COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS YEAR
MISSION STATEMENT
College of the Canyons delivers an accessible, holistic education for students to earn associate degrees, certificates, and credentials, to prepare for transfer, and to attain workforce skills. The College champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and global responsibility, while providing clear pathways in an engaging, supportive environment where all students can successfully achieve their educational goals.
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David C. Andrus, J.D.
Interim
Superintendent/President
What makes College of the Canyons unique is the shared focus demonstrated by our faculty, staff, administrators and Board of Trustees on creating opportunities for our students to learn, grow and thrive.
Although their roles and responsibilities are varied, the people who comprise College of the Canyons invest their collective energy in finding new and better ways to enhance student access, engagement, and success. What’s more, they are successful by any measure.
This report surveys the accomplishments of College of the Canyons during the 2023-24 academic year, and serves as a testament to the dedication of our team to meeting students’ needs and helping them to achieve their true potential.
Our team’s successes over the past year have been numerous and varied. From creating the college’s first bachelor’s degree, to developing new programs that lead to careers in healthcare, to securing millions in grant funding, to opening our interim Advanced Technology Center, to awarding difference-making scholarships, everyone at College of the Canyons can take pride in what they have accomplished on behalf of the students we serve.
Every day, the people of College of the Canyons create a supportive and enriching environment where students can thrive. Whether they are teaching in classrooms, assisting students through support services, or managing the operations that keep our college running smoothly, their work touches lives in profound ways.
Their contributions not only make a difference in the lives of our students but also strengthen the fabric of our community. College of the Canyons is known for its strong partnerships, and we are pleased to also highlight the results of our continued collaboration with local business and industry, government agencies, and non-profit organizations during 2023-24.
While this report looks back on recent accomplishments, it also points forward to a bright future for our college. Today’s new programs and initiatives will continue to increase in their ability to benefit students in the years to come, and also set the stage for continued growth and development.
Because we are a community college, the community we serve shares in the success we have achieved. I am grateful to the many partners whose support and expertise have facilitated our achievements over the past year. We are indebted to local business professionals, elected representatives, non-profit leaders and, of course, our generous Foundation donors for their ongoing investment in our success.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to helping us build a college where learning and growth flourish – and where lives are transformed.
With gratitude
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BY THE NUMBERS
$270,000
College of the Canyons Foundation scholarships awarded to nearly 300 students
$18,025,720
Grant revenue generated to support innovation & student success
$2.5 MILLION
External funding generated to provide business and industry training
#18
COC’s national ranking for Hispanic student enrollment
70
Athletes earned All-Conference honors in 15 sports
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2,045 Graduates in 2024
1,698 Associate of Arts/Science Degrees
Students Served
39,360
2023-24 Unduplicated Headcount
Attendance
1,224 Associate of Arts/ Science Transfer Degrees
2,489 Certificates of Achievement & Specialization
Median wage increase of students who completed career education courses 21%
Students By Ethnicity
Students By Age
INNOVATION & DISTINCTION
State Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian Visits COC College of the Canyons hosted a regional symposium with California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian to showcase Vision 2030, a collaborative statewide roadmap to guide the continued growth and development of the state’s 116 community colleges. The event featured presentations from several community leaders, who highlighted how COC leverages the power of partnerships to fuel regional economies and support social mobility in its service area.
College Earns Carnegie Classification College of the Canyons was the only California community college to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which indicates institutional commitment to community engagement awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Granted to 40 U.S. colleges and universities in 2024, the prestigious classification signified alignment among campus mission, culture, leadership, and resources that support dynamic and noteworthy practices of community engagement.
COC Ranked Among Top Colleges for Hispanics
College of the Canyons was ranked nationally No. 18 and 31 in The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine for enrolling the largest number of Hispanic students and granting the most degrees, respectively. The magazine rankings for the Top 100 Community Colleges for Hispanics were based on nationwide data for community college enrollment for the 2021/22 academic year.
