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Board approves SJVC-to-Carrington sponsorship transfer (pending CODA) and approves California Baptist University enrollment increase after public debate
Summary
The board provisionally approved transfer of sponsorship for two San Joaquin Valley College dental hygiene programs to Carrington College pending CODA action, and after extensive questioning and public comment approved California Baptist University’s request to increase initial enrollment.
The Dental Hygiene Board of California considered multiple education items on July 19, 2025, and approved two substantive actions: a provisional transfer of program sponsorship and an enrollment increase at a proposed program.
Transfer of program sponsorship: The board accepted the Education Committee’s recommendation to provisionally approve transfer of sponsorship for San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) Ontario and SJVC Visalia dental hygiene programs to Carrington College, pending positive action by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The motion (moved by Julie Elginer, seconded by Michael Long) passed by roll call with seven yes votes and one abstention (Sonia Hansen). Committee materials state SJVC Incorporated is realigning institutional operations and proposed Carrington College would take over the nursing and allied-health programs.
California Baptist University (CBU) enrollment increase: California Baptist University asked to increase initial enrollment to two cohorts of 24 students each (one cohort in 2028 and another in spring 2029). That request — which board members noted would increase overall program capacity — drew extended discussion during the education committee and the full board meeting. Concerns raised by board members included a request from Julie Elginer for evidence of student demand and assurance that faculty, staff and facilities would support the higher cohort load. Opposing viewpoints were offered by public commenters and education experts: Joanne Galliano (educational consultant) and the California Dental Association urged approval, citing workforce needs and historical precedent for approving multiple cohorts with monitoring.
Program director Kelly Donovan and other supporters described facility plans, faculty recruitment and commitments from the university to avoid passing costs to students. After public comment and additional discussion, the board voted to approve the increase; roll call showed 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Ending: The board’s votes were recorded; staff will monitor program implementation under the terms of provisional approval and the board will continue site-visit and monitoring activities required under its oversight of educational programs.
