MomentumISSUE VII - SPRING 2015SCC

ANCHOR MANDAN SPINDLE

LETTER FROM PRESIDENT GEHLER

‘Once an Artichoke always an Artichoke’ is a term of endearment for me and for our thousands of successful alumni making a difference in the world today. Our cover story for this edition of Momentum features a prominent alum, Dan Spindle, who is a successful news anchor at ABC15 in Phoenix…and, he’s a proud Artichoke who continues to give back to the school. Success stories like this are common and we want to hear from all of you Artichokes out there who are doing great things. Send me a note at jan.gehler@scottsdalecc.edu and maybe you’ll find yourself featured on the cover or inside a future edition of Momentum.

The value of a community college education has, rightfully, been the topic of conversations and news coverage recently, following a proposal by President Barack Obama to make community college free. Whether or not the proposal ever comes to fruition, the fact that it has spurred conversation about the financial stress many of our students face is a benefit. I invite you to turn to page 12, where, in a Q&A, I share my view of the President’s proposal, as well as insights on why the state needs strong academic institutions and why our students need support.

And speaking of students needing support, the story on Page 3-4, reminds us that scholarships remain the best way to help our students achieve success. Without our generous donors, many of our students simply would not be able to attend college. Also, scholarships help reduce the financial burden so students can work fewer hours and spend more time on their studies or with family. Every donation helps and we are eternally grateful to all who give. Soon, we will be celebrating those donors who give $1,000 or more annually at our President’s Club Dinner, which allows me and some of our scholarship recipients to say thank you in person. It’s a wonderful event and I look forward to it every year. If you’ve been thinking about donating, but haven’t yet, we’d love to talk to you about how your gift can help SCC make a life-changing difference to even more students in need.

If you have not had the chance yet, I encourage you to attend one of the many theatre, art, athletic or academic events that make our campus so vibrant every semester. There is a list of upcoming events on the back cover of the magazine, or you can always visit us online at scottsdalecc.edu to get the most current event information. Our students sure do appreciate having a packed house for performances, and the talent is sure to impress.

The spirit of the Artichoke is alive and well, and ever present.

Jan L. GehlerSCC President

Momentum is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement at Scottsdale

Community College.

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EDITOR/WRITERNancy Neff

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKristine Burnett

Jonathan Higuera

GRAPHIC DESIGNERKim Herbst

PHOTOGRAPHYProvided in part by:

Mark SkalnyJonathan Higuera

Nancy Neff

ON THE COVERDan Spindle, ABC15 Anchor,began his journey at SCC.

Story on page 5._________________

CONTACTNancy Neff

Nancy.Neff@scottsdalecc.edu480.423.6567

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STAY CONNECTED WITH SCCwww.scottsdalecc.edu

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A capacity crowd turned out in October to pay tribute to Marshall Trimble as he retired after 37 years of teaching at Scottsdale Community College. The longtime SCC instructor and director of Southwest Studies was “roasted” with tributes from friends, a former student, colleagues and, special guest, The Honorable Senator John McCain.

The event also served as a fundraiser in support of the Trimble Scholarship for Student Athletes, which Trimble launched in 1992 and has generously funded over the years. Honoring Trimble’s 37 years of teaching and leadership, guests donated nearly $7,500 to help continue Trimble’s longstanding support of student athletes at SCC for years to come.

Jack Graham, a former student of Trimble’s at Coronado High School, where Trimble began his teaching career, said Trimble encouraged him to pursue his dream of being an artist. “He took the time to listen to the dreams of a skinny 16-year-old kid and always had an encouraging word,” Graham recalled.

Sen. McCain lauded Trimble’s books and writings on Arizona history. In particular, he cited Trimble’s first book, “Arizona,” published in 1977. “What Marshall has done with his ability to write is make those characters come alive,” said Sen. McCain.

Former SCC President Art DeCabooter recalled meeting Trimble on his first day on the job in 1970. He asked him

where the President’s office was located and Trimble replied “I don’t even know who the president is,” recalled DeCabooter with a chuckle.

Kate Brophy McGee, a state legislator from Central Phoenix, said working with Marshall to help get the state’s nickname officially called “The Grand Canyon State” showed his grit and determination when it came to something he believed in. “When Marshall is determined to get something done, you better get out of his way,” she said.

