LGBTQ+ Initiatives & Student Support

Systemwide support for LGBTQ+ students.

In partnership with the Chancellor’s Office, FoundationCCC is working to provide support staff, technical assistance, and varying levels of a systemwide coordination of resources for community colleges to holistically and intentionally serve their LGBTQ+ student population. Although our LGBTQ+ students hold multiple identities — some of which are served by existing programs on campuses (e.g., current and former foster youth, undocuscholars) — they need specific resources and support that acknowledges and affirms their LGBTQ+ identity. Through our targeted support, colleges can find student resources, promising practices, initiative updates, and ways to connect with colleagues across the system to learn how to support their LGBTQ+ student population.

LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee

Composed of influential community college leaders, practitioners, and students statewide, the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee aims to make significant strides in achieving LGBTQ+ student success and establishing equitable supports throughout the system. The committee will serve as a vital link between stakeholders – including students, community colleges, and state agencies – as well as foster collaboration and advocacy for the improvement of LGBTQ+ student services, make recommendations for policy updates, and share promising practices to ensure students have a safe environment to thrive in while accomplishing their higher education goals.

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2026 CCC LGBTQIA2S+ Summit

The 8th Annual California Community Colleges (CCC) LGBTQIA2S+ Summit, held virtually April 15-16, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is proudly presented by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. This year’s theme, Planted in Pride and Purpose: Cultivating Queer Futures, emphasizes the summit’s intention to nurture an environment centered on steadfast community and persistent growth. Through storytelling, workshops, and dialogue, we’ll move from solidarity to action, making equity a lived practice grounded in care, visibility, and collective commitment.