STOCKTON -- Delta College Political Science Professor Cirian Villavicencio has been reappointed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, continuing his advocacy for 2.2 million students at 116 colleges across the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Dr. Villavicencio’s reappointment on Monday.
"I am honored to be reappointed by Governor Newsom to a second term as a faculty representative on the Board of Governors for the California Community Colleges,” said Dr. Villavicencio, who was first appointed in 2024. “As I continue this important work, I remain deeply committed to advancing student success while navigating emerging challenges, including the evolving role of artificial intelligence in higher education. I will also continue to support efforts to address global climate change, strengthen economic and workforce development initiatives, expand global and international education, and ensure that our most marginalized and vulnerable students have every opportunity to thrive.”
Dr. Villavicencio has over 20 years of experience in higher education, and currently serves as professor and co-chair of the Department of Political Science.
He has been active in local, state, and national politics, including serving as a staffer for the California Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus in the state Capital. He was elected twice as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in support of former President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012.
In 2014, Dr. Villavicencio was appointed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown to serve on the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, where he worked to elevate the political, economic, and social issues facing these groups. He also helped co-found the new Empowering Positive Initiatives for Change (EPIC) learning community for Delta’s Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students
In 2020, he received Delta’s Distinguished Faculty Award.
“I remain committed to leading with our students at the center of every decision I make and to advancing the mission of the California Community College system in Vision 2030—Equity in Success, Access, and Support,” Dr. Villavicencio said.
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Announcement from Gov. Newsom's office
