Oxnard College - Ventura County Community College District

DEC 2010 

OC 

COMMUNICATOR 

Oxnard College 

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tomorrow begins today 


4000 South Rose Avenue 

Oxnard, CA 93033-6699 

Tel. 805.986.5800 

www.oxnardcollege.edu 

Administration 

Dr. Richard Durán 

President 

805.986.5808 

Dr. Erika Endrijonas 

Executive Vice President 

of Student Learning 

805.986.5814 

Dr. John al-Amin, Vice President 

of Business Services 

805.986.5813 

Questions, comments, 

or suggestions 

Contact Clare Geisen, 

VCCCD Director of 

Administrative Relations 

at cgeisen@vcccd.edu 

or 805.652.5504 

OXNARD STUDENT 

DIGI FILMFEST 2010 

Films from California to Virginia took honors at the 

Oxnard Student Digi Film Festival on October 22-23 at 

the Plaza 14 Theatres in downtown Oxnard. Festival 

Director, George Ortega, announced the awards at 

the conclusion of the festival, “I think this is our best 

festival ever; the films were really great this year.” 

The college division awards divided primarily 

between students from Oxnard and Moorpark 

Colleges, with crowd favorites such as the comedy, 

“The Adventures of Lucky and Pepe,” by Ricardo 

Ortega and experimental film, “Sketch,” by Aubrey 

Byrne taking top honors in their categories, along 

with an award to Ventura College student, Roberto 

Perez, for his second place news entry, “Marcha por 

la Reforma.” 

Digi Film Festival 

directors and OC students, 

George Ortega and Juan Smith. 

Content by Clare Geisen 

Photos/ Design by Dina Pielaet 

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ventura county community college district • tel. 805.652.5500 • fax 805.652.7700 • www.vcccd.edu

High school division awards went to 

students from across Ventura County, 

as well as to a pair of award recipients 

from Alexandria, Virginia: Hana Wuerker 

and Daniel Ardura. Crowd favorite, 

“Pacifica High School 2010,” by Jose 

Quintero, took first place in Music Video. 

“It was a pleasure to see such a diverse 

group of filmmakers in the high school 

division,” said Kitty Merrill, festival codirector. 

“We had strong films from 

students in high school video programs 

but also from students in youth groups, 

such as Fillmore’s One Step Center, and 

CAPS4Kids in Ventura.” 

This year’s People’s Choice Award, 

determined by popular vote of the 

festival audience, went to Oxnard 

College student, Johnathan Portillo, for 

his film, “The Janitor’s Kid.” 

Students from Fillmore’s One Step 

Productions found themselves honored 

for the second time in three days. Their 

public service announcement, “Peer 

Pressure,” took first place at the festival, 

after having received an award at the 

CAPPIE awards in Ventura. 

Student winners received a variety of 

prizes, including editing software from 

Adobe and Smart Sound; subscriptions 

to Lynda.com, an online tutorial website; 

a pocket video camera; books on video 

and film production from Focal Press; 

as well as gift certificates for meals 

at Ruby’s Café. Chad Smathers, from 

Moorpark College, was the first place 

honoree in Drama in the college 

division and received a free rental 

package of grip equipment from EVS 

Rentals worth over $1,000.00 

The All-Star Award, given to the high school with the highest cumulative score for its entries, went to Pacifica High School for the first time. 

Tod Deardorff, video production teacher at Pacifica, was present to accept the trophy and a one-year subscription to the premium edition 

of Lynda.com. The Saturday awards and reception were the culmination of the festival, featuring two nights of screenings at the Plaza 14 

Cinemas and OC Filmmaker’s Day, a program of free workshops for students held at Oxnard College co-sponsored by the college and the 

City of Oxnard Recreation Division. 

The Oxnard Student Digi Film festival is an Oxnard Independent Film event 

and is sponsored by Oxnard College and the City of Oxnard. 

