2021-2022 Report to the Community

Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

It is a great honor to present to you the 2021-22 Santa Barbara City College and SBCC Foundation Annual Report. In case you didn’t already know it, SBCC is an awe-inspiring higher education institution serving the communities of South Santa Barbara County.

During my last year at SBCC I have come to love the distinguished faculty, caring staff and dedicated college leadership who are all here to serve students. This report is a celebration of all we have been able to achieve together and of our remarkable students. As a member of our community, I hope you also take pride in what is happening here at SBCC.

As a community college SBCC ensures that our community is our first priority, and then strives to enrich our local community by also welcoming students from across the state, country and world. We are a global community college that provides comprehensive degree, certificate and transfer programs, in addition to career training opportunities. We provide second-to-none student support services to help our students succeed, knowing that we need to ensure all their needs are met, not just in the classroom. No matter what future you envision for yourself or your family, we want to help connect you to it.

I hope to see you on campus soon for a tour, class, art exhibition, Vaqueros match or game, Theatre Group production or music performance. SBCC is your college and we are here for you.

With appreciation,

Kindred Murillo, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent/President

Turbulent times test us all – individuals, institutions and communities alike. In moments like this I personally find it helpful to always keep the big picture and long arc of history in mind.

Our college and community have served students through recessions, wars, and yes, even public health crises. For more than a century, SBCC has always emerged from these periods with a renewed commitment to meet students where they are and to ensure they have access to an outstanding and affordable education.

As I write this, there are several things that give me hope and fill me with gratitude: the SBCC Foundation has never been stronger, our campuses are coming back to life, and our community of donors and supporters never left our side.

There are more than 1,000 public community colleges across this country. Each has a different history, a unique relationship to the communities they serve, and a particular set of strengths and challenges. All, however, are united in their commitment to the ideal that there is no greater investment than an education.

Here at the SBCC Foundation, we have been working alongside our community of generous donors and community partners for nearly 50 years. While public resources provide the backbone for the college, the SBCC Foundation offers philanthropic support to innovate, fill gaps and ensure students have what they need to pursue their goals – thereby transforming a great community college into an extraordinary one.

Your investment in the SBCC Foundation makes the SBCC Promise, scholarships, emergency grants, summer bridge programs and other critical student support programs possible. Thank you for your extraordinary generosity.

In gratitude, Geoff Green, CEO

SBCC Foundation

MISSION

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE WELCOMES ALL STUDENTS.

The College provides a diverse learning environment and opportunities for students to enrich their lives, advance their careers, complete certificates, earn associate degrees and transfer to four-year institutions.

The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

LIVE AT THE GARVIN THEATRE!

FALL TERM STARTS … BACK IN-PERSON!

The Theatre Group at SBCC welcomed audiences back to the Garvin Theatre with a celebration of musicals past and future, “Here We Go Again! A Musical Revue.”

The Fall semester started with several options for instruction: in-person, online and hybrid classes. Teaching, learning and the delivery of vital support services continued, while COVID-19 protocols were established to keep students, faculty and staff safe.

RE-ENROLLMENT DAYS

SPRING SEMESTER STARTS REMOTELY DUE TO COVID-19 SURGE

A re-enrollment event was hosted by Student Services, assisting over 100 previously enrolled students — those who stopped attending sometime between Spring 2020 and Fall 2021 — in getting a fresh start for the new year by enrolling for the Spring 2022 term.

The Spring semester started in January, however a surge in COVID-19 infection rates in the community prompted the college to shift most classes and services to begin with remote/online delivery until mid-February.

SBCC STUDENTS AMONG 2022 PHI THETA KAPPA ALL-CALIFORNIA AWARD WINNERS

SBCC students Carie Millard, Nicole Pena, Olivia Reed and John Fletcher were named among the 2022 Phi Theta Kappa All-California Award winners. Of the 1.8 million students attending California Community Colleges, it is a tremendous honor that four SBCC students are among the 114 winners.

SBCC FOUNDATION’S PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE FALL RECEPTION

SBCC A 20-YEAR TOP PRODUCER OF GILMAN SCHOLARS

EOPS/CARE THANKSGIVING DINNER AND HOLIDAY BOOK GIVEAWAY

The SBCC Foundation President’s Circle Reception was held on a beautiful evening in late September on the Garvin Theatre patio. After months of remote events, attendees enjoyed the camaraderie, appetizers, live music, and updates from the college and Foundation. For every dollar given by President’s Circle members in 2021-22, the SBCC Foundation generated 11 dollars in support for SBCC and its students.

