District's 2006-07 Proposed Budget Presented to Board

The District Board of Trustees got a first look at the District's proposed 2006-07 budget at the March Budget Workshop. District Fiscal Affairs Director Kim Allen presented highlights of the Governor's proposed 2006-07 budget, including: A 5.18% cost of living adjustment (COLA) from the state, the highest on record for at least a decade $130 million in equalization funding that will complete the three installments promised by Governor Schwarzenegger to bring all colleges up to the 90th percentile in funding per full-time equivalent student. 1.21% growth for Coast CCD Some money for reimbursement of unfunded mandates, but not nearly enough to cover the costs of all unfunded mandates at community colleges in the state

Kim Allen also told the Board that, thanks to the Board's determination to improve faculty and staff salaries, the District has been able to increase compensation by more than 10% in the last six years. She also reported that there is a possibility that the COLA may be increased in the May Revision of the State Budget.

EHS Safety Bulletin

Emergency Preparedness

Where are your family members? How are you going to find each other? Are your children safe?   These are a few questions you will be faced with in the event of an emergency.   The best protection your family can have is to be prepared.   The following steps will help you get ready for a disastrous event:       

Your local emergency management/civil defense office or American Red Cross chapter can provide you with information on your community's emergency management procedures.   Also, be sure to ask the following:

• What types of disasters are most likely to happen in your area?  Request information on how to prepare for them
• Learn about your community's warning signals (i.e. television emergency broadcasts, alarms, etc.)
• Be aware that animals may not be allowed inside emergency shelters due to health regulations
• Find out about disaster plans at your workplace, your children's school or daycare, and other places that your family spends time
• Find out how to help elderly or disabled persons

Meet with your family and discuss the importance of preparing for an emergency.   Having a plan will ensure that everyone is aware of their responsibilities in an emergency, and help reduce disaster panic.

• Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen, and identify what each person will be responsible for in each case
• Pick two places to meet
• Right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency (e.g. fire)
• Outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home.   Everyone should know the address and phone number of the location

Ask an out-of-state friend to be your family contact. This person can act as an information resource in the event of an emergency.   Family members involved in the disaster should call this person and tell them their location and status.   Other family members may call the family contact for information, instead of worrying about their loved ones.

IF DISASTER STRIKES...

1. Remain calm and patient.   Put your emergency plan into action.
2. Check for injuries.   Give first aid and get help for seriously injured people.
3. Listen and follow the instructions of local emergency officials.
4. Evacuate if advised to do so.   Be sure to:
   • Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes
   • Take your Disaster Supplies Kit
   • Shut off water, gas, and electricity, if instructed to do so
   • Lock your home
   • Use travel routes specified by local authorities - some areas may be dangerous         
5. Check for hazards:
   • Use flashlights - do not light matches or turn on electrical switches if you suspect damage
   • Smell for gas leaks. If you smell gas, turn off the main gas valve, open all  windows, and get everyone outside quickly
   • Shut off any other damaged utilities
   • Clean up spilled bleaches, gasoline and any other chemicals immediately
6. Remember to:
   • Secure your pets
   • Call your family contact - avoid using the phone again unless there is an emergency
   • Make sure you have an adequate water supply in case service is cut off
   • Check on neighbors, especially elderly or disabled persons.

Stay away from electrical sources. Electrical hazards can not always be seen, avoid plugging things in and flipping switches whenever possible.

Discuss what to do in an evacuation.   Plan at least two escape routes for each room in the house.   Ideally, you should sketch a floor plan of your home that includes escape routes, locations of emergency supplies, fire extinguishers, collapsible ladders, and utility shut offs.

• Post emergency telephone numbers near all phones
• Teach children how and when to call 911
• Ensure that each family member knows how and when to turn off water, gas, and electricity main lines
• Ensure that each family member knows how to use the fire extinguisher and where it is kept
• Install smoke detectors on each level of your home, especially near bedroom doors
• Inspect your home, at least annually, looking for anything that can cause bodily injury or damage to your property (i.e. falling bookshelves, non-secured water heater, overhead breakables/glassware)
• Stock a Disaster Supply Kit (see front side of this bulletin)
• Take a basic first aid and CPR class (contact your local American Red Cross chapter for information on training)

As with everything, practice makes perfect.   It is important that you and your family practice your disaster plan in order to ensure that everyone is familiar and comfortable with their emergency responsibilities.   It is equally critical that your equipment and supplies are maintained, so that they will effectively work when called to duty.

