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Need a Short-Term Class? Winter Has Hundreds
Registration is now under way for the Winter Intersession, which packs approximately 340 class sections into a concentrated five-week format – perfect for getting ahead or completing classes needed to transfer to fouryear universities.
The term features a wide variety of general education classes necessary for degree completion or transfer. The winter term starts Monday, Jan. 6, and runs through Feb. 8. The Spring Semester gets under way Monday, Feb. 10.
Classes are available in traditional classroom settings at both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses, as well as a variety of online and hybrid formats.
For details, please see the enclosed schedule of classes for the winter term or visit www.canyons.edu/schedule.
The School of Personal and Professional Learning also will offer a variety of tuition-free courses. Develop new skills, prepare for college, or explore personal interests. For more information, please visit www.canyons.edu/ppl.
New Option: Focused Classes
College of the Canyons has introduced a new course type called Focused Classes. Eight weeks in duration, they were created to provide students with added flexibility, speed, and information retention.
As an alternative to enrolling in a traditional four-class semester for 16 weeks, a focused semester allows stu-
dents to split a full course load into two separate eight-week blocks or a mix.
National research has shown that success, persistence, retention, and completion rates increased for students taking these focused pathways instead of traditional semesters.
“Focused classes were created with
FIRST BACHELOR’S PROGRAM
College of the Canyons will launch its first bachelor’s degree program in January. 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. It will prepare students for the state-recognized Certified Energy Analysis exam and employment opportunities in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Students will learn how to examine the effects of environmental factors and resource consumption on the performance of building projects using a variety of analytical and simulation methodologies. Utilizing advanced Building Energy Modeling (BEM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) methods, graduates will be prepared to help architectural projects achieve code compliance, improve building performance, and attain sustainable rating system certification.
Creating high-performance buildings is important because more thoughtful planning, design, and construction will help meet the objectives and performance targets necessary for achieving resiliency and developing sustainable communities, said Jason Oliver, chair of the Architecture and Interior Design
College Commended for Civic Engagement
College of the Canyons is the only California community college to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Granted to 40 U.S. colleges and universities as part of the 2024 cycle, the classification signifies alignment among campus mission, culture, leadership, and resources that support dynamic and noteworthy practices of community engagement.
“We recognize these institutions for their exceptional com
mitment to community engagement, and their work to transform knowledge into meaningful action,” said Timothy Knowles, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Jason Oliver (above center), chair of the Architecture and Interior Design Program, discusses a design project with students and colleagues. A scale model of a design concept (left) is the focus of a student’s work. The new Bachelor of Science in Building Performance program will launch in January.
Clinical Lab Scientist Program Launches
College of the Canyons launched its Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certificate program for the fall 2024 semester. Clinical laboratory scientists work in clinical laboratories, analyzing patient samples using moderate to high-complexity testing as requested by the patient’s health care providers.
Approved by the California Department of Public Health/ Laboratory Field Services (CDPH/LFS), the 24.5-unit program will prepare students for employment in clinical laboratories, industry, and biotechnology.
college. “This program will help meet the demand for highly skilled technicians who provide critical services to physicians and other healthcare personnel in diagnosis and maintenance of health.”
‘This program will help meet the demand for highly skilled technicians who provide critical services to physicians and other healthcare personnel.’
– DR. HENCELYN CHU
“There is an increasing demand for clinical laboratory scientists in both hospitals and reference labs, particularly labs that analyze human patient samples,” said Dr. Hencelyn Chu, CLS program director and chair of the medical laboratory technologies program at the
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, clinical laboratory technician jobs are projected to grow five percent from 2022 to 2032, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
To provide students with essential hands-on skills, the program’s curriculum will integrate classroom lectures and clinical training at an affiliate CDPH/LFS approved clinical training site.
After successfully completing the program, students will earn a Certificate of Achievement in Clinical Laboratory Science and may sit for a CDPH/LFS approved CLS certification/board exam.
Instructor Chosen for Iceland Delegation
Holly Hitt-Zuniga, an architecture and interior design instructor at College of the Canyons, 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.
“I’m so proud to be representing COC on an international stage,” Hitt-Zuniga said. “I have never been to Iceland, and to be able to go and learn about the country’s green infrastructure with a group of sustainability educators will be amazing. A trip like this is project-based learning for industry professionals, and I look forward to advancing the curriculum in our architecture and interior design programs at College of the Canyons with the knowledge learned from this collaborative trip.”
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 policy makers.
Participants examined strategies and best practices used to integrate clean energy, electric transportation, energy storage, and charging infrastructure, while adapting educational programs to provide a skilled technical workforce.
The results of the project will be shared through various platforms serving both academia and the public, to foster international collaboration on the global transition to clean energy and electric transportation.
CREATE’s mission is to produce a skilled technical workforce necessary to implement the transformation of the world’s energy industries. This mission was created to empower two-year college faculty and academic programs to champion new energy technologies and to ensure American competitiveness in this fast-changing sector. The CREATE Center and the Icelandic International Project are funded by the National Science Foundation.
College Receives Grant to Support MESA
College of the Canyons has received a $125,000 subaward grant as part of a $3 million Title V grant awarded to CSUN from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of Hispanic and underrepresented students in art, health sciences, engineering, computer science, and STEM disciplines.
In collaboration with California State University, Northridge, and L.A. Pierce College, COC will support “Strengthening Equitable Culturally Responsive Environments (SECURE) for Student Success (SfS2)” through its Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program.
“This grant will allow us to better serve students who wish to pursue careers in STEM fields,” said Amy Foote, MESA director.
The grant award will be used to increase enrollment, improve retention and graduation rates, and eliminate equity gaps.
The MESA program will develop culturally enhancing academic experiences to support mental health, emotional wellbeing, and academic outcomes.
In addition, MESA will work to expand and enhance curriculum, research fellowships, and culturally relevant, work-based learning experiences in in-demand industry sectors, as well as provide proactive advisement and mentoring.
In 2023, College of the Canyons was ranked nationally No. 18 and 31 by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine for enrolling the largest number of Hispanic students and granting the most degrees, respectively.
According to National Center for Education Statistics Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System data, the college had a Hispanic population of 13,631 students, totaling 48.8 percent of the total student enrollment, which was 27,936 in the year 2021-22.
BRIEFS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTS NEW MEMBER
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Carlos Guerrero to fill Board Seat No. 5 during its Sept. 18 meeting. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Joan MacGregor. Guerrero will fill the remainder of MacGregor’s unexpired term for the board seat, which will next be up for election on Nov. 3, 2026. “I am passionate about the transformative power of education and believe my experience and philosophy align closely with the mission of community colleges,” Guerrero said. “I am committed to supporting policies and initiatives that enhance student success, promote equity, and strengthen the connection between the college and the community it serves.” Guerrero is a social sciences professor at Los Angeles City College and a lecturer at CSU Northridge. He is also a teacher assistant volunteer at Golden Oak Community School and serves on the school’s site council.
NURSING PROGRAM ACCREDITATION REAFFIRMED
The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA) has reaffirmed the accreditation of the College of the Canyons Nursing Program for a maximum term of 10 years. “The COC Nursing Program has a long-established legacy of excellence, and our accreditation is a reflection of that,” said Dr. Tammy Bathke, director of the nursing program. The accreditation decision was based on a review of the program’s self-study report, on-site program evaluation team report, the NLN-CNEA Program Review Committee’s report, and a determination that the program is in compliance with the standards of accreditation. When the nursing program received initial accreditation in 2018, it was the first program accredited by NLN-CNEA in California. The NLN-CNEA accredits practical/vocational, diploma (RN), associate, bachelor’s, master’s, post-graduate certificate, practice doctorate, and distance learning programs. The college’s nursing program is now accredited through October 2033.
COLLEGE RECEIVES $50,000 DEWALT GRANT
College of the Canyons has received a $50,000 DeWalt Grow the Trades Grant to support the construction technology program. COC was selected as one of 70 organizations that are projected to skill and reskill more than 55,000 people with DeWalt’s support. “This funding will allow the college to provide additional lab space by purchasing a CT1 carpenter trailer for the construction technologies pre-apprenticeship program,” said Harriet Happel, dean of career education, integrative learning, and the Employment Center. COC’s application supports the purchase of a CT1 self-contained work trailer to serve as a mobile learning lab to train construction technology students. Outfitted with DeWalt tools, the trailer is a self-contained shop on wheels consisting of seven tool stations with saws, drills, tables, and an auxiliary station. Through an existing relationship with the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District, COC will use the mobile trailer to provide instructional lab space at Valencia High School for students to participate in a pre-apprenticeship program.
COLLEGE AWARDED TRANSPORTATION GRANT
College of the Canyons has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Association of Higher Education Systems to provide needs-based transportation services to students. The grant will fund the Transportation Assistance Initiative, which provides bus passes, Uber/Lyft cards, and gas cards to low-income students through the college’s Basic Needs Center (BaNC). COC is among 32 recipients receiving funding totaling $220,000, supporting institutions within California’s public higher education systems. The funding focused on initiatives aimed at removing cost as a barrier to college through innovative practices that enhance affordability and support equitable access to higher education. “We are very excited to have received this generous grant that will help us address common issues for low-income students, such as lack of funds for ride-sharing services, and limited access to public transit,” said Sarah Cox, director of student resources and basic needs. “These issues hinder students’ ability to attend classes, tutoring sessions, and work on campus.”
HOLLY HITT-ZUNIGA
Andrus Named Interim Superintendent/President
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees has appointed David C. Andrus, J.D., as the district’s interim superintendent/president. He was previously appointed acting chancellor, succeeding Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, who retired July 16. Prior to his appointment, Andrus served as chair of the college’s Political Science Department and president of the Academic Senate.
Andrus, who started as an adjunct political science instructor at College of the Canyons in 2002, said he enjoys working collaboratively on matters of campus governance,
especially using policy, law, and language to solve problems.
“I am humbled by the outpouring of support I have received from my colleagues and the confidence the Board of Trustees has in me to advance the college through this period of transition, planning, and growth,” he said.
Andrus earned a bachelor of arts in political science with an emphasis on international affairs from California State University, Los Angeles, and a juris doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law.
An Army veteran, Andrus has experience as a political organizer and field director for U.S. congressional campaigns, as well as an
international election observer and poll center manager in Belarus and Kosovo.
He led a political and educational delegation to Colombia on behalf of USC and an international NGO, and he has served as president of a public labor association.
Andrus credits his affinity for intellectual discourse, politics, law, philosophy, and foreign policy to conversations with his late father, who was director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program at the USC School of International Relations.
In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, guitar, and wine tasting. He and his wife, Georgianna, live in Pasadena.
STUDENT WOWS JUDGES
BROOKE BAILEY’S
College of the Canyons music student Brooke Bailey was on her way to class one morning when she received a phone call that would change her life.
A casting director from NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) had come across Instagram videos of Bailey singing and thought she would be a good fit for the show.
That is how the 19-year-old found herself on the AGT stage in March, wowing the audience with a soulful rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way,” which earned yeses from all four judges.