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OXNARD STUDENT DIGI FILM FESTIVAL 2010 AWARDS 

People’s Choice Award 

“The Janitor’s Kid” – Johnathan Portillo, Oxnard College 

College Division 

Drama 

1st Place “A Death Before Life” – Chad Smathers, Moorpark College 

2nd Place “The Janitor›s Kid” – Johnathan Portillo, Oxnard College 

3rd Place “Purgatory” – Andrew Borene, Oxnard College 

3rd Place “Hiking with Sarah” – Michael Berg, Moorpark College 

Comedy 

1st Place “The Adventures of Lucky and Pepe” – Ricardo Ortega Oxnard 

College 

2nd Place “Half Past Eleven” – Andrew Metzger, Moorpark College 

3rd Place “OCTV: Behind the «Scenes” – Jameson Lingl, Oxnard College 

Music Video 

1st Place “Lito on the Beat” – George Ortega, Oxnard College 

2nd Place “Who I Be LX” – Ricardo Ortega Oxnard College 

2nd Place “Why Can›t We Be Friends” – Louis Rivera, 

Albert Smith, Charlie Touchette & Juan Smith, Oxnard College 

3rd Place “Amor Prevalecera“ – Laura Reyes, Oxnard College 

Experimental 

1st Place “Sketch” – Aubrey Byrne, Moorpark College 

2nd Place “Confide” – Adam Mulligan, Moorpark College 

3rd Place “Just Business” – Adam Mulligan, Juan Lora, & Taylor Johnson, 

Moorpark College 

Documentary 

1st Place “Ormond Beach Restoration” – Laura Reyes and 

Andrea Baltazar, Oxnard College 

1st Place “A Cork Story” – Franz Tinio-Lopez, Oxnard College 

2nd Place “OC Programs: Athletics” – George Ortega, Ricardo Ortega, 

Jameson Lingl, & Johnathan Portillo, Oxnard College 

News 

1st Place “Downtown Chow” – Andrea Baltazar, Oxnard College 

2nd Place “Marcha por la Reforma” – Roberto Perez, Ventura College 

3rd Place “Student Sports: OC Baseball” – Jonathan Carlander, 


2nd Place “Martha” – Luis Heredia, Barrio Productions, Oxnard, CA 

3rd Place “Spring with No Break” – Yvette Linares & Luis Heredia, 

Barrio Productions, Oxnard, CA 

Comedy 

1st Place “Weasel Man” – Andrew Grant, Trinity Pacific Christian, 

Thousand Oaks, CA 

2nd Place “Lord of the Coconut” – Coral Young, Tyler Ferdolage, Isaiah 

Thayer, Travor Hart, Joseph DeMaria & Alex Uvari CAPS4Kids, Ventura, CA 

3rd Place “CSI: La Llorona” – Luis Heredia, Barrio Productions, 

Oxnard, CA 

Documentary 

1st Place “Ed Hunt Rehab Point” – Oxnard City Corps, Oxnard, CA 

2nd Place “Art Barn” – Brody Garcia, Travor Hart & Kyle Edison, 

CAPS4Kids, Ventura, CA 

Music Video 

1st Place “Pacifica High School” – Jose Quintero, 

Pacifica High School, Oxnard, CA 

2nd Place “Girls Night Out” – Ben Lee Foster, OFL, Northridge, CA 

Experimental 

1st Place “May Fly” – Jim Bern, Foothill Technology High School, 

Ventura, CA 

2nd Place “Duel” – Hana Wuerker, T.C. Williams High School, 

Alexandria, VA 

2nd Place “Infatuation” – Ben Lee Foster, OFL, Northridge, CA 

3rd Place “Skatepark” – Aaron Edrada, Pacifica High School, Oxnard, CA 

Effects/Animation 

1st Place “Handshake” – Oxnard City Corps, Oxnard, CA 

PSA/Commercial 

1st Place “Peer Pressure” – One Step Center Youth, Fillmore, CA 

2nd Place “Alcohol” – One Step Center Youth, Fillmore, CA 

3rd Place “Hyperbaric Clinic” – Paul Marcoux, Brianna Clark, 

Clair Stockdill & Emani Kelley, CAPS4Kids, Ventura, CA 

For information about the festival, contact Kitty Merrill at 

Oxnard College Television, 805.986.5817. 

PSA/Commercial 

1st Place “The Daily Grill” – George Ortega & Oxnard College students 

2nd Place “Binaca” – Taylor Johnson & Paul Bacera, Moorpark College 

3rd Place “O.C. P.S.A.” – Oxnard College Film Club Oxnard College 

Honorable Mention “Dr. Safety” – Taylor Johnson, Moorpark College 

High School Division 

Drama 

1st Place “Whistle Pop” – Daniel Ardura, 

T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA 

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2nd Place “Time Traveler” – Brody Garcia, 

Daniel Nordskog, Anthony Starr, Emani Kelley 

& Lexi Woodard CAPS4Kids, Ventura, CA 


OXNARD COLLEGE 

PERFORMING ARTS 

BUILDING 

DEDICATION 

Oxnard College reached yet another milestone 

on November 4 when it dedicated its new 

Performing Arts facility. The building 

dedication ceremony included the Ventura 

County Community College District Board 

of Trustees, Chancellor Meznek, President Durán, 

employees, students, community leaders, and 

members of the public. 

