
Learning and student support
The district’s colleges provide transfer education, career programs and student services. College presidents lead their campuses; the chancellor coordinates district operations.
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Community college district
Three public colleges connect western Riverside County with university transfer, career education and lifelong learning. The district operates Riverside City, Moreno Valley and Norco colleges across a 450-square-mile service area.
Public higher education
Riverside City College (RCC), Moreno Valley College (MVC) and Norco College (NC) provide university transfer, career education and student services in western Riverside County.
Voters in each trustee area elect one board member for a four-year term. Elections are staggered, so only some seats are on the ballot in each regular election cycle.

The district serves western Riverside County and became an independent district in 1964. Local college instruction began in 1916, connecting today’s three-college system to more than a century of education.

The district’s colleges provide transfer education, career programs and student services. College presidents lead their campuses; the chancellor coordinates district operations.

Trustees adopt the district budget, approve contracts and property decisions, and oversee the chancellor. Bond programs support long-term campus improvements.

Five elected trustees act together on district policy. A student trustee brings student perspectives and casts a separate advisory vote.
Education leadership
RCCD has its own elected board and chancellor. The California Community Colleges Board of Governors and Chancellor’s Office provide state-level policy, funding and system coordination.
Board responsibilities ↗ · California Community Colleges ↗Student voice

The student trustee represents students in board discussions and casts an advisory vote recorded in the minutes; that vote does not count toward approving or rejecting board actions.
Generally the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; the first meeting includes committee discussions.
Places to learn
Explore the three colleges, their programs and their locations.
Beyond the main campuses
Ben Clark Training Center supports Moreno Valley College’s public-safety education. RCC also operates the Culinary Arts Academy, Coil School for the Arts and Rubidoux Annex.
All District Locations ↗Board representation
Explore each seat and the trustee serving it.
Trustee outlines are adapted from the district’s 2022 trustee map ↗. Use the official map or county voter lookup to confirm an address.
District elections
Ballot status shown from the county’s August 7, 2026 list. Official Election Information ↗
Voters approved $954 million in bond authorization for district facilities.
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bonds — Yes | 197,555 | 58.10% |
| Bonds — No | 142,462 | 41.90% |
| Total votes | 340,017 | 100% |
Percentages are the share of votes cast in this contest.
Certified Election Results ↗Keri A. Then won the seat with 15,884 votes.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Keri A. ThenElected | 15,884 | 54.74% |
| Daryl Terrell | 13,132 | 45.26% |
| Total votes | 29,016 | 100% |
Percentages are the share of votes cast in this contest.
Official Election Results ↗ State Results Report ↗The district reported that Virginia Blumenthal and Jose Alcala returned without opposition. They were sworn in alongside Keri Then on December 13, 2022.
Official Board Record ↗Public participation
Decisions and public records
Selected decisions, recorded votes and public comments.
The board publishes agendas, supporting documents and minutes. Check each agenda for the meeting time, location and public-comment instructions.
Official Agendas and Minutes ↗ · Public Comment Information ↗Education in practice
Compare award counts within each college and follow the sources for longer-term outcomes.
2025 degrees and certificates
A student can earn more than one award. Awards and unique graduates measure different things; these counts are not graduation rates.
Read the College’s Annual Report ↗Explore state-reported outcomes with the student group and reporting period attached to each measure.
Explore DataVista ↗See the state’s data tools for career education, employment and earnings after college.
Official Data Tools ↗Find the institutional accreditation records for each of the district’s three colleges.
District Accreditation Links ↗Public investment
Operating resources, campus improvements and oversight.
2025–26 adopted budget
Unrestricted General Fund · Resource 1000
This fund supports major district operations. Expenditures include $27.66 million in one-time spending; these figures are budget plans, not audited actuals or the district’s all-funds total. Budget narrative, pages 15–17 ↗
Voter-approved bond authorization from November 2024 for district facilities. Authorization is distinct from bonds issued or money already spent.
Read the Official Record ↗The college announced state construction funding on August 27, 2026, allowing previously planned bond funding to support other campus priorities.
Read the Official Record ↗The June 16 minutes approve architectural services with HED for up to $10.4 million. This is the design agreement ceiling, not a total construction cost.
Read the Official Record ↗Reviews bond spending and reports to the public. Explore its members, meetings, annual reports and audits.
Official Committee Website ↗Read adopted budgets and financial statements, and follow the district’s facilities plans.
Financial Documents ↗ · Capital Plans ↗Local reporting
Reporting on county education programs and public decisions.
Records and reference material
Official education data, meeting records, election sources and reporting used on this page.
The official district boundary, state enrollment profile, current board roster, election method, and 2 published 2026 election records are included. Election history and address-level school assignment remain in progress.
Assessed August 8, 2026