Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

Cerritos College stands in support of equitable access to education for students of all backgrounds. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the race-conscious admissions systems used by Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are unconstitutional, illegally violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment... Link to the full statement

Falcons in Flight | Jacqueline Benitez Soars from The Falcon’s Nest

Jacqueline Benitez was raised by her grandmother due to her mother’s drug problems and incarceration. By the time Jacqueline was in high school, her grandmother’s health deteriorated and at one point, Jacqueline had to leave school to take care of the grandmother around the clock... Link to the full story about Jacqueline

Jacki Scott Sworn in as New Student Trustee

New Student Trustee Jacki Scott was sworn in by President/Superintendent Dr. Jose Fierro during the board meeting of the Cerritos College Board of Trustees on Wednesday, June 21. As student trustee, Jacki plans to find ways to encourage student success in and out of school. The accounting major is actively involved on campus, having served on the ASCC cabinet and lobbying state legislators for key campus initiatives. 

Dr. Elizabeth Riley and Pamela Sepulveda Named Managers of the Year

The Association for Cerritos College Management Employees (ACCME) has named Dr. Elizabeth Riley and Pamela Sepulveda as the recipients of the 14th annual Outstanding Manager Awards. The awards recognize a classified manager and an academic manager who have significantly contributed to Cerritos College through their leadership, involvement, and support of student success, instruction, student services, college operations, community involvement, and employee development. Link to the story about Elizabeth and Pamela

Luz Ocampo Named Employee of the Month of May 2023

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Luz Ocampo as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month Award for May 2023... Link to the full story about Luz

Retirees Leonard Glick and Terrie Lopez Recognized

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees recognized retirees Leonard Glick, professor of automotive mechanical repair, and Terrie Lopez, director of career and assessment services for their many years of service to the College on June 21. Thank you for your service and best wishes in your retirement!
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