As we finish the Fall 2023 semester, I’ve been enjoying seeing the holiday greetings sent out from colleges across the state. Here are a few….
Antelope Valley College:
Cypress College:
Chabot Los-Positas Community College District:
San Jose-Evergreen CCD:
North Orange CCD:
Good morning California.
It is December 16, 2023.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
Los Angeles City College Student
Recognized by LA Rams a Community PLAymaker
LA City College Associated Student Government Executive of Clubs Natalie Goodliffe was recognized by the LA Rams as their 12th pLAymaker honoree of 2023. Earlier this year, LACC’s student government opened Cubby’s Closet, a free, on-campus clothing store aimed at helping students obtain clothes for interviews and fancier events, as well as books, toys and accessories.
Riverside City College Bridges the Transition for Adult School Students
In a dedicated effort to support nontraditional, first-generation, and older adult students, Riverside City College hosted a series of campus tours in collaboration with local adult schools. These tours aimed to bridge the gap between adult education and community college, providing valuable insights and resources for students pursuing diverse educational paths.
Cosumnes River College Cybersecurity Program Ranked Seventh in Nation,
Top Cyber Program in California
Cosumnes River College‘s Cybersecurity program was ranked number seven in the nation (out of 150 schools) and the top cyber program in the state of California.
San Bernardino Valley College Foundation
Awarded $25,000 SoCal Climate Champions Grant
SoCalGas awarded a $25,000 grant to San Bernardino Valley College’s (SBVC) Clean Energy/EV Tech Program. he grant will aid in the purchase of additional training modules and classroom tools for a second lab section, supporting the growing interest and enrollment in the college’s CNG/Clean Energy Training Expansion program.
In Case You Missed It
LA Times: The Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility Forum 2023
LA Southwest College President Anthony Culpepper is featured in this year’s Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Accessibility Forum.
Increasingly, corporations are recognizing the importance and need for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in the workplace. Listed alphabetically below are some of the area’s most influential and innovative thought leaders who are driving change, holding companies accountable and helping employees feel more valued.
» About the Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility Forum
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Inside HigherEd: Painting a Picture of More
Student-Centric Career Services
Getting students to engage with campus career centers—and, more specifically, to engage early in their college careers with services and events provided by these centers—has been a nearly universal challenge within higher education. Being available to assist students in various stages of career exploration and development as well as having a presence across campus, including in classrooms, are aims that can help. Strategic data collection and use can help drive planning and prioritizing.
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EdSource: Hope for West Fresno Now Comes
in the Form of a College Campus
West Fresno is home to over 25,000 people in a historically marginalized section of the Central Valley’s largest city. It’s a region with one of the highest levels of concentrated poverty in the nation, higher rates of incarceration, and a lower life expectancy rate by about 20 years than their neighbors in wealthier sections of Fresno.
This history is why the newest Fresno City College location was thoughtfully chosen to be constructed within a 1- to 2-mile radius of more than 10 K-12 schools.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
West Hills College Coalinga‘s holiday staff photo:
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From Monterey Peninsula College:
Our Stress Buster event was an absolute blast! From pony cuddles to therapy dog hugs, we had it all! Plus, nachos, hot cocoa, and more treats to keep you going this finals season! Can’t wait for the next one!
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From East Los Angeles College:
#ELAC Music Department students merrily perform Jose Feliciano’s holiday season favorite “Feliz Navidad” as the final number of the Jazz Ensemble and Popular Music Workshop Concert on Wednesday. The concert was directed by Professor and jazz guitarist John Storie #CalCommColleges
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Check out this video from Los Medanos College about their Early College Credit program:
Blast from the Past
This 9:16-min video is from the ACCJC Learning Seminar in 2021. Check it out.
And From the Home of the Renegades
From Bakersfield to Monterey: The Math Club’s Journey to Success
The Math Club at Bakersfield College excelled at the recent CMC3 Fall Conference held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel in Monterey, CA. Dominating the event, the team secured 1st and 2nd place with their research projects, namely “NLP Essay Grader” (NLP referring to Natural Language Processor) and “Covid-19 Research.” The conference showcased innovative projects from four research groups within the Math Club, including studies on “Flying Spiders Biomimicry” and “Foundational Math.”
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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
This a great place to gather your thoughts and to end a busy week. 
