As we watch from Washington, DC, the wildfires in Southern California continue to cause unprecedented devastation across the Southern California region. The community colleges and their students remain in our thoughts and prayers as Californians continue to face enormous loss. We commend the work of the heroic first responders and firefighters, many of whom began their training at community colleges.
I know first-hand that the recovery process will be arduous, but I have no doubt that California’s community colleges will meet that challenge. Our colleges are especially resilient and responsive to the needs of the local community, and I am confident they will continue in that role for their students and communities. AACC stands ready to provide assistance if needed.
— Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, AACC President/CEO