Desert Sun 1/7 – Amid concerns about transparency, COD trustees delay presentation on construction update

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 project management team working to expedite completion of the schematic design for the College of the Desert (COD) Palm Springs campus will meet April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The agenda for the second public meeting of the group includes a preliminary review and discussion of elements of the master site plan,…

Bea Gonzalez says, “It’s good for me.” Shame on her! The victims are students who desperately need educational opportunities. Shame on you Bea Gonzalez for failing to represent the needs of your constituents.  Join other taxpayers and college students and voice your concerns by contacting Bea Gonzalez’s office at 760-773-2500 or email her at bgonzalez@collegeofthedesert.edu. https://youtu.be/nw86hXTbt8U

College of the Desert (COD) Trustee Dr. Joel Kinnamon is pursuing a criminal investigation against his former opponent, the college’s former president, and its former attorney – alleging illegal use of college resources to negatively impact his campaign during last fall’s trustee election. After defeating Aurora Wilson in the Area 4 trustee election, Kinnamon said…