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Vice President of the Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance Shares her Story
Shemica Villas, a first-generation immigrant from Western Samar, Philippines, is the vice president of the Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) club at San Diego City College.
Ellyzah Lemus Joins the President’s Office Staff
Ellyzah Lemus, a San Diego native, has joined the Office of the President at San Diego City College as the new administrative assistant IV. Her role began May 4, 2023.
Diego Bethea Serves Second Term as ASG President at City College
Business Administration student Diego Bethea has been re-elected as Associated Student Government (ASG) President at San Diego City College. ASG student leaders are committed to serving and advocating for student interests by promoting diversity, community, and academic success.
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.
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.