2013-2014
Annual Report
President’s
Welcome
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ullerton College is officially a centenarian! This past year we celebrated our 100th anniversary with numerous events
and activities that gave us time to reflect on the past, pause to think about the present, and ponder what lies ahead.
Through it all, I was struck by the pride and optimism that our faculty, staff, students and friends have for Fullerton College.
Fullerton College is dedicated to creating access to affordable and high-quality education. We are driven by a set
of goals that guide us to create student success, close the achievement gap and strengthen connections with the
community. Throughout this publication you will find stories that highlight our accomplishments. From providing services like
the Puente Program and Transfer Achievement Program, to the trailblazing story of a blind art student and the faculty who
support her education, you will discover how opportunities are found, nurtured and achieved at Fullerton College.
One of the ways we measure success is in the number of students who graduate and who transfer to four-year institutions. In
June, 1,641 degrees were awarded, which was a 16.5 percent increase from the prior year. We also saw 270 students
complete professional certificates. In the fall of 2013, we learned we ranked No. 1 in the state for the number of Latino
students who transferred to the California State University system, with 443 students.
The success of any society is dependent on the value it places on the education it provides its citizens. We want future
students to always know that Fullerton College is a place where they can earn an education that advances them in life and
career. If the last century is any testament of our performance, Fullerton College will continue to excel and remain a beacon
for the propagation of learning and opportunities!
Sincerely,
Dr. Rajen Vurdien
President, Fullerton College
Table of
Contents
02___Planning
04___Academics
07___Student Success
09___Athletics
10___Alumni Spotlight
11___Workforce Development
12___Facilities
14___Community Relations
18___Student Profile
20___Foundation & Grants
23___Financial Highlights
24___Slice of Life
Planning
Fullerton College Goals & Objectives 2013-2015
Fullerton College is driven by the following set of goals and objectives.
Goal 1: Fullerton College will promote student success.
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Address the needs of under-prepared students.
Increase course retention and success.
Increase the number of degrees and certificates awarded.
Increase the number of transfers.
Increase the persistence rate of students.
Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap.
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Address the needs of English-language learners.
Increase retention rate of Hispanic and African-American students by at least 2%.
Increase success rate of Hispanic and African-American students by at least 2%.
Increase persistence rate of Hispanic and African-American students by at least 2%.
Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community.
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Strengthen our contacts with alumni.
Strengthen partnerships with local feeder high schools and universities.
Strengthen partnerships with local business and industry.
Increase funding capabilities of the college.
Increase engagement of the college with the community through college events, community service, and other partnerships.
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Planning
Signs of Success
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here are many ways that the college works to achieve its goals. The Strategic Plan is a guiding document that outlines
actions and progress reports on how divisions on campus contribute to the overall goals of the college. We would like to offer
a snapshot of a few successes here and encourage readers to visit our website www.fullcoll.edu to review the Fullerton College
Strategic Plan: 2013-2015 to learn more.
Goal 1: Fullerton College will
promote student success.
Action
The Student Services Division will develop a pilot program
called Jump Start to College to bring ninth-grade students to
the campus.
Progress
On Oct. 11, 2013, 500 ninth-grade students from the
Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) visited the
campus as part of Jump Start to College. The pilot program
was created by faculty and staff on the Student Success
Taskforce in 2012-13. The implementation plan was
designed with input from the FJUHSD and the activities were
coordinated through the vice president of student services
office. The high school district selected “increased
awareness of careers” as a priority area of need for their
students. On the day of the event, students participated in
interactive workshops, activities and tours. The day also
included Kuder career and education planning assessments,
lunch and parent education seminars.
Goal 3: Fullerton College will
strengthen connections with the
community
Action
The Admissions and Records Department will work
collaboratively with area high schools to assist special admit
students to apply, submit their “Special Admit Form,” register
and process any applicable fees for counseling classes
facilitated and paid for by area high school districts.
