The Chancellor of San Diego Community College District, Dr. Carlos Cortez, has resigned to care for his ill parents, according to a May 1 press release issued by the district.
“I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made together over the past two years on behalf of our students and community we serve,” Cortez said in the news release. “My time at the district has been the highlight of my career thus far.”
Cortez was chosen as chancellor in July 2021. Previously, he was its president of the College of Continuing Education for six years.
“Dr. Cortez made significant contributions during his time as chancellor for which we are sincerely grateful,” said San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees President Maria Nieto Senour in the announcement….