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                     <td class="sidebg" align="center"><p><strong>2011 Commencement</strong> is  Thursday, June 9 @ 5:30pm in the Tartar Quad. Keynote speaker is actor <a href="http://www.theyoungcenter.com/">William Allen Young</a>. Congratulations  graduates!</p>
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                     <td class="sidebg" align="center"><p>Did you know that ECC  Compton Center’s <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Compton-CA/El-Camino-College-Compton-Center/212997900373">Facebook&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="facebook.png" alt=""></a> page gets about 30 new “fans” per month. Check out  Compton Center’s home page on our website to become a “fan” on Facebook or follow the latest  “tweets” on <a href="https://twitter.com/Compton_Center">Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="twitter.png" alt=""></a>. To be in the know, add these sites to your “favorites”  list on your computer. You may send your ideas for postings to Ann Garten,  Director of Community Relations, El Camino College, at <a href="mailto:agarten@elcamino.edu">agarten@elcamino.edu</a>.</p>
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          <td width="45%" valign="top"><h2>Vice President's Message</h2>
            <p><b>Barbara Perez</b><br>
              As  we continue our work toward independent accreditation, there are some important  updates to note. In November representatives from the Accrediting Commission  for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), accreditation visiting team conducted  a follow-up visit to El Camino College, including the Compton Center. The team  met with committees and individuals at both locations to discuss progress on  the commission’s four recommendations and two concerns. We reported to the team  the details of our work throughout the year to address issues such as student  learning outcomes (SLOs), planning, program review, and budget allocation, as  stated in the recommendations. The ACCJC accreditation team prepared a formal  follow-up report which is reviewed by the Accrediting Commission at their January  2011 meeting. Once we receive the official ACCJC report, we will share the  results in <em>Center News</em>, as well as on  the website.</p>
            <p>The  Accreditation Steering Committee (ASC) met recently and identified five  subcommittees to assess and respond to the 21 eligibility criteria for  accreditation. Subcommittee co-chairs have finalized their subcommittee  membership, and each subcommittee has met at least once.  </p>
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          <td width="48%" valign="top"><h2>CEO's Message</h2>
            <p><b>Dr. Lawrence  M. Cox</b><br>
              A  new Compton District publication, “Brick by Brick: The Road to Accreditation,” was  recently distributed throughout our community. This document is an important element of a larger accreditation communications  plan. </p>
            <p>It  has been presented and discussed at local meetings, including a Community Town  Hall Meeting held at the Greater Zion Church in December, and the December  Compton Center Campuswide meeting. In January we hosted the Concerned Citizens  of Compton in the Student Lounge where this new publication and our latest  FCMAT report were reviewed.</p>
            <p>If you have not yet had a chance to read this informative publication,  I encourage you to do so. It is available online in flip book format <a href="http://www.compton.edu/campusinformation/accreditation">here</a>. Hard copies are  also available through my office.</p>
            <p>The  Compton Community College District continues to work with our partners from El  Camino College to bring an accredited college back to Compton. Overviews of our  plan to achieve accreditation are described in the “Brick by Brick: The Road to  Accreditation” document. As we all know, teamwork is necessary to make the  process to accreditation successful. El Camino College Compton Center employees  will need to work together with 100 percent effort by everyone.</p>
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        <p>As we continue our  work toward independent accreditation, there are some important updates to  note. El Camino College has received a letter from the Accrediting Commission  for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) informing us that we have resolved  all recommendations and concerns as previously identified.</p>
        <p>The letter follows  the visit from the ACCJC accreditation team last November, where team members  met with representatives at both El Camino College and ECC Compton Center. A  confidential draft report was prepared by the team following that visit.</p>
        <p>The commission  reviewed the report at its Januarymeeting. The report is now available for  review online: <a href="http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/vpaa/accreditation/accreditation.asp">www.elcamino.edu/administration/vpaa/accreditation/accreditation.asp</a>.</p>
        <p>In other  accreditation news, the ECC Compton Accreditation Steering Committee (ASC) met  recently and identified five subcommittees to assess and respond to the ACCJC’s  21 eligibility criteria for accreditation.</p>
