News of Note
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Here's the latest news from San Diego and Imperial County community colleges over the summer.
San Diego and Imperial County Community Colleges
Our region's largest provider of higher education will welcome nearly 150,000 students to the 2016-17 academic year on August 22 at San Diego's nine community colleges, and August 15 at Imperial Valley College.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
For the second time, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Hispanic students at Cuyamaca College will soon see a significant boost in efforts aimed at guiding them toward obtaining certificates and degrees and transferring to four-year colleges and universities, thanks to a nearly $2.6-million, five-year federal grant.

The athletic program at Grossmont College has been awarded the 2015-16 Chet DeVore Trophy. The award is the highest honor given by the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference, which consists of 10 community colleges in the region.
Imperial Valley College
Imperial Valley College students were treated to a free barbecue during the second week of classes.
We like giving back to the students," said Associated Student Government President Christine Bermudez. "It's a good way for them to find out about the clubs and ASG."
Deputies from the Imperial County Sheriff's Department are now patrolling Imperial Valley College in a pilot program to provide onsite security services. Deputies are on campus at all times when classes are in session, and a private security service patrols when the campus is closed.
MiraCosta College
.MiraCosta College will put a $455 million bond measure on the November ballot. MiraCosta has not passed a bond to improve aging buildings since the Oceanside Campus was built in the 1960s. The bond money would be spent on improvements at campuses in Oceanside and Encinitas since many buildings have rusty plumbing, faulty wiring and leaky roofs.
Dr. Sunny Cooke visits KGTV Channel 10
Dr. Sunny Cooke visits KGTV Channel 10

Dean Mike Fino visits KGTV Channel 10
Dean Mike Fino visits KGTV Channel 10
San Diego Community College District
Dr. Constance Carroll promotes upcoming SDCCD semester, SD Promise
Dr. Constance Carroll promotes upcoming SDCCD semester, SD Promise
San Diego City College
San Diego radio station KSDS FM Jazz 88 has been named JazzWeek's 2016 Station of the Year as the nation's top major market jazz station broadcasting 40 or more hours per week.
San Diego Mesa College
As students anxiously searched for an elusive open parking space on the first day of school at Mesa College on Monday, many breathed a sigh of relief when they saw an unexpected sign. "Valet parking." 
San Diego Miramar College
Miramar College offering new online course on finances
Miramar College offering new online course on finances
San Diego Continuing Education
One of the best kept secrets in San Diego is the free classes offered at San Diego Continuing Education. Under the umbrella of the San Diego Community College District, Continuing Education has six centers around town.
Southwestern College
Southwestern College is one of only 67 colleges nationally, and the only San Diego County community college, chosen to provide student aid for incarcerated students at Donovan Prison.

Southwestern College will save taxpayers up to $16 million by refinancing Proposition R bond debt.