Vol. XXXVII, No. 13, April 14, 2008

This Week at Valencia

Monday, April 14

Career Program Advisor meeting, 3 p.m., Osceola Campus, 3-319H

Tuesday, April 15

District Board of Trustees meeting, 8:30 a.m., Winter Park Campus, Rm. 225

Symphonic Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., East Campus, PAC

Wednesday, April 16

Learning Evidence Team meeting, 2:30 p.m., East Campus, 3-113

Thursday, April 17

Faculty Council, Osceola Campus, 2-219B (no time given on Web calendar)

Important Information for all 10-Month Faculty       

There are 26 pay periods in academic year 2008-2009. All 10-month faculty have the option of having their base salary disbursed in 22 payments over ten months, based on academic appointment, or in 26 payments over twelve months. Once the first payroll for the academic year is processed, this option may not be changed until the next academic year.  

Human Resources is posting this notice in multiple issues of the Bulletin in lieu of a mailing to faculty home addresses. All 10-month faculty have the June/July window to revise their salary payment option for the coming academic year.  Faculty wishing to make a change will be required to complete a “Payment Option Form for 10-Month Faculty.” This form is available online through Atlas at Valencia Forms on the Employee page. To make a change, you must complete the form and submit it to Human Resources no later than July 31. Changes are then effective for the first payday in the new academic year.

Please contact Vicki Nelson at ext. 8031 if you have any questions.   

Symphonic and Jazz Bands Performing Tuesday Evening

Valencia’s Symphonic and Jazz Bands will be performing in a free concert Tuesday evening, April 15, in the PAC on the East Campus at 7:30 p.m.  UCF and Valencia faculty soloist Gail Robertson will be featured as Euphonium soloist.  For additional information call Don Shumus at ext. 2498.

Study Abroad News

The Study Abroad & Global Exchange (SAGE) office is partnering with the Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) Troika initiative to develop a study abroad program in China. The programming model is called “Troika” because a minimum of three CCID colleges collaborate on an international program. The primary objective of this model is to provide community college students with greater access to study abroad opportunities and the deep learning experiences it provides.

During spring break, Deymond Hoyte, Valencia professor of Computer Engineering Technology, in collaboration with professors from Tulsa Community College and Greenville Technical College, visited Shanghai and environs to familiarize themselves with various facilities and to work with Shanghai Finance University, in preparation for a joint business course offering in China.This 3-credit course will examine China’s business, economic, social, and cultural impact in the context of globalization.Professor Hoyte will serve as the lead faculty member when the professors take a group of students to China in the spring of 2009.

Please join us for our next Brown Bag Lunch presentation “Cholesterol: What You Need to Know” on Thursday, May 15. East Campus, 11a.m.-12 noon, Room 3-113; Winter Park Campus, 1-2 p.m., Room 224; Osceola Campus, 11a.m.-12 noon, Auditorium; West Campus, 1-2 p.m., Room 6-202. No registration is necessary, just show up, learn and enjoy.

We have some exciting Wellness activities scheduled for summer semester. All Wellness classes will begin the week of May 12th. One new class we’d like to highlight is called Operation VCC Fitness. This class will be offered on East Campus, Thursday mornings from 7:15-7:45 a.m. in the gym and on West Campus, Wednesday mornings from 7:15-7:45 a.m. in the dance studio.

Operation VCC Fitness is designed to encourage personal health improvement in a supportive and encouraging group setting. “Recruits” are encouraged to compete not only against themselves, but with others for the very best results and classes are only 30 minutes. Exercises will be primarily body-weight (no dumbbells/machines) and will include circuit drills ranging from running to jumping jacks to push-ups, squats and sit-ups. Stretching and other forms of exercise will be incorporated as well. Operation VCC Fitness is based on the nationally accredited “Operation Fitness” Bootcamp program offered by Elite Fitness Concepts in Orlando. It has been reviewed and approved by NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and by ISSA (International Sports Science Association).

Don’t be worried that your fitness level might prevent you from participating. Nearly all exercises in this program can be modified to accommodate your fitness level or even work around many injuries. Just communicate your injuries or fitness concerns to the instructor and you will be given exercise variations that can keep you participating. This class is intended for all fitness levels so just come with an open mind and the intention to improve your health.

