Calendar January 7-February 5: Crosscurrents
The Larson Gallery hosts the Washington Community College Humanities Association Traveling Exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Crosscurrents publication. Opening reception is January 7 from 5-7:30pm. The event is free. For more information call 574.4875 or visit www.larsongallery.org.
January 20: Diversity Series
YVCC’s 2010-2011 Diversity Series continues with guest speaker Gloria Gonzales Garcia. She will be presenting The Tree of Life. The presentation will be in the Parker Room of the Deccio Higher Education Center at 7:00pm. The event is free. For more information contact Maria Cuevas at 574.6800 x 3151 or mcuevas@yvcc.edu. For more 2011 Diversity Series activities visit www.yvcc.edu/diversity.
February 3: Film Showing “Good Food”
YVCC’s 2010-2011 Diversity Series partners with Yakima Environmental Learning Foundation for a film showing of Good Food. Something remarkable is happening in the fields and orchards of the Pacific Northwest. The film will be shown at the Seasons Performance Hall. The event begins at 7:00pm and is free. For more information contact Maria Cuevas at 574.6800 x 3151 or mcuevas@yvcc.edu. For more 2011 Diversity Series activities visit www.yvcc.edu/diversity.
February 5: Jeans & Jewels Gala
The Larson Gallery Guild, in partnership with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, presents Jeans & Jewels Gala. This fundraiser supports two “jewels” of the Yakima Valley who enrich our lives through art and music. The event features gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music, and entertainment. The cost is $60 per person. For more information call 574.4875 or visit www.larsongallery.org.
February 7-12: Celebrating V-Day 2011
YVCC hosts V-Week beginning on February 7 with displays, panel discussions, and workshops to raise awareness about violence against women and children. The Vagina Monologues will also be performed with three productions on February 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30pm in Kendall Auditorium. For more details on this week of activities visit www.yvcc.edu/calendar.
February 16: Faculty Lecture Series
Political Science Instructor Dr. Tim Jeske is bringing back the popular Faculty Lecture Series this winter. He will be presenting Istanbul was Constantinople: The Monuments and Art of the Byzantine Capital. The lecture will be held in Kendall Hall Auditorium at 7:00pm. The event is free. The series continues on March 2 with Dr. Brock Eubanks. For more information visit www.yvcc.edu/calendar.
February 24: Annual Black Box Poetry Slam
Poets compete in up to three rounds of this annual spoken word contest. The top three poets split the total collected from the $2.00 entry fee. Sign up begins at 6:00pm. As always, the Slam takes place in YVCC’s famous Black Box Theatre in Kendall Hall, room K127. Space is limited. For more information contact Mark Fuzie at 574.4821.
March 3-6: The Bald Soprano
YVCC Playmasters presents The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco. Tickets are available in advance at the YVCC Bookstore or at the box office the night of the performance. For more information contact 574.4837.
March 9: Guest Lecture Thomas Elliot
The YVCC Biology Department and Washington Native Plant Society host Thomas N. Elliott III. He will present on the Sex Ratios of Cottonwoods: A Window into the History and Function of the Middle Yakima River. Elliott works for the Yakama Nation on river and floodplain restoration. The lecture will be in Glenn Anthon Hall, Room G119 at 7:00pm. The event is free. For more information on upcoming lectures visit www.yvcc.edu/calendar.
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From right to left: YVCC international students Do Kyung Ahn from South Korea; Seong I Lei from Macau; Nalina Maleku from Nepal; and Shion Taki from Japan.
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Message from the President The rustling leaves and cold temperatures are a sure sign that fall quarter will soon be behind us and winter is just around the corner. This fall quarter, unlike previous years, brought longer waitlists for high-demand classes and unprecedented numbers of students in need of financial aid—not unusual given the many layoffs and poor economy. One of the outcomes of our national recession is that more individuals seek higher education and many choose to attend community colleges for their low-cost, convenient locations and programs. That certainly reflects what we have seen at YVCC. Aside from these additional challenges, fall quarter began with many outstanding activities and events. One of these events was the groundbreaking ceremony for our first library on the Grandview Campus, which celebrates 20 years of existence this year. When completed next fall, the library will serve as both the college and the city library, exemplifying the efficient use of resources through collaboration. We are also pleased to have acquired several important grants, including one from the National Science Foundation for our award winning winery technology and vineyard technology degree programs. We were also honored to be designated as an Achieving the Dream Leader College, one of only 28 community colleges in the nation. This designation is based upon our commitment and ability to improve student success outcomes over the past several years. With this recognition comes a responsibility to mentor other community colleges across the country. Finally, in this issue we have included our annual report to the community, which includes information about our priorities and goals as well as information about the students we serve and how we have allocated our resources. Without your ongoing support and commitment to YVCC, thousands of students would not be able to reach their educational goals. We hope you find this issue informative and thank you for enabling us to serve the educational, economic and workforce needs of our valley. Sincerely,
From Left to Right: Representative Bruce Chandler, Senator Jim Honeyford, Grandview Mayor Norm Childress, Grandview City Administrator Cus Arteaga, YVCC President Dr. Linda Kaminski and YVCC Board Member Paul McDonald.
