Annual Report2013-2014

President’s Welcome

Fullerton College is officially a centenarian! This past year we celebrated our 100th anniversary with numerous events

and activities that gave us time to reflect on the past, pause to think about the present, and ponder what lies ahead.

Through it all, I was struck by the pride and optimism that our faculty, staff, students and friends have for Fullerton College.

Fullerton College is dedicated to creating access to affordable and high-quality education. We are driven by a set

of goals that guide us to create student success, close the achievement gap and strengthen connections with the

community. Throughout this publication you will find stories that highlight our accomplishments. From providing services like

the Puente Program and Transfer Achievement Program, to the trailblazing story of a blind art student and the faculty who

support her education, you will discover how opportunities are found, nurtured and achieved at Fullerton College.

One of the ways we measure success is in the number of students who graduate and who transfer to four-year institutions. In

June, 1,641 degrees were awarded, which was a 16.5 percent increase from the prior year. We also saw 270 students

complete professional certificates. In the fall of 2013, we learned we ranked No. 1 in the state for the number of Latino

students who transferred to the California State University system, with 443 students.

The success of any society is dependent on the value it places on the education it provides its citizens. We want future

students to always know that Fullerton College is a place where they can earn an education that advances them in life and

career. If the last century is any testament of our performance, Fullerton College will continue to excel and remain a beacon

for the propagation of learning and opportunities!

Sincerely,

Dr. Rajen Vurdien

President, Fullerton College

Table of Contents

02 __Planning

04 __Academics

07 __Student Success

09 __Athletics

10 __Alumni Spotlight

11 __Workforce Development

12 __Facilities

14 __Community Relations

18 __Student Profile

20 __Foundation & Grants

23 __Financial Highlights

24 __Slice of Life

PlanningFullerton College Goals & Objectives 2013-2015

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Fullerton College is driven by the following set of goals and objectives.

Goal 1: Fullerton College will promote student success. Objective 1: Address the needs of under-prepared students. Objective 2: Increase course retention and success. Objective 3: Increase the number of degrees and certificates awarded. Objective 4: Increase the number of transfers. Objective 5: Increase the persistence rate of students.

Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap. Objective 1: Address the needs of English-language learners. Objective 2: Increase retention rate of Hispanic and African-American students by at least 2%. Objective 3: Increase success rate of Hispanic and African-American students by at least 2%. Objective 4: Increase persistence rate of Hispanic and African-American students by at least 2%.

Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community. Objective 1: Strengthen our contacts with alumni. Objective 2: Strengthen partnerships with local feeder high schools and universities. Objective 3: Strengthen partnerships with local business and industry. Objective 4: Increase funding capabilities of the college. Objective 5. Increase engagement of the college with the community through college events, community service, and other partnerships.

Planning

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Signs of Success

There are many ways that the college works to achieve its goals. The Strategic Plan is a guiding document that outlines actions and progress reports on how divisions on campus contribute to the overall goals of the college. We would like to offer a snapshot of a few successes here and encourage readers to visit our website www.fullcoll.edu to review the Fullerton College Strategic Plan: 2013-2015 to learn more.

ActionThe Student Services Division will develop a pilot program called Jump Start to College to bring ninth-grade students to the campus.

ProgressOn Oct. 11, 2013, 500 ninth-grade students from the Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) visited the campus as part of Jump Start to College. The pilot program was created by faculty and staff on the Student Success Taskforce in 2012-13. The implementation plan was designed with input from the FJUHSD and the activities were coordinated through the vice president of student services office. The high school district selected “increased awareness of careers” as a priority area of need for their students. On the day of the event, students participated in interactive workshops, activities and tours. The day also included Kuder career and education planning assessments, lunch and parent education seminars.

ActionThe Admissions and Records Department will work collaboratively with area high schools to assist special admit students to apply, submit their “Special Admit Form,” register and process any applicable fees for counseling classes facilitated and paid for by area high school districts.

ProgressBased on the success of the pilot program and processes in the spring of 2012, additional counseling courses were of-fered to local high schools in the 2013-2014 academic year. Nearly 40 counseling courses are offered at various high schools within the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Additional courses are planned to be offered in the Anaheim Union High School District beginning in the spring of 2015.

