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MCKEON FORUM

Retired Gen. Jack Keane, former chief of staff of the Army and
a strategic analyst for Fox News, spoke about America’s glob-
al security challenges during the McKeon Leadership Forum
at the Performing Arts Center on Nov. 29. Established in 2015,
the annual forum is a speaker series aimed at promoting civic
engagement.

More ‘Degrees with Guarantee’ Introduced

n an effort to help students transfer to State Universities.”
California State University campuses, The college’s commitment to ADT
ICollege of the Canyons had added three programs dates back to 2013, when the
new Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) first ADTS were awarded. Since then, the
programs in Environmental Science, Hos- number of degrees awarded at the college
pitality Management, and Public Health has grown 703 percent.
Science, which brings the college’s ADT For its commitment to ADT, the col-
offerings to 27 pro- lege was named a ADT PROGRAMS OFFERED AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
grams. 2018 Champion of
Known as “a de- Higher Education for SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND
gree with a guaran- ‘ADTs make the Excellence in Trans- Business Administration BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
tee,” ADTs provide fer by The Campaign Communication Studies
students with guar- process simpler for for College Opportu- SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
anteed admission to students by creating nity. The college is Early Childhood Education
a CSU—and select one of 12 California English Elementary Teacher Education
private colleges—if a seamless transfer community colleges Philosophy History
they earn an associate that have signifi- Spanish Political Science
in arts transfer (AA- pathway with cantly increased the Psychology
T) or associate in sci- guaranteed number of students SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY /
ence transfer (AS-T) earning an Associate Sociology
degree and meet the acceptance to the Degree for Transfer PHYSICAL EDUCATION / ATHLETICS SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND
CSU minimum eligi- California State (ADT) degree. Kinesiology
bility requirements. In addition, the PERFORMING ARTS
“Transferring to Universities.’ California Commu- SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS / Journalism
a four-year school can nity Colleges Chan- Music
be an overwhelming – DR. JERRY BUCKLEY cellor’s Office and SCIENCES / HEALTH PROFESSIONS Studio Arts
and confusing expe- the Association of Administration of Justice
rience, and students Independent Califor- Biology Theatre Arts
in the past sometimes nia Colleges and Uni- NEW ADT PROGRAMS
had to repeat courses that were not accept- versities (AICCU) signed an agreement in Computer Science
ed by their university” said Dr. Jerry Buck- July to ensure that California community Geography Environmental Science
ley, assistant superintendent/vice president college students pursuing an ADT can re- Geology Hospitality Management
of academic affairs at the college. “ADTs ceive guaranteed acceptance and a more Mathematics Public Health Science
make the process simpler for students by affordable, seamless pathway to 36 private, Physics Social Justice Studies
creating a seamless transfer pathway with non-profit four-year colleges and universi-
guaranteed acceptance to the California ties.

PATHWAYS versity of California system to create a smooth transfer ing with private non-profit universities to expand access
for students. The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Cen-
experience for students.
FROM PAGE 1 “College of the Canyons has been ahead of the curve ter, for example, has proven to be an invaluable resource
in creating guided pathways as an option for our students,” for students seeking to earn bachelor’s and master’s de-
creased significantly in recent years. The number of ADT Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook said. “We look for- grees without leaving the Santa Clarita Valley.
degrees awarded grew 703 percent from 2013 to 2017. ward to working alongside the California Community Col- The center currently offers nearly 40 bachelor’s and
New for the 2018-19 academic year are four addition- leges Chancellor’s Office to expand our partnerships with master’s degree programs through partner institutions
al ADT pathways: Environmental Science (AS-T), Public four-year colleges and universities to eliminate achieve- such as CSU Bakersfield, CSU Northridge, University of
Health (AS-T), Hospitality Management (AS-T), and So- ment gaps and increase transfer rates across the state for La Verne, Brandman University and National University.
cial Justice Studies (AA-T). the students we serve.” The latest degree programs to be added include a bach-
Building on the growing success and popularity of Guided pathways provide students with a clear-cut ac- elor’s of science in accounting and a doctoral degree in
ADTs statewide, a new partnership announced recently ademic track, which eliminates any guesswork regarding organizational leadership, both from the University of La
by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Of- which classes to take. The implementation of degree path- Verne.
fice will expand the program to private universities. Stu- ways has led to successful results. More than 3,177 students have graduated from the
dents who successfully complete an associate degree at Over a five-year period, the number of students who University Center since it opened its doors in 2002. Con-
any California community college, including College of completed a degree or certificate program increased by 43 venient access to higher education on the College of the
the Canyons, will now benefit from guaranteed admission percent. The number of students that completed a degree Canyons Valencia campus is a key factor that made it pos-
into more than 30 private four-year schools. increased by 115 percent and the number of students who sible for students to complete their degrees. Without that
In addition, the college has existing Transfer Admis- transferred to a four-year school increased by 25 percent. option, many would have been unable to achieve their ed-
sion Agreements (TAG) with most schools within the Uni- College of the Canyons has been a pioneer in partner- ucational goals.

CENTERS Official Robotic Arc Welding Test Center

FROM PAGE 1
partnership to provide educational and sup- he American Welding Society has cation can choose to become a Certified processes, specifications, and robotic ki-
port resources to students, said Makevich. designated College of the Canyons Technician (CRAW-T) or a Certified Op- nematics, in addition to performing a ro-
The Bouquet Center is located at 26111 Tas an Accredited Testing Center erator (CRAW-O). botics programming and operation perfor-
Bouquet Canyon Road, Unit G6. (ATC) for Certified Robotic Arc Welding “We are definitely ahead of the curve,” mance exam.
College of the Canyons partners with (CRAW), making the college one of seven said Tim Baber, department chair of weld- In order to become an ATC, a facility
the William S. Hart Union High School Dis- programs in the nation, and the only one in ing technology at the college, who became must prove that it has the necessary facil-
trict in the regional GatewaySCV consor- California, to have this prestigious status. CRAW-T certified in 2017. “As automa- ities, equipment and support personnel. A
tium to expand access to adult education. CRAW certification demonstrates tion and robotics becomes more prevalent, certified CRAW-T is required to adminis-
The college will continue to offer con- that an individual possesses the technical the need for highly skilled and trained ro- ter the CRAW test and conduct the nec-
tinuing education courses at its main cam- knowledge required to perform robotic arc botic welding technicians will increase.” essary destructive testing of the hands-on
puses, as well as other satellite locations. wielding in an efficient, economical, and Individuals seeking CRAW certifica- test sample.
i (661) 362-3304 safe manner. tion must pass a closed-book written exam i CANYONS.EDU/WELD
Individuals seeking CRAW certifi-
based on various welding codes, welding