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www.hancockcollege.edu Nationally ranked! Hancock named one of top community colleges in the United States Allan Hancock College has been ranked those successful colleges through the as one of the five best community col- Aspen Institute’s analysis of publicly leges in California and among the top available data. 10 percent in the nation by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. The 120 winners were selected from nearly 1,200 community colleges using so that we can keep reaching higher. and laboratory, to ensure that we are available data on student outcomes Recognizing community colleges like providing our students with the tools “Recognizing community that demonstrated the highest levels Allan Hancock College sends a message they need to be successful. We are here colleges like Allan Hancock of performance on three key metrics: to others that aspire to excellence,” said at whatever stage in their lives that our student outcomes; changes over time; College Excellence Program Executive students need us.” College sends a message and equity in student achievement. Director Josh Wyner. to others that aspire Part of the recognition is the opportu- The Aspen Prize was announced at “Obviously we are pleased and proud to nity to win the Aspen Prize with funds to excellence.” the White House Community College have been selected,” said Allan Hancock totaling $1 million. The 120 finalists Summit hosted by President Obama College Superintendent/President José have sent additional data to the Aspen The Aspen Institute, in cooperation and second lady Dr. Jill Biden in M. Ortiz, Ed.D. “There are many high Institute for review with 10 finalists to with the Obama Administration, was October 2010. achieving community colleges, and be announced in early fall. asked to identify those colleges that we are pleased to represent them with exemplify what success looks like in “To achieve excellent student outcomes, this honor. This was an unexpected For more information on the Aspen the nation’s community colleges. Allan we need to highlight our country’s but welcome recognition,” he added. College Excellence Program, go to Hancock College was chosen as one of success stories and learn from them “We work every day, in every classroom www.AspenCCPrize.com.

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The dental assisting program at Allan A majority of students are hired during Join the more Hancock College has a reason to cel- the internship phase of their training, ebrate. Out of 120 accredited schools, when they are working with one of than 3,300 students, Hancock recently had the second- 85 local offices contracted with the alumni and community highest pass rate in the state on the program. California Dental Association Registered members who follow Dental Assistant practical exam. In the For more information, call the health Allan Hancock College on last five years, Hancock students have sciences department at (805) 922-6966 Facebook and Twitter. excelled with a pass rate of 97 percent. ext. 3384 or email healthsciences@ hancockcollege.edu. Like us on Facebook: The nine-month dental assisting www.facebook.com/allanhancockcollege program at Hancock starts each fall with graduation in May. Follow us on Twitter: @HancockCollege Allan Hancock College Hancock Allan 800 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399 New instructional leader Student body brings experience, enthusiasm president earns Luis P. Sanchez has joined Allan Hancock programs to even greater success,” said regional honor College as the new associate superinten- college Superintendent/President José dent/vice president, academic affairs. M. Ortiz, Ed.D. “I believe Luis is that He serves as the chief instructional person. He is a champion of education, officer of the college and has responsi- a devotee of innovation, and is well- bility for all instruction, including credit, versed in the challenges and opportu- noncredit and community education nities facing the California community programs. He will provide leadership colleges. His energy is contagious, and and oversight for policy development, we are eager to welcome him.” strategic planning and curriculum development. Sanchez began July 1 and hit the ground running: “I was born with a Sanchez holds both a juris doctorate fire in my belly to get things done,” he Eddie Triste speaks at 2011 Commencement and master of laws from the University said. “I am not great at treading water. Luis P. Sanchez, new associate superintendent/vice president, academic affairs Eddie Triste, 2010-11 president of of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Having said that, I am starting my time Allan Hancock College’s Associated and a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Hancock by immersing myself in the applied academics and physical educa- Student Body Government (ASBG), from California State University, Los culture and people and understanding tion; the associate dean of business and was recently chosen by the Student Angeles. He spent 20 years as a pro- how we can move forward together. technology; served a term as director Senate for California Community fessor and dean at Sierra College in I’m not daunted by the statement that of equal employment opportunity and Colleges as the President of the Rocklin, Calif. ‘we’ve always done it that way.’” was a professor of business law, twice Year for the Southern Region of receiving the outstanding teacher California. It was an honor that “We conducted a search for exactly During his tenure at Sierra College, award. He maintained a private law Triste never imagined he would the right person to lead our academic Sanchez was the dean of business, practice from 1983 through 2006. receive, especially since he never intended to serve as president.

