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Coastline News MyCCC down May 9-18 for equipment relocation.

24 April 2008

District Date Center Move May 9-18th, 2008 How will it affect me? Q&A

1. Will online instruction student and staff still have access to their courses Online Classes (Seaport)? Yes. The website is hosted off-site and is a resource provided by the college and managed by online instruction. Please read procedure below:

You will still be able to access to your Online Classes (Seaport) courses through: http://seaport.coastline.edu – however, if you have not yet logged in through MYCCC this semester, the login process requires a different password than you are currently using to enter MYCCC.com. To ensure that you maintain uninterrupted access to your Seaport courses, we strongly recommend that you access your courses through the MYCCC website at least once, between now and May 8th, to set up your password.

If you have any trouble logging in directly to Seaport, please call (714) 241-6216 between 8 am and 7 pm, Monday through Friday.

2. Will Coastline staff still have access to e-mail? Yes. E-mail is a resource provided by Coastline and managed by Computer Services.

3. Will I still have access to Banner? No. This is a resource provided by district and managed by District Information Services.

4. Will the phones still work? Yes. The district has assured us that the phones will continue to work during this time. This is a resource provided by district and managed by District Information Services.

5. Will the CCC website (www.coastline.edu) still work? Yes. The website is hosted off-site and is a resource provided by the college and managed by Coastline’s Marketing/Public Information Department.

6. Will the news and event posts work? Yes. This is a resource provided by the college and managed by Coastline’s Marketing/Public Information Department.

7. Will MyCCC still work? No. HOWEVER, the main page will still display without the login. The login option will be substituted by a button that will inform the user to click to be rerouted to the online courses and a message stating that MYCCC is unavailable until May 19. This information will also be announced on the main webpage.

8. Will Expedition work? (Expedition is the software used by the construction management personnel) No. This is a resource provided by district and managed by District Information Services.

9. Will CCC personnel have access to the Internet? Yes. A backup link is setup through Time Warner; however, the link will be a portion of available bandwidth that we had through district. Internet access especially during peak hours 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. will be considerably slower.

10. Will I still be able to log-on to my computer and view my computer drives? Yes. This is a resource provided by CCC and managed by Computer Services.

11. Will I still be able to access the P drive? No. This is a resource provided by district and managed by District Information Services.

12. Will I still be able to access the personnel website (www.cccdjobs.com)? Yes. The website is hosted off-site and is a resource provided by the district and managed by District Information Services.

13. Will all other websites work? Yes.

14. Will all computer labs continue to work? Yes. This is a resource provided by CCC and managed by Computer Services. All software will work as well.

Coastline News SAC Students take a life changing trip to Africa

11 April 2008

Realizing How Similar Students are Worlds Apart

Twenty hours on a plane and three hours on a bus separated speculation from reality. And after several days in Nkandla, South Africa, three members of Coastline Community College’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC) came back with a realization that students in this small, underprivileged rural city share many of the same hopes and dreams as their counterparts in the U.S.

SAC students Chelsea Svir, Justin Brown, and Darlene Rose realized that continents apart didn’t separate the special bond formed between one’s dreams and education.

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SAC students spend a few minutes during lunch learning the local dance moves.

Nkandla students’ dream of performing microscopic procedures as surgeons, they envision building gigantic cities as engineers, and are passionate about developing software as computer programmers.

One particular school known as Velangaye High School has students coming from across the country to attend this reputable school which has produced more than 40 doctors since it’s opening in 1998.

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Students at the Velangaye High School are passionate about education.

“The students (Velangaye School) here are serious about their education,” said Chelsea Svir, current SAC president. “Classrooms are jammed packed and some students have to stand for hours-upon-hours if they want to learn.”

This life-changing experience for the members of SAC is the result of a relationship which has blossomed from the initial courting of previous SAC members more than five years ago.

In 2003 after watching a BBC Documentary entitled, The Orphans of Nkandla, Coastline’s SAC members knew then that they wanted to get involved with a cause known as The Africa Project.

