Nearly 10 years after its initial inception, the EDGE/plEDGE program prepares dedicated full-time students for every aspect of college life, from math and English skills to counseling and free tuition. While it may sound fun and catchy, EDGE/plEDGE is a life-changing...
Board of Directors President Christine Anderson sees funding COD as a success for students and the thriving Coachella Valley. Christine Anderson has an impressive background. She was an elementary school principal, served for 15 years in the Santa Ana school district...
COD Foundation’s Academic Angels Partners with Leadership Coachella Valley to Foster the Next Generation of Leaders For the first time in history, the College of the Desert Foundation’s Academic Angels are partnering with Leadership Coachella Valley to mentor a select...
While Students Gain Hands-on Experience, Parents Enrolled at COD Find On-site Subsidized Childcare offering community gardens, farm-to-table meals, an outdoor musical garden and a highly awarded enrichment program making COD's Child Development learners the luckiest...
Becoming a member has profound impact on our talented students and our award-winning programs. We celebrate the well-educated workforce which is crucial to our thriving economy in attracting new business opportunities to the Coachella Valley. The President's Circle:...
COD’s Culinary Arts Program Provides Expert Training for Coachella Valley’s Largest Industry. Students from across California come to study at College of the Desert, eager to train under a team of dynamic chefs who lead the highly accredited Culinary Arts program....
College of the Desert is on a roll, building Tiny Houses on Wheels that will make a big impact on future communities. The project began in 2020 with a focus of teaching Architecture and Environmental Design students about sustainable building practices while creating...
The Legacy of COD's Criminal Justice Program For over 22 years, the Criminal Justice program has drawn service-minded students to career paths reserved for the bold and the brave. Once they graduate, these dedicated young adults enter a demanding line of work where...
Co-chair, Stepping Out for COD 2022 COD Foundation Board of Director Member “I’ve always believed that an education creates a level playing field for all, giving people of all backgrounds, economic and social, the ability to succeed in today’s world. Often there are...
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College of the Desert has received $18 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest one-time grant in the College’s 60+ year history. In her virtual announcement, MacKenzie Scott stated; Because community-centered service is such a powerful catalyst and...
Through the College of the Desert Foundation, the College is able to provide students the opportunity to succeed and better prepare themselves academically through programs like EDGE and plEDGE. EDGE offers hands-on assistance in areas such as financial aid,...
College of the Desert strives to make educational opportunities accessible and attainable for all, no matter where students reside in the Coachella Valley. This is evident through the classes and programs that are available at our East Valley campuses. To learn more...
