2024 Annual Legislative Conference
General Information
The Annual Legislative Conference kicks off our much-anticipated advocacy season and provides an opportunity for California Community College advocates to meet with legislators to discuss important policy issues. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
This year's theme is Advancing our Collective Voice: Effective Advocacy for Equity and Success. We invite you to join us in Sacramento for this important event.
Who Should Attend
The Conference is offered to all California Community College trustees, CEOs, PIOs, faculty, staff, and student leaders interested in advocating for CCCs. The conference will offer attendees an opportunity to:
Learn about important state and federal legislation and policy initiatives
Provide input to help shape statewide policies and the League's federal advocacy agenda
Hear from key members of the California State Legislature and staff
Discover ways to advocate for your college/district in the digital age
Schedule at Glance
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Sponsorship Opportunities
The Community College League of California’s (League) Annual Legislative Conference provides an opportunity for California Community College advocates to connect and meet with members of the State Legislature at the start of the advocacy season. Every year, this conference features high-level discussions surrounding hot-topic legislative issues, providing a unique chance for colleges and districts to engage with issue-area experts and state policymakers.
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. No refunds will be issued for sponsor cancellations. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sadie Brown at sadie@ccleague.org.
Reserve sponsorships online: https://www.ccleague.org/EventSponsorshipOpportunities
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| Event Sponsorship Packages | Gold $4,000 |
Silver $2,500 |
Bronze $1,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signage Onsite Signage with your company logo |
X | X | X |
| Listing in Event Platform Logo and company description added to mobile app |
X | X | X |
| Listing on Event Webpage Logo added to event webpage with external linking |
X | X | X |
| Listing in Event Emails Logo added to pre/post-event emails and daily emails, when applicable |
X | X | X |
| Digital Ad Rolling PowerPoint on TV monitor near registration |
Full Page Ad | Logo Only | |
| Complimentary Registration Includes full access to sessions, activities, and meals |
2 | 1 | |
| Display Table Near Registration Table placed in high trafficked area |
Priority Placement | X | |
| List of Attendees List disseminated to sponsors following the close of registration for ONE TIME email |
X | ||
| Brochure for Information Table Ability to provide brochure or promotional item for information table |
X | ||
| Feature in Event Platform Featured on home page in mobile app |
X | ||
| Push Notification in Event Platform Ability to send one push notification through mobile app |
X |
Reception Sponsor - $3,500
co-sponsorship limited to 2 per reception
- Introduction at reception and opportunity to introduce firm (30 seconds max per sponsor)
- Logo visibility and signage at event
- One full Annual Convention registrations
- Listing among event sponsors and exhibitors in mobile application
- Listing on event webpage
- Listing in event emails
- List of attendees
Coffee Break - $2,500
sponsorship limited to 1 per break
- Logo visibility and signage at coffee break
- Listing among event sponsors and exhibitors in mobile application
- Listing on event webpage
- Listing in event emails
- Ability to add coffee cup sleeves with logo for additional cost
Badge Sponsorship - $1,500
co-sponsorship limited to 2 per event
- Logo added to attendee name badges
- Listing among event sponsors and exhibitors in mobile application
- Listing on event webpage
- Listing in event emails
Registration Sponsorship - $1,500
co-sponsorship limited to 5 per event
- Logo added to the registration platform, on the Home Page (or Summary Page)
- Listing among event sponsors and exhibitors in mobile application
- Listing on event webpage
- Listing in event emails
WiFi Sponsorship - $1,500
limited to 1 per event
- Logo added to digital and physical WiFi listings onsite
- Ability to customize WiFi passcode, if available
- Listing among event sponsors and exhibitors in mobile application
- Listing on event webpage
- Listing in event emails
One-Page Flyer Placement - $500
- One full-page flyer placed on the information table in high trafficked area
- Listing among event sponsors and exhibitors in mobile application
Reserve sponsorships online: https://www.ccleague.org/EventSponsorshipOpportunities
Advancing our Collective Voice: Effective Advocacy for Equity and Success
Tentative schedule-at-a-glance. Subject to change.
Sunday, January 28, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
- Implications of the 50% Law in Education Carr
- In Their Own Words: Student Narratives Driving Community College Advocacy Tofanelli
- Nearing the Finish Line: Cal Grant Reform Compagno
- Exploring the Impacts and Opportunities of Dual Enrollment Bataglieri
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon Camellia
A Conversation with the Segment Leaders of the California State University and the California Community Colleges
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
- Exploring the Landscape: A Comprehensive Federal Update on Policies, Regulations, and Initiatives Compagno
- Student Success Begins When Homelessness Ends: How to Tackle Student Housing Carr
- The Future of Title IX at the Campus, State, and Federal Level Tofanelli
- Addressing California’s Nursing Needs Bataglieri
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
General Session Camellia
Community College Budget and Fiscal Update
Caucus meetings
Sun 4:15 — 5 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Bataglieri
AAPITA Tofanelli
5:15 — 6 p.m.
AACCCTA Bataglieri
CALCCTA Tofanelli
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Student Reception Falor
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Reception Magnolia
7:30 p.m.
Joint Caucus Meeting Bataglieri
Monday, January 29, 2024
Caucus meetings
8:00 a.m.
CCCWC Tofanelli
9:00 a.m.
CCCVC Bataglieri
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
- Amplifying Women’s Voices for Our Community Colleges: Building Your Advocacy Strengths Tofanelli
- On Overview of the Master Plan for Career Education Compagno
- Capitol Insights: Navigating the Future of Higher Education with Legislative Staff Bataglieri
- Real College California: Data-Driven Advocacy Carr
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Closing Session Camellia
Remarks by Senator Richard D. Roth (about 5 minutes), followed by A Conversation with PPIC President Tani Cantil-Sakauye
