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GOAL 1:
Rio Hondo College will provide excellent instruction in general education and major
requirement courses leading to increased student AA/AS degree completion and
successful university transfer.
Objective 1a: The College will increase by 15 the number of A.A and A.S degrees offered by 2015.
Increase in Degrees Offered
Degree 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL
A.A.
1
3
0
4
A.S.
3
8
1
12
TOTAL
4
11
1
16
Source:
CCCCO Curriculum Inventory, 3/23/2012
Fran Cummings, 4/04/2012
Objective 1b: The College will increase the number of degrees awarded by 5% over the previous
five-year average (770) by 2015.
Degree
Previous
Five-Year
Average
2008-2009
Degrees
Percent
Awarded Increase
Associate of Arts
390.2
438
12.3%
(A.A.) degree
Associate of Science
351.2
395
12.5%
(A.S.) degree
TOTAL DEGREES
741.4
833
12.4%
Sources:
CCCCO Data Mart—Award Count, 3/21/2012
Cal-PASS SMART Tool—Award Count, 3/21/2012
2009-2010
Degrees
Percent
Awarded Increase
2010-2011
Degrees
Percent
Awarded Increase
360
-7.7%
414
6.1%
397
13.0%
370
5.4%
757
2.1%
784
5.7%
Objective 1c: The College will develop General Education SLOs by Fall 2012.
SLOlutions lists “General Education” as a “Program Type,” and has six programs available for “General
Education.” SLOlutions currently lists four of six General Education SLOs.
Objective 1d: The College will develop Degree SLOs for all existing degrees by Fall 2012.
SLOlutions lists several programs under “Program Type”. Under “Degree/Certificates”, SLOlutions currently
lists 81 programs, 72 of which are currently active.
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Objective 1e: The College will establish a set of best practices for delivery of online courses for
general education and major requirements by Fall 2012.
The Instructional Technology Committee developed a “best practices” document in Spring 2011 and the
Academic Senate incorporated these practices into a revision of AP 4105, Distance Education. The Board
of Trustees reviewed the revised AP 4105 on June 8, 2011. AP 4105 provides procedures for ensuring
“regular effective contact” between instructors and students, as well as “course quality standards” and
procedures for “faculty selection and workload.”
Sources:
Kats Gustafson, 3/14/2012
Distance Education (Administrative Procedure 4105)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Minutes—June 8, 2011
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GOAL 2:
Rio Hondo College will provide excellent instruction in career technical education,
leading to increased awarding of certificates, degrees and job placement/job
enhancement.
Objective 2a: The College will develop 10 additional certificate and/or degree programs (both
locally approved and Chancellor’s Office approved) including job placement and job
enhancement courses and programs to be offered by 2015.
Increase in CTE/Vocational Degrees & Certificates Offered
Award
2010 2011 2012 TOTAL
A.S. Degree
1
5
1
7
Certificate of Achievement
2
5
0
7
Certificate of Skill Proficiency
0
0
1
1
TOTAL
3
10
2
15
Sources:
CCCCO Curriculum Inventory, 3/23/2012
RHC College Catalog 2011-2012 and Addendum Spring 2012
Fran Cummings, 4/04/2012
Objective 2b: The College will increase by 5% over the previous five-year average the number of
certificates and degrees (both locally approved and Chancellor’s Office approved)
awarded by 2015.
CTE/Vocational Awards
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Certificates 30-60 Units
Certificates 18-30 Units
Certificates 12-18 Units
Certificates 6-18 Units**
Certificates <6 Units**
TOTAL AWARDS
NOTES:
Previous
Three-Year
Average*
95.0
358.3
43.0
155.0
0.0
462.3
114.0
1227.7
2008-2009
Percent
Awards
Increase
92
-3.2%
379
5.8%
73
69.8%
126 -18.7%
0
0.0%
223 -51.8%
1 -99.1%
894 -27.2%
2009-2010
Percent
Awards
Increase
94
-1.1%
383
6.9%
41
-4.7%
144
-7.1%
0
0.0%
47 -89.8%
3 -97.4%
712 -42.0%
2010-2011
Percent
Awards
Increase
101
6.3%
353
-1.5%
53
23.3%
158
1.9%
1 100.0%
91 -80.3%
0 -100.0%
757 -38.3%
*The Cal-PASS SMART Tool provides detailed information on awards by TOP Code and reports figures from
2005-06 forward. Thus, this table offers an average for the previous three years (2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08)
rather than the five years stated in the objective.
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**Review of Banner/Cognos data and discussions with CTE/vocational administrators indicate significant gaps in
recent years between program completions for lower-unit certificates and the figures appearing on state-level
websites. The college is currently investigating these discrepancies.
Sources:
Cal-PASS SMART Tool--Award Count, 3/21/2012
CCCCO Curriculum Inventory Report, 3/11/2011
Objective 2c: The College will develop and refine certificate SLOs annually with input from
advisory committees.
SLOlutions lists Degree/Certificate under "Program Type." SLOlutions currently lists 28 Certificate SLOs.
Sources: SLOlutions, Jodi Senk, 3/19/2012
Objective 2d: The College will increase the alignment of curricula with middle, high, adult schools
and ROPs by 2015.
CTE Transitions (formerly Tech Prep) will continue to review/renew the current articulation agreements with
local school districts and ROPs. During 2012-2013 CTE Transitions will coordinate 7 industry-specific
department meetings to discuss current and new articulation agreements, review curricula for modifications
and/or industry updates. By using the new CTE Articulation Website, high school, ROP and adult school
instructors will be able to electronically request new or review of CTE articulation agreements eliminating
the use of paper and accelerating the process of review and posting. In addition the CTE Articulation
Website will allow students, parents, counselors and administrators to access information regarding the
articulated courses and process to request credit.
Objective 2e: The College will increase by 20% the number of CTE students transferring by 2015.
Academic
Year
# CTE/Vocational
Students Transferring
to 4-Year College
519
512
572
620
Increase in Transfers
Compared to 2006-07
2006-2007
0.0%
2007-2008
-1.3%
2008-2009
10.2%
2009-2010
19.5%
Notes:
1) CTE Students are those who passed at least three
CTE/Vocational courses and earned at least nine
CTE/Vocational units at Rio Hondo since Summer 2001.
2) Academic Year is the last year that the student passed a
CTE/Vocational course at Rio Hondo.
Sources:
Banner/Cognos, 3/15/2012 & 3/23/2012
National Student Clearinghouse, 4/22/2011 & 3/20/2012
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GOAL 3:
Rio Hondo College will provide excellent and innovative
instruction and other learning opportunities in basic skills.
Objective 3a: For placement purposes, the College will require and continue to build the
infrastructure that is necessary to implement assessment in reading, math, ESL, and
writing for all non-exempt matriculating students by Fall 2012.
The continuing implementation of Accuplacer for English and reading and the refining of the computerized
orientation have moved the agenda for Mandatory Assessment/Orientation forward in Spring 2012.
With the relocation to the LRC and a permanent site for the Assessment Office / Assessment Center, Rio
Hondo College is moving closer to offering fully computerized assessment to new, returning and continuing
students. The move also provides for accommodating students who require wheelchair accessibility and
individual testing. Saturday and evening test sessions are now offered on a weekly basis.
Assessment has offered an average of 20,331 assessment tests (math, reading and English Only) and
7,000 private tests per year (EVERY student was provided the testing services they requested—NO ONE
was turned away!)
The flexibility of the assessment testing schedule: With the introduction of Accuplacer the Assessment
office has been able to administer the untimed test and accommodate varying student schedules. In
addition, the office's availability to offer testing in the evening, on the weekend and in remote locations has
been a boon for students.
However, there is an inability to offer computerized testing in math off campus (in high schools); testing
