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PRESIDENT Buen Cypress! This salutation evolved as an acknowledgment that Cypress College is a community connected by the possibility of a brighter future for all. We believe that our college exists for every student who can benefit from a path to a better life through education. Our faculty instruct because their purpose is to inspire. Our staff and administrators serve because they are passionate about helping students succeed. We are stewards of the collaborative environment founded by our predecessors and for the ultimate purpose of serving our students. The work we do at Cypress College truly makes a difference in our students’ lives. Cypress College was recently named as the #1 community college in California by Niche Inc.’s 2018 Best Community Colleges. This ranking underscores the importance of the college’s emphasis on student success, completion, and the support we provide every student. More important, it underscores our commitment to our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality, and Inclusiveness — our students know we are invested in their success. Cypress celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016-17. It was a time to commemorate our previous accomplishments and reflect upon how far we have moved from our early beginnings as a local college serving the needs of the Cypress community, to a national powerhouse of innovation and academic excellence that educate over 19,000 students annually. We still place community first and are proud to be setting a high standard of excellence at our college by providing degrees, certificates, and jobs for our students and the community we serve. We are already planning for the next fifty years of achievement. The 2016-17 academic year saw many significant accomplishments. We awarded a record 1,144 degrees and 1,006 certificates to 1,898 students. Of the degrees awarded, 635 were Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-Ts), which transfer directly to a CSU campus. The college also launched its new Mortuary Science Baccalaureate Degree, one of only 15 community colleges in California to offer a Bachelor’s Degree. In Athletics, our women’s softball team won the state championship with a historic 48-0 perfect season. Cypress College also continued its commitment to environmentally friendly facility projects. Our new irrigation system is saving the college millions of gallons of water each month. Our new Thermal Energy Storage water tower has enabled the college to cool the entire campus through one source. Both initiatives have saved precious resources and dollars that can now go back to serving our students. The College is equally committed to creating clear and attainable pathways for every student. From our superb (STEM)2 Program, our Cybersecurity collaboration with Anaheim Union schools and the University of California, Irvine, to our Puente and Legacy programs that illustrate our commitment to equity, Cypress College is building a better future for the students we serve. This year, we successfully completed our Accreditation Self Study and are poised to begin our Measure J-funded Veterans Resource Center, and Science, Engineering, and Mathematics building construction. These accomplishments are only possible because of our dedicated staff, faculty, and managers. We are indeed #CYProud! Buen Cypress!
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OUR PROMISE: We take this journey together. Cypress College exists for all students who can benefit from instruction. We strive to offer all students a pathway to their future. We are a community — one connected by the possibility of a brighter future for all. Our faculty teach because their purpose is to inspire. Our staff and administrators serve because they’re passionate about helping students succeed. Cypress College is a place where people say hello and the smiles are genuine. We are stewards of the collaborative environment created by our founding faculty. Buen Cypress is our acknowledgment of the honor to carry that tradition forward.
Academic Performance
Academic Performance
Fall 2016 Enrollment
24.2
Ethnicity
1%
2016-17 FTES
16,214
Educational Goal
Top Majors
Degrees Awarded 5-Year Trend
11,370
1,144 833
48%
Transfer + Degree
52%
Registered Nursing
10%
Parameter
Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
Transfer Only
16%
Psychology AA-T
5%
White
18%
Other
18%
Business Administration
4%
Filipino
7%
Degree Only
10%
Business Administration AS-T
4%
African American
5%
Skills Attainment
4%
Radiologic Technology
3%
Other
2%
Math (Basic Skills) English (Basic Skills) ESL Transfer Level Math (1-year) Transfer Level Math (2-year) Transfer Level English (1-year) Transfer Level English (2-year) Persistence 30 unit Completion Degree and Transfer Completion CTE Completion CTE Skills Builder
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5-Year Trend
AA-T
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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ENROLLMENT TREND FROM 2006-2016
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41.5% 69.4% 59.6% 16.4% 29.2% 31.0% 58.5% 84.2% 75.4% 53.1% 60.4% 30.5%
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2006
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STUDENT SUCCESS SCORECARD
Hispanic
18,000 17,000 16,000 15,000 14,000 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000
Certificates Awarded
20162017
Male
20122013
Average Age
Declined to State
44%
20162017
Female
55% 54%
20122013
ACADEMIC PROFILE
STUDENT PROFILE
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AS-T
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#CYProud recognizes the outstanding people who make up the Cypress College
community. It firmly establishes that Cypress College is a premier institution of higher learning — a place where students of all backgrounds and walks of life strive, thrive, and succeed.
