Report to the Community 2018
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT When was the last time you visited one of Gavilan College’s learning environments? Throughout our 2700 square mile district, the energy generated by innovation, critical thinking, creativity and scientific inquiry is inspiring. When you go to the Briggs Building in Hollister, students are immediately welcomed at the door and assisted to enroll in general education courses to meet a variety of degree and certificate requirements in day and evening sections. Throughout San Benito County non-credit and life skills courses provide pathway opportunities for students to begin new advancement chapters in their lives. In San Martin, students learn the technical aspects of aircraft maintenance technology in a state-of-the-art facility that has direct employment connections upon graduation built in. The list continues. At Gavilan’s main campus in Gilroy and our locations in Morgan Hill and Coyote Valley our faculty listen closely to the daily needs of our students and the industry needs of the communities we serve. Each year we develop new curriculum and launch new programs as our students meet the needs of an ever-changing workforce. Drone Technology, Water Resources Management, HVAC, Social Justice Studies and Cybersecurity are contemporary programs that are just a sampling of disciplines at the forefront at Gavilan, with more to follow. Our college theme this year is “Service.” Guided by our Principles of Community, the college aspires to be diverse, purposeful, inclusive and equitable in all actions and in all learning environments. Building this culture takes a commitment from each member of the Gavilan community, including all employees, students, and members of the community. We have the honorable opportunity to come together for the purpose of improving education for all, accessible through multiple locations, day and evening, online and in the classroom, when and where needed by all with a curiosity and interest to learn. As you read through the information contained in this Report to the Community, I invite you to keep these ideas in mind as we look ahead to our future. Next year we will be celebrating our Centennial and will have an entire year of events planned to highlight our 100 year history, from the advent of San Benito Junior College to Gavilan Joint Community College District. Please join us as we look back, honor and reflect together and look ahead and dream and design . . . with a student in mind . . . for the next 100 years. What will your contribution be to our future?
Kathleen A. Rose, Ed.D. Superintendent / President
The 2018 Report to the Community is published by the Gavilan College Public Information Office. Photos are by Jan Janes, Jan Bernstein Chargin, Noemi Naranjo, Chris Spence, and Michael Hawk.
Leadership and Governance Board of Trustees Laura Perry, Esq., Trustee Area 1 Jonathan Brusco, Trustee Area 2 Walt Glines, Chair, Trustee Area 3 Mark Dover, Trustee Area 4 Kent Child, Trustee Area 5 Rachel Perez, Trustee Area 6 Lois Locci, Ed.D. Trustee Area 7 Daniel Chavez, Student Trustee Contact Board Members through the Office of the President at (408) 848-4711.
Administration Kathleen A. Rose, Ed.D Superintendent / President
Fran Lozano Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences
DenĂŠe Pescarmona Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ron Hannon Dean, Kinesiology and Athletics
Kathleen Moberg Vice President, Student Services
Peter J. Wruck Dean of Institution Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
Frederick E. Harris Vice President, Administrative Services Eric Ramones, Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Labor Relations Wade Ellis, Associate Vice President, Business and Security Services Sherrean Carr Dean, Career Technical Education
Randy Brown, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Community Development, Grants Management Carina Cisneros Associate Dean of EOPS / CalWORKs / CARE Eduardo Cervantes, Ed.D. Coordinator, MESA and TRiO
Principles of Community
As members of the Gavilan College community, we value the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. We strive to maintain these ideals in an environment of inclusiveness and mutual respect.
The Principles of Community provide the foundation which creates this environment.
The expectation is that we maintain the highest ethical standards in order to establish an atmosphere of civility, honesty, cooperation, professionalism, nurture and equity.
Gavilan College aspires to be: Diverse
Purposeful
We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms (the heritage, achievements, uniqueness, and contributions of all our members) and seek to uphold an inclusive, open and enlightened community. We engage in socially and culturally relevant practices and foster caring relationships.
We are a community that maintains a shared commitment to service to society and advancement of knowledge through innovative teaching and learning. We are committed to embracing collaboration, effective communication, and the development of strong working relationships throughout the campus.
Inclusive
Equitable
We believe in all voices being heard. This requires
We are committed to working towards an environment where all students are achieving their goals and have access to equitable resources and opportunities. We are committed to respect for individual dignity and equitable access to resources, recognition and security.
outreach and purposeful inclusion of all groups. We believe the free exchange of ideas demands mutual respect, trust and consideration of our differences.
These Principles of Community, reflected in Board Policy 2715, guide the institution’s actions. They provide guidelines to follow and are to be considered a living document. Adherence to the Principles of Community is the professional responsibility of all staff. The strength of these principles lies not in their enforcement, but in our ability to create a shared set of values that inform and guide our community’s daily practice. Ultimately, Gavilan College is dedicated to fulfilling its mission with compassion, caring and understanding, while respecting all individuals. The Principles of Community are evaluated and revised on a four-year cycle as appointed as a Task Force by the President’s Council.
Budget The district relies on its mission statement to guide the fiscal planning process. The Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, managers and professional support staff of Gavilan College identifies primary values and goals through a Strategic Plan update process. The product of this process is the five-year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan, updated annually, lists specific objectives intended to enhance the achievement of the district’s mission. The Educational Master Plan, Facilities Master Plan and the Technology Plan, and department program plans provide the goals from which the district derives its multi-year Strategic Plan. This plan in turn forms the budget guidelines. Detailed budget information and audited financial statements are available at: gavilan.edu/budget
2018 - 2019 ADOPTED FINAL BUDGET
Unrestricted General Fund Parking Fund Restricted General Fund Capital Projects Fund Self-Insurance Fund Long Term Debt Fund Associated Student Body Fund Financial Aid Fund Student Center Fund Total Expenditures
$35,026,687 $120,000 $13,165,955 $825,000 $50,000 $500 $130,000 $6,500,000 $62,700 $55,880,842
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND SOURCES OF TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Gavilan College is subject to the provisions of the California Code of Regulations and other laws that regulate the operations of public agencies. The California Code of Regulations requires that the governing board of a public agency adopt a tentative budget on or before July 1 and a final budget no later than September 15 of each year.
