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Welcome to the Chancellor's Office

Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. The Chancellor leads the district in planning, organizing, and evaluating all programs, services, and activities that enhance educational opportunities for our diverse student body. The Chancellor ensures that administration, instruction, and student services align with the community's needs.

Brad Davis

Meet the Chancellor

Dr. Bradley Davis brings more than 25 years of higher education leadership to the role of Chancellor. Under his leadership, the District has made significant strides in removing barriers for students, including waiving tuition and enrollment fees for District residents, and waiving parking, health services, and childcare costs at both colleges. He has also overseen the District’s transition to its current Basic Aid funding model, significantly enhancing its financial strategy and security.

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District Leadership

Meet the people dedicated to running the District.

Chancellor's 2026-2027 Goals

Our Mission: The West Valley-Mission Community College District unites our colleges in a shared vision of educational excellence where students representing diverse experiences and identities feel connected and supported in pursuit of their goals and aspirations.

Goal 1

Develop and implement a districtwide framework, through collaboration among the colleges' participatory governance and relevant college/district offices, to better align comparable curriculum between Mission College and West Valley College, including subject codes, course numbers, titles, units, prerequisites, and articulation, in order to improve student mobility and educational planning, reduce unnecessary barriers, and increase operational effectiveness while preserving faculty academic freedom and each college's ability to develop distinctive courses and programs.

Develop and implement a districtwide framework, through collaboration among the colleges' participatory governance and relevant college/district offices, to better align comparable curriculum between Mission College and West Valley College, including subject codes, course numbers, titles, units, prerequisites, and articulation, in order to improve student mobility and educational planning, reduce unnecessary barriers, and increase operational effectiveness while preserving faculty academic freedom and each college's ability to develop distinctive courses and programs.

Goal 2

Collaborate with local legislators and Bay Area educational partners to create and implement legislation aimed at increasing the breadth of community college bachelor's degree programs to offset the negative enrollment impaction in high demand majors at local CSUs.

Collaborate with local legislators and Bay Area educational partners to create and implement legislation aimed at increasing the breadth of community college bachelor's degree programs to offset the negative enrollment impaction in high demand majors at local CSUs.

 

Goal 3

Continue to streamline administrative, business functions through a process of district consolidation necessary to avoid duplication of effort, reduce administrative costs, and strengthen ongoing 50% law compliance.

Continue to streamline administrative, business functions through a process of district consolidation necessary to avoid duplication of effort, reduce administrative costs, and strengthen ongoing 50% law compliance.

Goal 4

Ensure long term fiscal sustainability as Measure W funding sunsets by developing multi-year financial plans for capital improvement, preventative maintenance, and bond project augmentation by aligning expenditures with recurring community support revenues, and prioritizing resources to support student success and essential services.

Ensure long term fiscal sustainability as Measure W funding sunsets by developing multi-year financial plans for capital improvement, preventative maintenance, and bond project augmentation by aligning expenditures with recurring community support revenues, and prioritizing resources to support student success and essential services.

Educational Assistance

The Chancellor’s Office offers two educational assistance programs for District employees interested in enhancing their education.

Land Corporation Faculty & Staff Educational Assistance Program

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WVMCCD-San Jose State University Partnership Program

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Chancellor's Fund for Excellence

Become part of the Chancellor’s vision for our District. Support the Chancellor's Fund for Excellence and help us enhance our partnerships in the community, recognize dedicated educators, and honor the people who show up every day to provide the very best to our students.

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Free Tuition for All Students

All students living within WVMCCD’s service area get free tuition. Starting with spring 2025, simply enroll and attend classes – for free. It’s that easy!

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End of Year Celebration

Celebrate Retirement, Years of Service, and End-of-Year milestones, as well as explore and revisit the moments that honor the dedication and contributions of our staff – past and present.

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