March is Women's History Month!
According to the National Women's History Alliance (NWHA), the 2026 Theme is "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future." Today’s global landscape is defined by a complex web of threats to our climate, economy, and democracy. Addressing these issues requires acknowledging a stark reality: women from marginalized backgrounds are disproportionately affected by these overlapping crises and are often the first to feel the impact of societal instability.
NWHA Goals & Objectives
NWHA honors 31 women icons for 31 days through their March of Icons publications which can be accessed through the Women's History March 2026 NWHA Magazine.
Honor Women’s History Month by Joining AAUW Siskiyou Branch!
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Siskiyou Branch is dedicated to advancing gender equity for women and girls in Siskiyou County through advocacy, education, and philanthropy. We empower our local community by providing scholarships, fostering lifelong learning, and breaking down barriers to leadership. AAUW Siskiyou’s primary focus is fundraising to support TechTrek as well as student scholarships. TechTrek is a one-week, hands on summer camp hosted at UC Davis which connects seventh grade students to women role models in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). AAUW Siskiyou sends two seventh graders to TechTrek annually. AAUW Siskiyou’s next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, March 26 at 4:00 pm at the Wine Bar and Bistro located at 314 S. Broadway St. Yreka, California. At that meeting, we will be discussing Norah O-Donnell’s book, ‘We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America’. To become a member and to learn more, visit AAUW Siskiyou.
Graduation 2026
The Petition to Graduate deadline is April 15. Please encourage students who plan to graduate to submit their petition (sooner than later). Students who may be interested in participating as the featured Student Speaker should apply by April 17 (application is available online). Last day to include Candidate for Graduation name in Ceremony print program is May 1. If you have questions about Graduation 2026 or would like to help with the event, send an email to pio@siskiyous.edu.
Graduation will be held at the Weed Campus Football Stadium on Friday, May 15, beginning at 6:00 pm. All students who plan to participate in the ceremony should also plan to attend rehearsal to be held earlier in the day at 1:00 pm.
New Website
Work on the new website continues and we are currently in the 'design and create phase' working with our CMS Coordinator as well as campus personnel to assist with building out the new pages. Please continue to review current website pages to ensure content is accurate and/or update content as needed.
Reminder…Siskiyous Publicity (Creating Flyers, Programs, Digital Ads, and more)
Beginning April 24, 2026, all newly created digital content representing College of the Siskiyous must meet ADA Title II regs (Accessibility). Please remember that all publicity, promotional, and marketing materials must be submitted to the Public Relations Office (email pio@siskiyous.edu) before being posted, printed, or distributed on campus and in the community. This includes images used in social media posts and other print publications. This process ensures that all materials meet branding and accessibility standards. Questions – send an email, call the office, or stop by for a chat. We are happy to meet and discuss.
2026-2027 Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available
The College of the Siskiyous Foundation scholarship application for academic year 2026-2027 is now available for Siskiyou County high school seniors (graduating spring 2026) and current Siskiyous students who plan to attend College of the Siskiyous during the 2026-2027 year. The application is due March 31 by 4:00 pm and can be found online.
Come Join Our Team
We are always looking for new volunteers to join the Eagle's Nest team. Volunteers work as cashiers, screening items as they come in, price merchandise, repair items, research antiques, etc. There is never a dull moment at the Eagles Nest. We are also looking for student workers. If you know of anyone who may be interested in volunteering or working as a paid student worker, have them call (530) 938-4663 or stop by the Eagle’s Nest Shop to speak with Angel Keen, Shop Supervisor.
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Event dates, times, and locations based on information available at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Happy March! As we move into the spring season, we're especially thankful for the teamwork, flexibility, and dedication that keep Administrative Services running smoothly. This time of year, is busy, but it's also a great reminder of how much we appreciate everyone’s efforts to support our students and one another.
It has been a very busy month for the Business Office. We are working closely with all areas of Student Services to gather interim audit requests for the 2025-2026 audit. The auditors will be on campus March 18 - 19, 2026, to begin their in-depth review. As of now, we have submitted over 32% of the district audit requests.
Budget development is underway for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with weekly training sessions in progress. Budget managers are currently preparing for their zero-based budgets using a three-year expenditure average (FY 25/26, 24/25, and 23/24). This approach is different from prior years, as no prior amounts are rolled into the budgets. Every budget is starting from zero.
Reminder: All purchases for the 2025-2026 fiscal year must be completed by April 15, 2026, to ensure they are received before the fiscal year closes. Exceptions will be considered with prior approval from the VPAS for graduation and summer courses.
The Business Office team continues to work diligently to support the campus community to ensure a smooth and transparent financial process. Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.
Food Services is excited to announce that the new Cook, the final unfilled position, will be starting in April. With the team now fully staffed, we look forward to enhancing our daily offerings and introducing new recipes for the Grill and Café.
Food Services has been working hard to maintain consistent service despite recent staffing challenges, and the team's dedication has not gone unnoticed. Once fully operational, we anticipate more variety in meal options, special daily features, and seasonal menu updates to better serve our students and employees. Menus will be available very soon, and we encourage everyone to review and share feedback as we continue to improve the dining experience. Friendly Tip… Keep an eye on the menus and try something new. You might discover a new favorite!
