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Deadline for the applications is 5 p.m. Monday, March 1, administrators have announced.
Scholarship information including application packets, application criteria, awards and donors, and awards ceremony details can be found on the Mendocino College Web site, www.mendocino.edu , in the “For Students” section.
For more information about the application process, contact the scholarship office by calling 707-468-3105.
Students may submit their applications at any time before the deadline, and early submission is recommended.
Useful tips for completing the application packets are available online and from the college scholarship office.
Following instructions for completing the application packet is crucial, said Mendocino College Scholarship Coordinator Lana Eberhard.
Many students jeopardize their eligibility by incorrectly completing or forgetting to complete all requirements of the application, says Eberhard.
For that reason, she recommends reading through the tips offered by the scholarship office.
A student completing a scholarship application becomes eligible for all scholarships offered, according to Eberhard. These include Mendocino College Foundation scholarships and other local donor-sponsored awards offered through the college.
The number of scholarships available varies each year as donations from individuals and groups change, she added.
This year’s pool of scholarships includes two from outside agencies who have designated the awards for students who plan to transfer from Mendocino College in fall 2010, said Eberhard.
“We are encouraging anybody planning to attend Mendocino College and anyone who is currently enrolled and applying to transfer in the fall to apply,” she said.
Eberhard reported that only 140 applications were received last year. Of the 140 people who applied, 72 percent of the applicants received scholarships; and of that 72 percent, 81 people received scholarships totaling more than $1,000 per person.
Records show that $184,215 was awarded last year, representing a combined total of 79 Mendocino College Foundation scholarships and 69 outside scholarships.
Students should keep in mind that committees review the applications and that the essay is the most important part, Eberhard said.
Emphasizing the need to write a “compelling essay,” Eberhard said she offers workshops when she can. Scheduled workshops are listed on the Web site’s scholarships information page.
Two letters of recommendation are also required. The application tips offered by the scholarship office specifically focus on essay writing and obtaining letters of recommendation.
For groups interested in providing scholarships, donor applications are available from the scholarship office. This year’s scholarship awards ceremony is scheduled for May 7.
The Mendocino College Foundation presents its awards during a separate ceremony, also tentatively slated for May. People and groups who provide scholarships are invited to participate in the spring ceremonies.
For more information regarding making a donation, contact Eberhard at 707-468-3105.
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- Written by: Andrea McMullen
Carlé's Odyssey of the Mind team went to spontaneous day in Santa Rosa and according to our principal Mr. Zander, “It went really well, the team participated in six hands-on activities and learned a lot about themselves and how they fit into the team. The students represented Carlé really well
and many of the adults complemented them on their maturity.”
The Redwood regional competition will be on Feb. 27 at Santa Rosa High.
We have a prom theme! It was voted on in sixth period advisory by the students and the theme will be a masquerade and will be held here at Carlé sometime in April. We are hoping for a fun time for everyone!
Sustainability awards were designed, made and given out by Barbara. Overall there were 16 awards given. Sustainability awards are given out each grade period to students who hold or better their already high levels (gold or silver).
The awards entitle the earner to free items from our in house business. They may design them how they like, and often students use them to make presents for others. Congratulations to all students who received an award and keep up the good work!
Our student of the week is Gary Martin. He won student of the week for always giving his best effort, no matter what he is asked to do. Keep working hard and congratulations, Gary!
Alan Siegel, one of our teachers here at Carlé is going to the MAC convention on Feb. 11 and 12 to meet with the Adobe corporations vice president. Adobe has promised gifts to our school and offered them to Alan after a speech he gave in Washington, D.C.
Our next school site meeting is at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. We will be talking about school expenses for the rest of the year and next year. If anyone is interested in attending they can contact Barbara, our secretary, at 707-994-1033.
We have more portfolios! First, there was Lexi Nance and Chris McCarley on the fourth and Stephani Conner and Danielle Hudson on Feb. 11. Good luck to you four!
Last but not least, Pat our math tutor who was in a bad car accident is back! Thank you to Nicole for stepping in and taking over while Pat was recovering. We are very grateful for the both of you!
Andrea McMullen is a student at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake.
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The rally will feature community members, students, staff, and faculty members concerned about the Board’s recent approval of layoffs and cuts across the district while advocating a pay raise for the district chancellor.
