www.hancockcollege.edu COMMUNITY NEWS Fall 2015

Hancock to Play First On-Campus Hancock Graduate Named Home Football Games this Fall to All- Academic First Team

Artist rendering of football stadium

For the first time in school history, the stadium with all the proper facilities,” Santa Maria campus will be the season football team said Superintendent/President Kevin opener on Saturday, September 5, at 2 Hancock graduate Daniela will play home games on the Santa Walthers, Ph.D. “But we got to thinking, p.m. against Santa Ana. Calderon ranked among the Maria campus beginning in the 2015 we can put in bleachers, get moving top one percent of California “Every game has been a road game for season. The Bulldogs played their on that with the cost about the same community college students. home games at Righetti and Santa as paying the rent for the Righetti High us, so playing games on campus is a big Calderon was one of 30 students Maria high schools prior to this fall. School field and paying for transporta- deal for the program,” said Hancock football head coach Kris Dutra. “It gives selected to the Phi Theta Kappa Thanks to support from college admin- the players a little more collegial feel Honor Society’s 2015 All-California Every game has been a road game istrators, staff, and Hancock College about what they are doing out there. Academic First Team. For some for us, so playing games on campus Boosters, Inc., work is under way to We have a home and there is a tremen- perspective on how significant of is a big deal for the program allow the Bulldogs to host games on dous sense of pride with that.” a feat this was, consider there are the field located in the track and field more than two million students on The boosters will use funds raised facility that opened in November 2013. tion and all the things going back and California’s 112 community college during this summer’s Joe White Memo- Temporary bleachers that will seat forth. We thought there is no need to campuses. rial Dinner and Auction to help with the about 1,300 fans, as well as a press box, start at the end when we can get going project. The 14th annual event will take scoreboard, and sound system will be right now and build a little momentum With a 3.55 cumulative grade point place on August 15, at the Elks Lodge installed prior to the start of official to have the games here.” average, Calderon graduated in Santa Maria. Ticket and sponsorship practices in mid-August. from Hancock in fall 2014 with an information for the event can be found Hancock will host five games on the associate degree in communication “We are looking at the big picture, and Santa Maria campus this fall. The first on athletics.hancockcollege.edu. studies. She transferred to we still would like to have a permanent football game played on the college’s California State University, Chico Follow Us on Social Media! where she is an organizational Hancock to Offer College Credit communication major with a minor in marketing.

Classes at Area High Schools This Fall “To be selected for the All-State /AllanHancockCollege @HancockCollege @AllanHancockCollege Team was the greatest recognition each participating high school. Classes and acknowledgement of my life,” will be general elective courses, such said Calderon. “I am extremely as history, political science, and French. proud to represent Hancock on the Instruction will take place at the par- All-California Academic Team.” Periodical ticipating school and each class will be Calderon, the first member of her taught by college-approved faculty. family to attend college, hopes to To be eligible, instructors met specific requirements and completed specific become a motivational speaker training and orientation regarding after graduation. course curriculum, assessment, pro- Area high school students will now be cedures, and other important policies. able to jump start their college educa- The California Community College Interested students and their parents tion without leaving their high school Chancellor’s Office made increasing should first meet with their high school campuses. Allan Hancock College will opportunities for high school students counselors to plan for the fall schedule launch a Concurrent Enrollment pilot its top legislative priority in 2015. and complete required documenta- program at several area high schools Postal Customer Postal Research shows students who par- tion. For more information, contact beginning this fall. Students in the Santa ticipate in concurrent-enrollment pro- the college’s Admissions and Records Maria Joint Union, Santa Ynez Valley grams graduate from high school and office at (805) 922-6966 ext. 3248 or Union, and Lompoc Unified school dis- enroll in college at higher rates, are less [email protected]. tricts can simultaneously receive high likely to require remedial courses, and school and college credit by registering are more likely to earn college degrees. for college courses that will be taught at

