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Chancellor's Message

At the Riverside Community College District, students, faculty, community partners, and friends demonstrate every day what is possible when we work together with purpose. Our colleges have shown how education drives growth and opportunity.

Strengthened by community investment through avenues such as Measure CC, this District is expanding the footprint of higher education into more cities with projects like the upcoming Corona Education Center and the Inland Empire Technical Trade Center in Jurupa Valley.

Measure CC Propels RCCD into a New Era of Education & Workforce Development

In November 2024, voters approved Measure CC, a $954 million bond initiative empowering the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) to modernize and expand its educational infrastructure. With over 58% voter support, the measure addresses the region’s growing demand for higher education and skilled workforce training.

RCCD Students Begin New Chapter with Historic UCR Housing Initiative

Riverside Community College District and the University of California, Riverside (UCR) celebrated a landmark achievement this August as more than 300 RCCD students moved into the newly completed North District 2 housing complex. This milestone marks the realization of a multi-year collaboration to expand access to affordable, high-quality student housing.

63rd Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series Challenges Traditional Masculinity

Riverside Community College District’s 63rd Distinguished Faculty Lecture series, delivered by Eddie Perez, Ed.D. explored “From Strain to Strength: Rethinking Masculinity and Emotional Expression,” focusing on how rigid gender norms contribute to social issues including mental health crises, substance abuse, violence, and homelessness. Perez, a sociology professor at Riverside City College since 2006, combined personal stories and scholarly research to challenge traditional notions of masculinity and urge greater emotional intelligence among men.

RCCD Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac Named Educator of the Year

Wolde‑Ab Isaac, Ph.D., chancellor of the Riverside Community College District, has long been a champion for educational equity and student success. He was honored as Educator of the Year by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership during the organization’s annual dinner on Jan. 9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport. The award recognizes Isaac’s exceptional contributions to education, his forward‑thinking leadership, and his commitment to expanding opportunities for students in the Inland Empire.

The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties Awarded Arts & Culture Grant

The City of Riverside has awarded the RCCD Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties a grant through the Arts & Culture Grant Program for the 2024-2026 fiscal years, supporting its mission to provide free access to arts and culture while fostering community engagement and education.

Center for Social Justice Earns Community Recognition at Mayor’s Ball

The Riverside Community College District’s Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties earned second place in the Art Facility category at the 2025 Mayor’s Ball for the Arts. The celebration honored standout contributors to Riverside’s creative landscape, with awardees nominated and voted for by the community. The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties was recognized alongside other prominent institutions, placing just behind the Riverside Art Museum & Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture.

Sharon Alexander Honored as RCCD Alumnus of the Year

Sharon Alexander, a distinguished Riverside City College graduate, has been named the 2024 Riverside Community College District Alumnus of the Year for her contributions to nursing education and community health. A 1981 graduate of RCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program, Alexander earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She began her career in critical care and later served as Director of Education at Parkview Community Hospital.