San Jose City College Times, Vol. 81, Issue 6, May 10, 2016

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PHOTO COURTESY OF TRACKANDFIELDPHOTO.COM Diamara Planell Cruz, San Jose City College alumna, jumps over a 4.50m bar at the Mt. SAC Relays.

First Puertorriquena student athlete to qualify for the Olympic Games

BY PATRICK LOERA TIMES CONTRIBUTOR

Thousands of the world’s finest athletes will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August, to compete in the XXXI Olympic Games. Among them is a 23-year-old student athlete who began her collegiate career at San Jose City College.

Diamara Planell Cruz — originally from Bayamon, Puerto Rico — is now the first Puer-

torriquena and the first SJCC woman student athlete to qualify for the Olympic Games in the pole vault.

“Being at the (Olympic) Games is every athlete’s dream, and having it become a reality is a blessing in itself,” Cruz said.

With a record-breaking track and field career at San Jose City College and University of Washington under her belt, Cruz qualified for the Olympic Games after she cleared 4.50m (14’9”) at the

58th Annual Mt. Sac Relays in Norwalk, Calif., on April 16.

Cruz explained in an email that her pole-vaulting career began when she moved to California and began attending Los Altos High School.

After graduating from Los Altos High School in 2011, Cruz began attending San Jose City College where she advanced her technique under the guidance of coaches David Flynn and Brandon Vance.

She is a two-time junior college state champion and holds the record at San Jose City College for the highest women’s pole vault with 13’1.75” high, which was set in 2013.

“I had two amazing coaches (David Flynn and Brandon Vance) that went above and beyond in every way to make sure I succeeded not only in the JC (junior college) system, but when I moved on to the NCAA (the

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Meet the new chancellor

See Olympics page 7

College tour changes students’ perspective First SJCC historically black colleges and universities tour was a success

BY VIRIDIANA CASTELLANOS

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District welcomes the new Chancellor Deborah Budd.

Learn more about her and what her plans for the district are.

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The Crisis of Syrian Refugees

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Ten San Jose City College students and two counselors went on a life changing five-day tour of historically black colleges and universities.

The students were joined by 89 other Northern and Southern California Community College students from March 27 to April 1.

With the help of Educational Study Tour, counselors Meiko Daire and Rachel Hagan organized the historically black colleges and universities tour that allowed the students to tour Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Nashville, New Orleans, Tuscaloosa and Tuskegee.

Daire, Hagan and transfer director at Umoja community; Karlos Carter, described the trip as life changing, not only for the students but for themselves too.

“Through this experience, I realized the impact of being surrounded by black excellence. Visiting Morehouse and seeing the number of brothers around campus furthering their education and excelling in life really opened my eyes,” said Rita Russom, one of the students that attended the tour.

Learn about what is happening on campus this month.

The crisis of Syrian refugees has the world divided. Foreign governments feel powerless because they cannot offer solutions that will not affect their own citizens.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNSELOR MEIKO DAIRE San Jose City College students pose in front of Xavier University on March 28.

Students got the opportunity to visit historical locations such as the George Washington Carver Museum, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and even the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Site.

The trip was filled with historical sites said Carter.

“We wanted students to find the place that fits them the most,” Daire said.

Students got a warm welcoming from all the colleges they

visited such as Dillard University, Xavier University, Alabama State, Tuskegee University, Clark-Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Stallman College and Fisk University.

When talking about the African-American community on the campuses Hagan said that “you can’t really explain it, it was different than being on a Cal campus.”

“This tour really allowed me to see a different world outside of California, a world that is pro

black and pro black education.

And in such a short amount of time I gained ambition to work harder in school,” said Brittney Hayes, a former student who got a higher sense of pride because of the trip.

The trip allowed students to engage and be part of the educational environment that the historically black colleges offer.

“You felt like you were part of that campus,” Daire said.

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Successful recovered addicts

SJCC offers programs to become substance abuse counselors.

Read all about the classes and get informed about all the benefits the classes offer.

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Lady Jags softball win conference for first time since 2011

Softball highlights strong achievements in school sports

BY DAVID XAVIEL TIMES STAFF

The spring semester is coming to a close.

San Jose City College has a lot to be proud of from the athletic department in featuring playoff teams, star players, star coaches and an emphasis on grades and coursework. Athletics can be an important means to finishing a valuable education in an economy and workforce that remains uncertain and unpredictable.