• Quiz your family every six months, so that they remember what to do
• Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills, at least annually
• Replace stored water every three months and stored food every six months
• Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s) annually
• Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries at least once a year

Agencies:

Orange County American Red Cross - http://www.oc-redcross.org/
Federal Emergency Management Agency - http://www.fema.gov/
Federal Department of Homeland Security - http://www.dhs.gov/
California Office of Emergency Services - http://www.oes.ca.gov/
U.S. Citizen Corps. -- http://www.citizencorps.gov/

Disaster Guide -- http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/guide.html

Ding-Jo Currie Honored as the AAWCC 2006 Mildred Bulpitt Woman of the Year

Coastline president Ding-Jo Currie has been named 2006 National Woman of the Year by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges. According to her nomination letter, Ding-Jo models the behavior we all aspire to.  She leads with integrity, has a passion for excellence, a consuming interest in education and is a visionary in he field. This award is given each year to a woman who has an outstanding record of service to women in the two-year college setting and who deserves national recognition as a role model.  Founding AAWCC member Mildred Bulpitt is known for playing an important role in advancing opportunities for women through AAWCC and the National Institute of Leadership Development (NILD). She is also a member of the AACC Board and is the liaison between the AACC and AAWCC because she believes in equality and equity for women.   Because

of her dedication to the AAWCC, the community, her family and community colleges everywhere, Ding-Jo has attained the honor of being recognized as the AAWCC 2006 Woman of the Year.

"Dr. Currie has served in leadership roles in many different capacities and brought about many positive changes in higher education," Ken Yglesias said. "She has always been committed to providing a quality learning environment to serve the needs of diverse communities.

Ding-Jo began supporting the AAWCC the moment she became president at Coastline four years ago.   Each year, she sponsors many women from Coastline to attend the Women Hold Up Half the Sky conference, and works diligently to get other college presidents to attend.

Ding-Jo will be honored at the AAWCC Annual Awards Breakfast at the AACC Convention in Long Beach on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7 a.m. in Beacon A at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.

Coming and Going - HR News

The District would like to welcome these new employees to their positions:

Brady, Paula K. , DIST, Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Erickson, Alexia A. , OCC, Instructional Associate-Learning Disabilities
Fay, Michelle , OCC, Lab Instructional Assistant
Garcia, Jose , GWC, Custodian Senior
Kerwin, William F. , DIST, Risk Services Manager
Liu, Peggy C. , OCC, Child Development Specialist
Matten, Keith R. , OCC, Maintenance Skilled
Wile, Geri E., DIST, Manager, Employee Services and Records
Wisner, Paul A. , OCC from GWC, Accounting Coordinator

Congratulations and best wishes on your retirement to the following employees:

Hearlson, Julie D. , CCC, Executive Assistant to the President

Julie has served in the Office of the President at Coastline Community College since June, 1982.   Her tenure spans four presidents, two interim presidents, and ten Academic Senate presidents.   For the last three-and-a-half years, Julie served as the executive assistant to the president for Dr. Ding-Jo Currie.   In retirement, Julie looks forward to volunteer service with the elderly.   Spending time tending her flower garden, reading and enjoying her days with her husband Ken, an instructor at Orange Coast College, and family and friends. Julie feels blessed to have played a small part in Coastline's history and has so many wonderful memories to carry with her into retirement.

Slosberg, Kenneth B. , OCC, Photography Instructor

Ken earned a B.A. degree in psychology from Bowdoin College, located in Brunswick, Maine.   During his senior year he began making films.   Following graduation, Ken was drafted into the United States Army where he was trained as a photographer and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.   Ken earned his B.F.A. degree in photography at the San Francisco Art Institute, and completed an M.F.A. in visual studies at the State University of New York in Rochester.   He joined Orange Coast College's faculty in 1974 as an instructor in photography and has taught courses in traditional, digital and fine arts photography. He taught for a semester in Costa Rica as part of OCC's Study Abroad Program.   He remains fascinated with photography and making images.   Ken says that photography in the Digital Age "is more exciting than ever." He and his wife, Tina, have two grown daughters, Rebecca and Sophie.  Ken and Tina will live in retirement in Santa Cruz.   His passions include African marimba, traveling, hiking, yoga, Spanish, French, Italian and Vietnamese languages, cooking, tennis, the Internet, reading and writing.

Coast Community College District Board of Trustees Recognizes 253 Employees for Service

Harold Schrupp and Trustees

Bob Bise and Edith Cardinali and Trustees

The Coast District Board of Trustees recognized 253 employees for long-standing service at a ceremony last night, including three employees who have worked for the District for 40 years.

Walt Howald, president of the board of trustees, closed the event by asking for a round of applause for all of the employees of the Coast District.  “Our students benefit from the hard work that all of you do each and every day,” Howald stated.  “On behalf of all of the trustees, I thank you for your dedication to this District.”

A listing of all employees honored is included below:

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Orange Coast College Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Health Center Issues Chickenpox Alert

Orange Coast College Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Orange Coast College has been laying plans for the past two years for its upcoming 60th Anniversary celebration. The 60th Anniversary Committee has been hard at work since 2004 on the project. OCC was founded on Jan. 27, 1947, and the first classes were offered on Sept. 13, 1948. Orange Coast's 60th Anniversary celebration will run January 2007 through September 2008. The 60th Anniversary logo, which will be used on campus buildings, on campus and city banners, and on letterhead and promotional materials, was recently approved by the

One of the early events on the 21-month celebration will occur on Thursday evening, April 19, 2007. It will be a program to honor the college's nine presidents, and will be held in the Student Center.

