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1920 - Established as Salinas Junior College

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1920 - Established as Salinas Junior College

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Renamed Hartnell College

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Cesar Chavez led a United Farm Workers rally at Hartnell College and called for a broad farmworker strike. Weeks later on Aug 23 during a meeting at Hartnell of workers from 27 of the largest lettuce-producing ranches, the Salad Bowl strike began. The strike lasted seven months and ended with an agreement between the Teamsters and the UFW, reaffirming field workers' right to organize.

*Hartnell faculty, years later, voted to change the calendar to take a day away from spring break and shift it to have Caesar Chavez Day off for students. The college eventually followed and gave it as a day off for everyone.

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Forty-five years ago on this date, August 24, 1970, the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) leader César Chávez called for a consumer boycott of lettuce to support the strike against lettuce growers who would not negotiate contracts with farm workers for decent wages and working conditions. UFWOC was the predecessor organization to the United Farm Workers (UFW). The Delano grape boycott had recently shown some success, and the union was eager to advance workers' claims into new fields.

To keep the UFW out of California lettuce and vegetable fields, most Salinas Valley growers signed sweetheart contracts with the Teamsters Union. Some 10,000 Central Coast farm workers respond by walking out on strike. The UFW used the boycott to convince some large vegetable companies to abandon their Teamster agreements and sign UFW contracts.

The so-called Salad Bowl strike was a series of strikes, mass pickets, boycotts and secondary boycotts that led to the largest farm worker strike in U.S. history. Shipments of fresh lettuce nationwide virtually ceased, and the price of lettuce doubled almost overnight. Lettuce growers lost $500,000 a day. A state district court enjoined Chávez personally and the UFW as an organization from engaging in picketing, but both Chávez and the union refused to obey the court's orders.

Violence against UFW workers became increasingly widespread in the fields. On November 4, 1970 a UFW regional office was bombed.

Chávez spent from Dec. 10 to 23 in jail in Salinas, Calif., for refusing to obey the court order. Former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Rafer Johnson, Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, visited him in jail.

On March 26, 1971, the Teamsters and UFW signed a new jurisdictional agreement reaffirming the UFW's right to organize field workers, although Teamsters did continue to organize in some places, with frequent violent attacks on UFW members. The Teamsters finally left the field in 1973.

After a dramatic 110-mile march from San Francisco, which gathered more than 15,000 people by the time they reached the E & J Gallo Winery in Modesto on March 1, 1975, UFW's persistent action led directly to the passage of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, which went into effect on August 28th. The UFW organized thousands of agricultural laborers into unions, in many cases winning recognition and negotiated contracts.

After hundreds of elections under the law in its first two years, the UFW and Teamsters finally signed a long-lasting jurisdictional agreement in March 1977,and the UFW ended its boycotts of lettuce, grapes, and wine in February 1978.
Photo: peacebuttons.info

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Today in labor history: United Farm Workers launch the lettuce boycott

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Forty-five years ago on this date, August 24, 1970, the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) leader César Chávez called for a consumer boycott of lettuce to support the strike against lettuce growers who would not negotiate contracts with farm workers for decent wages and w...

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Adoption of the Ethnic Groups in the US general education requirement for the AA/AS degrees, a progressive and somewhat controversial change at the time. Hartnell College had already established an Ethnic Studies department and had been teaching Ethnic Studies courses.

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Gave the faculty senate the rights of collegial consultation and required boards to either rely primarily on the Senate or reach mutual agreement with them. It changed the credential system to a more transparent system of determining minimum qualifications.

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1988-1991 MALDEF Case about Racism in Prerequisites

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1988-1991 MALDEF Case about Racism in Prerequisites

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Due to this case Hartnell removed all prerequisite enforcement in 1988. Students could register for anything regardless of prerequisites. Prerequisite checking in registration didn't return until we implemented the Colleague system in the early 2000s.

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Latinos Settle Dispute With 2-Year Colleges

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Latino groups announced an agreement Monday with the state’s 107 community colleges to end student placement practices that the groups say make it difficult for students for whom English is a second language to go on to universities.

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Faculty colleague: "Fort Ord was still an active military base at the time and we had many students who were deployed or whose spouses were deployed. Not having any real contact with military families prior to working at Hartnell, the impact was particularly striking to me. How do you concentrate on school when your spouse is being sent to war? It was the first time I realized that there were special withdrawals for military service."

