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NEWS & VIEWS FROM COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS SUMMER 2019
With a more than 10 percent increase in the number of students receiving degrees compared to last year, College of the Canyons honored its 2019 graduating class -the largest in college history -during
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ommencement traditionally marks the end of the academic year at colleges, and as such, it provides an opportunity to not only celebrate the success of our graduates, but also to evaluate our success in serving those students.
By any measure, this proved to be another outstanding year in the life of our college, one marked by continued innovation and excellence, two of the qualities that have long defined College of the Canyons and its service to the community.
This year saw 2,467 students petition to graduate. That represents a 10.5 percent increase over the prior
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RECORD-SETTING CLASS
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College Recognized as Champion ofHigher Education for Increasing Transfer Degrees
College of the Canyons was recognized as a 2018 Champion of Higher Education for Excellence at the 3rd Annual Champions of Higher Education celebration.
The college was one of 12 California community colleges that were honored by The Campaign for College Opportunity in December for significantly increasing the number of students earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) degree.
"We are honored to have been recognized as a 2018 Champion of Higher Education for Excellence," said College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook. "The success of our ADT programs can be attributed to the hard work from faculty, as well as our Curriculum Committee, Academic Affairs, and instructional administrators. As we enter a new year, we commit to continuing to find and create ways to support the California Community College Chancellor's Office's Visions for Success Goals by eliminating achievement

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year, and an astounding 68 percent jump in the last four years. While these increases in student outcomes are cause for celebration, they point to even more significant accomplishments that our college has made in its efforts to boost student achievement.
Chief among them is being recognized as a "Champion of Higher Education" by the Campaign for College Opportunity for increasing the number ofgraduates who earned an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). Often called "a degree with a guarantee," ADTs guarantee admission to a California State University campus to students who earn associate in arts transfer (AA-T) or associate in science transfer (AS-T) degrees and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements.
College of the Canyons currently offers 31 ADT degrees, having recently added new programs in Environmental Science, Hospitality Management, and Public Health Science. The number of degrees awarded by our college grew 703 percent between 2013, when the first ADTs were awarded, and 2017. The ADT degrees are among the total of 99 degrees and 93 certificates the college offers.
One of the most significant barriers that keep students from achieving their educational goals is the cost ofcollege. While California boasts the lowest community college enrollment fee in the nation at just $46 per
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unit, many students still struggle to pay for their education.
High-priced textbooks pose a particular challenge. Many students say they simply can't afford to purchase every book required for each of their classes. Imagine the difficulty of trying to pass a class without the benefit ofusing the textbook!
Fortunately, fewer and fewer students have that experience. Thanks to Online Educational Resources (OER), we can offer a low-cost alternative to traditional textbooks. OER materials are teaching and learning materials that have been created by faculty and released in the public domain or under an intellectual property license that allows for sharing. Currently, 250 class sections use OER materials, while three degrees -Sociology, Water Technology, and Early Childhood Education -can be completed by taking major classes that utilize OER materials. Across the college, students saved approximately $4 million in textbook costs this year, thanks to faculty members who have committed to using OER materials in their classes.
Another significant source of support for students is the Canyons Promise program. It provides first-time, full-time students with a free two years ofcollege. The program covers the cost for up to 15 units per semester, potentially saving students $1,380 in tuition per year. Participants also receive free parking (or a bus pass) and $100 bookstore vouchers each fall and spring. Plus, the program gives students access to coaches, mentors, counselors and college personnel dedicated to their academic success, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. The combination of services is designed to propel students forward to achieve their academic goals.
Here too, we see strong growth in student participation, which illustrates the significant impacts of the program. Previously know as First-Year Promise, the program achieved

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a record-breaking increase of 111 percent over its launch in 2017, when 350 students were accepted to participate. And, our recent Commencement ceremonies were the first to include First-Year Promise students,

with 105 students from the inaugural cohort, which began in the fall 2017 semester, graduating this year.
Scholarships also provide financial support to hundreds ofstudents. For 2019, the college and its Foundation awarded 330 scholarships to 289 students totaling $296,280. This is the largest scholarship amount awarded in the history of the program, representing a nearly 23 percent increase from 2018 ($241,045 in total awards).
College of the Canyons is committed to helping students overcome barriers and achieve their educational goals. While we have demonstrated success in doing so this year, we are just getting started.
Our accomplishments serve to inspire us to make even greater strides to enhance our programs and services. By removing more barriers, we can ensure more students have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals, and that is the true measure ofsuccess!
Dr. Dianne Van Hook serves as chancellor ofCollege ofthe Canyons.
Vice President,

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New Student Parking Structure Grand Opening!