While Trimble is technically retiring, he’s not slowing down. He’ll retain his office in the SCC Administration Building and continue his appearances and projects as Arizona’s State Historian.

Said Trimble, “All I ever wanted when I was a little kid was to make a difference. “As a teacher and educator, I got that opportunity.”

SCC Honors Famed Instructor

MARSHALL TRIMBLE, Retiring after 37 years of teaching

Support the

Trimble Scholarship for Student AthletesTo submit your donation in support of student athletes

at SCC, contact Charles Silver at 480-423-6424 or

charles.silver@scottsdalecc.edu

SCC President Jan Gehler presented Trimble with a commemorative SCC guitar. Trimble and Senator McCain.

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Financing a college education can be a challenge, sometimes saddling students with long-term debt, even with the relatively low community college tuition rates.

For some students, a scholarship, or other monetary award, can mean the difference between attending college or not.

At Scottsdale Community College, scholarships allow students to focus on their studies, work less hours and, eventually, realize their higher education hopes and dreams.

Joe Ricciardi can’t contain his enthusiasm when he talks about getting word he’s a scholarship recipient. “I was so excited,” he said, when he found out he received a Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation general scholarship for this semester.

Ricciardi, who’s a student worker at SCC, is graduating in May with an AAS in Network Administration, a program he said suited what he enjoys most. Previously, he had received the Irwin Noyes Memorial Scholarship and expressed his gratitude.

“Receiving the scholarship aided in reducing the added stress of maintaining a high GPA and went a long way in helping me attain my scholastic goals,” he said.

SCC is fortunate to have many generous donors who support student achievement. One hundred percent of scholarship donations go directly to students, and gifts to academic programs are used to meet the college’s other pressing needs, including providing student learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Given that $2,500 generally covers a year of tuition, books and fees at SCC, consider how far a $1,000 scholarship will go to ease the financial burden on a student.

“The most impactful ways to help SCC students are through scholarships and gifts to programs,” said Charles Silver, director of Development. “Scholarships go directly to students to pay for tuition, books and fees, and program gifts are used to build and expand programs, taking them to the next level of excellence.”

The annual Vortex Awards Reception for student writers and artists is one example of how program gifts have boosted the student experience. Coordinated by the school’s Creative Writing program under the leadership of Sandra Desjardins, Vortex is a celebration of student work in creative non-fiction, short story, poetry, screenwriting and other categories. The awards provide modest cash prizes to students who submit winning entries.

Donations to support programs can be used to enable students and student clubs to attend conferences, such as a national robotics competition, participate in leadership training activities, and bring renowned speakers to campus. The funds also support academic community

outreach, such as the annual Math & Science Field Day for high school students, and Genocide Awareness Week held each April.

“SCC aspires to have the best programs for students,” said Silver. “With community support, we can help

even more students excel beyond the classroom, with co-curricular activities and experiences. These gifts enhance learning by increasing student achievement, engagement and connectivity to more profound levels.”

As part of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Campaign for Student Success, SCC has prioritized three areas for support:– Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics

(STeAM) initiatives– The Indigenous Scholars Institute (ISI)– Adults in Career Transitions scholarships

STeAM focuses on high-demand, high-value careers for students and leverages the school’s instructors to

“Receiving the scholarship aided in reducing the added stress of maintaining a high GPA and went a long way in helping me attain my scholastic goals.” - Joe Ricciardi

Helping Students

Reach Their Dream

FINANCIAL SUPPORT –

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be innovative and effective. It also helps build links to the community and employers. For example, the Undergraduate Biology Research Program has received funds for students to attend national conferences to present their research alongside students from top research universities.

The Indigenous Scholars Institute reflects the college’s desire to better serve its growing population of Native American students, while recognizing SCC’s location on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Current plans call for a new building to house the ISI and serve as a focal point for students and community activities.

The newly launched scholarship for Adults in Career Transitions (ACT) benefits non-traditional, older students, including veterans. Scholarships go to older adults who delayed seeking a college degree or certificate for a variety of reasons, but who are now determined to continue reaching for their education goals.

While those are a few avenues for donors to give, many others exist. In the past, the college has accepted in-kind and other non-cash gifts. “Whether a gift is in real estate, stocks and bonds or tangible personal property, we can work with donors and meet their gift intent,” said Silver.

