President's Message

We are proud to introduce our new Trustee, Humberto Peraza.

As you know, former Trustee Nick Aguilar retired in June 2011. Rather than spend more than $1 million on a special election, the Governing Board voted to make a provisional appointment which extends to the next Board election in November 2012.

August 2011

In this month's edition

• Meet Our New Alumni
• Policy Briefs: New Privileges for Student Trustee
• Learning Beyond the Classroom
• Prop R Update
• Calling All Volunteers
• Mark Your Calendar

Meet Our New Alumni

The numbers are in: At the conclusion of its spring 2011 semester, Southwestern College awarded 758 students with degrees and certificates, sending them as transfers to four-year institutions or into the workforce. The Board congratulates our new alumni.

Policy Briefs: New Privileges for Student Trustee

In accordance with College District Policy 2015, the Governing Board considered and voted to afford Student Trustee Duran privileges, including the privilege to make and second motions and receive compensation for meeting attendance at the level received by other Governing Board members.

At its June meeting, Board President Nader swore in Associated Student Organization President Claudia Duran as Student Trustee. Duran’s term expires June 2012.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

In Spring 2011, more than 200 students gave back to our community through the College District’s Service Learning Program, volunteering 3,620 hours with local non-profits, public schools and more. While working with these organizations, students can enhance their course learning and meet the community's real needs.

At its meeting, the Board approved agreements with the following organizations:

• San Diego County Office of Education, Everyone A Reader/Everyone 1 Counts Programs
• Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc., South County Service Center
• Pazzaz, Inc.
• San Ysidro School District
• Sweetwater Union High School District
• South Bay Union School District
• SAY San Diego
• San Diego Audubon Society
• Bonita Learning Academy
• City of Chula Vista
• Paradise Creek Educational Park Inc.
• San Diego County Registrar of Voters
• Chula Vista Elementary School District
• George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc., Guardian Angel Program of San Diego County

Prop R Update

Continuing to operate the College District's bond program with greater transparency, the Board received a report on the Proposition R-related projects. A second year bond sale of approximately $69 million was recently completed to finance construction and modernization of projects outlined in the project list.

Other highlights include the completion of the Prop R fiscal year 2011 – 12 budget and submission of draft designs for the College District's new Field House to the Division of the State Architect. Focus will soon turn to renovations at Mayan Hall, SWC's performing arts complex, as well as classroom buildings 100 and 210 and the cafeteria.

The next Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Calling All Volunteers

Beyond our talented students, the Governing Board knows our community is home to talented individuals who will donate their time for the College District’s good. Volunteers can serve in any school or department, working directly with students or performing administrative support. This month, the Board approved volunteer opportunities for seven community members with its gratitude.

Name	Department	Description
Guadalupe Campos	Child Development Center	Provide additional support for Center projects
Sasha Feredoni	Social Sciences & Humanities	Clerical duties
Gilda Marin	Child Development Center	Provide additional support for Center projects
Jennifer Medina	Child Development Center	Provide additional support for Center projects
Jorge Resto	Health, Exercise Science, & Athletics	Help assist with the trainers
Chelsea St. Jacques	Health, Exercise Science, & Athletics	Observational duties
Marilee Valine-Foley	Disability Support Services	Short-term therapy for students

Interested in donating your time and talents to Southwestern College? Call the School or Department that best suits your skills and get started today.

Mark Your Calendar

• Budget workshop and public hearing: Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m.
• Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m.