Chancellor Selected for Statewide Funding Formula Oversight Committee
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ollege. of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. students." depth of knowledge, understanding of the Dianne G. Van Hook has been named Dr. Van Hook was sworn in at the college unique mission of community colleges, and to serve on the Community College by Assembly Member Smith. real time administration over current funding Student Success Funding Formula Oversight "It was my honor to nominate and swear challenges, position her to be a powerful ad-Committee, which will oversee
vocate for the community college stuimplementation of California's funddents in our district and the state." ing formula to ensure it meets the The committee was created to conneeds of the state's 2.1 million comtinuously evaluate the implementation munity college students. of the state's student success funding Dr. Van Hook was appointed by formula, which encourages educationAssembly Speaker Anthony Rendon al access for undeq;epresented students (D-L.A.) and nominated by Assembly and provide support for low-income Member Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarstudents. The formula also rewards ita) to serve on the 12-member comcolleges based on student success metmittee. ncs.
"I am excited to be part of the Stu"Dr. Van Hook's long tenure at Coldent Success Funding Formula Overlege of the Canyons shows the endursight Committee and grateful that I ing respect her community has for the can use my experience to contribute changes and improvements she has to the dialogue and ensure colleges brought to the school," said Rendon. are financially equipped to serve their "It speaks volumes to know that one communities," said Chancellor Dr. Diof our newest Assembly members was anne G. Van Hook, who has been the once Dr. Van Hook's student. AssemCEO ofthe Santa Clarita Community Assemblywoman Christy Smith swears in Dr. Van Hook to serve bly member Christy Smith's recomCollege District for 31 years. "It is on the Community College Student Success Funding Formula mendation is a key factor in this ap
. . . Oversight Committee. our respons1b1hty to assess the for-pointment. I'm hopeful that Dr. Van mula's effectiveness, and recommend changin Dr. Van Hook to the California CommuniHook's deep knowledge will contribute to the es to make improvements that will meet the ty College Student Success Funding Formufunding formula committee's task of making needs of all California community college la Oversight Committee," said Smith. "Her the most of funds for everyone."

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DR. DIANNE G. VAN HOOK NAMED
CCPRO PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

New Mobile App Connects Students to College Services
EDISON INTERNATIONAL GRANT BENEFITS FIRE TECH PROGRAM
Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook (right) and Eric Harnish, vice president of public information, received awards from the Community College Public Relations Organization.
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ollege of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook's love for community colleges can be traced back to 1968 when she was a Long Beach City College freshman student with an undeclared major. Fortunately, her lack of
genuine interest shown to her by a counselor who helped her gain a sense of direction and challenged her to develop self-confidence.
"That's when I became a community college convert and that is why I chose the California Community College system to pursue my career," said Dr. Van Hook, who has served as CEO of the Santa Clarita Community College District since 1988 and is California's . longest-serving community college CEO. "I am convinced that community colleges are a game changer, a vehicle for social justice and a place where endless opportunities are created and achieved if you dare to dream."
In recognition of her longstanding support of community colleges and the coordinated efforts of the College of the Canyons District Communications Office, Dr. Van Hook has been named the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) PROmoter of the Year.
Dr. Van Hook received the award during CCPRO's annual conference in San Diego onApril 11.
"I am very honored to accept the CCPRO PROmoter of the Year award," Dr. Van Hook said. "To be a community college means that we must be in constant communication with those we serve, both to ensure that students and businesses know about the opportunities we provide, and more importantly, to listen and ensure we understand what the community needs."
Dr. Van Hook received similar recognition in 2017 when she was named National Pacesetter of the Year by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The award recognizes CEOs at two-year community or technical colleges who have demonstrated leadership and support in the area of college communications and marketing.
Passionate about eliminating barriers to student success, Dr. Van Hook has spurred three bond measure campaigns to construct new classrooms and add innovative programs to accommodate the needs of students.
Under her leadership, the college has in-
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Did you know College of the Canyons now has its own app? Designed to improve the COC experience for students, staff and community members alike, the 'Canyons M' app connects users with a variety of valuable resources, including individualized student information, college calendars, campus safety links, campus maps and more.
The app originated from an idea brought forth by a group of COC students.
Edison International has awarded the College of the Canyons fire technology program a $25,000 grant in support of the college's development of present and future fire personnel.
The grant was offered to College of the Canyons, Santa Ana College, Victor Valley College, Crafton Hills College and Mt. San Antonio College with these five California Community Colleges selected to pilot the program because of their successful fire technology programs and their service to a wide demographic of students.
"Edison's generous contribution to our fire technology program creates increased opportunities for those who want to pursue
"We hope students will find this app useful for everyday life," said Mark Garcia, director, management information systems. "Our biggest goal in creating it was to connect students with relevant information in a way that fits today's technology and is available to each individual."
Upon downloading the app, users will be prompted to enter as a "Student" or "Guest." Students are encouraged to select "Student," create a login, and link their COC Canvas
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a career in fire service," said Keith Kawamoto, COC fire technology department chair. "These funds also enable us to purchase the valuable equipment that lend to interactive learning experiences. Structural firefighter coats, helmets, axes and more are not cheap, but they afford our students a better glimpse into fire service."
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OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AFFIRMS AUDITS