Women’s Softball Led by Debbie Huntze-Rooney, the Lady Jags have won the conference title for the first time since 2011. Star pitcher Gaby Nowak is headed to Hawaii-Pacific, while other players have not committed to schools.

Men’s Basketball Led by Percy Carr, the highly respected team won the conference for the second year but lost to Fresno City College in the first round of the playoffs. Winning the conference is a great achievement, and the team continues to progress. Starters Akil Douglas and Lucious Brown will be leaving for other schools, with Douglas having won a full scholarship to Santa Clara University.

Women’s Basketball Led by Terri Oberg-Hern, the team went to the national tournament playoffs at North Idaho College. Most of the team will be returning.

Track and Field Led by Coach Dave Flynn is proud to announce the hiring of two-time Olympic Gold medal sprinter, Alvin Harrison, as assistant coach. The track and field team is in the NorCal finals that competed over the weekend at the College of San Mateo for a chance to compete in the state finals. The team includes stars in javelin high jumping and multisport athlete, Clara Ratu is in the hunt for state best in shot put.

Men’s Golf Led by Coach Don Stagnaro, the men’s gold team is in the state championships that began on Monday, May 9, in Sacramento.

Volleyball Led by Coach Justine Pingue, the volleyball team has been recruiting well and has an exciting young group. The next season starts on August 27 at 10 a.m. in the Cougar Classic Tournament at Alameda College.

Football Led by Coach Carlton Connor, athletic director Lamal Harris emphasizes his confidence in the improvement of the team’s product on the field, but maintains the importance of having players with strong GPAs (around 3.0) and taking at least nine units of classes related to transferring, a degree, or certificate.

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16 COMPILED BY REVAE JENSEN TIMES STAFF n Asian-Pacific American Heritage month Be on the lookout for activities this week! n Career/Transfer students Celebration Career/Transfer Center Wednesday, May 11 Domestic and international transfer students who have worked very hard to accomplish all of their university transfer requirements. Will celebrate their accomplishments. n 5K Fun Walk SJCC Track Wednesday, May 11 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Walk for Health and Fitness! Open to all SJCC students, faculty and staff. Meet at the track and walk the campus.

Free snacks after walk. Hosted by SJCC Walk/Jog class. n Work2future Job Fair Main Gym

See COLLEGE TOUR, page 1 Students also got the chance to apply on the spot to many of the universities; they had their transcripts with them and Alabama State University accepted eight of the SJCC students at their admissions presentation.

“Being on the tour not only showed me how magnificent and historical these colleges are, but it also gave me direct insight to an extremely different college culture. Everything about these campuses is completely different than what I’m used to,” said Brianna Jackson, a former student who attended the trip.

The tour touched students due to the connection and em-

Wednesday, May 11 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SJCC teams up with work2future, a local job training and placement agency, to hold a Job Far for students.

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n Language Arts Retirement Party QE Quad Wednesday, May 11 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Retirement of our faculty. Sign up and bring something good to share. n Awards Banquet Main Gym Thursday, May 12 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Food, entertainment, and appreciation for students who worked hard at SJCC n Nominate Graduating Students for Honors Nomination can be submitted via this link by May 13 Http://goo.gl/forms/7Vge1LTZw0 n Construction notice: Uninterrupted Power Supply System (UPS) will be installed for Main Distribution Facility (MDF) GE-108 Electrical Thursday, May 19 – Sunday, June 6 Network and phone system will not be available. n SJCC Commencement 2016 San Jose Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, May 26 5 p.m.

RSVP this event. powerment by the cultural infusion that the campus showed them.

This is the first time SJCC has taken students on a HBCU tour and Daire said it was a success. The counselors planned the next trip in which they will double the number of students they take.

They will hold an informational meeting about the HBCU fall 2016 tour on May 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. and on May 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This will take place in room SC-216.

“Being an African American in schools in San Jose I’m the minority,” Filmon Haile, former SJCC student said “but going to Morehouse, going to Clark university, going to Fisk I was the majority.”

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Opinion: The crisis of Syrian refugees Fighting a faceless looming enemy

BY SEUS RAMIREZ

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The crisis of Syrian refugees has the world divided. Foreign governments feel powerless because they cannot offer solutions that will not affect their own citizens. Accommodating millions of refugees in stable and safe conditions uses lots of financial resources. The objective is to integrate immigrants and stop Syrians from crossing the Mediterranean Sea in unsafe ways. This can be really dangerous and many times can cost their lives.