        <p>The subcommittees are  divided into the following areas: Organization, Instruction/Faculty, Student Services/Public  Information, Financial Integrity, and Planning/Evaluation.</p>
        <p>It  will take the support and participation of faculty, staff, students and  managers at the ECC Compton Center to complete the work that lies ahead. Thank  you in advance for your participation and contributions toward our goal of an  accredited college in the Compton District</p>
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<h2><b><a name="young"></a>William Allen Young to Deliver 2011 Commencement Address</b></h2>
<p><img src="william-allen-young.jpg" alt="William Allen Young Picture" align="left" style="margin-right:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">El  Camino College Compton Center is pleased to announce that William Allen Young  will deliver this year’s commencement address on June 9. Young is the  founder/president of a nonprofit organization, an acclaimed actor and sought  after motivational speaker.</p>
<p>Young  will draw on his extraordinary life experiences to motivate ECC Compton   Center’s new graduates to  become future leaders and advocates for positive change. He is known as an  advocate for higher education and for inspiring young people—two things that  led him to establish his nonprofit organization, the Young Center for Academic  &amp; Cultural Enrichment.</p>
<p>Young’s  personal journey to higher education began when he discovered acting. A  Washington D.C. native who spent his formative years  living in South Central Los Angeles, Young began acting at age 13 and studied at the  famed Inner City Acting Academy. He honed his skills at the University of Southern  California (USC) where he earned a master’s degree in Sociolinguistics and a bachelor’s  degree in Rhetoric and Debate.</p>
<p>Now,  Young is recognized by millions as Frank Mitchell from the television series,  Moesha, or as Judge Ratner from <i>CSI:  Miami</i>. He also held roles in the Academy Award-nominated films, <i>A Soldier’s Story</i> and <i>District 9</i>.</p>
<p>A  talented orator, Young also finds time to speak at organizations such as  Northrop Grumman, NAACP, Los Angeles Community College District and Stanford University. He currently lives in Los  Angeles with his wife, educator Helen Young, and their two sons.</p>
<p>Be  sure to join us on June 9 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the success of our  students.</p>
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<h2><b>First Year Experience Program Now Accepting Applications</b></h2>
<p><img src="fye.jpg" alt="FYE Group Picture" align="right" style="margin-left:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">The  First Year Experience Program (FYE) is pleased to announce that we are now  accepting applications for the 2011-2012 freshman cohort. Students accepted  into this program experience a myriad of benefits including early registration,  an FYE bilingual counselor and dedicated FYE faculty, university field trips, peer mentors and more.  All of this is intended  to help students new to college increase their chances of success by setting  their academic and career plans on the right track. </p>
<p>It  is the intention of the FYE program to attract diverse and well-prepared  transfer students. Students enrolled in the FYE program can simultaneously  complete the requirements of other programs. In fact, the most successful  students are those enrolled in multiple programs and utilizing a wide range of ECC  Compton Center services.</p>
<p>Students  must be graduating from high school during the 2011 school year in order to  participate in the FYE program beginning fall 2011. All interested applicants may  submit an application online at: <a href="http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/fye/apply.aspx">http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/fye/apply.aspx</a>. </p>
<p>Information  sessions for the program are first come, first serve and applicants are  required to attend a session prior to June 10 to receive early registration for  summer and fall 2011 classes. Students must reserve their spot online: <a href="http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/fye/apply.aspx">http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/fye/apply.aspx</a>. Upcoming dates for information  sessions include: 5/25, 6/1 and 6/8.</p>
<p>Please  encourage students to apply for the FYE program if you believe they are  qualified. For more information, please contact Rebecca Mason at 310-900-1600,  ext. 2505, <a href="mailto:rmason@elcamino.edu">rmason@elcamino.edu</a>. </p>
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            <h2><b>SB 1440 to Ease Transfer Process for ECC Compton Center Students</b></h2>
            <p>In  our ongoing effort to improve student success and provide quality educational  programs, ECC Compton Center, and higher education institutions across the  state, are now receiving support from the government in the form of new  legislation. Passed in September 2010, Senate Bill 1440 established the Student  Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (<a href="http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/SS/TransferArtic/Policy/SB%201440/sb_1440_bill_20100929_chaptered.pdf">Senate Bill No.  1440.pdf</a>)<br>
