PASADENA CITY COLLEGE Campus Report SUMMER/FALL 2010 Collection of images from Japanese American internment during World War II and recent honorees of California Nisei College Diploma Project. Story on Page 2. California nisei College Diploma projeCt page 2 WWW.PASADENA.EDU Center for the arts Campaign upDa te page 4 jaime esCalante remembere D page 6 basketball stars reaCh next level page 7 Pasadena City College logo Pasadena City College Perseveres as the pasadena City College academic year draws to a close and culminates with our commencement celebration in June, I have the opportunity to reflect back on the challenges and the opportunities of the last year. So much has happened at pCC and in the community that has tested our resolve and our mission of student success. We could have hunkered down and gone into maintenance mode until the new superintendent/president arrived. That was not an option. Last year in august, while we held groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for our new facilities and our annual Welcome Day festivities for new students, the Station Fires were blazing and ash was falling on our college. This was symbolic of a new era for pCC. From the fires and ashes we would rise anew and renewed. along with the Station Fires, a change in leadership, a budget crisis, the election of two new pasadena area Community College District Board members, a presidential search, accreditation recommendations from our recent visit, and the H1N1 flu, the college was compelled to find direction. The educational Master plan and the realigning of our planning processes provided that direction. Instead of abandoning the educational Master plan, begun with the previous leadership, we moved forward. But, not only did we move forward, we launched into reassessing, rethinking, and restructuring how we viewed our planning and program review processes to embed a continuous cycle of improving student learning. We have been fiscally conservative in allocating our resources. In a downward budget cycle, itÕs not just about cutting costs and/or finding new sources of revenue. ItÕs also about the reallocation of existing resources to efficiently and effectively reach outcomes and ultimately improve student learning. as we endeavor to find new resources, the pCC Foundation continues its excellent work with the Center for the arts Campaign and the Bernard Osher Scholarship. additionally, the FoundationÕs annual grant and mini-grant programs spur academic innovation in teaching and learning. as we bring the academic year to a close and celebrate the traditions of recognizing our graduates, we are bestowing honorary college degrees at our June commencement ceremony to american citizens of Japanese ancestry who had their college studies interrupted when they were relocated to internment camps during World War II. More than 130 students from that era were identified and degrees will be awarded on June 18. pCC and the community have come together in many ways this past year. Reflecting upon our past and looking to our future, we have come together to think differently and re-envision who we are. The pCC executive Team vowed to think differently about re-envisioning the college in order to leave the institution in a better place than we found it. The Team is working to give the new superintendent/ president a college positioned to flourish under his/her leadership. I am proud of the college family Ð the faculty, classified support staff, managers, administrators, and the executive Team Ð for their resilience, optimism, and passion. They are the heart and soul of pCC, dedicated to serving our students and community. I wish to thank the paCCD Board of Trustees for their support and confidence in me and the college staff. It has been an honor to serve the college and the community as pasadena City CollegeÕs superintendent/president. Dr. Lisa a. Sugimoto president Mann Elected to State Trustee Vice Presidency Dr. Jeanette Mann, pasadena area Community College District Board of Trustees member, has been elected first vice president of the California Community College Trustees Board. Mann will serve on the 21-member board whose members are elected by the 72 local governing boards. The CCCT provides guidance for the districts and 110 colleges that constitute the system. The board meets five times a year to take action on education policy issues. It develops and recommends policy, and also reviews and comments on policies developed by other groups, locally elected boards, and the California Legislature. ÒThe CCCT is working diligently to find federal grants and alternative funding sources for the community college system,Ó Mann said. ÒWe are also looking at best practices to help foster student success and not just student access.Ó Mann, who represents area 2, covering Northeast pasadena and Sierra Madre, served as president of the paCCD Board of Trustees in 2008 and has been a member of the board since 1983. She also served as director of affirmative action programs for California State University, Northridge before retiring. In 2009, Mann was awarded the CCCT Fulfilling the Trust award in recognition of her enduring dedication and service. In 2008, Mann was also honored as the ÒWoman of the YearÓ for the 21st District by state Sen. Jack Scott. Members of the state Legislature annually recognize a woman from each Senate and assembly district at a ceremony in the state Capitol. It is an opportunity to honor outstanding community activists throughout the state. PCC Foundation and the Bernard Osher Scholarship Your gift automatically increases the minute you give! make an impact Ð leave a legacy ItÕs true. When you donate any amount to the Bernard Osher Scholarship at pasadena City College, your donation will be automatically matched 50 cents for every dollar given. Through the generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation, a permanent endowment is being established that will touch many lives in perpetuity. By supporting the Bernard Osher Scholarship, you help to ensure students at pCC fulfill their academic goals. Large contributions may be named in honor of your family or a loved one. HereÕs the difference you will make when you give to the Osher Scholarship: ¥ You will be investing in California by supporting an educated workforce, prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. ¥ You will be creating a permanent fund for student scholarships, helping to ensure that more students have the opportunity to realize their potential. ¥ You will be participating in an historic campaign that will ultimately transform community colleges. Contact the pCC Foundation at (626) 585-7065 or email foundation@pasadena.edu to find out more about this opportunity. Remember, all donations will be matched 50 cents to the dollar. Note: The PACCD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support the Osher Scholarship. Lancers Join Pasadena Collegiate Field Tournament Photo of President Lisa Sugimoto at Collegiate Field Tournament PCC President Dr. Lisa Sugimoto (at right) got into the spirit of competition by ÒsamplingÓ The Cheeseburger Challenge. (Photo by Ann Erdman, Public Information Officer, City of Pasadena) pCC was one of five local colleges to participate in the pasadena Collegiate Field Tournament on april 3 at the Rose Bowl. Hosted by the City of pasadena, the day-long tournament featured fun competitions, including The Cheeseburger Challenge, The Meteor Catch, and Monster Croquet. ÒThe goal of the event was to come together for friendly competition,Ó said Scott Thayer, pCC assistant dean of Student affairs. Òpasadena is home to world-class institutions, including pCC, Caltech, art Center, Fuller Seminary, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, and pacific Oaks. The chance to interact at the pasadena Collegiate Field Tournament was an exciting time for the City of pasadena.