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Dr. Mark Drummond, the new California community college chancellor, visited the Coast Community College District on Friday, March 26. Chancellor Drummond took a tour of the District and visited each of the college campuses. At Coastline’s College Center, he received a warm welcome and received a briefing on some of the unique programs the college offers. At Golden West College, he visited classrooms in the nurse training program and learned about the partnerships the program has with area hospitals that allow the college to train more nurses. At Orange Coast College, Chancellor Drummond toured the college and stopped in on the Children’s Center before meeting with 80 Coast District staff and students at a luncheon at the Captain's Table. Drummond was appointed state chancellor last December by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. He served for four-and-a-half years as chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District. Prior to assuming his post with the Los Angeles District, Drummond was president of Eastern Washington University for nearly a decade. As chancellor of the California Community Colleges, Drummond oversees policy development. He works with the Board of Governors to provide leadership, accountability and advocacy for the system. The Chancellor's Office is also responsible for financing and program management. Coast Students, Faculty March on Capitol
Students and faculty from all three Coast District colleges were among the thousands of community college advocates who converged on the State Capitol in Sacramento on March 15. The second “March in March” event was aimed at raising awareness of community college issues among state legislators and gain support for the best possible budget for community colleges in 2004-05. Last year’s march was one of the largest at the Capitol in decades with an estimated 10,000 participants, and was cited by Mother Jones magazine as one of the most significant student activism efforts around the world in 2003. Students at all three colleges also contributed four statues to the Missing Community College Student project, in which students statewide presented 120 artistically crafted statutes representing the 175,000 students estimated by the state to have been pushed out of community colleges this year due to chronic under-funding, budget cuts and tuition increases. Board of Trustees Approve Final Agreement to Sell KOCE to the KOCE Foundation At their meeting last month, the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees agreed to accept the KOCE Foundation’s best and final offer to buy KOCE TV, the District’s public television station. The Foundation submitted an asset purchase agreement to the District outlining the terms and conditions under which it would agree to purchase the broadcasting license for the station. The transfer of the broadcasting license must also be approved by the Federal Communications Commission, a process that is expected to be completed by July 2004. Prior to the transfer of the license, the KOCE Foundation is to provide an $8 million down payment to the District on or before June 30, 2004. The asset purchase agreement accepted by the Board Wednesday night also includes:
Board of Trustees Hold Budget Workshop The Board of Trustees held their annual budget workshop at their March 17 meeting. Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services C.M. Brahmbhatt presented the workshop to review the Governor’s proposed 2004-05 budget proposal and its potential impact on the Coast Community College District. Vice Chancellor Brahmbhatt noted that this year’s state budget for community colleges is based on revenue from proposed increases to student enrollment fees. Fees are proposed to be raised from $18 per unit to $26 per unit for students without a baccalaureate degree, and $50 per unit for students with a baccalaureate degree or higher. If those fee increases are not approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in the final budget, spending in other areas may have to be reduced. In addition, Vice Chancellor Brahmbhatt noted that although a cost of living adjustment (COLA) was not included in the January budget proposal, the Governor has since proposed to fund a 1.84% COLA by reducing new statewide funds for equalization from $80 million to $60 million. This amount may be restored for equalization in the unlikely event that the economy grows beyond current projections. Retirement questions? The AFT will hold a question and answer session for faculty members in the District Board Room on Wednesday, April 28 at 3:00pm. Representatives from the AFT union and the District Benefits department will be on hand to answer your retirement benefit questions. For more information, please contact the AFT office at x25037.
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Did you take the Coast Survey? Answer our survey question and you will be entered into a drawing to win fabulous prizes! Coast Survey What feature(s) on the CCCD website do you use most? Last Month’s Winner Who was St. Patrick? Congratulations to CCC’s Pam McCarthy! She is the winner of a CCCD commuter mug. “The person who was to become St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385. His given name was Maewyn, and he almost didn't get the job of bishop of Ireland because he lacked the required scholarship. Far from being a saint, until he was 16, he considered himself a pagan. At that age, he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village. During his captivity, he became closer to God. He escaped from slavery after six years and went to Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for a period of twelve years. During his training he became aware that his calling was to convert the pagans to Christianity. His wishes were to return to Ireland, to convert the native pagans to Christianity. But his superiors instead appointed St. Palladius. But two years later, Palladius transferred to Scotland. Patrick, having adopted that Christian name earlier, was then appointed as second bishop to Ireland. Patrick was quite successful at winning converts. And this fact upset the Celtic Druids. Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across the country. He also set up schools and churches which would aid him in his conversion of the Irish country to Christianity. His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that time, Patrick retired to County Down. He died on March 17 in AD 461. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since.”