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            <p>The STAR Act  requires a student who receives an associate degree for transfer to  be&nbsp;deemed eligible&nbsp;for transfer into a CSU baccalaureate  program.&nbsp; Further, the law guarantees admission to the CSU system at the  junior level for such students and prohibits the CSUs from requiring transfer  students from repeating similar courses already completed.&nbsp;The law intends  to help fill the anticipated college-graduate gap and shortage of educated  workers by motivating students to pursue their AA/AS degrees while preparing  for transfer.&nbsp;(<a href="http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/SS/TransferArtic/Policy/SB%201440/SB%201440%20Fact%20SheetAugust2010x.pdf" target="_blank">SB  1440 Fact Sheet</a>)<br>
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            <p>The  statute supports ECC   Compton Center’s  efforts to help students achieve their academic goals. The benefits to students  include reduced confusion about the complex transfer process, a passport to the  CSU system, and considerable cost savings for both students and the state, thus  allowing for access to education for more students annually.</p>
            <p>The  Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) is coordinating a  statewide response in the form of a transfer model curriculum (TMC). To review  the drafts that have been completed, go to the Transfer Model Curriculum Review  Area at <a href="http://www.c-id.net/degreereview.html">http://www.c-id.net/degreereview.html</a>.</p>
            <p>Of  course, there is work required on our part to comply with this new legislation,  but in the long run the benefits are worth our dedicated efforts. We will keep  you updated on the progress of implementation of SB 1440 in future issues of <i>Center News</i>.</p>
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            <h2><b>Student Profile: Prisyla Ramirez</b></h2>
            <p><img src="ramirez.jpg" alt="Prisyla Ramirez Picture" width="129" height="194" align="left" style="margin-right:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">Feeling positive and a part of a friendly and  personal educational environment, Prisyla Ramirez enjoys attending ECC Compton   Center. “I go home every  day pleasantly surprised by the people I meet here.” Ramirez says. Ramirez is  thankful for the sense of community she feels at Compton Center.  “During an episode caused by my Lupus disease, which compromised my ability to  walk one day, students carried me out of class,” recalls Ramirez. “Even  students I don’t know are willing help me.”  </p>
            <p>Ramirez transferred from El Camino College to  ECC Compton Center  in May 2010. “Upon starting at ECC   Compton Center,  I fell in love with the personal feel of the environment, from the teachers to  the students I have received a lot of support and care,” says Ramirez. She was  also inspired to make a difference at school, and currently serves as ASB  Commissioner of Activities. “I believe I can be useful here,” she said. “My  positive experience at Compton   Center motivated me to  run for ASB, to help grow its capabilities and get more students  involved.”  For example, Ramirez has  worked toward enhancing the current recycling program.</p>
            <p>Ramirez appreciates the services provided by  the Welcome Center, which has provided support and  extra motivation in her studies. “They walk you through things step-by-step  with a business first, play later attitude,” she said. “If you want to be  successful, you have stay focused on the work at hand to obtain larger goals.”</p>
            <p>Ramirez is planning to transfer to California State  University, Fullerton  to major in liberal studies after graduating from ECC Compton   Center with an associate  degree. Having an interest in disabled children, Ramirez would like to start  her career as a special education teacher. “I would also like to match families  to services and resources that help children with special needs,” Ramirez  adds.    </p>
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            <h2><b>Math Professor Participates in Jaime Escalante Legacy Project</b></h2>
            <p>ECC  Compton Center Math Professor Ruth Zambrano will spend this summer as an  instructor for the Jaime Escalante program. The Escalante program is an  integrated sequence of intermediate and advanced mathematics coursework  intended to help middle and high school students gain acceptance into  university-level math and science programs. Jaime Escalante was a math teacher  at Garfield High   School in East Los Angeles  who inspired his students to achieve remarkable success. His “hard work for  student and teacher alike” approach is chronicled in the 1988 film <i>Stand and Deliver</i> and lives on today  through the Escalante program.</p>
            <p>A  trademark of the Escalante program is that students and teachers immerse themselves  in a demanding academic regimen in order to cover one year of high school math  in seven weeks. Since students attend class four hours per day, five days a  week during the summer, instructors for the Escalante program are carefully  selected based on their teaching skills and a passionate dedication to their  students. </p>
