Angeli Francois, a College of the Canyons (COC) English adjunct instructor, has received a 2023 Hayward Award for ‘Excellence in Education’ from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) for her dedication and commitment to serving and empowering students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Francois was one of four California faculty members to receive the prestigious statewide award at ...

The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees is set to select a new member Wednesday after the death of COC Trustee Michelle Jenkins. During a special board meeting  Wednesday evening March 22, 2023, the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees is set to interview 12 candidates and select one to fill seat number four after the death of ...

In early March, College of the Canyon’s (COC) former students and athletes were recognized by the California Community College Athletic Association for their successful academic and athletic careers.  Former College of the Canyons student-athletes Lauren Hannah (women’s tennis) and Doyle Kane (baseball) have been named to the 2021-22 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.  “It’s always a ...

The College of the Canyons (COC) Biological and Environmental Sciences Department was awarded the State Chancellor’s Office Innovative Use of Technology Award at the Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) Technology Summit.  The award recognizes cutting edge advancements in the department’s microbiology laboratories, spearheaded by Dr. Shane Ramey, a microbiology instructor at the college.  The department has created an innovative ...

The College of the Canyons Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is set to offer free tax preparation services to people who made less than $60,000 in 2022, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking skills.  The VITA volunteer program is sponsored by the IRS and designed to help low to moderate-income households. COC business accounting students who are certified with ...

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to hold Discover Day, later this month, officials announced Thursday.  Discover Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 18 and is set to give new and potential students the opportunity to explore program offerings and opportunities, COC officials said. College representatives from various academic programs, student services departments, and student organizations will be on ...

Officials with the College of the Canyons (COC) are set to conduct their shelter-in-place drill Wednesday. At 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m., staff and Students are set to conduct their shelter-in-place drills on campus, said Eric Harnish, spokesperson for COC. “We will be sending text through our emergency alert system and asking people to stop and look at ...

The annual College of the Canyon’s Women’s conference is set to return this spring.  The in-person conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is set to feature an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed around the theme “Think Big, Speak Up,” COC officials said.  “This year’s conference is meant to inspire, ...

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host an information night on campus from incoming students or people thinking of making COC their next step.  The information night is set  for Tuesday, Feb. 28 at both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses for possible students.  The 45-minute long information session is scheduled to cover things like eligibility, program requirements, ...

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees – which includes the College of the Canyons (COC)–  is set to appoint a new member to fill Board seat No. 4, which recently became vacant due to the death of an active member.  The vacancy was left by the recent death of Michele Jenkins, who served as a board member ...