Riverside City College, Norco College and Moreno Valley College Affordable, High-Quality Education for Local Students
As the cost of attending Cal State or UC becomes more expensive, many students, especially those from middle class and lower income families, start their education at community colleges. Nearly 40% of all local high school graduates rely on our local community colleges for higher education.
Serving Our Community and Local Economy Riverside City College, Norco College and Moreno Valley College are vital community resources, providing career technical education to the healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters and skilled workers who serve us. We are proud to provide a high-quality, affordable education opportunity to thousands of students who become future personnel for the local industries, companies and services that serve our communities. Last year alone, our colleges added nearly $1 billion to the local economy and supported nearly 13,000 jobs. Helping Veterans The District is also one of the most important Veterans’ services institutions in California, providing job placement, job training and counseling to about 1,800 vets every day. Upgrading Classrooms and Labs to Prepare Students for Careers While our colleges have had some updates over the years, student demand and academic standards continue to rise. To remain competitive and serve our students and communities for decades to come, we need to repair and upgrade our local college classrooms and labs to help prepare students for future success. You can find each college’s Facilities Master Plan and learn more about planned projects at www.rccd.edu/potentialmeasure.
Local Funding to Support Student Success
To continue providing affordable, high-quality education, the RCCD Board of Trustees is considering a local bond measure. A potential measure would: n Maintain classrooms and student service centers by replacing leaky roofs, rusty plumbing, and outdated and faulty electrical systems where needed n Improve access for students with disabilities at all campuses n Upgrade outdated classrooms, science labs and career training facilities to keep pace with current industry standards and allow for state-of-the-art courses in biology, chemistry and physical sciences n Expand and improve Veterans’ Centers at all campuses, which provide job training, placement, counseling and support services to military Veterans and their families n Improve student safety and campus security systems including security lighting, cameras, emergency communications systems, smoke detectors and fire alarms Fiscal Accountability and Independent Oversight A local measure could generate up to $840 million to upgrade our local colleges and would cost the typical homeowner approximately $66 per year. All money raised by the measure would stay local to support our community colleges and students — no funds could be taken by the State. A clear system of accountability would be required, including a project list detailing exactly how the money would be used, a Citizens’ Oversight Committee and independent audits.
Your Feedback Is Important to Us The District welcomes your comments and questions as it evaluates the needs of our local community colleges. Please contact Vice Chancellor Aaron Brown at (951) 328-3872 or [email protected] with any questions or feedback. www.rccd.edu /RCCDistrict @RCCDistrict