#CYProud celebrates the accomplishments of the college’s students, reflecting the many different paths to success our students take, while also showcasing the strengths of the college’s programs and services. It acknowledges that there is no single path to success and features a diverse group of students attending and completing their studies at Cypress College each semester. These students are role models for others, showing that you can achieve all that you dream no matter where you come from given the right opportunities, resources, and people to guide, inspire, and mentor you.
We are #CYProud!
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Western High School Cerritos High School Cypress High School Kennedy High School Magnolia High School
TOP CSU TRANSFER CAMPUSES
1 2 3 4 5
CSU Fullerton CSU Long Beach CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Pomona CSU Los Angeles
TOP UC TRANSFER CAMPUSES
1 2 3 4 5
UC Irvine UCLA UC San Diego UC Berkeley UC Riverside
TOP FEEDER HIGH SCHOOLS
T-TEN Getting to Work Aldo Martinez heard about the Cypress College Toyota T-TEN program from a friend during his senior year in high school. Learning it was a two-year commitment, he knew he was making a big decision about his future. His passion for cars and forging a solid path into the automotive industry by advancing through a proven, economical program that could quickly get him into the workforce, motivated him to bite the bullet. “You can only learn so much through friends and the internet, social media, then beyond that point, you’re really just watching,” he said of the value of the program. “Once you learn the technical side of things, you realize how much is going on and that’s the biggest thing that blows my mind. There’s so much happening at one time. To me, that’s super impressive.” A top student with talents recognized by his Cypress T-TEN instructors, Aldo graduated from the program in Spring 2017 with eight certifications — only two are necessary for graduation — and started working at Puente Hills Toyota the semester before graduating. He has even greater dreams for advancement, taking classes to complete an associate degree in automotive technology for transfer to a four-year institution, and working toward master technician status. Eventually, he hopes to work for Toyota at its corporate headquarters, design studio, or for Toyota Racing Development. “I think where I’m at is really good for my age, but a lot of people stop here — and that’s fine because like I said, if you’re passionate about it, you’re going to be really happy — but there are also more things I want to do,” Aldo said. “When I was younger, I wanted to design cars, and that’s something that I still haven’t given up on. …That 12-year-old me is still there and I still don’t want to cut him off.” Notably, the T-TEN program earned its first-time Toyota curriculum accreditation, a significant undertaking on the part of the Cypress College faculty that serves as recognition of the program’s rigors. The program, which is also accredited through the National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF), offers six-figure income opportunities for graduates.
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She continued, “That decision turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever could have made. Over the years, my health has gotten better, along with my outlook on life! “Being at Cypress was the unexpected experience in my life that has made all the difference.” Anna, who majored in history at the college, is now continuing her studies at the University of California, Berkeley in classical civilizations. If there’s one thing to be said of Anna, it is that she has an intense passion for learning, evidenced by her interest in a wide variety of fields. In addition to her background in the social sciences, Anna is also deeply interested in the hard sciences, particularly astronomy and aeronautics, and is a noted artist whose work has been featured in the college’s annual student art exhibition. “I love school and I wish I could study and be a full-time student for the rest of my life,” she said. “It’s really hard for me to pin down exactly what I’m most passionate about.” A 4.0 student in the college’s Honors Program, Anna represented Cypress College at the Honors Transfer Council of California’s 18th Annual Student Research for California Community Colleges at the University of California, Irvine. She also participated in the online portion of the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program and attended an on-site program at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labatory in Pasadena in June. With such varied interests, Anna admits she’s still unsure of which field to pursue after receiving her bachelor’s degree, but said, “Right now, I’m content with the unknown. “I’m looking forward to learning as much as possible at Berkeley and beyond.”
