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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

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2 COMMUNITY NEWS • JANUARY 2012 Fall sports Notable Achievements spectacular Ceramics students and faculty Student club named first-ever national It was a memorable fall for Allan support Empty Bowls chapter of the year Hancock College athletics. Students and faculty in the ceramics program created and donated 387 bowls to the Santa Barbara Foodbank for its annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. This group has donated bowls every year since the Empty Bowls program was initi- ated in Santa Maria. For the second year, instructor Bob Nichols demonstrated on the potter’s wheel his process for making bowls. The bowls he created at the fundraiser will be donated to The women’s soccer team achieved next year’s event. their goal of a record-breaking season, finishing 10-9-1 overall and Professor and author Klaus Fischer The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native beating the previous record of nine Americans in Science (SACNAS) is a relatively small group of students wins in a single season. Six players, publishes new book at Allan Hancock College, but that didn’t stop them from winning all freshmen, were named All-Con- Noted historian and long-time Allan a big award. The Hancock chapter was recently named the 2011 ference, a good sign for next year’s Hancock College professor Klaus P. SACNAS Chapter of the Year. squad. Mallory Lowers and Sierra Fischer, Ph.D., explores the relationship Duarte were named first team All- between America and Adolf Hitler in his This is the first year that the National SACNAS Chapter Committee Conference. Heather Soden and new book, Hitler and America. designated a community college chapter of the year, making Allan Penelope Toogood were named Hancock College the first to receive the award. second team All-Conference, and Fischer has devoted a great portion Dana Leyva and Arielle Oliver of his career to the study of Germany “Receiving this recognition means that the Allan Hancock College received honorable mention. and World War II, and he has written SACNAS student chapter will be the first national role model chapter numerous books on the subject. He was for community colleges,” said SACNAS advisor and mathematics The men’s soccer team advanced the 2010 keynote speaker at the 30th instructor Irene Wong. to the first round of the state play- annual Conference on the Holocaust offs and finished the season 9-9-4 and Genocide, where he presented the theories put forth in Hitler SACNAS is dedicated to fostering the success of scientists, whether overall. Seven players received and America. He also just completed an interview with the BBC college students or professionals. According to the National SACNAS All-Conference honors. Felipe on the topic. Chapter Committee, Allan Hancock College was chosen as Chapter Sahagun, Isaac Briviesca and of the Year because of the group’s leadership, community service Christian Alvarez were named first Copies of Hitler and America are available for sale at the Allan Hancock and mentoring. team All-Conference. Juan Rubio College bookstore and on Amazon.com. and Eryk Fernandez were named Student athlete earns top academic award second team, and Ernie Corona and Erik Pulido received honor- Student wins photography award Student-athlete Camille Zumbro able mention. For the third time in four years, an Allan was recognized as one of only Hancock College student has been five women’s basketball players in selected as a winner in the “College the state to earn recognition as an Seen” photo contest, an annual state- Academic All-State player. To earn wide competition that tells the story of the honor, Zumbro maintained an California Community Colleges from a impressive 4.0 GPA throughout student perspective. the 2010-11 basketball season and academic year. Photography major Caitlyn Grasso took first place in the Career Preparation/ This is not the first time that Work Experience category. “The title I Zumbro has been recognized at chose for my photo was “Career Focus” with the caption “Determi- the state level. She was chosen as the California Community College Athletic Association Athlete of nation and Drive,” she said. “The photo depicts a student in Auto- Hancock football hosted its first the Month in January 2011 and was named first team All-Conference motive Technology 100, and it shows his complete concentration bowl game in more than 15 years at the end of the 2010-11 season. On the court Zumbro averaged and dedication to doing the job right and learning all he can about and took home the Western State 26.7 points per game and was ranked second in the conference in automotive repair. I played around with the camera angle and was Bowl championship trophy with a scoring, with a season total of 693 points. actually under the raised car when I took the photo.” 56-11 win over Los Angeles Harbor College. The team finished the Launched in 2007, College Seen recognizes exceptional photos and Fine arts instructor exhibits season 7-4 overall. Nine players showcases outstanding community college student work. in U.S. and beyond received All-Conference honors, including unanimous selections Hancock one of nation’s top 100 colleges Fine arts instructor Gabriel Navar will for lineman Jose Lopez, receiver take part in special exhibits this year in graduating Hispanic students Shane Henderson and running in New York City and New Jersey. His back Cameron Artis-Payne. For the 10th year in a row, Allan Hancock College has been ranked work will be displayed as part of a six- Lineman Sean Brown was named among the top 100 colleges in the nation conferring degrees year exhibition and event that begins second team All-Conference. On earned by Hispanics students, according to Community College in New York City in spring 2012 and in the defensive side, return spe- Week magazine. New Jersey in fall 2012. cialist Douglas Webb was selected first team All-Conference. Tackle “We continue our efforts to educate all students, including Hispanic In addition to these spring exhibits, Carlos Faumuina and lineman students, and appreciate the recognition of our success,” said José Navar’s work was showcased last fall in Kepa Nakaahiki received second M. Ortiz, Ed.D., Allan Hancock College superintendent/president. Mexico, California and Germany. team selections along with line- backer Cody Berry and safety Allan Hancock College enrolls approximately 11,000 credit students All of Navar’s art can be found on his website at www.gabrielnavar.com Christopher Wheeler. each semester. About 43 percent are Hispanic students. and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gabrielnavar. Four women’s volleyball players Photography instructor’s work Professor addresses media representation received All-Conference honors permanently installed Associate professor of English, Marc this season. Kayla Brooks was García-Martínez, has been invited to named first team All-Conference. Allan Hancock College part-time photography and graphics present his paper, “Revolution Cin- Mallory Pina was named second instructor Kam Jacoby has completed a permanent installation of his ematized: Alfred Hitchcock, Oliver Stone, team, and Cameron Lizaraga and work titled “Burton Mesa: A Closer Look.” The six-part photographic and the Pink Tide of Hugo Chávez – a Felicia Bowen received honorable installation is displayed inside the County Fire and Sheriff Station in case of [Id]Entity and [In]Dependence,” mention. The women’s volleyball Lompoc. Jacoby’s photographs mirror the diverse beauty of the at the Latin American Studies Associa- team, expanded their community chaparral landscape of the Burton Mesa Preserve. tion International Congress. Accepted, service efforts this season by par- among others, from thousands of sub- ticipating in the Coaches vs. Cancer The exhibit was coordinated by the County Arts in Public Places missions worldwide, his paper examines the media represen- game at Cuesta College. Committee (CAPP), in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County tations of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, whose leftist Arts Commission. populism is the subject of U.S. director Oliver Stone’s film South Go to of the Border. athletics.hancockcollege.edu

