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Board of Trustees: Patrick Baldoz Sara Cate, M.D.

Letter from the President

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With Fall Quarter well underway, we are

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enjoying the moderate temperatures,

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colors. This year we celebrate 90 years

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of excellence as we reminisce about the

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amazing history of Yakima Valley College

blue skies, sunshine, and glorious fall

since it was founded in 1928. In this

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issue of Campus Update we will share

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some photos of YVC activities over the

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past 90 years.

We have so much for which to be proud. Because of the foresight,

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ingenuity, and commitment of our founding fathers and mothers, YVC has excelled and adapted to many changes in our communities, our businesses and industries, and our community demographics over the previous nine decades. Our excellent faculty, staff, and dedicated supporters have enabled us to continue to grow and sustain educational quality even during difficult times.

In this issue you will have a glimpse into our extraordinary past, a

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sampling of our current activities and accomplishments, and a vision of

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our future plans. Among the current activities, you will read about our recently completed Engineering and Physics facility, the new Certified

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As we reflect on the previous 90 years, we are exceedingly grateful for the support and commitment of our past and present community leaders and supporters, exceptional faculty and staff, and outstanding students and alumni. All of you have played a critical role in the endurance, distinction, and growth of Yakima Valley College.

Sincerely,

Linda Kaminski, Ed.D. President

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Campus News Program News Larson Gallery Annual Report Athletics 90th Anniversary - A Trip Through Time Student Activities YVC’s People

Cover Photo: YVC Student Kashif Davis studies in Raymond Hall Library this fall.

CAMPUS NEWS Artist’s renderings of the new West Campus Expansion. Photos courtesy of BORArchitecture.

West Campus Expansion Yakima Valley College is excited to announce further details in the expansion of the Yakima Campus. In fall of 2017, the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges approved YVC’s plan to acquire property adjacent to the Yakima Campus. At a price tag of $3.77 million, YVC purchased the property at 1606, 1608, and 1704 Nob Hill Boulevard that once held Hancock Fabrics, Craft Warehouse, and Koi Bistro. Since the purchase, plans have been developed to renovate the existing buildings to make them state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces.

The estimated budget for the renovation and expansion project is $22.7 million. The new spaces will satisfy many current needs: A new facility for the Allied Health programs, a new conference center, and an expanded location for the Larson Gallery which will feature a Wine Tasting Room for YVC’s Teaching Winery – Yakima Valley Vintners. The expansion will also allow the college to expand parking for students and staff.

The projects will go to bid in July of 2019 and construction will begin in October. The Allied Health space, and Larson Gallery, and tasting room are estimated to be completed by September 2020 with the conference facility opening in January of 2021.

Music Concerts On December 7, 8 and 9 the YVC Choirs host three concerts in celebration of YVC’s 90th Anniversary. The concerts will take place at Yakima Valley College, St. Paul Cathedral, and Wesley United Methodist Church, and will be directed by Steven S. Slusher. The YVC home concert will be held on December 7th at 7:00pm, featuring special guests Yakima Children’s Choir, under the direction of Nichola Lee and Anne Chapman.

The select ensemble YVC Cadences, will welcome in the Christmas season by singing traditional Dickens carols, followed by the Yakima Children’s Choir. The second half will feature Gloria, by John Rutter, complete with choir, brass, percussion and organ. Gloria is a concert piece set to parts of the Latin Gloria Mass. Its three movements are an exalting, devotional and jubilant experience.

“We are so thrilled to have YVC alumni and associates back for this 90th Celebratory Concert,” stated Music Instructor Steven Slusher. “It’s such a wonderful feeling for alumni to see the strides being taken to better their alma mater and having a part in that. The impact their stories and common love of music will have on the current YVC students and children’s choir is unmeasurable. Taking an interest in YVC, an integral part of our community, and its students, empowers us all,” he continued.

To learn more contact Steven Slusher at 509.574.4835.

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Over the past year YVC worked to remodel and re-purpose the office space and machine shop that once housed the Facilities Operations Department, including maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff. The building located at 1113 South 16th Avenue had been largely vacant since the opening of the Campus Operations two-building complex in April of 2016. The new space, which opened for classes in fall 2018, includes an engineering lab, physics lab, one computer classroom, tutoring/ study spaces, a conference room, and faculty offices. The project Students gather with Rajkumar Raj & Dr. Stephen Rodrigue. cost $1.5 million and took ten months to complete.