Ó The pCC Lancers were led by captains Michael Lance and Jason Herbert. Both students are members of the associated Students of pCC. Twenty students participated in the competition, but more than 100 fans came to cheer them on. even pCC president Dr. Lisa Sugimoto got into the spirit of competition by ÒsamplingÓ The Cheeseburger Challenge. at the end of the day, pCC took third place in the Team Uniform Design competition. Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees geoffrey l. baum Clerk, area 1 Dr. jeanette mann Member, area 2 berlinda brown Member, area 3 john h. martin Member, area 6 Dr. anthony r. fellow Member, area 7 William e. thomson Vice president, area 4 brian abadia Student Trustee Dr. hilary bradbury-huang president, area 5 1 ¥ PCC Cover Story pasaDena City College anD the California nisei College Diploma projeCt Above: In 1943, famed photographer Ansel Adams documented the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California and the Japanese interned there during World War II. These images, along with more than 200 others, were offered to the Library of Congress in 1965. pCC to confer honorary degrees to Japanese americans who were forced to leave their college studies because of World War II internment. Photo of Rose Kiyoko Shoda Nishio Rose Kiyoko Shoda Nishio Rose Kiyoko Shoda Nishio, a lifelong pasadena resident, was working toward completing her high school degree at pasadena Junior College (now pasadena City College) in 1941 when the bombing of pearl Harbor shocked america and brought the nation suddenly into World War II. In the tense months that followed, racial prejudices and Òwar hysteriaÓ led to the issuing of executive Order 9066, which enabled the forced confinement of more than 100,000 Japanese americans in internment camps. Nishio and her family were relocated to the Santa anita Racetrack and then transferred to Rohwer Relocation Camp in arkansas, where they lived for three years. as a result of her internment, Nishio was never able to obtain her degree from pJC. This year she will finally have the chance to hear her name announced as pCC will be conferring honorary degrees upon former Japaneseamerican students at commencement on June 18 as part of the California Nisei College Diploma project. ÒIndividual campuses have been providing this opportunity to the Nisei [american citizens of Japanese ancestry] for years,Ó said assemblymember Warren Furutani (D Ð 55th District). after successfully implementing diploma projects at the high school level while on the Board of education, Furutani sought to have colleges and universities do the same. Through assembly Bill 37, which was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by gov. arnold Schwarzenegger last October, every institution within the California Community College, California State University, and University of California systems will be honoring affected Nisei this spring. ÒOur responsibility was to identify [Nisei] at the college and try to locate them, whether they were in the community or somewhere else,Ó said pCC president Dr. Lisa Sugimoto. ÒIt is estimated that more than 130 pJC students were affected by executive Order 9066.Ó In situations where former students have already passed away, surviving family members have been invited to collect the diploma in their honor. ÒItÕs nice that theyÕre doing this for us,Ó said Nishio. She will be attending the ceremony with friends and family. Yosh Kuromiya, an art major at pJC from 1941-1942 who was interned at Heart Mountain in Wyoming, said: ÒSymbolically, I think itÕs a very kind, thoughtful gesture. Of course weÕre too old to be of any competitive threat to the ÔlegitimateÕ graduates, so I hope theyÕre not averse to sharing their Ôbig dayÕ with us.Ó Incredibly, Japanese interned during World War II were still eligible to be drafted by the Selective Service to fight in europe. During his time at Heart Mountain, Kuromiya fought against this practice as a member of the Fair play Committee, a group of 275 Nisei who refused to serve in the military unless they were released from internment and allowed to return to their normal lives. Their requests were denied, and Kuromiya and other members of the committee were imprisoned for draft law violations. Kuromiya ultimately embarked on a successful career as a landscape architect after his internment, and Nishio attended the McDowell School of Fashion in New York City. However, other Japanese internees were not so fortunate. Many lost all of their wealth, and a large number of students never finished their degrees. The California Nisei College Diploma project estimates that at least 2,500 former students are eligible to receive honorary degrees this spring. While the past cannot be erased, pCCÕs participation in this program will be a meaningful step toward reconciliation. NISEI FAREWELL The following letter appeared in the Pasadena Chronicle, pasadena Junior CollegeÕs student newspaper, on april 17, 1942. It was written by Tamio Fujimoto, a Japanese-american student at pJC. It seems like a dream, but as you all know we Nisei studentsÑthat is the American born JapaneseÑsoon will be no longer with you. This present emergency evacuation of all Japanese in the restricted military areas is now underway in order to further the defense of our country. We Japanese in the state of California and in other states, many of us American citizens, are eager and ready to cooperate with the government in carrying out this plan. And so, we American citizens of the United States are doing all we can to keep democracy alive. We would rather call this evacuation a resettlement program because we feel that we are pioneersÑpioneers in the sense that this is to be a great adventureÑan adventure where new problems will have to be faced. For those of us who still attend Pasadena Junior College, may we say you are fortunate, since it offers one of the best educational programs in the country. We Nisei were very fortunate and are very proud to have been educated in such an institution with all of its fine educational facilities and activities. As a small token of appreciation, the Triple-J (Japanese-American Club of Pasadena Junior College) with its remaining money in the treasury has purchased defense bonds in the name of the Pasadena Junior College Student Body. As no one knows when we are to leave, and as many of us have withdrawn from school to prepare for this adventure, we will say Ògood-byeÓ to you now, but not forever, as we will return to Pasadena to resume our friendships here. ThereÕs one thing we would more than appreciate, and that is for you to drop us a line or two to inform us of you and your activities here at the college. I know we will write to you, and tell you of our experiences. So in the words of one of my very good friends, may I say, for the Nisei students who are leaving temporarily on this new adventure, ÒRemember if our paths must part, our thoughts need not, no matter how big this old world may be.