Dr. Michael J. Kasler, President,Cypress College

Dr. Ned Doffoney, Chancellor,North Orange County Community College District

Board of Trustees:Jeffrey P. Brown; Barbara Dunsheath; Leonard Lahtinen; Michael B. Matsuda; Molly McClanahan;

Donna Miller; M. Tony Ontiveros

2010-11 Student Trustees:Ryan Billings, Cypress College; Natalie Baek, Fullerton College

It continues to be both an honor and a privilege to serve as President of Cypress Col-lege. I can attribute that in large part to the team of colleagues assembled on our cam-

pus. It is hard to feel any other way. Perhaps Dr. Lori Gaskin, Chair of our accreditation site-visit team, said it best by noting that she and her team observed that we at Cypress College have a “strong belief in a common purpose to serve the educational needs of your students; and the fact that you carry out this common goal with a strong sense of camaraderie and joy. You live and breathe your core values of collegiality, integrity, excellence and inclusiveness.”

I take that to heart because Dr. Gaskin reported what I believe we all know to be true: the whole of the Cypress College family is greater than the sum of the equally impres-

sive individual parts. What makes Cypress College great is our employees — and the team we form.

On the following pages, we provide a look back at the 2010-2011 academic year. It was a year that resulted in accomplishment and one in which we triumphed

through adversity, especially the ongoing state economic crisis. Simply put, this has never been a more efficient organization and we continue our collective effort to do more with our available resources.

Significantly, Cypress College completed its accreditation cycle — a 6-year process that culminates with an on-campus visit from a team comprised of peers from other insti-

tutions across the region, and a resulting report from the Accrediting Commission for Com-munity and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Their find-ings resulted in challenges to be addressed in the 2011-2012 year. But, the decision made by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges does not diminish the great work we do here. I specifically wish to thank both Cherie Dickey, a member of our Language Arts faculty who chaired our accredita-tion team, and Santanu Bandyopadhyay, our Director of Institutional Research and Planning. Their guidance and effort were invaluable.

Also of importance is the completion of our Strategic Plan for 2008-2011. The format of this report is modeled after our Strategic Plan directions, which you can see on the

facing page. As we have concluded this version of the Strategic Plan, we will be developing a new plan at a colloquium to be held in fall 2011. This new plan will cover a 3-year period. It will address our college goals and objectives, Accreditation, and the new District Educational Master Plan. As for the recently concluded plan: 90% of objectives in 2008-2011 Strategic Plan were accomplished. Much of the remaining 10% is comprised of items we either elected not to pursue, or things that were not feasible given the current economic climate. We are pleased with those results.

Thank you for being part of our Cypress College family and for taking time to review this summary of our achievements.

Dr. Michael J. Kasler,Cypress CollegePresident

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Cypress College’s enrollment picture continues to be staggering. While the college’s headcount declined in 2010-2011, the diminutive decrease — in light of the significant budget and class reductions — is most notable. Enrollment for spring 2011 was up term-to-term by 30 students, and, in fall 2010, the total number of students was down less than 250 from the college’s peak enrollment a year earlier.

Enrollment among students under 25 continued to grow, comprising 67% of the total student population. Likewise, enrollment among Latinos grew, increasing from 29% to 33% of the overall student population. Cypress College continues to enroll a strongly diverse student body.

At 909, the number of degrees awarded is more than 200 greater than the previous year — and, significantly stronger than the 633 awarded in 2003-2004. The 593 certificates awarded is in line with the recent historical record, but a sharp decline from a peak of 796 in the previous year.

The percentages of the student body by gender remains materially unchanged over the course of the college’s recent history.

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Strategic Plan Directions to Reach our Vision

Direction 1 — Instruction

Designing, enhancing, and delivering comprehensive and accessible instruction to promote academic excellence and student learning.

Direction 2 — Student and Academic Support Services

Developing and providing comprehensive student and academic support services to foster a positive and effective learning environment.

Direction 3 — Campus Support and Infrastructure

Ensuring that campus support services and resources are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

Direction 4 — Climate, Involvement, and Communication

Promoting a campus climate that embraces diversity and supports excellence, integrity, collegiality, and inclusiveness, by supporting communication and involvement throughout the college.

Direction 5 — Collaborative Relations and Marketing

Improving marketing efforts, and establishing and strengthening collaborative relationships with other educational institutions and with the communities we serve.

Cypress College staff and students recognize the importance and interdependence of diversity, innovation, technology, and staff development. These threads are reflected in all of the directions.

To learn more about how Cypress College puts these words into action, please review our Strategic Plan for 2008-2011, which is available for download from: http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/InstitutionalResearch/pdocuments.aspx

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, placed Cypress College on Warning status as a result of three recommendations for the District. During this period, Cypress College remains fully accredited.

The disappointing news will result in additional work to be done by the March 2012 deadline — and, consistent with the Cypress College can-do spirit, it will be seen through.

Not only was the ACCJC’s action disappointing, on its face, it was incongruent with the effusive praise shared by the site-visit team.

Put in context, however, it is easier to understand:

• CypressCollegeremainsapremierlearningcommunityrecognizedfor supporting student success and enriching society;

• Asacampus,wearedoingallandmorethanwearerequiredto do, and we will work closely with the District to assure a full reaffirmation of accreditation;

• Thecollege’semployeeshaveneverworkedharder,neverfacedsuchfiscal circumstances, and, most importantly, never gone to greater lengths to serve our students. The Commission’s action does not diminish all that we provide for our students;

• Theleadershipprovidedduringtheaccreditationprocess,andthebroad participation across the campus community, could not have been stronger. The work we did under the guidance of Cherie Dickey and Santanu Bandyopadhyay is something we should all be proud of; and

• Duringtheaccreditationprocess,asisthecasedayinanddayout,the college community worked as a team, pulling on the same end of the rope for the benefit of our students.

In the action letter, ACCJC President Dr. Barbara Beno provided the basis for Warning status as a result of three District recommendations related to planning, budget allocation, and evaluation of those processes.

“Warning is being issued at this time for deficiencies identified in the team report and associated with District Recommendations 1, 2, and 3,” she wrote.

These three recommendations are contained in the full action letter — which is posted on our campus website at http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/InstitutionalResearch/Accreditation. In addition to the three recommendations which prompted the Warning status, the Commission also

Mission Statement

Cypress College enriches students’ lives by providing high-quality education for transfer to four-year institutions, associate degrees, career technical education, and certificate coursework, as well as basic skills and opportunities for lifelong learning. The college is committed to promoting student learning and success, embracing diversity, and contributing to both the economic and social development of the surrounding community.

Dr. Lori Gaskin, who chaired the site-visit team, offered a strong positive reinforcement for the work employees

do at Cypress College during her oral report to the college community at the end of the visit in March.Commendations: • Commendsthecollegefordevelopingtheresearchcapacity

onthiscampusthatcanonlybedescribedasstrong,effective,genuine,andprolific.

• Further,theteamcommendsthecollegeforinstitutionalizingarobustprogramreviewprocessacrossallsectorsofthecampus.Andforfosteringitsevolutionintoafunctionalandeffectiveplanningandresourceallocationtool.

• Thecaliberof(CareerTechnicalEducation).Theirstrengthisevidentasisthemulti-facetedarrayofCTEoptionsyouprovide.

•StudentServices • StaffDevelopmentduringthesedifficultbudgettimes • Thesound,conservativefiscalapproachengagedinatthe

collegeandthedistrictisacommendablepractice. • StrongconnectionsandpartnershipsthatCypresshasforged

andnurturedwiththemanycommunities. • Mostpowerfulcommendation:“espritdecorps”(seetop).

Cypress College is committed to four core values which guide the college’s direction: Excellence, Integrity,

Collegiality, and Inclusiveness. These values have molded the college’s direction over the past year.

ExcellenceQualityandhighstandardsininstructionandstudentservices,

supportedbyprofessionalgrowthforfacultyandstaff.

IntegrityAnethicalstandardthatemphasizeshonesty,fairness,

accountability,andtrust.

CollegialityAnenvironmentthatemphasizesteamwork,collaboration,

communication,courtesyandrespectbothoncampusandwiththesurroundingcommunity.

InclusivenessAcommunitythatembracesdiverseindividuals,provides

anaccessible,supportiveclimateandencouragesavarietyofperspectivesandopinions.

