FaST News
FaST News - Weeks of November 14 - 26, 2011
NOTEWORTHY
HAYWARD AWARD NOMINEE. The Academic Senate and the Faculty Recognition Committee have named Dr. Bob Gray as SBCC's 2012 nominee for the prestigious Hayward Award for Excellence in Education.
Dr Gray is a 44-year member of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department and has
served as its chair for more than a total of 20 years. SBCC has honored Dr. Gray three
times for his commitment to students and his service to both the department and the
school. He received the Cal Reynolds Award for Outstanding Service to SBCC in 1981
and 1982 for promoting student activities. In 2003, he was named a Faculty Excellence
Award in the first year this award was given. And in 2009-10, Dr. Gray was named the
Faculty Lecturer of the Year, the highest faculty honor given at SBCC. Congratulations
on this well-deserved nomination!
SOCCER TEAMS SWEEP WSC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Both the SBCC Men's and Women's soccer teams claimed Western State Conference titles in November. It also marks the first time that one school has captured men's and women's WSC soccer crowns in the same year. The men won the WSC title on Thur., Nov. 10 with a 1-0 victory over Citrus at La Playa Stadium. . It was their third WSC crown in the last four years and ninth overall. The men capped the regular season with six straight wins to finish at 15-1-4. The women claimed share of their first WSC championship on Fri., Nov. 11 by beating West L.A. 4-0. They are sharing the title with Ventura College. The No 3-ranked women completed the regular season with records of 16-2 and 11-1 in the WSC North. The Vaqueros will open the Southern Cal playoffs on Sat., Nov. 19. Congratulations to Coach John Sisterson and his outstanding players for these well-deserved titles! (Dave Loveton, contributor)
TURKEY DINNERS. Every year, EOPS/CARE provides a full Thanksgiving Dinner to every low income, single-parent
family enrolled in the EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs programs. The dinner
includes all the traditional foods -- a turkey, potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter,
stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. This event is very special to our
families and it would not be possible without the campus community's help. A $30 tax-deductible donation
provides a deserving student a complete dinner to prepare and enjoy with his or her
family. Please open your heart this holiday season to those less fortunate. Send your
donation through interoffice mail to the Foundation for SBCC (make check payable to
Foundation for SBCC/CARE) or mail it to Foundation for SBCC, Attn: Gretchen Hewlett,721
Cliff Drive,Santa Barbara,CA93109. Thank you for caring,
WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 14 - 26 - Special Events
ATKINSON GALLERY. Artist Keith Puccinelli, whose first solo exhibit sweet cream sour food is on display at the Atkinson Gallery
through Fri., Dec. 9, will give a lecture on Wed., Nov. 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the Art
Department, Room 111 in the Humanities Building on East Campus. Also on display at
the Atkinson Annex are examples of the works of SBCC student artists Kate Pincus-Whitney,
Carlos Padilla, and Tess Richards. The Atkinson Gallery is located in the Humanities
Building on the Main Floor. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday
through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Information: (805) 965-0581 ext. 3484. http://gallery.sbcc.edu
POET MIC NIGHT. The Poets of English 271 P invite the campus community to "The Event: The Spoken Word" on Wed., November 16 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Fe Bland Auditorium on West Campus. For more information, contact Professor Chella Courington at couring@sbcc.edu
SBCC TENNIS HOLIDAY CLASSIC. This annual fundraiser for SBCC men's and women's tennis will be held on Sat.-Sun., Nov. 19 – 20. Tournament locations are Pershing Park and Municipal Tennis Center on Old Coast Highway. Entry due date is Wed., Nov. 16 at 2:00 p.m., draw posted Thurs., Nov. 17 at 9:00 p.m. $35 per player for singles; $20 per play for doubles. For more information, go to: www.holidaytennisclassic.com
HAROLD DUNN MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES – SBCC Music Department
Music Now! – A concert of original music and images by students and faculty from the Electronic
Music/Sound Recording classes. Dominic Camardella will direct an extremely eclectic
stylistic mix of arrangements. $12 general and $8 students/seniors cover charge
Sun., Nov. 20, 7:00 p.m.
FéBland Forum, SBCC West Campus
Jazz Ensemble Concert – The award-winning Big Bands return with the best of the old and new big band traditions.
$12 general and $8 students/seniors cover charge.