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Anna Rodriguez’s life took an unexpected turn when she fell ill during her first quarter of college at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. She returned home to Cypress, California and instead became a student at Cypress College, which, she admitted, “is something I had never imagined myself doing before.”
Cypress + Degrees For Orange County-native Junnior Rodriguez, designing, building, and creating are in his bones. “As a child, my favorite toys were Lego and plastic car model kits,” he said. “I loved the challenge and joy that I experienced while using my imagination to build anything my mind could think of.” A first-generation college student, Junnior grew up with a strong interest in automobiles, which led to his high school dream of becoming an automotive technician. He enrolled in the Cypress College Toyota T-TEN Program after being turned down for a job at a local dealership because he lacked experience. With encouragement from Cypress College Automotive Technology Professor Michael Klyde, Junnior applied for and clinched an internship with the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association. “From this experience, I saw firsthand that the more we do outside the classroom, the more fulfilling our experiences are inside the classroom,” he said. “What we study from textbooks isn’t enough, but once you start applying what you have read, that’s the true value of an education.” While still studying in the college’s Auto Technology Program, Junnior was hired to work as a service and repair technician at a Southern California Honda dealership. He then decided to continue his studies at Cypress College to further his career in automotive engineering. Aiding him along this path was the college’s (STEM)2 Program, which aims to increase STEM-major transfers to fouryear colleges and universities. He became a highly visible face on campus, serving in a number of leadership roles in multiple clubs and programs on campus, working in the college’s Learning Resource Center as a Calculus II Supplemental Instruction leader, and ultimately becoming a peer mentor and science tutor in the (STEM)2 Program. “In my various roles on campus, I’ve turned myself into the student I always knew I could be,” he said. “By believing in myself and knowing that I am destined for greatness, I’m starting to get more out of life while helping others along the way.” After graduating from Cypress College with an Associate Degree for Transfer in both math and physics, Junnior now attends California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo studying mechanical engineering. “From my humble beginnings in this journey toward higher education, Cypress College has enabled me to progress from becoming an automotive technician to evolving toward a mechanical engineer,” he said. “I’ve realized that I’m not alone on this voyage to become an engineer and have evolved completely as a person,” he added. “The plethora of opportunities that I’ve encountered because of Cypress College have been the catalyst of growth and giving back.”
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Jennifer Franco said she “might be dead” if she hadn’t come to Cypress College and taken a class from Theater Arts Professor Mark Majarian in her first semester. “Without getting too emotional and talking about the past, I wouldn’t have made it,” she said. “I wouldn’t be who I am. I wouldn’t be able to get up in the morning and be happy with what I’m doing with my life. I wouldn’t be me.” Franco, who started attending Cypress in her late 20s and was the 2012 graduate of the year, is now working as a stage manager at Downtown Los Angeles’ Tony Award-winning Mark Taper Forum following a stint as a stage management intern at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. Following her graduation from Cypress College, Franco transferred to the University of Southern California, enrolled in their Bachelor of Fine Arts program, and graduated May 2016. When she first started at Cypress College, Franco had no idea how far she would go academically, let alone what she wanted to study. A counselor suggested some beginning classes, and she ended up in Majarian’s American Ethnic Theater course. “I didn’t really know anything about theater at the time,” she admitted. A few weeks into class, Majarian announced he was searching for a stage manager for the college’s dramatic productions. “I’m looking down and then this teacher’s like, Jennifer, how about you?” Franco said. “I’m pretty sure in that moment, I was shaking my head no, but the word that came out was, ‘Yes.’” “It was my first semester and it kind of gave me the chance to meet some new people, see that I could maybe fit in here, and I kind of fell in love with theater. I fell in love with stage managing, and then not only that, it gave me a kind of reason to pursue other things in school.”
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Majarian, who has an equity stage management background and has been teaching at Cypress College for more than 35 years, said he saw a “woman warrior” in Franco from the beginning. “It’s nice to sort of pass on and have your students actually take it to another level,” he added. “I think that’s the greatest thing we have as faculty is when our students innovate beyond us, and I think that Jennifer’s done that.”