            <p>Zambrano  has been an instructor with the program since 2007. Her approachable, attentive  teaching style is a benefit to students in the Escalante program, as well as to  students at ECC Compton Center.  “After spending four hours per day, five days a week with  students, you really get to know their strengths and weaknesses and are better  able to meet their needs,” says Zambrano. “I try to do the same thing with my  students at Compton   Center by giving  step-by-step instruction, creating a comfortable environment for questions and  making myself available for one-on-one tutoring.”</p>
            <p>Zambrano spent her formative years in Huntington Park and Lynwood.  One aspect of participating in the Escalante program and teaching at ECC Compton   Center that she finds  particularly rewarding is working with students in the communities where she  grew up. “I see myself in my students and want to show them that anything is  possible. One of the greatest feelings in teaching is giving others the skills  they need to achieve their goals,” she said.</p>
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            <h2>Status of Compton Center’s Compliance with Accreditation Eligibility Criteria</h2>
            <p>Recently the ASC released the  results of its assessment of the ACCJC Eligibility Criteria and Compton  Center’s compliance with each. Currently, the Center does not meet five of the  eligibility criteria.</p>
            <p>It is important to note that of  the 21 eligibility criteria, Compton Center meets ten of these because of  processes and programs being provided by El Camino College. Since Compton  Center is currently part of El Camino College, this is appropriate for  establishing eligibility but not for full independent accreditation. Compton  Center will need to establish the processes for all functions in order to meet  the criteria on its own.</p>
            <p><b>Areas of Deficiency:</b> <br>
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            <p><b>Administrative Capacity – </b>Independently,  the Center does not have sufficient staff, with appropriate preparation and  experience, to provide the administrative services necessary to support all of  its programs. At this time, many administrative functions and student services  for Compton Center are performed by El Camino College; Compton Center will need  to establish the resources and processes for these functions independently.</p>
            <p><b>Institutional Planning and Evaluation  – </b>The completion of an Educational Master Plan is critical for the  planning and evaluation of eligibility in the process to accreditation. The  plan still needs to be completed and it must clearly document that results are  linked to budget planning and allocation, as well as Student Learning Outcomes.</p>
            <p><b>Student Learning and  Achievement – </b>Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are the specific measurable  results that are expected at the end of a learning experience (i.e. a course; a  program of study; a degree or certificate; or set of interactions with student  or library services). SLOs are measured at the course, program and  institutional levels. The assessment, evaluation, and documentation of evidence  for SLOs in many areas has not yet begun and is a critical area of deficiency  in meeting the eligibility criteria.</p>
            <p><b>Areas of Concern:</b> <br>
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            <p><b>Financial Resources – </b>A full  assessment of financial resources is still pending, however it is evident some  areas are significantly under-funded. While enrollment grew to a record level  providing the necessary financial resources to support the Center, the state’s  current fiscal situation will have an adverse impact on Compton Center’s  ability to support student learning programs and services independently.</p>
            <p><b>Financial Accountability – </b>While the Center can  show that two years of the required external financial audits have been  conducted, there are several findings without documentation to show how or if  they have been addressed. A certified follow-up audit will be conducted to include  an explanation of all outstanding issues that have been addressed. </p>
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            <h3><a name="facilitiesupdate"></a>Facilities Update</h3>
            <h2>Measure C Facilities Bond Update</h2>
        <p>The  following are projects supported by Measure CC and state funds, and are either  under construction or scheduled to begin within the next year. The total  capital construction budget is $89,140,650 (State Capital Budget of $72,378,000  plus Measure CC Bond Fund of $16,762,650).</p>
        <p>It  is important to note that while we recognize the amount of work still to be  done, there is an established process that must be followed. Facilities  projects have had to be prioritized and this prioritization is continually  reevaluated and updated. Updates to our last report in the March <i>Center</i><i> News</i> are reflected here.</p>