Goal 1: Fullerton College will promote student success.

Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community

Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap.ActionThe Physical Education Division will expand the Incite Program for all student-athletes.

ProgressThe Incite Program enables student-athletes to utilize and integrate the academic resources provided through the Academic Support Center, Athletics Department and Counseling Center to promote academic success and increase retention, graduation and transfer rates. The data showed the achievement gap between African-American and Hispanic student-athletes compared to white student-athletes was dramatically reduced when they attended Incite Program study hall for at least nine hours per semester. Overall, the course-success rate for African-American students participating was 64 percent compared to 50 percent for students that did not participate. The course-success rate for Hispanic students participating in the Incite Program was 72 percent compared to 63 percent for students who did not participate.

Academics

Fullerton College transferred more Latino students to the California State University system (CSU) than any of the state’s other 111 community colleges, according to data released in fall of 2013. The college is also ranked No.1 in the number of Mexican-American student transfers.

During the 2012-2013 academic year, 443 Latino students transferred to the CSU system, a 5 percent increase from the previous year. Neighboring Cal State Fullerton remains the most popular transfer choice for Fullerton College students. The college is ranked fourth in the state in the number of total CSU transfers.

In 2011, Fullerton College was one of the first community colleges to adopt a goal focusing specifically on the success rates of Latino students. Campus resources such as the Cadena-Transfer Center, Puente Program, Summer Scholars Transfer Institute, and the Transfer Achievement Program helped assist students in the transfer process and ultimately boosted rates.

“The success of our Latino students is imperative given the fact that Hispanic Americans are the fastest-growing demographic group in the country,” said Fullerton College President Rajen Vurdien. “The college takes its role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution seriously and will continue to improve our Latino transfer rates so that we remain No. 1.”

Fullerton College Tops List of Latino Transfers to CSU System

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(Above) Fullerton College ranked No.1 in the number of Latino students transferring to the California State University system.

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AcademicsChemistry Bottleneck Reduced

Due to the large enrollment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses, a bottleneck of chemistry classes became apparent in school years leading from enrolling up to 2013-2014. The bottleneck delayed students from enrolling in mandatory courses, which inevitably prolonged them from satisfying transfer and degree require-ments. With support from the President’s Office and Chemistry Department faculty and staff, more sections of courses were of-fered in 2013-2014, according to Guy Dadson, chair of the Chemistry Department.

Notably, the number of chemistry sections offered in 2013-2014 was increased by 8 percent. The greatest uptick in number of sections was seen in CHEM 107F, Elementary Chemistry, and CHEM 111AF/111BF, General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II.

“From the top down, many individuals have made efforts to grow the size of the program for the benefit of STEM students,” Dadson said. “The addition of more sections to the

schedule required access to facilities (room/labs), funding for equipment and supplies, and support from faculty and staff.”

An increase in course sections continues during the 2014-2015 year. When compared to the recent low of 2011-2012, the number of sections that will be offered in 2014-2015 represents a growth of a little more than 30 percent.

“This is significant growth and translates to about 500 more students,” Dadson added.

(Below from left) Mark Greenhalgh, dean of the Natural Science and Math divisions, Sam Foster, chemistry professor and Faculty Senate president, and Guy Dadson, chemistry professor and chair of the Chemistry Department.

Academics

The Fullerton College Honors Program saw significant growth in the 2013-2014 school year as it continued to promote the success of its students. The program, which was founded in 1996, has grown to serve more than 500 students. It offers small classes and presents students with service-learning opportunities, study abroad options and access to research conferences. Students are also provided with numerous benefits such as scholarships, networking opportunities and assistance during their transfer process.

This past year, honors students participated in several academic conferences such as the Pacific Coast Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, the Bay Area Sym-posium and the Honors Transfer Council of California’s Student Research Conference. Students’ topics included “Soldiers for Hire: The Consequences and Effects of the Use of Private Military Contractors” and “The Simpsons and the Subjugation of the Working Class.”

“This was our best year in terms of sending students to academic conferences,” said Honors Program Coordinator Jodi Balma. “The students represented Fullerton College well and gained a tremendous amount of experience that will help them throughout their education.”

