About the CCCCIO

The California Community Colleges Chief Instructional Officers (CCCCIO) is a non-profit organization designed to support chief instructional officers in their support of the California Community College mission and Vision for Success. Learn more.


  • Advancing Leadership Institute for Instructional VPs in Equitable Education applications are now being accepted.
    Preparing Deans of Color and Allies for CIO roles
    Enrollment in this yearlong program is FREE
    Submit Application & Resume by July 7, 2023
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  • Fall Conference 2023
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Carter Doran Leadership Award 2022-2023

Kristina Whalen

This award recognizes an active Chief Instructional Officer (CIO) who exemplifies leadership by showing qualities, which Carter Doran embodied in his role as teacher/dean at Mt. San Antonio and Vice President of Instruction at Santa Ana and College of the Canyons:

It is expected that the recipient of the award will have exhibited the following criteria: 1) led with heart, 2) demonstrated creativity, 3) shown sustained commitment to addressing instructional challenges, 4) made a profound impact on a college and/or professional organization. Areas of achievement may involve faculty development, diversity, curriculum transformation, institutional effectiveness, enrollment management etc.


Previous Recognition Award Recipients