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Report: California Community College Leadership Growing More Diverse But CEOs Face Shorter Tenures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD), marking a diverse cohort that Dr. Karen A. Stout includes representatives from a Tribal College, South Africa's Siyaphumelela Network, and the Gateway to College program. Dr. Karen A.

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College Transfer Enrollment Grew for Third Consecutive Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The data also shows more transfers into community colleges and shorter-term programs and certificates. These are both students transferring from one community college to another as well as people transferring from four-year institutions to community colleges. These reverse transfers showed a 6.3%

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Oakton Community College Renamed to Oakton College, Plans to Remain a Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oakton Community College has changed its name to Oakton College. The school will remain a community college and offer associate degrees, certificates, and adult and continuing education programs, including the State of Illinois High School Diploma and English as a Second Language programs.

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Smith Named Chancellor at the San Diego Community College District

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has named Gregory Smith to be the district’s next chancellor. Chancellor-Designate Smith has extensive executive-level experience as well as strong familiarity with the challenges facing California’s community colleges,” said SDCCD Board President Bernie Rhinerson.

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San Diego Community College District Chancellor Steps Down to Care of Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Chancellor Dr. Carlos Cortez has resigned from his post, citing that he will be caring for his parents, who are experiencing health issues. Dr. Carlos O. Cortez has led SDCCD for almost two years, since July 2021.

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Robeson Community College Partners with TimelyCare to Offer Free Mental Health Support to Students and Employees

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Robeson Community College (RCC) in Lumberton, N.C., Curriculum and continuing education students whose classes meet on a regular basis throughout the semester and both full-time and part-time employees will be eligible.