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1SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE • ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 • www.santarosa.edu

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2 3SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE • ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 • www.santarosa.edu

fall2012enrollmentWhite 55%

Latino 27%

Asian 5%

Black 3%

Native American 1%

Multiple 3%

Unreported 6%

Female 55%

Male 45%

19 or younger 22%

20 to 24 31%

25 to 29 14%

30 to 49 23%

50 and older 10%

New students 21%

Continuing students 59%

Returning students 17%

Concurrently enrolled high school students 3%

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New statistics show nearly

80% of SRJC applicants to the

University of California were

accepted, the third highest UC

acceptance rate from California

Community Colleges applicants.

Santa Rosa Junior College was founded in 1918, and is the tenth oldest among California’s 112 community colleges. It has grown from an initial freshman class of 19 students into one of the largest single college districts in the nation.

SRJC offers comprehensive educational opportunities, and in Fall 2012 enrolled nearly 27,000 students in more than 2,500 classes.

The College is a vital part of Sonoma County, with one out of 10 residents signing up for SRJC classes each year.

There has been strong, stable leadership with only five presidents in SRJC’s history. In 2012, Dr. Frank Chong became Superintendent/President following Dr. Robert Agrella’s 22 years of distinguished service.

SRJC’s service area includes 14 major high school districts and encompasses more than 1,600 square miles. The District operates two campuses in Sonoma County in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, a Public Safety Training Center in Windsor, Shone Farm near Forestville, the Southwest Center in Santa Rosa, and the new B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center in Santa Rosa.

In recent years, more than 75% of Sonoma County high school seniors who attended college after graduation enrolled at SRJC.

SRJC creates innovative programs to respond to employers’ rapidly-changing needs and offers students essential curriculum and training using the latest technologies to prepare them for future careers. Recent surveys show students who‘ve completed an SRJC certificate or vocational program earn an average of 41% more in hourly wages.

The College offers a strong general education program for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. It also offers more than 160 Career Technical Education programs to prepare students for directly entering the workforce. SRJC grants both Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Sciences (A.S.) degrees.

SRJC is paying attention to how students want to receive their education. As Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) become more popular, SRJC is increasing online curriculum. During the Fall 2012 semester, 15% of students were enrolled in at least one SRJC online class totaling nearly 4,000 students .

In the 2011-12 school year, SRJC awarded nearly 1,700 degrees and more than 3,000 certificates.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, among California’s community colleges, SRJC ranked 10th in full-time student retention rate and 13th in number of Associate degrees awarded.

Last year, over 1,000 SRJC students transferred to a California State University or to the University of California. In addition, over 500 students annually transfer to a private and/or out-of-state college or university.

Dear Friends,

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I share with you Santa Rosa Junior College’s 2012-2013 Annual Report.

Incredible magic occurs on a daily basis at “The JC”. Our dedicated faculty, staff, Board of Trustees and administrative team are all guided by one single priority—Student Success. We are motivated to help the 27,000 students who enroll at one of our four learning centers to get what they need from SRJC—whether it is a degree, a certificate, a course that helps keep you current in your field or personal enrichment.

As Martin Luther King Jr. so aptly stated: “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”

SRJC has experienced some stormy waters in the past few years with a significant erosion of state and local funding. The economic downturn forced the college to reduce course offerings and to suspend the venerable Doyle Scholarship. Access was severely curtailed when demand for college and retraining was at an all time high. With the steady leadership of the Board of Trustees, President Emeritus Robert Agrella and the support of all employees, the college was able maintain its quality.

With the recent passage of Proposition 30 and a steadily improving economy, SRJC is restoring 500 classes in 2013-14, which coincides with the return of the Doyle Scholarship. The College is undergoing a comprehensive Strategic Planning process and leaving no stone unturned in diversifying our funding base.

The local community, SRJC alumni and employers have all stepped up to ensure that SRJC has the resources it needs to prepare the next generation of Sonoma County’s workforce and leaders.

It is my hope that this report will give you a glimpse of this magnificent institution of higher learning. I am inspired everyday by what goes on at SRJC and I am confident that you will be as well!