environments at the high schools are inadequate for remote testing
There are an inadequate number of personnel to cover the growing needs of the assessment lab and the
Assessment Office (as well as accommodating remote testing). Assessment must share the overflow
testing area with course instructors, which may cause scheduling conflicts
In the end, the Assessment office has worked diligently with the college to test all students in reading,
math, ESL, and writing.
Objective 3b: The College will develop SLOs specific to basic skills programs by Fall 2012.
Basic Skills program level SLO’s have not been developed. The table group should discuss the value and
necessity for these SLO’s to determine if this objective should remain. If so, a new date for completion
would need to be established.
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Objective 3c: The College will continue to investigate the development and implementation of new
best practice program models by Fall 2013.
Through the local Basic Skills Initiative and Title V (HSI) grant, the college has made tremendous strides at
addressing this college objective. Since 2009, more than 250 full-time, incoming students have participated
in the Summer Bridge program. During January 2012, an adapted version of Summer Bridge was piloted
as 24 students completed the inaugural Springboard program. Both programs offer academic review and
peer-networking while Summer Bridge also includes campus tours and educational planning. In addition,
approximately 120 new full-time students have been part of the First-Year Experience program, involving
math/counseling learning communities with a focus on service learning. Additionally, hundreds of students
have received integrated tutoring assistance from Gateway tutors, who serve targeted basic skills level
math, English, reading, and ESL courses. Most recently, accelerated learning communities have been
implemented to increase student engagement and progress toward completion, at basic skills levels and
beyond. All of these new programs have been developed and implemented under the guidance of the
Basic Skills Committee and Title V Implementation Team.
Source: Robert Holcomb 4/06/2012
Objective 3d: The College will improve success in basic skills courses to match current success
rates in transfer level courses by 2015.
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
Aggregate
Level/ Class
Success Success Success Success Success Success
Basic Skills- English 30/35
(N=4428)
53%
49%
57%
58%
62%
56%
Transfer- English 101 (N=6110)
62%
60%
57%
55%
59%
58%
Basic Skills ESL 10/ 27 (N=68)
67%
100%
86%
83%
100%
85%
Transfer ESL 197/ 198 (N=196)
75%
69%
85%
88%
85%
80%
Basic Skills- Math 20/30
(N=5973)
53%
52%
53%
53%
54%
53%
Degree Earning- Math 50/70
(N=8171)
53%
53%
57%
58%
57%
56%
Transfer- Math 130/160
(N=2496)
65%
65%
64%
66%
64%
65%
Basic Skills- Reading 21/22/23
(N=4285)
70%
63%
70%
70%
72%
69%
Transfer Reading 101
80%
65%
68%
70%
66%
70%
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GOAL 4:
Rio Hondo College will offer opportunities which foster life-long learning and serve
community interests.
Objective 4a: The College will develop and implement an assessment tool to measure community
interests and needs by Spring 2012.
A Continuing Education survey has been created and is on the department’s webpage. The survey asks
questions related to the department’s marketing efforts and specifically what classes community members
would like to see added to the department’s schedule, and also to rate their overall experience with the
instructor and classes.
Source: Sergio Barron 3/20/2012
Objective 4b: Based on community interests and needs, the College will increase the number of
public “special topics” forums and panels by Spring 2015.
The department has increased the number of “special topics” forums over the previous year based on
community interests. The department has added professional development courses designed for students
who are looking to start a new career. Classes have also been added for personal enrichment such as
General Academic Advisement, and GREEN programs for students and businesses that are looking to be
socially responsible.
Source: Sergio Barron 3/20/2012
Objective 4c: The College will increase and publicize the number of courses offered, based on
community interests and needs, specifically including special topics courses, by
Spring 2015.
The department continues to increase the number of classes offered based on community interest and
student requests. In the future we will continue to meet with stakeholders to more accurately tailor classes
according to the needs of the community.
With regard to marketing the classes, we have incorporated some news ways to create awareness and
publicize the courses. The department has begun to list special interest classes on the college’s marquee
and created flyers for classes that are offered at off-campus locations. The department recently switched
to the Lumens software program and that has allowed targeted communications to be sent to past and
prospective students. The department has also started to use Facebook to publicize the variety of classes
offered, and going forward a full social media strategy will be developed. Additionally, department staff will
present Kids College to the surrounding schools over the next 2 months in anticipation of summer break.
Source: Sergio Barron 3/20/2012
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Objective 4d: The College will create an implementation plan by Fall 2012 for the South Whittier
Educational Center (SWEC).
Rio Hondo’s South Whittier satellite campus opened in Fall 2010 with 8 classes and 223 students. Six
additional course offerings and evening classes were added in 2011 with a student population of close to
400 for each semester. Spring 2012 experienced the largest growth with an enrollment of close to 600
students represented in 19 different courses. Next door to the only classroom currently available is a fully
equipped computer lab. The lab is open throughout the week for student use and also serves as a
classroom for specific courses.
Construction on the annex is currently in progress, with three additional classrooms scheduled to be ready
by mid-summer 2012. Consequently, twice as many courses will be available for the Fall 2012 semester,
with a planned schedule of up to forty course offerings. The main focus is on basic skills courses as well as
the requisite general education courses for graduation and transfer. In addition, Assessment Testing is
offered the first Friday of the month. The SWEC Coordinator is also a Counselor and is available to all
SWEC students for educational plan development as well as academic guidance for vocational training,
graduation and transfer.
Source: Jennifer Fernandez 3/20/2012
Objective 4e: The College will integrate and cross market credit courses with fee-based classes
by Spring 2015.
The department has already begun to integrate and cross-market credit courses. The department’s
schedule lists a number of credit classes that are offered at off-site locations (e.g. SWEC). The department
has also begun to forge internal relationships with other departments that may be offering similar classes
such as ESL and some professional development courses related to Health Sciences.
Source: Sergio Barron 3/20/2012
Objective 4f:
The College will explore and analyze revenue implications, liability, and potential
availability for the implementation of a process for students to audit courses by
Spring 2013.
The College, and specifically the Continuing Education Department, is no longer pursuing this objective in
light of the cutting of classes and seating unavailability for credit students.
Source: JoAnna Downey 3/20/2012
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GOAL 5:
Rio Hondo College will promote a student-centered climate that ensures equal
access to educational opportunities, contributes to increases in retention &
persistence, and improves student success through collaboration that values
diversity.
Objective 5a: The College will develop and implement a plan to ensure access to student support
services that promote student success by Fall 2012.

