Vol. XXXVII, No. 29, August 11, 2008

This Week at Valencia

Tuesday, August 12

Senior Staff mtg., 1 p.m., West Campus, 14-100

Wednesday, August 13

College Operations Council, 9 a.m., East Campus, 3-113

Upcoming Event

Wednesday, August 20

Academic Assembly, 8:30 a.m., East Campus

Full-time Faculty and Professional Staff - Save the Date for Academic Assembly

Academic Assembly will be held Wednesday, August 20 on East Campus.  This important gathering will provide an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of colleagues and take a fresh look together at our progress as a college. See the end of this issue of the Bulletin for the schedule.

Manager/Supervisor Training Program

We are excited to announce that the next Manager/Supervisor Training Program starts on September 18 and runs until April 16.  This is an 8 seminar series utilizing a cohort approach with professional and career staff employees from all campuses. The program was developed to provide managers/supervisors with the knowledge and tools to manage their employees and achieve results. The seminars use a strengths-based approach to management and include the following titles: Focusing Our Vision For Effective Supervision, Spotting HR/Legal Issues, Understanding Self & Others For Effective Supervision (DiSC), Bringing Out The Best In Others, Experiential Team Building, Feedback, Coaching, Talent Management, Dealing With Conflict and Engaging In Crucial Conversations, and Sustaining Energy For A Collaborative Work Environment Though Effective Supervision.  Applications are currently being accepted online through the Leadership Valencia website.  For more information or to apply to the program go to http://www.valenciacc.edu/leadership/ and click on the Manager/Supervisor Training Program link on the left. If you have any questions, contact Brent Nakagama at extension 2852.  The application deadline is August 28.

Procurement News

Problems or issues with vendors can range from poor or inefficient service to incorrect invoicing. The only way Procurement can track a vendor’s performance is by you helping us to document such occurrences. A form is available on our web page to report unsatisfactory materials and/or service from a vendor.  The form can be found at http://valenciacc. edu/procurement/facultystaff.asp. Please complete, when needed and forward to the Procurement Office for handling. 

Institutional Memberships - When paying for Institutional memberships using your P-Card or when creating a Banner requisition, be sure to use Account 645020.

Independent Contractor or Employee? - It is the College’s responsibility to determine whether an individual who provides services to us is an independent contractor or an employee. Although many independent contractor relationships begin at the request of the service provider, this is no guarantee the IRS will not challenge the classification. The keys are to look at the entire relationship, consider the degree or extent of the right to direct and control and to document factors that are utilized in coming up with the determination. An excellent article published in the Journal of Accountancy goes into further detail regarding the subject of Consultant vs. Employee. A copy of this article can be found on the Procurement web site at http://valenciacc.edu/ procurement/facultystaff_FAQs.asp

Copy Center Charges and Copier Overage Charges - Any charge to your account can be viewed in Banner.  This includes Copy Center charges and copier overage charges.  Use the form FGIBDST, and type in the pooled account 6200 for your Index/Orgn. Under the YTD column for 620040, go to Options-Transaction Detail Information. Your charges will be clearly marked. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding either charge, you can call the Copy Center or Mary Ellen Davies.

Enterprise Car Rental - When utilizing our Enterprise Car Rental contract, be sure to include the Valencia Account Number (KC1258) for special pricing. While using this contract for business, collision and liability coverage is included in the pricing.

Valencia Chorus Groups Seek New Members

Valencia’s ensemble and chorus groups are looking for new members for the fall term. Opportunities are available to all students, staff, faculty and community members. To join any of the groups, participants must first register for the corresponding Valencia course. Members will receive one hour of college credit for each course. The courses cost $77.83. Seniors over age 59 and dual-enrollment students can join for free. There are three opportunities available:

Voices of Valencia’s N.O.E.L. Holiday Show - This fall, the Voices of Valencia will begin its 12th season. The group will present its holiday show, N.O.E.L. (Night of Everlasting Light), for the second year in a row. With music written by Derric Johnson (Epcot Candlelight, Voices of Liberty), the show will feature a chorus, small ensemble, acting, narration and more. Anyone can join Voices of Valencia and no auditions are required. To be a part of this musical show, participants must register for the course MUN 1311, CRN # 11352. The group will meet every Tuesday night, beginning August 26, at 7 p.m. on Valencia’s East Campus.

Valencia A Cappella Chorale - The Valencia A Cappella Chorale is made up of several groups including: male ensemble, female ensemble and mixed ensembles. All groups perform Barbershop, Americana, Patriotic and Holiday music in multipart harmonic tones. Auditions are not required, but are highly recommended. To be a part of the chorale, participants must register for the course MUS 2930, CRN # 12368. The group will meet every Monday night, beginning August 25, at 7 p.m. on Valencia’s East Campus.

West Campus Chamber Chorus - Having completed its very first concert in April 2008, the Valencia Chamber Chorus looks to its future in both new music and new members. This chorus is open, without audition, to all students, staff, faculty and community members. To join the chorus, participants must register for the course MUS 2930, CRN # 16478. The group will meet every Thursday night, beginning August 28, at 7 p.m. on Valencia’s West Campus.

For more information about any of these courses, please contact James Jones at 407-230-6100 or vov@rightnote.com.

Kudos

Jennifer Lee, Valencia Volunteers coordinator, West Campus, earned her Master of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Non-Profit Management from the University of Central Florida on August 2, 2008.

Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier, JD,CFP, vice chair, Finance co-chair and campaign captain of Valencia’s Foundation, recently received the Women of Distinction Award in Education from the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council.

Academic Assembly

Please wear your employee nametag.  If you do not have one, there will be nametags available as you enter the cafeteria.

E-mail Bulletin submissions to Mary Jane Jones in the Marketing and Media Relations office. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday to be included in the following Monday’s publica-tion. Mary Jane can be reached at ext.1017, mc 4-34 or mjjones@valenciacc.edu