SBCC was recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being a top producer of Gilman scholars among community colleges over the past 20 years. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program makes studying abroad more accessible and inclusive for American students. Twenty-three students from SBCC have received Gilman awards since 2001.

In partnership with the SBCC Foundation, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services/Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (EOPS/CARE) hosted a Thanksgiving dinner and holiday book giveaway for single parent and CalWORKs-eligible student parents.

COMPUTER SCIENCE TEAM WINS AGAIN

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OPENED

The SBCC computer science team took first place at the Southern California International Collegiate Programming contest, winning the top honor for twoyear colleges for the second year in a row.

COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATED IN-PERSON ONCE AGAIN!

Small business development centers opened at SBCC’s Schott and Wake Campuses, where — at no cost — professional consultants work one-onone with business owners and entrepreneurs to help them start-up, grow and navigate today’s complex business environment.

ADULT HIGH SCHOOL/GED GRADUATION

SBCC celebrated the Class of 2022 at La Playa Stadium in the first in-person Commencement ceremony since 2019, after the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the 2020 and 2021 ceremonies to be held virtually.

SBCC’s School of Extended Learning hosted a triumphant group of 29 adult students at the Wake Campus celebrating a life-changing milestone. Thirty-six students graduated from the Adult High School, GED and Bilingual GED programs this year.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

LISANDRA BARRERA-RISING

2022 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Lisandra Barrera-Rising, a non-traditional student in her 30s, received two Associate of Arts degrees and graduated with a 3.6 GPA. She relocated to the Santa Barbara area with her husband and children in 2019. A sociology major, she was accepted as a transfer student to UCSB where she will begin in Fall 2022 with plans to be a marriage and family therapist.

Despite a number of challenges she had to overcome earlier in her life, with proper academic guidance and support from her family, Lisandra established the means necessary to pursue her dreams and return to school.

Today, Lisandra is an active member of the community as well as the ambassador for the Underground Scholars Berkeley, an organization that creates pathways to higher education for formerly incarcerated individuals.

“I am grateful for the opportunities that SBCC has given me and I plan on utilizing what I have learned and applying it to the next level of academia. Thank you for allowing me to be this year’s 2022 Commencement speaker! Here’s to second chances!”

ALEJANDRA CEJA: SBCC PROMISE

SBCC Promise alum Alejandra Ceja graduated in May 2022, having earned two associate degrees with honors in Administration of Justice, one with an emphasis in law enforcement, and another for transfer to a four-year university. She is transferring to University of California Irvine (UCI) in the Fall. As the recipient of this year’s President’s scholarship — one of the top scholarships awarded through the SBCC Foundation — many of her expenses will be covered.

A first-generation college student, Alejandra was nervous about starting at SBCC, but says the wealth of resources and supportive professors and counselors made it much easier.

“The SBCC Promise made it possible for me to go to college and further my education. It was incredibly helpful to my family, allowing me to attend SBCC full-time for two years by covering all fees, books and supplies. I am honored to be an SBCC alum … It’s such a great college and I think many people aren’t aware of what an amazing opportunity it is,” Alejandra said.

After she earns her bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law and Society at UCI, Alejandra is interested in a law enforcement career that involves working closely with communities and helping people. She enjoys courses in psychology, and thinks that more knowledge in this area will be helpful. Alejandra’s fascination with criminology and dedication to serving people will guide her in the years ahead, and she’s grateful for the opportunities resulting from her education at SBCC. One day, she would like to give back and help future students benefit from the SBCC Promise.

CAMERON BLACK COOKE UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Cameron Black was one of 100 high-achieving community college students to receive the highly competitive and prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. A double major in psychology and communication, Cameron also served as the Associated Student Government’s Vice President of Internal Affairs. He will be attending Stanford University in Fall 2022.

Hailing from a small town in Idaho, Cameron’s challenges included an abusive childhood environment, which prompted him to make his way to Santa Barbara in 2020 to live with his uncle and his uncle’s partner (whom he calls “Soul Mama”). Inspired by the two of them to earn his GED and enroll at SBCC through the SBCC Promise, he achieved a 4.0 GPA his first semester, which he maintained throughout all four semesters at SBCC.

CHERNOR A. DIALLO THE JOURNEY FROM LIBERIA TO SBCC

In the Fulani language spoken by many in West Africa, the name Chernor means “scholar,” so perhaps Chernor A. Diallo was destined to pursue higher education. Without his dedication and hard work, however, it’s unlikely the opportunities that eventually led him to SBCC would have presented themselves.