SAC has since then created events to raise funds for The Africa Project, knowing that 100% of what they raised would go directly to the high schools of Nkandla.

In December of 2007 SAC had their first face-to-face experience with representatives from Nkandla as the principal of Velangaye School, Mr. Ngogi Mahaye, visited Coastline with a recently-graduated member of Velangaye Student Council. Their trip sparked an intimate conversation with several of Coastline’s Coastline faculty and staff.

That same month Coastline faculty and staff members formed a holiday card drive. Numerous of cards were exchanged with the kind words, “In honor of you this holiday season, I’ve donated to the African Project.”

The relationship came full circle as the SAC students had the opportunity to tour the Velangaye campus with Principle Mahaye. Along with delivering school supplies they also had a message to rely from Coastline President Dr. Ding-Jo Currie: “You can consider Coastline, a sister school, which will help solve enduring issues that face the Velangaye campus.”

Coastline News Coastline's Programs on Display at Exploration Faire

11 April 2008

Coastline's Programs on Display at Exploration Faire

Coastline Community College will be hosting an “Exploration Faire,” intended for prospective students, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Coastline’s Art Gallery.

There will be various demonstrations from cooking to fitness programs along with numerous Coastline staff and faculty representing the various degree and certificate programs Coastline offers.

With more than 70 certificate and degree options including: Web Design, Video Editing, Paralegal Studies, Building Inspection, and Process Technician, Coastline works hand-in-hand with local business and industry to tailor these programs to today’s working world.

Coastline offers a variety of classes via online instruction, network or cable television programming, through independent study, or even packed into a memory chip on palm pilot or cell phone.

Coastline stands firm in its commitment to innovative education, anytime-anywhere.

These advance distance learning options give you, the busy prospective student, the convenience of flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you want to learn.

If you’re looking for the on-campus experience, check out a Coastline site in a neighborhood near you. Coastline has three easy to find, easy to navigate campuses in Costa Mesa, Westminster and Garden Grove.

“Everyone is welcome to come stop by and get a sense of what Coastline is all about,” said Debra Secord, event coordinator for the Exploration Faire. “We look forward to answering questions and giving away a few goodies for those who come out.”

Coastline’s Art Gallery is located at 10156 Adams Ave in Huntington Beach. For more information call (714) 241-6213.

Coastline News Coastline recognized as a leader in diverse education

06 March 2008

Coastline recognized as a leader in diverse education

Coastline Community College has earned recognition for its offering of educational programs that support and promote diversity. The Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) awarded Coastline with the “Progress in Diversity” award at a luncheon taking place as part of the group’s annual conference on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. The award was accepted by Coastline President, Dr. Ding-Jo H. Currie, in front of a crowd consisting of more than 300 fellow community college administrators from across the state.

On the significance of receiving the honorable award, Dr. Currie expressed, “I’m especially proud of this award. At Coastline we promote diversity because our college puts real action behind an institutional philosophy and practice of being all-inclusive and all-embracing. We live it every day at Coastline.”

Current ACCCA President, Michael Viera, seconded Currie’s statements as he told the audience of how Coastline has taken a proactive approach to creating diverse leadership training workshops and events, as evident in the creation of the Kaleidoscope Leadership Institute, Latino Youth Leadership Conference and this year’s inaugural African-American Male Summit.

At Coastline, Currie’s support for the development and administration of innovative programs has allowed the college to serve thousands of non-traditional students whom are not typically the main “target audience” of other community colleges. This includes the development of an extremely successful segment of the College’s distance learning program targeted specifically to members of the U.S. Military which garners approximately 25,000 enrollments a year, as well as an acclaimed Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program which provides cognitive retraining to those who have suffered a brain injury.

“The community college system has the power to impact many groups—educationally, socially, economically and culturally—here in the United States and even worldwide,” explained Currie.

