Spring 2008 - San Bernardino Community College District

Spring 2008, Volume 7, Number 2
COMMUNITY NEWS
San Bernardino Valley College • Crafton Hills College • Professional Development Center • KVCR FM-TV
“Enhancing Your Life With Quality Education”
F
rom the Chancellor
After 47 years in
education, I will be
retiring at the end of
this June. I’ve been the
Chancellor of the San
Bernardino Community
College District for eight
years. As I prepare
to leave, I’m proud of
accomplishments in some
key areas:
Donald F. Averill
Accreditation – Both colleges are up for renewal
of their accreditation by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in October 2008.
While accreditation standards are getting tougher-with requirements for documented student learning
outcomes and integration of accreditation standards
into all decision making--I’m comfortable that both
San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills
College will be ready for their visits in the fall.
District Facilities – Measure M, our $500 million
general obligation bond on the ballot last February,
was approved by over 66 percent of the voters!
This bond will ensure that the two colleges can
address the top priority projects in their master
plans. Valley College will begin construction on
three new buildings this summer (North Hall
replacement, a Media/Communications building,
and a Physical Science building). Crafton Hills
College is completing several infrastructure projects
that will support a new Community Recreation
Facility (including a swimming pool) and a new
Learning Resources Center.
KVCR Capital Campaign – When I joined the
district in 2000, there was a federal mandate
for all radio and television stations to undergo a
digital conversion by 2009. KVCR-FM/TV kicked
off a capital campaign in 2004 to help fund this
conversion. We have now passed the $27 million
mark and completed the conversion to digital. The
digital conversion allows KVCR to multi-cast and
develop targeted programming. In addition, KVCR
has expanded its programming to the Coachella
Valley and has entered a partnership with the
College of the Desert that includes a broadcast
program for high school and community college
students in the desert. It also gives KVCR access
to a larger audience and future membership for PBS
programming.
Technology Leadership – Our district has moved
from the infancy of technology to a fully integrated
system that supports leading-edge instruction and
administrative applications. The District will be
the depository and provider for video streaming
technology for the state community colleges and
has partnerships with the university system.
Economic and Workforce Development –
The development of workforce programs for
high pay, high demand occupations in logistics,
transportation, and manufacturing is a hallmark
of our District. Over the last few years, San
Bernardino CCD has been a leader in training for
incumbent workers and emerging occupations
including nano-technology.
Thank you for your support of the San Bernardino
Community College District as we continue to
enhance our community with quality education.
Donald F. Averill, Ed.D.
Chancellor
Crafton Hills College Master Plan
Are You Ready For
Super Saturday?
Bring your family to Super Saturday at
San Bernardino Valley College and stay
“Together” for an afternoon benefit concert featuring Brenton Wood, Tierra and Al
Wilson in the Greek Theatre!
Saturday, May 3, 2008 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Free food
• Fun games
• Live DJ
• Bounce house
• Campus tours
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) staff and faculty will be on hand to answer any and all questions
about how you can kick start your future by becoming an SBVC student that very day!
Together
A benefit concert presented by the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation
to provide full scholarships to economically disadvantaged students.
Bringing “Together” the legendary talents of Brenton Wood, Al Wilson and Tierra,
performing such chart-busting greats as The Oogum Boogum Song, Gimme a Little Sign,
Together and Show & Tell.
Saturday
May 3, 2008
3:00 pm
San Bernardino
Valley College
GREEK THEATRE
TICKETS
Individual Tickets:
Students with ID:
*VIP Reception:
Amphitheatre Seat Cushion
A beautiful 3,000 seat amphitheater
on the “new SBVC” campus
$30.00
$25.00
$100.00 per person
$7.00
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT:
http://bookstore.valleycollege.edu
San Bernardino
Valley College
701 So. Mt. Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410
INFORMATION: 909-384-8611
Proceeds from this concert will support the new program the Valley-Bound
Commitment. The Commitment provides to economically disadvantaged
students in our community the means to obtain a higher education at SBVC.
SBVC Bookstore (Campus Center Building)
7:45 am to 7 pm Monday thru Thursday–7:45 am to 4 pm Friday
SBVC Campus Business Office (ADSS Building)
9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday
*VIP Reception—A limited number of VIP tickets have been allocated for this event.
The reception begins at 1:30 p.m. in the SBVC Campus Center where guests will
meet-and-greet Brenton Wood, Al Wilson and Rudy & Steve Salas of Tierra. The
reception includes wine and exquisite hors d’oeuvres and will conclude with a Hall
of Fame Induction Ceremony hosted by the SBVC Alliance for the Arts. A portion of
this $100 ticket ($50) is a tax deductible donation.
Our Sponsors
Mom Shows It’s Never Too
Late To Go To College and
Further Your Career
By Rachael M. Gustuson & Patrick Fite
Fifty-four-year old Crafton Hills College (CHC) student
and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Sally Shidler says it’s
never too late to go back to school.
“My three babies are all grown up and I decided to go
back and get my Registered Nursing (RN) license,” said
Shidler of Redlands.
Shidler decided to attend CHC to take a few science
courses required to get into most RN programs.
“I picked up schedules from CHC and used the
‘buddy system’ to get used to being back into the school
environment,” she said. “My good friend Gerri (Pollard) and
I enrolled together, and it’s been great.”
“Gerri is also an LVN wanting to bridge into the RN
program,” Shidler said. “She’s the one who encouraged
me to return to college. She has been so excellent in
encouraging me.”
Shidler referred to the Bible to describe her friendship
with Pollard: “Deep calls onto deep,” she said. “Iron
sharpens iron.”
Based on her experience attending CHC with her friend,
Shidler recommended the “buddy system” to students
returning to college later in life. She emphasized the value
of a mutual support system as well as the fun they’ve had.
