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A belated Happy Thanksgiving to everyone as we announce some more good news: Superintendent/President Raj K. Chopra has resigned from his position effective today.Chopra announced his resignation with a global email sent to the SWC campus community:
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 1:41 PM
College Community,
Effective today, November 30, 2010, I will resign from my position as Superintendent/President.
Until the Board can meet to discuss this matter, the vice presidents will serve as administrators in charge on a rotating basis and will perform day-to-day duties on behalf of the District. Following is the schedule:
· December 1-2 Vice President Suarez
· December 3 Vice President Kerns
· December 6 Vice President Alioto
· December 7-8 Vice President Meadows
It has been an honor to serve the students and community of Southwestern College. I wish you all a happy holiday season and all the best in the future.
Raj K. Chopra, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President
Southwestern College
619.482.6301
Onward!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
First, let us congratulate the challengers: Norma Hernandez, Tim Nader, and Jesseca Saenz-Gonzalez. All three of you worked tirelessly to run solid, honest campaigns. The results showed at the polls with wins for Norma and Tim and a very close second for Jesseca.
Jesseca's loss may actually be the biggest win of the contest. Everyone said it couldn't be done. They said the Valladolid camp is too strong and well-connected. They said Terri was a slam-dunk with the Democratic endorsement. Well, Jesseca proved them wrong. Terri may have won by a couple percentage points, but Jesseca accomplished something even more important: she showed us that influence and money aren't everything and that voters really do want to hear the truth. She showed us that there are no more excuses for not getting involved. She showed us there is always hope. Thank you, Jesseca!
Of course, now the really hard work of getting the college back on track begins, and we couldn't be more excited to get started.
Toward that end, an open letter to Terri Valladolid:
Terri,
Congratulations on your win. Despite all that has passed, we do value your intelligence, and we trust that you do have the best interests of the college at heart.
This election process has been an education for all of us, and we're sure that is true of you as well.
We hope that along the way, your eyes have been opened to the reality of issues plaguing district management. We hope that you have recognized the level of community dissatisfaction with recent college governance. And we hope this new perspective will enable us to work together to restore the college's vision, integrity, and excellence.
Terri, please join us and help Save Our Southwestern College.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
Not that anyone needs reminding, but tomorrow's the day.
Please remember to bring an i.d. and proof of address, just in case.
If you aren't sure where your polling place is, you can easily look it up at Smart Voter.
If you go to your polling place, and you don't show up on the register, you are still entitled to cast a provisional ballot.
Know your voting rights. Seriously.
Finally, look around you (and we're including cyberspace here). Look at the connections and support that has been generated. Look at the selfless work so many people--including you!--have done. Thank them (and yourself!). Thank the candidates.
And remember . . .
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
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