Cypress College Vision

A premier learning community recognized for supporting student success and enriching society.

“I would like to conclude with perhaps the most powerful commendation. One that was pervasive, shared by nearly everyone with whom we had the

pleasure of interacting. We describe it as your esprit de corps — your strong belief in a common purpose to serve the educational needs of your students;

and the fact that you carry out this common goal with a strong sense of camaraderie and joy. You live and breathe your core values of collegiality,

integrity, excellence and inclusiveness.”

— Dr. Lori gaskin

included two College recommendations and a reminder related to progress on SLO’s.

“I am as proud today to be President of Cypress College as I was the day that Dr. Lori Gaskin, chair of our site-visit team, shared [her] words following their work on campus,” Dr. Kasler said in a letter to the campus community. “Dr. Gaskin’s remarks accurately reflect who we are as a College.”

Dr. Kasler also promised that, just as has been the case throughout the entire accreditation process, the College will remain fully transparent in the process for full reaffirmation of accreditation.

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The softball team cruised to a 9-1 victory over San Joaquin Delta to capture a second consecutive state championship, and a record seventh overall.

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Cypress sophomore third baseman Jennifer aanderud earned the 2011 Softball State Tournament Most Valuable Player. She batted .375

with a pair of runs scored and three RBI. Of note: her brother also played third base for the Chargers — on the baseball team.

Freshman Monique Hernandez was recognized as the 2011 Softball State Tournament Most Valuable Pitcher, after going 2-0 while picking up a save in the game she didn’t start.

June’s Major League Baseball draft featured two Chargers: an outfielder named Fields and a pitcher named Pitcher. Sophomore Travis

Pitcher (above), a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Oakland A’s. Teammate arby fields (below) was selected by the San Diego Padres. The switch-hitting outfielder started all 39 games for the Chargers in 2011.

The Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Arts Program explored flavors of America in spring 2011. The culinary

tour included cuisines from New England, the South, Louisiana, Southwest, California, Ireland, Pacific Rim, and Pacific Northwest. It concluded with three student showcases featuring innovative, and healthy student-created menus.

Thirteen students were included in the 2011 Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges: Hira ahmed; Sandra Elias Esparza; Rosa garcia; Karina Hernandez; Rocquel C. Johnson; Lisa Ketelsleger; Brianne Little; Michael McCombs; Natalia Orosco; wendy Ramirez; Danial Shakeri; Julie Trang; and Claudia Zaragoza.

Cypress College celebrated the 20th year of its Business Division Friday Seminar Series, offering

skills certificates in three different program areas — Professional Marketing, Professional Selling, and Small Business Operations. More than 10,000 students have enrolled.

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program hosted the Southern California Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association 23rd Annual Joint Ammonia Safety Day conference.

Softball Team Back-to-Back Champions

The Chargers softball team won its second consecutive California title, and state-record seventh overall, in the California Community College Athletic Association Softball Championship game at Bakersfield College in May. As a team, Cypress outscored its opponents 18-2 in its three victories, with a 5-1 win overSanJoaquinDeltaingameone,a4-0shutoutofMt.SACin game two, and a 9-1 rout of Delta in the championship game. The team has appeared in the state “final four” tournament for a remarkable 22 straight seasons under the guidance of head coach Brad Pickler.

A Quinceañera was held for the Cypress College Puente Program in March. Quinceañeras derive from Aztec tradition as a celebration of a girl’s transition from childhood to adulthood when she turns 15. “Hispanics on the border have continued the custom of making a girl’s 15th birthday one of the most important and memorable events in her life,” said Therese Mosqueda-Ponce,PutenteProgramCoordinator.Thus,Puenteused a Quinceañera to celebrate its 15 years of success at Cypress College with about 200 students, their families, guests, and mentors in attendance. Program graduates shared their experiences, and how they have been successful in their chosen professions.

Artist in residence Kiel Johnson created an interesting year for students with two projects of note. He and faculty worked with students to design cardboard robot costumes, which students then wore to act scenes for an upcoming movie. Separately,studentsdigitallyretrofittedthe3,000-square-footcampus Art Gallery into a five-room labyrinth in a project investigating the different possibilities in video art.

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Kelly Chiffer, a Psychology major with a 4.0 grade-point average, was Cypress College’s 2011 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A goal-oriented

student and member of the two-time conference champion women’s volleyball team, she is continuing both her studies and athletic participation at Texas Tech.

John Moore, the 2011 Outstanding Alumnus, is the Basketball Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Westmont College. Moore, a member of the Cypress College Athletic Hall of Fame, transferred to Westmont in 1976, where he still ranks fourth in assists, despite playing only two years.

Irv Pickler, who was recognized with an honorary degree, is a larger-than-life figure in the local community. His 30 years of service on the Cypress College Foundation Board includes a

term as president. Notably, he is also the father of two Cypress College coaches Brad Pickler, softball, and Scott Pickler, baseball.

First Women’s Recognition Month Luncheon

The Academic Senate selected several faculty members to receive annual awards representing outstanding service to their students, their disciplines and their college. This year’s recipients were: Outststanding Full-Time Faculty — Richard McKnight, Computer Information Services, Business Division; Outstanding Adjunct Faculty — Devon Tsuno, Art, Fine Arts Division; and Charger Award — Cliff Lester, Photography, Fine Arts Division. McKnight, Tsuno and Lester were recognized at graduation, along with Teacher of the Year Mark Majarian, Theater Arts, Fine Arts Division, who was selected by a student-led process in spring for the honor.

During the fall, English Professor John Payne was honored for his selection as the Cypress College Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010andsubsequentnominationforOrangeCountyTeacher of the Year honors.

Donna Friess, Cypress College’s veteran Language Arts CommunicationStudiesprofessorfor44years—andthe2008Cypress College Teacher of the Year — retired in December. She was the last active member who was hired in Cypress College’s first year. Among her many accomplishments, she received a Medal of Excellence in Teaching in 2009.

Cypress College’s first Women’s Recognition Luncheon was held in March. The event recognized women on campus — including students, faculty, staff and administrators — in a variety of categories for their commitment to the college. Organizers from the Diversity Committee and Associated Students hoped that it will become an annual gathering as part oftheWomen’sRecognitionMonthcelebration.Therewere144nominees for honors in 13 categories.

Forensics Team members Brittney Price and Richard gallon qualified to compete at the

American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Price and Gallon qualified to compete in Duo Interpretation. Price also qualified in Dramatic Interpretation. “Qualifying to attend this competition alone is a big accomplishment,” said Liana Koeppel, the team’s faculty advisor.

The California Community College Sports Information Association, and California Community College Athletic Association named Cypress Volleyball player Nicole Boyle September’s female Athlete-of-the-Month. Boyle led Cypress to two tournament championships in September.

“The Great Picture” — the world’s largest photograph, created by Cypress College’s faculty

and students — went on display in Beijing, China in March. Cypress College faculty members Rob Johnson, Photography Department Coordinator, and Clayton Spada attended the international premier. The Cypress College co-creators of the “Great Picture” also included Mark Chamberlain, the late Jerry Burchfield, and 400 volunteers, artists, and experts that included Cypress College students.

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KinderCaminata — representing the first day of college for local kindergarten stu-dents — took place in Gym I.

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Math Professor Elizabeth Hamman passed away unexpectedly during the summer of 2010. “Elizabeth will be remembered as a tireless worker

and a true professional,” her dean, Richard fee said. Students also had praise for Hamman. “She was more than just my math teacher. She helped me to UNDERSTAND math ... and thanks to her, I was able to graduate college this past Spring,” Valerie Bauer posted on the college’s Facebook page.

Lucinda “Cindy” alibrandi, a Professor Emeritus who helped develop the college’s Drug and Alcohol Certificate program, passed away on Thanksgiving. Alibrandi, a full-time faculty member in the Human Services Department from August 1988 until her retirement in May 2008, continued to teach following retirement.

Mark Majarian, who teaches a variety of classes in Theater Arts, was the

college’s 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year. He received praise from his students for the dedication, enthusiasm, and passion he displays.

