Dr. Lawrence Buckley To Be Recommended as Cañada College President

Buckley will become the 10th president at the college

Chancellor Ron Galatolo will recommend to the College Trustees that Dr. Lawrence Buckley, Interim President of San Bernardino Valley College since January, 2012, be the 10^th president of Cañada College. If confirmed at the Board meeting of December 6, he will begin January 1.

“Dr. Buckley brings a wealth of leadership experience that will undoubtedly benefit Cañada College and the District as a whole,” said Ron Galatolo, Chancellor of the San Mateo County Community College District.

Prior to serving as Interim President at San Bernardino Valley College, Buckley was Vice President of Instruction for two years at the school. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Instruction at Fullerton College. He also served as the Dean of Visual, Performing & Communication Arts at Chaffey College and Dean of Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College.

"I am delighted to join the Cañada College family and to have the opportunity to work with faculty, staff and students with such an exceptional commitment to academic excellence and success,” Buckley said.

Buckley’s career began as a history professor in the University of Hawaii system and he later became a tenured faculty member and department chair at Feather River College in Quincy, CA.

Buckley holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in history as well as a Ph.D. in history from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Dominic Lopez-Toney Earn Prestigious Presentation Award

Dominic Lopez-Toney, a 2010 Sequoia High School graduate and current Cañada student, has received the prestigious 2012 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Presentation Award for his poster presentation at this year's conference, held earlier this month in San Jose.

Dominic explaining his research

"It was a learning experience having judges ask different questions about the application of my work and forcing me to make connections between what I've learned through this project and my previous knowledge about how general biological processes work," he said. "I felt like a true biologist."

Dominic's presentation was titled "Fluorescence Analysis of α-Catenin Chimeras and an Overview of the Adherens Junctions."

This past summer, Dominic worked as a research intern in the Structural Biology Department at Stanford University under Professor William Weis. It was there that he began researching how epithelial cells react to the introduction of tension.
"The goal of our lab was to analyze the structure of various proteins associated in tension regulated responses at cell-cell contacts," he said. "The protein that my lab supervisor and I worked most closely was a-catenin."

Dominic with his poster presentation at the San Jose Conference

Dominic said a cell’s ability to sense and react to various stresses created from both intracellular and extracellular interactions is vital to maintaining proper morphogenesis and cell differentiation including basic organ formation and tissue repair. Errors in these processes contribute to the formation of various diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. "It was the goal of my lab, as well as other associated labs, to understand how cells react to stress at cell-cell junctions in order to maintain a stable and uniform overall structure," he said.

Dominic is currently in his fifth semester at Cañada. he is a Molecular and Cellular Biology major. "I am hoping to transfer next fall and I am applying to several schools including UC Davis, UCLA, UC San Diego, and Berkeley."

His career goal is obtain either a PhD in one of the biological sciences and pursue a career in research, or to go on to medical school to pursue a career as a sports doctor or surgeon.

"Overall, attending the conference was an extremely rewarding experience," Dominic said. "Aside from meeting other students with common interests, I was able to see the various fields of biomedical research currently being conducted around the world. I also learned about various graduate and undergraduate research and internship programs offered by some of the nation's top universities."

While Dominic wasn't able to attend all of the workshops offered, he said the ones he did attend were very insightful.

College for Working Adults Provides Educational Lifeline to Busy Students

An Information Night Will Be Held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 pm

 

Siosiua Vea enrolled in Cañada’s College for Working Adults as a last chance to get back into school. Now he doesn’t know where he would be without the program.

Siosiua Vea

The College for Working Adults costs about $400 a semester, or $46 a unit, and takes three years to complete but offers students the chance to earn associate’s degrees in social behavioral science or arts and humanities while attending school on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Students follow a prearranged schedule of courses but they are guaranteed entry into those classes and they don’t have to worry about switching majors or evaluating whether they can transfer their credits to a UC or CSU school.

