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CCC Welcomes New Interim VP of Instruction, Norma Ambriz-Galaviz
Contra Costa College (CCC) is excited to welcome Dr. Norma Ambriz-Galaviz, who will be serving as CCC’s Interim Vice President of Instruction until the permanent position can be filled later this year. Dr. Ambriz-Galaviz’s skills and expertise come at an excellent time for CCC. Her experience...
Annual Report
The Contra Costa College Foundation is so excited to share our new annual report! Looking back over the last year, we have accomplished so much together with you. From providing internet access and laptops to expanding our Wrap-Around Fund, your support has allowed us to stay...
Jalaal Dirbas Found the Best Version of Himself at CCC
Jalaal has pretty much always known about Contra Costa College (CCC). “Both of my older siblings went to Contra Costa and attended Middle College. There was also a program at my high school, De Anza, where students and reps from Contra Costa would visit and tell...
An Update on Fall Semester
At Contra Costa College (CCC), instructors and administrators are working hard this summer to plan the safest way to resume classes for the fall semester and beyond. Faculty and staff are researching best practices and emulating policies of other institutions to ensure student and staff safety....
For Peter Ligutan, Choosing CCC was the Right Decision
Like many CCC students, Peter Ligutan chose community college because of the cost. “I was enrolled in university, but I realized that it wasn’t practical,” explains Peter, “and that going to a community college was much more cost efficient. So I withdrew and enrolled at CCC.”...
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Comet Scholars!
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients for the 2020-2021 year! We’re so proud of the hard work you have put in, especially in light of the transition to remote learning and other challenges that the Coronavirus has caused. Because we could not celebrate your achievements at our...
How the CCC Foundation Cares: 120 Laptops Purchased for Students’ Remote Learning During Pandemic
On March 15, CCC’s campus was officially closed due to the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). All classes were converted into an online format so that students could continue their classes remotely. For many CCC students who rely on campus computer labs and library computers, access...
In a Donor’s Words: An Interview with Contra Costa College Retiree Susan Lee
By Sara Marellino, CCC Foundation Dr. Lee, tell us about your history with Contra Costa College. I am very connected to Contra Costa College (CCC). I have lived in this community for 39 years, with 27 years of my professional life at CCC as faculty and...
Akim Henderson Is Here for His Fellow Students
This isn’t the first time Akim Henderson has pursued higher education. In fact, Akim’s journey stands as a testament to the power of perseverance. “I grew up with an absent father,” he recalls. “My mom was killed when I was 10. And, I have lived through...
Elisha Patterson Says ‘You’re Not Alone’ at CCC
For Elisha Patterson, CCC was a second chance and a transformative experience. Like about 30% of current CCC students, Elisha enrolled as an older, returning student. After high school, she felt she needed to focus on work. “In Richmond, I think we’re raised to do K...