YCCD Board of Trustees and Administration

Yosemite Community College District

Board of Trustees
Pat Dean Tom Hallinan
Sonora, Trustee Area 1 Modesto, Trustee Area 5

Anne DeMartini Paul Neumann

Patterson, Trustee Area 4 Modesto, Trustee Area 5

Linda Flores Abe Rojas

Modesto, Trustee Area 5 Turlock, Trustee Area 3

Delsie Schrimp
Oakdale, Trustee Area 2

District Administration
Dr. Stan Hodges Teresa Scott
Interim Chancellor Executive Vice Chancellor

Diane Wirth Nick Stavrianoudakis

Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Director of External Affairs

Tim Nesmith Gina Rose

Director of Facilities Planning and Operations Assistant Chancellor, Information Technology

Modesto Junior College

Administration
Dr. Richard Rose Susie Agostini
President Dean of Matriculation, Admissions,
and Records
Dr. Brenda J. Robert
Acting Vice President, George Boodrookas
Instruction Dean of Community Education and
Economic Development
Dr. Robert E. Nadell
Dr. Tobin Clarke
Vice President,
Dean of Library, Learning Resources &
Student Services Technology

Derek Waring George Railey

Dean of Student Services Dean of Instructional Services

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 Faculty and Administrators
Faculty and Administrators (Date of appointment follows name.)

Adams, Barbara (2005) Anelli, Bill (2005) Beggs, James (1991)

Speech Philosophy English
B.A. California State University,, B.A., University of California, Berkeley B.A., University of Georgia
Stanislaus M.A. San Francisco State M.A., Clemson University
M.A., California State University, Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Fullerton Anglin, Mark A. (1997)
Dean, Agriculture, Environmental Berger, Paul (2005)
Adams Michael (1998) Sciences & Technical Education Art
Mathematics B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State B.F.A., University of Minnesota, Duluth
B.S., M.S., UC Irvine University, San Luis Obispo M.F.A., California State University, San
Diego
Adkins, Tania (2006) Ard, Gary L. (1971)
Nursing Golf Coach Bettencourt, Patrick J. (2001)
B.S.N, Humbolt State University Arcata, Physical Education Instructor English
CA MS, Oncology CNS, UCSF B.A., M.A., University of Kansas B.A., M.A., California State University,
Fresno
Adler, Sue (1991) Aristotelous, Steve (2005)
Library Faculty Women's Soccer Coach Black, Shawn (2005)
B.A., University of Michigan Physical Education & Health Instructor PE/Tennis Coach
B.S., Western Michigan University B.S., St. Mary's College A.A., Modesto Junior College
M.L.S., UC Los Angeles M.S., U.S. Sports Academy B.S., California State University, Fresno
M.A., California State University, Fresno
Aiello, Paul (1991) Backlund, Nancy (1998)
Baseball Coach, Office Administration Boley, David B. (1989)
Physical Education Instructor B.A., California State University, Chico Mathematics
A.A., Modesto Junior College M.B.A., California State University, B.A., Sonoma State University,
B.S., University of Oregon Stanislaus M.S., University of Idaho
M.Ed., Chapman College
Baggett, David W. (1994) Bolter, Debra R. (2004)
Akard, Michael (2001) Ornamental Horticulture/ Anthropology
Computer Lab Instructor/Coordinator Plant Science B.A., University of California, Santa
A.A. Modesto Junior College A.A.S., Ohio State University Cruz
B.A., M.A., California State University, B.S., University of Arizona M.A., UC Riverside
Fresno M.Ed. University of Massachussetts, M.A., Ph.D., University of California,
Amherst Santa Cruz
Alavezos, Kevin (2004) Ed.D., University of Massachussetts,
Office Administration Amherst Boodrookas, George (1989)
A.A., Reedley College Dean of Community
B.S., California State University, Bailey, Kimberly (2000) and Economic Development
Stanislaus Counselor B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.B.A., California State University, A.A., Merced College M.P.A., California State University,
Stanislaus B.A., M.S., California State University, Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Alcantra, Daniel (1988) Boswell, Bobby G., A.T.,C. (1987)
Mathematics Ballance, Theresa M. (2000) Physical, Recreation, and Health
A.A., Porterville College Counselor Education, Sports Medicine
B.A., M.A., California State University, A.A., St. Lucy’s Priory B.A., California State University, Fresno
Fresno B.A., M.Ed., Northern Arizona
University Boyd, Marlies (1992)
Amador, Steve (2004) Agriculture
Agrigulture Barr, Deborah (2004) B.S., M.Ed., University of California,
B.S., California Polytechnic State Art Davis
University A.A. Las Positas Community College
M.S., California Polytechnic State B.A. Mills College Brelle, Michael (2006)
University Chemistry
M.A. San Francisco State
B.S., California State University, Chico
Anderson, Richard (1989) Ph.D., University of California, Santa
Bartels, LeAnne (2002)
Biology Cruz
Nursing
B.A., M.S., University of Southern
B.S.N., California State University,
California
Stanislaus
Ph.D., University of California, Santa
M.S.N., California State University,
Barbara
Dominguez Hills

