College of the Desert
Recent News About College of the Desert
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College of the Desert names Hope as new interim superintendent, citing her 'strong record of leadership success'
Despite competition from three strong finalists, Laura Hope has been named the interim superintendent/president of the College of the Desert, winning the board over with her track record of leadership.
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Student-built architectural projects to be showcased at COD: 'They developed something really impressive'
The College of the Desert and the Desert Sands Unified School District will host a public showcase of student architecture projects from April 25 to 27 at the amphitheater on the Palm Desert Campus of the college.
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Panel on Careers in Law Enforcement and Protective Services
A panel on careers in Law Enforcement and Protective Services will be held in the Cravens Student Services Center Multi-purpose room on Tuesday, April 25th from 2pm to 4pm.
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College of the Desert hosts ALICE Training for Students at COD
ALICE Training is back for Students at College of the Desert. ALICE Training is a critical incident training that empowers the individual by giving options to react during an unexpected critical incident.
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College of the Desert hosts Disability Pride on April 18
College of the Desert hosts Disability Pride on April 18 at
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College of the Desert hosts GradFest 2023 : May the 4th
College of the Desert hosts GradFest 2023 : May the 4th
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TRIO VSSS Doing Group Work Workshop on April 19
TRIO VSSS Doing Group Work Workshop on April 19 at 12:30 PM
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TRIO VSSS Conflict Resolution Workshop on April 13
This workshop will provide Veteran students tips and tricks to help navigate conflict but also provide an understanding of how conflicts originate and how to resolve disputes through communication and self-control.
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Women's History Month Mixer to be held on March 28
Women's History Month Mixer to be held on March 28 at
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How to Be Your Own Boss
Do you have the desire to become an entrepreneur?
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College of the Desert Presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummers Night’s Dream”
Whether you have ever fallen in love with an ass (donkey), a star-crossed lover for the weekend, or the person of your dreams, the Theatre Department at College of the Desert’s version of Shakespeare’s ”A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a performance you won’t want to miss.
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COD Superintendent/President: 'College of the Desert takes very seriously the privacy of information in our care'
College of the Desert (COD) is providing free credit monitoring services for victims of a malware attack, which hit its online network last summer and exposed the personal data of approximately 800 people.
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COD president on awards: 'We will continue to make college a reality'
College of the Desert (COD) recently received two awards for opening the door to higher education to more students.
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City of Palm Springs sues College of the Desert over West Valley campus dispute: 'legacy of support' lost
A backfired deal between Palm Springs and the College of the Desert over the city's donation of land has turned rocky enough to end up in court.
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Palm Desert's COD hires Booker to coach women's basketball team
The College of the Desert women's basketball team recently hired Cortney Booker to coach the Roadrunners, tapping into his record of success both on and off the court.
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Palm Springs wants land back from COD: 'the property would be returned to the city and its taxpayers'
Palm Springs is attempting to buy back land from the College of the Desert.
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College of the Desert: Report verifies accurate accounting of bond funds
The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee for the Desert Community College District approved its annual report on May 27, 2022, confirming that expenditures of voter-approved bond funds in fiscal year 2020-2021 met legal requirements.
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College of the Desert announces California College Corps Initiative, offers up to '$10,000 in paid fellowships and scholarships'
The College of the Desert (COD) is joining with Find Food Bank as part of the California College Corps Initiative with $10,000 in scholarships and fellowships for students who perform community service, the college said in a June 6 tweet.
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PSUSD: CODe on the Road program will help students 'enhance their technical knowledge'
The CODe on the Road program, hosted by College of the Desert, will be starting up again on June 20 in Desert Hot Springs.
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College of the Desert: Board of Trustees 'approved the construction of its Automotive Technology Center' at its original location
The College of the Desert (COD) has announced plans to begin construction on its automotive center, Roadrunner Motors, and keep it at the same site after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.