Allan Hancock College (USPS #6445) (Vol. 4, Issue #5) is published eight times per year in January, April, twice in May, June, July, November and December by Public Affairs & Publications, 800 South College Dr., Santa Maria CA 93454. Periodicals Postage Paid at Santa Maria, California. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to Public Affairs and Publications, 800 South College Dr., Santa Maria CA 93454. Allan Hancock College Hancock Allan 800 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399 Hancock Dental Assisting Hancock Welcomes Graduate Makes History Two New Vice Presidents of education services and institutional Michael Black said he is looking forward effectiveness for the State Center Com- to playing a pivotal role in serving the munity College District in Clovis, CA, Allan Hancock Joint Community College which includes Fresno City College, District that spans more than 3,000 Reedley College, and Clovis Community square miles. College Center. “I am very excited to serve the college Previously, Railey served as the vice and community in this role,” said Black. president of academic services for the “The state budget outlook for commu- Chabot-Las Positas Community College nity colleges is very positive and, with District, and held dean positions at the new facilities on line, we are poised George A. Railey, Jr. Santa Maria native Lindsey Cun- Modesto Junior College, Yosemite Com- for growth and expansion of education ningham made Hancock history munity College District, and Cosumnes opportunities.” when she was accepted into the River College. dental school programs at Uni- Black started working at Hancock in versity of Pacific and University of “I sought out the opportunity to become 2007 as the managing director of the New England. The first member a part of the great team at Hancock,” Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA). He of her family to attend a four-year said Railey who worked with Hancock oversaw PCPA’s financial operations and university, Cunningham became the Superintendent/President Kevin Wal- managed an annual operating budget first graduate of Hancock’s dental thers, Ph.D. in the Chabot-Las Positas of nearly $4 million. In 2010, he added assisting program to be accepted Community College District. “Before I the duties of the college’s director of into a dental school. applied, I researched the college from its auxiliary accounting. Prior to working “I hope to inspire and encourage budget to its programs, board stability, at Hancock, Black spent more than 20 other people to keep pressing and more. I discovered Hancock was a years in the steel industry, including Michael R. Black toward their goals, no matter how sound institution with great leadership, several years as the vice president of far out of reach they may seem,” said reputation and a valuable resource for sales and marketing at Steelscape, Inc. Cunningham. Allan Hancock College welcomed two the community.” in Washington. new associate superintendent/vice After graduating from Hancock’s presidents to the administration in June. A first-generation college student, Railey “I believe my unique business experi- dental assisting program in 2008, Michael R. Black was named the college’s says he believes in the power of educa- ence of going from the private sector Cunningham worked full time as new associate superintendent / vice tion and how it not only changes the life to the non-profit and public sector will a dental assistant. She returned to president, finance and administration. of a student, but also the lives of the stu- allow me to optimize the college’s finan- Hancock a few years later to earn George A. Railey, Jr., Ed.D. joined the dent’s entire family. A professional jazz cial resource management,” Black said. an associate degree and transfer to college as the new associate superinten- musician, Railey received a bachelor’s a four-year university. She earned Black earned a bachelor’s degree in dent / vice president, academic affairs. degree and master’s degree in music a degree in biology and a minor in finance and a master’s degree in accoun- psychology from the University of from Eastern Kentucky University. He Railey has worked in education for 35 tancy from California State University, California, Davis in June. earned a doctorate in education from Sacramento. years, including 27 at the community the University of Pacific. Cunningham will start at UNE’s college level. He arrived at Hancock College of Dental Medicine this fall. after three years as the vice chancellor

