Cerro Coso Community College: 2005 Featured Items Archive

January 2006

1.25

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Food Service Assistant I (CDC-Cal City) Closes 2-16-06 NEW

● Director, ESCC (ESCC) Closes 2-28-06

● Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development (IWV) Closes 2-23-06

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

1.10

Orchestra - Community Ed Class Offered
Runs January 16th through May 8th, costs $30.00. The Cerro Coso Orchestra performs a variety of styles of music � classical and semi-classical music, music from the stage and movies, popular music, music from around the world, and big-band/jazz arrangements. More information...

1.9

Multimedia Courses Open for Enrollment At Cerro Coso
The Media Arts Department at Cerro Coso Community College is offering 13 courses online this semester, including several multimedia courses. All of these courses fulfill requirements or electives within the Digital Animation and Web Design degrees. Multimedia combines text, sound, images, animation, video, and/or interactivity to create engaging content for the Web, CD-ROM, or DVD. Learn more...

1.9

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Director, ESCC (ESCC) NEW Closes 2-28-06

● Food Service Assistant I (Cal City CDC) NEW Closes 1-19-06

● Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development (IWV) NEW Closes 2-23-06

● Associate Teacher (SK - Cal City CDC) Closes 1-4-06

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

1.5

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Food Service Assistant I (Cal City CDC) NEW Closes 1-19-06

● Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development (IWV) NEW Closes 2-23-06

● Associate Teacher (SK - Cal City CDC) Closes 1-4-06

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

1.2

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development (IWV) NEW Closes 2-23-06

● Associate Teacher (SK - Cal City CDC) Closes 1-4-06

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

1.2

Metamorphoses 2005-2006 Submissions Now Open
We are now accepting submissions to the 2005-2006 Metamorphoses. Haven't heard about Metamorphoses? Why not learn more.

February 2006

2.27

Twenty Third Annual Visual Arts Invitational High School Workshop
On Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, 2006, Cerro Coso Community College will host the Twenty Third Annual Visual Arts Invitational High School Workshop at the College�s Ridgecrest Campus. [more]

2.27

Free Comedic Improv Show
The �Who Said What Now?� Improv Troupe Presents a Free Comedic Improv Show on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 4:00 pm in the Cerro Coso Lecture Center. FREE and open to the public! Contact Melinda Fogle Oliver at 384-6114 for more information.

2.23

Cerro Coso Fine Arts Gallery Show and Reception
Cerro Coso Community College�s Art Department is pleased to announce their latest gallery showing entitled �Public Works� by Stephen Callis. [more]

2.22

Second Annual Cerro Coso Variety Show
Come on out and let the students of Cerro Coso College entertain you! On Friday, March 3rd, Cerro Coso will present its second annual Variety Show. [more]

2.21

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Assessment Assistant (IWV) NEW

● Laboratory Technician I (IWV) Closes TODAY

● Child Care Food Coordinator/Cook/Baker (IWV) Closes TODAY

● Food Service Assistant I (CDC-Cal City)

● Director, ESCC (ESCC)

● Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development (IWV)

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

2.21

Battle of the Bands - Bands Wanted

The ASCC is currently seeking bands to perform at our Battle of the Bands on March 11, 2006. Prizes will be awarded. Got a band? Interested? [more]

2.21

Parent's Night: Thursday March 9th

Cerro Coso Counseling is hosting an orientation night for parents of high school seniors on Thursday, March 9th at 7:00pm. Parents will be given an overview of the enrollment process, student service programs, financial aid and the opportunities and advantages available for their student through Cerro Coso. Honors students and Student Ambassadors will participate in the presentation. Please contact our Counseling Center for more information (760) 384-6219.

