Campus Connection - December 11, 2017
- President Fierro's Holiday Reception a Success
College employees spread warmth and cheer during the holiday reception hosted by President Dr. Jose Fierro, December 7. College staff donated 215 toys for our CARE/CalWORKs/ LINC/veterans students and many necessities for Operation Care Package. Many gave to the newly launched Finish Great Employee Giving Campaign that raises funds for student scholarships and college success programs. View photo gallery
- Cerritos College Gives Students ‘Passport’ to Transfer to Out-of-state Universities
to Increase Graduation Rates
As part of its continued efforts to increase graduation rates, Cerritos College recently joined the Interstate Passport network to provide students with a seamless pathway to transfer their lower-division general education courses to out-of-state universities and increase their ability to complete their educational goals... Link to the full story about Interstate Passport
- Cerritos College Recognized for Solar Panel Technician Training and Expanding Job
Opportunities
As part of its continued efforts to increase graduation rates, Cerritos College recently joined the Interstate Passport℠ network to provide students with a seamless pathway to transfer their lower-division general education courses to out-of-state universities and increase their ability to complete their educational goals... Link to the full story about SBWIB award
- Board of Trustees Elects New Officers for 2018
The Cerritos College Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting on December 6. The Board appointed new officers for 2018, re-electing Trustee Zurich Lewis to serve as Board president. Dr. Shin Liu was elected as vice president and Martha Camacho-Rodriguez will serve as Board Clerk... Link to the full story about board organization
- Re-Entry Student Receives Carmen Solis Pratt Scholarship
The Cerritos College Foundation recently presented Benjamin Partida-Silva of Lynwood with the $1,800 Carmen Solis Pratt Scholarship. Retired Norwalk Superior Court Judge Dan Pratt established the Carmen Solis Pratt Re-Entry Scholarship in 2001 in memory of his mother who valued education, but was never able to attend college herself... Link to the full story about scholarship
- Cerritos College Students Receive Paralegal Association Scholarship
Cerritos College Paralegal Program students Hee Soo Kim and Kristin Dennehy recently received a scholarship from the Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA). Hee Soo will transfer to the University of California Berkeley. Kristin currently works as a paralegal, and is finishing the College’s Paralegal program to advance her career... Link to the full story about paralegal scholarship
- College to Host Community Forum on Updates to Lot at 166th Street/ Studebaker Road
on December 12
Cerritos College will host its second community forum to update residents on its efforts to change the Cerritos College lot located at 166th Street and Studebaker Road. Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., in Teleconference Room (LC 155)...Link to the full story about community forum
- Forensics Students Rock Fall Tournaments
Cerritos College’s forensics team had a successful fall semester. Team co-captain Anthony Gomez won first place overall in the Lincoln-Douglas debate at the Crossman Invitational tournament at El Camino College in October. Anthony debated the topic of police misconduct, using evidence and research to present arguments... Link to the full story about forensics
- Dental Hygiene Students Provide Free Dental Cleanings
Cerritos College’s Dental Hygiene students provided free dental care at the Care Harbor LA Event held in downtown Los Angeles in November. During the event, 3,500 uninsured, underinsured and underserved participants received free medical, dental and vision services... Link to the full story about dental hygiene
- Falcon Kids Visit Cerritos College
Seventh and Eighth graders from Ross Middle School’s AVID program became Falcons for a day on December 5. The Falcon Kids program promotes a “college going” culture in the community, and introduces elementary and middle school students to the college life. Fifty students were greeted by Franco Falcon, student leaders and college administrators, then took a campus tour to see college programs and offerings. At the end, they enjoyed lunch with student volunteers, and took home free Cerritos College gear.
- CalWORKS Turkey Giveaway Brightens Student-Parents’ Holiday
The second annual CalWORKs Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in November was a joyful day full of happy faces and thankful hearts. Fifty-Six CalWORKs students enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to the continued support from the ASCC, Northgate Market in Norwalk, and the CalWORKs staff...Link to the full story about CalWORKS
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Shared Governance Committee Meetings: December 11 - 15
Monday, December 11
3:30 p.m. - Student Learning Outcomes (SS 140)
Tuesday, December 12
10 a.m. - DEEOAC (HR Conference Room)
Wednesday, December 13
3 p.m. - Student Equity (LC 62)
*Meeting date may change. Please contact committee chairs to confirm meeting schedule. List of committees
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