MEMBER NEWS: Cerro Coso’s new Tehachapi campus
Cerro Coso Community College administrators and staff in front of property in Tehachapi recently purchased to provide a local campus. From left Chad Houck, Alec Griffin, Peter Fulks, Michael Chiang, Lisa Stephens, Anna Carlson, Karee Hamilton and Frederick Wheeler. (Photo courtesy of Cerro Coso Community College).
Cerro Coso Community College announces new campus
Land acquired for relocation expanding access to higher education in Tehachapi
Cerro Coso Community College, a Central Valley Higher Education Consortium member institution, will expand its educational opportunities in the Tehachapi area with the acquisition of land for the home of a new campus there.
Sean Hancock, President – Cerro Coso Comm. College
Dr. Sean Hancock, Cerro Coso president and member of the CVHEC Board of Directors, announced the purchase and relocation Nov. 1 saying it marks a transformative step forward for Cerro Coso’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to meet the growing needs of students and the broader community.
He expressed appreciation for the support from the Tehachapi Unified School District which has been leasing space to Cerro Coso for the current location saying that their partnership has enabled the college to establish a strong foundation in the community.
The new campus will further this partnership by offering a dedicated space to help more students achieve their academic and career goals, the president said.
“This expansion not only strengthens Cerro Coso’s presence in the region but also aligns with the college’s mission to empower individuals through education and serve as a community hub for growth and opportunity,” President Hancock said.
“We are thrilled to be moving forward with this project and look forward to what this means for our students and the future of our college.”
The Cerro Coso Tehachapi campus relocation will support the college’s goal of meeting the needs of a rapidly expanding student body in an area with a strong demand for skilled professionals.
Lisa Stephens, Cerro Coso Director of East Kern Center & Campuses, shared her excitement, stating, “I am thrilled about this new chapter for our college and the exciting opportunities it brings for our students and community. Our Tehachapi team looks forward to continuing to connect and strengthen our partnerships in Tehachapi.”
Updates on the project will be shared as progress continues, and the college eagerly anticipates the positive impact the new campus will bring to Tehachapi.
For more information about Cerro Coso Community College please visit www.cerrocoso.edu.
