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Weekly News Brief | March 15, 2024
From the Office of Chancellor Whitney Yamamura, Ed.D.
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In March, we celebrate Women's History Month.
It struck me on Monday, during our Cabinet meeting, the strong representation of women in Coast District leadership. Two of three college presidents are women, alongside our two current vice chancellors, and senior leaders of Information Technology Services, Human Resources, and District Office Operations. We see this among our trustees as well, with three of five elected seats held by women.
We know representation is important. It is not so long ago, a time still remembered by many, when staff and faculty positions were nearly split in half between women and men – yet leadership roles were two-thirds men or more. Some senior jobs had only ever been held by men. That patriarchal system was broken only through the hard work of women who persevered and challenged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In fact, Title IX's 52-year legacy owes part of its origin to women here in the Coast District.
Today, Coast District women continue to be at the forefront in inspiring the next generation of leaders. Golden West College President Meridith Randall and Vice Presidents Kay Nguyen and Claudia Lee recently held a panel session for aspiring leaders. President Angelica Suarez and Vice Chancellor Andreea Serban have an upcoming panel with Cal Poly Pomona President Coley on navigating careers with power and resilience.
As we consider the role gender still plays in the workplace, including for those who identify outside the binary, there remains a need to do better. To continue the change that began decades ago. We in the Coast District are fortunate to have powerful examples.
With gratitude,
Dr. Whitney Yamamura
Chancellor
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Please send examples of persistent innovation, by which I mean having a good idea and then putting in the hard work to make that vision a reality. The more examples submitted, the better I can highlight your successes in future letters and in the community! |
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2024 State of the District + Equity Symposium
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Please join us on Thursday, April 18, and hear from our college presidents and chancellor about the state of Coast Colleges (8:30 to 9:30 am). Equity symposium to follow. Held in the CCCD Board Room at 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa.
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***RSVP to publicaffairs@cccd.edu by April 5, 2024*** |
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College News
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Coastline College's Student Life team will be hosting a Zoom event, "Let Your Light Shine: Risas y Resiliencia with Ernie G," on April 18 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. The event is presented by Empowerment comedian Ernie G and open to all students and personnel in the district. It will cover the complexities of identity, family dynamics, and mental well-being as it pertains to navigating college.
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In honor of International Womens Day, Golden West College President Meridith Randall, VP of Student Services Claudia Lee, and Interim VP of Instruction Kay Nguyen sat down for a panel discussion with students and employees. These three campus leaders discussed the career path that led them to their current roles, how they learned to navigate stigmas against women, and advice on how to succeed professionally.
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The Orange Coast College Theatre Department will debut its production of "Born Yesterday" on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Drama Lab Theatre. OCC theater arts instructor Bethany Kraemer will direct this romantic comedy that flirts with the humorous side of American politics. The play, written by Garson Kanin, premiered on Broadway in 1946 and later adapted to film in 1950. Assistant Stage Manager and OCC theater student Corvin Wolf is proud of the theater family that has brought this production to life. "Everyone worked together and made each other's lives easier. Acting and technical, everyone teaches each other," Wolf said. "What makes a show is the people, and these people are really good."
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Schedule
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Chancellor, Week of March 18
Dr. Yamamura is in the District, Tuesday through Friday.
Dr. Serban is Acting Chancellor on Monday.
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publicaffairs@cccd.edu
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