“In fact, a ‘buddy system’ would be good for any age,”
Shidler said. “The experiences with Gerri at college have
Left to right, Sally Shidler,
left, and her friend Gerri
Pollard have returned to
college later in life to further
their careers. The two are
Licensed Vocational Nurses
(LVNs) and are taking
science courses required
to bridge into Registered
Nursing (RN) programs. They are attending Crafton
Hills College.
Fine Arts Calendar of Events
SPRING STUDENT
ART EXHIBIT
May 1-21
Public Reception on May 1,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Free
Exhibit runs MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Info: 389-3353
“CLUB NOIR”
Theater Performance
Friday, May 9 and
Saturday, May 10
8 p.m.
$5 student, $10 general
Info: 389-3296
Composers Recital
Saturday, May 10
1 p.m.
$5
Info: 389-3293
Inter-Disciplinary
Art Day
Art Exhibit
Monday, May 12
Noon
Free
Info: 389-3353
Contemporary
Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, May 13
2 p.m.
$5
Info: 389-3293
been very fulfilling. It’s opened our
eyes to a lot of new things. We’ve
learned a lot in our classes,
and we’ve also learned to
laugh together a lot.”
Since attending CHC, Shidler has experienced positive
changes in her outlook about education, most especially
with math. As a young girl, Shidler struggled with math
and was traumatized by an unkind teacher who told her
she was never going to “get it.” It took her almost half a
century to dispel that feeling.
Shidler enrolled in chemistry with CHC Chemistry
Professor Kimberly Salt, and it forever changed her view on
math. “She made it click for me, finally,” Shidler said. “Dr. Salt
used food examples to portray chemical equations, like
cooking a brownie. It was so empowering to me to finally
get it.” The entire college experience at CHC has been
enriching for Shidler.
“It has impacted me by giving me the self-confidence
that I can do anything,” she said. “The atmosphere is a
caring institution, and I feel that.”
According to Shidler, everyone has been more than
willing to assist her. Her motto is, “Just ask.”
Shidler also praised the teaching of biology Professor
Lisa Shimeld. “I’ve been blessed with two extremely wonderful
teachers here,” Shidler said. “Lisa and Kim are great.”
In addition to attending CHC, Shidler is a nursevolunteer for Rescue Task Force, a non-profit volunteer
based organization that responds to natural and man made
disasters all over the world. Most recently, Shidler was in the jungles of Honduras
helping to provide food, medical supplies and treatments in
the region. She believes everyone has something to give.
Shidler encourages others, regardless of age, to go to
college and have an open mind about learning. “Education helps you make the correct choices in life,”
she said. “It opens doors that would otherwise never be
open to you. It allows you to get out of your own head and
see other people’s viewpoints.”
Shidler plans on completing her classes at CHC and
then pursue her Registered Nursing degree. She would like
to eventually specialize in hospice. CHOIR CONCERT
Tuesday, May 13
7 p.m.
$5
Info: 389-3293
JAZZ CONCERT
Friday, May 15
8 p.m.
$5
Info: 389-3293
All events are held in the
CHC Finkelstein Performing
Arts Center.
Crafton Hills College
11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
www.craftonhills.edu
San Bernardino Community College District
114 S. Del Rosa Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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ORGANIZATION
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SAN BERNARDINO
CALIFORNIA
Board of Trustees
Charles S. Terrell, Jr., President
James C. Ramos, Vice President
Allen B. Gresham, Clerk
Marie Alonzo, Trustee
Charles H. Beeman, Trustee
Carleton W. Lockwood, Jr., Trustee
Donald L. Singer, Trustee
Seth Pro, CHC Student Trustee
Alma Clark, SBVC Student Trustee
The SBCCD has an 80-year history of providing quality and affordable vocational,
occupational and workforce training programs through San Bernardino Valley College,
Crafton Hills College, the Professional Development Center and KVCR FM-TV.
KVCR
Celtic
Woman
upcoming
Events
Celtic Woman features the very special talents of four young Irish
female vocalists and a very exciting young fiddle player. Celtic
Woman portrays the unique voices and styles of each of the girls
as soloists as well as fantastic ensemble numbers. Celtic Woman
features unique renditions of Irish songs such as: Danny Boy, Ave
Maria, Enya’s Orinoco Flow and a host of spellbinding original
songs.
be more
May 10, 2008
entertained
8:00PM
Indian Wells Tennis
Gardens
$225.00
VIP Meet & Greet
Level A - $150.00
Level B - $100.00
Fantasy Springs Resort
Daniel
O’Donnell
Popular Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell has enjoyed worldwide
success with his unique blend of country music, 60’s pop,
inspirational ballads & Irish standards. O’Donnell had nine albums
on the World Music chart. The live show is especially popular and
will feature Irish vocalist Mary Duff and The Daniel O’Donnell Band.
May 16, 2008 7:00PM
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
May 18, 2008 3:00 PM
May 19, 2008 7:00 PM
Saroyan Theatre - FRESNO
May 21, 2008 7:00 PM
Level A - $125.00
B - $85.00
C - $50.00
The High
Kings
PBS
The High Kings - Finbarr Clancy, Martin Furey, Brian Dunphy and
Darren Holden are four outstanding male vocalists who bring their
intricate harmonies and driving rhythm to traditional Irish music.
The members of the four-piece group infuse their music with some
subtle melodies culled from the country’s longstanding folk tradition,
providing a deeply moving experience as they perform songs such
asThe Parting Glass and The Wild Rover.
909-384-4350
www.kvcr.org
July 22, 2008 8:00 PM
Riverside Municipal
Auditorium
$150.00 VIP
Meet & Greet
Level A - $100.00
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