San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) is excited to announce the distribution of 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 […]
SMCCCD Reports a 32% Enrollment Surge from South County Communities
SMCCCD moved its recent board meeting to East Palo Alto and emphasized community engagement and fiscal accountability. San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Board of Trustees convened in East Palo Alto (EPA) on October 23, 2024, to foster deeper community engagement in North Fair Oaks, Belle Haven, and EPA. […]
Community college enrollment increases
Three colleges see 24% increase in two years By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. The San Mateo County Community College District is continuing to see enrollment increases following the implementation of its free college initiative, following a decade of declines. Since fall 2022, the […]
SMCCCD Partners with Elections Office to Increase Voter Accessibility on Its Campuses
A ballot drop box now sits on all three campuses to encourage broad civic participation. San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) is proud to announce a partnership with the San Mateo County Elections Office to install secure ballot drop-off boxes at all three of its colleges: Cañada College, College […]
College of San Mateo opens a campus in Half Moon Bay
2 classrooms, community access provided downtown By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. The College of San Mateo returns to Half Moon Bay with a permanent location hosting two classrooms and administrative buildings, providing expanded and equitable opportunities for the coastside community. The Coastside Educational Facility looks […]
District Seeking Educational Housing Corporation Board Members
The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) is seeking members of the public to serve as directors on the Educational Housing Corporation Board. The Board seeks to advance education by supporting SMCCCD in its efforts to attract and retain qualified educational employees by managing and operating affordable housing for such employees. Applications are now […]
How Free College at CSM Transformed Maryanna’s Future
“CSM gave me an opportunity to turn things around. Now I’m here, studying what I love, and looking forward to the future.“ Born and raised in the Bay Area to a Brazilian family, psychology major Maryanna Oliveira is a first-generation student at College of San Mateo (CSM). After graduating from nearby Hillsdale High School, she […]
SMCCCD Announces October 23rd Board of Trustees Meeting to be held in East Palo Alto
A priority for Cañada College is to “bring college to the people,” ensuring meaningful partnerships and college-going opportunities for the residents of East Palo Alto. San Mateo, CA – San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will hold its Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the East Palo […]
San Mateo County Community College District Urges Governor Newsom to Sign SB 895
Bill aims to expand the pool of registered nurses by allowing select community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. San Mateo, CA – Governor Newsom has until September 30 to sign a new bill into law creating ten baccalaureate nursing programs at community colleges across the state. San Mateo County Community College […]
College of San Mateo Announces Grand Opening of Half Moon Bay Coastside Educational Facility
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held Thursday, October 17, at 4 pm in Half Moon Bay. Half Moon Bay, CA – September 24, 2024. College of San Mateo (CSM) proudly announces the grand opening of its Coastside Educational Facility in Half Moon Bay, an extension of the CSM main campus that will provide expanded educational opportunities and […]