Coast Community College District

Thank you to the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce for inviting Trustee Elizabeth Dorn Parker and OCC President Angelica Suarez to speak about Orange Coast College, the future of community colleges, and how we’re engaging the community to understand your priorities for local, affordable higher education.

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Don't forget! Register to vote or update your registration for the upcoming 2026 Primary Election.

Denim Day 2026: Coast Colleges stands with survivors and remains committed to confronting harmful behaviors and attitudes around sexual violence.

Coast Colleges student leaders proudly represented our campuses at the Student Senate for California Community Colleges General Assembly, where they sharpened their leadership skills and advocated for community college students across the state.

Coast Colleges train the professionals who keep our communities healthy and safe—nurses, first responders, and more. We recently hosted the Community Health Worker Regional Workforce Summit at Orange Coast College to help strengthen and expand this critical workforce. Learn more about the summit here: https://chw-cccd.hub.arcgis.com/

Hands-on conservation: Orange Coast College students help White Seabass thrive again.

Learn more from KTLA 5's coverage here:

Orange Coast College students release over 200 white seabass into ocean waters Students from Orange Coast College, along with the nonprofit organization Get Inspired and the Newport Harbor Patrol, released more than 200 white seabass in...

Did you know that Coast Colleges provides affordable pathways for students to launch in-demand careers in nursing, public safety and skilled trades?

Learn more in our 2024-25 Annual Report.

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Learn about the latest happenings at Coast Community College District in this week's news brief.

Chancellor's News Brief | September 12, 2025

Golden West College President Meridith Randall is highlighted in an Orange County Register article about how community colleges are using AI to root out enrollment fraud.

How California community colleges are using AI to battle financial aid fraud Technology helps sniff out fake students registered by scammers who look to tap into money designated to assist those who have real needs.

Are you a current student at Coastline College, Golden West College, &/or Orange Coast College? Enter the Holiday Card Art Contest to get your artwork featured on this year's Coast District holiday card! Deadline for submission is Monday, December 2. Contest details below.