“The new Engineering Physics Center is a wonderful center that has provided the engineering and physics students a dedicated place to work on class work, individually and as groups,” stated Engineering Instructor Rajkumar Raj. “The new computer lab has 24-inch monitors that help the students in their CAD (computer aided drafting) work. The laboratories help to provide an experimental foundation for the theoretical concepts introduced in the lectures. This gives the students an opportunity to verify some of the concepts for themselves,” he continued.

To showcase the new facility, an informal open house and barbecue was held in October. The event included tours of the facility, networking with instructors, and refreshments. To learn more about YVC’s Engineering and Physics programs visit www.yvcc.edu

New Certified Logistics Certificate Program This winter the Workforce Education division will be launching a new program to help improve the skills of logistic technicians in the Yakima Valley. The Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) programs, 10-weeks in length, total six credit hours. CLA provides students with the foundational knowledge they will need to understand the world of supply chain management. The accompanying CLT provides students with the mid-level technical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a supply chain setting. This course Warehouse Worker loading a delivery truck. covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the foundational knowledge that front-line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry and how the front-line worker fits into that environment. For more information contact Yesenia Rodriguez at 509.574.4744.

Upward Bound Grant YVC’s Upward Bound (UB) program recently received a grant in the amount of $40,000 for the 2018-2019 academic year. UB is part of a national program, which works to increase the opportunity of low-income, first-generation students to complete college. This new funding will allow UB to expand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) offerings, curriculum, and campus visits. A majority of the monies will be used for special purpose equipment such as drone and robotics kits. Participants will build drones and robots while developing cooperative learning skills by working in teams to accomplish each project. “Due to the Yakima Valley’s rural location, YVC UB participants have limited access to STEM focused colleges and programs,” stated UB Director Catalina Villanueva. “This makes it difficult for participants to see themselves as future STEM leaders and engineers. In addition, the Yakima Valley experiences a high poverty and unemployment rate. This makes it difficult for families to seek and afford experiential learning activities and additional instructional support. With the additional funding YVC UB will be able to plant seeds of confidence and choice in the minds of rural students, so that they know and believe that STEM fields are a viable option for their futures,” she continued.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Engineering & Physics Open House

CAMPUS NEWS

Grandview Beautification Award In August, the Workforce Education Center was honored by the City of Grandview as the recipient of its monthly Beautification Award. The award highlights both businesses and residences that demonstrate great care for the visual appeal of their buildings and landscaping. A sign announcing the designation was proudly displayed through the month in front of the Tasting Room of Yakima Valley Vintners, YVC’s on-campus teaching winery. “It’s always an honor to be recognized by the city, and anything we can do to demonstrate our commitment to what the community is doing we are on board,” stated Grandview Campus Sign Outside of the Yakima Valley Vineyard and Winery Technology Instructor Trent Ball. The Vintners Tasting Room Tasting Room is open to the public, but in winter months by appointment only, at 110 Grandridge Road. For more information visit www.yvcc.edu/wine

YVC’s Fitness Center Gets Remodeled The remodeling of the YVC Fitness Center in Sherar Gym is progressing without any major delays, and is expected to open during winter quarter. The project was made possible in part by the advocacy work of ASYVC, which approved use of student project reserve funds in October of 2017. The renovation is removing walls to create an open space filled with equipment reflecting the latest in exercise science. “The remodel will allow students and staff to use brand new state of the art fitness equipment, from multiple cardio pieces to functional training options to ‘selectorized’ and free weight YVC’s Fitness Center Before Remodel options,” stated Athletic Director Ray Funk.

“The YVC Fitness Center will become a great option for everyone’s health and wellness goals,” he continued.

New Lettering on the Gym

This fall Yakima Valley College’s Sherar Gym, located on the Yakima Campus, received a face-lift. For many years, the arches that formed the top of the building have displayed the acronym “YVCC.” In 2016, when the college reverted back to the name Yakima Valley College, conversations began about what to do with the gym lettering. After reviewing options, the word YAKS was selected. “We are ecstatic that this project occurred. When the college re-named itself a few years ago, we knew that the old lettering would need to be updated to more closely align Sherar Gym Exterior with the institution’s name,” stated Athletic Director Ray Funk.

