Student Aid Tied To US InfoSec Law
LAST_UPDATED2 22 February 2018 in News by Crista Souza
Colleges in the U.S. are being held to the same legal standard for information security as banks and brokerage houses because they collect student financial data, making them financial services organizations in the eyes of the law.
OEI Updates: Focused On Expansion, Access
LAST_UPDATED2 22 February 2018 in Opinion by Jory Hadsell
Since the inception of the Online Education Initiative (OEI), many California Community Colleges have been working together to address online achievement gaps and increase student access to fully-resourced online courses that propel them toward completion.
Metrics Simplification Initiative & Webinars
LAST_UPDATED2 08 February 2018 in News by Omid Pourzanjani
Dear Colleagues: We are all aware of the many initiative/performance metrics at play in the California Community Colleges (CCC). Understanding, tracking, responding to, and reporting these various metrics have been difficult at best.
Farewell From TechEDge
LAST_UPDATED2 22 February 2018 in News
Dear Colleague:
This is the final issue of the TechEDge eNews Update. We thank you for your interest in receiving news about statewide technology efforts and the people bringing cutting-edge technology to the California Community Colleges.
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Accessibil-IT: Automating Web Accessibility
LAST_UPDATED2 22 February 2018 in Opinion by Sean Keegan
Automated accessibility tools are often perceived as a poor substitute for accessibility testing on websites and other online applications. Automated tools are limited in their ability to identify the full range of accessibility barriers that can impact individuals with disabilities, and none perform the necessary evaluations important for assessing the quality of accessibility repairs. Furthermore, automated tools often report false-positive results requiring human intervention to track down issues in the code that may not be actual accessibility barriers.
OTC’18 Keynote, Workshops Announced
LAST_UPDATED2 22 February 2018 in News by Mirna Castañeda-Tinney
Join us for the 2018 Online Teaching Conference, running Monday, June 18, through Wednesday, June 20, in Anaheim, Calif. Register now to take advantage of the early-bird rate of $300, good through April 15.
Systemwide Technology Through CollegeBuys
LAST_UPDATED2 22 February 2018 in News by Jorge Burwick
Community colleges statewide will be able to get discounted pricing on financial aid software and video remote interpreting services through CollegeBuys, under two new technology agreements executed by the Foundation for California Community Colleges.
Summit Highlights Ed Planning Tool Suite
LAST_UPDATED2 08 February 2018 in News by Crista Souza
Just before winter break last December, colleagues from 29 campuses across the California Community Colleges (CCC) convened for a two-day summit on education planning tools from the CCC Education Planning Initiative (EPI).
OEI Releases OER-Enabled Canvas Course Shells
LAST_UPDATED2 08 February 2018 in News by Andrea Hanstein
The California Community Colleges (CCC) Online Education Initiative (OEI) is proud to announce the creation of 30 sample course shells with Open Educational Resources (OER) embedded directly into the OER-enabled Canvas course shells.
CCC To Launch Online-Only College
LAST_UPDATED2 25 January 2018 in News by CCC Chancellor's Office
Sacramento, Calif – The California Community Colleges (CCC) will establish a new online community college tailored to provide working learners with skills and credentials they need to move ahead in today’s economy.
Course Exchange 2.0 Released To Production
LAST_UPDATED2 25 January 2018 in News by Andrea Hanstein
The California Community Colleges (CCC) Online Education Initiative (OEI) has released Course Exchange Version 2.0 into production. This major release includes an improved student-user experience and back-end financial aid automation.
Accessibil-IT: Reporting & Documenting Accessibility Barriers
LAST_UPDATED2 25 January 2018 in Opinion by Sean Keegan
Feedback can be a valuable opportunity for a college to understand what students, faculty and staff find beneficial and what areas of the campus may require additional improvement. Feedback from individuals encountering web or information technology (IT) accessibility barriers can be critical in providing access in a timely manner and avoiding discrimination complaints.
ASCCC Backs EPI Tools For Guided Pathways
LAST_UPDATED2 07 December 2017 in News by Crista Souza
In a resolution passed by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC), faculty statewide officially endorsed the CCC Education Planning Initiative (EPI) tool suite for use as part of colleges’ guided pathways frameworks.
Vulnerability Assessment & Management Services
LAST_UPDATED2 16 November 2017 in News by Crista Souza
Information security attacks are a real threat, with more network breaches occurring every year — and colleges are frequent targets. A single breach can expose the personal information of thousands of people, and could leave the college district liable.