Ó Tamio Fujimoto On the Cover Background, top: Images of daily life for Japanese Americans interned at the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California during World War II (photos by Ansel Adams, courtesy of the Library of Congress). Background, bottom: Pasadena City College's signature mirror pools. Foreground, from left: Setsuo "Ernest" Torigoe, Aiko "Grace" Amemiya, and Edith Oto at a special honorary degree ceremony at the University of California, San Francisco in December 2009. The three were students at UCSF before they were relocated to internment camps. Last year, thanks to Assembly Bill 37, the trio received honorary degrees from the university (photo by Susan Merrell, UCSF). PCC ¥ 2 General Information/Features PCC OFFERS AA and AS Degrees You can earn a two-year associate in arts or associate in Science degree while taking courses in any of pCCÕs 60 academic program areas. College Transfer at pCC, students can complete the lower-division requirements for almost any major offered by a four-year institution. pCC is noted for its exceptionally high student transfer rate to junior-level status at local and national public and private four-year colleges. Call Outreach, Degree and Transfer Services at (626) 585-7287 for more information. Scholars Program Motivated pCC students can take a challenging, course- enrichment option to complete this program and be guaranteed priority transfer admission to seven top local colleges and universities. Call (626) 585-7428 for more information. Career and Technical Education Day and evening certificate programs in more than 70 one- and two-year Career and Technical education curricula are available for students who seek a career in a CTe field. Call the Career and Technical Education Office at (626) 585-7301. Online Courses pCC offers a number of classes each semester in which CanÕt take the class you need on campus? a number of part or all of the time ordinarily spent in a classroom sections of regular pCC full-credit course offerings are with other students is spent accessing the course via the Internet. For more information, see the Schedule of Classes or the Online Class website at pcc.blackboard.com. Students playing drum and guitar at mirror pools. Telecourses/Distance Learning pCC offers a number of transfer credit telecourses each semester as an alternative to classes in a traditional, on- campus setting. For more information, call (626) 585-7108. Study Abroad Programs Full-credit, semester-length study/travel programs are offered in Mexico, england, and Italy. In addition, pCC offers a winter trip to austria, germany, and the Czech Republic. For more information, call the Study Abroad Office at (626) 585-7203. Courses at Local High Schools held at local high schools. These classes are open to both pCC students and high school students. See the Schedule of Classes online at www.pasadena.edu/schedule for more information or call (626) 585-7575. Community Education Center The CeC offers a wide variety of credit and noncredit learning opportunities in general education, CTe, developmental, basic skills, and recreational courses and programs. The Community Education Center is located at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 585-3000. Fee-Based Programs a wide variety of classroom and online courses are offered for self-interest; not for credit or grade. Youth classes are also available. For more information, call the Extended Learning area at (626) 585-7608 or visit www.pasadena.edu/extendedlearning. Child Development Center Located adjacent to the campus at 1324 e. green St., the CDC provides quality child care and an enriched educational program for children of pCC and CeC students, as well as for children of faculty and staff and community families. For more information, call (626) 585-3180. Enroll NOW! Classes Fill Quickly! Admissions and Records Room L113 (626) 585-7395 If you did not attend pCC in Spring 2010, you must apply for admission for Summer and/or Fall 2010. You may apply online at www.pasadena.edu. Counseling Services Room L104 (626) 585-7251 See a counselor for help with choosing classes and getting an orientation to the college. also provided are counseling for personal problems and specialized counseling for re-entry students, economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities. Testing/Assessment Room D205 (626) 585-7272 Some of your classes may require an assessment test before you can register. Check in the assessment Office, room D205. Registration Room L113 (626) 585-7575 Register and pay your fees on the website or by phone at your assigned time. To register online, go to www.pasadena.edu. Class Schedules You can purchase a schedule at the pCC Campus Bookstore for $2, or by mail by sending $4 (check or money order) to: pasadena City College Bookstore, 1580 e. Colorado Blvd., pasadena; or VromanÕs Bookstore, 695 e. Colorado Blvd., pasadena. The schedule is also available online at www.pasadena.edu. Cost of Attending PCC California residents: $26 per unit Out-of-state additional $190 per unit* (Summer) tuition: additional $183 per unit* (Fall) International additional $190 per unit* (Summer) student tuition: additional $183 per unit* (Fall) Health fee: $10 (Summer)/$13 (Fall) Student activity fee: $10 (effective in Fall) *Plus capital outlay fee of $35 per unit For help with enrollment fees and other costs of attending PCC, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at (626) 585-7401. pCC general Information: (626) 585-7123 pCC on the Internet: www.pasadena.edu SUMMER 2010 OpeN RegISTRaTION 06/08/10 Ð 06/20/10 INTeRSeSSION BegINS 06/21/10 FALL 2010 NeW & ReTURNINg STUDeNT RegISTRaTION 07/19/10 Ð 08/10/10 OpeN RegISTRaTION 08/11/10 Ð 08/29/10 SeMeSTeR BegINS 08/30/10 DATES TO REMEMBER College Reaches Out to Community Churches withSuper Education Sunday pCC faculty, staff, and administrators visited local african-american churches in March as part of the ÒSuper education SundayÓ outreach effort. The goal of the program is to connect with students and their families and to make them aware of the academic programs and support opportunities available at pCC. participants from the college included members of the pasadena area Community College District Board of Trustees; the presidentÕs african-american advisory Committee; pCC president Dr. Lisa Sugimoto; and members of the Outreach and Support program staff. ÒSuper education SundayÓ took place at Friendship Baptist Church, Victory Bible Full gospel Baptist Church, Scott United Methodist Church, First african Methodist episcopal Church of pasadena, and Metropolitan Baptist Church. For more information about the