SJECCD News

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Vinicio J. López has been named the ninth president of Evergreen Valley College (EVC) upon a unanimous vote by the San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) board of trustees.

When students return to classes next week for the start of fall term at San José City College (SJCC) and Evergreen Valley College (EVC), they will be attending courses being taught by some of the most diverse faculty in the nation, according to new data from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

According to a new analysis conducted by WalletHub, Evergreen Valley College and San José City College rank among the best community colleges not only in California, but across the nation as well.

For the fourth consecutive quarter, students in Evergreen Valley College’s (EVC) nursing program have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a requirement for registered nursing licensure.

The San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) board of trustees has named the next permanent SJECCD chancellor, unanimously selecting Dr. Beatriz Chaidez to lead the District. Chaidez, who has been serving as chancellor in an interim capacity since July 2023, was approved during the Board’s regular meeting on April 9.

Evergreen Valley College (EVC) and San José City College (SJCC)—received full reaffirmation of their accreditation status for seven years, based on a comprehensive review by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)

Evergreen Valley College was recognized Tuesday for success at enrolling and graduating Associate-Degree-for-Transfer-earners and closing racial/ethnic equity gaps.

For the second straight semester, San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) and its colleges show significant enrollment growth compared to the previous year.

According to the Chronicle’s “Diversity Index,” which was published recently and ranks “colleges with the greatest racial and ethnic diversity among faculty members,” SJCC ranks No. 3 and EVC No. 5 nationally among all two-year public institutions.

Board of Trustees has appointed a new interim chancellor to lead the District, unanimously selecting Dr. Beatriz Chaidez.

San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) has completed the sale of approximately $238 million of general obligation bonds, which will fund the continued development...

On June 21, the San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) board of trustees appointed Mr. Tony Alexander to fill a vacancy on the board.