Hancock Cuts Ribbon Hancock Hosts a Large-Scale Emergency Drill at Public Safety on New Industrial Training Complex Technology Complex the facility,” said Doug Dickson, interim “Nowhere else on the Central Coast, and director of the fire, safety, and EMS in only a handful of places in the nation, programs. “We showcased and utilized will you find a single facility that encom- several of the unique props from the passes the creativity, intellectual pursuit, pile of concrete and rubble to the six- cultural relevance, and economic engine story burn tower.” that is found in this building,” said Super- Nearly 70 personnel, representing nine intendent/President Kevin Walthers, Ph.D. fire agencies took part in the drill that Honored guests participate in the The college’s eight industrial technology stimulated scenarios associated with ceremonial ribbon cutting programs include apprenticeship training, earthquake damage such as saving architectural drafting, auto body, automo- victims stuck under a collapsed parking The Urban Search and Rescue Regional tive, electronics, engineering, machining structure. Sparks flew while dignitaries used a special Task Forces from Santa Barbara and and manufacturing, and welding tech- power tool to cut through a custom-made Ventura counties participated in a “Everyone needs to know the money nologies. metal ribbon during the grand opening of large-scale mobilization exercise at generated by Measure I is truly making Allan Hancock College’s Industrial Tech- The project was made possible by Measure the college’s Public Safety Training a difference in our communities,” said nology Complex. I, a $180 million bond measure passed by Complex. The drill was the largest and Dickson. “People training at the Public most complex drill to take place at Safety Training Complex will save lives The $17.6 million facility includes more district voters in 2006 to improve the col- the $38 million facility located at the and impact people well beyond the than 35,000 square feet of classroom and lege’s technology and facilities. Lompoc Valley Center. Central Coast.” laboratory space for the eight industrial tech programs. There is more than twice “Hosting drills like this is what we as much lab space than in the previous dreamed about when we designed facility.

2 CCOMMUNITY O M M U N I T NEWSY N E • W AUGUST S 2015 Get a Degree, Skip Hancock Welcomes Friday Night Science Delivers a the Commute: Night of Psychedelic Fun Required Courses Two New Vice Presidents for 23 Degrees and 17 Certificates Can Be Completed at Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley residents can now earn degrees from Allan Hancock College in 23 areas and certificates in 17 fields without leaving town. The college has more than tripled the number of degrees in the last five years that can be completed entirely Allan Hancock College’s annual Friday problems to entertain guests. Nearly fireworks, and seeing my shadow in at the Lompoc Valley Center. Night Science delivered learning, 100 Hancock students helped design, different colors,” said 12-year old Madison laughter, and mind-blowing fun. Nearly test, and build the experiments and Doohen of Lompoc. “With the opening of the state- 2,000 children and adults enjoyed the demonstrations. of-the-art Public Safety Training event where science and fun collided on Funding for the event comes from Complex, Lompoc Valley residents the Santa Maria campus. the Hispanic Serving Institution STEM have more options than ever There were fantastic fireworks, & Articulation grant from the U.S. for earning their degrees and “There is no better way to learn about simulated tsunamis, and mind- Department of Education. The grant aims certificates,” said Rick Rantz, dean of science,” said Rob Jorstad physics numbing math problems to to attract more kids to attend college, extended campus. “They are able to become firefighters, police officers, instructor and creator of Friday Night entertain guests. as well as encourage more students, Science. especially females, to pursue careers paramedics, or complete transfer in the fields of science, technology, degrees that guarantee admission There were fantastic fireworks, simulated “My favorite parts were riding the bike engineering, and mathematics. to the California State University and tsunamis, and mind-numbing math with square wheels, the stage show with University of California systems. They can all be accomplished without leaving Lompoc.”

Lompoc Valley residents will be able to jumpstart their college career during Hancock’s fall term when More than 900 Graduates Honored nearly 200 classes will be offered at the center. Fall classes begin the week of August 17, and registration during Allan Hancock College’s 94th for the term remains open through August 16. Annual Commencement The degrees that can be completed at the Lompoc Valley Center include administration of justice, business administration, liberal arts: arts & humanities, liberal arts: mathematics & science, liberal arts: social & behavioral sciences, psychology, social science, and speech communication. The college also offers associate degrees for transfer in administration, business administration, communication studies, history, political science, and sociology.