of College Bond Spending
The Santa Clarita Community Colthe first five bond issuances, which also privilege as we build for the future and lege District has received the best includes earned interest and net premium continue to grow in response to commurating possible in an independent in the bonds. Of that amount, more than nity needs," said COC Chancellor Dr. Diaudit of its bond measure expenditures. $170 million has been expended on au-anne G. Van Hook.

The district's Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee accepted the audit results, which showed that for the 16th year in a row, the district has properly accounted for all bond expenditures.
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. LLP conducted both the financial and performance audit, covering the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2018 and issued the District an unmodified opinion the best rating possible
Construction has begun on the Science Center at the Canyon Country campus.
-noting no adjustments,
audit findings, questioned costs or instances ofbond noncompliance.
The firm presented its report to the district's independent citizens' bond oversight committee at a meeting on January 9, 2019.
Nicholas Lentini, chair of the bond oversight committee, commented on the thoroughness of the auditors' evaluation. "The amount of material you examined in your review is impressive and demonstrates the strength of the district's fiscal oversight ofthe bond program," he said.
The 2017-18 audits confirm approximately $229 million in resources from
COLLEGE ADDS THREE NEW
"Degree with a Guarantee"

PROGRAMS

thorized bond projects, leaving the District with a Measure M bond project fund balance of $10.4 million and a Measure E fund balance of $48.9 million as of June 30, 2018.
"The work of the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee is important in confirming for the community that the college is in fact delivering on the construction and renovation projects authorized by voters," said Assistant Superintendent, Vice President ofBusiness Services Sharlene Coleal.
"Being able to count on the support of the Santa Clarita Valley community is a
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o help students transfer to California State University campuses, College of the Canyons has added three new Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) programs in Environmental Science, Hospitality Management, and Public Health Science, bringing the college's ADT offerings to 31 programs.
Known as "a degree with a guarantee," ADTs provide students with guaranteed admission to a CSU-and select private colleges-ifthey earn an associate in arts transfer ( AA-T) or associate in science transfer (AS-T) degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements.
Since its passage in November 2006, Measure M has funded major facilities and campus expansions at the college, such as the construction of the Mentry Hall Expansion, The Leaming Center (TLC)/Library Expansion, Dr. Dianne
G. Van Hook University Center, the Canyon Country campus, the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education (iCUE), and the Canyons Hall student services/administration building. The ad

dition of these facilities has enabled the college to accommodate more students, add programs, and enhance access and opportunity as enrollment grew 44 percent between 2004 and 2017.
The balance of Measure M was used to begin construction of the Science Center at the Canyon Country campus and a 1,659-space parking structure at the Valencia campus. Measure E, the $230 million general obligation bonds approved by voters in June 2016, provided the funding to complete those two projects and will enable the co11ege to fund future construction projects at both campuses.
Students can choose from a wide range of ADT programs, including:
The college's commitment to ADT programs dates back to 2013, when the first ADTs were awarded. Since then, the number of degrees awarded at the college has grown 703 percent.
For its commitment to ADT, the college was named a 2018 Champion of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer by The Campaign for College Opportunity. The college is one of 12 California community colleges that have significantly increased the number of students earning an Associate De-
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Santa Clar.:i('t!lJ;Yalley's Elected Represeritatives Honored
The Santa Clarita Valley's elected representatives were honored during a Legislative Reception at the University Center in March. Those present represented nearly every level of government and institutional service, from school and college boards to city, state and federal elected bodie~ '
Congresswoman Assemblyman ii<llie Hill . Tom Lackey
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Assemblywoman Christy Smith

