May 31, 2013
Mission Statement: Hartnell College provides the leadership and resources to ensure that all students shall have
equal access to a quality education and the opportunity to pursue and achieve their goals. We are responsive to the
learning needs of our community and dedicated to a diverse educational and cultural campus environment that
prepares our students for productive participation in a changing world.
1. ASHC Hosts Employee Recognition Luncheon
On May 20th, the Associated Students of
Hartnell College honored college employees
with a walk down the red carpet, photos with
ASHC Vice Presidents, a delicious lunch
provided by Mike Cunane and staff,
recognition of recent retirees, and the
presentation of commemorative stars to those
in attendance. ASHC Vice Presidents Jorge
Cruz, Maria Lozano, Miriam Munoz and Erica
Lomeli along with members of the ASHC
Senate helped turn Steinbeck Hall into the
L to R: Professor Aurelia Vacaflor, ASHC Vice President
Jorge Cruz, Professor Aurora Mendez
Hollywood Walk of Fame, where everyone felt like a star. The event also featured the music of
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, among others.
During the luncheon current and incoming ASHC Senate members introduced themselves and
personally thanked all in attendance and presented certificates to retiring faculty and staff. Since
the event, the ASHC Senate has received positive feedback from the campus community for
hosting the luncheon. All photos taken will be posted to the new ASHC Facebook page. The
ASHC Senate would also like to thank the cafeteria staff for the food and utensils provided.
L to R: ASHC Vice President Erica Lomeli; ASHC Vice
President Miriam Munoz; Dr. Romero Jalomo, Vice
President of Student Affairs; ASHC Senator Maria
Lozano; Dr. Richard Prystowsky, Dean of Institutional
Planning and Effectiveness
2. EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and DSPS Programs Recognize Student Achievement
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 the Hartnell
College EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs and DSPS
programs hosted the 14th annual Student
Recognition Ceremony at the Western Stage.
EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs and
Services
CARE - Cooperative Agencies Resources for
Education
CalWORKs - California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids
DSPS - Department of Supportive Programs
and Services
This annual event celebrates and recognizes the
success of Hartnell College students enrolled in
four historically large support programs. Dr.
Romero Jalomo opened the ceremony that
included three inspirational speakers who are
current and former students. Each speaker
described the source of their success, often
mentioning family and the assistance of
Hartnell College support programs. Several
Hartnell College faculty and staff were honored
for their contribution to student access and
success.
More than 122 program students will graduate this year with 22 students receiving local and
regional scholarships. As with past recognition ceremonies, this event was well attended and
yielded positive feedback from those in attendance. One EOPS student, Edgar Mares, won the
Karl S. Pister Scholarship and will receive $20,000 to attend UC Santa Cruz in fall 2013.
3. Student Trustee Attends Salinas Rotary Club Special Event
On May 21, Student Trustee Elaine Duran was my guest
at the Salinas Rotary Club. This particular meeting
included a very special guest speaker, Dr. Terari Trent (in
photo at left with Ms. Duran). Dr. Trent has appeared on
the Oprah Winfrey show and other programs. She was on
Oprah's "favorite guests" list when she reflected over the
years and the many guests that appeared on her show.
She has an inspiring story and message and you can read
about her at http://www.tinogona.com/about.html.
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4. "AgKnowledge" Program Holds Class at Alisal Campus
On Friday, May 24, the "AgKnowledge" Program
held its class at the Alisal Campus. I am a member
of the 7th "AgKnowledge" class which is co-
sponsored by the Grower-Shipper Association
and Monterey County. The mission of the
program is “To promote and educate about the
health, social and cultural benefits of
agriculture to the community and society as a
whole.”
Don Howell, General Manager at Floricultura. 5 million
orchids in background.
This Executive Seminar Program provides policy makers, educators, media, and other community
leaders the opportunity to “walk in the shoes of a farmer”, to see Monterey County through the
eyes of those involved in the many facets of agriculture. AgKnowledge class members will better
understand the heart of those that work the land or otherwise contribute to the production and
distribution of agricultural commodities. The class meets monthly through November 2013.
This particular class included the following:
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An overview of Ag and Ag-related programs at Hartnell College presented by Dr. Zahi
Atallah and Molly Lewis.
A presentation on air quality by Richard Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer.
A presentation on custom farm equipment fabrication by Peter de Groot, Engineer with
Valley Fabrication.
A tour of the USDA Agriculture Research Station.
A tour of the Alisal Campus provided by
Dr. Steve Triano, Hartnell College Ag
Professor.
A tour of Floricultura in South County, a
Danish company growing orchids
(provided by Don Howell, General
Manager).
A tour of a pilot research project on a
farm in South County that is studying
ways to treat runoff water that is full of
nitrates (provided by Dr. Marc Los
Huertos, professor at CSU, Monterey
Bay).
ARS researcher explaining research on crop diseases,
verticillium and downey mildew.
