College News
Woodland Community College President’s 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.
Yuba College President’s 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.
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District Office News
The Board Recognizes the 2024-2025 Retirees
At the June 12, 2025 Board Meeting, the Board proudly honored the 2024–2025 retirees, celebrating their remarkable careers and countless contributions. The District joins the Governing Board in congratulating all retirees’ well-earned retirement and thanking them for their years of unwavering dedication and service!
District Services
- Paul Contini, Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker – 13 years of service
- William Granger, Maintenance Operations Clerk – 26 years of service
- Thomas “Jay” Lowden, Director of Foundation – 6 years of service
Yuba College
- Kelly Boren, Counselor – 34 years of service
- Suzanne Jones, Psych Tech Faculty/Coordinator – 30 years of service
- Greg Kemble, Language Arts Faculty – 20 years of service
- Cheryl Latimer, Counselor – 25 years of service
- Tony McDaniel, EOPS/CARE Specialist – 29 years of service
- Rosa Packard, Administrative Secretary II – 17 years of service
- Karen Stanis, Program Director, FCE/CDC/AmeriCO – 20 years of service
- John Steverson, Mathematics Faculty – 20 years of service
- Anita Wilks, Basic Needs Specialist – 35 years of service
Woodland Community College
- Julie Brown, Chemistry Faculty – 34 years of service
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The Seating of New Student Trustees
Student Trustees play a pivotal role in bringing perspectives of students into the board room. Student trustees attend all Board Meetings and cast advisory votes. You can read more about a student trustee’s roles and responsibilities, here – Administrative Procedure 2015. We are excited to welcome the 2024-25 Student Trustees, who also took their Oath of Office at the June 12, 2025 Board Meeting.
Representing Woodland Community College: Tamara Villegas
Representing Yuba College: Luke Banner
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Chancellor’s Open Door
Chancellor Pan will resume campus Open Doors in the fall.
Sutter County Center, Chancellor’s Office
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
From 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
District Holiday Closures/Summer Schedule
Thursday, July 3: 4th of July Holiday
June 6 – July 25: YCCD summer work schedule, offices will be closed on Fridays
Mark Your Calendars for District Services Convocation – Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Yuba College
Next Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for their regular meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Lake County Campus, 15880 Dam Rd Ext, Room #209-211, Clearlake, CA 95422. The agenda will be released 72-hours prior to the meeting here.
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District Safety & Risk Management Reminder
Need a Safety Escort? Campus Security is Here to Help!
Your safety is our top priority. If you ever feel unsafe walking alone on campus—day or night—remember that you can call Campus Security for a safety escort.
Security Officers are available to ensure you get where you need to go safely.
📞 Call Security to request an escort.
🕒 Available: 24/7
- Yuba College: (530) 870-1158
- Woodland Community College: (530) 681-8782
- Lake County Campus: (530) 954-0600
🕒 Available: Mon – Thurs all Summer (except holidays)
- Sutter County Center: (530) 954-0599
Stay safe, and don’t hesitate to reach out!
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—– For current open positions, visit our hiring webpage for more information. —–
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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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