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Credit for prior learning: Vice Chancellor James Todd and senior advisor Sam Lee summarized progress and targets. System staff reported they were documenting roughly 26,000 students currently served through CPL transactions and had transcribed about 63,000 units so far; staff said the goal is to serve 40,000 students in the current year and 250,000 by 2030, with a stretch target of 500,000. Presenters described completed faculty work groups that have produced statewide credit recommendations in eight of 40 priority disciplines and noted 106,000-plus units of CPL created systemwide to date. Systems work includes college landing pages that publish local articulations, work with the Academic Senate (ASCCC) to convene faculty and liaisons at each college, and pilots for career passport and integration with pathways-mapping tools.

Veterans sprint: Staff announced a time-limited sprint targeting military-connected students to collect Joint Services Transcripts (JSTs) and document credit awards, with Veterans Day (Nov. 11) identified as a targeted milestone. Presenters said roughly 12,202 veterans have been documented in the CPL dashboard so far and called for college-level outreach and capacity-building to increase JST uploads and credit documentation.

AI tutoring pilot (Nectar AI): The board heard from Nectar AI CEO Kavitha Guy and Palomar College professor Luis Guerrero about a faculty-driven pilot that began in 2024. Nectar’s tool integrates with colleges’ LMS pages and trains a private assistant on a course’s syllabus, assignments and lecture transcripts so students can ask course-specific questions. The vendor and faculty pilot leads reported rapid, faculty-driven demand: the company said the pilot expanded from 50 faculty in fall 2024 to more than 300 faculty across 83 colleges by spring and that interest continued to grow; panelists said new signups were strong after a chancellor’s office announcement and that colleges reported positive classroom impacts, including expanded access to help outside office hours. Professor Guerrero described classroom uses in math and other disciplines and said the tool helps students who are reluctant to ask questions in class and provides faculty with analytics to shape instruction.

Board and public reaction: Board members expressed support for CPL as an equity and efficiency strategy and urged aggressive local outreach to veterans. Several members called the CPL web pages, the statewide faculty work groups and the “quick adopt” approach — enabling colleges to adopt statewide recommendations with minimal friction — promising. Public commenters and board members raised questions about AI privacy, data governance, and environmental impacts; presenters and vendor representatives said the pilot uses FERPA‑compliant hosting and anonymized analytics and described efforts to document environmental footprint.

Next steps: Staff said the chancellor’s office will continue faculty-led work groups to complete the 40 priority disciplines for statewide credit recommendations, support college adoption and integrate CPL signals into student-facing tools (pathways mapper, California Virtual Campus). The veteran sprint will continue with college-level technical assistance and outreach before the Nov. 11 target; the Nectar pilot will expand with continued professional development and research to measure student outcomes.

Ending: Board members applauded the pace of CPL work and asked staff to accelerate outreach to veterans and to continue attention to data protections and AI literacy as tutors are scaled.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCC Board of Governors Meeting | September 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members received an update Sept. 16 on rapid expansion of credit-for-prior-learning and on a faculty-driven AI tutoring pilot; staff set near-term goals to expand CPL documentation and announced a veteran-focused sprint to mark Veterans Day.","taxTitle","California Community Colleges, Other State Agencies, Executive, California","taxId",15998,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_40":84,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":85,"_48":86,"_50":87,"_52":88,"_54":89,"_56":90,"_58":91,"_60":92,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":93,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":94,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":81},6481551,"Board hears noncredit and adult learner update, highlights NOCE model and statewide need for expanded noncredit funding",271,7224000,7495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782679-47180eaf063a9c8319f32dd8e2c021d4&start=7224&end=7495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782679-47180eaf063a9c8319f32dd8e2c021d4/thumbnail_7224000.jpg","/articles/6481551/California/Board-hears-noncredit-and-adult-learner-update-highlights-NOCE-model-and-statewide-need-for-expanded-noncredit-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481551-d89f7952dd0eeaf11a97867f39a29921/orig.mp4?Expires=1788267127&Signature=Vr0rew2KIyK3jQznN~WmOpcPQPtxwvttH5KD4CkTOv3ChOI8nxhG52JLy7MNtZJ5utbNBke5HH-ZqQEon1v6osXbspZZ37bNW9jUWgnq5kkJfKAy-bROwqRqLX1ZtDeie0m99Sr1XhAGDgdHmtNqmF3dkAo6kkGl~t6il5MCn7qkrGH9-wIwvIcWorFi4tk-eOMvgKYB~I7tktdtLLzK7krW8Hua2a~2VyPuROUtGUkFeNTQwS4oBln-ApEnxHkIDxP1V8AStdBuhoDDhkwx7GQHemsA7THHcZ~HZ4VYtWDMkSVQKEhL9Ys0pMf6nyC-6h4Mt05AJnCBNmTP~hrUwA__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","The California Community Colleges Board of Governors received an update on noncredit and adult education programs at its Sept. 16 meeting, with presenters saying noncredit (often delivered through continuing education divisions such as North Orange Continuing Education, NOCE) plays a critical role as an entry point into college and the workforce for adult learners.

