Contra Costa Community College District

Mission Statement:

The Contra Costa Community College District, through its colleges, provides educational opportunities for our students and communities. To fulfill this mission we are committed to and responsible for the following:

promoting, recognizing and rewarding excellence in all our endeavors

cultivating and celebrating diversity by assuring equal access for all students and by providing multicultural curricula

ensuring that our staff reflects the diversity of the students and communities we serve

providing leadership within our communities by anticipating and meeting their changing needs

valuing and promoting growth among our students of all ages, our institutions and our communities

recognizing the merit of each college's individuality within the District's mission

striving for integrity and ethical behavior in all we do

Our mission is fulfilled in these ways:

General Education - providing a challenging education in the liberal arts and sciences

Transfer Education - preparing students for and facilitating their transfer to four-year institutions

Employment Preparation - providing job training, retraining and upgrading of skills for tomorrow's work force

Student Support Services - ensuring academic success by removing barriers to full participation and by helping students to develop sound educational plans, make educational progress and gain leadership skills

Developmental Education and English as a Second Language - providing opportunities for students to acquire skills necessary for academic success and facility in English

Community Services and Lifelong Learning - offering opportunities for cultural enrichment and intellectual stimulation to all members of the community

Economic Development Services - creating partnerships with business, industry and government to help shape the economic future of our communities

District History:

The Contra Costa Community College District first opened its doors in 1949. It is the eighth largest multicollege community college district in California. CCCCD serves a population of 948,816 people, and its boundaries encompass all but 48 of the 734 square mile land area of Contra Costa County. The District Office is located in historic downtown Martinez.

The Contra Costa Community College District is governed by an elected five-member Governing Board, who serve four-year terms, and one student member, selected by student government, who serves a one-year term on a rotational basis among the colleges. The Chancellor, appointed by the Governing Board, carries out the policies of the District.

Chancellor: