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San Joaquin Delta College Februry 17, 2009 | Volume 2, Issue 1

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Spotlight:

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William Ferraiolo Flaming Maxims Cut Loose! Take Cover!

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Jay Arellano, Sr. It’s never too late!

Meet Our New Trustees

Climate Commitment

More Inside: Passport to College......................... 10 Delta’s “ThinkBig” Caterpillar students recognized as best!......... 11 Budget Reduction Policies.............. 11 Kuali Financial System coming to Delta College................................... 12 Out ‘N’ About................................... 13 Athletics Schedule.......................... 14 Actions by the Board of Trustees.... 15 New Hires......................................... 17 Special Events.................................. 17 Center for the Arts. ............................ 18 A Midsummer Night’s Dream......... 19 Horton Gallery: Creative Vision...... 20

Spotlight: William Ferraiolo

Flaming Maxims Cut Loose! Take Cover! by Jim Vergara

Who has not felt like a three-legged lion dragging itself toward a herd of vaguely bemused antelope? If you find an honest man, leave him be. It’s the only hope for either of you. In reality, the woman both gives and receives the marriage proposal. The man is necessary only insofar as a ventriloquist act requires a dummy.

The words of Delta College Philosophy Instructor, William “Bill” Ferraiolo. These nuggets can be found in his book of concise, provocative, and entertaining musings on our world and the human condition: Cynical Maxims and Marginalia. Over the years, a philosopher is apt to write stray thoughts and comments in the margins of his books and notes, thus the “marginalia” that ultimately led to Cynical Maxims and Marginalia. “For years, I scribbled down stray thoughts. At one point, I noticed I had over 700 of these musings. I thought it would be a shame if none other than I saw them…a waste. I categorized my maxims by theme and sent them to a publisher.” Bill claims no advanced wisdom in his maxims. “Sometimes an idea must be left on its own to provoke, edify, offend, or fall completely flat.” Bill smiles, “I take particular aim at no one...or at everyone. My hope is that each numbered item will incite, puncture and awaken the reader from slumber, providing a flash of insight, or at least a good laugh at mankind’s expense. The maxim is my weapon of choice; I just had to cut loose in the dark. Take cover!”

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Cynical Maxims and Marginalia can be purchased at Delta’s Bookstore. You can also purchase it at the ever popular Amazon.com:

www.amazon.com/Cynical-Maxims-Marginalia-vWilliam-Ferraiolo/dp/059545092X

Anyone advocating that the whole village ought to have a hand in raising the child cannot have met too many of the villagers. We often hope that our elected officials are lying to us, because the alternative is that they really are the rank imbeciles that they appear to be. The greater concern, perhaps, is that we, the voters, really are the imbeciles that we appear to be… Thank goodness for the criminals. They make the rest of us appear so much more virtuous than we actually are. To make the world a better place… this is a fool’s errand. Now let us give thanks to the fools. ## William Ferraiolo took a circuitous and unexpected path to that of a philosophy instructor. “My old high school friends find me on Facebook. They’re shocked that I became an academic, much less a philosophy instructor.”

An athlete at Clover Hill H.S. in South Carolina, Bill received an ROTC Scholarship to Penn State. “I was 17, it seemed exciting and patriotic; I was going to see the world via the military…FREE. My plan was to become a Green Beret.” But when in life do things turn out as planned? As we all know, the hidden trail often becomes main street. Such was the case for Bill Ferraiolo. An old high school sports injury came back to haunt him. “I blew my knee out in a wrestling injury; so much for the military.” As Bill points out in Maxims: When things do not turn out as you wish, the problems are in the wishing… Only a child can be authentically disappointed. The rest of us should know better. His new journey took him to Rutgers University. There, he majored in journalism. “I hated journalism. I stumbled into some philosophy classes to fill my schedule. It was one of the few courses I really enjoyed. It didn’t seem like a chore. I read all the philosophy books and articles I could get my hands on.”

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Is it possible to stumble blindly into enlightenment? If not, I hereby renounce all hope of it. That into which I cannot stumble has never been mine for the taking. Case closed. Bill’s dye was cast. “Blowing out my knee was one of the best things that happened to me. I became a philosopher because I blew out my knee.” Time to leave Rutgers. He graduated with a degree in philosophy, and psychology minor. Bill discovered information regarding philosophy teaching assistantships. “The University of Oklahoma gave me the best deal. Once I earned my masters, I started teaching while working toward my doctorate. Oklahoma is a good place to go to grad school because there are no distractions. There’s not that much to do, but I did make a lot of good friends.” After six years in Oklahoma with a Doctorate of Philosophy in hand, Bill knew it was time to move on. “I sent out 125 applications and received five interviews. I liked the idea of moving to California.” Bill considered an offer at Compton Community College, but turned it down. He dropped out of the running for a philosophy job at Mesa College because he might have taken the position from an old Oklahoma philosophy colleague. 1997. Delta College called. “Delta seemed the best fit. I had a great interview with the social science faculty. They were committed to improving the philosophy program.” After many years teaching philosophy, does Bill see a difference in the type of student who gravitates toward his discipline? “Students, who take philosophy classes (and do well) tend to be better critical thinkers. They are more inclined to be neutral and objective.” Intellectual honesty is among the rarest characteristics of the “intellectual”. Most academics will dedicate a full career to denying, evading, and obfuscating an error rather than publicly admitting that they have been wrong…