“I thought I could get more done Digital literacy project equips students to train others as the vice president and frankly, is proud to support it,” said Christine I wanted the ability to vote,” Triste MESA student Delores Vasquez (r) helps a community Reed, the college’s MESA program explained, “but when the president member navigate the Web. academic specialist. stepped down it was my duty to take over the position and do the best I could with it.” Reed is interested in connecting with leaders of local churches, Triste has a lot of experience with the concept of duty. An Army social organizations and veteran, he served for six years, first community programs to in Georgia, then Hawaii and finally coordinate the computer Iraq. He is currently working at Hancock as a peer advisor for the literacy effort. College Achievement Now (CAN) program, helping low-income and The laptops were made available by first-generation students navigate California Connects, which is funded their way through college. Triste through a grant from the U.S. Depart- said that if he had known at the age ment of Commerce’s National Tele- of 18 what he does now, college Fifty students in the Allan Hancock to or knowledge of navigating the communications and Information would have been his first choice. College Mathematics, Engineering, Internet. Administration. “There are so many programs and Science Achievement (MESA) program support systems in place for low- are participating in a statewide program “We’re pleased with the number of Reed is interested in connecting with income students,” he said. “If I had to help increase digital literacy rates Allan Hancock College MESA students leaders of local churches, social orga- known, I would have gone straight among underserved communities in who have chosen to accept this chal- nizations and community programs to college.” California. lenge of teaching members of their to coordinate the computer literacy community how to use a computer effort. Those interested in having Being Native American (Mes- Students are using new laptops to to better their lives. This program is members of their organization receive calero, Apache), Triste said he feels train members of the community a win-win for both students and the training should contact her at 922-6966 strongly about government and who otherwise would not have access community, and Allan Hancock College ext. 3348 or [email protected]. being involved in the democratic process. His goal this past year was to get more students involved in activities on campus and in the Commencement! student government, as well as to Hundreds of Allan Hancock make sure that their voices were College graduates and about 2,000 heard. His efforts, hosting more than 50 student outreach events audience members celebrated throughout the year, worked. This the college’s 90th annual last spring a record number of stu- commencement ceremony in May. dents voted in the ASBG election.

“Eddie leads by example both on The commencement participants and off-campus,” said Stephanie were among 747 students who Robb, Student Activities coordinator earned 1,067 associate in arts or and ASBG advisor. “He believes in lis- science degrees during the 2010-11 tening to his constituents and what they want and then working hard to academic year. These degrees – make those things happen.” 761 associate in arts degrees and 306 associate in science degrees – “Working with board members and administrators, representing the were earned in 68 different majors. students on important decisions, it pushed me and made me more Spanning 17 to 70, the average age than a student,” Triste explained, “it of this year’s graduate was 28. made me a leader.”

2 COMMUNITY NEWS • AUGUST 2011 Science Night: Bringing the fun to physics!

Above and below: Participants marvel at the science “magic” Instructor Rob Jorstad

The Allan Hancock College science building biology, physics and more. Popular demonstrations and experiments included shattering glass with sound waves; a Ruben’s tube that combined sound and morphed into a scientific wonderland for the fire; a bed of nails; an erupting volcano; a giant can crush and a smoke cannon.

“Friday Night Science” series held on the A federal Title V grant designed to entice more kids to attend college helped Santa Maria campus last spring. Thousands of fund the series. More than 100 Allan Hancock College students learned by doing while helping to design, build and test all of the experiments and dem- eager community members attended one or onstrations. more events that featured erupting volcanoes, “Our students were able to experience what I love most about teaching — smoke cannons, lightning bolts and more. interacting with people and seeing the light bulbs go on when they realize, ‘oh that’s how that works,’” said biology instructor and fellow “mad scientist” During the four-night series, attendees watched lively demonstrations of sci- Mick Bondello. entific principles before taking part in dozens of hands-on experiments set up throughout the science building. Experiments ranged from fun for all ages to Jorstad said he borrowed the idea for the science nights from community more advanced demonstrations for high school and college students. science events that he attended in college. Those events got him excited about science and he wanted to bring that excitement to Santa Maria. “The explosions, the lightning bolts, the flames, making people dizzy … it’s fun; physics is a lot of fun,” said physics instructor and science night coordi- Friday Night Science was such a success that the life and physical sciences nator Rob Jorstad. department is committed to bringing it back once a semester, starting this fall.

