I started my week at the Board of Governors meeting in Sacramento.
I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful and restful Easter weekend.
Good morning California.
It is March 30, 2024.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
Six New Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Approved for California Community Colleges
As part of a continued effort to enhance accessibility to four-year degrees, California Community Colleges will soon offer six new bachelor’s degrees programs, bringing the total number of bachelor’s degree programs that are now offered, or soon to be available, within the system to 39.
The new programs are Respiratory Care at Antelope Valley College, Paramedicine at College of the Siskiyous, Dental Hygiene at Cypress College and Oxnard College, Paralegal Studies at Santa Ana College and Respiratory Care Therapist at Victor Valley College.
Hartnell College Unveils El Mercado to Combat Student Food Insecurity
Hartnell College proudly announces the grand opening of El Mercado, an on-campus market set to launch on April 1, 2024. Developed by the Hartnell College SOUL Center (Office of Basic Needs), El Mercado is an innovative initiative designed to provide students with free, easy access to essential groceries, personal care items, and basic necessities throughout the year.
College of Alameda Launches its
Rising Scholars Initiative for Student Success
College of Alameda’s Rising Scholars initiative kicked off with its first meeting in early February, bringing together college members and various community partners to launch a program aimed at supporting student academic success.
Chaffey College’s Unity in Community Draws Hundreds
More than 200 students, faculty and staff members gathered for Chaffey College’s “Unity in Community” event Jan. 31, enjoying an afternoon of food, music and program information.
The event featured eight groups including Prism and the Lavender Coalition – supporting the undocumented and LGBTQIA+ community – as well as Umoja, Puente, the Center for Culture and Social Justice, Rising Scholars, the ethnic studies program and the Veterans Resource Center.
In Case You Missed It
EdSource: California’s new cradle-to-career system
can illuminate student pathways
California recently took a big step toward making data available in tangible, easy-to-access ways. The new California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) connects the dots from early and K-12 education, to higher education and the workforce. It’s a new, longitudinal data system that can enable people to make more informed decisions about their lives. As early as 2024, Californians will have access to C2C’s first planned dashboard.
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California Competes, Ed Trust West Announce
New Digital Hub for Student Parent Success
California Competes and Ed Trust West launched a new digital hub for student parents. The website brings together resources, advocacy efforts & engagement opportunities aimed at empowering student parents statewide.
» Check it out at https://castudentparentalliance.org/.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From Butte College:
Yesterday we hosted our second annual Big Time. Thank you to our Native American Center, and Student Services for creating this event and space for our students and community.
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From BOG Member Paul Medina:
Meet Lorenzo Valdez-Larios. He is a student at LA Pierce College. Although he isn’t officially in student government, he loves helping out with many activities such as this @piercecollegeaso sponsored Block Party.
Fun fact: I never met Lorenzo until yesterday. He recognized me from my Instagram page and we struck up a conversation.
Next to me is Dean Will Marmolejo. I first met him a few weeks ago at a Vision 2030 event on dual enrollment at LA Southwest College.
He is a well liked leader on campus and loves to champion student centered issues. I’m glad that @pierce_college has good people like Lorenzo and Dean Will.
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From Mt. San Jacinto College:
Last night, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held its induction ceremony to recognize the outstanding students of Mt. San Jacinto College! Welcome the new members of the chapter and organization.
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Blast from the Past
Check out this video from Bakersfield College’s 2016 Chicano Commencement – less than 5 minutes.
And From the Home of the Renegades
The 2024 Bakersfield College Garden Fest
Get ready for one of the community’s favorite events of the year! Bakersfield College’s Garden Fest will take place Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Attendees can take part in various gardening seminars where experts will share tricks and tips to cultivate your green thumb, browse various plants and decor items for home and garden, and splurge at one of the food trucks.
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Remember – our greatest challenges enable us to do our greatest work.
That’s all for today.
See you next Saturday!
With much hope and joy,
Your Chancellor,
-sonya
#OurTimeisNow
#NuestroTiempoEsAhora
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It was so nice to see the Chicano Commencement I remember seeing all the cool cars and the happy people again.
Your note on Mt San Jacinto reminded me that the spring I came home from the Marines I went there and got invited to play in their summer football workouts, but Riverside City College found out and threatened to challenge me on driving out there to play. It all worked out okay I graduated from RCC and went on to play football with one of my little brothers at Fresno St. Just glad to see they are still in operation.