Grandview Library Groundbreaking This October Yakima Valley Community College hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new joint college/city library on the Grandview Campus. YVCC and the city of Grandview raised $2 million for the project to match the $2 million state appropriation to construct, furnish, and equip the space. The fundraising efforts were successful due to generous donations from business and community members of the Yakima Valley as well as grants. The most notable grant was from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) program. The HSIAC grant awarded to YVCC was in the amount of $600,000. The 12,000 square foot project will fill a critical need in the lower valley by providing access to information and technology for residents of Grandview and other communities as well as for YVCC students. The facility will include expanded hours of operation, specialized reading and study areas, additional computer technology, multipurpose room, an enhanced collection of books and audiovisual materials, and additional space for library programming. The project, which is scheduled for completion in September 2011, was designed by Brockway, Opfer, Raab Architecture, of Yakima. Blew’s Construction, Inc. of Spokane is the contractor. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Grandview Campus, which opened fall quarter 1990. With the addition of this new library the college continues to increase both the physical plant and services providing educational access to members of lower valley communities.
Linda J. Kaminski, Ed.D. President 3
Board of Trustees: James Carvo • Paul McDonald • Robert Ozuna • Lisa Parker • Patricia Whitefoot
Grants
Campus News
YVCC is proud to share the good news around recent grants received by the college. Grant funding is a critical component in continuing programs and services that promote student success. Our talented faculty and staff work corroboratively within the college and across the state to build upon the efforts made possible through many of the following grants. As the college grows, these grants help YVCC respond to our community needs and to provide excellent opportunities for students in the Yakima Valley. The Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) was awarded from the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development. This one-year grant, totaling $45,382, allows YVCC to conduct small business and entrepreneurship training. With this funding, and through the support of Heritage University, the University of Washington, and Yakima County Development Association, a series of seminars have been scheduled beginning this fall and continuing into spring 2011 on the YVCC Grandview Campus. This past summer YVCC received an Advanced Technological Education Grant from the National Science Foundation. This three-year grant, totaling $570,504, will focus on aligning the scope and sequence of YVCC’s Vineyard and Winery Technology programs with the grape and wine industry calendar. In addition, the grant will fund the redevelopment of the curriculum for the delivery of online and hybrid classes, expanding the reach of the program across the Pacific Northwest. This fall YVCC was awarded an additional five years of its TRiO Student Support Services Grant. The award, approximately $305,468 annually, will enable the college to continue to provide support to students through tutoring, study groups, workshops, counseling and advising. TRiO’s SSS grant works to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates of low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. YVCC was awarded a Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Grant from the National Science Foundation. This funding involves the University of Washington, Washington State University, and six other community colleges for a total of $2.7 million dollars over five years. With this funding YVCC opened a new MESA Center in Raymond Hall Library, which aids transfer students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. In addition YVCC will open a student study center, host workshops, offer professional development and academic planning, and provide scholarships to major related students. They will also provide campus visits to future students and offer field trips to universities for current students.