Progress
Based on the success of the pilot program and processes in
the spring of 2012, additional counseling courses were offered to local high schools in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Nearly 40 counseling courses are offered at various high
schools within the Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
Additional courses are planned to be offered in the Anaheim
Union High School District beginning in the spring of 2015.
Goal 2: Fullerton College will
reduce the achievement gap.
Action
The Physical Education Division will expand the Incite Program
for all student-athletes.
Progress
The Incite Program enables student-athletes to utilize and
integrate the academic resources provided through the
Academic Support Center, Athletics Department and
Counseling Center to promote academic success and increase
retention, graduation and transfer rates. The data showed the
achievement gap between African-American and Hispanic
student-athletes compared to white student-athletes was
dramatically reduced when they attended Incite Program
study hall for at least nine hours per semester. Overall, the
course-success rate for African-American students participating
was 64 percent compared to 50 percent for students that did
not participate. The course-success rate for Hispanic students
participating in the Incite Program was 72 percent compared
to 63 percent for students who did not participate.
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Academics
Fullerton College Tops List of Latino Transfers to CSU System
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ullerton College transferred more Latino students to the California State University system (CSU) than any of the state’s
other 111 community colleges, according to data released in fall of 2013. The college is also ranked No.1 in the number of
Mexican-American student transfers.
During the 2012-2013 academic year, 443 Latino students transferred to the CSU system, a 5 percent increase from the
previous year. Neighboring Cal State Fullerton remains the most popular transfer choice for Fullerton College students. The
college is ranked fourth in the state in the number of total CSU transfers.
In 2011, Fullerton College was one of the first community colleges to adopt a goal focusing specifically on the success rates of
Latino students. Campus resources such as the Cadena-Transfer Center, Puente Program, Summer Scholars Transfer Institute, and
the Transfer Achievement Program helped assist students in the transfer process and ultimately boosted rates.
“The success of our Latino students is imperative given the fact that Hispanic Americans are the fastest-growing demographic
group in the country,” said Fullerton College President Rajen Vurdien. “The college takes its role as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution seriously and will continue to improve our Latino transfer rates so that we remain No. 1.”
(Above) Fullerton College ranked No.1 in the number of Latino students
transferring to the California State University system.
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Academics
Chemistry Bottleneck Reduced
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ue to the large enrollment in science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) courses, a bottleneck of
chemistry classes became apparent in school years leading
from enrolling up to 2013-2014. The bottleneck delayed
students from enrolling in mandatory courses, which inevitably
prolonged them from satisfying transfer and degree requirements. With support from the President’s Office and Chemistry
Department faculty and staff, more sections of courses were offered in 2013-2014, according to Guy Dadson, chair of the
Chemistry Department.
schedule required access to facilities (room/labs), funding for
equipment and supplies, and support from faculty and staff.”
An increase in course sections continues during the 20142015 year. When compared to the recent low of 20112012, the number of sections that will be offered in 20142015 represents a growth of a little more than 30 percent.
“This is significant growth and translates to about 500 more
students,” Dadson added.
Notably, the number of chemistry sections offered in 20132014 was increased by 8 percent. The greatest uptick in
number of sections was seen in CHEM 107F, Elementary
Chemistry, and CHEM 111AF/111BF, General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II.
“From the top down, many individuals have made efforts
to grow the size of the program for the benefit of STEM
students,” Dadson said. “The addition of more sections to the
(Below from left) Mark Greenhalgh, dean of the Natural Science and Math divisions, Sam
Foster, chemistry professor and Faculty Senate president, and Guy Dadson, chemistry professor
and chair of the Chemistry Department.
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Academics
Honors Program Grows Excellence
T
he Fullerton College Honors Program saw significant
growth in the 2013-2014 school year as it continued to
promote the success of its students. The program, which was
founded in 1996, has grown to serve more than 500
students. It offers small classes and presents students with
service-learning opportunities, study abroad options and
access to research conferences. Students are also provided
with numerous benefits such as scholarships, networking
opportunities and assistance during their transfer process.