Ding-Jo Currie Elected to AACC Board of Directors Coastline is proud to announce that President Ding-Jo Currie has been elected to a three-year term on the board of directors for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), beginning on July 1, 2004, and continuing through June 30, 2007. Being named to the AACC board, which is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges, is a great honor. The AACC represents more than 1,100 associate degree-granting institutions and some 10 million students. Formed in 1920, it is a national voice for community colleges, which marked their 100th year of service to the nation in 2001. AACC is leading the celebration of the colleges as they provide learning opportunities to their students and communities and the nation. Congratulations, Dr. Currie! The Missing Community College Student Acknowledged at March 15 Rally
Orange County Professor from Coastline Community College Receives State Diversity Award
“As part of my course requirements, my students are required to make ten observations in public schools,” explains Dr. Noble. “They must specifically look for ways that their master teacher effectively teaches diverse students (cultural/minority/disabled). They might look for ways that the master teacher utilizes cultural traditions or community values and resources in the instructional program of the classroom, or effective ways that the teacher utilizes the background experiences of his/her students in order to improve the success of all students. One observation activity requires my students to think about how their master teacher’s classroom rules serve to teach the children about living in a just, democratic society.” Dr. Noble attended community college before transferring to Cal State Fullerton, where she earned B.A. degrees in psychology and sociology and an M.S. degree in sociology. She continued her education at the Claremont Graduate School, where she earned a doctorate in education. The Stanback-Stroud Diversity Award, established in 1998, is named after the past president of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, Regina Stanback-Stroud. In her many roles Stanback-Stroud has originated, advanced, and implemented programs and policies that have significantly increased the ability of California’s community colleges to serve the diverse population of the state, including student equity and affirmative action in faculty hiring.
Meet Dr. Monte E. Perez: The New Vice President of Student Services
What is your educational background? I attended California State University Los Angeles. I worked part time to pay for school. My major was in social science/government, which included political science, geography, and economics. English was my minor. Initially I wanted to be an English major. After my first year, I changed my mind, but I have kept my interest in English literature. Graduating in 1969, I went on to the University of Southern California in 1971 in the public administration master’s program. After completing the master’s in P.A., I went on to a Ph.D. program in public administration and completed the program in 1976. How many years have you been in education and have you ever worked outside a school environment? As a student in the late 60’s, I was involved in a lot of developmental educational programs and was an advocate for educational opportunities programs, veterans and disabled programs. I started my working career in 1970 as Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford University. In this position I was involved with student recruitment and outreach throughout the country. After two years at Stanford, I returned to Los Angeles where I became the Director of EOP (Educational Opportunities Program) at Cal State L.A. for the next six years. From there, I went to Rio Hondo Community College as Director of College Development and Learning Resources. At Rio Hondo I had the good fortune to become an H.E.W. fellow, which gave me the opportunity to work in Washington D.C. I decided to stay in Washington D.C. for five years. At H.E.W., I worked for Ernie Boyer, Commissioner of Education, then I worked for Mary Barry, Assistant Secretary of Education, and finally Shirley Huffstedler, Secretary of Education. My work was in the area of policy development. I focused on policies governing financial aid, career education, and youth employment. Working at the national level was a phenomenal experience. I was only 30, living in Washington D.C. with my wife and two children. I learned to enjoy the beauty of the east coast and the east coast life. I reached a point where it was important to come back to southern California so that my children would spend time with their grandparents, cousins, and other family members. Upon returning to Los Angeles, I took a position at Cal State L.A. as Director of College Development and Research. There I was able to use my Washington experience to submit grant proposals for the university. We were able to raise funds for faculty, particularly in the sciences. After three years at Cal State L.A., I had the opportunity to go to work for The Educational Testing Service. I felt this would be a great opportunity for me, because I wanted to know more about testing. In the late 60's, I had written a paper that was an anti-S.A.T. “white paper.” I wanted to work for the company that I criticized to see if I could make it better. I worked in the Western Regional office, assisting school districts, training teachers on how to teach critical thinking skills and embed critical thinking skills in their curriculum. I moved on to take a position at a new private college, National Hispanic University, in San Jose. I was Provost Vice President there. The President and I accomplished our goal of setting up this new college in a day and age of tough economic times. It was quite an achievement. What interested you in the position at Golden West College? After six years
