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Registration Open For Short-Term Classes At COC

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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 ...

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COC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Intercultural Center

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 ...

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COC Launches New Supporting, Empowering Veterans Certificate Program

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This fall, College of the Canyons (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. Offered through the college’s School of Personal and Professional Learning (PPL), the Supporting and Empowering Veterans certificate program can be completed entirely online, at no cost, COC officials said. ...

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COC Honors Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook

On Wednesday, community leaders came to celebrate College of the Canyons (COC) chancellor for over 30 years of work dedicated to the college in Valencia.  On Wednesday, community members from Santa Clarita celebrated Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook for her 35 years as Chancellor at COC.  “When I think of you, a lot of words come to mind, all good, ...

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Labor And Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta To Speak At COC

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Labor Day, labor leader and community organizer Dolores Huerta is set to speak at the College of the Canyons (COC) Intercultural Center (ICC) later this month.  The event is scheduled for Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., according to COC officials.  The event is expected to feature Huerta and highlight the evolution of public ...

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COC To Host ‘An Interview With Shelby Steele’ Next Month 

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College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host a conversation with race relations scholar and author Dr. Shelby Steele next month.  Presented by the college’s Intercultural Center, “An Interview with Shelby Steele” will be an hour-long event on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. that is set to discuss the impact of contemporary social programs, such as affirmative action, ...

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Eye On The Valley –Williams Ranch Homes, COC ATC, and iLead–  August 18th, 2023

Host: Matt Watson Topic:Williams Ranch Homes, COC ATC, and iLead Eye On The Valley –Williams Ranch Homes, COC ATC, and iLead–  August 18th, 2023 Guests: Clarence Clemons, Justin Wallace, Amanda Fischer On today’s episode of Eye on the Valley, host Matt Watson is back on air as students go back to school. Matt starts the show by introducing Clarence Clemons, ...

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Dr. Van Hook Appointed To College Promise National Advisory Board 

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College of the Canyons (COC) Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook was unanimously appointed to serve on the College Promise National Advisory Board. The College Promise National Advisory is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to advancing tuition-free programs across two- and four-year colleges across the nation to increase the economic, social and civic mobility of students. “I am honored to have ...

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Fall 2023 Classes Still Available At College Of The Canyons

Classes for the 2023 fall semester at College of the Canyons (COC) are still available for enrollment. Registration for the COC fall 2023 semester remains underway, giving students the opportunity to enroll before classes begin on Monday.  More than 1,000 sections of high-demand core classes in a wide range of academic subjects and disciplines are still available, including career-focused classes ...

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Fiddler On The Roof Returns To Santa Clarita

The Santa Clarita Regional Theatre is putting on “Fiddler on a Roof” this summer at the College of the Canyons (COC) Performing Arts Center.  Fiddler on the Roof returns to the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre at the Performing Arts Center at COC beginning Saturday and is scheduled to run through August 13th.  “This amazing piece of musical theatre has withstood ...

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