Centralized services in the new Student Services Building

Altered the hours in student service to best accommodate student needs (including evenings and
weekend hours)

Developed the new Student Services Brochure as a snapshot for services in the division

Offering student services at the South Whittier Educational Center (SWEC)

Student Services Program and Transfer Fair

Technological innovation including ESARS, My Educational Plan (Degree Works), online
counseling and SMS service for appointment reminders

Promotional video and upgrade to student orientation (in progress)
Source: Walter Jones 3/20/2012
Objective 5b: Before Fall 2012, the College will accurately document and evaluate the number of
students who participate in activities and services that promote student
engagement and, by 2015, increase that number by 20%.

In Fall 2011, the Office of Student Life and Leadership recruited 10 Student Ambassadors, an
increase of 5 students from the previous year to represent the college at campus and community
events and promote opportunities for RHC students to become engaged in campus life.

In Spring 2012, the Office of Student Life and Leadership implemented a Cultural Heritage
Program to recognize and celebrate Cultural Heritage Months. Black History Month and Women’s
History Month were celebrated with a Kick-Off event in the Middle Quad, Film Screenings in the
Student Union, and Panel Discussions.

In February 2012, the Office of Student Life and Leadership launched the Student Leadership
Institute, a partnership with Cal State University, Fullerton. Currently, 70 students are enrolled in
the program and are on track to earn a certificate in Leadership from CSUF in May of 2012.
Students complete 10 hours of workshops on a variety of leadership topics and 5 hours of service
learning.
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
In February of 2012, the Office of Student Life and Leadership created the Roadrunner Activity
Desk located at the front entrance of the Student Lounge. The Roadrunner Activity Desk is a peerled resource desk that provides students information on campus activities and resources
Source: Mike Munoz 3/20/2012
Objective 5c: The College will establish a comprehensive student services program for foster
youth by Fall 2012.
The YESS-ILP Program provides the following services to current and former foster/probation youth
attending Rio Hondo College:

A new student orientation is held two times a year at the beginning of the Fall and Spring
semesters for foster/probation students new to Rio Hondo College. Orientation topics include the
college registration process, financial aid and other county resources, on-campus resources.

Continuing students attend an Independent living/Student Success workshop at the beginning of
both the Fall and Spring semesters. Topics covered include Education, Daily Living skills,
Employment, Financial Literacy, Study Skills, Time Management, Budgeting, Career Options and
College options.

Independent Living/Student Success workshops are also offered mid-semester and include
information on education, college options, daily living skills, employment, financial literacy, study
skills, time management, and career options.

The program also provides school supplies (notebooks, dividers, paper, pens/pencils, highlighters,
Scantrons, blue books). Limited funding is available for textbooks ($50.00/student)

One-on-one assistance is available. The Coordinator of the program meets with each student a
minimum of once a semester, but typically more often.

The Coordinator of the program also assists students with receiving ILP County services.

Foster youth have access to the Foster Care computer for educational purposes. A snack pantry is
available as well.