College Students Selected to Participate in NASA Lucy Academy
Two College of the Canyons students Held in the fall, the 12-week academy One of the students selected was Arthur were selected to participate in the taught undergraduate science and engineerBerberyan, a sophomore student at the colLucy Student Pipeline Accelerator ing students rigorous, project-based STEM lege majoring in physics, who was thrilled and Competency Enabler (L'SPACE) Virtuworkforce development, which included when he got the news he was selected to al Academy, an interactive and team-based mission development skills and protocols participate. student collaboration offered through NAimparted by NASA scientists and engi"It was a really good feeling," said BerSA's Lucy Mission. neers. beryan. "It makes you feel as though all the
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is only the beginning of their journeys."
The class of 2019 has 2,467 students who petitioned for graduation, representing a 10.5 percent increase from the class of 2018 (2,232).
The class represented 120 majors, with liberal arts and sciences (839) ranking as the leading field of study among graduates, followed by psychology (273), business (254), accounting (201), math and science (174), sociology (167) and communication studies (133).
There were 817 students graduating with two or more degrees.
The class of2019 was approximately 57.9 percent female (1,429) and 42.1 percent male (1,038).
Academically, 725 students graduated with honors, which requires a 3.5 GPA or higher, and 76 students graduated with perfect
4.0 GPAs, which granted them the status ofvaledictorians. The average grade point average for the class was 3 .19.
This year's graduating class was also the first to include 105 FirstYear Promise students from the first 262-student cohort. Launched in fall 2017, the program offers full-time freshman students waived tuition and fees during their first year of study.
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2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

address.es the crowd d ring induction of the 1983 state baseball team.

Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Athleti ~ II of Fame lnduc w Len ~

Len Mot:ney addresses the crowd Mohney (left) is welcomed to the dur duction of the 2001 stage by Chuck Lyon, dean of physical. women's golf state champ'fonsh~ edlcation, kine~iology & athletics, team. during the 2019 Athletic-Hall of Faw
5-. Dinner & Induction Ceremony.
Members of the 2001 state
championship women's golf
team on stage during the

ceremony.

Meritorious Service inductee Delores "Dody" Garcia thanks her supporters.

The 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony event was held Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.. The 2019 Hall of Fame Class includes:

1983 State Championship Baseball Team

2001 State Championship Women's Golf Team

Dolores "Dody" Garcia - Meritorious Service

Len Mohney -Coach (Baseball) and Administrator (Athletic Director/Dean)

The evening brought together a collection of friends, family, former teammates, college and athletic department staff, as well as fellow alumni and hall of fame members, to celebrate the accomplishments and legacy of this year's honorees.
Members of the 1983 state championship baseball team listen as former head coach Mike Gillespie highlights the team's accomplishments.

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Don and Cheri

honorees Don and Cheri Fleming join
past honorees Harold and Jacquie
tt-... Petersen, Myrna and Gary Condie, Jill Mellady, Diana Cusumano, Gary Cusumano, Doreen Shine, Tony and Reena Newhall, Howard "Buck" McKean, Skip Newhall, Barry Gribbons, son of the late Laverne Harris, and Tom Dierckman.
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Foundation board members Nick Lentini (left} and Bria'!_,~.,:f!le served as tli_~ ~ asters of ceremonies for the event.

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Guests included (seated, from left} Christy Hurley, Curtis 'Marzinzik, Eric Stroh;Jacque Stroh, 2008 Silver Spur honoree Wayne Crawford, Dianne Crawford, (standing, from left} J'!anna Crawford, Kyle Crawford, Ed Masterson and Valerie Masterson.

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Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook congratulates the Flemings.