Chernor was born and raised in Monrovia, Liberia, where children must pay fees for their junior and high school education. For Chernor that meant pedaling a rickshaw around the streets of Monrovia after his classes, getting home around 10 p.m. and then doing his homework. A bright and eager student, he entered academic competitions whenever he could. At one such competition he met the national coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Diploma program who later encouraged him to apply to Givat Haviva International School (GHIS), a prestigious high school in Israel. The goal of GHIS is to bring together students from all over the world to build a community of young leaders who understand the power of diversity.

Chernor lived and studied in Israel for two years. “If I would have stayed in Liberia,” he said, “I would have become, like so many others, a street seller. I would have dropped out of school … It is so rare for a person to leave Liberia.” Chernor became the first in his family to graduate from high school.

In 2021 Chenor came to Santa Barbara to study business administration at SBCC as a first-generation college student. Today he is a Model United Nations delegate and Executive Director of the International Online Model United Nations-Liberia. In the Fall 2021 semester, Chernor was elected the Student Trustee, and in Spring 2022 he was elected to serve as president of the Associated Student Government for the 2022-2023 school year. Awarded the Gertrude Calden Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, he was also interviewed recently to be featured in a book about resilience written by Sissy Taran.

According to Interim Superintendent/President of SBCC Kindred Murillo, “He is one of the strongest student trustees I have worked with during my 26 years in the community college system. Not only is he diplomatic and wise beyond his years, he is grateful and humble, which just engages students who work with him. His authenticity coupled with his intellect is inspiring. With leaders like Chernor Diallo, I know the future will be better than the one we created for them.”

LINH TRAN

A PERSEVERING SPIRIT

When Linh Tran spoke at the Adult High School/GED graduation ceremony in June 2022, she was there as a threetime graduate of SBCC’s School of Extended Learning. She has earned a certificate or diploma in all three of the college’s noncredit programs — GED, ESL and Career Skills. In her graduation speech, she described the road she traveled to accomplish her goals. It was not an easy one.

As the ASG Vice President of Internal Affairs, Cameron was praised by ASG President Allegra Kabukapua Kalombo for being, “a straight-up leader and someone always available to help. He knows what he wants in life and where he wants to be in the future. I admire his capacity to overcome adversity and use that as fuel to achieve greater things.”

“I cannot express enough gratitude, appreciation and love for the amazing support I have received from the SBCC community and beyond,” said Cameron. Excited about being able to continue his education at Stanford University, he will pursue a degree in psychology and a second degree in public policy. He hopes to impact health systems through a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural perspective as an effective spokesperson and social advocate in the global arena.

Although English is not her native language, Linh initially enrolled in the GED program in 2010. Family tragedy struck in 2012, however, prompting her to put her dreams on hold. In 2020, she registered again, even though with children, a husband and a busy life she knew it would be tough. Then COVID-19 hit and all instruction moved to a virtual environment. Her children had to stay at home from their schools as well. “All of a sudden,” she said, “I became a teacher, a therapist and even a clown to try and keep my family smiling.” When her husband’s health began to decline by the end of that year, it added one more challenge for her and her family to contend with. “My mind was pulled in many directions, but I didn’t want to give up.”

With a persevering spirit and hard work she stayed the course and did not give up on her education. Looking back, Linh reflected, “During this time, I was a busy bee and worked hard to be a good role model for my kids. I hope that they will follow me and know that education will give them a better life.”

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

In just the third season in the program’s history, the Vaqueros dominated with a 14-2 record and perfect 10-0 mark in conference play. Ariana Garner was named Western State Conference Coach of the Year in her first season at the helm, while Emma Crabbe and Kelissa Lemoine won the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Pairs Championship on the way to being named the conference’s Most Valuable Pair of the Year.

WOMEN’S GOLF

In her first year at SBCC, freshman Carlee Steven placed second in the Western State Conference and finished fifth at the State Championships, posting a two-day total of 150 at Cypress Ridge Golf Club from Nov. 14-15.

FOOTBALL

SBCC football had one of its best years in recent memory, tying for the program’s most wins since 2004, with a 7-3 regular season record that resulted in the team playing in its first bowl game since 2016. A total of 14 Vaqueros were named All-Pacific League, the most in over eight years, with seven student-athletes earning All-State recognition.