Bill is proud of his past and present students. Many have gone to law school. Meghan Dupree, for example, attends one of the top 10 schools for philosophy in the world, the University of Pittsburgh. Jason Albertson is taking philosophy at the University of Hawaii. Not a bad stepping stone. “I’d like to think I helped encourage my students’ career paths,” adds Bill. “Delta has the potential to be a tremendously positive influence on our students and community. As an instructor, I strive to help the college live up to that ideal.” As a philosopher, Bill admires Buddhism and Stoicism. “One should only concern yourself with things you have control over.” That, in a nutshell, is Bill’s main philosophy. Bill has published a number of papers in journals on Buddhism and Stoicism; an alternate universe from the life he envisioned at Clover Hill High. Bill recently completed a sabbatical, furthering his philosophical studies and writings. He visited monasteries, a Buddhist meditation retreat, and various enlightening conferences; No doubt this additional insight will be passed along to his students. And yet, Bill doesn’t hesitate to launch toxic arrows at his own career choice: No one cares what philosophers have to say because philosophers long ago ceased saying anything about which it is possible for real people to care. Is it the philosopher’s job to conjure up blind alleys? Perhaps. Bill Ferraiolo realizes his succinct philosophical judgments in Cynical Maxims and Marginalia might ultimately, perhaps inadvertently, reveal a bit of his hidden self…a bit of his essence. “I hold the mirror up to myself, and my own various and sundry failings, along with the rest of the human race. We are all inmates in one sprawling asylum.”

Bill visits the Grand Canyon

Nothing tangible, nothing open to empirical investigation separates them. For the subject, however, they stand as as far apart as the hosts of Heaven and the vaults of Hell. The least trustworthy witness to a man’s character is that man himself. We neither see ourselves as we are, nor do we speak the truth about what we see. The worst way to get to know a man is to ask him about himself. Why is a meaningful life preferable to, for example, a comfortable chair? The latter, it seems, provides greater ease at lesser cost…yet we write no odes to the comfortable chair The cross section of Maxims presented in this article only scratch the surface. Would it be cynical of me to expect Bill to write another book? “I’m thinking about writing a fictional journal of a man who walks away from modern society. He sheds aspects of his personality until nothing remains; a modern retelling of the Buddhist experience.” Bill finishes with one last jab. “Let’s face it, an author, a life, produces one masterwork…the rest is marginalia.” ###

Solitude and loneliness are indistinguishable to the observer.

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Photos: Jim Vergara, Layout: Siv Taing

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Jay Arellano, Sr. by Jim Vergara Delta College Electron Microscopy student Jay Arellano, Sr., admittedly joined the military at what might be considered an advanced age. “Hey…I was 34 when I joined the military and 42 when I started back to school.” Jay’s advice for all: “Don’t let anything hold you back, you’ll regret it later.” Jay Arellano is a California native. Born in French Camp, he graduated from Edison High in 1984. Jay started a family at 20, bringing three children into his life: Jay Jr., Jennifer and Jessy. Family brings responsibility. Jay took a job at Crystal Milk as a warehouseman. After 13 years at Crystal Milk, an opportunity for a better paying job brought him to PDM Structural Steel Co. While still with PDM, Jay joined the Army Reserves in 2000. “The company let me take three months off for basic training.” As a martial arts instructor, Harley enthusiast and avid model builder, Jay wanted to try something new. “The Army was something I was always curious about. I wanted to experience the discipline and lifestyle the military had to offer. The discipline was there, but not up to my standards as a martial arts instructor.” The timing of Jay’s decision to join the Reserves and flow of world events would have a dramatic affect on his life. 9/11 “9/11 caused a downturn in the economy. Eventually I got laid off from PDM Steel. I was able to get a job at U.S. Food Service as a truck driver.” Still in the Reserves, Uncle Sam eventually called. “In 2003, I got orders to ship out to Fort Bliss, Texas. I was a member of the 211 Transportation Cargo Company. Basically, for five months, we just rehoned our skills. That included shooting skills, gas training, convoys, and combat training.” June, 2003.

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It’s never too late!

Jay at work in a Electron Microscopy Lab

After five months of exhaustive training, the 211 Transportation Company landed in Kuwait. Frequently overlooked is the sacrifice military personnel endure with extended and often dangerous months away from family. “When I shipped out, my kids lived with my younger brother, Carl. It makes me proud to think my family stood behind me all those months. I kept in contact via the internet and cell phone.” The 211’s original six month mission was extended three times. 15 months.

His deployment in Kuwait was devoted to offloading equipment at ports, rail yards, airports, and running supplies in cargo convoys. “We’d get the occasional sniper fire, ‘ping…ping’…we’d hear the ricochets off the truck.” Among other things, the 211 Company had to endure sand storms and intense desert heat. Temperatures would often zoom over 150˚. For any future visitors to Kuwait, Jay has this culinary tip: “You can cook macaroni and cheese in


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(continued from page 4) water bottles. We’d just throw the bottle on top of our tent...30-40 minutes later, it was cooked!” Jay relates one mission delivering crane operators to a British port encampment. His convoy needed to travel through the Iraqi village of Uma-Kasara to reach the encampment at the Port of Uma-Kasara. “It was like an old western…an old Clint Eastwood movie. We were in a Humvee driving down the main street. The men lined up on both sides of the road. They were giving us angry stares; it was eerie…scary. We were locked and loaded.” Jay and his team made it back safely from that and other “adventures.” He admits to becoming a hardened individual, as many veterans do. “Nobody is prepared to see some of the stuff you see out there. There is always a transition from a military environment. Some handle it better than others.” In addition, Jay suffered a hip injury while on duty that would return to haunt him in civilian life. As it turned out, Jay ended up spending 16 months in the Middle East. Time to go home... He acknowledges the extensions and time away from family were “tough on moral.” Jay and his Company boarded the USNS Dahl, a cargo ship three football fields long. The journey from the Persian Gulf to Beaumont, Texas took 41 days.

