When the State Center Community College District named Carole Goldsmith chancellor in November 2021, she described herself as “humbled” and “grateful.”
Four years later, 250 union members packed a meeting hall to declare they had no confidence in her leadership — hours after she announced a retirement they say came only because of the confidence vote.
SCCCD is now searching for her replacement, with the job description outlining priorities including openness to artificial intelligence, commitment to antiracist pedagogy and dedication to closing equity gaps…