President’s Board Report Update 6.24.25
Check out President Olivo’s most recent Board Report shared at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees meeting on June 24, 2025. The Board of Trustees meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Fullerton College Familia Unites at Immigration Support Circle
In response to recent immigration enforcement activity and the uncertainty many in our community are facing, Fullerton College recently held a Healing Circle for faculty, staff and students to explore healing and connection.
The circle was held in person with a Zoom option and invited Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Arturo Diaz. Diaz holds over 20 years of experience working with children, adults and families from underserved and marginalized communities. A proud first-generation Chicano and son of Mexican immigrants, Diaz brought deep cultural insight and lived experience to this impactful convening, centering healing through a lens of dignity, equity and generational restoration.
Classified Senate Nominations Now Open
Classified Senate Nominations are open through Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Classified Staff at Fullerton College may nominate themselves or another Classified Professional for an available position.
Available Positions:
- Vice President (two-year term)
- Recording and Media (two-year term)
- Treasurer (one-year term)
- Senator (two-year term)
Classified Senate meetings are in person on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10-11 a.m.
Study Abroad Hosts Celebratory Picnic
The Study Abroad program recently hosted a picnic luncheon to send off their summer 2025 students with best wishes. Held at Hillcrest Park nearby, the luncheon’s food was catered by Tacos Allegros, along with homemade desserts baked by Study Abroad Coordinator Angela Henderson and Dean of the Library/LRISPS Division, Dani Wilson. The event was also generously hosted by Friends of Fullerton College Foundation Board Member, Paulette Chaffee.
These students are headed to Dublin to study English with Fullerton College Professor Mike Mangan and Costa Rica to study anthropology with Cypress College Professor Jaclyn Magginetti.
Juneteenth Ice Cream Social
The Umoja Community Program invited our Fullerton College family to its Juneteenth ice cream social. An opportunity to connect, reflect and commemorate this day in history, colleagues came out and honored the African American community and its commitment to justice.
Pride Party Celebrates Love and Community
The Pride Month festivities continued as we celebrated love, identity and community at our Pride Party. An excellent turnout, the event included a fan decorating and rock painting activity, photo booth, popsicles and drag bingo with special guest, Miss Elaine.
Biotechnology Department Hosts CSI Summer Camp
The Biotechnology Program recently held its Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Camp, where students learned about the field, hands-on techniques and more. The event also invited a Forensic Specialist II from the Fullerton Police Department for a special presentation.
Follow the MESA Program on Instagram
Keep up with the Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program on Instagram! Located in Building 1200, Room 1246, the MESA Program supports first-generation STEM students with tutoring, exciting professional opportunities and more.
Congratulations, Tyler Deacy!
Fullerton College thanks Special Projects Director of Sustainability, Tyler Deacy, for their service. Deacy has been with us since August 2021 and will transition to the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) as its new Special Projects Director of Sustainability.
Deacy’s contributions to Fullerton College have been absolutely incredible. They spearheaded the Solar Panel Project, which established the district’s first-ever solar panels on our campus. A dedicated individual, they also partnered with OC Public Works to adopt the channel at Fullerton Creek, initiated our Environmental Justice Career Fellowship alongside the CA Youth Leadership Corps, established the 2023-2026 Fullerton College Campus Sustainability Plan and so much more. We are so grateful for Deacy’s commitment and wish them all the best as they head into their new role.
Managers Retreat Strengthens Fullerton College Leadership
Our Fullerton College leaders recently ventured to the Newport Beach Mariott Bayview for a two-day retreat, themed “Rooted in Mission Rising in Solidarity.” The retreat was facilitated by Director of Title V Equipo, Dr. Desiree Zuniga, and invited keynote speakers Bradlee Johnson (Executive Director, The Coalition) and Elaine Lin Hering (Author of Unlearning Silence).
Topics of exploration included grounding our mission, core values and strategic plan, leading change with courage and clarity and more.
