Report to the
COMMUNITY
2022 – 2023
Our
MISSION As a public community college dedicated to the success of each student, 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.
Our
VISION
Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially-conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.
WELCOME Letter from the SBCC Foundation CEO Not every community college has the benefit of a partner like the SBCC Foundation.
Letter from the SBCC Superintendent/ President
Generations of students have taken advantage of life-changing opportunities at SBCC. The world-class faculty and staff— ready, willing, and able to meet students where they are—have made SBCC one of the most celebrated colleges in the nation. With strong new leadership in Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D., the college is ready for its next chapter.
It was an honor to receive the call this year to return to Santa Barbara City College— a college I have felt deeply connected to since leaving 14 years ago after serving for nine years as a Dean of Educational Programs overseeing all of the Career and Technical programs. As the Superintendent /President of this beautiful place, I find our campus in a time of unique opportunity to grow enrollment to a sustainable size, to engage more deeply with our district community from Gaviota to Carpinteria, and to achieve financial stability. I hope these goals energize the college and community as much as they do me.
For nearly fifty years the college has relied on the SBCC Foundation to provide the resources to innovate, step in when public funds are limited, build bridges to the community, and provide student support. The fact is that dollars supporting higher education go farther here than anywhere else.
The past few years at SBCC have seen triumphs and challenges along with indecision and uncertainty in certain areas. I am committed to our students, faculty and staff, and I am confident I will bring stability and love to a community that truly deserves both.
One of the strongest community college foundations in the country, it has been built over the past half century by generous donors, committed college partners, and the extraordinary leadership of a professional staff and volunteer board.
While I prepare to pass the baton to a new Foundation CEO, I have no doubt that SBCC holds our region’s best hope for a thriving future. Thank you to all who have shared your generosity with us, and helped to ensure that SBCC is ready for whatever comes next. With gratitude and optimism,
Geoff Green, CEO SBCC Foundation
I took this opportunity to lead the college with the students in mind. Whether you are a traditional student looking to explore your educational interests, a community member who wants to expand their professional development, or someone wanting to learn more about auto repair— SBCC is for you. Whatever your educational dreams may be, I hope you will start and engage with SBCC to turn them into tangible realities. Thank you to our incredible faculty, staff and members of the Board of Trustees for trusting in my leadership. I am here and already getting to work for the betterment of our campus and students. In Community,
Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D. SBCC Superintendent / President
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The Year In
NUMBERS SBCC served 35,617 students in the 2022-2023 academic year — across all programs and locations — with the majority coming from our local community.
OUR ACCOLADES
NO. 2
NO. 5
NO. 6
TOP TIER
Best Community College in California for 2023 (Niche.com)
Best Community College Faculty in California for 2022 (Intelligent.com)
No. 5 Best Cosmetology Program in California for 2022 (Best Universities)
Of U.S. colleges sending the most scholars abroad through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (2020-2021)
LURIA LIBRARY
3,780 print books checked-out 45,254 ebooks checked-out 6,479 devices checked out (chromebooks, hotspots, computers) 6,268 questions answered at the reference desk ATHLETICS*
145 Student-athletes
222 Student-athletes
48 Student-athletes
14 Teams nominated for the
2 Student athletes nominated for the national two-
made the honor roll (minimum GPA 3.0)
State Scholar-team award
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earned a 4.0 GPA
made the President’s Honor Roll (minimum GPA 3.5)
year athletic association Scholar-athlete of the year: Matthew Fung, Baseball; and Jenna Olson, Women's Water Polo *Spring ‘22 and Fall ‘23, combined
About Our
STUDENTS ORIGIN
District (Gaviota to Carpinteria) (57.9%) Elsewhere in Tri-Counties (5.8%) Elsewhere in California (28.6%) Out of State (4%) International (3.7%) African American/Black (2.3%)
ETHNICITY
American Indian/Alaskan Native (0.3%) Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander (6.4%) Hispanic/Latinx (38%) Two or more races (6.6%) Unknown (3.7%)
— Full-time Students (26%) (12 units or more) — Part-time Students (74%)
ATTENDANCE TYPE
AGE
White (42.5%) — Age 19 and Under (43%) — Ages 20-24 (31%) — Ages 25-39 (16.6%) — Age 40+ (9.3%)
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SBCC
PROMISE In 2016, the SBCC Foundation launched the SBCC Promise, offering all recent, local high school graduates the opportunity to attend SBCC fulltime at no cost. The SBCC Promise relies entirely on private donations and covers all required fees, books, and supplies for up to two years. Over the past seven years, more than 7,000 local students have benefitted from the SBCC Promise thanks to generous support from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Hundreds of donors have stepped forward to ensure that local students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams at Santa Barbara City College.
