Future Students

As the spring slips away, it’s time to start thinking about summer and fall classes at Cerro Coso Community College in Tehachapi.

Cerro Coso Community College cares about student success. Whether you’re new to the college or returning to continue your studies, Cerro Coso has classes for everyone. The college is offering 8, 10, and 12-week summer classes online to help students get a head start.

New programs coming to the Tehachapi campus this fall include a new Entrepreneurship Certificate that begins with two on-campus offerings: BSAD C100 and IT C101. Also, new this fall are offerings for a Private and Proprietary Security Academy Job Skills Certificate that will begin with ADMJ C50 and ADMJ C054.

Cerro Coso aims to prepare students for life-long success. It’s all about the future. Whatever the career goal, a college education can help. The College offers a variety of Associate Degrees and certifications, Associate Degrees for Transfer that guarantee acceptance to the California State University system, and community education. “Whether you want to earn an associate’s degree and transfer or want to improve your job skills, we are here for you,” said Cerro Coso CTE Dean Nicole Griffin.

The College also offers high school students the ability to finish college faster through dual and concurrent enrollment programs offered through their high school. Interested high school students are encouraged to contact their counselors for more information.

“There are many exciting educational programs and initiatives to support our students’ success,” said Griffin. “It’s a great time to be a Coyote and we look forward to everyone’s return.”

The college is currently registering for both summer and fall classes at Cerro Coso Community College in Tehachapi. Schedules available at www.cerrocoso.edu

Cerro Coso truly has something for everyone.

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This performance has been rescheduled to a date later this month.

Equally Divine opens our hearts and minds to tolerance, sensitivity to gender fluidity, and celebration of men's and women's empowerment.

The production explores the possibility that the Mona Lisa was inspired not only by the original female model, but also a young man, an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci. The Mona Lisa was in fact stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and rediscovered in 1913. In this show, the painting comes to life, captive in a dingy Paris apartment. We discover that the painting is of a young man, stolen by another man in love with his "ideal woman"!

Equally Divine moves in time between the 1911-1913 theft and the 1503 creation of the painting, telling a story of love, passion, crime, and genius in words and music.

The performance features a gender-fluid actor, with a music ensemble of cello, piano, and percussion performing music from the time of the Renaissance, works by Stravinsky, Weill, Satie, Poulenc, and composers of today.

Open to the public, participants must register in advance of the performance at www.cerrocoso.edu. Those who register will receive an email about an hour before the start of the performance with the link to the performance.

Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured in every region of the United States and internationally to Australia, England, Russia, Ukraine, and the British Virgin Islands. The Core Ensemble has received support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Palm Beach County Cultural Council, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music,

The performance is FREE and open to the public. 

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NEW! Cerro Coso Community College is offering a welding course over the summer at the Ridgecrest Campus.

Perfect for high school students or those wanting to take summer courses for enrichment.

WELD C101 – CRN 51019 Oxyacetylene Welding will meet with instructor David Villicana on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 – 10 p.m. Class starts June 7^th and ends July 30. Register early. Space is limited.

Welding is one of the few career choices that is in high demand at all times. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, it gives them the flexibility to switch industries without changing careers. A Hobart Institute of Welding survey of more than 200 manufacturers and fabricators revealed that their No. 1 concern is the lack of trained welding operators nationwide.

Real jobs need real skills! The Welding Technology Program at Cerro Coso trains students in multiple welding processes and is designed to prepare them for an entry level position in diverse fields. Safe and clean work habits are practices and personal protective equipment is required. Career areas in which welders work include: mining, manufacturing, marine welding, ship building, metal art sculpting, machine shops, construction, railroads, automotive, as well as the aircraft, aerospace, and renewal energy industries. The possibilities are endless!

Cerro Coso Community College is now registering for summer and fall 2021 classes. Space is limited. Register today online at www.cerrocoso.edu or call the Counseling Department at 760-384-6219.

Summer classes begin as early as May 17 and Fall classes begin August 23, 2021. What’s stopping you?

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NEW! Cerro Coso Community College is offering a welding course over the summer at the Ridgecrest Campus.

Perfect for high school students or those wanting to take summer courses for enrichment.

WELD C101 – CRN 51019 Oxyacetylene Welding will meet with instructor David Villicana on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 – 10 p.m. Class starts June 7^th and ends July 30. Register early. Space is limited.

Welding is one of the few career choices that is in high demand at all times. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, it gives them the flexibility to switch industries without changing careers. A Hobart Institute of Welding survey of more than 200 manufacturers and fabricators revealed that their No. 1 concern is the lack of trained welding operators nationwide.

Real jobs need real skills! The Welding Technology Program at Cerro Coso trains students in multiple welding processes and is designed to prepare them for an entry level position in diverse fields. Safe and clean work habits are practices and personal protective equipment is required. Career areas in which welders work include: mining, manufacturing, marine welding, ship building, metal art sculpting, machine shops, construction, railroads, automotive, as well as the aircraft, aerospace, and renewal energy industries. The possibilities are endless!