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Faculty and Administrators
Briggs, Christopher (2005) Cavazos, Leticia (2000)
Reading Counseling
B.A., Johns Hopkins University A.S., Modesto Junior College
M.A., Johns Hopkins University B.S., University of San Francisco
Brogan, Paul (2001) M.A., Chapman University
Physical Education Coach
B.A., M.A., California State University, Chapman, David (2001)
Stanislaus Music
B.A., Sacramento State University
Brumley, Gail (2005) M.A., S.F. Conservatory of Music
Agriculture
A.A., College of the Sequoias Christopherson, Michelle A. (1987)
B.S., Cal Poly San Louis Obispo English
A.A., Modesto Junior College
Brunn, Sandy (2004) B.A., University of California, Davis
Nursing M.A., Sacramento State University
B.S.N, Medical College of Virginia
M.S. & P.N.P., University of California Cipponeri, Charles J. (2000)
San Francisco, Disability Specialist/Counselor
B.A., San Francisco State University
Bryhni, Lori (2000) M.S., San Diego State University
Performing Arts - Dance
B.A., California State University, Stanislaus Circle, Shelley (2001)
M.A., California State University, Long English
Beach A.A., American River College
B.A., M.A., Sacramento State University
Bucknam, Ines C. (1986)
French Clarke, James L. (1985)
A.A., Modesto Junior College Distance Education Coordinator
B.A., California State University, Stanislaus Health, Respiratory Care
M.A., University of California, Santa A.A., Mt. Hood Community College
Barbara B.A., Sonoma State University
M.S., San Francisco State University
Butler, Kelly (2002)
Nursing Clarke, Tobin D. (2006)
A.D.N., Chabot College Dean of Library, Learning Resources &
B.S.N., California State University, Technology
Stanislaus B.A., University of the Pacific
M.L.S., University of California, Berkeley
Buzbee, Shirley (1994) Ed.D., University of the Pacific
Medical Assisting
A.A., Modesto Junior College Coats, Gloria (1993)
B.S., University of San Francisco Nursing
B.S.N., California State University,
Caddell, Joseph (2005) Stanislaus
Chemistry M.S.N., California State University,
B.S., California State University, Stanislaus Dominguez Hills
J.D., Golden Gate University
Ph.D. University of California, Davis Conrado, Todd (2005)
Agriculture
Carroll, Iris (2000) B.S., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Library Faculty M.A., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
B.A., Emory University
M.L.S., University of North Texas Contreras, Marcos A. (1991)
Spanish
Carter, Florine (2001) B.A., M.A., San Diego State University
Humanities M.A., University of California, San Diego
B.A., M.A, George Washington Ph.D., University of California, Santa
University Barbara
M.A., California State University, Stanislaus
Cooper, Ron (1990)
Automotive Technology
A.A., Bakersfield College
B.A., California State University, Fresno
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Costello, Bonnie (1992)
Nursing
A.D.N., Modesto Junior College
B.S.N., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S.N. California State University,
Fresno
Cranley, Ruth (2004)
Articulation Officer
B.A., California State University,
Fullerton
M.S., University of San Diego
Cripe, Paul (2002)
Mathematics
B.S., Wheaton College, Illinois
M.S., California State University,
Hayward
Crittenden, Pamela (1990)
Counselor
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.S., San Francisco State University
Curl, James C. (1968)
Mathematics
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.S., University of Santa Clara
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Curl, Sarah J. (1991)
Mathematics
B.S., University of Texas
M.A., University of Texas
Curtis, Teri (1996)
Biology
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.S., University of the Pacific
Daly, Jillian K. (1998)
English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
B.A., M.A., University of California,
Irvine
Dambrosio, Ellen (2005)
Library Faculty
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
DeAngelis, Adrian (2005)
Electronics
Dhillon, Hardev (1996)
Mathematics
A.S., Yuba College
B.A., M.A., Sacramento State University

Droual, Robert (1998)
Anatomy, Physiology
B.A., Queens College, New York
M.A., Fresno State University
Ph.D., City University of New York
D.V.M., Purdue University
Drummond, Frank J. (2000)
Administration of Justice
CA P.O.S.T. Certified
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., St. Mary’s College
M.A., Chapman University
Duarte, Hector M. (1996)
EOPS Assistant Director
B.S., M.A., College of Notre Dame
Duchscher, Lawrence Thomas (1988)
Art
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Chico
M.F.A., University of Washington
Ennis, Kathleen (1999)
Library Faculty
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., University College, Dublin
M.L.S., San Jose State University
Ewing, Charles (1990)
Speech, Communication, Forensics
B.S., M.A., University of Texas, El Paso
Ph.D., Washington State University
Fagin, Mara (1988)
English
B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University
Faris, Jacqueline (2001)
Mathematics
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S., University of California, Davis
Fichtenkort, Shelly (2000)
Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Ph.D. University of California, San
Diego
Fischer, Eric (2005)
PE/Water Polo & Swim Coach
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.S.S., U.S. Sports Academy
Franco, Marianne (1987)
Spanish
A.A. Cuesta College
B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz
M.A., Ph.D., University of California,
Berkeley
Ganes, Rebecca L. (1991)
Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Garcia, Alida (2000)
EOPS Counselor
A.A., Modesto Junior college
B.S., University of San Francisco
M.A., Chapman University
Garcia, Marcos C. (1991)
Counselor
A.A., Allan Hancock College
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
P.P.S. Credential, San Jose State
University
M.A., San Jose State University
Gilbert, Deborah (2005)
English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A. California State University, San
Francisco
Ph.D., Stony Brook University, New
York
Girardi, Michael (2005)
Health, Physical Education
Coach, Women's Basketball
A.A. , Merced College
B.A., Rice University
M.S., University of Kansas
Glance, Janell M. (1999)
Speech
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Fullerton
Glatt, Robert L. (1998)
Culinary Arts
B.S., University of California, Davis
Gray, Janelle M. (2000)
Reading
A.A., Foothilll Junior College
B.S., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
Reading Specialist Certificate,
California State University, Stanislaus
Greene, Catherine (2001)
Biology
B.S., M.S., San Jose State
Griffiths-Bender, Wendy (2005)
Library Faculty
B.A. New Hampshire State College
M.A., University of San Francisco
M.L.S., University of California,
Berkeley
Faculty and Administrators
Groth, M. Christine (2002)
Office Administration
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
Guerra-Schmidt, Pamela (1999)
Child Development/FCS
B.A., M.S., California State University,,
Stanislaus
Gumm, Sonny C.
Welding Technology
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.V.E., California State University,
Stanislaus
Guy, Todd G. (1992)
Speech, Director of Forensics
A.A., Diablo Valley College
B.A., California State University, Long
Beach
M.A., San Francisco State University
Gyuran, Kimberly (1994)
Speech, Organizational Communication
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Wayne State University
Hagen, Joel (1997)
Business, Computer Graphics
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Hale, Eileen A. (1990)
Nursing
B.S., California State University,
Hayward
M.S. Marquette University, Wisconsin
FNP, Sonoma State University
Hartman, Terry L. (1975)
Art/Design/Computer Graphics
A.A., Pasadena College
B.S., California State University, Long
Beach
M.A., San Jose State University
Hausler-Akpovi, Annaliese (2000)
English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A. San Francisco State University
Hausman, Gregory A. (2000)
Administration of Justice
CA P.O.S.T. Certified
A.A., Merced College
B.S., University of San Francisco
Hayes, Garry (1988)
Geology
A.A., Chaffey College
B.A., Pomona College
M.S., University of Nevada, Reno
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Higginbotham, Richard D. (1968)
History, Political Science
B.A., University of San Francisco
M.A., Stanford University
Hinton, Sharien (2000)
L.D. Specialist
B.S., Liberty University
M.S., California State University, Los
Angeles
Hoagland, Dale E. (1980)
Administration of Justice
CA P.O.S.T. Certified
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Hobby, Bill (2004)
Dairy Science
B.S., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Hobert, Timothy K. (1997)
English
B.A., M.A., University of the Pacific
Howen, James (2001)
Electronics
B.A., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Hudelson Putnam, Cecelia (1997)
Geography/Economic History
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., University of California, Davis
Single Subject Credential, University of
the Pacific
MSc, London School of Economics
Hughes, Noah (2005)
Earth Science
B.S., University of Colorado
M.S., University of Montana
Hurst, RoseLee (1991)
English
A.A., Cosumnes River College
B.A., M.A., Sacramento State University
Hutchison, Bobby L. (1997)
Psychology
B.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara
M.A., Sam Houston State University,
Texas
Ivory, Eric Anthony (1997)
Counselor
A.A., College of Alameda
B.A., M.S., California State University,
East Bay
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Jarrett, Elzbieta B. (1992)
Mathematics
M.S., Wroclaw University, Poland
Ph.D, Western Michigan University
Jensen, Barbara (1999)
English
B.A., M.A., TESOL Certificate,
California State University, Stanislaus
Johnson, James L. (1969)
Speech
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Hayward
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Johnson, James T. (1980)
Mathematics
B.S., University of San Francisco
M.S., Idaho State University
Kaiser, William (2000)
Dean, Physical, Recreation and Health
Education
B.S., West Virginia University
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Ed.D., Temple University
Keach, Robert M. (1991)
Dental Assisting
B.A., Chapman College
R.D.A., Registered Dental Assistant/
State of California
C.D.A., Certified Dental Assistant/
National Certification Examination
Keller, Daniel (1996)
Music
B.M., Northern Arizona University
M.M., University of Oklahoma
Kennard-Lyke, Kimberly (2001)
Human Services
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.S., Long Island University,
C.W. Post Campus
D.S.W., City University of New York-
Graduate School & University Ctr.
Keriotis, Dimitri (2000)
English
B.A., University of California, Santa
Cruz
M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
M.F.A., California State University,
Chico
Keriotis, Ingrid J. (2001)
English
B.A., The Evergreen State College
M.F.A., Eastern Washington University
Kerr, Susan (2000)
Anthropology
B.S., University of California, Davis
M.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara
Ph.D., University of California, Santa
Barbara
Kropp, Linda M. (1991)
Accounting, Business
B.S., San Francisco State University
M.B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Kroll, Peggy (1994)
Director, Early College/Tech Prep 2+2
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.ED, California State University,
Stanislaus
Kropp, Jon (2000)
Industrial Technology
B.S., California State University, Chico
Laffranchini, Deborah (2001)
Child Development
B.A., Humbolt State University
M.A., San Francisco State University
LaMont, Rose Marie (1992)
Economics
A.A., Cabrillo College
B.A., M.S., University of California,
Santa Cruz
Lancaster Mingus, Carol (1994)
Telecommunications
A.A., Pima Community College
B.A., University of Arizona
Vocational experience 18 years
Lanigan, Elizabeth (1994)
Nursing
B.S.N., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S.N., California State University,
Dominguez Hills
Lanning, Judith (????)
Community and Economic
Development/MJC Foundation
A.S., Johnston Community College
B.S., Fayetteville State University
M.S., Old Dominion University
Larson, Brian (1994)
Computer Science
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S., California State University,
Sacramento

