Vol. XXXV, No. 18

May 15, 2006

This Week at Valencia.

Monday, May 15

Career Program Advisors, 3 p.m., East Campus, 4-133A

Tuesday, May 16

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

Student Affairs Leadership Team, 3 p.m., Winter Park Campus, 123

Wednesday, May 17

Collegewide Career Staff Council, 8:30 a.m., West Campus, HSB-211

Design and Operations, 1 p.m., West Campus, 6-202

Thursday, May 18

Faculty Council, 2:30 p.m., Winter Park Campus, 221

Congratulations Honorees!

Congratulations to the following administrators, faculty and professional staff that were recognized for their many years of loyal service to Valencia at the annual President’s Reception on April 19:

10 Years of Service

Gisela Acosta, East
Beverlee Andrews, East
Tom Arnold, West
Tony Beninati, Osceola
Karen Borglum, West
Wendi Bush, Osceola
Suzette Dohany, Winter Park
Paul Fernandez, East
Barbara Frazier, DTC
Stephanie Freuler, Osceola
Kathy Hauser, West
Clay Holliday, East
Ron Keiper, West
Joe Livingston, East
John Niss, East
Larry Rosen, West
Denise Ross, Osceola
Storm Russo, East
David Smith, CJI
Carolyn Strandquest, Sand Lake
Karen Styles, East
Ron VonBehren, Osceola
Dennis Weeks, East
Thera Woodard, East

25 Years of Service

Della Paul, East
Linda Speranza, West
Joan Tiller, DTC

35 Years of Service

David Hosman, West
David Skinner, West
Mary Sugeir, West

Retirees

Kira Bishop, East
Brenda Bredin, East
George Dow, West
Emily Hooker, DTC
Barbara Ratliff, East
Mary Sugeir, West
Beverly Taylor, East

News from Procurement

Valencia employees, excluding temporary and grant funded, and designated by their budget manager, are encouraged to apply for a P-Card. Each card is uniquely assigned to an authorized individual, with college liability, using Valencia funds tied to a specific funding source. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. A P-Card application form must be completed by the requesting cardholder with approval signatures in their department. Application forms can be found on the Procurement Web site at The completed form should be mailed to the Procurement office at mail code 4-42. The cardholder and designated card coordinator will be notified when the card has been received with the date and time for training. Cards will be distributed following the training session.

Effective July 1, 2006, open purchase orders (defined as an up-front encumbrance to a particular supplier with a declining balance) will no longer be available. This is an antiquated, paper intensive method of procuring small dollar items and may only be utilized when expending Fund 2 (grant) money, or if a supplier does not accept credit cards. The P-Card (Master Card) is the preferred method of buying small dollar items and recurring purchases such as office supplies. The campus bookstores will no longer be accepting open purchase orders as of July 1. The use of the P-Card at our bookstores is forthcoming. Watch the Bulletin for additional information.

Welcome back Aida Gonzalez who has returned to her ‘second job’ in Procurement. Aida delivered twins (girl & boy) in February and has been out on maternity leave. We are glad to have her back!

A new food service provider has been selected! The Valencia Food Services Evaluation Committee, composed of students, faculty and staff, in conjunction with a foodservice management consultant, has completed its evaluation of the seven submitted proposals. Based on a thorough review of the proposal responses, participation in formal interviews and detailed discussions, the committee has unanimously recommended The Little Bean Company as the new food services provider for all campus locations.

Little Bean’s proposal includes the direct involvement of two locally owned subcontract participants, Nature’s Table and Snack Time Vending. The new contract will become effective July 1, 2006. Keep an eye on the Bulletin for exciting news concerning your new food services. To read a summary of the evaluation process, go to the Procurement Web site at http://www.valenciacc.edu/procurement/bids.asp.

Student Affairs News

Dr. Jackie Cole is the new program director of Dual Enrollment. She comes to us with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and administration, from preschool through the graduate level. She has a deep commitment to student success and great ideas for helping high school students get started on their college careers through dual enrollment.

Jillian Szentmikloski is the new director of Students with Disabilities. She has been serving as manager, Students with Disabilities on the East Campus for two years. Jill has a strong commitment to assisting students with disabilities to achieve their goals and a keen sensitivity to the challenges that these students face.

Chanda Torres is the new director of Student Development. Most recently, she has been serving as the coordinator of Student Development on the East Campus and previously was program coordinator in GEAR UP. Chanda brings to this position strong organizational skills and a deep commitment to integrating curricular and co-curricular learning for all students.

Kay Persico is the new manager of Financial Aid on the East Campus. She has served in various positions within Valencia’s Financial Aid Office for a number of years and understands the critical potential of financial aid to increase student access to college, the key regulatory requirements and is committed to assisting students through the process challenges that students sometimes face.