“That song is vocally one of the hardest songs I’ve ever had to sing,” Bailey said. “It was just very stressful to me because I only had a few hours to learn it. In the end, like, all you can do is show them what you have.”
To help cope with her nerves, Bailey focused on audience reactions to her performance.
“It really boosted my confidence,” she said. “That’s what I love about the audience for AGT, they’re always very positive. When they really like something, they show it, and I feed off from the energy. So really, while I was up there, I was just happy to be there.”
Fortunately, COC’s music program had also prepared Bailey well for her television debut.
“I feel like it opened my eyes and my ears to be a
STAR IS RISING
better performer and look at music a different way,” said Bailey, who sang the national anthem at the College of the Canyons homecoming football game in 2023.
COC music instructors Lori Marie Rios and Bill McPherson have been essential to her musical development, Bailey said.
“Bill is an instrumentalist, so he kind of opened my ear,” she said. “He really showed me that there is more to singing than just a microphone.”
Once in the AGT quarterfinals, Bailey took a risk by choosing to perform a ballad rendition of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own.” Although the performance earned a standing ovation from Heidi Klum, she didn’t secure enough votes to advance and was eliminated.
“I was a little disappointed, but also proud of myself for doing it,” Bailey said. “I went from such a powerful, like soulful piece to this vulnerable and emotional piece that obviously a lot of people didn’t really understand. This song was a very vulnerable part of my life, and I felt like that’s why it was so hard to portray.”
The experience left her exhausted, which is why she decided to take a break from her COC music studies to focus on herself.
College Selected as Regional Center of Excellence
College of the Canyons has been awarded a $4 million grant to join a collaborative for Regional Effectiveness, Action, Transformation, and Equity as one of eight Regional Centers of Excellence in California, beginning Jan. 1.
Awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the five-year grant will position the college to play a pivotal role in helping communities understand and contextualize labor market data so their current and future workforce and workforce training needs can be actively addressed.
Serving as a Regional Center of Excel-
lence in California for the Workforce and Economic Development Division’s South Central Coast region, College of the Canyons will work to improve the local economy and provide educational offerings that lead to greater high-skill, high-wage, and equitable employment.
In its leadership role, the college will support inclusive, equity-centered regional economic growth and help communities accomplish their goals related to student retention, completion, and transition to the workforce.
To address employer and employee needs, the college will rely extensively on
Labor Market Information and data analytics. In addition, Regional Centers of Excellence support the Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030 and Career Mobility goals by providing support to the region and assistance with implementing initiatives and policy regulations.
Vision 2030 is a framework for bold and thoughtful action with the goal of advancing student success, access, support, and socio-economic mobility with equity.
“We are so proud to be supporting the Chancellor’s Office with the success of Vision 2030, which will have a profound impact on our region and state, as well as
California community college students and their communities,” said Dr. Omar Torres, assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction at the college.
The collaborative for Regional Effectiveness, Action, Transformation, and Equity was created by the Chancellor’s Office to focus on post-pandemic workforce recovery with a broad-based approach by targeting regional investments to serve greater numbers of diverse populations in the state through workforce training aimed at enhancing equity, access, inclusion, and deeper participation by individuals and employers.
DAVID C. ANDRUS, J.D.
Brooke Bailey performs on “America’s Got Talent.”
Aerospace Team Awarded $300,000 NASA Grant
The College of the Canyons Aerospace and Science Team (AST) has received a $300,000 grant from NASA’s Mentoring and Opportunities in STEM with Academic Institutions for Community Success (MOSAICS) program, which aims to expand student access to research opportunities in science and space engineering, as well as to NASA’s workforce.
The two-year grant will provide mentorship and advisor support to approximately 80 students, with approximately 40 opportunities for student stipends to participate in more in-depth mentorship opportunities for student leaders working on development for NASA mission projects.
The funding will also go toward establishing at least four NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) internship opportunities for students.
“This grant will bring enhanced recognition at our college of our participation with NASA, increase advertising to students so more students are made aware of the opportunity to participate with NASA, and lead the way to a sustainable program at our college,” said Teresa Ciardi, who teaches physical science and astronomy and is the SEE AEROSPACE ON PAGE 5
College Earns Coveted Zero Energy Design Designation
College of the Canyons is one of only two community colleges in the nation to have been named a 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) recipient by the Department of Energy.
The college earned the three-year designation for its innovative Bachelor of Science in Building Performance (BSBP) program, which will launch in January.
Designation recipients are chosen for going above and beyond basic building science education and preparing students to design and construct sustainable, energy-efficient buildings through exemplary zero-energy design curricula and practicums.
“We are so excited to have received this prestigious designation in anticipation of the launch of the BSBP program,” said Jason Oliver, chair of the Architecture and Interior Design Program. “The program will teach the next generation of architects how to examine the effects of environmental factors and resource consumption on the performance of building projects using a variety of analytical and simulation methodologies.”
Fourteen programs from nine collegiate institutions were selected for the designation this year, joining 39 programs from 26 institutions that earned the designation in 2022 or 2023.
Designation recipients are chosen for going above and beyond basic building science education and preparing students to design and construct sustainable, ener-
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gy-efficient buildings through exemplary zero-energy design curricula and practicums.
“Our climate conditions are worsening year by year – we need schools to prepare the next generation to design for future conditions, not the past,” said Hol-
“The wide range of crises being experienced due to the effects of climate change are well understood scientifically, yet the impacts of these crises on the built environment still remain largely unaddressed for communities in which we reside,” Oliver said.
“Building performance focuses on improving the measurable ways a building can be resource-efficient, in addition to improving environmental quality for building occupants.”
