Foundation
October 8th, 2025
SMCCCD and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Reach Three-Year Agreement Balancing Fair Pay and Fiscal Stewardship
New contract reflects collaboration, shared responsibility, and commitment to long-term sustainability. San Mateo, CA — San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) has reached a new three-year agreement with one of its employee unions, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), reflecting a shared commitment to fair compensation, collaboration, and responsible fiscal management. […]
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Are liberal arts making a comeback?
STEM still dominates; humanities majors see rise By Chris Ceguerra/Daily JournalThe article below originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal and is being reprinted with permission. Each year, media outlets and higher education think tanks highlight college trends and student behaviors, and the topic of college majors continues to spur discussions among students, families and economic analysts […]
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SMCCCD Unveils Amended Facilities Master Plan and Community Forums
The plan outlines a transparent and strategic vision for modern, sustainable, and responsibly delivered campus improvements. San Mateo, CA – On July 30, 2025, San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) presented the draft of its 2025 Facilities Master Plan Amendment (FMPA) to the Board of Trustees, representing a strategic step in establishing a clear […]
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SMCCCD Partners with SamTrans to Provide 5,000 Free Way2Go Passes to Students this Fall
San Mateo, CA – For the second straight year, San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will distribute 5,000 free SamTrans Way2Go passes to high-need students at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College this fall. This initiative aims to alleviate transportation barriers for our community’s low-income learners and ensure they can pursue their […]
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300+
Degrees and Certificates Offered
31261
2023-24 Student Headcount
(unduplicated)
1725
Transferred to a 4-year institution (most recent 2021-22 data)
2570
2024 Graduates