Union Bank Senior Executive Vice President Pierre P. Habis serves as the head of Community Banking for Union Bank. He is also a 1990

graduate of Cypress College. Union Bank served as title sponsor of the 2011 Americana Awards and, at the event, Habis extended the company’s sponsorship through 2015. “Union Bank is committed to supporting our communities and education at every level,” he said.

frank garcia was honored as the 2011 Americana Man of the Year. The owner of La Casa Garcia Mexican Restaurants in Anaheim, Garcia is known as an altruistic businessman who serves those who are less fortunate through his “We Give Thanks” organization.

Michael Cooper, an executive with the Disney Corporation, served his first of a two-year term as president of the Cypress College Foundation Board. Cooper played a vital role in obtaining

Union Bank’s title sponsorship, and represented the Foundation at the Scholarship Awards and at commencement.

Cypress College was highlighted at the “We Give Thanks” event on Thanksgiving Day, at

the Honda Center when college President Dr. Michael J. Kasler was given the opportunity to introduce the event’s founder, frank garcia, as the 2011 Americana Awards Man-of-the-Year.

Honorary Associate in Arts degrees were presented to Frank Garcia and Irv Pickler at the 44th Commencement Ceremony on May 26. Both are members of the Foundation Board of Directors.They are the second and third people to receive honorary degrees from Cypress College.

The Foundation’s income from special events, fundraising efforts, grants, and investment earnings

was $926,664 in fiscal year 2010-2011. In turn, the Foundation spent $864,709 on scholarships, emergency loans, projects, and endowment during the year.

The Cypress College Patrons of the Arts annual spring dinner theater featured the Theater & Dance Department’s production of the musical “The Full Monty.” The Patrons of the Arts, a part of the Cypress College Foundation, awarded over $7,600 in scholarships to deserving students last year.

Cypress College’s New Faculty Americana Awards Honorees

Direction 1 — InstructionDesigning, enhancing, and delivering comprehensive and accessible instruction to promote academic excellence and student learning.

Cypress College’s fall 2010 enrollment topped the 16,000 mark again, largely because faculty accepted more students in class than the course capacity. The college-wide fill rate was at 107%, or 7% greater than the number of seats available. There were16,444studentsenrolledinclassesatcensus—a1.4%decrease compared to the record 16,670 figure in fall 2009. Accountingfortheyear-to-yeardecline,therewere64fewercourses offered. Fall 2010 was the first semester the college utilized a waitlist, and a total of 6,219 students used the new MyGateway feature in an attempt to gain access to instruction.

Enrollment actually grew from spring 2010 to spring 2011, climbingto15,871from15,841.Therewere6,558studentsonwaitinglistsaswell.With44,813seatsavailable,thecampuswas4%overcapacity.Thenumberofsectionsofferedinspring2011 was essentially the same as spring 2010. Because of budget restrictions, the college offered nearly 170 fewer course sections than it did at its recent spring peak in 2008.

Summer2011courseofferingswereroughly40%smallerthan a year earlier as part of the effort to both bring the college’s budget into balance and to meet further cuts initiated by California legislative action.

A team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges visited the campus in March (read more about accreditation on page 12).

The 36th Annual Americana Awards were a smashing success — with both attendance and net income approaching their all-time highs. The event honored Frank Garcia as Man of the Year as well as Citizens of the Year from the eight cities in the college’s primary service area. At Americana, Title Sponsor Union Bank extended its commitment to the college for two additional years through 2015 — a five-year, $125,000 commitment to serve as Title Sponsor. Post-event accounting showed net proceeds will exceed $116,000 — up dramatically from last year, and close to the most the event has ever raised. Nearly 700 people attended, also near record level.

In October, the Foundation 25th Annual Golf Classic was the most successful ever, with a net outcome of more than $33,000 raised. Held at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach, the event was one foursome away from being a sell-out.

The “Pull for Cypress” campaign has produced record results for the third consecutive year with 192 employees contributing. Total contributions from the fundraising effort were roughly $52,000, an approximate 16% increase over last year’s record of $45,000.The192donorsisa12%increasefromtherecord172whocontributedlastyear.Therewere34newdonorsthisyear.The Foundation funds a variety of projects, including student scholarships, Mini Grants and other special projects.

Morethan$120,000wasawardedto345studentsatthe annual Cypress College Foundation Scholarship Awards ceremony in May. The event is the largest distribution of scholarships during the year. In addition to a packed Campus Theater, the event was viewed online by more than 200 people.

Eight new employees became part of the Cypress College faculty when the 2010-2011 academic year

was underway. The new faculty are: Kendra Contreras, Dental Hygiene; Michael frianeza, Radiologic Technology; Craig goralski, Anthropology; Maha afra Haddad, Dance; Michelle Palmisano, Biology; Joyce Peacock, Librarian; Noemi Rios Miranda, Psychiatric Tech; and Stephanie Rosati, Culinary Arts.

The Curriculum Committee approved 35 new courses, 20 new certificates and five new degrees — including two Transfer Model Curriculum Degrees articulating with CSU campuses.

Cypress College’s newly tenured faculty were honored by Trustees of the North Orange County

Community College District in April. The faculty are: Michael Klyde, Jeremy Peters, and Larry Ramos in Career Technical Education; Michael faraci, Sally frumkin, and Marcus Marquardt in Health Science; Joseph Melodia and Ruth gutierrez in Language Arts; Billie Pashaie in Library/Learning Resources; fumio Ogoshi, Jose Sanchez-Duran, and Robin De Roo in Science, Engineering and Mathematics; and Bryan Seiling and gloria Badal in Social Science.

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Virg Narbutas, the president of West Anaheim Medical Center, was a driving force for Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.’s donation of radiology equipment

to Cypress College. The donation resulted in a new lab on campus.

Kathleen Reiland of the Airline Travel Careers and Aviation programs participated in the EAA Chapter 92 Young Eagles, Yanks Air Museum Rally, where they introduced the 2010-11 Travel/Aviation class. There were 65 Young Eagles flown with 11 pilots/airplanes and 28 volunteers. In addition to Kathleen Reiland, the Cypress College volunteers included Chris Hayes, David Canales, aleida gonzalez, aladdin Tamimi, anthony Vu, Roberto guerrero, gloria Sanchez, Becky Reyes and JD Tamimi.

Distance Education hosted its first annual DE Week, which included training by Jayme Johnson under

a grant from the CCCCO on Accessible PDF Creation and Accessible PowerPoint / Slide Creation.

Cherie Dickey has been selected as the Title V, Component One Coordinator. Dickey, a faculty member in Language Arts, previously served as the chair

of the college’s accreditation process. Component One of the grant covers the integration of Instruction and Student Services.

John Payne will serve as the Title V, English Success Center Coordinator. He was selected based on his experience, outstanding performance in the classroom, and his understanding of the needs of our basic skills and ESL students, according to Steve Donley, the Title V Project Administrator. Payne was the college’s Teacher of the Year for 2010.

Language Arts Professor Kathryn Sonne, who is also the Director of both the Honors Program and Service Learning Program, re-instituted the annual

Honors Program Booksale to fund scholarships. The sale had been on hiatus since 2008 because of the major renovation of the Humanities Building.

A custom Google map, placed on the college website to assist students and visitors, features

annotations for each major building and athletic facility. It also has indicators for parking lots, Campus Safety, the Information Booth, and key gathering spots. Campus directories now include a bar code so smart phone users can overlay GPS navigation on the map.

The Cypress College Veterans’ Resource Center opened in November and was dedicated in April. VRC students were surprised with donations, including all the furniture (by Starbucks), computers from Academic Computing, and cash from members of the campus community to fund a television for the center.

Twenty-two Honors/Service Learning students participated in two different election-oriented

service opportunities. Collection Center Workers volunteered from 7-11 p.m. on election night in November at various locations, such as libraries and police stations, around the county. Prior to the event, students also worked on voter registration. They were able to see and understand the entire process in action. Both activities were tied to courses, and Honors Club members were also invited to participate.

Donation of Radiology Equipment STEM Student Alex Nam in the Lab at UCI

Direction 5 — Collaborative Relations and MarketingImproving marketing efforts, and establishing and strengthening

collaborative relationships with other educational institutions and with the communities we serve.

Cypress College was a successful applicant for a $3 million federal Title V grant. Cypress College was one of 25 awards, from more than 250 applicant colleges and universities across the nation. This was the second time that the college has obtained one of these highly competitive grants. Cypress College previously was awarded a Title V Grant in 2003. The grant will be used to enhance student support services in Math, English, ESL and Reading, among other programs.

