Cuesta College News + Foundation Annual Report

FALL 2020 A Letter From Our Superintendent/President CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS + FOUNDATION Dr. Jill Stearns ANNUAL REPORT FALL 2020 CONTENTS Dear Cuesta community, Dr. Frank R. Martinez...... 3 Spring 2021 Semester...... 4 Thank you for your amazing support of Cuesta College during this unprecedented Financial Aid in Time of Crisis. . .5 period of the coronavirus pandemic. When we sheltered in place in March, we had Accreditation...... 5 Cuesta Remembers no idea the fall term would be primarily remote. It has been challenging—there is Meet the VPI...... 6 nothing easy about online instruction and student support services. But in true Faculty Profiles...... 6 Dr. Frank R. Martinez Cuesta spirit, we continue to persevere and educational opportunity thrives! Student Spotlight...... 8 Grants Update...... 9 Our ongoing work supporting anti-racism and student equity has never been more 2020 Honored Alumni...... 10 important, as the challenge of polarized national politics has reached our local Program Spotlight...... 12 governing board. Students, community members, faculty, and staff have shared Athletics...... 13 the impact that the widely published social media posts have had on their time and Faculty and Staff Recognition. . .14 wellbeing. We will continue to support them by breaking down barriers laid out in Volunteer of the Year Awards. . .15 our Student Equity and Achievement Plan, which is our guiding star defining our Business Partner...... 16 institutional commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our commitment to Message From Debbie Perrault . .17 our diverse community is unwavering in the face of recent challenges. Your support Donor Profile...... 18 in this time of challenge is deeply appreciated by the Cuesta College community. Message From Shannon Hill. . . 19 Foundation Report...... 20 This edition of CC News highlights some of the ways that Cuesta College has responded Donors List...... 21 to COVID-19 and celebrates the success of student interns, student athletes, and Foundation Board of Directors. . 27 award recipients. The update on grants includes an overview of the new Title V, Hispanic Serving Institution grant, and additional resources supporting student Beloved Former President Passes Away mental health. Academic Senate leaders Drs. Finger and Sims share some of the work they’ve been doing on behalf of faculty and students. Cuesta College 2020 Cuesta College mourns the loss of Dr. Frank R. Martinez, building in his honor. On May 31, Honored Alumni are introduced, a business partner recognized, a Foundation donor Cuesta College’s second Superintendent/President, who 2019, the Dr. Frank R. Martinez profiled, and highlights from the Foundation are presented by Board President, died on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the age of 98. Building was unveiled in a Debbie Perrault, and Executive Director, Shannon Hill. naming ceremony. Hired in 1964 as the founding Assistant Superintendent/Vice Fall 2020 milestones included a very successful, fully virtual, comprehensive President, Dr. Martinez was part of a small but mighty group “Cuesta College will forever bear external evaluation for accreditation. The outcome will not be official until the with a big vision for Cuesta College and tasked with developing the imprint of Dr. Frank Martinez,” final report is received in February 2021, but the visiting team provided a very the first curriculum and hiring the founding faculty. His service said Superintendent/President positive exit report. was filled with firsts that set the Dr. Jill Stearns. “He was a true course of the College’s growth and pioneer and shared a wealth of history, passion, and steward- Dr. Frank Martinez, founding academic administrator and second President/ development. Those firsts included ship. He was an outstanding educator, visionary, advocate Superintendent of Cuesta College passed away on September 27, 2020. hiring the first staff member, nego- for students, mentor, and friend. We are grateful for his Recently recognized by the SLOCCCD Board of Trustees with the naming tiating the purchase of the land for dedicated service.” of a building in his honor, Dr. Martinez will forever be remembered. the San Luis Obispo campus, hiring the first cohort of faculty to teach the Dr. Martinez’s enduring legacy continued in the decades I hope to see you on campus soon. initial semester, and drafting Cuesta following his retirement. As Cuesta College’s number one Cuesta College—Build Your Future! College’s original master plan. supporter, he insisted on being the first donor to the Cuesta College Foundation every year on July 1st. Gifts In 1977, Dr. Martinez became the President-Superintendent, a can be made in his memory to the Frank & Lois Martinez role he held until his retirement in 1988. His 25 years of service President’s Scholarship Endowment, care of the Cuesta to the College and community had an immense impact on College Foundation, P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. generations of faculty that have reflected the best in education. Donations earmarked for the fund can also be made through Jill Stearns, Ph.D. His service was formally recognized by the Board of Trustees the online donation form on the Foundation webpage at Superintendent/President on Dec. 5, 2018, with the naming of a new instructional cuesta.edu or by calling (805) 546-3279. 

