California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian, joined College of the Canyons staff and Santa Clarita community leaders for a spotlight discussion of Vision 2030, a roadmap for the future of higher education in California. “Chancellor Christian focuses on commonalities instead of differences, sees possibilities and not barriers, and recognizes that everyone has strengths they contribute,” said COC Chancellor Dr. ...

The College of the Canyons (COC) Board of Trustees moved forward with the appointment of seven new members to the Santa Clarita Community College District Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.  The COC Board approved the motion of the appointment of seven new Oversight committee members on October 11. Each member represents specific categories required by Prop 39 and is anticipated ...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday to mark the official grand opening of the College of the Canyons (COC) interim Advanced Technology Center in Santa Clarita. The COC Advanced Technology Center is a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) production lab that will prepare students for high-skill jobs in advanced manufacturing, welding, and construction technologies, according to COC ...

On Tuesday, College of the Canyons (COC) held a Banned Book Discussion in Valencia to educate people on Banned Books Week.  On Tuesday, COC held a Banned Books discussion at the Intercultural Center during Banned Books week to celebrate a diverse narrative featuring Peter Coyl, current Director of Sacramento Public Library and a former president of the Freedom to Read ...

College of the Canyons (COC) held its annual SCV Human Trafficking Summit in Valencia on Friday.  On Friday, COC held its annual Human Trafficking Summit event at the University Center where attendees came from all over the country to discuss their experiences and share prevention and rescue processes.  Kia Dupclay shared her story of how she was human trafficked twice, ...

College of the Canyons (COC) Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook received the rarely-awarded O — C (pronounced “oh bar see” award) from FivePoint at a community celebration event held to celebrate her 35 years of leadership at COC. The award was presented by FivePoint Executive Vice President Don Kimball on Wednesday, Sept. 6. at the Dr. Dianne G. Van ...

The College of the Canyons (COC) is gaining progress on its new off-campus facility location at the site of a popular seasonal pumpkin patch in Santa Clarita. Taking over the 4-acre property on Valley Center Drive is COC’s new Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a location that Santa Clarita residents might recognize at the site of a seasonal pumpkin patch and ...

Recently, the College of the Canyons (COC) has launched a new program for veterans to help veteran service organizations provide stronger support to the veteran community.   This fall, COC has launched a new certificate program for veteran service providers, such as veteran counselors in higher education, government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations.  “The program was designed to help veterans ...

While the College of the Canyons Fall 2023 semester may have started, more than 300 class sections have been added to the class schedule to give current and prospective students more options to help them reach their educational goals. “These five, eight and 12-week classes provide students with the opportunity to get ahead in their course”, COC officials said.  The ...

On Wednesday, the College of the Canyons (COC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Intercultural Center at the Valencia Campus.  “My hope is that we leave this world much better than we came into it. So, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you all and on behalf of the chancellor’s office and on behalf of ...