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
GAVILAN COLLEGE HONORED AS STATEWIDE STRONG WORKFORCE STAR! Innovative programs advance economic and social mobility for students Multiple programs at Gavilan College earned the California Community Colleges’ Strong Workforce Stars recognition for their success in improving student employment and wage outcomes. BRONZE STARS were awarded to Gavilan’s programs in Cosmetology, Water and Wastewater Technology, Licensed Vocational Nursing, Computer Programming, and Administration of Justice. SILVER STARS were awarded to Gavilan’s programs in Licensed Vocational Nursing to Registered Nursing Career Ladder, and Law Enforcement. A GOLD STAR was awarded to the Gavilan College Accounting program. Strong Workforce Stars is an annual recognition for career education programs, also known as career technical education, within the California Community Colleges system, whose graduates show significant gains in factors important for advancing social mobility - a substantial increase in earnings, attainment of a living wage and a job closely matched with the field of study. “We are very proud of the success our graduates are achieving in employment, earnings gains, and regional living wages” said Dr. Kathleen Rose, Superintendent / President of Gavilan College, “thanks to the fantastic work of Dean Sherrean Carr and the career education staff.” The 2018 Strong Workforce Stars were given to career education programs throughout the state in 12 industry sectors, based on earnings gains, living wage attainment, and employment in field of study. The programs at Gavilan College were recognized for the measured successes of their students: • Cosmetology (BRONZE): 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Water and Wastewater Technology (BRONZE): 77% of students attained the regional living wage • Licensed Vocational Nursing (BRONZE): 90% increase in earnings • Computer Programming (BRONZE): 69% increase in earnings • Administration of Justice (BRONZE): 91% of students attained the regional living wage • LVN to RN Career Ladder (SILVER): 292% increase in earnings and 73% of students attained the regional living wage • Law Enforcement, Option 2 (SILVER): 93% of students attained the regional living wage and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study • Accounting (GOLD): 73% increase in earnings, 71% of students attained the regional living wage and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study “Strong Workforce Stars career education programs are proven to help Californians increase their earning power,” said Van Ton-Quinlivan, executive vice chancellor for Workforce & Digital Futures. For more information about Gavilan College’s Career Education programs, go to www.gavilan.edu/academic/cte/index.php.
TAXPAYERS SAVE $9.1 MILLION IN REFINANCE Gavilan Joint Community College District has refinanced general obligation bonds that will save district taxpayers over $9.1 million. Dale Scott & Company (DS&C) served as the financial advisor to help the district refinance the bonds and take advantage of lower interest rates while shortening the payback period. Gavilan College refinanced $27,115,000 of Measure E general obligation bonds (Series A and D) approved by District voters in 2004, saving local taxpayers over $9,100,000. “We’re always looking for ways to save taxpayer dollars while continuing to improve the quality of higher education for our students,” said Laura Perry, president of Gavilan’s Board of Trustees. “The District’s taxpayers supported these bonds when we needed it, and we’re proud to pass along these savings to them.” The interest rate of the new bonds has been cut significantly, down to 2.78 percent from an average of 5.68 percent. “Since coming on board last year, I have been working to bring our long-term vision into focus,” said Dr. Kathleen A. Rose, Gavilan president/superintendent. “This refinancing helps our community take a large step forward in our ongoing efforts to responsibly manage our finances.” In 2015, Gavilan refinanced its 2004 Series C bonds, saving taxpayers $3.5 million. The two refinancings have saved taxpayers more than $12.6 million. “Gavilan College closely monitored the interest rate market and prioritized taxpayer savings,” said Dale Scott, president of DS&C. “As a result, the District’s taxpayers will benefit.” The 2004 voter-approved bond measure provided funds to upgrade outdated plumbing and wiring, renovate aging classrooms and libraries, provide access for disabled students, improve campus safety and plan for the future by expanding satellite sites.
DENÉE PESCARMONA, NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS As VPAA, Pescarmona will be charged with oversight of the academic divisions of Gavilan College: Liberal Arts and Sciences, Career Education, Community Education, and Noncredit Instruction. For the past four years Denée Pescarmona has served as the Dean of Instructional Support and Student Success at College of the Canyons. In that role, she provided administrative oversight to all instructional support and student support services at the college, including leadership of the Guided Pathways framework implementation and College Promise program.
GAVILAN COLLEGE BUILDS STUDENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN PEER MENTOR PROGRAM Peer Mentors, trained students from all majors, can be the first point of contact for people learning about Gavilan College. Stationed at the Welcome Center, serving as campus tour guides, working in classrooms and tutoring labs, they offer straight talk about the questions students ask the most. In the Welcome Center, in addition to answering questions, they help students schedule appointments with counselors, explain financial aid and FAFSA, point out deadlines with applications and transfers. “We can keep it friendly with students, offer personal experience,” said Mary Salmeron. “We refer them to counselors for the tough stuff.” Salmeron, a May 2018 graduate, has worked as a peer mentor since 2017. “I like the educational forums we can attend, and let them know all the ways peer mentors can help.” She will transfer to CSU Northridge in the fall to study media, be creative and seek industry jobs. Jacob Spaulding became a peer mentor this spring. A first year CSI major, he likes the freedom to be studious, scheduling his class time around his peer mentor duties. “You aren’t just restricted to a desk for hours,” he said, noting a recent suicide prevention training session he participated in. Peer mentors work at the Career Fair, in the Writing Center, in the math labs and other internal leadership positions. Most common questions? • How do I apply for college? • Can I afford to go to college? • Where is financial aid? • Where do I find my G#? • How do I transfer? • Who can help with my schedule? • When is the drop date? • When are finals? • When do I need to file transfer applications? • How do I apply to graduate? The peer mentors receive training on all the student services and can direct students to the right place for technical information, records and financial aid deadlines. Looking toward fall, the program is recruiting for additional Peer Mentors to replace the recent graduates. Students receive leadership and specialized training and can structure up to 20 hours a week of work around their class schedules. They build leadership and interpersonal skills, which adds to the academic and professional resumes. Contact Ryan Shook, Student Life Coordinator, to learn more about the Peer Mentors leadership program.
classes, but I also like to get out of Hollister.” She can ride her bike to the Hollister site, lock it, then commute by bus to the main campus. She looks forward to repeating the straight A’s she earned her first semester. “I really like college,” she said.
