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Weekly News Brief | April 30, 2024
From the Office of Chancellor Whitney Yamamura, Ed.D.
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Last week, President Suarez and I had the honor of representing the Coast District before the Orange County Board of Supervisors as they recognized Community College Month.
As your chancellor, I am constantly reminded of the transformative power of our three colleges. Every commencement, we hear stories of students whose lives have been changed for the better - who have gained skills and confidence, launched careers, and even had their lives saved. Our faculty and staff work tirelessly to support students in crisis, providing timely interventions that can be the difference between success and tragedy.
But community colleges are not just transformative for students; they are also transformative for our communities. As an economist, I am proud to report that our district alone brings $2.1 billion in economic gain to Orange County, with $87.5 million in avoided social costs. This is a testament to the long-term economic, health, and wellness advantages that come from a college education.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to our faculty and staff, who work day-in and day-out to change and save lives. Your work is not common; it is extraordinary. And I am honored to be a part of this community, which is an engine of prosperity and transformation for our entire region.
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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District Student Council Service Project
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On Sunday, April 21, members of the District Student Council (DSC) led a Bolsa Chica Wetlands Service Project. The Bolsa Chica Land Trust Stewards hosted the volunteer day for Coast District students, helping to restore Bolsa Chica’s important Coastal Sage Scrub habitat by planting and watering native plants. Native habitats feed, shelter, and protect the native wildlife and add to the overall biodiversity and beauty of Bolsa Chica.
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College News
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Orange Coast College's marketing and public relations department won a Silver Paragon Award at the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations conference and awards ceremony in March in Seattle. OCC was honored in the Special Event or Fundraising Campaign category for its 75th anniversary promotion. More than 250 colleges submitted entries to the contest. NCMPR Paragon Awards honor excellence and recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges from marketing and PR professionals at two-year colleges. The organization has more than 1,700 members from more than 550 colleges in the United States and Canada. OCC received a Silver Paragon for its 75th Anniversary Campaign. OCC also received five Community College Public Relations Organization awards Thursday, April 11, in Santa Cruz. Coast was recognized with two gold, one silver, and two bronze awards for creative work produced during the academic year. CCPRO serves California's 116 community colleges and public and governmental relations, marketing, and design professionals. The annual conference allows marketing and public relations professionals to network with peers and share experiences, challenges, and advice.
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Schedule
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Chancellor, Week of April 29
Dr. Yamamura is in the District, Wednesday and Thursday.
Vice Chancellor Serban is Acting Chancellor, Monday and Tuesday.
Vice Chancellor Drinkwine is Acting Chancellor on Friday.
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publicaffairs@cccd.edu
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