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 WHAT’S NEWS IN FACILITIES…. 1

MARCH 3, 2012

 WHAT’S NEWS IN ATHLETICS……2 SJCC  WHAT’S NEWS IN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ...... 3 ADMIN INSPIRING SUCCESS……. ONE STUDENT AT A TIME focus Buildings & Projects

The new Fine Arts & Multi – A grand opening of the building will Disciplinary Building is the newest be after the fall semester starts and building being erected on campus and everyone returns from summer break. is approximately 56,000 square feet of space. The buildings will house the SUMMER RELATED PROJECTS programs of Arts, Dance, Music, Math, During the summer months, starting Ceramics, and Faculty Offices. June 1st, SJCC will be undergoing This new facility will be a L.E.E.D. The New Fine Arts & Multi-Disciplinary Building (Leadership in Energy and Environ- several renovation projects around Front view from Moorpark Ave. mental Design), Silver certified build- campus that we want you to be aware of. These projects consist of the fol- ing. San Jose City College recently won a distinguished award from the lowing: Business Journal in Silicon Valley for  Re-Roof Main Gym Building Public/Civic Project of the Year.  Replace turf on football field This space is possible by the generous voters who approved the 2004 Measure  Re-paint GE Buildings G Bond Series for the District. The building is scheduled for completion at  Demolish Handball/Racquetball the end of June with the college taking courts, concessions building, & ownership in mid to late July. We will field house be moving into the facility at the first part of August, just in time for Fall  Re-stripe track The New Fine Arts & Multi-Disciplinary Building Semester classes. Rear view from East side of Science Complex  Landscaping projects

What’s Happening with the Wings?

The Wings, as they are affectionately known, are the 100, 200 and 300 buildings located in the middle of the campus. Currently these buildings house an array of services and programs for the college and district office. The 300 wing will be the first to be demolished but not until January of 2014. Why? Well, because of the fitness center being located in the 300 wing. The new PE building, slated to begin January 2013, must be completed first before we can proceed with demolishing the 300 wing. The 100 & 200 wing will remain in use until 2016 based on the implementa- tion of the 2025 Master Plan.

Lady’s Fast Pitch Softball

The Lady Jags Softball Season started a few weeks ago and the Lady Jags of San Jose are off to a great start in the conference. Last weekend we played Diablo Valley College and College of the Redwoods in a double header that culminated in two great wins for the Jags. The Lady Jags are led by longtime head coach Debbie Huntze- Rooney. The Jags led the conference last year with one of the highest overall GPA’s in the bay area. All home games are played in the softball complex across from the student center. Many home games that are played during the week are free to anyone who is able to attend. Many games start at 3 pm. Come out and cheer on our Lady Jags.

Athletes and Honors

NSA and later served as a track coach Who is this guy? for SJCC .

He is widely known for his volunteer time as a photographer for the SJCC Jaguar athletic program throughout the year. He takes 200-300 pictures at games & meets to give our students memories of their time at SJCC so that Keith Martin #44 & Fabian Sebastian #34 we can post them to our website. You MENS BASKETBALL can view his work on the athletic website under each sport. Some of our athletes were recognized for individual achievements on the court as However, there are many things about Keith Martin #44 and Fabian Sebastian #34 Frank that make him stand out from oth- were both selected to the 1st team all confer- ers. Currently, Frank is the world record ence for the coast conference. Congratula- holder in the 400 meter dash in his age tions to these two sophomores and we look range 70-75. He said, “its hard work and forward to seeing them play at the four year who would ever think that they drug test level soon. senior citizens”. Frank will defend his Frank Strouse, current photographer title soon at a meet in Fresno later this year where it will be the last year in his & class of 1961 from SJCC. age bracket. Then once this year is complete he will “graduate” to the 76-80 Frank Strouse, athlete, retired, former year old age bracket. coach, photographer, carpenter etc. He seems to be good at a lot of things. He The coaches, athletes, faculty, and staff is currently a student taking Yoga would like to express our sincere appre- classes in the Kinesiology Program here ciation for the years of service that at SJCC. Frank Strouse has dedicated to the SJCC Jaguar family. He graduated from SJCC in 1961 and transferred to San Jose State where he graduated in 1963. He then went on to serve his country and retire from the The Lady Jags made it to the playoffs this year but lost to #1 ranked seed Foothill in the opening round of the tournament.

