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Friends of MiraCosta College:Since 1934, MiraCosta partnerships throughout our region. College has had a However, it is the impact of the letters tradition of transforming together that truly makeup MiraCosta lives by embracing College in its entirety. The word technology, incorporating Community is front and center with innovations, and utilizing the best the letter U in the middle because educational practices to meet the our success could not happen needs of a continuously evolving without YOU. workforce. During those eight decades, we have never lost sight Building on our past, we enter the of our role in the San Diego North next year excited as we begin to County community. modernize our campuses, upgrade instructional technology, and With guidance from business leaders, continuously improve the student commitments from employees, and experience in the classroom, the support from generous donors, athletic field, the laboratory, theatre, MiraCosta College has been on the and in the concert hall. forefront of providing opportunities for our students and being a We are grateful for our wonderful partner in our region’s economic faculty, staff, incredible community, development. That’s why the theme and to YOU! of this year’s annual report is “It Takes A Community,” because it truly takes It’s your unwavering support that a community to meet the needs of all allows MiraCosta College to thrive. our students. Dr. Sunny Cooke Each letter on the cover of this year’s Superintendent/President report symbolizes a facet of our MiraCosta College college experience. The individual and unique letters correlate with an enticing story of student success, district honors, staff accolades, andMission StatementThe MiraCosta Community College District mission is to provide superior educationalopportunities and student-support services to a diverse population of learners with afocus on their success. MiraCosta offers undergraduate degrees, university-transfercourses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education,and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social,and educational well-being of the communities it serves.

IT TAKES ACOMMUNITY TO BE A VANGUARD EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

n BPraocghraemlor’s in Production First Cohort Set to Graduate May 2019 In fall 2017 MiraCosta College welcomed its first cohort of junior-year students for the bachelor’s program in biomanufacturing. The program prepares students to work in biological production, the unique segment of biotechnology where science thrives in partnership with quality and compliance. While existing biotechnology degree programs in California focus on research and the early stages of product development, MiraCosta College’s biomanufacturing degree focuses on the process involved in the later stages of biotech development and large-sclae production. The MiraCosta College biomanufact- uring degree was designed with industry in mind and created to serve the needs of the biotech industry in the North County San Diego region. “The life science industry employs nearly 50,000 people and generates $34 billion in annual economic activity in San Diego County alone. Having a home- grown workforce is essential to the future growth of this high-wage sector,” explains Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom, the Life Science Association of California. With an estimated total cost of about $10,000 for the four-year degree, MiraCosta College’s biomanufacturing program lifts the burden of expensive tuition and student loan debt, making college more accessible to students. The first class of in-demand MiraCosta biomanufacturing students will graduate May 2019.6

n Educational Partnerships Photo courtesy Marcus Emerson, Point Loma Nazarene University Yield More Student Opportunities & Choices 2017–2018 Annual Report For decades, MiraCosta College has been evolving to best serve the community. As part of an ongoing partnership with Point Loma Nazarene University, the 2+2 program allows students to complete their two-year degree at MiraCosta and seamlessly continue their higher education by earning their four-year degree without ever having to leave campus. There are several 2+2 programs including nursing, business administration, child development, and the newest, computer information technology. The savings offered by 2+2 programs are twofold. First, students save time. Every unit taken by the students through MiraCosta will transfer. There are no wasted units, and no extra classes to take. Second, the programs allow students to earn a private university education for about half the tuition of a traditional Point Loma Nazarene student. Building upon and strengthening our community alliances, MiraCosta College continues to present students with achievable options for transfer, a degree, and workforce training. n Building A New Community When he lost his family to infectious disease at age eight, Kenyan immigrant George Orwa knew that education would be critical to improve his life. After immigrating to America, Orwa is already on track to complete his biomanufacturing degree by spring 2020. “Getting a bachelor’s at a community college and making it affordable, it changes lives,” says Orwa. 7

n An Open Book Textbook Affordability for All Classes, work, family, housing. Today’s students have enough on their minds—covering the increasing cost of textbooks shouldn’t be one of them. Through several strategic partnerships, MiraCosta College is at the forefront of a nationwide movement to reduce the heavy financial burden that escalating textbook prices are placing on students. To better serve students at MiraCosta College, Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiatives have transformed the classroom. OER provides free access to textbooks, videos, software, and course materials by sourcing books in the public domain or through intellectual property licenses paid for by grants and foundations. The college has secured three related grants totaling nearly $150,000 to reduce student costs, one of which is enabling MiraCosta College to introduce OER in 50 core mathematics, oceanography, sociology, international languages, and child development classes. For the fall 2018 semester, more than 250 course sections are utilizing ZTC, and students can earn a degree in sociology or child development with all ZTC sections. To ensure all can benefit, MiraCosta College students without a computer or Internet access at home can borrow new Dell laptops and mobile hotspots from the MiraCosta College Library at no cost. Donated by Verizon, the mobile hotspots can connect more than a dozen nearby devices, such as cell phones, computers, and tablets to the Internet. MiraCosta College is just getting started as we continue to explore collaborations and partnerships to help alleviate the costs of higher education as a comprehensive effort to address income inequities. OPENING OF THE THEATRE & DANCE FACILITY Welcoming students the first day of fall 2018, the Theatre and Dance Building provides 6,700 square feet of new studio space. The additional instructional space for theatre and dance will enable better collaboration between the programs. Faculty and students both benefit from the estimated $4.5 million facility. 8

n Building for Members of the Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (ICBOC) meet Continued Success regularly to review all financials, as well as the design and construction status of the Thanks to our community, in November 2016 voters overwhelmingly various projects to ensure transparency, approved Measure MM, a $455 million construction bond to allow accountability, and good stewardship of MiraCosta to make substantial investments in our region through the public funds. modernization of facilities and instructional technology. Thank you for the ongoing support At the Oceanside Campus the outdated track and field facilities as MiraCosta College continues to serve will be modernized to include a soccer field fit for international current and future generations of students to come. competitions, a new multi-purpose field, and a new jogging-and- walking path for the entire community to enjoy. Additional Measure MM projects include a new student resources building at the Community Learning Center and a new student services and administration building at the San Elijo Campus. Several additional projects in the first phase on the Oceanside Campus include the construction of a new gymnasium complex and the student services, allied health, chemistry, and biotechnology buildings. 2017–2018 Annual Report 9

ofDistinction Claire Ehrlinger Edwina Williams faculty associate faculty HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Distinguished Excellence in Education Award Hayward Award from the Academic Senate for from the Irrigation Association. California Community Colleges. The Hayward Award honors outstanding community college Delores Loedel, faculty who have a track record of excellence, faculty both in teaching and in professional activities, and demonstrate a commitment to their ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT students, profession, and college. Junior Achievement North County-Coastal Volunteer of the Year. OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT National Council for Marketing and Public COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT Relations recognized MiraCosta’s Public Chief Robert Norcross, Sergeant Benny Perez, Information Office (PIO) with two Gold and Officer Jacob Sneary of the MiraCosta Paragon Awards for Transforming Lives in the College Police Department earned a Life- newsletter category and the ‘Make It Happen’ Saving Citation and pin to display proudly enrollment postcard series. In addition, PIO on their uniform for their involvement in earned a Silver Medallion Award within the the saving of a woman’s life on the region for the district’s Viewbook. Oceanside Campus. Krista Warren, Dan Siegel associate noncredit faculty faculty COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER MUSIC DEPARTMENT Released a new album, Origins. Siegel’s single, Part-Time Faculty of the Year award from After All, did extremely well on international Faculty Association of California Community music charts, breaking into the top 20 more Colleges. The award is presented to an than once. outstanding part-timer whose leadership benefits community college faculty at the campus and district levels.10