program, contact call (626) 585-7871. Child Development Center, Dental Program Receive Accreditation The pCC Child Development Center was recently accredited by the National association for the education of Young Children, the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers. according to Nicki Harmon, director of the CDC, the centerÕs scores were perfect across the board, save for one 96. ÒThe accreditation is a yearlong process that begins with a comprehensive process of internal self-study,Ó Harmon said. In-depth evaluations were performed in various program areas, including curriculum, teaching, and community relationships. additionally, teacher and family surveys were conducted. ÒThe process was grueling but worth the effort,Ó Harmon added. The CDC undergoes review by the NaeYC every five years. The NaeYC is the largest organization of early childhood educators and is recognized by the State and Federal Departments of education. The CDC is located at 1324 e. green St. in pasadena, adjacent to the main campus. For more information, please contact Harmon at (626) 585-3181. The pCC Dental program was recently accredited by the american Dental association Commission on Dental accreditation, whose purpose is to establish, maintain, and apply standards that ensure the quality and continuous improvement of dental and dental-related education. ÒThe accreditation is based on an annual report, a site visit every seven years, and a self-study submitted by each of the programs Ð Dental assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratory Technology,Ó explained Lori gagliardi, associate professor of Health Sciences. all three dental programs were found to be in compliance, according to gagliardi. This was the aDa CommissionÕs sixth site evaluation of the Dental assisting program, the fifth site evaluation of the Dental Hygiene program, and the seventh site evaluation of the Dental Laboratory Technology program. Initiated in the early 1900s, accreditation is conducted by the Commission on Dental accreditation, which operates under the auspices of the aDa. It is a peer review mechanism that includes the involvement of members of the discipline, the broad educational community, employers, practitioners, the dental licensing community, and public members. For more information about pCCÕs Dental programs, call (626) 585-7542. 3 ¥ PCC Alumni/Foundation Update PCC Foundation Announces 2010-2011 Grant, Mini-Grant Awards For the 31st consecutive year, the pCC Foundation is proud to support creative and unique projects at the college through its annual grant and Mini-grant programs. This year, grants of up to $3,000 were awarded to twenty-seven deserving projects. Recipients represented eight academic divisions and two Student and Learning Services departments. The total of all grants awarded was $49,820. awards will provide students with resources and services including classroom equipment and materials, textbooks, digital resources, learning modules, software, peer mentoring, and service learning opportunities. Funding for faculty training also was awarded. Two committees, comprised of Foundation Directors and advisory Board members, select the recipients based upon proposals submitted by college faculty and staff. The Foundation hosted a reception for the awardees on Friday, May 7, in the Circadian Room on campus. This program is fully funded by generous, unrestricted gifts received by the Foundation throughout the year. Your ongoing support ensures this important program continues. Photo of Grant Recipients 2010-2011 Grant and Mini-Grant Recipients Seated, from left: Leslie Guichard, Amy Yan, Sandra Hill, Judy Ohye, Abby Delman, Jared Burton, Victoria Martin. Standing, from left: Pauline Soo Hoo-Lew, Andrea Wilkerson, Glenn Carlos, Richard Kuller, Kaitzer Puglia, Richard Wheeler, Kyle Luck, Eloy Zarate, Bakhtawar Bhadha, Paulette Koubek-Yao, Martha House, Sarah Hunsucker, Valerie Foster, Melanie Willhide, Lindsey Jang, Stan Kong, Louis Fung. PCC Foundation Receives More Than $200K in Grants for Allied Health, PASS, Upward Bound Programs The pCC Foundation was recently the recipient of three grants from California-based foundations that support student success in postsecondary education. The J.W. and Ida M. Jameson Foundation has awarded the pCC Foundation $15,000 to purchase equipment in support of dental and other allied health programs offered by the Health Sciences Division. Beginning in 2002, the Jameson Foundation has provided eight awards to the college totaling $175,000 to enhance the preparation of pCC students for careers in health-related fields. The pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation has granted $6,137 to the pCC Foundation to provide event tickets and transportation for a field trip to a performance of In the Heights for 114 students from the collegeÕs three federal TRIO programs. These include the program for academic Support Services, Classic Upward Bound, and Math/Science Upward Bound. The projectÕs goal is to expand opportunities for low-income students to experience the arts outside of the classroom. The College access Foundation of CaliforniaÕs $208,800 grant will provide two-year college scholarships to a cohort of graduating seniors from pCCÕs Upward Bound programs. Together, Classic Upward Bound and Math/Science Upward Bound motivate and challenge 110 low-income and first-generation college-bound students from five area high schools to attain the academic skills necessary to complete a college education. Created in 2005, the College access Foundation of California helps qualified students in California who have financial need attend and graduate from college by providing grants to community- based programs for college scholarships. Alumni News & Notes PCC Nursing Alumni Reunion Ð The Nursing alumni Chapter hosted their annual meeting and reunion at the altadena Town and Country Club on May 1. Dr. Barbara Freund, dean of the Health Sciences Division at pCC, gave the group an update on the progress of the collegeÕs programs, including the Nursing Division. a book by Frances Schuman Howell, who taught fashion at pCC in the 1930s, has been published posthumously by her grandson, Christopher T. Costilow. according to Costilow, his grandmother also taught costume design and analysis and art in the pasadena school system for more than 30 years. a couple of her more famous students were Jackie Robinson and the celebrated fashion designer Bob Mackie. The book is titled History of American Dress from the 15th and 16th Century to 1965. PCC Alumni Web Community Ð Looking for an old friend or want to find out what your classmates are doing today? pCCÕs online web community will bring you up to speed with the latest news. Just type alumni.pasadena.edu into your browser to find the site. Class Notes Janelle Carinio, PCC 2006 Ð is working as an assistant speech pathologist in the Monterey peninsula. In the spring of 2009, she received her degree in speech pathology from San Diego State University, where she studied speech, language, and hearing sciences. aside from her work she enjoys volunteering with her church. Lynn (Kirman) Campbell, PCC 1982 Ð is now the vice