SBCC
PROMISE SPOTLIGHT SBCC Promise alumna Karina Carachure Angel graduated with honors in 2023, and was also the recipient of the prestigious President’s Scholarship award through the SBCC Foundation. She transferred to UC Berkeley and is excited about pursuing the next chapter of her educational journey as an English major. “Choosing SBCC was truly one of the best decisions,” Karina said. “I found myself in a very supportive environment filled with opportunities.” She first came to SBCC as a Middle College student, attending high school by taking classes at SBCC. After graduating, she started full-time as an SBCC Promise student. “I’m so grateful for the support through the SBCC Promise. With the costs of college covered, I was encouraged and motivated, and took advantage of every opportunity on campus.”
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Foundation
HIGHLIGHTS SPRING FORWARD! GALA The SBCC Foundation’s 4th annual Spring Forward! Gala was held on May 20 on the beautiful Great Meadow of SBCC’s West Campus. More than 300 guests came out to celebrate and support our community’s college as they enjoyed the incredible venue overlooking the ocean. The event raised over $400,000 to support the work of the SBCC Foundation, which includes the SBCC Promise, student success programs, scholarships, emergency grants, and more. “It was a spectacular evening celebrating the many ways SBCC enhances life in our region,” said Geoff Green, CEO of the SBCC Foundation. “We are grateful to all of the generous sponsors, donors, and guests who joined us and made the gala a success.” The 2024 Spring Forward! Gala will be held on Saturday, May 4. For more information, visit sbccfoundation.org/spring-forward-gala.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE The President’s Circle provides the core support that makes the Foundation’s work possible through annual gifts of unrestricted funds. It’s a community of SBCC supporters who believe in the power of education to transform lives and uplift communities. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, for every dollar donated to the President’s Circle, the Foundation provided more than $9 for SBCC and its students. Special events for members included an exclusive visit to SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery, a reception and performance by the Theatre Group at SBCC, campus tours, and the muchanticipated fall reception on the Garvin Theatre patio overlooking the ocean. Members have opportunities to connect with college leaders, students, and faculty in a meaningful way while also receiving updates from the college and Foundation.
LEGACY CIRCLE By including the SBCC Foundation in their estate plans, Legacy Circle members ensure that future generations of students will have access to an outstanding education at SBCC and be able to pursue their passions. The Foundation recently held its first Legacy Circle Breakfast since 2019 and celebrated the return of this longstanding tradition. Attendees were among the first Foundation supporters to connect with SBCC’s new Superintendent/President Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D.
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Donor
SPOTLIGHTS
Geoff Slaff and Dale Zurawski are proud to invest in SBCC and its students. “SBCC is such a great institution, as it offers an accessible and high-quality education,” Geoff says. “We enjoy supporting initiatives that help ensure that students have what they need to achieve their goals.” By funding research and support programs that assist firstgeneration and underrepresented college students, Geoff and Dale are playing an important role in improving success rates. “It’s exciting to help identify and increase the kind of support that’s shown to be most beneficial, ultimately connecting students with counselors and other resources that will help them stay on track and earn a degree,” Dale said.
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Madeleine Jacobson is President of the SBCC Foundation Board of Directors and a member of the Legacy Circle. “I realized after so many years of passionately supporting SBCC through the work of the Foundation—including the SBCC Promise, scholarships, and so many critical student success programs—that it really made sense to continue my support into the future through a planned estate gift,” Jacobson said. “SBCC is such a vital part of our community. I love that it opens doors for people–even those facing serious obstacles—to reach for their dreams, expand their horizons, or change careers.”
By the
NUMBERS
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS BY PROGRAM The pie chart to the right shows all SBCC Foundation distributions in fiscal year 2023 by program type.