Coastline News Scholarship deadline is March 10! Don't miss out on your chance to get some $$$ for college!

06 March 2008

Scholarship deadline is March 10!
Don't miss out on your chance to get some $$$ for college!

Coastline Community College, with campuses in Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, and Westminster, is offering up nearly $50,000 to students demonstrating academic success, outstanding community service, leadership characteristics, or financial need.

These scholarships are granted by the Coastline Foundation and are made possible through generous donations by faculty, staff, businesses, community organizations, and private individuals. Scholarship awards range from $150 to $2,000 each, and students can apply and qualify in multiple categories.

“If you’re hesitant about applying for a scholarship, I recommend you apply. In some years our scholarships have out-numbered the students applying for them,” stated Mariam Khosravani, Director of the Coastline Foundation. “We love giving away money to motivated students.”

During the 2006-2007 academic year, Coastline awarded $44,210 in scholarships to 132 deserving students. Now that the 2007-2008 application window is officially open, eligible students can apply online at www.coastline.edu/scholarships or pick up an application at any of Coastline’s neighborhood campuses (Garden Grove Center, Le-Jao Center, Costa Mesa Center) or at the College’s administration building in Fountain Valley.

Basic eligibility requirements include the following:
--The student must have been/will be enrolled in at least five (5) units at Coastline Community College during the Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 semesters- unless stipulated otherwise.
--The student must have completed of at least five (5) units with a letter grade at Coastline Community College by the end of the Fall 2007 semester.
--Applications must be received by 6pm on Monday, March 10, 2008.

Complete eligibility requirements and application instructions can be found on the web site. Scholarships will be presented at the annual Scholarship Awards Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Center. For more information, call (714) 546-7600, ext. 16554.

Coastline News Coastline receives $25,000 MetLife Grant to support encore career exploration

06 March 2008

Coastline receives $25,000 MetLife Grant to support 'encore career' exploration

Coastline has recently received a $25,000 grant from MetLife to fund programs that support seniors as they pursue civic ventures and encore careers. The college is currently using those funds to offer a series of workshops entitled, “Encore Careers: Working in the Field of Aging.” Workshops topics include: Planning for Second Half of Your life, Serving Effectively on Community Boards, and Navigating through the Aging Network.

The workshops are targeted to baby boomers and Debbie Secord, Professor and Department Chair of Coastline’s Health, Nutrition, Gerontology and PE Department, mentions that as this population ages “some boomers will continue in their current jobs, but many boomers want the next stage of their work to be completely different from their earlier careers.”

“These workshops are an excellent tool to motivate and help push these boomers into jobs in the public sector such as education, health care and social services,” Secord continued.

For more information about Coastline’s Emeritus Program that offers classes for seniors ages 55+, please call (714) 241-6213.

Coastline News Nominate your instructor for TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

11 February 2008

Students, recognize your outstanding instructors by nominating them for the Orange County Teacher of the Year!

The Orange County Superintendent of Schools is pleased to announce the Dr. James Hines Orange County Teachers of the Year Foundation Awards Program. This program bestows upon outstanding Orange County classroom teachers substantial monetary benefits, up to $15,000 for each of the five finalists, one of whom will be a community college teacher.

You can nominate any full-time or part-time community college teacher presently employed in the Orange County school system, whose efforts have inspired and enabled you to improve your life!

If you know of a special Coastline teacher who has made a difference in your life, please take a few minutes to nominate that teacher.

Here's how to nominate your instructors:
1) Send an e-mail to Brenda Perdue at bperdue@coastline.edu or call her at (714) 241-6157 to ask for a copy of the nomination form, or Click here to download it in PDF format. You will also find nomination forms at all of Coastline's main learning centers (Westminster, Garden Grove and Costa Mesa).
2) Fill it out (It's easy! It's just 1 page)
3) Return it to Coastline at:
Coastline Community College
Academic Senate Office
11460 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-2597

Remember, all nominations must be submitted by March 21, 2008

Coastline News Looking for a job in the Biotech industry?

