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Communications Department Hosts Tournament

Letters of Commendation #1

Enrollment Continues
to Increase

The Fall 2001 semester saw an increase in enrollment of 4.55% in headcount, and 4.71% in units when compared to Fall 2000 semester enrollment. This increase follows a record-breaking enrollment during the Summer 2001 session - the highest headcount in the college's 40-year history - a total of 7,485 students enrolled resulting in an increase of 7.72% in units and 4.98% in headcount compared to Summer 2000. These increases are due, no doubt, to the collective efforts of faculty and staff to recruit and enroll students. Plans are now underway for the Spring 2002 semester; hopefully, we'll see another enrollment record broken.

Letters of Commendation #2

Athletic Conference Competition

ASGC/PTK Net $30,000 for September 11 Fund

Talent Roster of Outstanding Transfer Students

A.S.G.C. sponsors a Student Center Fee Election

The Associated Students of Grossmont College (A.S.G.C.) sponsered Student Center Fee Election during the week of October 22nd-26th, 2001. The proposal includes a Student Center Fee of one ($1.00) per credit hour up to a maximum of ten dollars ($10.00) per student academic year. In order for the fee to be enacted, at least 20% of the students enrolled in credit classes as of October 1st, 2001 must cast a ballot in the election to be declared valid. The fee shall be imposed only after a favorable vote of two-thirds of the students voting in the election.

The ASGC and Student Affairs Office worked in promoting the "SHARE THE VISION" campaign. The fees will assist Grossmont College in an improved future Student Center facility including a modern cafeteria, an enhanced dining area, expanded game room, quiet study area, and student government and club areas.

Accreditation Site Visit Completed

40th Anniversary Gala Dazzles Guests


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Enrollment Continues to Increase Communications Department Hosts Tournament *Letters of Commendation* Athletic Conference Competition ASGC/PTK Net $30,000 for September 11 Fund Talent Roster of Outstanding Transfer Students A.S.G.C. sponsors a Student Center Fee Election Accreditation Site Visit Completed 40th Anniversary Gala photos
		Communications Department Hosts Tournament
			The Intercollegiate Forensics team and the Grossmont College Department of Communication hosted their 9th Annual Griffin Invitational Speech/Drama tournament on October 13-14, 2001. Nineteen colleges and Universities attended the tournament: Azusa Pacific, Biola University, Cal Baptist, Claremont Colleges, CSU-San Bernardino, CSU-Fullerton, Northern Arizona University, Point Loma University, SDSU, Cypress College, Cuyamaca College, Glendale C.C., Grossmont, Palomar, Pasadena C.C., Long Beach C.C., Mesa C.C., (Arizona), Riverside C.C., Southwestern College. A total of 189 students competed at the tournament. Ten Grossmont students competed and two won awards: Bonnie Ladwig took 2nd place in Novice Program Oral Interpretation. and Kenneth Marshall took a finalist award in Novice Impromptu.

				*Letters of Commendation #1*
					Dear Dr. Martinez: Pacific Coast Indian Club (P.C.I.C.) has been indebted to one of your professors, Mr. Tom Gamboa, of The Cross Cultural Studies Department, for many years now. Mr. Gamboa has worked with P.C.I.C. and provided us with 75 to 80 students during the Labor Day Weekend to help us in a multitude of tasks that are necessary to have a successful Pow-Wow. Without Mr. Gamboa's help and guidance, and the 225 to 240 hours that the students so freely give, we would be at a loss to get so many of the jobs done that they do so willingly during this event. I wanted to take this opportunity to make you aware that P.C.I.C. is most appreciative of Mr. Gamboa and his students for all their help and support that they have given at our pow-wows. Phil Saal, Secretary/Treasurer, P.C.I.C
Enrollment Continues to Increase
	The Fall 2001 semester saw an increase in enrollment of 4.55% in headcount, and 4.71% in units when compared to Fall 2000 semester enrollment. This increase follows a record-breaking enrollment during the Summer 2001 session - the highest headcount in the college's 40-year history - a total of 7,485 students enrolled resulting in an increase of 7.72% in units and 4.98% in headcount compared to Summer 2000. These increases are due, no doubt, to the collective efforts of faculty and staff to recruit and enroll students. Plans are now underway for the Spring 2002 semester; hopefully, we'll see another enrollment record broken.

				*Letters of Commendation #2*
					Dear Dr. Martinez, Our company had the privilege of advertising in the 2001 Athletic Program. We wanted to take this opportunity to commend your staff members who assembled our advertisement. Frankly, I was amazed when I was shown the finished printed product today; it is even better than the draft I submitted for production. The layout is excellent, the printing quality is superb, and the color is an exact match to our actual product. In fact, many of our other advertisers have found it difficult to match the color, and it usually takes several 'tries' to come close. Your experts in Word Processing and Graphics Design got it perfect the first time. Sirkka Huovila was very enthusiastic, proactive, professional and accommodating, keeping us updated throughout the process. Bob Yochum, the graphic artist, creatively put together our ad. John Dixon made available his photography, and Jamie Gassert helped in coordinating the project. We would like to thank and commend the entire Printing Staff at Grossmont College for an outstanding job. Kate Kellough, Vice President Easy Turf Synthetic Grass
Athletic Conference Competition
	Football, men's water polo and women's volleyball remain undefeated in conference competition. This week will be important for the men's water polo team, as it plays Mesa (the two teams are tied for first place). Meanwhile, the football team has a major showdown on Saturday at Chaffey College, as two undefeated teams will square off with sole possession of first place in the Foothill Conference at stake. Overall, Grossmont is (6-0), in the Foothill Conference (4-0), and is ranked No. 5 in the state and No. 9 in the nation. In addition, the team has the leading passer and rusher in the Foothill Conference. Nick Forston leads the conference with an average of 279.0 yards per game, while Rey Brathwaite leads the conference with an average of 120.0 yards per game. The Griffins are the No. 1 passing offense in the conference, while they rank third in both total offense and total defense.

