Pasadena City College President’s Report to the Community Winter/Spring 2011 Proud Past, Global Future 2011 Tournament of Roses Royal Court, with Princess Michelle Kaye Washington (third from left), Pasadena City College freshman. President’s Message Page 1 Pasadena City College: Proud Past, Global Future On the cover of this report is a rendering of our college motto, Proud Past, Global Future. As Pasadena City College nears its 90th anniversary in 2014, our motto is at once a statement of respect for our long heritage of excellence and a statement of our aspiration to become the first truly global California community college in every sense of the word “global”—a diverse faculty and staff and a diverse curriculum that prepares our students for a 21st century global economy without boundaries. This report to the community documents how Pasadena City College is moving forward in so many ways. The actions and results of our faculty and staff are extraordinary to be sure. The facts show that Pasadena City College is by every output measure one of the very best community colleges in the state and the nation. Of the 112 California community colleges, Pasadena City College is ranked in the top seven or higher for the number of transfers, associate degrees awarded, associate degrees awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and Career and Technical Education workforce certificates. These outcomes by our students occur in an urban community college that is the fourth most diverse college in California, as recently reported by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Recently, the college was awarded a $3.4 million Title V federal grant for Hispanic–serving institutions. Moreover, our academic programs have embraced the future. For one extraordinary example, our biotechnology program celebrated its first complete year of our Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program, which enables our students to work as research interns at Caltech. We also recently approved a new environmental sciences degree program that symbolizes our 21st century vision of a truly sustainable college community. Our action to realize our vision has been recognized this year with the Green Community College Leadership Award. The college also received an “Institutional Excellence in Climate Leadership” award from the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment organization. From our NPR-licensee radio station, KPCC 89.3 FM, to our world famous Tournament of Roses Parade Honor Band, Pasadena City College offers its students a very special “success environment.” Also on our cover is our current student Michelle Kaye Washington, who has been named to the Rose Court for the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade. Michelle is a wonderful student who personifies our global future. We congratulate Michelle and her family and look forward to cheering for her in this year’s Rose Parade. We are proud of our many laurels, but we choose not to rest on them. This report shows with deeds that Pasadena City College is daily enacting its commitment to our mission of Student Access and Success. In hope and heart, Dr. Mark W. Rocha Superintendent–President, Pasadena City College Getting to Know the President, Dr. Mark W. Rocha Dr. Mark W. Rocha became superintendent/president of PCC on July 1, 2010. Dr. Rocha came to PCC from the Los Angeles Community College District, where he served as president of West Los Angeles College for four years and prior to that was vice president of Academic Affairs at Los Angeles Mission College. Under Dr. Rocha’s leadership, West Los Angeles College was recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” He also led a major bond construction program that has helped to transform the campus and has provided faculty and students with state-of-the-art instructional technology. Among his current service commitments, Dr. Rocha serves as a member of the Board of Councilors of the Rossier School of Education of the University of Southern California. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Rocha’s career in higher education has included service as associate dean and dean in the California State University system and also as provost at Seton Hall University. An English professor by training, Dr. Rocha received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern California, his master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, and his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University. His scholarly work is in the field of American drama and theater and includes publications on the playwrights August Wilson and Tennessee Williams, among others. In 1994, Dr. Rocha was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and taught for a year in Caracas, Venezuela at the Universidad Simón Bolívar. Dr. Rocha has two sons, Brendan, 19, and Samuel, 14, and resides in Sherman Oaks with his wife, Nancy. An avid runner, Dr. Rocha finished the inaugural Pasadena Marathon in 2009. Linda S. Wah Fills Board of Trustees Area 5 Vacancy The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees recently selected Linda S. Wah to fill the Area 5 vacancy created by the departure of Dr. Hilary Bradbury-Huang in July. “It is my goal to gain the confidence and the trust of this Board and my constituents in Area 5,” Wah said. “I will dedicate all my skills to contributing to this Board and to this fine institution.” Wah, a San Marino resident, currently serves as director-at-large for Women at Work, a non-profit career counseling center that helps women and men find employment. Previously, she served as a member of the National Organization of Women, the Affirmative Action Association of Women, and as president and board director of the California State University, Los Angeles Alumni Association. Wah and fellow finalist Warren Weber were recommended by the ad hoc Board Member Vacancy Committee and were unanimously approved as two of five finalists by the Board of Trustees during its Sept. 1 meeting. The two received the most votes by board members at the Sept. 15 meeting. “We were very fortunate to have two very well-qualified candidates in Linda Wah and Warren Weber for this vacancy,” PACCD Board President William Thomson said. “We had a very difficult decision because both are so outstanding. We are confident that Linda Wah