Respectfully,

Frank Chong, Superintendent/President

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President Chong with Counseling 95: Advocating for Social Change students.


LeslyCaballeroLesly Caballero is majoring in Environmental Sciences at SRJC and aspires to transfer to a four-year university for a career in environmental education. She’s passionate about engaging diverse communities in the outdoors. She’s been an intern through “Environment for the Americas” at Muir Woods doing bilingual outreach to families, and was recently selected as one of eight interns nationwide through the “America’s Great Outdoors” grant and will spend the 2013 summer working in Alaska.

“I am the first in my family to attend college. SRJC has been a very welcoming school, from the students, instructors to other staff members. Instructors are always available to meet with students during office hours and this has contributed to my success.”

“The SRJC Puente Program was a positive experience my first year because I learned about what the college has to offer and transfer requirements. The dedication of instructors to this program has made me more confident about my future educational aspirations.”

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THE DOYLE SCHOLARSHIP IS BACKExchange Bank announced that the Frank P. Doyle and Polly O’Meara Doyle Trust will once again receive dividend distributions to support the SRJC Doyle Scholarship Program. The distributions will result in Doyle Scholarships for the 2013-14 school year, and high school graduates with a 3.0 unweighted GPA are eligible. The Doyle Trust has paid out more than $76 million since 1948 to help over 120,000 SRJC students pay for college.

“... more con�dent about my future educational aspirations.”

DAY UNDER THE OAKS RETURNSSRJC’s community open house returned in May 2013 after a four year hiatus. The free event honored the late SRJC board trustee, longtime Bear Cubs athletic events announcer, and Day Under the Oaks co-founder Larry Bertolini and is now named the “Larry Bertolini Day Under the Oaks.”

The event showcased SRJC’s academic programs, athletics, performing and visual arts, and vocational programs. It featured fun activities for children and adults, multi-cultural foods, a Native American dance and music festival, and Shone Farm-to-table culinary offerings.

SRJC’s Day Under the Oaks began in 1978 and often attracts a crowd of 10,000 people to the campus.

RobertO’BrienRobert O’Brien has been an energetic student leader on the Petaluma Campus. He served as vice president of the Petaluma Campus Associated Students, on the Arts & Lectures Committee, and participated in the Puente program. He’s also been a volunteer at Petaluma Valley Hospital, worked as a caregiver for the elderly, and interned for a Santa Rosa City Council candidate.

Robert plans to apply to the SRJC Radiologic Technology Program, with a goal of getting a bachelor of science degree in radiologic sciences for a career as a hospital x-ray technician.

“As a high school dropout, SRJC has given me a second chance at my education.”

“SRJC has also helped me advance both socially and intellectually by upholding close relationships with employees and students of the campus, and I’m inspired by the devoted and conscientious SRJC community.”

SRJC AWARDED NATIONAL GATEWAY TO COLLEGE GRANT PROGRAMSRJC received funding and training for its new Gateway to College Program at the Petaluma Campus. It will serve 16-to-22-year-olds who have dropped out of high school

or are significantly behind in credits. The dual credit program allows students to receive their high school diploma while pursuing a college certificate or degree.

Starting in fall 2013, Gateway to College students will learn how to succeed in an educational setting with guidance from a team of instructors and counselors experienced with dropout youth. In their first term, students learn in a small

community of peers to build their academic and personal skills, preparing them to transition to college courses with the general student population. In addition to reading, writing, and math, students take a college skills class to learn and practice the habits needed to transform themselves into successful college students.

The program combines high academic expectations with one-on-one advising and support. Counselors act as coaches, mentors and advisors. Students work with their counselor on issues such as transportation, study habits, career pathway selection, and applying for scholarships. The counselor’s wrap-around support keeps students on the right track for success.

“... SRJC has given me a second chance at my education.”


GRANTS SUPPORT HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS The Healthcare Workforce Development Program (HWDP) was created to help alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers and diversify Sonoma County’s healthcare workforce. The program promotes student interest in health professions and creates health career opportunities. The HWDP is entirely categorically funded with state and private foundation grants.

