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Voyager Mock 7 Registration
 Are you ready for Project Voyager? Join us at each campus for a day of exploration as we put Project Voyager to the test! Students, faculty and staff will log in and use the system to register for classes check grades and use the new portal. Food and prizes will be available all day to those who participate!
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24-Hour Relay for Life Walk
Coast Community College District Wellness Program Participates in 24-Hour Relay for Life Walk
 On Friday, August 3 at 7 p.m., people began walking around the track at Orange Coast College; the walking would not stop until Saturday at 7 p.m. All the walking was to benefit the American Cancer Society at the first Relay for Life in Costa Mesa.
Thirteen employees of the District, OCC and Coastline as well as friends and family represented the District Wellness Program. The team split up the 24-hour window, always keeping at least one person on the track.
The team raised $4,675 for the cause, far exceeding their team goal of $1,000. The team was the second-highest-earning team out of the 24 teams that registered. OCC faculty member Maria DeNunno raised $2,705, and was the top fundraiser out of all 145 participants in Costa Mesa.
Trustee Mary Hornbuckle kicked off the event with some words of inspiration for participants. "Remember why we're here," she told the crowd. "Our team is walking in honor and remembrance of friends who have lost their lives to cancer."
The event raised more than $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Coast Community College District Wellness Program Team Members:
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Paula Coker - CCC
Martha Coyne - DIST
Maria DeNunno - OCC
Maria Gicking - Relative
Amber Triplett - Friend
Midge Hill - OCC |
Anna Raddavong-Jaime - DIST
Dick Sklar - DIST
Mary Sklar - DIST
Rob Bachmann - OCC
Minesh Lakhani - DIST
Sima Patel - GWC
Christina Irvin - DIST |
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Coastline Offering Free Biotech Certificate
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Coastline science students |
This fall, Coastline is offering more than 60 sections of science classes and related labs. Some of the subject areas that will be covered within the sections are: biology, human anatomy, human physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, human ecology and geology.
“Coastline has really grown in the sciences,” said Michelle Ma, Coastline’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “The amazing thing is that every time we add more classes, they immediately fill up,” she continued.
Coastline recently added new science labs at their main centers, allowing the college to offer more advanced courses like Microbiology and Physiology. These courses are popular with students studying for careers in the medical field.
“There’s great demand for the subject of anatomy because it’s required for any health care profession,” said Randall Warwick, Chair of Natural Science. “At Coastline, we have excellent faculty who bring a depth of knowledge and experience to anatomy,” he added.
Kim Gordon, who teaches astronomy at Coastline, agrees with Professor Warwick. “Our program’s success is due to our quality instructors and Coastline’s commitment to providing transferable science courses, which meet the GE science graduation requirements of the UC and CSU schools and many other institutions of higher learning, all for incredibly low fees,” he said.
For more information on science course offered at Coastline Community College, check the online schedule at www.coastline.edu or call (714) 241-6176.
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American Association of Community Colleges led by Coastline President
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Coastline President, Dr. Currie,
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On July 1, Coastline President Dr. Ding-Jo Currie became the newly elected chair of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors.
Founded in 1920, AACC has become the leading proponent and the national voice for community colleges. The AACC board is comprised of 32 members; 26 elected by members of the association, and six elected by the board itself.
Dr. Currie has been involved in the California higher education system for more than 25 years. In addition to her leadership role at Coastline, Currie has years of leadership experience inside and outside of academia.
“I am honored to serve in this capacity,” said Currie about her position with AACC. “I want to make known the impact of the community college system educationally, socially, economically and culturally here in the United States and even worldwide.” She continued, “Other countries are now looking to us as a model.”
In addition to her goal of enhancing the capacity of community colleges, Dr. Currie wants to help take AACC to the next level. She hopes to work with the AACC board, staff and members to build a stronger system for community college students nationwide.
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Naming opportunities still available at Le-Jao Center
Are you looking for a unique way to honor a family member or to leave your own legacy? The Coastline Community College Foundation invites you to leave your mark on Coastline’s newest facility, the Le-Jao Center, with exclusive naming opportunities that will benefit the Coastline Foundation and Coastline students for years to come.
