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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Steven La Vigne, a counselor and the curriculum committee chairperson, speaking about the changes being made to Cerritos College's local AA and Cal-GETC in the teleconference center during an Associated Students of Cerritos College Senate meeting on Jan. 29, 2025.

Debate over upcoming general education changes

Andrew Pilani, Contributor
February 10, 2025
Change is on its way as the Cerritos College Faculty Senate continues to move forward with new general education requirements for associate degrees – but disputes over more required units are still a key concern.
(From Left to Right) Dr. Jose Fierro, Mariana Rios, James Cody Birkey, Sandra Salazar, Dawn Green, Mariana Pacheco, Shin Liu, Zurich Lewis, Cathy Le, and city of Downey mayor Mario Trujillo recognizing honorees after the swearing in ceremony at the Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 11 at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College. Photo credit: Jasmine Reyes

Bridging Leadership: Board of Trustees installed and called to address students’ concerns

Jasmine Reyes, Contributor
December 19, 2024
Local community leaders honored newly elected members at the Cerritos College Board of Trustees' Installation Ceremony and held space for various students to voice their concerns.
The Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College on Nov. 15, 2024. Mariana Pacheco won her 2024 reelection race.

Mariana Pacheco reelected to board of trustees

Andrew Pilani, News Editor
November 18, 2024
Incumbent Cerritos College Board of Trustees member Mariana Pacheco beat Martha Camacho Rodriguez in her reelection campaign
Jason Hultman, part-time adjunct advocating for the adoption of AB 190, Oct. 18.

Faculty members urge board for health insurance benefits

Emanuel Guadarrama, News Editor
October 24, 2023
If AB 190 is adopted by the board and district, part-time faculty members will receive the opportunity to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System health insurance program at no additional cost.
Dr. Fierro and Dr. Amber Hroch discussing the Stretch Goals and KPI to raise student graduation rates.

Cerritos College aims to graduate 50% of students within five years

Emanuel Guadarrama, News Editor
August 18, 2023
Dr. Jose Fierro, President/SuperIntendent of the Cerritos Community College District, set new goals to graduate more than half of new first time degree seeking students within their first five years.
The Director of Equity and Diversity for the ASCC cabinet Amy Parker talks to the Board of Trustees about her concerns about the Board on April 12.

Cerritos College should run itself like a public institution, not a business

Amy Parker, ASCC Contributor
April 20, 2023
The college’s administration runs the college like it’s a business - but it’s not one, it’s a public institution for students.
President Dr. Jose Fierro focused on tablet

Trustees vote to appoint Felipe Lopez as Executive Vice President

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2023
The Board of Trustees passed a vote during a closed session to approve President Dr. Fierro's appointment of Felipe Lopez as Executive Vice President during March 22's board meeting.
Here's a photo of one of the Board of Trustee members, Mariana Perez,

Board of Trustees support increase of Gender-Neutral bathrooms

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2023
The Board of Trustees supported increasing the number of gender-neutral restrooms on campus on Feb. 22 and providing greater assistance for students with disabilities.
Trustee Green via Zoom

Falcons Rising interviews new trustee Dawn Green

Cinthia Gutierrez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
Falcons rising interviewed Dawn Green, the newest board member at Cerritos, so everyone to get a closer look at her personality and her plans to help staff faculty and students.
Trustee Shin Liu posing with community members following her election as Board President on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Board swears in re-elected trustees; Dr. Shin Liu becomes Board President

Gabriel Villegas, Staff Writer
December 11, 2022
The re-elected Board of Trustees swore in on Dec. 7 and Trustee Shin Liu became the new President of the Board of Trustees for the 2023 school year.
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