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COM Alumnus and Former ASCOM President Wins $275,000 Google Android Developer Challenge

Former ASCOM President Chris Hulls recently received the good news that his startup, Life360, was selected as a first place winner in the Google Android Developer Challenge. Out of 1,788 entries, Life360 was one of the top 10 companies to be awarded a $275,000 prize. Hulls credits COM Business and Information Systems Professor Robert Kennedy for much of his current success.

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COM Biology Professor Wins 2008 Terwilliger Environmental Award

Biology Professor Joe Mueller is the recipient of the 2008 Terwilliger Environmental Award. This award is given to an educator who has demonstrated active involvement in teaching the public to appreciate and protect the natural environment and through these efforts has made a significant difference and impact on the Bay Area.

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Librarian of Congress Appoints Kay Ryan Poet Laureate

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington announced the appointment of Kay Ryan as the Library’s 16th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2008-2009. Ryan has taught basic skills English at College of Marin for over 30 years.

Ryan will take up her duties in the fall, opening the Library’s annual literary series Oct. 16 with a reading of her work. She also will be a featured guest at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in the Poetry pavilion Sept. 27 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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WASC Removes COM from Probation and Reaffirms Accreditation

The College of Marin received official notification that the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC WASC), has removed all sanctions and fully reaffirmed the college’s accreditation.
 
“This is a great day for the College of Marin,” said COM Superintendent/President Frances L. White, Ph.D.

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College of Marin Enhances Emergency Communications

College of Marin has implemented AlertU, an emergency notification system. The college will use the text message alert system to send emergency information and updates to the mobile devices of participating students, faculty, staff and community members in real-time.

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COM Superintendent/President Elected to Serve on AACC Board

Wash. D.C.-based organization advocates for more than 1,200 community colleges educating more than 11 million students

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Mission Statement

College of Marin’s commitment to educational excellence is rooted in our mission to provide excellent educational opportunities for all members of our diverse community by offering:
• preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities;
• workforce education;
• basic skills improvement;
• intellectual and physical development; and lifelong learning; and
• cultural enrichment.
The College of Marin is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment with a strong foundation of sustainability, which will instill environmental sensitivity in our students.

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College of Marin President's Monday Briefing

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