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CRC MISSION STATEMENT

Cosumnes River College is an open access,

student-centered, comprehensive community

college that prepares students to realize their

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exemplary transfer, general, and career

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Colleagues and Friends of CRC, I am pleased to present the 2013-14 Cosumnes River College Annual Report, Cultivating a Global Community and Vibrant Learning for All. Each year, this dynamic publication highlights the remarkable accomplishments of our CRC students

and the exemplary work of our faculty and staff. In an abbreviated but rich collection, the CRC Annual Report chronicles the college’s progress in achieving its vision, mission and values as defined in our Strategic Plan.

The theme of cultivation was thoughtfully determined and intentionally “sown” through CRC’s year-long efforts in classrooms, labs, study areas, performance venues, offices, conference rooms and in every and any place where faculty and students convened to share ideas and interact. The careful and consistent cultivation of our students’ worldly awareness and love of learning produced tremendous results in 2013-14.

We began the year inspired by remarks from CRC History Professor Mathilde Mukantabana who is now the Rwandan Ambassador to the United States. Mathilde, a passionate leader and advocate of worldwide peace, encouraged us to “prepare our students as global citizens.” It was a fitting launch to a year of vivid learning experiences focused on the power of community whether local or global.

Sustaining our community was a central and ever-present principle for the college’s educational programs and learning activities in 2013-14. The

momentum of CRC’s One Book initiative reached new levels and connected our students, faculty and staff in the potent reading of The Omnivore’s Dilemma and a live, interactive presentation with author Michael Pollan. April 24 was a vibrant and unforgettable 2014 Earth Day here at CRC!

Learning experiences as well as learning environments matter. Engagement and learning is influenced by students’ interest in the topic and by the quality and comfort of the physical setting. With that in mind, and with the support of generous donors and local taxpayers, Cosumnes River College proudly dedicated two new facilities during 2013-14. The Winn Center for Construction and Architecture and the Elk Grove Center, a facility that is well and proximally located within the City of Elk Grove, are now providing enhanced access to higher education and career technical programs for students and community residents.

It has been a privilege to experience the energy and excitement of our students as they engaged with us and with one another, enjoyed state-of-the-art equipment in new buildings, and pursued their educational and life’s aspirations. I hope this CRC 2013-14 Annual Report provides you with a sense of the exhilaration and satisfaction our faculty and staff feel as they witness our students “aha” moments and experience first-hand their many successes.

As we dedicated the Winn Center on August 22, 2013, Mike Winn said “My family’s deepest hope is that this wonderful structure will house many life-altering moments of learning.” Here at Cosumnes River College we have cultivated, and we continue to nurture, these exceptional moments of vibrant learning!

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4STUDENT SUCCESSCosumnes River College strives to support student success, promote educational equity, and offer programs that empower students to contribute to a just and democratic society as global citizens.

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STUDENT SUCCESS - GOAL ATTAINMENT• College-wide student persistence increased

from 64.1% to 65%, exceeding the improvement benchmark of 64.3%.

• Average course success rates for Hispanic students in the Puente program and African American students in the Diop program were 13% and 16% (respectively) greater than the average course success rates of Hispanic and African American students in the general student population.

• AA-T and AS-T degrees continue to be developed and submitted, with 16 fully approved and two pending State Chancellor’s approval.

• The Curriculum Committee reviewed and approved 278 courses and 83 degree/certificate programs for the year.

• Freshman Seminar was highlighted as a model First Year Experience Program in the State Chancellor’s Office “Basic Skill’s Initiative E-Resources” guide.

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ACADEMIC & SUPPORT PROGRAMS

• Degrees awarded increased nearly 23% to 725 and transfer-ready students increased by more than 24% to 1,305 over the past four years.

• Certificate awards increased over 50% since 2009-10 with 457 certificates awarded this year in academic and career fields of study including Automotive, ESL, Accounting, and CIS.

• CRC’s Student Success Scorecard Completion Rate increased by 7% since 2009-10, now equaling the statewide rate and nearly 3% above the peer group average of 44.2%.

