SUMMER 2013 50th Birthday Celebrated Throughout the Year 50th Anniversary Celebration and Medallion Awards Time Capsule to be Opened in 2038 More than 400 attendees enjoyed a festive evening Friday, April 19 at the City of The community gathered Thursday, March 14 for a time Industry Expo Center celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rio Hondo College. capsule installation ceremony as part of its year-long 50th birthday celebration. The presentation of commemorative Anniversary Medallion Awards was the The time capsule was filled with 28 items reflecting what it was like for those at- evening highlight. Founding trustee Dr. Joan King Chamberlain received the tending and working at the hilltop campus during the 2012-2013 academic year. President’s Award medallion. Recipients also included past Fellows of the College The capsule was encased in a structure beneath and behind the new showcase for and Distinguished Service Awardees: the Phil Putnam memorial plaque. • Fellows of the College: Dr. Manuel Baca; Dr. Judith Henderson; Don Jenkins; When opened in 25 years, people will find: issues of the student newspaper, El Jean Korf; Yoshio Nakamura; Mary Ann Pacheco; Ted Snyder; Ray Williams Paisano; a RHC logo T-shirt; a 50th anniversary medallion and pin; a Rio Fest and Patrick Boyle. flyer; a college brochure; Facilities Facts; sports and cultural arts events schedules; • Distinguished Service Awards: Rich Casford; Dr. Andy Howard; Owen New- campus life images on a disc; a cell phone (with a description of its purpose and comer; Nick Salerno; Congresswoman Linda Sanchez; Sylvia Southerland; use); a small pennant; a college mission statement document; photos of campus and Esteban E. Torres. individuals; and student essays about their lives as students in 2012-2013.

Teresa Dreyfuss Named Superintendent/President

he Board of Trustees announced Dreyfuss noted that her goals during tain good labor relations with the faculty the appointment of Teresa Drey- her time as Superintendent/ President and classified staff. fuss as Superintendent/President include: building on the structure es- T Dreyfuss has an MBA from the University effective July 1. Dreyfuss served as the tablished to prepare for the college’s next Interim Superintendent/President since Self Evaluation for Reaffirmation of -Ac of La Verne and a BA from the University June 30, 2012, upon the retirement of creditation set for October 2014; plan of Chinese Culture. She has worked as a Ted Martinez, Jr., Ph.D. Since coming and implement the recommendations of part-time instructor at both Rio Hondo and to Rio Hondo College in 1987, Dreyfuss the Student Success Task Force; complete City College, teaching account- has also served as Vice President of Finance the highly successful building program and Business, Chief Financial Officer, funded by voters in 2004 with the passage ing and business classes for 10 years. She Controller/Business Manager, Business of Measure A; enhance the Rio Hondo has also worked at Riverside Community Manager, and Senior Accountant. College Foundation resources; and main- College District as Director of Business. President’s Message t is my honor and privilege to begin students complete programs, earn degrees Now, first-time freshmen students will this year as the ninth superintendent/ and/or transfer. We are participating in have the opportunity to develop a class president of this wonderful college. an initiative to increase the number of schedule based on their academic needs IIt is indeed a pleasure to meet with options students have to complete an and preferences, and a head-start on constituents in on- and off-campus associate degree that is specifically designed college success. venues, including our most recent satellite to guarantee transfer to State center serving the greater El Monte and Universities, and are on track to have 16 This past summer we accelerated South El Monte community. of these “AAT” — associate degrees for orientation sessions for first-time freshmen, transfer — in our curriculum offerings by sponsoring half-day visits that included We have already begun a series of fall semester 2014. meetings with academic counselors evaluation activities that will prepare and campus tours, as well as “how to” us for a comprehensive visit from an I am pleased to report that graduates of all workshops for using the student data and AACJC team in October 2014. I believe high schools in our service area (El Monte record system, known as “AccessRio” for we have a sound structure developed by Union High School, El Rancho Unified registration and other functions. The the Accreditation Leadership Team to School, and Whittier Union High School Summer Bridge Program also helped guide us through a well-organized and Districts) are eligible for one-time priority documented process. registration this coming semester. Our entering freshmen by providing math Board of Trustees authorized this new and English basic skills reviews, and a Simultaneously, we are working to advance process based on the results of a pilot full range of activities designed to help Teresa Dreyfuss college progress in meeting new state program we developed with the El Monte improve opportunities for a successful President directives to increase the rates at which Union High School District in 2011. entry to college life.

