Public and Governmental Affairs
About Public Affairs and Governmental Relations
The award-winning NOCCCD Office of Public and Governmental Affairs is responsible for advancing the District’s reputation, mission, priorities, and values through storytelling, branding, and relationship building.
We are the Voice of NOCCCD
The Office of Public and Governmental Affairs is the chief communications organization for the District charged with promoting and protecting NOCCCD’s reputation, brand, and image. The department supports the Chancellor, executive management staff, and the Board of Trustees and serves as a resource to faculty, staff, students, elected officials, and the general public for information.
Our office works to:
- Advance and protect NOCCCD’s identity and reputation while promoting awareness of its many accomplishments
- Reinforce and grow NOCCCD’s brand while increasing its visibility in local, state and federal marketplaces
- Support NOCCCD’s student success objectives and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism work
- Strengthen NOCCCD’s relevance and value to key audiences including faculty, staff and students, as well as community and workforce partners, legislative officials, and education colleagues
Public Records Requests
The North Orange County Community College District adheres to the California Public Records Act and strives for transparency through its records management for access to official documents.
Areas of Responsibility
The Office of Public and Governmental Affairs utilizes an integrated communication approach that includes the following portfolio of responsibilities:
- Brand Development & Management
- District Digital Platform Development
- Integrated Marketing Plans
- Internal & External Communications
- Graphic Design Services
- Printing & Mailroom Services
- Social Media Content & Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Public Records Requests
- Strategic Planning
- Emergency Communications
- Issue Management
- NOCCCD News Center
- Press Releases
- Chief District Spokesperson
- Public Information Requests
- Reporter Inquiries
- Campus Media Visits
- Electronic Newsletter
- Foundation Communications
- Print & Digital Communications
- Relationships with Community and Workforce Partners
- Market Research
- Attending Events
- Service on Boards and Committees
- Lobbyist Management
- Creates Legislative Priorities
- Coordinates Visits with Legislators
- State and Federal Advocacy
- Member of Orange County Community College Task Force
- Bill Tracking and Analysis
Marketing Toolbox
Press Releases
District Launches New Public Records Request Portal
The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Public Affairs Office is making it easier for people to request public records with a new online management system hosted by GovQA
NOCCCD Receives $2.6 Million to Deliver Student Stipends Through Hire UP Pilot Program
The North Orange County Community College District is pleased to announce that it was selected by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) to be one of ten Districts in the state to receive funds for the Hire UP Pilot Program. Students at both Cypress College and Fullerton College will receive stipends
Center for Entrepreneurship at NOCCCD Receives $10K Donation from Enterprise Bank & Trust
The District and Enterprise Bank & Trust hosted a ceremony Feb. 7 that brought together community members, District officials, Center alumni and experts.
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