Join an Alumni Association
Whether you attended American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, or Sacramento City College for one class, graduated with multiple degrees, or transferred to a university, you are a Los Rios alum and we want to recognize and remember you. Today's students are inspired by you and your fellow alumni. They appreciate your stories and memories, and value those alumni who give back to one of our colleges through volunteerism or through the Alumni Fund to help make their education possible. You can maintain your relationship with Los Rios after you leave by joining an Alumni Association at no cost.
Benefits
Alumni Association members receive the following benefits:
- Alumni Association e-newsletter
- Library borrowing privileges (does not include use of library computers and online databases)
- Free admission to home athletic events
- Discount on clothing and gifts at the college store
- Alumni Association license plate frame or decal sticker (item varies depending on availability)
Alumni Association benefits will resume when we are back on campus.
"I’ve never shut the door to education, because there is still so much that I do not know. If you’re not learning, you’re not growing."
Cory Lantay
Alum / 2014 / Computer Information Systems Security / Cosumnes River College
1. How did you choose CRC?
I graduated from CRC with my Associates of Science in May 2014.
I began attending CRC in spring of 2011 knowing that there was a lot I wanted to achieve. Professionally, I didn’t have very much going for me, and I needed to change that.
I always had a love for computers, particularly information security, so I began by taking some general requirement classes as well as some CIS classes to get myself back into education.
My major was Computer Information Systems Security, in which I attained my Associates of Science. It was always something I had a huge passion for, and with the growing field of Information Security/Cybersecurity being needed by nearly any organization conducting business over the internet, it was also a lucrative degree in which to invest my time.
2. In what ways are instructor(s) at CRC different?
When I was taking my CISS 310 class, I chose to go with the hybrid course, which was more of an online class than on-grounds. I was surprised by the abundance of engagement the professor of this course, Lance Parks, had with the students (including myself). He was always there to answer questions about topics or concepts, and always made sure to follow-up with me so that I understood them.
There were times where I would meet with him during office hours to discuss things that didn’t make sense to me, and every time I would walk away having a much better understanding. Even after I completed CISS 310, I would continue to take my other required CIS classes with him. Over the years, he has become my mentor while navigating my educational and professional career.
Since then, we have become good friends and communicate often. It is this level of commitment professors of CRC and the Los Rios Community College District possess regarding the success of their students.
3. Were there any surprises/struggles along the way, and what did you learn from them?
At one point, I began getting frustrated with the educational path I was on to the point that I made the decision to stop attending college and focus on gaining professional experience.
This is something that I still struggle with, but I have learned that continuing your education leads to pathways previously unknown. There have been topics and areas of study that have fascinated me and led me to pursue more knowledge about them. I’ve never shut the door to education, because there is still so much that I do not know. If you’re not learning, you’re not growing. That has been my take-away with regard to higher education.