04 February 2008

Looking for a job in the Biotech industry?

Don't miss the BioTech job fair held at Coastline's local job-services center, the Orange County One-Stop Center.

The event takes place on Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Orange County One-Stop Center is located at:
125 Technology Drive, #200
Irvine CA 92618

Meet hiring reps from these companies:
-Advanced Sterilization Products
-Agilent Technologies / Hycor
-Biomedical
-Bench International
-Biosense Webster, Inc.
-Biotech Vendor Services, Inc. (BVS)
-City of Hope (Beckman Research Institute)
-ClinDatrix
-Curlin Medical
-Irvine Biomedical, Inc./St. Jude Medical
-Kelly Scientific Resources
-Kimco Technology Group
-Kforce Scientific Staffing
-OCTANe
-Quest Diagnostics - Nichols Institute
-Ultimate Staffing at Edwards
-Lifesciences
-Yoh

For more information, call 949-341-8000

Coastline News Start 2008 off smarter
Choose from more than 500 classes at Coastline

10 January 2008

Start 2008 off smarter
Choose from more than 500 classes at Coastline

Coastline Community College will offer more than 500 courses this Spring. The semester begins on January 28. At only $20 a unit, now is the time to upgrade your work skills, fulfill your general education goals, or simply take a class for personal enjoyment.

New courses for Spring include Jewelry Design, the History of Rock and Roll, and a five-week course entitled Digital Photography for Travelers, perfect for those planning an upcoming summer vacation.

For those looking to get in shape, Coastline’s dance program is an excellent way to burn calories for less. Students can choose from a number of tap, jazz, modern dance, ballet, yoga, or pilates courses with levels ranging from beginner to advanced.

Coastline also offers numerous general education courses including art, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, English, history, math, philosophy, psychology and more, which are easily transferable to U.C. and C.S.U. schools, as well as many private universities.

For specific information on course offerings for Spring, check out Coastline’s Spring Searchable Schedule by clicking here:
Coastline Class Schedules.

You can also pick up a printed copy of the schedule on-site at any Coastline campus.

If you are a continuing student, you can easily register online using the new MyCCC system. Simply look for the MyCCC tab at the bottom of the Coastline home page, or just click here: MyCCC

If you are a new student, you will have to first APPLY to the college by visiting this site:
CCC Apply

After you apply, you'll receive a user name and password to use on the MyCCC site to search for your classes, register, and pay your fees ALL ONLINE!

For assistance in applying to the college or enrolling for classes, call Admissions and Records at (714) 241-6176.

Coastline News First annual African American Male Summit coming to Coastline

10 January 2008

Event open to administrators, faculty, staff and students

Coastline Community College, in partnership with African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND), will host its first annual “Critical Examination of Institutional Barriers in Community Colleges” summit for African-American Males on March 19 at Coastline’s Le-Jao Center.

This summit is intended for policy makers, trustees, administrators, superintendents, faculty and teachers, staff, and current students at colleges and high schools to come together and identify the barriers that African-American men face in community colleges today. The group will also discuss best practices and implementation strategies in order to improve African-American student retention and success.

Four different “strands” will take place on the same day– a student strand, an administrator strand, a faculty/instructional strand, and a student support services strand– each covering different topics of interest to those specific groups.

“This will be an excellent opportunity to collaborate and form effective strategies to eliminate unnecessary barriers African American males are currently facing,” said Dr. Shalamon Duke, Dean of Counseling and Special Programs at Coastline.

“Coastline has always worked to promote social equality and partnering up with A2MEND gives us a partner and an ally in our pursuit of changing the community college landscape for the betterment of African American students,” he continued.

The student registration fee for the African American Male Summit is just $20 and professional registration is $75. A portion of the registration fee will go toward the A2MEND scholarship fund.

