Publications
Chancellor Sonya Christian writes commentary to address key issues facing California higher education. These pieces typically highlight challenges such as access, equity, funding, and student success, while also proposing policy solutions and innovative practices. Through these writings, the Chancellor aims to influence public policy, share best practices, and foster dialogue among educators and stakeholders across the state.
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2024
EdSource
October 31, 2024
California climate initiative could unlock new opportunities for community college students
CalMatters
May 10, 2024
How California is building career pathways to its next big economic sector: the ocean
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2023
Lift Your Voice: Leadership Institute for Tomorrow
Issue #3 November 2023
Showcase of the voices of leaders who are shaping the landscape of educationEdSource
October 16, 2023
Community Colleges are Key to Solving California’s Toughest Challenges
System Webinars
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Webinar Series
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In the Media
This collection of articles and podcasts highlight how Chancellor Christian has furthered the work of the California Community Colleges. The articles provide diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the state's community college system and recognize her contributions to driving systemic change and fostering innovation.
Inside Higher Ed
May 1, 2025
Weekly Wisdom Podcast Interview with Sonya Christian
Jan 21, 2025
Education Insight: Chancellor Christian on Advances and Struggles in California’s Community Colleges
The Rampage Online
Oct. 8, 2024
Chancellor Christian Gives Important Campus Updates in a Media Teleconference
EdSource
Aug. 9, 2024
California, Nvidia partner to bring AI resources to community colleges
Press Release: Gov. Gavin Newsom
Aug. 9, 2024
California, NVIDIA launch first-of-its-kind AI collaboration
Daily Breese
November 7, 2023
Community colleges can ease healthcare worker shortage, say speakers at El Camino summit
KVPR
October 23, 2023
Valley college leaders unveil plan to increase university transfers
The Signal
October 18, 2023
California Community Colleges chancellor introduces Vision 2030
LA Times
August 19, 2023
A big remake is coming to California community college education, new chancellor says
Spectrum News 1
August 17, 2023
Host Alex Cohen speaks with Dr. Sonya Christian about her new role
EdSource
June 29, 2023
Sonya Christian on her ambitious goals as California’s new community colleges chief
EdSource
May 22, 2023
Enroll every ninth grader in a college course says incoming California Community Colleges chancellor
EdSource
May 2, 2023
Sonya Christian on Her Ambitious Goals
EdSource
April 2, 2023
California’s next community colleges chief pushed key reforms and now faces new challenges
EdSource
Feb 23, 2023
Sonya Christian Named Chancellor of California Community Colleges
Video Gallery

Futures Summit Opening Remarks by Sonya Christian

CCC Board of Governors Meeting | September 2023 Part A

Sonya Christian Remarks: Announcement of 11th Chancellor of California Community Colleges

Vision 2030 Adult Education Summit at ECC 5 & 6 October 2023
To the Field
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Supporting Our Students to Stay on Their Educational Pathway | Nov. 12, 2024
This last week, I received numerous messages from colleagues across our system and thought I would drop you a note.
Let me start by reaffirming that the California Community Colleges’ mission remains unchanged. Our colleges continue to be places of support and opportunity for everyone, including our undocumented students. Education empowers individuals to break cycles of poverty, shape their futures and contribute meaningfully to the world. Access to quality education must be universal, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, can learn, grow and thrive. -
California Community Colleges Communication - Veterans Day 2024 | Nov. 10, 2024
As Veterans Day approaches, the California Community Colleges say thank you to our active-duty military, military veterans, military reservists, and dependents – thank you for your service and for protecting the freedoms we hold dear.
California community colleges are proud to support veterans and active-duty service members as they pursue education and new career paths. California is home to approximately 1.8 million veterans, and many turn to our community colleges for debt-free education and career training. Each year, over 30,000 veterans, active-duty members, and their families enroll in our colleges, gaining access to critical resources like Veterans Resource Centers, credit for prior learning, priority registration and mental health services. -
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) | Nov. 10, 2024
It is a great time to be at the California Community Colleges.
The Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) initiative aims to recognize and validate the skills and abilities that have been gained by diverse learning experiences of our students and future learners, particularly veterans, apprentices, and working adults. By equating skills to college credit, we can accelerate progress toward degrees and certificates that align with industry needs. This effort will require unprecedented cooperation between our colleges, intersegmental partners, workforce agencies, labor unions, business leaders, industry, and community partners. You have heard me say over and over again that we are in the age of large-scale collaboration and cooperation.
Chancellor Christian Quoted
Below are some examples of Chancellor Sonya Christian being quoted in the media. Her comments in reflect her leadership and commitment to advancing higher education in California.
Sierra Sun Times
August 6, 2025
Study Finds California Community Colleges Support Nearly 1.7M Jobs and Deliver Major Returns for Students, Taxpayers, and State
Press Release: Port of Los Angeles
Feb. 4, 2025
Port of Los Angeles, California Community Colleges Team Up on Workforce Development
Inside Higher Ed
Feb. 9, 2024
California Bill Raises Hopes for 4-Year Nursing Programs at 2-Year Colleges
October 23, 2023
Central Valley Higher Ed Pathway Project Will Be a Model for California
Sierra Sun Times
October 2, 2023
California Community Colleges Partners with United Domestic Union Workers to Bring Workforce Training and Instruction to Underserved Population
Bakersfield Californian
September 29, 2023
Local lawmakers, leaders react to death of Dianne Feinstein
EdSource
September 27, 2023
Why enrollment is rebounding at California’s community colleges
LA Times
September 25, 2023
Where to get a low-cost bachelor’s degree close to home and a job lead: Community college
Inside HigherEd
August 28, 2023
Community Colleges Double Down on Dual Enrollment
Tahoe Daily Tribune
August 10, 2023
Groundbreaking ceremony held for student housing project at Lake Tahoe Community College
Laist
August 7, 2023
Community Colleges Respond To Climate Crisis (And Other Headlines)
Bakersfield Californian
July 15, 2023
CSUB provost: Supreme Court's Affirmative Action decision has no effect here
The Almanac
July 11, 2023
California, local educators react to Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions
Cal Matters
July 11, 2023
Who is a first-generation college student? California colleges, universities can’t agree.
EdSource
July 12, 2023
Cal State’s new chancellor is inheriting a system in turmoil
CalMatters
June 21, 2023
One group of students fled community college in record numbers during the pandemic. Can these schools lure them back?