HOLLISTER SITE A HUB FOR NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS For the past 20 years, students have had the choice of enrolling in classes in Hollister, close to home for San Benito County residents. Site Director Judy Rodriguez has built a welcoming site filled with services at the Hollister Briggs Building on the corner of 4th and San Benito Streets. This spring, classes are offered in subjects ranging from CSU/UC transferable financial accounting and statistics through art history, physical geology and psychology. Noncredit classes in many subjects are also offered, including GED preparation and ESL citizenship. Overall, 60 classes fill with San Benito County residents Monday through Saturday, early morning into the evening. On the first day, peer mentors greeted students with water, energy bars and assistance. With help, students navigate the resources available, including printing out assignments and completing financial aid applications. They can meet on site with a counselor to review their education plans. The Hollister site is filled with small tables, and students form study groups the first week of classes. Peer mentor Niza Villaverde staffed the welcome table the first day of the semester. She directed students to their classrooms and answered questions as they arrived for classes. “I started working at the Hollister campus last summer,” she said. As a nursing student, most of her classes had been on the main campus. She completed her CNA and hopes to be accepted into the highly competitive registered nursing program in the fall. Villaverde is also applying to the programs at Cabrillo and Hartnell. “But I really want to join the program at Gavilan,” she said. Amber Bell is a freshman at Gavilan. Last fall, the only class she took at the main campus was physical education. All her other classes were available in Hollister. This semester, the class load is reversed, with most of her classes at the Gilroy campus. She sticks to her ed plan, developed with counselor Debbie Christensen, and said she built this semester’s schedule around a class offered by math instructor Lynn Hilden. “He’s a great teacher,” she said. “He teaches you in a way that clicks, and does everything possible to help.” Comparing the two locations, Bell said she liked them both. “I like Hollister
Her secret to college success? “I stay up until all the work is done.” Former student Joanna Morales dropped by on the first day. She worked as a peer mentor in past years with Hollister as home base. She also traveled to the main campus and to Morgan Hill to work with students. As a peer mentor she helped students with financial aid applications, ordering books and arranging counseling appointments. Morales, a liberal arts major who graduated in 2015, misses college, which is why she visits often. Many of her classes were at the main campus. She especially remembered her required art class. “I couldn’t draw or paint, and then I saw the photography class,” Morales said, taught by Jane Edberg. The class sparked a love of photography, and she hopes to take an evening photography class. “Every time I grab a camera, it uplifts me,” she said. Morales also hopes the district will build a bigger, local campus in Hollister. “I don’t like the drive,” she said, “and Gav is a big part of my life.”
SCIENCE STUDENTS EXPLORE AND DOCUMENT A LIVING LABORATORY High in the hills above Gavilan College, off the beaten path, students have installed bird boxes to shelter house wrens, tree swallows, kestrels and owls. The Bird Habitat Project offers students hands-on science skills as they place the boxes and then visit one to three times each week to document avian activity. Begun in 2016 as a STEM internship project by Andrea Alvarez, the project transitioned to new students after she graduated and transferred to UCSC. Students Alexis Miranda, from Hollister, and Juancarlos Rojas, from Gilroy, currently lead the project. They presented their findings at the STEM symposium in August 2018. The team has scouted additional locations on campus. They are also looking to expand to other locations, including Gilroy Golf Course and Santa Clara County Parks locations. “For my project I sighted blue birds, house wrens and tree swallows,” said Miranda, an environmental chemistry major. The monitoring and findings are posted on birds.cornell.edu, a site managed by Cornell University. She also works as a student lab technician preparing materials for classroom experiments. A chemistry major, Rojas worked on the Bird Habitat Project as a STEM intern as well as his own project, analyzing the deactivation of glyphosate using absorption. He likes being able to see behind the scenes. “Normally, students see finished studies and the pretty work,” he said. “With the internship, I got to see a lot of the STEM work behind the scenes.” Rojas participates in MESA (Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement) and is the historian for the college SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science). An early fall hike high into the hills behind the campus revealed activity at installed nesting boxes. “We observe nesting, laying of eggs, document when the offspring fledged and left the boxes,” said Miranda, who plans to continue working on the project this fall. “We would like to get more students interested.” Students use a GoPro camera equipped with software
that records the exact location. The camera can be inserted into the bird entry area to record occupancy and activity. Through the season, students note arrival, occupancy, count eggs, count chicks and record when the young birds leave the nest. Owls are nocturnal, so they can be observed in the nesting boxes during the day. The owl diet consists of insects, squirrels, rats, gophers and snakes. They digest the fleshy portions of their kill, then regurgitate undigestible fur and bone, often in the vicinity of the nesting boxes. Owls do not compete in the same hunting grounds. The nesting boxes are located a substantial distance apart. Owls know, by their neighbors’ calls, how far apart they are spaced. Key volunteers who mentor the students and help them construct the nesting are Lee Pauser and Dave Stocks. Owl boxes are cured for six months to eliminate human scent. Golf courses are a possible location for expansion of the Bird Habitat Project, where the owls would serve as natural rodent control. “Rodents really do a number on a golf course and create a lot of damage,” said Don DeLorenzo, general manager of Gilroy Golf Course on Hecker Pass Road. “In a perfect world, we would love to have 20 boxes installed, have the owls take care of the mice and gophers.” As more nesting boxes are built and students monitor the boxes on campus, Miranda and Rojas are also busy with their academic work. Miranda plans to transfer to UCSC and continue studying environmental chemistry. Rojas plans to transfer to a CSU or other school where he can pursue a degree in chemistry or dendrology. Guiding the program, instructor Rey Morales has a vision as well, noting the hands-on training the life sciences programs offer. “My dream is to have the student internship program institutionalized. It will deliver practical experience to students in the arboretum, with the birds on campus, as lab tech assistance, paid for by work study funding,” he said.
