It sounds like the simplest ingredient for success: Focus.

Focus on the mission, on equity, on the students. Yet in a hyperconnected, uncertain era, our energies are diffused by interminable to-do lists, technology interruptions and 24/7 distractions. What would our lives be like if we could direct our attention to what truly matters? What would our impact be if we were given permission to do one thing, and do it well? With focus, we serve with greater intention, lead with purpose and reaffirm our direction.

The Community College League of California invites you to Focus, the theme for the 2025 Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, Anaheim Resort Area, Nov. 20-22.

The Call for Proposals for the League’s 2025 Annual Convention is now open. We invite submissions for engaging and informative sessions that focus on the California community college mission: putting students first and strengthening communities.

California Community College administrators, faculty, staff, and system partners are invited to submit a proposal that aligns with our theme by Friday, June 20, 2025.

Please review the Call for Proposals submission guidelines listed below.

Proposals are invited for Convention presentations that celebrate and share successes and explore solutions to challenges in the following areas:
· Teaching and Learning
· Student Services and Student Success
· Institutional Performance and Accountability
· Fiscal, Legal, and Administrative Operations
· Professional and Leadership Development
· Community and Global Partnerships

Participants: The Convention attracts trustees, CEOs, administrators, faculty, classified staff and student leaders from all areas of the colleges. There is a wide variety of people and perspectives. Proposals are sought that target specific interests as well as those that cross boundaries between all segments of the colleges.
Session Format: Convention concurrent sessions are typically one (1) hour and generally have one (1) to three (3) presenter(s). Pre-conference sessions are typically1.25 or 1.5-hour workshops offered on Thursday. Session lengths may be adjusted in the confirmation phase of planning.
Vendors and industry partners should propose to co-present sessions with a community college partner.
Criteria for Selection

The League's Annual Convention Proposals will be selected based on their demonstrated value supporting community college CEOs, trustees, administrators, faculty, classified staff, and student leaders.

The proposal should be:

· Innovative, thought-provoking, and stimulate discussion.

· Relevant to current and future needs and challenges

· Of interest to a cross-section of people

· Representative of a diverse array of presenters (if appropriate for the meeting format), including presenters of different levels of experience and from different institutional and organizational types

· A model of good teaching and learning strategies.
Please continue to the next page to submit your proposal.

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