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2021 News

Dr. Carole Goldsmith

Board Names Chancellor

Nov 30, 2021

State Center Community College District Board President, Annalisa Perea, announced on November 29, 2021, the appointment of Dr. Carole Goldsmith to the position of chancellor.

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Notice of Town Hall Meetings Trustee Area Redistricting

Oct 27, 2021

State Center Community College District will hold virtual town hall meetings on November 10, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., and on December 6, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., to review and discuss proposed changes to the District’s trustee area boundaries. The town halls wi...

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Public Forums for Chancellor Finalists

Oct 11, 2021

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) Trustees announced the schedule of the virtual public forums for the finalists in the SCCCD Chancellor Search. Students, faculty, staff, administrators and the community are invited to meet and learn more...

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SCCCD and University of Phoenix Offer 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program for Bachelor of Science Degrees

Oct 7, 2021

State Center Community College District graduates can save money transferring their applicable credits towards a bachelor’s degree from University of Phoenix, thanks to a new agreement between the two institutions.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Reporting Deadline Employee Instructions

Oct 4, 2021

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning and working environment for all students and employees by requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition to enter any indoor space on district ...

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Special Board of Trustees Meeting Sept 24 2021

Oct 1, 2021

If you were unable to attend the September 24, 2021 Special Board of Trustees meeting, here are some of the actions that took place.

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Patriot Day - 20th Anniversary of "9/11"

Sep 10, 2021

Twenty years is a long time and yet, at least for some of us, the events of September 11, 2001 seem only yesterday.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Deadlines

Sep 9, 2021

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning and working environment for all students and employees by requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition to enter any indoor space on District ...

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Vaccine Mandate Message from Chancellor Houston

Aug 26, 2021

The safety and health of all SCCCD students and employees is our top priority as we strive to ensure the continuous delivery of services to our students and community.

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SCCCD To Mandate Vaccinations Beginning October 15

Aug 24, 2021

At a special board meeting held August 23, 2021, State Center Community College District Trustees voted to mandate vaccines for students, employees, contractors, and visitors beginning October 15, 2021.

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Rescheduling Special Board Meeting - COVID-19 Mitigation

Aug 20, 2021

The Special Board Meeting scheduled for 8/20/2021 at 1 p.m. will be rescheduled due to participant capacity issues.

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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Aug 13, 2021

COVID-19 issue remains a rapid evolving situation. The District has made available a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page containing answers to General Mitigation Measures, Employee Quarantine and Isolation, and Instructor questions.

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Message from Chancellor Houston COVID Update

Aug 9, 2021

Update on COVID-19 and SCCCD safety protocols.

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Message from Chancellor Houston Requiring Indoor Facial Coverings

Aug 3, 2021

Health officials have found that the Delta Variant is more contagious than the first outbreak of COVID-19. Hospitalization cases are rising across the country, especially among those that remain unvaccinated.

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Facial Covering Details Update

Jul 21, 2021

Current information regarding requirements for face coverings for State Center Community College District faculty, staff, students and visitors.

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2020 Decennial Census Trustee Area Re-Districting

Jul 1, 2021

The District is required to review its trustee area boundaries to maintain a proper population balance every ten years, following the decennial census. The census data may reflect population shifts that require adjustments to the District’s internal tru...

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Juneteenth Becomes Federal Holiday

Jun 18, 2021

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.

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Face Covering Details

Jun 18, 2021

Recent changes in requirements for face coverings.

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Facial Coverings

Jun 17, 2021

Beginning today, California is moving Beyond the Blueprint to safely and fully reopen the economy. Governor Newsom has terminated the executive orders that put into place the Stay Home Order and the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

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Message from Chancellor Houston regarding facial coverings

Jun 1, 2021

According to the CDC, vaccinated people no longer need to wear facial coverings indoors or outdoors in most settings. You may be wondering what this means for SCCCD District employees as we begin to transition back to working onsite.

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Memorial Day 2021 Message From the Chancellor

May 27, 2021

Greetings Colleagues, The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last Tattoo; No more on life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few.

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Message from Chancellor Houston regarding Back to Work

May 18, 2021

On behalf of the SCCCD Board, with humility and pride, I thank all of you for your success in making the transition to working remotely.

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Remote Work and Return to Work

May 12, 2021

Many of State Center Community College District employees will continue to work remotely through July 4, 2021. Spring and summer classes will continue to be primarily taught online with some courses and programs that require interaction offered face-to...

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Covid-19 Vaccine Update April 2021

May 6, 2021

Although the District is not currently requiring students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition to entering District campuses or facilities, the District strongly encourages all faculty, staff, and students to voluntarily receive...

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Community Input Requested to Select New State Center Community College District Chancellor

May 5, 2021

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) has scheduled four virtual community forums to gather public input regarding the search for the next Chancellor. This search is underway as current Chancellor Dr. Paul Parnell retires on July 6, 2021 and D...

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Parking Permits

Mar 16, 2021

State Center Community College District will not be requiring a parking permit at any of the District or campus parking facilities through the fall 2021 semester.

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Interim CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

Mar 12, 2021

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance for individuals who have been fully vaccinated with one of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr. Douglas Houston

SCCCD Board Names Interim Chancellor

Mar 2, 2021

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) Board President, Annalisa Perea, announced on March 2, 2021 the appointment of Dr. Douglas B. Houston to the position of Interim Chancellor effective May 1, 2021. SCCCD Chancellor, Dr. Paul Parnell will be...

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Vaccine Appointment Update 2/25/21

Feb 25, 2021

Employees who are interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to check their eligibility for a vaccine and an appointment on a daily basis at My Turn - California COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling & Notifications.

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Vaccine Update February 22, 2021

Feb 22, 2021

The status of vaccine availability is constantly changing and differs from county to county. This is what we know today.

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Reedley College COVID-19 Vaccinations

Feb 19, 2021

Reedley College will begin hosting COVID-19 vaccinations for Fresno County residents, Friday, February 19, with the staff from OptumServe administering 100 Pfizer vaccinations from Noon-7pm, or while supplies last. The amount of daily vaccinations avail...