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THE 2013 -14 PUENTE COHORT

• Medical Assisting students scored higher on their certification exam than the national average. CRC students’ average score for the certification exam was 519, the national average score is 488. The national percentage of first-time takers to pass the exam is 69%, whereas CRC is 88%.

• Basic Skills Average Course Success rates have increased by 6.25% since 2009-10 and now exceed college-wide Average Course Success rates.

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STUDENT SERVICES & SUPPORT

• During 2013-14 direct tutoring assistance was provided to more than 3,450 students in the Math Center, Reading and Writing Center, Accounting Lab and General Tutorial Center.

• The Veterans Resource Center was relocated to a large and more accessible space next to the Admissions and Records area and provided support to 375 veterans.

• The CRC Foundation awarded 52 Textbook Scholarships totaling more than $15,000 and providing students with a much-needed and appreciated resource to support their studies.

• Forty-two students participated in the Back on Track program, with 57% improving their academic standing and making substantial progress in their studies. The Back on Track program provides direct support to students who are in academic probation/dismissal status.

LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

• CRC and CSUS’s Center for Practical and Professional Ethics hosted its eighth annual Symposium on Ethics and Mental Health with 300 students, faculty and staff members participating in the day-long event.

• College-sponsored events and cultural celebrations provided new learning experiences and brought out more than 2,500 faculty, staff, students and community members for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Life Stories, and Earth Day.

• The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and Solar Clubs built solar boats to compete in the northern California Solar Regatta.

• Eight Puente students participated in the annual Legislative Conference in Sacramento where students had the opportunity to speak with Senators and State Representatives about the importance of the Puente program.

• Four CRC MESA Students attended NASA’s National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program in Spring 2014. Two of the students, Berenice Cervantes and Ivan Rodriguez, were awarded the top prize in the NCAS competition in designing a mission to Mars.

• Award-winning author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan, participated in a keynote presentation and interactive discussion as part of the college’s OneBook/Earth Day events. More than 725 faculty, staff, and students and community members attended the discussion, both in person, and via live broadcast delivered into classrooms.

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• The Kinesiology, Health and Athletics department hosted the California Community College Athletic Association Soccer State Championship on the college’s new athletic fields.

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Cosumnes River College promotes collegiality, data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, innovation, and flexibility to support teaching excellence, facilitate educational equity, and promote the success of its diverse student population.

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SUPPORT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

• CRC hosted a well-received and attended Acceleration in Context conference in March with 58 participants learning about the pillars of the acceleration initiative and the opportunity it provides for student success in multiple disciplines, including writing, reading and mathematics.

• CASSL sponsored a Fall Colloquium on Strengthening Bridges for Mental Health and Wellness and hosted Dr. Matthew Mock as the keynote speaker for 90 faculty and staff members from across the district. Dr. Mock

returned for the Spring Institute, facilitating an interactive session with 86 faculty and staff to continue the discussion and to identify positive responses and actions to mental health issues.

• Almost 500 faculty and staff attended FLEX workshops last year, including hands-on seminars in the use of Prezi and D2L and presentations on curriculum, student success and K-12 Common Core Standards. This is a 27% increase in participation from 2012-13. Greater numbers of participants also attended the 30 CASSL professional development workshops offered throughout the year in the areas of Reading Across the Disciplines, Technology, Mental Wellness and Teaching Best Practices.

• Community representatives and college staff members participated with the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Linked Learning Leadership team in developing stronger partnerships in career and technical programs and aligning high school completion and college readiness skills.

A FIELD OF SCHOLARS IN TEACHING & LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS

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SUPPORT FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

• CRC hosted Los Rios Innovate! 2014 with 140 people in attendance learning how technology can be used to creatively support student success. The conference sponsors included Desire2Learn, Civitas Learning, and the Los Rios Colleges Federation of Teachers.

• CRC conducted its first Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) in Spring 2014, polling almost 900 students in 51 classes about their learning experiences and engagement in academic coursework and support activities.