These opportunities are made possible by the Foundation’s Endow the Future Campaign, which seeks to establish a long-term funding source. All donations are tax-deductible.
Choose from the following locations:
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Courtyard $250,000
Large Conference room $150,000
Hall $70,000
Community room $50,000
Senior fitness room $25,000
Reception area $15,000
Computer lab-ESL $10,000
Computer lab-Tech $10,000
College conference room $10,000
Art room $10,000
Faculty resource room $10,000
Study center $5,000
ESL classrooms
(5 remaining) $5,000 each |
General Classrooms
(1 remaining) $5,000
Benches in courtyard
(3 remaining) $5,000 each
ESL faculty office area $5,000
Tables & umbrellas
(2 remaining) $3,000 each
General faculty offices
(6 remaining) $2,000 each
Research office $2,000
Counseling Office
(1 remaining) $2,000
Steps to Stairway
(10 remaining) $1,500 each |
For more information, call the Foundation at (714) 241-6154.
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Golden West College Breaks Ground on New Health Sciences Building
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| Members of the of Nursing Program and the Measure C Citizens' Oversight Committee break ground on the new building |
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On July 18, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Health Sciences facility that will house the student health center and popular nursing program.
Construction of the 3-story, 25,000-square-foot facility began this month and it should be completed in May 2008. The new building, funded by Measure C, will be home to nursing students and faculty and will house the student health center. Combining the classrooms and labs with the health center creates in-house internship opportunities for nursing students and allows them to obtain real-world experience while they are completing the program.
“This building is sorely needed for the health sciences program,” stated President Wes Bryan. “With the current shortage of nurses in California, this program is important to our students and our community. By increasing the capacity of the program, we can help more students realize their career goal of becoming a nurse and help the health care industry by providing well-trained professionals that are prepared for employment in local clinics and hospitals.”
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Volunteerism: The Spirit of America
GWC Wins the John Philip Sousa Music Award/Trophy at the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade
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GWC's 2007 4th of July Parade Float |
Seven must be GWC's lucky number! Along with our partner, Huntington Beach Hospital, we entered our seventh float in the seventh month of year 2007 and came home a trophy winner again. This is the second John Philip Sousa Music award, GWC also won four awards for Sweepstakes and one for Patriotic.
For the second year, the eye-catching G-Dub—the 1971 VW outreach bus that sports the college’s surfboard logo—was driven by President Wes Bryan. Riding shotgun was John Wordes, GWC's charter faculty member.
Since this year’s parade theme was volunteerism, the float showcased some of the volunteers who work so tirelessly for GWC and Huntington Beach Hospital. Representing Golden West: Bob Polentz, GWC Foundation President; Joanne Bumm, GWC Patrons President; and Tahnee Le, 2007-08 Associated Students President and Fall ‘05 Homecoming Queen. Representing the hospital, which is also celebrating its 40th anniversary: Bernice Schaefer, Silver Anchor Auxiliary and Circle of Friends Volunteer; Harvey Waldron, Circle of Friends President; Raul Trujillo, Manager of Environmental Services; Matthew Randol, Food Services Coordinator and 18- year employee; and Candace Bartsch, Senior Programs Volunteer Coordinator and a member of the HB Council on Aging.
The parade goers applauded the G-Dub and float as each passed by. By far, GWC had the liveliest patriotic music of any entry. The music was performed live by the popular Jon Kubis Band.
Joanne Bumm’s 4th of July Surprise
By: Joanne Bumm
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Joanne Bumm Riding the GWC Parade Float |
When I was invited to ride on the Golden West College 4th of July Parade float, my attitude was pretty “ho-hum.” Not being a parade aficionado, I was not too enthusiastic. However, since I never had the experience, I decided to say yes. What a wonderful surprise I had in store for me.
As the float began to roll, the music began to rock. The Jon Kubis Band had selected patriotic music with a strong beat. The crowd lining the parade route reacted with so much enthusiasm that it would have taken a stick-In-the-mud not to get excited with them. Suddenly, confetti exploded from both sides of the float and covered the crowd and those of us on board. People were on their feet waving their arms, swaying in time to the music, smiling and singing. What a welcome!
