College News
Commencement Schedules
Woodland Community College Commencement
May 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Lake County Campus Commencement
May 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Yuba College Commencement
May 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Summer & Fall 2025 Registration
Registration for Summer and Fall opens on April 21, 2025. Please be sure to remind students to plan ahead and secure their classes early.
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Woodland Community College News
Save the Date! Research Symposium – May 8, 2025
Join us for the annual WCC Research Symposium on May 8 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts & Culinary Center lobby. Students will present research and projects from a variety of disciplines—come explore their work and celebrate academic creativity on campus.
Woodland Community College Presidents Board Report
At each Board Meeting the college presidents give a report on their college, highlighting events and news around the college. You can view Woodland Community College President Navarette’s report here.
Happenings around the college
May 9: Si Se Puede Celebration
May 13: Music Concert, Building 900
May 15: Mural Unveiling, Community Room 800 11:00 a.m.
May 16: Commencement
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Yuba College News
Yuba College Presidents Board Report
At each Board Meeting the college presidents give a report on their college, highlighting events and news around the college. You can view Yuba College President Dotson’s report here.
Happenings around the college
May 1: Police Academy Graduation, YC-Marysville, B400, Theatre, 6:00 p.m.
May 2: Student Success Programs Awards Ceremony, YC-Marysville, B300, Cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.
May 2: Spring Instrumental Concert, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
May 2-3: Track & Field @ Nor Cal Trials and Finals, @ Butte College
May 6: YCUSD Early College Sash Ceremony, YC-Marysville, B400, Theatre, 6:00 p.m.
May 9: Fire Academy Graduation, YC-Marysville, B400, Theatre
May 10: Rad Tech Pinning Ceremony, YC-Marysville, B400, Theatre, 11:00 a.m.
May 14: Nursing Pinning Ceremony, YC-Marysville, B400, Theatre, 3:30 p.m.
May 16: Commencement
May 16-17: Track & Field @ State Finals, College of San Mateo
Full Yuba College sports schedules are linked here.
Theatre schedule can be found here.
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District Office News
Meet Our Staff!
Kori Ebenhack: Lake County Campus & Colusa County Campus Dean
As the Dean of the Lake County Campus and Colusa Center, Kori Ebenhack is committed to making education more accessible and student-friendly. Since joining the District in July 2024, she’s embraced the diversity of her role, working closely with staff, faculty, and community members to enhance services for students
Kori thrives on variety—whether it’s improving campus operations, collaborating with colleagues, or tackling hands-on projects at home. And speaking of hands-on projects, she’s currently knee-deep in home renovations, painting walls, laying flooring, and even plotting a bathroom remodel.
Kori is also a world traveler and a lifelong explorer. Whether she’s driving down unfamiliar roads or planning a trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, she enjoys discovering new places. Her adventurous spirit once led her to spontaneously join a diving trip to the British Virgin Islands with near-strangers, luckily, they turned out to be great travel companions, and she still journeys with them today!
Did you know? Kori is a Hall of Famer! She played basketball at Butte College and was part of the team that won the 1983 State Championship.
Her guiding principle in both life and work? “Pay attention to your intention.” As a former counselor, she found that clearly stating her intention, especially when delivering tough feedback, helped build trust and understanding. 
At work, Kori is passionate about making campuses more accessible, ensuring that students feel supported from the moment they step on campus. From clear signage to well-informed staff, she believes in removing barriers to education.
Her philosophy on life is “something is going to happen.” She embraces the unknown, knowing that while we can’t control everything, we can control how we respond.
With her leadership, hands-on approach, and commitment to accessibility, Kori is making a lasting impact on the District!
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Chancellor’s Open Door
Chancellor Pan’s Open Doors provide a monthly opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to stop by, meet, and engage with him during designated times, no appointment needed. Upcoming dates and times are listed below. Please note: Open Door sessions at Yuba College, Woodland Community College, and Lake County Campus will resume in the fall.
Sutter County Center, Chancellor’s Office
Wednesday, May 30, 2025
From 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
District Holiday Closures/Summer Schedule
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
June 6 – July 25: YCCD summer work schedule, offices will be closed on Fridays
Next Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for their regular meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Woodland Community College, Building 800, 2300 E Gibson Rd. Woodland, CA 95776. The agenda will be released 72-hours prior to the meeting here.