This past year, honors students participated in several
academic conferences such as the Pacific Coast
Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, the Bay Area Symposium and the Honors Transfer Council of California’s Student
Research Conference. Students’ topics included “Soldiers for
Hire: The Consequences and Effects of the Use of Private
Military Contractors” and “The Simpsons and the Subjugation
of the Working Class.”
“This was our best year in terms of sending students to
academic conferences,” said Honors Program Coordinator
Jodi Balma. “The students represented Fullerton College well
and gained a tremendous amount of experience that will help
them throughout their education.”
professors. The competitive program targets academically
gifted students who are looking to excel. First-time freshmen
are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and scored at least
1760 on their SAT, while current Fullerton College students
are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and
at least nine academic units.
By partnering with the University of California and
California State University systems, the Honors Program
is able to provide students with specialized options for
transferring such as Starting Point Mentorship, Honors-toHonors and Transfer Alliance Program opportunities.
Acceptance rates at elite universities such as UC Berkeley and
UCLA are higher for students in the program. For example,
UCLA accepted 32 percent of non-honors applicants from
Fullerton College, yet it accepted a staggering 70 percent
of honors transfer students. Further, Fullerton College honors
students have had an acceptance rate of 82 percent at UC
Berkeley and 14 honors students were accepted this past year
to the Honors Program at UC Irvine, which requires a
minimum GPA of 3.0.
“The numbers speak for themselves,” Balma said. “Students
who excel in the Honors Program are much more likely to be
accepted into an elite university.”
Honors classes, which fulfill general education requirements,
have a smaller professor-to-student ratio, allowing students to
benefit from closer interactions with both their peers and
Fullerton College Honors students excelled in 2013-2014 with record
conference attendance and transfer rates to four-year universities.
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Student Success
Finding One’s Path
Transfer Achievement Program gives student support to succeed
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Success stories like Elias’ have led TAP to receive an
honorable mention as an Exemplary Program by the State
Academic Senate, Shier added.
With the help of TAP counselors and professors, Elias is now
an Honors Certified, EOPS, and study abroad student who
will be transferring to a four-year university next year.
The program also exposes students to many other college
opportunities, such as traveling abroad. Elias completed a
semester in Seville, Spain and believes that TAP gave her
the confidence and drive to study abroad. “TAP taught me to
use resources that I didn’t know about,” she said. “I now feel
comfortable to visit my professors during office hours and ask
for help when needed.”
tephanie Elias began college unmotivated and a little
lost. In high school, she planned to attend fashion school, but
after learning she did not qualify due to low grades, she was
advised to take remedial courses at Fullerton College to
prepare. She sought help from the Transfer Achievement
Program (TAP).
“I thought I would never qualify to transfer. However, that all
changed once I became part of TAP,” Elias said.
TAP, which was founded in 1996 through a TITLE III, HispanicServing Institution grant, assisted nearly 500 students transition
to a four-year university during the 2013-2014 academic
year. Students in the program take specific TAP remedial
courses and are assigned to supplemental instructors who host
study sessions, reviews and provide mentoring. The classes
allow students to grow comfortable and closer to their peers
and explore educational opportunities together, according to
TAP Coordinator Carol Shier.
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Elias is filled with motivation, ambition and determination, a
far cry from the high school student who lacked drive. She
is an Honors Ambassador, an active member of Phi Theta
Kappa, the business club, and was involved with the Dream
Team, which promotes success among immigrant students. She
intends to major in international business or accounting, with
her list of potential schools including University of Southern
California, Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego State.
(Above) Student Stephanie Elias visited Greece, Spain, Italy and Morocco with the
Study Abroad program.
Student Success
Pioneering Student Inspires Faculty
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alerie Alcaraz does not think of herself as a trailblazer.
But as the first blind art major at Fullerton College, she is
paving a path lined with determination, ambition and
creativity.
