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President’s Report to the
SMCCCD Board of Trustees
President Michael Claire ~ February 27, 2013
Inside...
Photo Displays Salute CSM’s History
Photo Displays
Salute CSM’s History . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Jazz On The Hill Returns to CSM . . 2
News from the Learning Center . . . 2
CSM Celebrates
Black History Month . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
First Issue of
Staff Notes Launched . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cash for College
Draws a Full House . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Four Lady Bulldogs Sign
with Lindenwood University . . . . . 3
Football Players Moving
on to University Gridiron . . . . . . . . 4
Kudos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
~ Gary Dilley
~ Helen Souranoff
~ Tim Devine
~ Lisa Suguitan Melnick
~ Luis Leonorellana
As a tribute to CSM’s history and to honor the 50th anniversary of the College
Heights campus, three large exhibits of historic college photos are on permanent
display in College Center. Each exhibit, titled “Since 1922 - The Tradition
Continues,” features historic, enlarged black and white photos from the college’s
archive collection. According to President Mike Claire, “These photo displays help
us honor the past as CSM’s 100th anniversary draws closer. We plan to identify
other locations on campus to feature additional historical exhibits.”
Upcoming Events - March 2013 . . . 5
Thanks to Professor Michael Svanevik for rescuing the photos during the
Library renovation in the 1990’s and Professor Emeritus Bill Rundberg for
archiving the collection in the Photograph Library Project, much of the college’s
visual history remains intact. Bev Madden and staff from the Community
Relations and Marketing Department coordinated the exhibits. Dave McLain,
visual communications coordinator, worked on the design and layout for each
display, and along with student assistant Alexis Madayag, they prepared the
final images.
Student Success Story:
Emmeline Wong, UC Berkeley . . . . 5
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Jazz On The Hill Returns to CSM
Headline performance by Eddie Palmieri at Jazz On The Hill 2002
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 1, Jazz On The Hill
returns to CSM as part of the college’s 50th anniversary of the
College Heights campus. Music enthusiasts of all genres and
generations will be treated to a day of exceptional live jazz
at an outdoor stage with CSM’s spectacular views of the Bay
and Peninsula. KCSM has assembled an impressive musical
lineup that will feature diverse jazz performances ranging
from blues to salsa to hip hop—a truly eclectic mix of music
to appeal to a variety of interests.
Jazz On the Hill Performance Schedule
10 am . . . . . Northgate High School Jazz Ensemble
11 am . . . . . KCSM Family Band
12 pm . . . . . Jazz Mafia
1 pm . . . . . Terrence Brewer-Citizen Rhythm
2 pm . . . . . . Hot Club of San Francisco
3 pm . . . . . . Taylor Eigsti
4 pm . . . . . Charlie Musselwhite
5 pm . . . . . . Pacific Mambo Orchestra
In addition to great live music, this family-friendly anniversary
celebration will include an open house from 11 am – 2 pm for
members of the public to tour the campus. Community and
youth groups and vendors will be on hand to sell a variety
of food and beverages and arts and crafts. As a gift to the
community, admission is free. Jazz On The Hill runs from 10
am to 6 pm. For more information visit jazzonthehill.org.
News from the Learning Center
The Learning Center is abuzz with activity as it offers a
full schedule of academic support services to assist CSM
students. New this semester is S.M.A.R.T., a peer mentoring
program that matches first-time college students with
successful continuing students who act as peer mentors.
Peer mentors provide information about college resources
and share insight about how to succeed in college.
The Center has also recently launched LearnSmart-Connect
software. This innovative, adaptive technology engages
students in the course content so they are better prepared,
are more active in discussion, and achieve better results.
Some additional good news is that the Learning Center
Tutoring Program is now certified by the College Reading
and Learning Association (CLRA). CRLA certification provides
numerous benefits to CSM students. Qualified, well-trained
peer tutors help students become independent learners,
better understand the course material, and increase selfefficacy. Tutors are trained to create a positive learning
experience, clarify content, and help students to attain higher
academic achievement.
