A “safety first” mindset has been the approach of Mendocino College when planning to return to a more normal offering of on-ground classes and student services after a long 18 months of mostly remote learning. While the college never completely shut down, it is excited to announce that many classes will be held in person. The spring 2022 term begins January 18, and will look similar to how it did pre-pandemic, with more on-ground classes.

The Mendocino-Lake Community College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of their next Superintendent/President Dr. Tim Karas on Wednesday evening at their regularly scheduled June meeting. Dr. Karas’ new role will officially begin July 13. Dr. Karas will be leaving his post as the President of the College of Alameda, a position he has held since 2016.

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Today, Senator McGuire and Mendocino College announced that $1 million has been secured to expand the College’s construction career program. The expansion dollars will be focused on recruiting additional students into the program in both Lake and Mendocino counties, which will expand the construction workforce, grow business partnerships, hire additional faculty, and purchase needed equipment.

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District will undergo a regularly scheduled comprehensive evaluation visit in February 2020 by a team representing the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). 

Mendocino College is pleased to announce the Promise Program, which provides free tuition to eligible students, will be extended through the Fall 2020 semester.

The community is invited to attend the upcoming Mendocino College Art Gallery exhibit A Maker and Collector by artist Ren Riley.

The Mendocino College Theatre Arts Department brings Gehrman’s work to life. As part of the larger Phoenix Project, Director Reid Edelman assembled a cast that captures the wide range of individuals residing in Mendocino County, giving an organic look at the sheer troubles of climate change affecting locally.

The Mendocino College Theatre Arts Department in association with the college Art Department and Circus MeCCA will present the world premiere of Wild Fire, a powerful new play by Mendocino College professor, novelist, and playwright Jody Gehrman. 

Mendocino College visual and performing arts faculty, along with countless students, fire survivors, and community members, have been working together for over a year to bring to fruition The Phoenix Project.