JANUARY 2012 • COMMUNITY NEWS 3 Message from the President Forget the bleak economy for Report to the just a moment; instead I want to talk about how incredibly lucky we are to be situated in a region that honors and supports higher education. As the president of Allan Hancock College for the Community last 6+ years, I cannot tell ANNUAL REPORT 2010 -2011 you how invigorating it is to, as they say, ”feel the love” from our community. 2010-2011 District Expenditures $85,470,880 And let me say, the feeling INCOME EXPENDITURES is mutual. 1.8% It is because of the support Academic Salaries of this community, and because of the perse- 17.3% verance of our students and the dedication of 25.9% Supplies our staff, that Allan Hancock College this year State 51.3% was ranked as one of the top five community Other colleges in California. The Aspen Institute, in Local 29.9% 10.4% its quest to find the best, identified Hancock as Services Federal one of the best community colleges in the state Benefits 17.2% and among the top 10 percent in the nation. Other financing 12% 15.4% sources Classified Salaries In addition to that recognition, the college 17.2% Capital Outlay was recently awarded a five-year, $4.3 million 1.6% federal “STEM Select” grant that will enhance the college’s ability to provide state-of-the- art science and math education. The project Through payroll, purchasing, and other expenditures, Allan Hancock College infused more will create a model pathway from local high than $226 million into the local economy in 2010-2011, up $20 million from 2009-2010. schools to Allan Hancock College to a univer- sity, especially Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with an emphasis on students choosing teaching as a career option. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 2010-2011 Student Enrollment: 24,901 Noncredit 5,324 • Credit 19,577 This grant is one of the best things that could happen to Allan Hancock College, our students, and this region. The global economy, and Fall 2010 Credit Student Profile California in particular, needs more students pursuing science- and math-related careers. Fall 2010 Student Enrollment: 12,087 Overall, we need more underrepresented students succeeding in higher education. This grant and the mechanisms it will put in place will support those goals. Full-time 3,963 We also received word that once again, Allan (32.8 %) Male Hancock College students enjoy the highest 5,871 Female overall transfer acceptance rate to Cal Poly, SLO. (48.6%) 6,186 Part-time (51.2%) I have not even mentioned the major facilities 8,124 transformation under way with the support of (67.2%) Measure I, the bond passed by voters in 2006 to support capital construction and tech- nology! Several buildings will be complete in 2012 or 2013, including the Public Safety Training Center, a $39 million project that will ETHNICITY EDUCATIONAL GOALS truly be the best in the west. 4.6% .9% Other 2.7% .4% The list of fantastic developments is long 5.1% African-American although my space here is not. In closing, I will confirm that our funding challenges continue, Native American but so does our enthusiasm. It is my intent 50.4% Filipino-Pacific Islander Transfer/AA to make sure the first does not douse the 26.1% latter. This community and our mission are Asian Job Skills/Vocational too important for us to ever let up. You share Hispanic Basic Skills/Other the love and our job is to keep spreading it. 43.1% White Undecided We’re on it. 43.2% 21.9% 1.6%