The college opened the $38 million Public Safety Training Complex at the Lompoc Valley Center in Jose Alvarez (left) Kim Velasquez (right) January 2014. The 68-acre complex features the latest technology, facilities and equipment for fire, Hundreds of Hancock graduates proudly friends, and your time at Hancock so that Selected for the honor of carrying the emergency medical services, law walked across the stage to receive their you can realize the dream that you truly Allan Hancock College banners into the enforcement, and environmental diplomas during the college’s 94th annual deserve.” ceremony were Jose Alvarez and Kim health and safety training. The commencement ceremony held in The Velasquez. Alvarez enlisted in the United complex allows students to earn The graduates participating in the Commons on the Santa Maria campus. State Marine Corps where he served degrees and certificates in 17 commencement were among the 933 three tours of duty and was promoted areas: emergency medical services; “Today you are at the end of a journey students who earned 1,345 degrees to the rank of sergeant. He received an advanced cardiac life support; that is also the beginning of a new during the 2014-15 academic year. Both agribusiness degree and will start at first responder update; paramedic adventure-what started here will take numbers represent a 10 percent increase Cal Poly in the fall. Velasquez earned a training; environmental health you anywhere,” said Superintendent/ from last year. A total of 177 students had liberal arts: social and behavioral sciences and safety; hazardous materials; President Kevin Walthers, Ph.D. “Like grade point averages between 3.5 and degree. She plans to enter the college’s fire technology; law enforcement; the choose-your-own adventure books 3.99 and graduated with honors. Seven nursing program. wildland firefighting; prevention, of your childhood, you are in charge of students graduated with high honors and investigation, prescribed burning; what happens next. Rely on the values 4.0 grade point averages. and operations. you have learned from your family, your

AUGUST 2015 • COMMUNITY NEWS 3 Hancock Opens Hancock’s Transfer Acceptance Rate Veteran Success Center to Cal Poly Ranks Highest in the Region for the 14th Straight Year

Student veterans and their families now have a place to call home on the Santa Maria campus. The college opened the Veteran Success Center in the Student Center in the spring. The center serves as the heart of the college’s veteran community and serves as a place for student veterans to connect and receive support.

“We want to do everything we can to help student veterans transition Jose Alvarez (left) receives his degree from Superintendent/President Kevin Walthers, Ph.D. and succeed in college,” said vet- erans counselor Veronica West, a United States Marine Corps veteran. For the fourteenth year in a row, Allan Hancock’s acceptance rate was nearly “Cal Poly is one of the most prestigious “The center provides a wealth of Hancock College students posted the 13 percentage points higher than universities in the world and only takes resources, including assistance on state’s highest transfer acceptance rate (38.75 percent), 30 the best of the best. Our students are how to receive financial aid benefits. to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo among all percent above Santa Barbara City the best of the best. I’m proud to be a It’s also a sanctuary for vets.” community colleges that transfer a College (20.08) and 32 points higher part of Hancock knowing we have the More than 200 United States military significant number of students to the than (19.01). students who are going to change the veterans attend classes at Hancock university. world and make this world a better place for all.” each semester. The center works Hancock’s acceptance rate was to ensure they receive VA certifica- Cal Poly’s Region 6 Spring Community nearly 13 percentage points higher tion, priority registration, academic College Update showed 280 Hancock To help students transfer to four-year advising, financial aid assistance, students applied for fall 2015 admission than Cuesta College universities, Hancock has forged and access to tutoring and health and 143 were selected, which was a 51.07 a number of transfer guarantees services. percent acceptance rate. The transfer “The college’s counseling and to various institutions, including acceptance rate is determined by looking instructional faculty are truly dedicated 14 associate degrees for transfer The center includes study space, at the number of students accepted versus to student success,” said Yvonne with guaranteed admission into the computers labs, printers, and a the number who applied. The statewide Teniente, counseling department chair. California State University system. lounge area. The center is open transfer acceptance rate was 17 percent. Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the Student Center (Building G-101). For more information, call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3925. Former Bulldog Artis-Payne Selected by