Achieving the Dream: YVCC a Leader in Student Success Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count (ATD) is a national non-profit organization focused on increasing the success of non-traditional students in higher education. In 2006, YVCC, along with five other Washington State community colleges, was invited to participate in the national ATD initiative. As an ATD participant, YVCC received coaching about what data to collect and how to analyze that data to reveal areas of concern and possible strategies for addressing those concerns. Based on the initial analysis of data, YVCC chose to focus on three strategies to improve student success. These include increasing access to data to help departments make program changes to improve success, more purposefully engaging entering students, and revising the pre-college level math experience. To implement these strategies, YVCC developed an Office of Institutional Effectiveness to gather, store, and analyze data; instituted a mandatory New Student Orientation; and experimented with alternative delivery methods for pre-college mathematics courses. To measure the effectiveness of these strategies, YVCC tracked student retention and completion going back to 2001. “ATD has transformed how we do business and focused us on the complicated relationship between access and success,” stated YVCC President Dr. Linda Kaminski. In the Summer of 2010, YVCC was one of seven schools in the nation to be awarded the status of “Leader College” by ATD. This honor was earned by demonstrating sustained improvement in the retention of students during their first year of college and from their first year to their second year. A total of 28 schools have received this award nationally over the past three years; YVCC is the only school in the state of Washington to have earned this designation. With Leader College status comes the expectation that YVCC will assist other colleges throughout the nation as they learn how to use data to strategize and assess the effectiveness of student achievement efforts. 4
Community
Outreach Activities The biology and physics departments have been working to strengthen the connection with local K-12 schools. Recently they worked with the before-and-after school program at Hoover Elementary School to help raise science awareness. As part of this outreach, Biology Instructor Claire Carpenter has given several talks on bee biology as well as hosting an open house on the YVCC Yakima Campus where students could look at specimens, models, skeletons and live organisms. Physics students presented to Hoover elementary students ranging from 1st to 5th grade on various topics including un-burnable balloon, yoyo, slinky, paper airplanes, and bridge building. Each student presentation demonstrated real-life physics at work and helped inspire students to become interested in the field. The Information Technology program hosted three, one-credit courses this past summer for students, staff, and the community. Topics included Windows 7, Office 2010 Introduction, and New Technologies and were very successful. With workshops such as these the IT program continues to be at the forefront of information technology in providing opportunities to learn new and emerging technologies. YVCC Counselor Bonnie Labbee recently presented to the Yakama Nation Tribal School. During her presentation, Labbee shared with students information regarding career direction and the education paths needed to get there. In addition, she shared tools to help students explore different options. Labbee also provided an overview of YVCC’s degrees, programs, admission process, financial aid information, compass testing, student organizations, and athletics. The YVCC Dental Hygiene program recently provided outreach to veterans of the Yakima Valley and children during two events. The first event helped veterans and current military men and women and adult dependents receive free dental care. The second event allowed children to come in for a free cleaning and to learn about the importance of good oral care. The Center of Excellence for Allied Health hosted an event this November to inform high school students about careers in health services. During the event students had the opportunity to learn about radiologic science, nursing, and other allied health careers. YVCC Music department, in collaboration with The Seasons Performance Hall, welcomed Michael Wimberly for the second year of Africa: Power of Drum & Dance. Over 3,446 students and community members participated in the week-long festival including YVCC, Toppenish High School, Wapato High School, Toppenish Middle School, Kirkwood Elementary, Mt. Adams School District, Cle Elum Elementary School, and local musicians from Zuva Marimba.
Grandview Workforce Education Center Construction Completed on Final Phase
This past summer YVCC completed the second and final phase of construction on the Workforce Education Center at the Grandview Campus. Originally opening in September 2007, phase one of the center left 6,000 square feet of the building unfinished. Now ready to utilize this additional space, YVCC designed two full-size classrooms as well as a ninety-nine seat lecture hall that will be used for college and community events. The timing was critical for this project with the sale and removal of two portable buildings located on the site of the new college/city library. Following a competitive bid process G2 Construction of Kennewick was selected as the contractor. The Workforce Education Center houses the Vineyard and Winery Technology program and Allied Health Technology programs including Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Assisting, and Phlebotomy. 5
YVCC Foundation
Appoints New Executive Director This fall the YVCC Foundation named a new executive director. Stacey Kautz, an YVCC alumna, graduated with an associate of applied science degree in legal office assistant. Prior to this she worked in the retail industry and spent several years as a stay-at-home mom, raising her two sons. Following her education, she began working for the Foundation as an administrative assistant in 2000. “I am excited to take on the new challenges as the executive director. The work of the YVCC Foundation is critical and I have always enjoyed doing my part to help students succeed,” stated Stacey Kautz. “Under my leadership I hope to continue the success of the past executive director and board members,” she continued.
YVCC Foundation Executive Director Stacey Kautz in Glenn Anthon Hall.
2009-2010 Director/Donor Award The YVCC Foundation has selected Darlene Koch to receive the 2009-2010 Director/Donor of the Year Award. Following an long career in higher education, Koch began with the YVCC Foundation in March of 1992 as executive director and continued in that role until March of 2010. Truly committed to student success, Koch helped shape the Foundation and its efforts to provide scholarships. Under her leadership the Foundation’s investments grew from $1.2 million to over $7 million in assets. Koch was also instrumental in securing federal and state matching grant funds which added over $3 million to the Foundation’s investments. She established the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Award, which is given to a deserving staff member each year at YVCC’s commencement ceremony. Under her leadership, the Foundation began hosting an annual Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony each spring. The event recognizes students receiving scholarships and the Foundation donors’ continued support of students. In 2005, Koch funded a Title V Scholarship in memory of her husband Levene Koch. “The work of the Foundation is very important because it provides opportunities for students who might not have otherwise been able to attend college,” stated Darlene Koch. “I am excited to be a part of this important work,” she concluded. One of Koch’s additional contributions to the Foundation was to institute the selection of the Director/Donor of the Year Award. The first honoree was named during the 1997-1998 academic year. The recipient must be a YVCC Foundation director or donor who is recognized for their generous time spent in support of the Foundation and for their financial contributions to student scholarships.