Each event had a different theme, and community members and students “We had such a positive experience,” Jorstad said, “and we look forward to had the opportunity to learn about optics, magnetism, mechanics, chemistry, developing new experiments, new demonstrations and having even more fun.”

AUGUST 2011 • COMMUNITY NEWS 3 The two stories of giant red steel framing for the future Student Services Center is Measure I: the most obvious sign that change is under way at the college, but it is certainly not the only sign. Through Measure I funding, a new loop road around the perimeter Progress builds of the Santa Maria campus is nearing completion. The road will provide improved traffic flow and access. Repaved and reconfigured parking near the Humanities Complex is also finishing up, and several more capital improvement projects will start this fall.

Measure I was passed by voters in 2006. It is a $180 million general obligation bond whose funding, by law, can be used only for building and updating facilities and technology. “We hear questions regularly from students and the public wondering about our capital improvement projects and why, in this crisis economy, we would spend money on buildings,” said Superintendent/President José M. Ortiz, Ed.D. “When voters approved Measure I, they approved the specific circumstances for which the dollars could be used. We cannot use the funds for general college operations, such as adding more courses or teacher salaries.

“We are putting in place improvements ARTIST RENDERINGS Children’s Center Addition that will benefit students for decades to come.”

“The good news is that we are making great progress with the funding entrusted to us, he said. “About a year from now we will open the new Student Services Center, and the Children’s Center Addition in Santa Maria and the Public Safety Training Complex at our Lompoc Valley Center will break ground this summer.” Fine Arts building

Also, final plans are forming Industrial Technology Center to build a new industrial technology center, fine arts building and remodeled athletic facilities and fields, including a new track.

More than $1 million a year is being spent on new technology in classrooms and labs. Public Safety Training Complex

“These improvements have been a long time coming, and when this building boom is done, the college will be transformed. We are putting in place improvements that will benefit students for decades to come,” Ortiz said.

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Amanda Gonzales Jacob Cano Jacob Snowden retired in June after 29 years. June after in retired years.Snowden 29 part teach to time. He continue will A barbecue, demonstrations and a a and demonstrations barbecue, A extra auction raised for silent funding the program. longtime instructor Rayvell Snowden Snowden Rayvell instructor longtime before retirement. his Nearly 100 alumni and friends and the of alumni Nearly 100 welding program gathered spring this honor and program the celebrate to program and retiring mentor celebrate celebrate Welding alumni Welding trip to the state playoffs for the third third the for playoffs state the to trip Regional finals. madea Theteam Bulldog baseball the men’s golf team was ranked third third ranked was golfteam men’s the and Conference State Western the in qualified Southern for the California by twoby Kaiser placed fifth golfers: Austin and finals individual the at state the in Matt Sobczak placed eighth. Overall, Bulldog athletics had another eventful eventful another had athletics Bulldog College Hancock season.spring Allan rankings state the in represented was Spring sports wrap ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE FOUNDATION NEWS

