Yesterday, September 25, was National Daughters’ Day.
Here’s to my beautiful, smart daughter, who does extraordinary work caring for children and their loved ones during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
So proud of the person she is, the work she does, and the heart she brings to it every day.
I got my Covid vaccine yesterday. Ninth vaccine so far since 2020. I encourage everyone to keep up on their boosters.
Here’s a throwback to my first Covid shot back in 2020:
Sunrise photo – I haven’t done one of these for awhile:
Another one:
This week was the Collective Equity Institute
Hildy got this video of the recognition of – “Warrior Lady for the California Community Colleges”
Good morning California. It is September 26, 2026. A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges. Our Time is Now!
$900,000 Philanthropic Investment will Kickstart New Air Traffic Control Program for Orange Coast College Students
An Orange Coast College Foundation donor has made a strategic philanthropic investment of $900,000 in Orange County’s workforce to kickstart a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) program. The program will create a direct, local educational pathway into one of the nation’s most critical and in-demand aviation professions. The generous gift will fund specialized facilities, state-of-the-art air traffic control simulation equipment, classroom renovations, curriculum development, and instructional technology needed to launch the program. Introductory ATC courses will begin this fall, with the full curriculum available in Fall 2027.
Berkeley City College and LBNL Partner to Expand Quantum Workforce Readiness
Berkeley City College and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have launched the Boosting Employment Readiness in Quantum (BERQ) program, a three-week summer initiative that introduces community college students to the rapidly advancing fields of quantum information science and technology while preparing them for careers in the emerging workforce.
Measuring – and Proving – the Effectiveness Of Non-Degree Programs at Calbright College
Certificates and other non-degree credentials are the fastest growing sector in higher education, for very good reasons. They’re faster, cheaper, and often more career focused than traditional college degrees. This makes these types of certificate programs particularly ideal for working-age adults looking to upskill, reskill, and pivot careers.
Ruby already spoke two languages when she arrived in the United States. Now she speaks three.
A mother and Syrian war survivor, Ruby became acclimated to her new country by taking free, noncredit English language classes at Citrus College.
So can you.
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From San Diego College of Continuing Education:
SDCCE celebrated Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at Harbor View Campus with an afternoon recognizing the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities!
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From Ohlone College:
Happy #DeafAwarenessMonth and #InternationalDayofSignLanguages! Today, our Ohlone College Deaf Center hosted our Deaf Awareness Month and Welcome Back event with our ASL club to celebrate the achievements of our Deaf community.
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From Norco College:
The Trailblazers Scholars Program kicked off the students’ Trailblazers experience!
First up, we had a warm welcome from Anita Bailey, one of our dedicated counselors.
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And check out this video from Santa Rosa Junior College:
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Bakersfield College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kern CCD Board of Trustee member Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg shared this from Loteria night at BC:
Lotería night at BC was a blast! Huge congrats to our big winner from last week’s BC Padrinos Lotería Fundraiser. Thank you for supporting the cause!
It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since the horrific events of September 11, 2001. On that tragic day, 2,977 people lost their lives as four planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Pennsylvania countryside.
In the years since, an additional 6,000 deaths have been attributed to toxic dust, air quality, and illnesses contracted by first responders, recovery workers, and survivors at Ground Zero.
As we solemnly remember that day, the victims and everyone affected, here is an excerpt from a poem written by poet and journalist Keven Powell in November 2011, in reaction to the terrorist attacks:
September 11: A Poem
From the remains of this madness
I detect a heartbeat called life
From the remains of this madness
I smell an aroma called love
From the remains of this madness
I embrace a body called humanity
From the remains of this madness
I construct a dream called hope
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Shifting gears…..
This week I was in Santa Clara at the third Futures Summit.
I captured this 1:35 video of the hologram right by the registration desk… kinda fun!
In my speech…. as I usually do I referred to the move The Matrix and my favorite character Trinity…..
One of my colleagues from the audience immediately created this photo and sent it to me.
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Good morning California. It is September 12, 2026. A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges. Our Time is Now!
Hartnell College Breaks Ground on Soledad Career Technical Education Facility
Hartnell College recently broke ground on a new career technical education facility in Soledad, beginning construction on a two-level building that will become the dedicated home of the college’s Advanced Diesel Technology program and expand hands-on workforce training in South Monterey County. The roughly 9,700-square-foot building will include a diesel and heavy-equipment training shop, classrooms, a mechanical lab, welding bays, instructional support space, tool and material storage, offices, lockers and restrooms, mezzanine storage, and 40 new parking stalls.
