The Chancellor's Search Committee to meet in closed session on Monday, April 14, 2008 - Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Chancellor's Search Committee will hold a closed session meeting on Monday, April 14, 2008. read more...
California Community Colleges Chancelllor Woodruff Congratulates UC President Mark Yudof - Friday, March 28, 2008
California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff congratulates Mark Yudof, appointed 19th President of the University of California by the University of California Board of Regents yesterday. read more...
California Community Colleges System Office Releases the 2008 ARCC Report -
Friday, March 28, 2008
The System Office hereby releases the final 2008 Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges Report (aka Focus on Results). read more...
Leaders of CSU, UC and Communtiy Colleges Make the Case for Investing in Public Education - Friday, March 21, 2008
California’s three segments of public higher education stand united in urging the state of California to invest in its colleges and universities as a path of creating greater opportunity for the next generation of Californians, and to ensure the state’s economic vitality. That was the message when leaders of the three systems – California State University Chancellor Charles Reed, University of California Provost Rory Hume, and California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff discussed the impact of the proposed budget cuts to higher education on a recent interview on KQED radio heard in the Bay area. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors March 3-4, 2008, Records of Action - Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges took the following actions at their March 3-4, 2008, meeting. read more...
Three State Legislators Distinguished as Community College Advocates -
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
California Community Colleges Board of Governors President Lance Izumi and Chancellor Diane Woodruff awarded three California legislator’s for distinguishing themselves as community college advocates. read more...
Four Community Colleges Faculty Honored with 2008 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education - Monday, March 3, 2008
The Board of Governors recognized four community college faculty members as recipients of the 2008 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education earlier today. Board President Lance Izumi congratulated Travis Parker, Jonathan Brennan, Christine Schultz, and Joyce Bishop. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors meet on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4 - Monday, March 3, 2008
The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meeting.
California Community Colleges Chancellor Search - Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges is seeking highly qualified individuals interested in serving as the next Chancellor. For more information, please see the Chancellor Position Brochure or contact one of the following Search Consultants for confidential inquiries and/or nominations: Dr. Kevin M. Ramirez, Community College Search Services (CCSS) [530.878.6288 or kevmramirez@aol.com]; Dr. Al Fernandez, CCSS [805.650.2546 or ccss@sbcglobal.net]; Dr. Jim Walker, CCSS [818.879.2112 or walkerjq@sbcglobal.net] Dr. David Ponitz, CCSS [937.434.6640 or dponitzsinclair@woh.rr.com]; or, Dr. J. Williams [972.860.7494 or bwenrich@dcccd.edu]. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors to Present Education Awards, Hear a Career Technical Education Plan, and Elect New VP on Monday, March 3 - Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges will present four faculty members with the Hayward Award for Excellence in Education, hear a Career Technical Education plan, receive a budgetary update, and elect a new Board Vice President on Monday, March 3. read more...
Who Do U Want 2 Be? - Tuesday, February 19, 2008
California recently launched a new marketing campaign — “Who Do U Want 2 B?” — to encourage high school students to prepare for future jobs through Career Technical Education coursework at high schools, Regional Occupation Centers and Programs and community colleges. Coinciding with National Career Technical Education Month, the statewide campaign begins on February 19 and will run through the next year and it includes radio and Internet advertising that targets students ages 12 through 19 by featuring career-oriented community college students and graduates. “So many young people are unaware of the numerous career technical education and job training opportunities offered by our 109 community colleges,” California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff said. “I like that the ‘Who Do You Want 2B’ campaign reaches out to students who may not choose to pursue a four-year degree but want highly successful and lucrative careers.” read more...
Governors Supports Community College Nursing Programs - Friday, February 15, 2008
Chancellor Diane Woodruff thanks Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for announcing earlier today his continued support of California community college nursing programs through his award of additional funds for these programs. read more...
President Bush Praises Community Colleges - Wednesday, January 30, 2008
California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff today praised President George W. Bush. He remarked earlier this afternoon, while touring a Torrance helicopter company with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, that community colleges are important in retraining workers whose jobs are lost overseas. read more...
American River College and Los Angeles Valley College Presented Exemplary Program Award - Friday, January 25, 2008
American River College and Los Angeles Valley College won the annual Board of Governors Exemplary Program Award for their exceptional programs in the area of career and technical education, announced California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff. read more...
CCCApply Online Student Application Portal Achieves Million Student Milestone - Tuesday, January 22, 2008
For the first time in its history, more than one million students applied to a California community college in 2007 using CCCApply, the California Community Colleges web-based admissions portal. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors January 14-15, 2008, Record of Actions - Thursday, January 17, 2008
The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges took the following actions at their January 14-15, 2008, meeting. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors Adopts New Energy Efficiency and Environmentally Conscious Policy - Thursday, January 17, 2008
The Board of Governors adopted a new policy that provides suggested systemwide procedures for the California community colleges to achieve its specified development, operational efficiency and environmentally conscious goals. read more...
Comment on State Senate Confirmation Vote - Monday, January 14, 2008
Kay Albiani, President of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, and Dr. Diane Woodruff, Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, commented on today's vote by the State Senate not to re-confirm President Albiani. read more...
California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff Comments on the State Budget Proposal - Thursday, January 10, 2008
“The California Community Colleges received a reduction of $525 million that includes a two-thirds reduction in growth funds. Due to this reduction, we estimate that we will not be able to serve 52,000 new students next year. As the state’s largest provider of workforce training, the community colleges are critical to maintaining a healthy, growing economy. We recognize the fiscal dilemma that our Governor is forced to deal with, but we hope that we can continue to work closely with him to minimize the negative impact to our community colleges.” read more...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces 2008 Proposal to Bring 20,000 New Engineers to California's Workforce - Thursday, December 27, 2007
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced his plan to address California's critical need for new engineers. The Governor's proposal will bring approximately 20,000 new engineers into California's workforce over the next decade by expanding existing educational programs and building new partnerships between our schools, the military and the private sector. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors March 3-4, 2008, Records of Action - Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges took the following actions at their March 3-4, 2008, meeting. read more...
Three State Legislators Distinguished as Community College Advocates -
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
California Community Colleges Board of Governors President Lance Izumi and Chancellor Diane Woodruff awarded three California legislator’s for distinguishing themselves as community college advocates. read more...
Four Community Colleges Faculty Honored with 2008 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education - Monday, March 3, 2008
The Board of Governors recognized four community college faculty members as recipients of the 2008 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education earlier today. Board President Lance Izumi congratulated Travis Parker, Jonathan Brennan, Christine Schultz, and Joyce Bishop. read more...
California Community Colleges Board of Governors meet on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4 - Monday, March 3, 2008
The California Community Colleges Satellite Network will carry a live broadcast of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meetings, Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4, on CCCSAT’s Affiliates Contribution Network (ACN). CCCSAT will also provide a Web link to view a webcast of the meeting.