Governments are alarmed by families dying everyday because of this unresolved problem.

Governments need to come up with plans to keep Syrians from coming in unsafe ways. But countries around the world should also find ways to open their borders to stop more Syrians from dying. First off, ISIS groups needs to be eliminated and we need to send a strong message and punish anyone who carries out terrorist attacks.

This plan still includes helping Syrians refugees to come back to their country and help them take their country back from Islamic extremes. On the other hand Russia, wants to help eliminate ISIS but their plan is aggressive and instead of helping it is killing innocent people. Russia’s plan is to bomb places where they think ISIS may have shelters and places where they keep ammunition. The bombing has destroyed hospitals and killed innocent people that still live in Syria. This hostile plan has damaged Syria more than helping it. It needs to be stopped.

The suggestion of many countries was to let refugees come into their countries. However, they

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Football fans across Germany express a message of support to refugees. are still in fear after the attacks in Belgium and France. In the U.S the recent attack in San Bernardino CA now has the majority of citizens refusing to allow Syrians to step on to American soil. As a result xenophobia is among their citizen. This makes it hard for people that want to help, and they keep putting plans on hold. If U.S and European countries help refugees they are also putting their own economy at stake. The wellbeing of their citizens relies on their economy and they will not want to be jeopardizing the safety of their own citizens. That’s why it is difficult to make a decision that could backfire and why not everyone agrees on allowing Syrians to immigrate. Therefore, if the plan doesn’t eliminate ISIS the people will continue to be in fear.

Fighting to terrorist groups is not going to be easy because it is hard to target a specific individual or location to attack. This is due to the way ISIS works. The problem is that ISIS is brain washing young minds to act in terrorist

attacks around the world. They the dilemma and the scale of the are sacrificing their own lives by problem that Syrian families are blowing themselves up. This act experiencing and how dangerous this can be for them.

Because people are still stuck in Syria for lack of financial resources, they cannot leave and they continue living in the middle of this war zone.

Therefore, we need to help them and let our governments know the position we support and to act for solutions. We can help supporting the laws that allow refugees to enter our countries and to speak our voices to our leaders. If you can do that you can influence others too be part of the movement and change their xenophobic perceptions towards Seus Ramirez the refugees. Let us remember that those families are behind European can be hard to target or predict borders, hopeless and in need of our when or where the next attack will help. This has moved me so much happen. However, this is a serious because when I came to this country problem and needs to be contained. I had similar experience. They were What we are facing today is not exactly the same circumstances, more serious because all the but it was enough for me to relate to sophisticated technology and the Syrian refugees. weapons that we have created In my experience when I to attack our enemies is also applied for Asylum to this available to ISIS. We now realize country, the process was difficult.

“If U.S and European countries help refugees they are also putting their own economy at stake.”

Meet the chancellor Debbie Budd explains how she conducts the district’s affairs LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF

It is said that hardship produces strength and character.

Some of Budd’s early childhood experiences give insight into her determined character.

As a young asthmatic track runner, Budd said, after every practice she would become sick to her stomach and vomit. She continued on and finally conquered this childhood illness and received an award from the middle school track team for dedication, determination, character and courage “because I could push myself and really be there for the team.”

Budd, who had led a college and worked at a district level, said she thought her experience would benefit the district, and that prompted her to become the chancellor.

“I have teaching experience and instructional experience having worked as of vice president of instruction,” Budd said. “I have finance experience by being vice president of finance. I really care about students and really want to be sure that I was able to help and ensure student success and that we were doing the right things.”

The hiring committee reviewed the 14 out of the 44 chancellor applications and selected three for final review and board approval. What were the emotions that ran

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New Chancellor Debbie Buddie in her office on May 1.

through your mind during the waiting process? Budd said, “ It was somewhat sad to be leaving Berkley City College because we had done such incredible work there and it is always sad to leave people who you have worked with for such a long time however I also saw how my experiences and strengths would really be a benefit here (SJECCD).”

At a welcoming ceremony for the chancellor, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Dave Cortese complimented the chancellor and said, “I am so impressed with the energy and leadership she brings to the job” Budd continued on to describe her strengths as dedication and determination.

