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Newport Beach's Walter G. Howald Elected President of Coast Community College District Board of Trustees
“It is an honor and a challenge to be elected by my colleagues to serve as president in the coming year,” Howald said. “This board will face some important challenges this year, including a growing state budget shortfall and an aggressive construction program to ensure we make the best use of our Measure C funds in this time of rising construction costs. I am confident that we can work together to meet these challenges and continue to effectively serve our students and our community.” Howald resides in the Coast District’s Trustee Area 5, which includes portions of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and the Newport Coast. He served as vice president of the Coast District Board last year. He has been active in California’s educational community for many years. As early as 1966, he served as a consultant to the California State Assembly Higher Education Committee, helping to draft the Master Plan for Higher Education. Since then, he has served in various capacities as an attorney, arbitrator, Superior Court Judge Pro Tem and in local civic activities. He is also very active with the Newport Beach Public Library, serving as vice chair of its Board of Trustees, chair of the Library Distinguished Speakers Series, and chair of the Library task force on funding. Howald has served as a director for the Harbor Area Boys and Girls Club, Friends of the Newport Coast, the Orange County Schools Boards Association, and on the boards of several local corporations. He is a tireless advocate of several joint public and private projects to provide more efficient and broader utilization of local public assets. Howald is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and president of his law firm, which has a primary emphasis on civil, business and trial law. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the California State Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Father of two children and grandfather to one grandson, Howald and his family have been residents of the community for more than 40 years. The district is the seventh largest community college district in the nation in credit enrollment, serving more than 60,000 full-time students each semester at its three colleges – Coastline Community College, Golden West College and Orange Coast College. Vice President Paul Berger, a resident of Costa Mesa, has served on the Board since 1987. Berger has spent 39 years of his career in education in Orange County. In 1965, he was hired as the first principal of Fountain Valley High School. He retired after a long career as an administrator for the Huntington Beach Union High School District, and has since worked as a public education consultant in Huntington Beach. Berger, who has a doctorate in educational administration
from UC Berkeley, has served on the board of directors
for several community organizations, including the
United Way of Orange County, Kiwanis International,
Friends of KOCE, and the California Retired Teachers
Association. Sale of KOCE Broadcasting Lic
The Board voted last December to accept a $32 million bid for the KOCE-TV Channel 50 broadcasting license from the KOCE Foundation, a fundraising organization that has been working with the District and helping to support KOCE for decades. A final sale agreement between the Foundation and the District was approved in March which included an $8 million down payment from the Foundation, a $20 million note, as well as lease and programming agreements between the two organizations. The agreement gave the Foundation until November 1 to come up with the down payment. In October, the KOCE Foundation announced it had secured the funding for the down payment, after a seven-month campaign to gather the required cash and pledges. On Monday, November 1, the Foundation wired the required down payment to the District, effectively making the sale final. “This is a great day for Orange County,” said District Board President George Brown at the November 3rd board meeting. “The finalization of this sale guarantees that Orange County will continue to have its own Public Broadcasting Station focused on the needs and the news unique to our county. “I wish the KOCE Foundation continued success in maintaining and enhancing the station’s legacy as Orange County’s own educational PBS station.” “Our Trustee Committee worked hard for many, many months to turn this sale into a reality, and I am thrilled and delighted that it has come to pass” said Trustee Jerry Patterson, who served with Brown on the Board’s KOCE committee. “It was important to our community, and to me personally, that KOCE remain an Orange County-based, educational PBS affiliate, qualified to receive Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants, now and in the future.” “My thanks go out to many who were instrumental in making this happen, including KOCE Foundation members Bob Brown, Jerry Cwiertnia, Joel Slutzky and Ardelle St. George, along with many others. I would also give a huge thank you to our Coast District Vice Chancellor Ron Berggren and the District team including John Renley and Jeff Arthur. Truly, their tireless efforts are what kept the whole fabric of this transaction together,” Patterson said. “The KOCE-TV Foundation Board is very excited that the lengthy license transfer process is now coming to a close,” said Bob Brown, chairman of the KOCE-TV