Women Inspiring Hope & Possibility

Rio Hondo Community College District, Self Defense/Rape Prevention Staying Ahead of Today’s Job Market: Job Ready Dress • Science Bldg., room S200 • Administration Bldg., room A205 Whittier Union High School District & You’re alone and grabbed from behind while walking to your car... – REPEATED from Session 1 and 2 What would you do? Peggy Mannix-Slattery, Offi ce of Community & Educational Affairs Soroptimist International Of Whittier Learn what you can do to decrease the possibility of becoming a Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising victim of crime and what you must do if you fi nd yourself in a threatening situation. Scrapbooking You Have 2 Choices.... • Science Bldg., room S201 1. Become A Victim – REPEATED from Session 1 2. Fight For Your Life Virginia Glasscock, Science Dept. Chair Which One Will You Choose? California High School Colleen Kienzle, Fitness Instructor Women( Inspiring Whittier YMCA and Martial Arts Instructor Zumba • Administration Bldg., room A225 Are You a Drama Queen? How to Avoid Drama – REPEATED from Session 1 and 2 and Live an Emotionally Healthy Life Petra Schmischke, VP/Executive Assistant Hope & Possibility • Administration Bldg., room A224 Friendly Hills Bank REPEATED from Session 1 Denna Sanchez, Ph.D., Coordinator of Psychological Services College Survival Rio Hondo College • Administration Bldg., room A207 Friday, March 7, 2014 at Rio Hondo College – REPEATED from Session 1 and 2 Discover a More Meaningful Life Through Journal Writing Anacany Torres, Educational Advisor • Administration Bldg., room A227 Rio Hondo College REPEATED from Session 1 Arlene Soto-Smith, English Dept. Chair Self Defense/Rape Prevention Sierra Vista High School • Science Bldg., room S200 Welcome to Rio Hondo College “One of the most courageous things you can do is identify – REPEATED from Session 2 yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where Colleen Kienzle, Fitness and Martial Arts Instructor It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 19th Annual you want to go.” – Sheila Murray Bethel 11:40am-12:25pm – Session 3 Whittier YMCA Women’s History Day Conference at Rio Hondo College. College: A Path to Self-Discovery & Personal Growth What’s College Life Really Like • Administration Bldg., room A211 • Administration Bldg., room A216 Annual events, such as this, give us the opportunity to inspire “You are more powerful than you know; – REPEATED from Session 1 and 2 – REPEATED from Session 1 and affect the lives of motivated, resilient, outstanding young you are beautiful just as you are.” – Melissa Etheridge Patricia Pint, M.A., Service Learning Coordinator Rio Hondo College Students ladies. We hope that after today, you’ll be inspired and believe Whittier College Discover a More Meaningful Life Through Journal Writing that what you want to accomplish in life is possible. Just Believe in the power of possibilities. Believe you can Your Fashion Forecast: High Heels and Hard Hats • Administration Bldg., room A227 as we’ve been inspired by the accomplishments made by • Administration Bldg., room A212 – REPEATED from Session 1 and 2 courageous women throughout history, world-wide, who take accomplish anything you put your mind to. Arlene Soto-Smith, English Dept. Chair – REPEATED from Session 1 and 2 up the challenge of achieving their goals, whether those goals – Shadonna Richards, R.N., A Gift of Hope Isabella “Izzi” Zandvliet, Engineering Technician Sierra Vista High School City of Garden Grove have to do with family, education, career or political activism; your belief in hope and possibilities with the commitment Healthy Relationships 12:30pm-1:10pm – Lunch to take action will infl uence your family, community and • Administration Bldg., roomA220 – REPEATED from Session 2 Music, Trivia, Special Door Prizes generation that will follow. Christina Jimenez, Prevention Education Specialist • Upper Quad Project Sister Family Services It is our hope that throughout the day you receive words of encouragement and support that allow you to embrace and 1:15pm – Departure celebrate your talent, strength, resilience and uniqueness. Carry the lessons learned and the messages imparted with you as a reminder on your journey that you are indeed capable and remember “Women Inspire Hope & Possibility”.