A new cohort of 35 students will begin classes in January. A special information night will be held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. in Building 9, Room 106 on the Cañada College campus, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. To RSVP for the event, email canadacwa@smccd.edu.

“This program has allowed me to rekindle my academic flame,” said Vea. “It’s giving me a chance to earn the first of many degrees to come. CWA is catering to my needs to help me get a degree in two years.”

Stephanie Culberson, a single mom who works full time as an administrative assistant at Stanford University’s Business School, likes the fact that CWA’s academic schedule allows her to continue to work full time. “I like the support of the administrators and the flexibility,” she said.

Culberson said she wants to earn an associate’s degree in liberal arts, humanities and psychology and then transfer to earn her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Stephanie Culberson

Vea said he’s working to bring his GPA up to a 4.0 and then he’s hoping to graduate from Cañada with two associate’s degrees. “I want to transfer to Harvard, Syracuse or UC Berkeley to study architecture.”

Because he’s returning to college, Vea said he was uneasy about the thought of sitting in a class full of students who have recently graduated from high school. “I like the fact that we have our own cohort outside of the general population of students,” he said. “This allows me to focus a little better because I am a working adult. The fact that we have a dedicated academic counselor for the program is also great. Having personalized staff working directly with our cohort of students really helps.”

For working adults who are considering returning to school to earn a degree, Vea said he recommends the program. “If you are working during the day and want to earn an associate’s degree in two or three years, CWA is the perfect vehicle,” he said. It is customized for working adults and all the resources you need are at your fingertips. CWA is a worthwhile program. Without it, you’re on your own.”

The program is funded by Measure G, a parcel tax passed by San Mateo County voters in 2010. Cañada receives about $1 million from the measure each year, with 10 percent going to support the CWA program.

Fall Theater Production - EmergenciPhone! - Opens Nov. 20

EmergenciPhone! won a sold-out award in the 2012 San Francisco Fringe Festival, and was a hit with the Fringe audiences. Now the production moves to Cañada College in Redwood City. It was written and directed by Anna Budd, professor of Theater Arts at Cañada College.

Tickets are available at https://­app.­ticke­tturtle.­com/­index.­php?­ticketing=­ccta

Emma has just been attacked on the street, so she does what people in the year 2030 do – she calls for help using the EmergenciPhone, run by AmeriSecuriCorp Incorporated, America’s “favorite” private, for-profit police company.

She is transferred, put on hold, forced to take surveys, cajoled into upgrading her contract, she explains and re-explains her situation to a ridiculous range of characters, all while being stalked by her mysterious attacker.

George Orwell meets Comcast’s Customer Service meets Samuel Beckett in this hilarious and disturbing exploration of law enforcement in this futuristic “free” market!

Performances:

• Tuesday, Nov. 20: 11:30 am & 2:30 pm TWO Pay-What-You-Can Matinees! *
• Wednesday, Nov. 21: 1 pm A Pay-What-You-Can Matinee! *
• Saturday, Nov. 24: 8pm
• Sunday, Nov. 25: 8pm
• Tuesday, Nov. 27: 10 am & 1pm TWO Pay-What-You-Can Matinee! *
• Wednesday, Nov. 28: 2:30 pm A Pay-What-You-Can Matinee! *
• Saturday, Dec. 1: 8pm
• Sunday, Dec. 2: 8pm

* Get in for as little as $1! Seats are first come, first served, so get there early!

The Cast:

• Hayley Adams
• Andrew Barri
• James Bruzzone
• Luke Gurri
• Danni Horowitz  
• Ava Kies
• Breanna Manore
• Kevin Schiltz
• Ramya

Sarah Haba Exhibit on Display in the Art Gallery

The Cañada College Art Department is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Sarah Haba in the Cañada College Art Gallery. This art show opens today and runs through December 13. The gallery is located in Building 9, 1st floor. 