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Profile
Phong Le
Phong Le smiled proudly as he received his associate degree in business administration during Cypress College’s 50th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony, dressed in his navy gown adorned with a satin white sash bearing the letters “EOPS.” Now transferred to the University of California, Irvine, he was one of more than 1,100 students who earned an associate degree as part of the college’s Class of 2017. Just four years earlier, Phong had been living in Vietnam — his home country — and didn’t speak a word of English. When he first came to the U.S., he said, “I struggled with learning a new language, culture, and customs, but I was lucky and very excited because I knew that the opportunities in this country could allow me to pursue my dream of becoming a successful businessman.” He aspires to become a Certified Public Accountant, earn a master’s degree, and build his own practice. Phong initially took English as a Second Language courses at the North Orange County Community College District’s School of Continuing Education (now North Orange Continuing Education) to build and improve his English. He then continued his ESL and major-related education at Cypress College on the advice of his brother, friends, and counselors. While at Cypress College, Phong was an exemplary student maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout his semesters. He was also an active EOPS student and became heavily involved in accounting and finance events organized by the Business/CIS Division and Business Club. He even participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helping low-income workers prepare their annual tax returns. “I am proud of all the little accomplishments I have achieved while at Cypress College,” he said. “I am proud of being an active and good student. I am proud of learning so many things I had not known before.” He continued, “I truly love Cypress College, its facilities, and the faculty.”
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or years, the annual Duck Pond Race was a mainstay of campus life — prompting students and employees alike to jump into the shallow waters in a bid to prove supremacy in an inner-tube relay race. Last held in the early 2000s, the event was
Cypress College 50th Anniversary
The day also featured program booths, a 1960s-oriented car show, an art gallery exhibit, a “50 Years of Cypress College” exhibit, food trucks, astronomy, a kids zone, a photo booth, and an in-memoriam display. A retiree panel discussion featured Donna Friess, Eric Gruver, Enriquita Ramos, James Phillips, and Gail Taylor; alumni Steve Cifelli, Swen Nater, Jeffrey Smith, and Jeanette Vazquez participated in a panel discussion as well.
highly anticipated and fiercely competed — with hundreds of people lining the Pond’s edge to cheer on participants — during the 50th Anniversary Festival and Reunion on April 1. The Festival was one of two marquee events scheduled during the anniversary year. In addition to the duck pond races, there was a related boat parade with entries created by art students. More than a thousand people attended the festival, coming to campus to reunite and share stories, participate in nostalgic retiree and alumni panels, and take a walk back in time looking at historical displays and memorabilia. Many areas of the campus developed permanent memorabilia displays depicting their history as part of the anniversary celebration. Notable displays include a triptych created by International Students Program, a historical timeline of theater productions by the Theater Arts Department, and an Athletics Hall of Fame. The latter was part of a larger event that included alumni inductions into the Hall of Fame, a reception, and an anniversary-day baseball game.
Ah…what has like a sturdy tree been born Where, before, a barren land there lay Dull open space, deserted and forlorn— A plain—abandoned orchards of another day— A land of dust and cows and tired huts, Of empty space, of heat and unmarked trails, Of stubborn weeds, rabbits, crumbling ruts, Of vacant homes, wood steps and sagging rails? A place where only a vision could conceive That from here through half a century would grow A college, that none earlier might believe, Born from teachers, with their knowledge to sow, Born from students, workers, and tireless staff— Their typewriters clicking out enrollment lists, Their carriages stutter forward…then slide aft. And bit by bit our new world grinds its grist Bestirring dreams for cautious, hope-filled lives— Sustenance to nourish both shy and bold: Music, art, science, all of life here thrives. And soon great buildings of concrete mold The shining monuments of years to come. And in the center one reaches for the sky— An obelisk—symbol of the endless search for some: Of who and what and when and where and why? A Cypress tree that grows in barren sand, One nourished from dreams that live and grow, For fifty years the college becomes the land Wherein each culture will each other know. And on this day, we touch our treasured past Learners all—students, teachers, coaches, peers— A Cypress spirit will forever last, Ours the testimony of its growing years.
