Moorpark College Named 2025 Pathway Champion for Driving Equity in Transfer Success

MOORPARK, Calif. - Oct. 20, 2025 - PRLog -- At Moorpark College, transfer isn't just a hope—it's a plan. This year, the college's work to remove barriers, close equity gaps and accelerate student success has earned it statewide recognition as a 2025 Pathway Champion of Transfer. This honor presented by the Campaign for College Opportunity recognizes colleges with the top numbers of Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) awarded relative to full-time student enrollment.

Through California's Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, which guarantees CSU admission for students who complete aligned coursework, more than 450,000 degrees have been awarded statewide. At Moorpark, a focused and equity-driven rollout of the ADT has helped more students, especially those from families and neighborhoods who face extra hurdles getting to college, reach their transfer goals.

"This recognition shines a spotlight on the relentless commitment to making transfer pathways clear, equitable and student-centered," said Julius Sokenu, president of Moorpark College. "Moorpark's leadership in advancing Associate Degrees for Transfer, supporting students in the journey to four-year institutions and closing opportunity gaps exemplifies what it means to be a true champion in higher education."

Across California, colleges are reimagining the transfer experience—not just increasing degrees awarded, but redesigning systems to support students every step of the way. Moorpark College is one of 40 campuses recognized for turning that vision into measurable results. This progress reflects a broader districtwide effort to align policy with practice—making transfer a supported, expected outcome for students across Ventura County.

"Our mission as a district is to ensure that every student has a clear, supported path to reach their goals," said Rick MacLennan, chancellor of the Community Colleges of Ventura County. "Moorpark College's success reflects the power of intentional design, strong partnerships and shared commitment to helping students move confidently from our classrooms to four-year universities."

The 2025 Pathway Champions will be recognized during a virtual event on October 23 as part of National Transfer Week. To learn more about Moorpark College's transfer programs and student support services, visit moorparkcollege.edu (https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/).