Foster youth receive priority registration though the recent enactment of AB 194.
Source: Marisela Saenz 3/15/2012
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Objective 5d: The College will offer more opportunities, such as international education and study
abroad partnerships, that enhance the students’ concept of “global citizenship” by
2015.
The offerings for international education are the same as last year. Given the limitations of resources for
study abroad, the focus is on strengthening current offerings.
Source: Melissa Rifino-Juarez 3/21/2012
Objective 5e: The College will initiate a second semester student intervention process by Spring
2012 requiring all students to meet with a counselor to identify a specific college
goal and complete an education plan outlining classes needed to achieve that goal.
The college has initiated Mandatory Assessment Orientation for all new non-exempt
students enrolling at Rio Hondo College beginning fall 2011. Students who were not
assessed and received orientation were blocked from registering in the spring 2012 until
they met with a counselor to have an educational plan developed and then they were
advised that the must assess and receive an orientation.
Source: Walter Jones 3/21/2012
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GOAL 6:
Rio Hondo College will respond to the region’s educational needs and contribute to
its economic future through service to the community and partnerships with public,
private, and non-profit organizations.
Objective 6a: The College will increase and strengthen participation with business, industry,
government, and non-profit organizations within our service area to meet training,
retraining, and educational needs by Spring 2015 by increasing the number of:
 workforce-preparation programs
 job-placement programs
 professional-recertification-requirement programs
 apprenticeship programs
Rio Hondo College renewed its partnership with the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority
(SASSFA) federal-funded WorkSource Center which provides job training and job placement services for
unemployed and dislocated workers.
Rio Hondo College has developed a new partnership with the State Department of Fair Employment and
Housing (DFEH) as part of the 2011 HUD Partnership. DFEH has agreed to fund five paid summer internships
for five RHC students who have an interest in the field of housing rights.
The Office of GCR continues to direct government-inspired, political science students—and other civic-minded
students—towards legislative internships in the local district offices of state and federal elected officials.
Objective 6b: The College will strategically address the needs of underrepresented populations
within its service area by Spring 2015 by:
 providing opportunities for enrollment from underserved areas of the District
 increasing the number of first-generation students
 increasing the number of scholarships and financial-aid opportunities
 increasing outreach efforts to non-traditional students
 increasing the number of students participating in the Honors Program

Providing opportunities for enrollment from underserved areas of the district

Increasing the number of first generation students

Increasing outreach efforts to non-traditional students

The El Monte Union College Pledge is an intersegmental partnership among Rio Hondo College, El
Monte Union High School District, California State University, Los Angeles, and the University of
California, Irvine. The El Monte College Pledge Guiding Principles includes a seamless
educational pipeline, college readiness and academic preparation, cultivating intersegmental
relationships, and increasing college enrollment and degree completion. Program Activities (see
screen shot) include a partnership between middle school, high school, and the post-secondary
level. Rio Hondo College’s Institutional Commitments include a pledge for all EMUHSD graduates
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to have a one-time priority registration beginning with the class of 2011 and to assist students who
matriculate to RHC with information and assistance in meeting the Transfer Admission Guarantee
(TAG) requirements to transfer to CSULA and/or UCI.
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Rio Hondo College has experienced an increase in the number of FAFSA Applications received from 201011 to 2011-12.
2010-11
Number of FAFSA
Applications Received
2011-12
*til 4/1/12
27, 042
16, 910
Increase from 2010-11 to
2011-12 (til 4/2/12)
10, 132
The table below shows the overall number of recipients of financial aid by award type as well as the total
dollar amount disbursed. For the 2011-12 academic year, there are four additional disbursements pending
for the remaining of the year.
2010-11
Recipients
6176
2010-11
Total Disbursed
$18,467,538.00
2011-12
Recipients
5909
2011-12
Total Disbursed
$13,055,667.00
Total Subsidized Direct Loans
463
$ 1,242,271.00
177
$397,145.00
Total Unsubsidized Direct Loans
222
$848,022.00
97
$311,632.00
Cal Grants
950
$900,756
860
$830, 903
Pell Awards
*1 disbursement
remaining for 2011-12
BOG A (TANF and SSI Recipients)
3
$1,460
4
$3,536
BOG B (Income/Size)
2882
$2,100,220
12
$10, 608
BOG C (Unmet Need)
11630
$8,475,989
17076
$15,007,195
21
$18,564
BOG S
Data Source: Elizabeth Coria, 4/2/2012, Online Databases
The Foundation’s primary goal is to raise scholarship money and manage grants and scholarships. In the
2011/12 school year the Foundation provided $60,000 in scholarships to 67 students, an amount lower
than in previous years due to the downturn economy. Foundation Director Kerrie Franco said the
Foundation is currently seeking ways to secure unrestricted funds so that it can continue to operate the
Foundation and increase its fundraising efforts. The Foundation is hosting “A Taste of Rio” Food and Wine
Tasting on Friday, April 20, to benefit students of Rio Hondo College.
Objective 6c: The College will offer occupational and continuing education programs through
diverse, innovative delivery systems by Spring 2015.
The Continuing Education department increased its occupational offerings in 2011-2012 by 30% and has
plans to add 3 more occupational programs in 2012-2013 for a total of 10 certificate programs. These
programs are offered online, in person, as hybrid classes and via the GoArmy portal.
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Objective 6d: The College will investigate and develop the addition of a service learning
component to the Rio Hondo College curriculum.
The discussion of Service Learning was initiated in June 2011 by faculty members, Melissa Rifino-Juarez,
Troy Flores-Olsen, and Carol Sigala, and Governmental Relations Director Russell Castenada-Castellanos.
The purpose of the meeting was to explore the potential of initiating service learning on campus. In August
2011, they hosted two workshops on FLEX Day, entitled “Out of the Classroom and Into the Streets”, which
highlighted existing service learning activities on campus. Fifteen faculty members attended these sessions
and the discussion centered on how service learning could be encouraged in various classes. To further
expand his knowledge on service learning best practices, in October 2011 Russell visited the newly
established Whittier College Center for Engagement, which coordinates the college’s service learning
program. Efforts to further evaluate the potential for service learning have continued in spring 2011 through
the efforts of the RioSource Committee. The launch of the RioSource webpage provides a critical mass of
non-profit organizations that could potentially serve as placements for service learning-minded students
and faculty members. In addition, faculty and administrators met in April 2011 with a service learning expert
from CSULB’s Center for Community Engagement. The purpose of this orientation meeting was to
understand the breadth and scope of service learning and understand the impacts faculty, students, and
the college will experience with the institution of service learning on campus. Plans for conducting a training
workshop on service learning for interested faculty, staff and administrators will depend on the level of
support for this kind of activity following the orientation meeting.
Source: Jacquie Wilvers 3/21/2012
Objective 6e: The College will increase and enhance its outreach-education programs in K-12
schools in the five service areas by Spring 2015.
Here are some outreach activities for the 2011-12 year:
 Regional High School Counselor Breakfast held 2/10/12—Over 70 HS Counselors attended and
learned about our outstanding academic and student services programs and were given a tour of
the new Student Services and Student Union Buildings.