New Student-Created Mural on Display at Mendocino College
A new student-created mural is now on display in the dining area near Schat’s Café in the Lowery Student Center at Mendocino College. Measuring 8 feet high by 16 feet wide, the mural was created by the first cohort of students enrolled in Mendocino College’s new Mural Painting course (ART 224). The project began with a guiding question: What does Mendocino College mean to you, and how would you express that visually? Students Kelly Foutz, Angel Garcia, Patience Gruey, Jessica Hernandez, Thalia Luciani, Sarah Reith, and Brigid Roche collaborated throughout the development of the mural, with guidance and technical support from instructors Lisa Rosenstreich and Jazzminh Moore.
Investing in Wonder: How Chevron’s Support Is Building the Next Generation of STEM Leaders at Coalinga College, Firebaugh Center
Through a partnership with the West Hills Community College Foundation, Chevron has invested more than $1 million in programs that expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Those investments have helped create opportunities for students from elementary school through college, strengthening STEM pathways and inspiring future scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, and innovators. One of the most visible examples is the Chevron Science Summer Camp, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in June 2026.
Better coordination needed to meet student basic needs
Colleges must build closer partnerships with community organizations, public agencies and benefit programs to help students navigate an increasingly complex support system, according to a new report from Ithaka S+R.
The report examines how federal and state policies shape students’ ability to access support services and highlights collaboration as a critical component of student success. The report finds that student basic needs insecurity remains widespread across higher education and often reflects broader economic and policy challenges rather than individual circumstances.
Community colleges: Where the first rung of the career ladder gets rebuilt
Community college leaders should pay attention to something that happened in the youth labor market this summer. After a quarter-century decline, summer employment of 16- to 19-year-olds ticked up to 35.5% from 33.8% last year, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of federal employment data.
The low point came in the summers of 2010 and 2011, when just 29.6% of teens worked for pay. This small gain leaves teen employment nowhere near the peak in 1978, when roughly 58% worked summers. After 25 years of nearly uninterrupted decline, even a small gain is worth noticing.
This suggests that the first rung of the career ladder is starting to get rebuilt, piece by piece, by families, young people, schools and employers acting on their own. The first rung is where everyday, low-stakes work experiences teach young people to show up, take direction and function inside an organization before the stakes get high.
In honor of Founder’s day, LACC celebrated its 97th anniversary with an ice cream social. Thank you to all the students, staff, and faculty that came out to celebrate with us!
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From Norco College:
We launched the Farmers Market yesterday, featuring an amazing array of fresh produce.
Take a look at their happy friends enjoying this beautiful day!
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From Mission College:
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Basic Needs and Beyond fair!
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From San Diego College of Continuing Education:
Thank you to our Administrative Services for partnering with College Police to host A.L.I.C.E. Training at West City Campus and help equip our campus community with the knowledge and skills to respond when it matters most.
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BC Hosts Fall 2026 Student Involvement Festival
Recently, the Office of Student Life at Bakersfield College hosted their annual Student Involvement Festival. This exciting and engaging event brings together a multitude of campus and community resource booths with representatives ready to provide information and promote student opportunities.
Hundreds of Renegades visited the festival throughout the day and had the opportunity to preview booths from the Umoja Community, Financial Aid, BC STEM programs, Kern Transit, and many more. There were also food trucks on hand so students could get a bite and take a break from their busy days.
An epic day, an epic month, an epic year – July 28, 2026. Much love to my amazing family, friends and colleagues.
A friend sent this to me…
It is always a treat to visit my daughter and to visit Toronto.
July 28 began with a visit to St. Peter’s Cathedral on Bathurst Street, followed by a short walk to Nadège Patisserie on Bloor … both just a pleasant stroll from my daughter’s place.
Founded in 2009 by fourth-generation French pastry chef Nadège Nourian, who grew up in Lyon, Nadège has become one of Toronto’s favorite destinations for authentic French pastries, bringing a little taste of France to Canada.
And then… my favorite.
The croissant.
American croissants and French croissants have developed different personalities over the years. The American version is a bit more bread-like. The French croissant is flakier.
As I happily worked my way through mine, Eisha pointed out that a respectable collection of croissant flakes had found their way into my hair.