• A Guide to Assessment document was drafted and is being finalized to assist faculty and staff with best practices, processes and templates to support assessment efforts across instructional, student support and administrative functions.

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• Eighty-seven course assessments from 27 disciplines, 29 activity assessments from 11 support areas, and 27 program assessments were submitted via the Assessment Reporting System providing important evaluative data for educational, student services and operational improvements.

• A Substantive Change Proposal for CRC’s Distance Education offerings was prepared, submitted and approved by the Board of Trustees and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

• Through innovation grant awards, the Research and Planning Office supported studies by Professor Anastasia Panagakos about the effectiveness of online teaching and one conducted by Counselor Monica Cranston about the effectiveness of using Chat technology for counseling services.

ENHANCE COLLABORATION

• Through a professional sabbatical project, conceived and implemented by Professor Lisa Abraham, CRC and the Elk Grove Unified School District developed curriculum alignments between new Common Core Standards and college-level writing and math requirements.

• Library Services provided reference and resource support to faculty conducting more than 100 classes on the main campus and at the Elk Grove Center.

• The Winn Center’s Community Room served as a venue for multiple professional association and industry workshops, including the American Institute of Architects, ACE Mentors and IPA Photography Association.

• A joint CRC- Sacramento State grant (COSA) and partnership project invited students who were transferring to create eFolios for placement in advanced writing. In Spring 2014, 28 portfolios were evaluated and those students have accelerated their academic studies by being placed at the advanced writing level.

• The Summer Bridge/Jump Start program in partnership with UC Davis is now in its 4th year providing a transition to college experience for 120 African American and Hispanic males.

• A Memorandum of Understanding between Drexel University and CRC was developed to enhance transfer opportunities for students wishing to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

12ACCESS & GROWTHCosumnes River College strives to be responsive to the needs of its growing and changing community. To meet the challenges of a highly competitive postsecondary educational market, CRC pursues every opportunity to enhance the student experience and increase community awareness of teaching excellence, student success, and educational leadership.

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• Business department faculty continued to explore entrepreneurship program models and develop entrepreneur-focused curriculum to align college offerings with evolving business sectors in the region.

• College staff and student workers received intensive training to support and assist students with the new Los Rios application process (CCC Apply).

INTEGRATE AND COORDINATE COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH

• New articulation agreements between CRC and Pleasant Grove High School, Lincoln Technical Academy, and Sacramento Vocational Academy were finalized for the Fire Technology program.

• More than 20 articulation agreements with local high schools (Elk Grove, Sheldon, Sacramento City and Davis) for Allied Health, Automotive, Horticulture, Welding, Culinary Arts, Photography and Radio/Film courses were completed or renewed.

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ENSURE ACCESS TO QUALITY PROGRAMS

• The Winn Center for Construction & Architecture was dedicated in Fall 2013 attracting the attendance of 300 business and community supporters for CRC’s newest instructional facility and the first LEED platinum designed building in the Los Rios District.

• EXCELerate, a new cohort-based learning experience designed to speed up time to degree completion, was developed for launch in Fall 2014.

• New-to-college student orientation in an online format went live February 2 and more than 25,000 students district-wide have accessed this technology-mediated resource.

• Local high school programs and community facilities have increased the popularity of competitive swimming in the college’s service area and the Kinesiology, Health and Athletics division submitted a comprehensive proposal to add Women’s Swimming as a CRC sport beginning Fall 2014.

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“ Entrepreneurship is a key component of local, healthy economies. To serve students and the community, it’s natural for CRC to play an educational role in helping aspiring entrepreneurs learn how to successfully start and expand their businesses.” MAN PHANCRC BUSINESS PROFESSOR

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• A district-wide “Steps to Success” marketing campaign, including videos, web links and web portals, was developed and launched to increase awareness and enhance enrollments.

• New digital marquee signs were installed on the two Bruceville Road towers of CRC’s parking structure, providing enhanced exposure to the college location, its programs, and its on-campus activities.