Zolita Fisher, Conference Sponsors Director of TRiO Rio Hondo College, Whittier (Union High School District and Soroptimist International of Whittier Elizabeth Coria, Conference Committee Director of Financial Aid Rio Hondo Community College District Zolita Fisher, Elizabeth Coria, Jasmine Lopez & Sylvia Viramontes Jasmine Lopez, Whittier Union High School District Lilia Torres Cooper Interim Director of Student Life & Leadership Elizabeth Aranda, Victoria Cuevas, Yvonne Torres-Hess, Rosa Zavala-Ramirez, Sunshine Zuniga, Diana Salazar Soroptimist International of Whittier Marina Anaya, Joyce Kaufman MC/03.05.14 ( Staying Ahead of Today’s Job Market: Job Ready Dress damaging effects of “Drama” in relationships and how to become Conference Goals • Administration Bldg., room A205 an emotionally-healthy individual and build more meaningful A great resume will get you noticed, but it’s your performance relationships based on quality and authenticity. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rio Hondo College during the interview that will land you the job. This presentation Denna Sanchez, Ph.D., Coordinator of Psychological Services invites you to the 19th Annual Women’s Conference. Our goal is to will show you how to prepare for the interview and present the Rio Hondo College bring inspiration, as well as information, to the women of today. The best versions of yourself. The key to a successful interview is Conference Keynote conference offers unique workshops of special interest to women that preparation and practice. Discover a More Meaningful Life Through Journal Writing • ( will provide essential information on a variety of issues. Administration Bldg., room A227 In a job interview, attire affects the prospects of getting a job Morning Shower… About the Workshops offer; once on the job, it affects prospects for promotion. This School and/or work and/or “mommying” presentation will help you develop a better understanding of Evening shower… what you should wear and why. Finally play a fun game called, Rinse. Repeat. Conference Program March 7, 2014 “What’s wrong with this picture?” A fun and interactive way learn Have you ever wondered, “Is this all there is in life??? the importance of appropriate professional dress and how it can I’m here to tell you, There is more! 8:30-9:00 am Welcome Reception impact first impressions, hiring as well as a promotion, at three In this workshop you will learn how, through daily journal writing, different levels: entry-level, mid management and corporate/ you can lead a more meaningful and empowered life by turning 9:00-9:50 am General Session – Wray Theatre creative management. your life stories into works of art. • Welcome Peggy Mannix-Slattery, Office of Community & Educational Affairs Arlene Soto-Smith, English Dept. Chair • Keynote Speaker Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Sierra Vista High School - Dunia Elvir Zumba • Administration Bldg., room A225 10:50-11:35am – Session 2 10:00-10:45 am – Session 1 Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music/dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. College: A Path to Self-Discovery & Personal Growth College: A Path to Self-Discovery & Personal Growth The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a • Administration Bldg., room A211 • Administration Bldg., room A211 combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the REPEATED from Session 1 A college education is more than just gaining academic knowledge; body. Zumba incorporates rhythms like Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Patricia Pint, M.A., Service Learning Coordinator it can improve leadership skills and self-esteem. Today women Samba, Reggaeton, Flamenco, and Belly Dance just to name a few. Whittier College outnumber men when it comes to higher education. Come learn Join the party because it’s fun, it’s different and it’s easy. Dunia Elvir how college has helped women gain multiple career and vocational Petra Schmischke, V.P./Executive Assistant Your Fashion Forecast: High Heels and Hard Hats choices, improve decision making, critical thinking, and verbal Friendly Hills Bank • Administration Bldg., room A212 TV host, Noticiero Telemundo Ch. 52 and creative expression, all of which are very important to self- REPEATED from Session 1 Buenos Días Los Ángeles discovery and personal growth. True Colors: Who am I? Isabella “Izzi” Zandvliet, Engineering Technician Patricia Pint, M.A., Service Learning Coordinator • Administration Bldg., room A214 City of Garden Grove Whittier College True Colors is a fun interactive approach for you to understand Dunia Elvir is the host of “Noticiero more about yourself and be able to improve your relationship Healthy Relationships Telemundo 52, Buenos Días Los Ángeles.” Your Fashion Forecast: High Heels and Hard Hats with others. Come explore who you are and uncover your hidden • Administration Bldg., room A220 • Administration