2.8

CCCC To Offer Driver's Education Class
Cerro Coso Community College Indian Wells Valley Campus is offering Driver�s Education as a Community Education Class. This class, taught by Steve Tomlinson, will begin on March 13, 2006 and go through April 27, 2006. [more]

2.8

Mask & Puppet Master Matthew Graham Smith Coming to Cerro Coso College
The Cerro Coso Community College Theatre Department is hosting a free workshop in mask making and performance on Saturday, February 25th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. The workshop will feature renowned physical theatre artist Matthew Graham Smith. Participants will learn about the art of mask making and will practice techniques for performing with masks. [more]

2.8

Talent Sought for Upcoming Variety Show
Are you a member of a band? Do you sing, dance, or act? Auditions are coming up for the Cerro Coso Drama Club�s Variety Show. Auditions will take place in the Cerro Coso Lecture Center from 1:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, February 11. All types of acts are welcome � singers, dancers, bands, actors, comedians... [more]

2.8

Revising your Picture Book Manuscript Class Offered by College
Is your picture book manuscript a diamond in the rough, just waiting for you to polish it into a sparkling jewel? Have you written a story for young children and you aren�t quite sure if it�s on the right track? This Cerro Coso College Community Education class will give you the chance to analyze your picture book story from the general (What is the theme?) to the specific (Does my main character have enough voice?). [more]

2.7

Keyboarding with Karen O'Connor
Need an extra credit? In case you missed this fantastic news in the Spring 2006 printed schedule, we are now announcing that keyboarding is going online as a late start class this very semester. Courses begin in March but why wait to start!!! [more]

2.3

College may be in line for big bucks: Governor�s budget includes proposed funding increase
By Lucinda Sue Crosby. Cerro Coso Community College may be in line for some big bucks from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed increase in school funding for 2006-07. [more online @ Daily Independent]

2.2

Vocational Nursing Program Application Filing Period
Applicants for the Vocational Nursing Program, please note that the application filing period is approaching soon! Applications will be accepted in the Counseling Center from February 27 through April 3, 2006 for the August 2006 start class. [more]

2.2

LVN to RN/ADN Application Filing Period
The application period for the Distance Education LVN to RN/ADN BC/CC/PC Program is MAY 15 � JUNE 15 for the program scheduled to start in the fall semester. The start date for the classes will be August 2006. The course will be complete at the end of the Spring Semester 2007. [more]

2.2

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Laboratory Technician I (IWV) NEW

● Child Care Food Coordinator/Cook/Baker (IWV) NEW

● Food Service Assistant I (CDC-Cal City)

● Director, ESCC (ESCC)

● Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development (IWV)

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

March 2006

3.30

NAWC Seeking Students
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake is seeking students for three positions through its Student Educational Employment Program (SEEP). [more]

3.23

3.20

Special Services Open House
Special Services is having an Open House on Wednesday, March 29, in room 312, from 10:00 til 2:00. We will have munchies, good conversation and prizes. Come up and visit us.

3.20

3.15

CCCC Now Part of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Cerro Coso Community College just became part of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society for community colleges, through the efforts of Professor of English, Dr. Christine Swiridoff. �Students who participate in this program, receive great opportunities as part of this organization, and most importantly transfer scholarships,� stated Swiridoff. [more]

3.7

Fall 2005 "President's List"
Cerro Coso Community College is proud to announce that 95 students have made the President�s List for the Fall 2005 semester. The list is comprised of all students who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.75 while earning a minimum of 40 grade points in a given semester. [more]

3.6

Several Late Start Classes Starting March 13th

Learn more about some of our featured classes: Driver's Education | Revising Your Picture Book Manuscript | Basic Customer Service | Accelerated Short Term Classes at South Kern. View ALL Late Start Classes

3.6

Battle of the Bands

The ASCC sponsors a Battle of the Bands on March 11, 2006. Prizes will be awarded. Got a band? Interested? [more]

3.3

April 2006

4.28

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Interim Director, Admissions & Records and Veteran's Affairs (IWV) NEW