A grant from the California Wellness Foundation ($140,000 for two years starting in 2012) provides operating support for the Healthcare Workforce Development Program and offers academic and social support to Sonoma County low-income and Latino students.

Among HWDP programs at SRJC are:

Summer Health Careers Institute (SHCI) for first-generation, bilingual, bicultural, low-income high school sophomores and juniors interested in health careers. Students participate in a five-week college course about various career paths and receive high school credits and college credits.

College Academic Program (CAP) provides career information and college preparation to high school seniors interested in pursuing a health career at SRJC.

Health Careers Pipeline (HCP) is a one-year program offered every fall semester to SRJC bilingual and bicultural students interested in exploring health care careers, and every student gets an opportunity to earn a stipend. A grant from the California Endowment ($49,000 for one year starting in 2013) supports the HCP program.

Health Occupations Preparation & Education Program (HOPE) serves SRJC and high school students working toward a career in healthcare, and offers comprehensive support services to nursing and allied health students. A five-year grant for $1,549,862 comes from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to provide comprehensive support services to nursing and allied health students at SRJC. This grant was completed in December.

PaulFeinPaul Fein began taking classes at SRJC six years ago while preparing to transfer to Sonoma State University for a kinesiology degree. He returned to SRJC for classes needed for his goal of earning a master’s of science degree in biomedical engineering.

“I was surprised and impressed by the dedication and talent SRJC instructors showed towards their subjects and their students. I’ve had so many opportunities I wouldn’t have expected at a four-year college, including small classes, one-on-one instruction, and unique independent study opportunities. Instructors went the extra mile to assure that my extra efforts were rewarded. My teachers have continually inspired me to keep reaching high.”

As a member of the inaugural SRJC Teaching Fellows program, Paul says, “It’s a great opportunity to test the waters as a teacher. I’m excited to learn more about teaching, and this experience will hopefully make me a better candidate when I apply for a teaching position.”

THE SRJC TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM LAUNCHEDThe SRJC Teaching Fellows Program was introduced this year with 21 Teaching Fellows successfully matched with SRJC Faculty Mentors in a wide variety of academic fields. In addition to receiving a scholarship award of $1,800, the Teaching Fellows will have hands-on experience working with a mentor in a classroom or academic setting.

During their semester, students perform a variety of tasks that are individually designed to increase their depth and understanding of the learning/teaching process. Participants expressed interest in becoming teachers at any level, pre-kindergarten through college. The program began in the spring 2013 semester, and Teaching Fellows next year will make a one - year commitment to the program.

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“... excited to learn more about teaching... ”

SRJC FOUNDATION RECEIVES HISTORIC GIFT The SRJC Foundation received the single largest contribution from a living individual in 2012. This anonymous contribution of $6 million was directed to support student scholarships and to establish the SRJC Teaching Fellows program.

Established by Emeritus President Randolph Newman in 1969, the mission of the Foundation is to raise and steward funds to support student success and enhance instructional programs at the College.

Because of the remarkable generosity of dedicated donors, alumni and friends of the College, the Foundation has become No. 1 among the California Community College system of 112 colleges in scholarship and program awards to students, endowment and asset holdings, and alumni relations programming.

Support for our students and the transformational impact of education has never been higher. In the past year donors have gifted more than $7.6 million through outright contributions, estate gifts, annuities, and in-kind donations.

Santa Rosa Junior College has educated more than 900,000 alumni since 1918. As we look to the future and the celebration of SRJC’s 100th Anniversary, the Foundation is committed to securing gifts that directly benefit students and provide essential funding for classroom instruction, facility and technology upgrades, and education initiatives that will have a lasting impact on our community.

For more information about the Foundation and how to gift to SRJC, please contact:

Kate McClintock at 707.527.4797 or [email protected]. Visit us online at www.santarosa.edu/foundation.

PattyCrawford Patty Crawford aspires to become a nurse, and in one semester achieved excellent grades in microbiology, physiology, anatomy and statistics while managing to squeeze in time for an SRJC ballet class. Patty graduates in spring 2013 with an AA in natural science and is waiting to find out if she’s been accepted into the SRJC nursing program.