When I visit my daughter in Toronto, one of my favorite places is Lake Ontario.
I have now seen it in the middle of winter and in the middle of summer, and I love both.
No matter the season, Lake Ontario has a way of inviting you to slow down and simply enjoy the moment.
And …. my daughter is always finding fun things for us to do. Here are a few photos from the day.
Life Is Not Measured By the Number of Breaths We Take, But By the Moments That Take Our Breath Away
Good morning California. It is August 1, 2026. A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges. Our Time is Now!
Norco College Team Takes First Place at National 3D Printed Aircraft Competition
A team of Norco College engineering students earned first place at the 10th Annual 3D Printed Aircraft Competition, hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington on July 11. Competing against 21 colleges and universities from across the country, the team outperformed institutions including Virginia Tech, Tennessee Tech, Texas A&M University, and Purdue University. Throughout the 2025–26 academic year, the students designed, manufactured, tested, and refined a primarily 3D-printed aircraft in preparation for the national competition.
East Los Angeles College’s Zero Textbook Cost Program Saves Over $4.7 Million in 2025–2026
East Los Angeles College’s Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program delivered significant financial relief to students during the 2025–2026 academic year, with an estimated $4,780,800 in savings generated across all four terms. The program saw strong participation across all terms, with 727 ZTC course sections offered in Fall 2025 and 623 in Spring 2026, representing the two largest terms by section count. Summer 2025 and Winter 2026 contributed 199 and 116 sections, respectively.
HealthRIGHT 360 Invests $15,000 to Support Behavioral Health Training Course at City College of San Francisco
HealthRIGHT 360 announced a $15,000 investment in City College of San Francisco (CCSF) to support HLTH 99: Group Counseling for Treatment and Recovery, a required course in CCSF’s Addiction and Recovery Counseling Certificate Program. The course, which is offered on a limited basis due to funding constraints, is a prerequisite for students seeking certification as Addiction and Recovery Counselors.
Commentary: Not every California student can afford to transfer. Community college bachelor’s degrees could help
Since the implementation of state Assembly Bill 927 in 2021, students have faced an unexpected barrier to expanded educational opportunist — one that runs in direct opposition to the bill’s intent.
The bill authorized community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, so long as those programs don’t duplicate those offered by a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
Yet as community colleges have looked to expand bachelor’s degree programs to meet workforce needs, many proposals have faced opposition from CSU campuses, stalling the growth of new degree offerings.
CSU leaders have argued that bachelor’s degree programs should not duplicate existing university offerings, and have expressed concern that expanding community college degrees could blur the distinct missions of California’s higher education systems.
Those concerns deserve consideration, but they should not outweigh the needs of students who cannot realistically access a CSU campus because of cost, work or family obligations.
The real question is not which public system awards a bachelor’s degree. It is whether California is giving students a realistic opportunity to earn one.
As Folsom Lake College prepares to launch its Puente Program in Fall 2026, co-facilitators–Counselor Celina Navarro and English Professor Josh Fernandez–recently completed the week-long Puente Summer Institute at UC Berkeley.
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From Cañada College:
Cañada College officially deepened our partnership with Pal Center signing an MOU (partnership agreement) to strengthen youth pathways to higher education in North Fair Oaks and Redwood City. Our missions have always been aligned: empowering students and families to transform their lives through education.
This MOU also serves as a formal recommitment to an even deeper level of partnership, allowing Cañada College to be more present, more mindful and more active in our community. Thank you to the Pal Center team for co-creating this partnership with us. This is just the beginning.
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From Santa Rosa Junior College:
Congratulations, HEP Class of 2026! Nearly 40 students graduated this week from the SRJC High School Equivalency Program. The program will begin its 15th year at SRJC, and during the past years has enrolled more than 1,100 migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families with the goal of obtaining a High School Equivalency Certificate. Over 95% of SRJC HEP graduates have matriculated into English for Multilingual Students (credit/non-credit) pathways or into other credit classes.
The SRJC HEP program serves students in Sonoma and Napa County. Most students are heads of household who work long hours, holding two plus jobs to sustain their families. After obtaining their high school equivalency, they pursue higher education and improve their economic status.
Funding for SRJC HEP is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education.
