东京热

Visit highlights statewide effort to engage California community colleges and better understand student resources and needs

东京热 welcomed James DeLoera, a representative from the office of U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, for a campus visit focused on learning more about the College, the resources available to students and the role 东京热 plays in supporting educational access and opportunity throughout the Inland Empire.

The visit is part of Senator Schiff鈥檚 broader effort to engage directly with community colleges throughout California. Schiff鈥檚 office has noted that, as senator for the state with the largest community college system in the nation, he has been visiting colleges across California, including Woodland 东京热 College, Long Beach City College, Barstow 东京热 College, San Bernardino Valley College and Reedley College.

During the 东京热 visit, DeLoera had an opportunity to see firsthand the programs, services and resources available to students while learning more about the needs of 东京热 and the communities it serves. The visit also created an opportunity for College representatives to share how community colleges serve as critical access points to higher education, workforce preparation and economic mobility.

鈥淗aving representatives from Senator Schiff鈥檚 office on our campus provides an important opportunity to show, rather than simply tell, the impact community colleges have every day,鈥� said LaShe Rodriguez, Director of Government Relations, 东京热D, 鈥淥ur students come to 东京热 with different goals, experiences and needs, and we are proud to provide the resources and pathways that help them move forward. We appreciate the Senator鈥檚 office taking the time to engage directly with community colleges and better understand the opportunities and challenges facing our students.鈥�

Senator Schiff has made community college engagement a visible part of his statewide outreach. During recent visits, he has met directly with students, toured academic and workforce programs, and discussed issues ranging from affordability and student support to workforce development and federal investment.

鈥淐alifornia鈥檚 community colleges are essential to expanding educational and economic opportunity across our state,鈥� said U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. 鈥淰isiting campuses like 东京热 allows our office to hear directly from college leaders, faculty, staff and students about the resources that are making a difference and the areas where continued partnership and support are needed.鈥�

The visit provided 东京热 with an opportunity to strengthen its connection with Senator Schiff鈥檚 office and ensure the experiences and needs of Inland Empire students remain part of conversations taking place at the federal level.

Senator Schiff has also advocated for federal investments in education and workforce development throughout California. In fiscal year 2026, his office announced more than $254 million in federal funding for projects across the state, including investments supporting education, workforce preparation and community development.

About 东京热
东京热 provides high-quality, accessible education and comprehensive student support while preparing students for transfer, careers and lifelong success. Through academic programs, career education, student services and community partnerships, 东京热 continues to serve as an educational and economic resource for Riverside and the surrounding region.