The facility will provide Oxnard College’s largest 

lecture, auditorium, classroom, and performing arts 

environment. The Performing Arts building is designed 

with a flexible black-box theater to accommodate 

growth and will also house Oxnard College’s Television 

Studio (OCTV) and its pre-production and postproduction 

facilities. 

The project was funded using Measure S Bond funds, 

and full occupancy is expected by 

spring 2011. 

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OXNARD & 

VENTURA COLLEGE 

AWARDED $3.8 MILLION 

TITLE V GRANT 

Ventura College and Oxnard College have been selected by the U.S. Department 

of Education to receive funding under the Strengthening Institutions – Hispanic 

Serving Institutions Program. The grant awarded for the period of October 1, 2010 

through September 30, 2015 will be in the amount of $3,873,377 distributed over the 

five-year period. Ventura College, as the lead institution, will receive $2,957,058, and 

Oxnard College, the partner institution, will receive $916,318. 

Title V grants are designed to strengthen Hispanic serving institutions and increase 

enrollment, graduation, and transfer rates of Hispanic students. Activities that 

will be funded under the grant include expanding access to student services; 

developing appropriate academic and student services accessible to all learners; 

enhancing VCCCD’s web portal to improve efficiency, student engagement, and 

access to information and online services; increasing faculty professional development 

opportunities; and improving student services through technology. 

In sharing the news, Ventura College President Robin Calote stated, “These grant 

dollars will provide Ventura College with the ability to implement our plan to 

reengineer student services. Funds will be available to improve outreach to area high 

school students, to establish an “intake” office for new students, to hire a systems 

analyst consultant to improve the flow of information on the student portal, and to 

enhance the online services available to students. Funds will also be available to hire 

a full-time faculty Instructional Design Specialist who will organize and implement 

an annual summer institute for instructional faculty members and provide ongoing 

training and support on curriculum design, online course development and delivery, 

and the use of technologies as teaching tools. We are very grateful for this opportunity 

and excited to see the improvements that will result!” 

Upon receiving the announcement at Oxnard College, President Richard Durán 

noted, “We are very happy with the outcome of this important funding that will 

further support Oxnard College’s efforts to provide students with the resources they 

need to achieve their goals. The collaborative actions identified in the grant are what is 

needed to improve student success. It’s a win-win for our students and the community. 

Specifically, the grant will enhance our student services through professional 

development, online counseling, as well as provide resources to implement new 

advising software (AgileGrad) and develop online tutoring. We will also benefit from 

portal enhancements.” 

Tremendous effort went into developing the grant proposal by project team members, 

including Mike Gaudette, Dr. Robin Calote, Dr. Richard Duran, Ramiro Sanchez, Dr. 

Erika Endrijonas, David Keebler, Dr. Jon al-Amin, Dr. Gwendolyn Lewis Huddleston, Victoria 

Lugo, Kathy Scott, Dr. Carolyn Inouye, Dr. Karen Engelsen, Carmen Guerrero, Gary 

Van Meter, Kathryn Jameson-Meledy, Bea Herrera, Susan Bricker, Susan Cabral, Dr. Gigi 

Fiumerodo, Scott Corbett, Angelica Gonzales, Marcelino DeCierdo, David Farris, 

Everardo Rivera, Michael Callahan, Sandy Hajas, Diva Ward, Bola King, Maria Cervantes, 

and Jose Cornelio. Dr. Gwendolyn Lewis Huddleston, Ventura College, 

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will serve as director of the grant. Thank you and congratulations on 

your success in bringing this project to fruition for the benefit 

of our students! 


The Oxnard College 

Student Ambassadors 

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LITERATURE, ARTS & LECTURE SERIES 

The Oxnard College Literature Arts & Lecture Series kicked off another program in September 

in celebration of Deaf Awareness Month. Joel Garcia, deaf since birth, shared his experiences 

growing up in Oxnard in a Mexican hearing family and how he learned to communicate with 

them. In October, former FBI SWAT team member, James Botting, reflected on high-profile crimes, 

including the Patty Hearst kidnapping, Rodney King riots, and Waco Texas tragedy. These were 

just two of the 12 wide-ranging events held this fall. 

