Yavapai College enriches the communities of Yavapai County by providing accessible, affordable education, workforce training, transfer opportunities, lifelong learning and cultural enrichment opportunities. Our goal is to enrich all of our communities, including traditionally underserved populations. One of those underserved populations is our Hispanic communities. When I arrived at YC in spring 2019, it became apparent to me that our college was not connecting with our Hispanic … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Hispanic Initiative Creating More Accessible Education
Lisa B. Rhine
Yavapai College Gives High School Students Head Start
The Early College Academy is a program in which high school students complete YC classes through concurrent enrollment at a YC campus in partnership with their high school while simultaneously fulfilling high school graduation requirements. Students have the opportunity to complete general education classes, an AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum certificate), or an associate degree while in high school. The high school partner pays the tuition for the YC classes and YC provides a space … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Gives High School Students Head Start
Yavapai College is All In on Athletics
The fall 2022 semester at Yavapai College is in full swing, and with that comes athletic competition. At YC, we have made a commitment to athletics by adding programs, support staff and resources. I am proud that over the past two years, we have added women’s soccer and e-sports, and later this fall, our men’s and women’s basketball teams will tip off seasons for the first time since the programs were discontinued in 2011. With the addition of these four programs, Yavapai College now … [Read more...] about Yavapai College is All In on Athletics
Tackling the Price of Textbooks at Yavapai College
The fall 2022 semester at Yavapai College began on Aug. 15. A new fall semester marks a new year filled with fresh, determined students who are rejuvenated and focused on their dreams. At YC, we know that no matter how determined our students are or what their skills may be, they will all still need help to succeed. Nobody reaches their dreams without the help of others. I continue to remind our faculty and staff of the impact our work makes on the lives of our students. Each student … [Read more...] about Tackling the Price of Textbooks at Yavapai College
Yavapai College Positions for the Future
This past year was a landmark year for Yavapai College (YC), filled with outstanding accomplishments, partnerships and exciting things to come. As president of YC, I can assure you that where we are today did not happen overnight. Our faculty, staff and administrators have worked tirelessly through the last several years to transform the institution’s collective approach into one that is forward-thinking, innovative and student-centered. Please, make no mistake, rebounding from the … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Positions for the Future