Desert Sun 11/10 – College of the Desert Board approves pay raise, extension for Garcia in split 3-2 vote
One month before a highly potential new Board of Trustee member was voted in that could swing the majority against Dr. Garcia’s raise and extension, The College of the Desert Board of Trustees voted 3-2 Thursday to extend the contract of, and give a pay raise to, Superintendent/President Martha Garcia. Garcia’s annual base salary will increase […]
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
Desert Sun 11/9 – COD Board to consider contract extension, raise for Superintendent/President Martha Garcia
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
Desert Sun 11/8 – Election results: Perez, Kinnamon lead for COD Board of Trustees seats
One incumbent and one challenger are leading in early results for two College of the Desert Board of Trustees seats in a race that has seen unusually high campaign spending. Early returns in Trustee Area 1 showed board chair Ruben Perez, a first-term trustee and fieldworker for Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, leading with a substantial margin over Larissa Chavez […]
Desert Sun 10/31 – Endorsement: In COD board races, Desert Sun Editorial Board sees tough choices
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 […]
KESQ 10/26 – College of the Desert hosts annual State of the College address; update on campus expansion projectsDesert Sun
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 10/26 – COD Announces Plans for Palm Springs Campus in “State of the College” Address
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 […]
Desert Sun 10/21 – College of the Desert trustees hear employee complaints
…several employees who spoke at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting or submitted written comments, morale is flagging. “You are currently dysfunctional and you’re hurting our college,” adjunct accounting professor Julie Rescigno told the board. “You do not respect or trust each other and you let the community see it. You do not accept any responsibility for […]
Uken Report 10/19 – PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO SIGN BUILDING BEAM AT INDIO CAMPUS EXPANSION SITE
PALM DESERT – Community members and students are encouraged to add their signatures to one of the beams which will be displayed on the Indio Campus in the new expansion as part of College of the Desert’s Indio campus. A unique and personal touch commemorating the project and ways for the community to leave a […]
Desert Sun 10/12 – Coachella City Council calls for College of the Desert campus in their city
The Coachella City Council passed a resolution Wednesday urging College of the Desert to build a campus in their city. Councilmember Megan Beaman Jacinto, an attorney who represents the former college president in ongoing concerns between him and the college’s board of trustees, was absent. Read full article here