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Fred Anderson (Computer Science) becomes the first Black president of Hartnell College.

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Lourdes Villareal appointed as the first Latina president of Hartnell College.

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La Raza faculty group; active MECHA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán) student group; vocal opposition on campus to Prop 187 (prohibiting undocumented people from using services); Prop 209 (prohibiting UC and other state entities from using race, ethnicity or sex as criteria in public employment and education); Prop 227 (banning bilingual education - since repealed).

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Dr. Edward J. Valeau, the second African-American President/Superintendent, was hired. Students protested and picketed because they wanted a Latino candidate.

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Hartnell Faculty Association voted no confidence in Dr. Edward J. Valeau and the governing board. Dr. Valeau was the target of three sexual harassment complaints involving female employees at the college.

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Oct 23 - 25, 2006 Hartnell Faculty Strikes

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Oct 23 - 25, 2006 Hartnell Faculty Strikes

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A faculty strike involving about 150 full- and part-time instructors began at 5:30 a.m. Friday, after more than two years of relative inaction regarding a new faculty contract. This was the first strike in the college’s history.

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Alisal Campus rebuilt with a focus on agriculture related trades

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Hartnell College given a warning that it could be placed on probation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools (ACCJC) after finding 12 deficiencies that threatened its accreditation status.

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Our College Pathways Team works with local high schools to provide guidance and assistance to students with the required steps to enroll known as the "Steps to Success". The Panther Prep Program provides Priority Registration for high school seniors who plan to enroll at Hartnell College after graduation. Onboarding assistance continues throughout the summer for students who missed Panther Prep events.  Once the Steps-to-Success are complete, students are eligible to register for classes.

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The Accrediting Commission for Community  and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) removed Hartnell College from warning status and reaffirmed accreditation.

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2015 - Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Office created

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2015 - Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Office created

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With the goal to strengthen the college's capacities by building equitable systems of teaching and student services that increase the academic success of Hispanic and other low-income students, this office has become central to supporting programs from Dual Enrollment, to the Career Hub, to STEM Internships, and Guided Pathways.

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2016 - Measure T ($167 Million bond) Passes

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2016 - Measure T ($167 Million bond) Passes

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November - Measure T passed ($167 Million bond): To repair/upgrade classrooms, expand local access to higher education/ training for high-wage jobs, including nursing, agriculture, science, technology/ engineering, by upgrading aging classrooms, technology, science labs, repairing outdated, deteriorating mechanical/electrical systems, improving veterans’ services, safety, security/ disabled access, removing asbestos, acquiring, constructing, repairing sites/facilities/equipment

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2016 - Panther Learning Lab (re)Established

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2016 - Panther Learning Lab (re)Established

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Hartnell Academic Support Center/Panther Learning Lab (re)established. Beginning with in-person tutoring, the PLL has since expanded to also offer online tutoring in a range of subjects, workshops on study skills, and course-specific supplemental instruction, as well as opening sites to support the satellite campuses in King City and Soledad.

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2016 - Office of Institutional Research created

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2016 - Office of Institutional Research created

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New research director position created.

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October 13 - AB705 requires community college districts and individual colleges to enter transfer-level English and Math coursework within one year.

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Dual enrollment partnerships established with local high schools to allow high school students to earn college credit for courses (e.g. Rancho San Juan HS).

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Are you interested in taking a course at Hartnell?

This is a great opportunity to get ahead, earn college credits, and learn something new while you are still in high school. It is also a big responsibility, so we want to make sure you are fully informed and feel ready to take on a college class! Familiarize yourself with the flyer listed below so you are aware of what the steps are so that you can successfully register and enroll in classes at Hartnell. Best of luck!

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Hartnell Dual Enrollment / Hartnell Dual Enrollment

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Are you interested in taking a course at Hartnell? This is a great opportunity to get ahead, earn college credits, and learn something new while you are still in high school. It is also a big responsibility, so we want to make sure you are fully informed and feel ready to take on a college class!

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Teacher Pathways program begins in collaboration with Cal State Monterey Bay.

