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From CIAC 2011 Conference
Display , by Jane Church,
Chabot College
CIAC members that remember me.
Dear Teri Eden has asked on behalf of some of you for me to give
an update of my retirement status.
First, If any of you plan on retiring in order to have more time on
your hands, forget it as there is no truth that retired folks have a lot
of time on their hands. I have never had more demands on my time
and believe me I did not expect it.
I retired December of 2006 and bought a place on a small lake in
the Highland Lakes area of the Texas Hill country (Buchanan Dam). A
rural area which would indicate a place to kick back and relax, do a
little fishing and an occasional visit to Austin or San Antonio. (aprx
70 miles ) I bought a home on 1 acre of ground which had been
beautifully landscaped by the previous owner. Over a hundred roses,
dozens of various lilies, and I have now added plants such as Texas
fire bush, Esperanza (Mexican yellow bells), Mexican Heather and
several varieties of Lantana. and other plants of color that I find
while walking the back rows of the Backbone nursery. I have over
forty thousand square feet of St. Augustine grass which needs to be
mowed every week of the growing season (ten months).
I put in a boat dock with a lift and station for an irrigation pump
in order to draw water for the landscaping and grass. I have 24 valve
zones for water with 170 sprinkler heads. I have replaced three
trees and built a two car carport with a 400 sq. ft workshop with
some of the spare time I have. This has resulted in a loss of 45
pounds of body weight with a much improved back that many of
you were aware was nearly crippling me. Shirley and I are very
active in our church and literacy programs along with the Home
Owner’s assoc. for our resort area. Well, that’s more than enough
about me. I hope that any of you who are planning retirement find
your years as fulfilling as mine have been.
Do I miss articulation, yes and the folks but not the governing
bodies that most of you are forced to work with.
Clyde Brewer, formally of SJSU.
Louise Randolph, formally of UCOP
I retired in October 2003. That November, we met my brother,
Kort, in Philadelphia to try to track down our great-great
grandfather for our cousin in San Jose who wanted a picture of
GGG’s tombstone for his collection. We found the grave site but
no stone because as the sexton explained, marble melts in acid
rain, granite does not. We also found GGG was in a plot owned by
his son-in-law and a daughter we knew nothing
about. Apparently, when GGG came out west for gold, he left half
the family behind in Pennsylvania. He didn’t find any gold but
fortunately, left my great-grandfather in San Jose. The result of
the Pennsylvania trip was that much of my retired time has been
spent on family history. I find that articulation and admission
training is a good rehearsal for this kind of research.
My husband got hooked as well, so together we have traveled
the Midwest…exotic to me… lots and lots of counties (15 in less
than 200 miles) in small states, some lovely libraries (many of
them are conversions of Carnegie libraries), and lots of very nice,
helpful people (”Oh if the tornado comes this way we have a good
storm cellar”). Lots of rain and hail and keeping an eye on
NOAA…or at least I kept an eye on NOAA. We have cruised, as
required of retirees, and went by Elbe from Prague to Berlin. We
plan to go from Amsterdam to Prague using another river
soon. We prefer the small boats and less hectic lifestyle.
We have spent many lovely hours with the lovely people in the
SFSU Retirees Association. They have a great events director and
she always finds interesting things to do: walks around San
Francisco, December lunch at the Palace and docent tours (led by
SFSU graduates, of course) in the various museums , attendance at
the all important St Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Basque
Community Center (I did mention Julian is VP of the Retirees
Assoc.?). I still see my former coworkers for lunch regularly.
My very best wishes to all the articulation folks at CIAC during
what have to be VERY trying times.
Michael Stephans formally of Pasadena City College
& Kathleen Nelson, CCC Chancellor’s Office
“Retiring” is what I do each night. That’s about it.
I am on the full-time faculty at Bloomsburg
University of Pennsylvania, one of the 14
commonwealth State universities; sort of like the
CSU system here in PA. It’s a great gig and I have
some wonderful colleagues…but not nearly as
zany and fun as my CA buddies in ArticuLand !
