On February 2, 2026, Professor Mark Wong was recognized with a city proclamation from San Pablo, celebrating his selection as the 2025 Pacific Region Faculty Member Award recipient by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).
The award recognizes outstanding community college faculty across several western states. Wong was chosen for his deep commitment to student success, his work expanding access to STEM fields, and his leadership across campus. Wong has been a powerful force at Contra Costa College, both in the classroom and behind the scenes.
At the city council meeting, San Pablo officials praised Wong’s impact at CCC and beyond, noting how much he’s done to support equity and opportunity in higher education.