president of Nursing at glendale adventist Medical Center. Campbell earned her associate degree in nursing from pCC, her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of phoenix, and her Master of Health administration from the University of La Verne. She is also a member of the Soroptimists. Gary Hall, PCC 1967 Ð is enjoying Costa Rica, where he spends most of his leisurely time on the beach. He earned his seaside downtime with many hours of self-employment as a broker and developer in the United States. Dana B. Long, PJC 1943 Ð is retired from the California Department of parks and Recreation after 30 years (1955-1985) as a ranger and park/ district manager. after retiring, he joined the Tubac Volunteer Fire Department and worked another 10 years as a firefighter and wildlife trainer. He currently spends his time volunteering with the Tubac Community Foundation, the Fire Department, and the Historical Society. Photo of Frances Schuman Howell Photo of Lynn Campell Support Your Community College Discover how pCC can help you achieve your philanthropigoals through: ¥ Charitable gift annuities ¥ Charitable Trusts ¥ Bequests ¥ Retirement or Life Insurance Plans ¥ Real Estate and Personal Property Distribution ¥ Cash and Securities Income-producing gifts, charitable gifts, and outright gifts all contribute to the ongoing success of pCC, to its programs, and most importantly to its students. For more information about how you can give, contact the Foundation Office at (626) 585-7065, e-mail us at foundation@pasadena.edu, or visit us on the web at www.pasadena.edu/foundation. c Donating to the PCC Foundation is Easier Than Ever! We are excited to announce that you are now able to donate to the Foundation online through paypalª, which provides secure online transactions for the Foundation. Log on to the pasadena City College webpage at www.pasadena.edu and click the Ògive to pCCÓ button. your donations help in many ways: The Center for the Arts Campaign In fall 2008, the pCC Foundation launched an ambitious campaign in support of the new Center for the arts. a generous lead gift of $500,000, combined with other significant private and corporate donations and pledges as well as a campus campaign generating more than $360,000 in gifts and pledges, has allowed the Foundation to raise more than 65 percent of its campaign goal of $3.5 million. as the campaignÕs conclusion nears, we encourage you to consider supporting this worthwhile endeavor. along with general campaign support, opportunities remain for naming rights as well as scholarship endowments for fine arts students. Join us with a donation and become a part of pCCÕs fabulous new Center for the arts. The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment The goal of the California Community Colleges Scholarship endowment is to support student success and opportunity by creating a permanent fund for scholarships, offering long-term relief to the rising costs that keep many students from completing their education. Contributions are matched 50 cents for every dollar raised. The Annual Fund each year, pCC reaches out to alumni, parents, and friends for unrestricted gifts to meet the ever-growing needs of the college. These contributions are very valuable as they give the college greater flexibility to assist students in areas where the need is greatest. Facebook The pCC Foundation is now on Facebook! Just log into www.facebook.com/pCCFoundation for the latest news and upcoming events. PCC ¥ 4 Measure P Update Clockwise, from top: Situated in the middle of the campus, the 69,000 square-foot Center for the Arts is scheduled to be completed in 2012. It will house the new PCC Art Gallery, which will showcase the work of both Artists-in-Residence and students, and various lecture halls and art studios. NEW PROJECTS NEARING CONSTRUCTION PHASE About Measure P: In March 2002, the voters in the pasadena area Community College District approved Measure p, a $150,000,000 general Obligation Bond measure to fund facilities replacement, reconstruction, and modernization of existing campus facilities. These facilities needs are identified in the pasadena City College Facilities Master plan 2010. This 10-year facilities master plan specifically identifies the projects funded by Measure p. Since March 2002, when the voters of the pasadena area Community College District approved Measure Òp,Ó a $150,000,000 general Obligation Bond measure to fund facilities replacement and reconstruction and modernization of existing campus facilities, pCC has been in a constant state of change. The first project, the 2,000-car Bonnie avenue parking Structure, has now been in operation for more than five years and has greatly reduced the shortage of parking stalls on campus. During the construction of the parking structure, the economy played havoc with costs, and the next project the economy in desperate need for new construction was delayed in order to ensure the project scope would activity that will infuse money into the system, pCC stands fit within the available funding. eventually that project Ð ready to begin construction immediately. Dozens, if not the Industrial Technologies Building Ð was built at the hundreds, of jobs will be created for a two-year period as same time as the next two major projects: the complete soon as DSa processes the plans. renovation of the Campus Center and the construction of the new Campus Bookstore. Those three projects took In the meantime, a number of other projects are also more than two years to complete and have now been open nearing the construction phase, most notably the elevator for more than eight months. construction and upgrade project. Two new elevators will be built Ð one in the W Building and the other in the V With the completion of the Industrial Technologies Building. Currently, those people who are unable to use Building, the Campus Center and the Campus Bookstore, stairs must use elevators in adjacent buildings, then the next building to be constructed will be the Center for cross bridges connecting the buildings in order to get the arts Ð the capstone of the Measure ÒpÓ bond projects. to the second floors of the two old structures. The two This building will eliminate two very old and obsolete new elevators will make life far more bearable for those structures and replace them with a magnificent center that students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. will serve the students and community for decades to come. upgraded at a time. While perhaps not as cost- or time- The second part of the project is the upgrading of 10 effective as undertaking the upgrading of all elevators We anticipated beginning the demolition phase months elevators in five buildings. The old units have long ago at once, it is critical to allow for the proper and orderly ago. all building plans for the campus are required to reached the ends of their useful lives and do not meet operation of the campus during the transition. go through a plan-check by the Division of the State the modern needs of our constituencies. The two parts architect. The full plans for the Center for the arts were of the project will likely take between 18 and 24 months as the last of the projects gets underway, pCC reaffirms submitted in December 2008, meaning that DSa has so to complete, as the construction schedule must take into its commitment to completing all projects that the voters far taken more than 16 months in their review. Normally, account the accessibility needs even during construction. approved, and completing them within available funds. plan reviews should take about four or five months. With Where two elevators exist in one building, only one can be Our community deserves nothing less. Clockwise, from top left: The Campus Center features a Wi-Fi lounge and new dining areas; students in an Automatic Transmission class at work in the Industrial Technologies Building auto shop; the new Campus Bookstore doubles the space of the old facility. 