“Several student-athletes have already commented that they enjoy seeing “YAKS” on the building they frequent on a regular basis!” Local company PaintSmith was selected to complete the task, which included cleaning the exterior, painting over existing letters, creating large paper stencils, tracing the artwork, and finally repainting. The project cost $48,000.

Yakima Valley College Partners with KIMA-TV

YVC’s Community Relations department recently entered into a partnership with KIMA Action News.

Full-length bi-monthly news segments highlight college programs and their impact on the Yakima Valley.

The segments are hosted by Director of Community Relations Jay Frank, and can be seen every other Tuesday during KIMA’s 5 p.m. broadcast. Accompanying stories air in Spanish on KIMA’s sister station Univision.

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This winter, Yakima Valley College is extending its Step Up to College program to include Kittitas High School. Step Up to College is a re-engagement program that began three years ago in a partnership with the Grandview School District. It has evolved into a unique program that has helped several opportunity youth not only receive their high school diploma but also get prepared for their future career within a college setting. Students can receive a diploma from their local high school by taking courses at YVC, ranging from College & Career Neely Rouse works with a student in the Ellensburg.

Readiness (CCR) courses, college level transfer, and professional technical courses that prepare students for the workforce. The specific courses a student enrolls in will depend upon the student’s educational goals, the credits the student needs to complete a high school diploma, and the student’s placement scores. The program recognizes high school credits that students have already earned.

“The program is a ‘win’ for all involved,” said College & Career Readiness Dean Marc Coomer. “It is a win for students in that they earn their diploma, a win for the district/community as they increase completion rates, and a win for the college as students often transition into a college pathway,” he continued.

Diversity Welcome Center

A gathering space for student clubs within the Hopf Union Building (HUB) is being newly appointed and re-named the Diversity Welcome Center (DWC). This room, located off the Activity Area, will continue to serve as a meeting place for clubs during designated hours. It will feature new technology, re-purposed meeting tables and soft seating. “The ASYVC executive board began their work year by communicating with the administration their desire to create a space where all students could feel welcome and encouraged to get involved on campus outside of their classrooms,” explained Student Life Coordinator Laura Yolo. “The overarching spirit of the DWC is ‘all means all,’” she continued. Yolo is working with the Larson Gallery to furnish the room with artwork that reflects the space’s themes of inclusion and multiculturalism.

Yak Grab & Go Marketplace Opening Soon YVC has partnered with Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to create the Yak Grab N’ Go Marketplace, which will offer coffee, fresh and convenience food options. The new offering will be located within the newly expanded college bookstore inside the Hopf Union Building (HUB) on the Yakima Campus. The service is in response to the departure of YVC’s food service provider in the spring of 2018. A search committee was unable to procure a single bid to continue food service in the HUB or Sundquist Hall. “I personally appreciate BNC’s willingness to take on this endeavor in such a short time frame,” said Director of Auxiliary Services Brady Mugleston. “Their efforts allow students, faculty, and staff to have a food service option on campus once again,” he continued.

New Hoods for the Chemistry Program

This winter YVC is expanding the organic chemistry laboratory space within Glenn Anthon Hall to now feature six chemistry fume hoods. These stations allow for hands-on learning and experimentation in a department that has seen growth in recent years, with student demand surpassing lab capacity. “YVC began offering a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry 10 years ago,” stated Biology Instructor & S2TEMS Project Director Dr. Matthew Loeser. “Many two-year colleges do not offer three quarters of organic chemistry so this sequence seems like a great bonus for our students. It is exciting to see this growth in STEM courses,” he continued.

The HVAC specialist Apollo Heating and Air Conditioning, of Kennewick, is serving as contractor for the project.

Chemistry Student Yemi Akinbade works on her undergraduate research project during the 2017-18 academic year.

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PROGRAM NEWS

Step Up to College

LARSON GALLERY The Mendoza Family, Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Guatemala

The Ayme Family, Tingo, Ecuador

Hungry Planet: What the World Eats This fall the Larson Gallery opened with the exhibit Hungry Planet: What the World Eats. This exhibition was based on a book of the same name, which is a James Beard Foundation Book Award winner. Photographer Peter Menzel and writer Faith D’Alusio sat down to dinner with 30 families in 24 different countries. Stories, grocery lists and photos of each family surrounded by a week’s work of groceries were displayed in the gallery that provided us with snapshots to compare these families with ourselves.

