San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Michael E. Claire has announced that he will retire from his position and from the District in June 2023, at the end of the 2023 academic year. Claire assumed the role of Chancellor in 2020, after serving for a year as interim chancellor, and the prior 13 years […]
Community Invited to Participate in Facilities Masterplan Forums
The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) is undertaking the development of our Districtwide Facilities Master Plan (FMP). Please join us for a series of virtual community meetings to learn more about this effort at Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College. The District has completed their review of previously completed physical assessments […]
Kim Lopez Named as Next Cañada College President
San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Michael Claire has announced that he is recommending Kim Lopez as the next president of Cañada College. The District’s Board of Trustees will take formal action on Lopez’s appointment at their May 11, 2022 meeting. Ms. Lopez has served as interim president of Cañada College since August 1, […]
NDNU and SMCCCD Partner to Provide Degree Completion Pathway
Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) and the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) are jointly announcing a new pathway for SMCCCD students to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at NDNU. This unique bachelor’s degree completion program will provide a pathway for SMCCCD students who have completed their associate degree for transfer […]
District Will Use Federal Funds to Provide Debt Relief for Students and Defray Costs of Attending College
To assist students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will be using more than half of the funds it has received from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), which was authorized in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to clear debt owed by […]
District Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up Clinics
SMCCCD will be hosting COVID‑19 vaccination pop‑up clinics at College of San Mateo, Beethoven Lot 2 from 12 noon to 4 pm on Nov. 2, Nov. 30 and Dec. 21. For additional information, visit: https://smccd.edu/return-to-campus/vaccine-info.php
District Adopts Budget that Supports Students and Funds Free Community College Initiative
At its meeting on September 9, 2021, the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Board of Trustees adopted an annual budget that invests $6.75 million to make college more affordable and accessible for students through a Free Community College strategic initiative. This initiative grows the District’s dual enrollment programs with high school and unified […]
Notice of Public Hearing on the 2021-22 Annual Budget
The San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22 on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public may participate in the meeting in-person at the District Office Board Room located at 3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA, […]
Colleges Hosting Free Pop-up Vaccine Clinics
The District will be hosting pop-up vaccination centers on the three college campuses during the week of August 9. All employees, students and members of the community are invited to access these sites. Signing up is easy! Go to https://myturn.ca.gov/ Click “Make an Appointment” Complete the required information When asked for an address, type in […]
Update to Students on SMCCCD WebSMART Access
MESSAGE TO STUDENTS FROM CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER DAMAN GREWAL Over the weekend, the San Mateo County Community College District began an update process to our various technology systems in order to increase efficiency and ensure greater data security . As you might have encountered, the SMCCCD WebSMART system is still going through the update process […]