Mon., Nov.21, 7:00 p.m.
Marjorie Luke Theatre,Santa Barbara
INDIAN HERITAGE FILM. In honor and celebration of Native American Indian Heritage Month, the American
Ethnic Studies Department and the SBCC Ethnic Studies Club welcome all students, faculty
and staff to attend a special film viewing of "American Experience: We Shall Remain"
Episode 5: "Wounded Knee." The viewing will be held on Tues., Nov. 22 from 4:00-5:30
p.m. in EBS-102 on
East Campus. For further information, contact Craig Cook, Instructor American Ethnic
Studies and Advisor of Ethnic Studies Club x4742 or cmcook@sbcc.edu
WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 14 – 26 – Classes and Programs
TRANSFER CENTER. SBCC students interested in transferring are welcome to schedule appointments or
go to walk-up tables with representatives from various colleges with which SBCC has
transfer agreements.
UC Santa Barbara
November 16, 2011
Appointments: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Transfer Center
UC Los Angeles – International Student Rep
November 17, 2011
Appointments: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Transfer Center
UC Personal Statement Workshop
November 17, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p,m.
A 214
Antioch University
November 16, 2011
Tabling
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Campus Center
Antioch University
November 22, 2011
Appointments: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00pm
Transfer Center
Brandman University
November 18, 2011
Tabling
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Campus Center
California State University Northridge- International Student Rep
November 17, 2011
Appointments: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Transfer Center
Workshop: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A 214
SCHALL CAREER CENTER. http://www.sbcc.edu/careercenter/ The Schall Career Center helps SBCC students and potential students identify and
meet their career goals. The counselors at the center can help students choose a major,
explore career options, find a job or internship, and sign up for a work-experience
course or a course in career or personal development. For more information, contact
the Career Center at careers@sbcc.edu or ext. 2331. The following workshops and special
programs are currently being offered.
How I Made It: Entrepreneurs -- Meet with several local entrepreneurs as they share the ups and downs of being
in business for themselves.
Wed., Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m. –Schall Career Center, Student Services. Bldg. #282
Mind Mapping for Goal Setting -- Utilize visual thinking to organize your thoughts and create a plan for action.
Thurs., Nov 17, 1:00 p.m.,Schall Career Center, Student Services, Bldg. #282
LEARNING SKILLS AND WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES. The following Learning Skills and Writing Skills workshops will be offered during the next several weeks. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend, and proof of attendance will be provided. http://www.sbcc.edu/success/lsw.php http://www.sbcc.edu/success/ Facilitators: Dr. Jerry Pike, Director, LRC; Alyson Bostwick, MFT, Personal Counselor; Anna Parmely, Math Instructor; and Scott Brewer and Matt Lorenzen, Academic and Student Success Counselors.
Fall 2011 Learning Skills Workshop Series – Thursdays in the CAI Lab 2 in the LRC, 1:00 –1:50 p.m.
Math Confidence – Develop strategies that promote a positive attitude and productive participation
in your math class
Thurs., Nov. 17, 1:00 – 1:50 p.m., CAI Lab 2 - LRC
Fall 2011 Learning Skills Workshop Series - Fridays in Gateway Center (ECC 33), 1:10 - 2:10 p.m.
Stress Management – Learn to manage stress and obtain a healthier lifestyle for better overall wellness.
Fri., Nov. 18, 1:10 – 2:00 p.m.,Gateway Center (ECC 33)
CORPORATE COMPUTER TRAINING SCHEDULE. All classes are taught in Office version 2007 with reference to version 2010 as
needed. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Each class completion is
worth .5 units of college credit. Participants must to attend both days to receive
college credit.
COMP 134c ~ Advanced Excel (class meets two days) – Topics Covered: Lists and tables, advanced list management, pivot tables and pivot
charts, exporting/importing, lookups and data tables, and analytical options.
Tues.., Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,Wake Center, Room 5
ONGOING
UNITED WAY. The annual SBCC United Way employee campaign will close on Wed., Nov. 30. This
year's theme is "Our Students: Our Community." Don't forget you can designate part
or your entire donation -- as long as it totals a minimum of $110 – to our Foundation
for SBCC to support our students. Campaign donations of any size are welcomed. Packets
with donor cards have been distributed to all faculty and full-time employees, and
payroll deduction is available. Everyone who donates will have his or her name put
in the hat for any of a number of raffle prizes generously supplied by local vendors
or SBCC departments. For further information about the United Way employee campaign,
please contact Lisa Lopez, campaign coordinator, at lopez@sbcc.edu or call ext. 2792.