Why it matters: Presenters said noncredit programs are a cost-effective way to reach working adults, immigrants and other underserved populations, and emphasized noncredit’s role in career pathways and stackable credentials designed to move students into credit programs and living-wage jobs.

What presenters said: Dean Gary Adams and colleagues described noncredit’s long history in California, its growth since a post-recession restoration of funding, and current service levels of about 600,000 students statewide. Tamika Connor (presentation lead) and NOCE representatives highlighted local partnerships, flexible delivery at community sites, and an example in Orange County where noncredit vocational graduates achieved living wages in 2022–23.

NOCE as host site: North Orange Continuing Education staff, including NOCE President Valentina Portell, described on-site programs (ESL, pharmacy tech, electrical training, ARISE Center) and community partnerships providing wraparound services; presenters said NOCE operates roughly 100 community sites and served more than 29,000 noncredit students per year. A student video played for the board included stories of immigrant and adult learners who said NOCE provided a pathway into college and work.

System supports and metrics: Staff described progress on noncredit-aligned Vision 2030 metrics and a two-year technical-assistance effort that produced recommended success metrics and a tiered professional-development framework. Presenters said data exists across multiple state programs and MIS reporting but called for additional cleaning and analysis to make noncredit outcomes more visible at the system level.

Public comment and board discussion: Public comments from faculty and union representatives urged increased state investment in noncredit and better compensation for noncredit instructors; the Community College Association asked for more full-time hiring and equitable pay. Board members who toured NOCE in the morning praised the district’s model and highlighted noncredit’s role in reaching adult learners, first-generation students and immigrant communities.

Next steps: Staff said the chancellor’s office will continue technical assistance, convene regional workshops and work with districts to refine noncredit metrics and funding requests in the statewide budget package.

Ending: The presentation underscored noncredit’s role as a statewide access point for adult learners and a potential lever for meeting the state’s workforce and equity goals. Board members urged continued focus on data, funding and full-time faculty capacity as the system scales noncredit efforts.","At the Sept. 16 Board of Governors meeting the chancellor’s office and North Orange Continuing Education presented a noncredit/adult learners update, pointing to growth in noncredit programs, regional access, and the potential role of noncredit to serve Californians with ‘some college, no credential.’",{"_40":96,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":97,"_48":98,"_50":99,"_52":100,"_54":101,"_56":102,"_58":103,"_60":104,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":105,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":106,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":81},6481556,"Board of Governors approves $700 million-plus budget and legislative request focused on AI, veterans, Umoja and workforce",3762,2230000,5992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782679-47180eaf063a9c8319f32dd8e2c021d4&start=2230&end=5992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782679-47180eaf063a9c8319f32dd8e2c021d4/thumbnail_2230000.jpg","/articles/6481556/California/Board-of-Governors-approves-700-million-plus-budget-and-legislative-request-focused-on-AI-veterans-Umoja-and-workforce","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481556-ebaffd1d8622d7e0e92e5f3d69751344/orig.mp4?Expires=1788267127&Signature=oHbF3QbasL1Zj6yACq6SYtT6W~Sk2GLWUMxNXaLQOEI8sr1WUi~tkESqBS~GHlrSAp1FfB6hVdEayP3KAwWshH-wl3IckC4A5BIWgFlCU2slJkZLmUS3yZRI~LUYCfrUmTYv30gndGon3x7fD6HNkEWbSYPKeaUT4wuG2egLL96uUskzMWagvV2BEmAfj70ZTjotTWLZ5Z9hug9yM0k~S2KWresYmd7JTt5eZqphUMP-nzFTkS3URQyzBcb80XY5oFEMsJ-kUSGUMouFI9iEDQg7G~uom05cbNaSRS~TVw70xmFut1mJJkerY-n9Om-DUBFirR6XP8k3~Xu28ysYjg__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","The California Community Colleges Board of Governors on Sept. 16 approved the Chancellor’s Office’s 2026–27 budget and legislative request, a package the office described as “roughly $700,000,000 in 1 time and ongoing requests.” The board voted to adopt the package after a presentation from Executive Vice Chancellor Christopher (Chris) Ferguson and follow-up remarks from Chancellor Sonia Christian.