2 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 3 ACCJC ACCREDITATION VIRTUAL VISIT Cuesta College is accredited by Responding to the Pandemic: the Accrediting Commission for Providing Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association Staying Safe Financial Aid Relief in Time of Crisis of Schools and Colleges. The ACCJC is an institutional accrediting body The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic With the uncertainty of the emerging recognized by the Council for through the Spring Semester Security Act, or CARES Act, is a $2.2 virus in February and March, the Higher Education Accreditation and trillion economic stimulus bill signed obligatory lockdown, and the subse- the U.S. Department of Education. into law in late March 2020. The Act quent economic downturn, donors to provided direct economic aid to the CASE Fund have enabled Cuesta Member institutions participate in Cuesta College’s lecture classes and Americans negatively impacted by the College to provide the grants essential a self-evaluation and peer review on student support programs for the COVID-19 pandemic and was designed for students to not only stay in school a regular cycle to provide assurance Spring 2021 semester will continue to stem the reeling effects COVID-19 but to meet their basic needs. One such of quality education, promote to be delivered entirely online to has had on the economy. Of the $2.2 donor is longtime Cuesta supporter, effectiveness and continuous maintain the campus community’s trillion, higher education was allotted Pacific Western Bank. quality improvement, and maintain health and safety. A small percentage $14 billion; Cuesta College received the quality of higher education in of difficult-to-convert courses with a $3.5 million, half of which is required to Pacific Western Bank, the United States. Cuesta College’s laboratory component or activities go directly to support students. Students recognizing the last ACCJC team visit occurred in that require in-person meetings will with high rates of employment in the imminent need, donated $25,000 to Fall 2014 in which members visited be held on campus with strict safety retail and restaurant industries have CASE at the onset of the pandemic, and classrooms, examined processes, protocols, including daily health been affected particularly hard from an additional $20,000 for Giving Tuesday and investigated college operations. screenings, the wearing of masks, the economic effects of the pandemic, in November. “Grants provided by the As a result of that visit, Cuesta’s physical distancing, and sentinel been established for instructional and Financial Aid is available for students urgently needing aid. CASE Fund are crucial for students with accreditation was reaffirmed for testing for high-risk activities non-instructional spaces, including experiencing pandemic-related financial emergencies and are, many six years. including athletics and voice/wind increased custodial capacity for financial hardships. Students may While the CARES Act has provided times, the impetus for them to stay in instrument ensembles. cleaning and disinfecting, managing apply for one-time grants through $1,828,715 so far in economic aid to school and finish their studies,” said This fall semester, Cuesta College a campus exposure, and minimizing Federal CARES Funds and the Cuesta 2,186 to Cuesta College students, Tom Strait, Pacific Western Bank hosted a team of 11 faculty and “We look forward to the full return to the need for campus visits. Assistance for Student Emergencies eligibility is based on Title IV (or federal President of the Central Coast Region. administrators from peer colleges campus, but we will continue our Fund (more on this on page 5). financial aid) requirements, leaving “If Pacific Western Bank can help ease for a Virtual Accreditation Site current protocols to prioritize the Additionally, students can start many without the possibility of receiv- someone’s burden just a little, then I Visit from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1. wellbeing of our campus community planning for the 2021–22 school year ing the benefits of this Act. Fortunately, know we are doing the right thing and The visit was based around the 2020 and to provide a safe learning by filling out the Free Application for Cuesta College has a long-established will continue to support Cuesta and the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report environment,” said Dr. Jill Stearns, Federal Student Aid or California Fund dedicated specifically to students CASE Fund.” (ISER), which provides evidence of Cuesta College Superintendent/ Dream Act application. Scholarships with financial emergencies. the College’s effectiveness, quality President. “We want to ensure available through the Cuesta College CASE has provided $207,292 in one-time of education, and continuous quality that our students are fully Foundation include the Cuesta The Cuesta Assistance for Student grants to 313 students since March. If improvement. Preparations for the supported as they complete Promise, providing two fee-free years Emergencies Fund, or CASE, provides you would like to donate to the CASE ISER began in Fall 2018, and the their educational goals.” at Cuesta College for every recent direct financial aid of up to$ 500 per Fund, please contact the Cuesta College report was submitted to the ACCJC SLO County high school graduate, request to Cuesta students in the form Foundation at (805) 546-3279.  in Summer 2020. Cuesta College continues to plan for an as well as general scholarships for of a one-time grant. Aid from the CASE extended duration of the coronavirus all students.  Fund has helped students pay for their At the conclusion of the virtual site pandemic in collaboration with local To ensure student success, expanded rent, utilities, child-care, food, and car visit, the Accreditation Site Team and state public health agencies and online support for programs and repairs to name just a few. conducted a report out to the the California Community Colleges services is available through the 2021 SPRING SEMESTER College regarding their visit which Chancellor’s Office. A mostly online Virtual Lobby on the college webpage. The spring semester starts January 19, did not include any official findings, spring semester follows the imple- Cuesta College staff are available on 2021. Registration is available at recommendations, or specifics in mentation of the Fall 2020 Safe Zoom to answer questions regarding bit.ly/cuestaregistration. the team’s preliminary report. Reopening Plan, which is available on admissions & enrollment services, The Commission will finalize the the COVID-19 resource webpage at counseling, financial aid, technology, results from the visit and the team’s cuesta.edu/covid-19. Protocols have tutoring, and more. report at a Commission meeting in Spring 2021. 