Alcaraz’ goal to earn an AA degree in art with an emphasis in
ceramics has stirred an excitement and a doubled-down
commitment from faculty, who have challenged themselves to
adapt their classes to rely less on sight.
“They expect you to pull your weight,” she said. “But they also
do more than their share to help you.”
Sighted students can thumb through a textbook to learn
about classic paintings and architecture. With 3D printing
capabilities, courtesy of the Disability Support Services (DSS),
Alcaraz is able to learn-by-feeling architectural designs and
other works from her two-dimensional design class to achieve
the same level of educational rigor as her sighted classmates.
“It’s cool to get an idea of what something looks like,” she said
referring to the 3D models and ceramics.
Faculty member Darren Hostetter collaborated with DSS staff a
semester in advance to assure that Alcaraz had 3D models
of architectural designs and expanded descriptions of artwork
from the textbooks. DSS staff combed through her assigned
textbooks to provide lengthy descriptions of the imagery found
in the book. These descriptions are extensive. For example,
the description for the Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” is
24-pages long, said Paul McKinley, director of Disability
Support Services.
“Valerie has literally changed the Art Department’s
perspective,” McKinley said. “Her attitude and her ambition inspire the faculty to be proactive and not reactive to her needs.”
A case in point is ceramics professor William Henke. When he
learned that Alcaraz would be studying with him, he came in
on Saturdays to practice throwing clay - blindfolded. He
understood that to teach Alcaraz, he needed to experience
making pottery from her perspective.
“Valerie is up to the challenge and so are we,” Henke said. “If
you have a student as motivated as she is, you are motivated.”
After she graduates from Fullerton College, Alcaraz
plans to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in ceramics at Cal
State Fullerton or Cal State Long Beach and perhaps
pursue a career in art therapy. She is drawn to the art
form and has already commissioned a few pieces for
a furniture store. Her pieces have also been shown in
galleries.
She finds solace in her work, saying, “Time goes by fast
and three hours feels like one. I’m not shut out from the
world in a bad way; I just love being lost in my art.”
(Left) Valerie Alcaraz is earning her associates degree in art.
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Athletics
(Above) The tennis team won their second consecutive title in 2014.
Women’s Tennis Takes Consecutive Title
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n the spring of 2013, the Fullerton College women’s tennis team had done something that the Hornets had never done before
– win a team state title. Fast forward to the spring of 2014, and the Hornets did it again! The back-to-back state champions were
led by Coach Scott Giles and outstanding athlete Sarah Anderson. The Hornets defeated Sierra College 5-4 in 2013 and 5-2
in 2014. The Fullerton College tennis team was also the state doubles champions for the second consecutive year.
Hornets Compete in State Championship
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or the first time in 30 years, the football team competed in
the state championship game. Not since 1983 when Coach
Hal Sherbeck helped the Hornets win it all with a 28-7 victory
over Taft College, had the Hornets gained so much momentum
in a season.
As the 2013 Southern California championship team, the
Hornets traveled north to Oroville and faced off against the
Northern California champ Butte College. The Hornets gave a
valiant effort with quarterback Jose Escobar playing with a
broken throwing hand from the prior game, but Fullerton
College ultimately fell 28-13 to the Roadrunners.
Escobar personally had a stellar season breaking the school
record for passing yards in a season. His 2,574 yards beat the
old record by 27 yards.
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(Above) The football team competed in the state championship game for the first
time in 30 years.
Alumni Spotlight
Alumna Advances to UCLA
M
aria D. Marquez Alvarez ’14 is enjoying life as a
UCLA Bruin, but she did not always know how she would
make it to that top-tier school. Drive has never been her
problem. She excelled at California High School in
Whittier and she had her sights set early on achieving a
college education. But the sticker shock of a university
education coupled with her undocumented status, presented
obstacles. She needed help navigating her higher education.
“It was difficult to cope with the idea that I couldn’t achieve
my dreams when I wanted to,” Marquez Alvarez said.
