2010-2016 STRATEGIC PLAN
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Final review is underway on the
2010-2016 Strategic Plan. Thanks to everyone who participated in developing and
reviewing the Plan as well as selecting the Vision and Mission Statements. The new Vision
Statement is: “Grossmont College -- Changing lives through education.” The new
Mission Statement says: “Grossmont College is committed to providing an
exceptional learning environment that enables diverse individuals to pursue
their hopes, dreams, and full potential and to developing enlightened leaders
and thoughtful citizens for the global community.” The 2010-2016 Strategic Plan
will be discussed further at the Spring 2010 Convocation and will be posted for
all to see along with supporting materials at www.grossmont.edu/planning.
SPRING 2010 CONVOCATION
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Mark your calendars for the
Spring 2010 Professional Development Week Convocation on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Continental breakfast service will begin at 8 a.m. The program will include
President’s Remarks, Introduction of New Employees and announcement of the
2009-2010 President’s Leadership Award. The keynote address will be delivered
by Dr. Janine Graziano-King and Dr. Rachel Singer. The title of their address
is “Working with Educationally Underprepared Students: A Holistic
Approach.” Lunch and a carefully planned exercise on diversity will
follow to kick-off the week.
GIFT CARDS FOR STUDENT
PARENTS
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The annual holiday party is
approaching for CARE, EOPS and CalWORKs students. Gerardette Nutt, ext. 7785, and
Lasonia Ramsey, ext. 7698, are soliciting gift cards and gift certificates for
teenage children of student parents. Please bring your donation to the
EOPS/CARE/CalWorks office, Room 622, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Last
year’s holiday party was attended by about 100 children and their parents. The
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program serves several
hundred GC students who are single parents receiving public assistance, and are
CalWORKs recipients. GC’s CalWORKs program provides instruction, counseling and
support services, including job search employment preparation for students
currently receiving TANF/CASH AID benefits. EOPS (Extended Opportunities
Programs and Services) is a state-funded program established to recruit, enroll
and retain students who are identified as economically and educationally
disadvantaged.
CHILI COOK-OFF
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CALLING ALL
COOKS! The 2nd annual Chili
Cook-Off holiday event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.
16, in the College Conference Room / Administrative Quad area. All faculty and staff
are invited to collaborate and bring on the best chili for this highly
competitive event. Vegetarian entries are welcome. Beverages will be
provided. Prizes will be awarded to the top two chili entries from the
following categories: Spiciest/Hottest, Vegetarian and Meat. In addition, there
will be one Grand Prize winner. If you plan to enter the competitive chili
cook-off or plan on bringing a dessert, chili fixings or cornbread to share,
please contact Bernadette Black at ext. 7100.
SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM
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Members of the
Grossmont/Cuyamaca Speech and Debate Team were very successful at two recent
tournaments. At the Palomar College Tournament, held Nov. 20, the team placed
third in the Community College Sweepstakes Award, behind El Paso College (2nd place) and Saddleback College (1st place). At the 17th
annual Griffin Speech and Debate Tournament, held Nov. 21-22, competitors
included representatives from 26 colleges and universities from Boston, Texas,
Wyoming and Arizona. Competition took place in 50 classrooms across the entire
GC campus. Grossmont/Cuyamaca received the fourth place Overall Sweepstakes
Awards, behind Orange Coast College (3rd), Mt. San Antonio College (2nd) and
Point Loma Nazarene University (1st). Students who earned individual awards at
the tournaments included Joe Fejeran, Vanessa Estrella, Mayte Guiterrez, Eve
parker and Colton Salaz. Congratulations to our students and to
instructors Roxanne Tuscany (Grossmont) and Nancy Jennings (Cuyamaca).
THE NUTCRACKER TONIGHT
AND TOMORROW
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The Music Department‘s
Grossmont Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the San Diego Ballet, will
present two special performances of The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 4, and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the East County Performing Arts
Center in El Cajon. This holiday favorite features 100 costumed dancers,
reveling in Tchaikovsky’s beloved score on an enchanting journey through a
landscape of Yuletide dreams, including swirling snowflakes, leaping Cossacks
and the lovely Sugar Plum Fairy. The production is directed and choreographed
by Robin Sheretz-Morgan and Javier Velasco. The conductor of the Grossmont
Symphony Orchestra is Dr. Randall Tweed. Premium tickets are priced at $52 per
person. Standard tickets are priced at $42 for adults, $40 for students and
active military, and $22 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.grossmontsymphony.org, or by
phone at (619) 440-2277.
