2023 News

Passing of Victoria Martinez

Nov 15, 2023

Our colleague, Victoria Martinez, Fresno City College Coordinator of Dual Enrollment, passed away last week after a long illness. She was a dedicated college employee who took pride in her work and helped to increase the number of high school students i...

Passing of Dr. Emory Luck

Oct 26, 2023

We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Fresno City College Athletic Director Dr. Emory Luck....

Chancellor’s Message Regarding Israel

Oct 10, 2023

As you may have seen in recent news reports, this past Saturday witnessed a deadly and violent attack by Hamas on Israel, reigniting conflict and war between the two parties. In times of global uncertainty, it is vital that we come together as a communi...

SCCCD Board of Trustees Announce Intention to Reappoint Joseph Hebert as Personnel Commissioner

Sep 29, 2023

The State Center Community College District Board of Trustees announces that it intends to reappoint Joseph Hebert to the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Sep 19, 2023

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) was awarded $1.1 million from the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency to provide additional upskilling opportunities for stranded Bitwise workers and the next generation of workers in Madera an...

SCCCD Supports DACA Students

Sep 19, 2023

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 ...

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Open Educational Resource Funding

Sep 5, 2023

The SCCCD Board of Trustees recently approved funding of $1 million dollars for Open Educational Resources (OER) materials development for the four campuses in the district.

Fall 2023 Convocation

Jul 19, 2023

State Center Community College District faculty members are invited to Faculty Convocation, taking place on August 2, 2023. This event promises to be an enriching experience where colleagues can connect, share ideas and learn from one another.

Fresno City College's New West Campus Opening Soon

Jun 27, 2023

Fresno City College’s new west campus opens soon. Take a look inside the ‘project of love’.

Message from the Chancellor Regarding Juneteenth Holiday

Jun 16, 2023

Gentle reminder that the colleges and district offices will be closed on Monday to commemorate Juneteenth, an important milestone in our nation's history.

Pride Month Participation

May 31, 2023

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 co...

Declaration of Grounds Decentralization

May 4, 2023

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 l...

State Center Board of Trustees Approve Historic Agreements

May 3, 2023

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 ta...

State Center CCD and State Center Federation of Teachers Reach Historic Agreements

May 1, 2023

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, hav...

Chancellor’s Message Regarding Honoring the Nashville Victims

Mar 28, 2023

This morning President Biden ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff until March 31, 2023 “as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville.”

California Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency

Mar 21, 2023

On February 28, 2023, and after nearly three years, Governor Gavin Newsom ended the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

Passing of H. Ronald Feaver

Mar 20, 2023

It is with deep sadness that I share the recent passing of H. Ronald Feaver, a graduate of Reedley College and board member at SCCCD for 22 years.

Passing of Fresno City College Student

Mar 20, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that I share this tragic news....

Follow-Up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus - March 6, 2023

Mar 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 onli...

Follow-Up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus - February 27, 2023

Feb 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...

Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst

Feb 22, 2023

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. Throughout the holiday weekend, I have had multiple conversations with President Reyna and we, along with Dean So...

Follow-up Message: Severe Weather Impacts Oakhurst Campus