Fiscally Responsible
Barbara Dunsheath: Vigilantly protects tax dollars from waste. Community Colleges yield the community $5 for every $1 spent.
Maintained balanced budget. North Orange County CCD has earned an A rating for fiscal stability
Facilities like Cypress College STEM and Veterans’ Buildings are used to enhance student success and serve the community.
Strong oversight for Measure J dollars.
S & P Global Ratings assigned North Orange County Community College District an AA+ rating. The rating as of August 15, 2022 notes that NOCCCD has “Good financial management policies and practices, including budget assumptions and long-term financial planning
Educational Opportunities
Barbara Dunsheath: Passionate about serving both the academic and vocational needs of our community with superior quality and efficiency.
Degrees awarded by Fullerton and Cypress College increased 43% over my term. 1,840 strong workforce completers (annual).
Cypress College one of only 15 Californian community colleges offering Baccalaureate degree in Mortuary Science.
Award winning Career Technical Programs including:
- #1 rated Radiologic Technology program in the nation
- CA Gold Star Dental Hygiene program
- CA Silver Star diagnostic Medical Sonography and Psychiatric Technology programs
- National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
- North Orange Continuing Education – California Apprenticeship Initiative, Computer Network Specialist.
Life-Long Learning
Barbara Dunsheath supports North Orange Continuing Education Center serving 78,458 students (2020/21). A model non-credit higher educational school serving our county.
Programs include:
- Basic Skills, High School Diploma GED/HiSET Preparation, and College Prep
- Career Technical Education
- Disability Support Services
- English as a Second Language
- Lifeskills Education Advancement Program
Over 810 certificates and diplomas awarded.
“NOCE serves the whole family and I admire the transformative role that we serve in the community,” – Valentina Purtell, NOCE President.
Inclusivity
Barbara Dunsheath supports the mission of NOCCCD, “To serve and enrich our diverse communities by providing a comprehensive program of education opportunities.”
I will continue to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. I support advancing ACCT’s Goals “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, A checklist and Implementation Guide for Community College Boards.”
I support an inclusive environment in the District. The desired environment is sensitive to diversity, inclusion and equity in every respect. and for every student and employee in the district.