Bldg., room A212 talents. Take a moment to 1) Learn who you are 2) Recognize With more than a nine-year successful career This workshop will cover the definitions and prevalence of date A teacher? A doctor? A lawyer? They wear many hats, but how your unique skills and values and 3) Understand and appreciate rape, rape, sexual assault and other forms of abuse. Red flags at Telemundo 52, Elvir is one of the most about a hard hat? Ever thought about working in the construction personality differences in yourself and others. as well as ways to stay in control will be discussed during this recognized and respected Hispanic journalists industry? Probably not, but with the ever expanding fields of Christine Aldrich, Interim Director of EOP&S, CARE/CalWORKs workshop along with characteristics of healthy relationships. technology, commitment to safety and environmental awareness, Rio Hondo College Christina Jimenez, Prevention Education Specialist in Los Angeles thanks to her objectivity and this industry is not what it was ten years ago. There are as many Project Sister Family Services professionalism. choices in construction now as there are personalities, interests, College Survival talents and skills. • Administration Bldg., room A207 Staying Ahead of Today’s Job Market: Job Ready Dress The transition from high school to college can be exciting yet • Administration Bldg., room A205 Her human-interest stories are very well Come explore the many opportunities available to young women challenging. Come learn about ways to have a successful transition REPEATED from Session 1 received by audiences and the industry, which today in the construction and engineering fields and learn about to any college! We will highlight the top 5 college skills all students Peggy Mannix-Slattery, Office of Community & Educational Affairs an exciting, non-traditional and extremely satisfying career in must have. This workshop will also cover Priority Registration at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising has given her prestigious awards such as the construction. Rio Hondo College. Golden Mike for Best Investigative Reporting, Isabella “Izzi” Zandvliet, Engineering Technician Anacany Torres, Educational Advisor Zumba City of Garden Grove Rio Hondo College and the 2008 Journalism Award of the National • Administration Bldg., room A225 – REPEATED from Session 1 Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Superwoman: Yes You Are! What’s College Life Really Like Petra Schmischke, V.P./Executive Assistant • Administration Bldg., room A220 (presenting 1) • Administration Bldg., room A216 Friendly Hills Bank for Best Investigative Reporting. In 2004, she This workshop knocks down the barriers that stop women from Listen to personal stories and experiences from current was selected by the National Association of pursuing their dream of higher education. Explore cultural and Rio Hondo College students. True Colors: Who am I? Latina Leaders (NALL) as one of the 13 most societal stereotypes that must be addressed in order for women • Administration Bldg., room A214 to succeed in obtaining advanced degrees and progressing in Are You a Drama Queen? How to Avoid Drama outstanding Latinas in the United States. REPEATED from Session 1 educational administration. Taught by a young presenter who and Live an Emotionally Healthy Life Christine Aldrich, Interim Director of EOP&S, CARE/CalWORKs can offer first-hand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of • Administration Bldg., room A224 Rio Hondo College Some of her most relevant interviewees pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Drama can be defined as: an exciting, emotional, or unexpected Elizabeth Coria, Director of Financial Aid series of events or set of circumstances. A Drama Queen, College Survival include Antonio Saca (former president of El Rio Hondo College on the other hand, is someone who takes everything personal • Administration Bldg., room A207 Salvador), Ricardo Maduro (former President and wants all of the attention to be placed on them. “Drama” REPEATED from Session 1 Scrapbooking among women and girls often includes gossip, intense emotions, of Honduras), Manuel Zelaya (former president Anacany Torres, Educational Advisor • Science Bldg, room 201 passive-aggressive activity, betrayal and a range of negative Rio Hondo College of Honduras), Vicente Fox (former president Love to be creative and spontaneous? Discover fun and new ways behaviors. Having a friend who is a “Drama Queen” or being a to capture your memories by coming to this workshop and making “Drama Queen” can be thrilling and exciting at times but it can of Mexico), and Alvaro Colom (president of a lunch bag mini scrapbook. also be emotionally draining and damaging to one’s self concept Guatemala), among others. Virginia Glasscock, Science Dept. Chair and personal relationships. This workshop will highlight the California High School Rachel Garcia

