By Kathy Chouteau
When Contra Costa College’s class of 2021 marked their virtual graduation celebration Fri., May 21, they weren’t the only stars sparkling that night. The 729 classmates were joined by friends, family and celebrities and politicians alike including actors LeVar Burton (Star Trek) and Billy Dee Williams (“Lando” in Star Wars), actor/musician Paulina Rubio, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla all of whom submitted videos with greetings and support during a virtual celebration preceding the commencement ceremony.
Later, during the virtual commencement ceremony, Interim President Damon A. Bell, Academic Senate President Dr. Katherine Krolikowski and Classified Senate President Brandy Gibson addressed the graduates. Also on hand were students Brandon Douangsawang and Ricardo Sanchez, the Associated Student Union president, at an event filmed at the college’s Knox Performing Arts Center.
California College Forgives Student Debt of Entire Graduating Class
On 5/25/21 at 11:21 AM EDT
A community college in Northern California has given its students an incredible graduating gift.
Contra Costa College has forgiven the outstanding debt of more than 60 students as they graduated this week, as part of the Finish Line Fund.
When the news was announced in April, Contra Costa College Interim President Damon A. Bell said in a press release: Imagine the sigh of relief these students are taking right now. The Finish Line Fund is another example of how the Foundation is stepping up for our students during this difficult pandemic.
Appointment Of New President Up For Vote Wednesday
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Contra Costa Community College District s governing board is to vote Wednesday on whether a Minnesota administrator will be the new president of Contra Costa College in San Pablo.
Tia Robinson-Cooper, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Inver Hills Community College in Minnesota, would take over from interim college president Damon A. Bell, who also had applied for the position.
The district announced her appointment on Saturday.
Robinson-Cooper holds a bachelor s degree in speech pathology and a doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University, according to the announcement from Contra Costa Community College District.
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By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa College is one step closer to having a new president. The Contra Costa Community College District recently announced three finalists for the position: Damon A. Bell, Ed.D., Tia Robinson-Cooper, Ed.D. and Tina Vasconcellos, Ph.D.
The first candidate is Dr. Damon A. Bell, who is currently serving as the interim president for Contra Costa College. Aside from having nearly 30 years of higher education experience in the community college and California State University systems, he has also served as interim president at Ventura College and as vice president for student services at Olympic, San Bernardino Valley and San Diego Mesa colleges.