Professor Shelley Savren is the Founder and Faculty Coordinator of the Oxnard College Literature, 

Arts & Lecture Series. Upon meeting Savren, one immediately senses her passion for the Lecture 

Series and how excited she is about the variety of topics and perspectives she works hard to share 

with students and the community in an open forum for everyone. “I really appreciate the support 

I get and the opportunity to do something like the Literature, Arts & Lecture Series. It’s a vision 

I have, and I think it’s really wonderful for the surrounding community and for our students to be 

exposed to the quality of presenters that we bring onto the campus.” 

Savren started the series, formerly known as the “Scholars Lecture Series,” back in 1994 as a result 

of working on another project with a former Vice President of Oxnard College. “We launched 

a small series at the time and because we had no email, I just asked people if they would like 

to present a topic of interest to students and the community. The first lecture series included 

six instructors, and we continued engaging college instructors to present in this manner for two 

years. Once Oxnard College implemented email, the word spread, and the series was expanded 

to all three campuses.” 

Behind the scenes, Savren was also organizing poetry readings, inviting poets on campus, 

and started a creative writing club. Then, the Scholar Series began to blossom, received some 

funding and grants with matching funds, and eventually was funded each semester. With a 

budget in place, Savren was able to invite artists and scholars from all over California and as far 

as New York. Savren brought in holocaust survivors, environmentalists and some VIPs, including 

California Poet Laureate Al Young, United Farm Worker co-founder Dolores Huerta, and author of 

Soloist, Steve Lopez. Soon, interested presenters emailed Savren seeking her out with topics r 

anging from poetry, war veterans, and martial arts to homelessness, immigration, and medical 

issues. Once the series became quite large, the Oxnard College Foundation joined as co-sponsor, 

and the name was changed to the Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series. 

Savren is looking forward to the Performing Arts opening, a venue that will allow her to expand 

the series’ offerings and seating capacity to the community. Although she’s not yet revealing her 

topics for spring 2011, Savren is promising some headliners for all to enjoy. 

Professor Savren -- teacher, poet, author, and community organizer. The Lecture Series is 

a tremendous amount of work, but Savren loves it. “It’s an integral part of Oxnard College. The 

Literature, Arts & Lecture Series expands education beyond the classroom, and we have 

something for everyone!” 

2010 

OC FALL 

& 

LITERATURE 

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 22 ~ DECEMBER 8 

ARTS 

LECTURE 

SERIES 

Savren lives in Ventura and is a full-time faculty member teaching English at Oxnard College. 

She holds a B.A. from Ohio State University, an M.A. from Central Michigan University, and an 

M.F.A. from Antioch University, Los Angeles. 

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The Literature, Arts & Lecture Series is sponsored by Oxnard College 

and the Oxnard College Foundation. For information, 

contact Shelley Savren at ssavren@vcccd.edu 

or 805-986-5800 (x1951) 


OC GRADUATE RECEIVES EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 

April Nunez, an Oxnard College English program graduate who completed her Bachelor’s Degree at UCSB and is now completing her Master’s 

Degree at CSUN, was recently awarded the Educator of the Year award by the Carpenteria School District. April teaches 7-8th grade English at 

Carpenteria Middle School and directs their Advancement Via Individual Achievement (AVID) program. 

FACULTY MEMBER COMPLETES MASTER’S DEGREE 

Elissa Caruth of Oxnard College recently completed her Master’s Degree (with Honours) from the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon. 

The Shakespeare Institute is part of the University of Birmingham. Caruth has been with VCCCD for 15 years, starting at Ventura College in 1995. 

She has been teaching full-time at Oxnard College since 2000 and part-time since 1996. Caruth teaches English Composition, Literature, and 

Shakespeare. 

OCTV STUDENT 

MAKES SHORT LIST 

FOR “LIFE IN A DAY” 

VIDEO PROJECT 

Jonathan Carlander, OCTV student, has been 

placed on the short list for the video documentary, 

“Life in a Day.” Jonathan’s video submission 

was selected by the Life in a Day Production 

Team as part of the top 100 hours of footage 

being considered for the documentary. 

GET INVOLVED! 

Multicultural Day 

Multicultural Day is scheduled for Thursday, February 

10, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and faculty, staff, and 

students are invited to participate. 

Multicultural Day at Oxnard College is a day-long 

celebration of the cultures and diversity that makes 

our community unique. The day will feature a 

variety of cultural presentations in the form of 

lectures, exhibits, musical performances, 

demonstrations, displays, and a sampling of 

diverse foods and activities. 

