Campus community works together to create the Student First Framework

More than 200 employees and students participated in developing our new Student First Framework in a retreat on March 1. Led by Dr. Al Solano, founder & coach at the Continuous Learning Institute, participants discussed four identified levers: Equitable Access, Completion, Career and Transfer Success, and Institutional Health, and how to strategize and move these levers to achieve the goal. The new framework will replace our Educational Master Plan to achieve our goal of graduating 50 percent of our students within five years by spring 2029. The first draft of the Students First Framework will be finalized in early April based on the ideas brought up at the retreat.

CDC children enjoy story time with Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco

Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco, along with her mother and Trustee Mariana Pacheco, visited the children at the college's Child Development Center (CDC) for a story time session on March 1. The children were thrilled to have these special guests read their favorite books. Asm. Pacheco has been a strong supporter of the CDC and has recently secured $782,000 in state funding to support its expansion in September 2023.

Free income tax assistance event on March 23

The Cerritos College Accounting Department and Accounting Club will offer free income tax assistance on March 23. Sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax help to people with an income of $64,000 or less who need assistance preparing their tax returns... Link to the full story about tax assistance

Woodworking hosts 40 high school woodshop teachers

The woodworking manufacturing technology department hosted its annual workshop for woodworking instructors in Southern California. This year's workshop focused on providing hands-on experience in woodturning. The teachers who participated in the workshop gained valuable insights into wood-turning techniques, got new project ideas, and learned about STEAM activities that they can incorporate into their classrooms.

Women's History Month kicks off

March is Women's History Month! Join our celebration of women and gender equality in March. 
- Book Club - First Gen: a Memoir Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m., CTX/ZOOM
- Women of the World Unite Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., LA 130
- Women Leading Resistance Movements Wednesday, March 6, 11:00am - 12:30pm, BE 110
For more WHM events, visit the web.

Chinese Lantern Festival on March 5

Join our Lantern Festival for a Chinese cultural experience and learn about Mandarin language courses and Taiwan study abroad programs offered at Cerritos College. Enjoy lantern making, calligraphy, painting, sweet dumplings, and more! Tuesday, March 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in LA 103.

Transfer Center connects students and universities

The annual University Fair brought more than 30 universities on campus on February 29. Students had an opportunity to meet with university representatives and learn about various institutions to determine their transfer campus. CSUs, UCs, and private universities provided information to students. Additionally, students who participated in the scavenger hunt received free lunch from The Habit food truck.

Students gain valuable information at Financial Aid Awareness Fair

The financial aid office hosted a two-day Financial Aid Awareness Fair to educate students and families about financial aid options available to help pay for college and to make students aware of the various resources and services available across campus. Students learned valuable information through educational games and enjoyed free food and refreshments.

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A Streetcar Named Desire in the Performing Arts Center

Don't miss Tennessee William's Iconic play A Streetcar Named Desire in the Performing Arts Center. It's a story about what happens when a woman who fancies herself a Southern belle falls from her state in society and has to live with her poorer sister and her husband. Opening Thursday, March 1, at 8 p.m. and more performances on March 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 p.m. and March 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Buy tickets

Nominate Candidates for the 2024 Diversity Awards

Nominate a campus member for the 2024 Diversity Awards!  The awards celebrate individuals' commitment and contributions to diversity,  furthering the college's mission to make the campus an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Nominations close on Friday, March 15.