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5. Monterey County Labor Market Snapshot - April
Unadjusted Unemployment Rates
Monterey County
California
United States
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
10.0%
8.5%
7.1%
12.5%
9.4%
7.6%
13.4%
9.7%
8.1%
(Source: EDD Monthly Press Release, May 2013)
April 2013 Unemployment Stats
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The unemployment rate in Monterey County is 10.0% in April 2013, down from 12.5% in
March 2013, and below the year-ago estimate of 11.9%.
The number of unemployed is 22,400, down 5,600 from 28,000 in March 2013 and down 3,900
compared to April 2012.
Seven cities throughout Monterey County had unemployment rates less than 8%; and five
cities had rates between 12.8 – 19.2%.
The City of Gonzales’ unemployment rate of 19.2% is the highest in the County, followed by
King City at 16.9%, Greenfield at 15.7% and Salinas at 14.1%. Of the unincorporated areas of
the County, Chular’s unemployment rate is 26.0%, followed by San Ardo at 23.1%, Moss
Landing at 22.2%, Las Lomas at 21.6%, San Lucas at 20.5% and Castroville at 19.1%.
(Source: EDD Monthly Press Release and EDD Monthly Labor Force Data for Cities and Census
Designated Places (CDP), May 17, 2013)
Employers with the Highest Number of Job Openings Advertised Online in Monterey County on May 22, 2013
Rank
Employers with Highest Number of Job Openings
1 CSU Monterey Bay – Assistant Director of Operations SH&RL, Grants
Accountant, Coordinator of Apartment Life, Admin Analyst, and more.
2 Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula – Nursing Assistant, Pre
Service Representative, Registered Nurse, Systems Analyst, and more.
3 Pebble Beach Company – Training & Communications, Busser-Sticks,
Concierge, Sales Associate, Team Server, Security Officer, and more.
4 PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. – Aquatics Specialist, Dog Trainer, Grooming
Assistant, Pet Stylists, Sales Associate and more.
5 Monterey Bay Aquarium – Membership & Adventures Rep, Research Tech,
Financial Analyst, Guest Experience Summer Actor, Accountant, and more.
6 Sears Holdings Corporation –Merchandising & Pricing Associate, Sales
Associate, Hardiness Merchandiser, Loss Prevention Associate, Cashier, and
more.
7 Mee Memorial Hospital – Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinical Informatics
Analyst, Plant Operations/Engineering Manager, Clinical Lab Scientist,
Registered Nurse, Manager of Engineering, Pharmacy Manager, and more.
8 McDonald’s Corporation – Crew members, Host/Hostess, and Management.
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Openings
72
57
50
40
39
38
32
31
Occupations with the Highest Job Openings Advertised Online in Monterey County on May 22, 2013
Occupations and Employers with the Highest Number of Job Openings
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10
Openings
Registered Nurses – Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Windsor,
AMN Healthcare, Mee Memorial Hospital, etc.
Retail Salespersons – Macy’s, Sears Holdings Corp, Harbor Freight Tools,
Verizon, T-Mobile USA, VF Corporation, The Children’s Place, OfficeMax, etc.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers – Matheson Tri-Gas, C.R. England, Dr.
Pepper Snapple Group, Always Towing & Recovery, Assured Aggregates Co, etc.
Physical Therapists – Foothill Nursing Center, AMN Healthcare, Rehabcare
Group of CA, Monterey County, Kindred Healthcare, etc.
Customer Service Representatives – Office Depot, Office Team, Ntelicor L.P.,
American Income Life Insurance, Comerica Bank, Advance America Cash Adv,
etc.
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food –
Safeway, McDonald’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Pebble Beach Company, Safeway,
etc.
General and Operations Managers – RDO Equipment Co, Starbucks, Liberty
Tax Service, Ross Stores, Yum Pizza Hut, ProBuild Holdings, Circle K, Old Navy,
etc.
Occupational Therapists – RehabCare Group, Salinas Union HS District,
MedPro Staffing, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Kindred
Healthcare, etc.
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers – Target, Office Depot, Harbor
Freight, The Men’s Wearhouse, The Children’s Place, VF Corporation, etc.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand – United Parcel
Service, Safeway, Sears Roebuck, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, etc.
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Distribution of industries in Monterey County for the 2
Rank
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Industry Sector
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Accommodation and Food Services
Retail Trade (44 & 45)
Health Care and Social Assistance
Public Administration
Education Services
Other Services (except Public Admin.)
Manufacturing (31-33)
Wholesale Trade
Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc
Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation
Construction
Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49)
Finance and Insurance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Information
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Utilities
Unclassified establishments
Mining
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203
135
96
84
83
78
68
63
55
52
quarter, 2012
Establishments Employees
531
901
1,203
976
143
392
4,728
250
380
773
454
794
261
351
125
369
102
37
30
483
8
54,145
18,742
15,606
15,013
13,626
13,557
6,762
5,390
5,379
5,305
5,157
3,981
3,667
2,503
2,420
1,691
1,528
1,020
1,017
394
201