Vol. XXXV, No.1

January 9, 2006

This Week at Valencia.

Wednesday, January 11

College Executive Council, 9:15 a.m., West Campus,
6-202

Alumni Association Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., DTC,1st Floor A/B

Friday, January 13

Student Development Group, 9:30 a.m., West Campus, SSB110E

Monday, January 16

College closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

District Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

Recognition
Dr. Sanford Shugart, president, recognized Dr. Silvia Zapico, provost, Osceola Campus, for her recent election as chair of the Governing Board for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

Reports

East Campus

Dr. Ruth Prather, provost, East Campus, introduced a performance by the visual and performing arts programs on East Campus.

Ms. Aida Diaz, dean, Humanities, Foreign Language and Visual and Performing Arts department, and Mr. Michael Shugg, professor of Entertainment Design Technology, shared information about the arts-related A.S. and A.A. degree programs offered on East Campus.

Mr. Anthony Jensen, president of the East Campus Student Government Association, provided a summary of SGA-sponsored activities and goals.

Teaching/Learning Academy

Ms. Helen Clarke, director, Teaching/Learning Academy and professor of English, presented information about the TLA faculty development model.

Construction

Ms. Helene Loiselle, assistant vice president for Facilities, reported that the Human Resources and Criminal Justice Institute offices had successfully moved into the new Criminal Justice Institute facility, and that the portables previously occupied by the CJI staff will be removed to make room for a new parking lot.

Faculty Association Report

Ms. Amy Bosley, president of the Collegewide Faculty Association and professor of speech, reported that many faculty are serving on college committees, and campus-based lunches with Dr. Kaye Walter, executive vice president and chief learning officer, have generated productive discussions about learning. Faculty also are looking forward to using distance technology to participate in a legal issues open forum this spring involving Dr. Bill Mullowney, vice president for policy and general counsel.

Valencia Foundation Report

Dr. Shugart reported that the capital campaign continues in its quiet phase, with plans to go public in 2006.

President's Report

The Valencia Conference on Legal Issues in Community Colleges will offer front line leaders valuable information exclusively focused on community colleges. Dr. Mullowney added that many noted legal experts have committed to presenting at the conference, and Dr. Fiona Baxter, director of College and Community Relations, further explained that this conference has resulted in the first diamond-level sponsorship ($10,000) for a Valencia conference.

State PECO funds are larger than anticipated, therefore the state has moved up projects originally scheduled for future years. Dr. Mullowney explained that $12 million in Valencia projects dealing with the Southwest Campus property, the signature building on West Campus, and various renovation and remodeling projects will be addressed.

Dr. Shugart introduced Dr. Joyce Romano, vice president for Student Affairs, who provided a progress update for Valencia's Achieving the Dream initiative.

The joint regional strategy involving UCF, Valencia and three other local community colleges will be publicly announced this spring.

Valencia's deal to lease excess bandwidth has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission and finalized.

Dr. Shugart and Dr. Mullowney provided an overview of the Valencia agenda for the spring legislative session.

Dr. Shugart discussed the importance of a new Valencia initiative focused on teacher education.

New Business

The board unanimously approved all items presented as new business, including a change order for the construction of the new CJI building; Valencia Foundation audit checklist; additions, deletions, or modifications of courses and programs; Valencia Institute courses and fees; Human Resources agenda; submission of grant proposals; property deletion; and adoption of the following new and revised policies:

6Hx28:04-30 - Copyright and Trademark Ownership - addresses intellectual property rights
6Hx28:05-16 - Award of Credit - new
6Hx28:06-09 - Student Activity Fee Expenditures - simplified, with procedural details moved to the Club & Organizations Handbook
6Hx28:06-16 - Scholarships - simplified, with details moved to procedures
6Hx28:10-01 - Admissions - more succinct, adds DBOT authority and reference to catalog for details
6Hx28:10-06 - Residency Classification - reduced to allow easier update as Florida residency rules change, with details moved to procedures and procedures updated with current legislation and rule
6Hx28:10-07 - Student Clubs and Organizations - updated, with reference to the Student Organization Registration packet for implementation information
6Hx28:10-09 - Student Records - updated, with procedures revised to match current best practice
6Hx28:10-10 - Student Loans and Financial Aid - revised to reflect college compliance with all federal/state rules
6Hx28:10-12 - Requirement of Accident and Hospitalization Insurance for International Students - updated
6Hx28:10-17 - Hazing - revised to reflect college ownership of practices, penalties, and information dissemination
6Hx28:11-05 - Parking and Vehicle Traffic - updated Fine and Late Fee schedule for violations of regulations

