Our community college district plays a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce and leaders of Orange County and beyond. This year, at the inaugural State of the District, the Chancellor and District leadership highlighted the accomplishments, challenges, and future objectives of SOCCCD for students, staff and the community.
Highlights
To view more images from the event, visit our Flickr album.
![Board President Jemal speaking at the podium](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_img/public/media/images/2024-03/dsc01853_53561091467_o.jpg?h=5ae4fa24&itok=d9dqMc_n)
SOCCCD Board President Timothy Jemal gave an address, thanking attendees, including elected officials.
![Saddleback president Elliot Stern speaking at podium](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_img/public/media/images/2024-03/dsc01863_53562397220_o.jpg?h=790be497&itok=vy-smkyI)
Saddleback president Elliot Stern addressed the crowd about Saddleback's growth and enrollment.
![IVC president John Hernandez speaks at podium](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_img/public/media/images/2024-03/dsc01887_53562147043_o.jpg?h=5251e892&itok=nD2BN8jB)
Irvine Valley College president John Hernandez speaks to the audience about diversity and graduation rates.
![SOCCCD trustees with chancellor](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_img/public/media/images/2024-03/53562396395_f35f4e04fc_oa.jpg?h=9370aa28&itok=fkyrF1d8)
SOCCCD trustees Marcia Milchiker, Tim Jemal, Terri Rydell, and Carolyn Inmon joined Chancellor Barnes for a photo.
![people talking and networking](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_img/public/media/images/2024-03/dsc01819_53562277339_o.jpg?h=790be497&itok=OB9m9NDC)
Students, faculty, staff, administrators, elected officials and the community alike joined us for the networking breakfast prior to the State of the District event.