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Week ending March 7, 2014

• EVENING COLLEGE SUPERVISION SCHEDULE, HOURS ARE 5:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M., ROOM A119,

Direct Dial Number: 908-3437 Monday, March 10 – Jasmine Lopez, Interim Director, Student Life & Leadership Tuesday, March 11 – Chedva Weingart, Director of Accounting Wednesday, March 12 – Gary Van Voorhis, Director, IT Thursday, March 13 – Judy Pearson, Director, A & R

• CITY OF PICO RIVERA – On March 3, President Dreyfuss had a “Meet & Greet” with Mayor Brent Tercero of the City of Pico Rivera. It was a mutual opportunity for Mayor Tercero to get to know more about Rio Hondo College and for her to learn more about the City of Pico Rivera. Mayor Tercero will visit our campus the week after Spring Break and will be given a campus tour.

• CEO ACCREDITATION MEETING – On March 4, President Dreyfuss attended the CEO Accreditation Meeting at West Los Angeles College in Culver City. Approximately 20 Presidents and Chancellors met with ACCJC CEO Dr. Barbara Beno, ACCJC Chair Dr. Sherrill Amador and ACCJC Commissioners Raul Rodriguez and Frank Gornick. They engaged in open and honest conversations with the Commission representatives with the goal of improving the relationship between the membership and the Commission. Topics included: what does the membership and ACCJC have in common; what values/goals does the membership and ACCJC share; what do CEOs need from the Commission and vice versa; how does the membership and ACCJC improve communications and outcomes. The results of the conversations will be debriefed at the Northern and Southern conferences.

• PRINCIPAL OF THE DAY – On March 6, President Dreyfuss served as “Principal for a Day” by job shadowing Principal Amy Moss at Grazide Elementary in Hacienda Heights. She interacted with students in 10 classrooms and observed their active learning and participation in math, writing skills

1 and in the computer lab. She was impressed with the teachers’ method of teaching their students how to think critically by applying the common core standards into their curricula. She was also impressed with the teachers’ enthusiasm and commitment to their students as reflected with their overtime hours without pay. Grazide’s API Score of close to 950 speaks for the school’s reputation of high level of achievement. She was also invited to attend a luncheon at the Industry Hills Expo Center Pavilion with approximately 300 attendees who also served as “Principal for a Day.”

• WOMEN’S HISTORY DAY CONFERENCE – On March 7, President Dreyfuss was thrilled to have welcomed nearly 300 high school seniors to the 19 th Annual Women’s History Day Conference on our campus. After Dr. Zolita Fisher introduced her as the 9 th Superintendent/President of Rio Hondo College, she shared with the audience that she started as a classified staff member at Rio Hondo College in the field of accounting to demonstrate that nothing is impossible. She gave thanks to our partners in this endeavor, Whittier Union High School District and The Soroptimist International of Whittier, and to all the committee members who made the day possible, including our outstanding tri- chairs:

o Dr. Zolita Fisher, Director of TRiO o Dr. Elizabeth Coria, Director of Financial Aid AND o Jasmine Lopez, Interim Director of Student Life & Leadership

Keynote Speaker Du nia Elvir, Telemundo News Anchor, moved the audience with her inspirational and humbling story as an immigrant from Honduras who never gave up on her dream of becoming a news reporter. She did not let her immigrant status, the poor and violent conditions she grew up in Watts, nor becoming a teen mom at the age of 18 with an autistic child get in the way of pursuing her dream. She converted every adversity into an opportunity, embracing the theme of the conference: “Women Inspiring Hope & Possibility.”

• DISCUSSION OF STEM – President Dreyfuss, along with our VP Academic Affairs, Dean of Math/Science and Professor Gisela-Spieler were invited by Board Member Madeline Shapiro to a STEM discussion with the South Whittier School District Administrators. South Whittier School District Administrators, as well as their science faculty, are very interested in developing the STEM program including some elective curriculum. Rio Hondo College may be able to provide mentorship programs for the school district.

• AA-T APPROVED - The proposed AA-T for Journalism and AA-T for Spanish degrees each gained approval from the Chancellor’s Office last week. This is in addition to the recently approved AA-T for English and current AA-T for Communication Studies degrees, among others. These four degrees will be available to students by the fall to reinforce clear academic pathways within the Communications & Languages Division.

• FORENSICS SHOWCASE - Last Thursday’s Fourth Annual Forensics Showcase was a remarkable success. Electrifying student performances, parliamentary debates, and panel discussions were presented to a full and lively audience in the Wray Theater. High commendation goes to Forensics Coordinator Libby Curiel, Coaches Grant Tovmasian & Erin Crossman, and the entire Forensics team. For a view of the remarkable night, visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.650582671645609.1073741830.182206005149947&ty pe=1

• SPANISH INSTRUCTOR MARIANO ZARO will travel to Cartagena, Colombia this week to present at the International Congress of Hispanic Literature . His presentation is entitled, La producción poética en español en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, (Poetry Production in Spanish in the City of Los Angeles). Dr. Zaro will also moderate a panel discussion on Hispanic poetry within the US.