Of course, I am very active musically here and
have recorded &performed in NYC, Philly, and
Europe. I am blessed to be doing this with some
famous jazz folks and am thrilled that they’re
putting up with me. The attached photograph was
taken at The Jazz Standard, one of the best jazz
venues in Manhattan.
Also, I am under contract with Scarecrow Press, a
great music publishing house, and am writing a
book called The Jazz Experience: A Listener’s
Companion, due out possibly sometime in 2012. A
great holiday gift for 100 of your most intimate
friends.
Kathleen and I, along with our cat Groucho, live in
a lovely little house on four acres in the Pocono
woods, about an-hour-and-a-half from New York
City. We love having four seasons – although snow
shoveling has not been our favorite winter sport!
Miss you all and hope to see you at a CIAC bash
someday.
Diane Glow, former AO, San Diego Miramar College
I've spent lots of time travelling: Vietnam,
Thailand, Cambodia, Argentina, Antarctica,
Bali, Egypt,Greece, Turkey, India, Eastern
Europe, Baltic Capitols, and 3 trips to Africa.
I spend Tuesdays on the water in the race
committee boat setting up sabot boat racers
and scoring as they cross the line; Thursday
afternoons volunteer training shelter dogs to
behave better and therefore be adoptable;
two mornings a week working out with a
trainer; on the board of the SD Humane
Society and walk my dogs Charlie, my Briard,
and Emma, my Bouvier des Flanders in
between. I see a lot of plays - Old Globe and
La Jolla Playhouse and do the symphony and
opera. I also try to get in a lot of movies,
mostly foreign and independents.
Charlie and I were doing sheepherding for a
few years, but it turned out I enjoyed it more
than he did, so we don't do that anymore. I
did finally get him certified as a therapy dog
and plan to do something with him in that
arena.
Christian Villasenor former AO, UC Santa Barbara
Attached is a family photo...me with my
wife Briana and our son Lucas.
Greetings to all of my friends in CIAC! I
have been serving as Assistant Dean in the
UCSB Graduate Division since October
2008. My responsibilities include oversight
of graduate recruitment and admissions,
academic services, graduate student
financial support and employment, and
business operations.
I certainly know how to keep myself
busy! My wife, Briana, and I are expecting
our second son in May. Our first son, Lucas,
is very excited to be a big brother.
I hope this year's conference is a
success. Wish I was there!!
Christian Villaseñor
In Memoriam
Dr Jerry Humpert, former AO, Cuyamaca
Dr. Jerry Humpert was born in Haupstadt, a small town in rural
Indiana on December 8, 1943. Jerry got his first teaching
position in Tehachapi, California, in the late 1960's. He was
active as a high school coach in Tehachapi, including serving one
year as the men's varsity basketball coach during the the 197172 basketball season. Dr. Humpert left Tehachapi for a
College
promotional opportunity at California State State University,
Bakersfield. He earned a doctorate degree in Community
College Administration from the University of Southern
California, and was hired as Director of Admissions & Records at
Grossmont College, and four years later Dr. Humpert was named
Dean of Counseling. In 1984, Jerry joined the faculty at
Cuyamaca College, and served as Counselor and Articulation
Officer until his retirement in 2002. He was a key figure during
Cuyamaca’s formative years, serving in many leadership
positions, including Academic Senate President, Co-Chair of the
Curriculum Committee, and Chair of the Accreditation Self-Study
Committee . He was a mentor to countless faculty, staff, and
administrators, and a counselor highly sought-after by students.
While this information describes some of Jerry’s noteworthy
professional services to the district, it does not scratch the
surface of his personal contributions. His willingness to be
involved with the lives of individuals at the deepest levels served
as a magnet which drew people to him. He wanted to know the
successes in people’s lives, but also kept a mental record of their
needs. His services to students ably assisted the college’s
reputation as a student-oriented learning center career, Jerry’s
number one priority, always, was to his family. . Dr. Humpert
passed away at the age of 62 on October 3, 2006 after a long
battle with cancer. His loss cannot be filled, because people like
Jerry are so rare.