WOMEN’S SWIM AND DIVE

Not only did the Vaqueros swim team win its seventh straight Western State Conference title, but it had a huge final two days at the State Championships, moving up six spots to finish in fifth place overall. The team also earned three individual WSC championship wins, two coming from Elina Borghoff in the 400-meter individual medley and 200-meter breaststroke. Ensley Letterman was the winner in the 100-meter freestyle.

WOMEN’S WATER POLO

SBCC clinched its seventh consecutive Western State Conference Championship, advancing to the State Championship game for the third time in five seasons. The Vaqueros were second-to-none with four All-WSC First Team selections, with nine members being named All-Conference.

PROGRAMS

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Through partnerships with our K-12 school districts, students eligible for high school have the opportunity to begin their college career while paying no tuition for college classes. High school students can earn college and high school credits at the same time whether they take college classes at SBCC (in-person or online) or at their high school. A total of 4,488 students were enrolled in the program during the 2021-2022 academic year. In the Spring, an open-house style event dubbed “Vaquero Roundup” was held for high school students and their families. The event was designed to offer students and their families a “one-stop shop” for assistance with the registration and enrollment process. More than 447 students and 583 parents and family members attended. SBCC looks forward to hosting a similar event in Spring 2023.

COLLEGE FOR WORKING ADULTS

Designed for post-traditional students who go between part-time and full-time enrollment, the College for Working Adults (under the “Student Ready” parent program) offers multiple degree and fully online programs on a flexible schedule to help post-traditional students meet their educational goals. Students can enroll in evening, hybrid and fully online courses to work with their busy schedules.

Dedicated advisors, tutors and faculty who understand the needs and challenges of first generation, posttraditional and working adult students are on hand to offer support services to ensure maximum accessibility to resources and assistance.

The program was supported by 111 students who enrolled in the program during 2021-2022.

THE SBCC PROMISE

In 2016, the Foundation launched the SBCC Promise, offering all recent, local high school graduates the opportunity to attend SBCC full-time at no cost. The SBCC Promise relies entirely on private donations and covers all required fees, books and supplies for up to two years. To date, more than 6,000 local students have participated. By removing financial barriers, the SBCC Promise ensures that SBCC’s life-changing educational programs are fully accessible to all local students.

CAREER SKILLS INSTITUTE

SBCC School of Extended Learning offers a series of short courses that have been carefully selected to provide training in four key areas: business, design, technology and career education. The college collaborates with Santa Barbara community business leaders to determine what skills are needed in the local marketplace. Career skills courses are packaged together to enable students to earn a certificate and digital badge, demonstrating they have mastered new skills. During a year in which many people worked from home or thought about changing career paths, the Career Skills Institute awarded 250 digital badges.

SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS

While the pandemic prompted many programs to shift to remote instruction, the SBCC School of Culinary Arts was one of few departments that continued to run small, in-person courses with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. In Spring 2022, students enrolled in the Advanced Restaurant class offered a few winemaker dinners in the James Dunn Gourmet Dining Room for the faculty and staff of SBCC only. The students worked with a local winemaker and created a five-course meal with wine pairings for each of the events.

The lab kitchen, which underwent renovations and remodeling at the beginning of the pandemic, reopened in February for a limited time, allowing the JSB Café, which is run by Culinary Arts students, to once again welcome staff, faculty and students for lunch on campus Monday through Friday.

STUDY ABROAD

Following two years of postponements due to COVID-19, Study Abroad programs happily resumed in 2022. In Spring, the first post-pandemic program was able to go forward — to Rome. Along with English professor David Starkey, a group of students made “the Eternal City” their home as they read and wrote about the Italian capital, learned the Italian language and immersed themselves in Italian art and architecture. The program was academic in nature, but there were plenty of opportunities to live “la bella vita”— the good life — as well. According to one student, “There are a plethora of things I have learned while studying abroad. One of them is that doing this program is one of the best decisions I have ever made.”

In late June, a summer group departed for Austria, Germany and the Netherlands to study science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and art. The 2022-23 school year will see programs in Paris, Rome, Costa Rica and Japan.

SBCC UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ACADEMY (UTA)

As one of the leading community colleges in California — and the nation — SBCC is known for its excellent transfer rates to four-year colleges and universities. The cornerstone of that reputation is based on UTA staff’s commitment to working individually with students to provide such services as transfer awareness workshops, guidance from trained and knowledgeable counselors, appointments with representatives from four-year institutions, assistance finding sources of financial aid and more. Through the development of partnerships with more than 65 schools, UTA prepares students to transfer to both public and private baccalaureate-granting educational institutions successfully.