For information on how to positively impact students through a donation, contact:

Charles Silver at (480) 423-6424 or email at

charles.silver@scottsdalecc.edu.

Scottsdale isn’t a city typically associated with hunger, but

the reality is that hun-ger has no boundaries. That’s why Scottsdale Community College partners each year with the City of Scotts-dale Community Services Department to host Empty Bowls, a fundraiser to support Vista del Camino Social Services Center, which provides emergency food, clothing and shelter to Scottsdale residents.

Ceramic bowls made by middle and high school students in the Scottsdale Unified and Paradise Valley Unified school districts are put on display and sold for $10 each, which includes a modest meal of soup or pasta. The meal is paid for by SCC’s Center for Civic & Global Engagement, and prepared by the SCC Culinary Arts Department. Higher end bowls donated by local artists also are on display and sold to support the community center.

save the date ALLI ORTEGA EMPTY BOWLS

Dec. 2, 2015

This year’s event carried special meaning, as the memory of long-time volunteer Alli Ortega was celebrated following her tragic and untimely death earlier in the year. A “Celebration of Service” was held in Ortega’s honor and the annual event was renamed the “Alli Ortega Empty Bowls” in recogni-tion of her selfless dedication to community service.

The event also serves as an example of how SCC encourages community service among faculty, staff and students. Student leaders and student athletes

volunteer hours to help unpack and display bowls, serve the meal and provide campus tours. The event is part of SCC’s World Hunger Days, which is a collaboration among faculty to bring awareness to campus and the community about global and local hunger issues.

raise money and awarenessEMPTY BOWLS

Joe Ricciardi

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ANCHOR MANDAN SPINDLE

As a student at Scottsdale Community College in 2003, Dan Spindle was behind the camera watching ASU students make TV news demo

tapes and thought to himself, “I can do that.” Turns out, he was right.

Today, Spindle anchors “ABC15 Mornings,” but his path to get there took a few more turns than most television news anchors, who typically advance through a journalism track.

“I was a student in the Media Arts program at the University of Arizona in 2002, when I learned about SCC’s hands-on film and television program,” he explained. “I liked shooting, editing and creating my own content, and I planned on a career in television production. This was before the days of YouTube.”

Eager to glean as much practical experience as possible and get to work quicker, Spindle made the move from Tucson to Scottsdale, enrolling in the Film School @ SCC in the summer of 2003.

“I was convinced that I wanted to go into editing, but conversations I had with students on my first day at SCC changed my mind,” he said. “Broadcast Production became my focus.”

Known for its robust suite of state-of-the-art equipment, the Film School was the perfect place for Spindle to try his hand at all things production. During his first semester he created a short film that he recalls being “relatively terrible and expensive.” Then, a chance opportunity put Spindle on the path to television news.

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“Chris Jensen, a department chair of the Film School @ SCC, asked me to fill in on Impact News, the student-run weekly news program, which featured ASU Cronkite [Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication] students who were using our studio to make their demo tapes,” he said. That was when he envisioned himself in front of the camera instead of behind it.

Spindle credits his instructors with preparing him for the sometimes harsh realities of the business. “They [instructors] are very blunt and tell you like it is, but they do it in a way that is not discouraging and does not tear you down – it’s just real,” he explained.

It wasn’t long before Spindle was creating his own TV news demo reel, with hopes of landing an internship.

“I always planned on earning a four-year degree, but I knew internships were critical to really learning the ropes of television news,” he said. “I liked the fit and flow of morning news, so my demo reel had stand-ups for news stories that fit that format.”

Spindle, who graduated from SCC in May 2005 with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Motion Picture/Television Production and an Occupational Certificate in Broadcast Production, thanks Jensen for encouraging him to send his demo tape to news stations in 2005.

“I was looking for internships, but instead was offered a job as weekend anchor/reporter at the NBC affiliate in Medford, Oregon,” he recalled. “It paid $9.50 an hour – $2 an hour less than I was making at a bank in Scottsdale – but it was a chance to do what I really wanted.”

Spindle accepted the position and relocated to Medford with his wife, infant daughter and newborn son. He divided his time between his new job, a growing family and online courses through the New York Institute of Technology where he ultimately earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. He, his wife and their five children returned to the Valley in 2010, when he landed a news job at a television station in Phoenix after working at the ABC affiliate in

Tucson for four years.

