Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC)

The 50% Law helps protect instructional spending in California community colleges. But what happens when districts are granted exceptions after failing to meet the requirement?

FACCC President Sarah Thompson shares a new perspective on the recent Board of Governors vote to grant 50% Law exceptions to three districts, what it could signal for the future of instructional funding, and what may be at stake for faculty and students.

Read more: www.faccc.org/blog

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and legacy will never be forgotten.

FACCC President Sarah Thompson provided public comment at today’s California Community Colleges Board of Governors meeting, emphasizing the importance of protecting the 50% Law and preserving direct investment in classroom instruction and student learning.

Congratulations to FACCC’s 2026 Board of Governors!

We’re excited to welcome both new and returning faculty leaders who will begin their two-year terms on June 15, 2026. Thank you for stepping up to lead, advocate, and strengthen the voice of California community college faculty statewide.

Please join us in congratulating our Executive Officers and Governors!

FACCC President Sarah Thompson is weighing in on the recent Canvas outage and data breach, calling the incident “the canary in the coal mine” for higher education as institutions rapidly expand AI implementation.

“We’re entering into a realm of infinite possibility but also infinite danger,” Thompson said, emphasizing the importance of learning from this moment and examining the vulnerabilities created when institutions move too far from analog systems.

Read about it here: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article315714466.html

Join us next Monday at 8:00 PM for a breakdown of Governor Newsom’s 2026 May Revision and what it means for California’s community colleges, faculty, and students.

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