Scholarship Applications Available! The YVCC Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2011-2012 academic year. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2011. Representing more than 125 donors, the Foundation will award approximately $150,000 in scholarships to full-time YVCC students in late May. For scholarship information visit www.yvcc.edu/scholarships. 66
Report to the Community
YVCC Mission: YVCC enriches and enhances individuals and communities by delivering accessible, student-centered education. YVCC addresses the needs of our diverse communities by providing learning opportunities in basic literacy; academic, professional, and technical education; and lifelong learning.
Community
YVCC embraces its role as both a provider of higher education and an employer, and actively seeks partnerships to provide opportunities for the economic, social, and cultural development of our external and internal communities. • • • YVCC partners with P-12 institutions to promote college readiness, and collaborates with higher education institutions to promote transfer and shared programing for students to complete their degrees. Through YVCC’s strong partnerships with business and community organizations, YVCC students have the opportunity to gain work experience Dr. Sue Wedam with students in the Veterinary Technology program. through clinical placements, internships, and on-the-job-training. • • • YVCC enriches the life of the Yakima Valley through a variety of events and activities for our students and community members including hosting musical concerts, drama productions, lecture series, athletic events, and Larson Gallery exhibits. • • • YVCC has over 200 community representatives who serve on advisory committees for our Workforce Education programs.
Access
YVCC increases access through programs and services that address diverse challenges, learning styles, goals and schedules of students in the district. • • • 85% of incoming students participate in mandatory new student orientation and 82% of those students report satisfaction. • • • The Office of Outreach and Multicultural Services provided over 11,600 interactions focused on early outreach to middle and high school students, parent and community events, and visits to YVCC. The efforts are funded by the Title V Hispanic-serving Institution Grant. • • • YVCC offers classes on the Yakima and Grandview campuses and at our multiple learning centers throughout our district. These classes are available during the day, evening or weekend in a traditional classroom environment or through online or interactive TV. 77
Success
YVCC provides learner-centered environments with a focus on its diverse students, providing a foundation for lifelong learning resulting in student achievement of educational goals through completion of courses, certificates and degrees. • • • The annual survey of YVCC students indicated that 92% of students report the college is helping them meet their educational goals. • • • YVCC has increased their fall to winter retention rates from 77% to 80% since 2003. 79% of students successfully complete the courses they attempt.
Data for this report provided by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Budget Office, the Financial Aid Office, and the Office of Outreach and Multicultural Resources. Sources include: State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Annual Report, Data Warehouse, Achieving the Dream, and YVCC’s Title V Grant Report.
At a Glance
Annual Data 2009-2010 Yakima Valley Community College offers services throughout Kittitas, Yakima, and Klickitat counties. YVCC provides students the opportunity to earn an associates degree, transfer to a four-year university, or to expand skills for the workplace.
Enrollment
Operating Resources 2009-2010 Total $25,356,595
12,688 Annual Headcount 4,966 Full-Time Equivalent
Local Funds $907,701 3%
Educational Goals 37% 32% 21% 10%
Transfer Workforce Education Basic Skills Precollege
Tuition $5,496,432 22% State Operating Funds $18,952,462 75%
Student Population 52% Students of Color 37% Male 63% Female The average age is 27 years
Graduating Class of 2010
State & Federal Grants & Contracts 2009-2010
1,707 degree and certificates awarded
Employees
Total $5,951,044 Local $1,574,299 26%
390 Full-Time Equivalent
Federal Grants $1,878,463 32%
Employees Classification 50% 32% 7% 6% 5%
Faculty Classified Professional/Exempt Non-Teaching Administrative State Grants $2,498,282 42%
Financial Aid 2009-2010 Total $24,480,930
Outside Agency $1,273,634 Scholarships 5% $940,780 4% Work Study $640,890 3%
Capital Projects 2009-2010 Yakima Campus Palmer Martin Hall Replacement pre-design Grandview Campus Library design
Hispanic-Serving Institution Loans $7,399,239 30%
Grants and Waiver $14,226,388 58%
Since 2002, YVCC has been designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution by the United States Department of Education based on the high percentage of students who are low-income and of Hispanic decent. With this designation YVCC was awarded three Title V grants. The grants allow the college to strengthen the institution for all students and faculty. 8
Adult Literacy
Emphasis on Transitioning to College-Level Coursework This October, along with all 34 community and technical colleges in the state, Yakima Valley Community College celebrated Adult Literacy Week. Designated by Governor Gregoire, this week honors the efforts around adult literacy in our state. There is a critical need for adult education in this state, as one in six hard-working adults need literacy skills in order to get better jobs and keep our economy strong. YVCC supports adult literacy and continuing education in our community by providing Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL) and I-BEST classes. As part of this annual celebration, YVCC selects a literacy champion. Typically this has been a business or organization that has helped support the college’s efforts. For the first time this year, the recognition went to a YVCC alumna. Ana Bazadoni found success in YVCC’s ESL and basic skills courses before transferring to college-level coursework and earning two bachelor degrees from Central Washington University (CWU). “Ana is a role model for all ESL and ABE students in the valley,” states YVCC Ana Bazadoni Dean of Basic Skills Kerrie