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. Given these are unprecedented times, CCC and 4CD District…
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.” At first, Peter wasn’t all that excited to start…
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 to computers is a huge issue. In a Zoom…
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 as a dean. I essentially raised my kids here:…
The California Emergency Medical Services Authority has named CCC’s own Gretchen Muetterties-Medel the EMS Educator of the Year! The award was created to honor and recognize exceptional acts and service. The award will be presented at a December ceremony in San Francisco. According to the EMS Authority, Medel was chosen: For inspiring her students and…
Karl Fong is known as the baking ninja. That’s partly because of his speed and performance under pressure. And, it’s partly because he’s practiced martial arts for 25 years. “I try to bring high energy, hustle, and to move quickly and efficiently,” he recently told the San Jose Mercury-News. “I love working under the pressure.”…