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October 2026 - No. 231

 

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. 

The resources and communities featured in this newsletter are hosted in the Vision Resource Center.

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Featured Resources

CCC | CEO Hiring & Retention Toolkit 

The CEO Hiring & Retention Toolkit provides an equity-centered framework to support effective leadership transitions across the California Community Colleges. This comprehensive 12 module playlist is designed for Boards of Trustees, Human Resources professionals, search committees, institutional leaders, and others involved in the CEO hiring and retention process. It guides users through the CEO lifecycle, from assessing institutional needs and conducting an equitable search to onboarding, evaluation, and retention. Each module includes practical, downloadable tools to help colleges strengthen consistency, transparency, equity, and leadership continuity throughout the process. 

Access the Playlist in the Vision Resource Center:  
CCC | CEO Hiring & Retention Toolkit Playlist 

Build Your Leadership and Management Skills 

Whether you are stepping into a management role or looking to advance your professional skills, the Vision Resource Center offers learning opportunities to support your growth. These curated resources provide practical guidance for developing leadership capabilities, strengthening management skills, and preparing for professional certification. 

                    Getting Started as a                    
First-Time Manager

   [Playlist]   
AMA Certified Professional in Management® (AMA-CPM®)
Exam Prep Courses [Curriculum]
Explore Learning Opportunities

Featured Community

CCC | Grants Professional Community of Practice

Join this statewide community of grant professionals across the California Community Colleges to connect with colleagues, share resources and promising practices, and exchange ideas. Stay informed about Chancellor’s Office updates, important announcements, upcoming events, and opportunities to collaborate with peers across the system. 

Audience:
Grant development, grant management, sponsored programs, advancement, and compliance professionals within California Community Colleges, including district and college staff overseeing funding strategy, proposals, fiscal oversight, and reporting.

Learn more about the CCC | Grants Professional Community of Practice

Join a Community Today!

Featured Webinars & Systemwide Events

Community College League of California Annual Convention 2026

Join community college leaders and professionals from across California at the 2026 Community College League of California Annual Convention. This year’s convention offers a reimagined, interactive experience focused on purposeful dialogue, strategic collaboration, and addressing the challenges facing community colleges. Through concurrent sessions highlighting leadership, influence, alignment, mission, and commitment, participants will exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and explore strategies to advance institutional and student success. 

  • Nov. 19-21 | Community College League of California Annual Convention 2026 

Systemwide Events for October & November 2026

View upcoming conferences and convenings taking place across the California Community Colleges in October and November. 

Chancellor's Office System Webinars 2026

The Chancellor's Office has announced dates for the 2026 System Webinars. These monthly webinars cover systemwide topics of importance to everyone affiliated with the California Community Colleges. Registration for the 2026 System Webinars series is required, but you only need to register once.

  • Nov. 4, 9 AM - 10 AM | Maximizing Student's CalKIDs Resources

Join us on Wednesday, November 4 for the next System Webinar: Maximizing Students' CalKIDs Resources. This webinar will assist districts with strategies to help eligible students access available CalKIDs program resources.

  • Oct. 22 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Office Hour: Accessibility for Open Educational Resources (OER) 
  • Oct. 23 | Universal Design for Learning Series 
  • Oct. 27 | Your Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Plan Fell Through – Now What? Strategies for a Successful Pivot 
  • Oct. 28 | Custom-Designing Chatbots for Learning 
  • Oct. 28 | Allied Health and Computer Studies Spotlight (Reimagining Assessment Series) 
  • Oct. 29 | Beyond Compliance to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Open Educational Resources (OER) 
  • Oct. 29 | AI Syllabus Statements: Building Transparency, Trust, and Shared Responsibility 
  • Oct. 30 | Engaging Students through Cultural Connection & Authentic Assessment 
  • Nov. 4 | Destination Focused: Proactive Degree Planning for the Student Journey 
  • Nov. 5 | Math and OER Office Hours – Fall 2026 
  • Nov. 5 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Office Hour: AI Resilient Assessments for Courses Using Open Educational Resources (OER)  
  • Nov. 6 | Universal Design for Learning Implementation Webinar Series 
  • Nov. 9 | Beyond Compliance: Building Sustainable, Regular, and Substantive Interaction (RSI) Through Faculty Leadership and Professional Development  
  • Nov. 10 | The Evolution of Ethics: Navigating Generational Shifts with AI  
  • Nov. 10 | The Full Build/Rebuild (Reimagining Assessment Series)  
  • Nov. 13 | Engaging Students Through Cultural Connections & Authentic Assessment Series 
  • Nov. 16 | 2026 AB 1705 Learning Series Webinars and Virtual Event Series | Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy: Practical Tools for all Disciplines  
  • Nov. 17 | Dual Enrollment MIS Reporting Webinar
Visit the Systemwide Events Calendar

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