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Crafton Hills is teeing off an athletics program next fall with a women's golf team.

Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa is accepting applications for its spring 2016 Fire Academy, which begins with a cadet orientation on January 19, 2016.

Assembly Bill 288 will create partnerships between high schools and community colleges to allow a broader range of students to take college-level courses at their high schools or on college campuses - what is known as concurrent or dual enrollment. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill in October.

The Statewide Training and Education Advisory Committee and the State Board of Fire Services recommended continued recognition of the CHC Fire Academy within the California Fire Services Training and Education System. This reaccreditation by the California State Fire Marshal and the State Board of Fire Service is good for five years.

The San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) has announced the process and timeline for appointing an interim trustee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Kathleen "Katy" Henry, who represented Area 7 of the SBCCD service area. Dr. Henry's term expired at the end of November, 2016, so the interim will serve until the expiration of that term and may stand for election to the position at that point if interested.

The San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center (SBRETC), which trains firefighters for the unique challenges that come with being stationed on an airport and handling aircraft fires and emergencies, will be holding three evening training sessions in November and the public is invited to attend and watch as firefighters put out the live fire exercises.

As part of a new branding initiative, Crafton Hills College hosted a brand positioning workshop on April 3, 2015. Representative from students, alumni, community members, faculty, staff, Foundation and K-12 participated in the workshop to help define and shape Crafton's brand.

Kaiser Permanente is in the business of saving lives. So when they awarded $10,000 to Crafton Hills College's "Preparing First Responders Program", they did so as an investment into the education and training of our community's future First Responders who keep our citizens healthy, safe and secure.

The San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) Board of Trustees welcomed newly elected Student Trustees Esmeralda Vazquez from Crafton Hills College and Thomas Robles from San Bernardino Valley College at their July board meeting.

Crafton Hills College recently received a complaint from a student about the content of a graphic novels class. In our concern for the student and wishing to address the complaints, we initially agreed to include a disclaimer on the syllabus. This was a joint decision made by the faculty member and administration with no mandate from administration.

Banning books? Not here!

Andrews & Papas selected as CHC 2015 Professors of the Year

With a long list of accomplishments and campus engagement, Katharine "Rose" Guzenski was awarded the President's Award on Friday, May 15 at Scholars Convocation. The President's Award requires a nomination from CHC faculty or staff and then selection by the President, Dr. Cheryl Marshall.

Crafton Hills College commencement speaker is champion for African American males. Crafton Hills College's 43rd Commencement is Friday, May 22 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Quad. The Commencement speaker this year is Tyree Vance.