● Food Service Assistant I (CDC California City) NEW

● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

4.27

College Observatory Dedication: May 4
On Thursday, May 4th, from 10:00am-10:30am, Cerro Coso College will be dedicating the "Dr. Alex Shlanta Observatory" in honor of instructor Dr. Alex Shlanta, who has been instrumental in procuring and developing the observatory at Cerro Coso. [more]

4.27

Phi Theta Kappa Chartering and Induction Ceremony: May 5
College faculty and staff are invited to Cerro Coso's Phi Theta Kappa chartering and induction ceremony, in honor of our new Phi Theta Kappa members and the chartering of our chapter, Beta Kappa Chi. The celebration will be at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5 in the Pinnacles Hall at the Kerr-McGee Center. Parking is located in the rear. A reception will immediately follow the induction ceremony. Heavy appetizers will be served. Join us to celebrate our students' accomplishments and get to know our Phi Theta Kappans.

If you wish to attend, please contact Christine Swiridoff by noon on Monday, May 1st (ext. 6312 or at cswirido@cerrocoso.edu) and let her know how many will be in your party.

4.20

College Choir presents Mozart's Requiem: May 9
The Cerro Coso Community College Choir presents Mozart's Requiem, commemorating the 250th year since birth of Mozart. Directed by Daniel Peterson, accompanied by Catherine Douglas. Tuesday, May 9th in the Cerro Coso Lecture Center, 7:30pm. Free admission.

4.18

Cerro Coso Theatre Department Performing "The King Stag": May 5 & 6
The Cerro Coso Theatre Department will present Carlo Gozzi�s fairytale The King Stag on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m. [more]

4.18

"Who Said What Now?" Improv: April 27
The "Who Said What Now?" Improv Troupe will perform on Thursday, April 27th at 4:00 pm in the Cerro Coso Lecture Center. The show is free and open to the public.

4.17

Workshop In Landscape Photography (Bishop): May 4
Photographer/photography instructor, John Wilson, from the Cerro Coso Community College, Eastern Sierra College Center in Bishop will be teaching a photography workshop entitled, �Exploring the Craft and Aesthetics of Landscape Photography.� The workshop starts on Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and runs through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until early afternoon. [more]

4.17

Student Vocational Nurses Graduation: May 11
A formal Graduation and Capping Nursing Ceremony for the graduating Student Vocational Nurses will be held at Desert Christian Center, 100 E. Bataan Ave., Ridgecrest from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2006. [more]

4.12

Spring 2006 Student of the Semester
The Cerro Coso Alumni Association Board of Directors proudly announces the recipient of the SPRING 2006 �Student of the Semester� is: TED E. HIGLE, IWV Campus. Ted was nominated by instructor, John Garcia. The Alumni Board of Directors, along with invited guests, will be honoring Ted at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in recognition of his dedication and many academic achievements. The Alumni Board would like to congratulate Ted and also thank the Cerro Coso faculty, at all sites, for their nominations. [more]

4.10

Spring Band Concert
On Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 7:30 pm the Cerro Coso College Community Band will perform their spring concert, featuring Dr. Alex Shlanta on clarinet, in a performance of Carl Maria Von Weber�s �Concertino� for clarinet and band accompaniment. [more]

4.10

Special Services 25th Annual Awards Ceremony: April 21
Special Services is pleased to announce the 25th annual awards ceremony and brunch, honoring Special Services students receiving diplomas, certificates and awards, as well as the instructors and staff that have helped them to be successful. Special Services will also have an �Extra Special� awards presentation. Please join Special Services on Fri, April 21, 2006, from 10:00-12:00 in the Student Center. For information contact Special Services in Rm 312 or call 384-6250.

4.10

CCCC To Administer Placement Exams At South Kern
The Cerro Coso South Kern Campus located on Edwards AFB will be administering the College Placement Exam for the summer term on five different dates. [more]

4.6

May 2006

5.31

Cerro Coso Baseball Camp June 12-14th
Coyote Baseball will be offering a baseball camp running June 12-14 from 8:00am-12:00 noon. For more information, call CCCC head baseball coach Dick Adams at 384-6386. [more]

5.17

Mammoth Lakes Spanish Institute: July 10-14
Once again Cerro Coso is offering an intensive week long Spanish institute at our Mammoth Lakes campus. The institute will run July 10-14th. More details coming soon.