        <p><b><u>Capital Projects in  Construction Phase:</u></b></p>
        <p><b>LRC Barrel Vault  Completion</b><br>
          Budget:  $2,178,950<br>
          Status:  Construction Phase<br>
          Completion:  August 2011</p>
        <p><b>LRC Interior  Programming Enhancements</b><br>
          Budget:  $840,000<br>
          Status:  Construction Phase<br>
          Completion:  February 2012</p>
        <p><b>LRC HVAC  Modifications</b><br>
          Budget:  $17,700<br>
          Status:  Construction Phase<br>
          Completion:  January 2012</p>
        <p><b>Little Theater (Music Building  #19 North Wing Renovation)</b><br>
          Budget:  $1,400,000<br>
          Status:  Approved for Construction<br>
          Completion:  April 2012</p>
        <p><b>Infrastructure  Replacement Phase 1</b><br>
          Budget:  $36,204,000<br>
          Status:  Approved for Construction<br>
          Completion:  October 2012</p>
        <p><b>Campus Wide Lighting  Phase 1</b><br>
          Budget:  $1,511,000<br>
          Status:  Construction Phase<br>
          Completion:  October 2012</p>
        <p><b><u>Capital Projects in  Design Phase:</u></b></p>
        <p><b>Server Room/MIS  Building Enhancements </b><br>
          Budget:  $1,160,000<br>
          Status:  Design Phase<br>
          Completion:  November 2011</p>
        <p><b>Allied Health  Renovation</b><br>
          Budget:  $10,946,000<br>
          Status:  Design Phase<br>
          Completion:  October 2013</p>
        <p><b>Infrastructure  Replacement Phase 2</b><br>
          Budget:  $18,696,000<br>
          Status:  Ahead of schedule<br>
          Completion:  December 2012</p>
        <p><b>Campus Wide Lighting  Phase 2</b><br>
          Budget:  $875,000<br>
          Status:  Ahead of schedule<br>
          Completion:  December 2012</p>
        <p><b><u>Final Project  Proposals:</u></b></p>
        <p><b>Instructional  Building 1 Replacement</b><br>
          Budget:  $17,275,000<br>
          Status:  Funding contingent upon state passing general  obligation bond</p>
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            <h2>New Interim Administrators Appointed</h2>
 


                  
            <p>Two  interim administrators were recently appointed to positions in the Student  Services area. Both have demonstrated their dedication to students and have a  proven track record of success.</p>
            <p>Valarie  O’Guynn is an alumna of the former Compton   Community College and is the  new Interim Dean of Student Services. For 17 years, she has supported students  in the EOP&amp;S/CARE office as an EOP&amp;S specialist, CARE coordinator, EOP&amp;S/CARE  counselor and, most recently, as the EOP&amp;S/CARE Director. O’Guynn earned  both her master’s degree in education and counseling and bachelor’s degree in behavioral  science and psychology from California   State University,  Dominguez Hills.</p>
            <p>Elizabeth  Martinez will be filling in for Valarie as Interim Director of EOP&amp;S/CARE.  Since 2005, Martinez has played an integral role  in helping students transfer to four-year institutions as the Transfer Center  coordinator. Prior to joining ECC Compton Center,  she was a counselor at the Center for Community Counseling at California State   University, San Diego  (SDSU). Currently, Martinez  is a doctoral student at UCLA in the Educational Leadership program. She earned  a master’s degree in education, specializing in multicultural counseling, from  SDSU and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UCLA. </p>
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            <p><img src="dr-genethia-hudley-hayes.jpg" alt="Dr. Genethia Hudley-Hayes Picture" width="237" height="157" align="left" style="margin-right:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">On April 8, 2011, during her  first State of the District Address, Compton Community College District (CCCD)  Special Trustee Dr. Genethia Hudley-Hayes acknowledged that the constituency of  approximately 200 people before her “are not only interested in the Center, but  are concerned about the future of the District and its ability to once again  have an accredited institution within its boundaries.</p>
            <p>Addressing the students,  community members, District employees, elected officials and partners from El  Camino College in attendance, Hudley-Hayes confirmed, “You are here to get  facts and data that will allow you to understand where we really are, and where  we really need to go in order to have a fully accredited institution in the  Compton Community College District.” </p>
            <p>Hudley-Hayes stressed the  importance of the partnership with the El Camino Community College District and  compared the arrangement to the CCCD being like a patient on life support. “Had  it not been for a 2006 agreement with the El Camino Community College District  to provide accredited curriculum and programs at ECC Compton Center, our  District would have closed its doors,” she said. “We are a District that has no college; we  are the landlords—we have buildings, a maintenance staff, and a fabulous  campus, but we don’t have an accredited institution.” </p>