The request asks the Legislature and the governor for a combination of one-time and ongoing investments across the system’s Vision 2030 priorities: equitable baccalaureate attainment, workforce and economic development, and the future of learning and artificial intelligence. Key line items in the presentation included funding for AI professional development and infrastructure, an ask to expand credit-for-prior-learning supports, proposals for veterans’ resource center expansion, new Umoja program funding and an allocation to scale dual-enrollment partnerships.

Why it matters: The package sets the system’s statewide advocacy priorities heading into the 2026–27 budget cycle and signals the chancellor’s office intent to pursue both one-time infrastructure investments and ongoing programmatic support. Many of the items address immediate operational needs — technology, student supports and career-aligned training — while others are intended to shape longer-term equity and workforce goals.

What the board heard: Executive Vice Chancellor Chris Ferguson framed the request as a single advocacy document aligned to Vision 2030. “The budget and legislative request reflects roughly 700,000,000 in 1 time and ongoing requests,” Ferguson told the board. Ferguson also asked the board to add a previously omitted $1,000,000 ongoing allocation to support expansion of Umoja programs systemwide; the board indicated support for adding that item.

Chancellor Sonia Christian highlighted federal developments affecting the system, including Department of Education changes to discretionary funding for minority-serving institutions and the system’s response. “Eliminating these funds undermines that commitment,” Christian said in remarks about proposed federal cuts to MSI/HSI funding and the system’s reliance on state mitigations.

Policy priorities and dollar examples: Board and staff presentations itemized a long list of priorities with dollar figures (as presented): one-time and ongoing requests totaling roughly $700 million; requests for common-cloud data platform infrastructure ($36,000,000 one-time and $9,000,000 ongoing); one-time funding for a college- and career-access dual enrollment grant ($24,200,000 one-time); ongoing investments for student services and categorical programs (example: $62,300,000 ongoing cited for student services programs); expansion of Veterans Resource Center staffing and services (examples in the presentation included $11,500,000 ongoing and other figures); $1,000,000 ongoing added for Umoja program expansion; and multiple asks tied to apprenticeship, climate/sustainability microgrids and deferred maintenance. Presenters said final technical edits would be made before transmittal to state leaders.

Board discussion and public comment: Board members praised the level of detail and equity focus in the request. Several members singled out AI literacy, noncredit pathways, Umoja, veterans supports and workforce investments as priorities. Student and advocacy organizations offered public comment in support of Umoja expansion, dual enrollment, financial aid administration supports and veteran funding. Jerry Reyes, president of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, urged the board to back the Umoja proposal, citing system evaluation data showing positive outcomes for Umoja participants.

Vote and immediate outcome: Member Pamela Haynes moved the item; Member Jennifer L. Perry seconded. The motion passed on the roll call with the board recording unanimous ayes in the formal roll call (see action record). With the vote, the chancellor’s office was authorized to finalize the 2026–27 budget and legislative package for advocacy and follow-up with the Legislature and governor’s office.

Next steps: Staff said they will incorporate the board’s technical edits, add the agreed $1,000,000 Umoja ongoing allocation to the formal document, and proceed with legislative and budget advocacy in Sacramento.

Ending: The budget request sets the system’s priorities for the coming advocacy season and ties infrastructure investments (common cloud, AI, data) to student-facing programs (veterans, Umoja, dual enrollment, apprenticeships). The chancellor’s office and board agreed on an aggressive outreach strategy to press for those priorities during the 2026–27 budget process.
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