Student-Run 1st Carolina Panthers in 2015 NFL Draft

Friday Artisan named the team’s offensive MVP and Market Growing an All-SEC First Team selection. in Popularity While a handful of former Bulldogs have played in the NFL, most recently, Students taking business and Dorson Boyce with the Washington entrepreneurial classes at Hancock Redskins in 2012, Artis-Payne was the continue to prove they are up to first former Hancock football player to the challenge when it comes to organizing and running the 1st be drafted since running back Sheldon Friday Artisan Market. The commu- Canley in 1991. Canley, a Lompoc nity event takes place on the Santa High School graduate, earned an Maria campus on the first Friday of associate’s degree from Hancock and each month. transferred to San Jose State before The market has more than doubled he was selected by the San Francisco in size since the student-organized 49ers in the seventh round. event debuted last fall. Nearly 50 vendors, including local farmers, Artis-Payne enjoyed a historic career photographers, painters, jewelers, at Hancock. He rushed for a total potters, and specialty food vendors of 3,412 career yards and scored 43 set up booths each month. Courtesy: Carolina Panthers touchdowns. He was an All-American “The project is an opportunity his sophomore season when he rushed for the college and community The Carolina Panthers selected former During his senior season at Auburn for a total of 2,048 yards and 25 to come together on campus in touchdowns. Artis-Payne owns the support of entrepreneurship in Allan Hancock College running back University, Artis-Payne led the program records in all four of those the Santa Maria Valley,” said Anne Cameron Artis-Payne in the fifth Southeastern Conference with 1,608 Cremarosa, who teaches the classes round of the 2015 National Football rushing yards and 123.7 rushing yards categories. organizing the market. League Draft. Artis-Payne was the per game for the Tigers. The former The next 1st Fridays will take 174th overall pick during the three-day Bulldog’s season total on the ground place August 7, September 4, and draft. Carolina won the NFC South last last season ranked third-highest in October 2. season. Auburn history. Artis-Payne was also

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Softball Team. The left-hander was a business major at Hancock with a 3.71 cumulative The 2015 softball team enjoyed one grade point average. of the most memorable seasons in program history. The Bulldogs won 35 Women’s Swimming games, enjoyed a 33-game winning streak, earned a second straight Western Leanna Bramble continued to make State Conference title, won a Regional women’s swimming program history. Playoff series, and hosted a four-team The sophomore won Western State Con- Super Regional. ference titles in the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke events, as well as earned Sophomore pitcher Katie Chenault led All-American status in three events. Teammates congratulate Judith Salazar (#10) the state and set program records with after she hits a grand slam 34 wins and 399 strikeouts. She was The Orcutt Academy graduate became named Western State Conference and the first swimmer in program history All-Southern California Pitcher of the to receive a scholarship to a four-year Year, as well as selected to the All-State university. She signed with Whitworth and All-America teams. First baseman University, a Division III-level program Jessica Rothanzl was named the confer- in Spokane, Washington. ence’s Player of the Year after she broke The seven-time All-American finished numerous offensive program records, her Hancock career with 11 school including highest batting average (.534) records, five conference titles, and two and most career RBI (114). Both Rothanzl conference records. and Chenault graduated from Hancock this spring and earned scholarships to Track and Field play at Division I-level California State Colby Barrick University, Northridge. Freshman Jared Springer won the Western State Conference title in the Head coach Scia Maumausolo was men’s discus throw event. The Nipomo named Western State Conference Coach High School graduate finished first with of the Year, while Missy Regalado, Judith a top throw of 144 feet, nine inches. He Salazar, Megan Love, Teanna Silveira, also finished runner-up in the shot put and Michaela Valencia were voted to and hammer throw events. Springer the All-Conference First Team. holds the school record in the hammer throw of 146-10. Baseball Springer, as well as Brent Dionisio (high Nine baseball players received Western jump), Khalil Mondol (decathlon), and State Conference recognition from Allie Molesky (heptathlon) qualified for coaches in the North Division following the Southern California Finals. the 2015 season. Shortstop Ellis Gerussi- Jared Springer Turner and outfielder Colby Barrick, a Santa Ynez High School graduate, were Men’s Golf All-Conference First Team selections. Alejandro Nicolini finished 32nd in a Third baseman Zach Lampreia was a field of more than 60 during the CCCAA Second Team pick. Freshmen pitchers Men’s Golf State Championships. The Chance Miranda and Skylar Bischoff, both sophomore was the first Bulldog to graduates of Righetti High School, were qualify for State Championships since two of the four Bulldogs who received Austin Kaiser in 2012. honorable mention. Hancock finished fourth in the Western First baseman Tim Mahoney and pitcher State Conference Championships Henry Fienga received Gold Glove Awards behind a sixth place finish from Nico- for being the conference’s top fielder lini, 11th place finish by Shawn Brackett, at their respective positions. Fienga, a and 15th place effort from Robert Zim- Cabrillo High School graduate, was also kowski. named to the 2015 Academic All-State Alejandro Nicolini