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And check out this video from KEYT-TV showcasing Santa Barbara City College’s Summer Jazz Seminar:
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Bakersfield College Hosts ‘Bridge to BC’ to Jump Start Student Success
Each Summer, Bakersfield College invites more than 3,000 incoming students to participate in Bridge to BC. The interactive, one-day, in-person course is designed to help new students prepare academically, socially, and personally as they transition to college.
During the program, students get a tour of the campus, participate in workshops that introduce various student resources like Canvas and STARFISH, learn about the BC website, meet one-on-one with an educational advisor, and much more. Bridge to BC first launched in 2014, making this the 12th year that the program has been offered. Since its inception, more than 20,000 students have participated in the program.
More than 3,000 new students are expected to attend Bridge to BC this Summer. We are excited to welcome these new students and look forward to supporting them throughout their academic journey. Thank you to all the Bridge to BC directors, coordinators, instructors, mentors and everyone who helps make this program a huge success.
I watched the Grammy’s on Sunday. Apparently this is the last year on CBS – next year it will be on a streaming service ….. feels like a sign of the times …. a little bittersweet for those of us who made a night of it. I’ve always loved watching the Grammys. The anticipation, the surprise performances, the talent, the sense that for a few hours we were all tuned in together.
And since Superbowl is tomorrow I thought I would mention the hilarious scene with Trevor Noah and Bad Bunny.
You see, although Bad Bunny won big at the Grammys taking home major awards, he couldn’t officially perform on music’s biggest night because he’s contractually committed to headlining the SuperBowl LX halftime show which I will be watching tomorrow. Trevor Noah cheekily coaxed him into a spontaneous mini performance by singing Bad Bunny’s hit “DtMF” and bringing out a live band. Check it out….
I could not possibly list all my favorite parts….. but here is another – a tribute to Roberta Flack.
My favorite song:
Yesterday, after a loooong work week, I sank into the start of the Winter Olympics. Here are two of the many favorite moments from the Opening Ceremony.
One cool segment – Fantasia. In this surreal and joyful piece, dancers appeared with oversized heads representing the towering figures of Italian opera history, Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini. Loved the swirling colors, choreographed motion, and references to everything from opera to Renaissance aesthetics. Check it out. Check out the video on YouTube.
And a performance of Italy’s National Anthem by Laura Pausini. Before the national anthem, the stadium transformed into a runway in celebration of Giorgio Armani. Models moved across the field in silk suits the colors of the Italian flag, their silhouettes unmistakably Armani. Check out the video on YouTube.
Good morning California. It is February 7, 2026. A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges. Our Time is Now!
Coastline College Launches First Dolphin Tank Pitch Competition to Support Former Foster Youth Entrepreneurs
Coastline College successfully hosted its first Dolphin Tank Pitch Competition, an innovative, Shark Tank–inspired capstone experience designed to support aspiring student entrepreneurs, with a special focus on students who are current or former foster youth. The event served as both a graduation celebration and a live pitch competition, giving students the opportunity to present their business ideas to a panel of experienced community leaders while receiving real-time feedback and mentorship.
Pending Sacramento City College Program Enhancement Will Address National Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Last month, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) joined leaders from the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County, and the aviation industry at Mather Airport to celebrate Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming one of the nation’s only dual-certified Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) programs. Upon final approval, Sacramento City College would be the first Enhanced AT-CTI program on the West Coast, and one of only two institutions in the country with dual certification to train students for both tower and en route air traffic control careers.
A First Day, Reimagined: Inside San José City College’s New Career Education Complex
The Career Education Complex, now open for instruction, represents a significant shift in how San José City College imagines learning spaces. Over the course of the spring semester, 140 class sections will be taught inside the new facility, spanning career education programs and general education courses alike. English classes meet alongside high-tech labs. Students heading to their first lecture pass classmates gathering in open study areas and sunlit corridors.
Long Beach City College And Congressman Robert Garcia Announce $1.5 Million Community Project Funding
Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Long Beach City College will receive $1.5 million in Community Project Funding to support the LBCC Child Development Center (CDC) at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC). The funding will be used to purchase and install new playground equipment at the TTC CDC. The funding will support a redesign of the center’s outdoor play area, replacing outdated equipment and creating a more functional space tailored specifically to early childhood use. The new playground equipment will serve children ages 3–5.
How Community Colleges Are Becoming America’s AI Talent Engine
In August 2024, while the technology world fixated on billion-dollar AI startups, something quieter but potentially more consequential was happening in American education. The National Science Foundation announced a $2.8 million grant to establish the National Applied AI Consortium—an initiative placing community colleges, not elite research universities, at the center of America’s AI workforce strategy.