Allan Hancock College Mrs. Julie Castillo Foundation Contributor List Allan Hancock College Foundation awards Mrs. Mary Christopherson Mr. Daniel Coffman With special thanks and appreciation to our generous donors for their support Mrs. Joyce Cole June 2010 through June 2011 more than $245,000 in scholarship funds Mr. and Mrs. Randy Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Zorus Colglazier Foundations Mr. William Cordero College Access Foundation of California Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cossa Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cotter Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. John Cox Foundation for California Community Colleges Ms. Jane Crandall McCune Foundation Mrs. Anne Cremarosa Santa Barbara Foundation Ms. Dyanna Cridelich Santa Barbara-Ventura Co. Dental Care Fdtn. Ms. Maggi Daane The Valley Foundation Mrs. Judith Dal Porto Mr. David Dana Organizations Mr. Joe Dana Allan Hancock College Associated Student Body Govt. Ms. Patricia Dana Allan Hancock College Full-Time Faculty Association Mr. and Mrs. Joseph De La Guerra Allan Hancock College Part-Time Faculty Association Mr. and Mrs. Ernest DeGasparis American Association of University Women Mr. David DeGroot Automotive Service Council, Chapter No. 17 Ms. Jody Derry Beta Lambda Sorority Ms. Donna Designs C.S.E.A. Chapter No. 251 Ms. Eva Didion Chapter NU, P.E.O., Lompoc Chapter Ms. Patricia Diggs Chapter WZ, P.E.O. Sisterhood Ms. Lola Dority Kiwanis Club of Greater Pismo Beach Ms. Lori Doty Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria Mrs. Betty Dowling Lockheed Martin Vandenberg Retirees Association Dr. and Mrs. Terry Dworaczyk Lompoc Business Women’s Network Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott Lompoc Valley Art Association Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Engelmann Los Olivos Rotary Club Mr. and Mrs. James Enos Mended Hearts, Inc. Chapter 243 Mr. and Mrs. José Escobedo National Electrical Contractor’s Association Ms. Adela Esquivel-Swinson Orange County Wine Society, Inc. Ms. Patricia Estrada Orcutt Mineral Society Ms. Mary Evelhoch Santa Maria Breakfast Rotary Club Mr. and Mrs. John Everett Santa Maria Central Coast Soccer Ms. Susan Farley Santa Maria Elks Lodge No. 1538 Ms. Marti Fast Santa Maria Museum of Flight, Inc. Mr. Nat Fast Santa Maria-Lompoc California Retired Teachers Assoc. Mrs. Kate Ferguson Santa Ynez Hotel Valley Association, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Fitz-Gerald Solvang Rotary Club Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Franklin Vandenberg Professional Firefighters Local F-116 Col. J. Friedman, USAF Retired Vapor Trail Vettes of Santa Maria Ms. Bonny Friedrich Your Orcutt Youth Organization Mr. and Mrs. Erik Frost Mr. Burt Fugate Individuals Ms. Rose Gabaldon Mr. and Mrs. James Acquistapace The Allan Hancock College Founda- Mr. Richard Gallagher Dr. Kathryn Adams tion awarded more than $245,000 in Mr. Von Gallion Mrs. Rebecca Alarcio scholarships to 204 students at its 42nd Ms. Gloria Gariglio Mrs. Marla Allegre annual awards banquet. A total of 130 Mr. Charles Getzoff Mrs. J. Angleton donors from the community awarded Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gibson Ms. Victoria Arce Mrs. Mary Girty Mr. and Mrs. Henri Ardantz scholarships to both returning and Mrs. Diane Glaser Ms. Jenny Armenta transferring students through the Allan Ms. Kim Graham Mr. Herbert Asbury Hancock College Foundation schol- Mrs. Christine Grelck Ms. Diane Auten arship program. Scholarships up to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grennan Ms. Joan Ban $6,250 each were awarded to students Mrs. Agnes Grogan Mr. Antonio Barajas The Allan Hancock College Singers performed at the banquet. from all parts of the Central Coast, from Mr. and Mrs. John Hagen Ms. Rita Barayuga Mr. and Mrs. George Hahlbeck Mrs. Solange Barrett the Santa Ynez and Lompoc valleys to Morales, who emphasized that all stu- Mrs. Dona Hamilton Ms. Colleen Beck Atascadero. dents must overcome their particular Ms. Dorothy Hamilton Ms. Evelyn Bein obstacles in seeking a better life for Mrs. Norma Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell A crowd of about 750 students, rela- themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Harbison Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bennett tives, friends, donors and community Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hardin Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bennett Ms. Jeanette Harelson Mr. Nathaniel Bernardo members attended the event in the The prestigious Marian Hancock Scholar- Mrs. Mary Harvey Ms. Norma Berumen Joe White Memorial Gymnasium at the ship was awarded to Teresa Cortes (top Ms. Barb Harwood Mr. Dave Bianchi Santa Maria campus Sports Pavilion. photo, second from left) who is con- Ms. Sally Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Biely gratulated by Morales (left), Roger Welt, Ms. Denise Headtke Ms. Donna Bishop Keynote speaker was Allan Hancock AHC Foundation director, and José M. Mr. Craig Hendricks Mr. Christine Bisson College and UCSB alumna Maricela Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hendrix Mr. Paul Blake Ortiz, AHC superintendent/president. Dr. and Mrs. John Henning Mr. and Mrs. David Blanchard Ms. Joan Henretta Mr. William Bley Ms. Gail Hermreck Mrs. Mary Braun Ms. Carissa Hernandez Mr. John Bravo Mr. and Mrs. Felix Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. James Bray New Directors Will you… Ms. Jeannette Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooner Ms. Nancy Hickey Mr. Will Bruce include the Allan Hancock College Mr. and Mrs. Art Hicks Mr. Robert Bryant Foundation in your will? This is a wonderful Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hobbs Mrs. Ruth Buma way to forever be part of the college’s Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Hobson Mr. William Burke legacy to provide excellent, affordable, Mr. and Mrs. William Hockensmith Mr. William Burke, Jr. and accessible college education and Ms. Storm Hogan Ms. Carol Burnard skills training. Dr. and Mrs. Rob Holdsambeck Mr. and Mrs. Brian Byrd Mrs. Gwinneth Howard Dr. Angela Caballero de Cordero If you wish to inform the Allan Hancock Mrs. Marion Ikeda Mr. and Mrs. Jack Camiel College Foundation that you have made Mr. and Mrs. Robert Isaacson Mrs. Mary Kay Carlson it a beneficiary of your will, please contact Front Row, from left: Mary K. Nanning, Mr. and Mrs. David Jamieson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carrari the foundation’s Executive Director, Sandy Carty, Hilda Zacarias Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Mr. Heracio Carrillo Jeff Cotter, at 925-2004 or jeffrey.cotter@ Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Carson Back Row, from left: Jose Escobedo, hancockcollege.edu. Mrs. Nancy Johnson Mrs. Sandy Carty Patrick W. Sheehy, R. Bruce Coggin

