Community College Archives

Gavilan College campus in Gilroy. Photo by Robert Eliason.

News

Gavilan trustees approve COVID protocols for spring semester

Published 01/12/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

College President Kathleen Rose says more classes will be conducted remotely.

Education / Schools

Gavilan College Trustees vote to change Measure X funds distribution

Published 07/18/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

San Benito County campus receives another $7 million.

Education / Schools

Gavilan College making headway on budget deficit

Published 06/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

The school has halved its projected shortfall; board of trustees is weighing more cuts.

Education / Schools

Gavilan College approves tentative budget for 2020-21

Published 06/17/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

With a high deficit, the district is scrambling to reduce costs.

Gavilan College site at the Briggs Building in downtown Hollister. File photo.

News

Open seat on Measure X Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

Published 09/03/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Gavilan College accepts new applications following the resignation of support organization representative.

The Measure X Citizens' Oversight Committee at a June 25 meeting. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Business / Economy

Two Measure X committees meet

Published 07/06/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Citizens’ Oversight and San Benito Campus Ad Hoc groups hold first meetings and set the stage for the future of Fairview Corners.

News

Gavilan College holds 99th commencement ceremony

Published 06/03/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Heather Graham

Over 400 graduates cross the stage; speakers offer advice and inspiration.

Fairview Corners, the future site of a Gavilan College campus in San Benito County. Gavilan purchased an 80-acre plot of land near Ridgemark at Airline Highway and Fairview Road for $8 million in partnership with Morgan Hill-based developer Dividend Homes in June 2007. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Schools & Education

Six appointed to Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee

Published 04/19/2019
Carmel de Bertaut

Student representative seat still open; first meeting expected in late June or early July.

Business / Economy

S&P global ratings upgrades Gavilan College

Published 04/15/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Community college says higher rating is expected to result in lower interest cost for Gavilan bonds.

Schools & Education

Gavilan College plans centennial gala

Published 04/10/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Sept. 7 event to celebrate academia through the decades. Early bird tickets on sale through June 1.

Schools & Education

Planning continues for a Gavilan College campus in San Benito County

Published 03/26/2019
Carmel de Bertaut

Fairview Corners project now in Phase One with groundbreaking expected next year.

Business / Economy

Gavilan College seeks applicants for Measure X oversight committee

Published 02/18/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, BenitoLink Staff

Committee will oversee implementation of bond approved by voters in 2018.

English major and honors student Nicole Jensen, from San Juan Bautista, walked the center aisle at Gavilan College's Spring 2018 graduation amid applauding faculty. Photos provided by Gavilan College.

Schools & Education

Gavilan College winter and spring enrollment now open

Published 11/27/2018
BenitoLink Staff

First-year students who graduated from a California high school may be eligible for free tuition.

Health

Gavilan College plans to restructure nursing programs

Published 11/17/2018
BenitoLink Staff

New plan hopes to help students obtain career certifications quicker.

Briggs Building in downtown Hollister. File photo.

Health

Gavilan College cancels classes due to air quality

Published 11/15/2018
BenitoLink Staff

Classes have also been canceled for Friday, Nov. 16.

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