“I have a strong character, and absolutely the ability to do the right thing and to do things right. I have a strong budget background with a business economics degree as well as a physical education degree. My doctorate is a strength with a focus on social justice, equity and ensuring

It took a long time Because of the long list of requirements that seemed impossible to obtain. The interview and test I went through made me feel hostile. Immigration employees were rude and I felt they needed more moral and ethics education. So I can imagine the circumstance Syrian refugees are going through due to their situation and the xenophobia that has targeted them, all of which can be even more difficult than mine.

Not everyone will agree with my opinions, but we should all respect others people‘s points of view because what they are simply doing is looking out for what is best to protect their families and countries. After the numerous terrorist attacks that have happened around the world, I still believe the Syrians refugees should be protected and safe without any religious discrimination.

My opinion maybe different than others but I hope it is reflected in this paper because I strongly believe that there are bad people but I also know that we should not let our fears prevent us from doing the right thing. I don’t judge people who oppose my beliefs because I know it is difficult to open our borders without knowing who is coming in or what kind of problems they are bringing.

I suggest we treat refugees as if we were in their shoes instead of as criminals. We should be welcoming them because once we were immigrants coming to this country escaping from persecution or danger. Refugees today are exactly doing the same and we should remember what made this country the country it is now.

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institutional effectiveness as that relationship ties to the transfer rates of African-American and Latino students,” Budd said, “ I continue looking at different ways to help students to be successful and I look forward to working with the colleges so we can increase that success.”

Understanding that the term “Social Justice” has been a widely discussed and debated topic within the district, Budd explained that her definition of Social Justice is serving and allowing all individuals to have opportunity.

“We do this by offering adult education, going into high schools and allow students to take college classes for free.

Social Justice is insuring that students know that they can go to college, get a degree or certificate and move on with a scholarship, helping them know that college is accessible and helping them with the necessary resources,” Budd said.

Looking forward, Budd shared her vision for the district.

“My vision is that SJECCD becomes known as the district of Silicon Valley, that it’s the first choice for students to attend. I want students in high school to know that this is an option that they can go directly to SJCC or Evergreen Valley Community College from high school or even complete their AA degree in high school,” Budd said.

Associated Student Body President Sia Saqee said that the chancellor, “carries a wealth of experience and knowledge. She is a go-getter and believes in getting things done in a timely manner. She is concerned about the interests of the students and the school in general.”

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Successful recovered addicts SJCC offers programs to become substance abuse counselors

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The Alcohol and Drugs Studies program at San Jose City College offers two certificates and two associate degrees. The associate degree is transferable to four-year University.

By graduation, students would be ready and prepared to work at treatment centers.

The lcohol and drugs study coordinator Mary Cook, 52, has been at SJCC since 1990. Her warm and helpful learning environment helped students become substance abuse counselors. “Two-thirds of the students experienced recovery and one-third of students have family members who are addicts. Most of these people take these courses because they want to make a difference.” “Santa Clara has the largest addicts in the Bay Area,” Cook said. Cook trains students to become substance abuse counselor, licensed therapist, including studying the treatment and prevention and the 12-step program.

Two SJCC students Antoinette Martinez, 34, and Alice Davis, 42, are true testimonies of recovered addicts. Martinez returned to school to pursue her AA after she graduated from SJCC in 2014. She is passionate about her work as an alcohol and drug Counselor.

“After being repeatedly in jail, there was a verse written inside the jail room Ephesians 4:22 ‘That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts’ turned my life around.” “Drugs impact the behavior

causing changes in our way of thinking permanently. With God in my life, I was able to overcome the strongholds in my mind. Drugs made me think opposite of what God has designed me to be in His image,” said Martinez.

“I was heavily involved with weed and meth from 22 till 30 years old. I overcame my addiction through the power of God, encouragement and support of my friends and husband. My favorite verse is Philippians 4:13 ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’,” said Davis who will be graduating spring 2017.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there will be 22 percent employment growth rate by 2024.

Substance abuse counselor jobs are growing at faster rate than many other occupations. In the program, each semester has between 100 and 200 students and about 25 students graduate per year.

Intro to Dependence Chemical class is offered at SJCC, helps understand how chemical affects people. This can help gain more knowledge about how addicts are addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Rokaya Shenasa Age: 17 Major: Graphic Design My favorite way to study is to use the app Quizlet and make my own vocab cards. It is useful because Quizlet makes test for you so you can test yourself.

