services to student, staff, and community families. The curriculum is specifically designed to encourage early childhood learning. The Oceanside Campus opened a significantly larger library in 2003. In November 2005, MiraCosta, in partnership with Genentech and other local biotech firms opened the biotech facility, designated as a Center of Excellence in bioprocessing by the U.S. Department of Labor. Across the street from the biotechnology facility, a remodeled Horticulture Complex was dedicated in August 2007, housing a greenhouse, laboratories, and classrooms specifically designed to give students a "hands on" learning experience in the art and science of cultivating plants. MiraCosta has also invested in the arts, remodeling the theatre and creative arts buildings. In the beginning of 2007, the new theatre hosted its first show. In 2010, MiraCosta opened a new Concert Hall for music performances. In 2004, Tim Dong retired after serving ten years and Victoria Muñoz Richart took over as superintendent and president. Dr. Richart served just under three years, and after her departure in June 2007, MiraCosta had two interim superintendent/presidents, John Hendrickson and Susan Cota. In March 2009, MiraCosta welcomed new superintendent/president Francisco Rodriguez. A great deal of controversy occurred, regarding the former president Victoria Muñoz Richart, the instructor Alleen Texiera, and the board of trustees. The college was then placed on warning by its accrediting agency, which was eventually reversed after administrative changes. In 2015, MiraCosta introduced a scholarship for transgender students. Academics MiraCosta College offers associate degrees equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor's degree (2+2 program). With an associate degree, students can transfer to a 4-year university or begin work. MiraCosta also offers over 50 different certificates for students interested in short-term training in a specific career area. Certificates can be completed in one or two years. The college was also selected as one of 15 California community colleges authorized to offer a bachelor's degree program by the California state legislature. Course work for the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree was scheduled to begin in fall 2017 and build on the current associate's biomanufacturing degree already in place. The degree program will prepare students for work within the biotechnology industry in the unique environment of biological production where science thrives in partnership with quality and compliance. The total cost of the degree is estimated to be approximately $10,000. Athletics MiraCosta College's men's/women's basketball and soccer teams compete in the Pacific Coast Conference. MiraCosta also