
Out of 116 California community colleges, West Valley rose to the top鈥攔anked #1 among 11 finalists and named the 2025 Pathway Champion of Placement by the Campaign for College Opportunity for Campuswide Success in Math. This honor reflects the college鈥檚 commitment to equity, collaboration, and student success that makes math both a place of community and excellence for our Vikings.
This statewide recognition celebrates colleges that have transformed placement and instruction to expand access to transfer-level courses and close equity gaps. At West Valley, that transformation was accomplished by ending outdated remedial policies and cultivated by a culture of care, where faculty and staff focus on humanizing learning and fostering belonging.
In the 2023鈥24 academic year, 81% of West Valley students succeeded in transfer-level math, 19 percentage points higher than the statewide rate.
鈥淲e are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Pathway Champion鈥攁 reflection of 最新麻豆影音视频鈥檚 unwavering commitment to equity, innovation, and student achievement. This distinction honors the collective work of our faculty, classified professionals, and administrators who have reimagined placement and instruction to ensure every student, no matter their background or story, has the opportunity to succeed. Math success at West Valley is more than a metric; it is a testament to what is possible when we lead with access, belonging, and belief in our students鈥 potential.鈥
鈥 Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, President, 最新麻豆影音视频
Through innovative teaching and an unwavering belief in every student鈥檚 potential, West Valley continues to make math a place of confidence, connection, and success for all Vikings.
Interested in enrolling in math courses at 最新麻豆影音视频? View the Schedule of Classes for our 2026 Winter and Spring sessions here: westvalley.edu/classes/schedule.