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William H. Duncan, IV

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(916) 660-7000

jbischoff@sierracollege.edu

jhallam@sierracollege.edu

Welcome to Sierra Community College!

For more than 75 years, Sierra College has been a cornerstone of the communities we serve. As Sierra's new president, I am honored to be a part of a vibrant organization that helps students move on to achieve success at four year colleges, go directly into the workforce, and advance in their careers. Everywhere I go, I find examples of how Sierra has enriched lives and helped local businesses thrive. Sierra truly is a special place.

With my new position comes the responsibility of assuring quality education, building on community relationships, and helping the college manage its growing needs during times of economic uncertainty. I am excited about taking on this new challenge. Sierra is fully committed to stimulating regional economic success as well as assisting our citizens, our students, and our campuses reach their full potential.

As your community college, Sierra is here to serve your needs. I have an open door policy and welcome your feedback on how we are doing. We appreciate your support over the past 75 years and look forward to the future as we begin our next 75.

Sincerely,
Willy Duncan
Superintendent and President

In Case You Were Wondering..

Why are my fees going up?

Fees for Community College students in California are set by the legislature, not by the college. The legislature voted to increase fees to $46 per unit effective Summer 2012. More information may be found in this short brief from the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO).

Why can’t I get my classes?

You’ve likely noticed how difficult it is to get into the classes you need. When the state reduced our funding, it was done in the form of a “workload reduction.” A “workload reduction” means the state will only pay us for a set number of students, which becomes our “enrollment cap.” Many community colleges, including Sierra College, serve more students than we are funded for. Even with that, the number of sections we offer has decreased while demand has increased.

What can you do?

Learn about the budget situation and the effect on community colleges in this report from EdSource “Community College Funding: Need grows as dollars decrease.”
Start a dialogue with your local elected officials.
Get involved with the Associated Students of Sierra College (ASSC).