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Weekly News Brief | January 13, 2023
From the Office of Chancellor Whitney Yamamura, Ed.D.
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Welcome back to our staff and managers, and to those faculty joining us early in the year!

I hope you enjoyed your holiday while avoiding the worst of the weather and travel delays. There is a different holiday greeting I heard this year, "may your holiday season be gentle and kind." For many of us, there is a struggle associated with times of celebration. Please know that you are not alone if that struggle is yours, and I extend a gentle greeting of kindness.

To share good news, enrollment numbers for the Spring 2023 term are looking good. We appear to be on a slight incline. This is consistent with our enrollment recovery projections shared with the Board of Trustees last year, so let's keep up the good work and momentum.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On Monday, the colleges and District Office will be closed in honor of his life and the continuing work of the Civil Rights Movement. For some this is a day of service, for others a day of rest and reflection. However you mark the day, please take a moment to think on how we might create a more equitable future for our students.

I look forward to the good work ahead alongside all of you.

With gratitude,

 Whitney

Whitney Yamamura, Ed.D.
Chancellor

 

College News


Program of Special Note:
Disrupting Racism through the Lens of The Arts

In support of diversity, equity and inclusion, Coastline College is hosting a series of collaborative events for faculty, staff and students running through June 15, 2023, the Friday before Juneteenth. All are invited to attend the remaining sessions.

 

COASTLINE COLLEGE
The department of Basic Needs, under the direction of Student Equity, provides food assistance for all Coastline students who are experiencing immediate food insecurity through the Coastline Food Pantry, scheduled Food Box pick up, and information about the Cal Fresh Program . During the Fall 2022 semester, the Food Pantry successfully served over 1,200 Coastline students at its weekly Food Pantry programming and in Food Box Pick Up. The Coastline Food Pantry supports students' nutritional needs with both perishable and non-perishable items available free of charge through weekly programming and Food Box pick up. Food Boxes are available beyond the designated Food Pantry days and contain non-perishable items (does not include fresh fruits or vegetables). These boxes are based on availability and seasonal inventory.

 

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GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE

Congratulations to Golden West College philosophy professor, Jason Sheley, on being named GWC's Teacher of the Year for 2022! Jason is well-known on campus for his high-quality teaching, leadership, and service. Thank you, Jason, for all you do for Golden West College.

 

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ORANGE COAST COLLEGE

Orange Coast College students who are enrolled in the current semester may seek mental health services at the OCC Student Health Center. Services include short term therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health resources.

 

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Schedule, Week of January 16


Board of Trustees
The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, January 18, with closed session beginning at 4:00 p.m. and open session at 5:00 p.m.


Chancellor, Week of January 16
Dr. Yamamura is in the District, Tuesday through Friday
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, colleges and district are closed

 


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