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WE’RE ON PAGE ONE! David Hernandez NATYCAA Award RecipientSRJC men’s swimmer David Hernandez is the recipient of the “2009 NATYCCA Male National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators” Scholar-Athlete Award. David accepted the award in June 2009 at the NATYCCA Conference in Orlando, Florida, which included a $500 scholarship and a plaque. A 4.0 student and athletic and academic All American, David was nominated for his accomplishments and leadership in academics, athletics, and citizenship. From Chico, David is a senior majoring in kinesiology, a Doyle Scholar who’s on the President’s List, and a winner for four semesters of the “Commitment to Excellence Award.” As captain of the swim team and a state champion, David ranks in SRJC’s top ten in numerous events, including breaking the school record in the 200 Medley Relay. He has garnered All-American recognition in the 100 and 200 Fly, 200 Free Relay and 200 and 400 Medley Relays. When David graduates, he plans to attend the University of the Pacific in Stockton.  Left to right: Gary Broadhurst, Chair, NATYCAA Scholar-Athlete Award Selection Committee; David Hernandez; Jim Forkum, Dean II, SRJC’s Physical Education, Dance & Athletics Department. Dan Munton Recipient of 2009 NISOD Award SRJC’s Faculty Recognition Committee announced that Mathematics Instructor Dan Munton is the recipient of the 2009 National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. Dan and other awardees from across the nation were honored at the May 24-27, 2009, NISOD International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas. Dan was selected for the award based on NISOD’s criteria of teaching excellence, outstanding curriculum development, creation and use of innovative teaching materials and techniques, sensitivity to student needs, and leadership in the college community. Dan’s qualifying achievements include: developing classroom modules from sabbatical studies on the spotted owl in California for Intermediate Algebra, Finite Mathematics, Statistics, Calculus, and Differential Equations (materials that have been used by departmental colleagues and by other colleges); serving as a departmental and college leader, including Department Chair of Mathematics (2003-2006), Academic Senate Vice President (2001-2003), Chair of the Math Department Scholarship Committee, and as a current member of the AFA Executive Council; and demonstrating sensitivity to student needs by coordinating the Alliance for Minority Participation to bring the MESA program to SRJC, supporting the program through tutoring and judging at MESA contests, and participating in Outward Bound for underserved youth. WASC Reaffirms SRJC’s Accreditation June 2009On June 30, 2009, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, reaffirmed accreditation of SRJC based on the recommendations of an 11-member evaluation team that visited the College on March 2 -5, 2009. According to the Evaluation Report cover letter: “The College is commended for its planning processes, astute fiscal management resulting in a high level of financial stability, the strength of its numerous programs and services at the main campus, the Petaluma Campus, the Robert Shone Farm Agricultural Center, the Public Safety Training Center, and the downtown Culinary Arts Program in addition to numerous other sites throughout Sonoma County designed to meet the varied needs of the community it serves. The College is also commended for its strong curriculum, stable administrative team, and a dedicated staff who exhibits pride in the institution, its mission and the students they serve.” Leading SRJC’s faculty, staff, and students through the complex two-year accreditation self-study process, Accreditation Liaison Officer and Assistant Superintendent/Vice President Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Kay Rudolph’s and Accreditation Self Study Chair and ESL Instructor Gary Allen’s approach to self-study is reflected in WASC’s reaffirmation cover letter: “Professional self-regulation is the most effective means of assuring institutional integrity, effectiveness and quality.” More than 100 SRJC employees, including faculty, students, classified and administrative staff, participated in writing the self study report, which can be accessed here online. Petaluma Campus ELL Project Identified As “Best Practices”The Petaluma Campus ELL Outreach Team Project was selected as one of the Campaign for College Opportunity’s “Best Practices” for its efforts to reach underrepresented populations and to establish partnerships with local schools and programs serving these students. In response to the growing English Language Learning (ELL) population in Sonoma County, SRJC launched this program to connect with the ELL population in elementary and secondary schools. Outreach teams share information with families in Spanish related to college admissions, bilingual health careers, financial aid programs and other college services. Outreach teams include experts from financial aid, early outreach, and the Healthcare Workforce Development Program. With an increase in the Petaluma Campus Latino enrollment by 17.8 percent (of total enrollment), the program’s intersegmental approach presents an innovative way to reaching an underserved population and “Increasing College Access for English Language.” SRJC Grant Recipient For Sustainability
On January 14, 2009, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office awarded SRJC a grant for $134,718, with an additional $53,400 to the Sonoma County Office of Education. The 18-month grant, which will be administered by Napa Valley College, allows SRJC and several partner high schools to align the construction technology curriculum with a sustainable focus that responds to changes in industry. The grant includes an exploration of a number of green construction technologies, such as photovoltaic installation (solar), energy audits and sustainable practices, and also funds curriculum development, coordination, professional development, and allows Sonoma County middle schools to expand their career exploration programs. The North Bay CTE Community Collaborative Green Technologies Grant partnership includes the Napa Valley College, SRJC, and the College of Marin. CTE’s Grant Manager for SRJC’s portion of the grant Debra Sands-Miller says, “SRJC will collaborate with industry and community partners to develop instructional programs in Solar Technologies, Green Construction, and Home Energy Audit and Energy Performance.” The Oak Leaf Wins High HonorsFor the second consecutive year, SRJC’s student-produced newspaper,
The Oak Leaf, won “General Excellence Awards” from
the Journalism Association of Community Colleges for print and online
publications. The record 19 awards were presented at the NorCal Conference
in spring 2009.