In this publication, you will learn more about recent progress of our facilities Celebration. We honored 17 individuals whose contributions over the years have construction projects, known as Measure A, which was passed by local voters in helped make Rio Hondo College the strong and vibrant institution it is today. We 2004. Members of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee continue to help value the support our community has provided since early visionaries first created guide the projects, and we thank them for their service. Rio Hondo College a half-century ago.

As we begin our 51st year of instruction and service, I would like to thank our alumni, community friends and supporters for joining in our 50th Anniversary

Class of 2013 Celebrates 50th Commencement Ceremony

crowd of cheering friends and students to have multiple passions in life, involved. I didn’t expect them to become family members looked on as as those passions will drive new hopes environmental activists, but I have always A the Rio Hondo College Class and endeavors. used this as a motto: ‘Make it worthwhile of 2013 became the 50th graduating “I believe your community will be better in a positive way that you existed!’” class in the school’s history at the Annual for what you are doing today,” he said. Commencement Ceremony May 23 at the This year’s Commencement Ceremony Biology professor and long-time Rio Hondo College Soccer Field. Of the was held in front of an updated backdrop, environmental activist Ray Williams more than 1,000 graduates, approximately was honored as a Fellow of the College. including a Jumbotron to make it 600 participated in this historical event. Williams recalled his 50-year experience easier for attendees to view This year’s commencement speaker was Los teaching at the College through prepared the ceremony. Angeles County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca, who remarks read by the Board President. started his educational journey at East Los “I’ve always encouraged my students to get Angeles Community College. Baca advised

2 Student Success Stories 2013 MIGUEL BANUELOS–Miguel way that math was very difficult and discouraging. After national delivery company, Jesus decided to enroll in Banuelos never considered working with her counselors and Disabled Students Rio Hondo College to further his interest in science and himself as a student--- he was Programs and Services, Maria got the help she needed to meet new people. Becoming a serious student, Jesus to pass the State’s math requirement. As a proud Rio kicked out of several high schools joined the Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement because of poor attendance, Hondo College graduate, Maria will transfer to Cal State (MESA) program and completed a rigorous science and lack of interest, and behavioral Los Angeles in the fall where she will pursue a degree in problems, never graduating from social work. She says that her time at Rio was challenging math curriculum. Last month, Jesus was selected as the high school. In 2006 his life changed course when he yet rewarding and she is proud of overcoming many Jet Propulsion Laboratory Undergraduate Scholar for was involved in a devastating motorcycle accident that obstacles to realize her full potential. Rio Hondo College, nominated by his physics professor. paralyzed him. After years of therapy and counseling, Jesus says he most enjoyed meeting other RHC students MALETA SOK–Maleta Sok was Miguel decided to take a different life path and enrolled born in Cambodia and moved with similar goals who pushed him to success. Jesus in adult school and earned a high school diploma in to the United States with her will likely transfer to Cal State Long Beach in the fall 2008. Later, he enrolled at Rio Hondo College. At first, mother and older sister at the age to pursue a bachelor’s in Engineering. college was difficult, but with his persistence, hard work of 16. Enrolling as a freshman in and supportive help from various Rio Hondo student high school, she always felt very CINDY PUGA–Although service organizations, he is graduating with an AA degree fortunate and grateful for the an honors student at La Serna in Business. As a Rio student, Miguel enjoyed his time as opportunity to pursue education in this country. Not High School, Cindy Puga always student ambassador for a RHC Student Mental Health knowing the language, culture or customs of this thought college was out of reach. Grant and as Treasurer and founding member of Active country when she arrived, the transition was difficult As the daughter of a single mom Minds, a club for mental health awareness. Miguel has at first. However, Maleta turned feelings of fear and and the first in her family to think been accepted into Cal State Los Angeles and is looking isolation into commitment and determination to achieve forward to completing a master’s degree. “The American Dream.” She worked on her English skills about going to college, Cindy thought college would be too expensive and didn’t know how to go about enrolling MARIA MOLINA–Maria and decided to enroll here at Rio Hondo College. Maleta was accepted into the 2012 Summer Medical Dental in school. The daughter of a close family friend had Molina initially enrolled at Rio Program and is excited to use this program in her quest Hondo in 1981, after graduating attended Rio Hondo College and helped Cindy sign up to become a Pharmacist. Maleta graduates today with from Mountain View High in for pre-med courses. Cindy liked how close Rio Hondo an Associate Degree in General Studies: Emphasis in El Monte. Her work at Hope is to home and how helpful staff and counselors were in math and science. She applied to and was accepted into House assisting with the care of guiding her through the process. Cindy has thrived here, six UC’s, however she ultimately decided to transfer to disabled children was where she UCLA where she will pursue a degree in Biochemistry. becoming an active member of the Pre-Health Club discovered her passion to help those less fortunate in the and MESA. She completed an internship last summer community. However, after the birth of her two children, JESUS LIZARRARAS–After at UCLA and was selected for the Dean’s List. Recently she decided juggling motherhood and school was too graduating from Montebello awarded the Outstanding Student in Chemistry award, difficult and she decided to leave college. Maria always High School in 2006, Jesus Cindy must now decide which university she will transfer dreamed of working to help children and families, so 25 Lizarraras did what many of his years later she decided to return to Rio Hondo College peers did—he went straight into to, with USC and UCLA high on her list. Cindy says where she started from square one. She enrolled in the the working world. However, that she now feels prepared to be a student at a university, required general education classes, discovering along the dissatisfied with his job with a thanks to her time at Rio Hondo College.

