Pub. 5 Issue 2

10 Issue 2 2019 GLANCDA SUPPORTS COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS G LANCDA and BoardMember Cheri Fleming of Valencia Acura present a $20,000 grant to the College of the Canyons Automotive Education Program. (Left to Right) • James Kneblik, Jr., College of the Canyons Foundation, Director of the Development • Joe Gerda, College of the Canyons Foundation, Interim Chief Instructional Officer • Bob Smith, Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association, Executive Director • Cheri Fleming, Valencia Acura, Owner • Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, College of the Canyons Foundation, Chancellor • Gary Sornborger, College of the Canyons, Full-Time Faculty and Department Chair, Automotive Technology • Kimberly Night, College of the Canyons, Automotive Technology • Donald Carlson, College of the Canyons, Dean, School of Business and Interim Dean, School of Applied Technology • Omar Torres, College of the Canyons, Associate Vice President of Academic Services • Murray Wood, College of the Canyons Foundation, Chief Development Officer The contribution from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association will support the Automotive Technology Program at College of the Canyons. The specific purpose of these funds will be to purchase the equipment, curriculummaterials, and supplies that are required to expand the hybrid vehicle training program in the Automotive Technology department. There is a growing need to expand the current curriculum to serve students and employers better in the college service area. The comprehensive Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students with the entry-level skills they need for an automotive technician position in a variety of settings including dealerships, independent automotive repair facilities, or city, county, and federal agencies. Automotive Technology offers certificate and degree programs that range from one semester to two years in length allowing students to get into the workforce quickly, and the department provides in-depth training with extensive hands-on experiences in all nine ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification Programs and the State of California Smog Tech Training. Upon completion of the course work required for the certificate or major, students will have achieved competencies in the areas of brakes, suspension, electrical components and wiring, transmissions, engine diagnosis, drivability, hybrid technology, diesel, and smog. About College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is a public community college operated by the Santa Clarita Community College District