Awards &RecognitionAlketa Wojcik Cynthia Rice Carroll 2017–2018 Annual Report vice president associate vice presidentSTUDENT SERVICES OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENTAs a Fulbright Scholar, Wojcik received a Philanthropy Council’s Volunteer of the Yearscholarship from the State Department and from the North County African Americanrepresented the United States in Japan. Women’s Association. During the same time, Rice Carrol received a 2017 National AssociationJoe Mazza for the Advancement of Colored People director President’s Award at the North San Diego County Blue and Gold Gala.RISK MANAGEMENTAll Star Risk and Insurance recognized Mazza FOUNDATIONas one of 13 individuals to overcome challenges In fall 2017, the MiraCosta College Foundationthrough exceptional problem-solving, creativity, received a Platinum rating from Guidestarperseverance, and passion. —the highest level of recognition offered by the organization. Guidestar is the “world’sMIRACOSTA COLLEGE largest source of information on nonprofitAfter the passage of Measure MM, the district organizations.”earned the highest ratings from both Moody’sInvestors Services (Moody’s) and Standard & Linda KurokawaPoor’s Global (S&P). The high ratings equate directorto lower borrowing costs, more money to investin construction and improvements, and greater COMMUNITY EDUCATION &savings to our local taxpayers. Furthering WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTthe college’s commitment to the community, Lifetime Achievement Award from thepreference is given to local companies, ensuring Association of Community and Continuingthat the bond money remains in the local economy Education for her launch of MiraCosta College’sper the direction of the MiraCosta College Board Technology Career Institute in Carlsbad.of Trustees. Kurokawa embodies the award’s requirement of excellence, dedication, and innovation as she applies best practices and embraces new opportunities. Kurokawa also earned the Excellence in Economic Development by San Diego North Economic Development Council in 2017. 11

IT TAKES ACOMMUNITYTO FOSTERSTUDENTSUCCESS.

n College Through an innovative and successful partnership between MiraCosta College and Oceanside Unified Opportunities School District (OUSD), GEAR UP significantly increases the number of low-income and minority students for Everyone who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, When getting high school students ready for college, GEAR UP summer program touts a 97 percent student the strategy is simple—start preparing them early and completion rate during the past four summers. The don’t stop! program works with two cohorts of students attending OUSD and follows them through middle school, high MiraCosta is committed to expanding access to higher education to underserved communities through two academic and financial support programs. GEAR UP and the MiraCosta Promise are two programs making it easier for low-income and minority students to reach college, succeed in class, and afford it while they are there.students by the ENROLLMENT averagenumbers class 21,326 2017–2018 Annual Report2017–18 Academic Year Credit 23.3size 4,102 Noncredit Community Education 13 5,334 Not-for-Credit Continuing Education

school, and their first year at either MiraCosta financial need. Additionally, some students whoCollege and California State University, graduate from a high school in the district couldSan Marcos. GEAR UP provides summer be eligible to get their fees waived and earn up tocollege-level classes, individualized mentoring, $1,000 toward textbooks and instructional supplies. college admissions support, MiraCosta College Promise participants take and guidance for parents. part in an orientation and regularly meet with academic advisors to help ensure their success. “Early on we asked if this was something the “…the community wanted community wanted, and to help with scholarships. the community wanted Businesses supported it to help with scholarships. and families wantedBusinesses supported it and families wanted to to participate.”participate,” explains Julie Johnson, director ofGEAR UP. Julie Johnson, MiraCosta College Promise is another way director of GEAR UPthe college is making higher education accessibleto all. Funded by the state of California,MiraCosta College, and generous donors,MiraCosta College Promise provides financialsupport to first-time, full-time students with Veteran/Active Duty/ Average age of 40% Dependent enrollment MiraCosta student 55% 2,792 60% Age 24 and <14 45% Age 25+

Promise students must also enroll MiraCosta GEAR UP and thein a minimum of 12 units each MiraCosta Promise aresemester and maintain a GPA of boosting transfer and certificate2.0 or better. As part of the program, attainment rates, improvingstudents establish an educational plan that will help academic performance, and expanding higherthem transfer to a university for a bachelor’s degree. education access to underserved populations. n Getting Ahead Dual and concurrent enrollment builds a college going culture as high school students become excited to attend college courses, get ahead in their higher education goals, and potentially increase their acceptance into a university or college. Students who complete a dual or concurrent enrollment course earn college credit while at the same time meeting high school graduation requirements. High school students save not only in time to transfer but also thousands of dollars in university costs. For every class taken through this opportunity, high school students save approximately $1,600 in university tuition. Dual and concurrent enrollment is yet another pathway MiraCosta provides to a career, certificate/degree, or transfer to a four-year university. That’s just one of the reasons why 1,476 students in 2017–18 enrolled in a dual or concurrent enrollment course.193 degrees & 41% White 2017–2018 Annual Report certificate 38% Hispanic available 8% Asian/Pacific Islander451 Certificates of Proficiency 7% Two or more64 Certificates of Achievement 3% African American76 Associates Degree 2% Other1 Bachelor of Science Degree 1%> American Indian/AK Native 15

THEMAGNIFICENTAn OMAR AZIZI Unprecedented Fiveeducational expenses including Jack Kent Cooke Scholarstuition, living expenses, books, and In the past 18 months, five MiraCostarequired fees. Out of thousandsnative Afghani whose family fled College students were awarded withof applicants from over 1,50 0to Pakistan before immigrating to the prestigious Jack Kent Cookecommunity colleges nationwide,America when Azizi was 21, he enrolled at Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to cover the final years necessary tothese five students were among theMiraCosta College and transferred to the University obtain a bachelor’s degree. Not 50 selected based on academic of Southern California (2017).5to exceed $40,000 annually, theability, persistence, leadership, andAzizi was active in the community, picking up recently scholarship pays for the student’sservice to others. arrived refugees from the airport, finding them housing and jobs, driving their children to school, taking them to doctor visits, and taking them shopping for food. “If you ask me what I want to be, I want to be the Secretary General of the United Nations. I want to head the UN High Commission on Refugees. I want to run the International Rescue Committee. But whatever I do, my focus will always be on education. My mission in life is to empower children to escape war and poverty through education. Education is the key. Technology is the answer.”16