at the National Hispanic University, I felt it was time
to return to southern California. The position at GWC was
of great interest to me, that is Student Services at the
community college. This is where the action is, and this
is where I want to be. What we do at the community college
level is a great mission. We take students and get them
on the pathway to reach their career and higher education
goals. What is your philosophy regarding Student Services? Student Services is part of the learning community created on campus. I don’t view Student Services as only providing services. I view it as mentoring and supporting students as role models. Student Services plays an integral role in getting a good education and creating a climate where people can get to know other people, not only faculty, but other students and staff. One of the things I tell Student Services staff is we have an educational role by helping create learning communities with students and faculty. I also think Student Services and the instructional side of the college should be more integrated to support student success. For instance, if students are not doing well in a course, what role can Student Services play in tutoring them and working with faculty so we jointly help the students achieve their goals? How would you describe your management style? Well, I am
a pretty personable fellow. That’s just the way I
am. That’s a trait of my father who was a great conversationalist.
He didn’t finish high school, but he read a lot and
knew a lot. He was very open with people. My mother was
very sweet and liked meeting people.
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April Program Highlights
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World in the Balance
OCC Math/Computer Professor, Kevin Shannon, Receives Faculty Member of the Year Award
Twelve OCC professors were nominated by members of the college community (students, staff, faculty and administrators) for this year's Faculty Member of the Year Award. Letters of recommendation were submitted, and the college's entire staff voted. Lynanne Minton, executive secretary to the president, who nominated Shannon for the award, introduced him at the awards ceremony. When she was struggling with algebra and statistics classes, "Kevin stopped by to see how I was doing and offer help," she said. "I was impressed by his knowledge and his enthusiasm for the material, and his very caring attitude for math-challenged students like myself." Minton bolstered her nomination with student remarks describing Shannon as a "tough instructor" who made classes "a life-changing experience." As a teacher Shannon exudes "passion for his subject and compassion for students." OCC Student Films to be Screened Sunday in Newport Beach Film Festival Five student films, created by Orange Coast College film/video students, were screened Sunday (April 18) at the 2004 Newport Beach Film Festival. The fest, which annually attracts more than 20,000 attendees, runs April 15-25. It will showcase over 300 features, short films, documentaries and animation from more than 45 countries. The festival also includes several galas, seminars and question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers. The five films by OCC students will be screened Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Lido Theater, at 3459 Via Lido in Newport Beach. The session will last for 76 minutes. Tickets will be available at the door. Film titles include "La Cruz," "A Misinformed Tragedy," "Peekaboo," "T.N.T." and "Samurai." "Twenty student films were submitted to be screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival, and we selected five," said Scott Broberg, OCC's Film/Video coordinator. "These films represent work by beginning and advanced students." One OCC student whose work is being shown at the fest is David Flores. Flores is already working as a film editor in Hollywood. OCC's film/video students moved into a spectacular new 5,200-square-foot Film/Video facility last spring, located in the college's Arts Center. The new facility includes an equipment check-out room; four Avid editing bays for advanced students; a community editing room with nine stations for beginning students; a 35x45-foot television studio with four wide-screen digital cameras and wide-screen technology; a control room that mimics a network control room one would find in Los Angeles or New York; a dressing room for the studio; a second small, fully-equipped studio, called the Rehearsal Hall; a machine room that serves as the electronic heart of the new OCC Film/Video facility; and a 35-seat screening room with digital wide-screen projection and Dolby Surround Sound for screening student projects and commercial films. "With this facility, we rank in the top five percent of community college film programs in the nation," Broberg says. "In fact, with the exception of USC and UCLA, we're vastly ahead of most four-year film programs in the state." Editor: Erin
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