will work diligently for the students, faculty, and staff of Pasadena City College and for the residents of Area 5. She is up to the challenge and will work with the Board and the campus to maintain the proud tradition of this institution in providing quality education to all who seek it.” Candidates are required to reside within the PACCD Area 5, which includes the cities of South Pasadena, San Marino, and a large portion of Temple City. At its regular meeting in July, the board voted unanimously to fill the Area 5 vacancy through appointment, rather than by a costly special election. According to the Education Code of the State of California, the two options for filling a vacancy on the Board of Trustees are to hold a special election, for which the District bears the expense; or to establish a nomination/selection process in accordance with the Education Code. There will be a regular election for the Area 5 trustee in November 2011. Inouye, Boxer Cut Ribbon on Veterans Resource Center To address the needs of student veterans, PCC hosted in October the grand opening of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Several dignitaries attended the event, including Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-California), Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), and Assemblyman Ted Lieu. This past spring semester, there were more than 650 student veterans enrolled at PCC. The VRC makes it possible for PCC to better serve the growing population of student veterans and in turn, increase their success in college. The center offers a variety of comprehensive services, including academic counseling, benefits counseling from the Veterans Administration of Los Angeles County, legal assistance, and health and well-being programs. In July, PCC was selected by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office as one of 12 sites in the California Community College system to receive a grant aimed at serving student veterans. The funding helped establish the VRC on campus and provided computers and software for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The VRC is located in Building W, Room 108 and is open Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the PCC VRC, please call (626) 585-7226. From left: Dr. Cynthia Olivo, PCC associate dean of Counseling and Career Services; Dr. Mark W. Rocha, PCC president; Assemblyman Ted Lieu; Patricia D’Orange-Martin, PCC veterans counselor; Dr. Jeanette Mann, PACCD Board of Trustees member; Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii); Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-California); Berlinda Brown, PACCD Board of Trustees member; Dr. Lisa Sugimoto, PCC interim vice president of College Advancement; Mark Gonzalez, field representative for Assemblyman Anthony Portantino; and Nolan Pack, PACCD student trustee. Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees Geoffrey L. Baum Vice President, Area 1 Dr. Jeanette Mann Member, Area 2 Berlinda Brown Member, Area 3 William E. Thomson President, Area 4 Linda Wah Member, Area 5 John H. Martin Clerk, Area 6 Nolan Pack Student Trustee Cover Story/Features Page 2 PCC Artists-in-Residence: A Superlative Program In 1987, PCC launched a breakthrough program that brought prominent artists to campus for weeklong stays. During their residency, each artist exhibits their body of work, creates a new work to become part of the college’s art collection, and through lectures, demonstrations, and student portfolio reviews, works directly with students. What began as an attempt to connect PCC students with prominent practicing artists has brought dozens of admired arts professionals to campus, enriching the art collections inside the Shatford Library and Boone Sculpture Garden in the process. Most importantly, the PCC Artists-in-Residence program has facilitated unprecedented access between renowned artists and the greater PCC community. The tireless support and commitment from the college and the PCC Foundation has made this program truly world-class. A vision of excellence This program was the dream of Suzanne Bravender, painter and now professor emeritus at PCC. “After thinking about such a program for several years, in 1984 she conceptualized the idea in complete form, outlining a one-week residency to take place during the spring semester,” said Jay Belloli, director of Gallery Programs at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena. “She presented the proposal to then PCC President Dr. John Casey, Art Department Chair David Schnabel, and to the head of the PCC Foundation, Dr. Henry Kirk. All readily approved the program and agreed that they would all work on funding the project.” “When I went into teaching, I envisioned that through careful planning I could develop a program where my students could study with the best of the best artists. Over the years, my dream became an obsession—a passion,” Bravender recalled. “With the encouragement of [then] Art Department Chair Linda Malm, and [former PCC] presidents Jack Scott and Jim Kossler, my dream was more than amply fulfilled, and now it is a very happy and satisfying memory.” The Artists-in-Residence program has an advisory, multi-area, art faculty committee that determines the choice of artists and activities, and a dean who facilitates the event. “As the founding administrator, I put the pieces together,” Malm said. “If faculty nominated a particular artist, I negotiated with the artist and then planned events and solved problems to make the many scheduled activities happen. “Our society does not nurture artists very well, and as a result, public institutions have difficulty defending strong support for art education. A few years of professionally presented programs, successful publicity, broad involvement, and the gift of art helped create a commitment from the college that assured the program would continue,” Malm added. Learning from the masters The heart of the Artists-in-Residence program is the unique interaction between student and artist, and the transformative learning that occurs between them. Such a program encourages the thoughtful exchange of ideas and interaction among students and master artists who care deeply about many of the same things. “I’ve seen students walk away after a week with an artist completely transformed,” said Alex Kritselis, dean of the Visual Arts