National Accreditation for Nursing Program Reaffirmed
The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA) reaffirmed the accreditation of the College of the Canyons nursing program for a maximum term of 10 years. The decision was based on a review of the nursing program’s self-study report, on-site program evaluation team report, the Program Review Committee’s report, and the determination that the nursing program meets accreditation standards.
photo by Mari Kneisel
photo by Mari Kneisel
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Instructor Selected to Represent COC in Iceland
Holly Hitt-Zuniga, an architecture and interior design instructor, was selected to represent the college and the National Science Foundation’s Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE) in Iceland as part of a 10-person delegation of educators participating in an international education program focused on clean energy and electric transportation. The CREATE delegation researched the convergence of clean energy and electric transportation technologies by meeting with faculty from the University of Reykjavik, industry representatives, and Icelandic energy leaders and policymakers.
Film Instructor Attends Marche du Film at Cannes
Film instructor Bavand Karim attended Marche du Film – one of the largest film markets in the world –at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024 to promote the launch of a new film slate by CINE & Lost Winds Entertainment. Karim, founder and chairperson of CINE, secured a multi-year partnership with We Belong, an EU-based nonprofit organization led by Executive Director Yasmine Ouirhrane, to raise up to $15 million to produce original films focused on diverse characters and stories.
Instructor Wins National Paralegal Award
Paralegal Professor Lori Young was named the recipient of the 2023 Certified Paralegal Champion Award by the National Association of Legal Assistants. The nationwide award recognizes outstanding achievement in promoting and advancing the association’s Certified Paralegal program within the legal profession.
photo courtesy of Holly Hitt-Zuniga
photo courtesy of Lori Young
photo courtesy of Bavand Karim
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Strong community partnerships enhance the college’s impact on the Santa Clarita Valley and lead to new opportunities for students.
An Interview with Shelby Steele
COC hosted a conversation with race relations scholar and author Dr. Shelby Steele at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center. Presented by the Intercultural Center, the hour-long event focused on the impact of contemporary social programs, such as affirmative action, on race relations in American society.
Dolores Huerta Speaks at COC
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Labor Day, labor leader and community organizer Dolores Huerta spoke at the Intercultural Center in September 2023. Huerta highlighted the evolution of public policy, social justice, and advocacy over her career as an activist, as well as how young people can serve their communities.
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Veteran Support Certificate Program Launched
College of the Canyons launched a new certificate program for veteran service providers, such as veteran counselors in higher education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Offered through the School of Personal and Professional Learning (PPL), the Supporting and Empowering Veterans certificate program can be completed entirely online, at no cost.
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International Animation Festival
College of the Canyons hosted its second annual International Animation Festival in March 2024 to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level. With no submission fee, the festival provided an opportunity for undergraduate animators from around the world to exhibit their work.
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Job Fair Connects Candidates with Employers
The college partnered with the City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., and America’s Job Center of California to host the 2023 Santa Clarita Job Fair. Hundreds of job-seekers visited the college to connect with representatives from dozens of companies from throughout Southern California.
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Congratulations
“Giving up, that’s the easy route. The hard part is believing that everything is going to be OK. Even if things don’t go your way, you’re going to find a way to make it OK. Keep going.”
– Joshua Clark
COC football student-athlete who graduated with a degree in liberal arts and sciences after taking a redshirt year.
It’s just full of people who love what they do. I have been so lucky with the support that I got from everybody.”
– Nicole Brooks
Graduated with two associate degrees – in psychology and liberal arts – as well as an acceptance letter from the University of Cambridge.
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photo by Dylan Stewart
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More than 3,200 degrees conferred to 2,045 students who petitioned for graduation 129 majors represented 824 students earned two or more degrees 832 students graduated with honors – 3.5 GPA or higher
108 valedictorians – 4.0 GPA or higher
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photo by Mari Kneisel
photo by Mari Kneisel
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fiscal Resources Expand Services to Students
As the college works to expand access to higher education for students in the community, it continues to grow its resources through multiple funding sources, such as state, federal and private grants, while upholding its reputation for sound fiscal management.
