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Chula Vista, Southwestern College Release University White Paper Provides specific recommendations/academic programs as next steps

By City of Chula Vista - October 28, 2024

WHAT:
A joint City of Chula Vista and Southwestern College-led task force will release a research white paper outlining next steps for attracting higher education partners and developing the city's 383-acre University and Innovation District.

The research paper culminates a year-long process funded by Chula Vista and state legislative dollars and builds upon efforts dating back to 1993, to expand higher education and workforce opportunities in South County.

The report identifies nine academic disciplines that could be established at the University and Innovation District to attract binational higher education partners and describes a path to further study a governance and financing structure.

The nine academic disciplines are designed to meet current and future workforce needs, reflect binational, regional and academic demands, and articulate with existing transfer programs at Southwestern College that feed into the California State University and University of California systems, as well as university programs in Tijuana.

WHEN:
Monday, Oct. 28, 10:30 am

WHERE:
Southwestern College Library Steps (reserved parking in Lot J) Campus map
900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

WHO:
State Assemblymember David Alvarez
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann
Southwestern College Governing Board President Don Dumas

VISUALS:
Members and supporters of the task force holding signs