Layne, Alan (1992)
Communication Graphics
B.S., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Llewellyn, Sharon (1997)
Music
B.A. Grand Canyon University
M.A. Arizona State University
D.M.A. Arizona State University
Louie, Donna (2005)
Counselor
Louie, Hanna (1999)
Counselor
A.A., San Joaquin Delta College
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S., Sacramento State University
Loyd, Pamela K. (1988)
Counselor
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., UC Santa Barbara
M.A., Sacramento State University
Lowry-Perez, Ann (2003)
Interior Design
B.S., University of the Pacific
M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Luebke, William R. (1974)
Astronomy, Physical Science
M.S., University of Chicago
B.A., Ed.D., U C Berkeley
Luman, Ruth (1999)
English as a Second Language
B.A., M.A., TESOL Certificate,
Biola University
Lyle, Terry (1983)
Program Director,
Respiratory Care Program
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., California State University, Long
Beach
Lynch, Michael (1992)
Theatre
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.A., Northwestern University, Chicago
Madden, Derek (1990)
Biology
B.A./B.A., M.A. California State
University, Fresno
Ph.D, University of South Africa
Madriaga, Charles (2000)
Counselor/Study Skills
A.A., Hartnell College
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Maki, Erik (2005)
Music
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.A. University of Illinois
Maki, Laura (1996)
Chemistry
B.S., California State University, Fresno
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Malsam, Emily (2005)
English
B.S. North Dakota State University
M.A. North Dakota State University
Manner, Kimberly E. (1998)
English
B.A, University of
Southern California
M.A., University of
Southern California
Ph.D., University of
Southern California
Manzo, Laura (2005)
Spanish
B.A. San Diego State University
M.A., University of California,
San Diego
Martin, Anne (2001)
Music
A.S., Santa Fe Community College
B.M., New School of Music
M.M., Yale University
Martin, G. Daniel (1981)
English as a Second Language
B.A., UC Santa Barbara
M.A., University of Illinois
Martin, Harold Curtis (2000)
History
B.A., UC Berkeley
M.A., ABD, University of California, San
Diego
Martinez, Desdemona (1989)
High Tech Specialist, DSP&S
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., San Francisco State University
Faculty and Administrators
Martinez, John (2004)
Dean for Special Programs;
DSPS, EOPS
A.A., Cosumnes River College
B.A., Sacramento State University
M.A., Sacramento State University
McGarry, James C. (2000)
Business
B.A., St. Joseph’s College, New York
Graduate Certif. Philosophy/Theology
Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
M.A., Georgia State Univ., Atlanta
M.A., Indiana University
M.B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
L.L.M., Golden Gate University
J.D., University of Southern California
McInnes, Elizabeth (2005)
Biology
B.S., University of LaVerne, LaVerne
California
M.S., California Polytechnic University,
Pomona
McKenzie, Ross John (2001)
Math
B.S., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
M.A., U.C. San Diego
McKissick, Allan D. (1981)
Speech Communication
A.A., Glendale Community College
B.A., M.A. California State University,
Los Angeles
Meidl, Kenneth (1998)
Physics
B.S., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., California State University, Fresno
Mendes, John A. (1991)
Agriculture
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.S., M.S. California Polytechnic
University San Luis Obispo
Mendez, Pedro (1994)
Director of Technical Education
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., George Washington University
Merchant, Lee (1988)
Psychology
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., M.A., M.F.T., California State
University, Stanislaus
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Metcalf, Evelyn Elaine (1980)
English as a Second Language
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., University of Hawaii
Certificate, UC Los Angeles
Michelena, Jaymes (2001)
Math
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Miller, Steven (2005)
Political Science
B.A., Haverford College
M.A., University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Mo, Eva (1999)
History
A.A., Chabot College
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., San Francisco State University
Monast, Joseph H (2001)
Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University
Monlux, Michele (2001)
Biology
A.A., Chabot College
B.A., M.A., University of California,
Berkeley
Morales, Michael (2003)
Agriculture
A.S. Kings River College
B.S. California State University, Fresno
Motroni, Milan (2001)
Health, Adaptive Physical Education
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.A., University of the Pacific
Mulder, Cheryl (1996)
Health, Physical Education, Coach
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S., U.S. Sports Academy
Mullins, Charles (2006)
Speech
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.A., California State University, Fresno
Nadell, Robert (2005)
Vice President of Student Services
B.S., Cal Poly Pomona
M.A., California State University, Los
Angeles
Ed.D., Argosy University
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Nanez, Estella (1988)
Counselor
B.A., M.A., San Jose State University
CCC Counselor Credential
CCC Limited Teaching Credential
Netto, Jeffrey A. (1999)
English
Ph.D., University of California, Santa
Barbara
Netto, Jenny Tashjian (2001)
English
B.A., B.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara
M.A. California State University,
Fullerton
Newell, William D. (1989)
History
A.A., Bellevue Community College
B.A., Washington State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Idaho
Nicoll-Johnson, Teri (1980)
Psychology
A.A., Rio Hondo College
B.A., California State University,
Fullerton
M.A., San Diego State University
Niazmand, Haleh (2005)
Art
B.A., University of South Dakota
M.F.A., University of Arizona, Tuscon
Nidey, Bronda (2005)
Dental Assisting
A.A., Modesto Junior College
A.S., Colorado Northwestern Comm.
College, B.A., California State
University, Stanislaus
R.D.H., Registered Dental Hygienist
Nomof, Thomas (2000)
Physics
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.S., San Jose State University
Olson, Kurt (2004)
PE Coach
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.A., National University
Onorato, Mary Alice (1991)
Nursing
A.A., A.S., Modesto Junior College
R.N. State of California
Certification in Gerontology, American
Nurses Credentialing Center
D.S.D., Dept. of Health Services,
Sacramento
One, Optimism (2005)
English
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Paull, Laura (1995)
Journalism
B.A., Vassar College
M.A., Stanford University
Payvar, Kamran (1997)
Mathematics
B.S., Teachers Training University
M.S., California State University, Fresno
Peek, Adrienne (2005)
English
B.A., M.A, California State University,
Fresno
Petersen, John Walter (1983)
Auto Body
Teacher Training, University of
California, Berkeley
Vocatonal Experience, 15 years
I-Car Certified
Automotive Service Excellence Certified
Peterson, John (1997)
Automotive Technology
Vocatonal Experience, 18 years
p/t Chabot/Las Positas 2 years
Pham, Le-Huong (1981)
Library Faculty
LL.B., University of Saigon, Vietnam
M.L.S., Emporia State University
Phillips, Dale (2005)
Computer Science
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.B.A., University of LaVerne
Pierstorff, Samuel (2000)
English/Creative Writing
A.A., Orange Coast College
B.A., M.F.A., California State University,
Long Beach
Pinckney, Jan (1994)
Auto Tech
A.A., Fresno City College
B.V.E., California State University,
Fresno
National University Credential Program
Teacher Training - University of
California, Berkeley