and Media Studies division. “They think of themselves differently, their responsibility as an artist, and the day-to-day discipline that is required. We wouldn’t have a program for 25 years if we didn’t have tangible results.” Gloria Newton, a studio art and art history major at PCC, has experienced firsthand the powerful impact of the Artists-in-Residence program. “I’m always inspired by hearing from working artists because it reminds me that artists are not some superhuman breed, but people like me who have a desire to express ideas and experiment with creative media,” Newton said. “It encourages me that I’m going in the right direction, to work hard, and to keep seeking opportunities to learn.” The artist that has affected her most profoundly was the Future Farmers, who took up residence in 2008. “They inspired a group of students to continue using the gallery as a space for environmental education and for community building after the residency was over,” Newton recalled. “That was a clear sign of their impact.” The stars of the show Over the past two decades, the Artists-in-Residence program has brought to campus more than 20 significant visual artists from around the world. These painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, and multimedia artists have represented almost every aspect of the art spectrum. One of the most recent artists to grace PCC’s campus was photographer Eileen Cowin, whose work has been presented in more than 30 solo exhibitions and in more than 165 group exhibitions. She is represented in major public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, Tokyo, Japan. “During the week of the residency, I worked with students on video projects where they shot, edited, and screened their videos,” Cowin said. “The students were enthusiastic, committed, and talented. I had such a good experience with them that I came back for an extra day to help them fine-tune their projects.” As the program continues to flourish in scope and scale, each of the artists will continue to inform and challenge the community in extraordinary ways. The students of PCC and the members of the surrounding community will certainly benefit from the strong personal visions that are presented each year through the Artists-in-Residence program. For more information, visit www.pasadena.edu/air or call (626) 585-7238. PCC Student Michelle Kaye Washington Selected to Tournament of Roses Royal Court “I grew up watching the Tournament of Roses Parade every New Year's Day and always dreamed of being a part of it,” said Michelle Kaye Washington, a first-year student at PCC. After enduring an intensive month-long interview process, Washington was selected as one of the seven members of the 2011 Tournament of Roses Royal Court. “Being a Tournament of Roses princess means taking part in history,” Washington said. “It means being a role model for my peers and being able to inspire others to pursue their own dreams and ambitions.” Washington, a lifelong Pasadena resident, is currently studying art and economics at PCC, where she is active with the Encompass Organization, Project Light, Ryman Arts, HROCK Choir, and HROCK missions. She hopes to transfer to USC or the University of Denver to major in fine arts and economics. She participated in the Tournament of Roses Royal Court proceedings last year as a senior at Maranatha High School, but didn’t make it to the final seven. This year was a completely different story. “Trying out this year was different from last year because I had the opportunity to grow as a human being. I wasn’t as scared because I had a feel for the process.” Washington was chosen from a pool of more than 1,100 Pasadena-area young women. Her selection was based on a range of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, community involvement, and personality. “These young ladies are truly remarkable and will be wonderful ambassadors for our Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game,” said Alex Aghajanian, chairman of the Queen and Court Committee. PCC’s partnership with the Tournament of Roses Association has been an extensive one. Several members of the college’s staff have served in leadership roles with the organization in the past, including Robert Miller, PCC interim dean of Educational Services; and Rosemary Scott, PCC associate professor. General Information/Features Page 3 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 PCC’s 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 part or all of the time ordinarily spent in a classroom 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. 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 summer trip to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria. For more information, call the Study Abroad Office at (626) 585-7203. Courses at Local High Schools Can’t take the class you need on campus? A number of sections of regular PCC full-credit course offerings are 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 Classes are offered for career-enhancement, skill-building, and personal growth. Classes are not-for-credit, however, some classes offer Continuing Education Units and course completion certification. Both classroom and online platforms are featured. Youth programs for those under eighteen also are available. For more information, call Extended Learning at (626) 585-7608 or visit www.pcclearn.org. 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 Fall 2010, you must apply for admission for Winter and/or Spring 2011. 