4 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 5 Faculty Profile: Faculty Profile: Dr. Jason Curtis Dr. Roland Finger Dr. Wesley Sims Named Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction QUICK FACTS What interested you about being involved QUICK FACTS Describe some of the work you are Last spring, Cuesta College’s Board of He held many teaching leadership • Began teaching with the Academic Senate? • Began teaching currently doing in the Academic Senate. Trustees approved Dr. Jason Curtis as positions, including five years as English at Cuesta One of the key things for me with English at • Focusing on our most vulnerable the Cuesta College Assistant Superin- Chair of the Faculty Senate, Chair College Fall 2011 Academic Senate, and especially being Cuesta College students: those incarcerated students tendent/Vice President of Instruction. for the Biology and Chemistry • Current Cuesta in a leadership position, is that we are 5 ½ years ago at the California Men’s Colony Department, and the faculty represen- College Academic trying to carry forward multiple • Current Cuesta • Through the COVID-19 pandemic, After serving in the interim role since tative on the Indiana Commission for Senate President perspectives that can improve our College Academic protecting and caring for our July 2019, Dr. Curtis will continue to Higher Education. • Born and raised in San Francisco campus and improve the experience Senate Vice President students academically by granting oversee the Department of Academic • Received MA at CSU Hayward and PhD for our students. As Senate President, • Grew up in Cincinnati Excused Withdrawals last semester Affairs and provide leadership for all Dr. Curtis returned to Cuesta College at UC Davis I think it’s incredibly important to try • Received MA at Texas A&M and PhD at the which distinguished Cuesta as the instructional programs, including the in 2014 to serve as the Dean of • Loves pop culture and film, especially with and carry forward and become a University of Illinois, Chicago community college with the highest development of curriculum and class Sciences and Mathematics. In this strong horror, monster narratives, and channel for all kinds of voices, attitudes, • First teaching job was teaching English to rate of student success in California schedules as well as faculty hiring and role, he pursued external funding in Gothic themes opinions, and ideas. 8th graders in Texas • Assisting transgender students training. Dr. Curtis also serves as the support of Cuesta’s programs while by providing them the ability to Accreditation Liaison Officer for managing the academic areas covering How did you become interested in Describe some of the work you are What do you love most about teaching at have their names represented Cuesta College. biology, physical sciences, mathematics, teaching English? currently doing in the Academic Senate. Cuesta College? correctly within our online system nursing/allied health, and English usually attracts people who love At the heart of all of them is the idea of What I love more than anything is that without going through an “I was pleased to recommend Dr. Jason kinesiology/athletics. literature, who love reading, who love improving education for our students my job allows me to pick material my administrative process Curtis to the Board of Trustees as thinking about words and different and strengthening faculty-student students will read and discuss. That • Passing A Resolution to Declare Assistant Superintendent / Vice “As a former student of Cuesta, I’ve texts. A big thing for me about English is relationships. One important initiative might sound fairly simple, but there is that the Lives of Black Students President of Instruction,” said Cuesta always had a deep appreciation for that it’s an omnivorous subject, is AP 7120 to improve our faculty hiring nothing better in my mind than to be Matter and currently working College Superintendent/President this college and the mission of the meaning that those interested in it are procedures and increase equity, able to bring a book that has changed toward passing a Resolution Dr. Jill Stearns. “The exhaustive California Community Colleges,” often interested in many different areas diversity, and inclusion among our me, that has energized my thoughts Honoring Native Land and national search brought forth a large said Dr. Curtis. “I feel very fortunate such as film, journalism, rhetoric, or faculty on campus. We started a and read that book with a group of Acknowledging Indigenous Peoples pool of well-qualified candidates and to be working in support of Cuesta’s communications. Exploring how these recruitment task force to look at students. Teaching writing is where Dr. Curtis stood out among these outstanding faculty so that together, things intersect in culture and the way ways to improve how we’re recruiting students develop their critical con- What is your hope for the future of exceptional applicants. Dr. Curtis has we can ensure the best learning this informs how we see, think, and and how to get strong, diverse sciousness and their voice. We mainly Cuesta College? demonstrated strong leadership for experience for our students. My write about the world and the language candidate pools. focus on argumentative writing. My hope is that Cuesta changes the our faculty in providing high-quality goal is to provide the type of leader- that we use to capture our experiences… I don’t know of any greater skills that world, and we will do so only by education for our students and ship that allows our best ideas to that’s the core of why I was interested in What is your hope for the future of are more important than thinking transforming our students. If we set an community, and I am thrilled to have emerge and flourish as Cuesta English. It’s also from the love of reading Cuesta College? critically and having a voice. If a student aspirational goal of liberating people him as an integral member of our College evolves in response to the as a child and in college thinking it could I would love to see an Ethnic Studies leaves here with those two skills, we are from oppression, then we must alter executive team.” changing needs of our community be a great life to study literature, to Department and think about a culturally doing what we need to be doing. our objectives and methods of how we and the state.”  work on my writing, and to work with relevant pedagogy so that no matter teach students. This would require that Dr. Jason Curtis first came to Cuesta other people working on their writing. the discipline, faculty will think more What interested you about being involved our first goal be to empower the College as a student looking to get his about how the material they’re using with the Academic Senate? students we serve. If we have students academic career back on track. Upon What do you love most about teaching at and the way they’re presenting it could Senate is very much a place for ideas who feel empowered with a voice and completing an Associate Degree of Cuesta College? connect closer to people’s lives, things where we discuss any professional or with knowledge, then we are on the Science in General Studies, he It really comes down to interacting with they really care about and love, and academic issue. We have nurtured a right path. Like many, I get extremely transferred to Cal Poly and finished his our students. As professors, we convey what’s important to them. It’s so that all space where we welcome our faculty to frustrated about where things are going BS in Biological Sciences one year some of the great things we found in of our disciplines really do connect to have critical conversations about the in this country and in the world: a later. Dr. Curtis next went to Purdue our disciplines and have students see the person. I would like for all areas of health and well-being of our college. To devastating pandemic, the existential University and earned his Ph.D. in that, recognize that, absorb it, and be the campus to think in that way and add on a layer of complexity, all of us on threat of climate change, and the rise of Biological Sciences, studying the influenced by it. But the students figure out how they can improve their Senate have a difficult task because we white supremacy. In the face of those population genetics of parasites and themselves bring something new to curriculum and how their divisions can are in a representative position, so we problems, I feel powerless and small. In their hosts. He spent 14 years at it because they are unique individuals be stronger.  need to hear from the faculty as a response, I double-down on improving Purdue University North Central, and they see how their own contribu- whole and represent what we hear. my teaching, my classroom, and my teaching and continuing his tions and thinking have an impact on college; in that way, I feel hopeful.  research in parasitology. these ideas.

6 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 7 Over the years, the fascination with in a pilot program of a virtual on-site space stayed with Justin as merely a experience. “It turned out to be an childhood dream while he collected a exciting opportunity to walk-through Grants Update Student Spotlight: business degree, launched a couple of with NASA researchers and scientists in businesses, and started a career in the this pilot program and experiment with Cuesta College received several grants Justin Self dialysis field along the way. Until he how this new educational tool could be during the first half of 2020 from State NASA National Community College recently decided to change course and shaped,” Justin said. and Federal funding sources. Two such Aerospace Scholar aim for, well, the stars. grants are the Mental Health Services Justin also had the opportunity to work grant awarded by the California Today he is an aerospace engineering as the engineering lead in a team of Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office student at Cuesta College, working on 10 students that presented a mission and the 2020 Developing Hispanic Shooting for the Stars degrees in mathematics and physics proposal to a group of NASA judges— Serving Institutions grant awarded by with the hope of transferring to Cal the same individuals working in the the US Department of Education. When Justin Self was a little kid, he Poly in Fall 2021 as part of the ENGAGE same systems that the students con- often found himself staring out into Scholarship program funded by a grant jectured and researched. Out of four MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES GRANT space... literally. from the National Science Foundation. teams and 40 students, Justin’s team The $300,000 funding awarded through took first place. the Mental Health Services grant could “I had a passion for all things space, not be timelier. The COVID-19 pandemic and I heard about things with the He says that the experience provided has had a vast effect on mental health space shuttle, and I learned about what him with confidence in his ability to from lockdowns, social distancing, and NASA was doing with rockets, the Jet research, design a project, and collab- economic uncertainty among others. Propulsion Laboratory, satellites, and orate in a team. But more importantly, Due to this, the World Health Organiza- exploring space,” he said. “I’ve always what he walked away with was the tion “is calling for a massive scale-up in had a fascination for aircraft, spacecraft, realization that he was headed in the investment in mental health.” This grant and rockets.” right educational and career path. will enable Cuesta to continue and DHSI GRANT In addition to the Mental Health Technician program as the industry “The program really hit some intrinsic Services grant, Cuesta College was grows in the county. Last year, Justin saw his childhood values in me and to the core of who I awarded the US Department of dream become closer to reality when am as a person for stepping into the Education 2020 Developing The grant also creates opportu- he was accepted into NASA’s National unknown, and then seeing something Hispanic Serving Institutions nities by expanding funding for Community College Aerospace Scholars happen that I knew could happen, but (Title V) grant. Classified as a the southern area of our program, an educational experience for I almost didn’t believe—like sending a Hispanic Serving Institution by county. Addressing the needs community college students exploring mission to Mars,” Justin said. “The big- the federal law criterion of of South County is a priority for careers related to the STEM field. Stu- gest thing I took away from NASA was having a full-time undergradu- the College and the grant dents participate in a five-week-long that they were constantly saying that ate student body of at least provides an investment online workshop and then apply for you have what it takes, and then they 25% Hispanic identifying opportunity by offering over an opportunity to spend four days at gave us the tools and the experience students. Cuesta College will $500,000 in matching grant a NASA Center, getting an inside look to make it happen—I wouldn’t change expand the excellent work of the be using the funds to expand dollars to support programs at NASA missions and science. it for the world.”  Student Health Center and offer on work being done in Guided for the South County. Over support through increased screening Pathways. Students will develop the next five years, the Cuesta While Justin was elated to learn he for mental health needs, the addition career and education plans and College Foundation will be on would be part of a small cohort of a second therapist and an academic attend workshops to develop a mission to raise the funds of 40 students invited to success coach, mental health stigma life skills and college skills for needed for the grant match, attend the next stage reduction events, and the strengthening success. The grant will improve technol- which could create a $1.12 million of the program this of Latinx identity and Latinx outreach ogy at each campus and establishes endowment to provide ongoing annual past summer, the on campus. Additionally, the Mental a new Airframe and Powerplant support for those programs.  coronavirus pan- Health Services grant will continue to demic canceled promote partnerships and allyships on the in-person campus between the Student Health NASA Center Center and other departments as visit. Instead, well as faculty, staff and students/ he was placed student groups. Photo courtesy of Justin Self