Adrienne Riley, Former AO of Laney College
You can let the artic group know
I miss them and value the
experience with them; I've
returned to general counseling
and teaching .... using the fruits of
their labor to help students
transfer; have also served as
Laney Counseling Department
Chair, and various Laney &
Peralta District committees stirring
up as much trouble as I can.
I know we always say it, but we
have to get together - miss your
company & wisecracks on
email. Hope you are well. Adrienne
Tom McMahon, formally of Ohlone
Tom left his position as Articulation
Officer at Ohlone College in order to return
to teaching psychology full-time, which he
still enjoys. With all the new free time, he
followed his dream of writing and became
an accomplished expert on parenting.
Tom was featured on the Oprah Winfrey
Show. He has published books and writes a
syndicated column on parenting which is
published in dozens of newspapers.
As one of the most sought-after parenting
experts in the country, McMahon has
appeared on more than 140 TV and radio
shows, including CNN, "Good Morning
America", and "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
McMahon’s two appearances on "Oprah"
propelled his book "Kid Tips" to No. 8 on
Amazon.com and No. 12 on Barnes and
Noble.com, both of which carry 5 million
titles.
McMahon’s child-care tips also have
been featured in more than 150
newspapers and magazines. His book "Kid
Tips" has also been published in Europe,
Scandinavia, and South America.
Jose Michel, formally of CAN System Office
Dr. Jose Michel left the CAN system
office first to serve as Director of EOPS
and Care at San Joaquin Delta College and,
later, as Vice President of Student Services
at San Joaquin Delta College.
Recently, he assumed a new leadership
position in academic affairs at DeVry
University in Sacramento.
His recent article “Promising Practices in
Student Affairs and Academic Affairs
Collaboration” was published in Journal:
Insight in Student Services.
Adele Hamlett, former AO, Sierra College
Since leaving articulation, Adele Hamlett
remained at Sierra College where she
now serves as the Program Manager for
the Community Education program.
In Memoriam
Linda Rosa Corazon, former AO, Skyline College
IN addition to her long-time career as a
Transfer center Director and Articulation officer,
Linda Rosa Corazon was involved with
shamans and visionary plants/entheogens for
over 30 years.
She worked closely with with Mexican
psychiatrist Salvador Roquet, a pioneer in the
field of psychedelic psychotherapy. Through him
she met Maria Sabina in 1980.
Linda had traveled widely in indigenous
areas of Mexico and the Amazon region of
Ecuador. She presented on her work at major
conferences including recently at the LSD
Symposium in Basel Switzerland.
She worked for over 20 years as a college
counselor and was pursuing her PhD, focused
on the lives and work of female shamans, at the
time time of her death.
Kate Clark, former AO, Irvine Valley College
Since retiring from Irvine Valley
College after serving as president of
the Statewide Academic Senate and
IVC Articulation Officer, Kate has
been serving as Director of
Academic Senate Foundation.
In Memoriam
Don Cordoro, AO, Mission College
Don served as Articulation Officer,
counselor and professor at Mission
College for many years. Don and
his wife, Juanita, were married for
more than 36 years and raised five
children. First ordained as
Catholic priest, Don left the
priesthood. As an educator, Don
served as Academic Senate
President, Astronomy and
Physics Professor
Don retired from Mission College
and later served as an elected
trustee on the Mission West Valley
Board. He died at home from
Prostate Cancer on December 9,
2007. We miss you, Don!
Helena Bennett, Former AO, CSU Sacramento
In Salzburg
Greetings CIAC Colleagues!
While Sacramento continues to remain "home base," my
exciting new "career" (retirement!) has afforded me the time and
opportunity to indulge in two of my favorite activities -traveling,
and spending a lot of "quality time" with my four grandchildren.
Travel adventures since retiring have included two wonderful sixweek trips to Europe (in 2008 and again in 2010, staying with
friends in Austria, with side trips to Germany, Italy, Switzerland,
Lichtenstein, Hungary, and The Czech Republic). I've also enjoyed
fun and interesting "get-aways" to the Grand Canyon and Sedona,
Yosemite (with several of my dear CIAC AO. friends), Utah and the
national parks, New York City, the magnificent Canadian Rockies,
Kauai, Mt. Rushmore and the West (with my granddaughter,
Meredith), and annual vacations to my personal paradise (Maui)
every February for whale watching, sunshine, and the beach.
