Irvine Valley College (IVC) has once again set a historic milestone in its four decades of serving Irvine and the surrounding community. As of September 8, IVC’s official fall census enrollment headcount has reached 16,230 students, the largest number since the college’s founding in 1985.
The Certificate of Achievement (CoA) in Piano Performance provides a structured curriculum for students aiming to enhance their piano performance skills and musical knowledge. This program is ideal for those pursuing careers in music, preparing for further studies, or seeking personal enrichment. The program combines applied piano instruction, performance opportunities, and a choice of academic courses to support a well-rounded musical education.
The Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) in Piano Pedagogy prepares music teachers for future employment in local music schools and as an independent private teacher. This certificate examines a variety of pedagogy methods and music conservatory traditions for teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano students. This certificate covers how to teach group piano courses, master classes, and explores the business side of running a piano studio.
Debbie Vanschoelandt
Dean
Career and Continuing Education and Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation
Diana Baltazar
Senior Administrative Assistant
Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation
Jenny Huynh is proof positive that one can leverage core skills to segue into a dream job.
Now a global sustainability manager at apparel companies and sister brands Alo Yoga and Bella + Canvas, she embarked on a career in corporate sustainability after several years in the fast-paced field of public accounting and financial auditing.
Her transition to a career dedicated to sustainable stewardship in the apparel industry was a gradual one. “A career doesn’t have to be linear,” she says. “You can always pivot and find something different.”
Seven Irvine Valley College (IVC) students, part of a cohort of 51, showcased their research prowess at the 12th Annual California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Summer Research Symposium, held on August 7 at the Titan Student Union Pavilion.
At Irvine Valley College, we believe this is the moment not just to improve student success — but to transform student success. Our commitment is clear: post-completion outcomes are not an afterthought — they are intentional, institutional, and a strategic priority. Economic and social mobility are at the center of our new strategic plan — Inspire 2035, signaling that our mission extends far beyond credential completion.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) alumna Michelle Packman has carved out a unique niche for herself in the ultra-competitive music industry.
The Laguna Hills native is now a Grammy-nominated string producer, composer and arranger – and has composed and recorded strings for over 300 artists.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) students now have a more affordable path to earning bachelor’s degrees online, supported by a new partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). Beginning this fall, eligible students and alumni from IVC can save 22% on tuition when they transfer to ASU Online through the California Community College Achievement Plan.