The Naissance (Birthing) of CCC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council 

The passage of Ethnic Studies legislation, AB 1460 in the summer of 2020 and proposed AB 3310 in spring 2020, gave rise to a critical need for a summit that would raise awareness about the status and planning needed to address equity issues for Ethnic Studies disciplines with the California Community College system. Ethnic Studies faculty, institutional and communal supporters participated in  a half-day virtual summit that included an overview of current issues, reflections, dialogue, Q&A, and step to mobilization of a formal Ethnic Studies Faculty Council within California Community Colleges. From that endeavor an Interim Executive Council was formed and is working to ensure support for and advancement of Ethnic Studies departments, programs and praxes within the academe that aligns with the unique epistemologies and philosophies of Ethnic Studies as outlined by discipline experts.  

CCC Ethnic Studies Movement Making

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CCC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council Leadership

 Carlos R. Guerrero, Ph.D. (Los Angeles City College)

Angie Fa, Ph.D. (Sierra College)

Melissa Leal, Ph.D. (Sierra College)

Cesar Lopez, Ph.D. (San Diego Mesa College)

Belinda Lum, Ph.D. (Sacramento City College)

Thekima Mayasa, Ed.D.(San Diego Mesa College)

Melissa Moreno, Ph.D. (Woodland Community College)

Ziza Delgado Noguera, Ph.D. (Fullerton College)

Manuel Velez, M.F.A. (San Diego Mesa College)

Evan Wade, M.A. (San Joaquin Delta College)

Affiliate Council Leadership Members

Theresa Montano, Ed.D. (CSU Resource Member)

Juliette Parker, M.A. (Articulation Officer, SD Mesa College)