For more, go to athletics.hancockcollege.edu Moving on to Four-Year Universities

College. General committed to Texas Lompoc High School graduate Rijo A&M-Kingsville for football and track. Jackson will play hoops at Northland College. Women’s basketball player Leanna Bramble became the first Celina Calderon, a Lompoc High Hancock women’s swimmer to sign School graduate, signed with Eastern with a four-year university. A seven-time Leanna Bramble (left) Nazarene College, a Division III- All-American and five-time Western Michael Ashmore (right) Willie Iribarren (Front row, center) program near Boston. State Conference champion, Bramble signed with Whitworth University. Softball stars Katie Chenault and During the 2014-15 school year, at Jonathon General will represent Jessica Rothanzl signed National least 15 Hancock student-athletes Hancock at the next level. Iribarren, a After leading the men’s basketball Letters of Intent to play Division I received opportunities to continue Lompoc High School graduate, signed team to a share of the conference softball at California State University, their athletic careers at four-year with Humboldt State, while Mediano, title, Alioune Tew signed with Northridge last fall. Nipomo High universities. a St. Joseph High School graduate, Division I-level Niagara University, School alumna Gianna Abatti signed committed to University of North while Kadeem Minor committed to with Cumberland to play softball at Football players Joshua Powers, Alabama. Powers, a Lompoc High School the University of Antelope Valley. the NAIA level. Ryan Mediano, Willie Iribarren, and alumnus, signed with Benedictine

AUGUST 2015 • COMMUNITY NEWS 5 ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE FOUNDATION NEWS Join the President’s Circle Record-Breaking $537,000 in Scholarships

David Beas (left) Hilda Zacarías (right)

For $85 a month you can help guarantee student success.

President Circle members are an important group of community members who believe in education and its transformative powers. With President’s Circle funding, the president of the college has the opportunity to add Kevin Walthers (left) Aurora Ruvalcaba (right) value to Allan Hancock College’s educational programs by: The Allan Hancock College Foundation’s 46th annual schol- “My mom was supposed to be my date for the banquet • Restoring core courses needed for degree arship awards banquet was an evening to remember for before her fall,” said Ruvalcaba. “She always tells me how completion, transfer, and career training a record number of students, including Aurora Ruvalcaba, proud she is of me. This award is as much for myself as it is for my mother and my entire family.” • Supporting educational field trips who received the prestigious Marian Hancock Scholarship. • Encouraging classroom innovation “The award is such an amazing honor,” said Ruvalcaba Ruvalcaba has come a long way. After graduating from • Creating faculty mini grants moments after hearing her named called. “I am very Santa Maria High School, she was dismissed from Hancock grateful because the money will help support my goals with a grade point average around 1.0. She returned to • Taking advantage of one-time and dreams.” Hancock a few years later and has earned a 4.0 ever since. opportunities Ruvalcaba also started a non-profit organization to help President’s Circle members contribute The $5,000 scholarship was started in honor of the late minority students transition into college. She has been a minimum of $1,000 annually or $85 Marian Hancock, the wife of Captain G. Allan Hancock, for juggling school, a part-time job, volunteering, and taking monthly to the foundation’s unrestricted whom the college was named. Mrs. Hancock wanted the care of her mother for the last several years. fund. Unrestricted gifts allow flexibility gift bestowed on a student who demonstrated a com- to help the college where the impact is mitment to continuing his or her education, and who had “I have to admit, sometimes I can’t believe where I am greatest. Contributions can be paid annually, shown great promise and dedication. The scholarship today considering everything I have faced. I would have quarterly, or monthly. committee selected Ruvalcaba as the most outstanding never made it this far without my family and the amazing and deserving student of the academic year. faculty and staff at Hancock,” she said. President’s Circle benefits for your tax-deductible contribution: Ruvalcaba graduated with honors and earned three The awards banquet was a record-breaking event. A total of transfer degrees. She is transferring to the University of 424 scholarships, worth nearly $540,000, were awarded to • Satisfaction in making a direct impact on California, Los Angeles to obtain a degree in sociology. She 363 students. All three broke previous records. Nearly 1,000 teaching and learning at Allan Hancock plans to go to law school, work as a public defender, and students, relatives, friends, donors, faculty, staff, and com- College eventually become a judge. munity members attended the banquet in the Joe White • Invitation to the annual President’s Memorial Gymnasium at the college’s Santa Maria campus. Luncheon “I want to become an advocate for immigrant families like More than 200 donors from the community, another • Inclusion on the President’s Circle plaque my own,” she said. “I want to be a proactive, rather than a on display in the college’s Administration reactive, part to the solution.” record, funded scholarships to returning and transferring building students. Scholarships ranged from $500-5,000. Seventeen Ruvalcaba became emotional when talking about her new scholarships were awarded this year, including the • Recognition in the Allan Hancock mother, a two-time brain cancer survivor, who fell a few Presqu’ile Winery and Murphy Family Scholarships, as well College Foundation newsletter, in special weeks ago and has been hospitalized in a Los Angeles- as the Bartlett Family Scholarships. President’s Circle news releases, and on area hospital. our website • Invitations to cultural and educational events on campus AHC Foundation Financial Assets/ Obligations as of June 30, 2015

