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Dear
Roadrunners,
As the
academic year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely
thank each of you for the incredible work you do every day to make
Crafton Hills College an exceptional place. Your dedication,
creativity, and commitment to our students are what make this college
truly extraordinary.
In this
edition of the President’s Report, you'll find stories that showcase
the impact of your efforts across our campus and beyond. From
innovative classroom experiences to community partnerships and alumni success stories, these snapshots reflect the
excellence and care that define our work.
I hope you
take pride in these achievements—and in the role you play in making
them possible. As we look ahead to the summer months, I hope you to
take some well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and reflect on all
that we’ve accomplished together this year.
Thank you
again for all you do.
Best regards,
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Kevin Horan,
Ed.D.
President, Crafton Hills College
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Tenure and Retirement Celebration
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Please join us in
honoring our esteemed faculty at the Retirement & Tenure
Celebration on May 15 from 2-3 p.m. in the Roadrunner Cafe.
This special event will
recognize Scott
Rippy and Gary
Williams on their well-deserved retirements,
celebrating the legacy of service and dedication they’ve shared with
generations of students.
We’ll also applaud our
newly tenured faculty: Edward
Ferrari, Natalie Lopez, Yuki Toyooka-Smith, and George
“Butch” Zein
Each of these
individuals has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to teaching,
student success, and the mission of CHC.
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Successful 5K Raises Funds for
Athletics
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Crafton Hills College
partnered with the City of Yucaipa to host a successful 5K run on April
26, bringing together over 260 participants in support of CHC Athletics
and campus spirit.
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From Crafton to Policy Change
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Aaron Burgess Jr.'s
journey from a challenging high school experience to becoming the
Policy Manager for San Diego's Commission on Police Practices was
shaped by his time at CHC.
Through mentorship,
leadership opportunities, and self-discovery, Crafton provided the
foundation that fueled his passion for advocacy and social change.
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From Lab Mishap to Lifelong
Mentor
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In a memorable tale of
science, safety, and second chances—recently featured in The Science Digest—Rosemarie
M. Hansen’s early lab mishap at Crafton Hills College became the spark
that ignited her long-standing career on campus.
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Crafton EMT Leads HeartSaver
Training for SBVC Staff
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In a strong example of
district-wide collaboration, CHC’s EMT team delivered HeartSaver CPR
training to 35 employees at SBVC’s Child Development Center. This
effort highlights Crafton’s role as an American Heart Association
Training Center.
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Welcome Amanda Smith, Associate
Dean of Health & Wellness
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Crafton Hills College
is excited to announce a transformative addition to our leadership
team, with Amanda Smith, LCSW, joining us as the new Associate Dean of
Health & Wellness.
Her extensive
experience and student-centered approach will play a vital role in
strengthening our campus-wide commitment to well-being, equity, and
holistic support.
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Growing Together: CHC Community
Garden
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The CHC Community
Garden continues to thrive as a hands-on, student-supported effort to
grow fresh produce and promote food security on campus.
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10-Year-Old to make history as
CHC’s youngest graduate
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Alisa Perales will make
history as the youngest-ever graduate of CHC, earning two associate
degrees in multiple sciences and mathematics.
Alisa’s remarkable
journey includes challenging societal norms and setting ambitious goals
for her future in the tech industry.
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