March 4, 2019
Dear friends and colleagues:
I invite you to join me and more than 100 high school students at the launching ceremony of the SBCCD Free College Promise. The event begins at 10 a.m. this Friday, March 8 outside of the SBCCD District Office. This day will be one for our history books, and as an important part of our college community,
I hope you'll be a part of it
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Distinguished guests will include California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Senator Connie Leyva, Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes and community leaders like you who care about the future of our students.
Our Promise: Two years of free college and a whole lot more
Today, more than ever, students and families in the Inland Empire need more knowledge and skills to prosper in the 21st-century global economy without taking on the burden of high tuition.
The Free College Promise
devotes $10 million
to support local high school graduates, starting with the Class of 2019, to attend full-time at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College and finish in two years.
In addition to two years of free tuition, SBCCD Promise students will receive:
- free textbooks,
- $300 annual cash aid for education-related expenses,
- free access to a laptop,
- priority class registration so they can finish college in two years,
- individualized student support and advising, and
- opportunity for paid work experience.
What students have to do:
- Starting with the Class of 2019, earn a high school diploma from one of six unified school districts: Colton Joint, Redlands, Rialto, Rim of the World, San Bernardino City, or Yucaipa-Calimesa
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act
- Attend Crafton Hills College or San Bernardino Valley College as a full-time student
Gone are the days in which a high school diploma guaranteed landing good-paying job. Today, more opportunities come with more education and more training. By
providing two years of college at no cost for hard-working students in our community, we are making the promise of college opportunity a reality.
Thank you for everything that you do every day to help our students succeed.
Onward,
Bruce
Bruce R. Baron
Chancellor
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OUR PROMISE
Chancellor Oakley to attend SBCCD Free College Promise Launch, March 8
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On Friday, March 8, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley will join SBCCD and more than 100 high school students to launch The Free College Promise. Senator Connie Leyva and Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes will also be on hand to encourage high school students to take advantage of the new opportunity at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College. The on stage program is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., immediately followed by an SBCCD Free College Promise Enrollment Fair until 12:30 p.m. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
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RISING STARS
SBCCD to host the 2019 San Bernardino regional spelling bee
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The San Bernardino County Spelling Bee will be hosted by the San Bernardino Community College District this year! Young competitors from more than 20 elementary and middle schools will be coming to the San Bernardino Valley College auditorium to prove that their spelling skills are the best. Students will be competing on March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the winner will have the honor of representing our region at the Scripps national spelling bee held in Washington D.C. This event is free and open to the public.
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NEW BEGINNINGS
Watch President Horan's investiture
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On February 1, 2019, Dr. Kevin Horan was presented the president's medallion by Chancellor Baron as he took up the mantle as Crafton Hills College's 9th president. In front of students, faculty and staff, friends and loved ones, Dr. Horan reflected on his past with pride and looked to the future with confidence. Under Dr. Horan's leadership and guidance, Crafton Hills will continue to provide the students of our region with the highest quality education while contributing to the livelihood of our local economy.
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WELCOME ABOARD
Introducing Valley College's new VP of instruction, Dina Humble
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Meet SBVC's new Vice President of Instruction, Dina Humble. Humble brings over eighteen years of experience as a faculty member and academic administrator to SBVC, as well as a passion for student success and the community college mission of access, success, and inclusion. "I look forward to meeting every single person I can in order to listen and determine how I can help to support the needs of the college community," Humble said.
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CHANGING LIVES
Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of Kwanzaa, speaks at Valley College
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San Bernardino Valley College students, faculty and staff had the honor of receiving a campus visit from distinguished professor, activist and author Maulana Karenga, best known as the creator of the pan-African and African-American holiday of Kwanzaa. On Wednesday, February 27, Dr. Karenga’s appearance at San Bernardino Valley College titled, "Message and Mission in Black History: Forging a Future and World of Inclusive Good.” was presented in partnership with San Bernardino Valley College’s Black Faculty & Staff Association, Student Equity Committee, and Arts, Lectures and Diversity Committee.
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SECOND CHANCES
Parolees find new hope for employment at SBCCD job fair
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The SBCCD's Economic and Corporate Training Division, in partnership with the state parole office and 211, hosted a job and community resource fair on Friday, January 25, 2019. Although open to the public, this effort was geared towards helping the re-entry population learn about community resources to find housing, food, health-care, and legal assistance. More than 20 organizations attended the event to provide attendees with information on full-time and part-time career opportunities in environmental conservation, customer service, hospitality, logistics, machining, manufacturing, military, and retail.
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TRAINING FUTURE HEROES
Crafton Hills fire cadets teach us how to suit-up like the pros
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Crafton Hills College fire cadets show a visitor group exactly how long it takes for the fire team to get suited up once a call comes in. Check out the cadets race the clock to get geared up for an emergency in this video that was posted on Crafton's Facebook page on February 13, 2019.
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CREATIVE MINDS
Art show features work created by individuals with different abilities
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Created in 2009, the KVCR autism initiative was launched
to perform two functions. The first was to provide educational resources for educators, first responders, and medical professionals and the second was to produce a series of programs and national documentaries to inform the general public. Furthering the commitment to helping those with disabilities, 91.9 KVCR and the KVCR autism initiative was the media sponsor for Art Ability 2019, a free event that showcases works of art produced by individuals with disabilities.
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WORKPLACE WELLNESS
Alleviate pain and stress with good office, body ergonomics
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Experiencing back problems? Do you have pain in your wrists or feel like some of your joints are inflamed or irritated? The reason behind this discomfort may be because of bad posture or bad office ergonomics while on the job. It is important to practice good office and body ergonomics to prevent bodily injuries that may occur over a long period of time. Get this training on April 9 from 11 to noon at SBVC or from 1 to 2 p.m. at CHC.
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Calendar Updates
March 8: SBCCD Free College Promise Kickoff
10 a.m. / District office
March 16: San Bernardino County Spelling Bee
9 a.m. / SBVC Auditorium
March 30: Crafton Hills College Foundation Gala and Auction
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. / Crafton Hall
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About SBCCD
San Bernardino Community College District serves 18,000 students through Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College. For nearly 100 years, our colleges have provided access to affordable, award-winning education and career training programs for the residents of Big Bear, Bloomington, Calimesa, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Lake Arrowhead, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino and Yucaipa. We educate the health care professionals that serve our medical needs, veterans who have served our country, police and firefighters who keep us safe, and skilled workers who fuel our economy. Learn more at
www.sbccd.edu
or
watch our video.
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Board of Trustees
John Longville, President
Dr. Anne L. Viricel, Vice President
Joseph Williams, Clerk
Gloria Macias Harrison, Member
Dr. Stephanie Houston, Member
Frank Reyes, Member
Dr. Donald L. Singer, Member
Autumn Blackburn, Student Trustee
Elijah Gerard, Student Trustee
Chancellor
Bruce R. Baron
Presidents
Diana Z. Rodriguez, San Bernardino Valley College
Dr. Kevin Horan, Crafton Hills College
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