“The current board has demonstrated little concern for students, cutting student services and classes across the district while shamelessly offering a hefty pay increase using taxpayer money for just the top administrator. It’s evident the board has lost touch with the reality of our financial situation and we need to send them the message that we will not tolerate this,” said Lisa Jensen-Martin, president of the Yuba College Faculty Association.
The board voted in closed session on Jan. 20 to approve a $29,282 raise for Chancellor Nicki Harrington, bringing her salary to $249,282 per year.
After a much-publicized community protest at Yuba College in Marysville on Feb. 2 and to avoid potential violations of state open meeting laws under the Brown Act, the board called an emergency closed session on Feb. 3 and rescinded the previously approved raise.
However, following the rally on Feb. 10 at Woodland Community College, the board will hold a meeting open to the public to consider the appointment of a representative from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to negotiate a new compensation package for Harrington.
The board had previously approved a 3 percent pay cut for college district classified staff and the elimination of 30 staff positions across the district, including secretaries, library and tutoring assistants, and custodians, resulting in a reduction or elimination of essential student services.
In addition, the board is considering layoffs for an undisclosed number of faculty members and the cancellation of entire academic programs.
The Yuba Community College District has colleges in Marysville and Woodland, an educational center in Clearlake, and will be adding outreach facilities in Sutter and Colusa counties.
For more information, visit www.ycfa.org/newslinks .
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YCCD was one of 52 colleges/districts to receive such a grant. The grant will allow YCCD to purchase instructional supplies and equipment, provide professional development for faculty and deliver hands on learning opportunities for students.
Specifically, the grant is for Woodland Community College (WCC) and their service area. WCC currently has a $400,000 SB 70 grant that ends June 2010 and which is targeted for agriculture and natural resources programs.
This new CTE grant follows the same industry sector, however it expands the scope of existing grant dollars to include concepts of integrated waste and water management.
Dr. Barbara Rhode, biology/ecology professor at WCC, has been working on the curriculum and will develop a certificate in this area.
The use of this new CTE grant will continue the partnerships WCC has with the Woodland Joint Unified School District, the Esparto Unified School District and the Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE).
The intent for these grant dollars is to create a career pathway in agriculture and natural resources from middle school to high school and then onto the college and university level, with an emphasis on sustainability practices and green technologies.
“This CTE grant has fostered a wonderful collaborative relationship between Woodland Community College and the Yolo County Office of Education,” said Lori Perez, program specialist for YCOE. “Ultimately, this partnership will help our students to develop and implement an educational plan at an early age as they matriculate through grade school and onto higher education, thus sending them on a path to both academic and career success.”
All in all, these partnerships have allowed WCC and YCOE schools to integrate concepts of green technology through renewable energy resources, composting, and restoration of natural habitats. Students are heavily involved in the Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship (SLEWS) program run through the Center for Land Based Learning.
The SLEWS program provides expertise in the areas of restoration through planting of native grasses and creating a habitat for the natural species that may have left because of environmental changes.
Similarly, Yolo County ROP will also pioneer the integration of "green" concepts in many of its course offerings. In addition, students will also learn the function of solar technology and energy storage as well as how to repair solar systems and how to ensure that they are working efficiently.
Instructors Jerry Delsol and Marcus Tanaka have been instrumental at Woodland High School in creating the ground work for solar technology and cultivating industry participation and representation. In Esparto, green concepts have been infused in agricultural mechanics courses and floriculture and plant concepts courses have begun and are led by instructors Tim Reid and Amber Charter.
The grant has additionally helped Esparto secure transportation for their students to various agricultural sites to increase hands on participation and learning. This grant also allows grant partners to expand services to middle school and even elementary school students in the realm of career exploration, peer mentoring, and exposure to community college.
“It is truly amazing what has been accomplished with this program,” said Dr. Beatriz Espinoza, vice chancellor of educational planning and services for YCCD. “However, what is even more exciting is that much more will be accomplished in the future as K-12 and community colleges continue to work together at the local, regional, and state levels to ensure career pathways are in place to produce an educated workforce equipped to drive the green technology economy of the future.”
The Yuba Community College District spans eight counties and nearly 4,200 square miles of territory in rural, north-central California. It has colleges in Marysville and Woodland, an educational center in Clearlake, and will be adding outreach facilities in Sutter and Colusa counties as part of the Measure J facilities bond.
For more information about YCCD visit www.yccd.edu .