2009-10 SCC Annual Report - Santiago Canyon College

2008-2009
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830 students are eligible to graduate, representing a 10
percent increase over the previous year
Grand opening of softball field complex, January 28
Admissions and records implements datatel Colleague software
discover SCC receives the Innovative New Program Award by
the Commission for Student development in the Two-Year
College at the annual convention of the American College
Personnel Association in washington, dC
220 students successfully passed the Ged exam through their
enrollment in the inmate education program
orange education Center implements a “Go Green” initiative
and increases the use of environmentally-friendly custodial
products and expands the center’s recycling program.
New project management certificate is created by the Career
education division in September 2008
The Collegiate Choir performs at the world-famous Carnegie
Hall in New York
Career Services expands services for job search and
employment preparation
Gemology program receives a donation of diamonds valued at
more than $50,000 for use in classes and labs
A student chapter of the California Land Surveying
Association is formed
resolutions to support SCC as a smoke-free campus are passed
by the Academic Senate, Associated Student Government and
President’s Classified Hawks Advisory Group
The Art department hosts the first juried art show for SCC
students