• The Communications and Public Information Office conducted a comprehensive marketing campaign to enhance awareness in the community about the college and increase enrollment on the main campus and Elk Grove Center. Methods included articles in the local newspapers, advertising on electronic billboards and social media posts.

• Outreach Services facilitated more than 1,000 high school students through the new Student Support Services Program process, which began in the spring semester.

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EXPAND PHYSICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES

• The Elk Grove Center opened in August 2013 and was officially dedicated on September 12, 2013. Nearly 3,700 students were served in its first two semesters, enrolling in general education offerings and transfer-level courses.

• Information Technology staff were co-located from multiple offices across the college into a single unit to enhance service delivery and improve integration of technology management.

• Construction began on CRC’s new and long-awaited Art Gallery in July 2013 and will be completed and dedicated in August 2014.

• The Photography Department received a donation of $38,000 worth of Nikon camera equipment, allowing beginning students to use quality film cameras to complete their assignments and providing accessible equipment to all students.

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Cosumnes River College reaches out to the surrounding community, expanding its understanding of emerging needs through connections with local organizations and businesses, college sponsorships, and participation in workforce training. CRC also supports economic development through career technical programs and strategic alliances with business, labor and industry.

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• CRC participated in the regional Career GPS event in late September, staffing exhibit booths to provide career and technical education program information to more than 6,000 prospective students in Architectural Design Technology, Art, Video, Film, Radio and Video Production, Automotive Technology/Ford ASSET, Computer Information Science & Health Care IT, Construction, Emergency Medical Technology and Photography.

• The Social Responsibility Committee sponsored speakers on Corporate Personhood, films and workshops on Nutrition, and a special day of remembrance for the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary on the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.

• Visual and Performing Arts faculty members met with the Mack Road Partnership Business Improvement District to discuss potential collaborations, including the Summer Night Lights community outreach project.

• CRC faculty and staff developed an initial plan for first-year community exhibits in the new Art Gallery.

• The Instruction Office worked closely with the Elk Grove Unified School District on the Career Pathways Trust grant focusing on Linked Learning and the development of college and career readiness programs.

ENHANCE RESPONSIVENESS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS

• CRC’s annual ShareFair brought out more than 30 community service organizations participating and encouraging students’ involvement in volunteerism in civic needs and issues.

A LOCAL CONNECTION FOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Faculty and staff participated in BloodSource blood drives, Habitat for Humanity home construction, Elk Grove Food Bank collections, and the Children’s Home Holiday Book Donation project providing individual as well as collective contributions to address community needs.

• The college partnered with People Reaching Out to host its Summer LAB (Learning, Achieving, Believing) program for 7-12th grade youth, providing academic, artistic and athletic experiences.

• Pro soccer came to CRC in 2014 with the Sacramento Republic FC using CRC’s newest soccer field as a practice facility and offering student athletes and community groups the opportunity to interact with team members.

• CRC partnered with the Elk Grove Unified School District/Florin High School on a successful California Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) grant focused on building organizational understanding and capacity for the implementation of the Common Core Standards.

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• The college coordinated an Educator Externship Program with 25 high school teachers and 14 counselors participating in the program and 22 companies hosting these educators at worksites. The purpose of the program is to give educators “real world” experiences in the Building and Power & Energy industries, resulting in relevant academic experiences for students and assisting them in making choices about careers and post-secondary education.

• Enactus Club members organized a letter writing campaign to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The team collected more than 2,500 letters to Santa and presented them to the Macy’s corporation which then contributed $5,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

INCREASE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

• The CRC Foundation hosted its annual signature fundraising event, Taste and Toast in October and successfully raised almost $30,000 including $9,200 for student textbooks.

• Net assets for the CRC Foundation increased 4% in 2013-14 and have increased 48% in the past 5 years, providing needed resources for student scholarships and college support programs.