The exhibit is touring from COSI (Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio). David Lynx, the director of Larson Gallery had lunch with Josh Kessler, director of production and exhibits at COSI, on a recent trip to the American Alliance of Museums conference in Phoenix. As they discussed traveling exhibitions, it became clear how the relevance of this exhibition would coincide with the curriculum at Yakima Valley College and offer a unique experience for the entire community.

Students from classes such English, political science, and nutrition enjoyed the exhibit. Saint Joseph/ Marquette Catholic School’s sixth grade class also enjoyed the exhibit and tried food from different countries.

Funding for this exhibit was made possible through the 2013-2018 Title V Hispanic Serving Institution Cooperative Grant with Heritage University.

Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition The Larson Gallery opened the 63rd Annual Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition on November 3, 2018. This year 93 works by 56 artists were chosen from Benton, Chelan, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties.

Originally called the Yakima Valley Artists exhibition, Larson Gallery extended boundaries for who could submit extending into neighboring counties over the years.

This year’s juror, Devin Grimm, is the curator of the Koch Gallery at the Vashon Center of the Arts. He was asked to select works from 234 artworks entered by 93 artists. The artworks range in medium from sculpture to painting, such as encaustic, oil, fiber, drawing, and photography.

What is interesting about the final selection is the physical size of the artworks. This made it a challenge to hang in the Larson Gallery, with many double-hung, one on top of the other. The old “salon style” of hanging consisted of may works hung from floor to ceiling, with edges touching. Luckily all works managed to fit in the gallery while placing them with a complementary variety of color, texture, and media.

Rain in the Distance by Laura Gable

YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

Annual Report • Academic Year 2017-2018

Operating Resources Total $31,025,827

Enrollment 7,624 Annual Headcount 4,268 Full-Time Equivalent

$20,000,000

State Operating Funds $19,724,712 64%

Graduating Class 1,086 Graduates 1,239 Total Degrees and Certificates Earned

$15,000,000

Employees 365 Full-Time Employees 40% Faculty 41% Classified 19% Administrative & Exempt/Professional

Tuition $9,164,843 30%

$10,000,000

$5,000,000

Reserves $1,659,272 5%

Local Funds $477,000 1% 0

Financial Aid

State & Federal Grants & Contracts

Total $22,582,988

Total $10,004,476 $6,000,000

$20,000,000

Federal Grants $5,166,594 51%

Grants and Waivers $15,942,242 71%

$5,000,000

Local Grants & Contracts $3,562,260 36%

$4,000,000

$10,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$15,000,000

State Grants $1,275,622 13%

$5,000,000

$1,000,000

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YAKIMA VA L L E Y COLLEGE

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Student Loans $5,030,074 22% Scholarships $1,270,194 6% Work Study Outside Agency $283,626 $56,852 1% <1%

A Look at Our Students Personal Enrichment 2%

African American

Workforce 40%

40 or Above 11%

Under 20 30%

30-39 16%

Basic Skills 20%

Course Type Transfer 38%

Age

20-29 43%

Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2% Native American 3%

Hispanic 60%

Multiracial or Other Race 1% White 32%

Ethnicity

College Infrastructure Projects

North Campus Commons

Grandview Campus Parking

Grandview Campus Entrance In November of 2017 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to signal the grand opening of the new entrance and expanded parking lot for the Grandview Campus. The $1.75 million addition provides 153 new parking spots, updated landmark signage, and landscaping. The project represented a unique partnership of public and private resources. Grandview Mayor Norm Childress spoke at the event as local government played a key role in shepherding the project along. Among the private entities that also enabled the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completion were the Drollinger family and Gary Christensen. The project was designed by BORArchitecture, PLLC, and constructed by Total Site Services of Richland, Washington.

North Campus Commons The heart of the Yakima Campus received a more open, inviting feel during the 2017-18 academic year thanks to a $1.09 million renovation. The goal was to demolish the old Palmer Hall and create a spacious, attractive, functional open space in North Campus, with a pergola offering a reminder of the exact space Palmer Hall once occupied. The space was designed by BORArchitecture and M. Sevigny Construction served as general contractor.