Erin Toombs Age: 44 Major: History In a quiet room, earlier the day is better when kids are not home. Looking over vocabulary and using flash cards.

Zachary Qualls Age: 20 Major: Undecided Generally with a lot of repetition. Having friends and family to quiz you tends to help too.

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Quinn Herndon Age:18 Major: Mechanical Engineering Scan over what I need to study while listening to music.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Opinion: FBI withdraws from court battle with Apple Abrupt end to quest for backdoor into iPhones

BY DAVID XAVIEL TIMES STAFF

In an abrupt end to the courtroom standoff between the FBI and Apple, Inc. over the creation of a backdoor into iPhones, the FBI has stated that hacking assistance was given by an unidentified third party and that the assistance of Apple is no longer needed.

The FBI wanted a court order to compel the company based in Silicon Valley to create a backdoor into its mobile device so that the agency could retrieve ILLUSTRATION BY RABIH CAHINE / TIMES STAFF data from the phone of Syed Farook, who FBI finds third party to unlock was behind the terrorist shootings in San devices Bernardino last December.

It seems highly questionable that remains a priority for the government to the FBI did not find hacking assistance ensure that law enforcement can obtain from an outside party sooner than it has. crucial digital information to protect The Department of Justice has said, “it national security and public safety,” and,

“either with cooperation from relevant parties or through the court system.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that this case should never have been brought to court, stating, “this case raised issues which deserve a national conversation about our civil liberties, and our collective security and privacy,” Cook said. Students at San Jose City College have voiced their take that the Silicon Valley company was right to protect their products and to be concerned about the FBI’s requests.

EMT major, Dennis Hoang, 27, said that he is not a big fan of the FBI being able to hack into phones and getting Apple to do their work for them, “just because we said so,” and that people can’t expect to have privacy in what they post on the internet, said Hoang.

Communications major, Suzy Ramirez, 18, said that the FBI “should not have an open door to access” anybody and everybody’s private loggings and that the issue is bigger than Apple. She is more on the

side of privacy than national security.

The reality is that hackers will continue to develop sophisticated ways of cracking the codes of encryption. It made no sense for FBI to expect Apple to create technology that could be abused by foreign governments or anonymous hackers. The FBI simply wanted Apple to be involved to shift blame, in the event of unintended consequences from hacking into phones.

By seeking the assistance of a third party, the onus of accountability is now solely on bureaucrats and the politicians that appointed them, whereas, the public does not elect CEOs and management of private businesses.

At the end of the day, the bureaucrats are subject to public discourse and criticism. So, while we live in a digital age where it is difficult to remain anonymous or maintain our privacy, we should still strive for honest and fair discourse about the implications, questions and concerns about privacy.

Physical education building to open soon New classrooms and modernized gym arriving shortly

BY RABIH CHAHINE TIMES STAFF

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Byron Breland giving his opening speech on the upcoming PE building on May 4 near the Student Center.

The groundbreaking ceremony of the Physical education building took place on May 4, near the student center. Staff and students can now look forward to learning about fitness and health careers in the new upcoming PE building said Jorge Escobar Vice President Administrative.

“At 39, 304sf, the new facility will include an 832-seat gymnasium, offices, a classroom, fitness center, labs, and locker rooms.

Additionally, at the adjoining Wellness Center, students will

have access to a yoga studio, and a multi-purpose PE/Kinesiology lab room” said Escobar.

Nick Dale, 24, undecided major enjoys attending school games and was excited to hear that the PE building opening soon.

“The new building is a great add on I can’t wait to watch games from this new building,” Said Dale.

Escobar said that the construction perimeter will be large and will take some time.

“We ask students, faculty, staff and visitors to observe all signs and messages to ensure we finish the construction with a high de-

gree of safety,” Escobar said.

When Julie Hernandez, 31, majoring in sociology gazed at pictures of the upcoming project and was pleased to say. “The new PE building looks so modern and innovative it really makes our campus stand out,” said Hernandez.

Students now will now more than ever have a greater opportunity to enjoy learning about fitness in a new contemporary atmosphere with the PE building opening up some time in the near future and new and current students will have something to look forward to.

