President’s Office
Dr. Susan Sperling
President’s Report – April 21, 2015
Future Forum
On April 20th, Chabot College with the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, hosted the Future
Forum, a Congressional listening tour organized
to hear the concerns of college students, ages 18
to 21 years, enrolled at Chabot. The event took
place in the Chabot Event Center and was
moderated by Chabot Political Science Instructor
Jessica Gallucci. There were close to 100
participants sharing their thoughts on college
affordability, student debt, civic engagement and
various other issues concerning students. Vice
Chancellor Esposito-Noys and Chabot
Development Director Maria Ochoa worked
together to make this a seamless and significant
event for all.
Photos by Mary Lauffer, CLPCCD
(L to R: Dr. Marshall Mitzman, Trustee – CLPCCD; Dr. Hal Gin, Trustee – CLPCCD; Dr.Susan Sperling, President Chabot College; Isobel Dvorsky, Trustee – CLPCCD; Kate Dolorito, Student Trustee – Chabot College; Dr. Jannett
Jackson, Chancellor, CLPCCD; Rep. Eric Swalwell, CA-East Bay; Rep. Ruben Gallego, AZ-Phoenix; Rep. Derek Kilmer,
WA-Tacoma; Dr. Barry Russell, President – Las Positas College)
Chabot College
Susan Sperling, Ph.D., President
President’s Report – April 21, 2015
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Student Senate “Meet the Candidates”
Two weeks ago in Cleveland, Ohio, Chabot College Forensics took on the Nation with great success! All
three students from Chabot who attended the Phi Rho Pi Community College National Tournament
brought home an award!! Congratulations go to:
Bobby John: Bronze Medal, Parliamentary Debate
Seini Houa: Bronze Medal, Programmed Oral Interpretation of Literature
Amanda Fletcher: Bronze Medal, Poetry Interpretation of Literature
A great showing for a hardworking and dedicated group of students. Amanda Fletcher advanced to the
final round in varsity at every tournament
this semester, including State and
Nationals. Bobby John became the first
debater in over a decade to advance at
Nationals in his first year. Of the last 11
students who have went to Nationals, 9
have come home with an award! Fantastic
job to our Forensics Coaches Nicole
Sandoval and Jason Ames for another
Chabot victory!
(L to R: Seini Houa; Bobby John; Jason Ames; Amanda Fletcher)
Photo Courtesy, Forensics
Please join the Forensics Team for “From
the Rooftops”, a performance night
fundraiser, on April 28th at 6 PM in the
Little Theater/Stage One. Entry is $5
Student Senate “Meet the Candidates”
On Tuesday, April 14th, the Student Senate of Chabot College hosted a “Meet the Candidates” forum
during college hour in the Grand Courtyard. During this forum we introduced the student body to
candidates for the Executive Council of the 2015-2016 Student Senate. Over 100 students attended as
candidates gave introductory
statements, answered
questions prepared by the
moderator, and took
questions from the audience.
Photo by Davis Dichoso, Student Life
Chabot College
Susan Sperling, Ph.D., President
President’s Report – April 21, 2015
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Gladiator Challenge
On April 9th, the Student Veterans Organization hosted the Gladiator Challenge during college hour on
the Chabot College Confidence Course. Over a dozen Chabot students went through a series of physical
challenges competing to be the ultimate Gladiator. Participants also received tips on staying healthy
through fitness, nutrition, hydration, etc.
Photos by Davis Dichoso, Student Life
Chabot College
Susan Sperling, Ph.D., President
President’s Report – April 21, 2015
Page 4 of 4
Dr. Reed L. Buffington Memorial Event
The Memorial event for Dr. Reed Buffington took place in the Chabot Performing Arts Center on Sunday,
April 10. Reed’s family was in attendance and spoke movingly of his twenty years of service as Chabot’s
founding president, as did a number of retirees. Trustee Vecchiarelli Chancellor Jackson, and President
Sperling also made remarks about Dr. Buffington’s contribution and video interviews highlighted
people’s experiences of working with him. A student chamber music group performed beautifully and
the event was a fitting tribute.
College Brown Bag Forum on Hesperian Landscaping/Hardscaping Project
President Sperling hosted a very positive and well-attended Q & A on the Hesperian project on April
16th. Director of Facilities and Bond Program, Doug Horner, and Senior Project Manager, Swinerton
Management & Consulting, Greg Horne, P.E. were both present to answer questions. Students, faculty
and staff had thoughtful questions about the project and there was a projection provided of the final
look of the landscaping and structures when completed.
(Pictured: Doug Horner, Director of Facilities and Bond Program - CLPCCD)
Photo by Davis Dichoso, Student Life