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In This Issue • President’s Corner: Peralta Accountability for Student Success Survey • Our Outreach Team Is Connecting with the Community • CoA Students Have A Close Look at Fleet Week’s Blue Angels • Veteran’s Resource Center First Monday Movie Nights • Alameda Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Expo at CoA • Professional Development Workshops • Fall Semester Workshop Series • Health Services Wellness Fair • CoA Car Club Fall Semester 2016 CAR SHOW • One Stop Career Center October Events Calendar • Make Your Splash!
President’s Corner: Peralta Accountability for Student Success In recent years, the Peralta Accountability for Student Success (PASS) program has enabled CoA to develop innovative programs and strengthen or expand existing programs. The PASS program provides funding in three specific areas of impact designated by Measure B:
1. Protect and maintain core academic programs including math, science, and English; 2. Train students for successful careers; and 3. Prepare students for transfer to four-year universities.
Last academic year PASS funds were used to support a number of innovative initiatives, including CoA’s Community Change and Urban Leadership (CCUL) project, embedding a librarian in core courses requiring research and writing, the
New D.R.E.A.M. program (formerly known as Open Gate), and a series of new employment development activities designed to help our students transition to work.
I would like to hear your opinions about the PASS program and the way it was administered here at CoA. The District has developed an anonymous survey about PASS that I hope you will participate in. Your candid responses will help us improve the administration of PASS and similar initiatives in the future. A link to the survey is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PASSopinion and you will receive an email with the information as well. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Dr. Frances L. White, Interim President, College of Alameda
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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Volume 28 • October 13, 2016 Dr. Frances L. White, Interim President
CoA Outreach Team Connecting With the Community
College of Alameda’s Outreach Department team members have had a busy start to this fall semester, focusing on reconnecting with our high school and community partners. As part of the effort to “welcome back” our partners this fall, the team has been hosting CoA Breakfasts at partner sites, including Island High School and Oakland High School. These breakfasts provide opportunities for high school teachers, counselors, and community partners to meet CoA Outreach Specialist Ashley Flores and begin planning for the fall semester.
Our high school partners enthusiastically invited the CoA Outreach Team to participate in a variety of events and activities, including Parent Nights, Community College
Fairs, special presentations, and panel discussions. Team members Martinet Phan and Julio Bautista also attended the Heart 2 Heart Job & Education Fair in Berkeley, and Oktober Fest in Oaklands’s Diamond District. Many participants at these events expressed interest in our Career Technical Education (CTE), transfer, and associate degree programs.
More recently, Flores and Phan gave a special presentation to 100 juniors and seniors at Royal Sunset High School in Hayward. The interactive presentation highlighted the many benefits of attending community college, including CoA’s degrees, certificates, transfer options, clubs, sports, and special programs. This was a great opportunity for Royal Sunset High School to learn firsthand about all the great programs and services that CoA has to offer! Past Events: • CoA Breakfast • UC Berkeley Center for Educational Partnerships
Collaboration Meeting • Royal Sunset School Presentation • Oktober Fest • Heart 2 Heart Job & Education Fair • San Leandro College Night (San Leandro High School) • Oakland Unified College Night (Oakland Technical High
School) Upcoming Events: • Oct 13th San Lorenzo Unified College Night (San
Lorenzo High School) • Oct 19th Hayward High Career Fair
Article submitted by Ashley Flores and Denise Burgara. Photos by Ashley Flores and Martinet Phan.
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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CoA staff Martinet Phan and Student Ambassador Julio Bautista distributing information at Oktober Fest
CoA Students Have A Close Look at Fleet Week’s Blue Angels
San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) is a popular annual event, attracting millions to the Bay Area every year. Fleet week features a number of fun and educational activities, culminating in breathtaking aeronautics demonstrations by the renown U.S. Navy Blue Angels expert flying team. Last week, as part of this year’s Fleet Week celebration, CoA Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) students were invited to meet the Blue Angels in person and get a close look at the new Fighter Jet F22 Raptor. This special presentation was lead by U. S. Air Force Raptor pilots and their crew chief.
Our students enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to interact with these highly trained professionals and ask technical questions about the aircraft. Students also were able to see first-hand the cutting edge technology on board the state-of-the-art Fighter Jet F22 Raptor. Needless to say, our students were both inspired and motivated by the presentation and we thank Fleet Week organizers, and the U. S. Navy and the Air Force for generously providing our students with this remarkable experience. Submitted by Hoi Ko - Department Chair, College of Alameda - Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program
Veteran’s Resource Center First Monday Movie Nights
Help us spread the news about upcoming events at the Veteran’s Resource Center including: First Monday’s Movie Nights on November 7 and December 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and a special Veterans’ Day event on November 10.