For more information contact Dr. Shalamon Duke via email at SDuke@coastline.edu or by telephone (714) 241-6257. Information can also be found on the web site AA summit web site.

www.coastline.edu/aasummit

Coastline News Attention all students: Check your fee balances now!

12 December 2007

Attention Coastline Students: Please check your fee balance to make sure that ALL of your fees are paid. You can do this by clicking on the MyCCC tab at the bottom of the Coastline home page, and logging on to your MyCCC account. On Monday, December 17th, 2007, the system will begin dropping students from classes if they have not paid their fees within 48 hours of registration. If you have questions, please call Admissions and Records at (714) 241-6176.

Coastline News Emeritus students gather for tea to celebrate lifelong learning

11 December 2007

Emeritus students gather for tea to celebrate lifelong learning

Coastline Community College hosted a tea party for Emeritus students at its Westminster campus on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Emeritus students are those students that are age 55 and older taking classes at Coastline for physical fitness, personal enrichment, or for pure social enjoyment.

Although the average age of students in Coastline’s Emeritus program is 74 years old, there are some extraordinary students that still believe in lifelong learning even into their 100s.

Juanita Woodburn, one of Coastline’s eldest students, was awarded a certificate of recognition at the event by Coastline President Dr. Ding-Jo Currie and Coast District Trustee Mary Hornbuckle. When asked how old she was, Juanita answered, “In two weeks and one day, I will be 103.”

Accompanied at the podium by her caregiver Eva, Juanita joked about the benefits of getting old, including the luxury of taking a nap everyday. “If I wasn’t here right now, I’d probably be in bed,” she remarked. Juanita also reminisced about all of the classes she had taken at Coastline Community College and credited those classes with keeping her young. Juanita is currently enrolled in an exercise course taught by Coastline at the Huntington Landmark Senior Living Community in Huntington Beach. “I want to thank the college for having these classes,” she said to President Currie and to the crowd, “and I hope you never give up…as long as I live anyway!”

The annual Emeritus Tea was attended by nearly 100 seniors from various cities within the Coast Community College District. As a special feature, tea was poured by women dressed in Victorian-era costumes—members of the Victorian Tea Society of the Centennial Heritage Museum in Santa Ana.

Several Emeritus courses are slated to begin at the start of Coastline’s spring 2008 semester, which starts January 28, 2008. Most classes are free to seniors age 55 and over, and classes are taught at senior centers, community centers, assisted living facilities, and other locations as well as on Coastline’s main campuses. For more information on Emeritus courses, please call (714) 241-6213.

Coastline News Thousands of dollars in scholarships available at Coastline

20 November 2007

Coastline Community College, with campuses in Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, and Westminster, is offering up nearly $50,000 to students demonstrating academic success, outstanding community service, leadership characteristics, or financial need.

These scholarships are granted by the Coastline Foundation and are made possible through generous donations by faculty, staff, businesses, community organizations, and private individuals. Scholarship awards range from $150 to $2,000 each, and students can apply and qualify in multiple categories.

“If you’re hesitant about applying for a scholarship, I recommend you apply. In some years our scholarships have out-numbered the students applying for them,” stated Mariam Khosravani, Director of the Coastline Foundation. “We love giving away money to motivated students.”

During the 2006-2007 academic year, Coastline awarded $44,210 in scholarships to 132 deserving students. Now that the 2007-2008 application window is officially open, eligible students can apply online at www.coastline.edu/scholarships or pick up an application at any of Coastline’s neighborhood campuses (Garden Grove Center, Le-Jao Center, Costa Mesa Center) or at the College’s administration building in Fountain Valley.

Basic eligibility requirements include the following:
--The student must have been/will be enrolled in at least five (5) units at Coastline Community College during the Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 semesters- unless stipulated otherwise.
--The student must have completed of at least five (5) units with a letter grade at Coastline Community College by the end of the Fall 2007 semester.
--Applications must be received by 6pm on Monday, March 10, 2008.