Finally, the Learning Center will once again sponsor a series
of workshops to assist students with academic and personal
success. To read the latest issue of the Center’s newsletter,
visit: collegeofsanmateo.edu/learningcenter/newsletter.asp.
(Photo credit: CSM Community Relations and Marketing)
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CSM Celebrates Black History Month
Cash for College Draws a Full House
Throughout February, CSM has celebrated Black History
Month with a variety of educational and entertaining events:
More than 250 high school seniors and their parents
attended CSM’s Cash for College event held last month.
Participants attended a financial workshop which
presented comprehensive
information about the
financial aid process.
Students and parents
also received hand’s-on
assistance in completing
the 2013-14 FAFSA in time
for the March filing deadline. All of the seniors who attended
and completed the application and workshop evaluation were
eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from the California Student
Aid Commission.
• Instructor Rudy Ramirez presenting “From the roots
come the fruits” – Willie Dixon 1963
• Film screening of Red Tails, facilitated by Professor Fred
Gaines
• Presentation of African-inspired singing, dancing and
drumming at the Child Development Center
• Presentation of history and games focused on the
African American inventor Garrett Morgan at the Child
Development Center
• Karamu feast
Black History Month events were sponsored by the Associated
Students of CSM (ASCSM), Diversity in Action Group (DIAG),
and the Multicultural Center.
Four Lady Bulldogs Sign
with Lindenwood University
First Issue of Staff Notes Launched
The first issue of Staff Notes, an e-newsletter for classified
staff at CSM, is now available. Developed by CSM’s newly
formed Classified Council, Staff Notes will focus on issues
related to participatory governance and college planning
and decision making processes. In addition to providing
information, it is also a way for staff to offer comments and
feedback. Members of the Classified Council involved in the
development of Staff Notes are Juanita Celaya, Kathy Chaika,
Fauzi Hamadeh, Charles Jones, Deborah Laulusa, Kathy
McEachron, Annette Perot and Laura Skaff.
CSM’s softball season is off to a strong start—both on and off
the field. On National Signing Day, four of this year’s standout
athletes have signed with Lindenwood University- Belleville
in Illinois. The signees are Kaylin Stewart, shortstop;
Mikayla Conlin, outfielder; and battery mates Michele
Pilster, pitcher and Jamie Navarro, catcher. The team is
in the hunt to repeat last year’s conference championship:
the Lady Bulldogs are currently ranked Number 1 in Norcal
and Number 2 in the State. (Photo provided by: Nicole Borg)
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Football Players Moving
on to University Gridiron
The Athletic Department is celebrating the signing of
nine football players who will continue to compete at the
university level in fall 2013. According to Tim Tulloch,
assistant football coach, “This is a great mid-semester
transfer class…better than we’ve ever had.” An additional
15-18 players are expected to sign in the spring. Current
signees are:
Name
Nate Jackson . . . . . .
Lyman Faoliu . . . . . .
Tevita Latiamua . . .
Sione Sina . . . . . . . .
Hoko Fanaika . . . . .
Troy Boyland . . . . . .
Jerrel Brown . . . . . .
Eric Tuipulotu . . . . .
Nick Maier . . . . . . . .
School
Kansas State University
Washington State University
University of Hawaii
UC Berkeley
Louisiana State University
University of Wyoming
University of Idaho
University of Idaho
Missouri Southern State University
(Photo credit: Tim Tulloch)
Kudos
~ Gary Dilley, dean emeritus, has
been name executive director of
the California Community College
Football Coaches Association.
Dilley, who retired as CSM’s
dean of physical education and
athletics in 2006, will represent
the interests of community college
football coaches throughout the
state. (Photo source: San Mateo
Patch)
~ Helen Souranoff, CSM’s
theatre events manager, is
now a published author. Her
book, Musing of a Full Moon
– Essays from a Woman, was
recently published by Misfit
Moon Productions. The book
is a collection of essays that
take the reader through a semichronological journey of loss,
defeat, death, love and rebirth
of the human spirit. Earlier
this month, the ASCSM hosted a book reading by Souranoff.