Submitted by Jamar Mears, M.A., Chair, Counseling Department, Veterans Counselor/Instructor
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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CoA students, staff with U.S. Navy and Air Force Blue Angels during Fleet Week October 3-10
Alameda Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Expo at CoA College of Alameda will host the Alameda Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Expo, Tuesday, October 18, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the CoA Gymnasium. Alameda businesses and residents have waited over two years for the return of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, making it one of the most anticipated events ever held in Alameda. The added Business Education Conference promises to make it well worth the wait. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse through scores of business exhibits, attend an array of small business workshops, find job opportunities and view main stage programs not found at any other business event.
For the first time in Alameda’s history, the 2016 Business Expo will feature Small Business Association Workshops such as “Free and Low-Cost Resources for Small Business” and “How to Access SBA Capital”. The Chamber will offer additional workshops including “Understanding the New Employee Overtime Law” and “The 5 Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know”.
The main stage will feature a Think Tank Panel similar to the popular television series, Shark Tank, and a keynote presentation by Dennis Erokan, founder of BAM Magazine, the BAMMY Awards and past President of the Alliance of Chief Executives. An abundance of business exhibits including, but not limited to, home health care, technology, home security, marketing and financial services will be available to serve your home and business needs.
Professional Development Workshops
In Resume Writing Part III students will finish their resumes. In Interview (Success!) Part 1, students will learn about the interview process so that they may be successful in landing a job. Individual coaching is also available before and after the workshops. Students are asked to make a reservation in advance in order to participate in these workshops by contacting Kawanna Rollins at [email protected] or (510) 748-5251
Resume Writing Part III Interview (Success!) Part I
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
ATLAS Center L215
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
ATLAS Center L215
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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CoA Fall Semester Workshop Series The dynamic co-curricular based CoA Fall Semester Workshop Series is brought to you by many campus departments including, Financial Aid, One-Stop Career Center, Counseling, Health Services, Student Activities, Associated Students, Transfer Services, ATLAS, and others. Please share this information about the workshops with students and others in your network. For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Submitted by Fong Tran, M.S., B.S.W, Director of Student Activities and Campus Life
CoA Health Services Wellness Fair
CoA Health Services Semi-Annual Wellness Fair is on Thursday, October 13, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the CoA Quad area.
A variety of activities, music, and organizations will be represented, including Bay Area Women Against Rape, Alameda County Health Services, Alameda County Asthma, Aped Aids project of the East bay, Alcoholics Anonymous, Youth in Mind, S.A.V.E (Domestic Violence Center), Planned Parenthood, CoA Health Services, Student clubs, R.O.Y.L.S. Alameda Point Collaborative, Studios West Arts in Medicine, Live Music and Massage, Planned Parenthood, Asian American Donor Program, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Tim Heath Chiropractic, Academy of Chinese Culture, Volunteering Oakland, League of Women Voters, and more!
CoA Workshop Series
Application & Personal Statement Workshop
Mon, Oct 17 noon to 1 p.m L-237
Financial Aid Workshop Wed, Oct 19 noon to 1:30 p.m.. F Building Pit
Healthy Eating Workshop Thurs, Oct 20 noon to 1 p.m F Building Pit
Financial Aid Hands-On Fri, Oct 21 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm. A-232
Financial Aid Hands-On Mon, Oct 24 noon to 1:30 p.m.. A-232
Google Tools Workshop Wed, Oct 26 noon to 1 p.m F Building Pit
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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CoA Car Club Fall Semester 2016 CAR SHOW
You’re invited to to the Automotive Technology/Auto Body Program End of Season Car Meet on October 29, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on the CoA campus, Parking Lot A, where our students highly accomplished skills will be on display. Proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarships, student activities, and a projected educational study abroad program in Cuba. There will be raffle prizes, snacks, and even a live DJ. The community is invited, so bring your family and friends to feel the heat at CoA.
Submitted by Automotive Technology Instructor. R. Ramos
One Stop Career Center October Calendar
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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Make Your Splash!
Did you attend an interesting workshop or conference this summer? Do you have unique projects planned for your students this semester? Is there an upcoming event that we should all know about? Do you have an outstanding student whose story you’d like to share?
Send us your news so we can share it with the campus community in the CoA Splash!
It’s easy – just send us a short article and a good photo or two and we’ll take care of the rest. Don’t forget to include the name of the writer, the photographer, and anyone who’s pictured (if possible).
Please note that Splash will be produced biweekly in September. Our next issue deadline is Friday, October 21, for publication on Thursday, October 27. Be sure to email your news and information to: [email protected]
Past issues: alameda.peralta.edu/office-of-the-president/coa-splash-newsletters/
The mission of the College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources to empower students to achieve their goals.
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