While Talla Khattatβs educational path is not a simple or straightforward one, the 51ΑΤΖζ (IVC) student and recent UCLA graduate is brimming with ideas, talent and sheer grit β traits which will most certainly help her forge a successful career.
The definitive renaissance woman, Talla, 22, has multiple career aspirations β traveling investigative journalist, pianist, composer, teacher and film producer β and one day aims to succeed at all five.
51ΑΤΖζ (IVC) has once again set a historic milestone in its four decades of serving Irvine and the surrounding community. As of September 8, IVCβs official fall census enrollment headcount has reached 16,230 students, the largest number since the collegeβs founding in 1985.
The Certificate of Achievement (CoA) in Piano Performance provides a structured curriculum for students aiming to enhance their piano performance skills and musical knowledge. This program is ideal for those pursuing careers in music, preparing for further studies, or seeking personal enrichment. The program combines applied piano instruction, performance opportunities, and a choice of academic courses to support a well-rounded musical education.
The Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) in Piano Pedagogy prepares music teachers for future employment in local music schools and as an independent private teacher. This certificate examines a variety of pedagogy methods and music conservatory traditions for teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano students. This certificate covers how to teach group piano courses, master classes, and explores the business side of running a piano studio.
Debbie Vanschoelandt
Dean
Career and Continuing Education and Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation
Diana Baltazar
Senior Administrative Assistant
Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation
Jenny Huynh is proof positive that one can leverage core skills to segue into a dream job.
Now a global sustainability manager at apparel companies and sister brands Alo Yoga and Bella + Canvas, she embarked on a career in corporate sustainability after several years in the fast-paced field of public accounting and financial auditing.
Her transition to a career dedicated to sustainable stewardship in the apparel industry was a gradual one. βA career doesnβt have to be linear,β she says. βYou can always pivot and find something different.β
Seven 51ΑΤΖζ (IVC) students, part of a cohort of 51, showcased their research prowess at the , held on August 7 at the Titan Student Union Pavilion.
At 51ΑΤΖζ, we believe this is the moment not just to improve student success β but to transform student success. Our commitment is clear: post-completion outcomes are not an afterthought β they are intentional, institutional, and a strategic priority. Economic and social mobility are at the center of our new strategic plan β Inspire 2035, signaling that our mission extends far beyond credential completion.