For more than two decades, the college has received the highest possible rating on 98 percent of its finance and performance audits that review the district, the College of the Canyons Foundation, and general obligation bonds approved by local voters.
2023-24 Revenues (Unrestricted General Fund)
2023-24 Expenses (Unrestricted General Fund)
2023/24 GRANT REVENUE $18,025,720
KEY GRANTS AWARDED
$4 million – Regional Centers of Excellence, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Funding for COC to lead the efforts for the South Central Coast Regional Consortium, serving eight community colleges, to collect workforce-related labor market data, guide education program development, and create partnership engagement.
$1.5 million – Veterans Upward Bound, U.S. Department of Education
Grant to provide additional support services, including enrollment assistance and access to financial resources, for veterans and military service members through COC’s Veterans Resource Center.
$600,000 – Zero Textbook Cost Acceleration Grants, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Support for faculty to create textbooks and open educational resources that ensure currency with industry standards, reflect local needs, and remove a cost barrier for students studying Land Surveying, Sustainable Architecture, and Water Technology.
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Jesse Muñoz
ACADEMIC INNOVATION
COC Will Debut First Bachelor’s Degree
After receiving approval from the state Chancellor’s Office in 2024, College of the Canyons will launch its first-ever bachelor’s degree program in 2025. The Bachelor of Science in Building Performance program is an extension of the architectural drafting and technology associate of science degree program. The first of its kind in California, the new degree will provide a cost-effective pathway to careers involved with creating high performance buildings by preparing students for the staterecognized Certified Energy Analysis exam, and growing employment opportunities in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
Innovation Leads to Enrollment Increases
The 2023-24 academic year saw increases in enrollment as the college continued its innovative efforts to re-engage students following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the most comprehensive initiatives undertaken was a strategic redesign of the Enrollment Management Plan, along with participation in a year-long Strategic Enrollment Management professional development program through the state Chancellor’s Office that led to the creation of short-term, focused classes at the Canyon Country campus.
Other significant efforts included:
• Creating four new healthcare career-training programs: Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Expanding opportunities for high school students through dual enrollment partnerships with local charter schools.
• Increasing the number of justice-impacted students served through Rising Scholars.
• Offering new continuing education and noncredit classes.
• Developing new Advanced Manufacturing courses to complement the opening of the Advanced Technology Center.
• Launching a new apprenticeship program in Early Childhood Education, along with plans to implement a pre-apprenticeship in construction and another apprenticeship in milling and tooling.
• Offering students a diversified mix of course formats, including in-person, online, onlineLIVE, HyFlex (online and in-person learning), and correspondence education.
AST Launches Two Experiments in Partnership with NASA
The college’s Aerospace and Science Team (AST) launched an experiment aboard NASA’s RockSat-X sounding rocket at the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The experiment was designed to gather data on greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere to aid in the fight against climate change. The twostage rocket reached an altitude of about 100 miles before descending by parachute for recovery in the Atlantic Ocean. AST also launched Sol Seeker, a sun-tracking telescope, aboard NASA’s High Altitude Student Platform (HASP) from Palestine, Texas. With the purpose of offering a low-cost method to track the sun and capture images of it from a moving platform, the telescope also used sensors to passively record nitrogen levels in the atmosphere to test the viability of the sensor for future study of the origins of life.
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STUDENT SERVICES
COC provides a wide array of student support services to address the obstacles many students face when working toward their academic goals.
Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center (BaNC) supports the essential needs of students to help them focus on their education without being burdened by non-academic hardships. Students have access to food pantries, laundry services, meal voucher programs and CalFresh assistance to address food insecurity, as well as housing support and a clothing closet. The BaNC also provides emergency funds, grants, and other financial aid options to help students manage unexpected expenses.