Forensics Student Wins Gold at National Tourney

he Forensics Speech and debate team brought home one gold and two Rio Hondo College was represented by 10 students, three coaches and two judges, bronze medals after competing in the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament. the most ever from the forensics program to attend the national competition. Hosted by Los Angeles Valley College April 16-20 at the Warner Center T Cazarez is excited about the growth in the forensics speech and debate program. Marriott in Woodland Hills, the national competition drew more than 60 college teams and 400 students. Phi Rho Pi is the national Forensic Association for Two “This tournament is extremely competitive,” she said, “but I know that our team is progressing. We’re getting better and better every year.” Year Colleges. Program Coordinator Libby Curiel leads the team along with coaches Grant Months of vigorous preparation paid off for gold medalist Steven Villescas, 20, who Tovmasian and Steve Rohr. Speech faculty Gilbert Puga and Adam Gonzalez competed against students from all over the country in Prose Interpretation. Vanessa also assist. Cazares, 24, earned Bronze Speaker in Prose Interpretation and another Bronze Speaker in Dramatic Interpretation.

3 Ceremony Marks Grand Opening of New El Monte Educational Center io Hondo College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 1 to celebrate the Construction of the center began in December 2011 and the project’s total cost grand opening of the El Monte Educational Center, a satellite campus built was $3.8 million. R to serve the El Monte and South El Monte communities. “This center will positively impact our community in many ways,” said Nick Salerno, The new state-of-the-art campus features four classrooms, a computer study room superintendent for the El Monte Union High School District. “This great location with computer stations, an open courtyard and parking. will not only serve our youth, but also our adult learners. It can address the needs In early April, Rio Hondo College offered the inaugural general educational of our cities by offering work training programs to get residents working again.” curriculum schedule to students in the community. More than 200 students are The transformation of Rio Hondo into a thoroughly modernized campus, including taking advantage of 10 initial class offerings, citing convenience of location as a these two new satellite educational centers equipped for 21st century teaching and major factor in choosing to attend the center. According to Dr. Kenn Pierson, learning, was made possible through Measure A Bond funds endorsed by voters Vice President of Academic Affairs, the center will accommodate approximately in 2004. Rio Hondo College opened the first educational satellite center in South 15 classes for the Fall 2013 semester. Whittier in 2010.

College Ranks Second in State, Twenty-Third in Nation in Production of Associate Degree Graduates in Public Safety

io Hondo College ranks near the top of the leader board when it comes In other rankings, Rio Hondo College is fifth in the state and 27th in the to training students to become first-responders and public safety leaders, nation awarding associate degrees in all disciplines to Hispanic students. This according to Community College Week Magazine’s recent report. represents a 49 percent increase over the 2010-11 school year. The College is R nd also ninth in the state and 52 in the nation in awarding associates degrees to According to the report, Rio Hondo College was second in California and all minorities in all disciplines – a total of 819 degrees, or a 48 percent increase rd 23 nationwide in associate degrees awarded to students studying Security and from the prior year. Protective Services, which includes Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services programs.