In 2020-2021, 684 of UTA’s students enrolled in a school in the University of California system, and 465 enrolled in a California State University. SBCC ranked number five of 116 California community colleges in number of students transferring to the UC system.

Unity in the CommUNITY

ENRICHING LIVES

SBCC’s commitment to provide opportunities for students to enrich their lives goes beyond the classroom. Several campus programs promote an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory and supportive community.

The Center for Equity and Social Justice (CESJ) strives to provide a safe and brave space for students of color, women, LGBTQI+ and other marginalized students on our campus.

The Basic Needs Center’s (BNC) mission is to eliminate food insecurity and hunger-related stressors, and offer support with financial hardships by providing students and community members access to no-cost, quality food, clothing, toiletries and other supplies.

Umoja is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of Black, African American and other students.

On April 27, CESJ, BNC and Umoja hosted the “Unity in the CommUNITY” festival where members of the SBCC Community celebrated and shared their cultural heritage through food, art and music. Students had the opportunity to share poems about resilience, building community, facing adversity and pride in one’s heritage through a dynamic poetry slam.

Campus Clubs

Recognizing the college environment at SBCC as something vibrant and energetic — with passionate and creative students who work as hard as they play — the Office of Student Life is proud to support numerous clubs on campus. Clubs focus on a variety of interests such as career options, student diversity, service, recreation and academic interests, while giving students the opportunity to make new friends and make a difference. Joining a campus club allows students to express their current interests as well as their dreams for the future.

There were 22 campus clubs during the Fall semester and 18 campus clubs in the Spring. The Psychology Club was selected as Club of the Year.

ASG

SBCC’s Associated Student Government (ASG) is committed to promoting a sense of community, acting as a voice for students and creating change that will benefit the campus community. Promoting a sense of community was especially important when the pandemic required that many classes continue to meet remotely. ASG rose to the challenge by encouraging more students to return to campus in the Spring semester through their “Let’s Get Vaccinated” campaign, hosting information tables and giveaways, organizing a movie night and other activities.

STUDENTS ON THE CHANNELS WIN 16 AWARDS AT JACC CONFERENCE

Eight students on the staff of SBCC’s award-winning student newspaper The Channels, accompanied by adviser and department chair Darleen Principe and lab teaching assistant John Rose, attended the 2022 conference for the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) on Mar. 5, and returned home with 16 awards. Eight awards were earned from mail-in competitions and eight more for on-the-spot contests held at the conference. For the submitted contests, the team won awards for editorial, opinion story, critical review, column writing, sports feature photo, online photo story/essay and environmental portrait. Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Hernandez won first place in sports photo.

AWARDS

SBCC RANKED AMONG BEST COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN CALIFORNIA Niche.com, an online resource providing information on schools and colleges across the United States, rated SBCC as the No. 2 best community college in California.

ERIC HEIDNER RECEIVES FIRST PLACE AWARD AT DPHS JAZZ FESTIVAL

At the 52nd Annual Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Festival, “Jazz in Paradise,” SBCC faculty member Eric Heidner, who teaches jazz studies, theory and history, won first place with the Good Times Big Band.

KATHY TRUJILLO KING NAMED 2021 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR BY ADL

Kathy Trujillo King, an instructor in SBCC’s Early Childhood Education Department, was this year’s recipient of the Educator of the Year Award from the Anti-Defamation League, Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties. The award recognizes the work of outstanding educators or programs that further ADL’s mission to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure just and fair treatment to all.”

SALLY SAENGER HONORED BY FACCC

At the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC) Conference in March, “Creating Equity Through Policy and Action,” SBCC physical education instructor Sally Saenger was presented with the prestigious Dean Murakami Advocate of the Year award. The annual award is presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated effective advocacy at the state level. FACCC takes an integrated approach to advocacy, combining expert analysis, grass roots activity, direct lobbying and strategic campaign work, all in an effort to serve California community colleges. Ms. Saenger advocates for faculty in areas such as academic freedom, professional development, student services, and faculty rights and concerns.

CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY

ATKINSON GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

Fall: “Planet Earth” was a group exhibition with works by Sarah Rosalena Brady, Mark Churchill and Vanessa WallaceGonzales, each of whom integrated different concepts of land in their work: territory, soil, rural areas and real estate — as well as nations, provinces and kingdoms. All three artists explored these themes in unique and compelling ways.

Spring: “What is America?” was a group exhibition featuring three artists — Zoe Leonard, Glenn Ligon and Felix Gonzalez-Torres — whose works explored concepts of American identity.