Pollack, Dana (2005)
Counselor
B.A. University of California, Davis
M.A., Sonoma State University
Pollard, Dale (1999)
Agriculture
A.S., Modesto Junior College
B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic
University, San Luis Obispo
Prusso, Laurie (2001)
Child Development
B.A., M.S., California State University,
Hayward
Rajagopal, Nivedita (2004)
English
B.A., Mangalore University, India
M.A., San Jose State University
Ramsey, Jill D (2000)
Nursing
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.S., Psychology, University of
California, Davis
B.S., Nursing, Loyola Univ. of Chicago
M.S., University of California, San
Francisco
Rapetti, Danise (2005)
Nursing
A.D.N., Rancho Santiago College
B.S., San Jose State University
M.S.N., Ed.D, University of Phoenix
Ray, Michael (2005)
Computer Science
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University
M.S., DePaul University
Redwing, Chad (2005)
Humanities
B.A., Arizona State University
M.A., University of Chicago
Riggs, Lisa A. (1994)
Nursing
B.S.N., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S.N., California State University,
Dominguez Hills
Robert, Brenda J. (1997)
Interim Vice-President of Instruction
B.A., M.A., Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS
Ph.D., George Mason University,
Fairfax, VA
Roslaniec, Mary (2001)
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of California,
Los Angeles
Postdoctoral Training, Los Alamos
National Laboratory
Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv
Sabre, Alejandro (1998)
Music
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music,
Rochester, NY
B.S., National University of Mexico
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University
Sahlman, James (1999
Speech
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., University of the Pacific
Ph.D., Ohio University
Salazar, Roman S. (1973)
Business
A.A., Eastern Arizona Junior College
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.S., Utah State University
Sanders, Brian K. (1995)
Mathematics
B.S., University of California,
Santa Barbara
M.A., University of Oregon
Scheg, Lawrence (2000)
Reading
B.A., Niagara University
M.A., Western Connecticut State College
Schmidt, Cynthia D. (1996)
Nursing
B.S.N., California State University,
Fresno
M.S.N., Sacramento State University
Schmidt, Gladys (2005)
Nursing
A.D.N., Modesto Junior College
Scully, Dorothy L. (1980)
Reading
B.A., UC Los Angeles
M.S., California State University,
Fullerton
Serros, Richard D. (1988)
Art History
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., PhD., UC Santa Barbara
Faculty and Administration
Shea, Mary (2001)
Health, Physical Education
Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
Shook, Burt (2005)
EOP&S Counselor
A.A., L.A. Pierce Junior College
B.A., California State University,
Northridge
M.A., University of the Pacific
Short, Kathy (1977)
Computer Graphics/Computer Science
B.A., California State University, Fresno
Shrock, David L. (1997)
Health Education
B.A., M.A., San Jose State University
Sielicki, Hilda M. Cagigas (1992)
Health Services Coordinator
A.D.N., East Los Angeles College
B.S.N., P.H.N., California State
University, Dominguez Hills
M.S.N., P.N.P., University of California,
San Francisco
Sill, Nancy (2000)
Accounting
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
Certified Public Accountant
MAOL, Chapman University
Silva, M. Kathleen (2002)
Director, College Research & Planning
B.A., San Jose State
M.A. California State University,
Stanislaus
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State
University
Silva, Mary (1997)
Counseling
B. Ed., St. Patrick’s College, Dublin,
Ireland
M.A., California State University, Chico
J.D., Cal Northern School of Law, Chico
Sinclair, Brian (2005)
Computer Graphics
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.F.A. Art Center College of Design
M.A., Chapman University
Smedshammer, Michael (2000)
English
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of
New Mexico
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Smith, Ann (2000)
English
B.S., Univ. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
M.A., University of Hawaii
Smith, Al (1994)
History
A.A., Fresno City College
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Fresno
Smith, E. Denise (1992)
English
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Smith, Douglas R. (1988)
Photography
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.F.A., California College of Arts &
Crafts
Sola, John (2003)
Fire Science
A.A. San Joaquin Delta, Stockton
Master Fire Instructor, California State
Fire Training
Spector, Stanley J. (1986)
Philosophy
B.A., M.Ed., Loyola College, Baltimore
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado
St. Urbain, Barbara (1998)
Counselor
B.G.S., M.A., University of Iowa
Steiner, Gabriele (1991)
German / ESL
Literature & Language Arts
B.A., University of Klagenfurt, Austria
M.A., UC Irvine
Stevens, Jim (2000)
Physical Education; Football Coach
A.A., AmericanRiver College
B.S., M.S., California State University,
Hayward
Stevenson, Robert (2001)
Art
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.F.A., S.F. Art Institute
Strangio, Michael (1981)
English as a Second Language
B.A., College of Notre Dame
Certificate in TESOL, University of
California, Los Angeles
M.A., University of San Francisco
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Stroud, Stephen (1980)
Music
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., University of California, Los
Angeles
M.S., Ed.D., University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign
Stout-Fernandez, Dawn (2005)
Nursing
A.D.N., Modesto Junior College
B.S.N., California State University,
Stanislaus
Sundquist, Michael (1988)
Interim Dean, Arts Humanities and
Communications
A.A., Crafton Hills College
B.A., M.F.A., UC Irvine
Sweeney, Richard A. (1967)
Sociology
B.A., M.A., San Jose State University
Tanaka, Kimberly T. (2006)
Mathematics
B.S., University of California
Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara
Tingley, Ronald R. (1971)
Counselor
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., M.S., San Jose State University
Thorpe, Dennis (2005)
Architecture
B.S. California Polytechnic State
University
P.E., Civil Engineer
P.E., Structural Engineer
Todd, James (2006)
Anthropology
B.A., New College of Florida
M.A., The George Washington
University
M.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz
Torok, Michael L. (1999)
Dean, Science, Math & Engineering
B.A., B.S., University of California, Santa
Barbara
M.S., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus Nursing Diploma, Providence
Tsuruda, Dean Y. (1975)
Counselor
B.A., Occidental College
M.S., California State University, Los
Angeles
Upton, Pamela (1990)
Anatomy and Physiology
A.A., A.S., Merced Community College
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.A., California State University, Fresno
Uyeshiro, Sandra (1981)
Anatomy and Physiology
B.A., Bellarmine University,
Louisville,Ky
M.S., Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana
Vallee, Lillian (1991)
English
A.A., College of San Mateo
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of
California, Berkeley
Vaughan, Christopher (1999)
Computer Science
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
Vaughn, Timothy (1996)
Industrial Electronics
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
Vaught, Lloyd C. (1982)
Computer Science
B.A., Missouri Valley College
M.S., Central Missouri State
University
M.S., University of California, Berkeley
Wall, J. Patrick (2001)
Director of Basic Skills
B.S., U.C. Davis
M.A., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Ph.D., University of Las Vegas
Ward, David G. (1992)
Anatomy and Physiology
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
Ph.D, University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Postdoctoral Certificate, The Johns
Hopkins University School of
Medicine
Ward, Teryl M. (1991)
College of Nursing
B.S.N., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S.N., California State University,
Dominguez Hills
Waring, Derek (1995)
Counseling, Dean of Student Services
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., University of San Francisco
Weaver, Jeffery L. (1989)
Machine Tool Technology
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.V.E., California State University,
Stanislaus
Weese, Larry R. (1972)
Architecture
B.Arch., California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Wells, Barbara (1981)
Interim Dean, Literature and Language
Arts
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.A., California State University,
Fresno
Wells, Barbara (B.J.) (2001)
ESL
B.F.A., University of Connecticut
M.Sc., Aston University, Birmingham,
U.K.
Wesley-Hartman, Charmaine (1990)
Counselor
B.S., M.S., University of Oregon
Ph.D., Oregon State University
White, Kenneth B. (1996)
Dean, Business, Behavioral, Social
Sciences
A.A., Merrit College
B.A., California State University,
Chico
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Williams, Robert C. (1975)
Counselor
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.S., Indiana University
Williams-Jackson, Cheryl (2005)
Child Development
A.A., Hartnell College
B.A., California State University,
San Jose
M.A., California State University, San
Jose
Wilson, Jeremy I. (2005)
Engineering
B.S., California State University,
Fresno
M.S., California State University,
Davis
Wilson, Lynda L. (1983)
Nursing
A.A., College of San Mateo
B.S., California State University,
Stanislaus
M.S., California State University,
Fresno
Ed.D., University of the Pacific
Wong, B. Linda (1994)
Counselor
A.A., Contra Costa College
B.A., California State University, Chico
M.S., University of LaVerne
Woodside, Sandra (2000)
Sociology
B.A., University of Maryland
M.S., Drake University
Wray, Gerald (2006)
Technical Education
M.S.Sc., The Queens University
of Belfast, Northern Ireland
Ye, Xiang-Dong (2001)
Mathematics
M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Young, Sam C. (1996)
Physical Education
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.S., Sacramento State University
Zamora, John A. (2001)
Computer Science
A.S., College of the Sequoias
B.S., California State University, Fresno

