Welcome Dr. Linda Fontanilla, SBVC Interim President |
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Welcome, San Bernardino Valley College Interim President, Dr. Linda Fontanilla.
Dr. Fontanilla, with over 50 years of experience and accomplishments as a community college executive, adjunct faculty member, executive director of the YWCA Marjaree Mason Center, and air traffic controller for the U.S. Navy. Most recently, Dr. Fontanilla served from 2012 to 2020 as the Vice President of Student Support Services at Irvine Valley College in the South Orange County Community College District. During her tenure, she served as an executive committee member of the statewide Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) and currently coaches new higher education executives across the state.
Dr. Fontanilla earned an associate degree in communications studies from Sacramento City College and an Ed.D. from the University of La Verne School of Organizational Management.
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Monterey Park - Half Moon Bay - SBCCD Cares |
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Recently, the California communities of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay have suffered senseless acts of violence, resulting in the loss of many innocent lives. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones. We are especially mournful for our friends, neighbors, and colleagues in the largely impacted Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities.
We encourage our SBCCD community members to extend kindness, solidarity, and support to the many students and employees experiencing sorrow and grief at this time.
If you have been affected or are experiencing difficult life circumstances, help and support are available. More
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Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. #BlackHistoryMonth is a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history. Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America.
You are cordially welcome to the Black History Month kickoff at CHC and events at CHC and SBVC. Click here for a calendar of events for this month's lineup, including in-person and virtual participation. More
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Wolverine Con 2023 - Featuring the 12th Annual SBVC International Student Film Festival.
From February 28, 2023 to March 4, 2023, we will once again be back in person for our annual Wolverine Con and International Student Film Festival.
The theme for this year's Wolverine Con and Film Festival is "Classic Hollywood" a celebration and critique of Hollywood of 1930s, 40s, and 50s. click here to submit a film. More
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SBVC hosts 2022 Basic Need summit
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On December 9, SBVC proudly hosted higher education leaders, students and advocacy groups from across the state for the #RealCollegeCalifornia 2022 Basic Needs Summit.
The event, led by the Community College League of California’s Affordability, Food, and Housing Access Taskforce and presented by Ellucian, sought to identify and elevate equitable practices that increase access to higher education for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status. Over the course of the day, educators, activists and students convened in SBVC‘s gymnasium and classrooms to highlight how food and housing insecurity, as well as unfunded and underfunded health and mental health. More
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SBVC ranks among top community colleges
San Bernardino Valley College made Intelligent.com's
2023 Best Community Colleges in California list.
There are 213 community colleges in the state offering
two-year associate degree programs, and SBVC was
ranked 20th. Each school was evaluated on the
strength of its academics, faculty, graduation rate,
cost, student resources, and reputation, and given an
Intelligent Score on a scale of 0 to 100. SBVC earned
a score of 90.81.
As Intelligent.com notes, an associate's degree from
SBVC boosts not just a person's education, but also
their earning potential: they can bring home a median weekly salary of $963, while those with a high school diploma earn a lower weekly median wage of $809.
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BMW presents opportunities for SBVC students.
On November 16, the Applied Technology, Transportation &
Culinary Arts Department welcomed BMW of North America to campus. Antonio Maldonado, a Step Recruiter for BMW North America, gave a presentation on their Automotive Technician
and Paint & Body Technician Apprenticeship programs to SBVC students taking Automotive Technology, Collision & Repair and
Heavy/Medium Duty Truck (HMDT) Courses.
Job Developer Peggy Weber shared that these presentations offer opportunities for students to get their questions answered. “These on-site visits also generate excitement about how close they are to the future like a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Weber. The department always encourages employers to make on-campus visits. More
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CSUSB Grant to benefit SBVC students.
CSUSB 's College of Arts & Letters recently received a U.S. Department of Education Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Division grant, and part of it will be used to assist SBVC and Norco College students.
This five-year, $3 million federal grant will give upper-division CSUSB students the chance to mentor arts and humanities students at SBVC and Norco College, helping them prepare for life
at a four-year university.
Brian Heisterkamp, a CSUSB professor of communication studies,
said STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs regularly receive funding, and "we wanted to make the
argument that arts and humanities needs support as well and so what we're doing is focusing on career readiness and academic
success of students in those disciplines." More
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Free Tax Preparation Service
Available to ELIGIBLE individuals and families whose combined HOUSEHOLD earned income was LESS than $60,000 in 2022.
You may be eligible to receive the:
•California Earned Income Tax Credit (CA EITC), for a refund up to $3,417
•Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), for a refund up to $6,935
•Eligibility depends on your income and family size.
FREE tax preparation services will be offered at:
Where: SBVC Room B-100
Dates:
•Feb. 16, 2:00 -8:00 pm
•March 2 and 22, 2-8:00 pm
Call to schedule your appointment: (909) 421-4091 or (909) 421-4093. More
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Virtual HIIT Fitness Class
Join us for virtual HIIT fitness classes with personal fitness trainer, Michaela Niesen, owner of "Commit to be Fit by Michaela." HIIT class (high-intensity interval training) combines short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. The class is 35 minutes including warm up, workout, and cool down. No equipment needed. Comfortable workout clothes, water, and sweat towel recommended. Open to all SBVC students, faculty, and staff!
Spring Semester:
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Dates & times may be subject to change.
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Free Eye Clinics
Thanks to a collaboration between Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center, Lestonnac Free Clinic, and Western University of Health Sciences, free eye exams and free glasses will be provided to the community at monthly eye clinics.
Clinic Dates:
Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, Apr. 19, and May 3, 2023.
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Rezek Centre on campus of St. Bernardine Medical Center
Appointments are required to receive a free exam and glasses.
Please call the Lestonnac Free Clinic at (909) 881-4800 to schedule yours today. More
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California schools, community colleges to face slight drop in funding. More
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Find a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. More
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First-generation college students: Don't be afraid to ask for help, More
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SBVC & Music Changing Lives - Concert Under the Stars. More
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Wolverine Success Guide. View
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San Bernardino Valley College provides innovative instructional programs and cohesive student services to support the educational goals of a culturally diverse community of learners by engaging in continuous improvement and actively working towards an antiracist culture to foster an environment of meaningful learning and belonging for our students, employees, and the community.
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