Women’s Sport Programs Earn Recognition

io Hondo College has a lot to be proud of when it comes to its accomplished women’s sports programs as student athletes from the soccer, tennis and softball R teams scored top nods at the 2013 Foothill Conference Awards ceremony. This year, the women’s soccer team is celebrating national recognition by the country’s second-largest soccer organization as the team includes an NSCAA Scholar-Athlete All-American. The team also boasts a Foothill Conference Player of the Year, Rio Hondo Female Student-Athlete of the Year, a nine-game winning streak, second-place finish in Conference and nine student athletes receiving at least a 3.0 grade point average this fall.

Nine soccer athletes will be transferring to four-year universities and professional programs for Fall 2013. The Rio Hondo women’s soccer program has now transferred more than 87 percent of its sophomore athletes to universities and professional programs “The Women’s Tennis Team receives recognition at the July 12 Board of Trustees meeting for earning since 2008, ranking the College as one of the top in the state. the title of Co-Champions in the Foothill Conference.” Rio Hondo Women’s Tennis Team was once again named the Foothill Conference the Coach of the Year award, making it the seventh time in her 12-year coaching champion after going undefeated with an 8-0 record. That’s a three-peat and the career at Rio Hondo. team’s eighth championship in 12 years. The Foothill Conference is one of the most The Rio Hondo Roadrunners softball team competitive tennis leagues in the California Community College tennis circuit. finished third at the Foothill Conference awards, with a 7-2-3 conference record and overall record of 21-14-1. It’s the best The entire team received All Conference Honors – five out of six players for singles, record head coach Bianca Urquidi has held in the seven seasons she has been coaching and all three doubles teams. It’s a first in Rio Hondo’s history! And at the helm of at the College. The prosperous season led to Urquidi receiving the Coach of the Year the Rio Hondo Lady Roadrunners was Coach Karen Unger, who has received Award for the first time.

4 Facilities Update

major modernization and UNDER CONSTRUCTION facilities construction program Softball Field Renovation has transformed Rio Hondo Physical Education and CollegeA into a spectacular 21st century Aquatic Complex learning environment. The project began The Physical Education building in early 2004 when administration features weight training, dance studios, developed a master plan to define the team rooms, fitness center, new locker goals, budget, quality and schedule of the room facilities and staff offices. Two necessary improvements. The community new swimming pools will replace the expressed its support for the improvement existing aging swimming pool. One pool program by approving Bond Measure will meet NCAA requirements for both “A,” authorizing $245 million for competitive swimming and water polo construction of new and renovated while a second training pool is suitable facilities. Bond funds are further leveraged for educational programs. with approximately $100 million of state The renovated softball field will facilities bond revenues. now meet NCAA standards and was repositioned in the existing The program focused on upgrading area for improved solar orientation existing campus facilities and during games. The fields feature a constructing new infrastructure new backstop, fencing, an upgraded to support the expanding College scoreboard and state-of-the-art artificial population; it also saw the construction turf that helps the College meet water of several new buildings to enhance conservation goals. learning for generations to come. Now completing Phase One, bond construction projects also enhance Book Store and access to college classes in two Print Shop Renovation satellite centers located in previously Preliminary plans include relocating underserved areas of the District, South both the book store and print shop Whittier and El Monte. to the first floor of the Administration building with improved accessibility and convenience for students. RECENTLY COMPLETED

El Monte Educational Center Soccer Field Renovation Currently in the design phase, the soccer field will be built to NCAA-standard dimensions with the field playing surface comprised of artificial turf. The new track will be a The four-classroom educational synthetic all-weather surface. The new center, located in the city of El field will also have new lighting that Monte, opened in April 2013, and provides evening opportunities for soccer serves the Greater El Monte and South and track events. A new scoreboard will El Monte communities. The open also be added for the soccer game events. central courtyard with a translucent angled shade structure offers informal outdoor educational space as well as a public meeting area.