8 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 9 Jenny Mulks Founder of Non-Profit—Along Comes Hope,® Speaker, Author and Coach Attended Cuesta College: 1985–1986

Jenny Mulks is a mom, CEO, TEDx Speaker, international and being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form 2020 author, cancer coach, cancer survivor, advocate, of cancer, Jenny transitioned from corporate humanitarian, and philanthropist. She is the pharmaceuticals to cancer coach, Founder and CEO of Along Comes Hope,® mentoring patients and caregivers. a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support for families of children In addition to her work with Along Comes with cancer through financial assistance Hope,® Jenny is the creator of online for travel, emotional support for the courses called “We Can Serve Together: family unit, advocacy work on Capitol Hill, Thriving Through Cancer.” She is a Honored and education and awareness programs motivational speaker, has co-authored at both the local and national levels. Connect: How to Love and Accept Yourself After Divorce, and is the author of two Jenny started her college career at Cuesta upcoming books Along Comes HOPE: The Power Alumni College, later transferring to CSU Bakersfield and of You, and Dear Graduate. She has been cancer then San Diego State University where she earned a free since 2007.  Bachelor of Arts degree. After 15 years in a successful career

Laurie Sinton Co-owner of Sinton Helicopters Attended Cuesta College: 1966–1967 Russell Levanway President of CIO Solutions Laurie Sinton has a 56-year friendship with Cuesta College, Laurie was invited to join the Cuesta Foundation about Attended Cuesta College: 1996–1999 first attending classes in 1966–1967, and then as a Foundation 30 years ago and formerly served as president. She served Board member for the past 30 years. She has fond memories on the capital campaign committee and helped make the As founder and CEO of TekTegrity, Russ Levanway has focused Russ was recognized for his deep commitment to our commu- including excellent instructors, friendly staff and dream of a North County campus a reality and is on company strategy, finance, and human resources nity and his professional excellence as a SLO Tribune those “old barracks” while dodging cows that thrilled at what Cuesta College has accomplished to build a successful and sustainable business Top 40 Under 40 as well as Pacific Coast Business wandered between buildings. She transferred there. She also provided critical volunteer while providing incredible value for clients Times Top 40 Under 40 recipient. Russ has to Cal Poly for a degree in English, married support in Fall 2014 to promote and pass and a great workplace for his team. A native served on the boards of SLO Chamber of her husband Jack, and ranched for a the general obligation bond, Measure L of upstate New York, Russ moved to San Commerce, Leadership SLO, Friends of decade near Shandon where their two for Cuesta College. Laurie is the recipient Luis Obispo in 1996 and started his Prado Day Center, Central Coast Software children were born. In the 1980’s, they of the J. Vard Loomis Volunteer of the journey with Cuesta College, first as a and Technology Association, Executive transitioned into the Sinton Helicopter Year award and continues to volunteer student (he earned an Associates of Networking, and Big Brothers Big Sisters business in Paso Robles, which they still as an Ambassador. Science degree in 1999) and then as an of SLO County. He currently serves on the operate today along with their son Scott. employee of the IT Department, where he board of InnovativeIT, a firm that specializes “I see students of all ages who want and need eventually became Network Administrator. in providing large-scale wireless solutions to For a number of years, she was a co-owner of a what Cuesta offers to reach their goals,” said Founded in 2005, TekTegrity was acquired by affordable housing communities and is a small furniture and design business in Paso Robles. Sinton. “I have so many memories of good times Santa Barbara based CIO Solutions in 2018; Russ member of Rotary de Tolosa.  Laurie has juggled family care and concerns with daily and projects with the Cuesta staff and board members, currently serves as President of the combined companies. helicopter challenges and says that these days she is less which I cherish.”  “ground support” and more “Gram support” driving their granddaughters to school.

10 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 11 Program Spotlight: importantly, their students. This has been shown across all levels of Community Programs education from youth to lifelong Continues to Serve learners. We have collectively been pushed into a far-more digital lifestyle than many of us would have ever dreamed of or wanted with Zoom having worked its way into our daily Guest Contributor: Wes Martin lives and conversations. Cuesta College

While we all might be dealing with some Athletics Zoom fatigue, our ability to adapt to these new times has opened up Gabriel Browning incredible opportunities and will Men’s Water Polo/Swimming continue to moving forward. In College 2020 George Silveria Career Student-Athlete for Kids this past summer, we had cousins participating in a summer program together for the first time despite living across the country from one another. Our CyberCamp had teens from 10 different states teaming up and competing with one another, and the Central Coast Writers Conference featured attendees and presenters from all over the country.

