Governing Board Meeting Highlights
At the May 20, meeting, the Governing Board:
- On May 20, at her last official meeting as Grossmont College Student Trustee, Crystal Bernier-Sudano thanked each member of the Governing Board for their support.
- Heard a report from the Proposition R Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.
- Adopted a resolution declaring May 18 to 24 as Classified School Employee Week, which honors the contributions of classified employees of the District.
- Appointed two community members of the Chancellor Selection Committee. They are Barry Jantz, CEO of the Grossmont Healthcare District, and Cliff Diamond, retired El Cajon Police Department chief.
Other Governing Board highlights will appear in the Courier which is distributed electronically from the District Office. Hard copies are available in the Mail Room.
Budget Update
Gov. Schwarzenegger’s May revision reflected his support for community colleges. There is no planned increase in student fees. In addition, the Governor has backed away from suspending Proposition 98, as he proposed in his January budget. In the May Revision, he proposes fully funding Prop. 98 in 2008-2009 at the statutorily required level. However, the budget still does not fund a COLA for community colleges. While his revised proposals leaves community colleges much better off than where we were headed, some uncertainty remains. The Legislature will not begin to finalize its version of the 2008-2009 State Budget. The budget subcommittees will take action in the next few weeks and submit their recommendations to their respective budget committees in each house. Still, don’t expect the Legislature to submit a State Budget to the governor by the June 30 deadline. Last year, the budget was 52 days late. We should expect another significant delay this year, so it could be a long summer.
TOPHughes Scholars Summer Research Program
Grossmont students Leigh Anding-Knox and Andrew Ekeya have been selected for the prestigious Hughes Scholars Summer Research Program, who is geared for students pursuing careers in biology. Leigh and Andrew are planning to transfer to UCSD. The Hughes program is designed to increase the number of community college students in the sciences.
TOPCollege Recognition Awards
Grossmont College’s ninth annual Recognition Awards Ceremony was held Thursday (May 15). Award recipients were honored in the following categories: Distinguished Faculty, Teaching Excellence Awards, Vice President Support Staff Recognition, Faculty/Staff Retirees, Faculty Awarded Tenure, Kudos Recognition, New Degree Recipients, Book/Article Publications, Grossmont College Foundation Service Awards, Innovator of the Year Awards; President’s Leadership Award and Club Advisors Recognition.
TOPSchool of Nursing
The Grossmont College School of Nursing (established in 1967) will celebrate 40 years of excellence in nursing education on Wednesday, June 4th. The Grossmont College Foundation will honor Dr. Dorothy Wiley, a Grossmont College nursing graduate and highly respected public health advocate at 3 p.m. A reunion reception honoring all 5,000 previous School of Nursing graduates will follow at 4 p.m. Then, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the 2008 School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony graduation will welcome 70 new members to the profession.
TOPASGC Awards
Associated Students of Grossmont College, Inc. held their 46th annual Academic and Service Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 30. Among the honorees: Aprinda Indahlastari as International Student of the Year; Debbie Yaddow, Interim Associate Dean, Health Professions, as Distinguished Faculty Honoree; Paul Schroeder, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Exercise Science/Wellness Division Honor Award; Debra Barrett, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division Honor Award; Breanne Ahearn, Communication and Fine Arts Division Honor Award; Marina Saluto, Business and Professional Studies Division Honor Award; Greg Roberts, Sergeant Kenneth Joseph Memorial Award; Bryan Mobley, Man of Distinction; Amada Viele, Woman of Distinction. Terry Burhans, adjunct media communication instructor, served as emcee.
TOPStudents of Note
The Students of Note ceremony was held on Saturday, May 10. Twenty-eight students were honored for achieving educational success despite adverse circumstances. After receiving their honors, students were able to express their thanks to those from the Grossmont family that contributed to their success.
TOPTransfer Achievement Celebration
Grossmont College’s Transfer Center held a Transfer Achievement Celebration last Friday, May 9th. About 60 students were honored for their transfer to four-year universities, including SDSU, UCSD, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, CSU Long Beach, CSU Monterey Bay, Humboldt State University, Chico State University, San Francisco State, San Diego Christian College, Point Loma Nazarene University, UNLV and University of Maryland.
TOPPolice Academy Graduation
The Grossmont College Police Academy held a ceremony for its 28th graduating class on May 2nd. There were 14 graduates, and four have been hired by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Since 1989, when the Academy received POST certification, about 400 individuals have graduated.