Sarah Haba is a distinguished Bay Area artist whose work is widely exhibited. This current exhibit consists of 15 paintings, all of them acrylic on wood panel.  The images are painterly and sensual, yet also very spare and contemplative. The artist has a masterful sense of color and is able to use the wood surface and the physicality of the paint to create a seductive beauty. At the same time, you know this is not about surface, but about conveying deeper emotions.

The following is a statement by the artist.

“My paintings are beautiful frustrations in the domestic realm. Working from life, I paint books emptied of their content, twisted and bound laundry, and plastic bags of pulpy fruit until I can see the struggle for control, for order amid the chaos of domestic reality. Through cropping and brushwork, I create a space that hovers between abstraction and representation in order to blur the boundaries of emotional and rational thought. I paint subtle tonal shifts in thin layers on board, creating an emotional immediacy akin to watercolors. I paint quickly so that fleeting thoughts are captured. The domestic life is confined within my canvas, yet often spills beyond the picture plane. It is a world straining at its constraints.”

The gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 3 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am to 1:30 pm. The gallery is located 

Take a respite from your hectic work day and drop in to see the work of this wonderful artist! 

Do You Have Questions About Paying Your Fees? We Have Answers

You Will Be Dropped From Your Spring Classes If You Have Not Paid Your Fees By Jan. 7.

San Mateo County Community College District
Fee Payment
Questions and Answers

 

Q: Why must I pay my fees at the time of registration?

San Mateo County Community College District policy requires students to pay all fees at the time of enrollment. The policy states that students will be dropped from classes for non-payment of fees. If students are unable to pay their fees, they should apply for federal financial aid, apply for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver, or enroll in an inexpensive payment plan offered by Sallie Mae in order to prevent being dropped from classes.

When must I pay my fees?

All fees are due at the time of registration. You may either pay by credit card, check or cash. Students are assessed enrollment, health, student body, student representation, student union (Skyline) and in some cases, instructional materials fees. You are responsible for paying all your fees in order to prevent being dropped from classes for non-payment.

Q: What should I do if I can’t afford to pay my fees at the time of registration?

You should apply for financial aid, by filling out the FAFSA (www.FAFSA.gov), apply for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver, or sign up for a payment plan (the district payment plan is administered by Sallie Mae) to spread your payments out during the semester.

Q: What happens if all my fees aren’t paid by the established dates that the drops for non-payment occur and I didn’t apply for a payment plan , apply for financial aid, or indicate that my fees are paid for by a third party?

You will be dropped from your classes for non-payment of fees at midnight on January 7, 2013.

One week before the start of the spring term, students will be dropped for non-payment at midnight on the day following their registration. These daily drops will begin on January 8 for the spring, 2013 term.

Q: What happens if I only owe $1.00 at the time of the deadline for paying fees? Will I still be dropped from my classes?

Yes. Students must have paid all their fees in full, applied for financial aid, enrolled in a payment plan, or indicated that their fees are paid for by a third party in order not to be dropped by the established deadlines.

Q: What happens if I initially paid my fees in full, but make changes in my schedule resulting in additional fees owed?

Students will be dropped for non-payment at midnight on the day following their registration. You will only be dropped from those courses for which payment has not been made.

Q: What happens if I’ve been dropped from my classes for non-payment?

If you are dropped from your classes for non-payment, you will need to try to re-enroll in the classes you were originally enrolled in or select other classes. If you believe you were dropped in error because you 1) paid all your fees, 2) filed a FAFSA or a Board of Governors Grant,  3) enrolled in a payment plan or 4) have your fees paid for by a third party, contact the Admissions Office, Building 9, First Floor. They will assist you in completing a petition to appeal the dropping from classes.

Q: How do I enroll in a payment plan?

After you register for your classes in WebSMART, follow the link to “Payment Plan.” You’ll then be provided additional information about how to complete your enrollment. If you only use cash, you will not be able to participate in the payment plan.

Q: What are the costs associated with the payment plan?

