Campus Connection - October 12, 2020

 

Students on campus

Cerritos College Ranks Eighth Among Nation’s Top 100 Schools for Most Hispanic Enrollment

Cerritos College is ranked eighth among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics/Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Department of Education survey... Link to the full story about college rankings

Student group

Board of Trustees Passes Resolutions to Support Undocumented Student Week of Action and Proposition 16

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees passed resolutions to support Undocumented Student Week of Action and Proposition 16 at its October 7 meeting. Both resolutions advance the District’s continued efforts to support student equity, inclusion, and diversity on campus... Link to the full story about the Board resolutions

Dr. Jose Fierro, president/superintendent, Cerritos College

Support Dr. Fierro - Real Men Wear Pink

Dr. Jose Fierro is representing Cerritos College in the 2020 American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Fundraising Campaign. This event is in support of the City of Norwalk’s Paint the Town Pink program. View the video featuring Dr. Fierro... Link to the full story about Real Men Wear Pink

Patty Rodriguez

On Air Personality Patty Rodriguez Helps Local Kids; Join Storytime with Patty October 15

Patty Rodriguez is a familiar voice on On Air With Ryan Seacrest and is a best-selling author. Storytime with Patty Rodriguez for the College’s Latinx Heritage Month celebration. Join her October 15, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Patty is the founder of bilingual children’s book series Lil’ Libros. Participants will receive a free Lil’ Libros book upon RSVP. Link to the full story about Patty helping local kids

Career Connect

Virtual Job Fair October 12-16

Connect with 45+ employers with entry to experienced level positions across industries such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Participating employers include FedEx, Amazon,
LAFD, Northgate, Farmer John, Cal Trans, Unite LA, Norm Reeves
BMW, and more. View the flyer for more information.

Undocumented Student Action Week

Undocumented Student Action Week October 19-23

Cerritos College will join statewide efforts to participate in Undocumented Student Action Week beginning October 19-23 as a way to provide support services and resources to the campus’ undocumented/AB 540 students, including legal assistance, ally training, and more. View the event calendar for more information.

Cerritos College LGTQ+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Cerritos College is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with virtual events throughout the month of October. Queer Coffee Night via Zoom on October 13 at 7 p.m. Visit the Student Activities events page to RSVP. View the calendar for more LGBTQ+ History Month events.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Bring awareness to various issues around domestic violence with presentations and workshops hosted by the College. Gender-based Violence and Immigrants' Legal Resources: October 13, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Self-care Meditation: October 15, 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
View the flyer. RSVP at http://bit.ly/DVAM20RSVP 

Drop box

Your Voice Matters! Vote by Mail Drop Box on Campus

On Election Day, every vote matters. Exercise your voice and register to vote and remember to cast your vote this year! A Vote-by Mail Drop Box is located on campus in the Alondra Drop-off area between lots 3 and 4. Last day to register to vote online is Monday, October 19, 2020. Find information to register online.

Get Your Flu Shot

Flu Shots Available at the Student Health Center

Beat the flu this season and get your flu shot. The Student Health Center offers flu shots by appointment only. The Student Health Center provides Zoom medical services, therapy appointments, and telephone services for our "Ask a Nurse practitioner." Call our hotline at (562)860-2451, Ext. 2321. View the flyer for more info.

Shared Governance Committee Meetings

 

*All committees have converted to alternative meeting formats. Please contact committee chairs regarding meeting format. Shared Governance Committee

Please contact committee chairs to confirm meeting schedule. List of committees
Committee Chairs, please notify us when your meeting schedule changes from your committee webpage.

 

Employment Opportunities
https://cerritos.peopleadmin.com/

 

For questions, please call Human Resources at (562) 860-2451 Ext.2284.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

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