Ventura College Foundation

Rotary Ventura South Welcomes Norbert Tan
Of Ventura College Foundation

Norbert Tan, Executive Director of the Ventura College Foundation, addressed members and guests of Rotary Ventura South at our regular meeting on Monday, May 12. Established in 1983, the Foundation provides financial support to the students and programs of Ventura College. It ranks among the most successful community college foundations in California, having raised more than $20 million for Ventura College and its students.

Norbert described some exciting developments at the college, including contruction of a new applied science center (scheduled for completion in 2015), the 50th anniversary of the College's nursing program, and the many academic alternatives open to students, whether they are looking to Ventura College as a springboard to a four-year school, or seeking out one of the many vocational learning opportunities. "At $46 per unit," said Norbert, "Ventura College is still one of the best values around in higher education."

He noted also that the Foundation provides financial aid to qualified applicants. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships.

For more information about the Ventura College Foundation, visit www.vcgiving.org.