STUDENTS LEARN NEW SKILLS IN DRONE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
“Up hard and out!” Under blue skies, drones buzzed in the front and back parking lots at the Coyote Valley campus as students demonstrated acquired skills. A cohort of 20 completed the first drone (UAS) class offered at Gavilan College, and two new classes have been added for certification completion. For Spring 2018, the intro class will be joined by Drone Flight Operation and Pilot Certification (AMT 226) and Drone Aerial Photo and Video. Most of the students enrolled in the fall class plan to continue their studies with the next two offerings. The drone program curriculum will expand in future semesters. Students who successfully complete the complement of six classes can earn a certificate. “Mike and Tony make it fun,” said B.K. Lockett. Mike Bonillas and Tony Olson have early licensing, adoption and industry knowledge in the UAS field. For the first class, students met at the Coyote Valley campus on Saturday mornings. Beginning in the spring, the intro class will be taught Wednesday evenings. The new classes have a two-hour lecture component followed by a three-hour lab. “The people in the class have been outstanding, a diverse range of ages, professions and interests,” said Lockett. As a computer science systems engineer
thinking about retirement, he sees commercial opportunities in real estate, agriculture and weddings. He plans to take all the courses Gavilan offers. “It’s good that Gavilan created this course structure in the infancy of the industry,” he said. “I’m watching in Silicon Valley to see where it’s going.” “My favorite part of part of the class is how hands on the instructors make it,” said Catherine Virgen. “Plus making sure students know the fundamentals.” A former student at Gavilan, Virgen transferred to Humboldt State University to major in broadcasting. “I have a photo and video background, but not in the sky,” she said. “Drones offer a different point of view.” Virgen will apply drone skills on the job. As a video production technician with CMAP in downtown Gilroy, she discovered the agency had a drone. She took the class to learn the technology and be able to teach it. Interested in this new industry? Check out Aviation Maintenance Tech classes, Coyote Valley in the class schedule for classes and times.
Foundation
It has been a growth year for the Gavilan College Educational Foundation. New directors joined our board and volunteers got involved to help with events and operations. We have been more visible and more active than ever before, all to pursue our goals of growth and expanded support for the students and educational mission of Gavilan College.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tony Marandos President Douglas Marshall Past President Mark Roberts Vice President Frank Angelino Treasurer Diane Stone Secretary Susie Connell Bible Member Tom Breen Member Amy Garber Member Sabrina Lawrence Member Nita Edde-Mitchell Member Jeff Orth Member Kathleen Rose Superintendent/President Gavilan College
• The President’s Circle had a great first year, providing the unrestricted funds necessary to accomplish the day-to-day work of the Foundation, and paving the way for what we can accomplish in the future. Each level of giving within the President’s Circle provides opportunities to attend events at the college and participate in invitation-only mixers and meals with the Superintendent / President.
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GOAL: To increase participation
•. One of the main services of the Foundation is to provide Scholarships for students so they can achieve the goals they set for themselves when they come to Gavilan for their educational needs.
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. OAL: To attract new scholarships to provide opportunities to even G more students
•. We have increased community outreach and participated in many local events and festivals to increase exposure and to hear what YOU have to say. Look for Gavilan College Educational Foundation at the next community event!
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GOAL: To be present in the community – let us know if you would like a presentation about the Foundation at YOUR meeting or event.
•.We have a database of over 7,000 Gavilan College alumni, and it grows every year! Alumni relations is essential in not only funding but support for programs and students.
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GOAL: To establish an Alumni network that not only engages past students in contributing to Gavilan College but in becoming mentors to current students in related fields of study.
This next year we will be planning our Centennial Celebration at Gavilan! The Centennial Year will begin in the Fall Semester of 2019 and will continue through the graduation of 2020. We have an exciting year-long calendar of events to both acknowledge pioneers of the college and current champions supporting the work the college does to provide an exceptional experience for our students. The main event for the Centennial will be The Gala of the Century on September 7th, 2019 hosted at the Gilroy campus in our Student Center. Save the date so you don’t miss out on the celebration. If you are interested in supporting the Foundation or would like more information please contact Bobbi Jo Palmer at bpalmer@gavilan.edu or call 408.852.2926 Bobbi Jo Palmer, Coordinator, GCEF
Total Pledged $31,589.00
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
By joining the President’s Circle, you can make a crucial difference for Gavilan College—and help build brighter futures for all of our students. When you join the President’s Circle, you become part of a distinguished group of Gavilan College alumni, friends, and community leaders who provide the framework of support for the Gavilan College Educational Foundation. Whether you live in Morgan Hill, Hollister, Gilroy, San Martin, or Coyote Valley, we want you to be a part of the next 100 years of Gavilan College. When you support the Gavilan College Educational Foundation (GCEF), you provide vital support for students through:
• Scholarships • College Services
• Special Programs • Facility Projects
GIVING LEVELS: Please choose the level of annual contribution that works best for you—and join us for a number of events in recognition of your generous suppor t.
2017 - 2018 Members
VISIONARY $25,000+ CHAMPION $10,000 - $24,999 Benefactor $5,000 - $9,999 Susan Dodd
Steward $2,500 - $4,999 Amy Garber from Vision Management Inc.