• EQUITY 2014 CONFERENCE - Ruthie Retana, Dyrell Foster, and Robert Holcomb will be in Oakland this Friday attending the Equity 2014 conference, hosted by the Community College League of

2 California . Student equity is an important aspect of the Student Success Initiative and they will be able to bring useful information back to campus.

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER – On March 7, the Child Development Center provided a fun Snow Day for the Center’s children, their families, staff and students completing lab hours. Almost 100 people slid down the sled run and played in the snow (seven tons) while a four-foot snowman watched. The event was funded by a Basket Raffle at the center and the Auxiliary Services Organization. Visit our Facebook page to view the Snow Day fun: https://www.facebook.com/RHCRoadrunners?sk=messages_inbox&action=read&tid=mid.13944737211 29%3A3afdc37ec734216471#!/media/set/?set=a.650628564974353.1073741831.182206005149947&t ype=1

• CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PRESENTATION BY WHITTIER COLLEGE – Rio Hondo College Professors Melissa Rifino-Juarez and Carol Sigala organized an information session on Feb. 21 with Whittier College Professor Joyce Kaufman, Director of the Center of Civic Engagement at Whittier College. As the Director of the Center, Professor Kaufman explained how service learning took root within a few academic disciplines and eventually blossomed across nearly all disciplines at Whittier College. Professor Kaufman, who is a political science professor, discussed how Whittier College’s long-standing relationships with the surrounding Whittier community has helped to create numerous service learning or civic engagement opportunities for Whittier College’s students. Rio Hondo College professors in attendance gained many ideas on how similar efforts to promote civic engagement among our students can be sustained at Rio Hondo College.

• MARCH-IN-MARCH – Twenty-nine (29) students chaperoned by the Vice President of Student Services, Henry Gee and the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Dyrell Foster participated in the educational rally and march to the state capital, and ASRHC represented the College very well as they illuminated important educational issues in Sacramento. Kudos to ASRHC President ,Valeria Guerrero; ASRHC Vice President, Chris Santana and SSCCC Region VIII Senator, Cesar Flores for representing Rio Hondo so eloquently in our state capitol. ASRHC advisor Jasmine Ló pez and Director of Governmental & Community Relations, Russell Castaneda-Calleros also accompanied the student leaders when they met with the legislators.

• SAFE SPRING BREAK ON 3/18/14 – The ASRHC and Student Life & Leadership will be hosting the 2nd annual Safe Spring Break event to create awareness on campus about safe and healthy practices while having fun during the spring break week off. There will be a resource fair, “You don’t need alcohol to have fun” game fair, and a keynote sponsored by the ASRHC and Student Affairs.

• LAW SCHOOL INITIATIVE - Rio Hondo College has submitted an application for the Community College Pathway to Law School Initiative. If selected this will be a wonderful opportunity for RHC students interested in pre-law.

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• Regular Board Meeting , March 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

• Undercurrent —The Paintings of Cole Case and Joan Kahn, Reception & Artists’ Talk – Thursday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Rio Hondo College Art Gallery.

• RioSource Open House – Thursday, March 13, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Board Room.

• KABC Channel 7 – Adjunct Accounting Instructor Steven Valdes to appear on air on the Annual KABC CH 7 Tax Tip Hotline, Thursday, March 13, 4:00 -6:30 p.m.

• Women’s “Herstory” Month - There will be a film screening of Miss Representation in SU201 on 3/13 at 1 pm.

• Free Income Tax Preparation and Family Resources Fair – Friday, March 14, 2014, B118/

• Project ERANOS Concert – Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Wray Theater.

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – Now through April 11, on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Business Building B118.

• Writes of Spring April 23-24 Wray Theater

• Taste of Rio – Foundation Fundraiser, Friday, May 2, 6 p.m. Mid-Quad

• Commencement – Thursday, May 22, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

• ATHLETIC EVENTS WEEK OF MAR. 9 - 15

WOMEN’S Softball – Mar. 12, vs. Victor Valley College, Away @ 3:00 p.m. Mar. 14, vs. College of the Desert, Away @ 3:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S Tennis – Mar. 11, Rain Makeup (if necessary), TBD @ 2:00 p.m. Mar. 13, vs. Mt. Sac, Away @ 2:00 p.m.

MEN’S Baseball – Mar. 11, vs. San Diego Mesa, Away @ 2:30 p.m. Mar. 13, vs. San Diego Mesa, Home @ 2:30 p.m.

MEN’S/WOMEN’S Swim – Mar. 14, ELAC/ El Camino, El Camino @ 12:30 p.m.

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