All Other Funds Make a (Restricted & Unrestricted) $2,621,988 difference. Scholarship Endowments  Departmental funds Become a $  General operations Scholarship Donor. 6,446,648  General scholarships  Capital improvements  Program area scholarships Scholarship donors invest in the people  Continuing & transfer and in the future of our community. scholarships They change lives! Non-Scholarship Endowments A named scholarship award can start at $500. We invite individuals, businesses, and $14,369,243 organizations to participate. The annual scholarship banquet to honor donors and announce recipients will be Thursday, FOOTNOTE: The above Financial Assets/Obligations graph represents the un-audited fiscal period ending May 26, 2016. June 30, 2015. Complete audited financial statements and tax documents for the most recent reporting If you have an interest in creating an annual period are available from the Foundation Office upon request. scholarship, please call the foundation at (805) 925-2004.

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From the Foundation President Allan Hancock College Dear Friends of Allan Hancock College Foundation, Foundation There comes a time in our lives when we think about leaving a lasting reminder of how we lived and what we loved. Some have described this period of time as the move from “success to significance”. Board of Directors It’s a time to say thank you, to give back, and to help make the world a better place. OFFICERS People from all walks of life with different professions, incomes, and passions show extraordinary generosity by leaving gifts in their wills and estate plans. Terry Dworaczyk, Ed.D., President These gifts represent the very best we have to offer. Valerie Moya, Vice President

We have recently added a booklet to our planned giving program entitled “A Simple Bob Poole, Secretary Guide to Planned Giving”. It offers you some information on remarkable advantages Guy R. Walker, Treasurer and features. It may help make it easier for you to create an estate gift and get more for your money. It will show you a plan by which a small gift can become a large gift, and John Everett, Past President plans that make it possible to give an estate gift without reducing your heirs’ inheritance. The booklet is free to you. Just call the foundation office’s direct line at (805) 925-2004 and request it. DIRECTORS Thank you for your continued generous support. Through your gifts, we are reminded what an important role you play. It Monica L. Beebe is through your support that our dedicated volunteers and experienced professionals are able to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of students. Your gracious concern for them will always be remembered. Jim H. Bray Michael J. Carroll Terry Dworaczyk, Ed.D., President Allan Hancock College Foundation Jay Edward Cerny R. Bruce Coggin Brenda Farias Santa Maria Model A Ford Club Judy Frost Henry M. Grennan Peggy Hesse George Johnson Robert B. Klug Doris T. Lahr Tom Lopez Bob Lotwala Robert Manning Susan Moats Mary K. Nanning Ken Ostini Georgia L. Schrager Roger Welt, Ed.D.