Leaders $1,000 - $2,499 Bobbi Jo Palmer ● Danny and Nita Mitchell ● Eric Ramones ● Fred E. Harris ● Herb Spenner Jan Bernstein Chargin ● John Kent ● Kathleen Moberg ● Larry Connell ● Laura Hagen ● Mark Roberts Peter Wruck ● Pinnacle Bank ● Rachel & John Perez ● Ron Hannon ● Suzanne Bulle Veronica Martinez ● Wade Ellis
Mentor $500 - $999 Benji Dequin ● Frank Angelino ● Ruggeri-Jensen-Azar ● Sabrina Lawrence
Partner $250 - $499 Anritsu ● Brent Redmond Transportation, Inc. ● Lloyd & Carol Lowery
Sponsor $100 - $249 Tom Ebert from Coyote Valley Sporting Clays ● Doug Achterman ● Emilio Guglielmo Winery, Inc. Lydie Jones ● Marie Blankley ● Randy Brown ● Raul and Janice Felipa ● Ric Heinzen ● Rosita Anzualda
Friend up to $99 Andrew Van Tuyl ● Carla Velarde-Barros ● Celia Marquez ● Dana Young ● Daniel Sanidad Diane Stone ● Dr. Blanca Arteaga ● Jane Maringer-Cantu ● Karen Sato ● Kimberly Montague Kyle Billlups ● Laura Perry ● Lori Burgman ● Luciana Fuentes ● Magda Abass ● Maria Garcia Marie Noriega ● Mary Ann Sanidad ● Mohua Chatterjee ● Nancy Bailey ● Nicholas Park Robert Overson ● Sherrean Carr ● Stephen Gaitan ● Susan Peterson ● Walt Glines
Foundation MISSION The Gavilan College Educational Foundation’s Mission is to serve as advocates for Gavilan College and to seek additional financial resources for college services to meet the needs of its faculty, students and services.
Legacy Bridge Project “Gavilan College is a great place for students to start their higher education. Everyone there truly cares about each student and wants them to have the best experience possible. Gavilan College was great to me during my 37 years teaching there and I truly care about the college. Whatever I can do to help I will.” - Susan Dodd
Foundation MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Marge and George Dufresne Lauren Jenkins Rudy Melone Eunice J. Picetti Edna and Waldo Rohnert Cindy Starr Edward J. Thorne Anne Murphy Baer Bill Hopper Edward Thorne Susan J. Seledon Kevin A. (Mike) Gilroy Robin and Gary Rude Kate Woods
ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP If you are interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact: Veronica Martinez Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships Gavilan College (408) 848-4725 vmartinez@gavilan.edu
ALLISON JORDAN EARNS KARL S. PISTER LEADERSHIP AWARD The Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award is available to qualifying students from 13 greater Bay Area community colleges. One student from each college is selected to receive $10,000 for each of two years to attend UCSC. As a freshman in high school, age 14, Jordan started getting basic college units in general education, communication studies and economics. She used her academic credits earned at Gavilan, plus required classes in high school, to graduate high school halfway through her junior year. “I was really focused on getting a masters and PhD, and I wanted to get out of high school,” she said. High school counselors fought her on it, saying it wouldn’t look good applying to college at age 15. So she went to the principal. Since then area high schools now work with students who want to create accelerated pathways. “She is resilient,” said Carla Velarde-Barros, the counselor Jordan found to help rework her pathway. “When her initial plans for college did not go as originally hoped, Allison adjusted her plans, reevaluated her options and made the best of her situation.” “Allison will do amazingly well at UCSC,” said Velarde-Barros, “I cannot wait to hear what the future holds for her after that. I know she will accomplish everything she sets out to do.” Jordan’s plan is to earn a BA in psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in abnormal psychology. “I want to establish a clinical practice,” she said. “I also want to develop musical therapy for children with autism and elderly people with dementia.” “I am very grateful for the education I received at Gavilan.” Jordan said, “and the help from everyone along the way.”
THANK YOU SCHOLARSHIP DONORS! Much gratitude to the following donors: AAUW Gilroy AAUW Morgan Hill American Legion Post #217 Denise Apuzzo, Family & Friends Associated Students of Gavilan College Bernard Osher Foundation Besson Family Vineyards Student Insurance Laurel Starr Rohnert Family Rose Barry & Family Ed Seledon EOPS Club EOPS Region IV Consortium Esther Costales Forman Eugene Picetti Rocio De Reza Gavilan Comm Club Gavilan CSEA Chapter #270
Gavilan College Educational Foundation Gavilan Leadership Council Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Gilroy Elks Lodge #1567 Gilroy Garlic Festival Assn., Inc. Rotary Club of Gilroy Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Kai & Libby Lai Family UCSC Karl S. Pister Leadership Joseph Belli Alice Dufresne-Reyes Family & Friends Monterey Bay Colony Mayflower Society Morgan Hill Kiwanis Pacific Dining Anna Brannen & Dee Sigismond Saint Louise Hospital Volunteers South County Democratic Club Daughters of the American Revolution CA State Horseman’s Association
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN, THE BIG FIVE 2019-2022 Finalized in August 2018, the Gavilan College Facilities Master Plan supports the Educational Master Plan developed in 2017. It serves as a guide focusing on the facilities required to respond to anticipated growth. Gavilan College expanded into Gilroy from its base in San Benito County more than 50 years ago. The district added satellite campuses in Morgan Hill and Hollister 20 years ago. With the voter approval of Measure E, the district upgraded the Gilroy campus and secured land for permanent locations in San Benito County and Coyote Valley. The next step is development of the site in San Benito County, and significant upgrades for the Gilroy campus.
The Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees has adopted five key facilities projects to address from 2019 through 2022. 1. Top priority beginning in 2019 is beginning to build the San Benito Center. The college purchased land at Fairview Corners in Hollister in partnership with Dividend Homes. The college was able to move forward with developing this new site after receiving a signed Incidental Take Permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in August of 2018. The process of identifying, buying and gaining approval to build in San Benito County was a 10-year process. The Gavilan campus in Hollister will become the educational heart of the expanding Hollister
Phase 1 of San Benito Center
municipal area. Plans include allocating $51.89 million from 2019 through 2021 to build the first of several permanent structures establishing the San Benito Center: a 33,000 square foot multistory, multi-use building with classrooms, labs, student services areas, and a modest food service capacity, plus the infrastructure, parking, roads, and landscaping needed for Phase I. 2. The solar project in the Gilroy campus parking lots A and C begun a year ago will connect to the PG&E grid in the next few weeks. Gavilan will generate its own power and the meters will begin rolling back by mid- to end of October. Power will be stored in battery storage, and the college will draw on stored power during peak energy use times. The final step in the project will be installation of the car charging stations. New Central Plant / Water Treatment Facility
Final Phase of San Benito Center
3. A new central plant/water treatment facility is planned for 2019 through 2021. Coupled with the solar project, this consolidation will streamline energy management and generate savings.
