About Student Equity and Achievement

The Student Equity Plan is a requirement under the Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Program, established by Education Code 78222. Its primary purpose is to:

  • Support Guided Pathways initiatives.
  • Eliminate equity gaps for students who are traditionally underrepresented or disproportionately impacted.
  • Ensure all students have access to comprehensive education plans, support services, and equitable opportunities for success.

Core Goals of the 2025–28 Plan

  1. Advance Racial Equity
    • Embed racial equity into institutional practices, policies, and culture.
    • Focus on racially minoritized and marginalized student populations.
  2. Close Equity Gaps
    • Use data to identify student groups experiencing disproportionate impact (DI).
    • Develop targeted strategies to improve outcomes for these groups across key metrics.
  3. Align with Vision 2030
    • Integrate equity efforts with the broader goals of Vision 2030, which aims to transform California Community Colleges into more equitable institutions.
  4. Support Student Success Across Key Metrics
    • Successful Enrollment
    • Completion of Transfer-Level Math and English
    • Persistence from First to Second Term
    • Program Completion
    • Transfer to Four-Year Institutions.
  5. Foster Institutional Collaboration
    • Encourage cross-campus coordination among departments and programs.
    • Promote collective action to dismantle inequitable structures and practices.
  6. Empower Students
    • Ensure students are central to planning and implementation.
    • Provide comprehensive education plans and support services.