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• Culinary Arts Management Professor Cynthia Torres, along with several students participated in the annual Spotlight Elk Grove, a fundraising event for the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation that provides scholarships for graduating high school students.

• An annual reception for scholarship donors and student recipients was held in May with the Foundation, Patrons and other generous donors awarding 60 scholarships valued at $58,000.

• The CRC Foundation awarded 15 mini-grants for a total of $14,844.00 in 2013-14. Mini-grant funding provided support for supplies and equipment to advance student success in the areas of campus safety and security, study center books and materials, and student club engagement and event participation.

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Cosumnes River College endeavors to be responsive to its changing and increasingly complex environment and to enhance institutional effectiveness by continually assessing and improving its organizational processes.

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• College-wide training was conducted to foster equity and cultural awareness, advance campus safety, prepare for emergency situation, and prevent sexual harassment and discriminatory behavior.

• Presidential and constituency communications regarding the college’s initial administration of the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) were disseminated to provide awareness and encourage participation among all CRC staff and students.

• The college submitted a comprehensive Elk Grove Center Substantive Change proposal and conducted a successful site visit and subsequent approval by representatives of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

• The Academic Senate and Instruction Office conducted an effective Faculty Prioritization process during the fall semester, resulting in the mutual identification and support of needed faculty positions for replacement and growth of programs. Modifications to the procedure were identified and approved by the constituencies for inclusion in the 2014-15 process.

• The Research & Planning Office conducted an environmental scan of changing demographics and other pertinent external data in preparation for the college’s strategic Plan update scheduled for Fall 2014.

• Through strategic scheduling and extensive collaboration, the Elk Grove Center reached the goal of 500 FTES for 2013-14 and the requisite Needs Study in support of official Center status was completed and submitted to the State Chancellor’s Office.

A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• More than 1,800 people attended multiple events and workshops during the year to advance the college’s value for cultural understanding and competence, including the Native American Gathering, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Ecoalebrijes Art, Earth Day and Women’s History Month.

• The Sustainability Committee and Student Sustainability Club coordinated zero-waste convocations and other zero-waste events to promote environmentally-responsible practices across the campus.

IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND COMMUNICATION

• The Planning Committee and college constituencies reviewed the Mission Statement, affirming its relevancy and appropriate inclusion of college priorities. The Mission Statement was then presented to and approved by the Los Rios District Board of Trustees.

• An Integrated Planning Guide and success measure benchmarks were developed through college-wide, iterative processes and adopted for usage beginning in the 2014-15 academic year.

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STUDENT SUCCESS• Enhance Student Achievement and Goal Completion

Student Support and Co-curricular Learning Opportunities Course Completion, Persistence, Degrees, Certificates, Transfers, Support Service Enhancements and Usage, and Early Declaration of Majors

TEACHING AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS• Support Instructional Excellence

Promote Best Practices and Collaboration Course Success and Progression, Curriculum Development, Teaching Innovation, Assessment, Professional Development, Collaborative Efforts, Student Satisfaction

ACCESS AND GROWTH• Sustain Student Access

Student-Centered Learning Environments Enrollment Management, Educational Facilities and Technology, Articulations, Milestone Completion and Matriculation

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT• Expand Workforce Education Programs and

Partnerships Advisory Boards, Grant and Resource Development and College-Community Service Activities

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Enhance Cooperation, Efficiency and Collegiality Advance College Vision/Values Strategic Planning, Accreditation, Communication, Recognitions of Excellence, and Employee Satisfaction

These 2014-15 College Goals are taken from the 2009-15 Cosumnes River College Strategic Plan. Bold items reflect the priorities identified at the mid-cycle planning summit, held in Spring 2011. For more information, visit the Planning website (available via a link on the faculty/staff web page).

• A new, redesigned CRC website was completed and launched, giving a fresh, updated look and interactivity to enhance the user experience and compatibility with multiple devices.

• CRC Accreditation Tri-Chairs planned and held an Accreditation Kick-Off event to launch the college’s data gathering phase of the self-evaluation process. Faculty and staff participated in the session and engaged in accreditation preparation efforts.