The Multicultural Day Planning Committee 

invites you to join in the activities. If you are 

able to do a workshop, volunteer, or have a 

referral to share, please let us know. Contact 

Diva Ward at dward@vcccd.edu 

or call 805.986.5949. 

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BROOKE HANSON NAMED 

ASSISTANT WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL COACH 

The Oxnard College Condors hired a new Assistant Coach for the women’s volleyball program. Brooke Hanson was a four-year letter winner at 

University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) where she played every position except middle blocker. Hanson made her pro beach volleyball debut 

in a qualifier in Santa Barbara with Brooke Rundle, a former teammate at UCSB. 

In 2007, Hanson advanced to her first three Final Fours but missed the 2008 season due to injury. Coming back stronger than ever, Hanson won the 

Association of Volleyball Professionals “Best Female Defender” title. She and partner Lisa Rutledge finished the season as the fifth-ranked team and 

as the best defensive duo. Hanson wound up placing ninth in individual points, her new best. Hanson returned to UCSB to become the Assistant 

Coach for Women’s Volleyball from 2003-2007, under Kathy Gregory. The UCSB Gauchos won three 

Big West Championships during her tenure. 

Assistant Coach Hanson joins Head Coach David Fischer to make one of the best coaching tandems 

around. “We feel extremely fortunate to have these two great coaches leading our budding women’s 

volleyball program,” said Athletic Director Jonas Crawford. “Coach Hanson brings a wealth of professional 

experience and will act as a great mentor for all of our student athletes.” 

OC FIRE ACADEMY 

GRADUATION 

On Sunday, December 12, Board members, instructors, administrators, 

colleagues, friends, and families gathered in Camarillo to celebrate 

with the Oxnard College Fire Academy graduates of Battalion #34. 

A demonstration opened the ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by 

graduation at 11 a.m. Chief Paul Houdeshell, Department Chair Fire 

Technology/Academy served as Master of Ceremonies. 

Graduates: 

Company “A” 

Ryan T. Littlewood 

Jesse T. Golden 

Kevin W. Rea 

Ryan T. Andrews 

Andrea C. Chandler 

Kyle T. Ford 

Gregory M Schwan 

Claudio Hernandez 

Adam H. Kelly 

Company “B” 

Matthew R. Powers 

Thomas J. Tillotson 

Amira E. Grant-Lawrence 

Ruben Castellon II 

Jason Aalberts 

Ian A. Moore 

Nolan E. Pratt 

Pedro Gonzalez 

Michael S. Timbol 

Company “C” 

Company “D” 

Robert C. Rees 

Steven E. Buckles 

Marcus A. Ellison 

Michael D. Alvarez 

Jeremy D. Politte 

Christopher M. Connolly 

Lance C. Baird 

Kyle T. Hata 

Jonathan J. Hunter 

Dillon J. Ortega 

Victor H. Hernandez 

Jessica A. Gray 

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Jack D. Chinn 

Ryan P. Anderson 

James G. Eberhardt 

Ryan J. Molina 

Ian J. Kretzers 


OXNARD COLLEGE 

MEN’S SOCCER 

TEAM WINS WSC 

CHAMPIONSHIP! 

Oxnard College captured its second Western State Conference title in four years. 

Go Condors! Team Players: Martin Aguirre, Tomas Araujo, Milan, Atlagic, Andrez 

Bribiesca, Ivan Casian, Joel Chavez, Dagoberto Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Gerardo 

Guzman, Christopher Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez, Mathayo Huma, Jesus Landeros, 

Jesus Lopez, Javier Marquez, Salvador Mendoza, 

Ivan Mirkovic, Sam Nellis, Jonathan Reese, Luis Reyes, 

Andrew Singer, Ramon Stedile, David Torres, 

Sigifredo Torres, Richard Vargas, Josue Vazquez 

Head Coach 

Ross Greaney 

Assistant Coach 

Bryan Hill 

Assistants 

Tubbs Pike and Clay Cameron 

SUPPORT OUR 

CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS 

DINING ROOM OPEN FOR LUNCH, DINNER, 

AND BAKED GOODS 

Faculty Member Frank Haywood and Chef Joe Carabajal invite you to 

stop by the Culinary Arts Dining Room regularly to enjoy lunch, dinner, 

and baked goods. Lunch is served Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in OE-11. Lunch menus vary according to students’ 

lesson plans, so you can be assured of variety, quality, and wonderful 

taste. A menu consists of a plated meal that includes an entrée, 

vegetables, starch, and a roll. Also available is a grilled sandwich, 

soup, and occasionally a salad and even sushi! An assortment of desserts 

can be a delightful end to your meal. 