José M. Ortiz, Ed.D. RESIDENCE AGE Superintendent/President

Santa Maria Valley 54.7% Lompoc Valley Under 20 17% 26.8% Board of Trustees Five Cities Area 32.3% Tim Bennett 9% 20 to 24 SLO/North SLO Henry M. Grennan County 5.2% 25 to 34 21.2% Bernard E. Jones Other 8.6% 35 to 54 Larry Lahr 16.3% Santa Ynez Valley Gregory A. Pensa 55 and over 3.9% Gerardo Toledo, Santa Barbara/ Student Trustee Goleta 1.6% 3.4% Average age 27.0

4 COMMUNITY NEWS • JANUARY 2012 Selected Accomplishments • July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 • Expanded the college bookstore’s textbook rental • Students in the dental assisting program earned the second- Sports program, saving students up to $250,000 during the highest pass rate in the state on the California Dental 2010-11 school year. Association Registered Dental Assistant practical exam. • The Hancock baseball team reached the state playoffs for the third time in three years. • Offered a wide variety of public events, among them: • Fine arts instructor Gabriel Navar simultaneously exhibited faculty lecture series; foreign film series; Film Fest; his art in several national and international venues • Every member of the baseball team’s sophomore class Community Reads events; educational bus tours; including Washington State, Germany and California. transferred to a four-year university. financial aid workshops; University Transfer Day; Military Appreciation Night; band performances; choral concerts; • Student Eddie Triste was chosen President of the Year for • Ten baseball players were named All-Western State art exhibits; pottery sales; dance concerts; and more. the Southern Region of California by the Student Senate Conference and five players were named Gold Glove for California Community Colleges. Winners. • Offered free training to out-of-work Santa Barbara County residents in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County • Student Katie O’Neill took first place in the technology and • The men’s basketball team won the Western State Workforce investment Board. Classes focused on social learning category of “College Seen,” an annual state-wide Conference Championship for the first time since 1974. media marketing, health records and energy efficiency. photo competition. • Men’s basketball coach Ralph Gorton was named • Established the first CARE Center in the state. AHC’s CARE • Pablo Ramos, an architectural engineering student at Cal Western State Conference Coach of the Year. (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) program Poly and AHC transfer student, was named Cal Poly’s 2010 remains one of the largest in the state and serves single Hearst Scholar. • Basketball player Ali Langford was named the Most parent students and their families. Valuable Player in the Western State Conference and PCPA received a scholarship to play for Niagara University. • Through shared governance, created a new college- • Received national recognition as the recipient of a $15,000 Joey Araujo and Danijel Mihailovic both received wide decision making process known as Councils and scholarships to Post University. Committees: Pathways to Decisions (CCPD). CCPD allows for grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. wider participation among college constituencies. • Peter Pan broke all previous box office records with 20,000 • Three men’s basketball players and two women’s basketball payers were named All-Western State • Established the Sustainability Task Force to develop a in attendance. District Sustainability and Energy Plan. Conference. • Won numerous awards for Westside Story and Songs for a • Hired a new associate superintendent/vice president of New World from Stage Scene LA. • Two men’s golfers represented Hancock at the state tournament and placed fifth and eighth. academic affairs, Luis Sanchez, J.D., L.L.M. Foundation Recreation management students hosted the second • Three men’s soccer players ranked in the top ten • Awarded more than $245,000 in scholarships to 204 Allan annual “Splash and Dash” fundraiser – a 5K run/walk and • scorers in the state, and the state’s top scorer, Rosario Hancock College students. 