TOPBrad Daluiso Golf Classic
The Grossmont College Foundation held its sixth annual Brad Daluiso Golf Classic, a fund-raising tournament, on Friday, May 9, at the Sycuan Resort & Casino. A total of 132 golfers, a record number, included an excellent mix of community and business leaders, as well as Grossmont College staff and faculty. Twenty-seven businesses participated as hole sponsors, and there were four major sponsors, including Wells Fargo Bank, Howard Dittrich M.D., Mesa Distributing and New Cars, Inc. The Foundation estimated record high gross revenue of $38,795.
TOPGet Ready to Quit Smoking
Preparations for a smooth transition to a smoke free campus at Grossmont College have begun. The Grossmont College Smoking Cessation Program Committee is ready to begin a collaborative effort to inform the campus community of the implementation of the campus wide non-smoking policy that will start January 1, 2009. Grossmont facilities department will take lead on development and posting of adequate signage regarding the upcoming policy. Grossmont College Health Services Staff and a group of students are working with Communities Against Substance Abuse (CASA) on how to effectively reach out to those who would like to quit smoking and answer common questions regarding smoking cessation.
TOPAward for Ceramics Instructor
Steve Garcia, ceramics instructor, was awarded honorable mention in the Da Yu Xiao Hu 3: Third International Ceramics Competition and Exhibition, held recently in Mission Viejo. In addition, his work was accepted into the eighth annual International Ceramics Competition and Exhibition in Mino, Japan. Approximately 2,000 entries from more than 50 countries and regions were received for this truly international ceramics competition.
TOPJack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Grossmont College student Candice Marie Bickett has been awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation undergraduate scholarship. Each year, the Foundation selects approximately 50 high-achieving, low-income students from community colleges across the nation for scholarships that provide funding for tuition, room and board, fees, and books. As the largest scholarship offered in the U.S. to community college transfer students, the awards can total up to $30,000 per year for up to three years.
Candice was one of two Grossmont College students nominated by the Financial Aid Office. Candice has shown great intellectual ability coupled with self-discipline necessary to succeed in whatever she sets out to achieve. In addition to her studies, she is actively involved at the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Her plans after graduating from Grossmont College include transferring to the University of San Diego, and joining the Peace Corps.
TOPNew Slate of Student Officers
As of June 3 2008, a new slate of ASGC officers will lead the 17 member board. The elected officers are:
| ASGC President: | Tokuin Hankins |
| Vice President: | Brittanie Martinez |
| Comptroller: | Cassaundra Ifrid |
| Executive Secretary of Student Legislation: | Jessie Thomas |
| Director of Publicity: | Luke Bandy |
| Director of Campus Activities: | Thomas Delaney |
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Spring Sports Report
- Women's Tennis won the PCC Title and the 2008 State Women's Tennis Championship and Megan Haber was selected Conference Coach of the Year.
- Women's Badminton finished second in the Orange Empire Conference, placing behind the eventual state champions, San Diego City College. Grossmont qualified two single's players on two doubles teams to the state championships.
- Women's and Men’s Swim and Dive won the PCC Championships and had the Conference Female and Conference Male Swimmer of the year, and Divers of the Year. Larry Larsen was selected Conference Coach of the Year for Women’s Swim and Dive, and Brian Harvey was selected Conference Coach of the Year for Men’s Swim and Dive.
- Women's Softball won the PCC title and had the Conference Pitcher of the Year, who also was selected First Team All-State, and Rick Trestrail was selected Conference Coach of the Year.
- Men's Tennis were Co-Champion's with Mt. San Jacinto in the PCC and Scott Strange was selected Conference Coach of the Year.
Upcoming Events
- Respiratory Therapy Graduation Ceremony and Dinner, May 30 @ 6:00 p.m., Carlton Oakes County Club, Santee
- Cardiovascular Technology Graduation Ceremony and Dinner, May 30 @ 7:00 p.m., Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, San Diego
- Grossmont Middle College High School graduation, June 2 @ 5:30 p.m., Main Quad.
- Walk of Fame Ceremony, June 4 @ 3:00 p.m., Main Quad.
- Nursing Alumni Reception, June 4 @ 4:00 p.m., Student Center.
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony, June 4 @ 5:30 p.m., Main Quad.
- Commencement, June 5 @ 5:30 p.m., Main Quad.
- Office Professional Training (OPT) Graduation, June 6 @ 6:30 p.m., Main Quad.
Dr. Sunita V. Cooke