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May 15, 2015, Newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson

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They Said It:“There  are  no  great  limits  to  growth  because  there  are  no  limits  of  human  intelligence,  

imagination,  and  wonder.”  —  Ronald  Reagan

This week's headlines:

48th Commencement: Amber Stoebe is 2015’s Outstanding Graduate Spend  just  a  few  minutes  with  Amber  Stoebe  and  you  quickly  understand  that  she  genuinely  cares  about  others.  This  compassion  for  individuals  has  guided  her  to  the  field  of  health  sciences,  in  which  she  plans  to  craft  a  meaningful  career  in  physical  therapy.  The  recipient  of  an  Associate  in  Arts  for  Transfer  (AA-­‐T)  degree,  Stoebe  will  continue  her  education  in  the  fall  with  a  major  in  Kinesiology:  Exercise  Science  at  California  State  University,  Fullerton.  For  her  efforts  both  on  and  off  campus,  Amber  Stoebe  has  been  selected  as  Cypress  College’s  Outstanding  Graduate  for  2015.  |  Read  more

48th Commencement: Navy Captain Russ Bird is 2015 Outstanding Alumnus Retired  United  States  Navy  Captain  Russ  Bird  has  been  selected  as  Cypress  College’s  Outstanding  Alumnus  Award  for  2015.  The  honor  is  presented  on  behalf  of  the  College  by  the  Cypress  College  Foundation.  Capt.  Bird  will  be  recognized  during  the  campus’  48th  Commencement  on  Friday,  May  22.  |  Read  more

48th Commencement: Chief Gomez-Whiteley to Delivery Graduation AddressChief  Jackie  Gomez-­‐Whiteley  will  deliver  the  commencement  address  to  Cypress  College’s  Class  of  2015.  Graduation  takes  place  on  Friday,  May  22,  at  6  p.m.  Chief  Gomez-­‐Whiteley  served  as  a  law  enforcement  professional  for  29  years  —  beginning  her  career  as  a  Police  Explorer  for  the  Los  Alamitos  Police  Department  in  1978  and  rising  through  the  ranks  to  Chief  of  Police  for  the  City  of  Cypress.    |  Read  more

Campus Forum on Measure J Bond Program The  first  Campus  Forum  to  discuss  the  Measure  J  Bond  Program  is  Monday,  May  18,  from  4-­‐5  p.m.  in  CCCPLX-­‐414.  The  meeting  has  been  scheduled  for  the  campus  community  to  facilitate  the  sharing  of  information  on  the  timeline,  initial  projects,  options,  and  allow  time  for  questions  or  comments.  This  Forum  will  also  introduce  the  Cypress  Campus  Architects,  The  DLR  Group,  who  have  been  newly  selected  after  the  Planning  &  Budget  Committee’s  participation  in  architect  interviews  and  presentations  over  the  last  month.  Community  forums  will  be  scheduled  for  a  later  date.  |  Read  more

#CY: Meet Cypress College Students and ‘See Why’ They’re ProudSee  why  we’re  proud:  This  graduation  season  and  into  the  summer,  Cypress  College  is  celebrating  the  Class  of  2015  and  sharing  why  they  are  proud  to  be  Chargers.  The  profiles  include  EOPS’s  Austin  Nguyen,  a  Culinary  Arts  major  who  is  transferring  to  Cal  Poly  Pomona’s  Collins  School,  and  Julie  Ghim,  a  Fine  Arts  major  who  will  attend  Cal  State  Long  Beach  in  the  fall.  |  View  more  profiles  about  these  amazing  students

Search for New Chancellor ContinuesOn  Thursday,  NOCCCD  Board  of  Trustees  President  M.  Tony  Ontiveros  updated  the  District  community  on  the  status  of  the  search  for  a  new  chancellor:  “Last  night,  the  NOCCCD  Board  of  Trustees  interviewed  two  candidates  for  the  open  Chancellor  position.  Although  both  candidates  were  obviously  talented,  the  Board  ultimately  decided  to  extend  the  search  in  order  to  find  the  perfect  fit  for  our  District.  Interim  Chancellor  Fred  Williams  has  graciously  agreed  to  continue  in  that  role  until  the  permanent  Chancellor  position  is  satisfactorily  filled.”  Mr.  Ontiveros  continued:  “A  nation-­‐wide  search  for  a  permanent  Chancellor  will  soon  begin,  with  an  anticipated  start  date  of  July  1,  2016.  The  Board  will  keep  you  informed  throughout  the  search  process.”

