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Annual Report 2017 SAN JUAN COLLEGE

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The Aspen is an amazing tree in every sense. It can be likened to the human spirit, as each individual tree is interconnected by a single root and has the ability to flourish in changing environments. Much like the Aspen tree, San Juan College is an institution made

of wonderfully distinct individuals, all joined by a single purpose Student Success. This commitment anchors us all as we work together. As you read through this years annual report, you will see that, similar to the Aspen tree, our roots run deep with a commitment to make a difference in the lives of the students and community we serve.

I am proud to announce that San Juan College was one of only 13 community colleges in the nation selected to participate in the American Association of Community Colleges Pathways 2.0 project. This project is significant to San Juan College in that it improves our processes in streamlining students educational pathways and helps to ensure their success. Speaking of success, I invite you to join me in congratulating the

Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Center, for being honored with the 2017 Outstanding Program of the Year by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, Adult Education Division. This is one of many examples of how our interconnection has expanded its purpose from simply helping students prepare for a high school equivalency exam to broadening their potential and furthering their career and life goals. Congratulations to San Juan College High School (SJCHS), as

the Class of 2020 achieved some of the highest scores in the state for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and

Careers (PARCC) test. Students scored number one for K-12 in English Language Arts Standards (ELA), and number two in the state for proficiency in math. This test was administered to all 10th graders in the state of New Mexico; however, SJCHS students took the test as 9th graders. Our early college high school is yet another example of what can occur when individuals come together with a common purpose ensuring our students not only succeed, but exceed their own expectations. These are just a few of the successes we are celebrating in this

years annual report. As we move into 2018, we are introducing our new mission, vision and strategic directions which further define our purpose and serves to guide us in the years to come. As you can see from just a few of these accomplishments, our roots run deep at San Juan College and throughout our community. We have been here for 61 years and will continue to work together with you to deliver the desired future for our region.

Kind regards,

Presidents Message

Moving to the Next Season

New Mission and Vision

This year, San Juan College redefined its mission and vision statements to further enhance the focus on student success. These statements reflect the Colleges objective to provide educational opportunities that will serve students well as they move forward and embark in their future goals both locally and nationally.

Mission statement: Educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever changing world.

Vision statement: Inspire success through world-class education.

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San Juan College Leadership

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San Juan College Administration

Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass\San Juan College President Ed DesPlas\Executive Vice President Dr. Adrienne Forgette\Vice President for Learning Dave Eppich\Vice President for Student Services Dr. Barbara Ake\Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer Gayle Dean\Executive Director, San Juan College Foundation Ron Jernigan\Senior Director, Institutional Research and Strategic Planning Kerri Langoni\Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Activities Eddi Porter\Director of Strategic Partnerships Jon Betz\Senior Director of Enrollment Management Rhonda Schaefer\Senior Director, Marketing and Public Relations Vinny Zicolello\Chief Information Officer John Boggs\Interim Dean, School of Humanities Dr. Virgil Caldwell\Dean, School of Health Sciences Bill Lewis\Dean, School of Trades and Technology Dr. Michael Ottinger\Dean, School of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Dr. Bradley Purdy\Dean, School of Business, Information Technology, and Workforce Development Barbara Wickman\Dean, School of Energy

San Juan College Board of Trustees John Thompson, Chairman\Member since 2010\Engineer, Walsh Engineering and Production Corporation. Represents district 5.

Dr. Joseph Pope, Vice-Chairman\Member since 2007\Physician, Pinon Family Practice. Represents district 7.

Byron Manning, Secretary\Member since 2015\Certified Public Accountant, Manning Accounting and Consulting Services, LLC. Represents district 3.

Hoskie Benally, Jr.\Member since 2017\Community and Government Liaison, Native American Disability Law Center. Represents district 1.

Evelyn B. Benny\Member since 1997\Community Service Coordinator, Huerfano Chapter House. Represents district 2.

R. Shane Chance\Member since 2004\Certified Public Accountant. Represents district 6.

Joe Rasor\Member since 2017\Retired Public School Superintendant. Represents district 4.

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San Juan College Leadership Roots of Success Run Deep SJC experienced significant increase in graduates

San Juan College is committed to student success. This is evident in the number of students earning their degrees and certificates at San Juan College. 44% The college experienced a 44% change in the number of graduates over a one-year period, the largest percent change in the state.

Of these graduates, 783 earned their degrees in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Health (STEM-H) program. This is a 96% increase over the prior year and the largest percent increase of any institution in the state.

Early College High School achieves top scores

Congratulations to San Juan College High School (SJCHS), as the Class of 2020 achieved some of the highest scores in the state for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test. SJCHS students scored number one for K-12 in English Language Arts

Standards (ELA), and number two for proficiency in math. This test was administered to all 10th graders in the state of New Mexico; however, SJCHS students took the test as 9th graders.

SJCHS is a free, public high school on the campus of San Juan College. The school opened in the fall of 2016 with a cohort of 80 students. Operating under the direction of Farmington Municipal Schools, SJCHS was developed through a collaborative effort among Aztec, Bloomfield, Central Consolidated and Farmington School districts. Students will graduate with a New Mexico High School Diploma, as well as an Associate Degree from San Juan College.

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Nursing Program graduates first BSN/ADN class

Pathways to success

Four students became the first ever to graduate with an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) from San Juan College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree simultaneously. Anysha Ambrose, Brittany Eustace, Darcy Foutz and Misty Wilson became the first graduates of the program. It began with a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Juan College and the University of New Mexico (UNM) on July 4, 2014. The program is a result of the New Mexico Nursing Education

Consortiums (NMNEC) statewide common curriculum. San Juan College is able to participate in this innovative nursing curriculum redesign as a full-member NMNEC school due to San Juan Colleges regional and nursing accreditation.

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Pictured above: Brittany Eustace, Darcy Foutz, Misty Wilson, Anysha Ambrose

San Juan College was selected to participate in the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Pathways 2.0 project. Pathways 2.0 institutions are committed to designing and implementing structured academic and career pathways for their students. San Juan College was one of only 13 community colleges selected to participate through a competitive application process. Participation in the

project will help San Juan College redesign the college experience by structuring and streamlining it to improve the way students enter college, how they move through college, and how they move from college to careers or further education. It is focused on ensuring that all students have clear pathways for these in, through, and out experiences. San Juan College looks forward to significant changes that will benefit all students and ensure their success.

Thanks to the San Juan College Foundation for providing the $135,000 necessary for participation in this three-year program. This financial support will make employee training possible.

Branching into new Opportunities

Branching into new Opportunities

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San Juan College Honors Graduates have another educational opportunity when it comes to obtaining scholarships to four year institutions. Graduates who transfer to New Mexico State University (NMSU) with 30-90 transferable credits receive preference in being awarded competitive transfer scholarships. New Mexico State University offers four major transfer s