She found the support she craved with Fullerton College’s
chapter of the Puente Program. The program, which began
in 1991, helps students achieve their goals through peerenriched support systems where they participate in workshops,
conferences, and receive educational planning guidance. It is
a nationally recognized transfer-preparation program
dedicated to helping under-served, motivated students by
promoting transfer, student success, and community
leadership, according to Elias Dominguez, coordinator of the
program.
Fullerton College’s chapter saw 32 new students begin the
program last fall. The Puente Program provided Marquez
Alvarez with the stability she needed as an AB 540 student. AB
540 students are undocumented students in California who
attended high school and graduated. State law gives the students the ability to pay residential fees and pay in-state tuition.
“With so many changes with laws affecting AB 540 students,
Puente was a resource worth taking advantage of,” she said.
When the California Dream Act passed in 2011, doors
opened for Marquez Alvarez. She qualified for state financial
aid and Cal grants. UCLA became a reality, not just a dream.
“I believe AB 540 students work very hard, because we have
to prove ourselves to society. We have to prove that we aren’t
just mooching off of society. We work hard to get rid of
negative stereotypes,” she said. While at Fullerton College,
she was involved with Latino Forums, KinderCaminata,
and worked at the counseling center, where she became
increasingly passionate about helping others. In May 2014,
Marquez Alvarez earned two associate of art degrees in
interdisciplinary social sciences and interdisciplinary human
expression, as well as an AA-T in history. She is currently
majoring in history at UCLA.
(Above) Fullerton College’s Puente Program assisted Maria D. Alvarez Marquez with
her transfer to UCLA, where she is majoring in history.
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Workforce Development
Welding Program Attracts Veteran-Students
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elding cannot be outsourced, and it is an occupation
that is experiencing steady growth because of the nation’s
aging infrastructure of bridges, highways and buildings. The
need for welders stretches across manufacturing industries
such as automotive and the oil and gas industries, according
the U.S. Department of Labor.
This industry outlook coupled with a new laboratory and
additional financial aid support, have caused Fullerton
College’s Welding Technology Department to see a spike in
veteran-student enrollment during the 2013-2014 academic
year. Veterans made up approximately 20 percent of the
department’s enrollment, a 200 percent jump from the fall of
2012. “Everything you use from your bicycle to kitchen pans
to machinery were a part of a welding process,” said John
Pummer, department chair.
The department enrolls about 200 students and maintains a
1:20 ratio of students to faculty. Before the redesign of the
700 Building, the department offered 40 work stations. That
has now jumped to 86.
Approximately 20 percent of the seats are allocated for
veteran-students every semester. The Nexus Grant, which
is coordinated by the Center for Advanced Competitive
Technologies, provides funding for veteran-students in
welding, machining and printing. The number of enrolled
veterans increased largely due to word of mouth and the
students’ interest in hands-on, occupational courses.
Benefits of the program are not limited to veterans. Private
industry has been generous to the department and some of
the machinery, equipment, and tools have been donated. “All
equipment in the building is state-of-the-art and less than five
years old,”Pummer said. “We are able to combat lab fees
with industrial donations, and we are the only community college in California without a lab fee,” he added.
The 32-week program allows students to become certified.
Accelerated programs are also available for students and
are often filled to capacity, Pummer said. Welding classes
are also taken by students earning associate degrees in
manufacturing technology, automotive technology, industrial
drafting and industrial arts.
(Above) The Welding Department’s appeal, particularly among veteran-students,
helped boost enrollment numbers in the 2013-2014 school year.
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Facilities
New Buildings Create Much Needed Labs, Classrooms
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he Fullerton College Technology & Engineering Complex officially opened its doors on Aug. 29, 2013, after nearly
two years of construction and renovation. This state-of-the-art complex is comprised of the 700 and 900 Buildings and includes 36 multi-disciplinary class labs, 16 general assignment classrooms, and 19 individual and jointly assigned offices, in
76,425-square-feet of assignable space.