Foundation Awards Approximately $200,000 at Scholarship CeremonyNearly  $200,000  in  scholarships  were  presented  to  354  students  at  the  Cypress  College  Foundation’s  annual  Scholarship  Awards.  The  event  was  held  in  a  packed  Campus  Theater  on  Monday,  May  11.  |  View  photo

Students Invited to Apply for Ambassador Program Cypress  College  has  launched  a  new  Student  Ambassador  Program.  Current  students  who  are  interested  in  supporting  the  students  in  our  K-­‐12  school  communities  are  invited  to  apply  to  serve  as  ambassadors  for  the  program.    |  View  the  flyer.

Triple Threat Week Concludes May 20 and 21 Triple  Threat  Week  concludes  on  Wednesday  and  Thursday  with  “Musical  Theater  Revue”  and  “Acting  Showcase.”  The  performances  will  be  held  in  the  Studio  Theater.  |  Times,  dates,  and  cost

In Case You Missed It:• Retirees  Among  Cypress  College  Employees  Honored  for  Service• Faculty,  Staff  Recognized  for  Contributions  to  Cypress  College  Students• Sato,  Anton,  Mathews  Selected  by  Academic  Senate  for  Annual  Faculty  Awards

Reminder:• Be  sure  to  visit  @Cypress  Online  for  new  content  added  during  the  week.  http://

news.CypressCollege.edu• Visit  http://news.cypresscollege.edu/wordpress/cypress-­‐archive/  to  view  the  

complete  @Cypress  archives  if  you  want  to  have  a  look  at  previous  editions.

North Orange County Community College District

1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim, California 92801-1819

INTRADISTRICT CORRESPONDENCE

To: All Staff

From: M. Tony Ontiveros, President, Board of Trustees

Date: May 14, 2015

Subject: Chancellor Search

Last night, the NOCCCD Board of Trustees interviewed two candidates for the open Chancellor position. Although both candidates were obviously talented, the Board ultimately decided to extend the search in order to find the perfect fit for our District. Interim Chancellor Fred Williams has graciously agreed to continue in that role until the permanent Chancellor position is satisfactorily filled. The Board of Trustees and I would like to thank the Chancellor selection committee for the energy and thoughtful consideration they put into this process. We know the substantial commitment a search like this demands, and we are appreciative of their efforts. We would also like to thank all of the employees, students, and community members who took the time to attend the candidate forums and provide feedback to the Board. Your insight was an invaluable part of our decision. A nation-wide search for a permanent Chancellor will soon begin, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2016. The Board will keep you informed throughout the search process.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Office of Public Affairs, 1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801-1819 Phone 714-808-4831 Fax 714-808-4833

Bob Jensen and Marc Posner Receive Inaugural Chancellor’s Staff “Above and Beyond” Awards

NOCCCD’s Chancellor’s Staff presented its inaugural “Above and Beyond Award” to the recipients at

the May 12, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting. The two employees recognized for their extraordinary

achievement in service to the District were Bob Jensen, Fullerton College Dean of Fine Arts; and

Marc Posner, Cypress College Campus Communications Director.

Over the course of five years, Bob Jensen tirelessly worked on Fullerton College’s Centennial,

coordinating 35 events and over 30 projects, including the world-class Centennial Gala; the culminating event

of the college’s year-long anniversary celebration. To augment the Centennial budget, Bob worked closely with

his colleagues to help raise over $300,000 from corporations and private donors. Bob did all of this with his

trademark enthusiasm, deep integrity, and a boundless love for the institution for whom he’s dedicated the last

35 years of his working life.

