Office of the President
For over 70 years Shasta College has served the residents of our District with outstanding programs of education and public service. Whether your goal is transferring to a four-year institution, or completing one of our many strong programs at the certificate and associate degree levels leading to employment and career success, we are here to help you reach your goals.
Our mission focuses on students having equity in accessing the educational opportunities we provide. We prioritize student success as the overarching goal of all aspects of Shasta College. Students of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed in our District as well as those from the rest of California, from other states, and from other nations around the world. Shasta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
As the Superintendent/President of Shasta College, I am pleased that you are interested in partnering with Shasta College as you pursue your educational goals. Student services staff members desire to help you obtain answers to questions as you begin your educational journey with us. Our faculty members have your success in mind as they continually sharpen their skills and work to enhance your learning experiences in their classrooms and labs.
A multitude of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities are available to you at Shasta College, including such areas as performing arts, athletics, various student clubs, and Student Senate. I encourage you to get involved in areas that interest you, as being involved in such activities only serves to enhance your educational experience and provides opportunities to practice and improve skills you are learning in your courses.
Welcome! I wish you well as you join us here at Shasta College.
Office of the President
Contact InfoShasta College prides itself on being one of the top innovative leaders in higher education in California and that translates to a better educational experience for our students and a wide new world of opportunities.
President's Updates
President’s Updates are the regular communications from Dr. Wyse sharing his perspective and our success stories.
For President's Updates prior to July 2020, please view President's Updates Archive.
President's Update: October 25, 2023
President's Update: August 23, 2023
President's Update: August 4, 2023
President's Update: May 17, 2023
President's Update: April 3, 2023
President's Update: March 23, 2023
President's Update: February 8, 2023
I trust your semester continues to progress well. It certainly seems to be flying by!
Success Stories There are two stories I’d like to highlight today. First I want to draw your attention to an article that just came…
President's Update: December 15, 2022
President's Update: November 16, 2022
President's Update: September 28, 2022
It has been a while since my last update. It sure is nice to have the crisp fall mornings and warm afternoons we experience this time of year. October is just around the corner, and I am hopeful that the September storms…
President's Update: May 26, 2022
President's Update: May 25, 2022
President's Update: May 5, 2022
President's Update: March 10, 2022
President's Update: March 2, 2022
President's Update: February 4, 2022
President's Update: December 3, 2021
President's Update: November 4, 2021
President's Update: September 17, 2021
President's Update: August 20, 2021
President's Update: August 4, 2021
I recognize that there are some questions and discussions surrounding masking mandates, testing, vaccinations, and new ways of interacting with each other as we return to campus. Our EOC has been vigilant in monitoring…