Kim Allen Named District-site Manager of the Year

Kim Allen, director of Fiscal Affairs, was honored as the 2006 District-site Manager of the Year.  Kim’s selection was announced at the District's annual management association picnic in May. Kim oversees the District fiscal affairs department responsible for budget, payroll, purchasing and accounting for the District and its three colleges—Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast.  "Her role is vital to the District's well-being," said Chancellor Ken Yglesias. "Kim and her team are incredibly knowledgeable and consistently provide excellent service to the students and staff of the District.  She is very deserving of this recognition." Kim began her career in community colleges in 1988 at Merced College in

Kim said, "This is quite an honor, I am grateful to be one of the 2006 managers of the year.  I have worked closely with all of them at one time or another and know I am part of a very special group."

Kim is a native of Hawaii and received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Utah.
At the picnic, the District’s three colleges also announced the managers of the year.  Coastline Community College selected Joycelyn Groot, director of Economic and Student Development to receive the award.  For Golden West College, the award went to Dave Hudson, dean of Arts and Letters, and at Orange Coast College, Nancy Kidder, administrative dean of Enrollment Services, was given the honor.

EHS Health Information Bulletin

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Pollution Crisis is a major problem all around the world. In recent years pollution prevention has become an increasingly recognized effort world-wide.  Pollution is not limited to the pollutants that fill the air from factories and cars.  Our storm water system is one of the most common sources of pollutants, and involves our everyday practices at work and home.

Following a few simple steps while at work or at our homes can ensure a significant reduction in overall environmental pollution.  In addition, California State Water Resource Control Board regulations require “zero storm drain discharge” from unauthorized sources.  In general, only rain water is permitted to enter the storm drain.  

• Do not allow sediment to enter the storm drain.  Regular sweeping of walkways and driveways will minimize the potential for dirt and debris to enter the ocean.
• Store materials (i.e. pesticides, fertilizers, etc.) indoors or under cover.  Remember that rainfall, runoff or wind can carry materials into the streets and gutters which eventually run to the storm drain. 
• Wash-water MUST be contained on-site.  Regulations prohibit non-storm water discharge to the storm drain, including the rinsing of parking lots.
• Clean chemical spills immediately using absorbent materials (i.e. rags, paper towels, absorbent powder).  Place spill soaked absorbent in a trash bag and dispose of materials in accordance with local regulations.  For CCCD disposal requirements, please contact the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office.   
• For landscape irrigation systems, remember to irrigate slowly.  Check your irrigation heads to avoid over spraying and runoff.  Adjust automatic timers to avoid over-watering.
• Ensure grass clippings, leaves, sticks and other debris is deposited in the trash.  Do not rinse these materials into the storm drain.
• Cover trash cans/dumpsters to keep rainwater, animals, and insects from entering.  Keep the area around the dumpster clean of trash/debris.

Coming and Going - HR News

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

Anderson, Courtney A., OCC, Instructor, Speech Communications & Forensics Altobelli, Anthony P., OCC, Sports Information/Marketing Assistant Baker, Timothy M., DIST, Accounting Technician Senior Beverly, Dwayne A., DIST, Accounting Technician Senior Bialecki, Michael D., OCC, Instructor, Biological Sciences Brown, Jeffery S., OCC, Instructor, Spanish Cooley, Timothy J., OCC, Instructor, Mathematics Deatherage, Velvet A., CCC, Counselor Frechen, Richard J., OCC, Instructor, Chemistry Hollinden, Jody Kay, CCC, Instructor, Special Education Ibranossian, Agatha, OCC, Instructor, Photography Kielhold, Jacquilyn M., DIST, Graphic Designer Kuo, Daniel S., OCC, Instructor, Economics McKenney, Edward A., CCC, Dean Military/Continued Education Program Morgan, Arabian Z., OCC, Instructor, Accounting Niroumand, Madjid, OCC, Director, International Center Sam, Thinh Quang, OCC, Instructor, Mathematics Stewert, Kerry M., CCC, Contract Education Application Programmer Analyst Assistant Tamanaha, Stephen Y., OCC, Director, EOPS Teregis, Tracy W., CCC, Instructor, Special Education Tran, Karen T., CCC, Admissions and Records Technician III Tran-Nguyen, Martha T., CCC, Workforce Specialist Ventura-Gomez, Lazaro, CCC, Custodian Wilkerson, Lois Y., CCC, Director, Workforce & Economic Development