Foundation. “We look forward to enhancing the value of this extremely important asset through expanded education, arts, culture and information for Orange County,” he added. All three members of the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees up for re-election in November will serve another four-year term beginning in December. Trustee Paul Berger, who was first elected to the Board in 1987, was re-elected to serve another four years over challenger Alice Saltzman. Trustee Armando Ruiz, who has served on the Board for 20 years, was re-elected on November 2. Trustee Ruiz resigned from his Board seat in October, and therefore will not officially serve as Trustee until he is sworn in on December 15. He ran against two opponents – Diane Lenning and Bonnie Castrey. No opponent filed to run against Trustee Jerry Patterson. Environmental Health and Safety - Protect Yourself During an Earthquake
Outside – find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground. In your car – slow down and drive to an area free of buildings, trees and power lines. Stay in the car until the shaking stops. Wherever you are – beware of falling debris when entering or exiting a building. Many injuries occur when someone attempts to enter or exit a building during or immediately following an earthquake. Extensive research into the causes of earthquake injuries and deaths supports the use of the Drop, Cover, and Hold procedure. Most injuries in California earthquakes occur when building occupants attempt to leave buildings or move to a different location in the building. For more information, check out www.oes.ca.gov, or contact the District’s EHS department at x84728 or send an email to jmarchbank@mail.cccd.edu
Donna Friebertshauser Embroiders Online
Student Activities Wins Award for Best Handbook
In addition, the handbook would not have been funded this year without the support of the BFAP Funding from Financial Aid and Rick Rams. The trophy is being given to the Graphics Department for their never-ending support of the Associated Students and the Student Activities Office. Bryan is Appointed Golden West College President
As vice president of the college, Bryan served as co-chair of the task force revising the college’s academic master plan. This committee guided the college through a review of the college mission, vision and educational philosophy. “Bryan worked with the entire college community to come up with an ambitious and exciting plan for the future of Golden West College,” said Chancellor Ken Yglesias. “There is no one better suited than he to see that plan come to fruition. He is fully committed to the college’s mission to support students’ goals and interest in higher education, employment preparation and citizenship.” Bryan said he is honored to have been selected for this leadership position and looks forward to serving the students, faculty and staff as the next president of Golden West College. “Golden West has always been known for innovation – a small campus that welcomes students, challenges them to broaden their expectations, reach for their highest educational goals, and then works hard to help them achieve their dreams,” Bryan said. “We value helping students prepare for new careers, transfer to the university of their choice, or simply sharpen their technical skills. “Our future is bright; our plans to serve the students of our community are ambitious, and I am looking forward to this opportunity!” Bryan will take over as the seventh president of Golden West on January 1. He will succeed Dr. Kenneth D. Yglesias, the sixth president of Golden West, who took over as chancellor of the district July 1, 2004. Since then, Sharon Donoff has served as the interim president of the college. Bryan received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech communication from California State University Long Beach. He holds lifetime credentials as a California community college instructor, supervisor and chief administrative officer. Along with his 22 years of experience as a faculty member at Golden West College, he has taught Azusa Pacific College, CSU Long Beach, CSU Dominguez Hills and Long Beach City College. Golden West College
was founded in 1966 as the second college in the Coast Community
College
District. It serves an approximate
annual enrollment of 40,000 students each year seeking lower
division
higher education courses towards a four-year degree, as well
as training in nursing, criminal justice, technology and other
career-oriented
programs.
With 200 silent auction items and a net profit of $14,000, the 2004 Patrons Fashion Show was a great success. Patrons, faculty, students, staff and administrators modeled the latest fashions at the Hilton Waterford in HB to raise money for student scholarships. Many thanks go to the Wal-Mart employees who also volunteered time, the advertisers in the program, and to all of those who supported this scholarship fund raising event. Guests enjoyed the best yet of fashions from Tiffany’s of Long Beach, Friar Tux of Huntington Beach, and casual clothing for men and children from Wal-Mart. GWC Cosmetology students provided hair styling and make up for the female models. Jo Andrews chaired the Fashion Show Committee and worked closely with Joanne Bumm, Patrons President. The Patrons appreciate the support of the “Admiral Sponsorships,” Go with Jo Travel, Wal-Mart, and Wells Fargo Bank. The real winners will be the students who receive scholarships at the Scholarship and Awards Ceremony in May of 2005.