Student Housing Complex
Information and updates regarding the project is posted on the Construction Projects webpage as it becomes available. The Student Housing project is officially underway. Perimeter fencing has been installed, and mobilization of the trades and materials will begin to arrive within the fence line. Underground trenching and utility relocation work will start March 23. Potholing and line location work has already started and will continue until all underground utilities are properly identified.
Theater Arts & McCloud Hall
The Theater Arts McCloud Hall project completed the mandatory job walk on March 11 with twenty-one contractors onsite to walk the project with the construction manager, architect, and the Director of Facilities. It was a very successful turnout. Pre- Qualified general contractors are scheduled to bid for the project on March 26 at 3:00 pm.
Other Projects
The Gym floor replacement project is set to begin March 16. All equipment will be moved out of the Gym by end of day Friday, March 13. There will be no access to the Gymnasium area until May 16. Restrooms in the Lobby and Locker Rooms only will be accessible during this time.
The Volleyball Sand Court storm drain is being worked on in-house and with the help of SVM Plumbing. We have been successful in finding the solution for the box holding water and have identified the stoppage is just outside of the court system.
Cal Fire will aid us in burning brush piles around the Softball and Sand Court area prior to upcoming tournaments. The campus will be informed when the burn day occurs.
The midpoint of the semester is always a blur. There is so much going on with hiring, program reviews, reports, evaluations, audits, and more. I continue to be grateful for just how awesome the Student Services team is. They work hard, treat students with respect, and have fun doing their jobs. They are truly a joy to work with each day.
Later this month, I will be attending the spring CSSO Conference. I look forward to being with CSSO leaders from across the state as we network, support one another, and advocate on behalf of our students and our divisions. I have grown to appreciate the conference even more now that I am part of the CSSO Executive Board and help to plan and organize these events.
We will soon have some changes in Student Housing. Sam Dean, Interim Director, has elected to retreat to her former position in Outreach & Retention. This change will take place on July 1. I want to thank Sam for her time and contributions to the Student Housing department. In addition, Mason Duplissie has put in his notice of resignation. That will take place later in March. Thank you, Mason, for your time here with us and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Both positions are being evaluated for possible changes and will be flown soon.
Natalie Guilhen will start at the College on March 18. Natalia will be assisting in Counseling & Advising, CalWORKs, NextUP, and Dual Enrollment. We are excited to have her on board…. Welcome! Until next month…
On March 3 and March 4, the California Community College Association for Occupational Education held its annual Legislative Policy Summit at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The purpose of the summit is to meet with legislators to advocate for matters related to career education. Highlighted topics this year include restoration of Strong Workforce funding; expanding baccalaureate degree programs; and additional support for apprenticeship. Dr. Jeremiah Sims and Dr. Mark C. Fields represented the Far North region and respective constituencies (Deans and CIOs).
CA Assemblywoman Heather Hardwick, who represents Siskiyou County in the State Assembly, opened the summit with a premiere on what to expect when meeting with legislative staff. She gave a shout out to College of the Siskiyous and our partnerships, including Fairchild Medical Center. Dr. Sims and Dr. Fields joined teams from other districts representing our diverse state and met with our elected officials and staff who were largely supportive of our message. There are several opportunities to do legislative advocacy for a variety of groups including faculty, professional staff, and administrators, and we highly encourage you to get involved.
Dr. Jeremiah Sims, new Dean of Career & Technical Education (CTE) led a Black History Month conversation at Mt. Shasta High School and noted how amazing the students were. "Earlier today, I had a conversation with high school students in Mount Shasta about Black History. I centered the Great Dismal Swamp as a case study in resilience, resistance, resourcefulness, and what I would call recursive freedom-making — the way people remake life even under constraint."
The first SJEDI Brown Bag Lunch and Learn was held and led by Dr. Sims. The campus is welcome to sit in on the Lunch and Learn events that take place twice a month in the Board Room or via Zoom.
Amy Snodgrass and Dr. Sims were selected to participate in this year's CCC Inclusive Excellence Leadership Institute! What a great opportunity to represent College of the Siskiyous.
The number of students the library has been serving each year has been growing up and up!
The number of people coming into the library has risen from 9,549 in AY 22-23 to 10,852 in AY 24-25.
At the same time, instruction efforts have also been reaching more students, increasing from 1,029 to 1,401.
The number of students checking out materials has risen from 209 in AY 22-23 to 480 in AY 24-25, and the number of items being checked out has risen from 654 to 1,483. Many of those items are from the popular circulating textbook program that allows students to check out textbooks for the entire semester.
In AY 24-25 alone, 283 students checked out 666 textbooks, collectively saving them $50,906.
Lastly, some fun numbers! Twenty-four (24) — the number of students who showed up for the March monthly Game Night (a Library-Outreach & Retention partnership), and 5 — the number of students participating in our inaugural Book Club (and who already want to know what book we're reading next — stay tuned!).
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