Honors classes, which fulfill general education requirements, have a smaller professor-to-student ratio, allowing students to benefit from closer interactions with both their peers and

professors. The competitive program targets academically gifted students who are looking to excel. First-time freshmen are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and scored at least 1760 on their SAT, while current Fullerton College students are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and at least nine academic units.

By partnering with the University of California and California State University systems, the Honors Program is able to provide students with specialized options for transferring such as Starting Point Mentorship, Honors-to-Honors and Transfer Alliance Program opportunities.

Acceptance rates at elite universities such as UC Berkeley and UCLA are higher for students in the program. For example, UCLA accepted 32 percent of non-honors applicants from Fullerton College, yet it accepted a staggering 70 percent of honors transfer students. Further, Fullerton College honors students have had an acceptance rate of 82 percent at UC Berkeley and 14 honors students were accepted this past year to the Honors Program at UC Irvine, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.

“The numbers speak for themselves,” Balma said. “Students who excel in the Honors Program are much more likely to be accepted into an elite university.”

Honors Program Grows Excellence

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Fullerton College Honors students excelled in 2013-2014 with record conference attendance and transfer rates to four-year universities.

Student SuccessFinding One’s PathTransfer Achievement Program gives student support to succeed

Stephanie Elias began college unmotivated and a little lost. In high school, she planned to attend fashion school, but after learning she did not qualify due to low grades, she was advised to take remedial courses at Fullerton College to prepare. She sought help from the Transfer Achievement Program (TAP).

With the help of TAP counselors and professors, Elias is now an Honors Certified, EOPS, and study abroad student who will be transferring to a four-year university next year.

“I thought I would never qualify to transfer. However, that all changed once I became part of TAP,” Elias said.

TAP, which was founded in 1996 through a TITLE III, Hispanic-Serving Institution grant, assisted nearly 500 students transition to a four-year university during the 2013-2014 academic year. Students in the program take specific TAP remedial courses and are assigned to supplemental instructors who host study sessions, reviews and provide mentoring. The classes allow students to grow comfortable and closer to their peers and explore educational opportunities together, according to TAP Coordinator Carol Shier.

Success stories like Elias’ have led TAP to receive an honorable mention as an Exemplary Program by the State Academic Senate, Shier added.

The program also exposes students to many other college opportunities, such as traveling abroad. Elias completed a semester in Seville, Spain and believes that TAP gave her the confidence and drive to study abroad. “TAP taught me to use resources that I didn’t know about,” she said. “I now feel comfortable to visit my professors during office hours and ask for help when needed.”

Elias is filled with motivation, ambition and determination, a far cry from the high school student who lacked drive. She is an Honors Ambassador, an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, the business club, and was involved with the Dream Team, which promotes success among immigrant students. She intends to major in international business or accounting, with her list of potential schools including University of Southern California, Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego State.

(Above) Student Stephanie Elias visited Greece, Spain, Italy and Morocco with the Study Abroad program.

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Student Success

Valerie Alcaraz does not think of herself as a trailblazer. But as the first blind art major at Fullerton College, she is paving a path lined with determination, ambition and creativity.

Alcaraz’ goal to earn an AA degree in art with an emphasis in ceramics has stirred an excitement and a doubled-down commitment from faculty, who have challenged themselves to adapt their classes to rely less on sight.

“They expect you to pull your weight,” she said. “But they also do more than their share to help you.”

Sighted students can thumb through a textbook to learn about classic paintings and architecture. With 3D printing capabilities, courtesy of the Disability Support Services (DSS), Alcaraz is able to learn-by-feeling architectural designs and other works from her two-dimensional design class to achieve the same level of educational rigor as her sighted classmates.

“It’s cool to get an idea of what something looks like,” she said referring to the 3D models and ceramics.

Faculty member Darren Hostetter collaborated with DSS staff a semester in advance to assure that Alcaraz had 3D models of architectural designs and expanded descriptions of artwork from the textbooks. DSS staff combed through her assigned textbooks to provide lengthy descriptions of the imagery found in the book. These descriptions are extensive. For example, the description for the Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” is 24-pages long, said Paul McKinley, director of Disability Support Services.