OCC Forensics Team Wins Fall Championships Orange Coast College's speech and debate team finished ahead of 37 other colleges and universities from California and Arizona to win the Fall Championships Tournament, held at California State University, Long Beach.The Pirates finished first in novice sweepstakes, first in community college sweepstakes, and first in the overall two- and four-year competition. Other schools that took part in the three-day tournament included Moorpark College, Mt. San Antonio College, South Orange County Community College District, Cal State Long Beach, UCLA, USC, Pepperdine University and the Claremont Colleges. OCC's Patrick McElligot of Costa Mesa won a gold medal in novice speech to entertain, and Beth McFarland of Huntington Beach finished first in novice persuasion. Arwyn Knott of Costa Mesa was a gold medalist for the Pirates in novice oral interpretation. Rachel Mounts of Tustin garnered a silver medal in novice prose, and Tim Zimmer of Costa Mesa landed a silver award in novice dramatic interpretation. Amanda Perez of Mission Viejo was a bronze medalist in novice persuasion. Bret Anglin of Garden Grove and Brandon Durand of Cypress teamed up to finish third in novice duo interpretation. Patrick Seaborn of Newport Beach earned a bronze medal in novice prose, and Raffaela Sansone of Costa Mesa was third in junior prose. Nicole Urbaniec of Costa Mesa and Lisa Kettler of Irvine teamed up to finish third in rookie debate. Sean Coutu of Huntington Beach finished fourth in senior speech to entertain. He hooked up with Leah Best of Irvine for a sixth-place finish in senior duo interpretation. Best was sixth in dramatic interpretation. Nicolle Carpenter of Irvine was sixth in open communication analysis, and sixth in senior prose. It's a Wrap for OCC's Angel Tree Project
Orange Coast College's 20th annual Angel Tree Project was a huge success. OCC students collected Christmas gifts for needy youngsters and senior citizens. The program was sponsored by the Associated Students and College Life Program. The project will benefit children enrolled in OCC's Children's Center and will also support the outreach program of the Costa Mesa Senior Center. Other charitable organizations will benefit from the Angel Tree Project as well. Unwrapped gifts may still be dropped off at the Associated Students and College Life Office, located in the Student Center. Names of needy children are hanging on fully-decorated "Angel Tree" Christmas trees in OCC's Administration Building, Associated Students Office, EOPS Office, Student Bookstore, Transfer Center, Fine Arts Building, Financial Aid/Job Placement Office, Chemistry Building, Counseling Office, Science Lecture Halls, Bursar's Office, Student Health Center, International Students Center, Library, Literature and Languages Building, Puente Center, School of Sailing and Seamanship, and Science Hall. Local residents may pick names from the trees in advance of purchasing gifts, or can simply drop off unwrapped presents for children and seniors at the Associated Students Office. Ornamental Horticulture Department Sets Christmas Poinsettia Sale For Dec. 10
A live video cam that shows plants growing in one of the college's greenhouses can be accessed on OCC's website at http://greenhousecam.occ.cccd.edu/view/view.shtml. "It's long been a tradition at Orange Coast College for ornamental horticulture students to produce beautiful poinsettias during the holiday season as part of their studies," says ornamental horticulture professor, John Lenanton. "Our students planted these poinsettias the first two weeks in September, and have been nurturing them ever since. "Customers will purchase the poinsettias directly out of the greenhouses where the plants were grown. They're completely fresh, with no shipping injury or damage." For information about the sale, phone (714) 432-5748. D-Mail
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Editor: Erin Cohn Assistant Editor: Martha Parham Intern: Anna Greenwald Web Design: Max Vorathavorn Questions? Comments? Story ideas? Email us at dmail@cccd.edu. Copyright © 2004 Coast Community College District |