High School Senior Preview Day held 3/6/12—Nearly 700 High School Seniors from Whittier
UHSD, El Monte UHSD, El Ranch USD, and Montebello USD attended Senior Preview Day. They
received a Campus Overview and attended one of four workshops: Transfer 101, Career Tech,
Public Safety, Nursing.
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Early College Academy at MVHS and ERHS—Approximately 120 students are enrolled in Early
College Academies at their respective high schools. Students are completing general education
courses and will earn up to 25 college credit units upon graduating high school. Agreements have
been reached and ECA will be expanded to Pioneer HS in Whittier USD in Summer 2012.
Source: Mike Munoz 3/20/2012
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GOAL 7:
Rio Hondo College will act responsibly, ethically, efficiently, and in an accountable
manner, including actively seeking outside sources of funding, to preserve fiscal
solvency.
Objective 7a: The College will inform the public of the financial state of the College annually
through means such as the Annual Report, Superintendent’s Monthly Update,
college website, Citizens Oversight Committee, community updates and local press
releases.
The College included information regarding the financial state of the College through the following: Annual
Report 2011, distributed by direct mail throughout the Rio Hondo College service area; Press Release
October 2, 2011 – Rio Hondo College Board Adopts ‘No Cuts’ Budget (press releases are posted on
College Website by month/year); President’s UPDATE February, 2012; Budget Message circulated to RHC
community February 29, 2012. In addition, Vice President Teresa Dreyfuss includes detailed reports on
College fiscal matters concurrently with the presentation of the Tentative Budget and the Adopted Budget;
she also regularly informs the Citizens Oversight Committee of fiscal matters in general and the status of
the expenditures of the Measure A Facilities Bond fund.
Source: Susan Herney 3/20/12
Objective 7b: The College will maintain a minimum unrestricted general fund balance of 5%
annually. The college maintained a balance greater than 5% over the past academic year.
Objective 7c: The College will maintain no more than 85% expenditures on salaries and benefits in
comparison to general fund operational budget annually. The college maintained 85%
in line with the objective.
Objective 7d: The annual restricted general fund including categorical and grant funds should be
a balanced budget (i.e. revenues = expenses). The college did not maintain a balanced
budget for the academic year.
Objective 7e: The Rio Hondo College Foundation will maintain a balanced, unrestricted budget
annually. The Foundation did not maintain a balanced budget.
Objective 7f:
The Rio Hondo College Foundation will increase its restricted and unrestricted
contribution to Rio Hondo College by 5% over 3 years from fiscal year 2010 through
2013. The Foundation did not increase its unrestricted funding to RHC.
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Objective 7g: The College will write and submit 10 new grant proposals raising a minimum of six
million dollars by 2013.
RIO HONDO COLLEGE GRANT FUNDING 2009 - 2012
Funding Received
CA CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
Career & Technical Education Nursing
$ 350,374
Mathematics Science Engineering Achievement
$151,500
Career & Technical Education Tech Prep
$69,708
Career and Technical Teacher Pipeline
$223,584
Perkins Title I-B Regional Consortium
$316,000
Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Title I-C
$367,529
Industry-Driven Regional Collaborative CODA
$210,026
CA Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program
$ 37,160
Career & Technical Education Transitions-Tech Prep
$ 46,970
Perkins Title I-B Regional Consortium
$ 300,200
Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Title I-C
$ 361,177
Workforce Innovation Partnership
$ 225,000
CITRUS COLLEGE
California Dept. of Education Tech Prep Regional
$ 151,655
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Destination Early Childhood Education
$ 204,764
MRP ASSOCIATES
TES Implementation Grant
$36,425
MT. SAC COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Pathway Out of Poverty
$ 174,486
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Scholarships for STEM Majors
$ 599,988
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Giving Rio Hondo Environmental ED to our Neighbors
$ 109,514
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Early Assessment Program
$20,000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TRIO Student Support Services - Regular
$1,277,525
TRIO Student Support Services - STEM
$1,100,000
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Title V Regular
$3,216,038
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CNG Shuttle Bus
$200,000
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Department of Homeland Security Lighting Project
$300,000
VERIZON FOUNDATION
Reinforcing Literacy at Rio
$15,000
TOTAL FUNDS RECEIVED
$10, 064,623
Source: Jacquie Wilvers 4/6/2012
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Timing
2009-2012
2009-2012
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2012
2011-2012
2011-2012
2011-2012
2011-2013
2011- 2013
2011-2012
2009-2012
2010-2011
2012-2016
2009-2011
2010-2011
2010-2015
2010-2015
2010-2015
2010-2012
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GOAL 8:
Rio Hondo College will recruit, hire, develop, retain, train, and support highly
qualified and diverse administrators, faculty, and classified staff.
Objective 8a: The College will examine and revise the recruitment process as needed for
administrators, faculty, and classified staff by December 2012.
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HR solicited recruitment strategies and ideas from the Academic Senate President to obtain more
information/better qualified applicants for Faculty positions.
Continue to discuss recruitment strategies amongst the HR Personnel.
Expanded HR strategies by sending emails and calling qualified candidates for open positions at
the District.
Sent all Administrative positions job flyers to all HR professionals in the state for District
distribution.
Source: Yolanda Emerson 3/14/2012
Objective 8b: The College will examine and revise the hiring process for administrators, faculty,
and classified staff by December 2012.
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Researched administrative hiring procedures amongst SanFACC participants.
Discussed the survey findings of area college’s administrative hiring procedures with the Board of
Trustees.
The District is in the process of revising the hiring process for Administrators.
The District continues to discuss the faculty hiring procedure with the Academic Senate
