Behind the Desk: Perspectives of Black Community College CEOs
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The reach, scope, and importance of the California Community College (CCC) System cannot be overstated. As the largest system of higher education in the nation, it comprises 90,000 employees, 73 districts, 116 colleges, and nearly two million students. The 2022 report, The Economic Value of the California Community College System, noted that the operations, construction, and student spending of the system, together with the enhanced productivity of community college alumni, generated $128.2 billion in added income for the California economy. Put another way, one out of every 16 jobs in California is supported by the activities of the CCC system and its students. And then there is the underlying mission of the system to provide our students the requisite training, support, and resources needed to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. California community colleges matter.
Originally published: September 12, 2024
Author: David M. Johnson, Jamal Cooks, Tina King
Position: President, President, President
Institution: Chabot College, Merritt College, San Diego College of Continuing Education
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education