Dinner is served Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

in OE-11. The dinner menu is similar to the lunch menu, which can be 

your opportunity to take dinner home for the entire family. 

The Bakery, “Le Pain & Patisserie,” is open on Wednesdays (Room 

OE-10) and Fridays (OE-11) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bakery offers 

fresh breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and mouth-watering 

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pastries. Each baking day brings 

delectable delights. 


Stephen Blum, Chair 

Arturo Hernández, Vice Chair 

Larry Miller, Trustee 

Dianne Badoud McKay, Trustee 

Bernardo M. Perez, Trustee 

CHANCELLOR”S MESSAGE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) 

Concurrently, we continue to face fiscal uncertainty as the state’s economic 

abyss tests us as an educational institution. Despite the state’s severe budget 

problems and revenue delays, VCCCD adopted a balanced budget in October 

and is positioned to continue to operate efficiently and effectively as a result 

of prudent fiscal planning by the Board. As we strive to achieve the Board’s 

objectives adopted in June, student access and success will remain our 

primary focus. 

Finally, a great deal of work and activity took place at the colleges and the 

District Administrative Center related to accreditation. In October, the 

colleges and DAC were visited by the Accrediting Commission for Community 

and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/ 

WASC) site evaluation teams as part of the process for reaffirmation of 

accreditation. We expect to receive official findings from the evaluation teams 

in February 2011. Initial feedback indicates we have work to do District-wide 

as the process identified our strengths and provided recommendations 

for improvement. 

Accomplishing these goals will require hard work on everyone’s part. 

It takes a great deal of commitment to sustain an academy where students can 

learn and thrive. Together, I am confident the collaboration between faculty, 

staff, and administrators will enable us to achieve our goals and much more 

for our students as VCCCD becomes the best community college district in 

the nation. 

Looking forward to 2011, the Board of Trustees and I wish each of you a festive 

holiday and peace to you, your families, and friends. We could not be more 

proud of VCCCD and its employees as the colleges, DAC, and 

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students are a direct reflection of your efforts. 

Dr. James Meznek, Chancellor 

District 

Mission Statement 

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is committed to 

assisting students in the attainment of its primary mission as a system of 

state supported two-year colleges. 

The primary mission of the District is to produce student learning in lower 

division level academic transfer and career/vocational degree and certificate 

programs. Effective, efficient student support services are offered 

to assist in the accomplishment of the District’s primary mission based on 

need and available resources. 

Ventura County Community College District works to enhance state, 

regional, and local economic growth and global competitiveness within 

the pursuit of its primary mission. Additionally, workforce and economic 

development activities and services are offered based on need and available 

resources. 

English as a Second Language instruction, remedial, adult education, 

and supplemental learning services that contribute to student success 

are offered and operated based on need and available resources. 

Ventura County Community College District improves the quality of 

community life by offering non-credit, recreational, vocational, cultural, 

and civic programming based on community demand and available 

resources. 

All District programs, services, and activities operate within a framework 

of integrated planning and budgeting. Ongoing, student learning outcome 

assessment and systematic program review are used to ensure Districtwide 

excellence through sustainable, continuous quality improvement in 

compliance with its mission. 


2011/12 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR 

The 2011-12 Instructional Calendar can be found at 

http://www.vcccd.edu/employees or in MyVCCCD under Quicklinks. 

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 805.652.5510. 

VCCCD STUDENT ELECTIONS 2011 

Tuesday, April 19 – 

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, April 20 – 

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

GRADUATIONS 2011 

Ventura College – Tuesday, 

May 17 – 1:30 p.m. (Gymnasium) 

Oxnard College – Tuesday, 

May 17 – 6:00 p.m. (Athletic Field) 

Moorpark College – Wednesday, 

May 18 – 6:00 p.m. (Quad) 

VCCCD Community is published by the Chancellor’s 

Office for employees of Ventura County Community 

College District and is shared publicly on VCCCD 

websites for students and the community. If you 

have questions, comments, or suggestions, please 

contact Clare Geisen, Director of Administrative 

Relations, at cgeisen@vcccd.edu or 805.652.5504. 

Ventura County Community College District does 

not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, 

religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, 

national origin, race, or sex. 

Content: Clare Geisen, VCCCD Director of 

Administrative Relations, Chancellor’s Office 

Design/Photography: Dina Pielaet, 

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