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Supporting tomorrow’s leaders
January 19, 2011 – 5:34 pm | No Comment
Supporting tomorrow’s leaders

For nearly 25 years, the Puente program at Fresno City College has been using mentorship and community engagement to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Engineering instructor is part of the North Centers’ nuclear family
August 24, 2010 – 2:05 pm | No Comment
Engineering instructor is part of the North Centers’ nuclear family

After working on a nuclear submarine and as a chemical engineer, Chris Glaves began engineering education for SCCCD. Now, 21 years later, he has become an integral part of the North Centers community.

The North Centers offer more options for criminal justice education
June 15, 2010 – 4:40 pm | No Comment
The North Centers offer more options for criminal justice education

The Criminal Justice Program at the North Centers prepares students for future careers in law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system.

FCC offers working students fast track to a degree
May 18, 2010 – 10:02 am | No Comment
FCC offers working students fast track to a degree

The 25 Month Degree Transfer Program at Fresno City College provides students a streamlined academic schedule to earn an associate degree with classes taken entirely at night and on Saturdays.

Reedley College student earns scholarship, takes care of business
May 4, 2010 – 4:29 pm | No Comment
Reedley College student earns scholarship, takes care of business

After serving as student trustee, honors student Tiffany Rowe earned a scholarship to CSU, Fresno’s Craig School of Business. She’s glad Reedley College prepared her for the future.

New Madera Center learning community stays focused on the ‘goal’
December 8, 2009 – 11:59 am | No Comment
New Madera Center learning community stays focused on the ‘goal’

A new program of courses at Madera Center sets a solid foundation of education to ensure students receive the tools needed to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Taking classes at multiple campuses gives SCCCD student, Nicole Margulis, flexibility
September 29, 2009 – 3:35 pm | No Comment
Taking classes at multiple campuses gives SCCCD student, Nicole Margulis, flexibility

The campuses of SCCCD offer a variety of options to fit students’ short- and long-term schedules. For Nicole Margulis, the ability to attend classes at multiple locations offers an efficient path to an AA degree.

SCCCD Trustee advocates for higher education while continuing her own
August 19, 2009 – 4:07 pm | No Comment
SCCCD Trustee advocates for higher education while continuing her own

For SCCCD Board Trustee Isabel Berreras, a commitment to higher education led to increased opportunities and a new master’s degree. But her biggest success may be her enduring encouragement and advocacy for others.

China trip illuminates classroom learning for SCCCD students
July 31, 2009 – 11:10 am | No Comment
China trip illuminates classroom learning for SCCCD students

Twenty-two FCC and Madera Center students, along with their instructors, went on a two-week tour of China. The unique, firsthand experience offers a close-up view of political, cultural, and economic differences.

Biology Instuctor named Distinguished Teacher of the Year for 2009
March 30, 2009 – 9:53 am | No Comment
Biology Instuctor named Distinguished Teacher of the Year for 2009

As you enter Frank Yancy’s classroom, it is apparent that his students are totally engaged and immersed in the world of biology and the natural sciences.

Oakhurst Center to offer high school enrichment
March 27, 2009 – 10:04 am | No Comment
Oakhurst Center to offer high school enrichment

A new program for Yosemite High School students will start this fall semester at the Oakhurst Center. This special enrollment program for seniors will enable them to earn dual credit in both high school and college.

New programs to be created at Reedley College with STEM Grant of $1.7 million dollars
March 27, 2009 – 9:56 am | No Comment
New programs to be created at Reedley College with STEM Grant of $1.7 million dollars

Reedley College recently received a $1.7 million grant from the federal government.