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KESQ 4/22 – Roadrunners will be built at the originally purchased site
During a board meeting on Friday at College of the Desert, trustees voted yes to building the automotive facility at its original location in Cathedral City. The decision came after a reconsideration announcement and renewed debates between the community and college about the location of the facility. Three sites were up for consideration by the…
KESQ 5/16 – COD narrows down finalists in search to fill vacant Trustee seat
The search for a new College of the Desert trustee is down to its final four candidates. On Tuesday, school officials sent News Channel 3 the final list of candidates: The finalists have been invited to a special Board of Trustees meeting on Friday for in-person interviews. Full broadcast report here
KESQ – 3/22 – College of the Desert holds first public meeting to expedite Palm Springs schematic design plans
The vision for the campus, which is a combination of the 2021 and 2023 schematic designs, includes: opportunities for “learning on display” like a culinary space that is visible from the street, an outdoor learning space, cultural center and even an entertainment center. Read full broadcast here
KESQ 5/19 – Former Palm Springs mayor Ron Oden appointed new College of the Desert Trustee
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…
UKEN REPORT 4/7 – MARTHA GARCIA HAS BEEN SELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Martha Garcia, president/superintendent of College of the Desert since August 2021, has been selected as the new president of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, according to a release from the College. Director of Public Affairs Jill Dolan told Uken Report Garcia’s salary will not be made public until Wednesday after the contract is finalized. She will…
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