New Monument Signage Keeping with the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move to the Yakima Valley College name, sleek, modern signage was added during the 2017-18 academic year. Signs now mark the most visible corners of the Yakima and Grandview campuses. The installations are the work of Eagle Signs, a Yakima company, crafted from a design executed by BORArchitecture. The aluminum construction features routed lettering that is illuminated at night from the inside. Additional directory signage has also been installed throughout campus to help visitors locate essential services.

Data for this report provided by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Budget Office, Grant Office, Financial Aid, Human Resource Services, and the Vice President for Administrative Services. Sources include, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Annual Report, Data Warehouse, and Financial Aid Management. Published: November 2018.

EXPLORE DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PATHWAYS SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION

ARTS & HUMANITIES

American Sign Language Art Communications​ Drama English Music​ Philosophy​​ Spanish

BUSINESS

Automotive Service Technology Automotive Service Technology Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Steering/Suspension and Brake Systems Business Administration Accounting Accounting​Clerk Management Marketing Retail Management Business Management Business Management - Marketing Specialty Business Management - Entrepreneurship Specialty Business Management Business Management - Bachelor of Applied Science Business Transfer Business Technology Administrative Assistant​ Bilingual Administrative Office Assistant Bilingual Legal Office Assistant Bilingual Medical Assistant Bilingual Office Assistant General Office Assistant Legal Office Assistant Legal Receptionist Medical Office Assistant Medical Receptionist Economics Information Technology Access Cisco Networking Excel IT Computer User IT General Managing & Maintaining the PC​ Network Administration Office Suite Programming Support Specialist IT Network - System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science

HEALTHCARE

Allied Health Technology Care Navigation Medical Assisting Medical Billing & Coding Medical Interpreter Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Surgical Technology Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene - Bachelor of Applied Science Nursing Radiologic Science Computer ​Tomography Radiologic Technology Veterinary Technology

Chemical Dependency Studies Criminal Justice Communications/Call Taker Correctional Certificate Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice Police Clerk/Support Specialist Economics Education Administration Early Childhood Education Preschool Special Education Family Care Infant-Toddler Care Para-Educator Preparation Training School Age Care State ECE Ethnics Studies Geography (human) History Political Science Psychology Sociology Teacher Education - Bachelor of Applied Science

STEM

Aerospace Machining Technology Aerospace Machining Technology Computer Numerically Controlled, (CNC) Operator Agriculture Agribusiness Tree Fruit Production Vineyard Technology Wine Sales Winery Technology Engineering Construction Design Civil Engineering Drafting Biology Chemistry​ Geography (physical) Geology Mathematics Nutrition Physics Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Unmanned Aerial Systems (September 2019)

EXPLORATORY

High School 21+/GED I-BEST Programs Agriculture Business Technology Early Childhood Education Information Technology Nursing Assisting Certificate

Learn More: www.yvcc.edu

ATHLETICS

Women’s Soccer This season produced another winning campaign for YVC Women’s Soccer, as the squad continued its emergence as a power in the NWAC East Region.

The team completed its season with a sparkling record of 11 wins, four losses, and two ties. Despite featuring an unusually young roster, with 16 freshmen, the team came within a single goal of a second-place finish, outscoring its final three opponents by a combined total of 12 goals to two.

The run of success included a 5-0 shutout against Spokane, who had previously been undefeated in conference play. Freshman forward Courtney Handlen led the team in goals scored, as her 13 goals placed her ninth on the NWAC goals scored list. Although the team just missed qualifying for postseason play, Head Coach Abigail Drollinger is excited for the future, saying, “I have a great group returning, and trying to out-recruit the talent that’s already on the team is challenging. With so many starters are returning, next year is going to be an amazing season.”

Women’s Volleyball

After having recruited a roster of 14 players for this year’s volleyball campaign, Head Coach Steve George found his roster soon cut in half, with only seven players available for much of the early season.