500 yard swim – to benefit college athletic programs. Bras, received a scholarship to play for California State Received contributions totaling $907,673 to support program University Los Angeles. The EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs Lending Book program • • funding, capital improvement projects and scholarships. loaned 1,004 books to students to help make college • Women’s volleyball coach Julio Molina was named more affordable. The program saved students more than • Cohosted the third annual Celebrate Philanthropy! Western State Conference coach of the year. $75,000 in textbook costs. luncheon to honor selected recipients for their dedication to improving the community. • Five women’s volleyball players were named All- • The Bridges to the Baccalaureate program sent 12 students Conference, and Sadie DeQuattro received a scholarship to participate in summer research internships at Cal Poly; six to play for Lindenwood University. Bridges students transferred to four-year universities; and Measure I Bridges funding helped create an anatomy lab with one of Capital Construction Projects: • Seven football players were named All-Conference, and the best human cadaver dissection programs in the state. • Construction continued on the Student Services Center three players received scholarships to play for four-year • Held the eighth annual Career Exploration Day. Industry and Administration buildings and the new campus loop universities. representatives and educators provided career advice to road. The project will be completed in fall 2012. more than 2,000 high school and college students. • The board approved the Final Project Proposal for both the • Held a grand opening of the Small Business Entrepreneur- Industrial Technology and Physical Education/Athletics, ship Center (SBEC) at the Santa Maria campus. Remodel Building N projects. 2010-11 Key Stats Allan Hancock College serves a population of • Car club students put on a car show to promote the auto • The Division of the State Architect (DSA) approved project • body and automotive technology programs. plans for the Public Safety Training Complex and the approximately 300,000 in a 3,000 square mile area Children’s Center Lab Addition, and bids were awarded for on the Central Coast. • New certificates and/or degrees were developed for both projects. A bid was also awarded for the Industrial entrepreneurship and paralegal programs. Technology project. • 747 students earned 1,067 degrees in 68 different subject areas. • Fifty MESA students helped train members of the Technology: community in basic computer use as part of a state-wide • 611 students completed 696 certificates. program designed to increase public digital literacy rates. • Opened the 30-station Solvang Center computer lab in fall 2011. The college offered 79 degrees and 103 certificates • The public safety program received a fire truck donated by • the Montecito Fire Department. • Launched the text messaging option for waitlist, drop ranging from accounting to viticulture/enology. for nonpayment and important college announcements • The Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 100th class. to ensure that students receive timely registration • Credit enrollment increased by 8.4 percent and notifications. noncredit enrollment decreased by 17 percent. • Hosted four Friday Night Science events attended by thousands of community members and students of all ages. • Launched the new online 1098T option for student tuition • Processed 10,444 financial aid applications, an tax form so that they can have instant online access. increase of 18 percent over last year. • The Children’s Center was chosen as a participation site for the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early • Completed the single sign on to Blackboard from the Awarded Pell grants to 2,467 students, an increase of Learning (CSEFEL) program. • myHancock portal. 22 percent over last year. Standing Ovations Implemented an online employee evaluation survey • Total financial aid awarded: $18 million, an 80 system that will help streamline the process while giving • • The Aspen Institute for College Excellence Program ranked percent increase over last year. Allan Hancock College as one of the five best community more access for input. colleges in California and among the nation’s top 120 • Upgraded the wireless network controller for expanded • Approved five new courses and 10 new experimental community colleges. Wi-Fi coverage across the Santa Maria campus. and special topics courses. For the tenth year in a row, Allan Hancock College students • • Installed data projectors and computers in numerous The college received funding for 19 grants totaling enjoyed the highest transfer acceptance rate in the state to • classrooms for teaching support. $2,820,915. The grants and business offices managed Cal Poly, SLO. 32 projects valued at $9,426,252. These projects Installed adaptive software, computers and readers for • included five federal awards, 22 state awards, one • Five AHC MESA students earned National Science computers labs. Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, county award and four private foundation awards. Engineering and Math (STEM).

