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The mission and vision of the California Community Colleges is simple: putting students first.
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  • About California Community Colleges

    The California Community Colleges will provide you with life-changing opportunities and a clear path to your goals.

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  • Board of Governors

    The California Community Colleges is guided by a process of shared governance, and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges sets policy and provides guidance.

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  • Vision 2030
    Vision 2030 is a collaborative action plan that provides focus, equity, and direction to our community colleges. It guides field practice, removes barriers, fosters policy reform, and supports college implementation. And it responds to technological and environmental changes facing our community while holistically addressing the needs of colleges and students.

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  • Chancellor’s Office

    Guiding your success at the California Community Colleges is Chancellor Sonya Christian, who serves as the CEO of the Board of Governors.

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  • Consultation Council

    The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges is dedicated to ensuring representatives from all levels of the community college system have a voice on policy decisions.

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  • Divisions

    Organization is everything. The Chancellor’s Office includes nine divisions, each led by vice chancellors who manage policy and supervise employees.

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  • Key Facts

    Student Success: seven out of ten of California’s nurses receive their training at a California community college, as well as eight out of ten police officers, firefighters and EMTs.

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  • News & Media

    Stay informed about the California Community Colleges through our Office of Communications and our News and Media library. Learn about the latest developments, and get the key facts.

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  • Reports

    See the latest reports on issues from across our college system.

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  • State of the System

    As the largest system of higher education in the nation, the California Community Colleges is positioned to help residents of all backgrounds improve their social and economic mobility.

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  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
    As the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the country, the California Community Colleges is continually working to break down barriers to racial justice and equity for the millions of students in our colleges.

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  • Land Acknowledgement
    The California Community Colleges have formally adopted the use of a Land Acknowledgement statement that recognizes the original Tribal Nations of the land where our colleges are located.

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Key Facts

70%
OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES STUDENTS ARE PEOPLE OF DIVERSE ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS
51%
of CSU graduates started at a California community college
29%
OF UC GRADUATES STARTED AT A CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
19.6%
Students' average annual rate of return