“We still competed fairly well,” George said, “we had to recruit some walk-on players who hadn’t played in two years.” Some players were sidelined by injuries, while others made a last-minute decision not to enroll. Although the season ended with the team winning five games out of 16 in the NWAC’s East Region, and taking an overall record of 12-24, George is quick to point to the individual development of some key team leaders. “Mikayla Price price did a fantastic job. It’s frustrating when you don’t have enough players, but she’s on the court motivating her teammates. Kimberly Uluave was another leader who managed the team on the court.” Price, a sophomore from Boise, Idaho, led the team with 195 kills, while Uluave, a setter from Kapolei, Hawaii, finished in the top 20 in the NWAC in assists per set.

Remembrances: Al Rogers memorial paver, Parker Faller Field honorary plaques The YVC Athletics Department gathered for two special ceremonies this fall, honoring great coaches and supporters from years past. In September, a memorial paver was unveiled at the foot of the Jewett Shields Millennium Clock tower in remembrance of longtime Volleyball Coach Al Rogers. “Al coached at YVC for 38 years, was an outstanding member of the YVC community, and mentored countless students both on the court and in support of their educational goals,” stated Athletics Director Ray Funk. Included in the gathering were the YVC volleyball team, former assistant coaches, and the late coach’s son, Derrick, who spoke about his father’s love for YVC and the game of volleyball.

In October, two plaques commemorating Shirley Parker and Bill Faller were added to a brick column inside the entry plaza of Parker Faller Field, as generations of YVC baseball players and coaches looked on. Faller, who attended the ceremony in a vintage YVC gold satin jacket, coached the team to an NWAC-record 11 conference championships. He enjoyed a 26 year coaching career of unparalleled success at the college. Shirley Parker was a successful attorney and businessman from Yakima who built the original Parker Field in 1937 for his minor league baseball team, the Pippins. He would soon, along with his mother, Rose B. Larson, gift the land to the city and the school district where the college and Larson Park stand today. The plaques were installed thanks to a gift from the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation.

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90th Anniversary - A Trip Through Time THE BEGINNING (1928-1948)

In June 1928 a decision was made to open a college in Yakima, WA. Yakima Junior College (YJC) began operating in the old Columbia Elementary School, located on North 4th Ave. Ms. Elizabeth Prior, a teacher at Yakima High School, accepted the position of principal of the new junior college on June 19, 1928. She served as the chief administrator until her retirement in 1946.

1928

Kittyball, 1929

Classroom, 1929

YJC enrolls 105 students. (Today Yakima Valley College (YVC) serves over 8,000 students annually.)

Tuition Cost $150 per year.

YJC has only 7 faculty members. (Today YVC employs over 375 faculty members as well as 328 staff.)

Library, 1929

1930

YJC’s first class graduates, at a total of 22 students.

1931

YJC is incorporated as a non-profit institution.

1937

A 10-acre home site is donated by Mr. & Mrs. Parker in honor of their mother, Mrs. Rose Larson, for a new campus site.

Tennis Team, 1936

1938

YJC adopts the name “Indians” for the college sports teams. (In 1998 the mascot changed to the “Yaks.”)

1941

YJC joins the state system of higher education.

YJC Campus, 1939

1947

YJC merges with School District No. 7.

YJC

Background: the original Yakima Junior College Building with Elizabeth Prior handwriting overlay.

Students on Campus, 1939

16th & LENNOX AVE (1949-1966)

In 1949 Yakima Junior College moves from its original location on 4th Avenue to what was 16th & Lennox Avenue (now Nob Hill Blvd.) The fall term of the 1949-1950 academic year welcomes students to the new campus. Some students begin affectionately referring to the college as “UCLA”, “the University on the Corner of Lennox Avenue.”

Pep Band, 1951

1949

Prior Hall is the first building located on the new campus. The facility cost $500,000.

With money from the Larson estate, The Larson Gallery is built as part of the new YJC. The gallery cost $77,000. The first exhibition opened in September.

Total enrollment reaches 379 students.

The graduating class totals 48.

Associated Women Students, 1952

1961

The Student Residence Center is added to serve as YJC’s dormitories. The space includes a separate male wing (Lyon Hall) and female wing (Hopf Hall.)

1962 ASB Election Rally, 1960

Parker Field is destroyed by a fire. The original field was built in 1937 by businessman Shirley D. Parker, to house his professional baseball team the Pippins. The cost to build was $50,000.

(Today’s Parker Faller Field was built in 1973.)

Yakima Junior College is renamed Yakima Valley College.