If you have any questions about Wellness activities, please contact Debi Jakubcin at ext 2281 or email djakubcin@valenciacc.edu. 

Valencia Foundation’s Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership

Congratulations to the following distinguished professors and scholars, who have been awarded a Valencia Foundation 2008-2009 Endowed Chair for Learning Leadership. 

Category I

• Sue Luzadder Chair in Communications, $4,100 - Ilyse Kusnetz
• Lockheed Martin Chair in Mathematics, $6,000 - Leila Sisson and Melissa Pedone
• Howard L. Palmer Chair in Foreign Languages, $4,100 - Yolanda Gonzales
• University Club of Orlando Chair in Humanities, $5,800 - Richard Sansone
• Patricia Havill Whalen Chair in Social Sciences, $8,500 - Ellen Pastorino
• Grace Gillen Hanna Chair in Nursing, $4,500 - Cathie Hansen

Category II

• University Club of Orlando Chair in Advanced Computer Technology, $6,000 - Lisa Macon
• Walt Disney World Chair in Film Technology, $6,400 - Ralph Clemente
• Universal City Florida Chair in Arts and Entertainment, $3,400 - Suzanne Salapa
• Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Chair in Free Enterprise, $6,700 - James May
• Raymer F. Maguire, Jr. Endowed Chair in Communications, $3,900 - Deidre Holmes DuBois
• Cliff & Daisy Whitehill Chair in Legal Studies, $3,500 - Carin Gordon
• Collegis Endowed Teaching Chair in Computer Science, $2,700 - Colin Archibald
• Ira Vinson Henderson Chair in Nursing & Allied Health, $10,100 - Rita Swanson
• Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Chair in Hospitality Management, $4,700 - Jim Inglis
• Maguire Family Teacher Endowed Chair, $25,700 - Samira Chater

Endowed chair awards fund learning experiences and educational activities for faculty on continuing contract. The Foundation is re-opening the application process for the remaining 23 chairs which have a total value of $91,300. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The guidelines, application, and list of available chairs can be found on the foundation’s website at http://www.valencia.org/

News from Procurement

Need quotes? Check out Procurement’s Web site for the Quote Request Form. We are glad to obtain the quotes for you. Remember that three written quotes are required for purchases between $3,500 and $25,000.

Purchasing Card FAQ - Q: My PCard’s expiration date is approaching. Do I need to order a renewal? A: No. Your renewal PCard will automatically be sent to Procurement, who will then notify and forward it to you before the end of your current card’s expiration month.

Toner Cartridge Scams - Beware of solicitors who call and want to send you toner cartridges.  The college has contracts with all our copier vendors who provide us with copier toner at no charge.

Review of College Policy - According to Valencia Community College Policy 6Hx28:06-12, the following spending thresholds require:

• $3,500-$24,999 Three (3) Written Quotes are needed and each quote must be only from one company.
• $25,0000-$250,000 A formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposals (RFP), depending on the circumstances, is solicited and advertised by the procurement department for comparative bids. Award is approved by the procurement director with concurrence from requesting department.
• $250,000 + Procurements exceeding this amount require the District Board of Trustees approval. 

Best business practice dictates written quotes for any goods/services under the $25,000 threshold.  Procurement encourages departments to submit quotes with their requisitions. This gives you (the user) a good idea of the cost of the good or service and it gives Procurement a bench mark from which to work to finalize the purchase. This may or may not end up being the "official" quote. If the submitted quote does not end up being the "official quote, (the one that we use) then procurement will obtain the necessary quotes. Procurement will help obtain any quotes that are needed provided we have a good description of what is required.

The Center for Global Languages offers a variety of language and culture programs, including English as a Second Language (ESOL) and Conversational Spanish. We are currently accepting registrations for the April session. The last day to register is April 18. Students can select from daytime, evening, and Saturday schedules. The ESOL program has eight language levels, from beginner to advanced. Ask about the 50% Valencia employee discount for the Spanish program. To enroll, contact the Client Service Center at 407-582-6688.