Westrope, Theron K. (1999) Wohlstadter, Jason (2005)

English English
B.A. University of the Pacific B.A., University of California, Davis
M.A. University of the Pacific M.A., UC Irvine
Ph.D. University of Louisiana at Ph.D., UC Irvine
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Faculty Emeriti
Adams, Shirlee D. Berg-Phillips, Barbara Clark, Donald Elems, Stan W. Hahn, Henry Hsuan, Wei
1971-2003 1991-1999 1971-1999 1962-1992 1957-2002 1966-1993
Articulation Officer Nursing Behavioral & Social Zoology, Biology; Senior English Mathematics
Sciences Curator, Great Valley
Ahrens, Donald Besio, Maxine N. Museum Hamblin, Darwin Hulst, Dorothy C.
1969-2004 1951-1955; 1957-1971 Clowers, Burl 1965-1985 1961-1979
Earth Science, School Nurse 1965-1995 Espinola, Frank Jr. Coordinator of CETA Home Economics
Meteorology Electronics 1960-1976 Education Programs
Blank, C. Arnold Agriculture Jensen, Gwendolyn
Albiani, Jack P. 1966-1991 Collins, J. Stephen Hanna, Jean G. 1966-1985
1969-1997 Dean of College Services 1965-2002 Faukner, Lloyd E. 1958-1984 Music
Physical Education Coach Vice President of 1968-1981 Business
Bowen, Homer N. Instruction Dean, Arts, Humanities Johnson, Odessa P.
Allen, Kenneth L. 1966-1992 and Communication Hansen, Lynn M. (1970-2001)
1969-2000 Dean, Agriculture/ Collins, L. Division 1968-2001 Dean, Community and
English Biological Sciences 1984-2004 Biology Economic Development
Speech Fernandez, Horacio
Alvarez, Juan Boyd, Dan W. 1962-1987 Havens, Richard A. Johnson, Ralph E.
1971-2004 1969-2004 Conway, Tom Spanish 1964-1980 1946-1975
Counseling, Dean of 1985-2004 Agriculture Physical, Recreation,
Student Services Boyer, Allen H. Physical Education Fischer, Harry L. Health Education
1968-2003 1947-1972 Heinsius, John J.
Alves, Ronald Music Coolahan, Edwin M. Engineering; Department 1979-2004 Jones, William A.
1974-2004 1967-1977 Chairman Business 1971-2003
Agriculture Bracken, Francis "Jack" Printing Business
1970-2003 Fisher, Charles E. Henline, Horace
Andrews, Howard Physical Education Cripe, Carl 1960-1990 1973-1985 Juergenson, Yancey
1975-1985 1971-2000 Counselor Assistant Dean, 1977-2004
Automotive Brown, Harold Chemistry Admissions and Records Agricuture
1953-1985 Fisher, Pamila
Antonio, Ruth M. Business Davis, Donald 1979- 2004 Hertert, Patricia C. Juette, Helen
1958-1991 1974-2000 Chancellor, Yosemite 1961-1979 1966-1985
English Buckley, Robert E. Business Community College Instructional Resources Nursing
1975-1993 District Consultant
Ashleigh, Dave Administration of Justice Daoud, Anita Karnopp, Anna
1971-2004 1975-1990 Freeman, Darlene L. Hickman, Richard 1980-1992
Physical Education, Math Bucknell. Leland C. Nursing 1965-2003 1990-2003 Nursing
1966-1999 Business Mathematics
Ashworth, Frank Agriculture Diers, Andrew V. Kelly, J. Russell
(1992-2004) 1955-1972 Galloway, Julia Hilsabeck, Robert L. 1968-2001
Public Safety Bucknell, Sandra Engineering 1982-1996 1968-1993 English
1972-2001 Foods and Nutrition Auto Body
Azevedo, John Family and Consumer Draper, Lowell A. Kerr, Robert T.
1970-1999 Sciences 1965-1993 Gauvreau, Bob Hinchey, Gwendolyn 1970-1994
Biology English 1974-2002 1966-1988 Behavioral and Social
Burger, Leroy Dean of Instructional Nursing Sciences, Division Dean
Basey, Harold 1969-1985 Dutton, Ann Services
1965-1996 Work Experience 1979-1999 Hodge, Douglas Kidd, Marsha
Biology Family & Consumer Gonsalves, Clare 1975-1996 1979-2000
Burns, Ronald D. Sciences 1964-1985 Dean, Physical, Health and PE Coach
Bates, June 1972-1991 Nursing Recreational
1944-1952; 1960-1978 Administration of Justice Dyer, Patricia and Health Education Kline, Roberta
Art 1989-2003 Goodrow, Marvin H. 1988-2004
Byrne, John E. Physical Education 1968-1991 Hodges, Stanley L. Child Development
Bates, Raymond E. 1967-1992 Chemistry 1965-1995
1959-1978 Economics, History Eagan, Beverly F. President Knapp, C. William
Art 1975-1993 Green, Jack Byron 1955-1978
Cardoza, George Allied Health 1961-1991 Hoegh, Bob Business
Baxter, Robert L. 1981-2004 Spanish 1961-1990
1962-1988 Agriculture Eckle, Thomas Physical Education Knies, Donald
Geology 1974-2001 Mary Ann Greenwood 1976-1991
Carlson, Irene Dean, Business, Behavioral 1975-2004 Holmberg, Katherine P. Counselor
Beattie, Alex D. 1956-1979 & Social Sciences Counselor 1964-1982
1977-2004 Home Economics Assistant Librarian Kreger, Gerald
Engineering Ekker, Richard C. Hacker, Mary Lou 1965-1992
Carlton, Hal 1981-2001 1973-2006 Holmes, LeRoy A. Reading
Bedford, Anthony 1971-1997 English Human Services 1970-2001
1971-1999 Agriculture Electronics Lab, Walter F.
History Elam, Robert V. Hagen, Stanley H. 1965-1987
Christopherson, Eric 1969-1998 1964-1973 Hornberger, Nan Art
Benker, Patricia D. 1965-2002 History, Anthropology Assistant Librarian 1974-1998
1978-2004 English Sociology
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Faculty Emeriti