1965 Raymond Hall Construction, 1966

School District No. 7 approves the construction of an administrative wing for Prior Hall, a classroom building (Glenn Hall), an addition to the gym, and a new library building.

Yakima Valley College

Glenn Hall Construction, 1966

Background: the Yakima Campus aerial photo 1962

BECOMING A COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1967-2000)

The last part of the 20th Century brought more growth to Yakima Valley College.

With the passing of the Washington Community College Act, YVC became part of the state system, and is the third oldest community college in Washington State.

This period brought growth in campus locations, buildings, enrollment, and programs.

Community College Bond Rally, 1967

1967

As part of the new state system, YVCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service district is established.

Lecture in Kendall Hall, 1973

1968

The college mission expands to include transfer, enrichment courses, technical/ vocational, community service, guidance, and counseling.

Tuition costs $210 a year.

Graduating class reaches 172 students.

1971

Chicano Studies is introduced into the college curriculum.

Baseball Coach Bill Faller, 1984

1978

The college is renamed Yakima Valley Community College. The college is known by this name until June 2016 when it reverts back to Yakima Valley College.

1984

The Toppenish Learning Center is purchased outright after having been leased for the previous two years.

Commencement, 1987

1990

YVC expands its educational services by opening a campus in Grandview, WA. During the initial year, it serves over 1,277 students.

Campus Signage, 1995

Background: The Grandview Campus, 1990.

Yakima Campus, 1996

MODERN ERA (2000-2018)

Students Study in Glenn Anthon Hall 2008

The beginning of this century has brought tremendous growth to the college with over 250,000 square feet of new or remodeled educational space. The service district covers 8,000 square miles including Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat Counties. YVC has campuses in Yakima and Grandview as well as learning centers in Toppenish, Sunnyside, and Ellensburg.

2001 Afghan Students, Heena & Khushboo, 2008

YVCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic clock tower is designed by Art Instructor Robert Fisher and built with funding from philanthropist Helen Jewett.

The tower stands 52 feet high and holds four, five-foot diameter back-lite clocks.

2002

YVC receives designation as a Hispanicserving institution from the US Department of Education.

2012 First Bachelors Class (BASM), 2014

The WA State Legislature approves SBCTC to approve applied bachelor degree programs at community colleges in the state.

2013

Dr. Linda Kaminski becomes the longest serving college president, her tenure began in 1995.

2014 Baseball NWAC Champs, 2016

YVC launches first bachelor of applied science program in business management.

2016

The college reverts its name back to Yakima Valley College. A new logo and seal are designed.

2018

Tuition reaches $4,409 a year.

Toppenish Learning Center Ribbon-Cutting, 2016

Commencement, 2018

83% of students are first-generation, 64% female, 61% low-income, 60% Hispanic/ Latino.

Background: Yakima Campus, 2018.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Perla Chavez, Andrea Picardal & Xyberson Rodillas

STEM Students at UW

Dead Man’s Cell Phone & Dorm Night

This fall YVC Playmasters held their production of Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone. The comic drama helped the audience explore the different ways that humans choose to communicate or not communicate with one another. A special collaboration for this production allowed students living in YVC’s Student Residence Center to attend Dorm Night performance at no cost. “Living on campus during the whole college experience provides opportunities for networking as well as access to on campus events,” stated Program Assistant Debra Pottenger. “Having the chance to attend the Playmasters production helps give resident students a well-rounded education that includes the arts.”

Welcome Back

The Associated Students of Yakima Valley College (ASYVC) and Grandview Student Council (GSC) each held events this fall to welcome students back to campus. In Yakima a club fair included informational booths, music, free lunch, and fun activities. The event also coincided with a performance by poet La Espiritista, held in honor of National Coming Out Day. In Grandview about 70 people had the opportunity to meet with campus leadership, learn about programs and resources available to them, and enjoy refreshments.

Undergraduate STEM Research & Field Trips

For the past several years, YVC has been a leader in Washington State community colleges in offering research opportunities to undergraduate students. This year the college created 17 projects and mentored 34 students. These research projects were made possible, in part, through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education, as well as partnerships with CWU, WSU and UW. In addition to research, this grant supports new opportunities for students in STEM fields. The program chartered a bus to visit the UW’s Health Sciences program and attend a panel discussion. In late October, students attended a lecture given by Chief Scientist at NASA Dr. Jim Green titled NASA’s Planetary Science Missions: Present & Future Plans.

