Vision
Learning for the Future
Mission
Cuyamaca College serves a broad and diverse community of
individuals who seek to benefit from the college’s wide range of
educational programs and services. The primary mission of
Cuyamaca College in order to fulfill its commitment to student
learning is to provide:
• Instructional programs that meet student needs for transfer
education, vocational and career education, general
education, and developmental courses;
• Community education programs and services; and
• Programs that promote economic development.
To facilitate this mission, Cuyamaca College provides a
comprehensive range of support services including outreach
and access initiatives, academic and learning resources,
student development programs, and multicultural and cocurricular activities. In support of its primary mission to
promote student learning, Cuyamaca College structures its
planning processes and engages the college community to
pursue the following areas of focus:
• Academic Excellence and Program Development
• Student Success
• Facilities and the Physical Environment
• Community Relations
• Resource Development
convocation - a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
convoke - to call together; summon to meet.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Governing Board Members: Rick Alexander, Greg Barr, Timothy L. Caruthers, D.C., Bill Garrett,
Deanna Weeks, Student Members: Crystal Bernier-Sudano, Audrey Causton
Omero Suarez, Ph.D., Chancellor, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., Cuyamaca College President
Fall 2007
Convocation
Wednesday
August 15th, 2007
9:00 a.m.
30 Years Ago
Convocation
Agenda
8:00–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–9:45 Introductions & Welcoming Remarks
Cuyamaca College President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Geraldine Perri
Governing Board President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Rick Alexander
Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Omero Suarez
Cuyamaca College Foundation President . . . Mr. Robert Nolan
9:45–10:15 Senate Program
Academic Senate President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jan Ford
Classified Senate Vice President . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Shari Ball
Professional Development Coordinator . . . . Dr. Paul Carmona
10:15–11:00 Faculty & Staff Recognition
Administrative Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Geraldine Perri
New Faculty Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jan Ford
New Staff Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Shari Ball
Dr. Joe Marron
Service Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Shari Ball
Ms. Arleen Satele
President’s Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Geraldine Perri
11:00–11:45 State of the College
Today
Overview of the 2007-2008 Academic Year . . Dr. Geraldine Perri
Accreditation: The Quiz Show . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Cristina Chiriboga
Mr. Michael Wangler
30th Anniversary Kick-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Geraldine Perri
Cuyamaca College
Readers’ Theater led
by Ms. Nancy Jennings
Closing Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Geraldine Perri
12:00–1:00 Lunch – Automotive Technology Complex
Co-sponsored by Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
and Grossmont Schools Federal Credit Union