Without a willingness from both students and staff to take the leap into A virtual session during the 2020 Central Coast Writing Conference online education, none of this would have been possible. The sense of Cuesta College Community Programs is we have seen major programs like accomplishment I feel is immense and it Martha Mora Melecio Gonzalez Jack Felsted Savannah Bohna a fee-based wing of the college that is College for Kids and the 36th annual is a feeling that should be shared by Women’s Soccer Cross Country/Track & Field Men’s Water Polo Women’s Volleyball self-supporting and does not receive tax Cuesta College Central Coast Writers everyone involved. I am so very proud 2020 Outstanding 2020 Warren Hansen 2020 Outstanding 2020 Warren Hansen support. As a result, we felt a little extra Conference as well as workshops and of our instructors, students, and staff at Athlete of the Year Scholar-Athlete of the Year Athlete of the Year Scholar-Athlete of the Year pressure to pivot and adapt quickly as short-courses flourish in a new digital Community Programs. This is a true the pandemic reached the central coast format. Aqua Fitness and Lap Swimming team effort and I hope you’ll join us as and on-campus operations shut down. returned to the Cuesta College Pool the adventure continues in Cougar Fans, In mid-March, we were near the halfway this fall after a thorough review and Spring 2021. point of our spring semester with development of a safe reopening plan. The world of Athletics has been turned upside down over this past year, however, first and in-person classes and workshops As we all still deal with so much foremost our hearts go out to all those that have lost loved ones and are struggling during underway and many more on the uncertainty in our daily lives, it has these unprecedented times. This past spring, even though we did not have the opportunity horizon. Additionally, we were deep into been running staples like these pro- to celebrate and acknowledge all of our wonderful student athletes and coaches in person, the planning for our 33rd summer of grams that have helped bring back we still would like to recognize those student athletes that shined. College for Kids on campus as well as some sense of normalcy to our staff, youth basketball, youth and adult patrons, and community. Congratulations to all of our student athletes and coaches and thanks to everyone that make aquatics, and a handful of other camps it possible for us to compete and fulfill our student athlete’s lifelong dreams. and workshops. While at the time of the While these past six months have no shutdown we felt an array of mostly doubt been trying times, I try to focus Learn Spanish Fast with Profe Linda Stay healthy & safe and Go Cougars, uncomfortable emotions (unease, on the positives that have come and confusion, fear, etc.), I commend our continue to arise from our experiences. CUESTA COLLEGE devoted team for their critical and This pandemic has highlighted how COMMUNITY PROGRAMS creative thinking to get us through incredibly flexible and dedicated [email protected] Bob Mariucci these trying times. In the months since, teachers are to their craft and most www.cuesta.edu/communityprograms Director of Athletics

12 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 13 Staff & Faculty Recognition 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards

My favorite thing about Cuesta is I am greatly honored to have received I consider myself lucky that each day Levi Johnson Dr. Barbara George the students. In Physics Lab, we do this award for faculty excellence. As an I get the chance to tell the stories of John Schaub Student Volunteer Award J. Vard Loomis Award for Distinguished Board Service experiments like making sound waves. instructor, my goal is to open students’ Cuesta College and the students, faculty, This year’s recipient is computer science student Levi Johnson. The award goes to Dr. Barbara H. George, recognizing her I help them with gathering data, making minds and promote student engage- and staff who all make this campus such Levi is a member of the Engineering Without Borders Club at distinguished service and exceptional representation of Cuesta sure they’re on the right track, and we ment. Cuesta College has provided me a special place. Receiving a leadership Cuesta, participating in club outreach activities on campus College to the public. Barbara is a recently retired member of have a lot of fun in the process. Each with the opportunity to do what I love award is an honor, and I owe a great and at a local middle school. His passion for the environment the Board of Trustees, representing District 2 from 2012 to semester, there’s a new group of students every day. Receiving this award deal to many who have taught and also finds him volunteering with the non-profit company 2020. She also served as the Executive Director of Institutional which keeps things fun and engaging. acknowledges the effort to support a shown me the way. I’d like to especially Sun Works to install solar panels on homes in the local area Advancement and the Foundation at Cuesta College from 1977 Winning this award is a great recognition, positive learning environment and thank the small and mighty Marketing helping to keep the cost of solar to a minimum. He has also to 2004. Over the years, she has received numerous awards and I thank all of the students. mold future nurses. I am grateful for the & Communications team, Shannon Hill mentored several kids with severe Autism over the past 5 and accolades, including recognition as the 2006 Citizen of Mark Sparlin support of my colleagues and Cuesta for her mentorship and support, and years and currently works between 6 to 12 hours a week with the Year by the SLO Chamber of Commerce and the Dr. Frank 2019–20 Elaine Holley Coats College and look forward to another Dr. Stearns for her steadfast leadership one client. As stated very well by his nominator and Cuesta Martinez Award for distinguished volunteer service in 2012. Service Excellence Award great semester. and guidance through a challenging year. Engineering professor, Jeff Jones, “he is a fine young man and During her tenure as a Trustee, Barbara enthusiastically and Monica Millard Ritchie Bermudez a role model for all of us.” actively supported the mission, vision, values, institutional 2019–20 Peter and M’May Diffley 2020 Marie E. Rosenwasser goals and objectives of Cuesta College and served as Board Award for Faculty Excellence President’s Leadership Award President, Vice President, and lent her expertise when the college faced accreditation and economic challenges. We are grateful for her many years of service as a Trustee and as a leading advocate of the College, our faculty, staff, and students.

Clint and Connie Pearce Dr. Frank Martinez Superintendent / President’s Award This year’s recipients of the Dr. Frank Martinez Superintendent/ President’s Award are Clint and Connie Pearce. Clint and Thank you for my selection and support I’m honored to have been nominated I feel grateful for my time here at Connie have always supported Cuesta as business leaders for this award of teaching excellence. for this award and excited to stand with Cuesta College. It’s been such a gift to in the community. But their dedication became stronger Kathy Myers I would like to share it with all of my the others who’ve received it in the past. work with and to get to know so many when their son started attending Cuesta, which spurred their Betty Nielsen Volunteer of the Year Award colleagues because from my perspective In my position, I’ve learned a lot about people who are passionate about their motivation for starting the Rodeo Club in 2016. The Rodeo This year’s recipient goes to Kathy Myers. Kathy is an emeritus as the division chair of the social sciences our faculty—they’re creative, talented, jobs and helping students. I’m grateful program, under the leadership of the Pearce’s, advanced faculty and has been on the Cuesta College Book of the Year division, I see that all of our faculty dedicated, and determined, and they’ve to have had some small part in bringing quickly. Their record-setting pace soon attracted even more Committee since its beginning—over 10 years ago. She began every day strive for teaching excellence worked tirelessly to develop a supporting more long-lasting programs and services students to the program, now one of the most successful in when she was a faculty member at the North County Campus and service to our students and that it and engaging learning environment to students as we’ve seen needs change the country. In 2018, Cuesta was ranked second in the West teaching for-credit English as a Second Language, or ESL, is through our collective efforts that for their students that’s welcoming and and grow over time. Thank you to all Coast Region and fourth in the nation at the College National courses. Now as a retired, emeritus faculty, Kathy continues we make Cuesta College an institution encouraging. I’m excited to continue my for the support that you gave me Finals Rodeo. Giving back is something the Pearce’s say gives to generously give her time, creativity, energy, and enthusiasm of excellence. role in supporting everyone and excited over the last five years. them satisfaction and a way to set an example for their for Cuesta College Book of the Year events and activities. Brent LaMon to see how faculty and staff will continue Janet Shephard children and hopefully encourages others to follow suit. For eight years, Kathy has also been a part of the Cuesta 2020 Teaching Excellence Award to create engaging and learning 2020 Outstanding Management Senate volunteer group, serving meals at the Prado Homeless environments for student success. Employee Award Shelter once a month. We appreciate all the ways that Cynthia Wilshusen AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE Kathy gives back to Cuesta College and our local community. 2020 Outstanding Check out the virtual awards ceremony for our 2020 Volunteers Academic Employee Award of the Year and Honored Alumni: bit.ly/2020CuestaAwards.