Jay (left) and his Army buddies at Camp Patriot, Kuwait

“It was a nice wind down…the Mediterranean is beautiful.” Not everything on the journey home was a pleasure cruise. While docked in Livorno, Italy, a violent and freak storm ripped the Dahl’s mooring lines, smacking the massive ship into the dock. The Dahl’s hull was punctured below the water line. You might say Jay’s deployment was extended yet again...seven more days. When Jay returned to Stockton, he was on medical hold by the military. He was honorably discharged in November, 2007. Jay returned to his U.S. Food Service job, but his injury had other ideas. “My hip was killing me. I found it hard to drive for U.S. Food Service. I went to the VA and they paid for my retraining. That’s what got me back to school at Delta College.” Originally, Jay wanted to be a mechanic, but his medical profile didn’t meet that occupation. “I went online and discovered Electron Microscopy. Knowing I could make a good living and have an interesting career is what swayed me.” Jay’s new career path Jay, Congressman Jerry McNerney and Delta student James Willis at the recent San Joaquin Medical Center rally in support for a new regional veterans medical facility.

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started at Delta College in January, 2008. He admits that as a reentry student, he needs to be reintroduced to chemistry, math and science skills. “Tutoring helps. I’m doing pretty good…getting As and Bs.” But something was ruminating through Jay’s thoughts. He wanted to help veterans with their transition back into civilian life. A chance meeting with old 211 Company buddy Brandon Biegert moved Jay toward his goal of service. “Brandon was going to Delta as a Business and Political Science major. He’d been talking to Director of Admissions and Records, Catherine Mooney. He wanted to get something started to help veterans. We wanted our effort to be more of a service than a club.” Eventually, with the help of Catherine Mooney, those efforts translated into Delta’s Troops to College program. California’s Troops to College initiative was announced by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in March 2006. The program provides educational opportunities and assistance to active duty service members and veterans. The California Community College System specifically targets increased instructional opportunities for men and women on active duty, the National Guard and the Reserves. Jay doesn’t usually like to brag, but in this case, he can’t resist. “Delta’s Troops to College organization is one of the best and well Continued on page 6

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(continued from page 5) known in the state. Other Troops to College organizations like to model themselves after Delta’s program.” In addition to Troops to College, Jay is a key member of Delta’s Veteran Student Alliance (VSA). Jay holds a part-time job with Delta College performing outreach for the VSA. “We’re more of a concierge service. We know how many veterans are coming to Delta College. I contact them to see if they need counseling or financial assistance. We have a series of questions to find out what they need. Basically, it’s veterans helping veterans.” Recent activities in which Delta College participated include the Homeless Veteran Stand Down at the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless. Over 150 veterans attended to receive services and benefits available to keep them healthy and off the streets. In addition, Delta Superintendent/President Dr. Raul Rodriguez and Board President, Steve Castellanos, recently addressed a rally at San Joaquin General Hospital, urging the federal government to build a new veterans regional medical facility. Future activities include “Boots to Books” on May 16th in Ripon. This fundraising dinner will assist financially challenged veterans who want to return to school. “The dinner will be MRE’s, Meals Ready to Eat,” says Jay. “The theme for this year is, ‘Eat like out Troops, Give like our Troops.’ The whole idea is to let you experience what soldiers eat in the field. It will definitely be better than macaroni and cheese in a bottle!” Jay has another culinary tip for all that attend. “My favorite MRE’s are jambalaya and meatballs and spaghetti.” For tickets and further information about the “Boots to Books” event, call (209) 954-5647. It’s evident that Jay’s future endeavors will always included a helping hand to veterans as they transition back to civilian life. Though not always recognized, these efforts come with a certain amount of self satisfaction. We thank Jay Arellano for his service to our country, and wish him

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Jay rides his Harley to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall Exhibit at Weber Point in Stockton.

Veterans Student Alliance

(209) 954-5827, Fax: (209) 954-5769 http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/ troops/vsa.html E-mail: [email protected]

Troops to College

http://www.deltacollege.edu/ dept/troops/ E-mail: [email protected]

all the best in his Electron Microscopy career. Jay’s final observation rings true to his commitment: “As veterans, when we come home, we just want to get on with our lives and start where we left off…basically, become normal again. A lot of people helped me when I came home. It’s simple…I’d like to return the favor.” And so you are, Jay Arellano, Sr. ###


Meet Your New Delta College Trustees Janet Rivera and Ted Simas will have five new colleagues to work with on San Joaquin Delta College’s Board of Trustees. Four new trustees took their oath of office from Stockton Judge Robin Appel at a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, in Delta’s Board Room: C. Jennet Stebbins, representing Area 1, South Stockton; Dr. Mary Ann Cox, representing Area 2, Central Stockton; Steve Castellanos, representing Area 5, Northern District, and Theresa R. Brown, representing Area 6 in Tracy. On Feb. 3rd, Taj M. Khan took his oath as provisional trustee for Area 4 in Lodi from Judge David Warner of Lodi.

Let’s meet our new trustees:

C. Jennet Stebbins (Area 1) is a graduate of the University of LaVerne. She has been an active member of the Stockton community since 1977. Ms. Stebbins is an independent business woman and real estate broker. As Womens’ Realty CEO, she was awarded Small Business Person of the Year by Willie Brown in 1983. Ms. Stebbins has served as an elected official, on numerous boards, and held advisory positions to former Assembly Speaker, Willie Brown. Ms. Stebbins is a past Stockton Redevelopment Commissioner, Edison High PTA President, and Stockton School Board Trustee. Jennet Stebbins was the founder of the San Joaquin County National Youth Day Foundation and Delores Huerta College Foundation for MexicanAmerican Females. Ms. Stebbins goal as a Delta College Trustee is to build a “coalition between the faculty, staff, students and governing board to unite them as one family.”

