Committee concludes that bond proceeds have been spent in compliance with the law. San Mateo, CA – At the January 29th Board of Trustees meeting, the Measure H Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) presented its 2023-24 Annual Report to inform the community about how taxpayer-supported bond funds were spent over the past year by the San […]
SMCCCD Chancellor Releases First Community Statement Highlighting Focus on Transparency and Accountability
San Mateo, CA – Chancellor Melissa Moreno today released a statement addressing a board-approved strategy to explore ways to tackle the San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) long-term fiscal needs, including significant investments in campus infrastructure and maintenance over the next decade. The Chancellor plans to periodically release statements to the community as part […]
Free college showing success in San Mateo County Community College District
Enrollment increases, district plans for long-term service By Ana Mata/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. With a year of its free college initiative underway, the San Mateo County Community College District is celebrating significant increases in enrollment and equity as it looks to its sustainability going forward. Since […]
Significant Increase in Enrollment at SMCCCD Linked to Free College Implementation
District honors SB 893 authors for their impact on improving access to higher education. San Mateo, CA – Enrollment continues to grow at San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD), with a 24% increase linked to the implementation of the District’s Free Community College initiative, a 5-year pilot program allowing San Mateo County Community College […]
SMCCCD Battles Contractor Fraud in Bid to Recoup Taxpayer Dollars
San Mateo, CA – San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) today reconfirmed its ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and student success with the announcement by the Criminal Grand Jury in the case of former chancellor Ron Galatolo. The District has cooperated and will continue to cooperate with the criminal investigation into Galatolo. SMCCCD will also […]
SMCCCD Partners with SamTrans to Provide 5,000 Free Way2Go Passes to Students this Fall
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 […]