The highly anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Dec. 6, 2013, with many distinguished
guests and elected officials present for the occasion.
“These new buildings will provide our students with state-of-the-art training in a wide variety of career fields, which will better
prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow,” said President Rajen Vurdien at the grand opening ceremony.
The buildings, which house the Technology & Engineering Division and many humanities classes, were funded by Measure
X, which was approved by voters in 2002. The buildings facilitate student success and workforce development by providing
students with top-of-the-line equipment in a positive learning environment.
(Above) A cosmetology student puts the finishing touches on her
mannequin during hands-on instruction.
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Facilities
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1 The 700 & 900 Buildings’ ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Dec. 6, 2013.
The Fashion Program provides broad training in the fashion industry with specialization
in fashion design, illustration, journalism, merchandising, image consulting and theatrical
costuming.
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3 A student works on a design in the printing technology lab.
Fullerton College offers one of the largest and best equipped machinist trade schools in
4 California.
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Celebrating
Community Relations
The Centennial Futures Conference featured guest speakers, performance artists, and interactive experiences designed to explore visions for the future. It was presented in the Campus
Theatre last January in association with Arts Orange County, the
nonprofit countywide arts council.
The quad was transformed into an outdoor theatre for the Under the Stars: Fullerton College
Legends Gala in May. This elaborate night featured the talents of alumni,
students, faculty and more.
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Years
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n the summer of 2013, Fullerton College began a year-long celebration to mark the college’s centennial anniversary.
The year was chock-full of events that were designed to honor the past, reflect on the present and anticipate what the future will
bring. These photos offer a snapshot into this exciting year.
Lauren Howard presented Coach Hal Sherbeck with his portrait by David
Mastrejuan at the gala in May. This was the last time the legendary coach visited
campus before passing away last summer. Coach Sherbeck led the Football
Hornets from 1961 to 1991 winning three national titles, 16 conference titles,
owned a 47-game unbeaten streak, and amassed 241 total wins, which by the
time of his retirement, were the most ever by a community college football coach.
The Alley Cats barbershop quartet performed during the gala.
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Community Relations
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Art Department faculty collaborated with artist Rivera Novoa to create this mural
which depicts artists from Morelia, Mexico and Fullerton painting the landmarks
and subjects of the two cities. The mural resides in the Art Building’s central
staircase. Funding for the project was provided by Fullerton College, the Murals
of Brotherhood Project, and the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de
Hidalgo.
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The centennial year events launched with the opening of Legends and Legacies:
The First 100 Years of Fullerton College in April 2013 at the Fullerton Museum
Center. The exhibit explored the historical, social, and cultural growth of the
college and its relationship with Orange County through personal histories and
collections. Legends and Legacies also observed the growing role of technology in
contemporary education and asked what the future of higher education should be.
Several hundred people gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Global War on
3 Terror Wall of Remembrance last November for Veterans Day.
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4 Centenial celebration decorations
5 Kristen and Cress Williams at the Ragtime Theatre Arts Reunion in October.
Community Relations
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On September 25, 2013 Fullerton College’s quad took a trip back in time to
1913, the year the college was founded. With actors and guests donning periodpiece costumes, 1913 Day recreated what Fullerton would have looked like a
century ago.
7 1913 Day also featured historical reenactments, such as the suffragette movement.
Dean of Fine Arts Bob Jensen, President Rajen Vurdien and Vice President of
8 Student Services Toni DuBois got into the spirit during 1913 Day.
Sculptor Don Treadway created this maquette of Hal Sherbeck. Fundraising is
10 ongoing for this to be made into a life-size bronze statue.
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Young art lovers explore the Art Legends show opening in February. The show
displayed work by alumni, retired faculty, current teachers, students and friends of
the college.