Dr. Mary Ann Cox (Area 2) has had a distinguished career as a local educator. She received her teaching credential from Stanislaus State. In due course, she was chosen Outstanding Young Educator in San Joaquin County. Eventually, Dr. Cox became Vice Principal at Lodi High. Her career led to Delta College as a faculty member and administrator, serving first as a Division Chair, and later as Dean of Instruction. Along the way, Ms. Cox earned her doctorate from University of the Pacific in School and Business Management. On retirement from Delta College in 2005, (after 27 years of service) Dr. Cox served as coordinator of the “Passport to College” program. Passport to College is a unique partnership with 158 elementary schools, working with students and families to promote a college-going culture. As a new trustee, Dr. Cox will bring her wealth of experience as a community college educator, administrator and community leader to insure equal access to high quality education through Delta College.

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Taj M. Khan (Area 4) is a longtime Lodi resident and retired engineer with 40 years of professional experience. Mr. Khan is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California. He has extensive experience in power generation as a Mechanical Engineer with an international construction company, to Manager of Projects Development and Construction for a large publicly owned utility. He also has extensive business experience in utility management, including negotiations, engineering, and construction contracts. Mr. Khan hopes to bring these experiences to Delta College. Mr. Khan currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Lodi Memorial Hospital, Board of Directors of the Breakthrough Project, and President of the California Islamic Center. Past services include: President of a Rotary Club, and Board of Directors for the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Khan is active in promoting Jewish, Christian, and Muslim dialogue through the group he helped create called, “Celebration of Abraham.” Mr. Khan is also a frequent guest columnist for the Lodi News Sentinel.

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Steve Castellanos (Area 5) is a 1971 California Polytechnic State University graduate, receiving a Bachelor of Architecture. He became a licensed California architect in 1975. In 1979, Mr. Castellanos established his practice as architect in his hometown of Stockton. Steve Castellanos has been actively engaged in community affairs, including chairmanship of Stockton’s Preservation Board. Mr. Castellanos pursued a position of leadership in his profession with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He currently serves as a board member of the AIA, and was a past president of the AIA California Council (among other AIA positions). In 2000, Governor Gray Davis appointed Mr. Castellanos to the position of State Architect. In this role, Mr. Castellanos was responsible for the oversight of design and construction for California’s public schools and community colleges. The State Architect is also the policy leader for the design and construction of the state’s buildings. Mr. Castellanos will bring this insight and experience to Delta College as one of its newest board members, and current board president.

Former Delta College Farm Lab Manager, David Dias, interviews for the provisional trustee position for Area 4, Lodi, at the Tillie Lewis Theatre.

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Dr. Teresa R. Brown (Area 6) has a Bachelor’s in Journalism, MA in Education, and Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. A Tracy resident since 2002, Dr. Brown has over 20 years experience in adult education, and has been teaching online classes since 1996. Dr. Brown was the Director of Online Education at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, (1999-2007) and is currently a Program Developer for University Extended Education, at CSU Stanislaus’ Stockton Center. Dr. Brown is a board member and current president of Arc San Joaquin, an agency serving persons with development disabilities and their families in San Joaquin County since 1954. Dr. Brown plans to bring a strong commitment to quality vocational education to her position as a Delta College Trustee.

Congratulations to all our new trustees! Many exciting challenges await!

Taj. M. Khan took his oath of office on Feb. 3rd, as provisional trustee for Area 4, Lodi. (Courtesy, Lodi News-Sentinel)


Delta College signs American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment San Joaquin Delta College Superintendent/President, Dr. Raúl Rodriguez, committed the college to the battle on global warming by signing the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Joined by local dignitaries, the ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 3rd at 4 p.m. in Delta’s Board Room. The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment is a high-visibility effort to address global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions. Signatories will work to accelerate research and advance the efforts of higher education to help equip society to re-stabilize the earth’s climate. “Colleges and universities must exercise leadership in their communities to model ways to minimize global warming emissions,” says Dr. Rodriguez. “Delta will form a ‘Green Team’ to recommend actions to adopt in this vein. In addition to reducing our own greenhouse gasses, we hope to graduate students who will work toward climate neutrality.” Rodriguez adds, “Higher education is ready to take on the challenge for the benefit of all.” Presidents signing the commitment are pledging to eliminate their campuses’ greenhouse gas emissions over time. This involves: • Completing an emissions inventory. • Within two years, setting a target date and interim milestones for becoming climate neutral. • Taking immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by choosing from a list of short-term actions. • Integrating sustainability into the curriculum and making it part of the educational experience. • Making the action plan, inventory and progress reports publicly available.

Climate Commitment guests included, from left to right: Doug Wilhoit (CEO of Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce), Larry Ruhstaller (County Board of Supervisors, district 2), Steve Castellanos (President, San Joaquin Delta College Board of Trustees) Christine Tien (Deputy City Manager, Stockton), Dr. Raul Rodriguez, Gary Prost (Representing Congressman Jerry McNerney), Anne Baird (Representing Alyson Huber, Assembly District 10) and former Delta College instructor, Rick Meilbrecht (Representing the Sierra Club).

Dr. Rodriguez presents Doug Wilhoit of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce with a $5,000 investment in support of Green Education: Green.edu.

To date, leaders of 611 higher education institutions across the U.S. have made the commitment. This represents almost 25% of the nation’s higher education student population.

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Those wishing more information on the ACUPCC, may visit their web site at: www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org.

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Delta’s Passport to College program selected as one of California’s best! “Practices with Promise”

San Joaquin Delta College’s

Passport to College program has been

selected by The Campaign for College Opportunity, as one of California’s 15 best Practices with Promise.