“SRJC has given me the opportunity to go back to school after having my daughter without incurring financial debt. It’s a goal I’ve had for a long time. I appreciate the availability of classes and being able to arrange a flexible schedule. I’m in a hurry to get done.”

“…in a hurry to get done.”


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Dr.YingLinDr. Ying Lin joined the SRJC math faculty two years ago after teaching at University of Arizona, Pima Community College and Mendocino College. He received his bachelor’s degree at Beijing University and his master’s and doctorate degrees at UCLA. He teaches calculus, trigonometry, statistics and algebra at SRJC.

“I am motivated to teach at SRJC to learn and develop,

and am honored to be part of this community.”

“I am inspired by the fact that my colleagues in the math department and other parts of campus take great pride in their work, yet don’t take themselves too seriously.”

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYSRJC is one of six community college regional partners participating in a National Science Foundation grant. The grant led to creation of the Mid-Pacific Information and Communication Technologies Center. Its goal is to coordinate, promote and improve the quality of information and communications technologies at two-year colleges. NSF grant funding will also be used to expand collaboration between colleges and employers to create a diverse workforce to meet regional economic needs.

AmyMerkelCounselor Amy Merkel represents the District’s commitment to serving a diverse range of students.

“I love helping students navigate their educational journey, and I have the opportunity to touch countless lives. Many students need help with their academic plan, but others know it is a safe place to share their story and process what they are experiencing. My goal is to have each student leave my office feeling that they were heard, valued, and received the help they needed.”

“I am inspired by the perseverance of our students. I have worked with students who started at the lowest level of ESL or College Skills and gone on to transfer. I have also seen students on Academic Dismissal turn their academic career around and be on the Dean’s Honor List.”

“What I have found is that no matter their situation, they are determined to reach their

goals and that is truly inspiring.”

NEW HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM LAUNCHEDThe High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is financed by the U.S. Department of Education through the Office of Migrant Education. There are currently eight HEP programs in California, including the new program at SRJC. The College was awarded a five-year grant this academic year totaling $2.1 million dollars. The purpose of HEP is to help migrant and seasonal agricultural workers and members of their immediate family, who are 17 years or older and not currently enrolled in a high school, obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma. HEP provides students with preparation and support services to obtain the General Education Development (GED) certificate. HEP also provides assistance to participants to further their educational goal and knowledge so that they may obtain rewarding employment, be placed in an institution of higher education or other postsecondary education, training and/or military services.


SarahHameedAlumna Sarah Hameed was working as a history teacher at Marin Academy High School when she developed a serious interest in ecology and marine biology. She became a volunteer at the Bodega Marine Laboratory, and her fascination with the ocean led her to the “crazy idea” of switching careers to become a marine biologist. But as an undergraduate major in public policy, she lacked the science prerequisites she would need to apply for graduate school.

“I vaguely knew about SRJC, and knew it had a good reputation. I knew the JC was financially accessible and I could support myself and pack in enough science classes. I quit my job and took one year off and went to both the Petaluma and Santa Rosa campuses for chemistry, physics, biology, marine biology and ecology.”

“I came with a critical eye with a master’s degree in teaching... I was really impressed with the

quality of the courses.”Sarah is now a candidate for her Ph.D in marine biology at UC Davis, and recently contacted one of her former SRJC instructors to express her interest in mentoring students active in SRJC’s Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) group.

NEW GRANTS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT The Child Development Department received 15 grants during the past year. In addition to broad course offerings, the grants make child development services available for more than 100 families, predominantly low-income single parents attending SRJC and working towards their degrees and certificates.

The department continued its long-term relationship with WestEd’s Program for Infant/Toddler Care as one of five sites statewide for group care of infants. Grants to SRJC students helped them get financial aid, book loans and academic support through the Child Development Training Consortium or SRJC’s affiliation with First Five Sonoma’s CARES + program.

A unique feature of the Child Development Department is that core classes are offered in Spanish and instructors work with the English as a Second Language Department to offer vocational ESL classes.

The department is in the forefront of vocational programs offering SRJC degrees and certificates. A recent study of the early childhood workforce found 81% of Sonoma County licensed child-care providers took classes in the SRJC Child Development Department.

