Dr. Tenisha James, our Dean of Student Services, was recently recognized by the College Futures Foundation as the leader who is driving change for California community colleges. Dr. James leads both Guided Pathways and student equity and achievement for Norco College. She centers equity and student voice strategically and operationally throughout the campus, in deep partnership with faculty, counselors, and classified professionals.

Norco College congratulates Dr. James for this momentous statewide recognition. In the words of President, Monica Green, "We have an opportunity to celebrate a rock star among our ranks." Thank you Dr. James for your service and your commitment to excellence at Norco College. You are guiding students to access a robust set of resources, creating a supportive structure for positive learning experiences, and advancing our scholars towards degrees and good jobs.

Read the College Futures Foundation spotlight and watch the Leaders Driving Change interview with Dr. Tenisha James, her faculty colleague that co-leads Norco’s Guided Pathways work, and a recent Norco alumnus to learn more.