MARCMA MAY 7, 2020 H 26, 2020
Pandemic-era promotion of Promise program
The district is launching a campaign to promote the Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Promise at a time when many high school seniors are unsure about their plans for college. Parents are hesitant to pay thousands of dollars for university tuition when their children may not have a campus experience – and are turning to community colleges as an alternative.

As the result of state legislation, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Promise
provides two years of free tuition and mandatory fees to first-time college students attending full-time. In 2019-20, more than 1,600 Promise scholars attended Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges.

We are making some changes to the Promise this year to make it easier for students and encourage more of them to take advantage of this opportunity. The enrollment process has been simplified to four easy steps:
  1. Apply at Grossmont or Cuyamaca College
  2. Complete student orientation
  3. Create an Education Plan
  4. Submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act application.

For the first time, we will also be offering $250 in the first semester to Promise students with financial need in addition to the tuition and mandatory fee waiver.

This month, we are sending postcards about the Promise to almost 4,000 seniors in the Grossmont Union High School District. Other actions include working with the high schools to include information about the Promise on their websites; information about the Promise in the GUHSD newsletter to parents; and FAQs for counselors, teachers, and staff at East County high schools.

Students have until Aug. 31 to sign up for the Promise. Please help us spread the word! If you have questions about the Promise, please contact Cynthia Nagura or Amber Hughes .  
Hyde Gallery showcases remote student art
"Claudia" is a charcoal on paper drawing by student Daniela Valle. The subject of the drawing is an ICU nurse for the Casalpalocco Clinic in Italy, whose photo was part of a series taken in late March payg homage to healthcare workers engaged in the battle against COVID-19.
"Dreams Gone By" is a digital collage by student Nia Paige Caluya, The surrealist photo montage shows a bomber plane dropping bombs on cherubs. More student pieces can be viewed at the following: https://www.instagram.com/hydeartgallery/
My Home Office: Kristin Zink
Today's home office belongs to Kristin Zink, Cuyamaa College Child Development instructor.

1.      Describe your home office. Here I am in my office at home reading a book for our Cuyamaca Child Development Center children staying in their homes.

2.     What is a typical day for you? I’m used to being on my
feet moving throughout our CDC and going up on the main Cuyamaca campus for meetings so the hardest part has been the hours of sitting while I Zoom classes and committee meetings and other work-related events. CDC staff developed a wonderful blog for the children and their families. The teachers are sharing fun activities and projects to do at home. One of our lead teachers, Ms. Vicki, showed the children how they can see a person is smiling even if they are wearing a mask.

3.     What tip would you pass on to other GCCCD employees?   I give thanks for my job! I am blessed beyond measure to work at something and with people that I love so much!
 
Share your new working conditions with your fellow employees and we'll feature them in the Remote Report. Take a photo of you in your home office and answer the three questions above. Send them to Anne Krueger . Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.
In the News
mentions testing site at Grossmont)
  • 5-7-2020 San Diego Union-Tribune South/East Happening (mentions testing site at Grossmont)
  • 5-6-2020 KGTV-ABC 10 News at 4 p.m. (mentions testing site at Grossmont)
  • 5-6-2020 Beach and Bay Press Barrios recovers from COVID (San Diego City Council candidate Kevin Barrios a Grossmont College alum)
In the Remote Report, you’ll see important updates, get your questions answered, and learn ways to help us all navigate this new world of mass telecommuting. Issues of the Remote Report will be archived on the District Remote Report page

If you have news to share or discovered a tip that helps you work better remotely, pass it on. Please send your items to Anne Krueger , Christianne Penunuri (Cuyamaca College) or Lorena Ruggero (Grossmont College).