Spindle loves his role as anchor man, but he’s also a dedicated family man and considers his current position the perfect fit for a family.

“I wake up around 2 a.m. and I’m at the station by 3 a.m. each morning. It makes for some very early mornings, but I’m home when my kids get home from school and, for me, that’s priceless.” u

Once an Artichoke, A LWAY S an ArtichokeDan Spindle hasn’t forgotten his roots as a fledgling film student at SCC. He has remained in touch with Film School @ SCC faculty and gives back whenever he can.

“I began teaching at SCC after I moved back from Tucson,” he said. “I taught TCM 100 Fundamentals of Radio and Television and also a radio and TV announcing class. It was like coming full circle since I got so much out of those classes when I was a student. It was like paying it forward.”

While his current work schedule and family obligations preclude him from teaching, Spindle continues to help SCC students through the Film School’s Student Showcase and mock interview program.

“We cover everything from the basics of résumé writing and creating demo reels, to interviewing for a job,” he said. “The school hosts a mock interview at the end of each semester and I join other industry professionals in conducting interviews with about 15 to 30 students each semester. It’s a chance for us to offer some tips and help students plan their next steps.”

When asked what he wants students hoping to get into the business to remember, Spindle said to view each opportunity, no matter how small, as a stepping stone.

“Don’t look at any duty as being beneath you. Remember that it’s just the next step in your journey.”

Don’t look at any duty as being beneath you. Remember that it’s just the next step in your journey.” - Dan Spindle“

Brian Beit & Dan Spindle

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Let the flames begin... annual Iron Pour is a visual spectacleThe annual Iron Pour is a visual spectacle, as iron scrap is tossed into a furnace with flames shooting from the top and molten iron pouring from the bottom.

Faculty, students and staff from the Sculpture Department prepare, melt and pour between 2,000-3,000 pounds of melted cast iron to transform molds taken from wax patterns, into metal pieces of art.

“It’s a chance for us to share what we do and it’s a really cool thing to see,” said Sculpture Professor and Fine Arts Division Chair Ted Uran. “Kids love it.”

The iron scrap is melted in a Cupola furnace. Once melted, it is collected in ladles and poured into molds, which have been painstakingly prepared in the weeks leading up to the pour.

“Each mold is that of an individual artist’s work,” says Uran. “The Iron Pour is an important process for students who work on their molds during class and anticipate the final art piece. It goes from a wax pattern, to a mold and, eventually, to an iron sculpture. After the iron is poured and has cooled, there are still many hours of work to remove the excess and get to the final piece of art.”

The Iron Pour is an event. Artists come from throughout metro Phoenix and from coast to coast as Uran taps his network of sculptor colleagues and friends to attend and participate. “At the 7th annual pour, we had the pleasure of two cast iron artists visiting from Wales.” Uran said.

“Networking is really important as a sculptor,” he said. “It gives students a chance to meet artists from out of state and other places,” he said.

To help raise funds for the SCC sculpture program and students, t-shirts are sold for $15 each. “The money we make from selling t-shirts, goes directly back to the students in the purchase of materials for casting more iron and occasionally bringing in guest artists to work with the students,” said Uran.

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Let the flames begin... annual Iron Pour is a visual spectacle

SUPPORT ART: If you’re interested in donating to the sculpture or other art programs at SCC, please contact

Development Director Charles Silver at 480-423-6424 or charles.silver@scottsdalecc.edu.

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Micky Jansen has been an artist all her life, but her foray into sculpture is a new-found passion that she’s honing at Scottsdale Community College.

Jansen is currently taking a Sculpture class…her third…from Sculpture Instructor Ted Uran, who also is Fine and Performing Arts Division Chair. She participated in her first iron pour this year, learning and experiencing the painstaking process involved to prepare for the pour.

Making the sculpture is the easy part,” Jansen said. “Preparing the mold is the hard part, because it’s very technical. It takes time and patience. At the pour, you have to be totally focused and aware of your surroundings, because you are playing with ‘fire’...melted iron.”

Using the lost wax process, students preparing for the iron pour spend about two thirds of the semester prepping the mold. Jansen said when you’re working on it you forget time and everything around you. It’s like art is part of her DNA.

Growing up in Holland, Jansen remembers drawing as a child and spending her first earned money on a set of oil paints. She was very good. So good, in fact, she was accepted into the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague at age 16, based on her talent and potential rather than the required high school diploma.