F irst generation Mexican- American, Luna was originally SARAH SCHWAB JOSHUE LUNA attracted to MiraCosta College for financial reasons as community college would better prepare him for transfer to a four-year university. While at MiraCosta, Luna became involved in organizations like the Honors Scholar Program and MEChA and found a passion for giving back to his college and the greater community. Luna focuseshis attention on helping children and communities or groups of B orn and raised in Southern California,people who are underrepresented in education. Schwab spent her childhood in surf contests and doing tungsten inert gas “I hope to become a lead researcher for our defense industry (TIG) welding and steel work with herand enhance current military projects, such as fighter jets or father. It wasn’t until her dad, a MiraCostadrone technology, to provide the best for our soldiers who serve alumnus, encouraged her to explore theand protect our country.” Luna transferred to the University of California, San Diego. many opportunities MiraCosta had to offer that she decided to pursue college. “It’s kind of gnarly in surfer terms, but VANESSA REYNOLDS I want to get a Ph.D./M.D. I really want to apply my education to emergency medicine and invent and design new devices to help people prolong their life in emergency situations,” says Schwab.F irst in her family to Schwab transferred to the University graduate high school of California, San Diego.and attend college, R eturning to school to discover his trueFARSHUD SOROURIFAR 2017–2018 Annual ReportReynolds came to passion, Sorourifar has focused his attentionMiraCosta College in on chemical engineering. Sorourifar explains,2014 for the “prestige “Once I started working in the automotive field, Iof the campus. MiraCosta is known asone of the best community colleges in realized it wasn’t as exciting asthe country.” Reynolds is now pursuing I thought it would be. It justher dream at San Diego State University wasn’t as much fun fixing cars aswhere she aspires to work in international learning about them.” In 2013, hecorporate law. began pre-engineering courses to satisfy his goal of someday making Reynolds excelled not only in the a big impact in the world throughclassroom earning academic distinctions alternative energy technology.like being on the President’s PermanentHonor Roll and a 4.0 grade point average, Sorourifar is now a student atbut was also active with community University of California, Berkeleyorganizations like North County where he continues to achieve hisLGBTQ Resource Center, California educational goals.Coastal Commission, and Habitat forHumanity International. 17

n National Champions MiraCosta’s Rugby Club Tops Collegiate Conference Playing its inaugural season in a collegiate conference, longer an option for them. Then students from Alta the MiraCosta men’s rugby club brings home the Vista High School pitched the idea of starting a rugby National Small College Rugby Organization’s squad to Ross-Ma’u, who was working at MiraCosta (NSCRO) National Championship. as a grant-funded student services specialist in the Student Equity Department. Led by Coach Keli Ross-Ma’u, Tri City Thunder club team, and a group of The opportunity was too much to pass up. former alternative high “A lot of these kids, they love rugby. But in order school students, the rugby to play rugby at MiraCosta, they have to be in school,” club encompass a diverse Ross-Ma’u said. “Once you’re in school, you see what group of young students the college can offer and you start looking at your coming together to play options. And those options can mean transferring to and grow the sport. a four-year university. It’s a pipeline from high school When students to MiraCosta to a four-year university. It’s like a graduated high school, movie, and it’s only getting better. Rugby helped competitive rugby was no change their lives.” Coach Keli Ross-Ma’u Photos courtesy Isaiah Narisma, InMediaWorks18

Highest Academic Honor Awarded annually, MiraCosta College’s highest academic honor, the Medal of Academic Merit for Academic Excellence, is bestowed as recognition of outstanding academic student achievement. Nominated by the teaching faculty, with a MEDAL minimum of 3.5 grade-point average in their degree OF applicable courses, five outstanding students are selected for their breadth, depth, and rigor of coursework.ACADEMICMERITApril LAKS Lindsey TAM Yuanming TANG Homavirak PRAK Aaron TOLOPILOTo Laks, the college An active student Graduated from Prak juggled being While attending 2017–2018 Annual Reportcommunity was the leader, Tam served Raffles Institution a full-time student, MiraCosta, Tolopilolargest influence as the Associated in Singapore, Tang parenthood, and battled anxiety andduring her time Student Government is “passionate about work. Prak enjoys the severe depression,at MiraCosta and President and was helping people who culture at MiraCosta which madeexplains how she a member of the are going through College. For Prak, continuing in school“met some of the Honors Scholar pain and suffering.” the college fostered a and pursuing highmost truly inspiring Program. Tam loved During his time at setting of acceptance grades arduousindividuals that to participate in MiraCosta, Tang and support. at times. He hashave actually community events worked two to three now emerged fromhelped shape [me].” and engage with jobs while taking 18-21 what he calls those faculty and students. units of coursework dark times and is a each semester. stronger student. 19

ALUMNIOnce a Spartan,Always a Spartan.At MiraCosta College, students not only obtaina degree, certificate, or new skill, they ventureinto the world with a sense of personal and socialresponsibility. MiraCosta alumni play an importantrole in positively impacting the community. The MiraCosta Alumni Association was Changing Lives launched in spring 2018 to provide opportunities, Through Service Learning strengthen the ties between alumni, as well as foster loyalty to their alma mater and the MiraCosta College alumna and associate faculty of community. Membership is free to sociology, Edwina Williams is transforming the lives of all former and current students. others through her innovative Project LIKE (Literacy Is Register at alumni.miracosta.edu. Knowledge Empowerment) and by solidifying partnerships with community organizations.20 Service Learning is a core component in her courses and inspired her to launch Project LIKE, which focuses on improving the global literacy of underrepresented K-5 students by way of student-led reading activities and literacy fairs. Project LIKE joined efforts with MiraCosta College, Palomar College, and California State University, San Marcos to launch the Project LIKE Service Learning Collaborative. During the spring, she recruited and placed over 100 students in service learning projects. Project LIKE has also partnered with the Leichtag Foundation to set up an emergency food pantry at Del Rio Elementary that is projected to serve more than 450 food-insecure students and their families. “I completely understand the type of commitment that higher education requires, and this is why I believe that service learning and internships are so important,” said Williams.

