Platform
A Vision for West Valley Mission Community College District
Susan Fish is running on a clear, community-focused platform built around the needs of District 7 students, families, and residents.
Student Success
Every Student Deserves to Succeed
Susan will champion programs that support student completion, transfer readiness, and career preparation. From expanded counseling services to stronger pathways into four-year universities and living-wage careers, she will ensure the college district is truly working for every student who walks through its doors.
- Expand academic counseling and student support services
- Strengthen transfer pathways to four-year universities
- Grow career and technical education programs aligned with local employers
- Support basic needs programs for food, housing, and mental health
Fiscal Responsibility
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
Our community's investment in higher education must be managed with care, transparency, and accountability. Susan will scrutinize the budget, ask tough questions, and ensure every dollar is spent in ways that directly benefit students and the community — not bureaucracy.
- Conduct thorough review of district spending priorities
- Demand transparency in budget reporting to the public
- Oppose wasteful spending and administrative bloat
- Protect classroom funding and student services from cuts
Community Partnership
Building Bridges Across the West Valley
The college district is strongest when it works hand-in-hand with local schools, employers, nonprofits, and community organizations. Susan will build the partnerships that connect students to opportunity and make the college a true anchor institution for District 7.
- Strengthen K-12 to community college pipeline programs
- Expand employer partnerships for internships and job placement
- Engage community organizations to reach underserved populations
- Create regular forums for community input on district priorities
Equity and Access
Opening Doors for Every Resident
A community college should be a place where anyone — regardless of income, background, or life circumstance — can access quality education. Susan will work to remove barriers and ensure the district is actively reaching the students who need it most.
- Expand outreach to underrepresented and first-generation students
- Support affordable childcare and transportation solutions
- Grow online and hybrid learning options for working adults
- Ensure facilities and services are accessible to all students