Abb. “She has demonstrated the opportunities available for committed and dedicated students.” Born in Uruguay, Bazadoni came to the United States speaking no English and was unsure about how her future in this new country would unfold. In 2005, after suffering an accident at work, she was able to enter YVCC’s ESL program through the State Vocational Rehabilitation Department. Facing many challenges and language barriers, she scored into the lowest level of math, reading, and English. Graduating from YVCC in 2008, she immediately began attending CWU-Yakima working toward a degree in business administration and accounting. Graduating from CWU this past spring, she earned both degrees and also has a specialization in supply chain management. “I’m the first in my family to earn a degree,” Bazadoni stated proudly. She feels her hard work and dedication has paid off. “There were so many times I wanted to quit. It was hard, but I kept going. Education is so important,” she continued. Bazadoni gained valuable experience working within her field this past tax season with a local firm. Currently she is studying to become a Certified Public Accountant. “I had to make many sacrifices, but I was determined to reach my educational goals. This has been a wonderful opportunity,” she concluded. In an effort to increase the transition from ABE and ESL courses, YVCC’s Toppenish Learning Center hosted a College Transition Workshop in conjunction with YVCC’s Adult Literacy Week. The workshop helped ABE and General Education Development (GED) students prepare to transition to college-level coursework. Topics included financial aid, available transition courses, the admission process, COMPASS testing, orientation, and national research on GED employability vs. college employability. Literacy Champion Ana Bazadoni was a guest speaker and encouraged students to continue their education and pursue their dreams. “If I can do it, anyone can do Above: Toppenish Learning Center Coordinator Rusty Marquis works it,” stated Bazadoni. The workshop provided valuable information for with students at the College Transition Workshop. students. One ABE student who benefitted was Efrain Walle. Walle, Below: Efrain Walle 25, recently returned to school to provide further opportunities for himself and his family. “I was interested in going back to school because I wanted a better education, to become something better for myself and my little girl,” stated Walle. “This workshop gave me a lot of information that I didn’t have before and helped motivate me to sign up for classes,” he continued. Walle hopes to one day pursue a degree in agriculture or healthcare.
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YVCC Providing Opportunities for the Emerging Entrepreneur In collaboration with New Vision YVCC students take on the challenge
This fall the student-organized YVCC Business Club and Business Administration program collaborated to offer professional development training to encourage individuals to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit. These efforts have been spearheaded by Carol Schneider, business administration program coordinator and business club advisor and Dr. Brock Eubanks, economics instructor. As a result of their work a relationship has developed with New Vision, the Yakima County Development Association, which has enabled further opportunities for YVCC students. Business Club Workshops The first of these opportunities, hosted by the YVCC Business Club, was a series of workshops for students and community members centered on the theme of entrepreneurship. The first featured Tammy Everts, New Vision business development director. In addition to her regular duties, Everts is the director for the Yakima Valley Entrepreneur Network, where she helps to provide introductory business development workshops, resources, and other events for entrepreneurs. During her presentation, she shared the role of New Vision as well as upcoming activities, including the Entrepreneur University and the Enterprise Challenge. A second workshop featured Dr. Brock Eubanks, who presented on “The Right Stuff” needed to be an entrepreneur. Eubanks has taught at YVCC since 2008 and is interested in helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur University The second opportunity allowed ten YVCC students to attend the Northwest Entrepreneurship Network’s Entrepreneurs University. The event, held in Bellevue, Washington in November, provided students a chance to attend a one-day conference and see entrepreneurs make presentations to venture capitalists, meet investors, and attend sessions on starting and sustaining small businesses. In total over 370 people attended and benefitted from the event. “For the YVCC Business Club students, the chance to attend a conference of this caliber was an exceptional opportunity,” stated Schneider. “The organizers pitched the conference as a ‘boot camp for entrepreneurs’ and they exceeded expectations. Students learned from top-notch entrepreneurs – the presentations all got an ‘A+’,” she continued. “Attendance at the Entrepreneur University presented advantages for students that cannot be replicated in the classroom. The Business Club students are grateful to New Vision for the chance to attend the workshop with the finalists in the Enterprise Challenge Business Plan competition,” she concluded. Enterprise Challenge The third opportunity was New Vision’s Enterprise Challenge. Developed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Yakima County, the challenge encouraged inventors and entrepreneurs to develop plans for start-up and early stage companies. One participant was YVCC alumna Mandy Hansen. Hansen has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Washington University and a Wine Marketing and Sales Certificate from YVCC. She cofounded Whisper Ridge Winery in 2008 with Bill Mechem. Hansen was excited to participate in the Enterprise Challenge as a way to help her business grow. “I think that there is a lot to learn from this experience,” stated Hansen. In addition YVCC President Dr. Linda Kaminski, Grandview Campus Dean Bryce Humpherys along with Carol Schneider and Dr. Brock Eubanks served as judges for events throughout the competition. The winner of the challenge was Tieton Farm & Creamery. They received a $10,000 grand prize.
