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NOCCCD Sustainability Director Updates as of January 2026
The District Sustainability department shares updates as of January 2026.
Creating Foundational Support for Our Black Student Communities
The colleges at NOCCCD have not only prepared events and celebrations for Black History Month this year, but also strategic plans and long-term goals to improve the Black student experience at the District moving forward.
NOCCCD Announces Dr. John Parker as New Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
NOCCCD announces that Dr. John Parker has been selected as the new Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services. Dr. Parker is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
Dr. Barbara Dunsheath Elected as Board President for 2025
The new 2025 officers were selected at the end-of-the-year organizational Board meeting held on December 16, 2025.
The 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala
NOCCCD faculty were honored at the Disneyland Resort Hotel for the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year gala on November 7, 2025. All three campuses were nominated, with Fullerton College's Dr. Catherine Reinhardt-Zacair celebrated as one of the six finalists. This year's theme was "Lighting the Way".
Veterans Appreciation Week Observed at NOCCCD
The week of November 10 – 14 is now Veterans Appreciation Week.
Anaheim Campus Welcomes Back Cafe
The Cypress College student-run café returned to its Anaheim Campus location at the beginning of this semester. Since their return, they’ve served the California Community College Board of Governors and collaborated with nonprofit organizations to bring meals to the community.
Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Application Period Begins
The Board of Trustees of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) invites applications for the position of Vice Chancellor Administrative Services.
Welcoming the 2025-26 Academic Year with Hispanic Heritage Month
In collaboration with various employee groups throughout the District, the Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Planning and Programming Committee invites District colleagues to a month of exciting events celebrating Hispanic culture and tradition.
AI's Future in NOCCCD Classrooms
The District is pleased to announce a grant award from the Regents of the University of California, acting as a pass-through entity for the California Education Learning Lab and the Foundation for California Community Colleges to study the effectiveness of a new AI coach for writing and digital literacy. English professor Stephanie Tran of Cypress College explains how PapyrusAI could help students and instructors alike.