Community college district awards contract to break ground on districtwide student housing in spring By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. Districtwide student housing at College of San Mateo is inching closer to becoming a reality after the community college district’s Board of Trustees approved […]
Free college may become permanent in San Mateo County
Josh Becker to introduce bill in new year to make community college free to county residents By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. Following the success of the San Mateo County Community College District’s Free College pilot, a bill making the initiative a permanent program will […]
Coastside campus celebrates a year
College of San Mateo educational facility in Half Moon Bay sees more than 200 students enroll, offering 9 courses in new year By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. For over a year, the College of San Mateo’s coastside campus has increased access to higher education by […]
SMCCCD Announces November 19, 2025, Board Meeting to be held in Half Moon Bay
Rotating Venues are Part of the District’s Efforts to Foster Community Engagement and Collaboration. San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will hold its board meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community Center in Half Moon Bay, CA. Following the successful models of the […]
SMCCCD Files for Impasse in Faculty Contract Negotiations
San Mateo, CA — San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) has filed for impasse in collective bargaining negotiations with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1493, which represents faculty at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. Since bargaining began in February 2025, the District and AFT have held 21 negotiation […]
SMCCCD and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Reach Three-Year Agreement Balancing Fair Pay and Fiscal Stewardship
New contract reflects collaboration, shared responsibility, and commitment to long-term sustainability. San Mateo, CA — San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) has reached a new three-year agreement with one of its employee unions, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), reflecting a shared commitment to fair compensation, collaboration, and responsible fiscal management. […]
Are liberal arts making a comeback?
STEM still dominates; humanities majors see rise By Chris Ceguerra/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. Each year, media outlets and higher education think tanks highlight college trends and student behaviors, and the topic of college majors continues to spur discussions among students, families and economic analysts […]
SMCCCD Unveils Amended Facilities Master Plan and Community Forums
The plan outlines a transparent and strategic vision for modern, sustainable, and responsibly delivered campus improvements. San Mateo, CA – On July 30, 2025, San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) presented the draft of its 2025 Facilities Master Plan Amendment (FMPA) to the Board of Trustees, representing a strategic step in establishing a clear […]
Colleges eye bond measure
Community college officials discuss strategies to finance capital improvements at all county campuses By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. A total of $818 million in facilities improvements has been identified at the San Mateo County Community College District’s three campuses and officials are […]
SMCCCD Partners with SamTrans to Provide 5,000 Free Way2Go Passes to Students this Fall
San Mateo, CA – For the second straight year, San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will distribute 5,000 free SamTrans Way2Go passes to high-need students at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College this fall. This initiative aims to alleviate transportation barriers for our community’s low-income learners and ensure they can pursue their […]