The following year, however, at 17, she met a young man and dropped out of school to be with him and start a family.

“I never went back to school, but I didn’t completely give up art,” Jansen said. “I am mostly self-taught, but I have artist friends who I have worked with for years and we support each other.”

Oil painting has been Jansen’s art passion for most of her life, but she also has moved into acrylics, batik and, now, sculpting.

“I love to work with my hands and enjoy ceramics, but I don’t use a pottery wheel, because I like to work the clay and mold it into shape,” she said.

Jansen said there’s always a message in her paintings and she is bringing that same spirit to her sculpture.

For the iron pour, Jansen drew inspiration from an oil painting she did 17 years ago that depicts a She-Wolf as Mother Earth and mankind suckling as a symbol of depleting mother nature of resources.

“I see the She Wolf as nurturing, embodying mother nature, who gives us what we need,” said Jansen. “The She Wolf is giving, loyal, tender and nonjudgmental…a giver, not a taker.”

It’s almost as if Jansen is describing herself. She gave up the opportunity of a formal education to start a family and raise four children. She gave boundless love to her family, yet, it wasn’t enough to save the marriage, which ended in divorce recently.

There’s no bitterness in Jansen, even though she likely will lose her home and she is starting over when most individuals her age are settling into retirement.

“I’m growing,” she said. “I really enjoy the classes and I’m learning so much from Ted. I ask a lot of ‘how’ questions and then, when I do it, that’s when I know I’ve learned it.”

Artist’s Message

Takes Shape in Iron

Making the sculpture is the easy part,” Jansen said. “Preparing the mold is the hard part, because it’s very technical. It takes time and patience. At the pour, you have to be totally focused and aware of your surroundings, because you are playing with ‘fire’...melted iron.”

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Chris Jensen, Film School Co-chair

For more information about The Film School @ SCC, visit scottsdalecc.edu and search Film School.

Film School is launch point for successful careers

The Film School @ SCC is one of the few community college-based film schools with national recognition. Beyond that, it has served as the springboard for many students to launch into TV and film production careers without the hefty price tag of four-year programs.

Relying on experienced faculty and staff, many of whom have notable credits in film and TV, students have had remarkable professional success, including last year’s $1 million winner of the Dorito’s Super Bowl commercial challenge.

Other alumni achievements include being editor of the TV program “The Mentalist,” serving as director of photography for NBC’s “Chicago Fire” and being Head Technician for the 2014 movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

country pop duo, Heartlyn Rae, to create and produce the group’s debut music video. Heartlyn Rae is using the video to help launch itself onto the national radar. Last fall, Film School students and faculty teamed up with SCC’s Theatre Arts Department to create a Hollywood-style sitcom. “The Palace” was filmed in SCC’s Performing Arts Center on one weekend and screened at the same location the following weekend. The cast featured veteran actor Ted Lange, better known as Isaac on the TV series “The Love Boat.”

“Our students tend to hit the ground running” said Chris Jensen, Film School co-chair. “They understand set functions and set etiquette. That bodes well for them in the industry.”

Students earn an Associate of Arts or certificate from the Film School.

They also gain a network of contacts needed to start working in the field. The Film School’s professional grade equipment and state-of-the-art facilities are available to the students from the outset. Two

sound stages, an HD television studio, three post-production labs and more than 100 editing and effects stations, give students ample opportunity to accomplish their artistic vision.

In the past year, students and faculty worked with local

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Scottsdale Community College recognized military veterans and current military personnel at a moving Veterans Day celebration at Two Waters Circle Nov. 10. Keynote speaker Vern “Rusty” Findley, retired Lieutenant General from the United States Air Force, paid special tribute to Vietnam Vets, who, he said, deserve it because they were disrespected when they returned home. “Those young men and women in uniform served with the same professionalism and might that we’ve known through the years from World War I to today,” Findley said. Findley’s comments also focused on current active military personnel and those who have sacrificed life and limb.

Scottsdale Community College is designated a Veterans Supportive Campus by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS). Arizona postsecondary institutions receive certification if they demonstrate they have identified the needs and issues of student veterans and established a campus steering committee focused on developing programs to support them.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

“This state-approved certification and award recognizes our commitment to serve our veteran students and validates our efforts to honor them in some small measure for their sacrifice to our country,” said Gia Taylor, SCC’s Dean of Students.