Canyons Promise
Since its debut in 2017, the Canyons Promise program — which offers two years of paid college tuition for eligible first-time, full-time students — has served 6,829 students and saved them more than $5.8 million in tuition costs. Canyons Promise students continue to benefit from the support services offered by the program and academically outperform their peers. They have outranked other first-time, full-time students in the areas of completion of transfer-level math and English in their first year (50% compared to 30%), fall semester to fall semester persistence (81% compared to 69%), and completion of a degree or certificate within 3 years (35% compared to 23%).
International Services and Programs
The International Services and Programs (ISP) department continues to enrich the college’s diverse student community. ISP currently hosts 165 students from 35 countries, speaking 20 native languages. ISP co-hosts the annual International Animation Festival, which received 623 submissions from 72 countries in 2024.
Since fall 2021, 18 COC students have studied abroad in France, Italy, Japan, and Switzerland under ISP’s Education Abroad initiative.
Volunteer Bureau and Student Employment
The Volunteer Bureau and Student Employment Department (VBSE) promotes student involvement on campus and community engagement by through volunteerism and enhances student retention through student employment and participation in the Federal Work-Study program. This past year, VBSE placed 531 students in on-campus jobs, and administered $500,000 of federal Work-Study funding. It also provided volunteers for 36 campus events and recruited nearly 300 new volunteers.
Student Health and Wellness Center
In its efforts to keep students physically and emotionally healthy so they can succeed in school and life, the Student Heath & Wellness Center provides quality clinical services, innovative health promotion activities, referrals, and assistance in securing affordable health insurance. In 2023-24, the center expanded its services and outreach by providing more LGBTQ-affirming care and counseling services. The center offers a safe space where students can explore identity, relationships, and mental health without judgment. Therapy is available for up to six sessions per term, providing focused, goal-oriented support and referrals to long-term services. Sessions can address LGBTQ-related matters, including coming out, navigating family dynamics, and managing identity-related stress. The center also connects students to LGBTQ-affirming community resources, workshops, and peer support to build resilience & self-acceptance. Also during 2024, the center relaunched the popular Body Mind and Wellness (BMW) program, which promotes holistic well-being amongst students by focusing on physical health, mental wellness, campus social engagement and overall life balance.
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
College of the Canyons continued to upgrade and enhance its facilities with funding from a variety of sources, including the State of California and Measure E, the $230 million bond measure approved by local voters in 2016.
Advanced Technology Center
Development of a world-class Advanced Technology Center (ATC) gained momentum with the completion of an interim facility in the Centre Pointe business park in July 2023. This first phase is key to serving the region’s workforce and economic development needs. Initial steps include aligning curriculum with industry-recognized credentials and establishing methods to document students’ readiness to enter the workforce. Training programs include both existing and emerging programs such as Integrated Advanced Manufacturing/Computerized Machining, Milling and Tooling, and Integrated Fabrication.
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Boykin Hall Modernization
A comprehensive renovation of Boykin Hall brought it up to date with current standards. Built in 1975, the college’s first science building underwent significant seismic upgrades and the replacement of all HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and data systems. The 26,000-square-foot facility’s renovation was completed for the start of the fall 2024 semester.
Cougar Stadium Upgrades
The stadium field was replaced with more than 92,000 square feet of synthetic turf. Completed in March 2024, the field’s new Matrix Helix turf is the same used in numerous NFL venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The synthetic turf was developed and installed by Hellas Construction to provide athletes a safe, authentic playing experience. Hellas removed and recycled the existing synthetic turf and provided field markings, end zone colors, and a mid-field logo to enhance the field’s aesthetics.
Intercultural Center
The Intercultural Center was officially unveiled during a grand-opening celebration in October 2023. Located on the completely renovated ground floor of Bonelli Hall, the center is a dynamic learning and gathering space that supports the college’s goal of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It also houses the Undocumented Resource Center and a variety of student alliances.
Counseling Office Remodel
An extensive demolition and remodeling of the entire Counseling Office in Canyons Hall was completed in April 2024. The second-floor office suite was reconfigured to better accommodate department needs and ensure student confidentiality during advisement sessions.
WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT
The Workforce and Economic Advancement Division continued its mission of fueling economic growth by preparing students with the skills that meet workforce needs and providing customized workforce training to help regional businesses and industries maintain a competitive edge.
Students Prepared for Aerospace Careers
A unique collaboration with Northrop Grumman has reaped rewards for both students and the aerospace company perhaps best known for the B-2 stealth bomber. The first-of-its-kind Low Observable Training Program has put students on a fast track to certification and employment. Low observable technology, also known as stealth, is used in the production of aircraft and other sea, land, and space vehicles to make them less visible to radar and other detection systems. The program graduated its fifth cohort of students in 2023-24, with many graduates working not only at Northrop Grumman but other companies worldwide that support its operations.
Uniquely Abled Graduates Thrive
The Uniquely Abled Academy graduated its fifth cohort in 2024. The program reported a phenomenal 90-percent placement rate for all graduates, who received offers of employment from 10 manufacturing companies. The program, which previously provided CNC (computer numerical control) machine training only to individuals on the autism spectrum, also trains neuro typical students for a more inclusive representation of the local workforce.
Two Robotics Cohorts Graduate
The Robotics Programming Training Program graduated its first two student cohorts during its first year of opera-
tion. Launched in partnership with USC’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the program prepares individuals on the autism spectrum for lucrative careers in manufacturing. A total of 14 students successfully completed the pilot program, which was seeded with a $260,000 grant that supports the Uniquely Abled Project’s mission to create pathways to employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Special Needs Students Empowered
A partnership between College of the Canyons and Carousel Ranch, the Ready to Work Academy provides vocational training in a classroom setting and work experience at partners such as Starbucks, Holiday Inn Express, AMS Fulfillment, Pet Care Plus, and the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education for special needs students. The program has now graduated 13 cohorts of students.
2023-24 BY THE NUMBERS
$2.5 MILLION in external revenue raised 835 clients/companies served 1,779 individuals served 892 entrepreneurs counseled 2,284 jobs created locally
$1.98 MILLION in client sales growth
$9.78 MILLION in client capital raised
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CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS
Hands-on Learning
Thanks to the new Construction Yard at the Canyon Country campus, students in the Construction Technology program have the opportunity for hands-on learning. The yard provides space for students to gain firsthand experience building structures and learning techniques that will equip them for success in the workforce.
Showcasing Science
The Canyon Country campus hosted the annual STEM Expo, which celebrated the exceptional work of students both in and out of the classroom. Hosted by the STEM Equity Alliance at the Takeda Science Center in May 2024, the event showcased academic and career-oriented projects undertaken by students from the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. Microbiology students displayed research posters and “living” agar art, Honors Program members shared their semester’s work, and chemistry students presented analyses of biological molecules.
photos by Mari Kneisel
Photos by Mari Kneisel
COUGAR ATHLETICS
Golf Teams Claim State Titles
The 2023-24 academic year was the fourth time Coach Gary Peterson led both women’s and men’s programs to state titles in the same year. The women claimed the program’s fifth California Community College Athletic Association State Championship with a stunning two-day performance at Hunter Ranch Golf Course in Paso Robles, where Motoko Shimoji earned a second straight All-State team selection after finishing runner-up in the individual standings for a second consecutive year. Peterson earned Coach of the Year honors.
The men’s team brought home the program’s 11th California Community College Athletic Association State Championship, its third in the last four seasons, at Sandpiper Golf Club in Goleta. Freshman Owen Crockett placed third in the individual standings to earn All-State team honors.
Court Name Recognizes First Basketball Coach
The Athletic Department officially unveiled Lee Smelser Court during an on-campus dedication ceremony that honored the longtime men’s basketball coach’s distinguished career and more than 30 years of service to the college. Following a ceremony with Smelser, his family, former players, friends and colleagues, the team hosted its annual “Blue & Gold” scrimmage.
