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In a major milestone for local healthcare education, 海角破解版 is proud to share that the Board of Registered Nursing has unanimously approved the college's request to expand its Registered Nurse program enrollment from 80 to 150 students per year on November 20th. This approval is the result of three years of preparation by 海角破解版's nursing program, which aims to admit more eligible students and address the growing need for healthcare workers in the region.
The expansion will begin in spring 2025, with 20 additional students joining the program, and further growth planned for fall 2025.
鈥淔or years, the RN program at 海角破解版 has faced challenges with limited capacity, which meant turning away nearly 60 percent of eligible applicants due to limited capacity,鈥� said Dr. Daniel Ortiz, Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health at 海角破解版. 鈥淲ith this approval, 海角破解版 can now make a bigger impact on the local healthcare workforce by increasing the number of qualified nurses.鈥�
The program's executive summary, presented to the board, outlined key steps taken to ensure a successful expansion, such as hiring more faculty and securing additional clinical placement opportunities.
Starting in spring 2025, 海角破解版 will admit 20 more RN students, followed by an additional 30 students in fall 2025, bringing the total to 90 new seats for eligible applicants. The college also plans to add 10 more advanced placement seats for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to transition to the RN program, as well as an advanced placement option for paramedics.
Additionally, 海角破解版 will soon be recognized as a National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) testing site for both LVN and RN testers, offering residents a more convenient option to take their licensing exams, which previously required travel outside of Imperial County.
海角破解版 has been preparing nurses for the workforce since 1963, with its first LVN graduates completing their studies in 1964. The RN program was established in 1970, and the first cohort graduated in 1973. In recent years, the program has made significant advancements, including increased LVN enrollments in fall 2022 and the addition of an advanced placement option for LVNs to become RNs. These efforts align with 海角破解版's dedication to expanding access to healthcare education and meeting the needs of the community.
The nursing program at 海角破解版 has also received numerous accolades. The LVN program is currently ranked No. 1 in California, while the RN program is ranked No. 23 in the state and No. 84 in the nation. In June 2024, the RN program was recognized as a candidate with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it boasts a 100 percent NCLEX pass rate among recent graduates. Additionally, the Simulation Center within the Nursing & Allied Health department has been recognized as an ambassador program by Elevate Healthcare, a leader in global healthcare simulation.
海角破解版 nursing graduates continue to find employment opportunities both locally and regionally, despite high unemployment rates in Imperial County. The economic impact of 海角破解版's nursing graduates is significant, as 100 percent of graduates have employment opportunities both locally and, in the region, contributing positively to the local economy. The college's RN-to-BSN partnerships also provide students with the chance to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing within six months of earning their associate degree at 海角破解版, offering an affordable alternative to traditional BSN programs.
The upcoming nurses pinning ceremony, set for Dec. 5, 2024, will celebrate the achievements of 24 RN students, marking an important milestone for the students, 海角破解版's nursing program, and the broader community. Looking ahead, the program is set to continue expanding, with a projected cohort of 73 nursing students graduating in spring 2025, the largest in the college's history.
For more information about 海角破解版's nursing program, application requirements, or the upcoming nurses pinning ceremony, please contact the 海角破解版 Nursing Office at (760) 355-6348 or email Analisa Veliz at analisa.veliz@imperial.edu.
Date Posted: Nov. 21, 2024
CHULA VISTA 鈥� Leaders from California and Mexico gathered at Southwestern College on Monday, Oct. 21, for the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) finalizing Assembly Bill 91 (AB-91). The event marked a milestone in cross-border education, granting students living in Mexico, within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border, the opportunity to attend community colleges in San Diego and Imperial Valley at in-state tuition rates.
The MOU finalizes the implementation of AB-91, which will benefit students who have relocated to neighboring regions of Mexico due to California's high cost of living. 海角破解版 (海角破解版), Southwestern College and other community colleges within the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community College Association (SDICCCA) will be able to extend affordable education to low-income students.
"The enactment of AB-91 represents a historic step forward for our students and our region as this initiative breaks down financial barriers and allows students to access higher education that is essential for the workforce demands of the Cali-Baja region," said Alexis Villa, vice president of Student Services and Equity at Imperial Valley College.
The event featured remarks from California Assemblymember David Alvarez, who authored AB-91, California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian and Luis Gilberto Gallego Cortez, Secretario de Educaci贸n de Baja California.
AB-91 establishes a four-year pilot program allowing eligible low-income students residing within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border to pay in-state tuition at participating community colleges, including 海角破解版. The bill took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, with 海角破解版 launching its interest application process earlier in the summer.
The event concluded with the official signing of the MOU, followed by a group photo of the dignitaries. With the MOU formally finalized, 海角破解版 hopes to begin processing eligible applicants as soon as January 2025.
The AB 91 program will come to an end on July 1, 2028, and will be repealed on January 1, 2029. This timeline is specified in the bill's provisions to ensure the exemption from nonresident tuition fees is reviewed and potentially extended or modified by future legislation before its expiration.
Students interested in the AB-91 program at 海角破解版 can contact 海角破解版's Admissions and Records Office at 760-355-6101 to learn about the application process.