My four grandchildren, Reese and Kyle, (ages 6 and 3 who live in
San Francisco) and Charles and Meredith (ages 15 and 13 who live
in Los Angeles) are the great "loves of my life." I visit with them
often and stay very involved in their rapidly growing and changing
lives.
In between travel and spending time with my grandchildren, I
have undertaken some home remodeling projects (new windows,
painting, landscaping, etc.), enjoy reading (currently the fascinating
"Immortal Ute of Henrietta Lacks"), love knitting for the
grandchildren and charity, and am very active in an organization
that provides grants and scholarships for young women.
Though retired from the daily workings of articulation, I make a
point of keeping up-todate on the activities of CIAC and continue to
be very proud and impressed with the professionalism and work of
the organization, and the important role it plays in providing
valuable and essential service to all segments of the educational
community.
I am well and happy, and life is good! Best wishes to all!
Sincerely, Helena Bennett
Mike Dang, former AO, UC Davis
"Greetings from Botswana. My wife Geri and I are
assigned to a district health office and community
agency respectively, supporting the campaign
against HIV/AIDS. AIDS affects 1 of every 6
Batswana and although drugs have extended the
lives of many, there has been no
effective means to eliminate the virus. Geri and I
do our bit in promoting AIDS prevention outreach
and supporting programs working with HIV positive
youth.
I have fond memories of CIAC, working with
individual articulation officers and participating in
the regional meetings. You are truly a unique group
of committed and dedicated professionals. Best
wishes for a great conference."
Carol Lee & Kathryn Barth
Jane Leaphart, Cal Poly, SLO, Helena Bennett,
CSU Sacramento, Marilyn Rowe, Laney College
Jane Leaphart forwarded some photos taken at Bryce
Canyon last May. Helena Bennett, Marilyn Rowe, Jane
Leaphart (all CIAC retirees) were joined by Carol Lee
and Kathryn Barth (want-to-be CIAC retirees ;->) for a
fun week-long vacation visiting Jane Leaphart in Utah.
Note from Jane Leaphart
Timing is everything! I retired from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in September
2008. My husband and I traveled across the USA for two months to visit
family and friends. Then, we moved to our winter home in St. George,
UT. The plan was to spend our winters in St. George (skiing and caring for my
aging parents), our Spring/Summer in San Luis Obispo (where my husband
still teaches part-time), and spend the rest of the year traveling around to
seeing the USA and our children and grandchildren (I can’t believe we have
11 grandchildren now).
Then, the economy and our plans were reshuffled. We found we need to
relocate to St. George to be near my parents as much as
possible. Regrouping – we thought we would sell our home in Atascadero,
CA but the timing is wrong. Now what? Hum…I started looking for a parttime job; my “retirement” lasted just shy of one year.
There is an up and coming college in St. George – Dixie State College of
Utah. Formerly a two-year college, Dixie State is now a four-year college,
and the State of Utah envisions the college will become a full-fledged
regional university within the next five years (from 2-year to 4-year college
to a university within ten years, amazing). It will be challenging.
I applied for a job, and I was offered a different position as the Assistant
Director of Admissions (a new, temporary position), working three-quarter
time, supervising the two staff members—then my boss (the Director of
School and Admissions) quit. I finished the one year temporary
position. Then, there was an unexpected opening in the Registrar’s Office to
serve as the Veterans’ Coordinator. I applied for it and got the job—I love
working with the Vets and in the Registration Office (I don’t love working fulltime—but it has its benefits).
So, now I’m doing many of the familiar Registrar’s Office duties and caring
for my parents. I stay in touch with the California Articulation scene. I still
have the great opportunity to work on the annual CSU GE / IGETC Reviews
for the CSU Chancellor’s Office with Ken O’Donnell (and company) and
sometimes work with Christine Mallon on CSUCO projects, too.