A 60th Anniversary retrospective gallery exhibit will be staged in either the spring of 2007 or September of 2008 in the new Doyle Arts Pavilion Art Gallery. A 60th Anniversary birthday party, celebrating the first day of classes in 1948, will be conducted in the quad on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. It will feature a huge birthday cake for everyone on campus.

A 60th Anniversary Orange Tie Gala will be staged on Saturday evening, Sept. 27, 2008, in a massive tent set up next to the Arts Center and Doyle Arts Pavilion. The tent will accommodate 650 guests. Dinner, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction will be featured.

Several alumni events, as well as many smaller events, are also on the 60th agenda.

OCC’s Health Center Issues Chickenpox Alert

A campus employee and a student have recently been diagnosed with chickenpox. Chickenpox is not normally a serious illness, but any person developing the disease should stay at home until the rash has completely crusted over (usually about five days from the time the rash started). 

The chickenpox vaccine is recommended for children and adults who have not had chickenpox and have not received chickenpox vaccine previously. During outbreak situations, a second dose of chickenpox vaccine may be recommended by Public Health.

Chickenpox causes a blister-like rash on the skin, usually on the face, scalp, or trunk. The illness typically lasts 5 to 10 days. High fever, severe itching, dehydration or headache may also occur. Sometimes there are complications such as infection of the blisters with bacteria, flare-ups of asthma, or pneumonia.

People may have more serious complications from chickenpox if they have weak immune systems either from illness or from medications such as long-term steroids. Also, pregnant women who have not had chickenpox should avoid persons with chickenpox. If exposed, people with weak immune systems or who are pregnant should contact their doctor as soon as possible.

People who have previously had chickenpox, and children who have been vaccinated, occasionally still get chickenpox. They usually have a milder illness.

Chickenpox is spread easily from person-to-person by contact with secretions from the mouth or nose (for example, through coughing) or the fluid from the rash. If you develop a rash that may be chickenpox, please consult with your doctor and notify Student Health Services at (714) 432-5808 or the Orange County Public Health Referral Line at 1-800-564-8448 to find out where you and/or your child can get vaccinated.

Orange Coast College's Ornamental Horticulture

Orange Coast College's Ornamental Horticulture Department will host a series of plant sales on four Friday mornings and afternoons this spring. The sales are scheduled for April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Horticulture Garden Nursery, located on the western edge of the campus, near the Technology Center. The most convenient public access is from the campus parking lot off Adams Ave. OCC's Horticulture Department is growing a variety of plants for spring gardens. The selection includes: 16 different varieties of tomato; several varieties of both bell and chili peppers; herbs; scaevolas in baskets; ivy geraniums in baskets; mixed color baskets; double impatiens; hydrangeas; herbaceous perennials; shrubs and vines; and many other interesting plants.

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AACC Annual Convention

AACC Annual Convention

Coming in April to Long Beach

Along with other local colleges, Coastline Community College is part of the host committee for the annual American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention to be held in Long Beach from April 22-25, 2006.

The nation's community colleges are at the most pivotal point in their 100-year history. Never has their mission been more relevant or their performance more needed to solve critical issues facing communities and the nation. For example, they are looking for ways to keep our communities healthy and secure while educating 60% of new nurses and 80% of first responders. They are charged with ensuring the education and training of a skilled workforce to keep businesses and our economy growing and community colleges provide learning in a society more diverse, more complex and increasingly divided by gender, race and economic status. With this in mind, AACC is building their convention around the theme A Call to Action.

Coastliner's are encouraged to attend the AACC conference and several volunteer opportunities are available. Those who volunteer for at least two shifts will have their registration fees waived. (Please note: volunteers must also fill out a standard Conference Authorization Request Form and have their supervisor's approval to attend). For information on volunteering at the conference, contact Coastline's Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Sutliff, at msutliff@coastline.edu , or call (714) 241-6186. Volunteer applications will be accepted until April 10.

For more information on the conference, visit www.aacc.nche.edu.

Citizens' Oversight Committee

Group tours district sites including the Le-Jao Center

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9th Annual Golden West College Gala Raises Funds for Scholarships

Where an evening of formal attire supports an afternoon of caps and gowns

Dazzling gowns and smiles of more than 350 community partners and Golden West College staff packed the ballroom at the Hilton Waterfront on March 25 to support student scholarships and campus programs. It was another spectacular event, thanks to the Foundation Board members, many financial sponsors, donors, and the commitment of time and effort from the Gala committee members, support staff and student volunteers.

And The Winner Is?

Thanks to the generosity of Elmore Toyota for the second year in a row, the Gala had a high ticket fundraiser item--a 2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid.   Tickets were sold at $100 each with 421 sold.  GWC Homecoming Queen, Amanda Griffin, drew the winning ticket.  And the winner...Patty Martino Alspaugh who works for DMJM, the company involved in a number of Measure C construction projects at GWC.   She drives from Hollywood Hills to GWC daily. Congratulations Patty and thank you for supporting the GWC foundation!

Pictured: Judy Elmore, President of Elmore Toyota, gives the Prius Keys to Patty Martino Alspaugh.