FaST News
FaST News - Weeks of June 15 - 24, 2011
NOTEWORTHY
RICE DIVERSITY AWARDS. The California Community Colleges Board of Governors named Ignacio Ponce, a full-time faculty member who oversees the American Sign Language (ASL) Program, and the college’s Veterans Support Program coordinated by Magdalena Torres as recipients in two categories of the 2011 John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Award. Ignacio has been responsible for the
expansion of the ASL program since his arrival in 2008. Previously the program offered only beginning ASL and had an average
of 100 students enrolled. Today, it offers beginning to advanced ASL and has an average of 200 students enrolled. Ignacio
has been instrumental in the growth of the award- winning, student-centered ASL Club and served as faculty advisor for three
years. He also enhanced the three-day linguistic and cultural ASL Summer Immersion Institute in which all participants, expanded
to include campus and community members, communicate only in sign language. Under his leadership and with the help of the
ASL Club, SBCC has been offering a variety of events each semester, including the Deaf Panel presentations on a wide range
of topics.
The SBCC Veterans Support Program, coordinated by Student Program Advisor Magdalena Torres, assisted 195 full-time and part-time veteran students in the 2009-2010 academic year. In October 2010, the program was recognized as one of the top 101 “Best for Vet” colleges and universities in the U.S. by Military Times EDGE magazine. To raise the visibility of veterans on campus, Magdalena coordinates a number of special events open to the college and community including Veterans Resource Day in November and Recognition of Women Veterans and Women in the Armed Services in March.
The John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Award was established in 2001 to honor a community college staff member, district, college, or program that has made the greatest contribution towards faculty and staff diversity or student equity. The award is named in honor of former California Community Colleges Board of Governors’ member John W. Rice who served on the board from 1992-2000 and was a leader, innovator, and spokesperson for equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the California Community Colleges.
FOUNDATION STUDENT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. The Foundation for SBCC currently is conducting the Campaign for Student Success, a comprehensive phone campaign reaching out to the community to raise funds for SBCC students. Money raised will go to students with financial need, offsetting the rising costs of enrollment fees, textbooks, child care, tutoring and overall living expenses, such as rent and transportation. More than 120 volunteers have been recruited by the Foundation to reach out to area businesses and families who have supported or attended SBCC and want to help current and future students succeed. The Winslow Maxwell Charitable Trust is offering a match or 50 cents on the dollar for every donation made now through June 30. The offer lends a sense of urgency and scale to the Campaign for Student Success, as $250,000 must be raised to receive the match. To volunteer or to make a donation, call the Foundation for SBCC at. ext. 2602 or 730-4401.
SBCC PICNIC. Mark your calendars for the SBCC Picnic on Sat., Sept. 24, at Tucker’s Grove in Santa Barbara. We have reserved Kiwanis Meadows from 11:30 until 2:00 that day. This popular event was brought back last fall and more than 300 people turned out for an afternoon of BBQ and relaxation. Once again, SBCC’s Food Services Department will provide the meal and HR is working on another raffle with outstanding prizes. Activities and games for adults and children are also being planned. More details will be announced shortly.
WEEKS OF JUNE 13 - 24, 2011
BOOKSTORE HOURS. During Summer Session, the SBCC Bookstore will keep the following hours:
-June 13-17 - Monday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m. -6:00 pm.; Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
-June 20 - July 22 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FARMERS’ MARKET ON CAMPUS. Check out the fresh local, organic produce at the weekly Farmers’ Market which began Wed., June 15, on West Campus in front of the Library. Dr. Adam Green, along with one of his environmental sustainability classes, the Student Sustainability Coalition, and the Center for Sustainability, has arranged for a vendor to come to campus each Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. during Summer Session.
NEW DIRECTORS
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. Ryan Byrne has been named SBCC Athletic Director effective July 5. He will replace Ellen O’Connor, who has served as interim athletic
director for the past two years. Most recently, Ryan worked at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California, as the Director of Student Academic Success
Program. In addition, he served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Diablo Valley College Football program. Ryan also has
worked in athletic administration and compliance at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, California, and Sonoma State
University in Rohnert Park, California. He has been a presenter at coaching clinics and student-athlete academic achievement
conferences focusing on student success.