Standing: YVCC faculty Dr. Brock Eubanks and Carol Schneider travel with YVCC students to the Entrepreneur University.
Beau Olson and Martina Tkacz
YVCC Plans for New a Entrepreneurship Center YVCC looks forward to opening a new entrepreneurship center in the near future on the Yakima Campus. The center will provide resources, material, support, and technology to YVCC students and community members who are interested in starting their own business.
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Athletics Women’s Volleyball The YVCC Women’s Volleyball team has much to be proud of this season. The Yaks recently returned from the NWAACC Championship Tournament with a third place finish. Improving throughout the season the Yaks placed well in both crossover tournaments finishing 7 in 7 in Eastern Region play with an overall record of 25-15 including the NWAACC Championship Tournament. The fourth-place seed from the Eastern Region, the Yaks grabbed a tournament spot at home in a final match against Columbia YVCC’s 2010-2011 Women’s Volleyball Team Basin College earning a long-awaited trip to the NWAACC Tournament. The Yaks opened tournament play against third-ranked Tacoma. YVCC was unstoppable, stunning the Titans and then rallying to win again against Spokane’s Sasquatch. Falling to tournament host, Mt. Hood, the Yaks earned a third place finish and praise from Rogers. “I really enjoyed this team,” stated Rogers. “They really pulled together, since volleyball is a true team sport. They have that youthful enthusiasm that is required to succeed in the league. I am very proud to be their head coach,” he concluded. Rogers was named Co-Coach of the Year for the Eastern Region. The untiring efforts of Assistant Coach, Nikki Morozzo did not go unnoticed. A former Yak, who played for Rogers, Morozzo did a fine job throughout the season and then led the coaching efforts for the team at the NWAACC Championship Tournament. In addition to team success, players Veronica Sanchez, Tori Fisher, and Erin Mertens earned Second-Team All-Tournament honors at the NWAACC Championship Tournament. Sanchez and Fisher were also recently named to the All-American Team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. They were also First-Team All-Eastern Region All-Stars with Mertens selected to play in the sophomore All-Star game. In addition, Aimee Gone made the NWAACC All-Academic Team.
Amanda Fitzgerald Competes at the World Championship
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Joining YVCC volleyball from Easton, Washington, freshman Amanda Fitzgerald had the opportunity to continue her passion for archery with a trip to the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Tournament. Hosted in Orlando, Florida this past October, Fitzgerald traveled with her former Easton teammates to compete on the international stage for 4-12th graders. The NASP is designed to teach international style target archery in physical education classes. Fitzgerald was originally introduced to the bow when she moved to Washington at the age of seven. She started competing in junior high and qualified for the state tournament five years in a row. She has also consistently qualified for nationals and the past two years for the world tournament. In 2009, as a high school junior, she shot her personal best at the world tournament earning 277 points out of a possible 300. This fall she competed in the senior division and earned eighth place. Competitors from all over the United States as well as Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa participated. Fitzgerald earned a scholarship to play volleyball at YVCC. She enjoyed her first season with the Yaks helping them earn a third place finish at the NWAACC Championship Tournament. Following her time at YVCC Fitzgerald plans to transfer to a four-year university or join the coast guard. She is interested in having a career as a flight nurse.
Basketball
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Outreach & Community Service
YVCC Basketball Player Allysha Lewis poses with camp participant.
