Desert Sun 8/14 – Palm Springs, don’t buy back the land you gave to COD. You can press them further

Perhaps the best thing we can say about this year’s ugly races for the two College of the Desert Board of Trustees seats is that voters seem to be paying attention.  Results: Joel Kinnamon – District 4 – Desert Sun Editorial Board endorses Chavez Chaidez & Ruben Perez – District 1 – Desert Sun Editorial…

We’re definitely committed to continue to do what we can to enhance student success,” said Dr. Martha Garcia, Superintendent President of College of the Desert.  College of the Desert is moving forward with its plans for growth and expansion in the Eastern and western parts of the Coachella Valley.  “College of the Desert remains committed…

COD trustees approve contracts for a feasibility study that already exists and PR services to spin the deceit of COD leadership, with no answers on the three cancelled campuses.

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…

The College of the Desert Board of Trustees will vote Thursday on a contract extension and pay raise for Superintendent/President Martha Garcia. The move comes as votes are counted in an election that could shift COD board politics in a new direction and possibly create uncertainty around Garcia’s future at the college.  Read full article here

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