Oxnard College is operating with a “power vacuum” after its top leadership roles were placed on leave or left vacant, according to reporting from the Ventura County Star. Both President Roberto Gonzalez and the vice president of business services were on leave, and interim leaders were appointed to both roles as the college’s executive ranks shifted. Faculty have accused Gonzalez of failing to communicate transparently about instructional reductions and financial decisions, and they alleged violations of shared governance norms after course reductions. The district told the faculty senate it believed this was the first time every top administrative role was either vacant or filled by acting or interim leadership. For students and faculty, the governance and continuity implications are immediate: decision-making authority, budget signals, and academic planning are likely to be contested during the interim period.