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 Vroman’s 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 tuition: additional $183 per unit* International student tuition: additional $183 per unit* Health fee: $10 (Winter)/$13 (Spring) Student activity fee: $5 (Winter)/$10 (Spring) *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 Dates to Remember WINTER 2011 APPLY IN PERSON 1/3/11 – 1/7/11 INTERSESSION BEGINS 1/10/11 SPRING 2011 CONTINUING STUDENTS REGISTRATION 12/6/10 – 12/22/10 NEW & RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION 1/11/10 – 2/4/11 SEMESTER BEGINS 2/22/11 PCC Collects Three NCMPR Awards for Excellence PCC won three awards for outstanding achievement in communications at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 6 conference held in September. PCC’s Public Relations office won a gold medallion in the social marketing category for its efforts to inform the community about PCC news, features, and highlights of student/staff/faculty achievements through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the official PCC blog “Lancer Life.” In the academic catalog category, PCC’s Publications Office garnered an award for the PCC 2010–2011 Academic Catalog. PCC also won a medallion in logo design for its “PCC TV” logo, which is being used for the new college cable channel available in Pasadena and Altadena (Charter Cable channel 96). To access all of PCC’s social networking sites and the online academic catalog, go to www.pasadena.edu. PASS Program Receives $1.5M Grant from DOE The PCC Program for Academic Support Services (PASS), which provides support and preparation for highly motivated, low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution, recently received a $1.5 million grant from the TRIO/Student Support Services Programs with the U.S. Department of Education. PCC will receive $301,692 each year for five years for a total of $1,508,460. “Receiving this grant means that PASS can continue assisting underrepresented students to retain and persist in higher education,” said Nick Mata, director of PCC’s PASS. “There are so many barriers out there for students, and programs such as PASS not only provide valuable services, but often times serve as the only advocates and mentors students have when everything else is stacked against them.” PASS has been continuously funded by the U.S. Department of Education since 1990 and serves 200 students annually. The TRIO programs were established in 1965 under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Congress established the TRIO programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate, and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life.

 For more information, contact Mata at (626) 585-7816. Theatre Arts Professor Makes History at Smithsonian Whitney Rydbeck, PCC assistant professor of theatre arts, participated in a ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in early July recognizing his pivotal role as “Larry” in the award-winning crash test dummy public service announcements. He donated his well-worn costume to an exhibit highlighting 75 years of auto-safety innovation alongside fellow actor Tony Reitano, who played the role of “Vince.” As crash dummies—or safety crash devices—the accident-prone duo have sacrificed piles of arms, suffered battered chests, and endured countless cases of whiplash, all in the name of protecting drivers and passengers. Now, some of their body parts and costumes belong to the Smithsonian. “I was so honored to hear from Roger White, an associate curator at the Smithsonian, that we would be a part of the exhibit in D.C.,” Rydbeck said. “It seems the Department of Transportation’s public service campaign with Vince and Larry ‘You can Learn a Lot from a Dummy’ was pivotal in getting people to buckle up.” Whitney Rydbeck Measure P Update Page 4 STATE APPROVES PLANS FOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS About Measure P: In March 2002, the voters in the Pasadena Area Community College District approved Measure P, a $150 million 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. As the year draws to a close, the PCC campus is preparing for the construction of the capstone building of the 2010 Facilities Master Plan. While it took more than 18 months, the Division of the State Architect finally gave its approval of the architectural/engineering plans for this magnificent building. The new Center for the Arts will allow for the combining of two academic divisions that deal with different artistic media—Visual Arts and Media Studies and Performing and Communication Arts. By having students from the two disciplines share the building and outdoor spaces, a synergy will be created allowing for both to grow in skill and understanding. The two divisions have grown far closer together during the planning and fundraising for the new center, and the level of design quality is testimony to their passion for excellence. The center will be student-centered in highly creative ways, and will serve not only current students, but their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The college is now in the midst of the bidding process, where contractors respond with their best prices to construct the center. The district must complete its due diligence to ensure that the contractors can perform in accordance with the legal requirements of the contractual documents. Certainly one silver lining in the economic storm we are enduring is the stabilization of construction costs. So many contractors are seeking relatively few construction projects that everyone is intent on completing them for the very lowest possible cost. A few years ago, costs were escalating by double digits each year, which forced many entities to shelve or eliminate projects in order to save sufficient funds to be able to afford the projects scheduled for earlier completion. While PCC experienced inflation of costs, it never eliminated any projects due to budget shortfalls. Everyone at the college is mindful of saving every dollar possible to be sure that the funds provided through Measure P are spent as wisely as possible. PCC is working on other projects as it prepares for the construction of the Center for the Arts. Elevator upgrade work is due out of the Division of the State Architect any day. The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees has already given permission to seek bids on the upgrades, so work will commence as soon as possible on this very important project. In some cases, elevators are dozens of years old, and the failure rate is unacceptably high. Of course, students with mobility issues suffer when the elevators do not operate properly, so this project is one that is a high priority. Eight elevators are on the list for complete overhaul and reconstruction, while two new units are planned for installation. The two new elevators are planned to be prefabricated modular units, thereby increasing cost effectiveness, decreasing construction times, and increasing quality. A look at the accomplishments of Measure P shows remarkable transformations on campus. The parking problems that long plagued the students and staff are largely a thing of the past as a result of the Bonnie Avenue Parking Structure. The completely reconstructed Campus Center is serving students in a way that could only be dreamt a few years ago. The new Bookstore allows students to be served in a far better manner. The new Industrial Technologies Building allows for modern teaching in all the disciplines within the state-of-the-art building. And finally, the new technology infrastructure is providing the backbone for future upgrades of virtually all campus technology. There remains much to do. Even after the completion of Measure P, the campus will require modernization in other areas and buildings. In the meantime, everyone on campus is grateful to the community for all of its support of PCC. Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Members 2010–2012 Measure P was approved by the voters under the legal requirements of Proposition 39, the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act, with a majority of 69.84 percent. As a condition of voter approval of the measure by 55 percent or more, Proposition 39 requires the appointment of an independent committee of citizens to oversee the expenditure of voter-approved bond funds. The PCC Citizens’ Oversight Committee includes not only the statutorily required minimum membership of five prescribed positions, but an additional seven citizens nominated/appointed by the PACCD Board of Trustees. The Committee includes a representative from students, senior citizens’ organizations, taxpayer groups, business and industry, an active member from either PCC’s Parent Teacher Student Association or the Foundation, in addition to the seven trustee nominations/appointments. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee began meeting on Oct. 30, 2002, and has been meeting quarterly since. The committee’s charge is to ensure the prudent use of taxpayers’ dollars and that the expenditure of Measure P funds is only for those projects identified in PCC’s Facilities Master Plan 2010 and the Measure P Projects List approved by the voters. Citizens’ Oversight Committee members serve two-year terms and may be reappointed for a second term. Six of the first 12 appointees served only one term to ensure that the entire committee did not turn over after two terms. Members may return to the committee after an absence of two years based on the rotation schedule. Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Charles Nelson (Chair) Trustee Area #3 Representative Scott Feldmann Local Business Organization Angie Mont-O’Brien Senior Citizens’ Organization Kevin Strotz Bona Fide Taxpayers’ Organization Nolan Pack Currently Enrolled Associated Student Shirley Burt Active in PTSA or PCC Foundation Laura Olhasso Trustee Area #1 Representative Jonathan Fuhrman Trustee Area #2 Representative John Gordon Trustee Area #4 Representative TBD Trustee Area #5 Representative Jim Smith Trustee Area #6 Representative Bradford King Trustee Area #7 Representative Bond Expenditure Update MEASURE P PROJECTS Parking Structure –Completed Industrial Technologies Bookstore/Campus Center Arts Center Reconstruction/Upgrades Construction Management Environmental Impact Report GO Bonds-Cost of Issuance & Debt Services TOTAL As of June 30, 2010 INCOME TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE AVAILABLE $22,911,856 $25,797,267 $33,407,460 $40,171,297 $21,879,208 $23,686,188 $496,050 $3,814,065 $172,163,391 $33,000,000 $65,000,000 $7,300,000 $28,350 $5,712 $30,287,086 $25,295,000 $11,055,798 $191,445 $172,163,391 $1,335,054 $14,996,725 $8,118,688 $1,672,599 $2,706,243 $19,854,239 $40,548,745 $13,362,410 $102,594,703 $69,568,688 AMOUNT EXPENDED As of June 30, 2010 $22,911,856 $25,421,407 $31,817,841 $4,876,867 $10,508,606 $3,053,545 $190,516 $3,814,065 $102,594,703 Series A Series B Series C Series B US Bank Reimbursement (COI) Series C US Bank Reimbursement (COI) Series D Series E Interest Income Local Revenue 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Message From the Committee Chair On behalf of the 12 member Citizens’ Oversight Committee, I respectfully submit our annual report. With the Division of the State of Architect (DSA) finally giving its approval of the architectural/engineering plans, PCC can now move forward with the construction of the Center of the Arts—the capstone of the 2010 Facilities Master Plan. The college has begun the bidding process, where contractors respond with their best prices to construct the center. Meanwhile, PCC continues to work on other projects, most notably upgrading elevators. The District has given permission to seek bids on the upgrades, and the college views this project as a high priority. Eight elevators will be completely overhauled, while two will be newly installed. In addition, we are presented each year with an independent audit that demonstrates the bond funds are being used only for the projects approved by you, the voters and patrons of the college. The audit should be presented to us within a few months. It is the committee’s responsibility to oversee these projects and report to the community on the status of these bond-funded projects. It is my hope that this report shows the progress we have made. Charles Nelson, Chair Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure P PCC Receives “Institutional Excellence in Climate Leadership” Award PCC recently received an “Institutional Excellence in Climate Leadership” award from the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) organization at its 4th annual Climate Leadership Summit in Denver. PCC began the process of becoming more environmentally responsible years ago and has remained committed since. A few of the campus’ most notable measures include employing natural-gas-fired turbines to heat the Olympic-sized swimming pool, installing four turbines at the Bonnie Avenue Parking Structure that produce 240,000 watts of power, switching from disposable dishes and cutlery to reusable ones in the main cafeteria, and installing LED flood lights in the pool. Additionally, to reduce vehicle emissions, PCC and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently partnered to offer low-cost public transportation passes to all 9,200 full-time PCC students. Furthermore, “nano-wraps” were installed on campus main gas lines, which have resulted in a 40 percent savings on gas usage. PCC’s many successes will be shared with the entire