College Kicked off New Academic Year with a Dialogue on Customer Service

Faculty and staff members gathered in the Burnight Theatre to officially celebrate the new semester on August 29. The Executive Council team kicked dust off their boots and introduced this year's theme Service Excellence with some country dance moves. Following that, the keynote speaker Dr. Neal Raisman presented on excellent customer service in higher education. Stay tuned, as the College will continue the conversations on service excellence and roll out several initiatives.

Study Abroad Pilot in Florence, Italy a Success; 2020 Program Set for London, England

Dr. Lisa Boutin-Vitela and Dr. Steve Clifford accompanied 26 students to study abroad in Florence, Italy over the summer. Cerritos College students enrolled in Dr. Boutin-Vitela’s Art History 102 and Dr. Steve Clifford’s hybrid English 102/English 110 classes shared apartments in the heart of the Renaissance city. Students attended classes and applied their art and literature study to visits to the great museums and churches... Link to the full story about study abroad

Foster Youth Finds His Way at Cerritos

Joel Castro grew up in foster care, staying with his aunt’s big family. There was never any privacy or a quiet space for him to study in the house. Joel’s friend Matt routinely invited Joel to his home to study or to have dinner. For Joel, Matt’s house was a refuge. Three years ago, Matt’s parents invited Joel to live with them during his time at the College... Link to the full story about Joel

Cerritos College Psi Beta Chapter and Advisor Receive National Awards

The Cerritos College chapter of Psi Beta was honored with a Chapter Excellence Award at the 2019 American Psychological Association national convention. The national award recognizes chapters that have achieved the mission of Psi Beta, professional development of psychology students at community colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship... Link to the full story about Psychology

Club Info and Meet the Counselor Day/Night September 4 & 5

Students can check out student clubs, connect with counselors, and get free meal! Wednesday, September 4 at 10 a.m, and Thursday, September 5 at 5 p.m. in Falcon Square. Free meal will be provided to students with a Student ID and current semester sticker. View the flyer