The centennial homecoming game had a special recognition ceremony for Bill
12 Chambers, the athletic trainer for the Hornets from 1962-2000.
Many people came to the retirement party for theatre professor Gary Krinke at
9 Villa del Sol in Downtown Fullerton.
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Student
Student Gender
Am. Indian or Alaskan Native
5%
50%
17,959
16,857
Race/Ethnicity
1%
Other/Unknown
Black Non-Hispanic
18%
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
White Non-Hispanic
Hispanic
24%
Male
Female
519 Decline to state
100
90
80
Student Age
Distribution
70
50 60 70 80
Percent
90
20
100
10
0
Age Category
18
40 and Older
30 40
25 to 39
20
40
30
Part-Time
0 10
50
20 to 24
Full-Time
Status
60
Under 20
Percent
Enrollment Status
Profile
Top Ten Majors
MajorCount
Business Administration
2,120
Business Management
1,656
Liberal Studies
1,536
Biology1,518
Pre-Nursing1,421
Psychology1,236
Engineering1,193
Art996
Administration of Justice
867
Accounting864
Student Academic Objectives
GoalCount
4-yr. taking courses for 4-yr.
Degrees & Certificates
Awarded
1,077
Associate in Arts Transfer
244
Associate in Science
163
Associate in Science Transfer
157
Total AA
1,641
Certificate 18 to 30 units
77
Certificate 30 to 60 units
193
Total Certificates
270
GoalCount
Maintain Certificate/License
346
Assoc. Degree & Transfer to Univ.16,693
Prepare for New Career
Associate Degree Only
To Move From Non-Credit to Credit
1,580
1,149
38
Complete HS Diploma or GED
220
Transfer to University Only
5,172
Discover Career Plans & Goals
577
Undecided on Goal
3,271
Educational Development
712
Vocational Certificate Only
Improve English Reading & Math
497
Vocational Degree Only
Job Advancement/Update Skills
545
Declined to State
Degree/CertificateCount
Associate in Arts
2,537
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581
297
1,120
Foundation & Grants
Foundation Awards Scholarships
T
he Fullerton College Foundation completed a successful scholarship award season marking its 54th consecutive year of
awarding scholarships, grants and loans to Fullerton College students.
In total, the foundation awarded more than $260,000 in scholarships and awards to more than 325 students including high
school graduates and students from the School of Continuing Education and Fullerton College. Additionally, for the first time, the
foundation awarded $16,000 to 23 students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs.
These awards include approximately $150,000 in foundation funds with the remaining funds coming from local corporations
and private foundations including Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co., Boeing, Wilson Phelps Foundation,
Bernard Osher Foundation, Fullerton Kiwanis Foundation and Waltmar Foundation at Chapman University.
(Above, Next Page) Recipients with their families and friends at the 2014
Fullerton College Foundation Awards Banquet.
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Foundation & Grants
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Foundation & Grants
New Grants Total Over $3 million
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Orange County Teacher
Pathways Program
n 2014, Fullerton College learned it would receive more
than $3 million for three new programs designed to
connect academics to employment in high-demand fields.
Funding was made possible by the California Career
Pathways Trust, which established a one-time, $250 million
competitive grant program in the state’s 2013-14 budget.
Recipients were tasked with creating career pathway
programs that connect businesses, K-12 schools and
community colleges to better prepare students for the 21st
century workplace.
G-CADemy
In partnership with the Fullerton Joint Union High School
District and the North Orange County Regional Occupational
Program, Fullerton College received funding to establish an
industry-driven, four-year Green Building and Design
(G-CADemy) program at La Habra High School. The
G-CADemy will transition students to high-skill jobs through
apprenticeship and college programs to meet the growing
demand for a sustainable building and design workforce in
Southern California. In addition, the G-CADemy will close the
gap between industry needs and students’ skill levels in
science, technology, engineering and math.