ASGC/PTK Net $30,000 for September 11 Fund
	A joint effort by the Associated Students of Grossmont College, (ASGC) and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), a student Honor Society collected more than $30,000 for the American Red Cross, in a special fund drive to benefit victims of the September 11 terrorist attack. Twenty community colleges in the PTK Nevada/California Region participated in the fundraiser. ASGC agreed to match contributions up to $10,000. The other community colleges who contributed to this successful effort included: Cañada College, Cerritos Community College, College of Alameda College of the Redwoods, College of the Siskiyous, Community College of Southern Nevada, Feather River College, Mendocino College, Merced College, Mt. San Antonio College, Mt. San Jacinto College, Napa Valley College, Palomar College, Porterville College, Sacramento City College, San Diego City College, Skyline College, Truckee Meadows Community College.
Talent Roster of Outstanding Transfer Students
	The National College Board has informed us that 312 Grossmont College students nominated last year have achieved the honor of being recognized for academic excellence in the 2001Talent Roster of Outstanding Students from Community Colleges program. This program recognizes the exceptional achievements of outstanding students from community colleges and identifies these academically well-prepared students to colleges and universities nationwide in an annual publication.

A.S.G.C. sponsors a Student Center Fee Election
	The Associated Students of Grossmont College (A.S.G.C.) sponsered Student Center Fee Election during the week of October 22nd-26th, 2001. The proposal includes a Student Center Fee of one ($1.00) per credit hour up to a maximum of ten dollars ($10.00) per student academic year. In order for the fee to be enacted, at least 20% of the students enrolled in credit classes as of October 1st, 2001 must cast a ballot in the election to be declared valid. The fee shall be imposed only after a favorable vote of two-thirds of the students voting in the election. The ASGC and Student Affairs Office worked in promoting the "SHARE THE VISION" campaign. The fees will assist Grossmont College in an improved future Student Center facility including a modern cafeteria, an enhanced dining area, expanded game room, quiet study area, and student government and club areas.
Accreditation Site Visit Completed
	The Accreditation Site Visit concluded last Thursday, October 18, with an oral summary of the team's major findings and recommendations. The full, final report will be sent to the college in late December or early January. The team commended Grossmont College in all areas of campus operations -- our instructional programs and student support services, the exemplary program review process, our connections to the community, our well-founded reputation for transfer and career preparation, the continued improvements in our planning and budgeting processes, our attention to maintaining an attractive and useful campus despite budget limitations, and the overall commitment of Grossmont faculty and staff to the students who study here. The team also found our self-study report to be comprehensive, accurate and well written. The team made a number of recommendations as to how and where we can strengthen the initiatives we've set in motion in the six years since the last accreditation. Among these are a need to update the districtwide Student Equity Plan and districtwide Staff Diversity Plan; enhance certain curriculum-approval processes; improve faculty and staff's understanding of and involvement in planning and budgeting issues; better publicize to students the full range of programs and services at the college; involve students more fully in college governance; and bring to conclusion the large construction projects that are identified in the Facilities Master Plan, including funding for those that do not have State funding available. Overall, it was a very positive report and one that we can all be proud of. The work that each and every one of you have put into making Grossmont College a better place -- in the classroom, in student services, in the business office, on the grounds -- was clear to the Accreditation Team and is reflected in their report.
40th Anniversary Gala Dazzles Guests







	The Grossmont College 40th Anniversary Gala was a huge success! The Campus Student Center was transformed into a “grand ballroom”, seating 320 people who enjoyed a gourmet three-course meal catered by Chef Joe Orate and the Culinary Arts Department. The Grossmont College Foundation raised nearly $40,000 from the Gala sponsored by Barona Casino. Guests also experienced delicious tray passed hors d'oeuvres on the patio reception and bid on 100 incredible live and silent auction items. Grossmont College retirees were hosted at a special private reception in the Griffin Gate to renew old ties and reminisce about their days at the college. The evening program treated guests to remarks by a prominent local alumni and special guest emcee Dave Scott of KUSI TV. Other important speakers included Howard Kummerman, Executive Director of the Grossmont College Foundation, Kim Metli, Board President of the Grossmont College Foundation, Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., President of Grossmont College, and Dr. Omero Suarez, Chancellor of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. A highlight of the evening gala was the premier of the 40th Anniversary Video created by students and faculty from the Media Communications Department. Students from the Grossmont College Music Department a classical guitarist at the reception and the Grossmont College Jazz Ensemble who dazzled guests during dinner and for dancing following the event also entertained guests. The Foundation thanks everyone who made this tremendous achievement possible.
	I will make every effort to send a similar e-mail by the 15th of each month. I look forward to receiving your e-mails by the first of each month. Congratulations to all our students, faculty, and staff, and thank you for all your hard work! Best Regards, Ted Martinez, Jr.