For fun, I get to quilt, ski and hike in the area, and have started to learn how
to make Bobbin Lace, using my great aunt and great, great grandmother’s
bobbins—lace making is not a lost art. I live in a beautiful part of the country
with Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon not far way.
Life is good!
The “Gals” Continued
Marilyn Rowe, former AO, Laney College
It seems that when I worked I managed to
have the time to do the laundry in a timely
manner, clean the house, and keep up with
the yard. Now I find there isn’t time for
these “activities”. Someone helps with the
yard and the house. When there are barely
any clean clothes the laundry gets done.
There certainly is something magical
about retirement and the concept of time. I
continue with my travels having gone from
Antarctica to Zimbabwe. The most
extraordinary experience was camping out
in the Sahara desert during a full moon!
I do have much more time for friends and
thoroughly enjoy the enrichment of these
relationships. Some volunteer work
(currently on hold due to a broken wrist)
has opened up new experiences as well.
Remember, the best is yet to come,
Marilyn Rowe
Retirement grade - B+. My husband and I are
mobile and in fairly good health although he is losing
short term memory. Time flies by & I try to remember
to treasure each day . For 6 years been spending each
Wednesday in a painting class & have done many
portraits - my specialty. One morning each week I
participate in a La Jolla women's Bible study group, a
wonderful pick-up/support system and a highlight of
the week. Guilt gets me to Tai Chi each week and
occasionally walking around the neighborhood. Have
found that I enjoy keeping house, working in the yard
and doing the things I had to crowd into the work
week.
We see our three children and their kids whenever
possible - son, a lawyer (UCSD/USD Law School) In San
Diego and wife have two college kids, our oldest
daughter (UCSD/Loyola Marymount) and her husband
and nine-year old live in LA; she is very busy as UCLA's
Director of FInancial Planning for Health Services . Our
youngest daughter is a private practice dermatologist
(Berkeley/UCSF Medical School), wife and mother of
two middle-aged kids (10 & 15) in Portland. All three
started out in a San Diego community college so I am a
big fan of the transfer system model.
Am a regular San Diego opera and Old Globe
theater subscriber. Enjoy occasional lunch outings with
friends and dinners with my brother and wife in Del
Mar. Life is good and God is good.
Paula Liska, former AO, San Diego City College
Mary Ellen Sullivan, formally of Cabrillo College
Dear Articulation Community,
I must admit that I am having quite a good time in retirement. The picture that is shown is me with my sister
at Fenway Park last summer. We had tickets on the Green Monster (if you don't know what that is please see
the film-Field of Dreams and all will be explained). This was a great treat for me since I used to go to Fenway
with my dad in the mid-fifties where, I'm told, I actually saw Ted Williams play. I have done a bit of traveling
since leaving Cabrillo and plan to do a lot more this year. My husband who is not retired is getting a little
nervous! I will be going to New York, Tassajara, Kauai and finally to Spain to walk part of the Camino de
Santiago in September--yes September-for 30 years I could not travel during the academic year--what a great
thing to be able to do that. I miss you all very much but I especially miss working with Carolyn and with all
my Region IV friends.
Take care and remember to be good to yourselves.
Sincerely, Mary Ellen
Sharon Coniglio, former AO, Monterey Peninsula College
I am enjoying being
retired....and that I go to
lots of movies with a
current articulation
officer.....I have a picture
on my facebook." I'm
keeping quite busy with
volunteer work and
activities involving my
church. More importantly,
I now has six grandchildren
and family is benefiting
from my attention and
care.
Karen Taylor, former AO, UC Berkeley
Although no longer working at UC Berkeley, I’ve not left
the field of higher education. I work once a week at
UCOP in the high school articulation unit, reviewing high
school courses for the A-G course lists used by high
school applicants to the UC and CSU systems. I’ve also
worked at DVC as a counseling faculty, although less so
now due to budget constraints. I love the
counseling…wish there were more of it available!
