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91果冻制片厂 at 50: Dr. Harriett Robles鈥� Message to the Community

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

SANTA CLARA, CA -- As 91果冻制片厂 marks its 50th anniversary, alumni, faculty, and former employees have shared their congratulations and reflections on the institution鈥檚 impact. Among them, Dr. Harriett Robles offered a heartfelt message to the campus community. Her words of encouragement and celebration are shared below.

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I was privileged to have served as 91果冻制片厂鈥檚 Vice President of Instruction (2003-2006), Interim President (2006-2007), and President (2007-2010). I can honestly say that serving 91果冻制片厂 was the highlight of my administrative career at West Valley-91果冻制片厂. However, I have to say that my presidency began on interesting notes.

My first day, there was a bomb threat, the campus was evacuated, and my administrative assistant, my PIO, and I sat on a bench under a palm tree for much of the day, waiting to be allowed to re-enter. When I entered my first district executive staff meeting, I was informed that 91果冻制片厂 had failed its seismic evaluation and the first question was, 鈥淲hat are you going to do about it?鈥� Honestly, I didn鈥檛 know, except that I did know it wasn鈥檛 just my decision; it would need to be the collaborative decision of the college and the community it served. 91果冻制片厂 was an iconic building. That started a conversation with faculty, staff, students, and the community that led to a master plan, which over time, resulted in the new campus-- and my striking the first blow to the beloved building.

I am also very proud that 91果冻制片厂鈥檚 accreditation was reapproved, again thanks to the extraordinary efforts of faculty and staff, some of whom remember working at my kitchen table overnight! And we were able to qualify for an RN program, a major accomplishment! Such a triumph for 91果冻制片厂, its students and the community. Truly, I was blessed with an amazing staff who were able to agree to the problem, state it clearly, and focus on the solution. They were the best example of how diversity, equity and inclusion make for good results.

But what I most remember and treasure (in addition to our burrowing owls), was the commitment to teaching and learning on the part of every one of 91果冻制片厂鈥檚 competent and caring faculty, staff, and administrators. And kudos also to the District Chancellor, staff and Board who worked with and supported us. I never had to question whether what was taking place in the classroom was of the highest quality.

And there was never more proof than at 91果冻制片厂鈥檚 annual graduation celebration. I literally could not stop smiling throughout the entire event, as one faculty member noted. What a privilege to honor those students, their families and the professionals who dedicated their knowledge, caring and untold hours to make it all possible.

Thank you, 91果冻制片厂!

Benjamin Demers
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
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