HIT CHAIR. Denise Harrison has been appointed chair of the Health Information Technology/Cancer Information Management Department for 2011-2012. She
is no stranger to SBCC. Denise assumed leadership of the CIM program in January 2010 and has earned excellent reviews from
her students and colleagues in the HIT/CIM Department. Denise earned the certified tumor registrar credential in 2005 and
brings a thorough understanding of cancer reporting and compliance standards as well as expertise in analyzing cancer data
honed over six years of hospital-based cancer information management work experience.
KUDOS
(Campus)
THEATRE AWARDS. SBCC and the SBCC Theatre Group won three awards in this year's Santa Barbara Indy Theatre Awards competition. Congratulations
to Ed Lee for his performance in Times of My Life, Katie Laris for her direction of Love, Santa Barbara and Machinal, and Megan Connors for her performance in Machinal.
HUMAN PRESENCE. The SBCC Human Presence Learning Environment project continues to receive recognition awards for its significant body of work. It recently earned the Campus Technology Innovators Award 2011 in the category of “Teaching and Learning.” Led by Dr. Doug Hersh and David Wong, the Faculty Resource Center recently hosted its fourth Human Presence Environment Workshop the week of May 23 – 27 to teach faculty and staff about the latest technology to integrate into classroom curriculum and instruction.
(Faculty and Staff)
FACULTY LECTURER 2012. Congratulations to Kathy O’Connor who was named the 2011-2012 Faculty Lecturer of the Year. Over the years, Kathy has won numerous awards from the college and
at the state level for her outstanding leadership roles. We look forward to Kathy’s lecture next spring.
FACULTY RETIREMENT. SBCC English Professor Jim Stevens retired from SBCC at the end of the Spring Semester after 22 years of teaching at the college. Congratulations and best wishes for the future!
LONGEVITY AWARDS.
Congratulations to the following employees who reached benchmark years of service in May and June
(May)
-Harla Morelli, EOPS, 10 years
-Michele Rasch, Athletics, 10 years
-Steven Silverberg, Business Division, 10 years
-Martha Seagoe, IT, 20 years
-Shar-Lynn Timm, HR, 40 years.
(June)
-Mike Bishop, Facilities, 20 years
-Emma Cruz, Continuing Education, 10 years
-Patricia Frank, Theatre, 25 years
-Thomas Harbeson, Educational Program, 10 years
-Ricky Hunter, Facilities, 15 years
-Jose Rodriguez, Facilities, 10 years
(Vaqueros)
SUPREMECY. The SBCC Vaqueros took third place in the Western State Conference Supremacy listing for the 2010-2011 athletic season. The
WSC competition features 15 schools and SBCC has placed second or third for the past three years. Also congratulations to
our women’s volleyball, baseball and softball teams for winning WSC titles this year. Good job!
