Work is underway to find the next leader for the community colleges in the Fresno area.
The State Center Community College District (SCCD) is holding public forums this week to collect input in the chancellor search.
The backstory: SCCCD Chancellor Carole Goldsmith announced last November that she will retire in September.
- The SCCCD board selected Goldsmith in late 2021 to lead the district after five years of being the President of Fresno City College.
- Earlier this month, the SCCCD board loaned Goldsmith to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office for the remainder of her term.
What we’re watching: The district will hold several forums this week on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Forums will take place concurrently at Madera Community College and Reedley College on Wednesday at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.
- On Thursday, the district will hold forums at Clovis Community College and Fresno City College at 9 a.m. and also at 1 p.m.
- The district will also hold an online forum over Zoom on Thursday at 3 p.m.
- Search consultants Jill Board and Charlene Dukes will facilitate the forums and will be available to answer questions.
- The district is also asking for people to fill out a survey to share their comments with the consultants. The deadline for the survey (which can be found here) is on April 23 at 7 p.m.
What they’re saying: “The next Chancellor will be leading a District that is in an excellent position to continue to grow and serve its communities in four counties,” the district said in a statement. “Enrollment and student completion rates are at all-time highs, District finances are strong and stable, and the District is adding new positions to meet growth needs.”
- The statement continued, “With the passage of Measure Q in 2024, this $696 million bond initiative reflects strong public trust and secures long-term capital investment in facilities Districtwide. The District contributes $1.7 billion in annual regional economic impact, supporting more than 22,000 jobs, underscoring fiscal health and community value.”
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