The Fullerton College Speech Department successfully hosted a forensics novice showcase, held on April 20, to a full house in Room 521. The showcase highlighted new debaters who have shown hard work and dedication to the activity. Student debaters clashed on the the following resolution: The United States should substantially reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The affirmative team… Read more »
Category: Achievements
Basic Skills at League for Innovation in the Community College National Conference
On March 14, Dani Wilson, dean of the Library, Learning Resources, Instructional Support Programs and Services, Kristine Nikkhoo, director of Basic Skills and Support Programs, and Bridget Kominek, English instructor and basic skills coordinator, presented on Fullerton College’s thriving Basic Skills Initiative at the League for Innovation in the Community College National Conference in San… Read more »
Supplemental Instruction Presents at Tutor Expo
The Supplemental Instruction team attended the 3CSN-sponsored Tutor Expo on Friday, March 31 to Saturday, April 1 at Pasadena City College. 20 FC attendees went to the expo, and SI leaders conducted eight separate presentations. Topics of the presentations included Habits of Mind, systemic microaggressions and equity, improving the writing process, growth mindset, and professional development.… Read more »
FC’s Communications Team Earns National Awards
The Office of Campus Communications won two Paragon Awards at the annual National Council for Marketing & Public Relations in Charleston, South Carolina on March 27. These national-level awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges. It’s the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marketing… Read more »
California Community Colleges Board of Governors Honors Four Faculty Members with 2016-17 Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors today honored four professors with the 2016-17 Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. The winners are Jo Wen Wu (Fullerton College) Marina Broeder (Mission College), Amanda Paskey (Cosumnes River College) and Sally Saenger (Santa Barbara City College). Each winner received a commemorative plaque and $1,250. The… Read more »
Students Honored For Community Service
Students in the Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) were recently honored for their community service with the Fullerton School District. AGS is dedicated to providing members community service opportunities in and outside of campus, and has been involved with Commonwealth Elementary School for two years and has participated in activities such as Saturday… Read more »
Debate Team Finishes Third at NEDA National Tournament
[tabs slidertype=”simple”][tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab] [tab][/tab][/tabs] Fullerton College debaters took home numerous awards during the 20th annual National Educational Debate Association (NEDA) National Championship Tournament on March 10 and 11 held at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. The topic for this year’s tournament was “The United States federal government should substantially reduce dependency on fossil fuels.”… Read more »
Fullerton College Debaters Take Top Awards at 2017 Spring Swing Tournament
Fullerton College debaters competed against teams from CSUN, CSUF, and CSUM at the Spring Swing tournament hosted jointly by Fullerton College and CSUF on March 3 and 4. On Friday, Fullerton College debaters Kitiny Phumchun and Alyssa Aguilar went 4-0 and won the top debate team award along with 1st and 2nd place speaker awards respectively.… Read more »
FC Faculty Dr. Wu Recipient of 2017 Hayward Award
Natural Sciences professor Dr. Jo Wen Wu is one of four winners for the 2017 Hayward Award. The Hayward Award is awarded to four faculty members every year for outstanding excellence in teaching and commitment to their students, profession and institution. Presented by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, each awardee is nominated by their… Read more »
Fullerton College Teaching Matters Conference a Success
The Fullerton College Teaching Matters Conference recently brought together more than 50 students from nine high schools from the Anaheim Union High School District and Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Students participated in four breakout sessions, Financial Aid/EOPS, Transitioning From High School to College, Hands-On Lesson Planning From Start to Finish and Classroom Management… Read more »
