After 17 years at Allan Hancock College, vice principal of student services Roger Welt is retiring. Welt oversaw the college’s financial aid, counseling, and disabled services department. He also played a significant role in designing and developing the Lompoc Valley Center, and establishing centers in Solvang and Vandenberg. Welt said bringing the other centers to […]
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Study at the speed of life
Students attending Allan Hancock College will have a super-speedy option this fall in the form of Fast Track short-term courses. Students can choose from a variety of classes, including some that only last a few days or even one day. All are options designed to fit into busy schedules filled with the demands of work […]
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It’s never too late to celebrate
The graduating Santa Maria Saints of 1968 will be celebrating a belated 40th high school reunion—“The 41st Reunion”—July 31 through Aug. 2. The walk down memory lane will begin on July 31 at the Santa Maria Inn, where former classmates will meet at 5 p.m. for “appetizers, drinks, and merriment,” according a link on the […]
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Looking for a few good leaders
In June, the Teen Leadership Program graduated its first class of 33 local teens committed to affecting positive change in their community. Now, the program is looking for members of the class of 2010. Organized by United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Teen Leadership Program […]
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California Community Colleges get new leadership
On June 26, the California State Senate unanimously approved the appointment of four members to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. The new members are Lance T. Izumi of Sacramento, Geoffrey L. Baum of Pasadena, Scott Himelstein of San Diego, and Gary Reed of Porterville. The 17-member board—primarily appointed by the governor—sets policy and […]
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Former Hancock student named automotive technician of the year
Scott Stephen has come a long way since his first days as an auto mechanic, when—as a 14-year-old—he took apart a car and rebuilt it from scratch. The Allan Hancock College graduate was recently named a national Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automotive Technician of the Year. According to a biography from the college, Stephen […]
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Learn from afar through classes at Allan Hancock College
Want to go to college but can’t make it to campus? This fall, Allan Hancock College will offer 178 distance learning classes, all taught over the Internet, or using video, DVD, or live video streaming. Enrollment in the college’s distance learning classes has increased dramatically over the last several years, according to a press release […]
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Local Women for Agriculture chapter supports future aggies
The Santa Maria chapter of California Women for Agriculture celebrated agriculture in education on June 24 during its annual scholarship banquet. This year, the chapter awarded scholarships totaling $7,500 to eight students, all of whom are bound for or studying at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Scholarships are bestowed on students with ag-based career […]
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It’s orientation time
New Bulldogs—listen up: All students attending Allan Hancock College for the first time this fall are required to attend an orientation. The one-hour sessions are scheduled throughout the summer, with Mega Orientations scheduled for Aug. 6 in Santa Maria and Aug. 13 in Lompoc. Both sessions run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The orientations […]
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Allan Hancock College posts fall class schedule online
Allan Hancock College posts fall class schedule online Planning to go to college in the fall? The Allan Hancock College fall 2009 class schedule is now available online at hancockcollege.edu, according to an announcement from the college. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 24. Free hard copies are also available at all college sites and various […]
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Community Action Commission offers free summer lunches to local children
Along with the summer season comes popsicles, watermelon, and barbecue. This summer, Santa Barbara County nonprofit Community Action Commission will take the food tradition one step further by offering free, nutritious meals to children and youth from low-income families. Community Action Commission—partnering with summer youth programs run by organizations such as the Boys and Girls […]
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Hancock College shifts to four-day workweek this summer
Faced with unprecedented statewide budget cuts, the Allan Hancock College Board of Trustees has instituted a summertime four-day workweek to save on utility costs, according to a recent announcement from the college. The four-day schedule, which started on June 1, will run for 11 weeks. The college and all its centers will be closed June […]