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Board approves contracts and grants including funding to continue common cloud data platform; public raises privacy concerns

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges · January 15, 2026
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The Board of Governors approved six contracts and grants, including continued funding for a common cloud data platform and student climate fellowships; public commenters urged clarity on what student data the platform will store and how it will be used.

The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges on Jan. 13 approved a package of contracts and grants that continues system investments in a near‑real‑time common cloud data platform and funds student fellowships, including climate‑focused positions.

Interim General Counsel Jake Knapp and Executive Vice Chancellor Chris Ferguson told the board the award renewals and grants will support an expanded platform intended to give the system and colleges faster access to enrollment and…

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