5 ¥ PCC Features College Partners with MTA to Provide Affordable Transit Passes pCC and the Los angeles County Metropolitan Transportation authority partnered this spring to offer low-cost public transportation passes to 8,800 pCC students. The Institution pass (I-pass) allowed full-time students enrolled in at least 12 units to ride the Metro buses and rail lines for $30 during the spring semester. Students can visit Student Business Services (Room B203) to purchase the passes. ÒThis bus pass program has the amazing potential to positively affect the entire pCC community, but the largest beneficiaries, by far, are the students,Ó said Michael Lance, chief justice of the Supreme Council for the pCC associated Students. ÒOverall, this program is important to pCC because it symbolizes a step in the right direction as we continue to improve the ability of students to succeed and at the same time target some of the current problems that the school deals with on a daily basis.Ó To ensure the programÕs success, pCC will also be providing shuttle service to the Metro gold Line in pasadena to encourage students to use transit. If the program proves successful, pCC may invite Foothill Transit and pasadena aRTS to join the program in the fall to greatly enhance its studentsÕ transit options. Òpasadena City College is excited about the opportunity to further its longstanding From left: Irvin Williams, PCC student; Arthur Leahy, Chief Executive Officer of Metro; Bill Bogaard, mayor of the City of Pasadena; Ebony Johnson, PCC student; Michael Lance, chief justice of the Supreme Council for the PCC Associated Students; Dr. Hilary Bradbury-Huang, president of the Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees; Dr. Lisa Sugimoto, PCC president; and Monique Roses, PCC student. practice of responsibility toward the environment,Ó said Dr. Richard van pelt, interim vice president of administrative Services at pCC. ÒBy encouraging students to use public transportation, we will help foster a more sustainable future, and change the paradigm of single-person vehicle use among a very large segment of our population. This new program will also significantly reduce the costs students incur in their educational pursuits.Ó The I-pass is valid on Metro buses and Metro Rail lines seven days a week. Students can use the transit access passes for all other transportation needs, including work, shopping, or recreation. Because they are saving transportation costs, students may be encouraged to take additional college units and can invest the free travel time transit affords them to study or rest. Photo of PCC shuttle and those invovled with MTA transit pass. Distinguished Alumnus Jaime Escalante Remembered pCC recently honored acclaimed educator and Distinguished alumnus Jaime escalante with a screening on campus of his 1988 biopic Stand and Deliver. His teaching methods and passion for education proved to be an inspiration both locally and internationally. escalante died in March at the age of 79. Jaime alfonso escalante gutierrez was born on Dec. 31, 1930 in La paz, Jaime Escalante made the keynote speech at PCCÕs commencement exercises in 1988. Bolivia, where his parents were elementary school teachers. He taught mathematics and physics in La paz for nine years, but political unrest led him to move to the United States when he could not yet speak english. While working as a dishwasher and busboy at the Van de KampÕs across from pCC, he encountered then pCC president armen Sarafian, who encouraged escalante to enroll in classes. In 1969, escalante began his studies at pCC with a goal to improve his english and pursue his dream of becoming a teacher. after graduating, he attended California State University, Los angeles and received his teacherÕs certificate in 1974. He went on to teach at garfield High School in east Los angeles, where his personal method of teaching yielded high achieving scores for hundreds of students taking their SaT advanced placement calculus exams. Officials questioned the scores as they suspected cheating and asked 14 of his students to re-take the test. a repeat performance by a dozen students convinced the administrators of the validity of the scores. The event was later chronicled in the 1988 film Stand and Deliver. escalante was portrayed by actor edward J. Olmos, whose performance won him an Oscar nomination. In that same year, a book written by Jay Mathews called Escalante: The Best Teacher in America was published. In 2000, pCCÕs 75th anniversary, escalante was honored as one of 75 Distinguished alumni of the college. although escalante did not attend the event, he conveyed through relatives that he was humbled to receive the award. escalante was an extraordinary teacher. He changed lives. Students who were dismissed as poor and deemed unteachable were transformed into doctors, teachers, engineers, and leaders forever changed by this one man. He always spoke of ganas Ð desire. ÒIÕll make a deal with you,Ó he once told his class. ÒIÕll teach you math, and thatÕs your language. YouÕre going to go to college and sit in the first row, not in the back, because youÕre going to know more than anybody.Ó Unquestionably, a great teacher has passed from this world. escalante is survived by his wife, Fabiola; his sons, Jaime and Fernando; and his six grandchildren. Donations in memory of escalante may be made to the pCC Foundation by calling (626) 585-7468. Public Relations, Publications Win Four Awards at CCPRO Conference The pCC public Relations Office and Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Lancer Life, The LancersÕ 2009 football media publications Office accepted four awards and RSS feed, which is linked on the guide is written/edited by Robert Lewis, at the Community College public Relations pCC official website: www.pasadena.edu. who is in charge of the collegeÕs sports Organization annual conference held in Written content for the media marketing information, with graphic design/layout Santa Barbara in april. was performed by Cathy Danh, college performed by Jesus Ruiz, publications assistant writer/copy editor. Video Office production artist/typesetter. The CCpRO is an organization comprised production was the work of the collegeÕs of public relations professionals from the video producer, Sherine adeli. Widjaja designed the pCC TV Logo, which California community colleges. placed third in the Logo Design category. The Wild Card award was for pCCÕs banners pCC won first place for ÒSocial Media titled ÒStudent Success.