Marc Posner was instrumental in the passing of Measure J, NOCCCD’s $574 million facilities bond

measure. Not only did Marc perform his regular duties while working on Measure J for 11 months, but the

campaign work was done while off-duty. Marc put in countless hours giving presentations, securing

endorsements, creating and managing a stand-alone website and all social media outlets, dealing with media

queries, conducting tours, engaging students, reporting to the Board, and phone banking. Marc did all of this not

because it was expected of him, but because he loves his campus and truly believed that the bond money would

benefit students.

Bob and Marc both exemplify the values of hard work, dedication, excellence and perseverance that are

the cornerstones of the North Orange County Community College District.

About the “Above and Beyond Award:”

Recipients must be current employees and be nominated by a member of Chancellor’s Staff. The award will not

be presented yearly, but rather when an employee truly shines and performs in a way that is conspicuously

above and beyond their stated duty. Recipients will receive a trophy, a certificate of recognition presented at

their campuses’ Opening Day, and lunch with all members of Chancellor’s Staff.

# # #

Apply online at www.cypresscollege.edu/services/Outreach/ambassadorprogram.aspx

Deadline: Thursday, June 4

APPLY TO BECOME A

CYPRESS COLLEGE STUDENT

AMBASSADOR TODAY!

You have the greatest impact

on others’ opinions as they

consider becoming a

Cypress College student.

Student Ambassadors share their

own college experience with other

students, families, and the community

at large, while effectively and

enthusiastically representing

Cypress College.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be enrolled in at least 6 units OR a recent

Cypress College graduate/transfer student

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and in good academic standing

Must pass a required background check

Questions? Contact Lark Crumpler, Outreach Manager at (714) 484-7347 or lcrumpler@cypresscollege.edu

STUDENT PROGRAM! Announcing the new

FUN, FUN, FUN!

$10 PER HOUR,

MAXIMUM 20 HOURS PER WEEK

Many thanks to Cypress College Computer Programming students, Tanya Washington and Joseph Covington, for original flyer design.

For graduatingHigh SchoolSeniorS

WHy SHould I Spend part of my Summer in Summer BooSt?

• you will get a priority registration date for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016.

• your participation in the program will guarantee at least 12 units of classes during the Fall 2015 semester.

• you will have the opportunity to advance a level in math or english with these workshops offered below.

• you will work with counselors to design an educational plan for your academic goal.

Summer BooSt Workshops*FREE![[

english Boost 8-day session, 9:00am-12:00pmmon-thurs 6/22-7/2

A short-term workshop designed to refresh students’ reading and writing skills. The workshop, which will provide all participants with an improved foundation in english skills, will focus on

•Academicreadingstrategies •Allstagesofthereadingprocess •Allstagesofthewritingprocess •Grammarandusage •Vocabularydevelopment •Studyskills

math Boost two 12-day sessions, 9:00am-12:30pmmon-thurs 6/22-7/9, 7/13-7/30

Students will be assessed in strengths as well as areas of improvement depending on their level of math. Instructors will provide guided skill development in the topics of pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.

*Students will be placed into the appropriate Summer Boost Workshop

StepS to

participate QueStionS? ask your counselor, or contact:

apply to Cypress College @ www.cccapply.orgApplication must be completed 48 hours prior to assessment1]

Confirm your spot by may 1st, 2015**In order to guarantee a spot, please commit by May 1st. Seats will be provided as available after

4]

Complete an online orientation by may 29th, 20155]

apply for Summer Boosthttps://counseling.cypresscollege.edu/studentsuccess/summerboost.aspx2]Complete an assessment at Cypress College (every Saturday March-May)RSVPatstudentsuccess@cypresscollege.edu

3]Cypress HS: 3/14 & 4/4Kennedy HS: 4/25, 5/9Magnolia HS: 3/28Savanna HS: 3/21 & 4/11

Western HS: 4/18 & 5/2open dates for all other HS students: 3/7, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30

Hideki Fukusumi714-484-7000 ext. 48240hfukusumi@cypresscollege.edu

9200ValleyViewStreet•Cypress,CA90630

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Summer BooST 2015