Chancellor's Welcome

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, administration and staff, I welcome you to the exciting learning environment of the Yuba Community College District. We endeavor to meet the needs of students and the communities we serve by providing high quality educational programs and services by an outstanding faculty, student services staff, administration and classified staff. Assisting you in meeting your educational goal is our highest priority.

The Yuba Community College District provides educational services via its main campus in Marysville, the Woodland Community College campus, the Clear Lake campus, and at its educational center located on Beale Air Force Base. Our Distributive Education program also provides course work on-line and through interactive video and video-streaming technology among sites.

As a comprehensive community college, Yuba College offers a full array of certificates, two year associate degrees and the associate degree for transfer to the university. Programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and vocational/technical fields are provided for individuals seeking careers in business, education, health and human services, the sciences, industry, and the trades. Pre-collegiate course work, and course work for the non-English speaking or English as a Second Language (ESL) student are also provided. The College Success Center provides both computer-based and personal tutoring support for students in mathematics and language arts. New on-line access to the admissions process (including registration), counseling, transcripts, Student Educational Plans (SEP’s), and orientation to college are also available for the 2004-05 year.

Additionally, the college offers continuing education for professionals; career advancement opportunities for employed adults; counseling and management course work for small business owners; vocational and technical advanced training; and contracted training for employers. For the homebound individual, or those with work and family responsibilities, the college offers many evening, television, and on-line courses.

Lifelong learning opportunities in language and fine arts are available. A wide array of civic and community development opportunities can be found, as well as art exhibits, music concerts, and theater arts productions.

The college faculty and staff strive to provide learning opportunities and support services that prepare students for the contemporary workplace, to be contributing members of society, and to pursue future educational goals. A computer technology network, and instructional computing labs support the college’s programs and services, providing a variety of up-to-date applications to students in their course work. A number of teaching and learning delivery methods are used to meet the diverse needs of students on site and at a distance, for workforce development, and for training and development among community partners.

We are pleased that you have chosen YCCD. This catalog provides you with an overview of the college’s programs and assists you with accessing learning support services for success in your educational pursuits.

Our Board of Trustees, faculty, administration, and staff welcome you to the college. I encourage you to participate in the exciting learning environment of the Yuba Community College District!

Dr. Nicki Harrington
Chancellor