UPCOMING
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE. Teachers and students from SBCC's Continuing Education arts and crafts classes will
host the "Annual Arts & Crafts Faire and Open House" on Sat., Dec. 10, from 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m. at the Wake Center, 300 North Turnpike in Santa Barbara. Over 80 artisans
will be displaying and showing their work in ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber arts,
and painting. In addition, food and music will be on hand. Free admission and parking.
Mark your calendars to check out these one-of –a-kind holiday gifts.
KUDOS
WHO'S WHO IN HEALTH CARE. Dean of Educational Programs Betty Pazich was recognized in Pacific Coast Business Times' November 11 -17 issue as one of the
Tri-Counties' leaders in the health care industry. The group includes senior management,
industry leaders and key scientific personnel from across the region. Betty, who has
been associated with SBCC for over 12 years, oversees the instructional programs in
Health and Human Services and Physical Education/Health Education Divisions. Congratulations!
SOFTBALL COACHING STAFF HONORED BY NFCA. SBCC's softball coaching staff has been named the best in Southern California by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Coach Paula Congleton led the Vaqueros to the best season in school history in 2011 with a 31-7 record, a WSC Gold Division championship and a Southern Cal Regional appearance. Assistant coach Bill Hilliard just completed his tenth season. In her 13th campaign, Paula was named the WSC Coach of the Year for the third time. The Vaquero staff will receive their award on Sat., Dec. 3 at the NFCA Coaching Staff of the Year Brunch during the 2011 NFCA National Convention in Las Vegas. (Dave Loveton – Contributor)
SOCCER HONORS
John Sisterson was named Western State Conference Coach of the Year, after guiding the Women's soccer
team to their first conference title. SBCC, ranked No. 3 in the state with a 16-2
record, shared the WSC crown with Ventura at 11-1. John also was voted WSC men's Coach
of the Year.
After a record-breaking women's soccer season, SBCC forward Jessica Domenichelli was selected MVP of the WSC North on November 14 in a vote of conference coaches. The sophomore from El Dorado Hills broke her own school record with 27 goals, the second-highest total in the state. She led the WSC in scoring with 64 points and was named the California Community College Sports Information Association and California Community College Athletic Association Athlete of the Month for October. Nine other Vaqueros made all-conference. Katie Voss, the No. 7 scorer in California with 16 goals and a school-record 16 assists, was a first-team choice, along with midfielder Jenna Rubin and defenders Morgan Crumpley and Sara Tomas. Second-team choices included Ali Raack, Nicole Payne, Jo Lawlor and goalie Cheyenne Rodriguez. The Vaqueros had the No. 4 offense (70 goals) and No. 5 defense (10 goals) in Southern California. Goalkeeper Hannah Zech was an honorable mention selection. The Vaqueros will host a first-round South Regional playoff match on November 19.
SBCC sophomore Roberto Santana achieved a rare feat on November 14 when he was voted MVP of the Western State Conference by the men's soccer coaches. Roberto, a former Santa Barbara High standout, is a 6-foot-2 central defender. Normally, the MVP goes to an offensive player. (Dave Loveton – contributor)
SBCC VETERANS. On November 8, the SBCC's Veterans' Student Support Program hosted a special recognition and awareness day honoring not only all current students who are veterans but faculty, administrators, staff and students who previously served in the Armed Forces as well. These include: Dr. Paul Bishop, Charles Brewster, Phil Carter, Dr. Gary Carroll, Michael Gallegos, Ted Gloger, Dr. Robert Gray, Greg Grunt, Dr. Peter Haslund, Bill Harz, Raymond Launier, Dr. Peter MacDougall, Tom Mahoney, Peter Naylor, Ric Quiroga, Carlos Ramirez-Macias, Karen Shannon, Seantel Sanders, Beverly Stephen, David Stone, Jason Walker, Mike Whitman, Daniel Wrentmore, and John Wiencek.
Dean of Educational Programs Doug Hersh was interviewed about the success of online learning at SBCC in the October issue of The King's Page, the San Marcos High School newspaper. SBCC partners with area high schools on a number of projects including Dual Enrollment.
