Campus News

Transfer Center Hosts Open House as Application Season Begins

One of the most common questions asked at the Fullerton College Transfer Center is “When should students start thinking about transfer?” Talk to any staff member at the Center and the answer is always, “As soon as possible.” In fact, it’s recommended that students begin visiting the Transfer Center within their first year at Fullerton College.

Support Student-Veterans at 4th Annual Veteran’s Golf Classic

The Fullerton College Veterans Resource Center is proud to bring back the 4th Annual Veteran’s Golf Classic to be held November 7 at Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona. All proceeds benefit student-veterans and the Veterans Resources Center through scholarships, programming, and other needs. To participate and for more information visit the VRC's Golf Classic page.

Campus Closed for Labor Day

Fullerton College campus will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day and campus services will not be available. Campus will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

President’s Open Office Hour on Tuesday

Interim President Perez will host his first President’s Open Office Hour on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Building 100 in the President’s Office. Open Office Hours provide the campus community with the opportunity to ask Dr. Perez any questions they may have. Learn more about upcoming events with the Interim President Perez.

Watch the latest Mondays with Monte video on Instagram.

Faculty Exhibition Opens Sept. 8

The Art Gallery will kick off the fall semester with a Faculty Exhibition set to debut with an opening reception on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. The Faculty Exhibition will run through Oct. 8. Students from ARTH 175 F: Intro Museum Gallery Studies are currently preparing the exhibition in the Art Gallery.

Students

Students Get a Free Meal at the Dining Hall

Did you know your Student ID card is your ticket to a free meal at the Dining Hall? Beginning Aug. 22, all students enrolled in the fall semester can get one free meal during dining hours. Students must first obtain a student ID card and scan the ID card at the time of purchase. The ID card is uploaded with a fixed amount daily, is non-transferable, and resets at the end of each day.

Save the Date! Virtual & In-Person Club Rush Held Next Week

Student Life and Leadership will host Club Rush both in-person and virtually to provide flexibility for students to attend. Virtual Club Rush will be held on Sept. 7 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and Club Rush @ the Quad will be on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to meet different clubs on campus and activate or reactivate a club.

Learn more about Club Rush at Student Life and Leadership.

Applications for Associated Students Fall Elections Due Sept. 9

Are you interested in student government? Several A.S. Executive Board positions are available this fall semester, and it is an excellent leadership opportunity for students. The following positions are open this fall semester: A.S. President, Vice President of Senate, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Records, Vice President of Activities, and A.S. Senator (21 positions available). If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please email Associated Students at as@fullcoll.edu for more information. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 9.

Parking Permits Required Starting Aug. 29

Parking permits will need to be displayed on your vehicle starting on Aug. 29. If you have not picked up your free parking permit, you can pick one up at the Campus Safety Office, Building 1500.

Learn more about parking permits at Campus Safety.

Last Day to Add or Drop Classes is Sept. 5

Monday, Sept. 5 is the last day to add fall 2022 classes and/or withdraw without a “W.” It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a class. Instructor approval is not required. Students may add or drop/withdraw classes in myGateway.

Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop Held Aug. 31

Study abroad is returning to Fullerton College starting Spring 2023. Attend the Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship Workshop on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. via Zoom to learn about application requirements. Learn more at Fullerton College Study Abroad.

Join the Leisure Reading Group

Meet new people and cultivate the habit of reading for leisure by taking part in a virtual book discussion in an informal and welcoming environment. Participants will vote on the book for the semester and receive a free copy of the chosen book at the Library. The Zoom meetings will be held on select Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 1.

To join, contact FC librarian Jane Ishibashi at JIshibashi@fullcoll.edu

Faculty and Staff

SENSE Survey Begins Sept. 12

This fall, Fullerton College will participate in the Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE), a national survey of institutional practices and student behaviors during the earliest weeks of college. SENSE is an initiative of CCCSE, part of the Program in Higher Education Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin. The results will help us better understand the entering student experience.

The survey will be administered in person between Sept. 12 and Sept. 23 in various Counseling, English and Math classes randomly selected by CCCSE. Instructors whose classes were selected for survey administration have received emails from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the Guided Pathways Office.

To learn more, visit the SENSE website

DocuSign Trainings Available at the Anaheim Campus

NOCCCD is launching DocuSign, a cloud-based contract management software for processing and managing legal agreements. Attend an upcoming DocuSign training to learn how to use DocuSign, process contracts in DocuSign, and review business law concepts. DocuSign training will be available in person at the Anaheim Campus Room 302 on Aug. 31–Sept. 2 and Sept. 8 from 9–11 a.m. Register via the Workshop Calendar in EdVantage to reserve your spot.

Input Needed for Vision, Mission, and Core Values

The Institutional Integrity Committee (IIC) is coordinating the college’s review and refresh of its Vision, Mission, and Core Values. The campus community is encouraged to attend one of two upcoming workshops and provide input by completing this survey. The workshops will be held:

Sept. 8 at 12 – 2 p.m. in Room 224-228
Sept. 28 at 3 – 5 p.m. in Room 224-228

Tour the Japanese American National Museum

District Professional Development is planning to take a field trip to the Japanese American National Museum and Little Tokyo in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 14. This trip is open to all full-time faculty and staff. Seating is limited. Register in EdVantage.

Athletics

Women's Volleyball

The Hornets spearheaded the 2022-23 FC sports season with a 3-1 victory over Chaffey College at home Friday night. Fullerton dropped the first set 22-25 but came back firing on all cylinders sweeping through the Panthers in the next three sets 25-21, 25-18, and 25-21. Up Next: FC (1-0 overall) will play at Mt. SAC this Wednesday, August 31 at 6 p.m.

Football

The FC football season is right around the corner with the Hornets facing off at Santa Ana College for the 99th Key to the County game. This is one of the longest rivalry games in the state and should be a great one. The Hornets and Dons will play this Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Santa Ana Bowl at 6 p.m.

Men's Soccer

The FC men's soccer team will get its season underway on Tuesday, August 30 when they host Bakersfield College at 3 p.m. Like the past few seasons, this looks to be a promising year for the Hornets, who have a lot of talented players. Come on out and support the team!