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October 31st, 2025
SMCCCD Files for Impasse in Faculty Contract Negotiations
San Mateo, CA — San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) has filed for impasse in collective bargaining negotiations with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1493, which represents faculty at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. Since bargaining began in February 2025, the District and AFT have held 21 negotiation […]
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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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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