The idea was deceptively simple: if artificial intelligence is going to reshape every industry from healthcare to manufacturing, then the technicians who implement, maintain, and work alongside these systems should come from the institutions that have always served as on-ramps to the American middle class.
Here are 5 reasons why 2026 is an exciting year for community colleges
Rising enrollment in short-term credential courses and community colleges is not a fluke.
Students—including young cohorts—are favoring affordable programs that lead directly to career opportunities, and community colleges are answering the call.
EAB, a higher education consulting firm, recently outlined five macro trends that help explain record-setting interest in the community colleges.
Giving tours = our favorite thing. Sharing the tech = even better. Thank you, @toyotausa community!
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From Napa Valley College:
Thank you, Congressman Mike Thompson, for taking the time to visit our campus and meet with our student leaders. We truly appreciate the opportunity to share the work happening at NVC and explore ways to further support student success. Your continued dedication to expanding educational opportunities makes a meaningful impact on our community.
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From Evergreen Valley College:
Retired judge LaDoris Cordell returned to EVC to speak to the campus as part of Black History Month.
Cordell was the first African American woman to serve on the bench in Northern California, serving on the Superior Court of Santa Clara County. Cordell graduated from Stanford Law School and became a respected jurist and advocate in the Bay Area, generations after her great-great-grandmother was a slave.
Cordell discussed being an “Upstander” and shared stories of those who caused good trouble. She ended with a quote from slave Araminta Ross, who said, Always remember, you have within you the strength, patience, and passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
Ross changed her name to Harriet Tubman and became an American abolitionist, social activist, and upstander herself during the Civil War.
Cordell’s book, “Her Honor,” tells much of her story to readers.
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From Allan Hancock College:
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department donated one of its ambulances to AHC’s Public Safety Training Complex February 3.
The ambulance will be used by PSTC’s Emergency Medical Services program, and will help provide EMS students with realistic training.
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And Las Positas College shared some photos from their Winter Club & Resource Fair:
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BC Celebrates Recognition as a Black Serving Institution
Earlier this week, faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered on the CSS Lawn to kick off Black History Month and celebrate Bakersfield College’s recent recognition as a California designated Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The distinction is an important milestone highlighting BC’s commitment to advancing equity, access, and student success for Black students.
The event featured remarks from BC administrators, BC faculty, and community members, including BC President Dr. Stacey Pfluger, BC Faculty member Dr. Tommy Tunson, NAACP President of the Bakersfield Branch Patrick Jackson, and others. The event also included a special singing of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ by the Agapeland Christian Academy choir and concluded with food samples and a time for networking. It was an exciting way to kick off Black History Month at Bakersfield College.
Last Saturday, I saw Oppenheimer … an excellent movie… I believe one of Christopher Nolan’s very best. I have a low tolerance for long movies. This one is 3 hours… and I was immersed in each and every moment.
Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer.
Christopher Nolan is a highly acclaimed filmmaker known for his unique storytelling style, intricate narratives, and visually stunning films. The phrase “non-linear storytelling” is ofter used by film critics to describe his work. Nolan’s films often delve into complex philosophical themes and human psychology. Existential questions, the nature of reality, time, and identity are recurring motifs in his work.
He was born on July 30, 1970, in London, England. Nolan’s work has left a significant impact on the film industry, and his films have achieved both critical and commercial success.
Watch the trailer… very powerful. The movie, even more so. Definitely a must see.
Btw, did you recognize the high profile star cast? Were you able to pick out Robert Downey Jr?
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On Sunday, I caught Bakersfield College’s performance of The Addams Family Musical. It was spectacular. Brian Sivesind, this was truly a remarkable feat. Thank you!
I loved these photos that Brian shared on Facebook:
The orchestra was fantastic. Thank you Scott Dirkse! We have a remarkable lineup of talent in our Performing Arts program at Bakersfield College
And check out this photo from Yovani Jimenez of some of the KCCD trustees and supporters attending the show:
Dr. Bill and Sharon Baker, Senator Emeritus Jean Fuller and Russell Fuller, Trustee Christina Scrivner and her two daughters, Trustee Yovani Jimenez. Not in the photo, but in attendance was President of the Board, Trustee Romeo Agbalog.