Cypress College retiree Pat O’Brien authored the 50th anniversary poem.
The Foundation used the event to launch the “Alumni Connection” alumni group as a way to reconnect and stay connected to former students. At an evening reception, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and a representative of State Senator Josh Newman presented a resolution of the State Assembly honoring the college for its 50th anniversary. Closing out the day’s events, a cast that included current students and alumni staged “Follies” — a nostalgic musical-theater selection that was the first-ever performed in the Cypress College Campus Theater. The incredible costumes were designed by Emmy Award-winning alumnus Rodney Munoz, who has gone on from Cypress to earn acclaim on the Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live! The college augmented the theater budget to facilitate one of the largest shows in recent memory, including the use of a live orchestra.
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk Silva and Kaelin Locker, a representative of CA Senator Josh Newman, present a resolution of the state Assembly honoring the college for its 50th anniversary. Annual Report 2016-17
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On September 12, 2016, the campus community gathered for the 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Ceremony. The event was inspired by a similar ceremony held on the first day of instruction — precisely 50 years earlier, on September 12, 1966. The original event lives large in campus lore. It was held just 74 days after the college was officially formed by the District. In that time, the land was converted from dairy farm to a small village of temporary buildings. In the center of that cluster, officials placed a modest flagpole. On September 12, 1966, the college Five presidents participated in the 50th Anniversary Festival and Reunion: community welcomed students and employees with Bob Simpson, Don Bedard, Mike Kasler, Margie Lewis, and Jack Scott. a ceremony around that flagpole — with founding President Dan Walker suggesting a military contingent not exert significant effort as they raised the stars and stripes since the concrete might not yet be solid enough to bear the weight. Against that backdrop, Cypress College’s 50th Anniversary launched with a similar ceremony that was emceed by Pat Ganer — a longtime faculty member who was among the first students enrolled at Cypress College. The event also marked the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Other events throughout the year honored the 50th anniversary of the college. The milestone also provided the opportunity for banners to be displayed in the Gateway Plaza and pond areas, and along Valley View Street, with help from the City of Cypress.
I At the Cypress State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, January 19, Mayor Paulo Morales presented Cypress College with an honorary “Key to the City” in recognition of the college’s 50th anniversary. Foam “#1” fingers with the name of the city and Cypress College, respectively, were also given out at the event. Executive Vice President Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhay, received the recognition on behalf of the college.
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t is one of the beloved myths of Cypress College that on September 12, 1966, during the initial dedication ceremonies, the concrete that set the flagpole was so freshly laid that it could not bear the weight of the flag … The concern, though, was not entirely misplaced as the physical campus of the college was constructed with astounding rapidity. Newsweek had even spotlighted Cypress College before a single class had graduated when it noted “For pure speed, though, Cypress Junior College probably holds the record. In just 74 days, Cypress hustled dairy cows off its 112-acre campus and installed eighteen prefabricated buildings and 2,300 students.” — Excerpt from “A Tree Grows in Cypress” By Dr. Pat Ganer
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Food Bank In an effort to help Cypress students focus more on succeeding in school and less on where their next meal is coming from, Cypress College opened an on-campus Food Bank in Spring 2017 at the Student Activities Center.
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Students Registered
2,300
Items Consumed
3,000+
Items Donated
The Food Bank, run by Student Activities Director David Okawa, aims to address the basic needs of our students by collecting and distributing non-perishable food items, educating the campus community about hunger, and collaborating with others to connect students with additional resources on and off campus.
Yom HaShoah With themes of survival, gratitude, hope, and inclusiveness, Cypress College held its second Yom HaShoah Day of Remembrance event on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, a follow-up to the hugely successful inaugural event in 2016. Nearly 1,300 people lined the Cypress College Pond for the event featuring: remarks from Holocaust survivors Gerda Seifer and keynote speaker Zenon Neumark; music and dance performances by Cypress College students and faculty; photographs taken by Cypress College Photography Professor Clifford Lester; and a memorial candle lighting. Holocaust survivors Seifer and Neumark were joined by three other survivors — Harry Lester, Sarah B. Schweitz, and Piri Katz — and second-generation survivor and Cypress College staff member Rick van Beynan, for a meet-and-greet with local middle school students prior to the ceremony and the lighting of memorial candles.