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DawnmichelleTuckerDawnmichelle Tucker is learning about the health care field as a student worker in SRJC’s Student Health Services. She does outreach with its Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) program, and is chapter president for the SRJC Active Minds club, a national organization promoting mental health and wellness on college campuses.

“SRJC has made it possible for me to realize and exceed my own expectations for personal growth and professional development. I am also gaining invaluable experience mentoring and teaching through my position in the new SRJC Teaching Fellows Program.”

“The people that make up the SRJC are what I find most inspiring. From the dedicated faculty and staff, to the passionate and persevering students.”

“SRJC is a wellspring of inspiration and opportunity and I’m infinitely grateful to be connected to it.”

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Two years ago, SRJC was the first California Community College awarded Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds to develop a Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) program providing preventive mental health programs targeting at-risk students. The Student Health Services department has trained over 800 students in suicide prevention curriculum, and offers students information and resources for health issues that could interfere with academic performance and student success.

PEI program staff have established community partnerships with Sonoma County’s Behavioral Health Division (SCBHD) for mobile crisis assessment services for students who are a danger to self and/or others, hosted networking and strategizing events with local mental health agencies, and participated in the launch of the new Suicide Prevention Hotline of Sonoma County.

In 2012, the program hosted suicide prevention advocate Kevin Hines to deliver his powerful “The Truth About Suicide” presentation to a packed auditorium of students, staff and community members.

Also in 2012, SRJC obtained a new MHSA grant to create a peer support coalition model, which will raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental health. The merit-based PEERS Coalition (People Empowering Each Other To Realize Success) student internship, which will be implemented this year, provides mental health skills and resource trainings to campus and community m e m b e r s . P r o j e c t s include adding a campus correspondent to a customized on-line magazine “Student Health 101,” and expanding the SRJC chapter of the student-led group “Active Minds: Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health.”

“... SRJC is a wellspring of inspiration and

opportunity...”


CathyBurgettCathy Burgett is a pastry and baking instructor at the B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center. She began teaching part-time at SRJC in 1994, and has been a full-time instructor since 2001.

“I love my students. They represent a cross section of a rich cultural mix of folks. Some are teenagers, some are retirees. They come from many different countries, and walks of life. A culinary classroom is a celebration of tastes and a sharing of gastronomic creativity.”

“I am inspired by the privilege of teaching in a public school that offers a first class education and training for a thriving county job market. I am inspired by the quality of our new culinary arts center as a top-notch teaching and learning environment, and as a public space for the Santa Rosa community.”

“Our college is wonderfully situated in Sonoma County, one of the best places in the country for good food, and Shone Farm is one of the most inspiring reasons to work at SRJC. The culinary department has a growing collaborative relationship with the farm. It’s great for both agriculture and culinary students.”

“…Shone Farm is one of the most inspiring reasons

to work at SRJC.”

HIGHLIGHTS AT SHONE FARM AND IN THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENTThe United States Department of Agriculture-funded “Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program” graduated its first class of 20 farmer/entrepreneurs in 2012 at Shone Farm. Students acquired skills in sustainable agriculture principles and practices as well as entrepreneurship to become successful farmers and ranchers.

The first Summer Academy on Sustainable Agriculture (SASA) was a success with more than 20 high school students participating in two weeks of intensive field-oriented learning. Many of these students are now taking SRJC agriculture classes.

Shone Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program has 70 members and continues to grow with support from the USDA-funded Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). Value added-products, such as olive oil and beef jerky, were produced and marketed. Shone Farm Estate Blend Olive Oil, introduced in 2012, won the Double Gold medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Shone Farm Wines are now available at retail outlets in the Santa Rosa area, and three of its wines won medals at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Shone Farm celebrated its 40th anniversary with “Fall Harvest Fest” held in October. The student-organized event showcased Shone Farm’s teaching philosophy of “learning by doing.” The event, which attracted more than 2,000 visitors, gave the community an opportunity to learn about Shone Farm activities and curriculum.