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This week I spent time in Sacramento, with an apprenticeship meeting co-hosted by the Labor Agency and the Chancellor’s Office. Together we are hoping to convert our California Community College apprenticeship experiences into Apprenticeship Pathways. And thank you Secretary Stewart Knox for your partnership. Stay tuned for more to come.
On Wednesday, we had a well-attended – 1200 attendees! – webinar to roll out Vision 2030. I was joined by some amazing presenters:
Cassandra Flandre-Nguyen, President SSCCC. Our student was absolutely fantastic. After her presentation, and when I came back on, the only word that I kept repeating was “wow.”
Andra Hoffman, President, CCCT
Julianna Barnes, President, CEO Boardand Chair, League Board
Manuel Payan, CSEA
Manuel Velez, Vice President, ASCCC
Lizette Navarette, Executive Vice Chancellor
Good morning California. It is August 5, 2023. A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges. Our Time is Now!
Calbright College Granted Accreditation Through Distance Education Accrediting Commission
On Friday, July 28, Calbright College was granted initial accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), more than a year ahead of the April 1, 2025 deadline outlined in the College’s founding legislation.
RCCD Celebrates Closing Celebration for Inaugural Cohort 1 of Californians for All, College Corps Program
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated the closing celebration for the inaugural Cohort 1 of the Californians For All, College Corps Program. The program was initiated with an inspiring introduction from Director Darci Manzo Piron, who highlighted the significance of College Corps as a pioneering state-sponsored service and career development program.
Santa Barbara Summer Bridge Programs Offer Jumpstart to College
This summer two of Santa Barbara City College’s innovative programs welcomed local students to experience college-level coursework and gain confidence and motivation to seek higher education in their lives.
10,000 Degrees, a San Rafael-based organization dedicated to empowering students to enter and graduate college in Marin and seven other Bay Area counties, held its annual ‘College Opportunities Summit’ on August 1, and the ‘High School Readiness Summit’ on August 3 at College of Marin, Kentfield Campus.
Community College League: Sierra College Student Trustee to Attend Yale University
The Community College League of California did a feature on SierraCollege’s 22-23 student trustee Maya Moseley to chat about her experience as a student trustee and her acceptance into Yale.
Sierra College student Maya Moseley had no idea that her community college journey would end with a Yale acceptance. But let’s rewind— how did she end up there?
EdSource: What to know about bachelor’s degrees at California Community Colleges | Quick Guide
EdSource’s Michael Burke wrote this quick guide to bachelor’s degrees at California Community Colleges.
The relatively low price tag of a community college baccalaureate degree is also attractive to many students. (Specific details about the costs can be found later in this guide.) When the Legislative Analyst’s Office conducted an analysis of existing community college baccalaureate programs, “the most common benefit” they heard from students was the low cost of the programs. “Many had considered enrolling in private programs offering the same degree, but were hesitant to do so because of the cost,” the LAO wrote.
Rowena Tomaneng posted this from the AACC Board Retreat in Washington, DC:
Day 2 #AACC Board Retreat, DC– great dialogue w/#NasserPaydar, Asst. Secretary for Postsecondary Education @usedgov, on Impact of SCOTUS decision on Affirmative Action on #CommunityColleges! Honored to rep @CalCommColleges at the national level w/#SunnyCooke #MichaelGuitterez
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From Dr. Julius Sokenu at Moorkpark College:
“We are incredibly grateful for Assemblywoman @jacquiirwin for a $500,000 donation to the construction of The @Moorpark College Amphitheater. Thank you for supporting our shared vision to bring greater opportunities for culture and the arts to our community.”
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From Evergreen College:
Did you catch us on @liveinthebaytv this week?? Thank you @kron4news for the feature and for spotlighting our amazing school and staff, Professor Dr. Peter Miskin!
Exciting things await at BC this fall; celebrating 110 years of excellence
Bakersfield College is buzzing with excitement for the start of a new academic year. This year, however, is extra special as we celebrate a momentous milestone — BC’s 110th anniversary of serving the community since our founding in 1913.
The Workforce & Economic Mobility Blog blog shares approaches to workforce and economic development, with a goal of supporting economic mobility for our community while staying committed to the health of our people and the health of our environment.
In the Bhambi & Christian blog, Dr. Brijesh Bhambi join together joined together with the goal of facilitating healing and conversation in our community.