Brewing New Careers of copyright issues, however, the team changedin Craft Beer the name to Culver Beer. Stevenson handles the brewing operations; Fairweather is in charge ofMiraCosta alumni Ben Fairweather is the business side. “All the fun stuff, like filingco-owner of Carlsbad’s Culver Beer Co., the taxes and paying the bills.”and his business partner Mike Stevenson islaunching a craft brewing program at the Situated in the Bressi Ranch area ofdistrict’s Technology Career Institute (TCI). Carlsbad, Culver Beer Co. operates a tasting room and eatery and employs a 10-barrel system “It should be fun. There is certainly with four 20-barrel tanks. The business isan audience for a program like this,” said expanding its American and Belgian-style alesFairweather, a MiraCosta College alumnus. to a growing clientele of regional restaurants. Fairweather’s involvement is somewhat Fairweather said MiraCosta Collegeof a homecoming. The Carlsbad High School recently approached Culver Beer Co. aboutgraduate attended the San Elijo Campus putting together a craft beer program at TCI,for two years to fulfill his general education which is part of Community Education &requirements. Workforce Development at MiraCosta College. The Craft Brewing Technician Program will While Fairweather earned his bachelor’s teach students about the history and nature ofdegree in business administration with an contemporary craft brewing, the techniquesemphasis in entrepreneurship from California and technologies for maintaining small breweryState University, San Marcos, he and Stevenson operations, and hands-on practice in equipmentbegan laying the groundwork for what was maintenance and repair.then known as Palomar Brewing Co. BecauseA Special Place Success Through Musicin His Heart A top music performer, 2016 MiraCosta CollegeMiraCosta College is dear alumna Jazmine Rogers continues to entertainto 2003 alumnus Aaron through singing, dancing, modeling, and acting.Byzak’s heart. He methis wife at the Oceanside Since graduating from MiraCosta, RogersCampus and later held his has traveled both domestically and internationallywedding ceremony there. to perform with popular bands. She’s also frequently requested by sports teams, including Today, in his new role the San Diego Padres, San Diego Gulls, andas chief government and Los Angeles Dodgers, to sing the nationalexternal affairs officer at anthem and God Bless America.Tri-City Medical Center,Byzak is forging relationshipswith MiraCosta College. “MiraCosta Changed My Life” 2017–2018 Annual ReportMiraCosta College 2010 alumnus, Jimmy Figueroa, graduated from ThomasJefferson School of Law this spring, was hired by Vista Community Clinic, and servesas a commissioner for the North County Gang Commission. He is a leadership teammember for the Oceanside Promise with Oceanside Unified School District and isthe newest member of the MiraCosta College Foundation Board. 21

IT TAKES ACOMMUNITYTO BUILDA BRIGHTERFUTURE.

THE POW ER OFALL IANCES ducation does not solely occur in the 2017–2018 Annual Report classroom. With the alliances, collaborations,and partnerships with our community, industryleaders, educational institutions, and nonprofits,MiraCosta College has hosted an array of eventsinstilling civic engagement, global awareness,and applied learning. The following pages shinea light on several of these bright alliances. 23

Latino Literacy Book & Family Festival One of the largest annual cultural events and gathering of authors once again made a stop at MiraCosta College with the Latino Literacy Book & Family Festival. Part of Latino Literacy Now, a not-for-profit organization, the free festival attracts more than 3,000 guests to the Oceanside Campus. With more than two dozen workshops, family entertainment, exhibits, a bilingual story time and multiple vendors selling food, the annual event offered something for every attendee. THE POWER OF ALLIANCES Time’s Up on Rape Culture Conference MiraCosta College recognizes its institutional responsibility to demonstrate a continued commitment to the education, awareness, and empowerment of survivors through proactive dialogue with our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners. The MiraCosta College Time’s Up on Rape Culture Conference was designed to facilitate conversation and raise awareness of issues around rape and sexual assault. Attendees learned how cultural values and ideas can perpetuate. United Black Student Conference (UBSC) During the 8th annual United Black Student Conference, patrons gathered to celebrate black excellence of the past, present, and future. Planned by members of the Black Student Union (BSU) and Umoja Community Club (UCC), engaged community members, and support from the Student Equity Department and Student Life and Leadership, the conference reenergized the passion for learning, strengthened the unyielding character of its participants, and sparked the minds of the future leaders, parents, and lawmakers that will lead us to success.24

The Reading Festival An annual event where the faculty in our Continuing Education programs bring professional writers and their works to our diverse and underrepresented population of students and encourages reading comprehension, larger world views, and life-long learning. This event is open to all credit and noncredit students, as well as community members. It is an opportunity for immersion and collaboration as our students consider their future goals.TH Girl Tech Conference E POWER OF ALLIANCES In November, MiraCosta College hosted the Girl Tech 2017–2018 Annual Report Conference—A STEM (science, technology, engineering,Leap to Confidence mathematics) focused motivational conference targeting girls in grades 5-8 from the Oceanside Unified SchoolA series of seven classroom sessions that creates District. Students visited the college campus anda safe supportive environment for women to discovered college pathways for careers in STEM.grow and flourish. As new confidence develops, Activities included a keynote speaker, hands-onwomen find their own inner wisdom and workshops, lunch, campus tours, and a STEM Expo.strength. With access to local employers, theylearn about opportunities to set a path for a LIFE: Learning isbrighter more successful future. for Everyone A culture of lifelong learning is alive at MiraCosta College through its partnership with LIFE. The organization is designed especially for the seniors in North San Diego County, and meets on most Friday afternoons on both the Oceanside Campus and the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff. LIFE offers discussion groups and guest speakers, and is a wonderful way to stay engaged through learning! 25

n Service Learning An annual event hosted by the MiraCosta Students Serving College Service Learning & Volunteer Center, Community Organizations the STREAM Festival presents over 75 outdoor booths, and labs with hands-on, STREAM- Service Learning at MiraCosta College continues to focused projects that promote a passion for cultivate its local partnerships to help enhance student cross-disciplinary learning. learning through co-curricular community service activities. With almost 140 community partners, in the past year, 1,560 MiraCosta College students participated in service learning. These placements translate into 21,000 hours of service to the local and campus community. With the assistance of the San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego, the food pantry and monthly farmer’s market managed by Service Learning continues to thrive. In the past year, the food pantry was used 12,696 times by MiraCosta students who experience food insecurity. With the support of the MiraCosta Foundation, donors, and a grant from the Leichtag Foundation, the farmer’s market served 2,751 students and their families every month. In addition, Service Learning students coordinate the STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Festival for K-8 grade students and their families which provides fun and free educational activities. n Meet JAIN! In fall 2017, the MiraCosta College Career Center launched the Job and Internship Network, commonly referred to as JAIN. The portal matches students’ goals with available jobs or internships to which they can apply online anytime, anywhere. JAIN provides MiraCosta students the opportunity to apply and be selected for numerous positions to gain experience in their field while completing their degree. The free service has proven invaluable for both students and employers, like the Oceanside Unified High School District (OUSD). With over 680 active job postings, almost 500 available internships, and 20 community partners recruiting current students, JAIN’s first year was a success due to the involvement of the community and active participation from students.26

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.