The State Chancellor’s Office awarded Cypress College a Career Technical Education Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grant that will focus on activities to train students to become teachers. Thegrantwasfor$224,640.Theprojectenablesstudentstobegintheir teacher preparation at Cypress and, when upper division courseworkisrequired,tocompletetheirstudiesattheuniversity.A number of activities were performed with collaborative partners as part of the grant. The partners included the Anaheim High School District, North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (ROP), California State Universities, Long Beach and Fullerton, St. Jude Hospital, CARE Ambulance, and Samuelson Dental Clinic.

Fifteen Cypress College automotive students were the recipients of scholarships provided by the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association. The number of recipients is more than half the total number of awards, 27, presented.

Direction 2 — Student and Academic Support ServicesDeveloping and providing comprehensive student and academic

support services to foster a positive and effective learning environment.

Cypress College was a successful applicant for a five-year, $3 million federal Title V grant, which continues to enhance student support services in Math, English, ESL and Reading, among other programs (read more about the grant on page 8).

Twenty-nine students in Cypress College’s Science, Engineering and Mathematics Division participated in the 2010 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Research Bridge program at Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton and UCI. Professors from these two State universities and the University of California, Irvine, commented on the high qualityofresearchandtheenthusiasmoftheCypressstudents.The SEM faculty said that Cypress College students performed outstanding work. The students were engaged in cutting-edge research over an 8- or 10-week period in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics.

Students now have the option to use a textbook rental service available through the Cypress College Bookstore. The online service is an alternative to purchasing either new or used books. Textbooks rented from the site are shipped free, directly to and from students for their convenience.

The Language Arts Division and the Honors Program Booksale was held in April for the first time since renovation of the Humanities Building began.

In April, Cypress College hosted a Career Awareness Day for 110 high school students from Anaheim

Project SAY program, Gear Up program, and CSUF Talent Search program. The students were from Katella, Anaheim, Loara, Savanna, and Magnolia High Schools. In addition, three middle school students were in attendance from Dale Middle School and Buena Park Middle School.

Cypress College students were among the recipients of new gloves from Mechanix Wear. The company donated 200 pairs of their gloves to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. That foundation then distributed the items to four auto body programs and their students.

The Anaheim Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association selected four Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary

students — Sean Hadnot, Vicky Hsu, Sarah Morris, and Leslie Hadaway — as $500 scholarship recipients.

The County of Orange Environmental Health Division recognized Cypress College’s HRC program for consistently maintaining exceptionally high food safety and sanitation standards throughout the year.

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Cypress College alumnus Mike Kavanaugh became the college’s Manager-Systems Technology Services overseeing the Academic

Computing Department. He comes to Cypress with 28 years of progressive work experience with North Orange County Community College District in computers, telecommunications, and technical support.

Xuandao “Dao” T. Do was selected as the new Campus Accounting Manager in the Bursar’s Office. Dao is a former Cypress College student with 16 years progressive work experience in a variety of accounting and budget positions, including 6 years working in private industry before becoming an employee with NOCCCD in 2000.

Ryan Billings spent the 2010-2011 academic year as the Cypress College representative on the North Orange County Community College

District Board of Trustees. Among his achievements was the implementation of a New Student Welcome Night, which debuted in August, 2010.

Rebecca gomez, a faculty member in the Health Science Division, was selected to become the college’s new Staff Development Coordinator. For the

last four years she has been a member of the Staff Development Committee. She follows Nancy Deutsch in the role.

Nancy Pound, of the Social Science Division, was selected in April as the Classified Employee of the Year during the Classified Appreciation Luncheon. The annual event honors the critical contributions of employees who have roles outside the classroom.

Russ flynn (above) and Pat ganer (below) received special recognition for 40 years of service at he annual End-of-the-Year Luau. Also honored

at the event, for 25 years of service at Cypress College, are: Joe franks, Laura greico, Rob Johnson, george Kraft, Carol Lewis, Rosalie Majid, and Peter Mathews.

Black History Month in February featured events incorporating the Cypress College Diversity

Committee’s 2010-2011 annual theme: “Diversity within Unheard Voices.” The events were intended to foster knowledge of the great variety of experiences of people who are often marginalized or unheard.

The Associated Students September Blood Drive was a huge success, with a total of 230 pints of blood collected during the two-day event — a partnership with Memorial Care Hospitals including Orange Coast Memorial, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, and Miller Children’s Hospital.

Renowned author Dr. Michael Parenti spoke to students about “Economic Crisis, Education and the

American Dream.” Dr. Parenti is an internationally known, award-winning lecturer and the author of a political science textbook used on campus.

The Cypress College Diversity Committee sponsored a Kwanzaa celebration in December. The featured speaker was Dr. Erylene Piper-Mandy, Professor of Africana Studies and Human Development at Cal-State Long Beach.First Annual New Student Welcome Night Jane Elliott Speaks on Campus

Direction 3 — Campus Support and InfrastructureEnsuring that campus support services and resources are provided in

an effective and efficient manner.

In response to the ongoing California budget situation — which has resulted in a significant funding decrease for community colleges in addition to fee increases for students — Cypress College employees and students donated 86 textbooks to the Library for use as part of the Textbook Collection. The program provides access to these educational materials for students who can’t afford to purchase or rent them. The donations came in a year when funding doesn’t exist for the Library to purchase the textbooks. It is also part of a broader effort in which faculty have taken a number of steps to help reduce the cost of materials used in their courses.

Cypress College participated in The Great California ShakeOut in October. It was the first time the college joined in the statewide emergency drill. The purpose of the ShakeOut was to help people and organizations to be prepared for a major earthquake.Schoolsandcollegeshavemanykeyrolesduringdisasters, and when they are well prepared all Californians benefit. More than 7 million Californians participated in the drill.

Campus Safety relocated to the center of campus in December, moving from offices near the northeast perimeter of the college. The move was being made in advance of the demolitionoftheremaining40-plus-year-oldtemporarybuildings, and in an effort to create higher visibility for the Campus Safety operation at the core of the campus.

Direction 4 — Climate, Involvement, and CommunicationPromoting a campus climate that embraces diversity and supports excellence, integrity, collegiality, and inclusiveness, by supporting

communication and involvement throughout the college.

Jane Elliott, author of “A Class Divided: Then and Now,” packed the Campus Theater for a presentation in March. The internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education discussed prejudice and bigotry for what it is. Her book was an exposé on an irrational class system based upon purely arbitrary factors. She devised the controversial and startling “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise in response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. more than 30 years ago.

The first Annual ‘Donate a Day of Service’ Event in April was sponsored by the Associated Students and Service Learning Students. Kathryn Sonne, Service Learning Director, said that it was a success, with over 300 students participating in the activities. The students wrote over 100 letters to the military. The “Hope for Japan” bracelet fundraiser sold out, generating more than $500 to aid Japan. Many pairs of gently used or new shoes were donated to Soles for Souls. The Campus Beautification Project allowed students to plant some beautiful flowers near the pond.

A Resident Expert Program was created by the Staff Development Committee. It consists of a list of members of the Cypress College community that can be called upon if one has a quickquestionthatneedsanswering,anddon’tknowwhomtocall for assistance.

The first annual New Student Welcome Night was held in August in the Campus Theater. The

Welcome Night journey began with an idea by Ryan Billings, Student Trustee, and José Gonzalez, former Associated Students (A.S.) President, to welcome new students to Cypress College. Cypress College Faculty, Staff, and Managers represented their respective divisions/departments and answered questions from our new students.

The campus cafe re-opened in June, under new management. The restaurant now features both the Sbarro Italian and Baja Fresh Express menus, as well as coffee from Seattle’s Best.

The registration experience for students became more efficient in June with a significant upgrade to

the computer servers running the MyGateway portal in an effort to eliminate congestion experienced during recent registration periods.

When Cypress College opened in 1966, it was dubbed the “instant campus” because portable structures permitted classes to be held just 74 days after formation of the college. The last of those temporary buildings were finally removed in 2010-2011.