EMERITUS DIRECTORS Kay McCord (left), Jay McCord (right) Michael L. Gibson Ronald L. Thatcher

The Santa Maria Model A Ford Club has been a long-time by the Santa Maria Model A Ford Club are our way of COLLEGE TRUSTEE supporter of the college’s industrial technology depart- paying forward those who helped us in our early years.” ment by providing scholarship opportunities through the REPRESENTATIVES Allan Hancock College Foundation. The scholarships go to The Santa Maria A’s organization was formed in 2003 by Gregory A. Pensa students who are majoring in auto body, auto technology, Chuck Bailey and Van Newkirk. The club started with 23 and other majors within the department. Last year, the founding members and now boasts more than 50 families. Hilda Zacarías club donated $5,000 to the department that included 10 The club hosts an annual car show fundraiser each Sep- scholarships. The club set a record in 2015 by giving $7,000 tember to benefit Hancock students. This year, the 13th COLLEGE to the department and 10 scholarships. Annual All Ford Car Show will be on Saturday, September REPRESENTATIVES “As our students go through the programs and emerge 12, 2015, in Old Town Orcutt. into the work force, they will draw upon the knowledge “All our work to put on the car show is motivated by our Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. and experience they received from Hancock’s industrial desire to raise as much money as we can for the scholar- Superintendent/President technology department,” said Jay McCord, who served ships,” said Kay McCord, club president. “As I like to say, Michael Black two terms as club president. “These scholarships provided it’s all about the kids.” Associate Superintendent/ Vice President, Finance & Administration

Leave a legacy of How can we help? FOUNDATION STAFF doing good in your Please contact us to learn more about giving to Jeff Cotter, Executive Director Allan Hancock College. community? Marlyn Cox Telephone: (805) 925-2004 | Fax: (805) 739-1064 Annie Looysen Include the Allan Hancock Email: [email protected] Toni McCracken College Foundation in your Web address: www.ahcfoundation.org estate plans Foundation Office: 936 South College Drive, P.O. Box 5170, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5170

AUGUST 2015 • COMMUNITY NEWS 7 Where to Find Us Santa Maria Campus Register Now for 800 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 922-6966 Fall 2015 Classes Admissions & Records Office ext. 3248 Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All students register online at www.hancockcollege.edu via myHancock. Tues: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This system allows for 24/7 access. Academic Counseling ext. 3293 District Cashier ext. 3626 Fall Registration Dates Financial Aid ext. 3200 START Testing ext. 3364 • Open Registration: Continues through August 16, 2015 • College Now! Registration: Continues through August 16, 2015 Lompoc Valley Center One Hancock Drive • Registration with an Add Code: Begins August 17, 2015 Lompoc, CA 93436 • Classes begin: August 17, 2015 Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For a complete look at classes offered this fall, including course descriptions, prerequisites, and other class details, (805) 735-3366 go to www.hancockcollege.edu and click Class Search on the home page. From Santa Maria: (805) 922-6966 ext. 5200 Vandenberg AFB Center Fees–Financial Aid Still Available! 641 Utah Blvd. All California residents pay $46 per credit, plus other minimal fees. Bldg. 13640, Room 216 Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 Mon & Tues: 1:30 - 5:45 p.m. Need Help with Registration? Wed & Thurs: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For registration assistance and access to computers at the Santa Maria campus, visit the Admissions and Records and (805) 734-3500 Counseling offices, bldg. A, during regular office hours or call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3248 or 1-866 DIAL AHC (342-5242) From Santa Maria: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3250 toll-free from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Solvang Center For registration assistance and access to computers at the Lompoc Valley, Vandenberg AFB, and Solvang centers, please Located at the corner of Alisal Road call the center of your choice for hours of availability: and Elverhoy Way/Alisal Mesa Road • Lompoc Valley Center: (805) 735-3366 • Vandenberg AFB Center: (805) 734-3500 • Solvang Center: (805) 693-1543 320 Alisal Road, Suite 306 Solvang, CA 93463 Mon-Thurs: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m. Fri: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5:30 p.m. (805) 693-1543 You Can Afford College! From Santa Maria: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3355 Whatever the cost of attending a university, cut it in half by completing the first two years at Hancock. Or, complete your education at Hancock and launch your career immediately. Toll-free from San Luis Obispo Cut your costs even more by accessing the free financial aid available to you. More than 60 percent of Hancock and Santa Barbara counties: students receive financial aid. You could be one of those students. These are funds you do not have to pay back. 1-866-DIAL AHC (342-5242) Apply for financial aid to waive your enrollment free and receive up to $8,000 annually at Hancock. www.hancockcollege.edu Go to www.hancockcollege.edu/financialaid or call the Financial Aid office at (805) 922-6966 ext. 3200. Hours are subject to change when classes are not in session.

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