NEW PROGRAMSUNLOCKHIGHER-PAYINGJOBS MiraCosta Provides Skilled-Workers for In-Demand Professions One of the fastest growing segments of the San Diego labor market is also becoming one of the hardest for employers to fill: workers who need more than a high school education, but not a four-year degree. Dubbed “middle-skill” jobs, these skilled positions garner nearly 39 percent better pay than the median pay for jobs in the region, according to the Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research Report.28

Developed in consultation with business and industry “T o be 2017–2018 Annual Report partners and aimed at providing skilled workers competitivefor in-demand professions offering well-paying jobs, in the fast-MiraCosta College is proud to introduce new program changingofferings. MiraCosta students now have four new ways to San Diego jobearn a degree, certificate, and workskills: cybersecurity, market andsustainable agriculture, ROV/drone operations, and make morebiomedical equipment. money, workers need more The first program of its kind in the region, than a highMiraCosta College’s cybersecurity program offers school degree.”both an associate of science degree and a certificate ofachievement. The average salary for information security Dr. Sunny Cooke, superintendent/analysts employed in San Diego County reached $98,950 president of the MiraCostain May 2017, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Community College DistrictStatistics, and the number of people working in the fieldis expected to grow by 28 percent in the 10-year periodending in 2026. The Horticulture Department has launched a newsustainable agriculture degree and certificate program 29

that can be completed in as little as a year. The program students to operate increasingly popular drones andcomes as North County’s agritourism industry grows maneuver and repair remotely operated underwatermore popular and attracts those interested in visiting vehicles (ROVs) but also to repair them. These underwaterworking farms, ranches and wineries to buy fresh produce, robots are used extensively for ocean exploration,harvest organically grown crops or just enjoy a true inspecting underwater pipelines, and testing offshorefarm-to-table meal. platforms. Housed at the Technology Career Institute (TCI), Last year, 38 percent of job openings in San Diegothe new biomedical equipment technician program were seeking middle-skill workers, a number that is toprepares those entering the field to inspect, troubleshoot, grow through 2022. In response, MiraCosta College andmaintain, and repair increasingly sophisticated medical other community colleges in the San Diego and Imperialand monitoring devices. Besides classroom and laboratory counties have launched a collaborative career educationinstruction, MiraCosta College is working with area effort to prepare students for these well-paying, in-demand,employers to provide ample internship possibilities to help middle-skill careers.students gain relevant, hands-on experience for jobs inmedical equipment repair and related fields in which the The programs align with industry sectors and providepay is more than $55,000 annually in San Diego County. students with the skills, certificates, and degrees needed to land these jobs. n Also at TCI, is the ROV/drone operator technicianprogram, a series of courses that not only will prepare30

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n The Power of presentation on the promise of biotech in San Diego, participants at that Roundtable breakfast event engaged in Partnerships an interactive discussion exploring our region’s talent needs, acquisition and development. Is More Than Just the Bottom Line Similarly, California Coast Credit Union has been a stalwart partner of MiraCosta College and an original The MiraCosta College Foundation’s Business member of the Business Roundtable. Most recently Roundtable is about more than just corporate Cal Coast and MiraCosta College Foundation entered contributions. Local business leaders collaborate with a partnership agreement college faculty and administrators to seek the nexus for the establishment of between the needs of their industry and the delivery a Financial Education of higher education. Center on campus that includes individual financial From facilitating the construction of the counseling; workshops; and seminars for students, biotechnology lab, to funding scholarships and faculty, and staff; as well as financial support for student scholarships. internships, Genentech has been an integral part of MiraCosta’s Genentech and Cal Coast are just two examples of growth and development since the power of partnerships. All together, members of the 2005. Genentech was among the Business Roundtable inform MiraCosta on emerging trends seven founding members of the Business Roundtable so that we may prepare students for work in our region’s and the first corporate meeting host. Following a global economy.n INNOVATE 61 new businesses created 214jobs created/retained & GROW 12 million increase in sales Small Business Development Center (dollars) Nurtures Area Employers With No-Cost Services financing obtained 19million (dollars) MiraCosta College has a deep understanding of the significant role that entrepreneurs and small businesses 167 million government play in the economy. MiraCosta College is focusing contracts awarded on continuously improving support to small businesses so they can do what they do best: innovate and grow. (dollars) Since 1999, MiraCosta College has made a positive SBDC statistics for 2017–18 economic impact on the community through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and its experienced team of business professionals. The SBDC team provides training and expert counseling/ mentoring to improve the skills of business owners in all facets of managing a business—strategic and business planning, financing, marketing, sales, financial management and government contracting. These no-cost services have increased sales growth, financing, job creation, new business startups, and government contract agreements. 32

n Nordson STEM Learning Center Provides Students a Network of Support“The world Determined to meet the booming The center was made possiblewe live in is demand for well-trained STEM with the generous support from the becoming graduates in San Diego County, Business Roundtable and a $150,000 MiraCosta College provides a rigorous gift from the Nordson Corporation more and industry-relevant STEM education Foundation. Together, the Roundtable,technically that is supplemented with academic the MiraCosta College Foundation and support. private donors raised $455,000—making complex the Nordson STEM Learning Center each and MiraCosta College in collaboration an ideal example of what collaborative every year.” with its business partners opened the philanthropy can achieve. Nordson STEM Learning Center in Joe Stockunas, fall 2017. Located on the ground floor “The world we live in is becoming vice president of Advanced of the Oceanside Campus library, more technically complex each and the center provides access to drop- every year. The Nordson STEM Technology Systems at in tutoring for chemistry, physics, Learning Center at MiraCosta Nordson Corporation computer science, upper-division math, College will provide students with biology, and the rapidly expanding valuable skills that will enhance their field of biotechnology. Students are employment possibilities and allow 2017–2018 Annual Report connected to opportunities for peer them to contribute to, and take part mentoring and group study, which have in, an integral part of our economy,” proven effective in STEM subjects. said Joe Stockunas, the Vice President of Advanced Technology Systems at Nordson Corporation. 33

IT TAKES ACOMMUNITYTO TRANSFORMSTUDENTS’ LIVES.

LETTER FROM In 1934, MiraCosta College started There’s an African proverb that says: THE CHAIR off with 20 faculty, 120 students, and “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you wantn ambitious dreams. We pushed through to go far, go together.” This institution is ready decades of challenges and changes: World to go far, and we’re keenly aware we need a War II, campus expansions, and the ever- closely linked network of friends and allies to accelerating pace of technological progress. make it happen. Now we have nearly 1,300 faculty and 34,000 students and our aim is unwavering: Thus far, the story of MiraCosta College harnessing the power of a high-quality has surpassed the wildest dreams of the 20 education to create life-altering opportunities faculty and 120 students that started it all. I for every one of our students. MiraCosta believe that MiraCosta’s future will surpass the College proudly welcomes individuals of all wildest dreams we have today. It all depends backgrounds. on the next few steps, which will determine our preparedness for the challenges and The MiraCosta College Foundation changes ahead. That’s why we’re launching began in 1967, and it’s been strengthening Our Community, Our Students, Our Future— community ties ever since. But we’re not going The Campaign for MiraCosta College. And to rest on our laurels. We will continue to stand that’s where you come in. The Campaign side-by-side with the innovative businesses for MiraCosta College provides you with an and nonprofit organizations that make our opportunity to invest in our community in a region a better place by creating a closely way that will help transform lives for decades linked network of friends and allies committed to come. to student success. Stephen “Hap” L’Heureux, President, MiraCosta College Foundation Board P hilanthropists of2017–18 MiraCosta Cares! the Year J onathan C oleJonathan Cole, MiraCosta A lliance Engineering of California 2017–2018 Annual ReportCollege professor of physics,has contributed over $19,000 to For over a decade, Alliance Engineering has been acauses like textbook programs steadfast supporter and member of the President’s Circleand scholarships, which have and Business Roundtable, providing over $36,000 inimpacted innumerable students financial contributions making opportunities availableover the last 15 years. to students that improve and make a difference in their lives. Throughout his 34 years ofservice, Cole has emerged as Alliance Engineering is a valued community partneran insightful advocate for climate change solutions, that participates in the MiraCosta Career Center’sdeveloping an innovative climate change curriculum in Experiential Education Program to provide internships,collaboration with researchers across the UC system. cooperative work experience, and general workThis program will enable MiraCosta students to experience to students.engage meaningfully with the issue of climate changewhile exposing them to cutting-edge trends and ideasdeveloping in the field. Cole’s philanthropic legacy and passion foreducation are a beacon of inspiration to our community. 35

