Solano Community College Named Equity Champion of Excellence in English Placement

NEWS RELEASE – For immediate release
Date: May 31, 2023
Organization: Solano Community College
Contact: Celia Esposito-Noy, Ed.D.
Email: Celia.Esposito-Noy@solano.edu

Solano Community College Named Equity Champion of Excellence in English Placement

Fairfield, CA – The Campaign for College Opportunity celebrated the California Community Colleges on May 31st for the second annual Excellence in Placement Awards. Solano Community College is being recognized as a Champion of Excellence in Placement and is one of the leading institutions in the state in implementing groundbreaking equitable placement, ensuring that students can access and/or succeed in transfer-level math and/or English courses. This is the second year Solano Community College has been recognized for excellence in equitable placement.
The announcement recognizes Solano Community College for supporting 100% of their students enrolling directly into transfer-level English with special recognition for supporting 100% of their Latinx and Black students enrolling directly into transfer-level English. “We are proud to be recognized for the work we’ve done to support all of our students enrolling in transfer-level English,” said Superintendent-President, Celia Esposito-Noy.
Solano Community College’s main campus is located in Fairfield with centers in Vacaville and Vallejo. The College offers the Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) to the California State University and University of California, Associate Degrees and certificates, and a Bachelor of Science degree in biomanufacturing. For more information, go to www.solano.edu