14 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 15 A Message From Our Foundation Board President Debbie Perrault

One of the most meaningful things I get to do as the Foundation Board President, is to witness the impact that your investment makes on students. This year, that impact was needed over and over again, but it was also twice as hard to see. Business Partner: In March, when the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic hit our community, the Cuesta College Foundation quickly went into action to support the XYZ Textbooks and Math TV Cuesta’s Assistance for Student Emergency Fund (CASE) for students who demonstrate critical and immediate needs. Many of these students shared common challenges: sudden loss of income—needing to pay utility bills and rent, buying food, and paying for child care while they managed to remain in school through distance learning.

I am grateful for the gifts from Rick and Jill Stollmeyer, Pacific Western Bank, Cuesta College Federation of Teachers, Bank of America, United Staffing Associates, Union Bank, Jake Odello, SESLOC, and George Galvan for contributing to this fund. Over 100 gifts were made to keep students in college this spring, summer and fall by meeting their most basic needs.

I am inspired and amazed at our community’s ability to respond to this crisis, to best serve our students and at our community’s strong While Pat McKeague enjoyed his time every day. The faculty was incredible, reasonable prices. Today, MathTV “My wife Diane and I were among the commitment to our students. as a full-time instructor in mathematics and the leadership from Dr. Eisenbise features over 10,000 instructional first people to donate to the Cuesta in the 1970’s, his time teaching at and Dr. Martinez absolutely the best.” videos on its site, and XYZ Textbooks College Foundation, and we have With the continuing pandemic, our work together is not done. Since we still Cuesta College inspired a new career has published over 20 books used by continued to donate every year since can’t come together in person, it is hard for us to know how our students path and a business venture in the When he noticed that two of his more than 200 schools. that first year,” said McKeague. “Many, are really doing on the other side of the computer screen. I want to assure publishing industry. colleagues, Peter and Welch, had many people, both students and you that the Foundation is listening and sharing at events like the written textbooks, he thought he could More recently, when most institutions instructors, have accomplished a great Scholarship Reception, Virtual Music and Arts Performances, panel do the same. Sending sample chapters switched to virtual learning because deal because they got their start at discussions on Race, Equity and Inclusion and other activities to eight publishers, he received offers of the coronavirus pandemic, XYZ Cuesta. In my case, supporting Cuesta where students value your presence as well as from three and settled on Academic Textbooks provided all of its eBooks is a way for me to give back a little.”  your support. Press in New York City. for free for the rest of the term. Additionally, the company started I hope you will join me and others at the college’s He immediately took a liking to his offering Zoom meetings to instructors BECOME A BUSINESS PARTNER online efforts to keep students engaged. With new vocation, and by 1985, writing to help them go online with their WITH CUESTA COLLEGE your continued support, we will ensure the had become a full-time job. While he courses and provide them with content. The Business Partners Program was highest level of educational opportunities for resigned from his full-time position, established to promote two-way communication students’ access and success at Cuesta College. he continued to teach part-time at McKeague says that his publishing between Cuesta College and the SLO County Cuesta College for 22 years. success is a direct result of his teaching business community enabling Cuesta to “At that time, there were four us in experience during those first few years in better serve the educational training needs of the department, Gil Stork, Lee Welch, When major publishers started raising the math department. While he remains local employers and employees. For more info, Debbie Perrault Gil Peter, and me, teaching all the the price of textbooks, McKeague in touch with his teaching colleagues please call the Cuesta College Foundation at President, Cuesta College math classes Cuesta offered,” recalled began his own publishing companies today, he has also maintained his (805) 546-3279. Foundation Board of Directors McKeague. “It was the most wonderful XYZ Textbooks and MathTV, offering relationship with Cuesta College as job ever, and I loved coming to work textbooks in print and digital at a donor and business partner.

16 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 17 A Message From the Foundation Executive Director