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

Devries, Judith G., OCC, Secretary Senior   Judy DeVries, Hospitality/Instructional Food Service Secretary, is retiring as of June 1, 2006.  She has been with the District for approximately 14 years and has been a classified employee since April 1996.  Judy has been an integral part of the Instructional Food Service and Hospitality programs at Orange Coast College.  She plans to travel and spend time with her son and daughter-in-law in Virginia, who are expecting a new born in August.  We all wish her well!

Morgan, Sally N., GWC, Instructor, Nursing

Sally Morgan, the Director of Nursing at Golden West College has reluctantly decided to retire from GWC to pursue new challenges at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa.  Never one for complacency, Sally's entire career at Golden West has been a study in change.  Sally arrived at GWC in 1988 as a one year temporary replacement teacher in the nursing program.  The job disappeared at the end of the year so Sally returned to clinical nursing at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).  One year later, more money became available so Sally, once again, took a chance on Golden West.  The life of uncertainty continued for four years until a tenure track position finally became available and Sally moved in for good.

During her tenure at Golden West, Sally has taught nearly every semester at the nursing program. She was the assistant director of nursing for a year and a half before becoming the director four years ago.   Sally has overseen over $8 million in grants and professorships.  She has been a member of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Workforce Committee as the Associate Degree Representative, and, most recently, she has served on the state-wide taskforce to change pre-requisites for entrance to the state's associate degree nursing programs.  In this latter role, Sally has once again kept Golden West on the leading edge of new trends. 
 
At Vanguard University she will help develop a new curriculum for Registered Nurses to earn a Bachelors degree and then a Masters degree in nursing, to hone the professional skills nurses should possess to succeed in the workforce.  She quips that she is still thinking of our students and how to best serve their future educational needs after they leave GWC. 

Waters, John J., OCC, Instructor, Machine Technology

A native of Oregon, John spent two years in the United States Army, and served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Division in Vietnam as an infantryman.  Following his discharge from active duty, he attended El Camino College.  John earned his B.A. degree in Industrial Arts from California State University, Long Beach, picked up an M.A. from Long Beach in Education and Instructional Media and possesses a vocational credential from UCLA.  Waters worked as a machinist for Byron Jackson Pump Company and Consolidated Controls Corp.  He was an assistant manufacturing engineer with Pacific Pumps.  He then taught industrial arts at El Dorado High School in Placentia, and taught part-time for Orange Coast College in the fall of 1975.  He joined OCC’s faculty on a full-time basis in the fall of 1976 and developed the curriculum for Orange Coast College’s Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Program.  In 1981, he was named the Orange County Teacher of the Year by the California Education Association.  In 1990, Waters was named director of the college’s Center for Applied Competitive Technologies.  He has written more than two dozen training manuals, a CNC operator’s handbook and has also produced training videos.  John retires as an associate professor of machine technology.  He enjoys writing, fishing, computers and travel.

CCCD Foundation Dr. John D. Renley Faculty Scholarship Winners

Three Coast Community College District faculty members, Debra Secord, Ron Gibson and Georgie Monahan, were awarded $1,000 scholarships by the District’s foundation to use for a professional development activity of their choosing to improve classroom instruction and/or teaching at their college.  

