President’s Board Report
January 19, 2012
Welcome Back for Spring 2012!
Newly re-cast monuments at the campus entrances and fluttering banners celebrating the college’s 40th Anniversary greeted faculty and staff returning for the January 13 In-Service Day,
the traditional start for the new semester. After breakfast, attendees were brought up to date
on new employees, construction, the budget, and program review by President Harrison, Interim Vice President Mike Strong, Vice President Rebeccah Warren-Marlatt and Vice President
Cheryl Marshall.
It was an information-packed morning: Dean Joe Cabrales discussed Title V changes, Dean Rick
Hogrefe the developments in the STEM Grant, and the safety consultants explained the steps
in Lockdown Response.
Lunch was followed
workshops : Transtor Mariana Moreno
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As of this writing, Crafton has enrolled just under 5,000 students for spring 2012, down from
both fall and spring 2011, because of the state funding cutbacks.
Message from the President
Welcome back! It is going to be a wonderful, very busy spring semester. See
inside for loads of fun events—including the opening of the Transfer Center,
Operation Glitter part II, the Art Exhibit and the upcoming improv show, Cooking for Zebras. Thank you for all you do to support student success at Crafton
Hills College.
CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE GRADUATES 76 NEW EMTs
The CHC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Completion Ceremony took place at the Finkelstein Performing Arts Center on December 16. The 76 graduates were honored by Program Director
Gary Reese and Rebeccah Warren-Marlatt, CHC Vice President of Student Services. Certificates
were presented by Director Reese, Instructor Karl Nicholson and Dr. Jim Holbrook, Professor, and
June Yamamoto, Dean of Career Education and Human Development.
The following students received awards for their work in the program:
High Score: Matthew Reiter and David Kennedy
Field Award: Jorge Villegas
Clinical Award: Jesus Cardenas
Most Improved: Nicholas Squires
Directors Award: John Fee and Bradford Williams
The graduates are as follows, including their hometown cities:
Professor Holbrook’s class—1st row: (left to right): Michael Lentz, Yucaipa; Kevin Ary, Yucaipa;
Randy Bermeo, Yucaipa; Margarita De La Cruz, San Bernardino; 2nd row: Christopher Sepulveda,
Highland; Ruben Martinez, Alta Loma; Dustin Tucker, Beaumont; Kayla Cook, Yucaipa; Jesus
Navarro, Rialto; 3rd row: Ryan Stewart, Loma Linda; Nicholas Bornholdt, Redlands; Bradford Williams, Highland; Zachary Knight, Rialto; David Kennedy, Moreno Valley; Douglas Randall, Chino; 4th
row: Alexander Provonsha, Yucaipa; Matthew Mireles, Canyon Lake; John Fee, Highland; Joshua
Stachowiak, Highland; Mitchell Ellington, Cathedral City; 5th row: Michael Victoria, Yucaipa; Caleb
Oliver, Beaumont; Nicholas Benson, Redlands; Matthew Flanders, LaQuinta
CHC In-service
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& Returning Staff
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Professor Reese’s class—1st
row: Siobhan Bohannan, Yucaipa; Kati Woods, Redlands;
Ashley Olmos, Redlands;
Samantha Zendejas, Grand
Terrace; Erica Smith, Angelus
Oaks; 2nd row: Edward
Ferrell, San Bernardino; Ricardo Robles, Colton; Jorge
Villegas, Banning; Roberto
Sanchez, Rialto; Stephen
Vallez, Colton; Kevin Tait,
Highland; Joey Segura, Highland; Charley Yim, Moreno
Valley; Jeff Quijano, Beaumont; 3rd row: Curtis Wells,
Redlands; Ken Patterson, Colton; Tyler Skogen, La Quinta; Will Curry, San Bernardino; Will Bouffard,
San Bernardino; Chris Mathers, Yucaipa; Kevin Rogers, Running Springs; Matt Reiter, Redlands;
Joseph Estrada, Beaumont; 4th row: Jesus Cardenas, Bloomington; Mike Lauwers, Highland; Tyler
Frieling, Brea; Ishmael Najera, Redlands; Benton Gilmore, Yucaipa; Lucas Vanderbrug, Beaumont;
Nick Squires, Yucaipa; Steve Smolenski, Running Springs; Ron Johnson, Rancho Cucamonga
Instructor Nicholson’s
class— 1st row: (left to
right): Brandon Miller, San
Jacinto; John Frisbie, Running Springs; James Gilbert, Redlands; Indiana
Palmer, Redlands; Chuck
Brantley, Crestline; Matt
Horn, Redlands; Robert
Keay, Lake Arrowhead; Eric
Peterson, Fontana; 2nd row:
Adam Cartozian, Yucaipa;
Jarred Arceo, San Bernardino; Eduardo Lopez, Beaumont; Ernesto Gonzales,
West Covina; Joseph
Churby, Yucaipa; David
Pena, Beaumont; 3rd row: Melinda Burton, Yucaipa; Cathryn Rodriguez, Yucaipa; Christina Dos
Remedios, Yucaipa; Paige Bradshaw, Yucaipa; Kat Carden, Yucaipa; Sarah Simpson, Hemet
Congratulations!