Complete eligibility requirements and application instructions can be found on the web site. Scholarships will be presented at the annual Scholarship Awards Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Center. For more information, call (714) 546-7600, ext. 16554.

Coastline News Coastline's One-Stop Center assists fire victims

05 November 2007

Coastline's One-Stop Center assists fire victims

The Irvine One-Stop Center, located at 125 Technology Drive West, Suite 200, in Irvine, California, operated as a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in the wake of the fires that ravaged Southern California in late October. At the center, those who had been affected by the fires could apply for assistance from a number of agencies Those visiting the LAC for assistance were asked to sign-in as they entered. They were then asked to fill out an intake form to determine their needs, and next routed to the appropriate agency/agencies for assistance. The Local Assistance Center served nearly 100 victims within the week immediately following the fires. These victims found support and comfort from both the staff of the One-Stop Center, and the many agencies represented there, including: 211 American Red Cross AT&T Balboa Insurance Group Behavioral Health Services California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services California Board of Equalization California State Supplemental Program Community Action Partnership Orange County Department of Rehabilitation California Department of Insurance California Department of Motor Vehicles Dayle McIntosh Center California State Employment Development Department FEMA Housing and Urban Development IBA West Insurance Group Internal Revenue Service OC Assessor Department OC Business Services Center (One-Stop Center) OC Clerk Recorder OC Housing & Community Services OC Operations & Maintenance OC Social Services Agency OC Health Care Agencies (Public Health/Environmental Health/Animal Care Services) San Diego Gas & Electric Senator Dianne Feinstein's Office Senator Barbara Boxer’s Office Small Business Administration Southern California Edison Social Security Administration State Contractors License Board State Franchise Tax Board State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP) Verizon Veteran’s Assistance

Coastline News Coastline working to give rise to the virtual campus

01 November 2007

Coastline working to give rise to the virtual campus

Imagine a college campus without walls or any physical boundaries. It’s a campus where students can meet, congregate, and communicate from the comfort of their own home, from any country, worldwide. Coastline Community College is imagining that virtual campus right now, and developers in the college’s Instructional Systems Development (ISD) team are quickly working to bring it to the masses.

As a leader in technology-assisted learning, Coastline has long been conceptualizing the idea of a virtual campus. In this type of environment, students would enter into a 3D computer-generated campus using an “avatar” they customize to their likeness. An avatar is an Internet user's representation of himself or herself (usually seen in computer gaming). Students would then be able to move their avatar around their virtual campuses to virtually explore places like the college library, the student lounge, and even digital classrooms where they would be able to learn and communicate with other avatars visiting the same places on campus.

Coastline’s ISD team debuted this new virtual college technology at their open-house celebration on Friday, October 19. The open house was in celebration of their recent move to a new, state-of-the-art location more suited for e-dreaming. The center, located at 10200 Slater Avenue in Fountain Valley, is officially called The Center for Instructional Systems Development.

“We’re excited and thrilled to be leading the efforts in revolutionizing the way education is presented,” said Dan Jones, Executive Dean, ISD. “We have an intelligent and dedicated group of developers, who will revolutionize our concept of education.”

 

 

Dr. Ted Boehler, Dean Innovation and Learning Technologies in ISD, estimates that the virtual college environment and virtual world for learning will be the norm in ten years. Coastline hopes to launch it’s virtual college environment over the next two years.

Coastline News Photography exhibition to open October 31 at Coastline Art Gallery

17 October 2007

The Coastline Art Gallery will open its first photography exhibition, entitled Streets, on October 31. The exhibit is a portrayal of roads and streets which have intersected the lives of each featured artist, and includes both color and black and white photographs showcasing streets scenes from around the world.

The exhibition features contemporary photography by California and Orange County photographers including Tom Dowling, Lisa Dowling, Suzanne Jamieson, Jill Sattler, Mike Sage, Aviva Gray, Karen Bridges-Severin, Barbara Higgins, Morgan Thomas, Michael Johnson, and Amelia Cameron.