Tullio Bushrui is the new manager of Students with Disabilities on the West Campus. He has been working with rehabilitative counseling services in Atlanta for four years and was previously an educational advisor on the East Campus after graduating from Valencia. He brings experience with students with special needs and a sincere commitment to helping each student succeed.

Lorin Nelson is the new coordinator of the Atlas Student Access which assists students with their use of Atlas. Most recently, Lorin served as student services specialist on the West Campus so he brings a deep understanding of Valencia’s enrollment processes and a commitment to the potential of Atlas to support student learning to this position.
We are still in the process of filling the director of Standardized Testing, coordinator of Atlas Information System, coordinator of Transition Planning, assistant director of Financial Aid, director of Financial Aid, manager of Students with Disabilities (East Campus), coordinators of Student Development (East and Osceola) and several Answer Center specialists positions.

Educators-in-Industry Institute

The Tech Prep Educators-in-Industry Institute is a great way to explore current industry trends by visiting top employers in the Central Florida area. It also provides great networking opportunities to form long-lasting professional associations with teachers, administrators and counselors from Orange and Osceola District schools and Valencia Community College. Over 800 educators have participated in the institute since Tech Prep began this program in 1992.

The institutes are four days in length. The first three and a half days are spent visiting seven businesses in key industry areas. The final afternoon is a workshop to discuss what was learned and how we can incorporate it in our teaching or interactions with students. Two institutes will be held in June. Institute 1: June 5, 6, 7, 8 and Institute 2: June 12, 13, 14, 15. Limited space is available. Email bandrews@valenciacc.edu for more information or to sign-up.

Foundation News

Congratulations to the following distinguished professors, who have been awarded a Valencia Foundation 2006-2007 Endowed Chair for Learning Leadership:

Joan Alexander - Bank of America Chair in Business Management
Beverly Bond - Ira Vinson Henderson Chair in Nursing and Allied Health
Jacalyn DiMartino - Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Chair in Free Enterprise
Debra Ann Drobney - Howard L. Palmer Chair in Foreign Languages
Jean Marie Fuhrman - University Club of Orlando Chair in Humanities
Richard Gair - Abe and Tess Wise Chair in the Study of the Shoah
Bill Gombash - Sue Luzadder Chair in Communications
Daniel Gutierrez - Patricia Havill Whalen Chair in Social Sciences
Pauline Lizotte - Lockheed Martin Chair in Science
Brian Macon - Lockheed Martin Chair in Mathematics
Julie McCaughtry - Ira Vinson Henderson Chair in Nursing and Allied Health
Lana Powell - John and Florence MacLeod Chair in Business
Tami Rogers - Maguire Family Teacher Endowed Chair

The foundation is reopening the application process for the remaining 19 chairs that were not awarded and which have a total value of $42,390. The guidelines, application and list of available chairs can be found on the foundation’s website at http://www.valencia.org/. The application deadline is May 31 and questions can be directed to Becky Gallup in College & Community Relations, ext. 3218.

Leadership Valencia - Summer

New Student Orientation Training - Through a collaborative effort, Valencia has recently redesigned our new Student Orientation program for first-time, in-college students. This innovative new program was designed with learning in mind. The New Student Orientation team is now offering you a chance to be trained to serve as a volunteer facilitator for NSO. Any full- or part-time employee is eligible to sign up for one of the information sessions. Once trained, you will work with the NSO manager on your campus to get started on welcoming our new students to the college. East Campus - Tuesday, May 16, 9-11 a.m., 8-101, registration code PNSO1; or Wednesday, May 17, 2-4 p.m., 8-101, registration code PNS02; or Friday, May 19, 9-11 a.m., 8-101, registration code PNSO3. Winter Park Campus - Friday, May 12, 9-12 noon, room 132, registration code PNSO4; or Tuesday, May 16, 2-5 p.m., room 134, registration code PNSO5. West Campus - Tuesday, May 16, 9-11:30 a.m., SSB-110D, registration code PNSO6; or Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., SSB-110D, registration code PNSO7; or Thursday, May 18, 1:30-4 p.m., SSB-110D, registration code PNSO8. Osceola Campus - Thursday, May 18, 1-4 p.m., 3-300, registration code PNSO9.

Word Styling Online - Go beyond word processing to Word Styling! Avoid the common word-processing mistakes most people make, such as multiple spaces, poor use of tabs and too many fonts. By making use of Styles in Microsoft Office, you can easily change the look of your document, coordinate your fonts and appearance across multiple documents, and increase compatibility with the Web. With Word Styling, you will soon be creating documents with a consistent and professional look. NOTE: This is a four-week online course, requiring approximately 60 minutes each week. You will be required to log on and participate with assignments and interactive learning tools. Once you sign up, you will be e-mailed additional information regarding how to proceed. Registration code TWSOL.