QUICK FACT: SJCC COVERS APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF LAND. THIS PROPERTY WAS ONCE OWNED BY THE RAILROAD PRIOR TO BEING SOLD TO SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN 1949 FOR $986 AN ACRE. What is this 2012-2013 Budget SharePoint I keep hearing Update for SJECCD about? Over the last few years, ment and expense reduc- as many of us know, tion measures that can be Greg Nelson, Vice President for According to Wikipedia, SharePoint SJCC and this district utilized to help offset the Administrative Services, SJCC is designed as a broad, central appli- have faced many chal- shortfall we are projected cation platform for common enter- lenges. None more so to have in the new year. When I arrived at SJCC in Sep- prise web requirements. SharePoint's than the reductions we tember 2011 I was amazed at the multi-purpose design allows for have seen to the state ap- Just so you know we are level of commitment and resolve management and provisioning of portionment that sup- all working, FA, CSEA that the staff and faculty have at intranet portals, extranets, websites, ports our district budget. and MSCC on finding this institution to get the job done. document & file management, col- solutions that WILL Over the last few months, I have laboration spaces, social tools, enter- Currently, it is projected NOT impact jobs in this come to enjoy all of you that I prise search, business intelligence, that the district will have district. All constituency continue to work with daily as we process integration, system integra- an approximate budget groups are committed to try to make this college successful tion, workflow automation, and core shortfall of 5 million dol- finding solutions to this for all students who are seeking to infrastructure for third-party solu- lars in the coming year. problem so that we can better themselves. I hope this tions. Wow, is what many peo- continue to serve the newsletter will serve as a commu- ple say and they are cor- needs of our community. nication tool for you on a monthly What does this mean to you? While basis. This will allow many of you rect. While it is not over- to stay in touch with the many this application can do many things, all good news, the dis- Please stay tuned as this SJCC is exploring the idea of using activities that are going on within trict, district budget com- office will be continually our college community. Thanks this technology for our INTRANET mittee, executive staff of updating everyone on the for the college. This platform has for everything that you do to both campuses and the progress the college, dis- accomplish our motto of - already been purchased by the dis- chancellors cabinet are trict and state is making trict office and will eventually re- Inspiring Success…. working tirelessly on on the 2012/2013 fiscal One Student at a Time. place the info store we have on cam- finding revenue enhance- year budget. pus. When should a "Facilities Use Request" form be completed and Stay tuned in the months to come on rolling this software out, training submitted to the Events Planning Group? services, and sessions on how this can help you and your department.  The event is not regular district classroom instruction.  The Campus/District Community or the public will be invited to the activity.  Event will require special area/room configuration, furnishings, equipment, equipment operators, or other support services. Bookstore Change in  Event is proposed to be held in a lobby or hallway of any building. Management…….  Event is proposed to be held in public areas outside of buildings.  Event is proposed to be held in whole, or in part, outside of normal campus business hours (8 a.m. to Over the last few years the 10 pm. Monday -Thursday and 8 to 5 on Friday) or on week-ends. bookstore operations at EVC  A fee will be charged to those participating in the event, whether by SJECCD or other individual or and SJCC have been managed organization. by the District. Recently that  The event is for the purpose of fund raising. responsibility has been changed  The event is for the purpose of promoting an external organization, a commercial activity or charitable to the VPAS at SJCC who will solicitation. oversee both stores.  NOTE: If the use will actually be by another entity, they may be charged rent as well as all direct per- sonnel charges. An individual or department may not "sponsor" an outside organizations' use of the Gina Bonanno has recently facilities. In addition, only the President (or designee) can waive rental fees, and then only in certain taken over as EVC bookstore circumstances. A different form is used by groups outside of the District. supervisor and Joe Vigliecca has taken over the realms at SJCC. We welcome both of them to their new roles.

August 25, 2012 SJCC ADMIN INSPIRING SUCCESS……. ONE STUDENT AT A TIME Facilities Updates focus

The Fine Arts and Multi-Disciplinary building is fi- nally complete. This project represents 48,000 square foot of new space for the college. Classes will begin on September 4th in this new state of the art building.

The naming ceremony for the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Center will take place September 6, 2012 from 2:00-4:30 in the courtyard of the new building.

The grand opening ceremony will take place on September 19, 2012 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the courtyard of the new building. Fine Arts Building from back side

Have You Seen It? in the time allotted due to the Over the Summer we have been number of games we play on the working hard to accomplish the field. This field is also home to the task of getting the football field, varsity & junior varsity Bellar- football bleachers, goals and track mine College Prep football teams. in better condition. Below is a panorama of the football field. Thanks to everyone for their un- This was a 2010 bond mainte- derstanding as the field was closed nance project and was completed over the summer. under budget and on time. It was

critical that the field be completed Visitors Bleachers

Panorama of football field Facilities Update Continued... The main gym also received a little maintenance over the summer. The floor was completely stripped and sanded down to raw wood and re-striped and re-sealed. This is the first time in 40 years the floor has been completed sanded down. Considering that the gym is 60+ years old the floor was in very good condition. The bleachers were also tuned up and covered in a permanent pvc wrap called permacap. This will allow a longer life span to the bleachers and we were also able to color them in college colors.

