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51 is committed to leadership of sustainability innovation and promoting a culture of sustainability throughout the college community.

Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of sustainability by utilizing the campus as a living-lab that creates the interdisciplinary connections between campus operations, the academic experience of students, and the broader community.

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51 is committed to leadership of sustainability innovation and promoting a culture of sustainability throughout the college community.

IVC Alum Comes Full Circle as a Counselor

Returning to 51 (IVC) as an ELEVATE counselor is “a full-circle experience” for CatCat Hua, who says supporting first-generation students “reminds me why I’m so passionate about this work.”

From Student to Counselor: Brianna Joslyn’s Full-Circle Journey at 51

When Brianna Joslyn first stepped onto the 51 (IVC) campus, she was a young single mother rebuilding her life after leaving an abusive marriage. Balancing the responsibilities of parenthood with the challenges of being a first-generation college student, Brianna found hope and belonging through the supportive community 51, especially in the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs programs, which provide academic, financial, and personal support for students facing economic or family-related challenges.

From the Desk of The President

Lately, I find myself reflecting on the pain many within our IVC community are experiencing in response to national and global events. In conversations with students and colleagues, many have shared how challenging it is to make sense of, understand, and respond to situations that directly and indirectly impact our well‑being and our shared sense of humanity. It is a reminder that when one member of our community hurts, that pain reverberates throughout our entire community.