Nine Oak Leaf student staff members competed at San Jose State in on-the-spot
challenges and attended workshops at NorCal with hundreds of other students
from 22 Northern California community colleges. Awards presented to The
Oak Leaf include: Ag Ambassadors Win Statewide Competition
On March 6, 2009, SRJC’s Ag Ambassadors competed against 109 California community colleges at the 2009 Collegiate Agriculture Leaders Statewide Student Competitions in Visalia, where Agriculture, Natural Resources, Horticulture, and Forestry students demonstrated their knowledge and skills in seven competitive events. SRJC students won numerous awards, including: Stephen Ramirez in the Farm Bureau Discussion Meet; Formal Sales Presentation, Tucker Chorjel and Kristy Mickelson placed first in the team competition with their club lamb endeavor; a second place finish for Jacki Strand in the Job Interview – Ag Sales Competition; a fifth place finish for Ed Paniagua in the Job Interview – Ag Technician competition; Tony Brazil placed fifth in the extemporaneous public speaking; Ashleigha Foxworthy won multiple contests, including a second place in prepared public speaking and fifth in the portfolio competition; and in the Ag Bowl competition, SRJC’s team won second place, including Jamie Mickelson, Ed Paniagua, Sam Spier, Lauren Ramos, and Jacki Strand. Women’s Swim Team Wins State Championships 2009
The Bear Cubs Women’s Swimming and Diving Team defended their 2008 title and won their sixth California Community College State Title, the fourth in six years. The team won five relays, and set two new state records in the 400 and 200 medley relays. Relay members Allie Stuhre, Kate Mounday, Heather Cramer, and Allie King were recognized with the Women’s Performance of the Meet Award and crushed the state record in the 400 Medley. The team finished the season undefeated. Coach Jill McCormick was also honored as Co-Coach of the Year. Men’s Swimming & Diving Team Places 2nd In State 2009
The Bear Cubs Men’s Swimming and Diving Teams won second place in the State Championship Meet, matching the former best in 2004. The team competed in every event, displaying strong relay performances, including Walter Gault’s title swim in the 100 Breaststroke. The leadership of captains Tyler Harris, David Hernandez, and Kieffer Holmes focused the team through a powerful competition with Orange Coast, the only team to beat the Bear Cubs. Health Careers Institute Graduates 22 StudentsOn July 21, 2009, the 5th Annual Summer Health Careers Institute graduation was held for 22 high school juniors and seniors who spent the summer learning all about health career opportunities in Sonoma County. With over 150 friends, family members, and health professionals in attendance, the keynote speakers included Efren Carrillo, 5th District Supervisor, and Luz Navarette, SRJC Counselor. Vice President Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Kay Rudolph welcomed the enthusiastic audience and congratulated the students for their accomplishments on behalf of SRJC. 