The new PE complex is currently in the design development stages and will go out to bid in October of this year with a planned construction starting time of around May/June 2013. This building will sit on the corner of the existing track and service the Kinesiology/Wellness/Athletics department. Once this project is completed, the existing men’s locker room, a-gym, pool area, female locker rooms and building 300 will be demolished. Design Firm rendering of the new PE Building scheduled for completion Spring 2015

New Theatre/Drama Building Projects coming in 2012/2013

The new theatre/drama building is currently un- derway in the planning stages. This project will  Water mapping project to isolate and install water cut be a lease lease-back type of project. Currently off valves to the buildings on campus we have selected the design firm for this project.  Building of transition space for Fitness Center and PE The firm of Marcy Wong/Donn Logan & Brick offices to allow for the demolition of building 300 to LLP will be leading efforts on the design por- make room for the new Theatre. tion of this facility. The RFP is currently out for  Utility reconnections for the center portion of campus the college to select the construction company and the Main Gym so that they are tied to the central to build this new building. Once the CM is se- plant. lected, the design firm and CM will begin work-  Demolition of the handball courts and field house ing with the college and end users to design the  Construction to begin on the new PE complex. facility.  Installation of Security camera on perimeter of campus and parking lots. Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt Spoke in  Development of a landscaping plan for new buildings our current theatre? She did in the early 1950’s helping her country selling war bonds. CTSS going through much need Administrative Services Program renovation Student Learning Outcomes CTSS is going through a much need renovation of their area. We have begun the process of pulling carpet, painting and will 1. The college provides an accessible, clean, safe, and healthy be polishing the concrete for their use. campus environment conducive to learning One benefit that came from this renovation is that CTSS discarded 4 truck loads of 2. The college will enhance and strengthen the resource surplus that had been accumulating for allocation process as it relates to providing resources for the program and services of the institution.

3. The college will strengthen resource development and partnership opportunities within the surrounding areas to expand opportunities for the institution

4. The college will embrace technological discoveries and changes that have a positive impact on the learning environment of our campus community An empty CTSS suite Black Tie & Boots Benefit Has Been Re-Scheduled!

October 13, 2012 is the date you will want to reserve on your calendar. This will mark the re- scheduling of Black Tie & Boots annual benefit concert and dinner.

Six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio won their first Grammy for their first Christian album, The Reason on Word Records which also garnered the band their first Dove award. Formed in 1984, Diamond Rio features lead singer Marty Roe, guitarist Jimmy Olander, drummer Brian Prout, keyboard- ist Dan Truman, bassist/harmony Dana Williams and Gene Johnson on mandolin/ harmony. The band signed with Arista in the early 90's and embarked on one of the most successful careers in country music. The band has sold over 10 million albums earning three plati- num and five gold records and won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year award four times as well as netting two Academy of Country Music Awards in the top Vocal Group of the Year category and thirteen GRAMMY ® nominations. When they debuted in 1991 with the hit “Meet in the Middle,” Diamond Rio became the first group in the history of country music to have a debut single reach No. 1. They continued to place 32 more singles on the Billboard chart, including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Norma Jean Riley,” “Beautiful Mess," “Love a Little Stronger," and "One More Day." The band are long-time supporters and National Spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters and have raised over 1.5 million dollars for the charity to date through annual events including golf tournaments and Team Rio, a mara- thon and half group. Updates on SJCC Alumni

Don Medlinger, who was a community college all American while playing baseball at SJCC, signed as a free agent with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Don was a resident of the south bay area and graduated from Pio- neer High School. Don is currently with the Class A Advanced California League in and has a .38 ERA for the 2012 season. Congrats to Don and we are proud that he is a Jaguar Alumni. Former SJCC Baseball Stand Out becomes head Coach at Michigan

Erik Bakich was named head coach of Michigan Wolverine Baseball the first of July.

Bakich started his collegiate career at San Jose City College in San Jose, Ca- lif., where he lettered as a third baseman from 1997-1998. He took All- Conference and All-Northern California honors as a sophomore, batting .452.

After leaving SJCC, he became a standout player and coach at East Carolina and then after graduation moved on to Clemson . Subsequent to leaving Clemson Bakich joined the Vanderbilt Commodores to lead recruiting efforts, outfielders and hitting coach.

He later became head coach at Maryland where he spent three seasons before becoming the head coach for Michigan. This is just another great story of the talent and accomplishments of jaguar Alumni.

Freshman pole JAGUARS SPORTS SCHEDULE vaulter Diamara Planell won the Football: California Com- munity College 8-31...7pm at Deanza College state title in the 9-08...1pm Home vs. College of Redwoods pole vault. Not 9-15… 7pm Home vs. Merced College only did she win 9-22...7pm at West Hills College (Coalinga) she broke the state 9-29...7pm Home vs. Yuba College record. Subse- quent to winning Volleyball: the title she went home to Puerto 9-11...6:30pm at Ohlone College Rico where she 9-12...All Day ...Solano Tournament won again and is 9-14...All Day...Monterey Tournament now the National 9-20...6:30 home vs. Chabot College Champion in Pole 9-21...All Day...SJCC Tournament Vault in her home country. Diamara comes to us from Los Altos High For a full listing of schedules please visit us at: School and is currently a double major in Biology & Psychology. Congratulations to Diamara Planell on her http://www.sjcc.edu/athletics/athleticsschedule.asp current and ongoing success. Please help us applaud her efforts as she continues on to the next level.