Fall 2015 Convocation
August 12, 2015
Student Center
Efficiently Providing Access & Improving Student Success
9:00 a.m. Light Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Convocation Program
Welcome
Interim College President Dr. Wei Zhou
Chancellor Cindy L. Miles
GCCCD Board Vice President Ms. Mary Kay Rosinski
Academic Senate President Ms. Alicia Muñoz
Presentation of Outstanding Faculty Awards
Classified Senate Vice President Ms. Ariane Ahmadian
Professional Development Committee Chair Dr. Lauren Halsted
Introduction of New Employees
Presentations
Student Success, Equity and Achieving the Dream to Close the Student Achievement Gaps
(Ms. Alicia Muñoz, Dr. Scott Thayer, and Dr. Wei Zhou)
Enrollment Management
(Dr. Scott Herrin and Dr. Scott Thayer)
Budget
(Ms. Sahar Abushaban)
11:30 a.m. Lunch
Please join us for lunch in the Student Center
1:00-3:00 p.m. Division Meetings
E m p l o y e e S e r v i c e Aw a r d s
5 Years
Dr. Michael Aubry, Instructor, Business
Dr. Scott Herrin, Interim Vice President,
Instruction
Ms. Kerry Kilber Rebman, Dean, Learning &
Technology Resources
10 Years
Ms. Debra Ayers, Admissions & Records
Specialist
Mr. Timothy Buckles, Instructor, Graphic
Design
Ms. Marvelyn Bucky, Instructor, English
Mr. Max De Los Santos, Custodian
Mr. Greg Differding, Instructor, Computer
& Information Science
Ms. Roberta Gottfried, Test Proctor, DSPS
Ms. Courtney Hammond, Instructor,
Philosophy
Mr. Bernard Higgins, Athletic Field
Maintenance Worker
Ms. Shirley Hughes, Financial Aid Advisor
Ms. Billie Lavan, Cashier
Ms. Jennifer Moore, Learning Assistance
Center Specialist
15 Years
Mr. Chris Branton, Instructor, Automotive
Technology
Mr. Silvestre Calleros, Custodian
Mr. Mark Cossano, Multi Media Technician
Senior
Mr. Greg Gomez, Counselor
Ms. Diane Kew, Instructional Computer Lab
Tech, Int.
Ms. Karen Knox, Student Services Specialist
Ms. Laurie Le Blanc, Instructor, Chemistry
Dr. Marie Ramos, Instructor, Art
Mr. Robert Weisgerber, Custodian Senior
Ms. Eva Zakaria, Computer Lab Technician
20 Years
Dr. Lyn Neylon, Instructor, English, ESL
Ms. Lilia Pulido, Counselor
Mr. Rocky Rose, Web and Technology
Support Specialist
25 Years
Ms. Joan Burak, Instructional Operations
Supervisor
Mr. Chuck Charter, Instructor, English
Mr. Joseph D’Amato, Instructor, Business
Ms. Jeri Edelen, Librarian
Ms. Nancy Jennings, Instructor, Speech
Ms. Patricia Newman, Instructor, Business &
Office Technology
30 Years
Mr. Martin DuBord, Custodial Supervisor
We wish to express thanks to those who made this morning possible
Grossmont Cuyamaca College Foundation
Grossmont Schools Federal Credit Union
Operations, Cuyamaca College
Ornamental Horticulture, Cuyamaca College
Sodexo
Adam Andrews, Nancy Asbury, Cyndy Bourget, Patty Branton, Bryan Cooper, Laci Diaz,
Jane Lytle, Katherine Meek, Gwen Nix, Corina Trevino, Valeri Wilson