East Campus Vehicular Drop Off Zone

Located between parking lots B and C, drivers can pick up and safely drop off students with easy access to the Student Services Complex.

Lower Level Parking Terrace Stairs

A series of concrete stairways and pathways separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic through campus tiered parking levels. Students parking in these areas will be able to transit to and from the campus in a safer, more direct manner. 5 MESA/TRiO Students Continue to Break Records

io Hondo College’s Math two RHC students presented their research from the previous summer. Eleven Engineering Science students also traveled to UC Davis for a two-day pre-health conference, and 10 Achievement (MESA) attended other local conferences. RProgram had a record-breaking year with 183 participants, 26 of “Being part of MESA has whom have successfully transferred encouraged me to do my to four-year universities, 93 percent absolute best in all my of its students returning from the classes,” said one MESA previous year, and 13 being accepted student. “The AEW’s really into prestigious and competitive research programs for the summer. helped me become a more confident student in my In 2012-13, the students – 66 percent male and 34 percent female – made more than classes because I know 15,500 trips to the MESA study center clocking in more than 22,500 hours receiving support in the areas of math, chemistry and physics through Academic Excellence that I am very fortunate Workshops (AEW). MESA students made up 39 percent of the enrollment in courses to have MESA’s services.” taken by Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) majors. With the addition of the Federal TRiO Student Support Services STEM program in “Because of the rigor of the coursework, the AEW is where it all starts,” said Dr. fall 2010, the programs have successfully supported RHC’s future STEM professionals’ Gisela Spieler-Persad, the program director. “Trying to do it on their own in quest for AA/AS degrees and successful transfer into four-year universities. these STEM courses is very difficult if not impossible for students. In the AEW students learn how to work on difficult problems in groups and how to support Students who attended additional sessions outperformed their peers by wide each other. This leads to students forming study groups, working together and margins. The success rate for MESA students in spring was 80 percent, compared getting better grades. The most successful students are those who make use of all to 65 percent for others. MESA/TRiO students had only a 4 percent drop rate the program components.” compared to non-MESA students’ 17 percent drop rate. Students who took two or three mathematics and science courses during the semester succeeded at a MESA students have also become more competitive as they are increasingly higher rate than their peers in all their courses. applying and landing summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in STEM fields. Recent opportunities include research at Illinois State University, “The reason that I have become a better overall, more motivated, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Citrus confident student is because I am seeing what it takes to get to where I Valley Health Partners, and more. want to be,” said a student who has benefited from the MESA program. Fifteen students also attended the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate “It does not seem so distant anymore and I see that if I work harder and Research (SCCUR), which was held on Nov. 17 at CSU Channel Islands, where smarter I will accomplish my goals.”

2012-13 Success Rates for AEW Participants

100% 100%

77% 79% 78% 63% 50% 55% AEW Participants Non-AEW Participants Success rates for students who attend 0% Academic Excellence Workshops (AEW).

MATH CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Engineering Majors RHC MESA/TRiO SSS STEM Majors Other Science 4% Physics 2% Other 12% Aerospace 7% Mathematics 9% Engineering 41% Bioengineering 5% Computer Science 4% Mechanical 26% Chemical 8%

Chemistry 4%

Civil 18%

Computer 4% Biochemistry 9% Biology and Life Science 27% Electrical 20%

Chosen disciplines by engineering Chosen majors for students enrolled in the majors in the MESA/TRiO SSS program. Rio Hondo College MESA/TRiO SSS program.

6 Attending Rio Hondo College is a Family Affair

io Hondo College alumni Eva and Jim the faculty cares about the students and their ability to succeed,” he said. “I felt Becker are prime examples of why it’s that was something I wanted to be a part of even in this point of my life.” never too late to get an education. R Jim took a variety of classes in media, social behavior, music and history. Since 2001, Eva had steadily been working toward her nursing degree at Rio Hondo and “It was nice to go to school and be really hungry to learn again and fill my head completed the program in 2010 when she was with whatever people had to say,” Jim said. “The classes I took were insanely 44 years old. Her husband, Jim, who was laid diverse. It was wonderful having that experience and being able to interact with off from his job of 20 years in 2008, recently young people who are discovering their lives, who they want to be and where earned his third degree from the College and they want to go in life.” has launched a musical career at age 52. In 2012, Becker earned certificate degrees in Arts and Human Expression “Our experiences there were fantastic,” Jim said. “Rio Hondo has been a pivotal and Behavioral and Social Studies. Satisfied with the education place of learning and career development for both Eva and myself as we navigate he received at Rio Hondo, Becker went on to earn a third through our new professions.” certificate degree in Business in 2013.