“We were deeply grieved when he died, Shannon Hill and we wanted something to memorialize him,” said Laurence. “We felt much closer to Cuesta, so we set up the 2020 has been many things. For many of us, it started as a test of our ability to adapt scholarships because we wanted his and respond to ever-changing situations. Months later, the year continues to test our spirit to go on—and that’s what I hope patience, our perseverance, and our belief that our own actions can and will impact will happen.” others—whether to improve the county’s health status, or to improve the world around us. Torre and Laurence also hope the scholarships can help alleviate some It has also been a test of Cuesta College’s ability to adapt and change while staying of the financial burdens on students true to our mission. Focusing on access, success and excellence has stretched faculty so they may continue pursuing their and staff alike as they found ways to teach and serve students online or with new educational and career paths. “If the safety protocols. ESL students become proficient in the English language enough to LEGACY CHALLENGE Our Foundation stepped up this year to help students stay in school by giving them continue their studies at a four-year From January 1 to May 15, 2020, the second emergency aid. Our goals in March 2020 made an immediate shift—and you responded. college or just to get to work in the Cuesta College Legacy Challenge went on in We helped hundreds of students survive losing their jobs, paying their bills, feeding community, then I will cheer for them,” spite of the pandemic. Bob and Debby Wacker their families and staying focused on classes. Donor Profile: said Laurence. have stepped up again in 2020 and made a donation of $14,000 to honor their match of Our events were either moved online or canceled. We saw many of you in Zoom over Torre Houlgate-West And the same goes for welding students. $1,000 for each person who sent back their the past few months, but it was not how we we’d like to thank you. We miss all of you “I’ve heard from some of our scholarship note. Thanks to our ‘poster child’ Evan and and appreciate your ongoing support! & Dr. Laurence Houlgate recipients that there a lot of jobs that to all of you who responded! involve welding, and the people who In January, we relaunched the Legacy Challenge to let us know if we are in your are offering these jobs can’t get enough longer-term financial plans. With the pandemic looming, we weren’t sure if you Having gone through the California Similarly, their son Joshua had also of Cuesta graduates,” Laurence added. would respond… but you did! Bob and Debbie Wacker once again championed Community College and California State struggled with classes right after high “If we can help those students get through the Legacy Challenge by matching each of the 14 responses with $1,000 per person. University systems, Torre Houlgate- school, but after a year at Cuesta the program, then that’s a plus.”  We are very grateful to the Wackers for being our champions for planned giving, West and Dr. Laurence Houlgate both College, he turned his educational path and also to you for letting us know if we are in your estate plans, a beneficiary of IRA, know the value of a good education. around, got straight A’s, and gained or other ways you support Cuesta. During a time when folks were stuck at home this Torre graduated from Long Beach State admission to Cal Poly. “I think it was spring, you really turned up for us, for the present, and the future. after attending Long Beach City College because of the teaching at Cuesta and Laurence from Cal State Los College and the close connections Thank you for being there the support the college in 2020! Together, we will pass all Angeles after Pasadena City College. between student and teacher that really the tests of this year to build a better, brighter future together for the students of Their educational paths paved the way helped inform him,” said Dr. Houlgate. Cuesta College. for successful careers in academia, with Torre having taught ESL part-time at After Joshua’s tragic death in 2007, . Cuesta College and Laurence now Torre was inspired by their son’s work retired as head of the Department and enthusiasm for the Welding Shannon Hill of Philosophy at Cal Poly. Program at Cuesta College and set up Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Foundation scholarships at Cuesta College in his “Community colleges provide an memory: the Joshua Houlgate Memorial important educational service,” said Welding Scholarship, Joshua Houlgate BECOME A DONOR Laurence. “I had no clue what I wanted Memorial ESL Scholarship, and more Charitable gifts to Cuesta College can to do when I got out of high school, and recently, the Joshua Houlgate Memorial establish a scholarship or create an endowed I went to a community college, which Future Teacher Scholarship. fund in honor of or in memory of a loved one. helped me find the conviction and Call the Cuesta College Foundation at endorsement of my own abilities that (805) 546-3279 to find out how. You may enabled me to carry on.” also donate online at bit.ly/givetoCuesta.

18 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 19 1st Capital Bank Attala Law, APC Blacklake Golf Resort Glenn and Bernice Carlson 3 Ball Academy Wayne Attoe and Peter Firth Sarah Blackstone April Carlson FY 2019–2020 19-6 Architects Michael Avecilla Allen and Shirley Blanchard Kevin and Teri Carney AAUW—Morro Bay Branch Lori Avila Karl Blum Jason and Audra Carr Foundation in Numbers Academy Chorro Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa Arthur and Lydia Bocanegra Roxanne Carr Cris Adair Karen Aydelott Jens Bogesvang Jeff and Peggi Carscaden Karen Adler Gregory Aynesworth Bryce and Amy Boggs Debra Caruana Advanced Body & Laser Center Darlene Azevedo Dan Bohan John Cascamo Chris Akelian AZHIAZIAM Tom Bohna Ellen Castellanos Keil Albert Lindsay Bachman Danielle Bohna Barbara Castillo James Alessi Bruce Badrigian Thomas Bohna Roger and Marge Castle Allegretto Vineyard Resort Joshua Baginski Sarah Boling Neil and Ann Castro Trent Allen Philip and Christina Bailey Kevin Bontenbal Dorothy Castro Nancy Allison Bailliage de Central Coast Boo Boo Records Terry Catron Million Frank Almaguer Baja Farms Lucinda Borchard Central Coast Kayaks $ Ira and Marsha Alpert Baker Wine & Grape Analysis Allen and Ali Bowman Central Coast Printing Thomas and Heather Amante Suzanne Bakke Karen Bowman Central Coast Women’s League Amazon Smile Foundation Warren and Linda Balfour Daniel and Elaina Boyce Alicia Chan Raised American Legion Auxillary Susan Ballhagen Richard Boyd Frank and Beth Chance . Unit #432 J Balzer Christine Braun Charitysmith National Society of 2 3 Clay Brechter Memorial Funds Maxine Brewer Paul and Holly Charpentier Robert and Jenica Briscoe Delbert and Mary Chausse $ A Big Thank You to Our 45M Melissa Brockett Audrey Chavarria

% % Michael and Denise Chellsen 3 2 What does the $ David and Cherelle Brooks 3% 40M Donors $2.3M raised support? Brookshire Farms Cherent Ranch Designs $ 30% Endowments 35M Debbie Brown Jim and Sharon Chernoff 8% 18% Scholarships $ John Brown Margaret Cherrix 30% 30M % 16% North County Campus American Welding Society, Inc Angela Banet Mark Browning Chevron 8 $ 25M California Central Coast Section Nora Chilton $ 12% Area of Greatest Need Thomas Banish Marco Bruschi $ Ameritrade Nancy Chilton 2.3M 8% Math/Science/Athletics 20M Bank of America Santa Maria Tim and Donnie Bryan % 12 Total Net Assets AMG & Associates, Inc Regional Office Stephen Chipman 8% Student Services $ Tammy Buchanan 15M 3% Business/ Total Endowment Assets James Anderson Kenneth and Judy Barclay Steve Budke Chipotle Mexican Grill % as of June 30, 2020 18 $ Lorraine Anderson Barnes & Noble College David and Linda Chipping 16% Career Education (CTE) 10M James Bueno Steve Anderson Katherine Barnett Martha Chivens 3% Community Programs $ Eric Burdick 5M 2% Arts and Humanities Anderson Inn Nita Barnwell Marjorie Burkhardt Yonmi Choi $ John Andree Gail Barrington Belinda Christensen 0M Peter Burton 2009 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 Leslie Andree Richard Barron Frank and Renee Bush Maria Christensen Irene Annoni Elizabeth Barron Loretta Butts Christine’s Cake Creations Jon Apathy Donna Bartholomew Ted Buzzard Cielito Lindo Mex Grill Kathryn Aragon Sidney Bartholow CA Velocity Fastpitch Softball CIO Solutions John Arno Joseph Barton Michael and Anadina Cabassi City of Morro Bay Allyn and Lee Arnold Greg and Lara Baxley Charles Cabassi Bret Clark and Michelle Zulim-Clark Jose Arroyo Rosemary and Neville Baxter Harold Cabbab James T. Clarke 781 978 1.48 M 1.23 M Arroyo Canyon Painting Gifford and Katheryn Beaton Joe Cabrera Brian Clausen Arroyo Grande Water Polo Club Eileen Beem James and Jennifer Climer student scholarships Promise students dollars given to dollars given to Ann Caffrey Rebecca Arteaga Barbara Bell Annie Cline and departmental in Fall 2020 Cuesta College Cuesta College California West Coast Xtreme awards provided to get 2 years of in the form of scholarships, Promise, Shamayne Ashton Franklin Bell Kim Callan Delaney Cline in the fiscal year college fee-free programmatic support and awards Linda Ashworth Terry Benevedo Rick Camarillo Gerica Coad 2019–2020 Joseph and Donna Asire Sherri Bennett Rinaldo and Nelly Caminada Coffee Pot Restaurant Associated Students of Jim and Ingrid Best Susan Campbell Dean and Sharon Colli Cuesta College Terry Bilic Lacy Canaday Alberta Collins Atascadero Community Band Kimberly and Ronald Birkholz Ruben and Kristina Canales Jennifer Collins-Swayne John and Kelly Attala bkm Office Environments Melania Carabay Columbia College

