This week was the C3 Converge2024 Climate Summit in Sacramento.
Thank you to Endee Grijalva for sharing this photo of the Kern CCD team!
We announced the Chancellor’s Climate Fellows at the event.
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Can you spot the moon? A pearl drop right above the green of the tree.
Good morning California.
It is September 21, 2024.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
U.S. Department of Commerce Leader Alejandra Castillo
Tours Chaffey College’s InTech Center
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo visited the Industrial Technical Learning Center with Congresswoman Norma Torres on July 26 to learn how the federal government can support workforce development in the Inland Empire. Castillo said that workforce development is not only important to the community, but also to national security because overseas organizations are investing in their people and technologies to define the future of the globe.
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Napa Valley College Welcomes Students to New On-Campus Housing Complex
Move-in day for Napa Valley College’s $114 million student housing complex has arrived, and the chain-link construction fences that once enclosed the site feel like a distant memory. River Trail Village comprises three multistory buildings at the north end of NVC’s campus along Highway 221.
Skyline College Kick Off Fall 2024 With Earth Day Every Day Workshop
The Earth Day Every Day team kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with an interactive Flex Day workshop on supporting campus sustainability. This workshop was an opportunity to learn more about what Skyline students, staff and faculty do to promote sustainability and make every day Earth Day at Skyline College.
In Case You Missed It
California Community Colleges Announces Fellows for
Chancellor’s New Climate Fellows Program
This week, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office announced five fellows will take part in the inaugural Chancellor’s Climate Fellows Program – a two-year commitment for faculty and staff to support statewide level climate related work with Chancellor Christian and the Chancellor’s Office.
The fellows are:
- Carla Grandy, vice president of Instruction, College of San Mateo
- Holly Bailey-Hoffman, faculty, West Los Angeles College
- Tonya Huff, faculty, Riverside City College
- David Liebman, Energy & Sustainability manager, Santa Rosa Junior College
- Norma Rojas-Mora, associate vice chancellor, Public Affairs and Development, Kern Community College District
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California Community Colleges: Leading the Way on Climate Action
This inaugural report will highlight the unique roles in climate action of the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation. The report details the California Community Colleges’ work to date across three fields of climate practice: Workforce Development and Curriculum, Assistance to Communities for Climate Resilience, and Sustainability in Facilities and Operations. Additionally, the report serves as a resource for colleges, partners, policymakers, funders and beyond to learn about connection between the system and climate issues, leveraging the California Community Colleges to advance climate solutions across the network and state.
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Survey: 86% of Students Already Use AI in Their Studies
For its 2024 Global AI Student Survey, the Digital Education Council gathered 3,839 responses from bachelor, masters, and doctorate students across 16 countries. The students represented multiple fields of study. On average, surveyed students use 2.1 AI tools for their courses. ChatGPT remains the most common tool used, cited by 66% of respondents, followed by Grammarly and Microsoft Copilot (each 25%).
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From Long Beach City College:
LBCC is expanding our global reach! Our delegation, which included Yvonne Gutierrez-Sandoval, Dean of Enrollment Services and Dr. Nina Richardson, Director of International Studies recently traveled to Cambodia for the groundbreaking of our new recruitment center in Phnom Penh. This center represents LBCC’s dedication to providing educational opportunities for Cambodian students and strengthening our partnerships with the Ministry of Education, Cambodian Chamber of Commerce, and local universities/high schools. We’re excited for the growth and possibilities this brings for our LBCC community!
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Cuesta College shared this video for HSI Week:
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From Orange Coast College:
Thanks for joining us for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration earlier this week! The celebration included a mooncake and tea tasting, origami crafting, and a lion dance performance.
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And check out this video from Copper Mountain College – Their Area 62 podcast produced a Tiny Cactus Concert:
And From the Home of the Renegades
The 40th Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival
The Kern Shakespeare Festival is back and bigger than ever! For our historic 40th season, we’re inviting back old friends, welcoming new faces, and celebrating 40 incredible years of producing Shakespeare in Kern County. This year’s plays are an exciting collection of comedy, drama, hilarity, and emotion. You won’t want to miss any of the action!
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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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