The YVCC basketball programs started the 2010-2011 season with two team-building activities. These activities not only helped to form close bonds within each team, but also provided opportunities for community service. The first of these events was held in October when the women’s basketball team took part in Standing from left to right: Nancy Leahy and the United Way annual Pillars Event. “The girls Jan Luring talk with did an incredible job and created many new Yak members of YVCC fans that we look forward to seeing in the stands Women’s Basketball Team before the this season,” stated Head Coach Cody Butler. United Way event. “The event was a success for both the team and the United Way. The team worked hard to provide an enjoyable experience for all of the generous donors,” he continued. The event raised nearly $80,000 for non-profit groups throughout the Yakima area. The second event, held the following morning, involved both the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The teams paired up with Children’s Village to provide a unique opportunity for the autistic youth of the Yakima Valley. Children of all skills and abilities were invited to spend a day of fun on the court with the YVCC teams and coaches. After a few hours of learning and playing, the group enjoyed a pizza party provided by Children’s Village. “This camp was a tremendous success for everyone involved. The campers and their parents had a great time while our players received invaluable experience in addition to the personal satisfaction gained through putting a smile on a young face. There was certainly no shortage of smiles that day,” continued Butler. Both events promoted additional learning opportunities for players off the court and allowed them to give back to the community.
Back Row from left to right: Members of the 1898-1990 Women’s Basketball Team Kim Walker, Wendy Myers, Lanette Crosier, Angie Garza, Stephanie Rankin, Heidi Trepanier, and Heather Hurd. Front Row from left to right: Jerry Ward, Ellwood Crosier, and Dave Benedict.
YVCC Hall of Fame This November YVCC Athletics inducted former player Dave Benedict, coach Ellwood Crosier, administrator Jerry Ward, and the 1989-1990 Women’s Basketball Team into the YVCC Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the YVCC Women’s Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament in Sherar Gym. Dave Benedict was the MVP of the 1966 NWAACC Tournament. YVCC won the tournament that year and Benedict set team records in rebounding and free throw. Ellwood Crosier, a YVCC athlete and most inspirational player during the 1953 and 1954 seasons, returned to the college in 1958 and coached both the men’s and women’s basketball teams over the next 24 years. Jerry Ward spent 31 years with YVCC, finishing his time here as the athletic director. In 1996 he won the Dutch Triebwasser Award, the NWAACC outstanding athletic administrator award. The first team to ever be inducted into the NWAACC Hall of Fame was the 1989-1990 Women’s Basketball Team. They went 34-1 and captured the 1990 NWAACC Championship. 12
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Congratulations to Lisa Rice on her award as the Spring 2010 Classified Employee of the Quarter. Rice has worked at YVCC for 10 years, spending the last six in the Business Office performing accounting duties. “It is an honor to have been nominated and to have received this award. YVCC has an outstanding group of dedicated, hard-working classified staff that I’m proud to be a part of,” stated Rice. Congratulations to Pam Moon on her award as the Summer 2010 Classified Employee of the Quarter. Moon is a Fiscal Specialist working for the Workforce Education and Adult Basic Education divisions. She has worked at YVCC for 11 years. “To even be nominated for employee of the quarter is such a great honor and to be selected as the recipient much more so. I feel so very fortunate to work with, and be a part of, such a wonderful group of people,” stated Moon. Music Instructor David Blink recently presented a music workshop via video conference to participants of Allan Molnar’s residency in Australia. The residency was part of the Accessible Live Internet Video Education (ALIVE) Project, which Molnar created in 2004.
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The YVCC custodial team recently submitted a “green” cleaning handbook to Green Building Services (GBS), a YVCC consultant for sustainable construction processes and LEED standards. After a few minor revisions, GBS has requested to use the document as a model for other projects and institutions. YVCC custodians have been on a training pathway, “The Science of Cleaning”, for several years with the goal of understanding how the services they provide ensure a healthy campus. Custodian Dave Cosby recently received the Golden Plunger Award. The Golden Plunger is an award given annually by the Facilities Operation Department to a deserving staff member. Cosby was recognized for his service-oriented nature and consistent smile. English Instructor Dan Peters recently received the Two-Year College English Association (TYCA) Pacific Northwest Lisa Ede Teaching Excellence Award. TYCA recognizes two individuals annually for outstanding teaching in honor of Lisa S. Ede’s leadership and contributions to teaching throughout our region. In addition Peters read poetry at the Hugo House in Seattle and Spokane as part of the Zone 4 Reading Series. He also led a discussion about Fahrenheit 451 at the Selah Library as part of Yakima Reads.