4. Gavilan College has been awarded three multi-million dollar STEM grants, beginning in 2008. Former students in the STEM program have advanced to PhD studies at major research universities in California and nationwide. The Facilities Master Plan designates $19.7 million between 2019 - 2021 to construct and equip three buildings to support STEM Center educational programs. ď ľ
ď ´ 5. A new library at the Gilroy campus will replace the original building from the 1960s. Planned for 2020 - 2022, this new facility will be designed and built to house the Library and the Learning Resources Center. The college will access $13.9 million in state funds and contribute $4.5 million to develop the new educational facility.
Measure E BOND ISSUANCE In June 2004, the District issued $29,170,000 of General Obligation Bonds, 2004 Series A, and $830,000 of General Oblication Bonds, 2004 Series B. The Bonds were issued to finance the construction and modernization of District facilities and to refund certain lease obligations. In April 2012, the District refunded $22,770,000 of the 2004 Series A General Obligation Bonds through the issuance of the 2012 Series A and Series B General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The Refunding Bonds matures through August 2024 and August 2028, respectively, and bear interest at rates ranging from 2.000% to 5.000%. The remaining 2004 Series A Bonds mature through 2028 and bear interest at rates ranging from 2.000% to 5.375%. The 2004 Series B Bonds matured on August 1, 2006. In December 2007, the District issued $50,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds, 2004 Series C. The Bonds were issued to finance the construction and modernization of District facilities, the acquisition of
equipment, and to pay the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds. The Bonds mature through 2032 and bear interest at rates ranging from 4.000% to 5.000%. In August 2015, the District refunded $45,485,000 of the 2004 Series C General Obligation Bonds through the issuance of the 2015 Series C General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The Refunding Bonds mature through August 2032, and bear interest at rates ranging from 3.000% to 5.000%. The remaining 2004 Series C Bonds mature through August 2018 and bear and interest rate of 4.000% In May 2011, the District issued $28,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds, 2004 Series D. The Bonds were issued to finance the construction and modernization of District facilities, the acquisition of equipment, and to pay the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds. The Bonds mature through August 2035 and bear interest at rates ranging from 2.000% to 5.750%
Measure E CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Suzanne Bulle Taha Khan Issa Ajlouny John Gould Dan Kenney Abraham Gomez
BOND FUND
Balance Sheet June 30 2017 (most recent audited) ASSETS: Restricted cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Security Deposits Lease receivable Total Assets
On March 2, 2004, district voters approved Measure E, a facilities improvement bond in the amount of $108 million to upgrade and expand the facilities for higher education in the Gavilan Joint Community College District. Upgrades have been made to campus infrastructure, classrooms, instructional technology, and campus safety, Land has been acquired for future campuses in Coyote Valley and San Benito County.
$5,701,020 $11,355 $16,512 $473,021
COMPLETED PROJECTS
$6,201,908
• Boiler replacement
LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS, and FUND BALANCE: Liabilities $748,145 Accounts payable Due to District $61,044 Deferred inflows of resources Unavailable revenue
ABOUT MEASURE E
• Tennis court repairs • Infrastructure replacement • Computer replacement • Enterprise Resource System • Interim housing • Parking lot expansion / resurfacing
• Renovations of Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Art, Music, Humanities, Security and Fund balance Facilities, and Multipurpose buildings. Restricted Fund Balance $4,919,698 • Land purchase - Coyote Valley Total liabilities, deferred inflows, and fund balance • Land purchase - San Benito County $6,201,908 • Cosmetology / Business Renovation Statement of revenues, expenditures, and change in • Roof repair for gymnasium and science buildings fund balance for the year ended June 30, 2017 Campus and building signage REVENUES: • Social Science building Interest income $28,516 • Gilroy Campus modernization project Rents and leases income $24,831 Other local revenue $8,256 • San Martin airport instructional facility for aviation
Total revenues
$473,021
$61,603
EXPENDITURES: Capital outlay
$5,706,289
Change in fund balance
(5,644,686)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE ENDING FUND BALANCE
$10,564,384 $4,919,698
INDEPENDENT AUDIT
• Coyote Valley Phase I • Student Center retrofit • San Martin Aviation facility • Swimming pool and gymnasium renovation • Habitat mitigation, Coyote Valley and San Benito County • Athletics fields
An independent audit was performed in December 2017 by Gilbert Associates, Inc. The letter states in part: “The results of our tests indicated that, in all significant respects, the Gavilan Joint Community College District expended Measure E General Obligation Bond funds for the year ended June 30, 2017, only for the specific projects developed by the District’s Board of Trustees and approved by the voters, in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 39, as specified by Section 1(b)(3)(C) of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.”
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM LINKS INCOMING FRESHMEN TO SUCCESS Students graduating from area high schools enrolled in Summer Bridge, a six-week transition program to prepare them for their fall studies at Gavilan College. Open to 30 students district-wide, students said they were happy to spend six weeks of their summer to get a jump start on college units and learn the ropes. They discovered the program through their high school counselors, plus Gavilan held summer bridge information fairs at each high school campus. “I like the summer bridge program to get to know the campus,” said Jennifer Bautista. “It’s a chance to learn the online tools, good prep as an incoming freshman, to discover what the professors want you to know.” Bautista, a recent Gilroy High School graduate, wants to be a nurse (RN). She is looking at the Gavilan Allied Health program. She also has plans to pursue both a BS and MS in nursing. “As the first in my family to go to college, I wanted to improve my career path,” she said. “My parents told me to take this opportunity, attend community college, get a better start.” ”This program helps prepare you more, compared to going straight into university,” said Yerid Diaz. “Plus,
at community colleges, counselors check on you, inform you of internships and scholarship opportunities.” Diaz, also a recent Gilroy High School graduate, wants to study business. She plans to transfer to UC Davis after completing her work at Gavilan. The Summer Bridge program recruits first-generation, college-bound, low-income students who plan to work toward AA/AS degrees at Gavilan and transfer to four year colleges and universities. Monday through Thursday, for six weeks, they spend their time taking Life Skills Higher Ed in the mornings and Small Group Communications in the afternoon. The morning class assists students with identifying personal values, personality, interests, exploration of career choice, and occupational opportunities. “The text is challenging,” said Veronica Andrade, instructor for the communications class. Students aren’t yet exposed to the reading level, vocabulary, concepts. Group work helps them learn the structure, heighten awareness of what to look for as they read. It is essential for them to form study groups,” said Andrade. “It greatly expands their learning.”
