Diablo Valley College

Great set of student services. Lots of open classes. Teachers are too structured and online classes are still messy- still can be docked for technological glitches. Teachers are power hungry. I did not get the sense that the teachers are interested in educating but instead in grading and enforcing rules. Not a school for adult learners. Felt like going back to Kindergarten. Even the curriculums felt a little basic. At least now I know. Makes me glad I am no longer a young college student with a sponge for a brain. Helps me to see now what I secretly seeked to escape from as a young adult. I wouldn’t bother coming here if you’re an adult. Especially since places like Chabot College do a better job of providing courses and certificates directly related to the work world.

**Update** Veterans, you should expect to micromanage Michael Romano along with the entire staff related to Chapter 35. Don’t rely on email and if he or they respond saying he or they sent off the verification, make sure you get the confirmation directly from the VA before you walk out of any office. A lot excuses coming from every direction - the solution here would be to hire a full time VA representative whose sole responsibility is to certify and take care of Veteran students. It’s really not difficult, but when a college is woke, this tends to happen. As a POST 911 injured combat veteran, my child decided to utilize benefits from my service. The Veteran Rep - Michael Romano is very difficult to work with. He doesn’t respond to email or phone calls regarding requests to send in verification to the VA. When he does, it’s because we cc’ the registrar. This has caused my child’s health insurance to lapse during Christmas break and has also caused a VERY long delay in receiving Chapter 35. It’s not difficult to process requests. My other child is using chapter 35 at UCSD and has never experienced issues this bad. It’s unfortunate veterans and their beneficiaries are getting this type of treatment at DVC. I would welcome a sit down or call to discuss in person in order to mitigate this issue. Our veterans and their beneficiaries deserve better.

I love DVC... been here for 3 semesters and the culinary department is being revamped and after hearing the vision for it, I think DVC has potential to be one of the top culinary schools to get an AS or AA. I believe they will become one of the most respected Jr colleges to transfer from to places like CIA in Napa. They are also getting ready to have a bachelor's degree in the culinary arts program