On February 4, 2026, College of Marin (COM) officially opened the Dr. David Wain Coon Center for Student Success (CSS) with a ribbon cutting ceremony, self-guided building tours, engaging opportunities to connect on each floor, music, and free food.
The CSS is an 86,344 sq. ft. facility designed as a holistic hub for student-centered services. The center integrates essential academic resources, student support services, wellness programs, Pink Owl Coffee, and spaces for learning and community—all in one welcoming location.
As the final major building project funded by Measure B, a $265 million bond passed in 2016 with overwhelming support of Marin County voters, the CSS represents a transformative investment in student achievement and community engagement.
About the Building’s Namesake
David Wain Coon, Ed.D., joined the California Community Colleges in 2005 after 15 years in Washington higher‑education leadership. Following five successful years as president of Evergreen Valley College, he became the 10th superintendent/president of College of Marin in December 2010. Over the next 13 years, Dr. Coon led transformative improvements across the College’s campuses and the Bolinas Marine Laboratory, always centering equity, social justice, and student success. Under his leadership, College of Marin received the Dr. John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Award (2020) and was ranked #1 community college in California and #5 nationally by Academic Influence (2021), as featured in Forbes. His intentional leadership built a cohesive, student‑focused community united by a shared vision.