Ó art direction The sports media guides have been MarketingÓ and for the ÒWild CardÓ category, and concept was developed/performed by an annual winner for pCC at CCpRO, second place for ÒSports Media guideÓ for gilbert Rivera, the collegeÕs publications including five awards in the past three its 2009 football program publication, and Office supervisor; graphic design by Ray years alone out of a possible nine third place for ÒLogo Design.Ó Widjaja, college assistant graphic designer; awarded throughout the state. and photography by Richshell allen, digital The Media Marketing award was for pCCÕs media technician. Students Earn California Phi Theta Kappa Recognition Photo Phi Beta Kappa honorees. PCC students Deanna OÕBryan and Solomon Abdella. The phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized pCC students Solomon abdella and Deanna OÕBryan as members of its all- California Scholastic Team at a ceremony in Sacramento in March. The annual awards ceremony honors scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community colleges statewide. abdella and OÕBryan earned the honor after competing against their peers from 110 community colleges. abdella was appointed to the Second Team, while OÕBryan was appointed to the First Team. a business major, abdella is a member of the pCC presidentÕs ambassador program and maintains a 3.90 gpa. OÕBryan studies music and fine arts at pCC. She maintains a 3.77 gpa and devotes her time to combating global poverty. OÕBryan was also named to the Coca Cola all-State academic Team as a Bronze Scholar. She received $1,000 and a medallion, and was featured in the april 19 issue of USA Today. grades, leadership, and community service determine selection into the all-California teams. Team members are awarded a medallion of honor and a certificate recognizing their accomplishments. PCC ¥ 6 Athletics Update/Features PCC Basketball Stars Reach Next Level pCC sophomore guard Kim Smith, a starter on the 2009 WomenÕs Basketball state championship team, signed her scholarship letter of intent with University of Texas-el paso in april. Smith finished a phenomenal two-year career for the Lancers with 997 points, leaving her in the number four spot on the collegeÕs all-time scoring list. The 5-foot-8, Chatsworth High product helped the school make history in Ô09 when her squad captured pCCÕs first-ever state team championship in womenÕs sports. She tied a pCC playoff record by scoring 35 points in the Ô09 semifinals vs. Ventura. Her 23 free throws in that contest set a CCCaa state championship tournament record. Smith holds the collegeÕs free throw records for most free throws made and attempted in a season and career. a two-time, all-South Coast Conference selection, Smith led the Lancers in scoring and assists as a sophomore, helping the team advance to the CCCaa championship tournament quarterfinals. She averaged 17.4 points and 3.3 assists this past season. In her two seasons at pCC, Smith helped the Lancers achieve a 58-9 record, including two Southern California bracket titles. With a 3.2 gpa, Smith now continues her college studies and athletic career at UTep, a NCaa Division I university and a member of Conference USa. She will be playing for head coach Keitha adams. Smith talked about why she chose UTep as her next destination. ÒBefore I took my visit there, I had a checklist that I made out for myself and UTep hit all my important points,Ó Smith said. ÒI get to live on a dorm on campus, and IÕm going to major in journalism, but be able to take classes for both writing and broadcasting media. The coach there told me they want a player who will take it quick to the basket, and IÕm that person.Ó Smith will play either as a point guard or shooting guard after performing both roles under pCC Head Coach Joe peron. ÒComing to pCC really opened my eyes,Ó Smith said. ÒI didnÕt have the grades to go right to a university, and I was fortunate to come here to play community college ball. I had to improve my game going up against bigger, faster and more talented players. ÒWinning the state title here was a fantastic experience. after coming just short of winning a title in high school, to win the state title here in my first season, and it being the first in pCC womenÕs sports, just made me feel a part of history. as a sophomore, I think I learned about patience, and a perspective about leadership on the floor.Ó peron said of Smith, ÒKim was certainly one of the best players weÕve had here, but even more so one of most coachable students IÕve had the pleasure of teaching. From a speed standpoint, I donÕt know if there was a faster player from point a to point B. She has a talent to slip through the defenses and get to the basket. Kim always could draw the foul, and get to the free throw line if nothing else. We will miss her.Ó pCC MenÕs Basketball sophomore forward elliott Berry, a two-time, all-South Coast Conference First Team selection, signed in april his scholarship letter of intent to play and attend University of California, Riverside. Berry played for pCC Head Coach Michael Swanegan for his two years here, including helping the Lancers win 22 games in his freshman season of 2008-2009. Berry finished his LancersÕ career with 829 points, good enough for number 23 on the collegeÕs all-time scoring list. as a sophomore, the 6-foot-7 Berry averaged 16.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest. Berry led the team with 45 three-pointers, but was also adept with a strong inside game. Berry paced pCC in blocked shots with 37 and was the teamÕs top rebounder with 194 total boards. UC Riverside is a NCaa Division I university. The Highlanders play in the Big West Conference. Berry will play under head coach Jim Wooldridge. Berry said he had five colleges offering him scholarships before finally deciding on UC Riverside. The Universities of Idaho and Seattle, Cal State Bakersfield, and Fresno State also recruited Berry. ÒThe deciding factor was that the Riverside coaches made me feel wanted and comfortable about going there,Ó Berry said. ÒI think with some of the other colleges, I was just filling a spot for them.Ó prior to attending pCC, Berry was a conference player of the year at Clovis West High in Fresno. He enjoyed his experience at pCC. ÒI wanted to come to Southern California, and I knew that pCC had a new coach in place, and a nice gym,Ó he said. ÒIt worked out well. We had one of the better teams in the state and won 22 games in my freshman year. We didnÕt do as well this season, but I concentrated on playing hard every minute. It was a nice to make my mark here, seeing that IÕm number 23 on our scoring list. I followed some great players over the years here.