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Mr. and Mrs. Mario Juarez Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sousa Dr. Karin Kappen From the Mrs. Paula Sousa Ms. Lala Karapetian Our fiscal Ms. Bridget Stanton Ms. Candia Katich Mr. and Mrs. Chris Stevens Ms. Cynthia Kilbane foundation strength Mr. John Strawn Mr. Charles King Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kloster AHC Foundation Financial Assets/Obligations Mrs. Sue Sword Ms. Christina Koob president Mrs. Karen Tait Mrs. Sandra Kramer As of June 30, 2010 Akram Tasana Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Krauth It has been my plea- Ms. Kathleen Telleria Mr. Edward Kushner sure to once again Mr. and Mrs. Larry Templin Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lahr serve the Allan Mrs. Yvonne Teniente-Cuello Ms. Michelle Lamarche Hancock College $3,905,543 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Thatcher Mr. Martin Landeros Foundation this year Ms. Sarah Thien $ Mr. and Mrs. Edward LeGault as the president of 818,719 Ms. Margaret Tillery Mr. Robert Lennihan its board of direc- Mr. and Mrs. Masayoshi Tomooka Mario A. Juarez Mr. and Mrs. C. Nelson Little tors. It has been an $921,012 Mr. Howard Trippy Mr. Tom Lopez exciting year at the Ms. Maria Tromp Mr. Alden Loucks foundation. The bond that was passed Mrs. Eileen Trujillo Dr. Ann Lucas several years ago has begun to have a Ms. Juanita Tuan Dr. and Mrs. Domenico Maceri significant effect on the look and feel of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ubben Mrs. Marjorie Martin the campus. Ms. Kelly Underwood Ms. Margaret Martinez Ms. Geraldine Valdiviezo Ms. Melinda Martinez The annual Scholarship Banquet in May As of June 30, 2011 Mr. Mike Valencia Mr. John Martino filled my heart with joy and left me proud Ms. Suzanne Valery Mrs. Norma Maurer to be a part of the foundation. I was very Ms. Carol Van Name grateful to our community and donors who Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCracken $4,483,193 Ms. Neva Van Valkenburg Mrs. Kathleen McGarry continue to generously support our college Mrs. Mimi Velasquez and students. It was amazing to hear the Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McKim $1,011,042 Mrs. Kiri Villa Mr. & Mrs. Michael McMahon stories behind the scholarships and to see Mr. and Mrs. Peter Villa Mr. Daniel McNeil how our community’s generosity is being Mr. and Mrs. Clay Waldon $1,076,990 Mrs. Nancy Meddings put to use. I am always pleased to see the Mr. David Warren Mrs. Vicki Melville interaction between the students and the Ms. Margaret Warrick Dr. Bahman Mesri donors. The conversations and friendships Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weintraub Ms. Linda Metaxas started that night are a true blessing to our Dr. and Mrs. Roger Welt Mr. Robert Meyer community. Ms. Elizabeth West Dr. Elizabeth Miller Mr. and Mrs. Steve Will Scholarship Endowments All Other Funds Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mitchell I look forward to this year as another year Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson of growth for the foundation. I thank  General scholarships (Restricted & Unrestricted) Mr. Leonard Miyahara  Scholarships Drs. Ernie and Leslie Zomalt everyone who supports the foundation  Program area Dr. and Mrs. Michael Moats scholarships  Departmental funds Mr. Victor Zuares Ms. Mayra Morales in any way. Your generosity and foresight  Continuing  General operations  Capital improvements Ms. Jeanine Moret have made, and will continue to make, our & transfer scholarships Businesses Mr. and Mrs. James Morrow community what I consider to be the best A. Art Kaslow, D.D.S. place to live in the world. Of course, as a Non-Scholarship Ms. Alexis Mortensen Endowments Abalone Coast Analytical, Inc. native of Santa Maria, I must admit that my Dr. and Mrs. Robert Moss  Program funding Adamski Moroski Madden Cumberland & Green LLP opinion is a little biased. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murray  Foundation operations (3%) Allstate Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murray American Star Tours Mario A. Juarez Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nanning FOOTNOTE: The above Financial Assets/Obligations graphs Bonipak Produce, Inc. represent unaudited fiscal periods. Complete audited financial President The Brander Vineyards Mrs. Ardis Neilsen statements and tax documents are available from Allan Hancock College Foundation the Foundation Office upon request. Mrs. Melinda Nishimori Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Norwood Coast BMW Nissan Mr. Michael O’Brien Coastal Voices, Inc. Ms. Sonja Oglesby 2011 Board of Directors CoastHills Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olivera Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery Dr. and Mrs. José M. Ortiz Officers College Trustee Representatives Curt J. Bailey Masonry, Inc. Mrs. Jennifer Paravato Mario A. Juarez, President Larry Lahr Daniel Gehrs Wines Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pasquini John Everett, Vice President Gregory A. Pensa ExxonMobil Production Company Maggi Daane, Secretary Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Pensa First Church of Christ, Scientist Terry Dworaczyk, Ed.D., Treasurer College Representatives Gerald Congdon Industries, Inc. Sabin Perkins Joannie Jamieson, Past President Mrs. Mary Perry José M. Ortiz, Ed.D., Hampton, Inc. Superintendent/President Home Motors Mrs. Betty Peters Directors Elizabeth A. Miller, Ed.D., J. Kerr Wines Mr. and Mrs. George Phelan Sandy Carty Associate Superintendent/ Vice President, Ms. Ila Phillips R. Bruce Coggin JDX Pharmacy Administrative Services Ms. Odette Pinheiro Ernest DeGasparis John Ross Financial Services Karen Tait, Faculty Ms. Charlotte Piper Jose Escobedo Karl Storz Imaging, Inc. Sarah Teniente, Student Ms. Jeanie Pratt Kate Ferguson Law Firm Brenneman, Juarez, & Adam, LLP Judy Frost Law Office of Jerry Namba Ms. Lonie Prebyl Foundation Staff Ms. Esther Prieto-Chavez Mary Harvey Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Program Tom Lopez Jeff Cotter, Executive Director Mr. and Mrs. Gary Prober Los Padres Berry Farms John Martino Marlyn Cox , Fiscal Technician Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pueschel Marian Medical Center Patrick McDermott Toni McCracken, Community Relations Assistant Mrs. Marian Quaid-Maltagliati McDermott & Apkarian, LLP Susan Moats Melfred Borzall, Inc. Mr. Michael Quinette Mary K. Nanning Melville Vineyards & Winery Mrs. Mary Lou Rabska Patrick W. Sheehy Mrs. Gloria Ramirez Talk to us... Northern Trust Bank - Dennis Shepard, M.D. Marian Mullin Hancock Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ramsden Roger Welt, Ed.D. The Allan Hancock College Foundation supports O’Connor Construction Mgt. Inc. Ms. Norma Razo Jeff York all aspects of the college. Members of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company Ms. Alice Razo-Woodard Hilda Zacarias foundation staff are ready to help you find Plains Exploration and Production Company Ms. Linda Reed Leslie M. Zomalt, Ph.D. PrimusLabs.com Dr. and Mrs. D.E. Regan answers to your questions on how your gifts can Qupe/Au Bon Climat Ms. Veronica Reyes Emeritus Directors support students, faculty and programs. Rabobank, N.A. Mrs. Jennie Robertson Michael Gibson Richard J. Healy, D.D.S. Mr. William Romano Ronald Thatcher Please contact us to learn more about giving to Rincon Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rorabaugh Allan Hancock College. Riverbench Vineyard & Winery Ms. Eloise Ruiz Santa Maria Family Medicine Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Sander Web address: www.ahcfoundation.org Mark your calendars! Save Mart Supermarkets Ms. Joan Sargen Email: [email protected] Smith Electric Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sheehy 10th Annual Joe White The Diani Companies Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Shepard Memorial Dinner & Auction Telephone: (805) 925-2004 Vitamin and Herb Stores Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shiers Saturday, August 20, 2011 Wally’s Ms. Margaret Shigenaka • Fax: (805) 739-1064 Santa Maria Fairpark Mr. and Mrs. James Skidmore Foundation Office: 936 South College Drive, Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy Mr. David Smith • For tickets and information, P.O. Box 5170, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5170 of our donor listing. Please contact us if you Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Smith call (805) 478-6237 notice any errors or omissions. Thank you.