18% 37%
TOTAL: $5,261,102
45%
SBCC Promise: $1,948,160 (37%) Scholarships and Book Grants: $943,464 (18%) Student Support Programs: $2,369,478 (45%)
ANNUAL GIFTS RECEIVED BY TYPE The bar graph to the right shows all donations received for fiscal year 2023 by type. TOTAL: $3,942,626
$3M —
$2M —
$1M —
Restricted Gifts: $2,946,922 (75%) Unrestricted Gifts: $995,704 (25%)
75%
25% $0 —
NET ASSETS BY FUND TYPE The pie chart to the right shows the SBCC Foundation’s net assets of $84,099,234 by fund type as of June 30, 2023 (audited). Permanently Restricted Funds: $43,331,701 (52%) Unrestricted Funds: $16,945,115 (20%)
52%
20% 28%
Temporarily Restricted Funds: $23,822,418 (28%)
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An Equity
MINDSET SBCC is committed to anti-racism and student support with a heightened focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism and accessibility (DEIAA) in order to create meaningful belonging. This year a number of groundbreaking programs and initiatives were launched to support SBCC’s DEIAA goals inside and outside of the classroom. THE FIRST BLACK GRAD CELEBRATION Drumming, cheering and applause was the order of the day at the first Santa Barbara Black Grad event that took place on campus at Fé Bland Forum on Saturday, May 7. SBCC’s Black Staff and Faculty Association, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Unified School District, held the event to celebrate Black excellence, generate belongingness and encourage students to continue their education. Graduates from TK-college age along with their loved ones were welcomed and celebrated. THE UMOJA MURAL: A TRIBUTE TO BLACK JOY The Umoja Program student orientation in September culminated with the painting of a new mural on the northeast wall of Campus Center. Artists from the Bay Area Mural Program (BAMP) worked together with Umoja students, their families and members of the SBCC Black Faculty and Staff Association to create a project celebrating the Black and African-American experience. In February, lead artist on the mural and BAMP director André Jones visited the Center for Equity and Social Justice center and spoke to students and staff about the impact murals can have on society, and the creative process behind SBCC’s mural.
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¡RAÍCES: FIRST YEAR AND BEYOND!: EMPOWERING LATINE STUDENTS SBCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and continues to work to ensure provision of a transformative learning experience and a feeling of belonging to the college’s Latine students. This year ¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! was developed with funding from a $3 million Title V HSI Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Raíces is an empowerment program for students designed to affirm Latine cultures and diaspora, honor Latine leadership and contributions to their community, embrace HSI identity, and center the academic and personal achievements of Latine students.
THE SBCC DREAM CENTER: AN UNDOCUMENTED SAFE HAVEN The long-awaited Dream Center opened to support undocumented students in October, offering students and their families a space to receive a variety of specialized services including academic counseling, legal and financial assistance. As part of the “Undocumented Student Week of Action” events, award-winning television writer and author Rafael Agustín visited the new Dream Center to discuss his journey as an undocumented student and sign/distribute his book “Illegally Yours, A Memoir.”
BASIC NEEDS CENTER: A STIGMA-FREE ZONE The SBCC Basic Needs Center (BNC) has become a much-needed resource to help students navigate challenges they might be facing, such as food insecurity and access to healthy food, while receiving information on helpful programs like CalFresh, Financial Aid and other services. Campus-wide Food Shares take place once a month on the west campus meadow, and were most recently initiated on a monthly basis at SBCC’s Wake campus. More than 59,000 pounds of food was distributed at the Main and Wake Campus Food Shares combined.
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Innovations in the Classroom
AND BEYOND
Students enrolled at SBCC enjoy an educational experience that provides them with extra mentoring, guidance, and instruction that often incorporates techniques that defy convention. Passionate staff and faculty go beyond traditional methods to reach students in ways that are inclusive and participatory. MULTILINGUAL ENGLISH 110 SETS THE BAR HIGH FOR ESL STUDENTS English as a second language (ESL) instructor Marit Ter MateMartinsen took advantage of AB705 funding offered during the pandemic to create an innovative transfer-level English course for multilingual students in ESL. “We were in danger of losing our ESL students (completing the ESL sequence) without a supersupported English 110 section in place,” she said. The course incorporates advanced reading, writing and critical thinking skills to former ESL students, English Language Learners (ELLs) from local high schools, and international students, to increase their success in college-level coursework, particularly in transfer-level English (English 110). BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: DEATH VALLEY FIELD COURSE ERTH 132 Led by instructors Stephanie Mendes, Kristen Sneddon and Eiko Kitao, students from the Death Valley Field Course ERTH 132 traveled approximately 1200 miles eastward to explore Death Valley in its entirety before crossing the Panamint Mountains and visiting the mining town of Darwin. During the five-day/four-night field course, students studied rocks and rock formations revealing the geologic history of the western U.S. over the last two billion years, in addition to viewing numerous examples of the geologic and hydrologic processes that are actively shaping Death Valley today.