Photographer Karen Bridges-Severin of Huntington Beach credits Coastline Community College with helping her develop her skills as an artist. “After two years of studying art at Coastline Community College, I rediscovered photography as a medium for artistic expression,” says Bridges-Severin. “Preferring to walk instead of drive, I get the satisfaction of slowing life down and seeing things that most people wouldn’t. I always carry a camera to record a random thought or an object I see along the roadside,” she continued. Karen’s photographs explore both the subtleties of light and fleeting moments in time.

A special opening reception will be held on Friday, November 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to kick off the exhibition. The reception, a forum where members of the local community can interact with the artists and preview the show, is free and open to the public.

The Coastline Art Gallery is located at 10156 Adams Ave. in Huntington Beach. Gallery hours during this exhibition are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (714) 963-8475 or visit http://www.coastline.edu/. Streets runs through November 21.

Coastline News Naming opportunities still available at Le-Jao Center

17 August 2007

Naming opportunities still available at Le-Jao Center

Are you looking for a unique way to honor a family member or to leave your own legacy? The Coastline Community College Foundation invites you to leave your mark on Coastline’s newest facility, the Le-Jao Center, with exclusive naming opportunities that benefit the Coastline Foundation and Coastline students for years to come.These opportunities are made possible by the Foundation’s "Endow the Future" Campaign, which seeks to establish a long-term funding source for the Foundation. All donations are tax-deductible.Choose from the following locations:

For more information, call the Foundation at (714) 241-6154.

Coastline News Coastline welcomes two new Deans

17 August 2007

Coastline welcomes two new Deans

Coastline Community College, with campuses in Garden Grove, Westminster and Costa Mesa, has announced the hiring of two new deans. Dr. Shalamon Duke will head Coastline’s Counseling and Special Programs, a position which was previously vacant. Joumana McGowan has joined Coastline as Dean of Instruction for the college’s Career and Technical Education programs, a position which was previously held by Interim Dean Vince Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is now the Coastline’s Dean of Distance Learning. Both Duke and McGowan started their positions at Coastline on July 1.

Dr. Duke received his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Community College Administration from the University of Southern California, his master’s degree in Counseling from San Diego State University, and his bachelor’s in English from Grambling State University. Prior to coming to Coastline, he served the students of Los Angeles City College as Dean of Student Services and Equity.

He is actively involved with various national organizations such as, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (R.E.S.N.A.), Toastmasters International, California Department of Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Advisory Committee, San Diego State University, Interwork Institute Advisory Committee, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), and Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) Board of Directors. When asked about his goals for Coastline, Dr. Duke answered, "I look forward to supporting existing programs and also finding innovative ways to assist students."

Dr. McGowan has received her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona University, a Masters degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona University, and a doctorate degree in Education with an emphasis in Community College Leadership from the University of Southern California. Dr. McGowan is fluent in 4 languages.

Dr. Joumana McGowan comes from Fullerton Community College where she served as a full-time faculty member and Department Chair of the Business Management Department in addition she served as Faculty Senate President for two years. She had worked in the private sector for 12 years prior to moving into higher education.

Dr. McGowan is a member of the Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) and Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), and she has served as the Advisor for the Phi Beta Lambda Business Club.

"I am honored and thrilled to be working for an innovative institution like Coastline Community College," expressed Dr. McGowan. "The future looks bright here at Coastline."

Coastline News Students flocking to science courses at Coastline

17 August 2007

Students flocking to science courses at Coastline

This fall, Coastline is offering more than 60 sections of science classes and related labs. These classes span the subject areas of Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Human Ecology, Geology, and beyond.

"Coastline has really grown in the sciences," expressed Coastline Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Michelle Ma. "The amazing thing is that every time we add more classes, they immediately fill up," she continued.

Coastline has recently added new science labs at their main centers, allowing the college to offer more advanced courses like Anatomy, Microbiology and Physiology. These courses are popular with students studying for careers in the medical field.

