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ALT California Community Colleges Vision In Action Systemwide news, resources and best practices moving Vision 2030 forward Episode 7

ALT Chancellor Sonya Christian Issues Statement on Gov. Newsom’s May Revised Budget We are grateful to Gov. Newsom and his administration for maintaining our core funding during a difficult budget year. The May Revise provides stability for community colleges to meet the goals of the system’s strategic framework Vision 2030 and the governor’s Roadmap for Community Colleges by investing in critical workforce training initiatives such as nursing. Continued 1/3

ALT Chancellor Christian Issues Statement on Newsom’s May Revised Budget It seeks to expand credit for prior learning which helps students get academic credit for the skills and knowledge they have previously acquired. The budget proposal also supports our system’s demonstration projects to speed up analytics and data transfer which will enhance student support and success, as well as advancement of electronic transcripts to improve students’ access to and transmittal of transcripts. Continued 2/3

ALT Chancellor Sonya Christian Issues Statement on Gov. Newsom’s May Revised Budget “The plan prioritizes critical support for serving low-income workers by creating career paths to higher wages and careers to help ease income disparities. We look forward to working with the administration and the Legislature to ensure that the final budget reflects the needs of our students and our workforce.” 3/3 Chancellor Sonya Christian California Community Colleges

ALT Delaine Eastin was a trailblazer: a first-generation college student and graduate, the first and only woman elected as state superintendent and a brilliant public servant who changed public education in California for the better. Delaine championed equity and passionately believed in the power of education, devoting her lift to raising academic standards for California's public schools and ensuring all students across the state, no matter their background, received the best education possible

ALT She was a champion for community colleges and was a women's studies and political science professor at several community colleges. She was a tireless advocate for helping increase the number of women elected to public office. Beyond her many professional accomplishments, Delaine was also a compassionate mentor and a friend. We have lost a truly remarkable Californian whose legacy will be felt for generations to come Chancellor Christian Deputy Gonzales Womens Caucus Andra Hoffman Rowena Tomaneng