 A summary of all the fees associated with the payment plan is listed below.

Fees payable by students who sign up for the payment plan
Description of Fee	Amount	Remarks
Sign-up fee	$          20	$20 per semester.
Late Fee	$          10	$10 for each late payment, maximum is $20 and plan is canceled when payment is late for the second time.
NSF Fee	$          15	$15 for each check returned due to non-sufficient fund in the bank account.
Interest	$           -	No interest will be assessed for any balance on the payment plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q: How do I make payments?

You can make payment plan payments via paper check, electronic debit from your checking or savings account, and credit cards. You will make all payments directly to Sallie Mae, not to the Cashiers offices.  If you only use cash, you will not be able to participate in the payment plan.

Q: Is there any minimum amount I need to owe in order to sign up for a payment plan?

Yes, you must owe at least $50 in order to sign up for a payment plan.

Q: What if I add or reduce my total unit load such that my payment plan balances changes?

You must contact Sallie Mae to inform them that your fee balance has changed. They can assist you in adjusting your payment plan up or down.  You can contact Sallie Mae at https://tuitionpay.salliemae.com

Q: What if I decide that I want to pay off my plan balance early?

You must provide payment to Sallie Mae in order pay off your plan.

Q: What if I default on my payment plan?

If you default on your payment plan, you will have a hold placed on your record in April and you will not be able to register for any subsequent terms until the balance is paid in full. You will not be able to request official transcripts until your fees have been paid in full. In addition, you will be sent to collections for the outstanding fees owed to the college. If you pay your outstanding balance and enroll in a subsequent term, you will be able to sign up for another payment plan.

Q: Who should I contact if I have a question about my payment plan?

You can log in to the Sallie Mae website www.tuitionpay.salliemae.com which will take you directly to “Manage Your Account”. You will need your Sallie Mae Account Number, provided to you when you initially enrolled in the payment plan in order to manage your account. If you have forgotten this number, contact Sallie Mae Customer Service directly at 1-800-635-0120. Agents are available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm Central Time.

Mailing Address for Check Payments

Sallie Mae
PO Box 11953
Newark, NJ 07101-4953

Q: Can I sign up for a payment plan at any time during the semester?

There will be a deadline date established each semester. After that date you will not be able to sign up for a payment plan. (See website for date.) The later that you sign up for the plan, the fewer payments you’ll make but the amounts will be larger.

Q: When will my last payment on my payment plan be due for the spring, 2013 semester?

The last payment date is April 5, 2013. You must have a $0 balance at that time in order to register for the next semester.

Q: Do I have to be determined eligible for financial aid in order not to be dropped from my classes by the deadline?

No. If you file a FAFSA within five business days of the drop date you will not be dropped. You should plan to file no later than January 2, 2013. Subsequent to these dates, you should contact Financial Aid to determine if your financial aid application can be processed prior to the rolling drops for non-payment that will occur each Wednesday.

Q: I have applied for and received a Board of Governor’s Grant (BOGG) waiver.  Will this fee waiver cover all my fees? 

No, the BOGG only covers enrollment fees. It does not cover additional fees you are assessed (e.g. health fee, student body fee, student representation fee, instructional materials fees, student union fee, etc.) If you cannot pay these additional fees, you are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by filling out the FAFSA (www.FAFSA.gov). While you will not be dropped if you file a BOGG, you are responsible for the additional fees. Failure to pay any remaining balance will prevent you from registering in subsequent semesters.

Q: I’m an international student? When will I have to pay my fees?

International students must meet the same fee deadlines as all other students. You should sign up for a payment plan if you cannot pay your fees by the drop date.

Q: My fees are paid by a third party. What do I need to do not to be dropped?

When signing up for classes, you will also be able to update information on WebSMART to indicate that your fees are paid for by a third party. Documentation will be required.

