Spring Update from the AVC Foundation |
Remember that you matter and your work does too. As Leon Brown once said, “Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch, for the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow.”
That’s what you do. That’s what we do. We know it has been a rough year, and there is so much work to do this year. But everything you do creates ripples, some that you may never be able to see. You are a brilliant, talented, wonderful person, and we are thankful for you.
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Volunteers Needed for Scholarship Reviews |
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The AVC Foundation is in need of volunteers to review scholarship applications. All reviews can be done from any computer and would require about 5 hours, at your convenience, between March 1 - April 2.
This is a great way to help our students beyond the classroom.
If you can help, please contact Emily Moulton at emoulton@avc.edu or ext. 6996.
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AVC Welcomes New Vice President of Academic Affairs Isabelle Saber |
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AVC recently welcomed Isabelle Saber as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs. After emigrating to the US with her family, Saber began her studies at Glendale Community College where she remained for 26 years in the consecutive roles of student, tutor, supplemental instruction leader, classified staff, adjunct instructor, and full-time faculty. Saber subsequently transitioned to administrative roles in other districts where she served in the capacities of the instructional dean and vice president of academic affairs. She is passionate about the role of the community college in higher education and its unparalleled potential in improving lives and providing access to all. Saber is excited to join the AVC team and looks forward to collaborating with all groups on campus, and within the community, to facilitate student success and support AVC’s continued role as the region's engine of economic advancement. Welcome, Isabelle Saber! |
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AVC Welcomes New Vice President of Academic Affairs Isabelle Saber |
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On Dec. 11, 2020, two new board members joined AVC’s governing board. With Lew Stults and Dr. Laura Herman stepping down after many years of service, Michael Rives and Michelle Harvey were sworn into office by Senator Scott Wilk. Rives now represents Trustee Area 3 and Harvey represents Trustee Area 1. A special thank you to Lew Stults and Dr. Laura Herman for their commitment to service to Antelope Valley College and our community.
Please join us in welcoming AVC Board Members Michael Rives and Michelle Harvey!
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Ways to directly help our students |
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We are always in need of donors to provide scholarships to our students. Last year, of the students who applied, we were only able to award scholarships to nearly 40 percent of them.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship or contributing to an existing scholarship, please contact Emily Moulton, Scholarship Coordinator, Foundation at 661-722-6300, ext. 6996 or emoulton@avc.edu.
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An endowment is established with a minimum of a $10,000 gift to the Foundation by a donor for either a scholarship or other student and/or college support. This initial gift stays in perpetuity and the interest generated is used to support the donor’s request.
For more information on establishing your endowment, visit our website or contact our office.
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Leave a legacy. By naming Antelope Valley College in a will, trust or insurance arrangement, you can leave a sustaining legacy at the college – providing you the opportunity to receive recognition for supporting the college both now and in the future.
For more information on designating your planned giving, visit our website or contact our office.
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Measure AV Construction Updates |
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Sage Hall will provide instructional space for individual and group instruction, tutoring with a flexible and interactive learning environment that replaces the existing Learning Center facility.
Currently under construction with estimated completion in April 2021.
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Provide a permanent facility for Campus Security to provide more effective services and communications to the campus. The facility is a single-story 5,660 sq. ft. building with gated parking for security vehicles.
The final phases of construction include painting, glazing, interior flooring, and furniture installation.
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Existing and new modular buildings will provide a complex at Marauder Stadium for team locker rooms, restrooms, training space, equipment, laundry, meeting rooms, and offices. Seven modular buildings, constructed in two phases, will provide 22,500 square feet of usable space.
Currently working on foundation and underground utilities.
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Student Services Building |
The new main campus entry at Avenue J-12 and 30th Street West will lead to the College's impressive front door, a two-story Student Services building that will provide 58,000 square feet of space for providing enrollment, counseling, financial aid, health, and veterans services.
Currently forming and pouring down the foundational slab. Estimated to be completed in April 2022.
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The Discovery Lab is a 35,466 square foot technical education facility that will support the relocation and expansion of the welding, fire technology, and electronics programs. New programs including Advanced Manufacturing and Avionics will also be housed in this state-of-the-art facility.
Currently pouring slab, brick wall, and underground utilities. Estimated to be completed in September 2021.
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Cedar Hall is a three-story 65,000 square foot state of the art building that will house classrooms and faculty offices. A theater-style lecture classroom will also be utilized as the Board of Trustees' meeting room.
Currently working on drawing and construction is estimated to complete in June 2024.
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The 47,353 square foot facility will be the campus core for student life and college activities. The Commons will include a full kitchen and dining facility, a College store, indoor and outdoor spaces for large gatherings, and a student life center that supports student interaction, support, and clubs as well as the student government offices.
The project is in the preliminary stages with an estimated construction completion date of July 2024.
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