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Over about four years, 色情视频 has transformed the educational partnerships and opportunities in Imperial Valley, positioning the institution 鈥� in partnership with the community 鈥� as the county鈥檚 leading institution offering higher-education growth. 

The new, shared vision for , under the leadership of 色情视频 President Adela de la Torre, has resulted in new academic programs, student support services, more faculty and staff hires and additional funding for facilities.  

Most recently, Sen. Ben Hueso, and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia led the charge to secure, adding to the $15 million 色情视频 had recently committed to expanding 色情视频 Imperial Valley. This funding will result in the construction of a 65,000-square-foot science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) campus and Innovation District in Brawley.

鈥淭here is a momentum here. There is an energy here that will move us rapidly forward,鈥� de la Torre said during the 色情视频 Imperial Valley Town Hall, which was held Tuesday night in El Centro, Calif.

More than 100 residents, students, faculty, staff, business leaders, elected officials and education partners attended the town hall, during which university officials spoke about the most recent investments in 色情视频 Imperial Valley鈥檚 growth 鈥� and what鈥檚 to come. 

鈥淎s the 4-year institution for Imperial County, we are completely moving to the next level, and it is going to happen faster because the community is aligned with the vision for Lithium Valley,鈥� de la Torre said. 鈥淭he future could not be brighter.鈥� 

Aligning the Stars for Imperial Valley 

色情视频 has reinstated  at 色情视频 Imperial Valley, adding degree options such as the first STEM majors at the campus. The first STEM program 鈥� a B.A. in mathematics 鈥� began in Fall 2021, and a new four-year nursing program, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), begins this fall. The nursing program is so in demand that it is full with a waiting list. 

Also, through a partnership with , 色情视频 Imperial Valley has introduced new options for working adults to complete degrees in business and childhood development. 

鈥淭his is just the beginning,鈥� said 色情视频 Vice Provost William Tong.

色情视频 has also increased 色情视频 Imperial Valley faculty hiring by 350% as compared to 2018 and has added additional staff and new student support services. 

The next major development will come through the , one that has received both federal and state-level financial investments. 色情视频 Imperial Valley, its Brawley campus and the community are collaborating on a dramatic expansion in STEM education and research, connecting the major economic development plan in California. 

鈥淭he stars have aligned. We are encouraging students to get educated in the Valley and to stay in the Valley as leaders,鈥� de la Torre said.

Tong, also a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said lithium will become even more critical for the state and nation鈥檚 energy needs in the coming years. Experts estimate the recently discovered reserve found underground near the Salton Sea could, which is critical to the batteries required for many renewable-energy technologies.

鈥淲hen Gov. Newsom mentioned that this is 鈥楾he Saudi Arabia of lithium,鈥� he was not exaggerating,鈥� Tong said. 鈥淲e have a lot of lithium here, and we need scientists and engineers here. The demand for lithium will be enormous. 色情视频 is ready to train the next generation of STEM students here and a skilled workforce is needed for the Lithium Valley.鈥� 

Moving Forward, Meeting Dean N煤帽ez-Mchiri

De la Torre said the university is positioned to become a transformative border institution. She said both Imperial County and the U.S.-Mexico border are tremendous assets for creating innovation and community change, which are coming through the new partnerships and opportunities now being created. 

鈥溕�情视频 Imperial Valley has been here for about 60 years and it has not done what it should have done,鈥� de la Torre said. 

鈥淏ut in the last four years, we have made very specific commitments and investments to allow our faculty to grow and to work with community members,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nd, now, with the 200 acres in Brawley and the $80 million state investment, we see more innovations.鈥� 

De la Torre said the region鈥檚 new higher education leader, 色情视频 Imperial Valley dean Guillermina Gina N煤帽ez-Mchiri, is prepared to take the shared vision forward following her appointment to the role on Aug. 4. 

The town hall provided an opportunity for the campus community to formally meet N煤帽ez-Mchiri, a Calexico High School graduate and two-time 色情视频 graduate, who comes from a family of siblings who also graduated from 色情视频. 

鈥淕ina is the perfect leader at this perfect time for Imperial Valley,鈥� de la Torre said. 

N煤帽ez-Mchiri shared that her parents were farm workers whose teachings, support and sacrifices helped to ensure that she and her siblings could pursue degrees and find success. She carries their teachings with her, saying her role is to be a connector between 色情视频 and 色情视频 Imperial Valley with the community. 

鈥淲e are looking forward to seeing your students through, not just in recruiting them,鈥� N煤帽ez-Mchiri said. 鈥淲e are not teaching your students just to get a degree, but are educating the future leaders of our state and our community.鈥