SCIENCE ALIVE 2018: BACK WITH A BANG Science Alive was a magnet for nearly 300 middle school students in rainy March, who flocked to Gavilan College for a fun, educational Saturday morning. The program, on a lull in 2017 while the Gavilan College Student Center underwent seismic retrofit repairs, has offered hands-on science workshops since 2001. Any student attending a middle school in the overall college district is eligible to attend. From its origins under the auspices of AAUW, with founders Penny Lockhart and Lynn Lockhart, a former math instructor at Gavilan, Science Alive seemed a perfect fit for Gavilan’s math and science programs. Faculty viewed it as a great opportunity to introduce middle school students to a fun inquiry into science and acquaint them with Gavilan College opportunities. Workshops are now taught by Gavilan students, Gavilan faculty, area volunteers and local organizations. Many volunteers have presented the same workshops for more than a decade. New this year, students from UCSC taught a number of workshops in chemistry and physics. Entry fee for participants is $10. For students qualifying for a free or reduced-fee meal plan at their schools, the program is free. Gavilan’s STEM III grant covered many of the event expenses. Staff and departments across campus worked to make it a memorable event.
STUDENTS ATTEND BLACK HISTORY MONTH CAMPUSWIDE EVENTS Gavilan College commemorated Black History Month presenting more than a half-dozen events during the short month of February. Students, staff and faculty all contributed to make them a success. The Art Gallery adjacent to the library showcased works by local talent including collage artist Louise Shields, collage artist Claude Ferguson, painter Marianne Eichenbaum and sculptor Katie Johnson. The college partnered with Gilroy Center for the Arts to exhibit these works, and the downtown arts center also featured a Black History Month exhibit. Quilted blocks representing designs from the underground railroad quilt were also on exhibit in the Art Gallery. In another collaboration, staff and faculty produced the works, and Jillian Wilson, library staff with Christine Canepa, art faculty, installed the work. At the close of the exhibit, the blocks were sewn together. The completed quilt was raffled, with proceeds going directly to scholarships for Gavilan students. ASGC sponsored African drummer Mike Fair and spoken word artist Khalibah, a soul food tasting and an open mic session in the Student Center. Nursing student Raphael Maramag delivered a three minute speech to gain more experience and earn extra credit in his public speaking class. Poet and retired public defender George Higgins spoke to an overflow crowd in the library. His remarks wove his three decades of experience defending people in Alameda County with his poetry.
THE MURAL PROJECT: THESE WALLS AND HALLS TELL STORIES
The walls of El Roble School sing with color, the canvas for multiple murals sponsored by the Mural Project and Art4Change. Students in the school’s fifth grade classes enroll in the after school program to create a mural on school walls. They select a theme, research two books, submit written reports, then move from writing to drawing. Teaching them and managing the school mural project, Shile Cifuentes is a Gavilan and UCSC graduate. During her 10 years with the Mural Project, she has fine tuned the process. “Often I hear, ‘Oh, Shile did it,’” Cifuentes said. “But the students do all the creative work.” Students draw the designs, pick the colors, learn how to draw and paint, then paint the designs on the wall. They learn the process of how to do a mural along with the creative skills. “I help pull their drawings and designs together that make sense, make understandable connections,” she said. Then the students review the work, discuss it and decide. The theme for 2018 is “Cultures of the Planet.” As the local weather warms up, students move from the classroom to the outside, painting the designs they created on a designated wall. Throughout the school, murals have been painted on walls 9’ x 20’ feet up to 9’ x 80’. El Roble School is one of many area schools displaying murals installed by the Mural Project. Cifuentes immigrated from Chile with her family when she was in high school. As challenging as her first experiences were, she is grateful for the opportunities. After high school she attended Gavilan and took art, photography and painting classes. Art4Change founder and Gavilan College art instructor Arturo Rosette asked her, what about continuing college?
“As a mentor, he really pushed me,” said Cifuentes. “My dream job was to be an art teacher, especially in after school programs.” The doubts remained. “Gav was a dream. But what is next, who will want me, is this real?” Working on all the murals and teaching the students created her work experience. Cifuentes was able to build and present her personal portfolio of work. She applied to UC Davis, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz and was accepted to all three. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2015 with a major in art and a minor in education. “Once you have it, no one can take away your education,” she said. Through Rosette’s Art4Change program, more than 30 murals have been installed in schools and public areas in Gilroy, Hollister and Morgan Hill. He began his work engaging art as a vehicle for healing with disenfranchised youth in Los Angeles more than 20 years ago. Recent installations include the Fourth Street underpass in Hollister and the Dreams project in collaboration with the San Benito County Arts Council and the Juvenile Hall Program. Many of the murals were installed through Art 14, the Gavilan mural class. “Beyond the institutional metrics are others that can’t be quantified, “said Rosette. “These are the intangible things students learn and take out to the community.” Cifuentes exemplifies this transformative learning experience as she looks to the next steps in wall preparation and transferring the art for the students to paint. “As students go through this process,” said Cifuentes, “they develop an eye for viewing other public art and murals. And they will want to return and view their work in the next five or ten years.”