Always Fun Activities at the CDC!
The CDC sends out a huge
“Thank you” to Librarian Laura
Winningham and her staff for all
their help! About 15 families got
library cards who did not realize
they could get a community card.
The group is planning more trips.
“Another big thanks to Lt. Pierre
Galvez’s team for getting us
there safely” said Director Susan
Johnson.
Visiting the Crafton
Hills College Library!
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
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Jan. 28, Operation Glitter Part Two
Feb. 1, Grand Opening—Transfer Center, noon, SCC 200-201
Feb. 2, Principal’s Breakfast
Feb. 2-16, Snezana & Ming, CHC Art Gallery, Closing reception, Feb. 16, 4:30-7:30 pm
Feb. 3 –4, Cooking for Zebras (Improv Show), 8 pm, PAC, General $10, Students, Staff &
Seniors, $5
Feb. 15, Celebrate Valentine’s Day at CHC—sponsored by Student Senate
Feb. 23– Mar. 22, Dolores Becker Trost: The White Lady, CHC Art Gallery, Opening reception Feb.
23, 4:30 pm– 7:30 pm
Feb. 24, ArtsDay
Don’t miss
Mar. 9, High School Senior Day
Cooking for Zebras!
Mar. 31, Foundation Gala
Apr. 5-7, Orfeo Ed Euridice, joint Opera performance with UCR
Apr. 5-26, Raul Acero, CHC Art Gallery, Opening reception, Apr. 5, 4:30 pm– 7:30 pm
May 17-24, Student Art Exhibition, CHC Art Gallery,
Opening Reception, May 17, 4:30 pm—7:30 pm
Student Caterer Provides Holiday Luncheon
President Gloria Macias Harrison treated her management team to a very special holiday luncheon catered
by Carlos de la Torres of Alchemist Catering in Redlands. Carlos is a CHC Spanish major, who hopes to
transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to major in nutrition. He is shown below with his delicious spread of
chicken, asparagus, veggies, pesto, and a unique
strawberry shortcake. Prior to attending Crafton, Carlos
went to the Culinary School/Kitchen Academy, now Cordon Blue. He and Sous-chef Chris Coon, below with
President Harrison, prepared
and served the
whole meal.
New Extractor Graces Fire Academy
Fire Academy cadets can now keep their heavy-duty gear clean! The "Extractor" industrial
strength washing machine has been installed at the Fire Academy.
Fire Chief Dan Sullivan said, “This never would have happened without the support of the
entire Ramos Family. Again, thank you for your continuous support.”
Student Senate Activities
Come to “Operation Glitter” Fierce and Fabulous: Take 2, a drag show performance at Crafton Hills College on Saturday, January 28, from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Finkelstein Performing
Arts Center. Hosted by CHC’s Student Senate, a
portion of the profits will go to Foothill AIDS Project to help those who are affected or infected
with HIV/AIDS.
Have a fierce and fabulous time with Venus DLite and other special guests. For more information, call 909.389.3410 (Student Life Office).
Ticket prices are: $15 general admission, $10
students with valid ID, $7 CHC Associated Student card holders and SBCCD faculty and staff;
$40 VIP/$30 VIP for SBCCD/AS card
Student Senate Hears from Trustees at Retreat
SBCCD Trustees
John Futch and
Donna Ferracone
provided valuable
political insights
and guidance on
lobbying during the
week-long Student
Senate retreat held
in January.
Kyle Hundley, Vice President of External Affairs for the CHC Associated
Students was elected Treasurer of the Student Senate for the California
Community Colleges Region IX. He will prepare and present monthly
budget reports, expenditure reports, assist committees with financial
tasks and chair the budget committee.
Respiratory Class #33 Graduates 30
The Crafton Hills College 33rd Respiratory Care Graduation ceremony took place at the Finkelstein
Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 15. The 30 care-givers were honored by Faculty
Chair Bradley Franklin, Medical Director Dr. Richard Sheldon and guest speaker Dr. Roger Seheult,
pulmonologist, of the Banning Specialty Care Center with the Redlands Community Hospital. Certificates were presented by Professor Kenneth Bryson, Professor Reynaldo Bell, Assistant Professor
Amber Contreras, Professor Bradley Franklin, and Assistant Professor Michael Sheahan. Crafton
Hills College President Gloria Macías Harrison, Dr. Cheryl Marshall, Vice President of Instruction,
and Dean June Yamamoto offered congratulations. Student president Timothy Holcombe addressed the audience on behalf of the graduates.
Timothy Holcombe was awarded top academic honors and Justin Jones received top clinical honors.
Those receiving their certificates
were, in alphabetical order:
Amanda M. Alvarez (Moreno Valley), Marilou Averbeck (Redlands),
Joshua P. Britton (Riverside), John
J. Burke (Yucaipa), Sang T. Chau
(San Bernardino), Rebecca
Goodson (Yucaipa), Megan A.
