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San Bernardino County Fire Department donates a "Type 3" fire engine as part of an ongoing relationship with the College.

Students who were enrolled at Crafton Hills College in spring 2020 and who meet federal requirements may receive federal relief funds awarded to the college. The Federal Emergency Relief Grant, commonly known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provides funding to the College to address the disruption of campus operations due to the Coronavirus.

Jake Fuller knows he is going to be busy as Crafton Hills College’s new Student Senate President. Elected to the position at the close of the Spring 2020 semester, the 20-year-old Redlander is ready to lead the college’s student body through a global pandemic and way into the future.

The 2020 Free College Promise cohort at Crafton began a nine-hour summer bridge program on June 16. Five summer bridge sessions are scheduled over the next four weeks to provide information to the over 500 students who have met the program requirements.

The Admissions and Records office and the Veterans Resource Center have been working diligently over the past few months to move all forms to a fully digital format. This update will allow students, faculty, and counselors to submit routine forms online, creating more efficient processes and enabling the College to offer more services remotely.

Liza Mejia, a 2019 graduate of Crafton Hills College, had the cards stacked against her as a single mother high-school dropout and first-generation college student. Mejia shares her story in hopes of encouraging other non-traditional learners to pursue a college degree.

On June 11, Crafton Hills College Honors Coordinator Judy Cannon was honored by the Rotary Club of Redlands as Peacemaker of the Year 2020.Cannon received this award in recognition of her outstanding service that promotes peace, understanding, reconciliation, and cooperation between individuals, groups, and the community at large.

This spring, eight students completed the Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech) program at Crafton Hills College. The 22 ½-month program, offered in partnership with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, prepares students to perform diagnostic imaging examinations. Each student received his or her associate degree in Radiologic Technology or Radiologic Technology certificate and is eligible to take state and national board examinations to qualify for entry-level employment in radiography.

The Crafton Hills College Emergency Medical Technician Program has completed final testing, with 76 students graduating the program during the most stressful semester in recent memory.

Crafton Hills College theatre department is providing opportunities this summer for students and our community members who love musical theater to get involved.

Kirsten Adair, recent Crafton Hills College graduate and resident of Yucaipa, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).

The CHC Foundation provided lunch on Thursday, June 11, for students in the paramedic program to celebrate their last day on campus together. Twenty-four students successfully completed the didactic (i.e., classroom) portion of the program, which included 460 hours of lectures, interactive presentations, skills labs, and simulations. With COVID-19 causing the campus to close on March 19, the program was disrupted, delayed, and transitioned to an online format.

Crafton Hills College Career Center Coordinator Trinette Barrie was invited to repeat her well received workshop “Common Mistakes Online Instructors Make and How to Avoid Them,” for the CCC Online Teaching Conference, held virtually June 17 through 19.

The Classified Senate organized ten professional development opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators to participate in virtually during the week of May 26. Sessions included a variety of HR training opportunities, instructions on better ergonomics at home, Thai Chi, and How to Zoom.