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College partner reports dual-credit growth and expanded technical pathways for Oakland students
Summary
UCCC representatives told the Oakland School Board that 46 Oakland students are enrolled in dual-credit courses (97 class enrollments), and described new career-technical programs, a welcome center and efforts to boost male student participation.
Tyler McDonald, the UCCC representative for North County, opened public comment by handing out information about the college’s work with Oakland students and said UCCC officials visit district schools to provide advising and program details.
Rachel, a UCCC speaker, told the board the college’s programs now include 46 Oakland students taking dual-credit courses across 97 class enrollments; 31 students are enrolled in expanded options (78 class enrollments), and seven students attend the college’s Career Academy (17 class enrollments). "Those are credits that families don't have to spend on a four-year school," Rachel said, noting the economic benefit to families and the community.
Rachel and board members also described new and expanding career-technical education pathways at UCCC, including an advanced manufacturing and forestry center and planned medical programs. Rachel said a recent college theme has been building new facilities and programs to create pipeline opportunities to high-skill, high-wage jobs.
Board members asked about the gender gap in postsecondary participation. Rachel cited national data and local observations that fewer men are pursuing postsecondary education and said UCCC has initiatives aimed at increasing male enrollment, including short-term technical programs and trade certificate pathways.
Board members and administration praised UCCC’s partnership, noting examples of students graduating high school with substantial college credit. One board member highlighted a student expected to earn an associate degree concurrently with a high-school diploma.
The superintendent and UCCC representatives encouraged district staff to continue close coordination on dual credit, career academy scheduling and student advising to maximize participation and local economic benefit. No board action was taken during this presentation; the report was for information and follow-up.
