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A popular trend at South Coast College is that more students who already have degrees from colleges and universities are enrolling in the programs.  A common response from students when asked why they are going into the court reporting, paralegal, medical transcription, or medical assisting programs are that they either could not get jobs in their fields of study or that they did not want to go into the field that they had initially prepared to enter.

One of the fields that students prepared for is criminal justice.  Andrea Rinker, CSR, said that she enjoyed the study of that field but did not wish to work in it.  The transition to court reporting with her B.A. in Criminal Justice was a natural.  She completed the court reporting program in less than two years and is now working as a deposition reporter.  She also recommended the program to her friend, Christine Polek, who also has the same degree.  She is now attending South Coast College.

Michelle Siazon chose the Medical Transcription as a way to complement her BA degree from Cal State University, Long Beach as did Christine Nakamura, who has a BA degree from UC Riverside. 

Bonifa Baranyai Chavis chose the Paralegal Program as a way to complement her BA degree from Bennett College.

Allyson Brocoff obtained her degree in Health Sciences and then chose to follow in the footsteps of her mother, who is a court reporter. 

Court Reporting Program.  Congratulations to the following students who passed the dictation portion of the CSR examination:

Maria Boyd, Tracy Brown, Cathy Calcagnie, Candace Galvan, Jamie Matlock, Andrea Rinker,  and Kaleigh Sargeant

Court Reporting and CART.  A growing number of South Coast College students participate in providing CART (steno-interpreting) services for hearing-impaired students at UCI.  Some of them who have become court reporters continue to work in this capacity because they enjoy the satisfaction of providing a service to someone who appreciates their skill.  Some of these students are the following:  Barbara Niles, Annie Bryant, Peachy Nicodemas, Marsha McEntee, CSR; Dustin Huffer, CSR; Eunyoung Kim, CSR.

Court Reporting Program.  In May 2009, a number of South Coast College alumni visited the campus.  Their visits are always welcomed as they inspire students and help keep us up to date on what is happening. 

Thanks to Robert Short for keeping us up to date on international reporting.  He also did a great job with focusing the new theory students on what they need to do to become successful.

Thanks to Todd Olivas, CSR, for agreeing to speak at our next graduation and to set up a time to visit as a speaker.  Todd is a successful agency owner.

Thanks to Stephanie Leslie, CSR, for visiting with her husband and giving students some good tips on practicing.  Stephanie also started her own agency, Regal Reporters.

Thanks to Kyle Miller, CSR, for being Kyle and giving his own take on entering the field of reporting.  Students really enjoyed his easy-going manner.

Thanks to Lupe Hernandez, CSR, for visiting the campus frequently and updating us on what is happening with her.  We always enjoy your visits.

Thanks to Jamie Matlock, CSR, and Andrea Rinker, CSR, and Candace Galvan, CSR, for returning to let us know about your first deposition experiences.

Thanks to Stephanie Turner, CSR, for news about your successes and your funny story about your sister’s wedding.  We are proud of you and your twin sister!

Thanks to Bob Sullivan, CSR, and Lynette Sullivan, CSR, for your many hours of hard work, inspiring our students.

Thanks to Dustin Huffer, CSR, who does a great theory practice presentation.  We are so proud of you.

Court Reporting.  Cheryl Austin, CSR, a graduate of South Coast College is a Pima County Superior Court Reporter.  She is also on the Judicial Staff Education Committee.  Great to hear from you, Cheryl. 

If you know of a South Coast College alumni who should be recognized, please let us know.

Court Reporting and Paralegal.  Earlier this year, we were happy to announce that Kathryn Olsen, Court Reporting Student, and Bonita Chavis Baranyai, Paralegal Student, each won a $1000 scholarship through the Orange County Legal Secretaries Association 2009 scholarship competition.  Kathryn won the College Student category, and Bonita won in the Re-Entry Student category.

Winners of OCLASA scholarship are also entered for an additional scholarship competition through OCLASAs parent organization, Legal Secretaries International (LSI).

Today, we received telephone calls from both Kathryn Olsen and Bonita Chavis Baranyai informing us that they won the additional $1000 scholarships in their respective categories.  Congratulations to you both!

Court Reporting Program.  Just two short years ago, Karen Rubio Smetana, CSR, graduate of South Coast College referred her cousin Jaime Matlock to South Coast College.  Jamie passed the last CSR examination and is now working for Jilio, Ryan, Hunter Reporters.  She also referred her sister-in-law, Erin Vernon, who is at 140 wpm.  Thanks to all our alumni who refer students to our programs.

Court Reporting.  Thanks to Lynette Sullivan, CSR, for conducting the deposition course for court reporting students at South Coast College.  Thanks to her husband, Bob, for being a frequent guest speaker.  Both are alumni of South Coast College.  Bob Sullivan, an official reporter in Orange County, has been distinguished at South Coast College as an outstanding alumni.  He has given back so much to students not only to South Coast College but to other schools as well.  Thanks so much, Lynette and Bob.  You are the greatest!

Court Reporting Program.  Congratulations to Maria Boyd and Cathy Calcagnie for passing the machine portion of the February 2009 CSR examination.