T heWINSKIof LEGACYEDUCATION & PERSEVERANCE A family that believes in his wife Nancy, through The Nancy and Pictured above: education, perseverance, and the Mark Winski Scholarship which they (top left): The importance of second chances. established in 2003. The two Winski family Winskis at the scholarships together provide over 24 awards 2018 Scholarship The remarkable altruism of the Winski to MiraCosta students each year, and the Awards dinner held family has touched the lives of many family’s total donations exceed $230,000. on the MIraCosta students at MiraCosta College in Mark and Nancy keep in contact with College Oceanside unforgettable ways. The late Mort and scholarship recipients—often for years—and Campus. Agatha Winski moved to San Diego in provide advice and encouragement. They (center): Mark and the 1970s from Indiana. While visiting even fly out from Colorado each year to Nancy Winski the college together in 1994, they felt an connect with their recipients and hear their (top right): affinity for MiraCosta’s proud tradition of stories over dinner. Mark Winski welcoming students of all backgrounds, ages, congratulates and circumstances. So impressed with the Through the Mort and Agatha Winski scholarship stories of MiraCosta students persevering Scholarship MiraCosta alumnus Jeff recipient Nathaniel through significant obstacles in their lives, Jaureguy launched a career in biostatistics. Phillips. they created The Mort and Agatha Winski Endowed Scholarship, which has provided “The Winski scholarship was over 100 awards. phenomenal because I could dedicate more time to my academics. It really helped me Mark Winski chose to continue his focus on studying more and finding tutoring. parent’s philanthropic legacy, along with Mark was a very kind and helpful individual. He went above and beyond—staying in36

contact, emailing me—even after the doors for me,” explains Jaureguy. programming degree in Moroccoscholarship process was over. He was “It’s great that MiraCosta has these and immigrated to the United Statesa role model for me and for the other programs with organizations that help in 2008 to join her husband and twostudents,” said Jaureguy. students thrive intellectually and in children. In 2015, she decided to go their personal growth.” back to school. Jaureguy recently received hisassociate’s degree in biology at Jeff Jaureguy’s long-term goals are “I was taking English as a SecondMiraCosta College and transferred to transition to graduate school, attain Language classes at the Communityto California State University, San a Ph.D. in biostatistics, and establish Learning Center while working andMarcos (CSUSM), where he will his own research lab. Because of the taking care of two daughters. I hadpursue a bachelor’s degree in biology. Winski family, he can pursue his life’s no car, so I had to walk my girls toHis transfer was made easier through passion—contributing to the growing school—and I was pregnant, too.Bridges to the Future—a joint body of scientific knowledge. It was the worst situation. Then I Nancy & Mark Winski with Winski Scholarship recipient Fatima Ezzaouia and her family. Jeff JaureguyThe late Mort & Agatha Winskipartnership between MiraCosta Current student Fatima Ezzaouia started to get financial aid, which ICollege, Palomar College, and relied on a Winski scholarship to used for food and transportation.CSUSM that supports transfer pull through a harrowing transitional The Winski Scholarship allowed mestudents seeking biomedical careers. period in her life. Ezzaouia was raised to get a computer for my coursework.”The program connected Jaureguy to in Morocco by a single mother and Ezzaouia delivered her third childa research internship at CSUSM. had to start working at age 12. She mid-semester and still finished her overcame several obstacles to get a classes with As and Bs—thanks in part “Bridges to the Future opened to the encouragement of MiraCosta College counselors.“We so value and admire 2017–2018 Annual Report the effort and execution of “All this support came, and I felt the faculty and staff a like my life was coming together. Now MiraCosta College. You I feel so great—soon I will have my are the shining light for associates degree in accounting and education and make a there are lots of jobs opening up. I big difference in the don’t know where I would be without lives of students.” the support of the Winski family, EOPS, financial aid, and the all the Nancy and Mark Winski counselors,” she said. Ezzaouia is on track to achieve her goals—transfer to University of California, Irvine, attain a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and become a CPA. n 37