"There’s great demand for the subject of Anatomy because it’s required for any health care profession," stated the Chair of Natural Science, Randall Warwick. "At Coastline, we have excellent faculty who bring a depth of knowledge and experience to anatomy," he added.

Kim Gordon, who teaches Astronomy at Coastline, agrees with Professor Warwick. "Our program’s success is due to our quality instructors and Coastline’s commitment to providing transferable science courses which meet the GE science graduation requirements of the UC, CSU, and many other institutions of higher learning, all for incredibly low fees," he said.

For more information on science course offerings at Coastline Community College, check the online searchable schedule at http://www.coastline.edu/ or call (714) 241-6176.

Coastline News American Association of Community Colleges led by

17 August 2007

American Association of Community Colleges led by Coastline President

On July 1, Coastline President Dr. Ding-Jo Currie assumed the role of newly elected chair of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors.

Founded in 1920, AACC has become the leading proponent and the national "voice for community colleges." The AACC board comprises 32 members: 26 elected by members of the association, and six elected by the board itself.

Dr. Currie has been involved in the California higher education system for more than 25 years. In addition to her leadership role at Coastline, Currie has years of leadership experience in and outside of academia.

"I am honored to serve in this capacity," said Currie about her position with AACC. "I want to make known the impact of the community college system educationally, socially, economically, and culturally here in the United States and even worldwide," she continued. "Other countries are now looking to us as a model."

In addition to her goal of enhancing the capacity of community colleges, Dr. Currie wants to help take AACC to the next level. She hopes to work with the AACC Board, staff and membership to build a stronger system for community college students nationwide.

Coastline News Coastline summer enrollment up

17 August 2007

Coastline continues to grow as more students are realizing their education can be accessible, flexible, and affordable. This summer, Coastline counted 9,690 students, an increase of more than 26% in headcount from last summer. The number of registered units also rose by 42% (college research shows that students are deciding to take more units than they did previously).

Also notable is the increased participation in Coastline’s distance education program. Distance education seats were up 37.5%.

Numbers are for registered students through the end of June 2007.

Coastline News P.E. classes at Coastline...

17 August 2007

P.E. classes at Coastline help you stay in shape for less

Are you looking for a way to stay in shape for less? Physical education classes at Coastline Community College may be the perfect answer to keeping your body slim and your wallet fat.

The college offers classes for all ages and physical conditions for only $20 a unit. If you’re part of the younger crowd or even just young at heart, join in on classes that really get your body moving including yoga, tai chi, pilates, strength conditioning, ballet, classical dance, jazz dance or tap dance. All are 0.5-unit or 1-unit courses starting the week of August 27th and continuing through December 16th.

“I enjoy taking dance classes at Coastline because it’s so fun, you don’t even know you’re exercising,” remarked Coastline student, Paula Purs. “The staff is wonderful and the class is challenging,” she continued.

For seniors age 55 and over, Coastline offers a variety of physical education courses tailored to older adults that meet their special needs or limitations. Offerings include adult fitness, aerobics, chair stretch, and even a chair-based tai chi class. Because Emeritus courses are 0-unit courses, participants pay nothing in unit fees (nominal college service fees may still apply). Better yet, these courses are offered at several sites throughout the Coast Community College District at locations such as senior centers and local community centers.

“To maximize convenience, Coastline has always offered courses at a number of neighborhood sites,” said Vice President of Instruction, Cheryl Babler. “Our Emeritus courses can be found on-site at Huntington Beach Landmark, Seal Beach Leisure World, and the Fountain Valley Senior Center to name a few.”

Pick up a copy of Coastline’s fall class schedule for details on any of these courses. The class schedule is available at main Coastline Learning Centers located in Westminster, Garden Grove, or Costa Mesa, and online at http://www.coastline.edu/. Interested students can also call the college directly at (714) 241-6176 for registration information.

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