Student Senate for California Community Colleges

General Assembly is in the books and the energy was unmatched!

The weekend brought us powerful candidate conversations, engaging workshops that sparked new ideas, and an incredible candidate meet & greet that brought everyone closer together. The momentum was felt from the very start.

We were inspired by the keynote from Dr. Farima Pour-Khorshid, grounding us in resilience and the power of our voices, and carried that energy into resolutions that centered what matters most for our students.

This year also marked a special milestone as attendees were officially welcomed as members of SSCCC in celebration of 20 years. From regional elections to final resolutions and executive board elections, every moment reflected leadership in action and a shared commitment to shaping the future.

Congratulations to our newly elected 2026–2027 Executive Board! We’re excited for the leadership ahead and all that’s to come!

On Day Three, students leaders took their advocacy directly to Capitol Hill.

Participants met with Members of Congress and congressionals staffers to elevate the voices and priorities of community college students nationwide. Through powerful conversations and personal storytelling, students ensured their lived experiences were represented in federal policy discussions.

It was a memorable day to say the least and we are all looking forward to the upcoming conversations tomorrow!

Today, we kicked off Day One of Federal Advocacy Academy. It was a day grounded in purpose, possibility, and student power.

Pictured are SSCCC President, Jerry Reyes and Executive Director, Dr. Julie Adams with our opening keynote, Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández, whose journey and leadership continue to inspire the next generation of advocates and changemakers.

Thank you, Dr. Salomon-Fernández, for challenging our students to think bigger, lead boldly, and view advocacy as a pathway to possibility and opportunity. Your example reminds us that access to education transforms lives and student voices belong in every policy space.

The power to make a difference is already within us.

We want to hear your favorite part of Day One! Comment below and tag a friend you want to celebrate that is making an impact on the community college experience.

As today’s lawsuit challenges long-standing protections like AB 540 and the California Dream Act, the Student Senate reaffirms our commitment to every student’s right to accessible, affordable higher education.

We will continue advocating, keep students informed, and stand firmly with our undocumented community every step of the way. You belong here.

It’s official! SB 707 has passed. This shows the strength of the California Community College student voices and ensures equitable representation across our system.

By ensuring our student governments are accessible and meeting safely, we are advancing equity, inclusion, and transparency across the student organization space. - SSCCC President, Jerry Reyes

Take some time to read the whole press release today!

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We are thrilled to announce Alisha Nagpal as the SSCCC's Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the 2025-2026 term!

With a passion for advocacy, policy, and amplifying student voices, Alisha is ready to lead and drive meaningful change.

Please join us in congratulating Alisha Nagpal on this exciting new role!