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February 2026 - No. 213

 

The Vision Resource Center offers all employees in the California Community Colleges equitable access to professional development opportunities while supporting our efforts to achieve the goals outlined in Vision 2030. 

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Featured Resources

Financial Aid New Directors Training

This five-module playlist provides a structured, asynchronous learning experience designed to promote consistency in foundational knowledge, regulatory compliance, and student-centered financial aid practices. New directors may experience gaps in onboarding, face complex federal and state regulatory requirements, encounter challenges in managing operational systems, and have limited access to in-person training opportunities. This series addresses those challenges by equipping new directors with the essential tools, context, and practical guidance needed to effectively administer state financial aid programs, maintain compliance, and enhance student access to critical resources. 

Explore the Playlist in the Vision Resource Center:  CCC | Financial Aid New Directors Training 

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Featured Communities

Financial Aid 

The Financial Aid Community connects financial aid professionals across the system to share resources, ask questions, and stay informed on regulatory, legislative, and operational updates. This space supports collaboration around student services, compliance, and financial aid administration practices. 

Learn More About the CCC | Financial Aid Community.  

Admissions and Records Professionals

This community serves as a centralized hub for Admissions and Records resources, including the Admissions and Records Handbook and remediated New Directors Training materials. It supports consistent access to foundational guidance and best practices across the California Community Colleges system. 

Learn More About the CCC | Admissions and Records Professionals Community.  

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Featured Webinars & Systemwide Events

Instruction with Imagination and Intelligence: GenAI and Human-Centered Teaching for Today’s Learners 

Join colleagues from across the San Diego region and beyond for a day of discovery, dialogue, and collaboration focused on GenAI and human-centered teaching. Featuring shared keynote and role-specific tracks for faculty, staff, and administrators, this free regional conference explores equity-minded approaches that use AI to enhance human connection in teaching and learning. 

  • Mar. 14 | Instruction with Imagination and Intelligence Conference 

The Next Chapter in AI: Integration and Best Practices 

Explore new AI resources and professional development opportunities available across the California Community Colleges. Each session features a main webinar followed by a focused deep dive on specific AI tools to support teaching, learning, and operations. 

  • Feb. 24 & 27 | The Next Chapter in AI 

Systemwide Events for February & March 2026 

The Chancellor’s Office and system partners are hosting a full slate of statewide conferences and convenings this January and February. These events provide opportunities for practitioners, leaders, and stakeholders to share ideas, strengthen professional practice, and advance student success across the California Community Colleges. 

  • Feb. 24 | Beyond the Screen: Building Connection, Calm, and Community in Virtual Learning 
  • Feb. 25 | The Counselor’s Role in a Changing Landscape: Technology, Equity, and Vision 2030 
  • Feb. 27 | OER Liaison (OERL) Kick-offs 
  • Feb. 27 | Designing for Success: Curriculum Foundations, Lesson Planning & Syllabi 
  • Mar. 2 | RSI and You: Tips for Simplifying Contact with Your Students 
  • Mar. 6 | Finding the Human Connection in a Digital World: Using Discuss-It to Build Community, Promote Critical Thinking, and Shift the Focus of Assessment 
  • Mar. 10 | Generative AI Meets Active Learning 
  • Mar. 12 | Nurturing the Seeds of Change: Supporting the Evaluation Process with IDEAA tools 
  • Mar. 13 | Teaching with Equity: Inclusive Practices, Student Support & Classroom Strategies 
  • Mar. 19 | Building Online Community and Connections through Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) 
  • Mar. 19 | The Role of the ADA Coordinator 
Visit the Systemwide Events Calendar

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