5.17

Nursing Graduation Ceremony
Eleven Cerro Coso Community College vocational nursing students were honored at their graduation ceremony at Desert Christian Center, Thursday evening, May 11, 2006. [more]

5.17

33rd Commencement Exercises
Cerro Coso Community College�s 33rd Commencement Exercises were held in the Gym of the Raymond A. McCue Athletic Complex on Friday evening, May 12. [IWV | KRV | SK]

5.15

Trio of Coso Coyotes named All-Conference
Each brought something unique to Cerro Coso's table this season, and now all three are being recognized for that. [more]

5.15

CCCC Eastern Sierra College Center Holds Commencement Exercises
Cerro Coso Community College, Eastern Sierra College Center held the 2006 Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 5 in Bishop. Cerro Coso honored 20 graduates. [more]

5.11

Driver's Education Class Offered at IWV
Cerro Coso Community College, Indian Wells Valley Campus is supporting new drivers by offering a Community Education Class in Driver�s Education. The class, instructed by Steve Tomlinson, will meet at Mesquite High School on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning May 22 through June 16, 2006. [more]

5.8

Join the Drama club on a trip to Los Angeles
Interested in the Entertainment Industry? Join the Drama club in their annual trip to Los Angeles. Visit TV1 Actors Studio, Cruise Hollywood Boulevard, Watch HAIRSPRAY. All of those interested in participating must attend the organizational meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Lecture Center, Rm 250, or call Dr. Melinda Fogle Oliver by phone at 384-6114 or by email at mfogle@cerrocoso.edu. Everyone is Welcome!!

5.8

Board of Trustees Visit Cerro Coso
On Thursday, May 4th, the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees made their annual visit to Cerro Coso Community College. [more]

5.2

Katrina Painting on Display Through May 18th
Cerro Coso Community College is displaying the Katrina Painting in the Second Floor Art Gallery through May 18. The Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. [more]

June 2006

6.28

Mammoth Lakes Spanish Institute: July 10-14
Once again Cerro Coso is offering an intensive week long Spanish institute at our Mammoth Lakes campus. The institute will run July 10-14th. [more]

6.22

Drama Club Trip
At the end of May students from Cerro Coso Community College set out for a two-day trip to Los Angeles to learn about the entertainment industry. [more]

6.12

Business Office Technology Courses
Find out what the Business Office Technology program is serving up for Summer. View BSOT Menu. (PDF) If you try to register and you get a message that the course is closed, please email koconnor@cerrocoso.edu and she can help you register.

6.12

FREE Tutoring
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) offers FREE tutoring services for all subjects with full time faculty support. Learn more at the Campus Communicator.

6.7

Employment Opportunities
Cerro Coso College recruiting for the following positions. Announcements and applications are posted to our website on the Employment Opportunities page.

● Dean, Occupational Workforce & Development NEW
● Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships NEW
● Director, Admissions & Records and Veterans' Affairs NEW
● Site Supervisor, Long Term Substitute (Ridgecrest CDC) NEW
● Teacher (California City CDC)
● Adjunct Faculty (ESCC)

6.6

Cerro Coso Library to Hold Annual Book Sale
The Cerro Coso Community College Library is having a Book Sale that will begin on June 12 and will continue through the summer session of classes. There are over 2000 fiction and nonfiction books in hardback and paperback editions to choose from. [more]

6.5

July 2006

7.31

Girls Basketball Camp
Girls Basketball Camp Aug 7-11. [more]

7.27

Office Technology Course Menu
There is a full slate of Office Technology online classes planned for fall 2006, including the very famous low cal/low carb fat free Keyboarding online. New is the Business Math online (using a desktop calculator to solve business problems) and the BSAD 072 Intro to Accounting through ITV. [more] �PDF file