(Photo credit: CSM Community Relations and Marketing)
~ Tim Devine, a College of San Mateo music instructor, is
currently playing in the orchestra of the National Touring
Company of Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony Award
winning “Anything Goes” at the Golden Gate Theater in San
Francisco. In his 24 years as a professional musician, he has
amassed numerous theater
accomplishments including
playing for the pre-Broadway
world premieres of “Lestat”
(featuring the music of Sir
Elton John), “The Mambo
Kings,” and “Lennon” along
with other national tours.
(Image source: shnsf.com)
~ Lisa Suguitan Melnick, assistant
professor of ESL has had her article,
“Vangie Looks Back,” published in
the February issue of Positively
Filipino, an online magazine.
The article is a retrospective of
Evangeline (Vangie) Canonizado
Buell’s life and accomplishments.
Buell is an author, community
activist, musician and former
national President of the Filiopino American National
Historical Society. (Photo credit: CSM Community Relations
and Marketing)
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~ Luis Leonorellana, a student in CSM’s electronic music
program was part of the creative team that created “O’KANE
1.0, the winning film in the 2012 San Jose 48-Hour Film
Project. Luis is responsible for all of the recording, original
music and sound effects. O’KANE 1.0 can be viewed on
YouTube. More information on “The 48-Hour Film Project”
in San Jose can be found at 48hourfilm.com/en/sanjose.
The 48-Hour Film Project is described as “a wild and sleepless
weekend in which you and a team make a movie—write,
shoot, edit and score it—in just 48 hours. On Friday night,
you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all
to include in your movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be
complete. Then it will show at a local theater, usually in the
next week.” In 2012, over 50,000 filmmakers in 120 countries
made almost 4,000 films.
Upcoming Events – March 2013
CSM Swimming - Bulldog Invitational Meet
Friday, March 1, noon
CSM Jazz Combo Concert featuring the John Daversa Septet
Saturday, March 2, 8–9:30 pm, Choral Room
SMCCCD Retirees Annual Spring Luncheon
Friday, March 8, 11:30 am, 10-468
Free Income Tax Preparation (VITA)
Every Saturday, through - March 30, 9 am – 1 pm
Financial Aid Awareness Day
Wednesday March 13, 10 am – 1:30 pm
CSM Symphonic Band Concert
Thursday, March 14, 7:30–9:30 pm, theatre
Psychology/Philosophy Movie Night
Friday, March 15, 6:30–9:00 pm
CSM Track & Field - Bob Rush Meet
Friday, March 22, begins at 9 am
Dental Assisting & Nursing Program Open House
Tuesday, March 26, 3–5 pm, Health and Wellness Building
Student Success Story: Emmeline Wong
UC Berkeley
Major: Business Administration
As a Chinese student who
came to the United States
after completing high school
in Peru, I chose CSM because
of its flexibility and efficiency
in placing students in classes
that fit them the best. It was,
indeed, a wise decision: CSM
has helped me transfer to
my dream university, U.C.
Berkeley’s Haas School of
Business.
What makes CSM wonderful is its connection with local firms
and professionals that makes it possible to offer enriching
workshops, informational sessions, and career fairs to take
place on campus. Also, as a member of the Associated
Students of CSM, I learned a lot about politics, leadership
and organizational skills. Similarly, as an active member of
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, I applied my knowledge to
research-based projects and was able to attend international
conventions with over 3,500 delegates from around the
world. All of these experiences contributed to being admitted
to my first choice university and receiving scholarships. Most
importantly, CSM’s caring staff members and counselors
always put their heart out there for students. CSM is my
home, and I am blessed for being part of this family.
(Photo provided by: Emmeline Wong)