Source: Yolanda Emerson 3/14/2012
Objective 8c: The College will improve and assess the evaluation process for administrators,
faculty, and classified staff to gauge the quality of candidates hired by the District
and examine the issues and process for internal promotion by December 2012.
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The District has established an administrative committee to review and re-write the administrative
evaluation process.
Guidelines have been developed for the administrative evaluation process.
The District continues to discuss the Faculty evaluation procedure with the Faculty Association.
The administrative evaluation tool has been placed online to increase confidentiality.
For consistency purposes, an Administrative Self-Evaluation form has been developed.
Conversations regarding classified evaluations are being discussed at the negotiations table.
The District continues to review levels of retention and data on employee turnover.
Source: Yolanda Emerson 3/14/2012
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Objective 8d: The College will broaden Staff Development across all campus entities by
incorporating a professional development section in the institutional planning
process by the 2012-2013 process.
The 2012-2013 Institutional Planning Process online template included a new section in the Program, Unit,
and Area Plans for staff development.
Objective 8e: The College will increase funding for staff development to support administrators,
faculty, and classified staff by Fall 2012.
Staff Development funding from the general fund as of this writing has remained steady for the last several
years. This is significant in that there has been no state allocation for at least 5 years and many colleges
across the state have greatly reduced or eliminated funding. With the awarding of a Title V grant in 2010,
we have been able to increase support for faculty development. While we don’t know if our campus-based
funding will be affected for 2012-2013, for 2011-2012 we can report increased funding due to our Title V
grant.
Source: Katie O’Brien 3/21/2012
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GOAL 9:
Rio Hondo College will meet the ever-changing technological needs required to
support the educational process and to enhance student access and success.
Objective 9a: The College will meet the objectives of the current plan to upgrade and replace its
distribution network by the end of Spring 2012.
Rio Hondo has eighty-two (82) distribution switches in buildings across campus. Of these switches, fiftytwo (52, 65%) have been upgraded. There are thirty (30, 35%) that still need to be upgraded; however,
there is insufficient funding at this time to complete the rollout. The remaining switch upgrades will be
pushed off to a future fiscal year when it is hoped increased funding will be available.
Source: Gary VanVoorhis 4/03/2012
Objective 9b: The College will increase the number of opportunities for all staff to access and
incorporate innovative instructional technologies through staff development,
sabbaticals, conferences, and research by 2015.
We are making progress toward this goal. In addition to our FLEX Day and Staff Development offerings
including grant opportunities, Title V has enabled us to offer stipend support for faculty seeking to update
their curricula, improve the quality of SLOs, and infuse technology into the classroom. At this point we
have 16 faculty members working on projects to meet one of those goals. Additionally, we have instituted
“Instructional Development Workshop” series for the fall and the spring of 2011-2012. Three workshops in
the fall were offered focusing on classroom strategies to help underprepared students develop the personal
skills needed for success, and our spring series highlights tools to engage students in and out of the
classroom to promote student success. Additionally, a “Teaching/Learning Institute” Steering Committee
has been initiated with the goal of creating a comprehensive program to enhance and renew the teaching
skills of faculty.
Source: Katie O’Brien 3/21/2012
Objective 9c: The College will create a technology replacement plan and implement into the
program planning process by the end of Spring 2012.
The replacement of the remaining “old” machines – machines not capable of running Windows 7 – will be
complete in the next several months. Rio Hondo will then be in a good position, with accurate inventory
data, to institute a four-year replacement cycle.
Objective 9d: The College will assess costs and options for developing a disaster recovery plan
by Spring 2012.
FEMA official approved the Rio Hondo College Hazard Mitigation Plan and commended the District for the
clear direction this Plan gives for long term planning to reduce the impacts of future disasters. The approval
of this plan ensures the Rio Hondo College District’s continued eligibility for project grants under FEMA’s
hazard mitigation assistance programs, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation,
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Flood Mitigation Assistance and Severe Repetitive Loss grant programs. Approved mitigation plans are
eligible for points under the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS).
Source: John Ramirez 3/14/2012
Objective 9e: The College will perform a needs assessment and develop curriculum for ongoing
staff training by Spring 2012.
Faculty and classified staff needs assessments were created and distributed in the spring of 2011. This will
be repeated in spring of 2012. The results were/are used by the Staff Development Committee to plan
workshops and activities. Additionally, the Staff Development Committee will begin to review the new “Staff
Development” fields now required in Program and Area plans to guide priorities for the following year.
Source: Katie O’Brien 4/04/2012
Objective 9f:
The College will review and evaluate the software needs campus wide by Fall 2012.
IT has installed a software agent on all of the District’s computers to inventory all hardware and software
used throughout the college. The inventory is complete, but IT is still in the process of categorizing and
summarizing the software titles used at Rio Hondo – there are nearly 6,000 software titles and/or versions
currently in use – and producing a final report.
Source: Gary VanVoorhis 04/03/12
Objective 9g: The College will develop metrics to evaluate and assess technology use on campus
by Spring 2012.
This project has not started.
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GOAL 10:
Rio Hondo College will design, modernize, and maintain a physical infrastructure,
both on and off site that meets the changing needs of students, staff, and the
college’s instructional and student support programs while valuing and enhancing
the aesthetic beauty of the campus.