n 2018 Honor Roll of Donors Bold Designates a donor whose cumulative giving • •Marti & Robert Essman Kinetic Impact Rehab &Name totals more than $25,000 Fallbrook Garden Club  •PerformanceBusiness Roundtable Designates Business Roundtable Member, Scott Fallstrom  a distinguished group of business leaders who Elaine King & Tim Snodgrass  play a pivotal role in advancing the college’s •First Choice Bank ability to prepare students for the workforce •John Kirwan Bill Fischer  D esignates President Circle Member, donors Tori & Jonny Fishinger Kitchell  making a gift of $1,000 or more in FY2017–18 Genevieve Fitzwater Anne Fleming •Kiwanis of Oceanside PacificHeritage Society D esignates a donor who is a member of the Foundation  Heritage Society ••Follett Higher Education Group •Scott Knutson Daniel Aldava Richard Cassoni Nancy & William* Foran  Aldrich CPAs + Advisors  Donna Caudill Yasuko & Donald Fosket  Rita Koor  Eileen Kraskouskas•••Elaine & Bob Algeo  •CDC Small Business Finance •Mandy Frakes Vicki Krivoski & William Smith Alliance Engineering Chase Bank  Marilyn Frerking  Barbara & Ken Kubarych Linda & Paul Kurokawa  •of California, Inc.  ••Bessie Chin & Bob Ciardella— • •Olga Fryszman Advanjet  •Janice & Matthias Kurth  Julie & RADM Christopher (USN-ret.) Honorable Christopher Fussner  ••Judy & Hugh*La Bounty  Ames •Joseph Chirra Gafcon, Inc.  ••La Jolla Garden Club  Bonita Andreani Patricia Chu  •Timothy Gagnier Sandi Lanzarotta Kirk Andrus Raymond Clark Angel Society of Fallbrook Clark Construction Group- Genentech  •Luke Lara Anonymous General Atomics Janeen Apalatea California, LP Gale Gibbons Kathleen Laughlin  ARCADIS U.S., Inc.  Grace & Paul Clarke Lee Gillin Mark Laurel Classified Senate, Elizabeth & Stephen Glasser  Learning Is For Everyone (LIFE)• •Susan Asato  •MiraCosta College •Gigi Gleason  Members Adrean Askerneese ••Donna & Tom Golich  Richard Leib & Sharon Rosen Aztec Brewing Company Raye & Charles Clendening  ••Patti & Mike Gollong  Yesenia Balcazar ••Hilda Gomez-Zinn •Leib Family Fund of the Jewish Balfour Beatty •Karl Cleveland Belynn Gonzales  Community Foundation •Kelly & Bruce Bandemer Jonathan Cole  Kate Coleman Janice Gonzales  Leichtag Family Foundation Elaine Baradat  Comerica Joanne & Jim Gonzales Jamie Leodones Aimee & Miguel Barragan Sandy Comstock Greg Grajek Sue Ellen Leroy •Art Barter—Datron World • •Patrick Connolly •Grandpoint Bank Communications  •Linda & Norman Levitt  Teresa & Don Barth Consulate General of Mexico  Maria Grant  •Stephen “Hap’ L’Heureux  Sunny & Paul Cooke  Mary & Richard Gray • •Little •Mary Batten David C. Copley Foundation Dora Coronado •• •Michael Green Scott Livingstone Seyfi Bazarjani  Melissa Lloyd-Jones County of San Diego Carrie & Jim Greenstein  Delores & Kai Loedel  Carolyn Beckman— Martha Gresham  Beckman-Matsui Family Fund • •Kimberly Coutts •Carlos Lopez  •Thao Ha • •Maria Lopez-Aguilar  Mary Lyn & Robert Bellfy Jane Cowgill  Marilyn Bemiss Post Creative Electron, Inc.  Sandra & James Haasis  Isabel Luengo Richard Bennett  Harbor Fish & Chips Richard Ma •Evelyn & Tom Crogan Julie & John Harland Mary Magro•Bernardo Gardeners Garden Club  Joell & John Harris France Magtira & Robert Cruz•• •Marie & Ken Bertossi Cultura  Jill Malone Rachael Cummings ••Anthony Haskins Virginia Bitzer Fred Cutler •Silvia Martinez Blue Coast Consulting  Julie & David Hatoff  •Dang Thai Cuisine Chipper Hatter Masson & Associates, Inc. •Josip Bohanec  Cathie & Larry Hatter Claudia Mathews•Theresa Bolanos  Vina & Joseph Dangelmaier  Justino Hernandez••Scott Bonham  Sean Davis Diane Hernon Connie Matsui & Bill Beckman Robert Matsushige Constance & John Booth • •Michele & Ric Davy—Davy •Anita Hershberger John Matter Thomas Brackett Architecture  Gabriela Bryant Susan & Mike Dear  Theresia Heyden  • •David Maung Tracee Buck Steven Deineh Jade Hidle Susan Delaney Gisela Hill Kathleen & Andrew Mauro •Cathy & John Bullock  David Detwiler Maureen May  Diane Dieckmeyer Bill Hitt Michael Mayer Larry Burns Nancy Diaz Jesica Holstein Lori McAlpine C. W. Driver  Hopfen & Malz LLC Roberta McFarlane •Jane Diersing Alice & Bruce Hoskins  David McGuigan• •California Coast Credit Union  John McMillan Irene & Herman Dikau  •Jay Huff  California Rare Fruit Growers, • •Huntsman Design Group, LLC  •Maggie & George McNeil North County Chapter • •Deborah Dodaro •• •Abrahim Hussain Barbara Mead  Janell Cannon Elaine Dodge & Martin Staubus  Kristen Huyck  Laura Cantrell & Jerry Johnson  Rosalyn & Tim Dong  Illumina  • •Emilio Mejares Elizabeth Draper Islands • •Carlsbad Garden Club  Keith Meldahl  •• ••Rosann & David*Drielsma •Michael James Jennifer & Frank Merchat  Carlsbad Hi Noon Rotary Club Metropolitan Water District Jackie & Ed Eginton  Dix Jarman •Carlsbad Rotary Foundation  Claire Ehrlinger  Maryann Jarvis of Southern California Lesley Eisele  Marisol Meyer Jane & James Carter •Dee Jaykus •Mid-Coast Transit Constructors38 Barbara Jenkins-Lee  Eric Jones Marian Miller  Elyse & Elliott Milstein ••Sandy Jones Louis Milstein Tina Jones & David Broad  Jeanette & Ron Mitchell Mary Anne Monck •Jim Julius Lisa Montes Mary Kao  Mort & Agatha Winski Educational Foundation Patricia & George Karetas • • •Sandy Muryasz Keandra Keating—MBK Foundation Robin & Jeffery Keehn Jane Mushinsky & Eric Kuniholm  Benny Naparan  Greg Nelson 