IN THE NEWS
May
Tues., May 10: Baseball team captures regional playoff series against Santa Ana, Santa Barbara News Press
Wed., May 11: (Dr.) Serban fields questions, accusations about SBCC Adult Ed budget, Noozhawk
Wed., May 11: “Adult ed classes take on life of their own” (Brian McNally) and “Ceramic classes enrich adult lives” (Lorilyn
Coleman), Letters to the Editor, Santa Barbara News Press
Thurs., May 12: The solar college: Generating savings with green technologies, Campus Technology
Thurs., May 12: SBCC School of Media Arts Showcase on May 19, Santa Barbara Independent (online)
Thurs., May 12: “Adult ed classes feed mind, body, and soul” (Debbie Weinstein), Opinion, Santa Barbara News Press
Thurs., May 12: Preparing meringue, Technique 101 cooking column by Randy Bublitz, Santa Barbara News Press
Thurs., May 12: Student entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., May 13: Choppy seas as SBCC Trustees embark on two-day fiscal odyssey, Santa Barbara Independent (online)
Fri., May 13: SBCC student group Young American for Liberty host campus demonstration on May 12, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., May 13: Debt clock - Young Americans for Liberty demonstration, Edhat
Fri., May 13: SBCC student Tyler Gilbert receives Goleta Rotary Scholarship, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., May 13: SBCC ranked sixth in number of employees (2,252) in Santa Barbara County, Pacific Coast Business Times
Sat., May 14: Baseball team loses regional opener; Women’s tennis team duo advances at State championships, Santa Barbara
News Press
Sun., May 15: Student venture out with business plans at Santa Barbara competition, Noozhawk
Sun., May 15: The first National Association of Women Business (NAWBO) Awards and Student Venture Challenge recipients named,
Santa Barbara Daily Sound
Sun., May 15: Dr. Andreea Serban appointed to U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, Santa Barbara News Press
Sun., May 15: Baseball team eliminated in regional playoffs by Cerritos; Women’s tennis team duo falls in semifinals to Santa
Monica, Santa Barbara News Press
Mon., May 16: “SBCC adult ed classes still a bargain” (Des O’Neill), Opinion, Santa Barbara News Press
Tues., May 17: SBCC student recognized (at President’s Honor Roll ceremony, Edhat
Wed., May 18: SBCC recognizes achievements of President’s Honor Roll recipients, Noozhawk
Wed., May 18: SBCC graduates vocational nurses, Edhat
Wed., May 18: Business owners, students presenting new business ideas honored at NAWBO-SB event, Edhat
Wed., May 18: “Lifelong learning – priceless” (SBCC Trustee Marty Blum), Opinion, Santa Barbara News Press
Thurs., May 19: City College power struggle – Trustees tussle their way toward historic cuts, Santa Barbara Independent
Thur., May 19: “End of the Best” (Angelika von Roos), Letter to the Editor, Santa Barbara Independent
Thurs., May 19: Montecito Rotary Club presents scholarships, Edhat
Thurs., May 19: Women basketball players Wong and Bergus accept scholarships, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., May 20: SBCC MESA students recognized at President’s Honor Roll ceremony, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., May 20: Montecito Rotary Club awards scholarships to six SBCC Students, Noozhawk and Santa Barbara Independent (online)
Sat., May 21: SBCC sends off 2011 graduates, Santa Barbara News Press
Sun., May 22: “Trustees should back SBCC budget” (Lanny Ebenstein), Guest Opinion, Santa Barbara News Press
Tues., May 24: Extra time needed for (Dr.) Serban’s evaluation, Santa Barbara Independent
Wed., May 25: SBCC Transfer Program (TAP), Edhat
Wed., May 25: SBCC cuts back on costs with sustainable practices, UCSB Daily Nexus
Wed., May 25: SBCC Trustees’ evaluation of (Dr.) Serban goes to marathon lengths, Noozhawk
Thurs., May 26: SBCC baseball coach resigns, Edhat
Thurs., May 26: Thompson resigns after one season at SBCC, Presidio Sports
Thurs., May 26: Bakery-worthy muffins, Technique 101 cooking column by Randy Bublitz, Santa Barbara News Press
Thurs., May 26: “Credit students should be priority” (M. Mark Smith) and “Don’t erase adult ed art classes” (Patricia McNamara),
Letters to the Editor, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., May 27: SBCC graduation, Edhat
Fri., May 27: SBCC graduates, faculty celebrate college’s 62nd annual commencement ceremony, Noozhawk
