Left to right back row: Dr. Flores, President of SJCC; Trustee Fuentes; Dr. López, President of EVC; Dr. Chaidez, Chancellor; Trustee Alexander; Trustee Lease; Trustee Hale
 
Left to right front row: Trustee Grilli; Ariana Estrada, EVC Student Trustee; Trustee Thai; Trustee Martinez; Omarrion Young, SJCC Student Trustee

Empowering our students to become agents for socioeconomic change

Supporting Vulnerable Students and Employees

Access to Available Resources

Opportunity. Equity. Social Justice.

These are the guiding principles of the San José-Evergreen Community College District.

Student Success is the heart of our mission and we’ve hired the best and brightest faculty and staff to ensure that our students are well prepared when they transfer to a university, enter the workforce, or embark on a path of lifelong learning.

Meeting: 

Board Committee on External Affairs - Agenda
October 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
SJECCD District Office 40 S. Market Street, Conference Rm CR-112, San Jose, CA, 95113

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About SJECCD

About SJECCD

For over 100 years, San José City College has been providing education and workforce opportunities to our district residents in San José; 
and for more than 47 years, Evergreen Valley College has educated our citizenry in south San José and Milpitas.

Our Community College Center for Economic Mobility (formerly Workforce Institute), established in 1988, is a training partner with many corporations as we work to develop and maintain a vital economy in the "South Bay".

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Silicon Valley Hub

The SJECCD plays a crucial role in preparing students for careers in cutting-edge industries. 

Diverse Student Body

We attract a diverse student population, making it a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

Sustainable Campus Initiatives

The district actively promotes eco-friendly practices & implements renewable energy.

Partners with Industry Leaders

SJECCD works with industry leaders to get students access to job opportunities.

Cultural and Arts Programs

SJECCD fosters a creative atmosphere for students to explore their artistic passions.

Community Engagement

SJECCD encourages students to participate in community service and outreach programs.

Strategic Priorities 2018-2025

Strategic Priorities

San José-Evergreen Community College District’s (SJECCD) 2018-2025 Strategic Priorities describe our emphasis on institutional excellence and continuous improvement over the next seven years. These priorities are in line with our mission, vision, and values of opportunity, equity, and social justice. They allow us to build upon the foundation we have established with our Board of Trustees’ Ends Policies of student success and community impact, and will provide the path by which we strive to accomplish the goals set forth in the Board’s Global Ends Statement, which indicates that the District “exists to ensure all students, especially those with educational and/or socioeconomic challenges, will have the skills and capabilities to be successful in the next stage of their life…

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