SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT

San José-Evergreen Community College District - San José City College President

SJECCD is announcing the opening of the recruitment period for selection of their new president for San José City College (SJCC). This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a highly acclaimed institution and be part of the esteemed San José – Evergreen Community College District.

MISSION

The mission of San José City College is to provide student-centered and culturally responsive curriculum and services for career pathways, university transfer, and life-long learning. We strive to accomplish this by promoting an inclusive, multicultural learning community that values social justice, along with excellence in teaching and learning.

ACCREDITATION

SJCC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This accrediting body is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education. SJCC’s accreditation was recently reaffirmed in January 2024.

OUR STUDENTS

Our students come to us from all walks of life. Some are the first in their families to attend college; are single parents struggling to balance work, parenting, and education; are from outside our state or country seeking better futures for themselves and their families; or they are 4.0 high school graduates. Regardless of their circumstances, they have chosen SJCC to help them on their educational journey. We take this responsibility seriously.

SJCC BY THE NUMBERS (2023-24)

Students Served : 14,997

Gender : Male : 43.4%

Female : 54.6% Non-Binary / Unknown : 2%

Student Ethnicity :

African-American : 4.4%

Asian : 26.9%

Hispanic / Latinx : 47.1%

Multi-ethnicity : 4%

Pacific Islander : 0.5%

Unknown : 3%

White / Non-Hispanic : 13.4%

Degrees and Certificates Awarded : 1,279

Associate Degrees for Transfer : 282

Associate of Arts Degrees : 322

Associate of Science Degrees : 89

Certificates : 586 Many of SJCC’s students transfer to nearby San José State University, while others transfer throughout the California State University and University of California systems.

Degree and Certificate Programs : 80

ABOUT SJCC

Opening its doors in September 1921, San José City College was one of the first community colleges in California. SJCC has delivered its educational mission with integrity and vitality, growing into a world-class institution serving more than ten thousand students each semester. In 2021 SJCC celebrated 100 years of service to our students and communities. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, SJCC offers all the benefits of being close to the world’s hub of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The College currently serves San José, Milpitas, and other surrounding communities in Santa Clara County. As a District and College, we believe educating the whole student to be the true definition of success. Student success is everyone’s responsibility : classified professionals, faculty, administrators, and community. To help our students at SJCC excel in all areas of their lives, we encourage holistic self-discovery and through this process, our students learn to collaborate, participate in responsible decision making, and evaluate their options through an ethical lens. We believe they must have the education and skills required to help them become better individuals, workers and / or citizens. We infuse this belief—aligned with our vision—into all that we do. At San José City College we focus on assuring that our curriculum and classroom rigor always keep pace with industry. Yet, while surrounded by high-tech companies and the perceived wealth they bring to our area, we also focus our mission on those who must face each day with strength and tenacity in order to survive the challenges connected to poverty and the realities of life for the socio-economically challenged. Institutional equity, in terms of educational achievement, is a critical value at San José City College. As such, in addition to providing educational opportunities to the under-represented and socioeconomically challenged, we also provide life-long learning opportunities that ensure that residents in our community stay competitive in this innovation society.

PRESIDENT PROFILE

Community, Students, Classified Professionals and Faculty expect the successful candidate to :

Student Success

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and equity.
• Maintain an institutional focus on student success that includes laser focus on academic programs and student services, with attention to the mental health spectrum and food and housing insecurities of our students.
• Be visible and involved in student life, understand who SJCC students are on a holistic level and demonstrate a manner that is approachable and open-minded.

Leadership

Advocacy

Community

The next President of SJCC will be a visionary leader who will build on the College’s strengths and position it for future success. #J-18808-Ljbffr