Office of Instruction

Welcome to Coastline College’s Office of Instruction!

We are here to serve and support you as you progress through your academic journey.

The Office of Instruction keeps your academic goals at the forefront as it:

continually strives to offer high-quality academic programs and learning experiences that reflect who you are, where you come from, and where you want to go
supports efforts and programs created to close equity gaps for Black and Brown students
supports faculty through professional development focused on culturally-relevant and anti-racist learning environments and curriculum

We are here to meet you where you're at and support you towards the fulfillment of your personal dreams and professional goals. Whether you are looking for employment advancement or completion of a degree with the goal of transferring to a 4-year college or university, we offer the path to your success. Our Instruction team of distinguished faculty, helpful support staff, and innovative administrators work together to create an exceptional student experience.

The Office of Instruction maintains a razor-sharp focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Antiracism and Accessibility (DEISAA) in all of its operations and decisions. We understand that integrating DEISAA into every aspect of our work benefits all students and our collective future.

Please take a moment to look over our website for more information about the innovative courses, programs, and student support opportunities that Coastline offers to meet your educational goals. Our goal is to offer you a positive student experience!

In addition, the Office of Instruction is responsible for developing the Class Schedule, managing and evaluating faculty, handling complaints/concerns from students about instruction/teaching, Coastline's Online Library, and the Student Success Resource Center (SSRC).

"I personally welcome you to reach out to me should you have any questions or concerns about Instruction at Coastline, your classes, your instructors, our College policies and procedures, or anything regarding your experience as a student Our team is here to help fulfill your academic and personal potential - online, in-person, in the classroom, and in the world beyond." -Dr. Ocegueda

Vice President of Instruction (VPI)

The Vice President of Instruction works directly with the deans and the faculty to support them in their jobs and is responsible for the quality of Coastline's academic programs and the quality of instruction and student academic support.

Dr. Isela Ocegueda

Vice President of Instruction: iocegueda@cccd.edu; (714) 241-6195

Isela Ocegueda, Ph.D. serves as Vice President of Instruction at Coastline College, where she leads academic programs, curriculum, and strategic planning with a strong focus on equity and institutional effectiveness.

Dr. Ocegueda started at Coastline College in 2022 and is proud to have led and contributed to some important accomplishments at the college since, including advancing enrollment growth, implementing California’s first credit-bearing Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education program, supporting the development of the College’s first MESA program, and championing expanded access for incarcerated students statewide.

A committed advocate for diversity, inclusion, and student success, Dr. Ocegueda has ensured impactful application of grant funding, fostered innovative faculty development, and built cross-sector partnerships that enhance educational opportunities for California’s diverse community college students.

With over a decade of higher education leadership experience, Dr. Ocegueda has also served as an academic dean in the California Community College system, as well as an assistant dean who supported graduate student success at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). In addition to her experience as an administrator in higher education, Dr. Ocegueda taught English and Chicana/o Studies for over 15 years in both Texas and Arizona community colleges.

Dr. Ocegueda earned her bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, her master’s degree from Harvard University, and her doctorate from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Academic Deans

Deans work directly with faculty to encourage welcoming classroom environments and excellence in teaching, even if the class is online. If you have questions/concerns about a class that your instructor may not address, the dean is the person to make an appointment with.

Peggy Bilbruck

Dean of Career Education, Garden Grove Campus: pbilbruck@coastline.edu; (714) 714-7224

Stephanie Bridges

Dean of Instruction, Westminster Le-Jao Campus: sbridges@coastline.edu; (714) 714-7295 ext. 17499

Communication Studies & Mass Communication
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English and Humanities (English, Humanities, Reading)
International Languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese)
Philosophy

Nathaniel Harrison

Dean of Innovative Learning, Fountain Valley Campus: nharrison@coastline.edu; (714) 241-6251

Dr. Tom Neal

Dean of Instruction, Newport Beach Campus: tneal14@coastline.edu; (714) 714-7157

Aging Studies, Human Services, and Sociology
Biological Sciences and Allied Health (Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Science)
Health Sciences (Gerontology, Foods & Nutrition, Health, Kinesiology)
Mathematics
Psychology
Physical Science (Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Physics)
Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Political Science)
Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Music, Theater Arts)