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Dr. Dianne Van Hook: ‘This Spring, Take A Class At COC!’

This semester at College of the Canyons (COC), Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook is encouraging new students to join classes and gives some important tools and guidelines for education opportunities. By Dr. Dianne Van Hook It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since College of the Canyons transitioned to remote learning as a result of COVID-19. We have ...

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Dr. Dianne Van Hook: Learn The New Rules Of Job Searches At Upcoming COC Events, Classes

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Have you ever had the experience of playing a new game? It’s confusing at first, and you make some mistakes. But with practice, you learn the rules and develop a strategy. When it all clicks, you become competitive and start winning. By Dr. Dianne Van Hook, chancellor of College of the Canyons. That experience is similar to what job seekers ...

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Dr. Dianne Van Hook: ‘AB 1457 Will Boost State’s Economic Recovery’

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By: Dr. Dianne Van Hook, chancellor for College of the Canyons While California’s COVID-19 data continues to trend positive with the number of new cases dropping to lower levels not seen since the spring, there is also good news from Sacramento on efforts to alleviate the economic impact of the quarantine on business viability and volume. Assembly Bill 1457, authored ...

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Dr. Van Hook: College Of The Canyons Excels In Online Teaching And Learning

By Dr. Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons. Nearly 2,000 courses will be available to our students during the upcoming fall semester at College of the Canyons. As always, our offerings run the gamut from general education courses students need for transfer to four-year campuses, to skill-building career classes that lead students to new jobs and careers ...

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COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook Appointed To County Economic Resiliency Task Force

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook has been appointed by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Economic Resiliency Task Force, officials said Tuesday, Van Hook was appointed to the Education Sector Work Team, which is set to focus on creating a framework for the reopening of colleges and universities in the County, according to ...

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Dr. Dianne Van Hook: ‘Celebrating The Strength And Success Of Our Students’

Benjamin Disraeli said, “There is no education like adversity.”  If that’s true, then the Class of 2020 at College of the Canyons should graduate with Ph.Ds. By Dr. Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons. As the college adjusted to the new reality brought on by COVD-19, the circumstances we found ourselves in brought a steep learning curve for ...

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Dr. Dianne Van Hook: We All Stand Together

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At College of the Canyons, as we navigate the challenges, shift, and barriers presented by the COVID-19 pandemic so far, all of us are called upon daily to make sacrifices, and at the same time look out for one another, demonstrate extra consideration, regard, care, and teamwork.  As we do, as we put aside preferences; struggle to be comfortable; embrace ...

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COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook To Receive Chamber 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook is set to receive the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce next year, officials said Thursday. Van Hook is set to receive the award at the chamber’s 97th Annual Awards & Installation Gala on Jan. 24, 2020, according to officials. The SCV Chamber’s Lifetime ...

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Dr. Dianne Van Hook: A Promising Alternative To The High Cost Of Higher Education

By Dr. Dianne Van Hook, College of the Canyons Chancellor When did college debt gain so much control over graduates’ quality of life? As education debt reaches record levels, we see the effects ripple through students’ lives long after they graduate. Student loans affect graduates’ ability to buy a home. According to the National Association of Realtors, 85 percent of ...

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COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook Receives Statewide Award

ILEAD schools across California and the Midwest are honoring College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook with a “Vision in Education” award at the Santa Clarita Valley International School’s annual benefit dinner.

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook’s love for community colleges can be traced back to 1968 when she was a Long Beach City College freshman student with an undeclared major. Fortunately, her lack of clear focus was short-lived thanks to the genuine interest shown to her by a counselor who helped her gain a sense of ...

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