
Palomar College Seeks to Fill Trustee Garcia’s Governing Board Seat
SAN MARCOS — The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) is taking steps to fill the Governing Board seat of Trustee Area 2, after the President of the Board, Christian Garcia, announced his resignation on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Garcia is stepping down after...

Spring Semester Begins at Palomar College
SAN MARCOS — Thousands of students made their way back to campus on Monday and Tuesday, January 30-31, 2023, for the beginning of the Spring semester at Palomar College. The main campus and Education Centers in Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook were in full...

Three New Trustees Take Oath of Office for Palomar’s Governing Board
Following the November 8 General Election, Jacqueline Kaiser, Dr. Judy Patacsil and Michelle Rains join Christian Garcia, and Roberto Rodriguez on the Palomar College Governing Board. SAN MARCOS — Three new trustees were sworn into the Palomar Community College...

New VP of Finance and Administrative Services Set to Arrive at Palomar
SAN MARCOS — As per the District’s Governing Board approval on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Palomar College will welcome Dr. Todd McDonald as the new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services (FAS). Dr. McDonald will begin his work...

Palomar Welcomes New Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Tina Recalde
SAN MARCOS — Pending Governing Board approval on December 6, Palomar College is set to welcome a new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Tina Recalde, who comes to San Marcos early in 2023 with 25 years of experience working in the California...

Palomar’s Governing Board to Welcome Three New Trustees
Jacqueline Kaiser, Judy Patacsil and Michelle Rains appear headed for election victory, will join Christian Garcia and Roberto Rodriguez on the Governing Board in December. SAN MARCOS — Three new trustees were elected to the Palomar Community College District...

Palomar College Breaks Ground on Football and Softball Stadiums
The long-awaited project includes a football arena that will seat over 3,600, a vastly improved softball stadium with 207 seats, and a variety of enhancements that will revolutionize how the two sports are experienced at the college. SAN MARCOS, CA (October 18, 2022)...

Palomar to Break Ground on New Football, Softball Stadiums on October 18
What: Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Palomar College football and softball stadiums. When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 3:00 p.m. Where: Football Practice Field...

Volunteer Sought to Fill Vacant Seat on Prop. M Bond Oversight Committee
A community member-at-large is needed on the committee, which oversees how the college spends the remaining capital improvement funds from Prop. M, approved by voters in 2006. SAN MARCOS, CA (September 22, 2022) — Palomar College is seeking to fill the last remaining...

Dr. Rivera-Lacey Joins National Community College Hispanic Council Board
SAN MARCOS, CA (September 21, 2022) — Palomar College’s Superintendent/President, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, joined the Board of Directors of the National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) during an installation ceremony on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver,...