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Chancellor's Message

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Dear Coast District Faculty and Staff,

Greetings! Happy New Decade!! Do you remember Y2K? It hardly seems like a decade ago, yet ten percent of this century has already passed. We are a selective group of people who have such a great privilege to see the century turn and create the vision for the next hundred years.

Over a thousand years ago, a little boy asked his grandfather as he helped dig a hole for a seed. “Why are we planting this, Gong Gong (Grandfather, in Chinese)? There is nothing around here.” The white bearded man straightened up and said, “We are planting a giant banyan tree and it will grow to cover this entire area.”

“In how long” asked the little boy?

“A few hundred years. You won’t be able to enjoy this tree but I can picture this tree with thousands of people gathering under it for shade, to think, play, and to admire its grandeur."

He was right; I stood under this magnificent tree in one small town in China last month and admired its grandeur.

When we see our students this week, can we think of us planting the banyan tree? As we look at the rest of the century ahead, can we also think about planting banyan trees for the generations to come?

It may be too far out for any of us to imagine, especially when everything these days seems to be at warp speed. As beginning visionaries, how about we try to focus on the next decade? For the first time in history, we can use “Vision 2020” as we look into the Coast District’s future. It brings such great meaning for the clarity, sharpness, and focus of our vision at a distance of 10 years away.

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My mom, Fung-Ching Hsia, and I under the Banyan tree in China


Here’s my attempt at Vision 2020:

• I see students are still flocking from all over Orange County and worldwide to us not because they fear there won’t be classes but because the Coast Colleges have a reputation for being the best in taking care of students, meeting their needs and helping them succeed.

• I see other institutions lining up to learn from Coast Colleges’ leading edge innovations and programs of exemplary quality and unique systems of delivery.

• I see Coast Colleges’ faculty and staff being revered and envied by their colleagues for their unified team spirit, being given abundant support and rewards for their work, having freedom and flexibility to think and act differently than the norm, and having a strong sense of pride for their outstanding achievements.

• I see people from around the world coming here to learn how to think better, work smarter, have more fun, and admire the grandeur of Coast Colleges.


I ask you to take a few moments to reflect on Vision 2020 and determine what it means to you. What is your Vision 2020 for yourself and your families? What is your Vision 2020 for your college and Coast Colleges as one family?

It has been said that where there is no vision, people perish.
I say where there is vision, people flourish.


I will invite you to visualize our future for this decade and let us not further weaken ourselves by nursing the wounds of the past. Strength and power are ours to hold if we allow ourselves to heal and change our way of life with renewed energy. Let us not incarcerate ourselves by the practices of the past decade(s). Freedom is ours, to imagine and create if we are willing to admit what had not worked; use fresh perspectives to redesign and look at things with a new lens.

Look for Vision 2020 gatherings coming soon to a banyan tree near you! Regular Chancellor Forums on your campus will be held and I plan to start them with a Vision 2020 theme.

I will continue my tradition of holding open hours on Tuesdays at noon for any of you who wish to come and just chat with me. Please call Nancy Sprague at x84601 to schedule in advance.

In addition, I am also setting up a web site that will allow you to submit ideas and feedback to me. I will send out detailed information on how to use the site once it is up and running. I truly want to hear from you!

Have a great semester with our students and don’t forget to plant your own banyan tree seed!

Sincerely,


Ding-Jo

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Case Study: Establishing Budget Transparency at the Coast Community College District

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CCCD Board Clerk, Jim Moreno

This article appeared in the national publication, Trustee Quarterly. This case study is provided as a tool to foster discussion of governance issues related to budget management.

