- Mailing Address
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1171 Fulton St
Fresno, California 93721 - Phone
- (559) 226-0720
- Website
- https://www.scccd.edu/index.html
- School Information
- "State Center Community College District (SCCCD) was formed in 1964 when it assumed control of Fresno City College and Reedley College...Total district enrollment for 2019-20 is over 68,000 students. SCCCD is a merit system district with over 2,745 faculty and classified staff represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The total operating budget for SCCCD in 2019-20 was 384.6 million." (Source: https://www.scccd.edu/about/index.html)
- General Information
- State Center Community College District leadership has already issued a symbolic anti-racist resolution. The SCCCD is considering a formal resolution to advocate for "removing structural and systemic barriers for students, faculty, and other employees; working collaboratively with government agencies, businesses and community-based organizations 'to provide race-conscious decision making in support of Students of Color;' and providing ongoing professional development 'to normalize a culture of anti-racism.'" Student and local activist groups have already indicated the passage of the resolution will not be sufficient. No mandatory Critical Race Training sessions are yet required of students. However, see developments below:
Actions Taken
- Disciplinary Measures
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David Richardson, a history professor for the State Center Community College District, authored an article titled, "Institutionalizing Systemic Antiracism Racism," in which he criticized the emerging influence of identity politics in education.
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- Faculty/Staff Requirements
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As of January 2022, Fresno City College has advertised a job opening for President. As part of some of the qualifications, "all candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices." Additionally, there is a general expectation that the new President advances social justice causes.
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- Symbolic Actions
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The SCCCD is considering a formal resolution to advocate for "removing structural and systemic barriers for students, faculty, and other employees; working collaboratively with government agencies, businesses and community-based organizations 'to provide race-conscious decision making in support of Students of Color;' and providing ongoing professional development 'to normalize a culture of anti-racism.'" Student and local activist groups have already indicated the passage of the resolution will not be sufficient.
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Reedley College announced its commitment to antiracism and racial justice initiatives.
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