Students will be required to complete a project-based learning internship to apply the skills they’ve learned in the program to improve their readiness for employment upon graduation. Students will be equipped for careers as Building Energy Modelers (BEM), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technicians, or Sustainable Building Certification System consultants.
The program was approved May 13 as a California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Degree Program (BDP), which aims to increase the ease and affordability
of earning a bachelor’s degree.
ly Jamesen Carr, Solar Decathlon director at the Building Technologies Office. “The programs recognized in this year’s ZEDD cohort are doing just that and should be commended for being on the forefront of tackling climate change.”
The first of its kind in California,
“Research has shown that community college BDPs excel at providing affordable flexible higher education opportunities to students who are often nontraditional, low-income and place bound,” said Dr. Sonya Christian, chancellor of California Community Colleges.
“By serving a racially diverse student population, community college BDPs also play a crucial role in closing equity gaps, which aligns with the goals of Vision 2030,” she added. “College of the Canyons’ program in building performance will help graduates qualify for high-wage positions in their region, bolster their upward mobility, and strengthen their communities.”
Developed by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, Vision 2030 is a statewide community college framework for bold and thoughtful action whose goal is to advance student success, access, support, and socio-economic mobility with equity.
“This program will benefit a broad spectrum of potential applicants, including first-generation college students, veterans, and existing professionals seeking to advance their careers,” said Dr. Omar Torres, assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction at the college.
LEARN MORE: www.canyons.edu/bsbp
the program will provide a cost-effective pathway to careers involved with creating high-performance buildings by preparing students for the state-recognized Certified Energy Analysis exam, and growing employment opportunities in architecture, engineering, and construction.
BUILDING PERFORMANCE COURSEWORK
The 120-unit degree program will include completion of the following upper-division courses:
ARCHT 317 – Regulatory Compliance Documentation, Residential
ARCHT 320 – Climate Appropriate Biodiverse Landscaping and Irrigation
ARCHT 350 – Environmental Control Systems for Net-Zero Buildings
ARCHT 370 – Building Energy Modeling
ARCHT 417 – Advanced Regulatory Compliance Documentation, Non-Residential
ARCHT 450 – Advanced Sustainable Building Certification Systems
ARCHT 490 – Integrative Process for Sustainable Building
BIOSCI 330 – Environmental Biology in a Changing World
HIST 450 – World Environmental History
PHILOS 450 – Environmental Ethics in a Changing World
WE 486 – Work Experience Education, Architecture
Jason Oliver (right) explains a design concept to an architecture student. The new bachelor of science in building performance program was a key factor in the college receiving the Zero Energy Design Designation.
College of the Canyons is the only community college that has participated in NASA’s High-Altitude Student Platform (above) eight years in a row.
2025 WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE
CLASS FORMATS:
VAL: This means this class, or part of it, is being offered at the Valencia campus
CCC: This means this class, or a part of it, is offered at the Canyon Country Campus.
Hybrid: Classes held Online and on campus.
OnlineLIVE: This means this class, or part of it, is online and will meet at a certain day and time.
Online: This means this class is online and it does not have a meeting day or time. Learning and classwork are completed on your own time.
ZTC: Zero textbook cost class
2/8/25 Online 81049 ENGL-101
2/8/25 Online
Composition 4 Iskander, C. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81051 ENGL-101
81052 ENGL-101
Composition 4 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online
Composition 4 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81053 ENGL-101
81054 ENGL-101
81225 ENGL-101
81226 ENGL-101
84944 ENGL-101
Composition 4 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online
Composition 4 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online
Composition 4 Kempler, A. M W 11:10AM 2:40PM 1/6/25 2/8/25 VAL Hybrid
3 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81059 ENGL-103
Read/Writ/Thinking 3 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81060 ENGL-103 Critical Read/Writ/Thinking 3 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81061 ENGL-103 Critical Read/Writ/Thinking 3 TBA 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81228 ENGL-103 Critical Read/Writ/Thinking 3 TBA M Tu W Th 10:15AM 12:50PM 1/6/25 2/6/25 VAL 81229 ENGL-103 Critical Read/Writ/Thinking 3 TBA M Tu W Th 1:00PM 3:35PM 1/6/25 2/6/25 VAL 81230 ENGL-200 Intro to U.S. Latina/o Lit. 3 Kaiserman, A. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81231 ENGL-263 Introduction to Poetry 3 Newcomer, C. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
81062 ENVRMT-101 Intro Environmental Studies 3 Gimple, P. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online ETHNIC STUDIES
84939 ETHNST-101 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 Becton, E. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 84940 ETHNST-101 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 Becton, E. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 84940 ETHNST-101 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 Becton, E. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online FIRE
81063 FIRETC-102 Fire Prevention 3 McLean, F. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online GEOGRAPHY
81193 GEOGRPH-101 Physical Geography with Lab 4 Naraghi, N. Tu W Th 11:00AM 2:20PM 1/6/25 2/8/25 CCC Hybrid 81064 GEOGRPH-102 Human Geography 3 Burgdorfer, J. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81065 GEOGRPH-104 World Regional Geography 3 Patrich, J. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online ZTC 81066 GEOGRPH-105 California Geography 3 Patrich, J. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online ZTC GEOLOGY
81067 GEOLOGY-100 Physical Geology 3 Burgdorfer, J. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81194 GEOLOGY-101 Physical
2/6/25 VAL HUMANITIES
81097 HUMAN-100 Intro to Studies in Humanities 3 Bobola, F. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online INTERIOR DESIGN