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TAP PROGRAM: UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS SEE THEMSELVES AS UNIVERSITY-BOUND The SBCC Transfer Achievement Program (TAP), under the direction of coordinator/ counselor JennyErika Barco, Ed, assists underrepresented students in reaching their college transfer goals by providing support and information on transfer university options and admission requirements, creating a transfer plan, and guiding them through the transfer admission application process. Approximately 40 students were in the TAP program in 2022-’23 and were awarded financial aid and scholarships, which helped them transfer to universities like UCLA, Stanford and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
“When I set my intention to transfer to a prestigious university like Stanford (the TAP advisors) made sure I took the necessary steps to make sure that my goal was in reach. Not only did they guide me in the process but they also pushed me to take extra measures. They truly went above and beyond for all the students in our transfer class and I believe that’s what helped us reach our transfer goals.” — Ezekiel Contreras-Forrest
VETERAN-FOCUSED PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE EXPANDS WITH SUPPORT FROM CANON USA, INC. AND SBCC FOUNDATION The veteran-focused School of Extended Learning photography course “Digital Photography: Techniques and Creative Applications in a Community-Oriented Setting,” expanded its offerings to active and retired first responders with the support for supplies from Canon U.S.A. Inc. and the SBCC Foundation. This class is taught by brothers and Vietnam War era veterans, Bill and Steve Espinosa and offers a strong sense of camaraderie and community.
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Community
COMM-UNITY SBCC ASG OLYMPICS SOAR WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT SBCC’s Associated Student Government hosted its first-ever SBCC Olympics at La Playa Stadium in March, which featured a thrilling staff/ faculty vs. students tug-of-war. There were also other exciting student competitions in volleyball, soccer, cornhole, relay, dodgeball and table tennis. RE-ENROLLMENT DAY A BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION CELEBRATION Re-enrollment Day was held at the East Campus Student Services building patio in July to help students get back-on-track after the pandemic and enroll in Fall 2022. A huge turnout of attendees received one-on-one assistance to enroll in classes — from academic counseling to financial aid and more. A taco bar, ping-pong and fun games rounded out the well-attended event. VAQUERO ROUNDUP EVENT GIVES PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTS A JUMPSTART TO HIGHER EDUCATION It was all hands on deck in March as SBCC’s Dual Enrollment team hosted celebratory Vaquero Roundup events targeted to local/ out of area high school and junior high school students seeking in-person assistance to register for Spring and Summer semester courses as dual enrollment students.
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“Dual enrollment provides students with opportunities and resources to level the playing field and increase their chances of accessing and successfully completing higher education. The sooner we can introduce students to college, the more likely we can ensure a smooth transition to higher education.” — Angelica Contreras, Acting Director of Admissions and Records and Dual Enrollment
UNITY IN THE COMMUNTY A CULTURAL HERITAGE CELEBRATION FOR ALL The SBCC Associated Student Government (ASG), Asian Student Union, and Ambassadors club presented the second annual “Unity in the Community,” in May on the West campus meadow. Conceived and organized entirely by students, the festival celebrated the diverse cultures represented throughout SBCC and in the larger Santa Barbara community. ALL ARE SCIENTISTS FOR A DAY AT SBCC’S SCIENCE DISCOVERY DAY The annual Science Discovery Day is a family-friendly event open to the entire community, introducing SBCC’s STEM program with fun and interactive science activities. TRUNK-OR-TREAT OFFERS FAMILY FUN FOR ALL The SBCC Athletics Department and The Resource SB hosted a Fall Fest Trunk-or-Treat event, best described as a tailgate party mixed with trick-or-treating for the children of Santa Barbara and the SBCC community. Games, a costume contest, the reggae band Forbidden Fruit and a taco truck made the celebration extra special.
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SCHOOL OF EXTENDED LEARNING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR A MUST FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPERS Always a beloved holiday event for the entire community, more than 50 arts and crafts faculty and students in the SBCC School of Extended Learning once again sold their wares at the Wake Campus in early December. It was the ideal venue for community members to purchase an array of beautifully designed ceramics, pieces of jewelry, fabric arts, cards, glass creations and more— all created by their own friends and neighbors.