Latest Leadership Valencia Offerings

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training - Part I and II - Planning to conduct a study involving Valencia students or employees?Not sure if your study needs to comply with Valencia's new mandatory Institutional Review Board (IRB) process for research projects?The Valencia IRB process is designed to encourage faculty, staff and student research while protecting the participants, the college, and even the researcher.Part I provides an overview of human search protection; and how our IRB works with an aim to be as unintrusive as possible while complying with Federal regulations. Completion of the Part I workshop satisfies the IRB training requirement for investigators of Valencia projects that have been approved through expedited or full review. Part II will walk you through the Valencia IRB application process through interactive discussions, including questions and discussion of examples. Contact Liz Gombash at ext. 2919 or lgombash@valenciacc.edu for "Upon Request" training.

How To Say it...Crucial Conversations - Part I - If you are struggling to find just the right words for that all important e-mail message; if you need assistance getting your message across to your co-workers, supervisor, or students, then you will find this workshop beneficial.April 15, 9-11:45 a.m., East Campus, Room 5-112, Registration Code: LHTSI.

HTML for WebCT Designers - Part I -Learn the HTML skills you need to properly format and present web pages within a webct course. This session is part-one of a face-to-face course with additional learning materials and reference documents available online via WebCT.Choose from one of the following. April 15, 1-4 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 219, Registration Code: THTML-1 OR April 16, 1-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, Registration Code: THTML-W1.

HTML for WebCT Designers - Part II –A continuation from the HTML for WebCT Designers-Part I.  Choose from one of the following. April 22, 1-4 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 219, Registration Code: THTML-2 OR April 23, 1-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, Registration Code: THTML-W2.

Estate Planning: What Everyone Needs to Know - Estate planning and procrastination often go hand-in-hand. This session will provide tools to help you understand the benefits of estate planning; including maintaining estate control, how this helps your heirs, ways to avoid or minimize probate, and methods that save on estate taxes. We will briefly discuss special needs trust and spendthrift trusts for those special family members. A free box lunch and beverage will be provided. Sponsored by the Valencia Chapter of American Association for Women in Community Colleges. NEW DATE & CAMPUS - April 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-232, Registration Code: GEP.

The Right Questions To Ask - Do you struggle with who to call when you need assistance? Areyou unsure of how to do forms, how to work with vendors, or who to call when you have software issues?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you. April 18, 2:30-5 p.m., East Campus, Room 5-112, Registration Code: GRQTA.

Session I of IV: Budgeting Your Needs - This would be based on your current spending habits, your retirement picture, and any social security income, FRS income and/or CCORP options. We will forecast federal income taxes and average inflation with all of these figures for your personalized retirement plan. Sponsored by the Valencia Chapter of American Association for Women in Community Colleges.  A free box lunch and beverage will be provided. April 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., East Campus, Room 8-105D, Registration Code: GBYN.

Banner for Beginners (Finance & Procurement) – Banner for Beginners includes Finance and Procurement. April 30, 8-11:30 a.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 219, Registration Code: TBB-5.

Refresh Banner for Finance & Procurement - Open to all who have attended a beginners class. April 30, 1-3:30 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 219, Registration Code: TBR-5.

Visit the Leadership Valencia Web site at http://valencia.cc.fl.us/leadership to register for all Leadership Valencia workshops and for additional information.

Kudos

Jeffery Donley, West Campus Humanities professor, recently spoke to students and faculty on the Winter Park Campus. Donley's presentation was titled "Ancient Superpowers: Rome Versus Parthia."

A Warm Welcome to These New Full-time Employees

Tanisha Carter, program coordinator, CROP, West Campus, mail code 4-25, ext. 5521

William Sainten, security officer, Campus Security, Winter Park, mail code 3-14, ext. 2000

Jocaved Schulterbrondt, coordinator, College Transition, West Campus, mail code 4-25, ext. 1406

David Telleria, library assistant, East Campus, mail code 3-4, ext. 2106

Thank You

I would like to express my deepest thanks to all of the Valencia family for their prayers, beautiful cards and flowers during the death of my loving father.

                                  -Dan Castaneda

Submissions to the Bulletin are encouraged, so please e-mail your achievements, awards, recognitions and relevant information for the college community to Mary Jane Jones in the Marketing and Media Relations office. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on Tuesday to be included in the following Monday’s publication. Mary Jane can be reached at ext.1017, mc 4-34 or mjjones@valenciacc.edu