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Classes cut, then reinstated after chancellor admonished Faculty leader says more input should have been sought

BY LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF

David Yancey, president of Faculty Union Local 6157, spoke during the public comment section and expressed displeasure with new Chancellor Deborah Budd’s decision. She planned to eliminate classes (because of low enrollment) in order achieve “efficiency of course offerings” without input from faculty and others.

Most of those classes at San Jose City College have since been reinstated, according to an April 14 email from Vice President of Academic Affairs Duncan Graham to all faculty and administrators.

“After careful deliberations with President Breland,” the email reads, “we have decided that in order to help our students progress towards their academic and career goals, and to make sure that the college’s instructional program is in compliance with both Title 5 and ACCJC accreditation standards, courses that are in a pending status for the fall 2016 schedule due to being out of compliance with mandated updates, (most classes) will be reinstated in the fall 2016 schedule (subject to conditions).”

`The “newly designed process” used in the decision to eliminate classes has “caused confusion, fear, anxiety and increasing distrust among faculty and with the district and will surely have a negative impact on our students,” Yancey said at the meeting.

“Our students plan their schedule around their rigid work hours and are likely to take fewer classes each semester when their classes are cancelled.”

Yancey said the process was flawed without constituency involvement. He said the chancellor’s office gathered administrators from SJCC and Evergreen Community College to talk about “enrollment management” as a tool to achieve efficiency, but did not include faculty or subject matter experts.

SJCC President Byron Breland was present at the chancellor’s meeting with district administrators meeting. “The chancellor’s office was informed of the many enrollment strategies that we utilize at the colleges to support student success and achievement,” Breland said, “as they relate to degree attainment and career technical training, transfer to four-year colleges/universities and foundational skills development.”

The chancellor defended the process.

“The deans, as they develop the schedule, have the right of assignment,” Budd said. “It is the admin-

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istrators that develop schedules.

Certainly curriculum is developed by faculty, and programs are developed by faculty as part of their responsibility. As far as faculty being involved, I think certainly my understanding is the deans have worked with faculty as they develop the schedule, and I think the piece that maybe could have used more time was really being able to comb through the schedule with faculty, so they could see course-taking patterns and how we could better serve our students,” Budd said.

Yancey suggested the damage done by initially cutting the classes could be repaired.

“Slow the process down,” he said, “and delay the implementation until further discussion and input from the constituency groups can be gathered.”

Yancey went further with his rebuke.

“The chancellor’s office needs to slow down, understand the inclusive nature of our culture, involve all constituency groups in the process and allow time for the process to work,” Yancey said. “We (faculty, staff, the college) are willing to work together to achieve this efficiency goal.”

In a later interview, chancellor Budd reiterated and said, “As we look at our strategic schedule and offerings it will be a collaboration of faculty and administration,” Yancey said.

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OLYMPICS, page 1 (governing body of athletes for most four-year colleges) and now into the beginning of my pro career,” Cruz said.

Cruz explained that once she graduated from San Jose City College in spring 2013, she was recruited and given the opportunity to transfer to the University of Washington where she completed her undergraduate degree.

“I am thankful that pole vaulting opened the doors for me to attend UW, which is one of the best (schools) in the nation, academically, and by some stroke of luck it also has one of the best pole vault programs,” Cruz said.

According to the UW athletic department website, http://gohuskies.com, Cruz continued her record-breaking performance by becoming the Pac-12 pole vault champion and All-American Second Team (pole vault outdoors and indoors) in 2014, Pac-12 pole vault runner-up and All-American First Team (pole vault, indoors) in 2015 and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation pole vault champion and All-American First Team (pole vault, indoors) again in 2016.

Cruz also holds the indoor record at the University of Washington with 4.45m (14’ 7.25”) and both indoor and outdoor national records in

Puerto Rico.

“I would like to thank the SJCC community for all the support I received during my time there. For athletes starting off at SJCC I strongly believe that if you have a dream you should pursue it,” Cruz said.

Cruz can be seen competing in the pole vault event for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games from Aug.16 to Aug.19. Event times can be found in local listings and at http://Olympic.org.

“Being a junior college student before coming to a division 1 school made me better because I knew what it was like to have less and to work for every piece of equipment and every meet we wanted to attend,” Cruz said. “I will forever be grateful for the time I spent at SJCC because it helped mold who I am today.”

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