ACUPCC network and general public as a premier example of how higher education should be shifting behavior on campus and within communities to make a low-carbon economy possible. For more information, call (626) 585-7258. Alumni/Foundation Update Page 6 Alumni Spotlight: CNN Cameraman David Rust, Class of 1976 David Rust, PCC class of 1976, was recently selected by the board of directors of the Community College League of California (CCLC) to receive the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award. He was presented with the award at the CCLC’s annual convention on Nov. 18 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Rust began his college education at Kent State University in Ohio, where he struggled academically while searching for what he calls a “relevant course of study” on which he could base a career. In the spring of 1970, he saw how the public reacted to images of the tragic events on his campus and was impressed by the impact the media could have as a tool for social change. The seeds of that experience grew into a desire to pursue a career in journalism. Upon returning home to California, he took a friend’s advice and enrolled in the journalism program at PCC. Impressed by the program’s no-nonsense, real-world approach to education, he “stopped struggling and started to learn.” He got some practical experience working on The Courier, where he met his wife, Agnes, who was editor-in-chief of the student-run newspaper. Although Rust didn’t plan to take more than a couple of classes, before he knew it he had taken every photography and journalism course available. “I enjoyed being at PCC so much that I didn’t think about making money or using my skills to get paid. Now, when I’m out shooting for CNN, I think about the tremendous knowledge I learned from my instructors. They not only helped me decide whether I wanted to go into photography or journalism, but also to understand the enormous importance of ethics and grammar.” Rust found employment almost immediately after completing his degree requirements, beginning with newspapers and eventually moving into television news. In 1980, he landed a job at a fledgling cable company called Cable News Network (CNN), working out of their Los Angeles bureau. Since then he has worked in all 50 states and in every continent. As CNN’s senior cameraman, his assignments have taken him to such diverse locations as the pyramids in Egypt, the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, the Berlin Wall, and Antarctica. Rust hesitates to choose his “best” assignment saying, “You have to take pride in all the work you do.” But he believes his most notable work has been in the war zones—from the Persian Gulf to the Balkans, from Chechnya to Kosovo, and from Afghanistan to Haiti. During the Gulf War, he remembers the bombarded Iraqi landscape and the screams and tears of the people. “Being there, witnessing personal tragedies, especially with the kids, is the saddest part of being a photographer,” he says. “You can only hope that your pictures have some sort of effect on the minds of viewers.” He has worked with some of journalism’s top reporters and, in the process, earned their respect and admiration. Veteran newsman Peter Arnett says of Rust, “He was bold, fearless, and showed a lot of initiative to get the story.” His recent assignments included a documentary on muslim youth in Gaza and the West Bank, breaking news coverage of the earthquake in Haiti, and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig fire. David and his wife, Agnes, live in Roswell, Ga. Alumni News & Notes John Cross, PCC 2000, is winning praise for his first published work of poetry, Staring at Animals. He recently received the Sixth Annual Chapbook Series Award from Tupelo Press. John has a B.A. from UCLA and an M.A. from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop at the University of Iowa. He teaches at Westridge School in Pasadena. Quinton Bemiller, PCC 1998, is co-director and owner of the newly established Project 210 Gallery in Pasadena. His paintings were recently on view at the Los Angeles International Airport in a project funded by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. In September, he had his solo exhibition at Offramp Gallery in Pasadena, featuring a series of paintings he calls Kusama Trees, in homage to artist Yolo Kusama. A native of Arcadia, Bemiller obtained his B.F.A. in 2000 from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, and his M.F.A. in 2007 from Claremont Graduate University. Rolano Morales, PCC 1991, is the vice president and branch manager at Gilmore Bank in La Cañada. Morales has been at Gilmore for two years. Prior to that he was with Bank of the West. He is a native of Los Angeles and a member of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club and La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce. He coaches youth soccer and is a board member for the American Youth Soccer Organization. Congratulations to PCC alumna and author Reyna Grande. Her latest book, Dancing with Butterflies, won a 2010 International Latino Book Award in the Best Women’s Issues category. 2010 HOMECOMING Several football alumni showed off their Lancer Pride at PCC’s 2010 Homecoming on Oct. 30. Members of the 1974 Metropolitan Conference Championship team, along with head coach Myron Tarkanian (third row from bottom, fourth from left), gathered at the pre-game tailgate event outside Robinson Stadium with PCC President Dr. Mark W. Rocha (first row, fifth from left) to trade stories of glories on the gridiron. In its remarkable 1974 season, the PCC football team went undefeated at 10–0–1—the last Lancers team to finish a season unbeaten—and captured the JC Grid-Wire national regular season title. Also in attendance were PCC’s 1982 Valley Bowl Championship team players, including Talmadge Morning Jr., who invites all former PCC football players to join their Facebook page “The PCC Lancer Football Legacy Alumni.” Sugimoto Named Interim Vice President of College Advancement The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Sugimoto as PCC interim vice president of College Advancement. “I have made clear from the outset that I had hopes of persuading Dr. Sugimoto to stay on the PCC team and I am very happy she has agreed to serve PCC in this capacity,” PCC President Dr. Mark W. Rocha