JAZZ CONCERTS
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The Music Department will
present “Jazz Night,” an evening of student performances and a special guest
appearance by the musical group of Cannon/Kenyatta Project, starting at 4 p.m.
on Sunday, Dec. 6, in Room 220. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors and children. Cannon/Kenyatta
Project is led by trumpet player Derek Cannon, co-chairman of the Music
Department at Grossmont College, and pianist Kamau Kenyatta.
On Thursday, Dec. 10,
at the Cuyamaca College Arts Center auditorium, the Music Department’s Jazz
Ensemble will perform a holiday program starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.
10, at the Cuyamaca College Arts Center auditorium. Admission is $8 for adults
and $5 for students and seniors. Also performing will be Jazz Xpress, a notable
local group under the direction of Stan Lawrence. The Grossmont Jazz Ensemble
is under the direction of Paul Kurokawa, co-chairman of the Music Department. The
Jazz Ensemble also is scheduled to perform for holiday shoppers on Thursday
evening, Dec. 17, at the Horton Plaza retail center in Downtown San Diego.
“BREAKING BOUNDARIES”
THIS WEEKEND
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The Dance Department will
present “Breaking Boundaries,” a performance by choreographer students
demonstrating various genres of dance, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,
Dec. 4 and 5, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6. Performances will be held at the Stagehouse Theatre.
Admission is $12 per person and $10 for military, seniors, students and
children under age 12. Tickets are available at the door. For information,
phone Stephanie Butticci, GC dance instructor, at ext. 7766, or visit www.grossmont.edu/dance.
ADULT REENTRY PROGRAM ON
TUESDAY
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The Adult Reentry
Program will host “Your Turning Point is Now,” a free informational orientation
for new, returning
and continuing adult students interested in retraining for new jobs and
careers, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, in Griffin Gate. The
meeting is designed for students who have had a break in their formal education
or need an update of skills or career transition. Speakers will include former
students who successfully returned to the classroom, along with information on
admission and registration procedures, transfer programs and financial aid. For
more information, phone Nancy Davis at ext. 7615 or Susan Esparza at ext. 7697,
or visit www.grossmont.edu/adultreentry.
CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE
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The Grossmont College Concert
Band will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Cuyamaca College
Performing Arts Theatre. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students,
seniors and children. The Concert Band features many different kinds of brass,
woodwind and percussion instruments. It is comparable to an orchestra without
the strings. The Concert Band is under the direction of Russell Sperling.
DAVID WING
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
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The
Hyde Art Gallery will continue its exhibit of photographs from David Wing
through Dec. 17. The installation is titled “Mental
Mapping: Photographs in Context.” According to Ben Aubert, Gallery Curator,
ambiguity is very much in abundance throughout the exhibition. Even within the
“Artist’s Statement,” Mr. Wing solidifies the stream of humor that meanders
across the surfaces of much of his work. Much like the events of our individual
lives, David Wing’s art keeps us wondering about it all.
FOOTBALL SEASON SUMMARY
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The Grossmont College Football
players, coaches and athletic department staff would like to say “thank you” to
the College Administration, Faculty and Staff for your continued support. The
2009 season ended on a high note
as the Griffins beat perennial powerhouse, El Camino College in the U.S. Bank
“Beach Bowl” 27-22 on Saturday, Nov. 21. Both teams ended the season with
8 wins and only 3 losses. The Griffins victory added to their tremendous
tradition of successes. Grossmont has posted the best winning percentage of all
the other 71 teams in California over the past decade. The Griffs have not had
a losing season in 12 years, and the team has participated in more post season
games than any other college in the nation over the past 15 years.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Phi Theta Kappa
Induction Ceremony, Sat., Dec. 5, 6 p.m., Room #220.
Grossmont Guitar Ensemble, Wed., Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m.,
Room #221.
Fred Benedetti
and Peter Sprague guitar concert, Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Room #220.
Nursing Pinning
Ceremony, Wed., Dec. 16, 2 p.m., Student Center.
Corrections
Academy Graduation, Friday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m., Student Center.