DreamWeaver Intermediate - Go the next level of Web design with this intermediate DreamWeaver skills course. Attend this workshop to learn how to save time and effort when formatting text by creating reusable styles. Enhance your creative design using lists and layouts with tables, frames and layers. Wednesday, May 17, 1-5 p.m., West Campus, 6-221, registration code TDWW.

FrontPage Advanced - Get deeper into FrontPage with advanced topics and tricks. Take your styles to the next level with cascading style sheets and themes, using one set of styles for all your Web pages. Create dynamic content with forms, Web components, active server pages, and data-driven Web sites. Finally, get the lowdown on the top tips and ideas for Web page design in the 21st century. Thursday, May 18, 1-5 p.m., East Campus, 4-122 (Computer Lab), registration code TFPAE.

DreamWeaver Advanced - Master DreamWeaver with these advanced skills. Take your styles to the next level with cascading style sheets – using one set of styles for all the pages in your web. Then create dynamic content with Javascript and DHTML. Finally, get the lowdown on the top tips and ideas for Web page design in the 21st Century. Wednesday, May 24, 1–5 p.m., West Campus, 6-221, registration code TDWAW.
Reading Circle: Becoming Madam Mao - Anchee Min's new novel, Becoming Madame Mao, is a triumph of historical fiction. In Min's skillful hands, the "white-boned demon," as Madame Mao is known, is given flesh and blood. The myths surrounding her are systematically unraveled to reveal a woman motivated by ambition, fueled by revenge, and tortured by her unrequited love for Mao Zedong. Note: Sponsored by the Valencia Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC). Wednesday, May 24, 2-4:30 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 226, registration code LREAD.

The MP3 Experiment - The MP3 Experiment was originally produced at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York in December, 2004. The show, a production of Improv Everywhere, was created and directed by Charlie Todd: www.improveverywhere.com. Our version is presented by the Department of Learning Technology and Alternative Delivery. For important instructions go to http://valenciacc.edu/leadership/mp3experiment. If you own an iPod, similar portable MP3 player, or any portable CD player you can join us for the show. Simply download the MP3 track and put it on your player or burn it to a CD. Don't have a CD burner? Ask a colleague or a techie to burn it onto a CD for you. While we have a limited number of CDs on hand the day of the show for emergencies, it’s best to be prepared. Wednesday, May 31, 10-11 a.m., West Campus, HSB-120, registration code TMP31; or Thursday, June 1, 10- 11 a.m., East Campus, 5-111,112, registration code TMP32; or Friday, June 2, 10-11 a.m., Osceola Campus, Auditorium, registration code TMP33.
To register for any Leadership Valencia classes and for more information go to http://valenciacc.edu/leadership.

VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Orlando, Florida

Regular Meeting Room 225-226, Winter Park Campus
May 16, 2006 - 8:30 a.m. AGENDA 850 West Morse Boulevard

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Call to Order -- Board Chairman

Invocation – Dr. Stanley H. Stone, Vice President of Human Resources and Diversity

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Recognition: Amy Bosley (Outgoing Faculty Council (FC) President), Tom Byrnes (Incoming FC President), and Rose Watson (FC President-Elect)

I. Approval of Minutes –April 18, 2006, Regular Meeting

II. Reports

A. Winter Park Campus (Dr. Ruth Prather, Provost, East and Winter Park Campuses)

B. Winter Park Student Government Association Report (Amber Bieger, 2005-2006 WP SGA President and Phillip McMican II, 2006-2007 WP SGA President)

C. Valencia Enterprises (Joe Battista, Chief Operating Officer, VE)

D. Quarterly Financial Indicators (Keith Houck, Vice President Administrative Services)

E. Construction (Mr. Houck)

F Internal Auditor Report (Undria Stalling, Board Internal Auditor)

G. Faculty Association Report (Amy Bosley, President, Collegewide Faculty Association)

H Valencia Foundation Report (Bertica Cabrera-Morris, Trustee)

I. President’s Report (Dr. Sanford Shugart)

III. New Business

A. Recommended Order Concerning Mr. Williams

B. 2006-2007 Student Fees

C. Additions, Deletions or Modifications of Courses and Programs

D. Valencia Institute Courses and Fees

E. Human Resources Agenda

F. Submission of Grant Proposals

G. Property Deletion

IV. Other Business

A. Dennis O. Freytes, Recognition for Board Service