When did college debt gain so much control over graduates’ quality of life? As education debt reaches record levels, we see the effects ripple through students’ lives long after they graduate. Student loans affect graduates’ ability to buy a home. According to the National Association of Realtors,...

Local entrepreneurs, industry leaders and business owners have the same answer when asked what they see as the most urgent need in the workforce: improved soft skills. They want employees who can communicate clearly, whether writing or speaking; effectively collaborate on teams; and quickly make decisions...

These are busy days in Sacramento as legislators in the Capitol hustle to finish up a spending plan for the coming fiscal year by the June 15 deadline. But not every decision on the table must be made within the next week. When it comes to deciding how to fund community colleges, it would be wise to...

We’re all familiar with the law of unintended consequences – the idea that solving one problem leads to unexpected outcomes that in turn create new challenges. Sometimes we can see problems looming, giving us an opportunity to adjust and avoid them. That’s the situation we find ourselves in with...

A message from Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook: To Our Business Partners: For over 30 years, College of the Canyons has been a leader in Workforce Training and Development by providing customized training solutions to businesses in our region. Through our efforts, we have enabled more than 3,200 companies to...

It’s no secret that Santa Clarita has great schools. Our valley’s K-12 school districts rank among the highest in the state and it’s that reputation for quality that prompts many families to move to the Santa Clarita Valley. Parents want the best education possible for their children, and seek...

I want you to remember three numbers that pertain to the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus: 10 and 5,000 and 55,000. We’ll start with 10. It was 10 years ago this fall semester that we opened the Canyon Country Campus on Sierra Highway. We are celebrating a decade of academic excellence...

Today’s college students face a number of obstacles to reaching their full academic potential. Some challenges, such as math anxiety and fear of public speaking, seem daunting but can be mastered easily with extra help from tutors or friends. But a more significant barrier stands in the way. And it’s...

“I’m so glad College of the Canyons is offering bachelor’s degrees. It’s about time!” That refrain – and hundreds of variations like it – are uttered to me frequently. It happens just about everywhere throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, whether I’m at a fundraising event or standing...

One of our community’s defining characteristics is the quality of education available at every level of learning in Santa Clarita. From kindergarten to college, our schools are recognized for their ongoing innovation, cutting-edge instruction and commitment to student success. High-performing schools...