After being surprised from the strong response, I began to look at the wonderful crowd. There were babies in strollers, teenagers, moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas. I saw people in their WWI, WWII and Vietnam military uniforms. A huge lump came into my throat. This parade was about the people watching the parade pass by, not those of us on the floats.
The parade route took us about an hour and every inch of sidewalk and street was packed at least eight-people-deep along the way. Everyone was together, having a great time. It was what the 4th of July in Huntington Beach was all about, a unique and amazing experience. I’m glad I said yes.
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OCC Ranks 65th in the Nation in Awarding Associates Degrees
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OCC Awarded 1,708 degrees in 2007
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Orange Coast college ranks 65th in the nation in awarding associates degrees – out of 5,000 community colleges and other institutions that grant such degrees. The ranking was according to a recent report published in the national newsletter, Community College Week.
OCC recently awarded 1,708 associate’s degrees at its 2007 commencement ceremony. Orange Coast College graduated a total of 1,415 students with A.A. and A.S. degrees in 2005-06. OCC moved up five spots this year. The school was ranked seventh in the nation in 2004-05.
OCC ranked eighth in California in 2005-06, and first in Orange County. Santa Ana College ranked 75th in the nation, ninth in California and second in Orange County.
The publication published in its July 16 issue a report on the number of students who graduated with two-year degrees during the 2005-06 academic year. Enrollment figures were supplied by the National Center for Education Statistics.
According to the article, 49 percent of OCC’s 2005-06 graduates were Caucasian students, 23 percent were Asian and 15 percent were Hispanic.
OCC ranked 10th in the nation in Asian-American student graduates and 84th in Hispanic graduates.
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OCC Graduate Receives $30,000 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
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Scholarship Winner Hai H. Vo
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Hai H. Vo of Westminster, OCC’s Male Student of the Year for 2006-07, and 2007 OCC graduate, has been awarded a $30,000 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Vo is one of 51 community college students from throughout the nation to receive the prestigious Cooke award this year. The scholarship is renewable for up to two additional years.
Vo will transfer this fall to UC Irvine as a social ecology major.
Established in 2000, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation established by the estate of Jack Kent Cooke for the purpose of helping young people of exceptional promise to reach their full potential through education. It focuses in particular on students with financial need.
Vo was named OCC’s Male Student of the Year in May and received the Les Miller Award presented by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized by the Chamber for outstanding scholarship, demonstrated leadership and service to the college and the community.
Vo was active in student government during his time at OCC. During the 2006-07academic year he was president of the Inter-Club Council and a member of the executive board of the Associated Students of Orange Coast College (ASOCC). He was a member of the college’s Sierra Club Campaign Committee, the ASOCC Constitutional Reform Committee and the OCC General Scholarship Committee.
Vo earned a 2007 Joseph R. Kroll Exceptional Student Leader Award at OCC, and garnered the ASOCC President’s Above and Beyond Award. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the oldest, largest and most prestigious two-year-college honor society in the world.
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OCC’s Fall 2007 Enrollment Jumps Nearly Four Percent
Orange Coast College’s fall semester 2007 enrollment is up by 3.8 percent over last year, according to figures released August 2 by the college’s Enrollment Services Department.
To date, OCC has enrolled a total of 11,490 students for fall classes. That compares to 11,072 for the same date last year, an increase of 418 students. OCC’s fall 2007 enrollment is up by 7.1 percent over 2005 figures.
Dr. Nancy L. Kidder, OCC’s administrative dean of enrollment services, says many courses remain open for the upcoming semester and students may still secure a full program of classes.
Students are taking substantial course loads this fall, Kidder said. OCC is up in total credit hours taken by 3.5 percent; up in total units taken by 3.1 percent; and up in total seats taken by 3.5 percent.
Although fall classes begin on Aug. 27, many additional classes will get underway throughout the semester. OCC is expected to enroll more than 25,000 students before the semester concludes on Dec. 16.
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Editor Martha Parham | Assistant Editor Amy Wheeler | Web Designer Max Vorathavorn
Graphic Designer Michael Likens |Contributing Writers CCC; Michelle Ma GWC; Margie Bunten OCC; Jim Carnett
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