I’ve also travelled extensively, first in the Mediterranean
and northern Europe. However, for the past three years
I’ve travelled to China and on two of those trips I tutored
English to students in a biomedical college in Xi’an. This
May I’m returning to reprise the trip taken on my first
trip to China, visiting Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, with a
stop of three days in Hong Kong. I’m also studying
spoken Mandarin (tutored by a delightful lady from north
of Beijing). Believe me, that makes the brain work!
I’m still on the CIAC list-serve, so watch the comings and
goings of the articulation community! It’s fun,
particularly since I’m not directly involved!
Mary Jennings-Smith, former AO, Mira Costa College
Diane Glow and I have traveled to the Baltic States
(Lithuania, Latvia, & Estonia)and to St. Petersburg
and Helsinki last year. This year we are leaving in May for
Israel and Jordan! So, I am getting ready for that trip
(having postponed it in Oct due to a broken foot that
happened on the way to the theater). I wish I could travel
more but I am have been on chemotherapy for a year. My
last treatment will be April 29th and I am hoping for a 4-6
month break! If so, then I am hoping to het to Eastern
Europe in the fall. But, I have been seeing a lot of plays,
symphonies, musicals, and a few Operas with friends and I
am an official member of a wine-tasting group and we
meet 4 times a year for dinner and wine tasting! And I get
to do all of this during the week because I don't have to
work!!! :)
I have been reading a lot too and having some work done
around the house (updated a couple of bathrooms, had an
office/library built that I have always wanted, etc.) I am also
involved in the National Breast Cancer Coalition and
attended a week-long training on the biology of cancer. It
was fascinating and a bit overwhelming but I loved it. I am
involved in being a patient advocated for
research grant proposals. Very interesting!
But, my biggest love and time is spent with my
grandson, Logan (see attached picture). I take the train up
to Glendale a few times a month and/or the family comes
here to visit. This is what I retired for so my time spent with
family is very precious. Give my love to all the AO's...I do
miss seeing everyone but I don't miss the work!
Mary
BOB FERRANDO’S STATEMENT: (former AO, UC Davis)
Dear friends,
I retired in July 2010, after 32 interesting and satisfying years with UC Davis. My wife, Melanie,
also a UC Davis retiree, and I continue to live in Davis. I am lucky to have a life where I largely
control my time and choose how to shape my days. My health is good; my outlook is positive;
my prospects are not bounded.
Now unchained from the academic calendar, my wife and I traveled in the fall and spring. More
trips are coming. I get to read for pleasure during daylight hours. I do not have to cram garden
work into weekends. I linger over that double espresso at Peet's, talking with friends or reading
the next chapter in my current book. Most mornings when I am in Davis, you will find me
walking through the beautiful greenbelt that winds through our town. On Monday mornings
you will find me in a first-grade class taught by a friend of mine. I help students with their
reading skills. This is a real kick. I think the kids think I am someone's grandfather.
This new life of mine still is evolving. I cannot wait to see what happens next. But, I have not
forgotten my past. I think fondly of the many wonderful people I worked with all over California
during my years with UC Davis. I am happy to hear from folks. My e-mail address is:
rcferrando@gmail.com. I am free for lunch.
Take care. As a wise former colleague used to say to me, "Your time will come."
Other “CLUB CIAC Members…
Nancy Gressley: San Jose City College
After decades at San Jose City College, Nancy left the Bay Area to be closer to her grandchildren
in the Sacramento area.
Gary Stakan : Saddleback College
2006
Dean of Admissions
AACRAO: received the prestigious Robert Brown Distinguished Service Award
Counselor
Articulation Officer
More than 40 years service to higher education
Nancy Purcille: UC Berkeley
Before moving to California I lived in the Caribbean for 10 years. So in 2007 I left UC Berkeley for a position at
the University of Hawaii – West Oahu, as a way to reconnect with my island “roots”. Although I enjoyed my year
in Hawaii I discovered that it’s a great place to visit but expensive trying to live there, and I also missed the Bay
Area.