District Safety & Risk Management Reminder
Did you know?
📢 The new Safety & Risk Management webpage is now live!
This centralized resource is your go-to destination for important information regarding key security information and safety programs.
On the new page, you’ll find:
- Campus Security phone numbers and operation hours
- Links to additional pages, including the Risk Management page
- Access to vital safety programs such as:
- Ergonomics
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Injury & Illness Prevention
- Workplace Violence Prevention
We encourage you to take advantage of these tools and check back often for updates.
Stay informed. Stay safe!
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Fiscal News
On April 17, 2025, the District hosted the Northern California Community Colleges Safety Insurance Authority (NCCCSIA) Facilities and Safety Summit at Woodland Community College in the Community Room of Building 800. Sponsored by Keenan & Associates and facilitated by Philip Clark, Senior Loss Control Advisor, the summit focused on reducing facilities and safety-related risks across community college campuses. Kim Jones, Director of Facilities at Butte College, currently serves as Chairperson of the group.
Held annually, this summit brings together facilities and safety professionals from community college districts across Northern California to discuss emerging issues, exchange ideas, and collaborate on shared solutions. Key topics addressed at the 2025 summit included:
- Workplace violence prevention
- Earthquake response protocols
- Cybersecurity and district-wide protection
- Compliance with electric vehicle and equipment mandates
- ID badge systems for employees and visitors
- Risks and responsibilities related to remote work furniture requests
- Incident reporting and risk mitigation
- Homeless encampment challenges on campuses
- Management of air purifiers, space heaters, and other electrical devices
- Changes to indoor heat illness prevention requirements
- Security camera data management
- Alternatives to glyphosate use
- Emergency evacuation mapping procedures
- Keenan Loss Control updates (RIAP, PIPS, RASP, Safety Credits)
- Legislative updates including:
- AB 2208 – Ban on certain fluorescent lamps
- AB 2565 – Classroom door lock requirements
- AB 90 – Proposal for student overnight parking programs on campus
The event concluded with a guided tour of the newly completed Performing Arts and Culinary Services building, led by David Willis, Director of Facilities Planning, Maintenance and Operations.
Participating districts included:
Butte-Glenn CCD, Redwoods CCD, Feather River CCD, Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Jt. CCD, Lassen CCD, Siskiyou Jt. CCD
Fiscal and Economic Update: Anticipating the 2025–26 May Revision
As California prepares for the release of the 2025–26 May Revision, the state is navigating mixed economic signals—marked by recent fiscal stability alongside broader economic uncertainty.
Near-Term Stability:
According to the April 2025 Finance Bulletin, General Fund cash receipts are $4.4 billion above year-to-date forecasts. This increase is driven largely by stronger-than-expected personal income tax collections. While corporate and sales tax revenues came in below projections, overall receipts point to short-term fiscal resilience. California’s economy grew 3.6% in 2024, with personal income up 6.5%. Despite this, California’s unemployment rate remains elevated at 5.3%, the fourth highest in the nation.
Market and Policy Concerns:
Recent federal actions, including the imposition of a 10% tariff on all U.S. trading partners, have introduced new economic risks. Governor Newsom has filed a legal challenge, citing disproportionate impacts on California, the nation’s largest trading state. Since the tariff announcement on April 2, 2025, major U.S. stock indexes have declined. This market volatility raises concerns for California’s General Fund, which heavily relies on capital gains taxes. If markets remain weak, the May Revision may reflect downward adjustments to 2025–26 revenue projections.
Outlook for Proposition 98:
The Governor’s January Budget projected 8.5% and 9.1% of General Fund revenues from capital gains in 2024–25 and 2025–26, respectively. While current-year revenues may increase the 2024–25 Proposition 98 minimum guarantee, the outlook for 2025–26 may be more conservative. In January, Governor Newsom proposed withholding $1.6 billion in Proposition 98 funding to avoid an over-appropriation approach that could gain traction if economic volatility persists. The May Revision will need to balance optimistic revenue data with a cautious view of national policy, market conditions, and global trade dynamics.
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Mission Statement: Yuba Community College District provides all individuals in our diverse communities access to high-quality, affordable higher education that is responsive to student needs. Our mission is to inspire and advocate for student success through our passion and commitment to teaching, learning, and social justice.
Vision: Our vision is to empower our students and strengthen our communities by providing equitable, student-centered learning opportunities.
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