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Sponsored by Union Bank, the 36th An-nual Americana awards approached record levels for both attendance and income. c

Cypress College alumnus Mike Kavanaugh became the college’s Manager-Systems Technology Services overseeing the Academic

Computing Department. He comes to Cypress with 28 years of progressive work experience with North Orange County Community College District in computers, telecommunications, and technical support.

Xuandao “Dao” T. Do was selected as the new Campus Accounting Manager in the Bursar’s Office. Dao is a former Cypress College student with 16 years progressive work experience in a variety of accounting and budget positions, including 6 years working in private industry before becoming an employee with NOCCCD in 2000.

Ryan Billings spent the 2010-2011 academic year as the Cypress College representative on the North Orange County Community College

District Board of Trustees. Among his achievements was the implementation of a New Student Welcome Night, which debuted in August, 2010.

Rebecca gomez, a faculty member in the Health Science Division, was selected to become the college’s new Staff Development Coordinator. For the

last four years she has been a member of the Staff Development Committee. She follows Nancy Deutsch in the role.

Nancy Pound, of the Social Science Division, was selected in April as the Classified Employee of the Year during the Classified Appreciation Luncheon. The annual event honors the critical contributions of employees who have roles outside the classroom.

Russ flynn (above) and Pat ganer (below) received special recognition for 40 years of service at he annual End-of-the-Year Luau. Also honored

at the event, for 25 years of service at Cypress College, are: Joe franks, Laura greico, Rob Johnson, george Kraft, Carol Lewis, Rosalie Majid, and Peter Mathews.

Black History Month in February featured events incorporating the Cypress College Diversity

Committee’s 2010-2011 annual theme: “Diversity within Unheard Voices.” The events were intended to foster knowledge of the great variety of experiences of people who are often marginalized or unheard.

The Associated Students September Blood Drive was a huge success, with a total of 230 pints of blood collected during the two-day event — a partnership with Memorial Care Hospitals including Orange Coast Memorial, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, and Miller Children’s Hospital.

Renowned author Dr. Michael Parenti spoke to students about “Economic Crisis, Education and the

American Dream.” Dr. Parenti is an internationally known, award-winning lecturer and the author of a political science textbook used on campus.

The Cypress College Diversity Committee sponsored a Kwanzaa celebration in December. The featured speaker was Dr. Erylene Piper-Mandy, Professor of Africana Studies and Human Development at Cal-State Long Beach.First Annual New Student Welcome Night Jane Elliott Speaks on Campus

Direction 3 — Campus Support and InfrastructureEnsuring that campus support services and resources are provided in

an effective and efficient manner.

In response to the ongoing California budget situation — which has resulted in a significant funding decrease for community colleges in addition to fee increases for students — Cypress College employees and students donated 86 textbooks to the Library for use as part of the Textbook Collection. The program provides access to these educational materials for students who can’t afford to purchase or rent them. The donations came in a year when funding doesn’t exist for the Library to purchase the textbooks. It is also part of a broader effort in which faculty have taken a number of steps to help reduce the cost of materials used in their courses.

Cypress College participated in The Great California ShakeOut in October. It was the first time the college joined in the statewide emergency drill. The purpose of the ShakeOut was to help people and organizations to be prepared for a major earthquake.Schoolsandcollegeshavemanykeyrolesduringdisasters, and when they are well prepared all Californians benefit. More than 7 million Californians participated in the drill.

Campus Safety relocated to the center of campus in December, moving from offices near the northeast perimeter of the college. The move was being made in advance of the demolitionoftheremaining40-plus-year-oldtemporarybuildings, and in an effort to create higher visibility for the Campus Safety operation at the core of the campus.

Direction 4 — Climate, Involvement, and CommunicationPromoting a campus climate that embraces diversity and supports excellence, integrity, collegiality, and inclusiveness, by supporting

communication and involvement throughout the college.

Jane Elliott, author of “A Class Divided: Then and Now,” packed the Campus Theater for a presentation in March. The internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education discussed prejudice and bigotry for what it is. Her book was an exposé on an irrational class system based upon purely arbitrary factors. She devised the controversial and startling “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise in response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. more than 30 years ago.

The first Annual ‘Donate a Day of Service’ Event in April was sponsored by the Associated Students and Service Learning Students. Kathryn Sonne, Service Learning Director, said that it was a success, with over 300 students participating in the activities. The students wrote over 100 letters to the military. The “Hope for Japan” bracelet fundraiser sold out, generating more than $500 to aid Japan. Many pairs of gently used or new shoes were donated to Soles for Souls. The Campus Beautification Project allowed students to plant some beautiful flowers near the pond.

A Resident Expert Program was created by the Staff Development Committee. It consists of a list of members of the Cypress College community that can be called upon if one has a quickquestionthatneedsanswering,anddon’tknowwhomtocall for assistance.

The first annual New Student Welcome Night was held in August in the Campus Theater. The

Welcome Night journey began with an idea by Ryan Billings, Student Trustee, and José Gonzalez, former Associated Students (A.S.) President, to welcome new students to Cypress College. Cypress College Faculty, Staff, and Managers represented their respective divisions/departments and answered questions from our new students.

The campus cafe re-opened in June, under new management. The restaurant now features both the Sbarro Italian and Baja Fresh Express menus, as well as coffee from Seattle’s Best.

The registration experience for students became more efficient in June with a significant upgrade to

the computer servers running the MyGateway portal in an effort to eliminate congestion experienced during recent registration periods.

When Cypress College opened in 1966, it was dubbed the “instant campus” because portable structures permitted classes to be held just 74 days after formation of the college. The last of those temporary buildings were finally removed in 2010-2011.

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Senior Day, an annual outreach event for area high school stu-dents, was held in Gateway Plaza and around the pond.

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Virg Narbutas, the president of West Anaheim Medical Center, was a driving force for Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.’s donation of radiology equipment

to Cypress College. The donation resulted in a new lab on campus.

Kathleen Reiland of the Airline Travel Careers and Aviation programs participated in the EAA Chapter 92 Young Eagles, Yanks Air Museum Rally, where they introduced the 2010-11 Travel/Aviation class. There were 65 Young Eagles flown with 11 pilots/airplanes and 28 volunteers. In addition to Kathleen Reiland, the Cypress College volunteers included Chris Hayes, David Canales, aleida gonzalez, aladdin Tamimi, anthony Vu, Roberto guerrero, gloria Sanchez, Becky Reyes and JD Tamimi.

Distance Education hosted its first annual DE Week, which included training by Jayme Johnson under

a grant from the CCCCO on Accessible PDF Creation and Accessible PowerPoint / Slide Creation.

Cherie Dickey has been selected as the Title V, Component One Coordinator. Dickey, a faculty member in Language Arts, previously served as the chair

of the college’s accreditation process. Component One of the grant covers the integration of Instruction and Student Services.

John Payne will serve as the Title V, English Success Center Coordinator. He was selected based on his experience, outstanding performance in the classroom, and his understanding of the needs of our basic skills and ESL students, according to Steve Donley, the Title V Project Administrator. Payne was the college’s Teacher of the Year for 2010.

Language Arts Professor Kathryn Sonne, who is also the Director of both the Honors Program and Service Learning Program, re-instituted the annual

Honors Program Booksale to fund scholarships. The sale had been on hiatus since 2008 because of the major renovation of the Humanities Building.

A custom Google map, placed on the college website to assist students and visitors, features

annotations for each major building and athletic facility. It also has indicators for parking lots, Campus Safety, the Information Booth, and key gathering spots. Campus directories now include a bar code so smart phone users can overlay GPS navigation on the map.

The Cypress College Veterans’ Resource Center opened in November and was dedicated in April. VRC students were surprised with donations, including all the furniture (by Starbucks), computers from Academic Computing, and cash from members of the campus community to fund a television for the center.

Twenty-two Honors/Service Learning students participated in two different election-oriented

service opportunities. Collection Center Workers volunteered from 7-11 p.m. on election night in November at various locations, such as libraries and police stations, around the county. Prior to the event, students also worked on voter registration. They were able to see and understand the entire process in action. Both activities were tied to courses, and Honors Club members were also invited to participate.

Donation of Radiology Equipment STEM Student Alex Nam in the Lab at UCI

Direction 5 — Collaborative Relations and MarketingImproving marketing efforts, and establishing and strengthening

collaborative relationships with other educational institutions and with the communities we serve.

