The October edition of WCC Insights is now available!

Dear Woodland Community College Supporters,

We wrap up the month of October with great pride as Woodland Community College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the United States, earning eligibility to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence — the leading recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

The Aspen Prize honors colleges that demonstrate exceptional student results. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. This recognition places WCC among an elite group of institutions that exemplify student-centered success and equitable educational outcomes.

The Aspen Prize Top 200, in addition to recent recognition as a Pathway Champion for Campuswide Growth in Transfer-level English Success, underscores Woodland Community College’s dedication to academic excellence, student equity, and pathways that lead to socioeconomic mobility. I’m beyond thankful to our faculty and staff for their commitment to student success!

Attached is the Aspen Prize press release with more details. In addition, here are a few key updates:

October 2025 issue of WCC Insights is attached, highlighting recent developments at Woodland Community College.
On Saturday, November 1, WCC is hosting a free Cash for College workshop from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, to help students and families complete their FAFSA or CADAA applications. The event also offers Spanish language support for participants.
Bravo Cucina Café is now open! Join us at our new student-run Bravo Cucina Café on the Woodland Campus for delicious coffee and lunch! We’re open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with lunch served from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. You can also stop by the Aromas Café at our Lake County Campus every Thursday for great food and friendly service.

If you’re on Instagram, I invite you to follow me (@WoodlandCC_President) and Woodland Community College (@WoodlandCommunityCollege).

Thank you for your partnership, and have a fun and safe Halloween!

Warm regards,

Dr. Lizette Navarette