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Transfer Application Boot Camp
All Day Event
Transfer Application Boot Camp
deadline to register: Tuesday, 08/16/2022
register @ https://bit.ly/UTCBootcamp
Are you planning to apply to the UC and/or CSU system for Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 admission? The application process takes time, and the UTC Team is offering a 3-day Boot Camp to help you!
The Transfer Application Boot Camp is as follows:
when: Tuesday, 08/23 - Thursday, 08/25
time: 2pm - 5pm
format: In Person
register: deadline is Tuesday, 08/16 to save your seat
additional info: must be able to attend all 3 days
Benefits to being part of the Boot Camp cohort include:
- Early completion of Transfer Applications
- Individualized assistance
- Priority review of admission application, UC PIQ, and open-ended responses
Space is limited for this 3-day workshop - sign up today!
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Event Registration
Location
Oxnard College
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Daisy Carranza
Program Coordinator
Education
California State University Channel Islands, BA Psychology
California State University San Bernardino, Masters Public Administration Concentration in Leadership
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Paloma Vargas
Dean of Math, Science, Health Education, Kinesiology and Athletics
Condor Hall 317
Education
Ph.D. Biomedical Science (Molecular/Biochemical Parasitology NYU Vilcek Institute for Biomedical Sciences (2010)
M.S. Medical and Molecular Parasitology, NYU Vilcek Institute for Biomedical Sciences (2007)
B.S. Biology, Minor in Chemistry University of Texas at El Paso (2005)
El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX
About
Dr. Paloma Vargas (she/they/ella) is the Dean of Mathematics, Science, Health Education, Kinesiology and Athletics at Oxnard College, a 2-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). In her capacity as Dean, Dr. Vargas works with administration, faculty, and staff to determine best practices in serving a diverse student population. Dr. Vargas received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College (HSIs), and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Medical and Molecular Parasitology from The Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at New York University. Her graduate and post-doctoral work focused on host-pathogen interactions of both parasitic amoeba (E. histolytica) and Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of Legionnaire’s Disease. Dr. Vargas previously served as a biology faculty member, researcher, HSI Director, Science Coordinator and STEM Advisor at private and public institutions.
Dr. Vargas has extensive experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work. Her focus has been on dismantling policies that negatively impact Black, Latinx, and Native American/Indigenous students in higher education. She has served as a facilitator and trainer for faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions in centering equity with a particular focus on inclusivity in STEM. Dr. Vargas is an active member of the Aspiring Radical Leaders Institute, the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and serves as President of the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institute Educators (AHSIE).
Publications
Wilton, M., Vargas, P., Prevost, L. et al.(2022), Moving towards More Diverse and Welcoming Conference Spaces: Data-Driven Perspectives from Biology Education Research Scholars. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education (23) 10.1128/jmbe.00048-22.
Vargas, P.*, Ward, M.G., Gina A. Garcia (editor). (2020). Building an HSI Brand: A Case Study of California Lutheran University. Defining “Servingness” in Practice at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Information Age Publishing.
Simeon, T.*, Vargas, P.*, Olfet, J.O., Rutschman, D., Sztainberg, M. (2016). The Student Center for Science Engagement (SCSE): An Urban Hispanic Serving Institution Model of Achievement for STEM Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention. 9th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: The Power of Mentoring and Coaching. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. *Authors contributed equally to work and are co-first authors.
Tyson, J.Y.*, Vargas, P.*, Cianciotto, N.P. (2014). The novel Legionella pneumophila type II secretion substrate NttC contributes to infection of amoebae Hartmannella vermiformis and Willaertia magna. Microbiology. 160 (Part 12): 2732-44. *Authors contributed equally to work and are co-first authors.
Tyson, J.Y., Pearce, M., Vargas, P., Bagchi, S., Mulhern, B.J., Cianciotto, N.P. (2013). Multiple Legionella pneumophila type II secretion substrates, including a novel protein, contribute to differential infection of amoebae Acanthamoeba castellanii, Hartmanella vermiformis and Naegleria lovaniensis. Infect Immun. 81(5)1399-1410.
Vargas, P.*, Ward, M.G., Gina A. Garcia (editor). (2020). Building an HSI Brand: A Case Study of California Lutheran University. Defining “Servingness” in Practice at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Information Age Publishing.
Simeon, T.*, Vargas, P.*, Olfet, J.O., Rutschman, D., Sztainberg, M. (2016). The Student Center for Science Engagement (SCSE): An Urban Hispanic Serving Institution Model of Achievement for STEM Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention. 9th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: The Power of Mentoring and Coaching. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. *Authors contributed equally to work and are co-first authors.
Tyson, J.Y.*, Vargas, P.*, Cianciotto, N.P. (2014). The novel Legionella pneumophila type II secretion substrate NttC contributes to infection of amoebae Hartmannella vermiformis and Willaertia magna. Microbiology. 160 (Part 12): 2732-44. *Authors contributed equally to work and are co-first authors.
Tyson, J.Y., Pearce, M., Vargas, P., Bagchi, S., Mulhern, B.J., Cianciotto, N.P. (2013). Multiple Legionella pneumophila type II secretion substrates, including a novel protein, contribute to differential infection of amoebae Acanthamoeba castellanii, Hartmanella vermiformis and Naegleria lovaniensis. Infect Immun. 81(5)1399-1410.
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OC Men’s Soccer (Home Game) vs. Citrus College
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Calling ALL Condors!!! Be sure to come out and show your support for the Oxnard College Men’s Soccer team as they take on Citrus College at 4:00pm on Friday, September 30th. Don't miss this home game!
Mark your calendars for all of our upcoming Athletic Events and follow us on social media. Simply go to our homepage for all of the latest information.
Location
Oxnard College
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OC Women’s Soccer vs. Hancock College
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Calling ALL Condors!!! Be sure to come out and cheer on our Oxnard College Women’s Soccer team as they take on Hancock College. This match will take place at 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 8th, at Hancock College.
Mark your calendars for all of our upcoming Athletic Events and follow us on social media. Simply go to our homepage for all of the latest information.
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OC Women’s Soccer (Home Game) vs. Ventura College
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Calling ALL Condors!!! Be sure to come out and cheer on our Oxnard College Women’s Soccer team as they take on Ventura College at 4:00pm on Friday, November 4th. Don't miss this home game against our sister campus!
Mark your calendars for all of our upcoming Athletic Events and follow us on social media. Simply go to our homepage for all of the latest information.
Location
Oxnard College
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