Cypress College was a successful applicant for a $3 million federal Title V grant. Cypress College was one of 25 awards, from more than 250 applicant colleges and universities across the nation. This was the second time that the college has obtained one of these highly competitive grants. Cypress College previously was awarded a Title V Grant in 2003. The grant will be used to enhance student support services in Math, English, ESL and Reading, among other programs.

The State Chancellor’s Office awarded Cypress College a Career Technical Education Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grant that will focus on activities to train students to become teachers. Thegrantwasfor$224,640.Theprojectenablesstudentstobegintheir teacher preparation at Cypress and, when upper division courseworkisrequired,tocompletetheirstudiesattheuniversity.A number of activities were performed with collaborative partners as part of the grant. The partners included the Anaheim High School District, North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (ROP), California State Universities, Long Beach and Fullerton, St. Jude Hospital, CARE Ambulance, and Samuelson Dental Clinic.

Fifteen Cypress College automotive students were the recipients of scholarships provided by the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association. The number of recipients is more than half the total number of awards, 27, presented.

Direction 2 — Student and Academic Support ServicesDeveloping and providing comprehensive student and academic

support services to foster a positive and effective learning environment.

Cypress College was a successful applicant for a five-year, $3 million federal Title V grant, which continues to enhance student support services in Math, English, ESL and Reading, among other programs (read more about the grant on page 8).

Twenty-nine students in Cypress College’s Science, Engineering and Mathematics Division participated in the 2010 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Research Bridge program at Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton and UCI. Professors from these two State universities and the University of California, Irvine, commented on the high qualityofresearchandtheenthusiasmoftheCypressstudents.The SEM faculty said that Cypress College students performed outstanding work. The students were engaged in cutting-edge research over an 8- or 10-week period in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics.

Students now have the option to use a textbook rental service available through the Cypress College Bookstore. The online service is an alternative to purchasing either new or used books. Textbooks rented from the site are shipped free, directly to and from students for their convenience.

The Language Arts Division and the Honors Program Booksale was held in April for the first time since renovation of the Humanities Building began.

In April, Cypress College hosted a Career Awareness Day for 110 high school students from Anaheim

Project SAY program, Gear Up program, and CSUF Talent Search program. The students were from Katella, Anaheim, Loara, Savanna, and Magnolia High Schools. In addition, three middle school students were in attendance from Dale Middle School and Buena Park Middle School.

Cypress College students were among the recipients of new gloves from Mechanix Wear. The company donated 200 pairs of their gloves to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. That foundation then distributed the items to four auto body programs and their students.

The Anaheim Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association selected four Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary

students — Sean Hadnot, Vicky Hsu, Sarah Morris, and Leslie Hadaway — as $500 scholarship recipients.

The County of Orange Environmental Health Division recognized Cypress College’s HRC program for consistently maintaining exceptionally high food safety and sanitation standards throughout the year.

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Members of the community came to Cypress College for the annual Cypress Festival Mixer, held as part of a week-long celebration of Cypress.

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KinderCaminata — representing the first day of college for local kindergarten stu-dents — took place in Gym I.

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Math Professor Elizabeth Hamman passed away unexpectedly during the summer of 2010. “Elizabeth will be remembered as a tireless worker

and a true professional,” her dean, Richard fee said. Students also had praise for Hamman. “She was more than just my math teacher. She helped me to UNDERSTAND math ... and thanks to her, I was able to graduate college this past Spring,” Valerie Bauer posted on the college’s Facebook page.

Lucinda “Cindy” alibrandi, a Professor Emeritus who helped develop the college’s Drug and Alcohol Certificate program, passed away on Thanksgiving. Alibrandi, a full-time faculty member in the Human Services Department from August 1988 until her retirement in May 2008, continued to teach following retirement.

Mark Majarian, who teaches a variety of classes in Theater Arts, was the

college’s 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year. He received praise from his students for the dedication, enthusiasm, and passion he displays.

Union Bank Senior Executive Vice President Pierre P. Habis serves as the head of Community Banking for Union Bank. He is also a 1990

graduate of Cypress College. Union Bank served as title sponsor of the 2011 Americana Awards and, at the event, Habis extended the company’s sponsorship through 2015. “Union Bank is committed to supporting our communities and education at every level,” he said.

frank garcia was honored as the 2011 Americana Man of the Year. The owner of La Casa Garcia Mexican Restaurants in Anaheim, Garcia is known as an altruistic businessman who serves those who are less fortunate through his “We Give Thanks” organization.

Michael Cooper, an executive with the Disney Corporation, served his first of a two-year term as president of the Cypress College Foundation Board. Cooper played a vital role in obtaining

Union Bank’s title sponsorship, and represented the Foundation at the Scholarship Awards and at commencement.

Cypress College was highlighted at the “We Give Thanks” event on Thanksgiving Day, at

the Honda Center when college President Dr. Michael J. Kasler was given the opportunity to introduce the event’s founder, frank garcia, as the 2011 Americana Awards Man-of-the-Year.

Honorary Associate in Arts degrees were presented to Frank Garcia and Irv Pickler at the 44th Commencement Ceremony on May 26. Both are members of the Foundation Board of Directors.They are the second and third people to receive honorary degrees from Cypress College.

The Foundation’s income from special events, fundraising efforts, grants, and investment earnings

was $926,664 in fiscal year 2010-2011. In turn, the Foundation spent $864,709 on scholarships, emergency loans, projects, and endowment during the year.

The Cypress College Patrons of the Arts annual spring dinner theater featured the Theater & Dance Department’s production of the musical “The Full Monty.” The Patrons of the Arts, a part of the Cypress College Foundation, awarded over $7,600 in scholarships to deserving students last year.

Cypress College’s New Faculty Americana Awards Honorees

Direction 1 — InstructionDesigning, enhancing, and delivering comprehensive and accessible instruction to promote academic excellence and student learning.

Cypress College’s fall 2010 enrollment topped the 16,000 mark again, largely because faculty accepted more students in class than the course capacity. The college-wide fill rate was at 107%, or 7% greater than the number of seats available. There were16,444studentsenrolledinclassesatcensus—a1.4%decrease compared to the record 16,670 figure in fall 2009. Accountingfortheyear-to-yeardecline,therewere64fewercourses offered. Fall 2010 was the first semester the college utilized a waitlist, and a total of 6,219 students used the new MyGateway feature in an attempt to gain access to instruction.

Enrollment actually grew from spring 2010 to spring 2011, climbingto15,871from15,841.Therewere6,558studentsonwaitinglistsaswell.With44,813seatsavailable,thecampuswas4%overcapacity.Thenumberofsectionsofferedinspring2011 was essentially the same as spring 2010. Because of budget restrictions, the college offered nearly 170 fewer course sections than it did at its recent spring peak in 2008.

Summer2011courseofferingswereroughly40%smallerthan a year earlier as part of the effort to both bring the college’s budget into balance and to meet further cuts initiated by California legislative action.

A team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges visited the campus in March (read more about accreditation on page 12).

The 36th Annual Americana Awards were a smashing success — with both attendance and net income approaching their all-time highs. The event honored Frank Garcia as Man of the Year as well as Citizens of the Year from the eight cities in the college’s primary service area. At Americana, Title Sponsor Union Bank extended its commitment to the college for two additional years through 2015 — a five-year, $125,000 commitment to serve as Title Sponsor. Post-event accounting showed net proceeds will exceed $116,000 — up dramatically from last year, and close to the most the event has ever raised. Nearly 700 people attended, also near record level.

In October, the Foundation 25th Annual Golf Classic was the most successful ever, with a net outcome of more than $33,000 raised. Held at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach, the event was one foursome away from being a sell-out.

The “Pull for Cypress” campaign has produced record results for the third consecutive year with 192 employees contributing. Total contributions from the fundraising effort were roughly $52,000, an approximate 16% increase over last year’s record of $45,000.The192donorsisa12%increasefromtherecord172whocontributedlastyear.Therewere34newdonorsthisyear.The Foundation funds a variety of projects, including student scholarships, Mini Grants and other special projects.

Morethan$120,000wasawardedto345studentsatthe annual Cypress College Foundation Scholarship Awards ceremony in May. The event is the largest distribution of scholarships during the year. In addition to a packed Campus Theater, the event was viewed online by more than 200 people.

