Campus Connection - October 18, 2021

 

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Cerritos College Ranks Seventh Among Nation's Top 100 Community Colleges for Latinx Students

Cerritos College is ranked seventh among the top 100 community colleges with the highest Latinx enrollment in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics/ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Department of Education database. Cerritos College is also ranked 38th with the number of associate degrees earned by Latinx students.... Link to the full story about Latinx ranking

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The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association Donates $10K to Support Auto Program

The Cerritos College Foundation received a $10,000 donation from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) to support the College’s Automotive Technology Program... Link to the full story about GLANCDA

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Board Adopts COVID-19 Vaccine-Only Policy Beginning Spring 2022

At its October 6 board meeting, the Cerritos College Board of Trustees adopted a vaccine-only policy requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all staff and students who plan to work or attend classes on campus beginning spring 2022. The new Board policy will take effect on January 3, 2022 and will remain effective until it is terminated by the Board of Trustees... Link to the full story about the vaccine-only policy

Undcumented student action week

Undocumented Student Action Week 2021

“Change in Action” empowers us to engage in state, federal, and local action to support undocumented students in their goal of earning a college education. We must think about the ways we can cultivate and empower change that is long lasting. View the flyer for daily events

Get Ready to ShakeOut October 21

The Great CA ShakeOut Earthquake Drill - Oct 21

On Thursday, October 21, at 10:21 AM, Cerritos College will be participating in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. Due to continuing COVID restrictions, we will be conducting a “limited” drill this year. Notifications of the drill will be sent out through RAVE Guardian.

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Celebrate National Transfer Student Week

Let's get ready for National Transfer Student Week! The Transfer Center will kick-off a series of workshops the week of October 18 for students at any stage of their transfer journey. View the flyer for all the activities.

President's Hour Live

President's Hour on Instagram Live

Join Dr. Fierro on Instagram Live for his latest update! Follow Dr. Fierro at @cerritoscollegepres on Instagram. Thursday, October 21 at 11 a.m.

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Join the Campus Police in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Please join us in the lifesaving fight during the month of October and purchase a $10 Pink Patch today! All profits from the sale of our patches will be donated to Breast Cancer Angels. Some of the assistance they provide are food gift cards, gas, rental assistance, utility assistance and help with medical co-pays. They also assist with school supplies and clothing. Purchase a patch

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Join the Clothesline Project to honor survivors and victims of domestic violence. Tuesday, October 19, 5 p.m. Register for zoom info. Falcon Safe is hosting a donation drive throughout the month of October to collect vital items to be distributed to Cerritos College students via the Falcon’s Nest. View the web for more info.
View the flyer for more DVAM events.

Art Gallery windows

Art Gallery Window Dressings Featuring A Field Guide to the Timelessness of Now

Artist Jason Jenn's A Field Guide to the Timelessness of Now is currently installed until October 23. A site-specific installation created from a process of carefully gathering leaves and other plant items from the local environment close to the exhibition site.

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.

 

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