SRJC HWDP. Summer Health Careers Institute Class of 2009 at Kaiser Permanente. Roberta Delgado Receives Ann Cade-Wilson AwardAt the Transfer Center Directors Association Conference held on December 5, 2008, in Ontario, the 2008 Ann Cade-Wilson Perpetual Award was presented to Roberta Delgado, SRJC’s Transfer Director. Roberta was selected as an award recipient for her demonstrated commitment to increasing the successful progress and transfer of CCC students, particularly among underrepresented students. As the Governmental Liaison to the TCDA, Roberta has spent much time advocating on behalf of transfer issues to legislators and policymakers, and she was also recognized as the Regional Advisor for the “Transfer Counselor Web Site Project.” Spotlighted with a Technology Focus Award in 2008 for broadly benefiting students, staff, and/or faculty, this project was formally recognized by the Board of Governors on January 12, 2009 (www.cccco.edu). Nursing Students Highly RankedSRJC Nursing students again scored at the top on state board exams compared to other ADN programs in California and nursing programs in the nation, with a 96 percent pass rate. While SRJC’s nursing program excels in all areas, the report compared SRJC ‘s current scores to the high 2008 scores, which show improvement in the areas of nursing process, psychosocial integrity, and all stages of maturation. To compare SRJC student scores with other colleges, access www.rn.ca.gov and look for NCLEX reports under schools. Health Sciences Dean Jen Strategizes Bachelor’s Degree ProgramIn response to a pressing community need, a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services was initiated in February 2009 in a partnership between SRJC and the University of San Francisco. Called the “brainchild” of SRJC’s Dean II of Health Sciences Ezbon Jen, his intention in creating this partnership was to ensure that SRJC health sciences students are “able to seek educational and professional advancement closer to home.” The 27-month, 43-unit program is presented at USF in downtown Santa Rosa, and is geared to working adults as a “perfect solution for associate-prepared students.” Click here for the Press Democrat article online. Shone Farm Wine Studies & Culinary Arts HighlightedSRJC’s Shone Farm Winery was highlighted in the “Food and Wine” section of the Sunday San Francisco Chronicle, on March 1, 2009. On radio station KGO’s “Dining Around With Gene Burns” show on February 28, 2009, Instructors Bob Fraser and Michael Salinger were interviewed for the first hour about SRJC’s Wine Studies and Culinary Arts programs. Taped live from the San Francisco Chronicle’s Wine Competition Public Tasting at the Fort Mason Center, the KGO show reaches the largest talk show audience in Northern California and extends its listenership north to Portland and south to Thousand Oaks in Southern California. Concert Choir Attends CCC Annual Conference
Forty-three SRJC Concert Choir students attended the Music Association of California Community Colleges annual conference in San Diego November 19-21, 2008. For details visit MACC at www.emaccc.org. Vocal & Choral Music Instructor Jody Benecke announced that the following student participated: Brittney Adams, Evan Attwood, Melissa Becali, Pamela Borne, Jessica Celmer, Emily Chesley, Mikela Collins, Benjamin Comfort, Eli Contreras, Jo Daniels, Benjamin DeShazo-Couchot, Elizabeth Fishman, Ben Garcia, Jacqueline Garcia, Ian Hansen, Justin Holgersen, Allie Jessing, Kristen Johnson, Michelle Jones, Naomi Lane, Melissa Lira, Julianne Lorenzen, Paul Martinez, Kaitlin McBride, Beth McLeester, Mara McLeester, Joanna Meline, Tim Moret, Brandyn Mowat, Aimee Ouellette, Melissa Perry, Mark Press, Jude Rowe, Elyse Singleton, Mark Sundahl, Matthew Sundahl, Annamaria Tedeschi, Alex Titus, Lauren Upton, Rob Upton, Brittani Watson, Cory Weber, and Lawrence Williams. Lara Larque Recipient Of “Excellence in Education” Award
Kennedy Center Taps Theatre Arts Students
In January 2009, SRJC Theatre Arts students were nominated for the
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competitions, including: Theatre Arts Chair Leslie McCauley noted that six of the nominees attended the Region Festival XLI at Cal State Fullerton in February with 10 other Theatre Arts students. NEWS ARCHIVES JANUARY - JULY 2009 NEWS ARCHIVES JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS ARCHIVES JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS ARCHIVES AUGUST - DECEMBER 2006 NEWS ARCHIVES APRIL - JULY 2006 |
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History
Instructor Lara Larque is the recipient of the 2009 Santa Rosa Chamber
of Commerce Excellence in Education Award, and was honored for exemplary teaching
with other Sonoma County educators on August 14, 2009, at the 24th
Annual Education & Business Partnership Breakfast. An Instructor
at SRJC for more than 20 years, Lara’s innovative approach to
teaching history integrates multiple subjects, ranging from music
to literature, bringing historical events to life. Born in Mexico,
Lara’s teaching
in SRJC’s History and Social Sciences Department is highly supportive
of all students in their varied learning paths. She spends time
in and out of the classroom supporting student-focused activities,
including serving an advisor to MEChA, on the EOPS advisory board,
as a Puente mentor, on the Academic Senate, and as a cofounder
of Casa Calpulli, a cultural Latino group in Sonoma County.