Eight new employees became part of the Cypress College faculty when the 2010-2011 academic year

was underway. The new faculty are: Kendra Contreras, Dental Hygiene; Michael frianeza, Radiologic Technology; Craig goralski, Anthropology; Maha afra Haddad, Dance; Michelle Palmisano, Biology; Joyce Peacock, Librarian; Noemi Rios Miranda, Psychiatric Tech; and Stephanie Rosati, Culinary Arts.

The Curriculum Committee approved 35 new courses, 20 new certificates and five new degrees — including two Transfer Model Curriculum Degrees articulating with CSU campuses.

Cypress College’s newly tenured faculty were honored by Trustees of the North Orange County

Community College District in April. The faculty are: Michael Klyde, Jeremy Peters, and Larry Ramos in Career Technical Education; Michael faraci, Sally frumkin, and Marcus Marquardt in Health Science; Joseph Melodia and Ruth gutierrez in Language Arts; Billie Pashaie in Library/Learning Resources; fumio Ogoshi, Jose Sanchez-Duran, and Robin De Roo in Science, Engineering and Mathematics; and Bryan Seiling and gloria Badal in Social Science.

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Kelly Chiffer, a Psychology major with a 4.0 grade-point average, was Cypress College’s 2011 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A goal-oriented

student and member of the two-time conference champion women’s volleyball team, she is continuing both her studies and athletic participation at Texas Tech.

John Moore, the 2011 Outstanding Alumnus, is the Basketball Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Westmont College. Moore, a member of the Cypress College Athletic Hall of Fame, transferred to Westmont in 1976, where he still ranks fourth in assists, despite playing only two years.

Irv Pickler, who was recognized with an honorary degree, is a larger-than-life figure in the local community. His 30 years of service on the Cypress College Foundation Board includes a

term as president. Notably, he is also the father of two Cypress College coaches Brad Pickler, softball, and Scott Pickler, baseball.

First Women’s Recognition Month Luncheon

The Academic Senate selected several faculty members to receive annual awards representing outstanding service to their students, their disciplines and their college. This year’s recipients were: Outststanding Full-Time Faculty — Richard McKnight, Computer Information Services, Business Division; Outstanding Adjunct Faculty — Devon Tsuno, Art, Fine Arts Division; and Charger Award — Cliff Lester, Photography, Fine Arts Division. McKnight, Tsuno and Lester were recognized at graduation, along with Teacher of the Year Mark Majarian, Theater Arts, Fine Arts Division, who was selected by a student-led process in spring for the honor.

During the fall, English Professor John Payne was honored for his selection as the Cypress College Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010andsubsequentnominationforOrangeCountyTeacher of the Year honors.

Donna Friess, Cypress College’s veteran Language Arts CommunicationStudiesprofessorfor44years—andthe2008Cypress College Teacher of the Year — retired in December. She was the last active member who was hired in Cypress College’s first year. Among her many accomplishments, she received a Medal of Excellence in Teaching in 2009.

Cypress College’s first Women’s Recognition Luncheon was held in March. The event recognized women on campus — including students, faculty, staff and administrators — in a variety of categories for their commitment to the college. Organizers from the Diversity Committee and Associated Students hoped that it will become an annual gathering as part oftheWomen’sRecognitionMonthcelebration.Therewere144nominees for honors in 13 categories.

Forensics Team members Brittney Price and Richard gallon qualified to compete at the

American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Price and Gallon qualified to compete in Duo Interpretation. Price also qualified in Dramatic Interpretation. “Qualifying to attend this competition alone is a big accomplishment,” said Liana Koeppel, the team’s faculty advisor.

The California Community College Sports Information Association, and California Community College Athletic Association named Cypress Volleyball player Nicole Boyle September’s female Athlete-of-the-Month. Boyle led Cypress to two tournament championships in September.

“The Great Picture” — the world’s largest photograph, created by Cypress College’s faculty

and students — went on display in Beijing, China in March. Cypress College faculty members Rob Johnson, Photography Department Coordinator, and Clayton Spada attended the international premier. The Cypress College co-creators of the “Great Picture” also included Mark Chamberlain, the late Jerry Burchfield, and 400 volunteers, artists, and experts that included Cypress College students.

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Cypress sophomore third baseman Jennifer aanderud earned the 2011 Softball State Tournament Most Valuable Player. She batted .375

with a pair of runs scored and three RBI. Of note: her brother also played third base for the Chargers — on the baseball team.

Freshman Monique Hernandez was recognized as the 2011 Softball State Tournament Most Valuable Pitcher, after going 2-0 while picking up a save in the game she didn’t start.

June’s Major League Baseball draft featured two Chargers: an outfielder named Fields and a pitcher named Pitcher. Sophomore Travis

Pitcher (above), a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Oakland A’s. Teammate arby fields (below) was selected by the San Diego Padres. The switch-hitting outfielder started all 39 games for the Chargers in 2011.

The Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Arts Program explored flavors of America in spring 2011. The culinary

tour included cuisines from New England, the South, Louisiana, Southwest, California, Ireland, Pacific Rim, and Pacific Northwest. It concluded with three student showcases featuring innovative, and healthy student-created menus.

Thirteen students were included in the 2011 Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges: Hira ahmed; Sandra Elias Esparza; Rosa garcia; Karina Hernandez; Rocquel C. Johnson; Lisa Ketelsleger; Brianne Little; Michael McCombs; Natalia Orosco; wendy Ramirez; Danial Shakeri; Julie Trang; and Claudia Zaragoza.

Cypress College celebrated the 20th year of its Business Division Friday Seminar Series, offering

skills certificates in three different program areas — Professional Marketing, Professional Selling, and Small Business Operations. More than 10,000 students have enrolled.

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program hosted the Southern California Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association 23rd Annual Joint Ammonia Safety Day conference.

Softball Team Back-to-Back Champions

The Chargers softball team won its second consecutive California title, and state-record seventh overall, in the California Community College Athletic Association Softball Championship game at Bakersfield College in May. As a team, Cypress outscored its opponents 18-2 in its three victories, with a 5-1 win overSanJoaquinDeltaingameone,a4-0shutoutofMt.SACin game two, and a 9-1 rout of Delta in the championship game. The team has appeared in the state “final four” tournament for a remarkable 22 straight seasons under the guidance of head coach Brad Pickler.

A Quinceañera was held for the Cypress College Puente Program in March. Quinceañeras derive from Aztec tradition as a celebration of a girl’s transition from childhood to adulthood when she turns 15. “Hispanics on the border have continued the custom of making a girl’s 15th birthday one of the most important and memorable events in her life,” said Therese Mosqueda-Ponce,PutenteProgramCoordinator.Thus,Puenteused a Quinceañera to celebrate its 15 years of success at Cypress College with about 200 students, their families, guests, and mentors in attendance. Program graduates shared their experiences, and how they have been successful in their chosen professions.

Artist in residence Kiel Johnson created an interesting year for students with two projects of note. He and faculty worked with students to design cardboard robot costumes, which students then wore to act scenes for an upcoming movie. Separately,studentsdigitallyretrofittedthe3,000-square-footcampus Art Gallery into a five-room labyrinth in a project investigating the different possibilities in video art.

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Strategic Plan Directions to Reach our Vision

Direction 1 — Instruction

Designing, enhancing, and delivering comprehensive and accessible instruction to promote academic excellence and student learning.

Direction 2 — Student and Academic Support Services

Developing and providing comprehensive student and academic support services to foster a positive and effective learning environment.

Direction 3 — Campus Support and Infrastructure

Ensuring that campus support services and resources are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

Direction 4 — Climate, Involvement, and Communication

Promoting a campus climate that embraces diversity and supports excellence, integrity, collegiality, and inclusiveness, by supporting communication and involvement throughout the college.

Direction 5 — Collaborative Relations and Marketing

Improving marketing efforts, and establishing and strengthening collaborative relationships with other educational institutions and with the communities we serve.

Cypress College staff and students recognize the importance and interdependence of diversity, innovation, technology, and staff development. These threads are reflected in all of the directions.

To learn more about how Cypress College puts these words into action, please review our Strategic Plan for 2008-2011, which is available for download from: http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/InstitutionalResearch/pdocuments.aspx

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, placed Cypress College on Warning status as a result of three recommendations for the District. During this period, Cypress College remains fully accredited.