LUNAR ECLIPSE

On May 15, the SBCC Astronomy Club hosted a total lunar eclipse viewing party for the entire community. Earth and Planetary Sciences professor Sean Kelly kept everyone informed and entertained with facts and stories about the night sky, star clusters, nebulae and even another galaxy. Photography professor Bruce Burkhardt was on hand to capture a beautiful montage of the eclipse.

KITE FESTIVAL

On a glorious windy day in late spring, dozens of children and their families enjoyed the Santa Barbara Kite Festival held on SBCC’s West Campus Great Meadow. SBCC’s Community Services department provides a variety of venue spaces ideal for all types of events, such as festivals, lectures or presentations, group meetings, athletic games, meets, weddings, art exhibits and other community events.

SBCC MUSIC

SBCC Music has several bands and ensembles that perform dozens of concerts around the community throughout the year.

In October 2021, SBCC Music collaborated with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Grammy Awardwinning musician and composer Ted Nash for a concert of original music, “Ted Nash: The Sound of Art.” Performed on the front terrace of the museum, the pieces consisted of creative accomplishments created by the SBCC New World Jazz Ensemble, inspired by works of art from the museum’s collection. As part of his two-week stay as a Santa Barbara Museum of Art artist-in-residence, Nash led the group through a unique composition process using works of art as inspirations for new musical compositions during a workshop held in September 2021.

The Ted Nash Workshop is supported by the SBCC Music Jazz Program Fund through the Santa Barbara City College Foundation.

THE SBCC FOUNDATION’S THIRD ANNUAL SPRING FORWARD! GALA

The SBCC Foundation’s third annual Spring Forward! Gala, held on May 22 on the beautiful Great Meadow of SBCC’s West Campus, was a resounding success! Nearly 300 guests celebrated and supported SBCC, and enjoyed the spectacular venue overlooking the ocean. The event raised over $400,000 to support the work of the SBCC Foundation, which includes the SBCC Promise, scholarships, emergency grants, and other critical needs of the college and its students.

“The event celebrated the transformative role that SBCC plays in supporting our community. SBCC meets all students where they are, regardless of their past challenges or future goals,” said Geoff Green, CEO of the SBCC Foundation. “We are grateful to all of the donors, sponsors, alumni, students, staff, faculty, college trustees, volunteers, Foundation board members, and friends of SBCC from near and far who joined us and make the Foundation’s work possible.”

THE THEATRE GROUP AT SBCC’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

The Fall production, “Ripcord,” was a vastly entertaining story of two elderly women thrown together by a comic cosmic force possessed of a wicked sense of humor.

SCHEINFELD CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION

The Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge business plan and pitch competition returned for its 12th season in April, showcasing some of our region’s most exciting and innovative college and high school student entrepreneurs. The aspiring entrepreneurs competed for over $15,000 in cash awards and startup support. The collegiate winners were SBCC students Ian Cairns, first place; Camille Faiola, second place; and Cynthia Rodriguez third place. High school winners included Marco DiPadova, first place (Anacapa School); Alondra Hernandez, Ascencio, Wendy Benitez Jaramillo, and Brisa Alonso Perez, second place (San Marcos High School); and Ava Talley, third place (Cabrillo High School). The continued participation and support of established entrepreneurs and investors in the community will guarantee the success of student entrepreneurs for years to come.

Spring saw the production of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit “Murder on the Orient Express,” which was applauded for its talented cast and a “very cool” moving set.

The season finished with “The Wolves.” The production captured the vitality, authentic dialogue and compelling vision of young athletes poised to dominate on the field and in life.

Mentors Fountain

In addition to classrooms, laboratories and a world-class theatre, Santa Barbara City College’s main campus has numerous outdoor areas worth exploring. Overlooking breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands is one of the most recognizable and popular spots on campus: The Mentors Fountain on the Great Meadow of West Campus.

Standing 18-feet tall in the center of the Luria-Towbes Fountain Plaza, the three-pillared bronze structure was created by renowned sculptor Aristides Demetrios and sponsored by Eli Luria and Michael Towbes in 2000. In 2002 it won the Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, making the year 2022 the 20th anniversary of winning that honor.

Although students, faculty, staff and local residents walk by it every day, few are aware of its history or the artist who created it.

Sculptor Aristides Demetrios first gained national recognition in 1963 when he won a competition to design what became an icon of the Stanford University campus: “The White Memorial Fountain,” known as “The Claw.” Shortly afterward, David and Lucille Packard selected him to create the sculpture gracing the entry to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, “Forms Sung in a Kelp Forest.” Hundreds of other commissions for public art soon followed.

