Chancellor's Communications
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SCCCD Supports DACA Students
A federal judge in Texas ruled against recent efforts by the Biden administration to protect the "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) program, originally established during the Obama era. This decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals deeply troubles many of us in leadership at State Center Community College District. In response, we will join our State Chancellor to intensify federal advocacy efforts to champion legal pathways for undocumented students.
Message from the Chancellor Regarding Juneteenth
Gentle reminder that the colleges and district offices will be closed on Monday to commemorate Juneteenth, an important milestone in our nation's history. I had the opportunity to attend the first annual Juneteenth Celebration at Clovis Community College. I learned new aspects of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. I hope you will join me in reflecting on the progress made toward racial equality while recognizing there is much work that still lies ahead.
Pride Month Participation
I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the month of June, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Pride Month. This annual observance provides an opportunity for us to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive environment where all students and employees can thrive.
Declaration of Grounds Decentralization
The District is pleased to share that at the request of CSEA, the District and CSEA engaged in discussion to decentralize the groundskeeping functions of the District. This communication is to share information regarding the steps that were taken that led to the decision to decentralize for implementation that begun this week.
State Center Board of Trustees Approve Historic Agreements
I’m very pleased to report that last night our State Center Community College District (SCCCD) trustees approved a historic agreement for our more than 2,200 full and part-time instructors, counselors and librarians across the four colleges that will take us through June 30, 2025.
State Center CCD and State Center Federation of Teachers Reach Historic Agreements
I’m very pleased to report that our State Center Community College District (SCCCD) and the State Center Federation of Teachers (SCFT), who represent more than 2,200 full and part-time instructors, counselors and librarians across the four colleges, have reached an agreement that will take us through June 30, 2025.
State Center CCD and State Center Federation of Teachers Reach Historic Agreements
California Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency
On February 28, 2023, and after nearly three years, Governor Gavin Newsom ended the COVID-19 State of Emergency. We can all take a collective sigh of relief as we transition to a new era of the global pandemic! At this time, it is useful to remember the relief and support that the State of Emergency provided to the State, community, and District. It is also important to be reminded of those items that we must continue to do to comply with various laws and regulations that will remain in place for the next year or so.
Follow-Up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus - March 6, 2023
A Winter Storm Warning has been in effect for Eastern Madera County foothills and Sierra communities over the weekend through Monday morning 3/04-3/06. All in-person hybrid classes scheduled to take place at the Oakhurst Campus will need to be held online for Monday, March 6, 2023. Faculty and staff who live in or near Oakhurst and commute to the Madera campus, Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, or District Office are approved to work remotely through Monday, March 6th and must notify their supervisors that they live in/near Oakhurst and will be working remotely.
Follow-Up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus - February 27, 2023
The extreme weather continues to impact the Oakhurst Campus and residents in Eastern Madera County foothills communities. All in-person classes scheduled to take place at the Oakhurst campus will need to be held online. Faculty and staff who live in or near Oakhurst and commute to the Madera campus, Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, or District Office are approved to work remotely through Wednesday, March 1st and must notify their supervisors that they live in/near Oakhurst and will be working remotely.
Follow-Up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus - February 27, 2023
Follow-Up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus - February 23, 2023
Due to the expected snow and road conditions that are likely to follow, the Oakhurst campus will remain closed for in-person work and in-person classes for the remainder of the week. All faculty and staff who are scheduled to work at Oakhurst on Wednesday are approved to work remotely through Friday, February 24, 2023. All in-person classes scheduled to take place at the Oakhurst campus will need to be held online.
Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus
As all of you probably know by now, Oakhurst is expected to get heavy snow beginning later tonight and lasting on and off through Saturday. Due to the expected snow and road conditions that are likely to follow, the Oakhurst campus will be closed for in-person work and in-person classes on Wednesday, February 22, and all faculty and staff who are scheduled to work at Oakhurst on Wednesday are approved to work remotely.
Chancellor Goldsmith's Business Leaders Interview
Chancellor Goldsmith's Business Leaders Interview with Lance Cardoza
Chancellor's Report to the Board - January 2023
Chancellor's report to the board in January of 2023.
Spring Semester Message from the Chancellor
Spring semester message from the Chancellor
Clovis Community College President Candidate Chosen
It is with great excitement and joy that I share with you that at the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees, I will recommend Dr. Kim E. Armstrong as the chosen candidate for Clovis Community College President.
Strategic Hiring Initiative
I am excited to announce, as part of our ongoing enrollment recovery efforts, the District is launching a $2 million strategic faculty hiring initiative.....
Updated DACA Information October 6, 2022
Last night’s Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision, dealt a blow to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program. The court ruled that the Obama administration did not have the legal authority to create the DACA program....
Chancellor’s Message Regarding DACA
Perhaps like many of you, I am concerned by the pending decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals about the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)....