The colleges will also assist in identifying those students whose fees are paid for by third parties and not drop those students for non-payment. You should check with the Cashiers Office, Building 9, First Floor, to make sure that we know your fees are paid for by a third party (e.g. Veteran’s Administration, Department of Rehabilitation, etc.) Please be reminded that some third party payers only pay enrollment fees. You will be responsible for the other fees that are assessed students (e.g. health fee, student body fee, student representation fee, student union fee, instructional materials fees, etc.)

Q: Will I still be able to pay by check?

Yes, you will be able to pay your fees by check as long as your check arrives before the January 7, 2013 deadline. After that date, you will need to bring your check in person to the Cashier’s Office at any of our three colleges in order to prevent being dropped from your classes. If you are on a payment plan and using a check to make your payments, you should send your check directly to Sallie Mae.

Earn your Bachelor's Degree at Cañada College

Did you know you can earn a Bachelor’s Degree from NDNU at the Cañada College campus and begin your program in January?

Notre Dame de Namur University and the University Center bring three Evening NDNU Bachelor’s Degrees to the Cañada College campus: Business Administration, Human Services, and Psychology.

Apply to the Evening Degree Completion Program and have the opportunity to take your upper division NDNU courses for your major in the evening at Cañada College.  With personal attention, hands-on advising, highly qualified instructors and the ability to take NDNU and Cañada College classes at the same time, NDNU can help working adults finish their bachelor’s in half the time.

To find out more:

·        Visit NDNU staff when on campus including Tuesday, December 4^th Building 9- 2^nd Floor Learning Center Lobby from 4:30-6:30pm

·        Contact NDNU staff directly for appointments at Cañada College

o   Business Administration- Dr. Lillian Barden, (650) 508-3683, lbarden@ndnu.edu

o   Human Services- Dr. Therese Madden, (650) 508-3601, tmadden@ndnu.edu

o   Psychology- Johanna Ithurralde, (650) 508-3524, jithurralde@ndnu.edu

 

Start the application process now as classes for the Spring 2013 semester start the week of January 14^th!

Interested in learning more about the programs offered at NDNU’s convenient Belmont campus?  We offer a variety of programs from Biology to Art, Psychology to Computer Science, and Business to Liberal Studies. NDNU makes transferring simple! Check out our website for information about upcoming Open Houses and Instant Admissions Events or contact our Admissions Office at 650-508-3600 or admiss@ndnu.edu.

Saturday morning, Tuesday night orientation and assessment testing sessions added

New students registering for spring semester can now take their assessment test and attend their orientation session on select Saturday mornings or Tuesday nights.

Saturday morning sessions have been added on Nov. 17, Dec. 8, and Jan. 5. The assessment test will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a new student orientation at noon. Tuesday evenings sessions have been added for Nov. 27 and Dec. 11. They begin at 6 p.m.

A complete list of orientation and assessment sessions can be found here.

The orientation and assessment session provides students with information they need to be successful in college, and after the session, they can set up an appointment to meet with an academic counselor. New students must attend the orientation and assessment session to become eligible to register for classes.

You can register for the “Orientation and Assessment Session" by calling the Welcome Center, (650) 306-3452. Please note, space in each session is limited. The Saturday and Tuesday evening sessions will be especially popular and should fill up quickly.

If you have taken an assessment test at another California community college or have completed coursework at another college that you think fulfills this requirement, you must contact the Counseling Center at (650) 306-3452 for assistance.

Hell's Angels & Charivari by the Redwood Symphony

The Redwood Symphony presents "Hell's Angels & Charivari" on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. in the Main Theater. Maestro Eric Kujawsky will offer a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m.

The cost is $25 for adults at the door and $10 for students. Adult tickets can be ordered online at www.redwoodsymphony.org for $20.

 

The concert begins with Charivari, from the demented mind of H. K. Gruber. Spoiler alert! The first surprise comes at the onset: the work begins with a complete performance of Johann Strauss Jr.'s Perpetuum Mobile, but then morphs into a somewhat sinister, nightmarish version of that piece.

