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2010 NEWS RELEASES

August 10, 2010

Barbara Blanchard named VP of Academic Affairs. . .

August 5, 2010

Grossmont College new nursing simulation labs give Sharp Grossmont Hospital's newest nurses a near-reality experience

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July 20, 2010

Steve Baker named Grossmont College dean. . .

June 29, 2010

Dr. Stuart Savin, currently out on medical leave. . .

June 22, 2010

Dedicated Staff recognized for Outstanding Career Achievements. . .

June 21, 2010

Tim Flood named Grossmont College VP of Administrative Services . . .

June 17, 2010

Statewide Funding Cuts Force Severe Summer Course Reductions . . .

June 3, 2010

Hope and perseverance themes of Cuyamaca College Graduation Ceremony . . .

April 19, 2010

Vacancies on GCCCD’s Citizens Bond Oversight Committee . . .

March 2, 2010

Cuyamaca College instructor one of four in the state to win community colleges’ highest teaching award . . .

February 10, 2010

Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District Governing Board begins another year tackling tough budget  . . .

February 4, 2010

High-tech Cuyamaca College Business & Technology Building greets students for new semester  . . .

December 3, 2009

Grossmont, Cuyamaca backers donate to colleges' Osher Foundation scholarship funds. . .

November 18, 2009

Dr. Stuart J. Savin new Cuyamaca College president. . .

November 17, 2009

East  County look at refugee numbers. . .

October 22, 2009

Fast-paced action of wheelchair basketball part of Cuyamaca College’s Disability Awareness Month. . .

October 12, 2009

'Growing Green Careers' focus of Cuyamaca College symposium

. . .

September 23, 2009

Senior-citizen proponent joins  GCCCD’s citizens bond oversight committee. . .

September 2, 2009

GCCCD Governing Board President Bill Garrett to head regional group for community college leaders. . .

August 20, 2009

Grossmont College celebrates new parking structure. . .

August 17, 2009

Flag pole a near-miss, but parking structure’s a hit. . .

August 17, 2009

Grossmont College celebrating

parking structure opening. . .

July 27, 2009

Grossmont College student body president to report to community colleges' Board of Governors. . .

July 7, 2009

At 45, former stay-at-home Mom now has dream job of federal officer. . .

June 26, 2009

Vacancy on college district's citizens bond oversight committee. . .

June 18, 2009

With 10 of her 13 kids still at home Cuyamaca Valedictorian confronted fears . .

June 4, 2009

College for Kids returns to East County. . .

May 22, 2009

'More Kudos for Cal-PASS. . .

May 18, 2009

'Lost Boys of Sudan' to share harrowing stories from war-torn homeland. . .

May 15, 2009

Cuyamaca College Career Fair draws many from community. . .

April 27, 2009

Cuyamaca College East County Career Fair set for May 5. . .

April 3, 2009

GCCCD chancellor: Dealing with state budget crisis a top priority
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News Release

 

August 10, 2010

 

CONTACT: Della Elliott, Public Information

                 (619) 644-7690

 

At a Glance

 

Barbara Blanchard

Named VP of Academic Affairs

Grossmont College administrator brings varied experience

in teaching, administrative roles

 

EL CAJON – - Barbara Blanchard has been named vice president of academic affairs at Grossmont College. Blanchard comes to Grossmont College from American River College, one of four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento, Calif.

Blanchard’s wide-ranging experience includes teaching and learning, accreditation, workforce preparedness, educational technology and business/industry partnerships.

            As vice president of academic affairs, Blanchard will provide leadership and direction to college instructional programs, the library, and computer technology learning resources. She will play an important role in student learning outcomes, institutional planning and coordination, and accreditation.

            Vice President Blanchard’s challenges include working with the district team to find ways to serve the growing student demand in the midst of severe funding cuts to community college budgets due to  the state budget crisis. As economic forces drive more students to campus to train or retrain for new careers and to complete general education requirements to transfer to four-year universities and colleges, campus resources are under enormous strain to accommodate the need. 

            “As I wrote in my application, it was a joy to apply for this position,” Blanchard said. “It is a joy to be given the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience toward creating a dynamic and responsive environment for our students. It’s important to me not only to develop good working relationships on campus, but to establish relationships with the community, and respond to industry and labor market demands to ensure that our students receive a high-quality education that gives them the best possible preparation for the world in which they work and live.” 

  “Dr. Blanchard’s colleagues have described her as extremely dedicated, intelligent, creative, ethical, analytical, organized, and a great facilitator,” said Grossmont College President Sunita V. “Sunny” Cooke. “To win accolades like this from people you work with is the highest form of praise.

“This is a top leadership role within a dynamic college. Working with faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the community, Dr. Blanchard will play a significant role in creating a vision for success and learning into the future. We couldn’t be more excited to have Barbara on our talented Grossmont College team as the new academic year begins.”
            Blanchard has worked at three community colleges in California, most recently at American River College, where she served for more than 13 years as the dean of computer science and information technology. She also served as an interim vice president of student services.

Blanchard received her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California, Davis. She holds a master’s degree in management information systems from the University of Arizona, and a bachelor’s degree in human resources and family development from the University of Illinois.

For more information about Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges, including how to register online for fall semester classes, go to www.gcccd.edu.

 

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