By Jim Moreno, Board Clerk

The state of California continues to waver through an uncertain
budget crisis. This past winter, my concerns about our district’s
budget, and that of the California Community College system,
continued to grow. After spending more than 35 years as a public servant in the Los Angeles County government and having gone through many difficult budget cycles, I wanted to make certain that my board and organization were prepared. The Community College System has seen difficult fiscal events, but had never before faced the challenges brought forth by the current financial collapse. With the long-lasting recession, double-digit unemployment, loss of wealth in the stock market, high home foreclosure rates, and a long-term budget stalemate prevailing in the statehouse, it was imperative that our district change the way it approached its budget plan.

I strongly believe that transparency in our district, specifically related to budgeting, was necessary to get through this nearly impossible time in our history. I recommended that our chancellor establish a District-wide Budget Advisory Committee (DBAC). No such entity had existed in our district previously, and I felt that this new task force would provide needed input to our entire organization. With
California’s budget teetering on the brink of insolvency and tied to the passage of five ballot initiatives at the time, the uncertainty facing the community college budget made establishing this task force all
the more critical. In the spirit of shared governance, I requested that the DBAC be formed through the district’s Chancellor’s Cabinet, with constituencies of faculty, students, staff, collective bargaining units,
and management appointing its members.

After the state’s proposed ballot initiatives were rejected by California voters on May 19, the district received from the governor’s office a dire budget requiring cuts of approximately $10 million that same week. I requested that the chancellor convene the DBAC, and that its members present recommendations for proposed reductions to the district’s budget. The task force met in late May and in early June, and came up with a comprehensive list of proposals.

The board of trustees and the DBAC worked to support transparency and improve understanding of the district’s budget. Budgets at this level are complicated and require a great deal of technical knowledge, along with higher education experience, in order to be fully mastered. Many governing board members — and even administrators — did not have a complete understanding of the budget’s inner workings. As a result, the board established a new meeting format, a “study session.” Held in an informal roundtable setting, these gatherings allowed trustees, the administration, and constituency groups to discuss issues and collaborate with each other.

After the state ballot initiatives failed, our board held two study sessions solely related to budget issues in June, and another in August. The chancellor prepared detailed board presentations about the DBAC’s recommended reductions. Further, the study sessions allowed each constituency group to present its own proposal for budget reductions and to comment on other reduction plans being submitted. In the end, through the final recommendations of the DBAC, the board met the $10 million goal in reductions by implementing a hiring slowdown, reducing the district-wide marketing budget, terminating specified consultants, significantly cutting travel expenditures, and directing our three campuses and district office to reduce operating budgets by specific levels.

Our fiscal problems in California are far from over. The Coast Community College District still faces numerous challenges — most notably the governor’s proposal to permanently reduce our student
apportionment by approximately 27,000 seats. Yet our district now has an open, transparent process for addressing budget matters through its DBAC. This task force has proven to be an invaluable tool in promoting awareness and collaboration on the budget challenges we face. I encourage all community college boards to consider such options to promote transparency and good governance for their organizations.

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“Strikes 4 Scholars” Tournament Raises FUN and FUNDS

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Hundreds of people descended on Fountain Bowl on November 21, 2009 to support Coastline at the “Strikes 4 Scholars” event. This year, more than $6500 was raised for Coastline students through team registration fees and raffle ticket sales. The money will go to the Coastline Foundation to help students in the form of scholarships and program enhancements. To view the album from this fun event, visit the following link: www.m-b-photos.com.

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Foundation’s First Culinary Event Raises $4060 for Students

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Award-winning Orange County Register food columnist,
Cathy Thomas, and the much-respected chef/restaurateur,
Zov Karamardian teamed up with the Coastline Foundation to host a special culinary demonstration and tasting event that raised more than $4,060. The event took place in October at Zov’s Bistro in Tustin. For information on future Foundation events like this one, call the Coastline Foundation at (714) 241-6154.

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Black and White Gala to Celebrate Local “Visionaries” on May 8

No color at all, just dark and light: That will be the scene at the upcoming Visionary of the Year Awards Gala scheduled to take place on May 8, 2010 from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. The Westin South Coast Plaza will host the annual college event where the Coastline Foundation applauds “visionary” leaders from our community who show a deep appreciation and support of higher education. To get on the invite list for this event, please call (714) 241-6154 or e-mail rchapman@coastline.edu.