About 250 SCC students receive federal educational benefits designated for veterans. The campus has a Veterans Services Department to provide student veterans enrollment and academic assistance, and a dedicated Veterans Lounge as a quiet space to hang out with fellow vets.

Marshall Trimble (l) with commemorative flag presented by Vern “Rusty” Findley.

with Dr. Jan Gehler

Recently, President Barack Obama proposed making community college tuition free for qualified students. As expected, much discussion has been generated

about the merits of the proposal and whether or not it is economically feasible. In the Q&A below, SCC President Jan Gehler provides her insight into the value of community college education and the benefits students receive with adequate financial support.

Q. What are your thoughts on President Barack Obama’s proposal to make community college free?

A. I agree that increasing access to affordable and high quality post-secondary education benefits not only the individual and his/her family but our business and larger community as well. A cautionary note, “making community college ‘free’” is more than making college tuition-free. Course fees, books, transportation and other associated costs are often a heavy financial burden for our students. I appreciate the president’s stated principle, comparing last century’s desire to make secondary education available recognizing that an educated and technically competent citizenry better meets industry’s needs and supports a population of civically engaged and responsible residents. Bottom line, a good thing.

Q. How can we better serve students?

A. Education is a long and exciting pathway that truly never ends. If we erased the lines between our institutions, we’d likely see students of all ages and abilities working toward their goals, at their own pace, in their own way, to a better life. Those lines are blurring as colleges and universities work not only with high schools, but with middle schools and even elementary schools, all designed to meet each learner where s/he is and help them with their next step. When we collaborate across institutions, everyone wins.

Q. Aren’t scholarships and financial aid already available for students in need?

A. Private giving for scholarships took a nose dive during the recent recession. SCC’s private scholarship endowment funds fell from about $1.2 million to less than $700,000. Approximately 5% of the earnings from these funds are available and awarded to eligible students for their

scholarships. While we are making progress in closing that gap through the generosity of our friends and donors, we have not yet returned to pre-recession fund levels available to award. Federal financial aid is available, via Pell Grants (no pay back) for those low-income students who qualify, and through federally subsidized loans (paid back). The majority of our students are on some level of financial aid, proportionately far more incurring increasing levels of debt.

Q. If college is free, what will be the incentive for students to put the effort into grades and completion?

A. Even tuition-free, a college education will not be totally free. Students will still have to work, may still need federal loan assistance for books, fees, transportation, etc. That so many students incur debt and apply for scholarships is testament to their commitment to their own education. Free or reduced tuition would only serve to help them – perhaps they could reduce work hours to devote more time to studies, could more easily afford day-care for children, could lead a better life finding a healthier school-work-life balance that benefits them and their families.

Q. Why is community college a good option for students?

A. Community colleges provide the solid instructional foundations for success whether in a new career or in the next classroom; whether in a highly technical discipline or an undergraduate research course. Small class sizes, expert faculty, coupled with cross-disciplinary study, co-curricular opportunities, accessible college and university advisors all highly available to help students get the very best start on their educational objective. Faculty, staff and other students WANT to be here and it shows. Research shows that students who begin at a community college do far better at university in academic success (grades), persistence (completion) and time to degree, than most students who begin at university as freshmen. The longer students study with us, the better they do. We provide our universities with bright, disciplined and intellectually capable students who successfully transfer and complete their degrees. This state and our nation need healthy community colleges.

Want to help? Call the President’s office: 480.423.6310.

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PUBLIC INVITED TO ARTICHOKE LECTURE SERIESPlease join us for the Artichoke Lecture Series, which highlights outstanding SCC faculty and brings a wide range of intellectual and scholarly work to benefit students and the communities we serve. The hour-long lectures are held in the Turquoise Room inside the Student Center. The schedule is as follows:

March 25, 10:30 a.m. “Archaeology and the Bible: Recent Excavations in the Holy Land” Lecturer: Lisa Marsio, PhD

April 6, 10:30 a.m. “Winston Churchill and World War I” Lecturer: Mark Klobas, PhD

THEATRE FACULTY RECEIVES GOLD MEDALLIONTheatre Arts adjunct faculty member Evelyn “E.E.” Moe has been selected to receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Gold Medallion of Excellence from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), Region VIII.