Community Education: New Director, New Direction Susan Sweeney, Director of Community Education and Career Pathways, brought her ability to develop programs to CE. She started with the college as interim associate dean of Disability Resources in 2004 and took on leadership of the CalWORKs program in 2005. She transitioned to CE in April 2017, filling a position that was vacant for 18 months. Community Education has been an active part of Gavilan College for over 20 years. The program’s focus was on lifelong learning and enrichment classes such as cooking, art, and photography. Since inception, Community Education been subsidized by the District’s general fund in amounts as high as $150,000. When the program was placed under Susan’s leadership in 2017, it refocused to Career Pathways and Contract Education. This resulted in the program generating enough revenue to support itself without general fund contribution, and has even turned a small profit. With the addition of base programs such as Phlebotomy, Welding and Dental Assisting to the already robust enrichment classes, Community Education is projected to continue to sustain itself financially.
Community Spirit Awards Gavilan College is pleased to recognize the 2018 winners: MORGAN HILL • Marty Cheek • South Valley Islamic Community • Morgan Hill Art School GILROY • Carlos Pineda • Gilroy Elks Lodge • Old City Hall Restaurant SAN BENITO COUNTY • Rolan Resendiz and Joel Esqueda • LULAC • Teknova
The Gavilan College Community Spirit Awards were created in 1999 to recognize contributions to the communities that form the Gavilan Joint Community College District. Each year, three sets of awards are presented in the communities of Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Benito County. In each community an individual, a business, and a non-profit organization are selected. The nomination process and final selection are guided by a representative committee from Gavilan College. Anyone may submit a nomination for an award. For nomination forms and more information, go to www.gavilan.edu/pio or call (408) 848-4724.
Coffee and Conversations 2017
245h Annual High on Health Faire
Changing of the Colors Ceremony
Transfer Day 2017
Career Day 2018
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Rehearsal
NEW TRANSFER DEGREE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES Official notification flowed down from Sacramento late January, informing Gavilan College the application for a Social Justice Studies ADT/AA-T was approved by the Chancellor’s Office, notching Gavilan’s transfer degree count up to 23. The approval culminated three years of collaborative work across social sciences faculty, instruction office, counseling staff and articulation office. More than 25 people provided input, guided program cohesion and developed new curriculum.
NEW DEGREE PATH IN CONCRETE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT Gavilan College has established a new Career Technical Information partnership with Chico State University to offer a 2+2 program for Gavilan College business majors, leading to a bachelors degree in Concrete Industry Management (CIM) at Chico State. Students will complete an Associate Degree in Business at Gavilan College and then transfer to CSU Chico to major in CIM. The CIM program at CSU, Chico is one of only four CIM programs in the United States combining the academic disciplines of concrete technology with business administration. Graduates for the program are well prepared to be effective mangers of the people, systems, and projects within the large and thriving concrete industry.
JOHN LANGO NAMED HEAD FOOTBALL COACH On February 13, 2018, John Lango was named the head coach of the Gavilan College football team. The announcement came from Dean of Kinesiology & Athletics, Ron Hannon. Lango, a graduate of St. Francis High School and of Gavilan College will begin working immediately to reestablish the program. Recruiting will be his top priority. After leaving Gavilan College, Lango attended San Jose State where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology as well as his teaching credential. A year later, he earned his Master’s Degree from San Jose State in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. “I’m excited about this opportunity to be back as the head football coach at Gavilan College. Gavilan College has always been home to me and I can’t wait to get going,” stated Lango.
At-A-Glance College Profile
STUDENT INFORMATION (based upon 2017 - 2018 data, most recent year available) Headcount 10,393 Fulltime equivalent 5,246 PROGRAMS OF STUDY Accounting - AA, Certificate GENDER Administration of Justice - AST, AA, Certificate Female 50 % Allied Health: (Home Health Aide, LVN, RN, Nursing Assistant) - AS, Certificate Male 49 % Aviation Maintenance Technology- AS, Certificate Unknown 1% Anthropology - AAT Art - AAT, AA ETHNICITY/RACE Art History - AAT African American 3% Biological Science - AS, Certificate Asian 5 % Biotechnology - Certificate Filipino 2 % Business - AST, AA, Certificate Hispanic 41 % Child Development / Early Childhood Ed - AST, AA, Certificate Native American / Alaskan 1 % Chemistry - AST Pacific Islander 0 % Communication Studies - AAT, AA, Certificate White, non-Hispanic 29 % Cosmetology / Esthetics - AS, Certificate Multiple or Unknown 18 % Computer Science and Information Systems - AST, AS • Computer Hardware - Certificate AGE • Computer Networking - AS, Certificate <18 years old 7 % • Programming for the internet - AS, Certificate 18 - 20 years old 26 % • Computer Programming - AS, Certificate 21 - 25 years old 22 % • Scientific Programming - AS, Certificate 26 - 30 years old 13 % • UNIX - AS, Certificate 31 - 40 years old 18 % Digital Media - AA, Certificate 41 - 50 years old 11 % Drone Systems Technology - Certificate 51 - 60 years old 5 % Economics - AAT, AS, Certificate >60 years old 2 % English - AAT Engineering - AS EDUCATIONAL GOALS: English as a Second Language - Certificate Transfer 47 % Health Science - AS Update job skills 15 % History - AAT Undecided 12 % HVAC - AS, Certificate Discover career 5% Journalism - AAT CTE certificate 0% Fire Science - Certificate Basic skills 4% Kinesiology - AAT, Certificate AA/AS only 15 % Liberal Arts - AA Complete HS credits 2% CSU General Education - Certificate IGETC General Education - Certificate EMPLOYEES (FTE) Mathematics - AST, AS Administrators 13 Medical Office - AA, Certificate Management 20 Music - AAT, AA, Certificate Full-time Faculty 80 English as a Second Language (Noncredit) Part-time Faculty 233 Philosophy - AAT, Certificate Professional Support 133 Physics - AST Political Science - AAT Physical Science / Engineering - AS Psychology - AAT Real Estate - AA, Certificate Retail Management - AA, Certificate Social Justice Studies - AAT Spanish - AAT, AA, Certificate Theater - AAT, AA, Certificate Water Resources Management - AA, Certificate