Objective 10a: The College will expand and modernize facilities based on the five-year construction
plan.
The Measure A Bond program has been substantially completed which has resulted in 1) the modernization
to varying degrees of the Administration, Business, Science and Applied Technology Buildings and 2) the
construction of new buildings for the Library/Learning Resource Center, Central Plant, Student Services
Building, Student Union Building and the Administration of Justice. The exterior common areas of the
campus were also completely reconstructed.
Source: John Ramirez 3/14/2012
Objective 10b: The College will update the Campus Facilities Master Plan by Spring 2012.
Updating of the master plan was completed in the Fall of 2011 and presented to the Board of Trustees.
Source: John Ramirez 3/14/2012
Objective 10c: The College will increase accessibility and safety through bond construction
improvements of pedestrian ways and lighting levels by Spring 2012.
One of the first Measure A projects completed was a bridge across Circle Drive connecting Parking Lot A to
the upper levels of the campus. This eliminated the need for pedestrians to navigate a steep set of stairs
and cross the street at the intersection with North Drive, one of the busiest intersections on campus. Also,
the connections of the concrete panels on the existing buildings were improved for better seismic
resistance. Improved lighting of the entire campus quad provides a safer and friendlier outdoor environment
and extends the campus’ usability into the evening hours. Accessibility has been greatly improved with
multilevel access to the Student Services Building, additional elevators and a ramp system all of which
provide access to the various levels of the campus. Additional disabled parking has been created in Lots B
and C, directly across from the Student Service Building and Quad entry areas. The entire campus signage
has been replaced to provide better directions and safer control of vehicular/pedestrian traffic.
Source: John Ramirez 3/14/2012
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Objective 10d: The College will identify community needs for offsite facilities though input from
board members, citizens, and government and community organizations by Spring
2012.
During Spring 2012 the President’s Office and specific college departments hosted Community Education
Forums throughout the campus community, which provided staff an opportunity to ask community leaders
and residents questions regarding off-site facilities-related needs and services.
Source: Russell Castaneda-Calleros 4/4/2012
Objective 10e: The College will acquire Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design (LEED) certification
for all new buildings that exceed construction costs of 14 million dollars by Spring
2015.
Two projects in the Measure A Bond program meet this requirement. The new Library and Learning
Resource Center (LRC) achieved a Silver level certification. The new PE Complex is in the construction
phase and will be seeking certification at its completion.
Source: Jim Sinsheimer 3/21/2012
Objective 10f: The College will develop and disseminate expanded emergency procedures for
existing and future construction, including access for Special Needs population by
Fall 2012.
An expanded Emergency Operations Plan including newly created Building Emergency Coordinator (BEC)
positions was developed. Emergency fire drills, regular emergency meetings, radios for emergency
responders, and color-coded jackets are a few of the updated emergency procedures that have been
implemented. The bridge across Circle Drive connecting Parking Lot A to the upper levels of the campus
has eliminated the need for pedestrians to navigate a steep set of stairs and cross the street at the
intersection with North Drive, one of the busiest intersections on campus. Improved lighting of the entire
campus quad provides a safer and friendlier outdoor environment and extends the campus’ usability into
the evening hours. Accessibility has been greatly improved with multilevel access to the Student Services
Building, additional elevators and a ramp system all of which provide access to the various levels of the
campus and additional disabled parking has been created in Lots B and C.
Source: John Ramirez 4/10/2012
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Objective 10g: The College will develop a plan with metrics to increase the level of campus
aesthetics and cleanliness, based on the Minimum Expectations of Services
Guidelines by Spring 2012.
Rio Hondo College has implemented and regularly tracks MaintenanceDirect, an online maintenance work
order management system that enables requesters to submit and check the status of maintenance work
requests online. MaintenanceDirect automates communication with requesters for improved customer
service, and gives the power to quickly create detailed reports, including budget and staffing needs. This
system allows for improved service, communication and feedback, while reducing data entry and phone
calls for work. The District has also invested in PMDirect, a new preventive maintenance management
software that schedules planned maintenance automatically, creates, assigns and manages recurring
maintenance tasks, and provides automated work-order generation.
Source: John Ramirez 3/14/2012
Objective 10h: The College will implement a plan to improve visitor, student and staff way finding
on and off campus by Spring 2012.
In the summer of 2011, most of the existing way finding signage was replaced with new signage throughout
the campus. A second phase of this work will be done in the summer of 2012 to address new buildings and
additional signage as requested by staff.
Source: John Ramirez 3/14/2012
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GOAL 11:
Rio Hondo College will provide students and employees with an engaging and
rewarding campus life.
Objective 11a: Based on the campus climate survey, the College will increase student satisfaction
with the number and quality of student-oriented co-curricular activities by 2015.
EXCERPT FROM CAMPUS CLIMATE REPORT
Students generally reported positive perceptions of the campus environment’s inclusiveness and
campus activities (Table 3.11). The exceptions related to attending RHC athletic events and participating in
campus activities.
Table 3.11: Student Participation in Campus Life Activities
Campus Environment Perspectives
I enjoy attending RHC athletic events.
I am satisfied with my opportunities to join clubs at
RHC.
I like to participate in campus student activities (Guest
Speakers, Club Fairs, Games, etc.).
Mean
2011
2.93
3.48
2.84
Students
N
2011
Change
228
-.24
491
No Change
492
-.07
Data Source: 2011 Campus Climate Survey Report – Rating Scale 1 to 5 Strongly Disagree to Strongly
Agree
Activities Spring 2012 Semester:
January 2012
Information Booth
Emergency Student Loans
Constitution Committee Meetings (Monthly Reoccurrence)
ASB Meetings (Monthly)
February 2012
Cultural Diversity Committee Meetings (Monthly)
Civic Engagement Committee Meetings (Monthly)
Election Committee Meetings (Monthly)
Black History Month Kick-Off Event
Club Infomercial Competition Starts
ICC Meeting
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ASB Special Meeting
Club Rush
Black History Month Speaker Series
Recycling Committee Meeting (Monthly)
Blood Drive
Health Fair
Student Appreciation Day
Student Appreciation Night
March 2012
Black History Month Film Screenings (4)
Rio Pride Committee Meeting
Student Life Institute Orientations (Four sessions)
Finance Committee Meetings
Club Infomercial Deadline
Student Life Institute Conference
Communications Committee Meeting
March in March Bus (Transportation to Sacramento)
High School Senior Preview Day
ICC Meeting
ASB/ICC Mixer
ASB Meeting
Game Day
Drug & Alcohol Awareness Day
Student Appreciation Day
April 2012
Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting (Monthly)
Civic Engagement Committee Meeting (Monthly)
Rio Olympics
Student Appreciation Day
Student Appreciation Night
Earth Day
SSCCC General Assembly
ASB Elections
Rio Got Talent
Student Appreciation Day
Student Appreciation Night
Commencement Breakfast
Commencement
ASB/ICC Banquet
May 2012
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In 2011, the Office of Student Life and Leadership redesigned the website to include policies,
forms, manuals, and student opportunities (see attached screenshot below).
In Fall 2011, the Office of Student Life and Leadership recruited 10 Student Ambassadors, an
increase of 5 students from the previous year to represent the college at campus and community
events and promote opportunities for RHC students to become engaged in campus life.
In Spring 2012, the Office of Student Life and Leadership implemented a Cultural Heritage
Program to recognize and celebrate Cultural Heritage Months. Black History Month and Women’s
History Month were celebrated with a Kick-Off event in the Middle Quad, Film Screenings in the
Student Union, and Panel Discussions.
In February 2012, the Office of Student Life and Leadership launched the Student Leadership
Institute, a partnership with Cal State University, Fullerton. Currently, 70 students are enrolled in
the program and are on track to earn a certificate in Leadership from CSUF in May of 2012.
Students complete 10 hours of workshops on a variety of leadership topics and 5 hours of service
learning.
In February of 2012, the Office of Student Life and Leadership created the Roadrunner Activity
Desk located at the front entrance of the Student Lounge. The Roadrunner Activity Desk is a peer
led resource desk that provides students information on campus activities and resources.
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Objective 11b: Based on the campus climate survey, the College will increase employee
satisfaction with the number and quality of district-sponsored activities for
employees in conjunction with the Academic Senate, RHCFA, and CSEA, where
appropriate, by 2015.
Students
Mean
N
Campus Communication Perspectives
2011
2011
Change
I am informed about events/decisions in my
3.81
319
+.01
department/program.
I am informed about events/decisions in my
3.64
317
-.15
division/unit.
I am informed about events/decisions on campus.
3.64
317
-.03
My immediate supervisor does a good job in
3.81
322
communicating decisions to me.
-17
My co-workers keep me informed of campus
3.60
326
-.09
events.
There is adequate coordination among departments
2.66
326
-.39
and divisions on campus.
Data Source: 2011 Campus Climate Survey Report – Rating scale 1 to 5 Strongly Disagree to Strongly
Agree and Don’t Know
Objective 11c: The College will evaluate the campus climate survey and provide recommendations
by Spring 2012.
During May 2011, 505 Rio Hondo College students in 23 randomly selected classes completed a campus
climate survey. The major topics in the student survey were student academic needs, campus
relationships, inclusion and campus life, diversity and equity, the physical environment, and campus safety.
They gave ratings on a 1-5 scale with 5 being the highest rating. The following are some of highlights
among the students’ responses:
 Students’ highest ratings of the campus climate were in the areas of campus safety (especially
during the daytime), the physical environment, and academic satisfaction.
 Individual items with especially high ratings included “My instructors are highly knowledgeable”
(4.28), “RHC instructors come to class well prepared” (4.24), “Courses at RHC are preparing me to
achieve my educational goals” (4.24), and “I would recommend RHC to a friend” (4.23).
 Students’ average rating on quality of instruction was 4.07. Continuing students and new students
gave similar ratings on quality of instruction.
 The area with the students’ lowest average rating was their participation in campus activities.
 Individual items with especially low ratings included “My car is safe when it is parked on campus at
night” (3.04), “Students are asked for their ideas when important decisions are made on campus”
(3.27), “RHC helped me identify my career goals” (3.52), and “Courses I need are offered at times
that are convenient to my schedule” (3.57).
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The full report may be found at http://www.riohondo.edu/research/research/report.htm
Objective 11d: The College will expand opportunities for classified staff, faculty and administrators
to participate in the governance process.
The Rio Hondo College Leadership Academy was designed to provide the tools and encouragement for
participants to become involved in governance committees. Additionally, participants are invited to attend
the Leadership Planning Retreat to start utilizing their expanded knowledge in an activity driven by the
governance process.
The redesigned Program Review Committee and Resource Allocation committees also expanded the
number of people from the college campus who participate in the governance process. The Academic
Senate President, CSEA President, and Administrative Council involved many people new to the
governance process to participate in these committee activities.
Objective 11e: The College will provide and support opportunities to create and enhance a positive
work environment through the development of faculty/staff designated areas that
facilitate social interaction, communication, etc. by Fall 2012.
The work on this objective has not been completed. Leadership Planning Retreat table group members
should evaluate the intent of the objective and clarify who should lead the effort and how it should be
implemented – if at all.
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