The Veterinary Technician program is expanding with more than 130 students in the initial Anatomy/Terminology course. Job opportunities are increasing, and students have new hands-on training available as part of their curriculum. The program is strengthening its connections with local veterinary professionals, and in 2012, SRJC offered its first public vaccine clinic at the Petaluma campus in partnership with the City of Petaluma Animal Control Department. Residents received low-cost pet vaccines, and students gained experience running a veterinary event and administering medication.

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SylviaBracamonteSylvia Bracamonte has excelled academically at SRJC, and is transferring to the University of California at Berkeley to study social welfare. She’d like to earn a master’s degree and eventually create a nonprofit organization to assist women and children struggling with homelessness and addiction.

“Attending SRJC has changed my life in so many ways. It has helped me build confidence and realize that through hard work and persistence, all my dreams are attainable. I now have clearly defined educational and career goals and also know what steps I need to achieve these goals,” said Sylvia, who works as an assistant groundskeeper on campus.

“SRJC is so inspirational because this is the place where people can learn how to dream again. Once SRJC students take that first step in

their education, the possibilities for their future become limitless.”

Sylvia was selected to be the 2013 SRJC commencement speaker.

SUSTAINABILITY AND PROGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICESSRJC continues to be a leader in sustainability, with the Board of Trustees approving an Integrated Environmental Planning initiative, and the District signing the Talloires Declaration, which provides a framework for schools internationally to achieve a sustainable future.

Sustainability at SRJC means environmental stewardship by students, faculty and staff, who embrace social, environmental and economic qualities of a “green” philosophy.

Among our efforts are energy conservation by using in-ground source heat pumps (geothermal), thermal energy storage, enthalpy wheel and cogeneration. Buildings are designed to meet USGBC – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. Also, the District creates sustainable partnerships when feasible, and has teamed up with the City of Santa Rosa to replace restroom fixtures for water conservation. It partners with the Sonoma County Transit Authority for a carpool real-time rideshare program and with the Bay Area Quality Management District for a hybrid vehicle program.

“Attending SRJC has changed my life in so many ways.”


RonPipesIn 1978, alumnus Ron Pipes joined SRJC’s Summer Repertory Theater program while he was a junior at Piner High School. He continued taking SRJC makeup classes in the theater arts department after high school, followed by an apprenticeship at the San Francisco Opera and the Lyric Opera in Chicago. In the mid-1980s, Ron moved to Los Angeles and worked his way up in the film industry as a makeup artist.

Ron is now in his sixth season as key makeup artist on the hit AMC television series “Mad Men.” He’s also been makeup artist on “House M.D.,” “Star Trek,” “ER,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Green Mile.” In 1994, he won a Primetime Emmy award for his work on the series “Babylon 5,” and he’s received eight Primetime Emmy award nominations.

“Summer Repertory Theater (SRT) was intensive and unbelievable training,” said Ron. “The summer program was such a great experience. The campus was wonderful, and the curriculum and staff were inspiring. I also learned the importance of discipline. If you could survive SRT, you can survive anything.”

NEW APPROACHES AT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTERThe Disability Resources Department’s Assistive Technology Training Center (ATTC) at the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses provides instruction and access to assistive technology for computer use, and acquires or produces textbooks and other print materials.

The types of assistive technology used include the speech-to-text program “Dragon Naturally Speaking” for students with mobility and/or learning disabilities, screen reading programs for blind students, screen enlargement programs for low vision students, and scan and read aloud programs for students with print disabilities, such as dyslexia. Students typically spend six to eight weeks in the ATTC, and then may access these programs independently throughout the district. Approximately 200 students per semester use ATTC’s instructional support.

ATTC scans and converts textbooks and other print materials for students via alternate formats such as MP3 files, electronic files, audio formats, and Braille. During the Fall 2012 term, ATTC processed 554 requests from eligible students for alternate media.

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“Summer Repertory Theatre (SRT) was intensive and unbelievable training.”

MaxFujiiStudent athlete Max Fujii, a 4.0 GPA student at Analy High School, chose SRJC because it offered excellent value and cost significantly less than a four-year university. He’s been a starting point-guard and a scoring leader on the Bear Cubs basketball team, and was recently selected for the Big 8 All Conference Team.