The Practices with Promise award

recognizes exemplary practices by

K-12 education and higher to improve college access and success. Practices

with Promise recipients will be honored at a special event on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. in State Capitol Room 126, Sacramento.

The Campaign for College

Opportunity is a nonprofit organization solely devoted to ensuring that the next generation of college-age students in

Passport to College Students visit Delta during a recent orientation.

California has the opportunity to attend

Master Plan for Higher Education.

Passport to College made an early

college, as promised by the state’s 1960 Delta’s Passport to College program is dedicated to help fulfill that goal.

“Delta’s Passport to College

program will make an enormous

difference as California increases its

demands for highly educated workers,”

says Bob Biddle, Outreach Associate for The Campaign for College Opportunity. “This commitment is vital to prepare California’s 21st century workforce. The Practices with Promise award

highlights the initiative, creativity and dedication of California educators.” Biddle adds, “We received an

outstanding batch of 102 submissions.

Delta’s Passport to College was ranked among the very best!”

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In an effort to double the region’s

college going rates by 2014, Delta’s commitment to college for all fifth

graders in 2006-07 who attend feeder schools in its region. Participating

students are guaranteed free tuition to

attend Delta College for two years upon

earning a high school diploma. Students will receive continuous information

and support services to help prepare for college.

barriers to increase access to college for Californians,” says Michele Siqueiros, Executive Director of the Campaign for College Opportunity. “What all these programs have in common is

they simplify the process of going to

college, they forge connections between high schools, community colleges, and universities, and they clear a path for student success in the workforce.”

The program also connects with

parents on a yearly basis, providing

critical information to increase parents’ knowledge of the steps necessary

to prepare for college, including the availability of financial aid.

which educators are breaking down

“It is exciting to see the degree to

Great job Passport to College!

For more information on Delta’s

Passport to College Program, please contact:

Julie Whiting

Director, Passport to College, at: (209) 954-5677

[email protected].


Budget Reduction Policies With California’s budget in limbo, it is uncertain what Delta’s share of the budget reductions will be. Dr. Jon C. Stephens, Vice President of Business Services, reports that the Planning & Budget Committee (PBC) and President’s Executive Council (PEC) have estimated that Delta’s general fund will take a $4.7 million hit.

Delta’s Caterpillar Service Technician graduates are the best in the country!

Delta College Caterpillar “ThinkBig” students recognized as best!

It should come as no surprise, but Delta’s outstanding Caterpillar Service

Technician Training Program has once again been honored by its peers. Training students to work on state-of-the-art Caterpillar heavy equipment is no easy task.

As one of 18 such programs across the U.S., the Caterpillar Corporation

administers rigorous tests and evaluates a number of performance outcomes on its graduates each year. Guess what? Delta’s “ThinkBig” students performed at the highest level, ranking number one out of all the programs in the country.

Larry Paulsen, Ken Pekarek, Rich Dettloff and Dan Carter are to be

congratulated for the dedication and talent necessary to graduate the top performing Caterpillar technicians in the country.

Steve Hitch, who oversees the “ThinkBig” program at Caterpillar, is impressed. “Amazing results! Delta’s team is fantastic. We have some strong teaching

teams, but none anywhere with more harmony than Delta’s. The harmony of your gang is the greatest ‘treasure trait’ to note. From all indications, Delta’s team members think as ONE; they leave their egos in the parking lot and focus on the cause.”

Students who complete this four-year apprenticeship program are projected to

earn excellent pay, have stable employment, and receive one of the best benefit packages in the industry.

Congratulations Delta College! THINK BIG!

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Both the PBC and PEC have reviewed a set of priorities and propose these policies to meet the impending budget challenge: 1. No Layoffs – both PBC & PEC agreed that layoffs should be the very last resort to balance the budget. 2. Hiring Freeze – do not fill any vacant position unless the position is critical to the mission of the college or contractual obligations. 3. Energy Management – In conjunction with President Rodríguez’s Green Initiative, use all reasonable measures to reduce our energy consumption. 4. Travel Reductions – Limit all travel to that considered absolutely necessary and eliminate out-of-state travel. Travel paid by a source other than the college can continue. 5. Material Budgets – Consider across the board reductions to materials budgets. 6. Modified Work & Academic Schedules Evaluate the potential savings from modified work and the academic calendars. The Instructional Division has already made significant changes to the spring schedule to judiciously reduce expenses for enrollment over cap. It is expected that further schedule modifications, including summer school offerings, will be considered for further budget reductions. These restrictions apply to categorical and contract programs. Staff is asked to order only the absolute minimum supplies for your office. Business Services will continue to evaluate these reductions, and the status of California’s budget. Of course, additional budget reduction suggestions are welcome! Contact Jon Stephens, Vice President of Business Services, Administration 101, ext. 5022.

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The Kuali Financial System Team

Kuali Financial System coming to Delta College Delta College has always prided itself on taking the lead in technology improvements for our campus, students, faculty and staff. Under the leadership of Vice President of Information Services, Lee Belarmino, we have moved light years into the future by providing the best technology tools possible. A key to Delta’s continued success is our dedication to improving all aspects of our business processes and systems. As you may remember, Dr. Rodriguez made a commitment to improve these areas by becoming a partner in the development of Kuali Financial Systems. Over the last several years, campus staff has been hard at work developing a system that will be specifically tailored to an educational organization. Our partners in this program include Cornell University, University of Arizona, Michigan State University, University of Hawaii, Indiana University, University of Maryland, USC, and University of California – Davis, Irvine and Santa Barbara. Dr. Rodriguez stated that he “strongly believes the new system will usher in a period of greater efficiency for the College. Kuali will greatly enhance our ability to provide cutting edge financial tools that will allow us to work better, smarter, and at a much lower cost.” In the coming months, the Kuali team will keep you up-to-date on development, installation and training. The first information sharing meeting will be held for the Kuali Core Team in March. Kuali project lead, Vice President of Business Services Jon C. Stephens stated, “We will be doing everything possible to communicate key information in a timely manner, anticipate and address concerns whenever possible, and provide the highest level of training for our staff.” “We recognize the importance of providing staff with the skills and tools required to support a productive and innovative work environment,” added Dr. Rodriguez. “By embracing this new technology, we will renew our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.”