81098 ID-100
81269 KPEA-101A Beginning Weight Training 1 Corbet, D.
PHILOSOPHY
81121 PHILOS-101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Jones-Cathcart, A. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online ZTC 81122 PHILOS-101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Llaguno, M. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online
to Argument 3 Llaguno, M. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81124 PHILOS-106 Introduction to Argument 3 Llaguno, M. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81125 PHILOS-120 Introduction to Ethics 3 Jones-Cathcart, A. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online PHOTOGRAPHY
81126 PHOTO-140 History of Photography 3 Brill-Wynkoop, W. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81127 PHOTO-150 Cameras and Composition 3 Juarez, A. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online
3 Mosleh, M.
2/8/25 Online 81134 POLISC-150 Intro-Amer Government/Politics 3 Gussin, P. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81135 POLISC-150 Intro-Amer Government/Politics 3 Gussin, P. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81136 POLISC-150 Intro-Amer Government/Politics 3 Striepe, K. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81137 POLISC-150 Intro-Amer Government/Politics 3 Striepe, K. 1/6/25 2/8/25 Online 81182 POLISC-150 Intro-Amer
WINTER
2025 SCHEDULE | School of Personal and Professional Learning (Noncredit)
0 Chung, C. 1/21/25 2/1/25 Online ZTC
Mgmt
0 Chung, C. 1/13/25 2/8/25 Online ZTC 81293 NC.CAWT-10A Computing & Internet Fundament 0 Markarian, M. F 9:00AM 1:00PM 1/10/25 2/7/25 OnlineLIVE ZTC 81294 NC.CAWT-10B Word Processing Basics
0 Markarian, M. Th 9:00AM 1:00PM 1/9/25 2/6/25 OnlineLIVE ZTC 81295 NC.CAWT-10C Spreadsheet Basics
0 Markarian, M. W 9:00AM 1:00PM 1/8/25 2/5/25 OnlineLIVE ZTC 81296 NC.CAWT-10E Introduction to Access
0 Markarian, M. Tu 9:00AM 1:00PM 1/7/25 2/4/25 OnlineLIVE ZTC 84657 NC.CIAC-101 Intro Crime & Intel Analysis 0 Kriske, J. Sa 8:00AM 4:00PM 1/11/25 1/11/25 VAL 84658 NC.CIAC-102 Intelligence Analysis 0 Negron, M. Tu Th 6:00PM 9:00PM 1/21/25 2/8/25 VAL NC.CIAC-102 Lab Sa 9:00AM 12:00PM VAL 84397 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Solomon, O. 1/6/25 1/11/25 Online 84398 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Hooper, G. 1/6/25 1/11/25 Online 84399 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Ortega, A. 1/8/25 1/14/25 Online 84400 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Vera, J. 1/8/25 1/14/25 Online 84401 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Torgeson, E. 1/13/25 1/18/25 Online 84402 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Lee, S. 1/13/25 1/18/25 Online 84403 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Loaiza, A. 1/20/25 1/25/25 Online 84404 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Yeh, L. 1/20/25 1/25/25 Online 84405 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Harris, A. 1/27/25 2/1/25 Online 84406 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Hamawe, S. 1/27/25 2/1/25 Online
to Good Acad. Standing 0 Nguyen, A. 2/3/25 2/8/25 Online
to Good Acad. Standing 0 Marchesan, A. 2/3/25 2/8/25 Online 84409 NC.COUN-15 Upgrade to Good Acad. Standing 0 Milian, M. 2/3/25 2/8/25 Online 81316 NC.CSKL-1 Time Management
1/13/25 1/19/25 Online ZTC
0 Rieck, G. 1/6/25 1/12/25 Online ZTC 81317 NC.CSKL-2 Bus Writing in the Tech Age 0 Haglund, K.
Bus Writing in the Tech Age 0 Ryan, J. M W 5:00PM 6:00PM 1/6/25 2/3/25 OnlineLIVE 81318 NC.CSKL-3 Critical Thinking (Prob Solv)
0 Rieck, G. 1/21/25 1/26/25 Online ZTC 81319 NC.CSKL-4 Customer Service
0 Issa, Y. 1/6/25 1/12/25 Online ZTC 81320 NC.CSKL-5 Negotiation 0 Francis, J. 1/13/25 1/19/25 Online ZTC 81321 NC.CSKL-6 Personality Styles
0 Issa, Y. 1/21/25 1/26/25 Online ZTC 84704 NC.CSKL-6 Personality Styles
0 Lieberman, B. M W 5:00PM 6:00PM 1/6/25 2/3/25 OnlineLIVE 81322 NC.CSKL-7 Successfly Mangng & Dev People
0 Issa, Y.
1/13/25 1/19/25 Online ZTC 81323 NC.CSKL-8 Workplace Commun Strategies
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Wickline Appointed to Head Canyon Country Campus
Paul Wickline, former associate vice president of instruction at College of the Canyons, has been appointed associate vice president of the Canyon Country campus.
Wickline replaces Ryan Theule, who resigned Sept. 2. “I am humbled and honored to take on the role of providing leadership of the Canyon Country campus and working alongside the exceptional faculty, staff, and administrators who call this campus their home,” Wickline said. “My goals include helping to continue the legacy of outstanding student-centered leadership of previous administrators providing oversight of this campus and the programs located here. I will strive to partner with students, staff, and
faculty to fulfill our president’s vision of creating an identity for this campus and fulfilling the promise of this location, and the classes, programs, and services provided here, to help transform the lives of those on this side of the valley.”
Wickline has served in a variety of roles since arriving in 2008 as a tenure-track theatre faculty member, department chair, and producer. From 2008 to 2015, he directed or produced several theatrical productions each year and helped build partnerships with high school theatre programs, recruiting students to the theatre program and working with faculty and staff to build a robust program. He also taught several classes at the Canyon Country campus.
