LAKEPORT, Calif. – With the fall semester now under way, students at Mendocino College's Lake Center had a chance to visit with college officials and staff at a special Thursday barbecue.
The Lake County Friends of Mendocino College and the college's Associated Students worked with new Dean of Students Cary Templeton to host the first welcome back barbecue Thursday afternoon.
Students and community members had the chance to discuss educational opportunities at the college.
Mendocino College District Superintendent/President Arturo Reyes also visited with the students and encouraged input from the community to help expand and improve the college's local offerings.
Close to 80 percent of Mendocino College's sophomores transfer on to four-year colleges to continue their education, according to Athletic Director Mike Mari.
In the video above, college officials discuss a vision for the center, its programs and future plans.
Video by John Jensen of Lake County News.