District officials combat low enrollment

By Maria Odenbaugh Although enrollment is increasing Riverside Community College District Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac is concerned about enrollment based funding. Isaac said the pandemic is to blame for the decline in enrollment numbers since 2019. “(The pandemic) has dictated a change in way of life,” said Isaac. Aside from the pandemic, the increase in jobs…

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Student equity report shows decrease in ethnic groups at Riverside Community College District

By Leo Cabral The number of ethnic groups at Riverside Community College District have decreased 12% overall in the 2020-2021 academic year. RCCD Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac cited at the Feb. 1 Board of Trustees meeting that the pandemic, among other issues like lack of study space and childcare support, has made it difficult for students…

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Remote learning at Riverside Community College District to continue through fall term

By Erik Galicia Two weeks after the announcement that the summer term will be completely online, it has been decided remote learning will continue through the fall semester. “Due to requirements for physical and social distancing, there will be no face-to-face only sections offered,” Wolde-Ab Isaac, the Riverside Community College District chancellor, said in an…

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