Fri., May 27 (and Thurs., June 2): A campus divided – City College split over (Dr.) Serban and budget cuts, Santa Barbara
Independent online
Sun., May 29: “Current status of SBCC's Continuing Education,” (Dr. Ofelia Arellano), Opinion, Santa Barbara News Press
Mon., May 30: A sisters’ thing: Santa Barbara artisans craft their work side by side, Santa Barbara News Press
Tues., May 31: 445 students Participate in SBCC Commencement, Santa Barbara Independent (online)
June
Wed., June 1: St. Joseph High School graduate Kailey Snyder signs with Colorado State, KSBY-TV, Channel 6
Wed., June 1: “Let administrators share pain” (Lauri Sherman), Letter to the Editor, Santa Barbara News Press
Thurs., June 2: SBCC Trustees rescheduling next meeting to discuss (Dr.) Serban’s evaluation, Noozhawk
Thurs., June 2: SBCC Commencement wrapup, Santa Ynez Valley News
Thurs., June 2: SBCC star (Kailey) Snyder signs with Colorado State, Santa Barbara News Press and Santa Maria Times
Mon., June 6: State financial woes imperil Measure V plans at City College, Santa Barbara Independent (online)
Mon., June 6: U.S. Supreme Court upholds California’s reduced-tuition program for illegal immigrants, Noozhawk
Tues., June 7: SBCC Foundation makes literal call to action on behalf of students, Noozhawk
Wed., June 8: Associate degree nurses graduate, Edhat
Thurs., June 9: SBCC student group helps Seascape Realty of Carpinteria go green, Noozhawk
Thurs., June 9: SBCC Trustees keep mum as lengthy evaluation of (Dr.) Serban continues, Noozhawk
Thurs., June 9: SBCC faculty, program honored with Rice Diversity Award, Edhat
Thurs., June 9: Scheinfeld Center/NAWBO Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards, Montecito Journal
Thurs., June 9: SBCC and SBCC Theatre Arts win three Indy Theatre awards, Santa Barbara Independent
Thurs., June 9: “Schools not pool halls” (Lauri Sherman), Letter to the Editor, Santa Barbara Independent
Thurs., June 9: Rich white bread, Technique 101 cooking column by Randy Bublitz, Santa Barbara News Press
Fri., June 10: A literal call to action: Foundation for SBCC launches phone fundraising campaign, CASA Magazine
Sun., June 12: City College gets a budget…sort of, Santa Barbara Independent (online)
Sun., June 12: Foundation for SBCC participates at Art on the Mesa, KEYT-TV, Channel 3
Tues., June 14: “SBCC the cream of community colleges” (Lanny Ebenstein), Guest Opinion, Santa Barbara News Press
DEAN DUTY
WEEK 1: JUNE 13-18
MONDAY, 13 (from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.) Pazich, Partee, Spaventa, K. O’Connor (from 7:00 9:30 p.m.) Arrington
TUESDAY, 14 Pazich, Partee, Spaventa, K. O’Connor Arrington
WEDNESDAY, 15 Bishop Arrington
THURSDAY, 16 Ehrlich Arrington
SATURDAY, 18 (from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Friedlander/Spaventa
WEEK 2: JUNE 20-25
MONDAY, 20 (from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.)Hollems (from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.) Arrington
TUESDAY, 21 McLellan Arrington
WEDNESDAY, 22 Hersh Arrington
THURSDAY, 23 K. O’Connor Arrington
SATURDAY, 25 (from 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.) Friedlander/Spaventa
JUNE COLLEGE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
Thurs. June 16 – 4:00 p.m. - Measure V Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee - Luria Conference & Press Center
Fri. June 17 – 2:30 p.m. College Planning Council - A 218
Thurs. June 23 –4:00 p.m. - SBCC District Board of Trustees’ Study Session - A 218
Wed., June 29 – 4:00 p.m. - SBCC District Board of Trustees’ Ed Policies Committee - A 218
*The dates/times/locations of the above meetings are correct at the time FaST News is issued. Please check SBCC Website for most current updates.
SUMMER SESSION 2011 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Mon. June 13 - Summer Session begins
Mon. – Sat. June 13 – 18 - Last day to submit approved Add Requests, Drop without ‘W’, Drop with Eligibility for Refunds of
Enrollment and Tuition, and petition for Pass/No Pass grading
Mon. June 20 - Priority degree/certificate filing period begins
Mon. July 4 - Observance of Independence Day
Tues. Wed. July 5 – 6 - Last day to withdraw from classes/college
Thurs. July 21 - Priority degree/certificate filing period ends
Sat. July 23 - Summer Session ends
