ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 “ T he Art of S tudent Success" FOLLOW US ON THE COVER, PICTURED ABOVE Citrus College celebrated the much-anticipated opening of its state-of-the-art Visual Arts Building @CitrusCollege on Sept. 6, 2016. The $19-million project provides nearly 37,000 square feet of educational space for Citrus College’s art, journalism and multimedia programs. It features studios equipped for animation, digital design, drawing, painting, and photo and video production, a 150-seat @CitrusCollege lecture hall, an art gallery, computer labs, a ceramics lab, general purpose classrooms, faculty offices, and a space for the college’s student newspaper, the Clarion. The three-story building @Citrus.College was funded by Measure G, a general obligation bond measure approved by voters in 2004. MISSION STATEMENT Citrus College provides innovative educational opportunities and student support services that lead to the successful completion of degrees, transfer, career/technical education and basic skills proficiency. The college fosters personal and professional success through the development of critical thinking, effective communication, creativity and cultural awareness in a safe, accessible and affordable learning community. In meeting the needs of our demographically diverse student population, we embrace equity and accountability through measurable learning outcomes, ethical data-driven decisions and student achievement. VISION STATEMENT Citrus College will provide excellent educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the community and help students meet economic, social and environmental challenges to become active participants in shaping the world of the future. VALUES • Student Focus • Excellence • Collaboration • Diversity • Life-Long Learning • Integrity • Technological Advancement “ The Art of S tudent Success" 2533 2737 151317119 371 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 Message from the Superintendent/President 04 2016-2017 Timeline 07 Year in Review 17 Student Achievement 18 Student Demographics 24 Citrus College Foundation 30 Honor Roll of Donors 37 Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT Every year, more than 20,000 students enroll at Citrus College. Carefully juggling multiple responsibilities, such as work and family, they attend their classes with the dream of one day earning an associate degree, transferring to a four-year college or university, or earning a certificate. In return, the college community is committed to doing everything it can to help these students reach their academic and professional goals. This long-standing commitment to student achievement was made even stronger during the 2016-2017 academic year. Faculty and staff continued to uphold their exemplary standard of academic excellence and service, resulting in several significant milestones. I am proud to share some of the year’s highlights in this Annual Report. As you will read, all of these accomplishments underscore the college’s focus on college completion. Of course, success is never a solitary pursuit. Rather, it is the product of skillful collaboration. Whether it was the introduction of a dynamic strategic plan or the dedication of a beautiful new campus building, the progress Citrus College achieved in 2016-2017 was made possible by the leadership of its board of trustees, the hard work of its employees, and the support of its community leaders and local residents. This collective effort is reflected in this publication’s theme, “The Art of Student Success.” At no time was the importance of collaboration more evident than during the commemoration of the Citrus College Foundation’s 50th anniversary. In November 2016, more than 300 guests gathered at the college to celebrate the Foundation’s history of philanthropic involvement and the forging of partnerships to provide scholarships and other resources to help students meet their educational goals. This spectacular event emphasized the fact that great things happen when a group of individuals are united in purpose. Relationships are the key to the Citrus College Foundation’s remarkable growth over the past 50 years, and relationships are what will empower the entire college community to fulfill its goal of increasing college completion rates. The financial support, professional expertise, encouragement and goodwill of our friends and donors truly impact the lives of our students. Thank you for supporting and encouraging Citrus College as we work to foster and increase student success. Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President Citrus College “ The Art of S tudent Success" 2533 2737 151317119 371 “ A Year of S tudent Success" SEPTEMBER 2016 APU/CITRUS COLLEGE GOLD LINE STATION OPEN FOR BUSINESS AUGUST 2016 Citrus College leadership DECEMBER 2016 celebrates the grand FEBRUARY 2017 NATIONAL PUBLICATION opening of the Citrus NEW CITRUS COLLEGE RANKS CITRUS COLLEGE Avenue extension. BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT SERVICES HOSTS NUMBER ONE PRESIDENT INSTALLED FIRST ENROLLMENT FAIR The "Hispanic Outlook Trustee Dickerson Citrus College in Higher Education," a NOVEMBER 2016 installed as the president counselors assist more bi- weekly journal that of the Citrus Community than 150 students with CITRUS COLLEGE HONORS College District Board of reaches nearly 50,000 STUDENT VETERANS the enrollment process Trustees during the annual and make 1,364 student readers, acknowledges HAPPY NEW YEAR Citrus College in its June 11th annual Saluting Our organizational meeting contacts during a special 2016 “Hispanic Arts” Veterans celebration honors on Dec. 6. Winter Enrollment Fair. edition. the armed forces. RECORD -SETTING EVENTFUL FLEX DAY COLLEGE FAIR HELD AT CITRUS COLLEGE GIVES CITRUS COLLEGE BACK DURING THE USHERS IN SPRING SEMESTER Students consider HOLIDAYS numerous transfer options. The college community VISUAL ARTS FACULTY Faculty and staff unites to provide a helping SHOWCASE TALENT kick off the spring OCTOBER 2016 semester on hand to its student An exhibit, titled NEW VISUAL ARTS CITRUS COLLEGE HONORS population. Faculty and Feb. 21 by attending “Work at Work,” features FLEX Day 2017, an BUILDING DEDICATED GLENDORA POLICE staff support students in a art pieces submitted by variety of ways during the informative event Facility expands DEPARTMENT 16 of the college’ s designed to educate holiday season by adopting visual arts instructors. opportunities for Visual and Citrus College recognizes families, donating food and inspire college Performing Arts students. the Glendora Police items or participating in a JANUARY 2017 employees. SEPTEMBER 2016 Department as community Foundation initiative. MARCH 2017 heroes and partners during a Nov. 15 Board of DECEMBER 2016 Trustees meeting NOVEMBER 2016 2016 JUNE 2017 CITRUS COLLEGE HOLDS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY The 54th annual Achievement Awards MARCH 2017 MAY 2017 ceremony in the JUNE 2017 Haugh Performing TRUSTEE HONORED MAY 2017 K- 14 EDUCATION Arts Center honors SPEECH INSTRUCTOR FOR SERVICE TO FORUM ON NAMED 2017 HONORS SOCIETY the academic, athletic COMMUNITY MULTIPLE MEASURES DISTINGUISHED FACULTY EARNS AWARDS and community League of Women contributions of more Melanie Anson, Ph.D., Student Alex Bazaar Citrus College launched a than 100 students. Voters of the APRIL 2017 pilot program using recognized as the Claremont Area receives first team Distinguished Faculty recognition, and student multiple measures to presents Trustee Sue NAMED MILITARY determine which college award recipient during the Keith with the FRIENDLY® SCHOOL Beatriz Santos named to college’ s commencement the second team. courses Early Decision Ruth Ordway Award. Citrus College receives students should be ceremony. She and her husband designation for the seventh placed in. Jim were honored for consecutive year, which their outstanding reflects efforts to serve service to the student veterans. community. TeCS ADDS NEW MANAGER WOMEN’ S HISTORY MONTH CITRUS COLLEGE HONORS TRAILBLAZING Robert Hughes comes to CELEBRATES WOMEN Citrus College with CLASS OF 2017 more than 25 years of Citrus College pays tribute to experience in information Over 3,000 associate trailblazing women throughout TRUSTEE HONORED FOR technology and 20 years in degrees awarded history, including U.S. Rep. CONTRIBUTIONS TO higher education. during the 101st annual Grace F. Napolitano, at a commencement ceremony. luncheon celebrating EDUCATION MAY 2017 Women’ s History Month. The California Teachers JUNE 2017 Association Community MARCH 2017 Outreach Action Team honors Trustee JOURNALISM STUDENTS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Montgomery for supporting HONORED the goals of education in HONORED AT SPECIAL RECEPTION her community. Citrus College celebrates Nominated by the Citrus Alumni & Friends APRIL 2017 the success of its journalism students at a reception in the Association, Distinguished Visual Arts Building. Alumni Winifred Jean Brace Robertson and Stephen R. Baker MAY 2017 are recognized as outstanding alumni who continue to make a positive impact in their communities. 2017 JUNE 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW Citrus College has long been a national leader and innovator in higher education. Serving the diverse educational needs of thousands of students every year, the college community is dedicated to doing all it can to help students earn associate degrees, transfer to four-year institutions and work in the professions of their choice. Operating on the cutting edge of progress and change, Citrus College has created a legacy of excellence that is reflected in its