Eva’s success has been a long time coming. Raised in a low-income East Los Jim has applied his degrees and what he learned at Angeles household by a single mother of four, Eva said Rio Hondo helped her Rio Hondo to his budding music career, including beat the odds. She began going to the College in 2001, taking one class a semester performances with musicians Jim Brickman, while raising her children. She was admitted into the David Cassidy, Rita Coolidge and others. nursing program in 2008, juggling full-time school work with motherhood. “A lot of those classes I took at Rio “At Rio Hondo, not only was I able to get my nursing gave me the perspective to really degree, but I was hooked up with TELACU,” Eva diversify my guitar playing and said. Through the Bridge to Nursing Program at music abilities to help me get TELACU, a nonprofit partner of the College, Eva this particular job,” he said. “It was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to pay for books, inspired me to hone my craft in exam fees and Kaplan prep courses to help pass the a way that made me a better state nursing exam. player and marketable player, With the scholarship, Eva was able to work at White and I don’t think I would have Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles for two been able to do that without years. She graduated in 2010 and is now a registered nurse working in the neonatal intensive care unit Photo courtey of Don Campbell these classes.” (NICU) of Presbyterian Medical Center. Photography, Chico, CA The Beckers have three “It was a big blessing that I went to Rio Hondo and not another community daughters, two of whom have college to do my nursing program,” she said. graduated from UCs and a As for Jim, being laid off was probably the best thing that ever happened to him third who recently graduated and gave him the opportunity to reinvent himself. At age 50, Jim enrolled in from California High classes at Rio Hondo for the Fall 2010 semester, just months after seeing his wife School, where she was one successfully graduate from the College’s nursing program. “I got the feeling that of three valedictorians.

Priority Registration Now Available to RHC District’s Entering Freshmen he Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees recently expanded opportunities excluding basic English and math courses (for continuing students and locally for priority registration for students who have met a number of criteria­ – Board-approved groups). including completing college orientation and assessment and developing T These changes are in addition to measures approved by the California Community an initial educational plan – starting in Spring 2014. College Board of Governors that will establish system-wide enrollment priorities that Active military and recently discharged veterans and current and former foster youth will ensure classes are available for students seeking job training, degree attainment will have the earliest priority registration, followed by students in the Extended or transfer and reward students who make progress toward their educational goals. Opportunity Program and Services, Disabled Student Program and Services, The implementation will begin with the registration period for the Spring 2014 incoming freshmen and then continuing students. semester, which commences this Fall in early December 2013.

All of these students will be given priority registration if they have met the Unsatisfactory progress for two consecutive terms will result in loss of priority basic requirements, including: completing college orientation and assessment registration. Students nearing 80 units should also carefully plan their remaining and developing an initial educational plan (for new students), or being in courses. Please be sure to see a counselor as soon as possible at the beginning of good academic standing without exceeding 100 units at Rio Hondo College, the Fall 2013 semester for assistance and guidance.

Academic Schedule Apply and register early to get the classes you want!

Fall Classes begin August 24, 2013  Module A – Aug. 24-Oct. 18  Module B—Oct. 19-Dec. 14 Check out Virtual College classes for online options! Open registration for new students begins Aug. 19. Enrollment fees for California Residents are $46 per unit, as Parking permits for all campus lots established by the California State Legislature. required effective August 24. www.riohondo.edu

7 Rio Hondo College BOARD OF TRUSTEES 3600 Workman Mill Road Angela Acosta-Salazar Whittier, CA 90601 562.692.0921 Norma Edith García Gary Mendez Vicky Santana Madeline Shapiro

Caroline Carroll RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS Student Member

Teresa Dreyfuss

Superintendent/President

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that mirrors and evaluates political issues issues political evaluates and mirrors that

finds nursing a captivating and diverse diverse and captivating a nursing finds this type of student support service,” said said service,” support student of type this

