Executive Vice President
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A Message from Dr. Pamela Ralston
Executive Vice President, Educational Programs
Knowledge emerges only through invention and reinvention, through the restless, impatient,
continuing, hopeful inquiry [people] pursue in the world, with the world, and with
each other.
Paolo Freire
Welcome! Santa Barbara City College is an exciting and innovative center of learning
located on the Central Coast of California, on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
As our community’s college, we offer excellent educational opportunities, degrees
and certificates. Strengthened by the Santa Barbara City College Foundation’s Promise,
our commitment to providing affordable higher education is matched by our commitment
to an inclusive, welcoming learning environment. You’ll feel right at home here.
It’s our mission at Santa Barbara City College to provide a diverse learning environment and opportunities for students to enrich their lives, advance their careers, complete certificates, earn associate degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions. The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student. The Office of Educational Programs is responsible for providing the student programs and services designed to fulfill this mission. As you will discover from exploring our vast array of programs and services, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators work tirelessly to help students achieve excellence in all aspects of academic life.
I want to thank you for considering Santa Barbara City College. If you are a current student, we are proud to have you as part of our family and community. If you are considering attending, we invite you to join. Take a look at our nationally recognized programs and services and see why Santa Barbara City College is the best choice for your education.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the college’s instructional programs, School of Extended Learning, or student support programs and services.
Again, welcome to the SBCC family.
Dr. Pamela Ralston
Executive Vice President,
Educational Programs
Executive Vice President Office
MacDougall Admin Bldg., A-112
(805) 965-0581, Ext. 2579
pralston@sbcc.edu
Staff
Beatriz Dones
Administrative Assistant III (Confidential)
(805) 965-0581, Ext. 4379
bmdones@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Gary James
Educational Programs Support Specialist
(805) 965-0581, Ext. 2353
gnjames@sbcc.edu