“Valerie has literally changed the Art Department’s perspective,” McKinley said. “Her attitude and her ambition in-spire the faculty to be proactive and not reactive to her needs.”

A case in point is ceramics professor William Henke. When he learned that Alcaraz would be studying with him, he came in on Saturdays to practice throwing clay - blindfolded. He understood that to teach Alcaraz, he needed to experience making pottery from her perspective.

“Valerie is up to the challenge and so are we,” Henke said. “If you have a student as motivated as she is, you are motivated.”

After she graduates from Fullerton College, Alcaraz plans to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in ceramics at Cal State Fullerton or Cal State Long Beach and perhaps pursue a career in art therapy. She is drawn to the art form and has already commissioned a few pieces for a furniture store. Her pieces have also been shown in galleries.

She finds solace in her work, saying, “Time goes by fast and three hours feels like one. I’m not shut out from the world in a bad way; I just love being lost in my art.”

Pioneering Student Inspires Faculty

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(Left) Valerie Alcaraz is earning her associates degree in art.

AthleticsIn the spring of 2013, the Fullerton College women’s tennis team had done something that the Hornets had never done before – win a team state title. Fast forward to the spring of 2014, and the Hornets did it again! The back-to-back state champions were led by Coach Scott Giles and outstanding athlete Sarah Anderson. The Hornets defeated Sierra College 5-4 in 2013 and 5-2 in 2014. The Fullerton College tennis team was also the state doubles champions for the second consecutive year.

For the first time in 30 years, the football team competed in the state championship game. Not since 1983 when Coach Hal Sherbeck helped the Hornets win it all with a 28-7 victory over Taft College, had the Hornets gained so much momentum in a season.

As the 2013 Southern California championship team, the Hornets traveled north to Oroville and faced off against the Northern California champ Butte College. The Hornets gave a valiant effort with quarterback Jose Escobar playing with a broken throwing hand from the prior game, but Fullerton College ultimately fell 28-13 to the Roadrunners.

Escobar personally had a stellar season breaking the school record for passing yards in a season. His 2,574 yards beat the old record by 27 yards.

Women’s Tennis Takes Consecutive Title

Hornets Compete in State Championship

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(Above) The tennis team won their second consecutive title in 2014.

(Above) The football team competed in the state championship game for the first time in 30 years.

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Alumni SpotlightAlumna Advances to UCLA

(Above) Fullerton College’s Puente Program assisted Maria D. Alvarez Marquez with her transfer to UCLA, where she is majoring in history.

Maria D. Marquez Alvarez ’14 is enjoying life as a UCLA Bruin, but she did not always know how she would make it to that top-tier school. Drive has never been her problem. She excelled at California High School in Whittier and she had her sights set early on achieving a college education. But the sticker shock of a university education coupled with her undocumented status, presented obstacles. She needed help navigating her higher education.

“It was difficult to cope with the idea that I couldn’t achieve my dreams when I wanted to,” Marquez Alvarez said.

She found the support she craved with Fullerton College’s chapter of the Puente Program. The program, which began in 1991, helps students achieve their goals through peer-enriched support systems where they participate in workshops, conferences, and receive educational planning guidance. It is a nationally recognized transfer-preparation program dedicated to helping under-served, motivated students by promoting transfer, student success, and community leadership, according to Elias Dominguez, coordinator of the program.

Fullerton College’s chapter saw 32 new students begin the program last fall. The Puente Program provided Marquez Alvarez with the stability she needed as an AB 540 student. AB 540 students are undocumented students in California who attended high school and graduated. State law gives the stu-dents the ability to pay residential fees and pay in-state tuition.

“With so many changes with laws affecting AB 540 students, Puente was a resource worth taking advantage of,” she said. When the California Dream Act passed in 2011, doors opened for Marquez Alvarez. She qualified for state financial aid and Cal grants. UCLA became a reality, not just a dream.

“I believe AB 540 students work very hard, because we have to prove ourselves to society. We have to prove that we aren’t just mooching off of society. We work hard to get rid of negative stereotypes,” she said. While at Fullerton College, she was involved with Latino Forums, KinderCaminata, and worked at the counseling center, where she became increasingly passionate about helping others. In May 2014, Marquez Alvarez earned two associate of art degrees in interdisciplinary social sciences and interdisciplinary human expression, as well as an AA-T in history. She is currently majoring in history at UCLA.

