Cerro Coso Community College Foundation Inc
Strengthening Education in Our Communities
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Cerro Coso Promise Scholarship
The Cerro Coso Promise is a scholarship intended for hard-working, dedicated students that deserve an education, regardless of financial or personal status. By meeting basic criteria, students will qualify for up to $1,000 per semester for 2 years to help with tuition, books, and fees after financial aid and other scholarships are applied. From specialized counseling to help with creating a comprehensive educational plan, the Cerro Coso Promise is committed to making sure students participate in a variety of initiatives designed to help them meet their educational goals. Promise participants also receive priority registration, career advising, help with transferring, and other student support services to assist them in staying on track.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Cerro Coso Community College Foundation Inc
Board of directorsas of 11/22/2022
Mrs. Deidre Patin
Cerro Coso Community College Foundation
Term: 2017 - 2018
Mr. Cameron Bruce
Cerro Coso COmmunity College Foundation
Term: 2017 - 2018
Jan Bennett
Community Member
Peggy Breeden
Ridgecrest Mayor
Anthony Damiano
Cerro Coso Community College
Derrick Hu
NAVAIR
Michelle Vance
Tehachapi Parks and Recreation
Steve Schultz
NAVAIR
Alexia Svejda
Cal City Mayor
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No