Press Releases 2009

CONTACT: Mary Planding,
Director, Marketing & Communications
(831) 479-6158
mary.plandings [at] cabrillo.edu

June 18, 2009

Cabrillo College Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
Solicits New Members

APTOS, CA – Committee members are being sought by Cabrillo College President Brian King to serve on the Cabrillo College Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The committee is seeking applications for four representatives: 1) an active member of a college support organization, 2) an active member of a senior citizen’s organization, and 3) a member of a student organization or club and 4) an At Large member. Oversight committee members cannot be employees, officials, vendors, consultants or contractors of Cabrillo College.       
New members will be appointed by the Cabrillo Governing Board at its August meeting. Applications are due July 10, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. For application information, contact the Cabrillo College President’s Office at 831.479.6306 or visit http://www.cabrillo.edu/news/press/Citizens-Oversight-Committee-application-2009.doc to download the application.
The Cabrillo College Governing Board passed a resolution on April 4, 2004 establishing the independent citizens’ oversight committee. The committee is responsible for ensuring Cabrillo College’s financial accountability for projects funded by a $118 million general obligation bond passed by voters in March 2004.
Visit http://www.cabrillo.edu/internal/facilities/measured/index.html for more information about the activities of the Cabrillo College Citizens’ Oversight Committee.

About Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. It is ranked #1 in transfers to UC Santa Cruz. Founded in 1959, the college offers over 100 academic and career technical education programs that serve multiple educational goals such as A.A. and A.S. degrees, certificates of achievement, skills certificates, transfer to 4-year institutions or for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Its mission is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community by assisting all students in their quest for lifelong learning and success in an ever-changing world.