I hope you are enjoying some rest and relaxation over the long weekend as we honor Presidents Day. The holiday is officially known as “Washington’s Birthday” and was first implemented in 1879.
Good morning California.
It is February 15, 2o25.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
PC and ZeroNox launch ground-breaking program & EV Tech Center.
This week, Porterville College’s Career Education Division celebrated the grand opening of the new and cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center. This innovative classroom space supports a new training program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled EV technicians. Developed in partnership with industry leader Zero Nox, the program offers non-credit, tuition-free instruction, ranging from basic EV fundamentals to advanced maintenance.
Allan Hancock College, SMJUHSD Offer Classes in Guadalupe
Allan Hancock College and the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have partnered to bring college-level courses directly to students in Guadalupe, expanding access to higher education opportunities within the community. The new classes allow high school students in Guadalupe to enroll in general education courses for college credit. The classes include Communication Studies 101: Introduction to Public Speaking and Psychology 101: Introduction to Psychology and are held at the Guadalupe Senior Center.
MiraCosta College Awarded $116,500 Grant for Student Wellness
MiraCosta College has received a grant from The Prebys Foundation to set up a project to enhance the mental health and wellness of formerly incarcerated and marginalized students through hands-on outdoor experiences. The $116,500 grant to MiraCosta College was among the $5.2 million that The Prebys Foundation awarded 59 nonprofits across San Diego for its Healing Through the Arts and Nature initiative to offer proactive ways to enhance the quality of life in a post-pandemic world.
In Case You Missed It
Reducing Food Insecurity on California Community College Campuses
CalFresh Outreach Week will be held February 24-28, 2025, at college campuses statewide. This bi-annual event provides an opportunity to educate students about the program and encourage them to apply to reduce food insecurity and remove the stigma of applying among qualifying students. These efforts help reduce hunger and poverty and improve health by providing nutrition assistance to millions of low-income households through various vital services.
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2025-2026 SEM Program: Supporting the Student Journey
If your college is looking for ways to strengthen its SEM efforts, this program is for you! With Vision 2030, recent legislative changes, Guided Pathways, equity planning, and the Student Centered Funding Formula, our approach to serving students throughout their journey continues to evolve presenting both challenges and exciting opportunities.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From Senator Alex Padilla:
Today,@SenAdamSchiff and I met with California community colleges here in DC. Our community colleges are a cornerstone of California’s higher education system, and we won’t stop fighting to ensure they receive the federal funding they need.
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From Ohlone College:
This week, our Umoja students celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth with a kickoff featuring BBQ, games, and community! Don’t miss out on Umoja’s upcoming Poetry Reading by Karla Brundage and their movie event. See you there!
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From Palomar College:
Last Wednesday, the Black History Month Kickoff event was a wonderful celebration of culture, history, and community. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event!
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And check out this video from Laney College about their bistro:
And From the Home of the Renegades
Jones Art Gallery Hosts 2025 Panorama Invitational, Featuring Art
of Kern County High School Students
The Bakersfield College Wylie and May Louise Jones Art Gallery is hosting the 2025 Panorama Invitational, a special exhibition dedicated to showcasing the art pieces of Kern County high school students. The exhibit features more than twenty artistic creations, each composed of a different medium, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and multimedia formats.
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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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