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Out ‘N’ About

Have Camera, Will Travel!

Freshman, Alaina Shull, is Delta’s opening pitcher against Merced for their first game at the new softball field. Delta won the first game, 6 - 1. Merced took the second game of a doubleheader, 4 - 2.

Fulfilling one of the building industriy’s oldest traditions, construction workers sign the final steel beam at the Topping Out Ceremony for the new Student Services Building. Delta staff and students also signed the beam.

Dr. Rodriguez, Board of Trustees President, Steve Castellanos, and Congressman Jerry McNerney addressed a rally at San Joaquin General Hospital in support of a new veterans regional medical center.

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A Flintco worker makes final preparations for the Topping Out Ceremony.

The final beam is moved into position at the Topping Out Ceremony.

Fire up the grill! The Student Chef is open! Chef Instructor Mark Berkner puts his students through their paces. The Student Chef is open Tue. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Call ext. 5099 for reservations.

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Athletics Schedule Men’s Baseball – Cecchetti Field:

Women’s Basketball – Blanchard Gym:

Mustangs vs. Butte College Saturday, February 14, 2 pm

Mustangs vs. Sierra College Tuesday, February 17, 6 pm

Mustangs vs. Los Medanos College Saturday, February 21, 11 am

Mustangs vs. Modesto Jr. College Friday, February 20, 6 pm

Mustangs vs. Diablo Valley College Thursday, February 26, 2:30 pm

Men’s & Women’s Golf:

Mustangs vs. Modesto Jr. College Saturday, March 7, 1 pm Mustangs vs. Diablo Valley College Thursday, March 12, 2:30 pm Mustangs vs. Cosumnes River College Tuesday, March 17, 2:30 pm Mustangs vs. Sierra College Saturday, March 21, 1 pm Mustangs vs. Modesto Jr. College Thursday, March 26, 2:30 pm Mustangs vs. American River College Saturday, March 28, 1 pm Mustangs vs. Diablo Valley Friday, April 3, 2:30 pm Men’s Basketball – Blanchard Gym: Mustangs vs. Sierra College Tuesday, February 17, 8 pm Mustangs vs. Modesto Jr. College Friday, February 20, 8 pm

Mustangs vs. Cabrillo College Saturday, March 14, 2 pm Mustangs vs. Sacramento City College Thursday, March 19, 3 pm Mustangs vs. Modesto Jr. College Tuesday, March 24, 3 pm Mustangs vs. Cosumnes River College Saturday, April 4, 12 pm

Big 8 Conference #1 – Stockton Country Club Tuesday, February 17, 12 pm Mustangs vs. American River/Butte/ Modesto – Elkhorn Country Club Thursday, March 12, 11 am Mustangs vs. Napa/Santa Rosa/Sierra – Elkhorn Country Club Thursday, March 19, 11 am

Women’s Softball – Softball Field:

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving – Fergusson Pool: Mustangs vs. Santa Rosa Jr. College Friday, February 13, 3:30 pm Mustangs vs. Sacramento City College Thursday, February 26, 2:30 pm Mustangs vs. College of the Sequoias & Merced College Friday, March 13, 2:30 pm Mustangs vs. Shasta College Saturday, March 14, 12 pm

Mustangs vs. Yuba College Tuesday, February 17, 1 pm

Mustangs vs. Sierra College Saturday, March 21, 11 am

Mustangs vs. Lassen College Friday, February 20, 1 pm

Men’s & Women’s Track & Field DeRicco Stadium:

Mustangs vs. Contra Costa College Thursday, February 26, 3 pm

Mustangs vs. Chabot/Diablo Valley/ Merced/San Mateo Saturday, February 21, All Day

Mustangs vs. Sierra College Tuesday, March 3, 3 pm

BIG 8 CONFERENCE TRIALS Wed. April 22, 2 pm

Mustangs vs. Santa Rosa Jr. College Tuesday, March 10, 3 pm

It looks like another great season!

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Mustangs vs. College of San Francisco Saturday, March 14, 10 am

BIG 8 CONFERENCE FINALS Sat. April 25, 11 am

New softball field!


Actions Taken By the Board of Trustees • Consideration of Acceptance of Foundation Donations. The Diesel Technology Council paid $15,000 and Beachler Equipment LSG, Inc. donated $7,000 toward the purchase of a 1998 Peterbilt truck for use by students in the diesel classes. Caterpillar, Inc. from Peoria, IL, donated to the Diesel Technology Council a 14M Motorgrader for use in the Diesel Technology Program. The donor has placed a value of $502,000 on this donation. Caterpillar, Inc., from Peoria, IL, donated two turbochargers to the Caterpillar Council for use in the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program. The donor has placed a value of $4,026.86 on this donation. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees accepted donations from Caterpillar, Inc., and Beachler Equipment LSG, Inc. • Consideration of Acceptance of Donation. B & R Enterprises, L.L.C., of Waterford, CA, recently donated inspection services on the North East Infrastructure Project ($11,092), Planetarium Project ($7,000), and Atherton Safety Audience Project ($2,000). A deduction of $960 from the above amounts was paid on an invoice for the North East Infrastructure Project making the total donation $19,332. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees accepted the above donation from B & R Enterprises, L.L.C. • Consideration of Notice of Completion of Contract, Bid #666 with Advanced Roofing for the Re-Roof Low-Slope Roofs at the Danner, Budd, and Cunningham Buildings; SJDC Contract #08-195. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution No. 0845, Accepting Completion of Contract for the Re-Roof Low-Slope Roofs at the Danner, Budd, and Cunningham Buildings.