said. “Her long experience at PCC and her deep roots in the community will serve the college well in this new role.” In her new role, Sugimoto will be charged with completing and implementing a strategic plan for the PCC Foundation that will focus on fundraising goals for scholarships, continuing the Center for the Arts capital campaign, an alumni annual fund, planned giving, and related initiatives. Sugimoto served as PCC president from September 2009 to July 2010. She also held the position of vice president of Student and Learning Services since 2003, overseeing the following areas: Admissions and Records; Counseling and Career Services; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services; the Learning Assistance Center; the New Media Center; Outreach, Degree and Transfer Services; Scholarships and Financial Aid; and Special Services. Donors Gather to Celebrate Center for the Arts Campaign The Pasadena City College Foundation celebrated the last day of summer in spectacular fashion with a hosted garden party at the home of philanthropist Ellen and Harvey Knell in September. The event was a celebration of the tremendous support the PCC Center for the Arts capital campaign has garnered throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Southern California. On hand were members of the PCC Foundation and many of the donors who are contributing to the $3.5 million campaign to provide resources for the forthcoming PCC Center for the Arts. The event featured a welcome by PCC Foundation President Melvin Cohen and remarks by Dr. Mark W. Rocha, president of PCC; Dr. Lisa Sugimoto, interim vice president of College Advancement; Dr. James Arnwine, dean of the Performing and Communication Arts division; and Alex Kritselis, dean of the Visual Arts and Media Studies division. Preston Howard, Center for the Arts campaign chair, ended the program with his thoughts on what PCC means to him. “Twenty years ago, a young man stepped onto the campus of PCC,” said Howard, who began his higher education career at PCC. “The experiences, instructors, and friends I found there made me the person you see before you. The institution is my PCC, and it is your PCC.” From left: Dr. Lisa Sugimoto, PCC interim vice president of College Advancement; Dr. Mark W. Rocha, PCC president; and Winston Uchiyama and Tom Delahooke of the PCC Foundation. The PCC Foundation is on Facebook! Just log onto www.facebook.com/PCCFoundation for the latest news and upcoming events. Athletics Update Page 7 Danielle Stewart: Setter Steps in at Right Time for Volleyball Sophomore transfer from Wyoming leads team to strong conference start Last year, when the PCC women’s volleyball team went undefeated in winning the South Coast Conference, Lancers head coach Tammy Silva seemed confident knowing she would have an All-State setter, Jessica Xu, and her backup, Klaire Blasco, return for the 2010 season. Instead, Xu was lost for the year with a hand injury, while Blasco chose to transfer out of PCC. Silva’s options for the key offensive playmaker position went from two to none, and left the coach a little nervous about the upcoming season. But then Danielle Stewart, a transfer, showed up on the coach’s doorstep after playing her freshman season at Northwest College in Wyoming. Stewart was a star player from South Hills High in West Covina, playing on three league champion teams. Stewart has more than replaced the combination of Xu-Blasco, becoming a team leader on the floor for the veteran-laden 2010 Lancers. Stewart led the Lancers to a 16–3 start to the season and a number four ranking in the state. She was third in the state in set assists with a 10.35 average as of matches played through October. Stewart also was leading the conference in service aces (38) and among the team’s best defensive players with a 2.5 digs average. “Danielle has been a godsend for us,” Silva said. “She is such a well-rounded player and has amazing court intelligence. She certainly is one of the state’s best setters. If she isn’t delivering the ball to our go-to hitters, she’s dumping kills on offense, diving for balls on defense, and she’s also excellent around the net. The players really have responded to her playmaking.” The 5-foot-5 Stewart is a communications major and is expected to receive some four-year university scholarship offers as the team prepares for the state playoffs. “We’re lucky to have Stewart, even if it’s for just this one season,” Silva said. “She makes it easier as a coach because I don’t have to concentrate on giving her strategic tips. She already possesses the knowledge to make the right decisions. We didn’t get through to the state finals tournament last year, but Stewart gives us a shot to do so this year.” “Danielle has been a godsend for us. She is such a well-rounded player and has amazing court intelligence. She certainly is one of the state’s best setters.” Tammy Silva, PCC head coach Two Lancers Named to Women’s Basketball 2010 Academic All-State Team Two PCC players, starting guard Anna Shahinian and reserve center Lora Benedetti, were recently selected to the five-player, 2010 California Community College Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team. Shahinian was an All-South Coast Conference Second Team selection in her freshman season. She led the Lancers in free throw shooting (.719 percentage), 3-point baskets made (49), and averaged 11.8 points per game. The 6-foot tall Benedetti supplied valuable minutes off the bench as a defensive-minded post player. The two Lancers helped PCC finish 25–5 overall and advance to the CCCAA State Tournament quarterfinals. Shahinian is from Glendale High while Benedetti is a product of La Cañada High. Both players are expected back for their sophomore seasons on the 2010-2011 Lancers. “One of the great challenges for student-athletes is to maintain their grades during the sports season,” said PCC Head Coach Joe Peron. “The players who made this academic team are ultimately students first. They played hard on the floor, but worked even harder in the classroom. To have two players make the squad is truly an honor for us.” Van der Wyk Races to New Heights at SCC Championships PCC’s Tracee van der Wyk placed second overall in the women’s three-mile race at the South Coast Conference Cross Country Championships held Oct. 29 at Mt. San Antonio College. Van der Wyk, a