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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Inside

A Gateway to Opportunity

Since opening 45 years ago, College of the Canyons has served as a gateway to higher
education, professional training and, by extension, opportunity for the Santa Clarita Valley.
It has cultivated a reputation for unequaled access to higher education, unparalleled service,
and a passionate pursuit of excellence that is respected by our colleagues, appreciated by
our partners, supported by our students, and energized and fueled by our dedicated faculty
and staff. The college’s commitment to excellence is a tradition reflected by its innovative,
results-oriented leadership.
As the next chapters of the college’s history are written, we know the outstanding foun-
dation that has been created will be further built upon and the institution will continue to
uphold the ideals of education and contribute to the development of our vibrant, thriving
community for generations to come.

MS. MICHELE R. JENKINS DRIVEN TO INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE................................................................................1
PRESIDENT A Message from Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook

A GATEWAY TO OPPORTUNITY ................................................................................................2
A Message from the Board of Trustees

MR. BRUCE D. FORTINE MR. STEVEN D. ZIMMER 45 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION............................................................................4
VICE PRESIDENT CLERK The History of College of the Canyons: 1969 to 2014

The Early Years ......................................................................................................................4
The 1970s ............................................................................................................................12
The 1980s ............................................................................................................................31
The 1990s ............................................................................................................................55
MR. MICHAEL D. BERGER MS. JOAN W. MACGREGOR 2000 & Beyond....................................................................................................................78
MEMBER MEMBER
AT-A-GLANCE ......................................................................................................................94
Year by Year: 1968 to 2014
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

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