College News
Woodland Community College
Welcome New Vice President of Instruction – Dr. Kathy Sorensen
We are thrilled to welcome our new Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Kathy Sorensen, to the Woodland Community College family. Dr. Sorensen brings nearly three decades of dedicated service to student success across four different institutions in three states. Her most recent role was Dean of People, Culture, and Society at American River College, where she co-led with faculty the development and implementation of Homebases, the centerpiece of the Guided Pathways framework. Additionally, Dr. Sorensen has significantly contributed to dual enrollment efforts and co-chaired the professional development task force. Her experience includes positions as interim Dean of Counseling at American River College (ARC); Dean of Science, Math, and Engineering at Cosumnes River College; and Associate Dean of Business and Applied Arts at Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin. Dr. Sorensen’s career in academia began with teaching at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, an experience she credits with igniting her passion for community colleges. Her extensive leadership roles at ARC also included Academic Senator, and Academic Senate President. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Baylor University, an M.S. in Biology from The University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in Science Education from The University of Texas at Austin.
The Soccer Season is Underway!
Adding to the energy of the new academic year, Woodland Community College (WCC) is proud to announce the launch of a new women’s soccer team! This talented group will join the championship-winning men’s team, bringing even more pride and excitement to the campus. Check out the Women’s and Men’s schedules here.
WCC’s soccer program recently received a generous donation from the Sports Medicine Group of the San Jose Earthquakes, a Major League Soccer team. The donation includes essential equipment that will greatly benefit both the men’s and women’s teams:
- 2 Rolling Ice Chests
- 2 Ice Chests
- 1, 5-Gallon Jug
- 2, 10-Gallon Jugs
- 30 Individual Drinking Bottles
A special thanks to Steve Patera, Head Athletic Trainer; Ron Shinault, Performance Director; and Betty Olmedo, Assistant Athletic Trainer, for their contributions to the success of student-athletes.
Yuba College
What’s the BUZZ?
Under the direction of Professor Melissa Ha, Yuba College students took part in the BUZZ Project, a research program examining the genera, habitats, and atmospheric preferences of bees.
On August 3, students from 18 colleges presented their research at College of the Canyons to over 80 people. We are proud to report that Yuba College had the most participants. This experience gave our students the opportunity to connect with others throughout California and Arizona who conducted similar research, plus they met a professor from UC Riverside who gave a special presentation about her bumblebee research.
Congratulations on a job well done to Maria Coad, Kayden Clements, Kamryn Cordisco, Lizbeth Gonzalez, Eddie Maldonado, Patricia Morales, Katelyn Petruescu, Michelle Sanchez, and Jonathan Xiong.
Yuba College Football in the News
The Yuba College Football team was featured on Good Day Sacramento in a segment called Cody’s Caravan! They showcased the program, discussed the upcoming season, and interviewed Coach Mulvehill. You can watch the videos on YouTube.
Happenings Around The College
September 6: Volleyball vs. Consumnes River College, 6:00 p.m.
September 14: Football vs. West Hills College, 6:00 p.m.
September 17: W. Soccer vs. College of the Siskiyous, 2:00 p.m.
September 17: M. Soccer vs. College of the Siskiyous, 4:00 p.m.
September 18: Pizza with the Pres/VPs, YC-Marysville, B300 (Flavors), 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 19: College Information Day/Transfer Faire, YC-Marysville, Quad, 10 am – 2:00 p.m.
September 21: Softball BINGO Fundraiser, 5:00 p.m., Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds
September 28: Football vs. College of the Siskiyous, 6:00 p.m.
Full Yuba College sports schedules are linked here.
District Offices News
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:
Representing Woodland Community College: Shawn Tan
Representing Yuba College: Jaspinder Grewal
At the August 8th Board Meeting, the Oath of Office was administered to 2024-2025 Student Trustee Jaspinder Grewal. Student Trustee Tan, was not in attendance so he will be administered the Oath of Office at the next Board Meeting.
District Office Ice Cream Social
This summer, the District Office underwent some exciting remodeling. To celebrate the end of summer and the fresh new look, the District Office staff enjoyed an ice cream social organized by the Professional Development and Fun Committee (PDFC). A big THANK YOU to the committee for hosting such a delightful event!
District Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Issues FY 2022-23 Report for Measures J and Q
The YCCD District hosts a Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) that exists to monitor and review the expenditures of the bond funds and ensure that funds were spent as outlined in the ballot measure. The CBOC reviewed bond fund expenditures and the annual audit report and found that the bond funds were spent in accordance with the bond language. The 2022-23 annual Report was sent to registered voters across YCCD service areas. Here is link to the Report.
Chancellor’s Open Door
Chancellor Pan will be on campus, monthly, to meet and interact with faculty, staff, and students who would like to stop by during the “Open Door” period. Below are the upcoming dates/times. No appointment is necessary.
Lake County Campus, Room TBD
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
From 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Woodland Community College, Academic Senate Office
Thursday, September 5, 2024
From 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Yuba College, Staff Lounge
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
From 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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District Office, Chancellor’s Office
Thursday, September 19, 2024
From 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Next Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for their regular meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Woodland Community College, Building 800. The agenda will be released 72-hours prior to the meeting here.
District Holiday Closures
Monday, September 2 – Closed for Labor Day
District Security Reminder
There is a new Risk Management webpage where you will soon be able to locate various safety-related matters: https://www.yccd.edu/district-services/hr/risk-management/.
As a reminder, During the security transition, we want to remind you of the following:
Emergency and Non-Emergency Protocol:
In case of an emergency, please dial 911
Non-Emergency Contact:
For non-emergency assistance, reach out to the security guards at the following contact information:
Yuba College: (530) 870-1158
Woodland Community College: (530) 681-8782
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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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