Chancellor's Message Regarding Cultural Understanding and Respect
I want to take this opportunity to share with you information about our college and district efforts to advance cultural understanding and respect...
Chancellor's Message Regarding Cultural Understanding and Respect
Updated Covid-19 Information September 29, 2022
For two-and-a-half years now, we have weathered the COVID pandemic together. It hasn’t always been easy, but we have been flexible, adapted to the changes, and embraced the necessary measures we’ve taken as a District to keep our students and employees...
Updated COVID-19 Information August 22, 2022
Congratulations on a strong start of the fall semester! I wanted to share some updates to our COVID-19 protocols for the fall 2022 semester.
Clovis Community College earns a special mention in Forbes
Late last week, Forbes announced in the July 29th Forbes Advisor Best of 2022 that Clovis Community College was one of the Top 10 Online Trade Schools. The vision of Clovis Community College is to be the college of choice for academic excellence, innovation, and student achievement.
Important Update on Fall 2022 Semester Preparation
I am writing today with an important update regarding our Fall 2022 Semester COVID mitigation efforts. While the virus is still prevalent in our community, those who have become infected are not falling severely ill and ICUs are less impacted by those seeking care for COVID symptoms. We have seen the positive impact of increased availability of vaccines and anti-viral treatments as well as changes in the virus that have improved our community health outlook. I am looking towards the future and want to share with you the District’s plans as we prepare for a successful and healthy Fall 22 semester.
Happy Juneteenth!
You will recall that last year, President Biden signed legislation establishing June 19, “Juneteenth”, as a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of legal slavery in the United States and has been celebrated annually in various parts of the country since 1865. The holiday also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day was first celebrated in Texas when Major General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston and shared the news that the Civil War had ended two and a half years earlier and that the enslaved people were declared free under the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
Chancellor's Message Regarding Oklahoma Mass Shooting
It is with a heavy heart that I must report another tragedy that has become all too common in this country. A gunman opened fire inside the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing at least four people. We send our condolences to the family and friends of those killed and wounded.
Chancellor's Message Regarding Mass Shooting in Texas
As you know, our nation experienced another horrific act of unspeakable violence. Yesterday, there was a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas which killed 19 children and two teachers. We send our condolences to the family and friends of those killed and wounded.
Chancellor’s Message Regarding Killings in Buffalo
State Center Community College District joins with millions of people across our nation to condemn racially motivated hate, violence, and needless killings in Buffalo. Attorney General Merrick Garland said “The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime and an act of racially-motivated violent extremism.” We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those killed and wounded.
Chancellor’s Message Regarding So Cal Shooting
State Center Community College District is saddened to learn of a shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Southern California which killed Dr. John Cheng and wounded five others. We send our condolences to the family and friends of those killed and wounded.
Preparing for Fall 2022 Semester
I am writing today with an update regarding our vaccine policy, COVID-19 testing requirements, staggered staff schedules, and facial coverings as we prepare for the fall semester. It is reassuring to report that the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have stayed low.
Cybersecurity Awareness and Safety
This email is a gentle reminder about the importance of cybersecurity awareness and online safety.
Masks Highly Recommended Eff 03-21-22
I am happy to report that the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have shown a steep decline since my March 7, 2022 message entitled Facial Covering Update. Therefore, beginning Monday, March 21, 2022, we will remove the facial covering “requirement” for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and move toward “highly recommend” for wearing a facial covering by all individuals in indoor settings.
Chancellor’s Message Regarding Ukraine
I am sure you are all aware that Russia has attacked Ukraine. My thoughts are with the Ukrainians who are experiencing the bombing attacks, their neighboring countrymen, as well as those who are here in our community watching the devastation on the news.
Facial Covering Update March 7, 2022
In my March 2, 2022 Districtwide communication, I pledged to keep you updated on Fresno and Madera County COVID-19 data and potential impact on the State Center Community College District facial covering requirements. The District has been planning for the next phase of our COVID response.
Staggered Staff Schedules
This communication is a follow-up to the February 14th message entitled COVID-19 Mask Update. In that message, I shared that “we will continue to maintain staggered schedules for many classified professionals and counselors in service areas previously designated to work a modified in-person service schedule.”
No Change Yet to SCCCD Facial Covering Requirements
On February 28, 2022, Governor Newsom announced changes to the masking rules for counties that have reached significantly lower COVID-19 cases. Unfortunately, Fresno and Madera counties have not yet reached the data thresholds.
COVID-19 Mask Update: February 2022
Indoor masking at SCCCD campuses and facilities will remain required until further notice.
Board Policy and Administrative Regulation Update: February 2022
All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and abiding by all District Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations (AR). Therefore, we are providing an update of revised or newly created BPs and ARs quarterly.
Welcome Back: January 2022
Message from Chancellor Goldsmith welcoming students, faculty, and staff back to school after completing a successful Spring semester. Contains information about COVID such as wearing a mask, getting vaccinated or boosted, and what to do if feeling sick.