LONGEVITY AWARDS. Congratulations to the following employees who reached benchmark years of service in November: Gaspar Lomeli, Facilities and Operations, 25 years; and Mary Saragosa, Financial Aid, 10 years.
SELECTED NEWS COVERAGENov. 2 – 14
Faculty Resource Center employee Mary James, who has worked at SBCC for 43 years, was featured in a full-page story in the November Mesa Paper.
The Keith Puccinelli exhibit "sweet cream, sour food" currently on display at the Atkinson Gallery was featured in the November 3 Santa Barbara Independent and reviewed in the November 11 Santa Barbara News Press.
The Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's lecture "A Conversation with Lynda Weinman," founder of Lynda.com, was covered in the November 3 Noozhawk.
The SBCC Marine Technology Department's role in securing and renovating the Purisima diving bell, the world's first commercial diving bell now housed at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, was reported in the November 4 Santa Barbara News Press.
SBCC Veterans Recognition and Awareness Day was covered in the November 9 Edhat, the November 11 CASA Magazine. And the November 11 Santa Barbara Independent online,
DEAN DUTY
WEEK 13: NOV. 14-19
MONDAY, 14
Bone (Hollems)
TUESDAY, 15
Bone (Partee)
WEDNESDAY, 16
Gentry (Pazich)
THURSDAY, 17
Gentry (Scharper)
SATURDAY, 19
(Spaventa/Scharper)
WEEK 14: NOV. 21-26
MONDAY, 21
Bone (Sullivan)
TUESDAY, 22
Bone (Bishop)
WEDNESDAY, 23
Gentry (Ehrlich)
THURSDAY, 24
HOLIDAY
SATURDAY, 26
HOLIDAY
*Michelle Bone or Susan Gentry can be reached at ext. 3699
COLLEGE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
Tues., Nov. 15, 2:30 p.m., College Planning Council, A218
Wed., Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m., Classified Consultation Group, CC223
Wed., Nov. 16, 3:00 p.m., Academic Senate Steering Committee, BC 214
Thurs.., Nov. 17, 12:35 p.m., CSEA, CC226
Fri., Nov. 18, 8:00 a.m., Instructors' Association, BC214
Mon., Nov. 21, 4:00 p.m., SBCC Board of Trustees' Fiscal Subcommittee Meeting, A218
Wed., Nov. 23, 3:00 p.m., Academic Senate, BC 214
*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.
FALL SEMESTER - 2011 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Thurs., Fri., Sat., Nov. 24 – 26
Thanksgiving Holiday
SPORTS EVENTS CALENDAR
http://www.sbcc.edu/athletics
Mon. – Tues., Nov 14 – 15
Women's Golf, State Finals, Lemoore, All Day
Tues., Nov. 15
Women's Volleyball, Allan Hancock College, SBCC, 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. – Sun., Nov 17 – 19
Women's Basketball, MTXE Tournament, SBCC, 1:00,3:00, and 5:00 p.m.
Fri. – Sun., Nov 18 – 20
Men's Basketball, San Bernardino Tournament, San Bernardino, TBA
Sat., Nov. 19
Women's Soccer, CCCAA Regional Playoff-RD #1, TBA
Sat., Nov. 19
Women and Men's Cross Country State Championships, Woodward Park, Fresno, 10:00 a.m.-W;11:00
a.m.-M
Sat. Nov. 19
Men's Soccer, CCCAA Regional Playoff-Rd #1, TBA
Tues., Nov. 22
Women's Soccer, CCCAA Regional Playoff-RD #2, TBA
Tues., Nov. 22
Men's Soccer, CCCAA Regional Playoff-Rd #2, TBA
Tues., Nov. 22
Women's Volleyball, CCCAA Regional Playoff-RD #1, TBA
Fri. – Sun., Nov 25 – 27
Men's Basketball, Oxnard Tournament, Oxnard, TBA
Sat., Nov. 26
Women's Soccer, CCCAA Regional Playoff-RD #3, TBA
Sat.., Nov. 26
Men's Soccer, CCCAA Regional Playoff-Rd #3, TBA
Sat., Nov. 26
Women's Volleyball, CCCAA Regional Playoff-RD #2, TBA
