State of the College
El Camino College’s State of the College is an opportunity to connect with the community and learn how the college is integral to meeting the South Bay and Los Angeles County’s rapidly evolving workforce needs.
Innovative Workforce Development
Please join us for the sixth annual State of the College to learn how El Camino College’s vision for the next ten years is integral to shaping the workforce of the future.
Event Info
Friday, November 15, 2024
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
East Dining Room (in the Bookstore Building, 2nd Floor)
El Camino College
Parking available in Lot C
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Reserve Your Spot
RSVP is required.
RSVP OnlineDeadline: Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 6 to [email protected] or 310-660-3406.
What to Expect
You’ll hear from El Camino College President and CEO Dr. Brenda Thames about successful, existing programs and innovative future plans that will create economic vitality for students, employers and the community.
Speaker Bios
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Brenda Thames, Ph.D. Superintendent/President Dr. Brenda Thames began her tenure as the seventh superintendent/president of El Camino College on July 1, 2021. With over 24 years of experience in instruction, student services, and administration in California Community Colleges, Dr. Thames is a proven leader dedicated to student success. She works collaboratively with El Camino faculty and staff to advance educational opportunities and economic mobility for the students we serve. Dr. Thames most recently served as president of West Hills College Coalinga, and has served in a broad spectrum of positions including adjunct faculty, tenured faculty, faculty coordinator, department chair, program director, dean, vice president of student services, and vice president of instruction. She earned a doctorate in education from Oregon State University, master’s degrees in both social work and in public administration from USC, and holds a bachelor’s degree with a double major in sociology and social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. |
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The Student Speaker will be announced soon!
Accommodations
El Camino College is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact [email protected] by October 25 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is required to arrange for accessibility needs.
Connect with Us
If you have any questions or would like to explore ways we can work together including hiring, internships or apprenticeships, please contact us at [email protected] or 310-660-3406.