DISTRICT NEWS
The 4CD Governing Board, colleges, and community members recognized outgoing Trustee John E. Márquez on Nov. 10 for his more than 55 years of service and leadership dedicated to expanding educational opportunity, supporting student success, and strengthening communities throughout Contra Costa County.
Following a 39-year career with the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD), Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh has announced that she will retire on Dec. 30. Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Micaela Ochoa has been appointed to serve as interim chancellor. A retirement celebration and fundraiser for the college foundations is planned for Dec. 8.
In this issue, read about: a new program for justice-impacted students, a salute to veterans, a new regional network to prepare teachers for work in early childhood education, awards of excellence for our colleges, and more! Subscribe at www.tinyurl.com/4CDNewsletter