Professor Jenn Wilson-Gonzalez began teaching at Oxnard College in the fall of 2017. She currently teaches history courses on the U.S., Mexicans in the U.S., Women in the U.S., modern World, and Latin America. Prior to Oxnard College, she taught at Mt. San Antonio College, Santa Ana College, and the University of California, Riverside. She has also taught courses on CSET preparation (US and World History), and has presented at various conferences, panels, workshops, and events. In 2020, she became the Oxnard College Honors Program Coordinator.

Professor Wilson-Gonzalez earned her A.A. at Mt. San Antonio College (with Honors), B.A. in History at UCLA (2009) (with Honors), and completed her graduate work at UCR (2012). Her graduate work focused on the history of California (Los Angeles) and on the historic preservation of its built environment.

As a beneficiary of the community college, and as a “non-traditional” student, Professor Wilson-Gonzalez understands the numerous and diverse obstacles that many community college students face. She is dedicated to providing the scaffolding, knowledge, and encouragement required to help prepare her students to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. She’ll even throw in a few corny history jokes and anecdotes for good measure.

Dr. Oscar Cobian, Vice President of Student Development at Oxnard College, grew up in Ventura County and attended a community college after high school.  As a result of the experience as a first-generation student at a community college, he was able to transfer to a four-year university.  Eventually, Oscar returned to Oxnard to serve his community as an educator and leader. 

Dr. Oscar Cobian holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from California Lutheran University and Ed.D. In Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern California.   Dr. Cobian started his career in community colleges as a part-time counselor at Oxnard College in 2001 -2003.  He grew up in the community surrounding Oxnard College and is the first in his family to receive a college degree.

Dr. Oscar Cobian was appointed Vice President of Student Development at Oxnard College in June of 2015.  He currently oversees the programs and areas that focus on student services, student success, student engagement and the student experience on campus, including student discipline and athletics. Oscar is also the co-chair of the College’s Incident Command which is currently overseeing the COVID 19 Taskforce on campus.

He has over 25 years of experience working in higher education in the area of student services, including eight years as a community college administrator in the Los Angeles Community College District where he served as Dean of Student Services and Vice President of Student Services. His areas of expertise include student success and matriculation, student engagement, program development and coordination, management of federally funded TRIO programs, outreach, and all forms of Counseling Services.