TRANSFER
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gaps and increasing transfer rates for our students." grown 703 percent.
College of the Canyons currently offers 31 ADTs, which enThe Campaign for College Opportunity helped to create a able students to tran
clearer path for stusition to California dents to earn an as
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State University sociate degree and
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campuses. Known guaranteed admisas "a degree with a sion to the Califorguarantee," ADTs nia State University

provide students (CSU) system when with guaranteed adit sponsored histormission to a CSU if ic transfer reform they earn an associlegislation in 2010. ate in arts transfer
The Campaign (AA-T) or associate for College Opporin science transfer tunity is a non-prof(AS-T) degree and it bipartisan orgameet the CSU minnization that works imum eligibility retoward increasing quirements. the number of Cal

Between 2013, / ~ ifornia students atwhen the first ADTs tending two-and were awarded, and four-year colleges 2017, the number and who complete
College of the Canyons received honors from the Campaign for College Opportunity
of degrees awarded their college educa

for growing its Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs).
at the college has tion.

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hard work you do really does pay off." creased facilities square footage associate in arts transfer (AA-T)
Berberyan heard about L'SPACE while working on the Asfive-fold, from 199,000 square or associate in science transtronomy & Physics Club's High-Altitude Student Platform feet on one campus to 950,000 fer (AS-T) degree. Between (HASP) project, which he says prepared him well for the acadon campuses in Valencia and 2013, when the first ADTs were
emy's rigorous nature. Canyon Country. awarded, and 2017, the num"HASP prepared me to work independently as well as Measure E, the $230 million ber of degrees awarded by the in team efforts," said Berberyan. "It made going into the general obligation bond apcollege grew 703 percent. The L' SPACE academy feel very familiar in the aspect of what to proved by voters in June 2016, college currently offers 27 ADT do rather than getting overwhelmed." provided the funding to build programs and the list continues As a L'SPACE participant, Berberyan benefited from wethe 1,659-space parking structo grow. binars hosted by Arizona State University professors, NASA ture at the Valencia campus and Dr. Van Hook has also been projects managers and actual NASA employees and scientists the current construction of the instrumental in the college's working on the Lucy mission. Science Center at the Canyon OER program, which has saved The experience was a dream come true for Berberyan, who Country campus. students more than $4,000,000 has loved science since he was a kid. Dr. Van Hook has also enin textbook costs. More than
"As a child I was always more interested in the science hanced access and opportunity 200 COC courses are taught channel than generic children's shows," said Berberyan, who for students by being a staunch with OER materials instead of plans on getting a degree in astrophysics and a doctorate in a advocate for Associate Degree commercial textbooks.
related field. for Transfer (ADT) programs CCPRO is a Sacramen
"It has been incredible to see how students have grown and Open Educational Resource to-based nonprofit organization through their participation in the HASP project," said Teresa (OER) materials, workforce whose voluntary membership Ciardi, a physical science professor at the college and HASP training and access to upper consists of California's 72 pubco-advisor. "Seventeen students have gone on to complete indivision pathways on the COC lic community college districts. ternships at companies such as Caltech and NASA's Jet Procampus. The organization's mission is to pulsion Laboratory." Known as "a degree with a strengthen the state's communi
When hiring, many businesses look for applicants who have guarantee," ADTs provide stuty colleges through leadership gained hands-on experience or training through internships or dents with guaranteed admisdevelopment, advocacy and disextracurricular activities such as the HASP project.
CSU if thev earn an trict services.

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Business Administration Mathematics Music gree for Transfer (ADT) degree.
English Physics Studio Arts The California Community Colleges
Philosophy Communication Studies Theatre Arts Chancellor's Office and the Association of
Spanish Early Childhood Education Hospitality Management Independent California Colleges and Univer
Kinesiology Elementary Teacher Education Social Justice Studies sities (AICCU) signed an agreement that now
Administration of Justice History Environmental Science ensures that California community college
Biology Political Science Public Health Science students pursuing an ADT can receive guar
Computer Science Psychology Anthropology anteed acceptance and a more affordable,
Geography Sociology Art History seamless pathway to 36 private, non-profit
Geology Journalism Global Studies four-year colleges and universities.