David is a full time animation instructor instructor animation time full a is David

Horror movies, he said, serve as “a text text “a as serve said, he movies, Horror

at local contracted hospitals. Karen Karen hospitals. contracted local at families, so it’s very rewarding to provide provide to rewarding very it’s so families,

movie of gore and screams,” Alonso said. said. Alonso screams,” and gore of movie with the art form of animation.” animation.” of form art the with

instructs the didactic and clinical program program clinical and didactic the instructs

time for college students and their their and students college for time

horror film is much more than just a a just than more much is film horror motion,” he said.“I instantly fell in love love in fell instantly said.“I he motion,”

Nursing (LVN) and ADN programs, and and programs, ADN and (LVN) Nursing

“The transfer process is truly a magical magical a truly is process transfer “The

critical thinking, disseminating how the the how disseminating thinking, critical the images I created were of things in in things of were created I images the

teaches both the Licensed Vocational Vocational Licensed the both teaches

“Horror films are utilized as subjects of of subjects as utilized are films “Horror university tours, among others. others. among tours, university as a small child, and most of the time time the of most and child, small a as

for more than 20 years, Karen currently currently Karen years, 20 than more for

“I have always drawn and painted, even even painted, and drawn always have “I over-consumption in the United States. United the in over-consumption conference, application workshops and and workshops application conference,

After working in the nursing industry industry nursing the in working After

to analyze the issues of capitalism and and capitalism of issues the analyze to

transfer, including transfer fairs, transfer transfer fairs, transfer including transfer, talents and showed him how to animate. animate. to how him showed and talents

students because of his use of zombie films films zombie of use his of because students

faculty demonstrates this,” she said. she this,” demonstrates faculty campus-wide endeavors that promote promote that endeavors campus-wide drawing professor noticed Dawson’s Dawson’s noticed professor drawing

labeled the “Zombie Professor” by his his by Professor” “Zombie the labeled

Nurses are by nature good. The nursing nursing The good. nature by are Nurses assists the Transfer Center to facilitate facilitate to Center Transfer the assists When attending Baylor University, a a University, Baylor attending When

for the past six years, Alonso has been been has Alonso years, six past the for

enjoy working with the people at RHC. RHC. at people the with working enjoy to four-year universities. Holcomb Holcomb universities. four-year to

drawing, art and animation. animation. and art drawing,

English professor at Rio Hondo College College Hondo Rio at professor English

College’s beautiful surroundings. “I really really “I surroundings. beautiful College’s

pathways leading to successful transfers transfers successful to leading pathways

David was constantly captivated with with captivated constantly was David not for the reasons one might think. An An think. might one reasons the for not

Karen appreciates working in the the in working appreciates Karen

with students mapping out educational educational out mapping students with

able to teach what he loves. Since childhood, childhood, Since loves. he what teach to able gore, screams and the walking dead, but but dead, walking the and screams gore,

At her first full-time faculty position, position, faculty full-time first her At

Transfer Center, Dianne Holcomb works works Holcomb Dianne Center, Transfer opportunities RHC has given him to be be to him given has RHC opportunities for his students to watch films that involve involve that films watch to students his for

As a counselor/coordinator at the RHC RHC the at counselor/coordinator a As David Dawson appreciates the the appreciates Dawson David Zombie Professor” Alonso Garcia likes likes Garcia Alonso Professor” Zombie “ Degree Nursing (ADN) level. level. (ADN) Nursing Degree

DIANNE HOLCOMB DIANNE a lifelong desire to teach at the Associate Associate the at teach to desire lifelong a DAVID DAWSON DAVID ALONSO GARCIA ALONSO

RHC offered her the opportunity to fulfill fulfill to opportunity the her offered RHC

Karen Gottlieb Gottlieb Karen Dianne Holcomb Dianne David Dawson David Alonso Garcia Alonso at the time,” she said. Many years later, later, years Many said. she time,” the at

“I saw the hill and was very intimidated intimidated very was and hill the saw “I

the nursing program at Rio Hondo College. College. Hondo Rio at program nursing the

In 1983, Karen Gottlieb was accepted into into accepted was Gottlieb Karen 1983, In

KAREN GOTTLIEB GOTTLIEB KAREN

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