The Public Affairs department is part of the Chancellor's Office and provides support for advancing the mission of the district and its colleges through internal and external communications, government relations, community relations, media relations, legislative advocacy, institutional marketing and publications.
The department supports the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, and executive management staff and coordinates with the colleges’ marketing and communications offices. It is responsible for creating and distributing new releases, responding to public records requests, and informing the public of district news and events.
Public Affairs Department Overview
How to submit a public records request
Make a Public Records Request
District Highlights
Check Out the New District Website!
Welcome to our new website that just launched. Please take a look around and let us know if you see anything out of place or run into any errors. We are working hard to get everything up-to-date during this refresh.
Chancellor Barnes Meets Joe Biden!
It was an exciting day at Irvine Valley College on Friday, October 14, as President Joe Biden came to campus to deliver remarks on lowering costs for American families. The visit was part of his two-day tour of Southern California.
YouTube Channel
View videos of District events, initiatives, Trustee appearances, and more.
SOCCCD in the News
Orange County Business Journal Education, Training, and Online Learning Feature
Just in time for Back-to-School, the Business Journal looks at Education, Training, and Online Learning. From kindergarten to graduate school, these educational institutions want to empower students and foster success. Hear from California State University, Fullerton, Concordia University, South Orange County Community College District, Sofia University, and Stratford School.
August 7, 2023
Leading Community Colleges in California Podcast
In Episode 21, Larry Galizio, Ph.D., visits with incoming presidents for the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges (CEOCCC) Board and California Community Colleges Trustees (CCCT) Board. They discuss their enthusiasm for CCC Chancellor Christian's student-centered initiatives, community colleges' roles in supporting California's green economy, and what influenced their leadership journeys.
July 6, 2023
10 Most Affordable Irvine Suburbs to Live In | Redfin
SOCCCD was named a local expert of Irvine on Redfin. Check out the article we were featured in above.
February 14, 2023
Community College Corner: The IVC Arts Village
Irvine Community News, featuring Trustee Carolyn Inmon
February 13, 2023
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Chancellor Barnes featured as one of 25 women leaders in education for Women’s History Month.
January 31, 2023
UCI – School of Education
Trustee Dack featured in an article about his recent election to the SOCCCD Board of Trustees
January 3, 2023
Public Affairs and Government Relations Department
28000 Marguerite Parkway,
Mission Viejo, Ca 92692
8:00am - 5:00pm
Summer Schedule
Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 6:00pm
(May 23, 2022 - August 12, 2022)
Media Contacts
All requests for information should go through one of these public information offices. Whether it’s locating authoritative sources, verifying facts, or obtaining a student, faculty or staff perspective, we can help you.
ADA Accommodations
The South Orange County Community College District strives to create and promote an equitable and diverse workforce and learning environment by ensuring that reasonable accommodations are implemented to support disabled students, employees, and applicants. The District understands and recognizes that reasonable accommodations provide a lifeline to those with disability, allowing them to contribute their talents and abilities more fully in the world.
It is the policy of the SOCCCD to fully comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (BP3425). Consistent with that policy, disability accommodations will be provided as needed for program access, upon request. Please contact Cindy Barron, ADA Compliance Manager at cbarron@socccd.edu or (949) 582-4984, for needed accommodations or alternate formats.