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There’s Still Time to Provide Scholarships for Coastline Students

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Coastline’s annual Scholarship Night is quickly approaching, but there is still time to donate to the scholarship fund or establish a scholarship in your name. The ceremony, to be held on April 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center, awards students with financial assistance for their education-related expenses. “This scholarship will go towards my education in the form of books, fees, and materials for school,” expressed Tia Baker, a past scholarship recipient. “It will help eliminate the financial stress of higher education,” she continued.

Students have until mid-March to apply for a scholarship, and donations to the scholarship fund are accepted year-round. For more information, please contact the Coastline Foundation at (714) 241-6154 or e-mail rchapman@coastline.edu.

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Annual Golden West College Gala Scheduled for March 13th



GALA BAND

When was the last time you dressed up and went out dancing with friends and colleagues? Here is your chance.

The Golden West College Gala will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach.

This fun-filled evening includes dinner, dancing, silent & live auctions, no-host cocktails, and entertainment by Wayne Foster Entertainment. A highlight of the night is sure to be the drawing for the 2010 Prius.

This year’s special guests will be Honored Alumni Eric A. Bauer, Dr. John Knox Maltby, Sharaud Deshaun Moore and Mark Yokoyama. Honored Pillars of Support include The Axel Family, William and Joanne Bumm Family, Judy Elmore, Dawn McKahan and Susan and Bob Polentz.

Please visit www.gwcgala.com for more information or call the Foundation Office at 714-895-8316 for reservations.

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Tickets to Win 2010 Toyota Prius IV Rolling Off the Line @ 3 for $250



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Tickets to win a 2010 Toyota Prius IV with Solar Roof through the Golden West College Foundation are being snatched up at $100 each or, for bargain hunters, 3 for $250. Only 750 tickets will be sold.

Donated by Elmore Toyota in Westminster, the vehicle, valued at $31,099, is loaded with extras, such as a solar roof package, back-up camera, Bluetooth Wireless Tech & Aux Audio Jack, JBL AM/FM/MP3 6-Disc CD Changer with 8 speakers, leather seats, Smart Key, and much more.

The winning ticket will be drawn on March 13, 2010 at the 13th Annual Golden West College Gala, sponsored by Elmore Toyota.

Proceeds from the opportunity drawing will go to support student scholarships and important campus projects that directly benefit students.

For information or an entry form, contact (714) 895-8316, or go online at www.gwcgala.com.
Winner need not be present to win. Winner is responsible for all taxes and license fees and must be 18 years of age to enter. Cash option available..

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OCC Wins $179,857 Federal Stimulus Grant


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Recovery Act Funds Will Support New EMT Classes

Orange Coast College will receive $179,857 to train 75 new emergency medical technicians as part of $10.7 million in federal economic stimulus money to provide unemployed Californians with skills for entry-level jobs.

The college applied for the grant after a survey of employers demonstrated a need for more emergency medical technicians, especially in high demand careers with local ambulance companies.  Demand for EMTs is expected to increase as the population ages, and medical emergencies become more frequent.

OCC currently trains 100 EMT students each year. Kevin Ballinger, Dean of Consumer Health and Sciences, predicts that the college will quickly fill classes starting this summer and on Saturdays in the fall.

OCC was the only Orange County recipient among 13 California agencies selected to receive the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to prepare 2,100 people for “in-demand” occupations. The program focuses on the employment and training needs of low-income, unemployed and dislocated workers, or under-skilled adults ages 18 and older.

Presbyterian Hospital, Fountain Valley Medical Center and Huntington Beach Medical Center are partners in the college’s EMT program, and they will provide internships for students.  Additional internships will be offered at area hospitals, including Coastal Community, Kaiser Anaheim, Long Beach Memorial, Orange Coast Memorial and West Anaheim Hospital.  Care Ambulance will provide ambulance ride-alongs for students.