Cerro Coso Community College is now registering for summer and fall 2021 classes. Space is limited. Register today online at www.cerrocoso.edu or call the Counseling Department at 760-384-6219.

Summer classes begin as early as May 17 and Fall classes begin August 23, 2021. What’s stopping you?

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Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC) has announced that in-person classes will return in a limited capacity this fall.

CCCC announced it will offer an array of course offerings for the Fall 2021 semester, which begins August 23. According to the college, while a majority of the classes will remain online, a “significant number” of in-person offerings will also be made available. This coincides with Kern County moving into the orange tier allowing institutions of higher education like CCCC to provide lecture classes at a reduced room capacity.

“This past year has presented us with challenges we never could have imagined, but through the hard work and perseverance, when coupled with the prospect of campuses where faculty, staff, and students have had the opportunity to be fully vaccinated, envisioning a return to some semblance of normal operations is made possible,” said President Dr. Sean Hancock.

“While our top priority remains providing a safe environment for our students and employees, our goal is to continue to give students the best learning experiences we can, both inside and outside the classroom,” said Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Corey Marvin.

Registration is going on now for summer and fall 2021 classes that begin May 17 and August 23 respectively.

As the number of new COVID cases in the county continues to drop, more vaccines are administered, and the county moves into less restrictive tiers, Cerro Coso is looking at a phased approach to the return to campus as they continue to assess COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “In all of our preparation, our first priority is the health and well-being of our campus community and visitors. Fully restoring campus operations will require patience, careful consideration, and deliberate implementation,” said Hancock. “Our safe return plan will evolve as circumstances develop and/or as new information or revised guidance becomes available from federal, state, and local officials, and public health experts.”

The Kern Community College District App for Campus Pass is one of many virus mitigation tools CCCC will continue to use to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The District rolled out the app in February to help effectively contact trace any positive cases on campuses. The College asks all students, personnel, and community members to check-in when they enter classrooms, offices, sit at community tables, or visit with other communal spaces for more than 15 minutes. This allows the college to contact trace. Cerro Coso health officials may use the information gathered to determine if people have been exposed and should take action such as being tested or self-isolating. Those with a green Campus Pass must then use the KCCD App to scan into buildings and/or offices using the QR code posted on entrances.

“Cerro Coso prides itself on creating a supportive environment in which to learn and succeed in all instructional delivery modes. Whether courses meet online or in person, we are committed to providing an educational experience that is engaging, focused, connected, and that offers timely and meaningful feedback. Students will have opportunities to interact and engage with not only the course content and instructors but with other students as well,” continued Marvin.

“We welcome not only those students who choose to stay home for a bit but also those who have decided this might be the time to learn new skills and pursue a different career moving forward,” said Marvin.

Vice President of Student Services Heather Ostash agreed, “Students are our priority. We are trying to strike a balance in students continuing to progress toward their educational goals while maintaining a safe and stable environment. We have expanded resources substantially to support our students, recognizing the many challenges they are facing. We highly encourage students to connect with us. From Counseling and ACCESS assisting with education plans to financial aid support, laptop loans, food resources, and childcare, the college is here for you.

“The Cerro Coso community has been remarkable in its collective response to the many challenges this pandemic has presented,” concluded Hancock. “Prioritizing a human-centered approach throughout the transition back to campus will help ensure a successful return for all. Although I joined CCCC at a very unique time, there is no place I would rather be. The optimistic spirit and sense of community that drew me here, give me confidence that we will emerge a stronger institution.”

To learn more about summer and fall classes at Cerro Coso Community College, visit www.cerrocoso.edu or call 760-384-6100.

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KCCD Board of Trustees Names Dr. Sonya Christian as Sixth (6) Chancellor
of the Kern Community College District

Bakersfield, CA—April 19—The Board of Trustees for the Kern Community College District named the sixth Chancellor in its history, Monday, April 19th at a Public Announcement held at 1:30PM at the Kern Community District Office/Weill Institute on Chester Avenue.  

The Kern Community College District (KCCD) is one of the geographically largest community college districts in the nation, serving an area of approximately 25,000 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino Counties. 

The district is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, made up of 7 members. The district’s service area is broken into 7 segments, and one board member is elected from each area. The current members are President Romeo Agbalog, Vice President Kyle Carter, Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg, Jack Connell, John Corkins, Yovani Jimenez, and Kay Meek. 

The Kern Community College District has been led by five (5) chancellors: Edward Simonsen, James Young, Walter Packard, Sandra Serrano, and Tom Burke.

The selection process has been ongoing since current Chancellor Thomas Burke announced his decision to retire at the end of the current school year after more than 24 years of working as a community college administrator. 

Dr. Sonya Christian
Sixth (6th) Chancellor in Kern Community College District History

Dr. Christian is not a stranger to the communities served by the Kern Community College District. She started as a mathematics faculty member in 1991 and served as a faculty member, department chair and dean until December 2002, when she headed to Oregon.

Dr. Christian came back to the KCCD as the 10th president of Bakersfield College in January 2013. Under her leadership, student preparation, accomplishment, and achievement have improved through innovative partnerships and programs involving community and local school leaders and BC administrators, faculty, and staff. During her time in office, she has led BC in its efforts to improve student achievement through Guided Pathways, and other innovative and forward-thinking strategies.

