It is with profound sadness that the VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Rene Rodriguez on July 25, 2026, due to cardiac arrest.
Rene worked for the college district for 34 years as a faculty member (mathematics and Spanish), as an institutional researcher for the district office, as a dean on all three campuses, and as Vice President of Business Services at both Ventura and Oxnard Colleges. In retirement, Rene worked tirelessly on behalf of the VCCCD retirees through his work on the executive board of VCCCDRA and at the state level on the board of Division 28 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA). One need only peruse VCCCDRA’s Executive Board History document to see the number of board positions and the number of years Rene served the VCCCDRA. Rene, together with Gary Johnson, worked to protect district retirees’ medical benefits in the first lawsuit. Likewise, he was instrumental in the current lawsuit.
Rene’s value, presence, and his friendship will be missed. We do not have information on any services.
Please use this link to read Rene’s obituary.
Retired (February 2015); Dean, Career and Technical Education, Oxnard College (2008-2015); Professor, Business, Oxnard College (1992-2008); Adjunct Professor, Business, Business Information Systems, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1976-1992); Intermediate Steno Secretary, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1970-1974).