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UKEN REPORT – 3/16 – BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING CANCELED WITHOUT EXPLANATION
The College of the Desert’s Board of Trustees meeting originally planned for Friday, March 17 has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum, COD officials have confirmed. They cited “unforeseen circumstances, but did not identify the circumstances. Trustees Rubén Pérez and Bea Gonzalez reportedly could not be at the meeting, though no reason…
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Desert Sun 11/10 – Kinnamon, Perez lead big for College of the Desert Board seats. That could mean major changes
Board Chair Ruben Perez and former COD Superintendent/President Joel Kinnamon have all but declared victory in their respective races. Given Kinnamon’s harsh criticism of current college leadership, that outcome could lead to some dramatic changes. Read full article here
The Desert Sun 6/15 – College of the Desert names new interim leader from Inland Empire’s Chaffey College
The College of the Desert Board of Trustees has named Laura Hope of Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga as COD’s interim superintendent/president effective July 1, pending an employment agreement. Hope was selected from four candidates that interviewed with the COD board at a meeting behind closed doors earlier in June, Board Chair Bonnie Stefan announced Thursday….
Desert Sun Commentary 2/8 – College of the Desert trustees’ secrecy suggests a hidden agenda
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…
UKEN REPORT 2/23 – COD TRUSTEE BEA GONZALEZ TARGET OF RECALL
An effort to recall Bea Gonzalez, who represents area 2 on the College of the Desert Board of Trustees, quickly gathered steam Thursday, Feb. 23, as news of the effort broke. Gonzalez was elected to a four-year term on the board in 2020. Her term runs through 2024. She currently serves as clerk of the board. The…