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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
Desert Sun Editorial 1/29 – COD leaders’ secrecy and stumbles continue. The public needs to speak up.
Garcia and trustees don’t seem to be listening — or perhaps they’re simply incapable of fixing some of these problems. The terms of two of the board’s five members, Chair Rubén AríAztlán Pérez and Aurora Wilson, are up this year. Voters need to think seriously about whether they deserve to continue.
KESQ 10/26 – College of the Desert hosts annual State of the College address; update on campus expansion projects
College of the Desert focused on sharing its future growth across its campuses in its annual State of the College address, “COD Rising,” Wednesday. Superintendent/President Martha Garcia, Ed.D., shared details about some of the College’s upcoming projects, including the Palm Springs Development Project, Roadrunner Motors in Cathedral City, and the Indio campus expansion.
Desert Sun 4/22 – Roadrunners approved at original site
The Desert Sun announces Roadrunners Motor Center approves original site. Read more
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…
Desert Sun 8/18 – College of the Desert proposes ‘Citizens Advisory Group’ for Palm Springs campus
College of the Desert’s Board of Trustees will vote Friday on whether to establish a “Citizens Advisory Group” to inform design elements of its planned Palm Springs campus. The proposed body would be made up of 7 to 10 members appointed by the Board of Trustees. Members would be drawn from constituencies such as students and business leaders. The panel would,…