Each faculty member’s project had to fall under one of five specific categories:

• Education
• New Assignments
• Publications
• Production of Educational Materials
• Professional Organization Activities

Measure C Annual Report Outlines Spending of Bond Funds

The Coast Community College District’s Measure C Citizens’ Oversight Committee released its 2004-05 annual report at the May 17 board meeting. The various projects funded by the 2002 voter are underway at the District’s three colleges – Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast College.  “The District has done an excellent job with the planning and management of the second phase of the Measure C bond funds,” said Lisa Silbar, committee chair.  “New facilities and technological upgrades have been completed at each campus and several more are underway.” The report shows the financial and construction status of projects funded with monies issued during the second phase of the multi-year plan.  At years end, $82 million has been expended and a significant amount was encumbered for planned projects at the District’s three colleges.  “All of the money has been used for Measure C projects and not for administrators’ salaries,” said C.M. Brahmbhatt.  “We are committed to ensuring that these funds are spent as promised – on capital projects within the District."

To obtain a copy of the report or for any questions, please contact the District at (714) 438-4600 or visit our website at www.cccd.edu/measurec.

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OCC's 58th Commencement Sets Records

Costa Mesa's Chamber of Commerce Honors OCC's Male and Female Students of the Year

2006 OC Fair Offers 21 Days and Nights of Free Entertainment

OCC's 58th Commencement Sets Records

Orange Coast College hosted its 58th commencement ceremony on May 25 at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa. The college honored a record 2,222 students at the ceremony. A total of 1,719 students – also an OCC record – received associate in arts degrees, and 503 were granted certificates of achievement. The commencement speaker was OCC Faculty Member of the Year Leon Skeie. Leon, a Newport Beach resident, is an Orange Coast College professor of physical education and athletics. He has been a member of the college’s faculty for 33 years.

Costa Mesa's Chamber of Commerce Honors OCC's Male and Female Students of the Year

Christine Scarborough, David Grant and Yusef Abukar

Two students have been saluted by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce as Orange Coast College’s Male and Female Students of the Year for 2005-06.

The students, Christine Scarborough of Costa Mesa and Yusef Abukar of Irvine, were honored on May 19 at the chamber’s 27th annual Recognition Breakfast, held at the Costa Mesa Hilton.

The students each received the Les Miller Award. Scarborough and Abukar were recognized by the Chamber for outstanding scholarship, demonstrated leadership, and service to the college and the community.

Female Student of the Year, Scarborough, has maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average during her Orange Coast College career, and is a member of the college’s Honors Program. She’s a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Gamma Sigma honor societies, and was recently selected to the Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Team.

Scarborough is president of OCC’s Sierra Club, and vice president of Amnesty International. She has coordinated OCC student volunteer service trips to Big Bear and Catalina Island.

Scarborough will transfer next fall to UC Berkeley or UCLA. She plans to pursue a double major in English and political science. Her academic goal is to obtain a juris doctorate in environmental law.

Male Student of the Year, Abukar, a native of Somalia, has maintained a 3.91 grade point average. He is vice president of the Sierra Club and is treasurer of the Amnesty International Club. He’s also a member of the Muslim Student Association.

Abukar is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Gamma Sigma honor societies. He volunteers his time with an East African organization and writes for a community newspaper. Abukar will serve as OCC’s student body president in 2006-07.

The Male Student of the Year plans to transfer in the fall of 2007 to Columbia University where he’ll major in broadcast journalism. His career goal is to work in public broadcasting.

40 Students Graduate From OCC's Middle College High School

Forty students received their diplomas on Thursday afternoon, June 8, from Orange Coast College’s Middle College High School. The ceremony was the eighth graduation to be conducted in the Middle College High School’s 10-year history. The school has been operating on OCC’s 164-acre campus since the fall of 1996. Dr. Robert Barbot, superintendent for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, offered welcoming remarks. The commencement speaker was Middle School valedictorian, Nhung Nguyen. Scholarships were awarded by Middle

The Middle College High School is designed specifically for students who are looking for an academic environment outside the traditional high school setting. The school has grades 11 and 12. Eighty-seven students are enrolled this year.

