Campus Connection - August 4, 2025

College marks 10 years of growth, stability, and student-centered innovation under Dr. Jose Fierro
Cerritos College marked a significant milestone on July 16, celebrating ten years of bold, visionary leadership by President/Superintendent Dr. Jose Fierro. The Board of Trustees, community leaders, and regional partners came together to honor a decade of growth, innovation, and institutional stability... Link to the full story about Dr. Fierro's 10th anniversary

College commended for Guided Pathways efforts to advance student success
Cerritos College received commendation from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for its progress in implementing Guided Pathways, a statewide framework designed to help students identify academic and career goals, stay on track, and complete their programs efficiently. As part of this work, the college established eight Learning and Career Pathways (LCPs), each grouping related majors to help students choose a direction... Link to the full story about the Guided Pathways

Powering a sustainable future with renewable energy initiatives
Did you know? As part of the college's commitment to conserving energy, there are 10 public EV charging stations on campus, which have helped reduce emissions by over 11,000 kilograms! Additionally, we have solar charging stations that allow students and staff to charge their phones using clean energy. To discover more about how our campus is investing in renewable energy and contributing to a greener future, visit www.cerritos.edu/greencerritos.

You're invited: EC Connect Summer BBQ
The Executive Council invites the campus community to join the EC Connect Summer BBQ on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 12-2 p.m. in Falcon Square.
Enjoy great food, fun, and community spirit. Offices are authorized to close during the event so everyone can attend
Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. RSVP now.

College to celebrate reopening of Health Science Building
Cerritos College will celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated Health Science Building on Wednesday, August 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. The public is invited to join the special ceremony, explore the upgraded facility, and enjoy self-guided tours of the modernized space. Originally built in 1974, the Health Science Building houses the college’s cosmetology and health occupations programs... Link to the full story about the Health Science reopening
CCC Student Ambassador Program is open for nominations
The 2025-26 CCC Student Ambassador Program is officially open for nominations! This statewide, paid volunteer program is designed for CCC students who are passionate about advocating for basic needs resources and community support on their campuses. Advisors and campus leaders, please nominate your students today! Learn more at http://bit.ly/FCCCSAP. Deadline is August 28.

Legal notice inviting interested contractors for the 2026 formal bid list
Cerritos Community College District ("District") is inviting all interested licensed contractors who wish to formally bid construction projects at the District to be prequalified for select trades. Pursuant to SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code section 1725.5. Download the full notice
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