“I loved the natural beauty of the campus, and the feeling of a smaller student community here,” he said.
As a faculty member, he grew increasingly interested in higher education leadership, first serving as a learning outcomes and assessment coordinator and later as the Academic Senate vice president and president. He was also appointed by the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges to a taskforce that led to the development of the Interstate Passport Transfer Program for the Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education. In 2020, he became associate vice president of instruction, leading operational aspects of instruction and continuing to implement guided pathways.
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RockOn missions.
AST faculty advisor. “We are excited to partner with JPL, which will provide valuable internship experience that would not have been possible without this grant. We are all excited for this next level of experience for our students to participate with NASA.”
Through this project, College of the Canyons will partner with NASA JPL and California Institute of Technology to engage students in astrophysics research. A dedicated research and prototyping center workspace will also be established on campus.
“The STEM workforce continues to grow, and today’s students, studying at a variety of higher-education institutions – community colleges, primarily undergraduate institutions, and minority-serving institutions – are the STEM workforce of tomorrow, who will work to solve some of our biggest challenges at home while answering some of our biggest questions about our universe,” said Padi Boyd, director of MOSAICS. “Exposing today’s students to the incredibly inspiring and cutting-edge discoveries made through NASA’s space science people and resources ensures that these students get the training they need to persist in STEM careers, while fostering enduring collaborations between NASA researchers and faculty at a wide range of institutions.”
College of the Canyons is the only community college that has successfully participated in NASA’s High-Altitude Student Platform (HASP) eight years in a row, as well as five RockSat-X missions and three
The team’s most recent experiment launched Aug. 13 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 two-stage rocket reached an altitude of about 100 miles before descending by parachute for recovery in the Atlantic Ocean. The team has also submitted an intent to fly for a RockSat mission that will launch student experiments in Norway in 2025.
HASP provides educational institutions and STEM students the unique opportunity to design, fabricate, and launch a payload on a NASA scientific balloon that stays aloft in the upper stratosphere for 12 to 16 hours. Run through Louisiana State University’s Space Consortium (LaSPACE), the program works closely with NASA and many other space-focused institutions to encourage students to learn and apply real-world experience.
RockSat-X offers students an opportunity to design, fabricate, and launch a scientific payload onboard a NASA rocket. The program, run through the Colorado Space Grant Consortium, allows students to develop original scientific experiments that can withstand 30 Gs of force and spaceflight conditions.
RockOn! is a hands-on workshop at NASA Wallops Flight Facility designed for college students and faculty with no prior experience. The program provides a guided experience in which participants are taught how to assemble and integrate a NASA experiment into a rocket that is ultimately launched into space on the final day of the workshop.
COMING UP
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons presents its 20th anniversary Spotlight Series, featuring (clockwise from top left) The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience at noon and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; John Waite at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; The Doo Wop Project Holiday Show at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; and Kevin Nealon at 8 p.m. Friday, April 18. For tickets, please visit www.canyonspac.com or call the box office at (661) 362-5304.
NASA Grant Supports Launch Programs
It’s all systems go for the College of the Canyons Aerospace and Science Team (AST), which has received a $136,000 grant from NASA to support its High-Altitude Student Platform (HASP), RockOn, and RockSat-X suborbital launch programs.
“Securing consistent funding every year has been a longstanding obstacle for our team.” said Teresa Ciardi, who teaches physical science and astronomy at the college and is the AST faculty advisor. “This grant will greatly alleviate the financial burden on our students who wish to participate in these competitive collegiate space missions.”
The three-year grant was awarded in response to the unsolicited proposal “DEIA in Action: Engaging Under-Represented Populations Through Community College Participation in NASA’s Student-Oriented Sub-Orbital Flight Programs” submitted to the agency by Ciardi. Ciardi proposed that the college can continue reaching underrepresented populations and help them build the skills necessary to pursue STEM field careers.
The grant will cover the costs of NASA launch fees and travel costs for students.
Since the college’s first HASP mission in 2016, students have earned 137 scholarships and internships at NASA JPL, Caltech, TE Connectivity, Sweitzer Engineering, and NASA Goddard.
PAUL WICKLINE
Baseball Field Dedication Honors Legendary Coach
College of the Canyons unveiled Mike Gillespie Field during a dedication ceremony on March 16 to honor the legendary baseball coach who was instrumental in establishing the college’s baseball program – and leading the Cougars to three state championships.
The festivities and on-field dedication ceremony –attended by Gillespie’s former players, staff members, coaching colleagues, family, friends, and supporters –preceded a scheduled game between Canyons and Bakersfield College.
The dedication followed a March 2023 decision by the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees to name the baseball field in Gillespie’s honor.
Gillespie taught English, physical education and health sciences at College of the Canyons and guided the Cougars on the diamond for 16 seasons, from 1971 to 1986. He served as athletic director from 1977 to 1986 and was a quarterback coach in the early days of the football program.
Affectionately known as “Skip,” Gillespie had a unique respect and acumen for the game, as well as an attention to detail that drew the love and respect of those who knew him. It proved to be a winning combination on the field.
Gillespie compiled a 420-167 overall record (.716 winning percentage), won three State Championships (1981, 1983, 1986) and 11 conference titles (1973, 1974,
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Teaching. “They exemplify the true spirit of the Carnegie endorsement and the power of serving the public good.”
The Carnegie Classifications are the nation’s leading framework for categorizing and describing colleges and universities in the United States. Utilized frequently by policymakers, funders, and researchers, the Classifications are a critical benchmarking tool for postsecondary institutions.
