Ƶ Community Colleges Professional Development Edition Vision in Action Systemwide news, resources and best practices moving Vision 2030 forward.September 2023 - Vision in Action No. 128 

H4CSD Annual Conference

“Deconstructing Barriers to Equity and Inclusion”

November 1-3

“Deconstructing Barriers to Equity and Inclusion” is the theme of this year's conference, and all Ƶ community college employees whose work relates to professional development and employee learning are invited to register. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College, is the keynote speaker, and the full conference-at-a-glance can be viewed on . 
 
About 4CSD: 4CSD creates collaborative learning opportunities for professional development practitioners in the Ƶ Community Colleges in order to foster innovation and equity at each college. In partnership with the Ƶ Community College Chancellor's Office, 4CSD advocates for funding, resources, and policy change to enable effective professional learning statewide. .


CCC | Equitable Hiring Practices Curriculum

Introducing the new built specifically for the Ƶ Community Colleges. This curriculum showcases how equitable hiring supports student success and how every stage in the hiring process is an opportunity to increase the diversity of faculty, staff and administrators. 

Divided into three stages, pre-hiring, hiring and post-hiring, the EEO Hiring Curriculum reviews equitable hiring practices designed to increase the diversity of professionals across the campus.
 
Concrete examples, scenarios and directed reflections are provided to help you adopt and adapt these practices to fit your needs. .


Equitable Hiring Practices Modules

The following three modules make up the . The entire curriculum must be completed in sequential order to receive a certificate of completion.

Equitable Hiring Practices 1: Pre-Hiring

The first module in this curriculum emphasizes the importance of expanding the applicant pool. Practices reviewed include internship and mentorship programs; developing job announcements that attract diverse applicants; and focused outreach connecting to qualified candidates from different backgrounds.

Equitable Hiring Practices 2: Hiring

The second module in this curriculum emphasizes the importance of reducing implicit bias and giving all applicants the opportunities they deserve. Practices reviewed include diversifying hiring committees; leveraging EEO Representatives and committee member training; and promising practices for recommendation letters and preferred qualifications.

Equitable Hiring Practices 3: Post-Hiring

The third module in this curriculum emphasizes the importance of retaining diverse faculty and staff by keeping them engaged and satisfied. Practices reviewed include developing and implementing campus climate surveys; effective onboarding programs; equity-centered professional development; and establishing employee resource groups. 

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Upcoming Workshops, Webinars and Conferences

Discover upcoming events available to you as a Ƶ community college employee. View additional opportunities by logging in and exploring the .

October 4, 9 – 10 a.m. 
CCC | Chancellor's Office System Webinar


October 6, 10 a.m. – Noon
Santa Ana College Statewide SLO Workshop: Assessment and AI: A Shifting Terrain
 

October 11-13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Strengthening Student Success Conference
 

October 16-20, 2023
7th Annual Ƶ Community Colleges' Undocumented Student Action Week 


November 1, 9 - 10 a.m.
CCC | Chancellor's Office System Webinar

Explore These Communities

Join a community in the and connect with faculty and staff across the Ƶ Community Colleges. Share your appreciation, respond to questions and offer your expert tips. and join the ones that interest you. 

CCC | Work Experience Education (WEE) Community

This community is designed for Work Experience professionals to share information and engage in dialogue on Title 5 changes, including best practices in Work Experience Education (WEE), implementation of new policies and procedures, and professional development opportunities. .

CCC | Undocumented Student Support

The Undocumented Student Support Community aims to facilitate cross-campus communication, build community, and serve as a hub for resource sharing around undocumented student efforts. Our goal is to continue increasing the capacity of community colleges to institutionalize practices to provide specialized, comprehensive, and holistic support services for undocumented students in the Ƶ Community College System. .

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