In a report released by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), Mendocino College is one of 13 California Community Colleges to close equity gaps for Latinx students and increase their success rates in English and math courses by broadening access to transfer-level and gateway courses. Titled “A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges”, the PPIC study indicates
Mendocino College is one of 34 colleges to receive part of the largest philanthropic gift given to community colleges in the nation. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC), recently announced that the $100 million pledge
Mendocino College is pleased to announce that students can begin registering for the spring semester. The upcoming spring term, which begins January 19, will look very similar to fall 2020 at Mendocino College.
Mendocino College will continue remote instruction through the spring 2021 semester, announced Superintendent/President Tim Karas Wednesday.
At Mendocino College, part of our Mission is to be an, “intellectual, economic and cultural anchor for the region”, and it is our responsibility and honor to act as a leading public role in the district. Many Americans today are standing up demanding change throughout the US and in our own communities. This is not an easy time, but it is an important one. Change, and open, honest discussions are needed.
As the academic year begins, Mendocino College is focused on the safety of students, faculty, and staff while helping students continue to pursue their academic success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) has renewed accreditation for the Mendocino-Lake Community College District for another seven years, noting in an announcement letter, “The Commission commends the College for aligning its programs and services with its mission, which has guided the development of exemplary programs to support Native American populations contributing to the social and cultural dimensions of the educational experience of its students.”
A grant from the U.S. Department of Education was recently renewed that will allow Mendocino College to continue its High School Equivalency Program (HEP).
The Hensley Creek Road and State Street intersection in Ukiah, where thousands of students, employees, and community members visit Mendocino College each week, has recently undergone some major upgrades.
Mendocino College Interim Superintendent/President Eileen Cichocki announced today that the college will hold classes in the fall “primarily” online. According to Cichocki, “This decision is made with the health, safety, and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community in mind. This was a very difficult decision, but after speaking with faculty leadership, deans, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and others, it became clear that it was best to make the decision as soon as possible to allow time for th
