Community Listening & Progress

Last updated on Apr 06, 2024

Under the new leadership of President David C. Howse, we want to have an ongoing dialogue with the community, share information transparently, and work with sustained energy and participation from the community as a whole.

The issues on this page are not exhaustive, but they were raised during our first All-Community Assembly on January 23, 2024, and the associated digital Padlet discussion board. We will continue to add to this list and track progress.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy

Update on our ongoing land acknowledgment efforts

Initiative	Status	Contact
Interpretive site plan for city of San Francisco in development in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone (ARO)	In progress	Office of the VP of DEIB and VP of Operations and Capital Projects
Site visit with ARO, President David Howse, VP of DEIB Tricia Brand, VP of Capital Projects Leigh Sata, and Provost Tammy Rae Carland.	Completed (January 29, 2024)	Office of the VP of DEIB and VP of Operations and Capital Projects
Develop creative projects and partnerships to integrate Indigenous art, history, and culture within our new campus	In progress	Offices of Provost, VP of DEIB, and VP of Operations and Capital Projects
Requested a final summary of the Archeology Report for San Francisco City Planning upon completing their standard procedure for a project of this size.	Future	Office of Operations and Capital Projects

Campus Climate

1. Addressing concerns about censorship

Initiative	Status	Contact
Revisions to the Social Media Sub-Brand Policy, including input from external resources	In progress	Offices of Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, the Provost, and the VP of DEIB

2. Upholding academic and artistic freedom

Initiative	Status	Contact
Task Force on Expression, Community & Policy launched	Completed (February 27, 2024)	Office of the VP of DEIB
Review CCA’s policies, statements, and resources that govern responsible expression and conduct expectations for core educational activities and those activities that may support the CCA experience	In progress	Offices of President, Provost, and VP of DEIB and Task Force on Expression, Community & Policy
Gather and reflect on the input from faculty, staff, students, and trustee members through consultation and a brief pulse survey/organized forums for constituents.	In progress	Offices of President, Provost, and VP of DEIB and Task Force on Expression, Community & Policy

3. Support the community in navigating times of political and social conflict

Initiative	Status	Contact
”Showing Up Together” Virtual Workshops for faculty and staff with Dr. Amer Ahmed and Dr. Imani Chapman–in partnership with EquipInclusive	Completed (Spring 2024)	Offices of Human Resources and the VP of DEIB
Host listening sessions and leadership office hours in an effort to open and sustain dialogue with communities most affected on campus	In progress (Spring 2024)	Office of the President and the VP of DEIB
Promote open dialogue and encourage crucial conversations to learn and grow together as a community	In progress (Spring 2024)	Offices of Human Resources and the VP of DEIB
Offer learning opportunities through CCA Skillstudio (faculty & staff), including sessions from Right to Be and other sources	Ongoing	Offices of Human Resources and the VP of DEIB

Wellbeing

1. Address staff and faculty burnout as we open Double Ground

Initiative	Status	Contact
Regularly communicate the Double Ground move-in schedule and strategies	In progress (April 2024)	Operations and Facilities Departments
Upcoming strategic plan will help the campus community prioritize and focus their work	Future (fall 2024/spring 2025)	Office of the President and the President's Cabinet
Consider the challenges posed by limited resources for achieving institutional initiatives	Ongoing	Office of the President and the President's Cabinet

2. Expand mental health resources for the CCA community

Initiative	Status	Contact
Center EAP & CAPS resources in community-wide communication	Ongoing	Office of Human Resources and Division of Student Affairs
Ensure benefits-eligible faculty and staff utilize resources found on the Employee Mental Health & Wellness Portal page and opportunities are highlighted in the weekly HR Newsletter	Ongoing	Office of the President and Human Resources, the President's Cabinet, and the Division of Student Affairs
For Students — Urgent Crisis Assistance (24/7): For non-emergency urgent matters that require immediate assistance, please call our mental health crisis hotline at 415.551.9344. (Faculty and Staff consultation also available.)	Ongoing	Office of Human Resources and Division of Student Affairs
For Students — For additional Mental Health Resources and Hotlines please visit our Resources and Hotlines Portal page	Ongoing
Health & Well-Being Portal site	Ongoing	Office of Human Resources and Division of Student Affairs

Budget and Funding

Develop sustainable financial models for the college and clearly communicate efforts collegewide

Initiative	Status	Contact
Yuba Group engaged in multi-year planning for CCA, focused on creating adaptable business models	Implemented (November 2023)	Offices of CIO and Business
Huron Consulting engaged with Enrollment and Financial Strategy	In progress	Offices of CIO and President
TTT Work Group on Revenue & Business Models established	Implemented (July 31, 2023)	Office of the President and the President's Cabinet
TTT Governance and Transparency group proposing a path toward financial clarity, transparency, and communication	Ongoing	Office of the President and the President's Cabinet

Student and Faculty Services

Review college conduct & Title IX processes

Initiative	Status	Contact
Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly in consultation with college legal counsel	Ongoing	Division of Student Affairs and Office of Human Resources
Continue to revise and re-develop “Know Your TIX” Portal page	Ongoing	Division of Student Affairs and Office of Human Resources
Continue to research Restorative Practices and its potential integration within student conduct and Title IX procedures	Ongoing	Offices of Human Resources and the VP of DEIB

People

1. Offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to keep up with inflation and cost of living

Initiative	Status	Contact
Human Resources implemented a Compensation Philosophy, Policy & Practices in spring 2023 and completed training for all staff managers in July 2023.	Completed	Office of Academic Affairs and Human Resources
Human Resources continues to partner with Payscale, our primary compensation management tool for staff positions, and analyze position ranges and market rates on an ongoing basis.	Ongoing	Office of Academic Affairs and Human Resources
Human Resources issues Total Compensation Statements to staff each year in July to reflect the combined impact of pay and benefits for each staff employee	Ongoing	Office of Academic Affairs and Human Resources

2. Approach labor relations with respect and courtesy during contract negotiations

Initiative	Status	Contact
The college and the Ranked Faculty Union (RFU CFT) will initiate collective bargaining negotiations in the coming months, following a private arbitration that will determine the members of the bargaining unit	In progress (April 2024)	Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources
Collective bargaining agreement re-negotiations with the Unranked Faculty Union and the Staff Union (both represented by SEIU Local 1021) will commence in July 2025.	Future	Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources
Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC) meetings for both the Unranked Faculty Union and the Staff Union continue through the academic year as a way to address concerns, identify issues and promote collaboration on problems that need to be solved.	Future (Summer 2024)	Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources