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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
Political Science Professor Jodi Balma has been named an Orange County Teacher of the Year. On April 29, Orange County Department of Education Superintendent Al Mijares joined a Zoom call with Orange County teachers, school officials and community members to congratulate Balma and five other teachers in Orange County who have “enlightened, encouraged and uplifted… Read more »
Sherry Neher, a Computer Information Systems student at Fullerton College, was awarded the Department of Defense (DOD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship to complete a Master’s Degree in Cyber Defense at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. This award provides students with full tuition for up to five years, summer internships,… Read more »
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) recently announced Fullerton College’s Martha Payan-Hernandez as a Fellow for the 2021 Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE – sponsored by ECMC Foundation (PLSP-ECMCF). The program’s review committee selected 20 participants for the 2020-2021 cohort. The PLSP-ECMCF will support current and aspiring leaders in career and technical education… Read more »
Surprised in a celebratory Zoom meeting room on March 4, Fullerton College students, faculty and staff recognized Political Science Professor Jodi Balma as the 2021 Faculty of the Year. The confidential nomination process in which Balma rose to the top among her peers included statements from current and former students recognizing the positive impact she made on… Read more »
Fullerton College Journalism Students Take Home 12 First-Place Awards
Fullerton College Secures $4M in Samueli Foundation Grants to Boost STEM Initiatives
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caravan Returns to Fullerton College
Valerie Salazar Named Director of Educational Partnerships and Programs and Promise
Anaheim Union High School District and Fullerton College Launch Exclusive Game Design and eSports Pathway