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Six New Construction Classes

n an effort to help students pre- Offered during the upcoming ing they need to be successful in the News Briefs
pare for entry-level positions in spring semester are Construction growing construction technology
Ithe building construction trades, 012, 022 and 032, which build on the field and these courses will play an
College of the Canyons has intro- skills taught in their introductory essential role in accomplishing that.”
duced six new construction technol- counterparts. Construction Technology stu-
ogy courses to its curriculum. “We are very excited about add- dents can earn an associate in sci- BEST COLLEGE FOR ADULT LEARNERS
The courses – Plumbing Tech- ing these six new construction tech- ence degree or certificate of achieve-
nology (Construction 010), Electri- nology courses to our program,” said ment, which provides them with the College of the Canyons has been ranked among the top 50 best
cal Technology (Construction 020) Eric Arnold, chair of the construc- basic skills required to enter a build- U.S. colleges for adult learners in Washington Monthly magazine’s
and Carpentry Technology (Con- tion management and technology ing construction career. ranking of “Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners.” Out of
struction 030) – began at the Canyon department. “Our goal is to give stu- i ERIC.ARNOLD@CANYONS.EDU 11 California community colleges that made the list, the college
Country campus in the fall. dents the skills and hands-on train- ranks No. 1 in Southern California and No. 43 nationally. Data
reveals that 74 percent of adult learners are employed while
attending College of the Canyons part-time. Washington Monthly
2019 SILVER SPUR AWARD analyzed data from 1,088 two-year colleges to create its list of
the top 100 two-year colleges in the nation. “It is an honor to be
included among the top two-year colleges that provide a wide
array of services for adult students,” Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van
Hook said. “College of the Canyons is proud of its history of ener-
getically acting on our commitment to support adult students by
offering flexible programs and the resources that will help them
to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic goals.”