English Instructor Jill Widner’s story “The Underwater Room,” a three-chapter excerpt from her novel, The Smell of Sulphur, won the 2010 Short Fiction competition, dedicated to “long” short fiction, and appeared in Short Fiction 4 in November (University of Plymouth Press, UK).“The Underwater Room” and her novella “Before the Rain,” set on the island of Lana’i, where she taught high school in the early 1980s, were two of twenty-five finalists in the Black Lawrence Press 2010 spring chapbook competition. In addition she was placed on alternate status (waitlisted) for the 2011 Djerassi Resident Artists Program located in Woodside, California. Director of Library and Media Services Joan Weber was appointed as the Two-Year Academic Libraries representative on the Library Council of Washington. The Library Council of Washington is composed of twelve representatives from the library community who act as a catalyst for successfully dealing with statewide library-related issues. The Council promotes access to library service and information resources for all people of Washington State and provides a forum for the library community to discuss issues of concern. It also advises the State Librarian and the Office of the Secretary of State on statewide library areas of need, library development in Washington State, and the expenditure of federal funds. In September, Director of Facility Operations Jeff Wood and Environmental Safety, Health & Security Manager Pat Amato attended an APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities convention in Bellevue. The extensive training incorporated all facets of supervision and provided collaborative work with 42 other supervisors.
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Congratulations to the 2010 Workforce Education programs including Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Radiologic Science, and Veterinary Technology for continuing to attain high-levels of licensure pass rates among graduates.
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The Chemical Dependency program has gained a certificate of national recognition through the Washington Consortium of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Educators and NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The certificate of recognition from NAADAC designates YVCC’s Chemical Dependency program as an approved “Academic Education Provider.” Yakima Valley Vintners, YVCC’s Teaching Winery, had another successful year at the Tri-Cities Wine Festival. Recognition for the 2010 competition included a silver medal for the 2007 Cap’N Gown Cabernet Sauvignon, and bronze medals for 2009 Class Project Viognier, 2009 Primitivo and 2008 Graduate’s Last Hyrah Syrah. The Veterans Office was selected as a Military Advanced Education Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities Honoree. This recognition will be included in the December 2010 publication of Military Advanced Education. ASYVCC President Ivan Garcia and YVCC Student David Uribe presented research at Heritage University’s “A Gathering of Scholars: Call for Presentations from McNair Scholars and Mellon Fellows” event this past September. The pair presented A Critical Analysis of Chicano/a Studies and Student Aspirations in High School, which shows that Latino students are more successful in high school if Chicano/a studies courses are offered. The research also shows that Chicano/a studies empowers students to become positive role models and to become active in their respective communities and schools. “We feel this is important not just for the community, but also for YVCC. We have a program and course that teaches and trains students on field research, stated Garcia. “It shows that YVCC not only prepares students for the next level at the university, but that we can match them academically too,” he continued. YVCC alumnus and 2010 commencement speaker Quanah Spencer was recently awarded the 2010 Native American 40 Under 40 from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. This award is given to emerging American Indian leaders under 40 years of age who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to achieve impressive and significant contributions to businesses, communities, and the Native American community.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity! The YVCC Allied Health Department is providing flu shots to students and community members. Shots cost $15. Please call 574.4906 for an appointment.
This fall the Larson Gallery released the first edition of Central Washington Artists 2007-2010, a publication that is part of the Gallery’s new “Artists Archive Project.” The vision for the 168 page book came from Director Cheryl Hahn and showcases 78 artists from Ellensburg to Pasco who have lived and worked in the region. Each artist is introduced with a photograph, one image of their work, and a brief annotation of their professional record. The “Artists Archive Project” is three-fold: the book, a collection of oral histories involving regional artists, and a future website. Sales of the first edition of Central Washington Artists 2007-2010 affords seed money for the continuation of the project. “The publication is for students, residents, Yakima area visitors, and perhaps most importantly, for educational purposes. It provides a historical and educational benefit to our community,” states Hahn. Essays by Hahn are included, with additional text by Larson Gallery Guild Board President, M R McDonald, who also took many of the featured images. Amy Peters of Amy Peters Design was the book designer, with Jeanne Crawford and Delma Tayer completing the editing process. Keeping with a local approach to the entire project, Yakima’s Abbott’s Printing printed the book. Financial contributions came from The Washington State Arts Commission, Dr. Jeffrey McBride Reynolds, Sally Kincaid, individual donors, the artists, and the Larson Gallery Guild. The book is available in Yakima at the Larson Gallery, Oak Hollow Gallery, Allied Arts of Yakima, and Gallery One in Ellensburg as well as online at www.larsongallery.org.
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YVCC Speakers Bureau provides opportunities for faculty and staff speakers to visit your class or community group and present on a variety of topics at no cost. Some of the Topics Available Include: • Seeing: The Photographer’s Art • Hot and Cold: Why Temperature Matters • What Can College Do For Me? • Raising Your Child to Be An Adult You Admire • Greek Art and the Golden Ratio • The Hidden Meaning of Poetry • World Regional Geography • Journalism: Writing For and About the Community • The Salem Witch Trials For a complete list of topics visit us on the web:
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