Green (Yucaipa), Timothy Holcombe (Redlands), Cheri L. Hughes
(Fontana), Jennifer Humphrey
(Wildomar/Lake Elsinor), Sabrina
A. Hutt (Highland), Nhon Huynh
(Indio), Justin E. Jones (Lake Arrowhead), Jonathan M. Malmis (Mentone), Harpal S. Mann (Highland), David T. Manzano (Yucaipa),
Andrea Markowitz (Lake Elsinore), Filomena S. Matzek (Landers), Hang L. Nguyen (Highland),
Nicholas V. Nguyen (Mentone), Alyssa L. Ortega (Redlands), Carole F. Parker (Redlands), Taylor A.
Peace (Yucaipa), Annie T. Pham (Highland), Miguel Valdez (Redlands), Cuitlahuac Villalobos
(Riverside), Michael Waggoner (Redlands), Christopher Woods (Redlands), Rafael Yanez
(Redlands), Erika S. Zepeda (Palm Desert).
22 Complete Paramedic Training
The Crafton Hills College 76th Paramedic Class Graduation ceremony took place at the Finkelstein
Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 9. The 22 graduates were honored by Program Director Dan Word, Medical Director Dr. Phong Nguyen and guest speaker Captain Josh Stapleton of
the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department. Certificates were presented by Dr Nguyen, Director Word,
Past Director Kathy Crow, President Gloria Macías Harrison, and Dean June Yamamoto and Yucaipa Mayor Dick Riddell congratulated the graduates. Nate Brooks addressed the audience on
behalf of the graduates.
Seven students received special accolades for their achievements in the program:
Clinical – Nathan Brooks, Skills – Aaron Segaar, Theory – Travis Levinson, Cardiology - Aaron Segaar, Field Work – Brad Bokath, Director’s Award – Derrick Stockhausen. Pharmacology – Jacob
Long
The certificate recipients were:
Front row, left to right: Jesse Amezquita, Fontana; Adam Galvan, Highland; Jamie Jones, Beaumont;
Nathan Brooks, Rancho Cucamonga; Travis Levnison, Riverside; Carlos Muñoz, Fontana; Brad Bokath, Rancho Cucmonga; Chad McMillan, Rancho Cucamonga;
Middle row: Jason Centeno, Alta Loma; Brandon Willis, Big Bear City; Andrew Crane, Big Bear City;
Travis Lane, Pinon Hills; Alfonso Mena, Highland; Randy Rhea, Hemet; Vincent Vine, Crestline; Top
row: Roberto Najera, Alviso; Derrick Stockhausen, Rialto; Ben Gradias, Yucaipa; Andrew Fick, Yucaipa; Jacob Long, Yucaipa; Aaron Segaar, Canyon Lake; Larry Pollock, Azusa.
Foundation Gala March 31
CHC Bookstore Expands Book Rental Program
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texts for English 101, Fire 100, EMS 020, Physic 100
and Health 102.
Print Shop Debuts New Process at CHC
Louis Chavira, Printing Services Supervisor, Dennis Winters, Printing
Operations Specialist and CHC’s
own Kristi Simonson, Web Developer, debuted the new Print Shop
Pro process at Crafton to a room full
of faculty, staff and managers. Kristi
created and voiced the training videos for the new process , which will
be implemented over the spring semester.
Principals’ Breakfast Scheduled for February 2
Crafton Hills College will host 25 local high school principals and superintendents to CHC for breakfast and an
update on activities and information the campus thinks
the educators will find of interest.
President Harrison and Vice Presidents Rebecca Warren-Marlatt and Cheryl Marshall, as well as Deans Rick
Hogrefe and Kirsten Colvey, Director of Research and
Planning Keith Wurtz and Glen Kuck, Executive Director
of Distributed Education and Technology Services will
address a myriad of student success activities.
Topics will include data on current student achievement levels, the SBCCD/K-12 Summer
School Pilot Program, CHC Retention and Gateway Activities and a facilitated discussion on
how Crafton can improve our students’ success and what the high schools need from the college The event will allow the college to maintain an open dialogue with high schools, hopefully paving the way to improved communication, shared resources, and improved student
skills.
Transfer Center Opens!
Transfer Center Coordinator Mariana Moreno has announced the opening ceremony of the Transfer Center and Honors Lounge on February 1
from noon to 1:00 p.m. above the cafeteria in SCC-200 and SCC-201.
The Center will officially open for students on January 17. The opening
activities will include comments from President Harrison, Coordinator Moreno, Honors Lounge Coordinator Jennifer Floerke and remarks from representatives from
local universities. Light refreshments will be served.
Where will you go
from here?
CHC Parent Orientations Continue
Started in Fall 2012, Parent Orientations provide both parents and their new CHC students
an opportunity to ask questions, tour the campus and become
familiar with educational jargon. Two Orientations were held for
Spring semester—one in December and the second in January.
In the Fall 2013, the Student Services Division hopes to offer a
Spanish-language orientation as well. For families that include a
first-time college student, the orientation addresses such issues
as the respective roles of parents, instructors, counselors, and
students’ responsibilities, how to establish educational goals
and how to access the various resources of the college.