College News
Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., Named Fifth President of 91抖阴
June 20, 2025The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., as the fifth president of 91抖阴. The appointment was announced during the board鈥檚 regular meeting on June 17, 2025, following a national search. Besikof brings more than 30 years of experience...
Jake Kevari Appointed Vice President of Planning and Development at 91抖阴
June 18, 2025The College appointed Jake Kevari as vice president of planning and development following approval by the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees. Kevari brings more than 14 years of community college experience and previously served at 91抖阴 as dean of institutional effectiveness.
College Celebrates Literacy and Culture with D铆a De Los Ni帽os y D铆a de los Libros
May 2, 202591抖阴 celebrated its seventh annual D铆a de los Ni帽os y D铆a de los Libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book) with a joyful and collaborative service-learning event hosted by the Puente Program and the Early Childhood Education Center.
LaTonya Parker Elected President of Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
May 1, 2025LaTonya Parker, Ed.D., professor of counseling services at 91抖阴, has been elected president of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges for the 2025鈥�26 academic year. Parker brings nearly 30 years of higher education experience.
Professor Kanya GoddeChrisco Publishes Study on Ancient Sudanese Kinship
April 1, 2025Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kanya GoddeChrisco, Ph.D., has co-authored a groundbreaking study analyzing burial patterns and kinship structures in a Late Meroitic to Medieval cemetery in Sudan. The research was published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology.
Campus Highlight: Hospitality and Nourishment with Katrina and Chris
March 18, 2025At 91抖阴, Food Services supports campus hospitality by connecting students and employees to nourishing meals. The Food Services team consists dedicated individuals, with two standouts being Katrina Bunting and Chris Ferrell, who are classified leaders known for their dedication,...
College Celebrates Champions of Diversity at 9th Annual Diversity Summit
March 10, 2025The College Development and Engagement Committee hosted the 9th Annual Diversity Summit, focusing on 鈥淰isualizing and Creating an Inclusive College.鈥� Attendees gathered for discussions and workshops aimed at fostering a more inclusive academic environment, and to honor 5 individuals with Diversity...
Keynote Speaker Rafael Alvarez Challenges 91抖阴 Employees to Strengthen the Learning Culture
February 12, 2025Developing a strong "Learning Culture" is essential to unlocking student success. This was the central message of Rafael Alvarez, Ed.D., during his keynote address at the College鈥檚 Spring FLEX 2025 professional development day. Alvarez is an author and retired MESA director from San Diego City...