AUGUST 2011 • COMMUNITY NEWS 7 Register now for fall 2011 classes Hancock launches All students register online at Fees new student helpdesk www.hancockcollege.edu All California residents pay $36 per credit, plus Need some help navigating our other minimal costs such as parking. Financial via myHancock. The system aid is available. Call 922-6966 ext. 3216. basic online services? allows 24/7 access to the A student helpdesk is available from Need help noon to 7 p.m., Monday through services and information you with registration? Thursday. Students can call need: search for classes, apply, For registration assistance on the Santa Maria (805) 922-6569 or email studenthelp@ register, add and drop classes. campus, visit the Admissions and Records and hancockcollege.edu to contact Counseling offices, bldg. A, during regular trained peer advisors for help with No more standing in line--all office hours or call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3248 or understanding the class schedule, 1-866 DIAL AHC (342-5242) toll-free from Santa registration transactions are Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. logging onto the portal, obtaining hours now processed online! for services and more. For registration assistance at the Lompoc Valley, Vandenberg AFB and Solvang centers, please call Registration dates the center of your choice for hours of availability: “In just its first day of operation, the helpdesk answered phone questions • Open Registration • Lompoc Valley Center: (805) 735-3366 about every two minutes and responded Continues through August 26 • Vandenberg AFB Center: (805) 605-5915 • Solvang Center: (805) 693-1543 to dozens of emails,” said Nancy • College Now! Registration Meddings, interim dean. “Obviously, August 8-26 Need access this is a needed source for our students, and we’re glad funding was available to • Classes begin August 22, 2011 to a computer? provide it. This activity was developed Computers are available at the Santa Maria For a complete look at classes offered this fall campus Admissions & Records and Counseling with the support of a Title V Developing including course descriptions, prerequisites and offices (bldg. A) during regular office hours. Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant from other class details, go to www.hancockcollege.edu For access to computers at the Lompoc Valley, and click Fall 2011 Class Search on the home page. Vandenberg AFB and Solvang centers, please call the U.S. Department of Education.” the center of your choice for hours of availability.

