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Santa Barbara City College update for June 18

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SBCC Named #1 Community College

Santa Barbara City College has been named Number One of the Top 50 Best Value Community Colleges for 2018. Value Colleges, an organization that provides prospective students with a practical guide to the most financially sound investments in higher education, announced their rankings in early May. Read More…

New Appointments to Leadership Roles on Campus

Dr. Pamela Ralston

Dr. Priscilla Mora

Robert Morales
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce the appointment of four individuals who have assumed new leadership positions on campus: Dr. Pamela Ralston, Interim Executive Vice President of Educational Programs; Dr. Priscilla Mora, Dean of Educational Programs (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences); Robert Morales, Director of Facilities; and Cesar Perfecto, Assistant Controller. Read more about them…

Photo by Brooke Holland / Noozhawk

22 Career-Ready Students Receive Certificates of Completion

SBCC’s class of 2018 included 22 proud graduates from the School of Extended Learning Medical Assistant Traning Program.
Read the full Noozhawk story…

Tiffany Love

Tiffany Love Goes to Washington  

This summer, SBCC student Tiffany Love will join 25 students from UCSB and several regional community colleges for two weeks of field research at the prestigious Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia and Washington D.C.
“This will give me the chance to work with professionals,” Love commented in a recent interview. “Anyone can learn from a textbook. It’s more important to be hands-on.” Read more…

League of Women Voters Hosts Forum on the Evolving Role of SBCC

On May 16, community members gathered at the Faulkner Gallery to participate in a forum, “What is the evolving role of Santa Barbara City College as a California community college?” The panel included top SBCC administrators, CEO of the SBCC Foundation, a faculty member and a student. Read more…
   Click here to view the video recording…

Photo by Chris Hughes

SBCC Dance Company “Shines” at Lobero Theatre

On May 25, the 2018 “Santa Barbara Floor to Air Festival” concluded its one-week artist residency and collaboration with a dazzling performance showcasing technical and artistic methods of contemporary dance involving trapeze, fabrics, corde, and slings.
Read the complete Noozhawk review…

Scheinfeld Center Hosts Global Trade and E-Commerce Summit

SBCC’s Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation brought together local entrepreneurs, business consultants, educators and students to hear about the latest trends in international trade and e-commerce for a Global E-Commerce Summit. Read the Noozhawk story…

Join us for a Dedication Ceremony and tour the LEED Award-Winning New West Campus Center June 23

Join us on June 23 at 10 AM for an Open House and Dedication of the award-winning West Campus Center. Take a tour of the new building and see for yourself why it received LEED Platinum Certification – the highest level possible – as a healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green building. Learn more about the West Campus Center and the LEED award…

Take a Trip in Time Back to 1959 with The Theatre Group’s Production of “Grease”

Join cast and crew at the Garvin Theatre July 11- 28 for one of the best-loved musicals of all time, “Grease.” Nominated for Best Musical in 1972, featuring songs and dancing that recall the days of Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley, this production directed by Katie Laris, choreographed by Christina McCarthy and under the musical direction of David Potter is sure to have you tapping your feet and humming along.
Single tickets go on sale June 18.
Click here for more information…

Fourth of July Celebration and the Best View in Town for the Fireworks Show!

The fun begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Great Meadow on West Campus and the Winslow Maxwell Overlook on East Campus. Food will be available from 4-8 p.m., with live music from 6-8 p.m. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we encourage everyone to walk, bike or rideshare. For those who drive, there will be a $10 parking fee, which will support SBCC Athletics.

Fall Registration Begins July 6

Click here to search the Credit schedule of classes for Fall

Click here to search the School of Extended Learning schedule of classes for Fall
Although summer is just beginning to get into full swing, it’s also a good time to think about what classes you want to take in the fall. Registration for both credit classes and for the School of Extended Learning begins Friday, July 6.

SBCC Board of Trustees Meetings June 14 and June 28

The SBCC Board of Trustees will meet at 4 p.m. in CC-223 at SBCC on June 14 and in A-211 on June 28. The Agendas for Board Meetings can be found at least 72 hours prior to the meeting on the Board webpage. SBCC Board meetings are recorded or live streamed and archived for public viewing. Click here to watch previous or live Board meetings.

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