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  • February 21, 2022

    Spear Phishing Attacks

    Spear phishing is an ultra-targeted phishing method whereby hackers — or spear phishers — pose  as a known or trusted sender to appear more legitimate than a typical phishing email.
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  • February 21, 2022

    CCC Information Security Center to Align with Cal-Secure

    The California Community Colleges Information Security Center, funded by the statewide Chancellor’s Office, will align its services to the technology goals of Cal-Secure, an Executive Branch blueprint for all state entities to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and overall preparedness.
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  • February 21, 2022

    System Use of the CCCID

    The CCCID, is a unique systemwide student identifier established for California Community College students in 2018. While the CCCID provides students with a secure, single sign-on to various cloud-based applications, it is also an effective tool for colleges, districts, and the Chancellor’s Office to track students’ non-linear journeys which often span multiple colleges.
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  • February 21, 2022

    CVC’s Equitable Online Teaching Series Supports Equitable Online Learning for All Students

    The California Virtual Campus’ free Equitable Online Teaching series explores how to foster student agency through an asset-based teaching lens and hone a critical mindset about why and how you grade your students.
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  • February 21, 2022

    CCC Accessibility Center a Go-To Resource for Colleges

    Even as colleges begin returning to in-person instruction, the California Community Colleges Accessibility Center, funded by the CCC Chancellor’s Office, remains the go-to destination for colleges interested in accessibility, tools, services and professional development.
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  • February 21, 2022

    CCC TechConnect’s Interactive Video Service PlayPosit is a Big Hit with Instructors and Students Alike

    CCC TechConnect’s offering of Playposit, an easy-to-use instructional design platform that allows instructors to overlay quizzes, discussion points and annotations over video content is helping to deepen the level of teaching and learning in the classroom.
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  • February 21, 2022

    Technology Equity Requires Intentional Enterprise Architecture

    With funding from the legislature, the Chancellor’s Office supports systemwide technology investments to maximize equitable student outcomes in partnership with grantees (e.g., the California Community Colleges Technology Center, (Tech Center), the California Virtual Campus, and Tech Connect), colleges, and districts.
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  • February 21, 2022

    Providing Sustainable Technology Solutions that Meet the Equity Requirements of Our Students

    There are still specific student populations (particularly low-income students and students who reside in rural areas) without critical technology and financial resources. The digital divide goes beyond reliable high-speed internet access. Equitable access to devices, software, and the skills needed to succeed at school and work is also essential.
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  • November 21, 2021

    CENIC: Expanding Internet Access Across California

    The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office works in partnership with the California Community Colleges Technology Center and CENIC to provide internet connectivity to all California community colleges through the CalREN network. Through this partnership with CENIC, the Chancellor’s Office is able to provide access to online education and distance learning services for all students.
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  • November 21, 2021

    December is the deadline to Integrate with the Vision Resource Center at No Cost

    Time is running out for districts that have not. After December 2021, colleges/districts that wish to integrate will have to do so at their own expense, which could cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.
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  • November 21, 2021

    Application, Enrollment and Financial Aid Fraud Mitigation Efforts

    Fraud attempts against public sector entities have seen a dramatic increase since government initiatives began helping people struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. This past summer, the California community colleges noticed an increase in frequency and sophistication of fraud attempts.
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  • November 21, 2021

    Student Success Suite Fall Release

    The final pilot phase for the new student account system will be deployed in November. During this time, the new student account system will link to other products in the Student Success Suite (SSS): CCCApply’s Standard, International, and California College Promise Grant student applications, as well as the CCC MyPath’s student onboarding system.
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