San Diego City College
Ms. Matilda "Tillie" Chavez was approved in December by the SDCCD Board of Trustees to serve as City College's new vice president of instruction. Tillie brings more than 17 years of experience in higher education. She earned a BS in nursing from Arizona State University and an MS in nursing from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Tillie is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in higher education leadership at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Most recently, Tillie served as the interim vice president of instruction at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.
San Diego City College
San Diego City College has as its highest priority student learning and achievement. The college provides lower division and general education courses that lead to certificates, associate degrees, or transfer to a four-year college or university; career technical education programs that meet specific industry needs, upgrade the employment skills of students and fulfill licensing requirements of the state of California as well as contribute to the economic development of their region; basic skills instruction to assist all students in meeting their educational goals, and essential student support services for all students.