The Faculty Council of Community Colleges discusses academic issues and, when warranted, proposes and passes resolutions regarding these issues. The FCCC Resolutions are intended to provide a voice to all community colleges on issues that are of importance to academic excellence and shared governance.
AAC1: 2024-25 - Import of Early Engagement of Shared Gov Groups in Policy Dev
DEI1: 2024-25 - FCCC’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
GOV1: 2024-25 - Provide Defs & Term Limits for Temp Exec Vacancies in CCs
EXCOM1: 2024-25 - Resolution Calling for Equitable Funding for CCs in NYS
EXCOM2: 2024-25 - Calling on NYS Congressional Delegation to Support US Dept Ed
AAC1: 2023-24 - Exploring Ethical and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence
CGL1: 2023-24 - Support for Shared Governance
CSL1: 2023-24 - Support of Mental Health Funding
DEI: 2023-24 - Recognizing the Intersection Between Liberal Arts Ed & Work
GOV1: 2023-24 - Shared Governance Involvement in Non-Credit to credit Pathways
ASA1: 2019-20 - Resolution in Response to SUNY Online Response
CSL1: 2019-20 - Resolution on Gender Inclusivity within SUNY
CSL2: 2019-20 - Resolution in Support of Child Care Funding
E1: 2019-20 - Resolution Regarding Open Presidential Searches
G1: 2019-20 - Faculty Representation on Campus Presidential Searches
G2: 2019-20 - Res-Role of SG in Consortia
G3: 2019-20 - Resolution Supporting New Funding Model for the Community Colleges
ASA3: 2017-18 - Resolution in Support of Restoration of Child Care Funding
ASA5: 2017-18 - Resolution on Governance Involvement in New Initiatives
ASA4: 2017-18 - Resolution in Support of Undocumented Students & Support Services
ASA1: 2017–18 - Resolution in Support of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ASA2: 2017–18 - Resolution in Support of Accommodations for Military Absences
G1: 2017-18 - Resolution Supporting New Funding Model for the Community Colleges
ASA1 2014-15 - Resolution in Support for Campus Child Care Funding
ASA2 2014-15 - Resolution Support of Waiver Appeals Process Seamless Transfer
ASA3 2014-15 - Resolution on 64-Credit Limit for AAS and AOS Degrees
ASA4 2014-15 - Resolution Clarity on Compelling Justifications in Waiver Process
ASA5 2014-15 - Emerging Trends in Higher Education-Campus Governance Resolution
EC1 2014-25 - Resolution in Support of SUNY Excels Performance Meas System
G1 2014-15 - Resolution Supporting Rational Revenue Plan for the CCs
G2 2014-15 - Faculty Purview over Curriculum and Academic Standards Resolution
ASA1 2013-14 - Resolution in Support of the Student Mobility Steering Committee
ASA2 2013-14 - Resolution in Opposition to a De Facto Core Curriculum
ASA3 2013-14 - Resolution in Opposition to New SUNY Articulation Language
ASA4 2013-14 - Resolution Support of Waiver Appeals Process Seamless Transfer
ASA5 2013-14 - Resolution Support of Extension of Waiver Deadline AAS-AOS
EIC1 2013-14 - Resolution Concerning Benchmarks Use for Institutional Assessment
EC2 2013-14 - FCCC Endorsement of UFS Resolutions on SUNY Teacher Ed Policies
EC3 2013-14 - Resolution in Support of Campus Child Care Funding
EC4 2013-14 - Resolution in Support of the UFS Resolution on edTPA
G1 2013-14 - Resolution Supporting Rational Revenue Plan for the CCs
G2 2013-14 - Resolution on the Inclusion of Non-Credit Courses in Governance
A1 2012-13 Adjunct Teaching Award Resolution
A2 2012-13 - Resolution on Recognition for Distinguished Faculty
ASA1 2012-13 - 64-Credit Limit Cap
EC1 2012-13 - SUNY Board Resolution on SUNY Seamless Transfer and AAS AOS
G1 2012-13 - Resolution Supporting Rational Revenue Plan for the CCs
G2 2012-13 - Resolution Urging Implementation of Academic Freedom in Open SUNY
A1: 2011-12 - Resolution on Distinguished Librarian Award
A2: 2011-12 - Resolution on Clinical Faculty and Excellence in Teaching Awards
A3: 2011-12 - Resolution on Shared Governance Award
A4: 2011-12 - Resolution on Early Career Award
G1: 2011-12 - Rational Funding
G2: 2011-12 - Resolution to Change Bylaws - President Election Years
G3: 2011-12 - Resolution to Change ByLaws - Press Officer
G4: 2011-12 - Resolution to Change ByLaws - Appendix III Campus Visits
FCCC2: 2011-12 - Resolution Supporting CUNY Resolution to Repeal Pathways
ASA1: 2010-11 - Resolution on Appropriate Use of System-Wide Data
G1: 2010-11 - Resolution on Program Deactivation, Consolidation, or Discontinuance
EC1: 2010-11 - Resolution Endorsing the MOU Regarding the Student Mobility Committee
As the governance body for New York State Community Colleges, the Faculty Council of Community Colleges feels it is important to weigh in on certain crucial issues. Using a collaborative method, the membership deliberates, discusses, and debates these important issues of concern. After a consensus has been reached, the Faculty Council of Community Colleges issues statements and/or white papers articulating the organization's positions.
Statement on Administrative Searches
Approved October 2020
Statement Opposing Performance Based Funding for Community College
Approved October 2018
Statement Supporting Campus Inclusivity and Civil Discourse
Approved 2017
Statement in Support of Student Governance at Community Colleges
Approved October 2016
Statement on Academic Freedom
Approved October 2014
White Paper on Academic Freedom
Approved October 2014
Statement on The Role of Faculty in Shared Governance
Approved October 2008
Statement Re-New President of Nassau Community College
Approved May 2013
Joint Statement on Shared Governance for the State University of New York
Prepared and Approved by the Faculty Council of Community Colleges (FCCC), the Student Assembly (SA), and the University Faculty Senate (UFS)
April 2017
SUNY/CUNY Joint Statement on Civil Discourse and Campus Climate
Approved by the Executive Committees of the SUNY University Faculty Senate, SUNY Faculty Council of Community Colleges, and CUNY University Faculty Senate
January, 2017
SUNY/CUNY Joint Statement: Invest in SUNY and CUNY
Approved by the Executive Committees of the SUNY University Faculty Senate, SUNY Faculty Council of Community Colleges, and CUNY University Faculty Senate
January, 2016
SUNY/CUNY Joint Statement on Shared Governance
Issued by CUNY University Faculty Senate, SUNY University Faculty Senate, and SUNY Faculty Council of Community Colleges
Adopted unanimously on January 8, 2015
SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS) Resolutions