The college’s commitment to community engagement can be seen during election seasons, when the college’s civic
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the needs of students in mind, especially those who juggle work and various family responsibilities while attending college,” said Dr. Omar Torres, assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction.
“Focused Classes allow students to concentrate on fewer classes at a time, allowing greater scheduling flexibility while supporting more time with their instructors during the eight weeks.”
For part-time students, Focused Classes provide an opportunity to focus on one or two courses at a time while complet-
1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986) at College of the Canyons.
The three state championships were the first three such titles in the college’s history. Gillespie’s teams also finished as state runner-up in 1982 and 1985, making him the only California community college coach to make it to five state finals in a six-year span.
Gillespie is one of only two head coaches in college history to win multiple state championships in their sport, sharing the distinction with men’s and women’s golf coach Gary Peterson.
Gillespie was inducted into the College of the Canyons Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 as an individual for his accomplishments as head baseball coach. He was also enshrined in the Hall of Fame as a member of the 1981 State Championship (Class of 2009), 1983 State Championship (Class of 2019), and 1986 State Championship (Class of 2023) baseball teams.
helm of the baseball programs at USC following the retirement of longtime head coach Rod Dedeaux.
Following the 1986 state title run at College of the Canyons, Gillespie returned to his alma mater to take the
engagement program hosts numerous discussion panels and distributes nonpartisan materials that provide additional information on propositions and candidates. The school also participates in Tufts University’s National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement, which provides colleges and universities with data on student registration and voting rates. These numbers provide benchmarks to measure the success of future voting engagement efforts.
In addition, the college also participates in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national, nonpartisan awards program recognizing colleges and universities for improving civic learning, political engagement, and student voting rates.
ing more classes each semester. They can also take advantage of eight-week courses during the summer term to maintain academic momentum.
Since eight-week classes cover the same content covered in 16-week classes, courses will be paced more efficiently and require greater time commitment. However, since students are taking fewer classes at the same time in a focused semester, the workload should feel more manageable because there are fewer courses to concentrate on at one time.
Many Focused Classes have been strategically scheduled at the Canyon Country campus to minimize the need to commute between the two COC campuses.
Over the next 20 seasons, from 1987 to 2006, Gillespie posted a .618 winning percentage for the Trojans, going 763-4712 and leading USC to the 1998 NCAA National Championship. Gillespie and the Trojans had previously finished runner-up for a national title in 1995.
After USC, Gillespie reinvigorated the baseball program at University of California, Irvine. Over 11 seasons, from 2008 to 2018, he amassed 393 wins and led Irvine to five NCAA regional appearances, including a trip to the 2014 College World Series.
Gillespie is a member of the California Community College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (Class of 1993), the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame (Class of 2009), and the USC Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 2018). He retired from baseball following the 2018 season.
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“I’ve just been working on me,” she said. “Personally, mentally and physically, I’m in the best shape of my life.”
Although she hasn’t decided if she will resume her studies at COC in the spring, she said she is grateful to the college.
“COC helped me a lot,” said Bailey. “It opened my eyes and brought new experiences to me, which I’m so grateful for. If Pico Canyon Hall didn’t exist, I wouldn’t know any of the people I know now, because when you’re a music major
it’s like your own little family. Everyone knows everyone in Pico Canyon.”
Although she is taking a break, she has not stopped singing.
“I have been filming some more singing content to post on my social media just to keep my name out there,” she said. “AGT was just the first step of many that I plan on taking. There’s a lot of open doors right now.”
As far as the future goes, Bailey dreams of becoming a household name.
“I just want people to know my name and hear my voice. I want them to know Brooke Bailey. I just love it so much that I don’t plan on giving up. I love it too much to give up.”
The baseball field was dedicated as Mike Gillespie Field to honor the coach who led the Cougars to three state championships and served the college for 16 years. The field was unveiled and formally dedicated during a March 16 ceremony attended by Gillespie’s family members, friends, colleagues, and current and former players.
Bailey sang the national anthem at the College of the Canyons homecoming game in 2023.
Team Room Dedicated in Memory of Michele Jenkins
College of the Canyons unveiled the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime Board of Trustees member and softball supporter’s nearly 40 years of service.
Current and former faculty and staff, colleagues, family members, and friends gathered at Whitten Field to honor Jenkins during the April 16 dedication ceremony. Jenkins, the longest serving board member in college history, passed away Feb. 6, 2023.
A member of the college’s first class in the fall of 1969, Jenkins went on to serve six terms as president, five as vice president, and seven as clerk for the Board of Trustees.
She served as the College of the Canyons Foundation board liaison and was active on a variety of fronts, including as a member of the capital campaign committee to build a culinary arts center and
as a member of the committee that determined the feasibility of reviving football and expanding women’s athletics. She also helped create the local chapter of the League of Women Voters, as well as the local branch of the American Association of University Women.
She had a keen interest in COC athletics and was a regular visitor at softball games and practices. On warm days it was not uncommon for her to show up with popsicles, frozen water bottles and other snacks for the players.
“I have so many fond memories of Michele checking in to offer her support,” softball coach John Wissmath said. “Every time she was here there would be a big smile on her face and you could just tell she was right in her element and savoring every moment of it.”
The Canyon Country campus has been transformed with the completion of the Don Takeda Science Center (above, center), Student Services & Learning Resources Center (SSLRC) (above, left), and Upper Plaza and Amphitheater between the two buildings (far left photo). The SSLRC introduced a variety of key resources for students, including a state-of-theart library (left).
Independent Audit of Bond Spending Affirmed
The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee voted to accept the results of an independent audit confirming the district properly accounted for all bond expenditures in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Eide Bailly LLP conducted financial and performance audits and issued the district an unmodified opinion – the best rating possible – noting no adjustments, audit findings, questioned costs or instances of bond noncompliance.