sophomore, finished one place higher than a year ago as she has established her mark as the finest women’s cross country runner in PCC history. She raced a time of 18 minutes, 20 seconds. Only Danielle Low was faster at 17:37 in helping Los Angeles Trade Tech College win its first-ever SCC team title. Van der Wyk is the first PCC women’s runner to attain All-SCC First Team in two consecutive seasons. She was PCC’s Co-Women’s Athlete of the Year for the 2009–2010 sports season. Last year as a freshman, van der Wyk took fourth overall at the CCCAA state championship meet after taking sixth at the Southern California Championships. Van der Wyk, who ran preps at Temple City High School, surpassed the previous best state meet run by a Lancer woman: ninth place by Aidita Gibson in 1995. However, van der Wyk raced a PCC school record mark of 18:08 at the Fresno Woodward Park course. Gibson ran 19:02 at the same course 15 years earlier. In this year’s SoCal Preview Meet in San Diego, van der Wyk also placed second behind Trade Tech’s Low. With the CCCAA state meet still left on the schedule, van der Wyk was hoping to eclipse the 18-minute mark going into her final run as a Lancer. An accomplished member of the PCC women’s track and field team, van der Wyk will again defend her SCC and SoCal 1,500-meter titles next year. In the conference men’s four-mile race, sophomore Wil Zentmyer placed third among 83 South Coast runners with a time of 21:18. Zentmyer had the highest PCC finish since Mario Cobian also took third place overall at the 2004 championships. He is the first All-SCC finisher for the Lancers since Joaquin Gomez (sixth place) in 2006. Zentmyer increased his placing by 13 spots from his freshman 16th place showing at the 2009 SCC Championships. Zentmyer went on to take 23rd overall at the SoCal Championships to qualify for his second consecutive berth at the CCCAA state meet. Editor's Update: van der Wyk placed second overall at the Southern California Championships in San Diego Nov. 6, increasing her PCC record, best finish in that event by four places. She ran a time of 18:54 in the 5K race. Called the finest women’s cross country runner in PCC history, Tracee van der Wyk (#524) finished second overall at the South Coast Conference Cross Country Championships on Oct. 29 at Mt. San Antonio College. Dennis Gossard Becomes PCC Football All-Time Wins Leader For 76 years, R. Frank Baker stood at the top of the wins list for PCC football coaches. But on Sept. 25, a new leader emerged in interim head coach Dennis Gossard, who directed his school record-setting 53rd victory as the Lancers downed College of the Desert, 34–14. The historic game was played before a home crowd that included the Gossard family as they celebrated the achievement at Robinson Stadium. PCC offensive coordinator Shandon Silva and defensive coordinator Seth Morris presented Gossard with the game ball as the announcement was made to the fans following the triumph. Gossard has been a fixture at the college, coaching the sport for 32 years, but only his 10th season as a head coach. He had originally been the man in charge from 1987–1994 and in 2005 before taking over in an interim role right before the start of the 2010 season. “I think the record is more about longevity than it is about just winning,” Gossard said of the achievement. “I never thought I’d even have the chance to do it. But it's been a wonderful ride here at PCC. I’m proud of all the players and coaches I’ve guided and worked with over the years, and I salute them for helping me get this far.” Dennis Gossard (center) leads a team huddle at a recent home game. Page 8 President’s Report to the Community Gold Medallion Winner, National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 6, 2009 Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees William E. Thomson, President Geoffrey L. Baum, Vice President John H. Martin, Clerk Berlinda Brown, Member Dr. Anthony R. Fellow, Member Dr. Jeanette Mann, Member Linda Wah, Member Nolan Pack, Student Trustee Director of Public Relations Juan Gutierrez Publications Supervisor Gilbert Rivera Sports Information Robert Lewis Contributing Writers Irene Aguilera Cathy Danh Dr. Richard van Pelt Photography Richshell Allen Kenny Kimura Richard Quinton Graphic Designer Noon Fernandez PCC Almanac • Founded 1924, with a student enrollment of 267 • Academic programs: 60 program areas, with day, evening, and weekend classes • Career and Technical Education programs: 76 program areas, with day, evening, and weekend classes • Lifelong learning programs: 25 program areas with evening and weekend classes • Offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, Certificates of Achievement, and Occupational Skills Certificates • Recognized for: - High student transfer rate - Honors at Entrance Scholarship awards and more than $28 million in student scholarships and financial aid • School colors: Cardinal and gold • District: Pasadena Area Community College District, established in 1966, located in the West San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, district population–391,305 • Transfer performance in 2008–2009: 565 PCC students transferred to the campuses of the University of California; 1,222 students transferred to the campuses of California State University. • Notable alumni: Major League Baseball Player Jackie Robinson, Educator Jaime Escalante, California Supreme Court Justice Joyce Kennard, and Author Octavia Butler. PCC Website: www.pasadena.edu Congressman Schiff, Board of Trustees Dedicate Chihuahuita School Monument The college hosted the unveiling of the historical Chihuahuita School monument in July at the PCC Community Education Center. The monument honors the site of the former school, which from 1916 to 1924 educated Mexican and Mexican-American students during a period of segregation in Pasadena. The monument was made possible by the Pasadena Latino Forum, the PCC President’s Latino Advisory Committee, and the leadership of Dr. Jeanette Mann, PACCD Board of Trustees member. (From left) Dr. Mark W. Rocha, PCC president; Geoffrey Baum, PACCD Board of Trustees vice president; Dr. Jeanette Mann, PACCD Board of Trustees member; Berlinda Brown, PACCD Board of Trustees member; William E. Thomson, PACCD Board of Trustees president; and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-29th District).