Cerro Coso Community College acquires land for new Tehachapi campus

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Cerro Coso staff and faculty pictured at new home of Cerro Coso Tehachapi.

Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce the acquisition of land for the home of the new Tehachapi campus, a significant milestone that will enable the college to expand educational opportunities in the Tehachapi area.

This project marks a transformative step forward for Cerro Coso's commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to meet the growing needs of students and the broader community.

Currently leasing space from the Tehachapi Unified School District, Cerro Coso is deeply appreciative of the ongoing support and collaboration that has enabled the college to establish a strong foundation in the community. The new campus will further this partnership by offering a dedicated space to help more students achieve their academic and career goals.

"This expansion not only strengthens Cerro Coso's presence in the region but also aligns with the college's mission to empower individuals through education and serve as a community hub for growth and opportunity," said Dr. Sean Hancock, president of Cerro Coso Community College. "We are thrilled to be moving forward with this project and look forward to what this means for our students and the future of our college."

The Cerro Coso Tehachapi campus relocation will support the college's goal of meeting the needs of a rapidly expanding student body in an area with a strong demand for skilled professionals.

Lisa Stephens, Cerro Coso director of East Kern Center & Campuses, shared her excitement, stating, "I am thrilled about this new chapter for our college and the exciting opportunities it brings for our students and community. Our Tehachapi team looks forward to continuing to connect and strengthen our partnerships in Tehachapi."

Updates on the project will be shared as progress continues, and the college eagerly anticipates the positive impact the new campus will bring to Tehachapi.

For more information about Cerro Coso Community College, please visit http://www.cerrocoso.edu.

[Editor's Note: At the Nov. 6 meeting of the GTEDC, Christina Scrivner of the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees stated, "We are excited by the opportunity to expand Cerro Coso's service to students in and around Tehachapi. The college has acquired property which backs up to State Highway 58 and is working with an architectural firm on site design. The initial site design will accommodate six modular classrooms, which Cerro Coso already has in its possession. Once the site design is completed we will have a better idea of when the modular classrooms can be placed and the new campus can be open.

"We are thrilled to be bringing this resource to the students and all lifelong learners in the greater Tehachapi Community."]

Cerro Coso Community College is one of three colleges in the Kern Community College District. The College is charged with the responsibility of providing educational opportunities for the widely separated desert, mountain and valley communities within a sweeping 18,000-mile, four-county region of eastern California.

For more information on Cerro Coso Community College, see http://www.cerrocoso.edu/.