• Consideration to Accept San Joaquin Delta College Foundation Financial Report. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees accepted the San Joaquin Delta College Foundation Financial reports as presented. • Consideration to Authorize the Purchase and Installation of Seating Repair/ Replacement for Atherton & Tillie Lewis Theaters. American Seating, the manufacturer who provided the original seats in both theaters, will provide materials, installation, freight, performance/ payment bonds, prevailing wage, and sales tax for the project. The proposed cost of the project is $187,519.75 for the Atherton Theater seating renovation and $110,249.98 for the Tillie Lewis Theater seating renovation totaling $297,769.73. The College will also have to pay 1.98% or $5,896 for the CMAS administrative fees, directly to the Department of General Services (DGS) for usage of the CMAS contract. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees authorized the administration to execute the purchase and installation for the seating repairs/replacement for the Atherton/Tillie Lewis Theaters with American Seating using the CMAS Contract and the payment of the administrative fee directly to DGS for usage of the CMAS Contract. • Consideration to Ratify Bid Award for Bid LA-9204-01 Atherton/Tillie Lewis Egress Modifications Project, Per Resolution 05-23. This project represents one of the final phases of a program to provide the campus theater complex with badly needed repairs and upgrades to be able to effectively continue to serve the students, faculty, and community. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees ratified the bid award of Bid LA-9204-01 for the Atherton/Tillie Lewis Egress Modifications Project, per Resolution 05-23, to the low bidder Iomlan Construction Services of Turlock, CA, for the base Bid of $56,629.82, plus the two alternate additives in the amount of $79,590, for a grand total in the amount of $136,219.82.

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• Consideration of Award of Bid LA9204-03 Atherton/Tillie Lewis Theater Rigging & Lifts System Upgrade Project. The project addresses the repairing of the mechanisms that operate the stage lifts in both the Atherton Theater and Tillie Lewis Theater as well as making certain repairs to the rigging. These repairs are necessary to insure the safety of both the personnel who operate this equipment and the performers who use each of the facilities. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees awarded Bid LA-9204-03 Atherton/Tillie Lewis Theater Rigging & Lifts Upgrade Project to LVH Entertainment Systems of Oxnard, CA, for Base Bid C in the total amount of $382,074. • Consideration of Board Policy 2715 (Formerly BP 1041) “Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Practice” (First Reading). On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees accepted Board Policy 2715 (formerly 1041) “Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Practice” as the newly revised version of the current policy for first Reading. • Consideration of Process to Make a Provisional Trustee Appointment for Area 4. On December 16, 2008, the Board of Trustees approved the proposed Trustee Appointment Process. On January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees selected Mr. Taj M. Khan by open ballot to serve as a provisional appointment to fill the vacant trustee position for Area 4. • Consideration of Mountain House Project Progress and Direction. Vice President of Information Technology Lee Belarmino and bond staff members presented to the Board a comprehensive status report, timeline, financial and demographic information regarding Measure L. After discussing the information presented and addressing questions from the Board, it was recommended to have a closed session workshop to further discuss the Measure L Bond Program.

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Other Actions Taken By the Board of Trustees: • Adoption of Nonresident Tuition Fee for 2009-10 College Year, Resolution 09-01. On January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 0901, setting the Nonresident Tuition Fee at $190.00 per unit for the 200910 College Year, calculated under method “a” (Statewide Average). • Consideration of Acceptance of Foundation Donations. Caterpillar, Inc. from Peoria, IL, donated a 442E sideshift backhoe to the Caterpillar Council for use in the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program. The donor has placed a value of $85,000 on this donation. General Motors of Thousand Oaks, CA, donated a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox to the Automotive Council for use In the Auto Electric/Mechanics Program for training purposes. The donor has placed a value of $12,815 on this donation. On January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees accepted donations from Caterpillar, Inc., and General Motors. • Consideration of Deletion of Specific Health Benefits Plan Currently Offered to Trustees. Board Policy 1010 states that “Members of the Governing Board are eligible to receive health insurance and other such benefits as are generally made available to faculty and staff.” On October 18, 2005 an action item was passed by the Board of Trustees to remove the payment of trustee health benefits from the same funding source as the employee health benefits. Further, this action item reiterated the intent of the Board of Trustees to have access to the same health benefits plans that are available to the Management and Confidential employees of the district. Unfortunately, that action item included the phrase “at no cost to the current board members.” This phrase was erroneously interpreted to mean that the members of the Board of Trustees would not pay any outof-pocket expenses. As a result, the trustees were offered a plan, the Blue Cross 1A, that is not currently offered

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to the Management and Confidential employees or to the members of the CTA or the POA. To rectify this misunderstanding and to conform to Board Policy 1010 as well as to align with the intent of the Board action on October 18, 2005, on January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees deleted the Blue Cross 1A from the list of benefits offered to the trustees and authorized the Superintendent/President to write a letter to California Valued Trust informing them of this action. • Consideration of BP 2715 Board of Trustees Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Practice (Second Reading). On January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees accepted for second reading and adopted Board Policy 2715, Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Practice. • Consideration of BP 1300 – Conflict Of Interest (First Reading). One of the proposed changes to existing Board Policy will add direct language indicating that Board members shall not vote, make recommendations, or participate in personnel matters where they have a family connection. Family members are defined as meaning a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, grandchild, in-law, domestic partner, or any other relative living in the Board member’s home. A second change being introduced in the policy is the revision of some titles of District managers who must file statements of economic interest on an annual basis, and the addition of the Supervisor/Director of student Activities to the list of designated employees who must file a statement. On January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees accepted for first reading the revised Board Policy 1300, Conflict of Interest.