20 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 21 Community Foundation of Joan Decker Robert Eccles Angelica and Chad Fortin Steven and Danielle Gonzalez Charlene Hansen J. and Susan Hood Holly Kampsen Estero Bay, Inc Mary DeJong Christopher and Andrea Edgington Jan Foss Ruth Goodnow Rick Hansen Allen and Terry Hopkins Jack and Fumiko Kanbara Compass Health, Inc. 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24 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS | FALL 2020 25 Jennifer Taylor Daniel Troy Robert and Debra Wacker Barbara Whyte Louis Tedone Valerie Trump Jay and Yolanda Waddell Adrian Wiggins Michael and Nataly Teixeira Linda Tuck Sandra Wade Mary Lou Wilhelm Karen Teixeira Eric and Crystal Tucker Joan Wagner Timothy Williams Leslie Terry Erich and Sarah Tucker Mary Lou Walbergh Salinas Williams Michele Tesauro Heather and Taylor Tucker Sandra Waldschmidt Daniel and Nancy Jo Williamson Cuesta College Foundation The Cuesta College Foundation The Boxer Family Trust Mark and Anne Turner John and Cindy Wallace Roy and Cheryl Willis Resolution on Diversity, Board of Directors 2019–2020 The Cliffs at Shell Beach Twin Cities Community Susan Wallace Leonard Willis Equity, and Inclusion The Community Foundation Hospital Volunteers Rebecca Walton Clarence Wilson Foundation Board President San Luis Obispo County Uncle Tony’s Auto Robin and William Ward Mildred Wilson At a special meeting on Dec. 7, the Debbie Perrault The Harold J. Miossi Christopher and Elyse Ungar Matt Ward Michael Wiltson Cuesta College Foundation Board of Vice President of Development Charitable Trust Union Bank Carl Ward Janice Fong Wolf and Rex Wolf Directors unanimously passed the Jeff Darnton The Locked Inn United Staffing Associates Jeanne Ward Michele Wolfe following resolution supporting Vice President of Membership The Marlene Peter Survivors Trust United Way California Erin Warren-Gordon Woman’s Club of Arroyo Grande Cuesta College’s Diversity, Equity Anneka Scranton The Murphy Family Trust Capital Region Shani Watkins Brian Wong and Inclusion efforts: Vice President of Alumni Relations The Richard J. Weyhrich United Way of San Luis Charitable Trust Obispo County Robert Watt Samantha Woolf Douglas Hilton The SLO Gayle Unzueta Lisa Wearda Brittany Woolf It is the honor of the Cuesta College Secretary-Treasurer The Wonderful Company David Uze Melinda Weaver Emily Woolf Foundation to support all members Rob Garcia Foundation, Inc Paul and Lucia Vanderheyden Nancy Webb Melissa Workman of the Cuesta College community by Susan Theule Kimberly Vargas Mark Weber Kevin and Peggy Wright embracing and promoting inclusion, Directors Gregory Thomas Ruth Vasconcellos Martin and Donna Wefald Jim Wysong diversity, equity and a sense of Jim Anderson Gary Harkins Anita Robinson Robert Thomas Gustavo and Diana Vasquez Stephen and Eleanor Weinstein Kent and Joyce Yamaguchi belonging throughout the college, Lindsay Bachman Mary Howell John Rolph Valrie Thompson Estella and Martin Vazquez Charles Weir Daniel Yanagihara regardless of race, ethnicity, Bryce Boggs Grigger Jones Mark Sanchez Jonathon Thornill Abigail Venturini Alice Welchert Cassandra Yancy immigration status, age, disabilities, Kevin Bontenbal Jano Kray Mike Shaw Maria Tibbles Robert and Janice Verity Wells Fargo Bank Allen and Kandi Young religion, gender, or sexual identity. Michael Cabassi Dee Lacey Jill Stearns Tognazzini’s Dockside Restaurant Villa Automotive Center Wells Fargo Foundations William Young Bill Carpenter Stacy Millich Pete Sysak Department Maureen Tolson Jared and Sandra Villalobos Lori Zahn We join the college in working to Roxanne Carr Kate Morgans Dan Troy Welltower Pegasus Tenant, LLC David Tooley Darlene Villalobos Raymond and Linda Zeuschner overcome systemic discrimination Jason Curtis Bill Mortimer Terry Vigil James and Helen West Wesley Torell Jose Villasenor Patrick Zimpfer and expand educational access for Susan Dressler Pragna Patel-Mueller Tim Williams Sharon Westray Monica Trevino Vineyard Wildlife Ranch Mark and Laurie Zohns all students. Nella Girolo Hunter Perry Janice Fong Wolf Debra Whitbey Samuel Triana James and Judi Violette Mike and Linda Zohns Angelica Guerrero Fortin George Pudlo Lee White Sara Triest Christian and Regina Voge Ljubica Zulim We reaffirm our support for the Randy White Sylvia Triest Eric Volta college’s mission in that: Lance Whitson Lawrence Triest Carolyn Voss “Cuesta College is an inclusive Trophy Hunters institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals.”

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