MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 – 6:35 am
Dear Ventura College Students,
We are happy to report that at the time of this message both campuses have power and are returning to normal operations today, Thursday, January 16th, 2025.
We look forward to FINALLY starting the spring semester and welcoming you back to campus!
Sincerely,
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
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MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 – 10:20AM
Dear Ventura College Students,
We are pleased to inform you that power has been restored, and the campus will reopen for partial operations at 1:00 p.m. today. Student support service offices such as Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, Business Office, Welcome Center, Counseling, Veterans Resource Center, and others, will be open and ready to assist you.
Please note that all classes, including online classes, are canceled for today and will resume on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a smooth transition back to campus. Please stay safe and remain flexible as we navigate these changing circumstances together.
Thank you for your patience and resilience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
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MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – 7:00 AM
Dear Ventura College Students, Faculty and Staff,
Unfortunately, Ventura College is again without power, as a result VC and VCEC campuses are closed.
We are actively assessing the situation and will provide an update by Noon today. If conditions improve, we will be ready to resume all or part of our operations.
Please continue to monitor your email and the Ventura College website for the latest updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
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MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 2:00 pm
Dear Ventura College Faculty and Staff,
At this time, both campuses have power. With unstable weather, the campus will remain closed today. We anticipate returning to normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th, 2025.
Further updates will be provided ONLY if there are any changes impacting re-opening.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
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MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Monday, January 13, 2025 – 5:10 PM
Dear Ventura College Students, Faculty and Staff,
The Ventura College Executive Team is on-site, actively assessing conditions at both the main campus and the East Campus. We are also closely monitoring updates from CalFire, National Weather Service, and local authorities within our service area.
Current reports indicate that the Public Safety Power Shutoff affecting parts of our service area will likely continue due to anticipated high winds. As a result, the college will remain closed until further notice.
Please continue to check your email and the college website for updates as the situation evolves. Expect an update by 7:00 pm tomorrow, regarding Wednesday’s operations.
Upon our return, we will work together to explore solutions that address any disruptions to the student learning experience. I am confident that, as a community, we can minimize the impact on our students and ensure they remain on track for success.
Thank you for your patience, resilience, and commitment during these unprecedented circumstances. Stay safe, and let’s remain hopeful as we look forward to resuming our work together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
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MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Monday, January 13, 2025 – 6:30 AM
Dear Ventura College Students,
Welcome back to the Spring semester. As we begin, we find ourselves navigating unpredictable weather conditions and potential power outages due to strong winds forecasted between Monday and Wednesday this week.
As of this morning, Ventura College and the East Campus in Santa Paula are without power. We will remain closed until further notice. This public safety outage may remain until Wednesday morning.
Ventura College is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as we receive new information from official sources. Please check your email and the college website regularly for updates. If you have opted into our text alert system, you may also receive notifications through that channel.
I understand how challenging it is to start the semester amidst such uncertainty. These disruptions impact each of us in different ways. Let us approach this week with patience and compassion, extending grace to one another as we navigate these difficulties together.
While this is not the start we envisioned, I am confident that we will overcome these challenges as a community. Thank you for your resilience and understanding.
Stay safe, and let’s look forward to brighter days ahead.
Sincerely,
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