Recipients are honored for their demonstrated commitment to the values and goals of the KCACTF and to excellence in educational theatre.

Moe has been in theatre for more than three decades, and at SCC since 2002. She teaches acting/directing/playwriting and dramaturg. She also is artistic director of SCC’s WriterzBox Showcase.

ARTICHOKES PACK FOOD BOXESIn November, a group of SCC students helped pack 119 food boxes to feed 70

children one meal a day for an entire year through local organization Feed My Starving Children.

The students were participating in a project organized by the SCC Service-learning and Leadership office and the Honors program. It was planned as part of World Hunger Days activities across campus in November and December.

Feed My Starving Children is a local community partner making food available to children in 70 countries throughout the world.

STUDENTS ROLL WITH IT AT F IELD DAYMore than 300 high school students from 18 Valley high schools visited

SCC Jan. 15 for the 19th annual Math/Science Field Day. Coordinated by SCC’s Math and Science division, the event brings together students to celebrate math and science knowledge.

The students were treated to a Math and Science carnival at Two Waters Circle, with exhibits, displays and demonstrations involving robotics, chemistry, wildlife management, biology, forensics and more. Students and high school teachers were able to interact with SCC instructors who staffed the displays.

After lunch, students moved to the PAC for team competitions. This year’s project competition involved building a mini roller coaster and gauging the speed and distance of a ball bearing traveling on the roller coaster track.

PRO BOWL PRACTICE AT SCCScottsdale Community College was proud to serve as a practice site for the 2015 Pro Bowl on Jan. 23 and 24. The SCC Football Field was filled with the NFL’s best players and coaches, and the sidelines served as the location site for ESPN’s Sports Center featuring hosts Jon Gruden and Mike Tirico.

The practices were closed to the public, but the NFL generously provided tickets to local Pop Warner teams so kids and families could enjoy the opportunity to see their favorite players and vie for autographs. SCC’s mascot Artie the Artichoke was a hit among kids and players alike.

NEWSBRIEFSNEWSB R I E F S

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2015By the NumbersSPRING

LEARN. GROW. ACHIEVE.

EDUCATIONALPLANS

* Students may take more than one type of class

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 9,863

30.4% Full-time

69.6 % Part-time 53.2% Female

46.8% Male

79.1% of SCC students come from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe. 91 international students from 35 countries

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21 STUDENTS

13.0% online classes71.4% day classes15.6% evening classes

Top Occupational Certificates: • Culinary Arts • Film Production • Nursing Assisting • Editing

Top Occupational Degrees: • Nursing • Motion Picture/Television Production • Culinary Arts • Hospitality and Tourism/Hotel Management • Interior Design

AWARDED CERTIFICATES & DEGREES (2013-2014): 2,074

67% Faculty have master’s degrees28% Faculty have doctorate degrees

FACULTY

NEWSBRIEFS

Unknown 0.8%

Transfer Without Degree 9.3%

Transfer to Four Year College 34.8%

Personal Interest 14.8%

High School Dual Enrollment/Concurrent HS

12.3%

Enter or Advance in Job Market

18.7%

Meet University Requirements

2.7%

Learn or Improve Career Skills without Degree or Certificate

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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE9000 E. Chaparral RoadScottsdale, AZ 85256

An EEO/AA institution.

Save the date for these

upcoming events:DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Feb. 27-April 10 Spring Painting Exhibition Art Building Lobby

Mar 1 3:30 p.m. Scottsdale Concert Band Saguaro High School

Mar 13-14 7:30 p.m. Lil Red (Riding Hood) PAC

April 13-18 Genocide Awareness Week Turquoise Room

April 17-18 7:30 p.m. Working: A Musical Labor of Love PAC

April 22 6:30 p.m. Trombone Choir Recital MB115

April 23 7:00 p.m. Emerging Writers Showcase Winfields’s Cafe

April 24-25 7:30 p.m. WriterzBox Showcase Black Box at PAC

May 1-2 8:00 p.m. Kinetic Connections PAC

May 4 7:30 p.m. Jazz Showcase PAC

May 5 7:30 p.m. Guitar Ensemble PAC

May 7 7:00 p.m. Vortex Awards Chaparral Suites

For all events at SCC visit: www.scottsdalecc.edu

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