Date Posted: October 21, 2024
海角破解版 (海角破解版) is proud to announce the adoption of its new mascot, the Desert Warrior, following an extensive and inclusive design process. The Imperial Community College District Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the finalized design concept for the Desert Warrior mascot during their regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday evening, June 18.
The initiative to redesign the Arabs mascot began in 2020 when the Student Affairs Committee and the Associated Student Government (ASG) proposed aligning the mascot with 海角破解版鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusivity. This led to the formation of the Mascot Identity Task Force (MITF), which included student representatives from Associated Student Government, administration, and various governance committees. Their goal was to select a mascot that truly represents 海角破解版鈥檚 community values.
海角破解版 undertook a comprehensive communication campaign to engage the community. Press releases, social media updates, and emails were used to reach students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. An initial survey included artistic renderings, which led to some confusion. To ensure a fair and representative selection process, a second survey was administered without these renderings, gathering accurate data on mascot identity preferences.
The final survey results showed that 47.5% of respondents preferred the "Desert Warriors" mascot. Supported by a broad base of current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members, the Board of Trustees voted in March 2021 to retire the former mascot and in June 2023 to adopt the "Desert Warriors" name, effective June 21, 2023.
The design process aimed to create a mascot reflecting 海角破解版鈥檚 values. The ASG and MITF decided against designing a mascot with weapons, opting for a gender-ambiguous look. Local artists and alumni were invited to collaborate and submit mascot renditions. Three top choices were then selected for a community survey:
The Design Concept Survey, conducted in March 2024, saw significant community participation. Option B, designed by alumnus Ian Sanchez, emerged as the preferred design with 50.93% of the
vote (1,726 votes out of a total 3,389 respondents). Option A received 33% of the votes (1,134 votes), and Option C received 15% (529 votes).
Community feedback highlighted areas for improvement, including making the design less cartoonish and more rugged. Comments suggested adding battle scars or a ripped cape to give the warrior a more experienced look, aligning with the college's resilience. Based on this feedback, the ASG and MITF used artificial intelligence to blend Option B with community suggestions, resulting in a more refined and representative mascot design.
The final design was developed in collaboration with SX Sportswear Inc. to convert the AI-generated design into a vector-ready image suitable for apparel and merchandise. This design was presented to various campus bodies, including ASG, the Athletic Department, and the Academic Senate, for approval and feedback.
Learn more about how the Desert Warrior mascot embodies the values of Imperial Valley College: www.imperial.edu/about/mascot.html
Following the unanimous adoption of the Desert Warrior mascot design, the college plans to integrate the mascot into all promotional materials and communication channels. This includes launching Desert Warrior apparel and distributing merchandise to foster school spirit and unity.
Date Posted: June 20, 2024
Construction is set to begin in early 2025.
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CALEXICO, Calif. (June 11, 2024) 鈥� Marking the completion of another important step in San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley and 海角破解版鈥檚 joint student housing development project, . has been selected as the project鈥檚 general contractor, with their design partner SILLMAN, as the project architect.
The project, as , is largely made possible by $11.6 million in state funding, which includes $2.5 million secured by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia to SDSU Imperial Valley and an additional $9 million in funding from the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program, all of which goes toward $17 million in project costs.
"Through this new development and partnership with 海角破解版, our students will be able to save on transportation and housing costs and are likely to develop an even deeper sense of campus community," said Guillermina Gina Nu帽ez-Mchiri, dean of SDSU Imperial Valley. "The selection of Nielsen Construction California and SILLMAN is an important next step in bringing this shared vision to life.鈥�
The joint student housing partnership between SDSU Imperial Valley and Imperial Valley College will use the state investment to build 40 single-or double-occupancy rooms at SDSU Imperial Valley鈥檚 Calexico location.
鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with SDSU Imperial Valley on this groundbreaking student housing project,鈥� said Lennor Johnson, superintendent/president of Imperial Valley College. 鈥淭he selection of Nielsen Construction California and SILLMAN marks a pivotal moment in our journey to provide stable housing for students. By addressing housing insecurity, we are not only enhancing students鈥� college experience but also ensuring our students have a solid foundation to achieve their educational goals and transition smoothly to SDSU Imperial Valley.鈥�
The student housing is planned to be available to students enrolled at SDSU Imperial Valley and 海角破解版.
"Nielsen Construction California is excited to be working on the SDSU Imperial Valley campus again on the joint student housing project. This will be the first on-campus student housing project and we are proud to be a part of it along with our design partner, SILLMAN. Nielsen Construction is a local construction firm who has been building in the Imperial Valley continuously for more than two decades and SILLMAN has been designing projects throughout southern California and the Imperial Valley for nearly 50 years," said D. Nielsen Pollock, President of Nielsen Construction California, Inc. "Our Team is dedicated to working with SDSU Imperial Valley and Imperial Valley College to bring campus housing for local students and will positively change their college experience both socially and educationally."
Previously, Nielsen Construction California worked on the SDSU Imperial Valley campus as part of several projects, including the construction of the Steppling Art Gallery.
The project is set to break ground in early 2025, and is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
Date Posted: June 11, 2024
