Oxnard College is establishing a fundraising committee to benefit Oxnard College Athletics in an effort to respond to state cuts. Athletics Director, Jonas Crawford, will collaborate with a diverse team of coaches, development professionals, community, civic, and business leaders to raise funds for a short-term goal, as well as set up an Oxnard College Athletic Association to develop a long-term strategic plan for resources to provide for the financial support of sports and related activities.

To finalize plans for the upcoming school year, donations for the short-term goal must be received by the end of the current term, May 16. “In these times of financial challenges, it is important to explore new and creative avenues for sustaining academic programs and sports teams notwithstanding these budgetary hardships. I recognize sports are important within the total framework of the educational experience and am confident this fundraising effort will bring our campus and other community segments together into a more unified body that will be a catalyst to moving the college toward its vision to fulfill its highest potential. Out of this undertaking, we are leading the college in alignment with our values statement,” said Dr. Richard Durán, President of Oxnard College.

More information will be released directly from the committee and the Athletic Department. The college is now accepting donations for the campaign. Checks can be mailed to: Oxnard College Foundation, Athletics Fund, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033. Checks should be made payable to “Oxnard College Foundation,” with "Athletics Fund" noted on the check. For more information on the Oxnard College Athletics fundraising effort, please contact Jonas Crawford, Athletic Director, at jcrawford1@vcccd.edu or (805) 986-5870.