Desert Sun 1/21 – College of the Desert hires PR firm, proceeds with feasibility study for Palm Springs campus

We’re getting our first look at updated digital renderings of the planned College of the Desert (COD) campus in Palm Springs. Driving the news: On Wednesday morning, the Palm Springs Development Project Management Team convened to update COD representatives and the public on the project’s status. Looking back: Back in February, members of the Desert Community College District Board…

Why is it necessary to hire an outside public relations firm if you are doing a good job in a transparent fashion? Why put forward a toothless resolution of support for a West Valley campus if you actually plan to build it as promised, planned and funded? It seems clear that the three trustees are…

Ron Oden has been appointed as the new College of the Desert Area 3 Trustee. The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Oden to the position during a special meeting on Friday. Oden was sworn in immediately. Oden replaces Fred Jandt, who resigned from his position at the end of March due to health issues. Jandt’s…

iting health reasons, Fred Jandt, College of the Desert Area 3 Trustee, on Monday evening submitted his resignation to Superintendent/President Martha Garcia and Chair Bonnie Stefan, Uken Report has learned. His resignation is effective March 31. “Recently I have experienced a change in health status,” Jandt stated in his letter to Garcia and Stefan. “It is my judgment…

On Friday, Oct. 7, the College of the Desert Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to compare two studies related to the West Valley Campus, one from their independent consultant — and one study from Visit Greater Palm Springs. The Board will also vote on a construction contract for the Cathedral City automotive…