Campus Pulse
City College has experienced a dynamic fortnight of development and preparations marked by landmark accreditation events, operational redesigns, and a series of upcoming student-focused events.
By Tabari Morris
City College has experienced a dynamic fortnight of development and preparations marked by landmark accreditation events, operational redesigns, and a series of upcoming student-focused events. The events in progress indicate the college's sustained attempts to rationalize its fiscal and administrative systems while remaining on the path of academic excellence and relevance to society.
Accreditation Development
The March 28, 2025, follow-up visit of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges was cautiously optimistic, as indicated in the Accreditation Steering Committee's May 1 report. The peer review panel acknowledged the college’s willingness to address the previous governance and financial concerns, i.e., the need to connect financial decisions with long-term stability and not impinge on the administration's operations. While a final accreditation determination remains pending, the college has progressed on its Institutional & Effectiveness Plan, developed jointly with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Partnership Resource Team.
One of the project's core elements is the crosswalk project, which aligns the ACCJC's 2024 standards with existing standing committees and academic governance structures. The system review targets the inclusion of accreditation standards in everyday work to maintain ongoing adherence to quality standards.
Commencement 2025
The graduation ceremony is taking place on Thursday, May 22, at 11:30 a.m., at George M. Rush Stadium. This year, City College is proud to honor Bay Area sports commentator Bonta Hill as Alumni of the Year and commencement speaker. Hill currently hosts Warriors Pregame Live and Warriors Postgame Live, and co-hosts the Dubs Talk podcast alongside Warriors Insider Monte Poole. After catching the eye of Journalism Department Chair Juan Gonzales, Hill was offered the sports editorship at The Guardsman, where he began his career.
“The Guardsman was a great platform for me to have a direction for what I wanted to do,” said Hill. “That paper really changed my life."
Lavender Graduation
The Lavender Graduation, held on May 14, 2025, celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates and certificate completions, with co-sponsorship by the Women’s & Gender Studies department and Queer Resource Center. In keeping with City College’s broader equity work, the ceremony is dedicated to inclusivity and celebrating multiple types of student success.
On May 13, 2025, the Listen & Learn Series will also hold a virtual workshop on fair assessment practices and engage the faculty and staff in discussions on closing the gaps in student achievement. The workshops help support the college's Strategic Plan goals in expanding student support systems and resource accessibility.
Wellness and Community Engagement
May 13, 2025, Self-Care: Graceful Shirt Design Workshop by the Office of Student Equity unites art and mental wellness. Students will design scarves and shirt patterns to symbolize CCSF’s holistic student wellness.
Commencement Preparations and 90th Anniversary Celebrations
Conclusion
Stabilization and strategic vision in the past two weeks at City College have solidified its twin dedication to student success and institutional stability. Accreditation compliance in progress, and a full calendar of public events in hand, the college will be positioned to weather any future challenges and to maintain its legacy intact. As the chancellor search comes to a close by the end of May, the transition of leadership at City College will play a defining role in penning its next chapter.