I’m now a Senior Admissions & Records Assistant at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. Since I was a
community college student before transferring to and working at Cal, I’m reconnecting with my transfer student
“roots” and experiencing admissions and records from the community college perspective. One of the first things
I did was get added back to the CIAC email list serve; articulation officers are not only nice folks but are an
invaluable resource. I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to know and to work with you in articulation. My
very best to all of you!
Aiden Ely, CCC Chancellor’s Office
I was the Chancellor’s Office Specialist for Transfer and Articulation from December 2000 until November
2003. Also, from June 2005 until May 2007, I served as Dean, Student Access and Retention at the Chancellor’s Office
which included supervision of the Articulation and Transfer units. In May of 2007, I was hired by Folsom Lake
College as the Dean of Student Development and Enrollment Management. I’m still connected to Articulation
because in my current position I supervise our Articulation Officer, Bee Chacon. She and I work very closely on
matters concerning Folsom Lake College articulation.
Our Public Information Officer promised to come and take a current picture, but I’m still waiting. If he arrives soon,
I’ll send it along. I have always felt that CIAC is one of the most effective intersegmental groups operating between
the systems of higher education.
In Memorium
Gary Stakan: Saddleback College,
Memorial Services honoring the life of Gary S. Stakan were held on July 11, 2007 at the University Synagogue in
Irvine, California. Gary passed peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2007 at his home in Aliso Viejo, California.
Gary was the Dean of Admissions at Los Angeles City College from 1974 until 1990 when he was appointed the
Dean of Admissions at Saddleback College. He also served as a Counselor and Articulation Officer at Saddleback
College until his retirement in May 2006. More than 40 years service to higher education.
Gary Stakan was a past President of CACCRAO (1987-88) and a recipient of the Robert Brown Distinguished Service
Award 1n 1997-98. Gary is touted for having laid the groundwork for what CACCRAO is and has been.
Shirlee Adams, Modesto Junior College
Helena Bennett, CAN
Ellena Bloedorn, John F, Kennedy U.
Clyde Brewer, San Jose State U
Tina Bishop, Lassen College
Carolyn Borg, Shasta College
Patrick Cain, Citrus College
Marilyn Christensen, Diablo Valley
Chris Clark, Folsom College
Kate Clark, Irvine Valley College
Sharon Coniglio, Monterey Pen. C
Mike Dang, UC Davis
Bob DeGuzman, San Francisco State
Brian Doan, CSU Monterey Bay
Aiden Ely, CCCCO, Articulation
Carol Entler, Scripps College
Jeff Ferguson, Ventura College
Bob Ferrando, UC Davis
Diane Glow, San Diego Miramar College
Rachel Greenberg, UC Irvine
Nancy Gressley, San Jose City College
Jennifer Gottdiener, UC Riverside
Adele Hamlett, Sierra College
Michael Herauf, West Valley College
Judy Haugh, Riverside Community College
Mary Jennings-Smith, Mira Costa College
John Karras, CSU
Leslee Koritzke, Los Angeles Trade Tech
Jane Leaphart, Cal Poly/San Luis Obispo
Paula Liska, San Diego City College
Merv Marayama, Diablo Valley College
Tom McMahon, Ohlone College
Jose Michel, CAN Systems Office
Kathleen Nelson, CCCCO
Please let me know about additional names: Jane Church, Chabot College
jchurch@chabotcollege.edu
Suzanne Pell, College of the Desert
Nancy Purcille, UC Berkeley
Louise Randolph, UCOP
Adrienne Riley, Laney College
Marilyn Rowe, Laney College
Jo Service, CSU Chancellor's
Office/Articulation
Jerry Somerville, Napa Valley
Bob Stafford, San Bernardino Valley College
Michael Stephans, Pasadina City College
Mary Ellen Sullivan, Cabrillo College
Eric Taggert, ASSIST
Karen Taylor, UC Berkeley
Denise Van Horne, Las Positas
Christain Villasenor, UC Santa Barbara
Sheila White-Daniels
In Memoriam
Linda Rosa Corazon, Skyline College
Don Cordero , Mission College
Dr. Jerry Humpert, Cuyamaca College
Gary Stalan, Saddleback College