It’s a collaborative effort between OCC and the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

“The Middle College High School provides a supportive academic atmosphere in which high-potential students can improve their level of achievement and prepare for the technologically rich environment of the future,” Nanney says.

“We’re a small school, therefore our classes are small, offering students more personal attention. Our students are also eligible to enroll concurrently in credit courses offered by Orange Coast College.

“All OCC resources are available to our students, including the Library, Counseling Center, Computer Center, Career Center and Transfer Center, just to name a few.”

Nanney said all graduates this spring have a substantial number of college units to their credit.

“Some will transfer to colleges as second-semester freshmen or even sophomores.”

Twenty-five percent of the class of 2006 have been accepted at four-year universities for next fall. Most of the remaining students are expected to remain at Orange Coast College next year to continue their college studies.

Beat the Heat with OCC's Summer Swim Lessons

Registration is underway for Orange Coast College's summer swim program, with a wide variety of classes for all levels of swimmers.

Four 10-day sessions will be held Monday through Friday throughout the summer starting June 12, June 26, July 10 and July 24. Parent and Me classes for children between 1 and 3 years of age will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with classes starting June 26 and on July 17.

Cost of the program is $51 for one session; $100 for two sessions; $147 for three sessions and $192 for four sessions. Parents may register their children by phone at (714) 432-5880, press 1.

Tyson Thomas and Jack Yarbrough return this summer to direct the OCC Swim Program. They are both American Red Cross certified swim instructors who have been providing quality instruction at OCC for a combined 16 years.

All classes are approved by the American Red Cross and taught by Red Cross-certified teachers. There are various schedules to choose from and class size is limited to provide individual attention.

The 30- and 40-minute classes begin at 9:30 a.m. daily. The last classes start at 3:45 p.m. each day. Classes are available for toddlers (4 years and older), non-swimmers, beginning swimmers, advanced beginners and intermediate level swimmers.

Registration is under way in the OCC Bursar's Office, located adjacent to the Student Center at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 pm. Participants may register by phone, using Visa, Discover or MasterCard.

Once classes have started, swim sign-ups will be held at the OCC Gym pool between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, phone (714) 432-5880, press 1.

2006 OC Fair Offers 21 Days and Nights of Free Entertainment

During the 21 days of the 2006 OC Fair, the Washington Mutual Arena will offer free daily entertainment including Speedway and other motorized events, bull riding and concerts, as well as a smorgasbord of Latino programming.

Launching the Arena’s 21 days of action will be the 31st Annual Speedway Fair Derby and Freestyle Motocross Jumping on Friday, July 7, the Fair’s opening day, when the top racers in the United States compete at 8 p.m.

Entry to all Washington Mutual Arena shows is free with Fair admission. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis with acts and times subject to change without notice.