7.26

Want to be a Paralegal?
According to California Labor Market information there will be approximately 22% increase in the need for trained Paralegals between 2002-2012. Interested in a career that pays entry level over $16 per hour and can easily double that with experience? Check out our new online Paralegal Studies Program brought to you by qualified professionals in the field. [more]

7.13

Cerro Coso to Participate in Education Fair: August 2
The Cerro Coso Community College South Kern Campus on Edwards Air Force Base will be participating in the Base Education Fair being held on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oasis Community Center. [more]

7.10

Youth Basketball Camps
Boys Basketball Camp, July 24-28, Girls Basketball Camp Aug 7-11. [more]

7.3

Girls Basketball Shootout
Coyote Mid-Summer High School Basketball Shootout, July 15. All day event. Entry Fee $195.00 (includes T-Shirt) [more]

August 2006

8.29

New Degree in Theatre
Cerro Coso Community College is pleased to announce its newest degree program in Theatre. Although the College has been offering theatre courses for years, students are now able to work toward an Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre: Acting. [more]

8.23

New Online Health Career Classes Offered for Fall 2006
Are you interested in Health Careers? Here are several new classes being offered online for the fall semester through Cerro Coso Community College. Online classes begin Saturday, August 26. Late Registration continues through Sept. 1, 2006. [more] <.pdf

8.17

Fundamentals of AutoCAD - Just Added!
The Media Arts department is pleased to announce the addition of a new evening course this semester. Instructor Mark Pierce will be offering Fundamentals of AutoCAD, at Burroughs High School. [more]

8.15

Polish Up Your Picture Book Manuscript for Children's Stories at Cerro Coso
Have you written a story for young children and you aren�t quite sure if it�s on the right track? Is your picture book manuscript a diamond in the rough, just waiting for you to polish it into a sparkling jewel? Then enroll in this Cerro Coso Community Education class today. [more]

8.15

Cerro Coso Announces Auditions for Fall Production and Other Drama Choices
Cerro Coso Community College will soon be holding auditions for the fall production. The College will be producing Tina Howe's contemporary comedy MUSEUM. Many other Drama options are available. [more]

8.9

CCCC to Offer Driver's Education Class
Cerro Coso Community College Indian Wells Valley Campus is offering Driver�s Education as a Community Education Class. This class, taught by Steve Tomlinson, will begin on September 11, 2006 and go through October 19, 2006. [more]

8.9

Cerro Coso Adds Additional Elementary Spanish I Classes For Fall
Due to popular demand, Cerro Coso Community College has added two additional Elementary Spanish I Classes (SPAN C101) for the Fall Semester, one on-campus (Course#73018) and one on-line (Course#73017). [more]

8.2

CCCC Student Gets Perfect Score on National Standardized Organic Chemistry Exam
Michael Garrison, a student at Cerro Coso Community College, earned a perfect score on the American Chemical Society Division of Education Standardized Organic Chemistry Exam during Finals Week in May of 2006. [more]

September 2006

9.29

Spring 2007 C.N.A. Applicants
At this time we are asking all Spring 2007 applicants to complete ONLY the Cerro Coso Community College Certified Nursing Aide application and return to Pat Duran in the Counseling Center. The Live Scan fingerprinting requirement as well as the Department of Health Services application completion may be requested at a later date. If you have already completed this application process, please keep your receipts, as they may be requested at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Duran in the Counseling Center.

9.27

Phi Theta Kappa Fundraiser
Phi Theta Kappa is offering a host of delicious gourmet pastries and goodies as a fundraiser for our chapter. Orders must be received by October 10th, with delivery to be Oct. 17-20.[more]

9.25

New Feature Added to Site
The forms and documents page has been expanded to include program brochures & publications. Now it's easier than ever to find out more information about the program of your choice. More brochures will be added in the near future. [view page]