Bear Cubs basketball coach Craig McMillan has inspired and motivated Max. “He’s a really great coach. He’s calm and he knows what he’s talking about.”

“The classes I’ve taken have been really good. They’ve done a lot for me. My favorite class was English 1B with Mr. Foster. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it,” said Max, who is considering a bachelor’s degree in English.

“This was financially a lot better for me than going directly to a CSU or UC,” said Max, who will attend San Jose State University in the fall.

INSTRUCTORS LECTURE INTERNATIONALLY ON CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PRACTICESSRJC Instructors Monica Ohkubo and Nancy Chinn continue working toward improving concussion management practices for student-athletes and the greater community. Since 2010, they have provided concussion management services to student athletes who have sustained concussions, allowing these student-athletes to return to their sport and the classroom safely and successfully. The Association of American Colleges

and Universities has awarded the SRJC instructors a grant to support their research.

Last year, the SRJC instructors presented their findings at an international conference held at Cambridge University, and in the fall, they joined Congressman Mike Thompson at a Sonoma State University forum on concussion in sports spanning youth to collegiate levels. They also consulted with Director of Curriculum for Santa Rosa City Schools regarding the school board’s approval of a concussion management program in the K-12 school district. Monica was selected by SRJC as the 2012 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards recipient, and the League for Innovation in the Community College, a consortium of over 750 community colleges and universities worldwide, also recognized her for outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership, and learning through her work in concussion management.

In 2013, Nancy’s research and recommendations for concussion management were published in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice. This is the first research addressing the gaps and challenges in managing concussion at the community college level.

“This was financially a lot better for me... ”


Cli�NortonAutomotive instructor and coordinator Cliff Norton has taught at SRJC for 22 years, and keeps pace with changing auto technology. He teaches hybrid vehicle repair classes and for the Community Education program.

“I have been both a tradesman and a teacher for most of the past 40 years, and my primary motivation for teaching has always been a love of sharing freely what I have learned. To pass along to my students what knowledge and experience I have accumulated is a privilege.”

SRJC AWARDED GRANT FOR INNOVATIVE DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAM UniversityNow selected SRJC as its community college partner in the Next Gen Learning Challenges/Breakthrough Models project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The purpose of this partnership is to demonstrate the efficacy of a two-year institution (SRJC) working with a four- year institution (uNow) to create viable four-year degree pathways for non-traditional and working adult students who don’t quality for financial aid, who aren’t fully prepared for post-secondary education, and/or who have completed an AA in business but cannot afford or gain access to a four-year institution to complete a BA degree.

The partnership seeks to improve student outcomes enabling completion of an AA or BA in a timely manner while incurring little or no financial debt. Approximately 100 SRJC students will benefit from uNow’s innovative development educational program with the use of cutting-edge technology, and an estimated 25 SRJC graduates will be awarded a full scholarship to complete a BA degree in business administration. The partnership funding to SRJC is $400,000 and activities will take place throughout 2013.

“…faculty and staff are deeply committed to

teaching our students.”

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“I find the spirit of the people at SRJC, both students and staff, to be very inspiring. The students seem committed to improving themselves and are willing to work hard to obtain an education and career that will allow them to lead fulfilling lives. The faculty and staff are deeply committed to teaching our students the skills necessary for productive and satisfying careers.”

PEG SARAGINA WINS NISOD AWARDBusiness Administration Department instructor Peg Saragina won SRJC’s 2013 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. Peg was honored at the NISOD International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas.

The SRJC Faculty Recognition Committee nominated Peg for her teaching excellence, outstanding curriculum development, creation of innovative teaching materials and techniques, sensitivity to student needs, and campus leadership. She has offered numerous workshops at other colleges and for professional groups. Peg is a leader in international education, and has been bringing international students to SRJC since 2000. She is currently assisting the district as its first coordinator of its expanding International Student Program.

RobertCullenSRJC graduate Robert Cullen was active in student government when he attended SRJC’s Petaluma campus, and attributes the leadership skills and confidence he developed at SRJC to his success as mayor of King City and owner of a small business.