• A strategic action plan for integrating bookstore systems across the district was developed and initiated to streamline processes, minimize duplication, and enhance fiscal operations

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• A comprehensive Technology Plan was developed by the Distance Education and Information Technology Committee and subsequently reviewed and approved by the college’s constituent groups.

ENHANCE EFFICIENCY AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION

• An employee survey was conducted during Spring 2014 to collect data regarding faculty and staff member understanding of college processes and perceptions on satisfaction and engagement. Data will be reviewed and incorporated in college goals.

• A Crisis Intervention Manual was developed by the CRC Mental Health Work Group and CASSL. Workshops on how to use the manual and its resource materials were conducted for faculty and staff members.

• The Academic Senate developed a new Golden Hawk exemplary faculty award and revised its Crystal Apple award eligibility guidelines to include adjunct faculty, with Sarah Pollock, part time Biology professor being the first recipient.

• The Classified Senate implemented a Classified Recognition Program with the support of Professional Development resources. The program recognizes a college unit monthly for its contributions to student success and college effectiveness.

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FIRSTS• Michael Pollan, writer of The Omnivore’s

Dilemma became the college’s first One Book author to provide a keynote presentation to a standing-room-only crowd of faculty, staff and students.

• CRC’s newest career/technical education program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, prepared and submitted its initial accreditation self-study.

• The first Transfer Center Celebration took place, bringing CRC staff and students together in recognition of students who were transferring to four-year universities locally and nationally.

• Kinesiology, Health and Athletics division submitted a comprehensive proposal to add Women’s Swimming as a CRC sport beginning Fall 2014, the first new sport at CRC in 10 years.

• Architecture students participated with an American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Regional Urban Design Assistance Team and the City of Rio Vista in envisioning and developing an enhanced urban design of the city.

• Peterson’s Guide to Two-Year Colleges, an educational resource for students interested in two-year colleges will feature the Winn Center on the cover of its 2015 edition.

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• The first program-specific Real World Conversations employer panel brought more than 70 staff and students to ask questions of industry leaders in radio and television. The event was a collaboration of the RTVF and Work Experience/Internship departments.

• Photography Professor Kathryn Mayo honored military veterans enrolled at CRC with an expressive exhibit of their photos in the Library.

• CRC music students participated in the first districtwide choral concert at Sacramento City College.

• The Classified Senate coordinated and hosted its first Backwards Hanger fund-raising event to support student scholarships.

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ACCOLADES • The Academic Senate for California

Community Colleges honored the CRC Anthropology program with the 2014 Stanback-Stroud Diversity Award.

• CRC’s first Model U.N. team was awarded the Slanczka Achievement Certificate in Diplomacy at the Model U.N. Far West (MUNFW) Conference which took place in San Francisco.

• English Professor Linda Sneed won the Margaret Quan Part-Time Advocate of the Year from the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

• Anthropology Professor Amanda Paskey was awarded “Teacher of the Year” by the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges.

• The Connection was honored with several awards at this year’s Journalism Association of Community College’s 59th Annual State Convention.

• Associated Student Government President Daniel “DJ” Mitchell received the prestigious Oliver J. Durand award for exemplary student leadership and service.

• Baseball Coach Tony Bloomfield was honored for his lifetime achievement of coaching excellence by the California Community Colleges Coaches Association.

• Custodian Nam Nguyen was recognized as CRC’s Classified Employee of the Year.

• Physics Professor Michael Lawlor was honored at the UC Irvine Educators Recognition event for his significant impact on student academic performance.

• Associate Vice President Jamey Nye was selected to participate in the 2013 global Young Leaders Conference in Switzerland.

• Learning Disability Specialist Scott Hamilton received the Exemplary Service Award from CAPED for his support and advocacy of individuals with disabilities.

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Thank youWe recognize this report is a small sample of the body of work accomplished over the past year. The college appreciates all of you and

your efforts in ensuring student success.