 

Dr. Christian is an advocate for the role of the community college beyond BC’s campus, sharing her knowledge and ideas through articles and speaking opportunities. She is currently the chair of the accreditation commission. She is a strong and respected leader and collaborator who promotes the values of student access, success, equity, completion, quality, and sustainability within institutions of higher education.

Dr. Christian, in her acceptance comments, thanked the seven Kern Community College District Trustees for their vote of confidence in her, referring to KCCD as her home, having spent 20 of her 30-years-long professional journey serving the communities within the KCCD service area. “In 2012, I returned home to be the tenth president of Bakersfield College,” she said. Christian described KCCD colleges as a beacon of hope and an engine that drives economic and social mobility in the region. She concluded with “Faculty and staff, I look forward to our work together supporting the communities we serve across the entire District, and locking arms with you to lift all of our students. The future is bright at the Kern Community College District.”

Romeo Agbalog, President of the Board of Trustees said, “The Kern Community College District Board is happy to have such a qualified candidate that understands the communities that it serves, will advance our mission of student success and equity and harness new opportunities as we transition out of the year of the pandemic.  We have full confidence that Dr. Christian is exactly the person to lead us in such a time as this.

Kay Meek, Board of Trustees member and Chair of the selection committee was proud that she was able to work with a very dynamic and extremely engaged 20-member committee that represented Porterville College, Cerro Coso Community College, Bakersfield College, and the district office, as well as three (3) community members representing the service areas for each of the colleges. I would like to officially and formally recognize and thank every member for their work. Your dedication during this search will make sure our district stays strong.

The event was attended by President Claudia Habib from Porterville College and President Sean Hancock from Cerro Coso Community College, many community leaders and members of the KCCD faculty and staff.  It was an exciting day for the Kern Community College District which has been led by only five (5) other Chancellors in its history.

The video of the event will be on the Facebook page of all three colleges-Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College.

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Kern Community College District:  Kern Community College District (KCCD) serves communities in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties through the programs of Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College. Each college offers programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for our citizens. One of the geographically largest community college districts in the United States, KCCD serves more than 30,000 students over 24,800 square miles. Its students represent a diversity of religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities. For more information, please visit www.kccd.edu.

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CCCC Students to Hold FREE Drive-In Gaming Night April 30

The Student Government of Cerro Coso (SGCC) and Student Clubs are teaming up to host a FREE Drive-In Gaming Night on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7 p.m. in the main parking lot.

For those interested in playing video games on a 30ft screen, the group will be playing Super Smash Bros.™ and Jackbox™.

Participants are encouraged to join the Cerro Coso Discord and add the ‘gamer’ or ‘Jackbox’ role on the #Claim-Your-Roles channel. Once this is done drive on up to the college on Friday, April 30^th at 7 p.m. This is where they will maintain the ‘next-up-to-play’ lists for each game.

To join the “Drive-In Game Night” Pronto Group use group code: EKBC93. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Gamers are encouraged to bring their own snacks and beverages and enjoy some friendly, physically distant fun.

The Drive-In Gaming Night will follow all public health and safety protocols as mandated by local, county, and public health requirements. Masks required.

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Pack the family up in the car, or bring a date, and head on up to the college on Friday, March 26, 2021, for a FREE showing of Pitch Perfect at 7 p.m. 

A movie experience like no other set up on the hill with stunning views of the valley skyline below, Cerro Coso students are hosting the contact-free viewing experience.

The Student Government of Cerro Coso (SGCC) invites the community to join them for a special screening of Pitch Perfect from the comfort of their cars.

Everyone loves musical smackdowns--and Pitch Perfect is full of great ones. Arriving at her new college, Beca (Anna Kendrick) finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls, and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together. When Beca leads this a cappella singing group out of their traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all-new mash-ups, they fight to climb their way to the top of college music competitions. Pitch Perfect is an outrageously hilarious laugh-out-loud comedy that also stars Anna Camp (The Help), Brittany Snow (Hairspray), and Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids).  The movie is rated PG-13. 

Free and open to the public, the event will be located in the college main parking lot. 

Moviegoers are encouraged to get cozy with blankets and pillows and be sure to bring snacks and beverages and enjoy some friendly, physically distant fun.  

The Drive-In experience will follow all public health and safety protocols as mandated by local, county, and state public health agencies. 

A Drive-In Guide is available on the college website at www.cerrocoso.edu to help moviegoers get the most of their drive-in experience.

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Learn the latest insights and insider expertise from admissions professionals at Cerro Coso Community College during a Virtual Application Workshop on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. 

The Virtual Application Workshop is designed to give potential students the best practices, guidance, and top tips for successfully navigating the Cerro Coso application process.

Participants must pre-register to attend at www.cerrocoso.edu and a link will be sent in advance of the meeting. 

Cerro Coso offers a variety of Associate of Arts Degrees, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificates of Achievement, and Job Skills Certificates to prepare students for their future education and careers. 

More registration and information available at www.cerrocoso.edu.

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