Next comes Hell's Angels, a concerto for four bassoonists who are ready to rumble. Conceived as part theatrical experience, the work will delight you with its catchy tunes and make you laugh as well! Of special note is the percussion section, augmented by siren, thunder sheet and Hammerblow of Death!  

Rounding off the concert, a perennial favorite with a new twist: Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, as "retouched" by Gustav Mahler.

Women's Golf Wins Nor-Cal Championship

Sparked by a balanced attack that featured four golfers shooting under 157 each over 36 holes, the Cañada College women's golf team overwhelmed the competition to win the Nor-Cal Regional Championships Nov. 5-6. The tournament was held at the Bing Maloney Golf Complex in Sacramento.

The Colts jumped to a 14-stroke lead after the first day of the tournament as Annika Nousiainen shot a 73, Sarah Rotter a Mehreen Raheel a 77. Layney Silva of San Joaquin Delta College led all golfers with a Nor-Cal Championship record 67 on the first day. Silva went on to shoot a tournament low 140.

On Tuesday, the Colts had four golfers shoot 78 or under, led by Nousiainen's 72. The team finished with a total of 301, the lowest score by any team on either day of the tournament.

The final team scores were Cañada 608, San Joaquin Delta 650, Modesto 660, Sacramento City 664, Fresno City 665, and Napa Valley 700.

Nousiainen, Rotter, Raheel and Shannon Wong all qualified for the State Championships, which will be held Nov. 12-13 at Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course.

"This team has the ability to win the state championship," said Head Coach Rick Velasquez. "That's been our goal from the first tournament of the season."

Cañada Announces Three Finalists for Presidency

Open Forums Will be Held Tuesday, Nov. 13 to Introduce the Finalists to the Community

Three finalists for the position of President at Cañada College will be introduced to the community at an open forum on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The forum will be held on campus, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, in Building 6, Rooms 101-102 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

 
The Open Forums will begin promptly at 1 p.m. and there will be short 15-minute breaks between each candidate. Following a short introduction, finalists will ask for questions. The community is encouraged to attend the forums and bring questions.

The finalists include:

Dr. Lisa Curtin – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Curtin is the Director of Government and Military Education at San Diego Community College District where she has served for nine years.  Previously she was a Commander in the United States Navy working as the Deputy Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of Programs at the Naval Postgraduate School (University) in Monterey, CA.  In addition, she previously worked as the Dean of Students and Student Services and the National Security Affairs Program Manager (Interim) at the Naval Postgraduate School, as well as Director, Student Administrative Services at the Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina.  Earlier in her career, she was an Assistant Professor at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and an adjunct faculty member with Troy University.  Dr. Curtin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Old Dominion University, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Troy University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Virginia Tech.

Dr. Christopher Villa – 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Dr. Villa is currently the Vice President of Student Services at Fresno City College where he has served for the past three years.  He previously held the position of Vice President of Student Services at Long Beach City College. Earlier in his career, he was the Assistant Vice President of Student Access and Support Services at California State University, Northridge, and the Associate Dean of Student Services at the College of the Canyons.  He also served in administrative positions at University of Utah, San Jose State University, Cal Poly Pomona, and California State University, San Bernardino.  Dr. Villa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of Utah.

Dr. Lawrence Buckley – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Buckley has served as the Interim President of San Bernardino Valley College since January 2012.  Prior to being asked to serve as the Interim President, Dr. Buckley was San Bernardino Valley College’s Vice President of Instruction for two years.  Earlier in his career, Dr. Buckley served as Vice President of Instruction at Fullerton College.  He also served as the Dean of Visual, Performing & Communication Arts at Chaffey College and as Dean of Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College.  His career began as a history professor in the University of Hawaii system, and he later became a tenured faculty member and department chair at Feather River College.  Dr. Buckley holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in History, as well as a Ph.D. in History, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.