Desert Sun 8/1 – College of the Desert to host virtual forum Thursday on Palm Springs campus plans

College of the Desert administrators, consultants, architects and planners provided a robust report on the planned Palm Springs campus to the college’s Board of Trustees on Thursday in a marathon session stretching six hours and including dozens of public comments.  The college estimates that schematic designs for the new plans will be completed in January 2023 and…

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…

PALM DESERT — Much of Joel Kinnamon’s campaign was built on the platform of “Getting COD Back on Track” by expressing his commitment to the public of providing accountability, transparency and fiscal responsibility. He’s wasting no time in making good on that commitment. He boldly called for a forensic audit in January at his first meeting…

On Friday, 4/21, during the next COD Board of Trustees meeting they will decide on how to fill the Fred Jandt’s Trustee Area 3 position by either appointment or election. Trustee Area 3 includes parts of Cathedral City and Palm Springs where the college’s $300 million-plus expansion campus is scheduled to be built. Uken Reports…