Smith, Wilma
1947-1984
Counseling
Lafaille, Leon L. Manzoni, Ronald D. Murray, Maurine N. Parsons, Mark C. Rissi, Doris D.
Smykal, Anthony, Jr.
1948-1980 1968-1996 1950-1964 1955-1975 1964-1987
1960-1993
Physical, Recreation Vice President of Business Physical, Recreation, Nursing
Learning Skills/Counseling
and Health Education Instruction Health Education
Nash, John D. Roach, Dudley
Spidell, William
Lafon, Diana Mayhew, Lewis B. Jr. 1965-1993 Pearson, Alysa K. 1970-1993
1966-1991
1959-1978 1973-2004 History 1988-1998 Assistant Dean of College
Counselor
Home Economics Counseling Learning Disabilities Services
Neumann, Paul R. Stanley, Elaine S.
La Mothe, Harry McAllister, Alice D. 1968-1997 Pederson, Evelyn Rodgers, Raymond M.
1946-1948; 1959-1975
1965-1983 1953-1968 English 1962-1974 1961-1980
Art
Trade and Technical Nursing Counseling Agriculture
Nicewonger, John Starr, Benjamin S.
Lane, Ronald W. 1979-2006 Pehl, Sue Rolfe, Robert W.
1970-2002
1969-1999 McCallum, William J. Agriculture 1977-2004 1950-1978
Philosophy
English 1956-1965 Office Technologies Business
Science; Counselor Nicholas, Dorothy F. Steinhoff, Richard
Lavaggi, Nita 1965-1977 Person, Pauline M. Ross, Mary P.
1970-1994
1953-1974 Mc Clarty, Edward L. Reading and Study Skills 1962-1974 1960-1993
Mathematics
Assistant Librarian 1948-1981 Nursing Physical, Recreation
Speech, Nicholson, Coy Lee and Health Education
Stephens, Leonard
Lawrence, Dorothy J. Telecommunications 1965-1997 Petersen, Carole 1974-1997
1954-1974 English 1989-2004 Sargis, Samuel
Welding
Home Economics McLeod, Wilma J. Counselor 1959-1993
1990-2004 Nimphius, Richard F. Mathematics
Sternberg, Morris
Lea, Ugo P. Vice President, Student 1980-2006 Petersen, Daniel W. 1946-1963
1963-1990 Services Agriculture & 1967-2003 Schefter, Joseph A.
Science
Dean of Student Services Environmental Sciences Art 1975-1999
McCullough, Richard A Assistant Librarian
Stone, Duane
Lee, Harley R. 1974-2000 Nylander, Selma Phillips, Gary J. 1978-2004
1967-1991 Administration of Justice 1969-1977 1959-1998 Scheuber, Pius J.
Architecture
Cinematography/ Dental Assisting English 1968-1993
Television Merryman, Mary Alice Agriculture
Streeter, Gerald
1968-1996 O'Bosky, Julia Pollard, C. Les 1964-1991
Lenkeit, Don Reading 1983-1990 1950-1983 Schwark, Louis
Physical Education, Coach
1972-2004 Dean, Health Occupations Business 1956-1981
Anthropology Moncrief, Lawrence Work Experience
Swanson, Carol
1972-1992 O'Connor, Michael Raduechel, Robert D. 1991-2002
Lenkeit, Roberta Administration of Justice 1977-2005 1983-2004 Sensenbaugh, Dean
Nursing
1976-2004 Chemistry Automotive Technology 1956-1985
Anthropology Montalbano, James Physical Education; Coach
Talbot, Carl
1984-2005 Ogawa, Sayuri E. Raleigh, Peter 1971-1988
Lippert, Roy H. Computer Science 1971-2004 Shannon, Almetta
1979-2002 Speech
1950-1970 English 1989-2004
Agriculture Family and Consumer Nursing
Moore, Ralph Sciences Thompson, A. Lance
1961-1992 Ralph, Helen 1974-1999
Loeffler, Roland 1965-1985 Shaw, Kathleen G.
Computer Science Olmstead, Mrs. Helen E.L. Dean, Science, Math &
1954-1985 Home Economics 1982-2002
1946-1964 Engineering
Physical Science English
Morris. Bernard E. English
1972-2003 Reeves, William Thompson, Lucille
Lomax, Brian 1965-1997 Shelton, Mary Rose
English Onorato, Daniel S. 1969-1985
Electronics Counseling 1985-1995
1969-2006 Nursing
1986-2004 Health Services
Morrow, Marilyn M. English, Spanish Coordinator
1955-1979 Reilly, Jerry M. Thorson, Larry
Loyd, Richard 1968-2003
Physical Education Ortega, Augusto 1966-1989
1966-1996 Art Shuler, Dorothy I.
1972-1997 History, Political Science
Physical Education 1957-1970
Mortensen, Barbara Auto Technology English
1967-2002 Remsing, Joseph Gary Top, Darrell
Ludlow, Jim 1971-2004
Health, Physical Education Ortega, Jose F. 1968-2003
1955-1978 Art Siefkin, Randolph R.
1977-1999 Mathematics
Speech 1970-2001
Mudie, John Business Political Science
1963-1996 Reynolds, Leo Trimble, William C.
Lundberg, Donald L. V. 1970-1988
Physics Ottoboni, Lorraine 1968-2000
1965-1976 Music Sigmond, Patricia E.
1965-1992 English as a Second
Counselor 1974-2001
Muncill, Kathleen E. Business Language
Rhodes, Richard Nursing
Manha, Vivian 1966-1991
Medical Assisting Overgaard, Nels, Jr. 1973-2003 Turner, N. Edmund
1959-1985 Behavioral Social Sciences Sims, Odette P.
1973-1993 1965-1984
Dean of Instruction 1962-1993
Murov, Steven L. Dean, Business Electronics
Richina, Richard R. English; Folklore
Manrique, Julius C. 1979-2006
Chemistry/MAPS Palmie, B. Jeanne 1968-1990
1973-1997 Automotive Technology Smith, Ron
Assistant Dean, 1966-1989 1979-1996
Student Services Dean, Home Economics/ Biology
Trade & Technical
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Tye, Elizabeth Watson, Sharon Wilson, Marian