Dental Assisting Career exploration day CARE Center grand opening Bulldog baseball PCPA’s Peter Pan Friday Night Science

JANUARY 2012 • COMMUNITY NEWS 5 ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE FOUNDATION NEWS

One last chance (for sure!) to take President’s Reception advantage of the The foundation welcomed more than 100 guests to the annual IRA Charitable President’s Reception, hosted by Allan Hancock College Rollover Superintendent/President José Ortiz. Rebecca Alarcio, director, As part of the Tax Relief, Unemploy- Public Affairs and Publications, gave a stirring talk about the ment Insurance Reauthorization, and opportunities made possible by the college’s new facilities and Job Creation Act of 2010, the ability to roll annual IRA distributions directly what they will mean to future generations of students. into charitable organizations has been reinstated through 2011. Contribu- tions for the 2011 tax year can be made (Below) Superintendent/President José Ortiz retroactively through January 2012. chats with guest John Ross

Taxpayers age 70 and older are required to make annual distributions from their IRAs, which are then included in their adjusted gross income (AGI) and subject to taxes. Through the IRA Charitable Rollover, taxpayers can use these distributions from their IRAs to make donations directly to charitable organizations. Taxpayers do not have to count these distributions as part of their AGI and do not have to pay taxes (Above) Guest Erik Frost and Director Maggi Daane on them.

Since the provision was first enacted, Americans have donated millions of dollars in new contributions to nonprofits. This type of gift provides donors the opportunity to leverage their giving. Using these funds to make an unrestricted gift to the Allan Hancock College Foundation allows for great flexibility as funds are applied to meet the most pressing needs of the college district. (Right) Directors Jeff York, While there is a proposal (S.557) in CEO CoastHills Federal Credit Union, and R. Bruce Coggin Congress to permanently extend the Charitable IRA Rollover incentive, it is unclear whether or not this will be written into law. With this much uncertainty, consider taking advan- tage of this provision this year.

If you would like to learn more about IRA Charitable Rollovers and how they can make a real difference, please call Jeff Cotter at 805-925-2004.

(Above) Guest Speaker Rebecca Alarcio Make a (Above) Board President Mario Juarez and Executive difference. Director Jeff Cotter welcome guests Become a Scholarship Donor.

Scholarship donors invest in the people and in the future of our community. They change lives! A named scholarship award can start at $500. We invite individuals, businesses and organizations to participate. The annual scholarship banquet to honor donors and (Above) Director john Everett shares a moment with faculty announce recipients will be Thursday, representative Karen Tait and guest Patricia Solorio May 24, 2012. If you have an interest in creating an annual (Left) George and Marion Patterson representing the scholarship, please call the foundation at American Association of Universtiy Women (805) 925-2004.

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From the foundation president 2011 Board It has been my pleasure to ments that will, I believe, stand the test of time as of Directors serve on the board of the Allan great investments in our community’s future and OFFICERS Hancock College Foundation give Allan Hancock College a position of prestige for almost nine years, two years and excellence not only in California but throughout Mario A. Juarez, President John Everett, Vice President as the president of its board of the West Coast. Maggi Daane, Secretary directors. As my term at the Terry Dworaczyk, Ed.D., Treasurer foundation comes to an end, it I would also like to thank the members of the founda- Joannie Jamieson, Past President is with gratitude and pleasure tion’s board of directors. Their hard work and love Mario A. Juarez that I reflect back on my time for the college brings a smile to my face. with the foundation. DIRECTORS To all our donors and supporters, thank you for your Sandy Carty I have seen dramatic changes at the college that foresight and generosity. Your investment in the R. Bruce Coggin have changed it in ways that will benefit our com- foundation and the college is truly helping make our Ernest DeGasparis munity for generations to come. community a better place to live and a place I thank José Escobedo God my children are growing up in. Kate Ferguson Judy Frost When I started at the foundation in 2003, our assets Mary Harvey were $3.8 million; currently our assets total more than I would like to thank the foundation’s executive Tom Lopez $6 million, a 59 percent increase. It is due in large part director Jeff Cotter and his hard-working staff of Toni John Martino to the tremendous generosity of our community that McCracken and Marlyn Cox. Their professionalism Patrick McDermott the foundation has been able to continue to grow and dedication has been something I very much Susan Moats and have such a positive effect on the college and appreciate. Mary K. Nanning countless numbers of students. Patrick Sheehy I hope to remain involved in the future with the Dennis Shepard, M.D. The bond that was passed several years ago has college and the foundation. Roger Welt, Ed.D. begun to have a significant effect on the face of Jeff York the campus. The new buildings and improvements Mario A. Juarez Hilda Zacarias that are occurring, such as the Public Safety Training President Leslie Zomalt, Ph.D. Complex and Student Services Center, are improve- Allan Hancock College Foundation Emeritus Directors Michael L. Gibson Our fiscal The Allan Ronald L. Thatcher College Trustee Hancock College Representatives strength Larry Lahr AHC Foundation Financial Assets/Obligations Endowment Fund Gregory A. Pensa As of June 30, 2010 The Allan Hancock College Endowment Fund was COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES established this year when a long-time friend of José M. Ortiz, Ed.D., Superintendent/President the foundation gave a gift to launch a permanent Elizabeth A. Miller, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent/ Vice President, Administrative Services $ endowment fund to support the mission of the 3,905,543 Karen Tait, Faculty college. Gifts to the Endowment Fund remain in the Melissa Schubert, Student $818,719 foundation and grow through investments. Only the investment revenue is spent. Here is a great way to FOUNDATION STAFF $ 921,012 help the foundation help the college in perpetuity. Jeff Cotter, Executive Director Call the foundation office if you have any questions. Toni McCracken, Community Relations Marlyn Cox, Fiscal Technician