Dual Enrollment Cypress College has partnered with the Anaheim Union High School District to offer students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Most classes are offered conveniently on high school campuses, and many credits are eligible for transfer to schools in the California State University or University of California systems. The program is still in its infancy and will expand its offerings in the coming semesters. The program also offered two-week Summer Connect sessions where more than 300 students took courses in career exploration and educational planning, earning up to two college credits. Students engaged summer enrichment opportunities including field trips, activities, and notable guest speakers like Tesla Foundation CEO Keith Kaplan who stopped by the Cypress College campus in June to talk to students about the workforce of the future.
Community Connections OC Pathways and PBS’ RoadTrip Nation stopped at Cypress College Tuesday, March 28, in their bright green RV for a filmed engineering road trip event with Virgin Galactic to inspire students to define their own roads in life.
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Virgin Galactic VP of Operations Tim Buzza and Caitlin Curtis, a Virgin Galactic composites manufacturing engineer, met with Cypress College students to share career and life experiences. Following their presentation, students participated in a discussion and Q&A with Buzza and Curtis.
It was “absolutely amazing to have these speakers on campus.” — Grace Lewis
Grace Lewis, a mechanical engineering student at the college, said the event was “very inspiring” and it was “absolutely amazing to have these speakers on campus.” She added, “It was just exciting to see a woman representing the space industry and answering all of the questions about school, mostly, all of her hardships, pathways to becoming a rocket scientist. It’s just absolutely astounding.”
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Measure J Veteran’s Resource Center
Science, Engineering, Math
One of the highlights of the Measure J campaign was the need to serve students entering higher education following military service. Cypress College has delivered in a big way on that promise to voters.
Architects delivered designs for the new Science, Engineering, and Math Building, working diligently to take efficiency to a maximum. The building, which will be constructed between the current SEM Building and the Library/Learning Resource Center, features external architectural elements matching Cypress College’s original construction. The philosophy, however, is different — moving hallways to the exterior to provide the greatest internal square footage possible.
Not only will students receive a state-of-the-art Veteran’s Resource Center — with areas designed from the ground up to effectively meet the unique needs of these students — the glass-front building will overlook the pond and a memorial plaza adorned with flags representing each branch of the military. The plaza, which will be funded through donations, will provide an important gathering space on campus — and a unique destination for military-related events in Orange County. Design work on the building, which will extend off the front of the current Student Activities Center, was primarily completed during the academic year.
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A large courtyard resides between the two wings of the buildings — with labs on one side and lecture halls on the other; this provides for additional efficiencies with internal mechanical needs, including ventilation. The new SEM building also features an immersive digital classroom with a domed interior roof for projection of visually rich curricula.
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Accreditation Preparation Hours of preparation and the work of more than a hundred employees went into being ready for the fall 2017 Accreditation Site Visit — with none making greater efforts than Accreditation Self Study Chair Liana Koeppel and Accreditation Liaison Officer Philip Dykstra. Cypress College is accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits community colleges and other associate degree granting institutions in the Western region of the United States. The ACCJC is one of seven regional accrediting commissions authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges follow a seven-year cycle during which institutional review is continuous. Cypress College undertook a comprehensive self evaluation in preparation for a visit by a team of peers in October 2017.
The Cypress College Softball team capped off a perfect 48-0 season by becoming the first-ever undefeated Softball State Champions in CCCAA history. The victory marks the ninth State Championship for the Cypress College Softball Program, the most in CCCAA history, all coming under Head Coach Brad Pickler who took over the program in 1987. “The most special thing is the 48-0,” Pickler said. “Our college president said, ‘No one’s going to beat it,’ and he was right. No one else can claim this, they’re the first team to do it. It’s not UCONN basketball, but it’s pretty close.”