1st Generation Student Celebration

YVC’s TRIO Student Support Services, with the help of ASYVC, hosted the First Generation College Student Celebration in November. The week-long celebration featured posters and stories of first generation students and staff members displayed in the HUB. In addition, TRIO Alumnus Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia came to campus to share his story. “The concept of ‘first-generation’ students was introduced into federal policy by the TRIO community in 1980, during passage of the Higher Education Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965,” stated TRIO SSS Coordinator Anna Cortes. “Yet, even today, campuses and communities are too often blind to the academic capabilities and gifts that lie dormant within so many first-generation students.

TRIO educators continue to be called upon to highlight the return on investment our country receives from providing first-generation students with an opportunity to reach their full potential through college.”

Yak Newsletter Online

The Student Life office decided to make a major change this year in the way they communicate with YVC students. In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and increase timeliness of information, they opted to replace the monthly print edition of the Yak with a weekly online version. “The energy and excitement of this year’s student government officers has been fantastic,” stated Student Life Coordinator Laura Yolo. “With new officers on board this year is all about growth and providing a solid foundation for the future. The decision to move the Yak newsletter online really helps support the ideas and goals we have in mind for the 2018-19 academic year.” For more information or to sign up to receive the publication visit: www.yvcc.edu/student-life 17 Yakima Valley College

This September YVC was saddened by the loss of Dean Dr. Marcia Somer.

Somer joined YVC as the Dean of the Grandview Campus in June of 2017.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Somer enjoyed over 25 years in higher education in Washington State, California, and Hawaii. Prior to joining YVC she held administrative and faculty positions at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (WA), Diablo Valley College (CA), Clover Park Technical College (WA), South Puget Sound Community College (WA), and Kapiolani Community College (HI). Among her proudest accomplishments were receiving the Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Education and parenting two children, both graduates of Western Washington University. She will be greatly missed.

Dr. Marcia Somer

YVC Soccer Players Travel to Cambodia

This summer Soccer Coach Abigail Drollinger traveled with a group of four women’s soccer players to Cambodia. Drollinger previously lived in Cambodia for two years and worked for the Sports and Leadership Training (SALT) Academy. SALT Academy works in the provinces of Battambang, Poipet, and Pailin, and works to empower young male and female leaders through sustainable community-based soccer programs. The programs combine sports coaching with life skills workshops, vocational training, and community engagement. Due to economic issues, many of the nation’s youth must work to help YVC Women’s Soccer Players in Cambodia. support their families, and tragically many girls are at risk of domestic violence and sex trafficking. Since her first visit, Drollinger has returned twice a year to help continue this work. This year students athletes Persia Anderson, Brittany Little, Victoria Wesen, and Gabby Nicodemus accompanied her on the trip.

English Instructor Jill Widner was recently notified that the Kenyon Review accepted her story “Yalda & Zhila” for publication. The story is based partly on a New York Times op-ed published in 2011 called “The Turban Defiled,” written by University of Virginia professor of Middle Eastern Languages and Culture, Farzaneh Milani.

An early draft of the story was work-shopped in January at the Tin House Winter Workshop, which Widner was able to attend thanks to funding from an Exceptional Faculty Award and the dean’s travel account.

Drama Instructor Ray Pritchard recently directed a second show at the Warehouse Theatre Company. Suite Surrender, written by Michael McKeever, ran for three weekends and completely sold out the final weekend.

College and Career Readiness Student Gabriela Martinez was recently a guest speaker at the Council for Basic Skills quarterly statewide meeting held at YVC. Martinez began her YVC career in English Language Acquisition program Level 3, and is currently in credit-bearing classes. Her words recounting her journey as a student at YVC received a standing ovation.

Surgical Technology Instructor Valerie Smith was recently selected to serve as President of the Washington State Assembly of Association of Surgical Technologists.

Surgical Technology Instructor Libby McRae is the current Treasurer of the Washington State Assembly of Association of Surgical Technologists. In June, Libby was awarded the Fellowship of the Association of Surgical Technologists FAST Award. Libby is also serving a third two-year term on the National Education and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) and is the current Chair of this National Committee for the second year in a row.

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