Welding Program Attracts Veteran-Students

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Welding cannot be outsourced, and it is an occupation that is experiencing steady growth because of the nation’s aging infrastructure of bridges, highways and buildings. The need for welders stretches across manufacturing industries such as automotive and the oil and gas industries, according the U.S. Department of Labor.

This industry outlook coupled with a new laboratory and additional financial aid support, have caused Fullerton College’s Welding Technology Department to see a spike in veteran-student enrollment during the 2013-2014 academic year. Veterans made up approximately 20 percent of the department’s enrollment, a 200 percent jump from the fall of 2012. “Everything you use from your bicycle to kitchen pans to machinery were a part of a welding process,” said John Pummer, department chair.

The department enrolls about 200 students and maintains a 1:20 ratio of students to faculty. Before the redesign of the 700 Building, the department offered 40 work stations. That has now jumped to 86.

Approximately 20 percent of the seats are allocated for veteran-students every semester. The Nexus Grant, which is coordinated by the Center for Advanced Competitive Technologies, provides funding for veteran-students in welding, machining and printing. The number of enrolled veterans increased largely due to word of mouth and the students’ interest in hands-on, occupational courses.

Benefits of the program are not limited to veterans. Private industry has been generous to the department and some of the machinery, equipment, and tools have been donated. “All equipment in the building is state-of-the-art and less than five years old,”Pummer said. “We are able to combat lab fees with industrial donations, and we are the only community col-lege in California without a lab fee,” he added.

The 32-week program allows students to become certified. Accelerated programs are also available for students and are often filled to capacity, Pummer said. Welding classes are also taken by students earning associate degrees in manufacturing technology, automotive technology, industrial drafting and industrial arts.

(Above) The Welding Department’s appeal, particularly among veteran-students, helped boost enrollment numbers in the 2013-2014 school year.

New Buildings Create Much Needed Labs, Classrooms

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FacilitiesThe Fullerton College Technology & Engineering Complex officially opened its doors on Aug. 29, 2013, after nearly two years of construction and renovation. This state-of-the-art complex is comprised of the 700 and 900 Buildings and in-cludes 36 multi-disciplinary class labs, 16 general assignment classrooms, and 19 individual and jointly assigned offices, in 76,425-square-feet of assignable space.

The highly anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Dec. 6, 2013, with many distinguished guests and elected officials present for the occasion.

“These new buildings will provide our students with state-of-the-art training in a wide variety of career fields, which will better prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow,” said President Rajen Vurdien at the grand opening ceremony.

The buildings, which house the Technology & Engineering Division and many humanities classes, were funded by Measure X, which was approved by voters in 2002. The buildings facilitate student success and workforce development by providing students with top-of-the-line equipment in a positive learning environment.

(Above) A cosmetology student puts the finishing touches on her mannequin during hands-on instruction.

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The 700 & 900 Buildings’ ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Dec. 6, 2013.1

A student works on a design in the printing technology lab.3Fullerton College offers one of the largest and best equipped machinist trade schools in California.4

The Fashion Program provides broad training in the fashion industry with specialization in fashion design, illustration, journalism, merchandising, image consulting and theatrical costuming.2

The Centennial Futures Conference featured guest speakers, performance artists, and interac-tive experiences designed to explore visions for the future. It was presented in the Campus Theatre last January in association with Arts Orange County, the nonprofit countywide arts council.

The quad was transformed into an outdoor theatre for the Under the Stars: Fullerton College Legends Gala in May. This elaborate night featured the talents of alumni, students, faculty and more.

Community Relations

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Celebrating

In the summer of 2013, Fullerton College began a year-long celebration to mark the college’s centennial anniversary. The year was chock-full of events that were designed to honor the past, reflect on the present and anticipate what the future will bring. These photos offer a snapshot into this exciting year.