2011-12 Degrees and Certificates Where to Find Us Accounting Culinary Arts & Management Family Services Worker 3 Bookkeeping Baking Specialized Helping Approaches Santa Maria Campus Administration of Justice Catering & Events Management Law Enforcement Training 800 South College Drive Agribusiness Dietetic Service Supervision Basic Law Enforcement Academy Santa Maria, CA 93454 Enology/Viticulture Food Production Supervision Liberal Arts—Non-Transfer Option Wine Marketing & Sales Food Services Production Arts & Humanities (805) 922-6966 Viticulture Restaurant Management Mathematics & Science Admissions & Records Office ext. 3248 Pairing Wine & Food Culinology® Social & Behavioral Sciences Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Dance Liberal Arts—Transfer Option Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Agricultural Applications Dental Assisting Arts & Humanities Tues: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • *Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Applied Design/Media Drama Mathematics & Science Academic Counseling ext. 3293 Animation Acting Social & Behavioral Sciences Graphics Design/Technical Theater Liberal Studies—Elementary District Cashier ext. 3626/3582/3270 Multimedia Arts & Communication Early Childhood Studies Teacher Preparation Financial Aid ext. 3216 Photography Elementary Education Machine Technology START Testing ext. 3090 Website Design Elementary Education: General Machining Architectural Drafting Bilingual/Bicultural Emphasis Maintenance Machining Art Preschool/Infant Toddler Program Production Machining Lompoc Valley Center Auto Body Technology Director Mathematics One Hancock Drive Auto Body Metal Special Education Computer Science Auto Body Refinishing Electronic Engineering Technology Physics Lompoc, CA 93436 Automotive Technology Electronics Technology Medical Assisting Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. • *Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Auto Service Management Digital Systems Technician Medical Assisting (805) 735-3366 Auto Tune-Up & Diagnostic Procedures Electronic Training Medical Billing and Coding Auto Engine Rebuilding Mechatronics Music From Santa Maria: (805) 922-6966 ext. 5200 Automotive Chassis Network Maintenance/ Nursing High-Tech General Mechanic - Digital Technologies Registered (LVN to RN only) Vandenberg AFB Center Tune-Up Emission Control Specialist Emergency Medical Services “30 Unit” Option 144 Wyoming Ave., bldg. 14003 High-Tech General Mechanic - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Vocational Engine, Power Trains Specialist Emergency Medical Services Academy Certified Nursing Assistant Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-6312 Biology Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic) Certified Home Health Aide Mon-Thurs: 1-6 p.m. Business Administration EMT 1 (Basic) Refresher EKG/Monitor Observer Business First Responder Update Restorative Aide (805) 734-3500, (805) 605-5915 Management Paramedic Training Paralegal Studies From Santa Maria: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3250 Marketing Engineering Physical Education Business Engineering Technology Physics Solvang Center Business Law Civil Engineering Psychology Customer Service Engineering Drafting Recreation Management 320 Alisal Road, Suite 306 Executive Leadership Mechatronics Social Science Solvang, CA 93463 Human Resource Management English Sound Technology Sales & Marketing Entrepreneurship Spanish Mon-Thurs 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m. Supervisory Management Entrepreneurship and Speech Communication *Fri 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5:30 p.m. Chemistry Small Business Mgt Communication Skills for (805) 693-1543 Computer Business Information Systems Environmental Technology Public Safety & Health Professionals Computer Business Office Software Environmental Health & Safety Communication Skills for the From Santa Maria: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3355 Database Administration Technician Business Professional Information Architecture Family & Consumer Sciences Communication Skills for the Toll-free from San Luis Obispo Information Technology Fundamentals General Professional Speaker Office Systems Analysis Fashion Studies Transfer Studies and Santa Barbara counties: Office Software Support Fashion Merchandising CSU General Education Breadth Small Business Webmaster Interior Design Merchandising Intersegmental General Education 1-866-DIAL AHC (342-5242) Computer Business Office Technology Film & Video Production Transfer (IGETC) Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Fire Technology UC/CSU Transfer Studies (Math, www.hancockcollege.edu Legal Secretarial Firefighter Academy Engineering & Science majors) Word/Information Processing Global Studies Welding Technology Hours are subject to change when classes are not in Administrative Office Skills Human Services Metal Fabrication Computer Business Office Skills General Pipe Welding session. Call the center of your choice to confirm. Computer Business Presentations & Addiction Studies Wildland Fire Technology Publishing Co-occurring Disorders Operations *All Allan Hancock College locations will be Computer Science Family Studies Prevention, Investigation, Cosmetology Family Services Worker 1 Prescribed Burning closed on Fridays this summer— Family Services Worker 2 Logistics, Finance, Planning June 10 through August 12, 2011.

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