SBCC ART, THEATRE, MUSIC AND DANCE OFFER EXPERIENCES TO EXPAND HEARTS AND SOULS SBCC students and community members work hard at perfecting their talents to share with the larger community via expertly-crafted exhibitions and performances. We consider the Atkinson Gallery, Garvin Theatre and Fe Bland Forum on SBCC’s Main Campus true community gems where some of the finest art offerings happen year-round.
10,580 audience members attended SBCC Theatre performances 15 dance recitals/performances were held by SBCC’s Dance Department 87 artworks and 7 exhibitions were showcased by SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery
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Commencement 2023
A CELEBRATION FOR THE BOOKS A slightly overcast afternoon at La Playa Field couldn’t stop the smiles and celebration that was SBCC Commencement 2023. Just two-to-three years earlier, many of the graduates were forced to skip their high school graduation ceremonies due to the pandemic, making the Friday, May 19, event all the more special for the hundreds of graduates attending. “Here we are on the cusp of something new for you,” said Dr. Murillo to the recent grads. “As you look forward, I want you to know you are welcome here. You are wanted here. This—SBCC—is your home.” Along with Dr. Murillo, speakers included Student Trustee Andrianina Rajaosera and Academic Senate President Dr. Melanie Ekford-Prossor. Among the dignitaries attending were SB County Supervisor Das Williams, Mayor Randy Rowse, SB Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido, Esmeralda Estrada representing Salud Carbajal, and Goleta City Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín.
1,472 students earned degrees or certificates as part of the class of 2023 60 students graduated with honors 64% of the graduating class were women Page 25 ½ was the average age of graduates 20 states + 24 countries spanned the origin home locations of grads
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Photo: Nell Campbell
The SBCC Promise
The SBCC Promise provides all recent, local high school graduates with the opportunity to pursue their dreams at Santa Barbara City College, covering all fees, books, and supplies for two years. The SBCC Foundation partners with generous businesses, individuals, and organizations to invest in our community’s college, supporting the SBCC Promise, student success programs, scholarships, emergency grants, and more.
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Our
LEADERSHIP
SBCC EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
SBCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D. Superintendent/President
Jonathan Abboud (Area 6) President
Paloma Arnold Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President, Student Affairs
Dr. Anna Everett (Area 4) Vice President
Brian Fahenstock Assistant Superintendent/Interim Vice President, Business Services Deneatrice Lewis Assistant Superintendent/Interim Vice President, Human Resources Carola Smith Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, School of Extended Learning María L. Villagómez, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs Dean Nevins, Ph.D. Executive Director of Information Technology/CISO Jordan Killebrew Executive Director, Public Affairs and Communications Vacant Senior Director, Institutional Assessment, Research and Planning Leadership team as of October 1, 2023
Charlotte Gullap-Moore, DNP (Area 1) Robert K. Miller (Area 2) Veronica Gallardo (Area 3) Marsha Croninger (Area 5) Sophia Kofoed (Student Trustee 2023-2024) Andrianina Rajaosera (Student Trustee 2022-2023) SBCC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Madeleine Jacobson President Laurie Ashton, J.D. 1st Vice President Greg Loosvelt 2nd Vice President Michelle Lee Pickett, J.D. Treasurer Rachel Kaganoff Stern Secretary Sarah de Tagyos Roger Durling Paul Menzel Carola Nicholson Pedro Paz, Ph.D. Wendy Read, J.D. Ben Scott Frank Tabar N. Scott Vincent
SBCC FOUNDATION EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS Robert K. Miller Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D. Paloma Arnold Carola Smith Elizabeth Wilmer SBCC FOUNDATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Geoff Green SBCC FOUNDATION EMERITUS MEMBERS Stan Fishman Jane Habermann Perri Harcourt Len Jarrott Morrie Jurkowitz Steve Lew Peter MacDougall, Ed.D. John Romo Suzi Schomer IN MEMORIAM Dr. Eugene Aiches Gertrude Calden Silvio Di Loreto Wayne Keys Eli Luria Helen Pedotti Paul Ridley-Tree James Scheinfeld Hal Thornton Michael Towbes Selmer (“Sam”) Wake Eleanor Wright
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