In 1998 Demetrios settled in Santa Barbara where he set up a workshop and trained a number of students at UCSB who went on to become successful local artisans. He also designed and fabricated more than 100 sculptures for private collectors.

The Mentors Fountain is considered a masterpiece of beauty and technique, as well as a physical metaphor of the reciprocal learning relationship in which SBCC faculty work collaboratively with students to help them progress toward their goals. This stunning work of art also serves as a place where students enjoy studying, relaxing and enjoying college life.

Demetrios passed away in 2021. According to a loving tribute published after his death, “A trip from Los Angeles to Northern California would be filled with countless opportunities to see Demetrios sculptures in a variety of wonderful settings.”

Santa Barbara City College counts itself fortunate to be one of those settings.

By the numbers

Class of 2022

It was a picture-perfect day on May 13, when under clear blue skies faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, family and friends gathered at La Playa Stadium to celebrate Commencement day for the 1,449 students in the Class of 2022 — the first in-person commencement ceremony since 2019, due to the pandemic. Students from previous years 2020 and 2021 who didn’t receive an in-person commencement ceremony were also invited to “walk” and be recognized for their achievements.

After opening remarks from Interim Superintendent/ President Dr. Kindred Murillo and Academic Senate

President Dr. Raeanne Napoleon, student speaker Lisandra Barrera-Rising took to the podium. Delivering an inspiring account of her academic journey, she also praised her fellow graduates for their tenacity and perseverance for completing their classes in the middle of a pandemic.

Legacy Giving

PLANNED GIVING

LEE LURIA’S LEGACY AT SBCC

Leatrice (Lee) Luria, who passed away peacefully at age 93 on June 10, 2021, was well known in Santa Barbara for her extraordinary vision and philanthropy. She gave generously to Santa Barbara City College for decades alongside her husband Eli and her daughter, Kandy Luria-Budgor. Lee and her family knew that investing in community colleges is one of the best ways to create opportunity, and demonstrated this with their many gifts through the Luria Foundation (now the Luria/Budgor Family Foundation).

A pillar of the Santa Barbara community, Lee was a passionate supporter of the arts, music, education, and especially SBCC. An ardent ceramics student, she took classes through Adult Ed beginning in the 1950s and then attended SBCC full-time until she graduated and continued on to UCSB. Her heart was always with SBCC, and over the years she provided continuous support so that others could receive the exemplary education that she experienced. “SBCC is one of the things that makes this community special,” she often said.

The impact of the Luria family’s generosity is on display across the SBCC campus and in its daily operations, from the Luria Library and the press boxes overlooking the stadium, to funding for student support programs such as Running Start and the prestigious President’s Scholarship.

In her life and philanthropic work, Lee Luria was visionary and energetic, talented and determined. Lee and her family have made contributions to SBCC and the community that change people’s lives and will be appreciated for many years to come.

LEAVE A LEGACY — SUPPORT SBCC STUDENTS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

You can support Santa Barbara City College and its students through a planned gift. The SBCC Foundation’s Legacy Circle honors those who have made provisions in their estate plans to support SBCC. With generosity and foresight, Legacy Circle members ensure that future generations of students have access to an outstanding higher education.

“It was an easy decision to name the SBCC Foundation as the beneficiary of one of my IRAs. I know that the unrestricted funds will make good things happen for the college and its students down the road.” – Dennis Forster, Legacy Circle member

The SBCC Foundation is grateful to the following Legacy Circle members whose generous gifts came to the Foundation over the past year and are now helping to support the SBCC Foundation’s work, including the SBCC Promise, scholarships, student success programs, emergency grants and more:

CHRISTINA ALLISON

FLORA E. COURTOIS

DR. DAVID W. DONER, JR.

URSULA E. HENDERSON

VIRGINIA STEWART JARVIS

MICHAEL P. JOGOLEFF MARVEL KIRBY ELI AND LEATRICE (LEE) LURIA ALICE MARDON

JEAN M. NELL

HAROLD AND JEANNE THORNTON MAXINE R. WAUGHTELL

ROGER A. WEST

To make a planned gift or to get more information about the many ways in which you may remember SBCC in your estate plan, see: sbccfoundation.org/leave-a-legacy

Foundation Facts

ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS BY PROGRAM

The pie chart to the left shows all SBCC Foundation distributions in fiscal year 2022 by program type.

