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JANUARY 2012 www.hancockcollege.edu $4.3 million grant will support science and math A new multimillion dollar federal ties, such as Science Night, a pre- grant will enhance the college’s ability college Summer of Science Camp to provide state-of-the-art science and Endeavor Center activities. and math education and a seamless • Establish a STEM Center on campus transition from local high schools to with a dedicated STEM counselor. Allan Hancock College to a university, especially Cal Poly. The STEM Select • Create joint outreach materials with grant has a focus on students choosing Cal Poly that identify curriculum teaching as a career option. STEM pathways. stands for Science, Technology, Engi- • Provide internship, research and neering and Mathematics. student teaching opportunities for students. The $4.3 million “Title V STEM” grant was one of 97 awarded across the • Establish a Transfer Team to improve country to federally designated His- and streamline the transfer process. panic Serving Institutions (HSI). HSI • Establish an endowment fund to grants are awarded to colleges to dents, and this region,” including teaching. support scientific equipment needs. expand educational opportunities and said Allan Hancock “This grant, at this time, Overall, we need more improve the educational attainment College Superinten- is one of the best things underrepresented stu- “We want high school students to of Hispanic and low-income students. dent/President, José dents succeeding in know that choosing Allan Hancock Hispanic student enrollment at Allan M. Ortiz, Ed.D. “The that could happen to higher education.” College to begin their postsecondary Hancock College is about 43 percent. global economy and Allan Hancock College, education will prepare them to California, in particular, The grant has several transfer and succeed at universities “This grant, at this time, is one of needs more students our students, and key objectives: such as Cal Poly,” said Paul Murphy, the best things that could happen pursuing science- and this region.” • Engage in commu- academic dean. to Allan Hancock College, our stu- math-related careers, nity outreach activi- Noise = progress tion, which will replace a circa Children’s Center Lab Addition Groundbreaking 1940 structure that no longer meets the needs of the Early Childhood Education program. The new addition will feature classrooms and labs with sustainable features and an outdoor classroom space that has already been designated as a state model. Significant progress is also being made on the Public Safety Training Complex at ECRWSS Customer, Residential Local the Lompoc Valley Center. When completed in 2013, the 52-acre site will feature high- tech training facilities including Two more groundbreaking ceremonies students need in one building. The a six-story fire tower and high speed and plenty of rumbling, heavy equip- $39.5 million project is set for comple- driving track to train current and future ment are sure signs that the college’s tion in fall 2012. The state has funded public safety professionals. sweeping capital construction cam- $16.5 million of that cost with the paign is at full speed. remainder funded by Bond Measure Still to come: a new industrial tech- I, the $180 million general obligation nology building, athletic fields, fine Construction is progressing quickly bond passed by the electorate in 2006. arts complex and more. Expansive with the Student Services Center upgrades to the college’s technology project, a two-story, 64,894 square foot Construction is also under way for and infrastructure have also been made complex that will house all the services the new Children’s Center Lab Addi- possible by funding from Measure I. Allan Hancock College Hancock Allan 800 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399 Textbook rentals Friday Night Science a success Don’t miss the final Friday from fun for all ages to more Offering students the option to Night Science event of the advanced experiments for rent a textbook at 40 percent of the cost of a new book, the rental academic year – mark your high school and college stu- It’s baaacck! program at the Allan Hancock calendar for May 4, 2012. dents. College bookstore is a big hit with students. In the last two years The free “fun-tacular” event The Friday Night Science series alone, students have collectively will take place from 6:30 to has attracted several thou- saved an estimated $220,000 on 8:30 p.m., starting in room sand students and community textbooks. M-310 on Allan Hancock Col- members. lege’s Santa Maria campus. “Students have been in much Funding for Friday Night better spirits when they visit us “Physics will be the focus of Science comes from a federal at the start of the semester,” said the May event, particularly Title V grant designed to entice Marissa Childers, textbook buyer. optics and the nature of light. more kids to attend college. “They’re recognizing that we’re The main demonstration will The funding has provided making textbooks more afford- showcase the properties of the materials; Allan Hancock able whenever we can.” color, and how colors combine College students provide the The book rental program began to enrich the world around hands-on support, with more in 2008 with just ten titles in stock. us,” said Rob Jorstad, physics than 100 Hancock students That number has increased to 87 instructor and coordinator of helping to design, build and separate titles, with plans to add Friday Night Science. test all of the experiments and more each semester until the demonstrations. rental program makes up at least Following the main demon- 25 percent of the store’s business, stration, attendees are encour- For more information, contact according to Bill Hockensmith, aged to take part in dozens the college’s life and phys- director, Bookstore Services. of hands-on experiments set ical sciences department at up throughout the science 922-6966 ext. 3202 or email “The program has become very The Friday Night Science events have attracted hundreds of participants. building. Experiments range [email protected]. popular,” he said. “Students come into the bookstore and the rental books are the first thing they ask for.” Hockensmith said that the most popular titles are for general Online options keep growing education classes and courses with large and often expensive AHC public website (go to Fees/Refunds Students should also explore other Electronic refunds, parking textbooks. For example, a nutri- under Student Services), at AHCBulldog- options available on the myHancock tion textbook that retails for $120 permits, tax form and text Park.com and HigherOne.com. portal, the source for all student costs students $50 to rent. messages help students information, grades, registration Also available online beginning this and more. myHancock is accessed access the info they need Textbook rentals for the spring spring – parking permits, which previ- from the college home page at 2012 semester will be available Several new online options are now ously were only available in person from www.hancockcollege.edu. With a starting Friday, Jan. 13. For more available to students that help the a cashier. Students can purchase spring click of the mouse they can sign up to information about the book rental college respond more quickly to their 2012 permits online via myHancock; receive text messages about important program, go to the Hancock needs. click the link in the Cashier Services registration information such as wait bookstore’s website at channel on the Student tab. list updates. See Receive Text Mes- bookstore.hancockcollege.edu or Beginning in mid-January, all students sages on the Student tab. will have the option to receive refunds, Those who are completing a tax return contact them at (805) 922-6966 financial aid checks and other reimburse- can request an electronic copy of their There is also a separate feature that ext. 3238. ments from the college through elec- 1098T form (tuition report) through Jan. provides emergency text messages tronic deposit to their existing checking 15, 2012, simply by going to the 1098T (AlertU) from the college regarding account or to a new, free checking Consent channel on the myHancock potential closures and other events account made possible through the Student tab and opting to receive the that would affect attendance. The Find us on AHC Bulldog Card. Details about this electronic report. Receiving the form emergency text message option is option are available via the myHancock electronically gets student instant access on the myHancock home page under portal; click AHC Bulldog Card in the to the information, and is more ecologi- Emergency Notification. Cashier Services channel on the Student cally sound, saving paper, printing and tab. Information is also available on the postage costs for the college. and Looking for help with college costs? Complete a BOG (Board of Governors grant) application and find out in minutes if you are eligible to have your enrollment fee paid. Students are not required to provide federal income tax forms to verify income for BOG. Simply fill out the form, state your income and find out if you qualify! This fee waiver pays the Enrollment and Student Center fees portion of your registration. The Health, Materials, Facilities, Parking and Photo ID fees are not paid by BOG. These fees, if applicable, are paid by the student. 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