            <p>She went on to explain that the  Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), which  specifically accredits community colleges, operates independently from the  Governor, the state legislature, and the Chancellor of California Community  Colleges. The Commission’s only obligation to students and the public is to  ensure that any school it accredits meets basic standards. The ACCJC is an  independent institution empowered by the federal government and provides its  services under the auspices of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges  (WASC).</p>
            <p>Hudley-Hayes also clarified the  role of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) in the  equation and warned against placing hope on FCMAT scores alone. “FCMAT has no  official impact on the accreditation process,” she explained. “FCMAT is basically an executive coach  for public education institutions. It has a history of helping K-12 schools and  community colleges get back on track from a financial and management  responsibility perspective.” She likened FCMAT to a tutor who helps a student  prepare for an annual test in which the exact same knowledge and  professionalism must be sustained every year succeeding the first test. </p>
            <p>During the State of the  District Address, Hudley-Hayes clearly indicated the District does not yet have  the level of sustainability necessary to have local governance and there are  many improvements still to be made in areas such as financial systems and  structures, business operations, facilities upgrades and maintenance, sound  Foundation management practices, and building a positive relationship and  reputation with the ACCJC.</p>
            <p>To address these issues,  Hudley-Hayes has already appointed Interim CEO Keith Curry, hired new legal  teams, reports progress to the Chancellor monthly, and is meeting with area  educational leaders, city councils, and legislative leaders to provide them  with access and accurate updates. In addition, she is working with the CCCD  Board to develop a strong, collaborative Board of Trustees in order for the ACCJC  to see that District has elected officials in place who can, and will, govern  responsibly and professionally. <br>
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            <p>Hudley-Hayes concluded her  remarks by describing herself as an “unapologetic agitator.” “The road to  accreditation is going to be a long one that won’t happen until we demand and  deliver excellence <i>inside </i>the institution,” she said. “I’m asking you to discern the facts from  fiction.” </p>
            <p>Also participating in the State  of the District Address and lending full support to Special Trustee Hudley-Hayes  were the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges Dr. Jack Scott; the  Honorable Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor of the Second District County of Los  Angeles; Dr. Ray Cortines, former Superintendant, Los Angeles Unified School  District; and Reverend Norman Johnson, First New Christian Missionary Baptist  Church.</p>
            <p>Ridley-Thomas  followed up on Dr. Hudley-Hayes address by stating that the traits of character  and candor count, and then he made a call for solidarity. “If you respect  someone, use your resources to help them carry out the job they have been  assigned,” he said. “If there is a will, there is a way, and I believe this  institution will yet again distinguish itself—and it can.” <br>
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              A  video of the State of the District Address in its entirety is available online:<br> 
              <a href="http://district.compton.edu/board_of_trustees/index.asp" target="_blank">http://district.compton.edu/board_of_trustees/index.asp</a> </p>
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          <h2>Inaugural Tartar Athletics Hall of Fame Event </h2>
          <p>The  Compton Community College District hosted an inaugural Tartar Athletics Hall of  Fame event on April 23 that raised funds for current athletic programs.  Inductees, ECC Compton Center  faculty, students and staff, as well as community supporters, gathered in the  Student Lounge for a VIP reception and later in the gym for a program to  celebrate the past, present and future of the Tartar Athletic Program.</p>
          <p>“I  have never seen such a line-up of talent and history honored by a single  athletic program in the state,” said Albert “Lefty” Olguin, Athletic Director,  El Camino College Compton Center. A former professional scout for the  Cincinatti Reds and hall of fame inductee from Los Angeles Harbor   College, Olguin  emphasized the “need to recognize and remind people of the crucial role community  colleges and their athletic programs play in our community, especially during  these tough economic times. What better way than by creating the Tartar  Athletics Hall of Fame and recognizing our past.”</p>
