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Native American Studies Department Coming to San Diego City College
San Diego City College will offer Native American and Indigenous Studies for the first time in its nearly 110-year history. The program is being developed by former historic preservation officer and long-time Indian law professor, John Bathke.
Jesse Lopez Named Dean of Business, Information Technology, Cosmetology, Engineering, and Trades
Longtime public sector employee, Jesse Lopez, has been appointed dean for the School of Business, Information Technology, Cosmetology, Engineering, and Trades at San Diego City College (BICET). Lopez has been serving individuals from diverse backgrounds, many who were victims of inequity, discrimination, and injustices for nearly twenty years. His new position is effective July 5.
Erin Flanagan Named Executive Director of City College Foundation
Erin Flanagan has been appointed Executive Director of the San Diego City College Foundation. Flanagan is also the college’s first-ever Director of Development and Entrepreneurship. Her role began June 1, 2023.
San Diego City College Nursing Program Ranks No. 2 in California and No. 3 Nationally
San Diego City College Nursing Program ranks second in the state for best nursing school in California, according to RNCareers.org. From RNCareers.org: Out of 134 nursing schools in California, the nursing program at San Diego City College ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #3. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 99.50%, giving the San Diego City College an overall grade of A.
Finding Success During COVID
If not for the pandemic, Jennifer Gonzales might never have attended San Diego City College. But as a senior in high school, COVID-19 took hold and Gonzales had a hard discussion with her family about her future. They decided it was best for her to pivot to a community college rather than go to a four-year institution (she had been accepted to three universities, including UC San Diego and San Diego State).
Changing Trajectory Through Education
College didn’t take for Kalon Bell the first time around. He preferred working and when a job in the insurance field paid off at a young age, he opted out of classes. For a couple years, work was enough. But then, he found he wanted more. So college beckoned again, and this time it stuck.
Following Her Heart to City College
Wendy Wang didn’t know when the director of financial aid sat next to her in the cafeteria years ago that she would soon take the first steps on a long and fulfilling career path. But San Diego City College’s new director of financial aid started both her education and her career on a community college campus and has been developing her expertise in the field ever since.
Fighting Hunger at the Knights’ Table
It’s alarming, but true. A significant number of community college students may be facing food insecurity, but San Diego City College has taken another step in its initiative to keep those on campus from going hungry.