As of June 30, 2011 Leaving a How can lasting legacy… we help you? $4,522,956 A bequest to the Allan Hancock College Foundation is one of the best ways to ensure that The Allan Hancock College $ 1,172,440 your commitment to students reaching for their Foundation supports the mission of dream of a higher education and your confidence Allan Hancock College. Members $ 1,059,302 in Allan Hancock College will continue for of our board of directors and the generations to come. foundation staff are available to answer your questions about how Here is an example of a simple addition to your your gifts can support student will: success. You will find lots of Scholarship Endowments All Other Funds “I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Allan information on our website: (Restricted & Unrestricted)  General scholarships Hancock College Foundation of Santa Maria, www.ahcfoundation.org. Or, call us  Program area  Scholarships at (805) 925-2004. Our fax is scholarships  Departmental funds California, a not-for-profit California charitable  Continuing  General operations corporation, the sum of $_____ (or, the following (805) 739-1064. You are always  Capital improvements & transfer scholarships described property or securities), to be used in such welcome to drop in at any time. Our address is 936 South College Drive. Non-Scholarship manner as its Board of Directors deems best to carry Endowments out its work and affect its purposes.” We are located at the southeast  Program funding corner of the campus, across from  Foundation operations (3%) Please consult with your own advisors before the soccer field. Look for our making any changes or plans. And, let us know foundation sign on College Drive in FOOTNOTE: The above Financial Assets/Obligations graphs represent unaudited fiscal periods. Complete audited financial when you have included the foundation in your front of our building. statements and tax documents are available from the Foundation Office upon request. estate plans. Thank you!

JANUARY 2012 • COMMUNITY NEWS 7 Register now for spring 2012 classes Student Helpdesk Now serving all students All students register online at Fees five days a week – and it’s free! www.hancockcollege.edu All California residents pay $36 per credit, plus Trained peer advisors will other minimal fees. Financial aid is available. provide help with… via myHancock. This system Call 922-6966 ext. 3216. • logging on to the myHancock portal • reading the online class schedule allows for 24/7 access to the • completing registration Need help • and more services and information you with registration? The Student Helpdesk opens Jan. 17 for the spring 2012 semester. need: search for classes, apply, For registration assistance on the Santa Maria campus, visit the Admissions and Records and Monday – Thursday . .11 a.m. to 8 p.m. register, add and drop classes. Counseling offices, bldg. A, during regular Friday...... 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. office hours or call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3248 or No more standing in line. All Call (805) 922-6569 or email 1-866 DIAL AHC (342-5242) toll-free from Santa [email protected]. registration transactions are Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

processed online! For registration assistance at the Lompoc Valley, Vandenberg AFB and Solvang centers, please call TEXT MESSAGE Registration dates the center of your choice for hours of availability: • Lompoc Valley Center: (805) 735-3366 ALERTS! • Open Registration • Vandenberg AFB Center: (805) 605-5915 Continues through Jan. 27, 2012 Students can sign up to receive • Solvang Center: (805) 693-1543 text message alerts about • College Now! Registration important student information, Jan. 9-27, 2012 Need access such as wait list notification. • Classes begin Jan. 23, 2012 to a computer? Sign up in the Receive Text For a complete look at classes offered Computers are available at the Santa Maria Messages channel on the this spring including course descriptions, campus Admissions & Records and Counseling Home tab of myHancock. prerequisites and other class details, go to offices (bldg. A) during regular office hours. www.hancockcollege.edu and click Spring For access to computers at the Lompoc Valley, NOTE: The online registration system is sometimes unavail- Vandenberg AFB and Solvang centers, please call able due to periodic maintenance requirements. These 2012 Class Search on the home page. outages are usually announced on the portal and website the center of your choice for hours of availability. home page; please check regularly for the latest information.

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