Charger Spirit Golf
Cypress College men’s golf sophomore Dylan Hall brought home the individual State Title for the Chargers at the CCCAA State Championship Tournament at Cypress Ridge Golf Course. The team also completed its best season in program history with a state runner-up finish at the tournament.
As part of the self evaluation, three open forums were held in order to inform the college community about the process and to solicit feedback on the drafts produced by the Self Study Standards sub-committees.
Getting Ready: √ Completed drafts of the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report for public review and feedback √ Revisions to the drafts based on feedback √ Complete the 450-page Institutional Self-Evaluation Report √ Obtain approval from the NOCCCD Board of Trustees for the ISER √ Submit the ISER to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges √ Prepare for the October 2017 site visit
The North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees also reviewed two drafts (in February and May) and a final version of the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report in June. The report was submitted to ACCJC in July and members of the site-visit team in advance of their October visit to Cypress College. The report documents the work done by members of the college community to ensure that students are met with rigorous curriculum and robust services to facilitate their success.
Diving
Cypress College freshman diver Alejandra Gomez, the Orange Empire Conference Champion and Southern California Regional Champion, won the state championship on the three-meter board and finished runner-up on the one-meter. She was previously recognized as the college’s Charger of the Week, and has set a number of diving records. Cypress Diving Coach Shane Butler was also awarded Women’s Dive Coach of the Year.
Tennis
Cypress College’s Men’s Tennis team advanced to the Southern California Regional Finals, where it ranked #2 in California, marking its highest final ranking ever. Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams also earned All-Academic Team Awards from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, and seven men’s players and two women’s players also earned ScholarAthlete awards. Annual Report 2016-17
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2016-17 REVENUE
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48%
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17%
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State Revenue
Local Revenue
Academic Salaries
Non-Academic Salaries
Benefits
Other
Unrestricted General Fund
Restricted General Fund
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Expenditures: Cypress College honored and recognized Woman of the Year Catherine Sorensen and eight outstanding Citizens of the Year from surrounding communities at its 42nd Americana Awards on April 4 at the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom. Attendees bid on a number of items to support the College Foundation, including a “Cop for a Day” experience with Cypress Police, a weeklong trip to Cabo San Lucas, and suite tickets to watch an Anaheim Ducks game with a Zamboni ride. All proceeds support the work of the Foundation, which provides students with scholarships, book loans and emergency assistance, faculty grants, endowment development, and more. In addition to honoring deserving recipients, the Americana Awards is the primary college fundraiser.
An annual golf tournament and giving campaigns from employees and community supporters also raise money for the college’s students. Through these efforts, for the first time, the Foundation’s assets reached the $3 million mark. This is an important milestone since the Foundation is responsible for providing scholarships to students, mini-grants to faculty members, and supporting students with financial needs that frequently include books, food, and other emergency needs.
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Academic Management Salaries
2,657,793.30
2,235,047.97
422,745.33
Full-Time Faculty Salaries
21,988,610.51
22,544,476.87
30.16%
1,238,578.34
33,548,480.10
2,217,190.03
10,563,399.96
14.13%
Total Academic Salaries
9,324,821.62
555,866.36
35,765,670.13
47.85%
1,642,525.80
645,176.15
2,287,701.95
3.06%
Part-Time Faculty Salaries Classified Management Salaries Classified Staff Salaries
Confidential Staff Salaries Hourly Staff Salaries
Total Classified Salaries
11,063,909.19
2,257,188.74
72,307.00
774,929.53
13,553,671.5
1,861,587.90
13,321,097.93
72,307.00
3.56%
17.82% 0.10%
4,763,952.79
2,636,517.43
18,317,624.31
24.51%
3.53%
Employee Benefits
10,909,676.26
1,466,562.71
12,376,238.97
16.56%
Total Salaries and Benefits
58,011,827.88
8,447,705.53
66,459,533.41
88.92%
917,758.79
838,395.98
1,756,154.77
2.35%
4,621,970.97
6.17%
Supplies and Materials
Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
3,339,681.37 1,011,503.74
1,282,289.60 906,043.82
1,917,547.56
2.57%
63,280,771.78
11,474,434.93
74,755,206.71
100.00%
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“T
he people who have worked with [Dr. Schilling] describe her as a transformational leader who is collaborative, empowering, inclusive, visionary, and personable. I believe she will build on your successes and lead the college forward to achieve your desired future.” — Chancellor Dr. Cheryl Marshall
Presidential Transition On July 3, the Cypress College community welcomed JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D., as the campus’ 12th college president. During the Open Forum, Dr. Schilling said, “The students that we have in our community college are exceptional. You have grit, you have courage, you have knowledge, you have power, you have diversity, you have passion for what you do, and it really, truly transformed me and I wanted to be part of that.”