• The Washington Mutual Arena will host the Xtreme Freestyle Motocross Jumping Invitational at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 8.
• Sunday, July 9, brings the crunch of American metal with the triumphant return of the 6th Annual “Orange Crush” Demolition Derby with shows at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• The Fab Four, the ultimate Beatles tribute band, will be performing the music of the four lads from Liverpool at 8 p.m., July 11-14.
• On Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m. LATV presents “Reggaeton” Night. Exploding out of clubs across the nation, reggaeton is a unique blend of Jamaican reggae and dancehall, Latin American styles such as bomba and plena, and hip-hop, resulting in a distinctive sound that forces you out of your seat.
• Mariachi Sol de Mexico® de Jose Hernandez will entertain the audience on Sunday, July 16, at 8 p.m. Performing music from their latest CD, “25 Aniversario,” Mariachi Sol de Mexico offers fresh contemporary styles and rhythms blended with traditional mariachi sounds.
• Los Angeles’ own Grammy-winning, world-beat group, Ozomatli, shakes up the Arena July 18-21. Bringing together elements of funk, rock, salsa, hip-hop and jazz, Ozomatli’s music is undeniable and will leave the audience weak in the knees.
• New this year, Lucha Libre brings Mexican-style wrestling to the Arena. The wrestlers or “luchadores” adopt personalities and costumes adding a theatrical element not unfamiliar to fans of professional wrestling in the United States. Lucha Libre, featuring El Hijo del Santo, Dr. Wagner Jr., Super Kendo, Super Parka, and the WPW Super Stars, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, at 8 p.m.
• Jump 5’s infectious choruses and positive energy have been a hit with both kids and parents since they debuted in 2001. The Jonas Brothers combine the pop hooks of the Ramones and the Jackson 5 to create an eclectic high-energy sound. Jump 5 and the Jonas Brothers perform July 25-28 at 8 p.m. nightly. Jump 5 and Jonas Brothers are presented by Radio Disney.
• Bull Riding at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, will open the final weekend of Fair as intrepid cowhands try to stay aboard the twisting, turning Brahmas from the Flying U Ranch for an eight-second ride.
• Hispanic riders will show their own expertise with bulls during the annual Fiesta del Charro at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, the Fair’s closing day.

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Beto Gonzalez Speaks at Coastline Graduation

Beto Gonzalez Speaks at Coastline Graduation

Beto Gonzalez, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education for the U.S. Department of Education addressed the crowd of approximately 500 people at the 2006 Coastline Community College Graduation in Garden Grove, California. Seated behind Beto on stage is Jeri Elder, President of the Coastline Student Advisory Council.

Art Student, Kimberly Salt, Wins Mascot Art Contest

Kimberly Salt, a first-time Coastline student enrolled in Art 120 (drawing) was chosen as the winner of Coastline’s mascot art contest. Participants were challenged to illustrate Coastline’s new mascot, the dolphin.

Coastline will use Kimberly’s rendition of the dolphin as a basis for their mascot design, which will be unveiled in the coming months. Pictured are Kimberly Salt (far right), holding up her design as she stands with the members of the 2005-2006 Student Advisory Council (SAC). SAC sponsored the contest, and Kimberley was awarded a $500 scholarship from the group.

Local Visionaries Honored at Coastline Foundation Annual Gala

Nearly 700 guests were in attendance to witness as five local business executives received awards at the annual Coastline Community College Foundation Visionary of the Year Awards Gala, held May 12th at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. The 2006 Visionaries were Kristine Thalman, CEO of the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association; Fiza Shah, Founder of Developments in Literacy; Marcia Manker, CEO of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center; Martin Diedrich, Founder of Diedrich Coffee and Owner of KEAN Coffee; and Darioush Khaledi, Chairman and CEO of K.V. Mart Co. and Owner of the Darioush Winery in Napa, California. More than $156,000 (net) was raised for the Coastline Community College Foundation. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships and to enhance programs and services for Coastline students.

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A Most Wonderful Career

Carolyn Kirkpatrick
Director of Personnel Services
Thirty-one years ago Carolyn Kirkpatrick enrolled as a student in the GWC Secretarial Science certificate program.  But never did she expect that five years later she would return to work for Human Resources. 

After 27 years at GWC, Carolyn retired in December of 2005 from Golden West College as Director of Personnel services. 

Carolyn, still working part-time, looks forward to having more time for her family and garden. 

Her final remark for friends and colleagues is, “It’s been one heck of a ride, and I can’t think of a better place to work than GWC.  The friendships I have made over the years with colleagues and peers have greatly enriched my life.  I am truly blessed to have spent more than half my life at this college with some of the most wonderful people I know, including an incredibly dedicated and gifted team that is simply the best of the best.” 