The Orange County Teacher Pathways Program will enable
Fullerton College to partner with local community colleges,
five Orange County K-12 school districts, Cal State Fullerton,
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories, and numerous other
business and community partners to provide multiple
opportunities for employment and education as students
pursue degrees to be teachers. Students will build skills in an
integrated standards-based academic and career-relevant
sequenced curriculum that will allow for early entrance into
employment as paraprofessionals, and will culminate in a
post-baccalaureate teaching credential.
Orange County Career
Pathways Partnership
Last but not least, the Orange County Career Pathways
Partnership (OCCPP) will create a county-wide, self-sustaining
infrastructure that builds, supports and expands rigorous and
innovative pathways. The OCCPP Regional Consortium will
create opportunities for Fullerton College to work with industry
partners in three target sectors: healthcare/biotechnology;
engineering/advanced manufacturing and design; and
information communication technology/digital media.
Scholarships Awarded
Institutional Grants
Perkins (formerly VTEA) $859,710
CTE Community Collaborative Grant
$640,756
CTE Workforce Innovation Partnership
$375,437
General Child Care
$265,000
CTE Transitions Grant
$42,332
Food Program
$17,000
Child Development Training Consortium
$15,000
Referee and Lane Technician
$12,000
Child Care Renovation and Repair Grant
$27,177
Amaturo Group KBPK
$7,145
World Water Form Grant
$6,626
Multimedia/New Media Consortium
$2,500
Total 2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
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$2,270,683
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Financial Highlights
Allocation of Funds
Approximately 93 percent of the Fullerton College annual on-going budget is in personnel costs, with the largest segment of those expenditures, 50
percent, comprised of instructional salaries.
1%
Capital
Outlay
1%
5%
5%
Supplies/ Administrative Operating
Materials
Expenses
Salaries
17% 21% 50%
Classified
Salaries
General Fund Budget
Academic
Salaries
Benefits
As indicated by the chart to the right, showing General Fund budgeted expenditures
from fiscal years 2008-09 through 2013-14, the decrease in General Fund
expenditures leading up to fiscal year 2013-14 reflected the state’s fiscal crisis. During
this period, the college prudently planned for a budget that would remain volatile and
uncertain throughout the remainder of fiscal year 2012-13. As a result of the passage
of Proposition 30 in November 2012, the state is now in a stronger fiscal position
allowing increased funding to community colleges. As shown in the chart, state
funding has allowed the increase of General Fund budgeted expenditures in fiscal year
2013-14. Although funding is still below historical levels, the college is in a much
better position to address core initiatives.
Millions of Dollars
$75
$72
$73
$72
$70 $71
-’09 ‘09-’10
‘08
’11
‘10-
’12
‘11-
’13
‘12-
’14
‘13-
Budget Source Breakdown
Fullerton College is part of the North Orange County
Community College District (NOCCCD). The major
sources of NOCCCD’s General Fund revenues are
categorized as federal, state, and local revenues. The
major revenue sources are state apportionment and
property taxes, which account for over 79 percent of
total General Fund revenues.
3%
Federal
23
55%
State
42%
Local
Slice of Life
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Repost from @bpxc. The band’s point of view during
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Did you know, the Bookstore has a vending machine in
the courtyard behind the Library that has scantrons,
pencils, erasers, index cards and more? It’s cash only!
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Intense looking clouds over campus today. It’s already
rained on us twice. That’s just Mother Nature keeping
Californians on our toes! #nofilter #fullcoll
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The ladies of the class of 2014 sure know how to
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Sidewalk Art Festival today on the Quad! There is still
time to sign up and participate. #fullcoll
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Board of Trustees:
Jeffrey P. Brown
Barbara Dunsheath, Ed.D.
Leonard Lahtinen
Michael Matsuda
Molly McClanahan
Donna Miller
M. Tony Ontiveros
Omar Pichardo, Cypress College Student Trustee
Stephen Tith, Fullerton College Student Trustee
Ned Doffoney, Ed.D., Chancellor
Rajen Vurdien, Ph.D., M.B.A., President, Fullerton College