SRJC has significantly impacted his family, with three generations taking classes simultaneously in the late 1990s. His grandfather, Larry, took welding classes, his mother, Marlene, enrolled in computer, writing and literature classes, and his dad, James, took economics classes. His sister and brother both launched their college careers at SRJC. Rachel Cullen Farkash got her bachelor’s degree in child development at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her master’s degree in organizational communication at Suffolk University. Jeff Cullen transferred from SRJC to UC Santa Cruz and earned his bachelor’s degree in marine biology.

“What’s awesome is the JC served the needs of three generations of my family.”

Robert, a 1998 SRJC graduate in business administration, transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he received a bachelor’s degree in financial management and a master’s in business administration in financial management, and now owns an insurance business.

“I attribute so much of my success now as a mayor and business owner to the groundwork I got at SRJC. When I make presentations to high school students, a big part of my message is how powerful a community college can be. The JC holds a special place in my heart.

Robert is a lifetime member of the SRJC Alumni & Friends, and each year contributes to an SRJC Foundation scholarship for a student who is active on the Petaluma campus.

“I feel it is important in life to give back. Many people helped me along the way, and giving this scholarship is a small way I can contribute.”

“…my message is how powerful a community college can be. The JC holds a special place in my heart.”


beingcreativeSTUDENT UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ACHIEVEMENT REFORM AT SRJCIn 2010, Senate Bill 1440 dramatically changed the way SRJC students will transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Two new types of degrees were created: the Associate of Arts for transfer (AA-T) or Associate of Sciences for transfer (AS-T). All community colleges are revising majors to align with this new transfer model curriculum, and this legislation creates a clear transfer pathway that will result in time and money savings for students. The streamlined transfer process will allow community colleges to serve an additional 40,000 students, and allow the CSU to serve an additional 13,000, while saving California taxpayers approximately $160 million annually.

The new AA-T and AS-T provide clear benefits to SRJC students. Students who fulfill these new transfer majors are guaranteed admission to a CSU campus with junior standing. SRJC students with these new AA-T and AS-T degrees will get high priority admission to Sonoma State University, our “local” CSU. In addition, SRJC students will have priority admission to other CSU campuses ahead of students without the new transfer degrees. So far, 25 new transfer degrees have been created, and SRJC is already offering seven of these, including popular disciplines such as Communications Studies, Business Administration, and Psychology. The remaining 18 transfer degree programs are in progress.

Sonoma County Junior College District Annual Report 2011-2012

REVENUES 2011-12

Federal 2,115,082

State 52,536,753

Local 53,798,276

Total 108,450,111

EXPENDITURES

Academic Salaries 47,241,955

Classified Salaries 25,081,372

Employee Benefits 20,820,582

Books and Supplies 2,418,263

Services 9,142,759

Equipment 780,624

Total 105,485,555

Excess Revenue Over Expenditures 2,964,556

Net Other Financing Resources (uses) -2,138,957

Excess Revenues and Other Sources Over

(Under) Expenditures and Other Uses 825,599

Fund Balance July 1 12,112,131

Fund Balance June 30 12,937,730

General Fund Actual Revenues, Expenditures and Fund Balances for the Fiscal Year July 1 to June 30

REVENUE

EXPENDITURES

AcademicSalaries44.8%

Classi�ed Salaries23.8% Employee

Bene�ts19.7%

Books &Supplies2.3%

Services8.7%

Equipment0.7%

Federal 2.0%

State 49.6% Local 48.4%

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missionSonoma County Junior College District’s Mission is to promote student learning throughout our diverse communities by increasing the knowledge, improving the skills and enhancing the lives of those who participate in our programs and enroll in our courses.

This Mission affirms the District’s responsibility to provide the following:

• lower division academic education, to support transfer to four-year institutions

• career and technical education, to support economic development and job growth

• basic skills, to include English language skills acquisition

• student and academic support services, to improve student success and student retention

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From left: B. Robert Burdo, Richard W. Call, Onita Pellegrini, W. Terry Lindley, Board President, Frank Chong, Superintendent/President, Don Zumwalt, Jeff Kunde, Board Vice President, Don Edgar, Board Clerk, Michelle Dowling, Student Trustee

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