1960-1985 1973-2004 1976-1991
Home Economics Office Technologies Nursing
Weller, William A.
Valaas, Geraldine 1969-1999 Wilson, E. William
1969-1985 Business 1980-2005
Dental Assisting Computer Science
Wellman, Thora L. Wiinikka, Peter G.
Van Dyken, Marian J. 1965-1975 1976-2000
1967-1988 Health Occupations, Physics
Mathematics Department Chairman
Wood, Edward D.
Van Wagner, Richard Whaley, Harold C. 1947-1971,
1969-1989 1964-1993 Science
English Agriculture
Woodward, Cyrus E.,
Wait, D. Dwight Wieber, Delores "Sid"
1957-1979 1979-1991 1965-1988
Ornamental Horticulture Nursing Speech

Walter, Alta M. Wightman, Wayne Woodward, Lewis

1962-1973 1971-2004 1974-1997
Nursing English Music

Waterman, David J., Jr. Williams, Juanita J. Woodward, Pauline E.

1953-1980 1966-1983 1963-1990
Psychology Nursing Nursing
Woodward, Shirley
1975-1998
Music

Zehnder, John F.
1968-1993
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GLOSSARY OF COLLEGE TERMS

A.A.: ASSOCIATE IN ARTS: General degree granted by California Community Colleges. See Instructional Programs for requirements.
A.S.: ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCES: General degree granted by California Community Colleges having more emphasis on two-year vocational
training than the A.A. degree. See Instructional Programs for requirements.
ADVISOR: An instructor who assists students in developing a program of study within a major. Contact major division office for advisor
assignment.
ADVANCED STANDING: Classification of student who has had previous college work.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: Degree granted by four-year colleges. Usually the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT: An award in recognition of successful completion of specialized work in a targeted career or skills
area.
CALIFORNIA ARTICULATION NUMBER (CAN): The CAN system assures students that CAN courses on one participating campus will
be accepted "in lieu of" the comparable CAN course on another participating campus.
CLASS SCHEDULE: The listing of courses including hours, instructors, and room assignments to be offered each semester.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES: Fully fee-funded vocational and recreational classes. These classes carry no credit value.
COUNSELOR: A person qualified to assist students with personal, career, vocational and educational planning and development.
CREDIT (graded) COURSE: Course for which units are granted. At MJC, any course numbered 1 through 399.
CREDIT-NO CREDIT GRADING: A grading system allowing a course to be taken for a grade of Credit or No Credit rather than for a letter
grade of A,B,C,D,F. See Academic Regulations for details.
EDUCATIONAL PLAN: A plan listing courses required to meet a student's educational goal.
ELECTIVES: Courses elected by the student which do not fulfill any specific requirement but provide units toward the degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION OR BREADTH: Courses required of all degree candidates regardless of their major to assure a broad education.
These differ for the A.A. and A.S. degrees and for transfer. See Instructional Programs for specific requirements.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G.P.A.): The average of a student's grades. See Academic Regulations for method of computation.
IGETC: Acronymn for Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum.
LOWER DIVISION: The first two years of college work, i.e., freshman and sophomore years, for a bachelor's degree. By law only lower
division work can be offered at a community college.
MAJOR: The major field of study a student plans to pursue e.g., biology, nursing, etc.
MATRICULATION: A process that enhances access to the college and promotes students to reach their educational goals successfully.
NON-CREDIT (ungraded) COURSE: Course for which no units are given. At MJC, any course numbered 800-999.
PREREQUISITE: A requirement which must be completed prior to enrollment in a course. If required, it is listed in the course description.
See section on Courses.
SEMESTER UNIT: In general, a semester unit represents 1 hour of lecture or 3 hours of laboratory per week for a semester. Graduation
requires 60 semester units. One semester unit is equivalent to one and a half quarter units.
TRANSCRIPT (of record): Copy of student's college record prepared by the Record's Office.
UPPER DIVISION: The last two years of college work, i.e., junior and senior years and/or courses. Upper division work is not offered, and
upon evaluation requests may be accepted for credit at a community college.

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