Marie Nelson Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Club ••Tom Severance  Donald TuckerMarianne & John Nelson Lorrine & Elmer Reich Susan TurnerRobert Nelson Vivi Ricardez Veasey Christina Sharp  Turner Construction Turner-PCL, A Joint Venture• •Jaice Newman & Eric Bishop • •Cynthia Rice •Shore Solutions Union Bank of CaliforniaMary Ann Newport  Joseph Ringlehan  Charity Singleton  US BankTJ & Charlie Ng  Susan & Dennis Roberts  Glorian Sipman Mario ValenteNissan North America, Inc. Penny Skemp Jane Vargo  ••Jacqueline Roberts Sarah Slocum & Walter Peale• •Victoria Noddings •Visit Oceanside Inc.  Pat & Dick Robertson  •Small Business Development Center ••Vista Garden Club Nordson Corporation  ••Vital TherapiesKathleen Norris  • •Robertson Working Capital Inc. Carol Smith North County African-American Dana Smith Jooyoun & Gabe Waite  Jana Robinson & Enzo Manzari  Richard Smith Wal-Mart Foundation  Women’s Association Peter Rogers—Guardian  Southland Economic Development Krista WarrenAnna O’Cain Rotary Club of El Camino Real Waterlogged, LLCRotary Club of Oceanside Corporation Angela WebsterCarol Ongais • •OceansideGloria O’Shea •Southwest Greene International, Wells Fargo FoundationDeborah Owen Rotary Club of Encinitas  Inc.  Rudolph & Sletten  Southwestern College •WePay•Brian Page •Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Southwestern Industries, Inc. Laurie & Michael Weseloh Bea & John Palmer  Jane Sparks Lee Russell  Janet Spence-Ortiz • •Western Flight, Inc.•Palomar College Jennifer Samaha • •Spotlight Circle Members Frances Hamilton White Wanda & Richard Patterson  •San Diego Chinese Women’s Trudi Wihongi & Jonathan Fohrman dara perales Association  Stein Family Foundation, The  Carol Wilkinson San Diego County Regional Airport Denise Stephenson •Dilcie Perez • ••Edwina Williams Authority • •Kristin & Bruce StewartKathy & Steve Perkins  San Diego County Water Authority June* & Knox Williams Pamela Perry Wendy Stewart Pfizer, Inc. •San Diego Gas & Electric Denise & Dave Stillinger  Bob Wilson Harley Phillips III Lorna WilsonTheresa & Richard Podguski San Diego Horticultural Society  Eva Stjernfeldt & Alec Babiarz— Marilyn Wilson Port of San Diego San Diego & Imperial SBDC NetworkPoway-Mira Mesa Driving School •• •Techfounder Consulting, •Nancy & Mark Winski Beth Powell •San Diego North Economic ••Alketa & Ben Wojcik Gert & Pierre Pretorius Development Council  LLC  •Syndee Wood Dan Stockalper ••Primary Funding • •San Dieguito Newcomers & Friends Stone Family Foundation of the Jackie & Gary Wrench Linda & Dave Quinby  San Dieguito Woman’s Club  • •Jewish Community Foundation ••Sheri WrightPatricia Jennings Raetz  Dolores Sasway  Dan Savage Jim Sullivan  Betty Yost •William Rafael Nancy & Stephen Schaefer Superior Machined Products, Inc.  Joe Zao  Eleanor Schubert Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Philip ZiringRazia & Mohammed Rajah  Steve Schultz • ••Nation *deceased• •Siomara Ruiz Ramires •Hayley Schwartzkopf Steve & Alan Tarkington Freddy Ramirez  Scripps Health  Priscilla Tarver Sylvia & Raymond Ramirez  Denise Thornton • •Seacoast Commerce BankRancho Santa Fe Garden Club •Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Seghy Family Foundation, The  Tri-City Medical Center  Carol & Jeff Sell  •Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Foundation  “M oving to the United 2017–2018 Annual Report States was a challenge, which required me to work two to three jobs while trying to study. Scholarships, financial aid, and the support from dedicated professors, faculty, and staff, is the reason my classmates and I reach our educational goals.” Yuanming Tang, Medal of Academic Merit Scholar, plans to transfer to a UC to complete a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a goal to enter into the medical field 39

FINANCIALS

n Grants & Major Gifts GRANT AMOUNT Fiscal Year 2017–18 $14 0 ,0 0 0 GRANTOR 55,000 50,000 Merlin Bringe Trust 50,000 Anonymous 40,000 Carol & Jeff Sell 34,500 Frances Hamilton White 26,000 County of San Diego 25,000 Arthur N. Rupe Foundation 25,000 Consulate General of Mexico 24,250 Sue Ellen Leroy 23,098 Bob Wilson 20,000 Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary 20,000 Eva Stejernfeldt & Alec Babiarz—Techfounder Consulting, LLC 20,000 Ken & Marie Bertossi 20,000 Kitchell 20,000 Stephen “Hap” L’Heureux 16 ,0 0 0 San Diego Gas & Electric 15,0 0 0 US Bank 15,0 0 0 Leichtag Family Foundation 15,0 0 0 Janice Gonzales 13,70 0 Tri-City Medical Center 10 ,0 0 0 Wells Fargo Foundation 10 ,0 0 0 Keandra Keating—MBK Foundation 10 ,0 0 0 Richard Bennett 10 ,0 0 0 Datron World Communications 10 ,0 0 0 David C. Copley Foundation 10 ,0 0 0 Grandpoint Bank 7,5 0 0 Muriel Sieh* 6,000 Anonymous 5,000 Nordson Corporation Foundation 5,000 Nancy & Mark Winski—On Your Mark, Inc. 5,000 Anonymous 5,000 Mid-Coast Transit Constructors 5,000 Pfizer, Inc. 5,000 The San Diego Foundation 4,000 Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Foundation 1,6 0 0 Turner-PCL, A Joint Venture The Stein Family Foundation $776,598 Walmart Foundation TOTAL *deceased 2017–2018 Annual Report 41

n Resource Management Fiscal Year 2017–18MiraCosta CollegeTotal College Revenues* Total College Expenses*$121,408,830 $120,217,139 82%Property Taxes 10% 7% 1% 83% 11% 5% 1% Enrollment Fee Salaries & Benefits Other Local Sources Supplies & Contract Services State Sources Transfer & Other Federal Sources (0%) Capital OutlayCollege Historical Revenues & ExpensesMillions of Dollars 130 Revenues Expenses 120 110 10 0 90 FY2014–15 FY2015 –16 FY2016–17 FY2017–18* FY 2018–19** FY2013–14*Unrestricted General Fund, unaudited, final numbers **ProjectedFoundationFoundation Revenues† Foundation Allocations/Expenses†$2,213,795 $1,469,705 41% 11% 65%Contributions 35% 48%Student Support Investment Gains College Programs General & AdministrativeFouNdation Asset Growth 12 $11,719,269Millions of Dollars 10 $9,512,240 8 6 FY2014–15 FY2015 –16 FY2016–17 FY2017–18† FY2013–14†Unaudited, final numbers rounded42 2017–2018 Financials

The purpose of the Annual Report MiraCostaTransforming Lives Edition of the award-winning MiraCosta Transforming Lives is to share MiraCosta College’saccomplishments of the past year, community impact, and financial stewardship. EDITORIAL DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTING CONTRIBUTING Cynthia Rice Carroll WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS PUBLICATION EDITOR Elaine Dodge, Adam Eventov, Seagge Loy Abella, Kristen Huyck Tori Fishinger, Kristen Huyck, Alex Karvounis, Rose Nunes France Magtira, CREATIVE DIRECTORS Christi Middlesworth, Alex Karvounis, Gabe Waite Justin Morris, David Ogul This report was produced by the staff of MiraCosta College. MiraCosta MiraCosta MiraCosta Community College College College District Foundation Leadership, Board of Trustees Board, 2018 2 018 David Broad Stephen “Hap” L’Heureux Dr. Sunita V. Cooke President President Superintendent/President Rick Cassar Law Offices of Vice President Stephen M. L’Heureux Dr. Diane Dieckmeyer William C. Fischer Vice President, George McNeil Alec J. Babiarz Instructional Services Frank Merchat Vice President Anna Pedroza Techfounder Consulting, LLC Charlie Ng Jacqueline Simon Vice President, Business Bruce Bandemer & Administrative Services Treasurer Bandemer Accountancy Dr. Alketa Wojcik Vice President, Cynthia Rice Carroll* Student Services Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement *Corporate Officer & AdvisorContains 10% post-consumer recycled fiber ACCREDITATION MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org. The college is also approved by the California Department of Education for the training of veterans under the provisions of the G.I. Bill of Regulations. Specific MiraCosta College programs are also accredited through their respective agencies. These include the California State Board of Registered Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, California Department of Public Health’s Aide and the Technician Certification Section, and the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The district, and each individual who represents the district, shall provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, parental status, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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