The District’s draft ADA Transition Plan and ADA Self-Evaluation have gone to the SMCCCD Board of Trustees for approval in its Feb. 24 meeting. The draft plans were published last fall for review and comment by our District community and the public, and that input has been included in the final draft.
We Salute Our Essential Workers
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, certain categories of professionals have been designated “essential workers” for their role in maintaining the health and safety of the community. While most of our classified staff, faculty, and administrators work from home, these employees still come to work to keep campuses, buildings and technology running smoothly to support the District’s […]
For Students: How to change your grading options this semester
We are more than halfway through the Fall 2020 semester and would like to remind you that you have the ability to change grading options on courses until the last day of the course. You can use WebSMART to do the following: Withdraw from a course with an “EW-Excused Withdrawal” Change the Grading Option from […]
Daman Grewal Becomes District Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
After a comprehensive search process and final approval from the Board of Trustees, Daman Grewal was named District Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The Chancellor announced the appointment to District employees on November 2. Grewal oversees the District’s Information Technology Services (ITS) office, which includes 30 staff working at the three colleges and the District Office. He […]
Cañada College and Skyline College Vice Presidents Earn Top State Award
Dr. Tammy Robinson, Vice President of Instruction at Cañada College in Redwood City, and Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, Vice President of Instruction at Skyline College in San Bruno, were honored with the statewide Carter Dolan Chief Instructional Officer Leadership Award.
Free Drive-Up Wi-Fi Now Available for SMCCCD Students
The San Mateo County Community College District now offers free Wi-Fi access for students at all three campuses. The new “Drive-Up Wi-Fi” service allows students to park in a specially designated parking lot on the campus of their choice, where they can access Wi-Fi to attend online classes or do schoolwork. The program was made […]
San Mateo County Community College District Courses Remain Mainly Online for Spring 2021 Term
Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College will continue to hold courses in online and distance education modalities, as well as provide most student services remotely, through the end of the Spring 2021 semester.
SMCCCD International Education Program Honored with Prestigious National Award from U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the San Mateo County Community College District’s International Education program – San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley – has been awarded the U.S. government’s highest honor for export success. Secretary Ross conferred on the program The President’s “E” Award, which was first established by President Kennedy in […]
San Mateo County Launches Partnership to Support Equity in Middle School Math Education
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) and the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) announced today the development of a new series of courses designed to promote greater equity in mathematics education. The courses, offered in partnership with Education Trust-West, will provide educators with an integrated approach to mathematics that centers on […]
District Launches Workforce Development and Job Training Website
Job seekers, small businesses and employers can access a wealth of resources at the new SMCCCD Workforce Development and Training Web Portal.