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Pirate Dance Teams Bring Home Championship Hardware



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The Orange Coast College Cheer and Dance team claimed its 13th national title on Sunday at the 2010 Universal Dance Association National Championships, held at Walt Disney World.

Competing in the newly-formed Pom category, the Pirates topped a limited field in the Open Division, while Grand View University placed second and Millikin University placed third overall.

"The Pom category, to me, is a great reflection on what goes on with school athletic competitions and community service events, so we wanted to compete in that event," OCC assistant cheer coach Dan Sapp said. "We patterned our theme around OCC and our team really got into the event."

The Pirates, who won the 2009 National Title in the Jazz category, finished runner-up in the Open Division to the University of St. Thomas.

Coast's title claim gives Coast athletics 97 state and national championships in its 62-year history and second title during the 2009-10 school year. In addition to the cheer/dance title, the OCC women's volleyball team won the 2009 state championship in December. .

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Students from OCC’s Dental Assisting Program to Serve 300 Low-Income Patients at UCLA Clinic



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Program Celebrates Children’s Dental Health Month

Students from Orange Coast College’s Dental Assisting Program board a bus early on Saturday, Feb. 6th, to trek to a pediatric dental clinic in Venice, where they will spend the day serving 300 low-income youngsters as a part of Children’s Dental Health Month.

The 26 students were invited to volunteer by the Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center, a community-oriented clinic that provides comprehensive dental care to an ethnically diverse, lower income population from Venice and the surrounding areas.

It is an opportunity for the students to gain additional experience in a clinical setting while they help provide an important community service, according to OCC’s Registered Dental Assisting Coordinator Joy Myers.

Each student will rotate through three activities, including assisting dentists with restorative procedures and sterilizing instruments. Armed with toothpaste samples and toothbrushes for the youngsters, the students will also coach children in proper brushing and flossing techniques, as well as good nutrition habits.

The clinic experience is the result of a successful OCC internship program this fall at the UCLA School of Dentistry, which founded the Venice center in 1969. It is the third year UCLA has offered internships to OCC dental assisting students. In addition, UCLA invited OCC students to return this spring for a two-week internship that will provide hands-on experience assisting in dental specialties including oral surgery, endodontics and orthodontics.

Students who complete OCC’s one-year Dental Assisting Program are licensed or certified in radiation safety, coronal polishing, ultrasonic scaler for cement removal, pit and fissure sealant and CPR. They are also eligible to take the Registered/Certified Dental Assistant exam.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation recently awarded Orange Coast College’s Dental Assisting Program a seven-year accreditation, the highest level of accreditation available.

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‘Harbor Chronicles’ Celebrates Surfboard Culture at Doyle Arts Pavilion


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Dave Reed in Honolua Bay, Maui
December, 1965. Courtesy of Rich Harbour
Surfboard image: Dukeatrator (No.4260).
Dec. 10, 1966.

The Orange Coast College Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion will open its Spring 2010 season with “Harbour Chronicles–A Life in Surfboard Culture” on Saturday, Feb. 13th, with an opening reception from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The exhibit features photography, video clips, a shaping room and more than 20 custom, classic and contemporary surfboards designed by Rich Harbour, who has crafted more than 23,000 surfboards since 1959. The surfboard exhibit will run through April 9th.

Harbour Surfboards, located in Seal Beach, was established more than 40 years ago and is among the oldest surfboard manufacturing shops. The surfboards are collected by enthusiasts around the world eager to grab a piece of true surfing history.

A full-color, 144-page hardcover book will be released during the exhibit and will be available at the Arts Pavilion Gallery Store. Exhibit sponsors are Honolua Surf Company and Ocean Life Inc./Harbour Surfboards.

The Doyle Arts Pavilion is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings until 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information, call 714-432-5102..

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