Office of the President
Welcome to Riverside City College
President, Eric Bishop
Eric Bishop, Ed.D., serves as president of Riverside City College. After leading the
college for one year as interim president, he was appointed to the permanent position
and is now entering his second year as president. With more than 20 years of leadership
experience in higher education, Dr. Bishop is a dedicated advocate for student success,
educational access, and equity.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bishop has held senior leadership roles across California’s
higher education system, including vice chancellor of the Riverside Community College
District, superintendent/president of Ohlone College, and associate superintendent
at Chaffey College. His leadership has focused on advancing institutional effectiveness,
innovation, and student achievement.
In addition to his administrative experience, Dr. Bishop has taught in doctoral and graduate programs at the University of La Verne, San Diego State University, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal State San Bernardino. He earned his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Master of Arts in Communications, and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of La Verne. As president, Dr. Bishop leads Riverside City College’s efforts to expand opportunities for nearly 30,000 students while advancing the college’s commitment to academic excellence, equity, innovation, and community engagement.
Office of the President
Stay connected with the Office of the President through messages that share important college updates, celebrate the achievements of our students and employees, and provide perspective on the priorities and opportunities shaping our college community.
If the communication you are looking for is not available here, please contact Jessica Vierra, Public Affairs Officer, at jessica.vierra@rccd.edu for assistance.
Stay connected with the Office of the President through messages that share important college updates, celebrate the achievements of our students and employees, and provide perspective on the priorities and opportunities shaping our college community.
Below, you will find links to internal communications from the Office of the President, including campuswide announcements, college updates, important institutional information and messages highlighting RCC’s accomplishments, initiatives and priorities. These communications are intended to keep faculty, classified professionals and administrators informed, engaged and connected to the ongoing work of Riverside City College.
If the communication you are looking for is not available here, please contact Jessica Vierra, Public Affairs Officer, at jessica.vierra@rccd.edu for assistance.