9/14/2016 —
President Simpson announces his retirement at academic-year’s end
Dr. Schilling was selected from among five finalists, who appeared on campus on March 30 for open-forum presentations to the campus community. The finalists also interviewed with District leadership and with the NOCCCD Board of Trustees.
11/28/2016 —
Presidential recruitment begins
1/27/2017 —
President Simpson presents final Opening Day address
3/16/2017 —
Five candidates for president identified as finalists
3/30/2017 —
President finalists participate in oncampus open forums
4/3/2017 —
Dr. JoAnna Schilling selected as 12th president of Cypress College
6/29/2017 —
Dr. Bob Simpson served five years as Cypress College’s 11th President, succeeding Dr. Michael Kasler in June 2012. “I came to Cypress College in June of 2007 as the Executive Vice President. It became obvious to me very quickly that I had made the right career choice and that I had been given an extraordinary opportunity. Everything that has transpired since that time has validated my first impression. In my time here, I have felt a sense of excitement and vitality and belonging in a way I had never previously felt in my professional life. I came to love this college.” Emotions were evident on Dr. Simpson’s final day in June, as he completed a 30-year career serving students. A steady stream of visitors — faculty, staff, managers, and students — to the President’s Office offered their well wishes to Dr. Simpson. “It has truly been a work of love for me,” he said.
President Simpson’s final day
7/3/2017 —
Dr. Schilling has a doctorate in education from Oregon State University, a Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Bacholor of Arts in English from Smith College. Prior to her selection, Dr. Schilling served as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rio Hondo College, where she also previously served in multiple roles as the Dean of Arts and Cultural Programs, Continuing and Contract Education, and Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs from 2006-2012. From 2012 to 2016, Dr. Schilling served at Cerritos College as Vice President of Academic Affairs/Assistant Superintendent. She also served as the co-chair on the Chancellor’s Office Curriculum Inventory project (COCI) and on the statewide Chief Instructional Officers (CIO) Executive Board representing the Orange County/Los Angeles County region. Dr. Schilling is a staunch advocate for student success; this focus extends the work of the college in recent years and provides an opportunity for strong implementations of emerging initiatives — such as guided pathways, for which she is recognized as a state leader.
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“I am thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. JoAnna Schilling as the next President of Cypress College,” said Chancellor Dr. Cheryl Marshall in a memo announcing the selection on April 3. “Dr. Schilling brings a wealth of experience as an educational leader with strengths in partnership development, enrollment management, and accreditation. The people who have worked with her describe her as a transformational leader who is collaborative, empowering, inclusive, visionary, and personable. I believe she will build on your successes and lead the college forward to achieve your desired future.”
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Cypress College JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D., President North Orange County Community College District Cheryl A. Marshall, Ed.D., Chancellor Board of Trustees: Ryan Bent Stephen T. Blount Jeffrey P. Brown Dr. Barbara Dunsheath Ed Lopez Molly McClanahan Jacqueline Rodarte Credits Marc S. Posner, Director of Campus Communications Marcie Kagawa, Marketing and Outreach Assistant Cari Jorgensen, Web Content Specialist Joseph Heida, Photography Student Oscar Diaz, Photography Student Vinh Dang, NOCCCD Printing and Design Department Monica Farias and the NOCCCD Printing and Design Staff Kai Stearns Moore, NOCCCD District Director, Public & Governmental Affairs NOCCCD Administrative Offices 1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801