Student Life and Leadership Director Dr. Naomi Abesamis was among co-moderators at the Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) National Conference, held April 8 in Long Beach, CA. Abesamis co-moderated a workshop panel with Dr. Lily Ann Villaraza, faculty and Chair of Philippines Studies at City College of San Francisco. Their workshop panel, titled… Read more »
Category: Achievements
2022 Students of Distinction Recipients Announced
Twenty students, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at Fullerton College, have been announced as the recipients of the 2022 Students of Distinction Award. They will be recognized and honored at a ceremony on Friday May 6 at 5 p.m. sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Leadership. Recipients were selected through a nomination process… Read more »
Big Strides in Sustainability at Fullerton College
Fullerton College is on its way to a greener future. The Sustainability Committee at Fullerton College has made important strides in helping set a foundation for more sustainable practices at Fullerton College and in North Orange County Community College District. This work, which began in 2019, has led to an Environmental Sustainability Policy and accompanying… Read more »
Nguyen-Preciado Leads Presentation on Inclusive Language at CASE Conference
Fullerton College Communications specialist Stephanie Nguyen-Preciado was among presenters at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VII Conference, held Feb. 27 – March 1 in San Diego, CA. Nguyen-Preciado led a session on inclusive language. Her session focused on incorporating inclusive language in everyday work, and stems from an inclusive language… Read more »
FC Study Abroad Raises $7,500 for Scholarships
Last December, the NOCCCD Study Abroad Program held a fundraiser wine pairing to raise funds for study abroad scholarships. The fundraiser dinner featured a five-course meal courtesy of award-winning chef and owner of Guac N Roll Tacos, Alfredo Bautista. Fullerton College faculty, staff, administrators, and community members were invited to attend. There was an outpouring… Read more »
Social Sciences Faculty Lead ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) Funded Projects
The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) Online Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) has announced three Fullerton College faculty members are the recipients of funding for OER proposals. Social Sciences professors Amber Rose González, Aline Gregorio, and Anupama Mande have been chosen to lead projects that seek to challenge Eurocentric perspectives in current textbooks by… Read more »
FC’s Study Abroad Program Ranks Nationally
Fullerton College was recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for having produced the most Gilman recipients over the past 20 years in the following category: Large Associate (two-year) Colleges. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is proud to announce the 20-year anniversary of… Read more »
Office of Campus Communications Honored for Creative Work
The Office of Campus Communications is receiving four awards for creative work from the last academic year. The brochure, radio campaign and digital ad were new services provided for the college during the pandemic. Brochure – Student Resource Guide Video Shorts (Single) – Commencement Radio Advertisement – six-week Spanish/English radio campaign on Cali 93.9 FM Digital Ad – Find Your Future campaign
Umoja Director Dr. Brandi Avila Named to Prestigious UCEA Jackson Scholars Program
Umoja Community Program Director, Dr. Brandi Avila is one of two students at Loyola Marymount University’s School of Education that has been accepted into the University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Jackson Scholars Program for the 2021-2023 cohort. The program provides formal networking, mentoring, and professional development for graduate students of color who intend to pursue… Read more »
Azin Biatani Named Classified Professional of the Year
Fullerton College Classified Senate is pleased to announce that Azin Biatani of Academic Computing Technologies has been selected as the Classified Professional of the Year. Biatani was recognized along with Adam Zerue (Facilities), Alex Chum (Facilities), and Stephanie Rodriguez (Student Life & Leadership) during a Classified Appreciation Drive-Thru event on June 30. The event also recognized… Read more »