Total: $4,799,254

SBCC Promise: $1,995,621 (42%)

Scholarships and Book Grants: $1,112,708 (23%)

Student Support Programs: $1,670,925 (35%)

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ANNUAL GIFTS RECEIVED BY TYPE

The bar graph to the left shows all donations received for fiscal year 2022 by type.

Total: $4,229,008

Unrestricted Gifts: $920,539 (22%)

Restricted Gifts: $3,308,469 (78%)

NET ASSETS BY FUND TYPE

The pie chart below shows the SBCC Foundations net assets of $81,323,064 by fund type as of June 30, 2022 (audited).

Permanently Restricted Funds: $43,456,682 (54%)

Unrestricted Funds: $17,317,857 (21%)

Temporarily Restricted Funds: $20,548,525 (25%)

FINANCIALS

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

KINDRED MURILLO, ED.D. Interim Superintendent/President

PALOMA ARNOLD Vice President, Student Affairs

JOYCE COLEMAN Vice President, Special Assistant to the President

DENEATRICE LEWIS Interim Vice President, Human Resources

LYNDSAY MAAS, MBA Vice President, Business Services

CAROLA SMITH Vice President, School of Extended Learning MARÍA L. VILLAGÓMEZ, M.A., M.A. ED. Vice President, Academic Affairs

DEAN NEVINS, PH.D. Executive Director, Information Technology

Z REISZ, PH.D. Senior Director, Institutional Assessment, Research and Planning

MARTHA SWANSON Executive Director, Public Affairs and Communications Leadership team as of October 1, 2022.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

KATE PARKER (Area 7) President

JONATHAN ABBOUD (Area 6) Vice President

DR. PETER O. HASLUND (Area 1)

ROBERT K. MILLER (Area 2)

VERONICA GALLARDO (Area 3)

DR. ANNA EVERETT (Area 4)

MARSHA CRONINGER (Area 5)

ANDRIANINA RAJAOSERA (Student Trustee 2022-2023)

CHERNOR DIALLO (Student Trustee 2021-2022)

SBCC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

N. SCOTT VINCENT PRESIDENT

LAURIE ASHTON, J.D. VICE PRESIDENT

MICHELLE LEE PICKETT, J.D. VICE PRESIDENT

FRANK TABAR TREASURER

SARAH DE TAGYOS SECRETARY

WENDY READ, J.D. MEMBER-AT-LARGE

ROGER DURLING

DANIEL EMMETT

MADELEINE JACOBSON

GREG LOOSVELT

PEDRO PAZ, PH.D. BEN SCOTT

RACHEL KAGANOFF STERN

EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS

DR. ANNA EVERETT

DR. KINDRED MURILLO

PALOMA ARNOLD

CAROLA SMITH

DR. MELANIE ECKFORD-PROSSOR

CHERNOR A. DIALLO

EMERITUS MEMBERS

SILVIO DI LORETO (in memoriam)

STAN FISHMAN

JANE HABERMANN PERRI HARCOURT LEN JARROTT MORRIE JURKOWITZ

STEVE LEW

PETER MACDOUGALL, ED.D. JOHN ROMO SUZI SCHOMER MICHAEL TOWBES (in memoriam)

CEO GEOFF GREEN

Building Upon a Proud Tradition with Eyes to the Future

Santa Barbara City College was established by the Santa Barbara High School District in 1909, making it one of the oldest community colleges in California. The college was discontinued shortly after World War I, and its work largely taken over by the Santa Barbara State Normal School, which became Santa Barbara State College, and later, the University of California, Santa Barbara.

BEYOND

SBCC was reorganized by the high school district in the fall of 1946. Called Santa Barbara Junior College from its inception, the Santa Barbara Board of Education for mally changed the name to Santa Barbara City College in July 1959.

Also in the summer of 1959, the institution moved from the Alhecama Campus in downtown Santa Barbara to its present and permanent location on the Santa Barbara Mesa. Situated on a 74-acre bluff, the campus overlooks the harbor and Pacific Ocean.

Over the years, SBCC has stayed true to its commitment that students and their success are the number one pri ority. Numerous accolades have been bestowed upon the college, including the prestigious Aspen Prize for Commu nity College Excellence, Chancellor’s Office recognitions of award-winning programs and faculty, and online resources that consistently rank SBCC as one of the top community colleges in California and in the nation.

This report includes highlights of the 2021-2022 academic year. We invite you to follow us as we move forward into the future with the same enthusiasm and dedication to creating opportunities for all and an environment that leads to the success of every student.