share experiences with your peers. Eight monthly sessions will be set with your group during the June in-person series. Graduation will be held on the Friday of the Spring 2023 Conference.

Learn more - Register - Book your Room

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Legislative Update from Austin Webster - Principal | W Strategies LLC

October saw the close of California’s legislative season in Sacramento. Governor Newsom took action on the final remaining bills sent to him by the Legislature and members of the Assembly and Senate returned to their districts to meet with constituents during the Interim Recess.

As mentioned in our previous update, the Legislature closed out the first year of legislative session on September 10th and sent nearly 1000 measures to the Governor in the final weeks. Below, you can a short summary of three bills CCCAOE was tracking during the year that the Governor signed into law:

AB 927 (Medina) expands the statewide baccalaureate degree program, removing the cap on the number of colleges that may offer a program and extending the operative time of the pilot.
AB 928 (Berman) makes substantial changes to the transfer process between two- and four-year institutions in the state and advanced through the legislature despite broad opposition from practitioners.
AB 1273 (Rodriguez) makes changes to the approval of accreditors based on their acceptance of earn and learn opportunities for students.

Across the country, lawmakers in Washington, DC continue the slow process of negotiating Democrats’ proposed budget reconciliation plan. What started as a $3.5 trillion spending package will likely end up in the ballpark of $1.9 trillion. This is largely due to moderates in the Senate holding out against the larger top-line figure and the White House’s bargaining position being hampered by President Biden’s declining approval ratings.