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The Teacher Pathway Program (TPP) is a Hartnell College - CSU Monterey Bay collaborative, offering students the opportunity to earn an Associates, Bachelor's degree, and multiple-subject teaching credential in a cohort-based program. Students are on track to receive the following degrees:

With financial support from the Claire Giannini Fund and Monterey Peninsula Foundation, the Teacher Pathway Program seeks to meet the critical teacher shortage in Monterey County through a "grow your own" collaborative by tapping into our local talent and developing passionate educators.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

By participating in the Teacher Pathway Program, students receive the following benefits and support services:

Guaranteed seats in reserved courses at Hartnell and CSU Monterey Bay

Integrated Teacher Education Pathway (ITEP) - you finish your BA and credential in 2 years (for transfer students)

Strong peer support with classmates in same degree as you

Lending library textbooks in select courses

Professional development workshops that help build your teacher identity

"Loan to own" chromebooks

Free CBEST preparation workshops

Transfer support and resources

Financial scholarship pending grant funding

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM BEST SUITED FOR?

Students committed to going to school full-time

For future elementary teachers committed to going to CSU Monterey Bay

Depending which cohort you belong to, your CSUMB courses will either be in South County (cohort 5 and 6) or in Salinas (Cohort 7 and 8)

TPP Cohort will be in South County for fall 2020 and fall 2021 school year!

The upcoming TPP cohort 7 will begin in the Salinas region for Fall 2022. This means that students will have all classes offered in South County, including CSUMB Liberal Studies and credential courses! Cohort 8 will be in the Salinas region. Please see graph below:

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December - Hartnell breaks ground on King City Education Center in King City, CA to serve southern Monterey County (50 miles to the south of the main campus).

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Guided Pathways/College Re-Design becomes a college-wide initiative.

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President/Superintendent Patricia Hsieh hired by Hartnell Board of Trustees.

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March - CDC declares COVID-19 Pandemic - the college moved fully online for the second half of the spring 2020 semester and for the next several semesters.

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President Patricia Hsieh unexpectedly resigns because of “private issues” after less than a year in the position. Interim President appointed by board.

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Soledad Campus opens a multipurpose education center in Soledad, CA (30 miles south of Salinas). It joins the main campus and the Alisal Campus in Salinas, CA in serving students in the central valley.

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2021 - Honorable Mention for Diversity and Equity

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2021 - Honorable Mention for Diversity and Equity

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Hartnell Colleges recognized by the California Community Colleges System for “extensive progress in advancing diversity and equity,” receiving Honorable Mention for Diversity and Equity.

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2021 - College Governance Redesign fails

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2021 - College Governance Redesign fails

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After two years of college-wide collaboration, the Guided Pathways/Governance Re-Design’s revised governing structure voted down by the Hartnell College Planning Council.

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Sept 30 - AB1705 severely restricts the ability of community colleges to offer remedial math and English courses.

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President/Superintendent Dr. Michael Gutierrez appointed, after having served as President of Sacramento City College.

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Nov 2022 - Ransomware attacks Hartnell College

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Nov 2022 - Ransomware attacks Hartnell College

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The breach resulted in staff and students’ first and last names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state ID numbers, student ID numbers, and medical information being compromised. On-campus phone, email, wifi, and network shut down.

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November 12, 2022

SALINAS, CA. - In the early morning hours of October 2, 2022, Hartnell College was the victim
of a sophisticated ransomware attack. The investigation is ongoing; however, it was determined that
certain segments of the network were accessed during the incident. In an abundance of caution, data
located in potentially impacted network locations was reviewed to identify the type of information
contained therein.

"The third-party investigation confirmed that personal information was present in the impacted
network locations," said Hartnell President and Superintendent Michael Gutierrez. "We take privacy
and security very seriously and will actively work to mitigate any risk to those affected." Gutierrez
added that the college appreciates everyone's patience during this time.
In the coming weeks, potentially impacted individuals will be receiving a written notification letter,
including an offering for twenty-four months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft
protection services.

Network updates, including information for students will be provided daily on the college website.

Please direct all media inquiries to communications@hartnell.edu

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November 12, 2022 SALINAS, CA. - In the early morning hours of October 2, 2022, Hartnell College was the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack. The investigation is ongoing; however, it was determined thatcertain segments of the network were accessed during the incident.

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New administrative positions created: Associate VP of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success, and Dean of Equity and Pathways.

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Degree groupings are reorganized into Meta-Majors.

Faculty Senate restructures membership and committee structure to align with Meta-Majors.

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2022 - Revised Governance Redesign implemented

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2022 - Revised Governance Redesign implemented

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President’s Task Force on Governance Re-Design’s proposal passes the Hartnell College Council.

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Hartnell College joins Achieving the Dream program