Charlanne Nee

Charlanne Nee Dean of Business & Information Systems, Cooperative Work Experience and Contract Education – 1974 to 2005 After 31 years with Coast Community College District and working at all three District campuses, Charlanne Nee retired on December 30, 2005.  Charlanne began her career in 1974 at the Orange Coast College Evening College office and polished her career as the Dean of Business & Information Systems Division at Golden West College.  Sadly leaving behind many friends and acquaintances, Charlanne plans to travel and visit family and friends throughout the United States and the world for the next few years.

Sally Morgan Director of Nursing/Professor – 1988 to 2006 After 36 years at GWC, Sally Morgan retired to pursue other opportunities in her field.  She was awarded Director of Nursing at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa.  Sally is sad to leave the close friends she has developed over the years at what she considers, “Number one in the state.”

Sally Morgan

Francine Lawrence

Francine Lawrence Custodial Services Supervisor – 1979-2005 Beginning as a custodian, Francine Lawrence worked her way up to Custodial Supervisor in July of 2000.  After 26 years of graveyard shifts running from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Francine looks forward to a normal sleep cycle and zombie-less Saturday’s.  Francine plans to spoil her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Currently, she is taking a quilting class and looks forward to pursuing more hobbies and interest she didn’t have time for.  During her anticipated cross-country traveling she looks forward to picking up fabric in each state and town she visits and turning those materials into a quilt.

Sandy Lutz Child Care Center Supervisor – 1985 to 2005 Sandy Lutz retried July 12, 2005, after 20 years of dedicated service.  She retired from the position of Child Care Center Supervisor which she assumed in 1995.  Sandy’s friends and co-workers wish her a wonderful retirement.

Sandy Lutz

Louis Willis

Louis Willis Custodian – 1983 to 2005 Louis Willis retired on December 31, 2005, after providing the campus with over 22 years of dedicated service in the Custodial Department.  In his retirement, Louis will be spending time with his grandchildren and pursuing other interests.  His GWC colleagues and friends wish him all the best for a long and happy retirement.

James Rangitsch Skilled Maintenance – 1973 to 2006 Jim Rangitsch has worked in Grounds, Custodial and Maintenance, serving each department with enthusiasm and a great attitude.  After 33 years of services, Jim will retire and move to a small town in Utah with his wife.  Bryce Canyon national park, 45 minutes away from his new home, has served as Jim and his family’s vacation spot for 30 years.  It will now become his retirement spot and play home for his two daughters and their families.

James Rangitsch

GWC’s 40th Celebration Reunion Party

GWC is actively planning its 40th anniversary celebration beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year.  The Route 66 theme will begin in Fall 2006 with a year of activities.  The kickoff will begin with a dinner dance/party down PCH on September 30 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort.  Guests can dance to the music of the Soul Shadows, a band that performs jazz, swing, R&B, soul, Motown, funk, and disco in comfortable 60’s-style clothing, shoes or sandals.  The cost is $40 per person.

Chefs for Scholarships

A Family Festival of Food & Fun Sunday, August 27, 2006 4 to 7 p.m. • GWC Student Center & Patio $40 Adults/$10 Children (ages 10 & under) Taste Specialties from Local Restaurants Music & Entertainment Craft Vendors Opportunity Drawings Silent Auction Call for more information or early reservations at (714) 895-8316

40th Anniversary Quilt Project

It’s not too late to participate!
The GWC Hens and Chickens Quilt Auxiliary’s 20 members will work on a 40th anniversary quilt that will be presented to the college next fall.  The design concept is to have the updated GWC circular seal in the middle of the quilt.  Surrounding the seal will be a series of historical GWC photographs to present day.  Surrounding the photographs will be the signatures of current and former campus staff.  Signature donations are $20, and proceeds from the signatures will benefit the anniversary scholarship fund.  Name spaces will be sold until June 2, 2006.  Come into the Foundation office, write your name and become part of the 40th anniversary history.  Retirees may participate via email: jharmon@gwc.cccd.edu. 

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