MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus: A Vibrant, Active Community
MiraCosta College’s San Elijo Campus is undergoing dynamic changes that are strengthening the campus' role as a leading transfer-focused institution with an actively engaged student body. Students...
View ArticleHighlights from the 2012-2013 MiraCosta College Annual Report
What a year we’ve had! Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to address a room of local leaders, educators and community members to share the myriad of accomplishments the college and its students,...
View ArticleEducational Opportunities Abound in North San Diego County
With high-performing preK-12 schools; MiraCosta and Palomar community colleges; Cal State University, San Marcos; and a handful of private colleges and universities, North County has established...
View ArticleMiraCosta College Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence
Dear MiraCosta College friends and colleagues, The more things change, the more they stay the same. And that certainly is true when it comes to MiraCosta College. Founded 80 years ago as...
View ArticleMiraCosta Superintendent/President Francisco Rodriguez reflects on 5 years of...
When I arrived at MiraCosta College and delivered my inauguration speech in March 2009, I spoke about the transformative power of education and my goal to build upon the great traditions that have been...
View ArticleMiraCosta College Staff Dedicated to Leadership
Leadership and service are ever-present at MiraCosta College. A growing number of faculty and staff are serving on federal, state and regional boards, which is impacting policy and practice in a wide...
View ArticleStart Here, Go Anywhere! MiraCosta Prepares Students for Transfer
One of the greatest strengths of MiraCosta College is that it has among the highest transfer rates for community colleges in the region. Not only are MiraCosta College alumni accepted into an array of...
View ArticleMiraCosta College Celebrates Student Success
Few events are as moving for me as graduation. Commencement is a time when our passion to help others and commitment to a strong and supportive community college system reach fruition. Last week's...
View ArticleCoffee with a Cause - Feeding the Soul Foundation
Vallie Gilley, owner of Jitters Coffee Pub is determined to give back to the community that has supported her business for so many years.Much of this desire to give to her community came during a time...
View ArticleMeet the new MiraCosta College superintendent/president
On a bright and sunny morning, more than 400 community members, staff, faculty and students gathered at the MiraCosta College Concert Hall for the inauguration of Dr. Sunita “Sunny” Cooke, MiraCosta...
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