COLLEGE HONORED FOR TRANSFER RATE
College of the Canyons has been named a 2018 Champion of
Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer by The Campaign for
College Opportunity. The college is one of 12 California commu-
nity colleges that have significantly increased the number of stu-
dents earning Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) degrees. “Our
continuous efforts to eliminate achievement gaps and increase
transfer rates have yielded tremendous results for our students,”
Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook said. “The creation of these
ADTs could not have been possible without the hard work of the
dedicated faculty from more than 20 separate academic depart-
ments, as well as our Curriculum Committee, and the staff and
administrators in the Academic Affairs department.” The college
currently offers 27 ADTs, which enable students to transition to
California State University campuses. Known as “a degree with a
guarantee,” ADTs provide students with guaranteed CSU admis-
sion if they earn an associate in arts transfer or associate in science
transfer degree and meet the CSU eligibility requirements.
CHERI AND DON FLEMING
HISPANIC GRADUATION GROWTH RECOGNIZED
FLEMINGS TO BE HONORED College of the Canyons has been ranked No. 29 by the Hispanic
Outlook on Education Magazine’s Top 100 colleges and uni-
n recognition of their unwavering support to Col- Acura dealerships in the country. versities list for graduating Hispanic students. The rankings
were based on data for community colleges granting the most
lege of the Canyons and the Santa Clarita Val- A member of Soroptimist International of Santa
Iley, the College of the Canyons Foundation has Clarita Valley since 1999, Cheri served as a Sorop- associate degrees in 2016. The college had a Hispanic population
named Don and Cheri Fleming as recipients of the timist International of the Americas board member of 9,144 students totaling 46 percent of total student enrollment,
prestigious Silver Spur Community Service Award. from 2010 to 2014. In 2013-14, she was presiding of- which was 19,966 in fall 2016. Between 2015 and 2017, the num-
The 2019 Silver Spur Celebration will take ficer of 36,000 SIA members in 20 countries. ber of Hispanic students awarded degrees increased 79 percent.
place Saturday, March 16 at the Petersen Automo- Currently a board member and vice chair for Recognized by the Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving
tive Museum in Los Angeles. the Child and Family Center and director for the Institution since 2010, the college received a Title V “Developing
As strong friends and supporters of the college American Cancer Society Unit Council, Cheri has
since 1999, Don and Cheri Fleming have contributed also served as a board member and past chairman Hispanic Institutions” grant in 2014 to increase the number of
to nearly all of the foundation’s initiatives. Wheth- of the Henry Mayo Newhall Health Foundation and Hispanic students that enroll from local high schools after grad-
er Chancellor’s currently serves as uation, increase the number of transfer students, and increase
Circle, Silver Spur, a director of Henry the number of students who receive degrees or certificates.
Dr. Dianne G. Van ‘Don and Cheri Fleming’s stellar Mayo Newhall Hos- In addition, the college’s It Takes a Barrio program has served
Hook University leadership and entrepreneurial pital. more than 100 Hispanic students at Golden Valley and Canyon
Center Campaign, Born and raised
Golf Tournament or spirit have truly made a difference in Texas, Don Flem- high schools since 2013. The program provides first-generation
Cougar Club, they ing moved to South- Hispanic students with the resources and guidance they need to
have been actively in the Santa Clarita Valley.’ ern California after succeed academically.
involved in the col- – DR. DIANNE G. VAN HOOK serving in the Marine
lege’s commitment Corps. He has been GRANT TO BOOST VETERAN SERVICES
to higher education. president of the SCV College of the Canyons has been awarded $200,000 in grant
“Don and Cheri Fleming’s stellar leadership and Auto Dealers Association for 18 years. funding to help veterans, active-duty members and depend-
entrepreneurial spirit have truly made a difference Don has served as a director of the Santa Clarita ents achieve their academic goals. “With the projected growth
in the Santa Clarita Valley,” Chancellor Dr. Dianne Valley Sheriff’s Foundation and co-chair and found-
G. Van Hook said. “Cheri’s hands-on leadership and ing board member of the Santa Clarita Valley Eco- of the Canyon Country community, one of our priorities is to
philanthropy are inspiring, and Don’s involvement nomic Development Corp., which has helped bring improve services and access at the Veterans Resource Office on
with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Develop- and retain thousands of jobs in the community. the Canyon Country campus,” said Renard Thomas, director of
ment Corp. has positioned Santa Clarita as a busi- In 2015, he was named Volunteer of the Year by the Veterans Resource Center, which provides veterans access to
ness-friendly city. The college has been incredibly the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Foundation and services such as advisement, academic counseling and tutoring
fortunate to count on them as friends and supporters has consistently been listed among “Santa Clarita’s at the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses. Additionally,
over the years.” Top 51 Most Influential Individuals” by The Signal.
Since purchasing Valencia Acura in 1997, Don In 2013, he was honored with the Semper Fidelis staff and faculty participate in trainings to ensure they know
and Cheri Fleming have become synonymous with Award by the Los Angeles County Chapter 1st Ma- the best ways to support student veterans. More than 600 vet-
the local auto industry. At the time, the dealership rine Division Family, U.S. Marine Corps. erans and dependents enroll at the college annually. Since 2012,
ranked last in sales and customer satisfaction na- graduation and completion have increased by 142 percent.
tionally. The dealership now ranks among the top i COCFOUNDATION@CANYONS.EDU | (661) 362-3737

BREAKING
College Receives $647,584 to Train Businesses news

he College of the Canyons ness in SCV than in previous years Created in 1982 by the Califor-
Employee Training Institute and at a fraction of the cost,” said nia legislature, the ETP program
T(ETI) has received $647,584 John Milburn, ETI executive direc- helps to ensure that California busi- Breaking News is published by the College of the Can-
from the Employment Training Pan- tor. “This is a huge win for the Santa nesses will have the skilled workers yons Public Information Office to inform the community
el (ETP) to provide local companies Clarita Valley and surrounding re- they need to remain competitive. about programs, events, issues and accomplishments of
with customized training programs gion.” ETP prioritizes industries the Santa Clarita Valley’s community college. It is distrib-
that will include certifications, new Under Milburn’s leadership, the most vital to California’s econom- uted to residences, P.O. boxes and businesses within the
Santa Clarita Community College District. Advertising is
skills and opportunities for growth award from ETP has grown more ic growth and recovery, including not accepted.
for their workforce. It is the 14th than 160 percent in the last six years. manufacturing, construction, green/
contract of its kind awarded to the “This ETP award helps offset clean technology, biotechnology, in-
college, bringing to $6,061,819 in training costs for employers,” Mil- formation technology services, and MAIL: College of the Canyons Public Information Office
ETP funding since 1996. burn said. “By using ETP funds, the transportation logistics. 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
“This award will allow us to of- savings to employers can be as much EMAIL: pio@canyons.edu
fer training to even more local busi- as 75 percent.” i CANYONSECONDEV.ORG/ETI