Ó Photo basketball stars First row, from left: Jeffrey and Renee Smith, Kim SmithÕs parents; Kim Smith; Elliott Berry; Nicc Butler, Elliott BerryÕs brother and legal guardian. Second row, from left: Joe Peron, WomenÕs Basketball head coach; and Beverly Tate, Kinesiology, Health and Athletics Division dean. Smith and Berry signed their letters of intent in April to play for NCAA Division I universities. Wide Receiver Reed Chosen by Baltimore Ravens in Fifth Round of NFL Draft David Reed, who set numerous receiving records on the pCC Football team in 20062007, was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens as the number 156 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft in april. Reed is the 36th player in the history of pCC to be drafted into the NFL dating back to quarterback grenny Landsdell in 1940 by the New York giants. He is the first Lancer player drafted since running back Jerome Harrison was a fifth round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2003. Reed is the eighth pCC wide receiver to be drafted, and first since Ray ethridge was a third round pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1992. a JC grid-Wire First Team all-american in 2007, Reed set the national community college record for most receptions and yards in a season with 111 catches for 1,661 yards in just 10 games. Reed was named pCC MenÕs athlete of the Year for the 2007-2008 athletics season. Reed earned a major university scholarship at the University of Utah, where he posted the UtesÕ single-season school record with 81 receptions for 1,188 yards as a senior in 2009. He was 15th in the nation in receiving yards per game. In ReedÕs first year at Utah, he caught a touchdown pass in the UtesÕ Sugar Bowl victory over alabama as Utah went a perfect 12-0 that year. The 6-foot, 190-pound Reed came to pCC after playing high school ball in New Britain, Conn. Photo David Reed Left: David Reed was named PCC Men's Athlete of the Year for the '07-'08 season. Annual Rose Bowl Run Set for July 10 Online registration is now open for the 26th edition of the pasadena City College 5K and Kids Run to be held July 10 on a course that circles the Rose Bowl. all proceeds for the event benefit pCCÕs Community education Center. More than 900 participants ran in last yearÕs race, and that total is expected to increase in this yearÕs event. This family-friendly event is suitable for competitive runners, recreational athletes, and young children alike. all 5K participants will receive a goodies bag, bib, and t-shirt. a commemorative medal will be awarded to the top three placing athletes in each age division. The Kids Run is a non-competitive run for children 3-and-up on a festive, secure course that offers plenty of space for parents to cheer or escort their racers. Children will have the option to run a shorter or longer course. all Kids Run participants will receive a personalized bib, race souvenir, and medal. The 5K begins at 7 a.m., and the Kids Run begins at 8 a.m. For online registration, race fees, course map, and other event information, visit the official pCC 5K website at www.pcc5k.org. Alumnus Michael Cooper Inducted Into COA Hall Of Fame Former Los angeles LakersÕ great and pCC basketball alumnus Michael Cooper recently was inducted into The Commission on athletics California Community College Sports Hall of Fame. Cooper joins the late pete Rozelle, former NFL commissioner from formerly Compton College; Warren Hansen, Cuesta College athletic director/coach; and Robert Dinaberg, Santa Barbara City College athletic director/coach, in the 2010 Hall of Fame class. The induction ceremony took place at the annual COa/CCCaa Convention in Ontario on March 31. Cooper became the fifth Lancer in pCC basketball history to score 1,000 points in his career during his years here from 1974-76. Cooper would go on to play for five NBa championship teams for the Lakers, including being named the 1987 league defensive player of the year. ÒCoopÓ has gone on to coach two WNBa title teams for the Los angeles Sparks and is now the head coach for the USC WomenÕs Basketball team. Cooper played for head coach Joe Barnes at pCC and previously played under another former Lancers head coach in george Terzian, who directed him at pasadena High School. ÒBy far, Michael was the best player I have ever coached.Ó said Barnes in a pCC 1995 Spotlight Magazine article. ÒMichael had all the tools and the potential to be successful. We had some good ones before like george Trapp who played for the Detroit pistons. But Michael combined talent and heart, and thatÕs something you canÕt measure.Ó Photo Michael Cooper Michael Cooper played for PCC from 1974-76. (Photo courtesy of Jason Boggs, Sports Information and Communications, COA/CCCAA) 7 ¥ PCC Campus Report PCC logo Pasadena City College ¥ Public Relations Office 1570 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, California 91106-2003 (626) 585-7315 Gold Medallion Winner, NCMPR District 6 pasadena area Community College District Board of Trustees Dr. Hilary Bradbury-Huang, President William E. Thomson, Vice President Geoffrey L. Baum, Clerk Berlinda Brown, Member Dr. Anthony R. Fellow, Member Dr. Jeanette Mann, Member John H. Martin, Member Brian Abadia, Student Trustee Director of public Relations Juan Gutierrez publications Supervisor Gilbert Rivera Sports Information Robert Lewis Contributing Writers Irene Aguilera Cathy Danh Richard van Pelt photography Richshell Allen Kenny Kimura Richard Quinton graphic Designer Noon Fernandez Upcoming Events PCC Campus R eport to Go Digital The pCC Campus Report will be available online in Òview bookÓ format beginning with the December 2010 issue. The new interactive format will includ e audi o snippets , a s wel l a s vide o components . Throug h thi s new feature, readers will feel like they are speaking directly to the pCC president o r attendin g a campu s event . goin g paperles s wil l no t onl y benefi t the environmen t an d lesse n th e collegeÕ s carbo n footprint , i t wil l als o allow pC C t o funne l resource s t o studen t activities . Fo r mor e information, call (626) 585-7315. Extended Learning at PCC Have you ever wanted to take a class inÉÒWhe n Ca n Yo u affor d t o Retire,Ó ÒBeginning Blues Harmonica,Ó or ÒFirst aid Training?Ó What about a class in French or Italian? Day trips to L.a. and the getty Museum and classes about how to invest, write a grant, and blog are but a sample of the classes availabl e throug h extende d Learnin g a t pCC . Ou r Summe r catalo g i s coming soon and contains this yearÕs Swim schedule and Reading program schedule. You can find us at www.pcclearn.org or by calling (626) 585-7608, or e-mail us at info@pcclearn.org. June 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 Theater Production ÒThe Art of DiningÓ (by Tina Howe) 8 p.m. Ð Little Theater Ð 6/5 & 12 Ð 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. June 4, 5 & 6 Opera Scenes 8 p.m. Ð Sexson Auditorium, 6/6 Ð 3 p.m. June 6 PCC FLEA MARKET 8 a.m. Ð 3 p.m. Ð Campus parking lots Lancer Concert Band/Community Concert Band 6 p.m. Ð Jameson Amphitheater June 12 Orchestra/Choral Concert 8 p.m. Ð Sexson Auditorium June 13 Studio Jazz Esemble & Lancer Big Jazz Band 2 p.m. Ð Sexson Auditorium June 14 African Drumming and Dancing Concert 8 p.m. Ð Harbeson Hall June 18 COMMENCEMENT 7 p.m. Ð Robinson Stadium Summer Intersession 6/21 Ð 8/28 July 4 PCC FLEA MARKET 8 a.m. Ð 3 p.m. Ð Campus parking lots Performing Arts Ð (626) 585-7216 PCC Art Gallery Ð (626) 585-3285