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In addition to supporting the college's Caron, Christopher Denys, Jake Federithis reason, College of the Canyons offers fire technology department, the grant has co, Adam Gonzalez, Amjad Kirrish, Sean fire technology within the School of Mathbenefited 10 COC students who were O'Connor, Christian Ramirez Guerrero, ematics, Sciences & Health Professions. awarded $1,000 scholarships This program offers certificate/ for tuition, books and school redegree opportunities for both lated fees. Qualifying students pre-service individuals and had to have a cumulative GPA in-service professionals who o,f2.7 or higher and be enrolled seek career advancement. COC iii the college's fire technology fire technology courses align P.rogram. Recipients also rewith the uniform curriculum sponded to four essay questions of California Community Colabout their fire service career leges. goals. In 2008, the Los Ange
From College of the Canles County Fire Department YaOns, the following students (LACO) started a College Af,vere chosen to receive scholarfiliation Program (CAP) with sh) ps for the fa) 1 2018 semester: College of the Canyons to help Kiera Coblentz, Joseph Cortez, firefighters meet state-mandated Dqnielle Desch, Trina Duncan, training requirements by provid{!:Y,ndsee Little, Christian Meza, ing additional training. Through Hunter Mills, Jesus Perez, Jonathan Scarathe pat1nership, 2,400 LACO firefighters reno; and Jack Tuszynski. ceive online-based training from the Santa
[fhe following ten students were choClarita Community College District every sen for the spring 2019 semester: Anthony year to complement hands-on training.

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and student email accounts to the app. College staff and community members can also enter the app as a guest.
Among its many useful features, the app's interaction with Google Maps provides a lot of value for those who aren't familiar with the COC Valencia and Canyon Country campuses. Users can select a destination, whether it be an ATM machine, restroom, parking kiosk, or specific building, and Google Maps will provide directions from the user's current location or a provided location.
The app also connects to Ask Canyons, where users can get quick answers to a variety of questions about the college. Information regarding application status, tuition costs, how to obtain a parking pass, and more can all be accessed via Ask Canyons.
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The college plans to increase the app's functionality and personalization with specific information regarding student education plans, financial aid status and campus events and activities relating to chosen areas of study. The college is also rolling out profiles for faculty and staff.
It's hoped that the Canyons Mapp will become an integral part of student and campus life, connecting users with relevant enrollment and student services information, while providing a unique experience for individuals.
This application is available for download now in the Apple App
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COC GOLF WINS 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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ollege of the Canyons strengthened its reputation as the top community college golf destination in the state with the women's and men's programs both bringing home California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Cham
pionships during the 2018-19 year.
After recording victories in every tournament it competed in, COC's women's golf team claimed the 2018 state title with a convincing 18-stroke advantage over runner-up College of the Desert at the state tourney played at Morro Bay Golf Course. The title was the third in program
history.
Freshman Haruka Koda (143-72/71) finished as the individual state runner-up,just
"When the season started I knew we had a very talented team," said COC head coach Gary Peterson. "We played well all year and peaked at the right time. I'm extremely proud."
That collective performance helped set the bar for
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one stroke off the championship pace, and was subsequently named to the All-State Team.
Canyons also claimed the 2018 CCCAA Southern California Regional Championship as well as the program's ninth Western State Conference (WSC) title. In addition, freshman Jessie Lin was crowned the individual SoCal regional champion, while Koda won the WSC individual title and was also named the WSC Player of the Year to headline the team's five all-conference honorees.
COC's men's golf program whic followed suite in winning the 2019 CCCAA State Championship and seeing freshman Nobuhiko Wakaari claim the individual state title.
Canyons topped the eight-team field WI 18-stroke victory over runner-up Santa Barbara ity College at the Silverado Resort in Napa on May 13. Wakaari (142-73/69) finished two-under par for tourney to hoist the iffiichial championship. He also named the WSC Player of the Year before finish
ing fourth at the Southern California regional tourney. COC freshmen Jules Lavigne and Anguerrand Voisin finished third and fourth, respectively, at the state tourney to join Wakaari on the All-State team.
"This was not a year I expected to win a state championship," said Peterson, about his team which featured four freshmen and two sophomores with limited tourney experience. ''With six
new guys it was s
thought we would ding
for next year, now
we get some of
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2000, 2002, 200 2015, 2017, 20 under Peterso now won four

last seven years. The Couws also at the state tourney in 2018, 2016 and state titles are the most "ofany progrmq: history.
"We've had a really good run," :P~~~-~ think the last 10 or 12 years have
The College of th~anyo now boasts a comgined 3 team and 16 individual) programs.