The disappointing news will result in additional work to be done by the March 2012 deadline — and, consistent with the Cypress College can-do spirit, it will be seen through.

Not only was the ACCJC’s action disappointing, on its face, it was incongruent with the effusive praise shared by the site-visit team.

Put in context, however, it is easier to understand:

• CypressCollegeremainsapremierlearningcommunityrecognizedfor supporting student success and enriching society;

• Asacampus,wearedoingallandmorethanwearerequiredto do, and we will work closely with the District to assure a full reaffirmation of accreditation;

• Thecollege’semployeeshaveneverworkedharder,neverfacedsuchfiscal circumstances, and, most importantly, never gone to greater lengths to serve our students. The Commission’s action does not diminish all that we provide for our students;

• Theleadershipprovidedduringtheaccreditationprocess,andthebroad participation across the campus community, could not have been stronger. The work we did under the guidance of Cherie Dickey and Santanu Bandyopadhyay is something we should all be proud of; and

• Duringtheaccreditationprocess,asisthecasedayinanddayout,the college community worked as a team, pulling on the same end of the rope for the benefit of our students.

In the action letter, ACCJC President Dr. Barbara Beno provided the basis for Warning status as a result of three District recommendations related to planning, budget allocation, and evaluation of those processes.

“Warning is being issued at this time for deficiencies identified in the team report and associated with District Recommendations 1, 2, and 3,” she wrote.

These three recommendations are contained in the full action letter — which is posted on our campus website at http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/InstitutionalResearch/Accreditation. In addition to the three recommendations which prompted the Warning status, the Commission also

Mission Statement

Cypress College enriches students’ lives by providing high-quality education for transfer to four-year institutions, associate degrees, career technical education, and certificate coursework, as well as basic skills and opportunities for lifelong learning. The college is committed to promoting student learning and success, embracing diversity, and contributing to both the economic and social development of the surrounding community.

Dr. Lori Gaskin, who chaired the site-visit team, offered a strong positive reinforcement for the work employees

do at Cypress College during her oral report to the college community at the end of the visit in March.Commendations: • Commendsthecollegefordevelopingtheresearchcapacity

onthiscampusthatcanonlybedescribedasstrong,effective,genuine,andprolific.

• Further,theteamcommendsthecollegeforinstitutionalizingarobustprogramreviewprocessacrossallsectorsofthecampus.Andforfosteringitsevolutionintoafunctionalandeffectiveplanningandresourceallocationtool.

• Thecaliberof(CareerTechnicalEducation).Theirstrengthisevidentasisthemulti-facetedarrayofCTEoptionsyouprovide.

•StudentServices • StaffDevelopmentduringthesedifficultbudgettimes • Thesound,conservativefiscalapproachengagedinatthe

collegeandthedistrictisacommendablepractice. • StrongconnectionsandpartnershipsthatCypresshasforged

andnurturedwiththemanycommunities. • Mostpowerfulcommendation:“espritdecorps”(seetop).

Cypress College is committed to four core values which guide the college’s direction: Excellence, Integrity,

Collegiality, and Inclusiveness. These values have molded the college’s direction over the past year.

ExcellenceQualityandhighstandardsininstructionandstudentservices,

supportedbyprofessionalgrowthforfacultyandstaff.

IntegrityAnethicalstandardthatemphasizeshonesty,fairness,

accountability,andtrust.

CollegialityAnenvironmentthatemphasizesteamwork,collaboration,

communication,courtesyandrespectbothoncampusandwiththesurroundingcommunity.

InclusivenessAcommunitythatembracesdiverseindividuals,provides

anaccessible,supportiveclimateandencouragesavarietyofperspectivesandopinions.

Cypress College Vision

A premier learning community recognized for supporting student success and enriching society.

“I would like to conclude with perhaps the most powerful commendation. One that was pervasive, shared by nearly everyone with whom we had the

pleasure of interacting. We describe it as your esprit de corps — your strong belief in a common purpose to serve the educational needs of your students;

and the fact that you carry out this common goal with a strong sense of camaraderie and joy. You live and breathe your core values of collegiality,

integrity, excellence and inclusiveness.”

— Dr. Lori gaskin

included two College recommendations and a reminder related to progress on SLO’s.

“I am as proud today to be President of Cypress College as I was the day that Dr. Lori Gaskin, chair of our site-visit team, shared [her] words following their work on campus,” Dr. Kasler said in a letter to the campus community. “Dr. Gaskin’s remarks accurately reflect who we are as a College.”

Dr. Kasler also promised that, just as has been the case throughout the entire accreditation process, the College will remain fully transparent in the process for full reaffirmation of accreditation.

It continues to be both an honor and a privilege to serve as President of Cypress Col-lege. I can attribute that in large part to the team of colleagues assembled on our cam-

pus. It is hard to feel any other way. Perhaps Dr. Lori Gaskin, Chair of our accreditation site-visit team, said it best by noting that she and her team observed that we at Cypress College have a “strong belief in a common purpose to serve the educational needs of your students; and the fact that you carry out this common goal with a strong sense of camaraderie and joy. You live and breathe your core values of collegiality, integrity, excellence and inclusiveness.”

I take that to heart because Dr. Gaskin reported what I believe we all know to be true: the whole of the Cypress College family is greater than the sum of the equally impres-

sive individual parts. What makes Cypress College great is our employees — and the team we form.

On the following pages, we provide a look back at the 2010-2011 academic year. It was a year that resulted in accomplishment and one in which we triumphed

through adversity, especially the ongoing state economic crisis. Simply put, this has never been a more efficient organization and we continue our collective effort to do more with our available resources.

Significantly, Cypress College completed its accreditation cycle — a 6-year process that culminates with an on-campus visit from a team comprised of peers from other insti-

tutions across the region, and a resulting report from the Accrediting Commission for Com-munity and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Their find-ings resulted in challenges to be addressed in the 2011-2012 year. But, the decision made by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges does not diminish the great work we do here. I specifically wish to thank both Cherie Dickey, a member of our Language Arts faculty who chaired our accredita-tion team, and Santanu Bandyopadhyay, our Director of Institutional Research and Planning. Their guidance and effort were invaluable.

Also of importance is the completion of our Strategic Plan for 2008-2011. The format of this report is modeled after our Strategic Plan directions, which you can see on the

facing page. As we have concluded this version of the Strategic Plan, we will be developing a new plan at a colloquium to be held in fall 2011. This new plan will cover a 3-year period. It will address our college goals and objectives, Accreditation, and the new District Educational Master Plan. As for the recently concluded plan: 90% of objectives in 2008-2011 Strategic Plan were accomplished. Much of the remaining 10% is comprised of items we either elected not to pursue, or things that were not feasible given the current economic climate. We are pleased with those results.

Thank you for being part of our Cypress College family and for taking time to review this summary of our achievements.

Dr. Michael J. Kasler,Cypress CollegePresident

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Cypress College’s enrollment picture continues to be staggering. While the college’s headcount declined in 2010-2011, the diminutive decrease — in light of the significant budget and class reductions — is most notable. Enrollment for spring 2011 was up term-to-term by 30 students, and, in fall 2010, the total number of students was down less than 250 from the college’s peak enrollment a year earlier.

Enrollment among students under 25 continued to grow, comprising 67% of the total student population. Likewise, enrollment among Latinos grew, increasing from 29% to 33% of the overall student population. Cypress College continues to enroll a strongly diverse student body.

At 909, the number of degrees awarded is more than 200 greater than the previous year — and, significantly stronger than the 633 awarded in 2003-2004. The 593 certificates awarded is in line with the recent historical record, but a sharp decline from a peak of 796 in the previous year.

The percentages of the student body by gender remains materially unchanged over the course of the college’s recent history.

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Dr. Michael J. Kasler, President,Cypress College

Dr. Ned Doffoney, Chancellor,North Orange County Community College District

Board of Trustees:Jeffrey P. Brown; Barbara Dunsheath; Leonard Lahtinen; Michael B. Matsuda; Molly McClanahan;

Donna Miller; M. Tony Ontiveros

2010-11 Student Trustees:Ryan Billings, Cypress College; Natalie Baek, Fullerton College