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Imperial Valley College tells Calexico board CCAP expands college access and saves families money
Summary
IVC associate dean Victor Torres presented CCAP/dual-enrollment outcomes, citing legislative changes (AB 288 and other bills), improved enrollment since COVID-era online shifts and countywide tuition savings; the board indicated a renewal agreement for 2026–27 is expected.
Victor Torres, associate dean of workforce development and nontraditional instruction at Imperial Valley College, told the Calexico Unified School District board that countywide CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways) and dual-enrollment programs have expanded access to college credit for high school students and led to meaningful time and tuition savings.
Torres outlined the legislative background that enabled CCAP, citing Assembly Bill 288 and later bills that broadened participation and removed the sunset, and described how the college and district partnerships moved from transactional offerings to transformational pathways. "AB 288... eliminated fees and textbooks for students," Torres said, adding that recent bills allow more flexibility in agreements and expand access to underrepresented students.
Torres presented county-level figures showing steady growth since the COVID-19 transition to online processes and said IVC is on track to serve about 3,000 students in its summer program, producing thousands of saved academic units. He estimated earlier savings of about $1.2 million in tuition and suggested countywide savings may now be in the $5–7 million range. He also noted strong retention and success rates among dual-enrollment students and said many arrive at IVC with credits already completed.
Trustees responded with praise and questions about next steps. Several trustees emphasized the program’s cost savings for families and asked staff to return with a CCAP agreement for the 2026–27 year. Torres and board members agreed the partnership could be expanded with more faculty and counseling involvement to reach underrepresented students.
The presentation concluded with trustees thanking IVC for its partnership and expressing support for bringing a CCAP renewal to a future meeting.