Baseball Field Dedicated to Championship Coach
Mike Gillespie Field was dedicated in honor of the legendary baseball coach’s distinguished career, which included state titles in 1981, 1983, and 1986. A col lection of Gillespie’s former players, staff members, coaching colleagues, family, friends, and supporters attended the on-field event, which was highlighted by a luncheon and ceremonial first pitch with members of the Gillespie family before the Cougars’ game against Bakersfield College.
photo courtesy of 3C2A
photo courtesy of 3C2A
Photo by Mari Kneisel
Photo by Mari Kneisel
Softball Team Room Honors Former Board Member
The Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room was named in honor of the longtime Board of Trustees member and ardent softball program supporter’s nearly 40 years of service to the district. Michele Jenkins’ family joined current and former faculty and staff, educational and business colleagues, friends, and supporters to mark the occasion and throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Cougars played L.A. Valley College.
Continued Commitment to Excellence
The Cougars saw 10 programs (baseball, women’s basketball, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, football, women’s golf, men’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, and women’s tennis) qualify for postseason competition in 2023-24, with four teams (men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s golf, and
men’s golf) advancing to the state championships. Women’s tennis and men’s track & field also sent athletes to compete at the state championships. Seventy athletes representing 15 teams earned All-Western State Conference honors.
Western State Conference Champions
• Women’s Golf
• Men’s Golf
• Jerome Hughes - Men’s Track & Field – 800m
• Nathaniel Wilkinson - Men’s Track & Field –3,000m steeplechase
• Hugo Boyer & Ethan Posthumus, Men’s Golf –Co-Individual Conference Champions
Nearly 100 Student-Athletes Graduate and/or Transfer
The 2024 graduating class included nearly 100 student-athletes who earned associate degrees and/or transferred to four-year institutions. Those numbers included individuals from 14 of the college’s intercollegiate athletic programs and eight dual-sport student-athletes.
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Photo by Mari Kneisel
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS FOUNDATION
Manvi
Trust Establishes $500,000 Endowment
As the Dean of Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering Technologies, Dr. Ram Manvi had a remarkable impact on College of the Canyons. Colleagues and students alike remembered him for his keen intellect, infectious joy for life, and an innate ability to inspire those around him.
The legacy of Dr. Manvi, who died in 2010, is further solidified by the generous legacy gift made by him and his wife, Sati. Upon Sati’s passing in 2019, the pair left their estate to several different charities, including COC.
The Manvi Trust presented the College of the Canyons Foundation with a gift of more than $500,000, in the form of an endowment, to create the Sati and Ram Manvi Endowed Scholarship.
The funds establish scholarships that honor Manvi’s dedication to research, learning, and the advancement of students in the fields of math, science, and engineering. In 2024, 10 students were the proud recipients of these scholarships. These students will carry forward his legacy, inspired by the values he championed throughout his life.
Scholarship Awards Empower Student Success
The Foundation awarded more than $270,000 in scholarships to nearly 300 deserving students. Thanks to the investment of generous donors, the Foundation’s scholarships empowered students to focus on their studies, easing their financial burdens and allowing them to achieve their academic and personal goals. Scholarship recipients had the opportunity to thank donors at the Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Celebration in May 2024.
“The scholarship awarded gave me the confidence to accomplish my goals, academically and entrepreneurially. It empowered me to succeed at anything. I’m grateful to the COC community for their support.”
and kinesiology
Silver Spur Honors Steve Corn
The Foundation hosted its 32nd Annual Silver Spur Award Gala, to honor Steve Corn for his service to the community and commitment to the college. Steve Corn’s family, friends, and colleagues came together at the Westlake Village Inn to celebrate his achievement and thank him for his continued leadership and philanthropy. The event raised more than $84,000 that will support students through scholarships and emergency funds, including Cougars Care.
– Eric Jefferson Sr., single father, scholarship award recipient, and double major in paralegal studies
aspiring to be a physician’s assistant
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SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Edel Alonso • Mr. Sebastian C. M. Cazares • Mr. Jerry K. Danielsen • Dr. Carlos Guerrero
Mr. David C. Andrus, J.D., Interim Superintendent/President
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