          <p>The  history of the Tartar Athletic Program begins in 1927. Early luminaries include  gold medalist Cornelius “Corny” Johnson. Johnson won the gold medal in the high  jump and helped lead an American sweep of the medals at the 1936 Olympic Games.  Pro football hall-of-fame running back Hugh McElhenny’s 1948 Tartars rolled to  a 11-0-0 season, and a world record was set by Olympic Discus Champion Sim  Iness in 1952. In 1956, Charlie Dumas became an Olympic Gold Medalist and the  first human to high-jump seven feet. These are just a few of the inductees  recognized during the Inaugural Tartar Athletics Hall of Fame event.</p>
          <p>Ron  Richardson, a 6’ 10” center from the undefeated 33-0 Basketball State  Championship Team from 1970, was also inducted along with his teammates. The  team’s scoring record of 166 points in one game will never be broken since it  happened before the 3 point shot. Richardson explains the significance of this  tribute, “This was more than a team. Up to this day, we are a family that takes  care of each other. For us, the opportunity to specifically honor Coach Newman  as an inductee is something extremely important and well deserved.” Coach James  Newman recorded two State Championships, and coached one of the only undefeated  basketball teams in California Community College history.</p>
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          <h2>ECC Compton Center Recognizes Retiring Faculty </h2>
          <p>The faculty members  listed below have retired from the Compton Community College District. El  Camino College Compton  Center would like to thank them for their service, knowledge and leadership.  Their contributions to student success will be remembered and their day-to-day  presence will be missed. <br>
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          <p>Hilda  Hathman, Childhood Education<br>
            Robert  Morgan, Real Estate<br>
            Eleanor  Sonido, Library<br>
            Mohammad  Sharifian, Physics<br>
            Ella  Stewart, Speech<br>
            Herkie  Williams, Psychology<br>
            Hung  Wu, Chemistry</p>
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<h3><a name="newsnotes"></a>News &amp; notes</h3>
<h2>More Students Applying for Financial Aid</h2>
<p>ECC Compton Center is seeing positive  results from its ongoing “Need Cash for College?” financial aid awareness  campaign. In 2010, ECC   Compton Center  had 2,903 students submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  forms. This year that number increased to 3,244 students.</p>
<p>The  campaign was designed to help students manage the rising cost of college, and  seeks to inform them about financial aid opportunities. ECC Compton Center’s  outreach to students leading up the March 2, 2011, FAFSA deadline was  comprehensive and included financial aid workshops at local high schools. A  “Cash for College” fair; website updates and portal notices; student emails;  message points for faculty, outreach staff and counselors; as well as fliers,  posters, banners and news releases are all a part of this very successful  campaign. </p>
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<h2>Northern California University Tours</h2>
<p>ECC  Compton Center students packed their bags for a Spring Break trip to visit  several Northern California Universities. Priority selection for the tour was  given to students who are on a transfer track, planning to transfer in Fall 2012  and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher.</p>
<p>Elizabeth  Martinez, director of EOPS/CARE and former transfer center coordinator, led the  tour that made stops at the University  of California campuses of Berkeley, Davis and Santa Cruz; and California  State University  campuses of Sacramento, San   Francisco and San Jose.  On each campus students spent time touring the grounds and facilities, as well  as meeting with students and representatives from the school. This provided  them with the opportunity to gain insight into each school’s admission process,  programs of study, student services and campus life.</p>
<p>The  Transfer Center  facilitates the Northern   California University  tour every year because it believes campus visits are critical in making the  right college choice. In addition to this five-day tour, the Transfer Center  hosts representatives from many colleges and universities throughout the year.</p>
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<h2>ECC Compton Center Celebrates Black History Month</h2>
<p><img src="black-history-month-2011.jpg" alt="Black History Month Drummer Picture" width="259" height="172" align="left" style="margin-right:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">Click <u><a href="http://www.compton.edu/campusinformation/slideshows/blackhistorymonth2011/index.aspx">here</a></u> for a photo gallery of the events.</p>
<p>Compton native Gerald C.  Rivers, professional actor and motivational speaker, gave two performances of  his one-man show “What Do You Dream Of” as part of El Camino College Compton  Center’s month long celebration of Black History Month. Rivers, who performed  the show first for students and later for members of the community, brought the  voice, spirit and teachings of Dr. King to life with his dynamic interpretation  of the “I Have A Dream Speech,” as well as passages from other speeches. The  “What Do You Dream Of” program was the feature event in a series of special  activities that took place throughout the month.</p>