The Alley Cats barbershop quartet performed during the gala.Lauren Howard presented Coach Hal Sherbeck with his portrait by David Mastrejuan at the gala in May. This was the last time the legendary coach visited campus before passing away last summer. Coach Sherbeck led the Football Hornets from 1961 to 1991 winning three national titles, 16 conference titles, owned a 47-game unbeaten streak, and amassed 241 total wins, which by the time of his retirement, were the most ever by a community college football coach.

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Art Department faculty collaborated with artist Rivera Novoa to create this mural which depicts artists from Morelia, Mexico and Fullerton painting the landmarks and subjects of the two cities. The mural resides in the Art Building’s central staircase. Funding for the project was provided by Fullerton College, the Murals of Brotherhood Project, and the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo.1The centennial year events launched with the opening of Legends and Legacies: The First 100 Years of Fullerton College in April 2013 at the Fullerton Museum Center. The exhibit explored the historical, social, and cultural growth of the college and its relationship with Orange County through personal histories and collections. Legends and Legacies also observed the growing role of technology in contemporary education and asked what the future of higher education should be. 2Several hundred people gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance last November for Veterans Day.3

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Kristen and Cress Williams at the Ragtime Theatre Arts Reunion in October.5

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On September 25, 2013 Fullerton College’s quad took a trip back in time to 1913, the year the college was founded. With actors and guests donning period-piece costumes, 1913 Day recreated what Fullerton would have looked like a century ago. 6

The centennial homecoming game had a special recognition ceremony for Bill Chambers, the athletic trainer for the Hornets from 1962-2000. 12

1913 Day also featured historical reenactments, such as the suffragette movement. 7Dean of Fine Arts Bob Jensen, President Rajen Vurdien and Vice President of Student Services Toni DuBois got into the spirit during 1913 Day.8Many people came to the retirement party for theatre professor Gary Krinke at Villa del Sol in Downtown Fullerton. 9

Sculptor Don Treadway created this maquette of Hal Sherbeck. Fundraising is ongoing for this to be made into a life-size bronze statue. 10

Young art lovers explore the Art Legends show opening in February. The show displayed work by alumni, retired faculty, current teachers, students and friends of the college.11

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Associate in Arts 1,077

Associate in Arts Transfer 244

Associate in Science 163

Associate in Science Transfer 157

Total AA 1,641Certificate 18 to 30 units 77

Certificate 30 to 60 units 193

Total Certificates 270

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Degrees & Certificates Awarded

4-yr. taking courses for 4-yr. 2,537

Assoc. Degree & Transfer to Univ. 16,693

Associate Degree Only 1,580

Complete HS Diploma or GED 220

Discover Career Plans & Goals 577

Educational Development 712

Improve English Reading & Math 497

Job Advancement/Update Skills 545

Maintain Certificate/License 346

Prepare for New Career 1,149

To Move From Non-Credit to Credit 38

Transfer to University Only 5,172

Undecided on Goal 3,271

Vocational Certificate Only 581

Vocational Degree Only 297

Declined to State 1,120

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Profile

Foundation & GrantsThe Fullerton College Foundation completed a successful scholarship award season marking its 54th consecutive year of awarding scholarships, grants and loans to Fullerton College students.

In total, the foundation awarded more than $260,000 in scholarships and awards to more than 325 students including high school graduates and students from the School of Continuing Education and Fullerton College. Additionally, for the first time, the foundation awarded $16,000 to 23 students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs.

These awards include approximately $150,000 in foundation funds with the remaining funds coming from local corporations and private foundations including Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co., Boeing, Wilson Phelps Foundation, Bernard Osher Foundation, Fullerton Kiwanis Foundation and Waltmar Foundation at Chapman University.

Foundation Awards Scholarships

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(Above, Next Page) Recipients with their families and friends at the 2014 Fullerton College Foundation Awards Banquet.

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Foundation & Grants

In 2014, Fullerton College learned it would receive more than $3 million for three new programs designed to connect academics to employment in high-demand fields. Funding was made possible by the California Career Pathways Trust, which established a one-time, $250 million competitive grant program in the state’s 2013-14 budget. Recipients were tasked with creating career pathway programs that connect businesses, K-12 schools and community colleges to better prepare students for the 21st century workplace.

