Members of the public wishing to offer public comments but unable to attend in-person may email [email protected] for direction on remote participation. The meeting will be livestreamed through the Board of Trustees’ YouTube Channel.
The 67,924-square-foot campus opened in 2015 and annually serves thousands of adult education students enrolled in the SDCCD’s College of Continuing Education. The facility is designated as a Campus of Excellence in Healthcare Careers, and it provides free classes for vocational training, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, Business, and Adult Basic Education, among other programs.
In a March 18 email to district employees, SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith commented on the seriousness of recent allegations against the labor leader and civil rights activist, expressing concern for survivors of sexual violence and emphasizing the need to continue the work of the thousands who have helped shape the farmworker movement.
“For all of us engaged in advancing equity in education, labor advocacy, immigration justice, and basic needs security, your work matters now more than ever,” Smith said. “We ask you to remain committed to it. Honor the movement by continuing it and by building it in a way that does not replicate the abuses of power that have caused so much harm.”
With regard to the future of the campus name, Smith said it is premature to assume any outcome and that the district will engage with many community stakeholders before reaching a decision.
“With this meeting, we are creating space for our community to be heard,” said Dr. Tina M. King, College of Continuing Education President. “We recognize the significance of this moment and are committed to a thoughtful, transparent process that reflects the voices and values of the community we serve.”