Auditors reviewed documents associated with 52 percent of expenditures made with bond funds. Purchase orders, approved invoices, bid documentation, contracts, and payments were reviewed and found to be compliant with state regulations and district board policies.
The audit showed $20 million of Measure E funds spent during 2022-23, primarily on construction of the Student Services & Learning Resources Center at the Canyon Country campus, as well as construction of the Intercultural Center and modernization of Boykin Hall at the Valencia campus. In addition, Measure E funds were used to
implement the college’s Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan.
Since 2017, the college has spent $124 million of Measure E bond revenue. Projects include the parking structure at the Valencia campus; the Central Energy Plant, Don Takeda Science Center, and Student Services & Learning Resources Center at the Canyon Country campus; and repairs and modernization of existing facilities.
Local voters approved Measure E in June 2016, providing the college with $230 million to invest in facilities upgrades.
Three Bond Oversight Committee Members Appointed
The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees approved the appointment of three new members to the Santa Clarita Community College District Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee at its Sept. 11 meeting.
Committee members will serve a three-year term, and each member will represent a specific category as required by Prop. 39: Fred Arnold (Santa Clarita Community College District Support Organization), Brent Wright (Community at Large), and Kenny Navarrete (Community at Large).
A member representing the Business Organization Representing the Local Business Community is still being sought. More information and an application are available at https://www.canyons.edu/ad-
ministration/committees/bondoversight/.
The Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee oversees the compliance of Measure E bond funds with Prop. 39 spending requirements. Measure E is the $230 million general obligation bond passed by local voters in 2016.
The committee is charged with informing the public concerning the college’s expenditure of bond proceeds, reviewing expenditure reports and audits to ensure that bond funds were spent in accordance with the approved ballot language and in compliance with state regulations, and presenting an annual report of its findings to the COC Board of Trustees.
The committee’s mission is to ensure that bond revenues are expended only for the purposes authorized by law. The com-
mittee oversees the compliance of Measure E bond funds with Prop. 39 spending requirements. Measure E is the $230 million general obligation bond passed by local voters in 2016.
The committee is charged with informing the public concerning the college’s expenditure of bond proceeds, reviewing expenditure reports, and presenting an annual report of its findings to the Board of Trustees.
The committee is composed of at least seven members appointed by the Board of Trustees and must include:
• One student enrolled and active in a community college support group, such as student government;
• One member active in a business organization representing the business com-
munity located in the district;
• One member active in a senior citizens’ organization;
• One member active in a bona-fide taxpayers association;
• One member active in a support organization for the college, such as the college foundation or advisory committees, and
• Two members of the community atlarge.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and may not be a college employee, official, vendor or consultant.
Selected members serve two-year terms and up to three consecutive terms. Members are not compensated.
For more information, please call (661) 362-3420.
Dr. Greg Jenkins speaks about his late wife during the dedication ceremony.
Men’s Golf Team Wins 11th State Championship
College of the Canyons completed its 2024 campaign by bringing home the program’s 11th 3C2A State Championship, its third in the last four seasons, at Sandpiper Golf Club on May 13.
Canyons extended its early opening-round lead to an eight-stroke advantage, finishing the two-day, 36hole tournament with a five-man score of 751 (374/377). That placed the Cougars well ahead of runner-up and defending state champions Reedley College at 759 (375/384).
Santa Barbara City College, which hosted the state championship, was third with a score of 769 (382/387) and Napa Valley College at 771 (381/390) slotted fourth in the eight-team field.
Canyons freshman Owen Crockett had the team’s top finish, with the British Columbia native shooting a one-under-par 71 on for a two-day total of 146 (75/71). That mark placed him third in the field of more than 60 individual golfers. As a result, Crockett was named to the 3C2A All-State team.
Sophomore Paul Grimonpon, who competed at the state tourney as an individual in 2023, finished seventh in the field at 146 (74/72) following an even-par outing. The Frenchman fell just outside of receiving All-State team honors after a series of tie breakers.
Freshman Hugo Boyer was the third Cougar to finish within the field’s top-10 with a 36-hole score of 147 (72/75). Boyer, who also hails from France, finished the regular season as co-champion of the WSC Individual title.
Ethan Posthumus, who shared the individual conference title with Boyer, finished the state championship at 153 (77/76) – a tie with three others for 18th place. That capped a season in which the British Columbia product was awarded medalist honors in three events.
Hannes Yngve was the final scoring player for Canyons, with the freshman from Sweden ending the tourney at 159 (76/83) in a tie for 41st.
Canyons also saw Ryan Giardino (83/DNP) and Alexis Benchelef (DNP/89) card rounds for the Cou-
gars, with both having their scores scratched from the final team tallies.
The 2024 state title caps a season in which Canyons also won the Western State Conference and 3C2A Southern California Regional championships.
The Cougars posted a combined team record of 137-9 across 14 events, failing to win in just three tournaments. Included in that run was a program record three straight even-par rounds from April 1 to 15. In the following event, Canyons finished with a combined team score of seven-under-par to take a sixth straight
conference tourney.
“This has been a group of kids who have struggled all year to make the lineup, and when you go through struggles like that throughout the year it prepares you for postseason events like this,” Peterson said. “These guys learned how to overcome adversity on the golf course.
“Being able to score when you’re not playing well, dealing with disappointments, falling out of the starting lineup,” Peterson added. “It was a struggle, but you know what? That’s what golf is.”
The men’s golf team, led by coach Gary Peterson (center), won the state championship in convincing fashion.