G-CADemyIn partnership with the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program, Fullerton College received funding to establish an industry-driven, four-year Green Building and Design (G-CADemy) program at La Habra High School. The G-CADemy will transition students to high-skill jobs through apprenticeship and college programs to meet the growing demand for a sustainable building and design workforce in Southern California. In addition, the G-CADemy will close the gap between industry needs and students’ skill levels in science, technology, engineering and math.

Orange County Teacher Pathways ProgramThe Orange County Teacher Pathways Program will enable Fullerton College to partner with local community colleges, five Orange County K-12 school districts, Cal State Fullerton, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories, and numerous other business and community partners to provide multiple opportunities for employment and education as students pursue degrees to be teachers. Students will build skills in an integrated standards-based academic and career-relevant sequenced curriculum that will allow for early entrance into employment as paraprofessionals, and will culminate in a post-baccalaureate teaching credential.

Orange County Career Pathways PartnershipLast but not least, the Orange County Career Pathways Partnership (OCCPP) will create a county-wide, self-sustaining infrastructure that builds, supports and expands rigorous and innovative pathways. The OCCPP Regional Consortium will create opportunities for Fullerton College to work with industry partners in three target sectors: healthcare/biotechnology; engineering/advanced manufacturing and design; and information communication technology/digital media.

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Scholarships AwardedPerkins (formerly VTEA) $859,710

CTE Community Collaborative Grant $640,756

CTE Workforce Innovation Partnership $375,437

General Child Care $265,000

CTE Transitions Grant $42,332

Food Program $17,000

Child Development Training Consortium $15,000

Referee and Lane Technician $12,000

Child Care Renovation and Repair Grant $27,177

Amaturo Group KBPK $7,145

World Water Form Grant $6,626

Multimedia/New Media Consortium $2,500

Total $2,270,683

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Approximately 93 percent of the Fullerton College annual on-going budget is in personnel costs, with the largest segment of those expenditures, 50 percent, comprised of instructional salaries.

As indicated by the chart to the right, showing General Fund budgeted expenditures from fiscal years 2008-09 through 2013-14, the decrease in General Fund expenditures leading up to fiscal year 2013-14 reflected the state’s fiscal crisis. During this period, the college prudently planned for a budget that would remain volatile and uncertain throughout the remainder of fiscal year 2012-13. As a result of the passage of Proposition 30 in November 2012, the state is now in a stronger fiscal position allowing increased funding to community colleges. As shown in the chart, state funding has allowed the increase of General Fund budgeted expenditures in fiscal year 2013-14. Although funding is still below historical levels, the college is in a much better position to address core initiatives.

Fullerton College is part of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). The major sources of NOCCCD’s General Fund revenues are categorized as federal, state, and local revenues. The major revenue sources are state apportionment and property taxes, which account for over 79 percent of total General Fund revenues.

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Repost from @bpxc. The band’s point of view during the FC v RCC Football game this past weekend. #fullcoll #fullertoncollege #music #band #juco #football #ca #communitycollege #hornets #pov

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The ladies of the class of 2014 sure know how to celebrate this milestone! #fcgrad14 #fullcoll #fullertoncollege

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Intense looking clouds over campus today. It’s already rained on us twice. That’s just Mother Nature keeping Californians on our toes! #nofilter #fullcoll #fullertoncollege #clouds #california

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Sidewalk Art Festival today on the Quad! There is still time to sign up and participate. #fullcoll #fullertoncollege #ArtsDay

21 likesDid you know, the Bookstore has a vending machine in the courtyard behind the Library that has scantrons, pencils, erasers, index cards and more? It’s cash only! #fullcoll #fullertoncollege #ca #communitycollege #fullerton

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The sunset leaving this awesome glow on the 400 bldg. happy Friday! #fullcoll #fullertoncollege #nofilter

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Board of Trustees:

Jeffrey P. Brown

Barbara Dunsheath, Ed.D.

Leonard Lahtinen

Michael Matsuda

Molly McClanahan

Donna Miller

M. Tony Ontiveros

Omar Pichardo, Cypress College Student Trustee

Stephen Tith, Fullerton College Student Trustee

Ned Doffoney, Ed.D., Chancellor

Rajen Vurdien, Ph.D., M.B.A., President, Fullerton College