<p>The  kick-off ceremony included a drum processional, dance performance, and an  African marketplace. Students also attended the Pan African Film Festival to  see the hip hop documentary “Black August”; showcased their original works with  a series of theatrical productions; enjoyed a bus excursion to the “Malcolm X  Festival; and participated in “Karamu”, a communal sharing of African and  African American cuisine. </p>
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<h2>Women’s History Month </h2>
<p>The  worldwide theme for this year’s Women’s History Month was, “Our History is Our  Strength.” The Child Development Department, Associated Student Body and Office  of Student Life formed a special Women’s Month Planning Committee. Committee  members planned and sponsored three events that celebrated this year’s theme and  the significant contributions of women to society. </p>
<p>The  first event was a cultural tea and Women’s History Month kick off. Attendees  gained insight into women from around the world with an international women’s  film screening, by hearing from inspirational speakers and viewing cultural  dances, apparel, hats, poetry and more. On March 26 in the Student Lounge, the  annual Women’s History Month Conference took place. It featured interactive  workshops and a keynote by Dr. Ernie Smith, MD from Martin Luther King Jr.  Hospital/Charles Drew University.</p>
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<h2>Annual Career Resource Expo Provides Opportunity </h2>
<p>ECC Compton Center hosted its annual  Employment/Career Resource Expo on March 30. Representatives from various industries  presented full-time and part-time opportunities to students and local community  members in the Student Lounge. Attendees gained valuable experience talking to  employers about careers in everything from customer service to law enforcement.</p>
<p>Partners  for this event include: ECC Compton Center Career and Technical Education  (CTE), CalWorks, Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and the  Employment Development Department Los Angeles South/Compton.</p>
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<h2>Fashion Students Stage Local Fashion Show </h2>
<p><img src="fashion.jpg" alt="Fashionistaz Fashion Club Picture" width="258" height="187" align="left" style="margin-right:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">In  March, ECC Compton Center’s  Fashionistaz Fashion Club hosted “Priscy’s Prom Fashionista Event,” an annual spring  fashion show spearheaded by the club’s advisor and mentor Professor Priscilla  “Priscy” Ratcliff. The fashion event, which took place at the Southbay  Pavillion mall, featured the stylish creations of students enrolled in  beginning clothing construction, advanced sewing and fashion merchandising/  entrepreneurship classes. Professor Ratcliff also showcased her personal Prom  and Evening Collection. Students from the Cosmetology department at El Camino  College styled student models from ECC   Compton Center  with futuristic hair and make-up, which added a theatrical flair to the event.  Special attendees including Barbara Perez, Vice President, El Camino College  Compton Center; Jim Dear, Mayor of Carson; Patty Gebert, Dean of Cosmetology at  El Camino College; and Sheila Murray, Instructor of Cosmetology at El Camino  College; enjoyed the overall fashion experience. In addition to two fashion  shows, all attendees were also treated to an appearance by a celebrity guest  model from the Ebony Fashion Fair tour, complimentary gifts and the chance to  win a makeover. </p>
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<h2>Cesar Chávez Day Celebration</h2>
<p><img src="cesar-chavez.jpg" alt="Cesar Chavez Picture" width="156" height="156" align="right" style="margin-left:5px; border:2px solid #993366;">Actor  Roberto Alcaraz recently inspired and informed students, staff and local  community members with his engaging portrayal of civil rights leader Cesar  Chávez. His “Cesar Chávez Speaks” performance featured excerpts from speeches,  fictional interpretations about the “movimiento” (the Movement), and offered  insight into present day civil and worker’s rights. The 45-minute performance  was part of a series of activities that took place on March 31 in observance of  Cesar Chávez Day. ASB and the Office of Student Life hosted the day’s  festivities that entertained with music, poetry readings, a delicious Mexican cuisine  for purchase and a produce exhibit. The produce exhibit samples were taken home  by students at the end of the program, but served as a symbol of the plight of  those who were catalysts of a movement designed to improve conditions of  migrant workers and their families.  </p>
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<h2>Enrollment Report:  Spring </h2>
<p>El  Camino College Compton Center increased the number of sections offered in the spring  by 16 percent; and seats are up by 19 percent. With a headcount of 5,444  students, ECC Compton Center  has 646 additional students over the same time last year. At 2,617 FTES, ECC Compton   Center is at 120 percent  of its census day target and has exceeded its final FTES goal of 2,500. After  the second eight-week session, additional FTES will be added for future  enrollments.</p>
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