• Consideration of Mt. House Permanent Building. In light of the state fiscal crisis and the need to analyze further the development of offsite centers, staff and administration, on January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees approved a refocus of Measure L Funding that will suspend the current planning for the Mt. House Permanent Building in favor of developing a proposal for state funding for the Mt. House facility. (See Board of Trustees Agenda, January 20, 2009, available online, for further details.) • Consideration of Acceptance of Audit Reports for the 2007-08 College Year. Because the District audit report is presented from independent auditors for the Board’s review, no administrative recommendation was offered. However, on January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees accepted the Audit Report for San Joaquin Delta Community College District and its component units for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. In addition to a financial audit, Proposition 39 requires an independent performance audit be conducted annually for General Obligation Bond activities to ensure that the funds have been expended only for specified projects. Because the performance audit report is presented from the independent auditors for the Board’s review, no administrative recommendation was offered. However, on January 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees accepted the Performance Audit Report for San Joaquin Delta Community College District General Obligation Bonds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.


Special Events

New Hires: Mark Sheasley Drama Assistant, Fine Arts & Communication

SJDC Passport To College Friday, February 20, 9 am, Campus Wide

Ellen Button Learning Advisor, Child Development Center

Electronic Waste Collection Event February 14, 9 am – 3 pm, Shima Parking Lot 2 Get rid of your electronic waste! Bring your TV’s, stereos, computers, monitors, copiers, printers, fax machines and more! Mercury bulbs and batteries accepted! For more information call: (209) 234-7994.

Sandra Nuss Senior Office Assistant, DSPS Eva Martinez Secretary, STEM Grant (College Cost Reduction and Access Act) General Education Karen Ippolito Acting Division Dean of the Health Science Division Lori Schwartz Secretary, Title V Grant General Education

Care to Attend UOP and Receive up to a 90% Tuition Deferment Scholarship? Tuesday, February 17, 12:30 pm, West Forum The University of the Pacific Community Involvement Program (CIP) is conducting a workshop to provide students interested in attending

UOP, an overview of CIP student support services, scholarships, academic support systems. The role of volunteer work in the community, as it relates to preparing a successful and competitive CIP Program Application will be discussed. For more information contact Pov Chin, Director, Community Involvement Program at (209) 946-2436. SJDC Library Workshop: Introducing Learning Express Library Tuesday, February 17, 1 pm, Shima 237 Come and try our new database of practice tests! Test include: college entrance exams, math and writing skills tests, remedial help, civil service tests, TOEFL and GED tests. For reservations, call the library: 954-5145.

Adjunct Faculty: Joshua Jones Coaching (Track & Field), Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics Division George Hernandez Coaching (Basketball), Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics Division Matthew Wilson Coaching (Baseball), Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics Division

Resignations and Retirements: Brian Katz; Coach/Instructor; Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics; December 5, 2008

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Delta Center for the Arts Box Office hours: M-F, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For ticket information, call the box office at 954-5110.

Warren Atherton Auditorium: MACCC Honor Band Concert Thursday, February 26, 7:30 pm For information, call the box office at 954-5110. Stockton Symphony #5: Sharon Isbin, guitar Thursday, March 5, 8 pm Saturday, March 7, 6 pm For information, call the box office at 954-5110. SJDC Band & Orchestra Festival Tuesday, March 10, 8 am Wednesday, March 25, 8 am For information, call the box office at 954-5110. Theatreworks: Junie B. Jones Thursday, March 12, 10 am & 12 pm For information, call the box office at 954-5110. Community Band Concert Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 pm Tickets: $8 for internet adults / $5 for internet seniors, students / children free. SJDC Spring Festival of Bands Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 pm Tickets: $8 for internet adults / $5 for internet seniors, students / children free. Na Hoku Mai Kanoelani: Ho’ike 09 Saturday, March 21, 5 pm Tickets: $15 for internet general admission. Delta College Jazz Band Concert #3 Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 pm Tickets: $8 for internet adults / $5 for internet seniors, students / children free. Stockton Symphony #6: Choral Masterpiece Thursday, April 2, 8 pm Saturday, April 4, 8 pm For ticket information, call the box office at 954-5110.

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Tillie Lewis Theater: Delta College Fine Arts: Three Guitars Wednesday, February 18, 7:30 pm Tickets: $8 for internet adults / $5 for internet seniors, students / children free. Artist Lecture & Panel Discussion Thursday, February 26, 11:30 am For information, call the box office at 954-5110.

Studio Theatre: Delta College Drama Presents: William Shakespear’s, A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream Friday, February 27, 8 pm Saturday, February 28, 8 pm Thursday, March 5, 8 pm Friday, March 6, 8 pm Saturday, March 7, 8 pm Sunday, March 8, 2 pm Tickets: $12 for internet adults / $10 for internet seniors, students & children.

Holt 213 – Recital Hall: SJDC Presents: Music Faculty Recital Friday, March 6, 7:30 pm For information, call the box office at 954-5110.

LH Horton, Jr. Gallery: Creative Vision: An Exhibition on Vision and Perception February 26 – March 26, Reception: February 26, 5 pm – 7 pm

Charles Blackwell, painting; Scott Nelson, sculpture; Pete Eckert, photography; Kurt Weston, photography; Carmelo Gannollo, printmaking; Michael Jameson, printmaking; Alice Wingwall, mixed media.

Hours: Mon.: by appointment, Tues.: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wed.-Thur.: 11:00 am – 6:30 pm, Fri.: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1st Sat. following exhibition opening: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm


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