Summer Term Professional Development Planning for Faculty & Staff

Are you willing to share your department knowledge collegewide? Would you like an opportunity to serve the college on a committee? If so, please consider sharing your skills, enthusiasm, and input by serving on the Leadership Valencia Task Force.
Leadership Valencia offers professional development programs designed to enhance job performance and career growth for Valencia faculty and staff. The Leadership Valencia Task Force meets once each term to develop and implement workshops. The task force meeting to plan for Summer Term is scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2:45 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-202.

If you are interested in joining the Leadership Valencia Task Force, please contact Donna Dudash at extension 3128 or e-mail your interest to: ddudash@valenciacc.edu

Leadership Valencia

Journeying Toward an Undivided Life: Formation Trust Circle - Formation work creates open and trustworthy spaces where participants can reconnect with the inner self, working independently yet together in a quiet, focused space. Presenters will utilize A Hidden Wholeness, by Parker J. Palmer, as a road map to consider how ideas presented in the book intersect with our lives. Tuesday, January 17, 2-4 p.m., East Campus, Room 8-105D, registration code LFORM0117.

Strategic Budget Initiative Proposal Training Seminar - Each year, Valencia sets aside funds for the development of innovative learning projects at the college. These funds, called Strategic Budget Initiatives, provide support for successful trial projects that may be scaled to reach large numbers of students. This session, open to all staff and faculty, will explain SBI guidelines, the proposal process, and strategies to make your strategic request successful. Tuesday, January 17, 2-5 p.m., West Campus, Room HSB-211, registration code LSBIP1 or Thursday, January 19, 9-11 a.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code LSBIP2

Student Warrior Training - There is a 'student warrior' inside each of us. With not much effort, we can train ourselves and each other to become better student warriors in pursuit of learning in a small amount of time. This is a practical workshop for faculty, staff and students focusing on uncovering the student warrior within each of us. It may be our mission to model this possibility for others. Your course of study will never be the same again. Facilitated by Jim Belcher, this workshop is part of a very popular series of conversations encouraging creative self-expression and connection. For a complete list of topics or to find out more about this and other creativity workshops, please contact Leadership Valencia or e-mail Jim at JBelcher@valenciacc.edu or call Jim at 407-582-2108. Thursday, January 19, 2-5 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code LSWT.

Introduction to PowerPoint - Discover the ease and flexibility of designing PowerPoint presentations. No previous PowerPoint experience necessary. Thursday, January 19, 1-2:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-204, registration code TIPP1.

Distracted Driving: Expect the Unexpected - Driving is a common activity, one that we often take for granted. But, it is a serious responsibility that deserves your full and undivided attention. Attend this informative workshop and learn how to become a defensive driver. Friday, January 20, 2-3 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code GDRIVE.

Tutors Needed

The West Campus Tutoring Center is looking for tutors. Please contact Ron Woodruff at ext. 1249 for details.

Career Staff Council News

I want to extend a great big THANK YOU to Debi Jakubcin for her leadership as the Collegewide Staff Council Chair for the past two years. Debi has led the council to new heights and has been a true advocate for career staff. Thank you for your time, effort and guidance.

As the new chair, I want to encourage all career staff to participate in their individual campus councils. These councils are your voice into various governing councils and to college leadership. The councils provide opportunities for staff development, community outreach activities, plus much more.

Please feel free to call (x.2821) or e-mail me with any concerns or suggestions for the council. I look forward to serving you.

                                  Joanna R. Branham
                                  Collegewide Staff Council Chair

West Campus UCF office has moved

The UCF office has moved to a new location on campus. The office is now located in Building 1, room 130. You may contact Carol Watson, Office Manager at (407) 582-5500 for information.

News from Human Resources

New address or phone number? If you recently moved or have a new address or phone number, you'll need to be sure Human Resources knows about the change. A Change of Address form is available on the college website or you can request one by calling extension 8033. HR will also accept an address/phone number change from an employee via e-mail. Call HR to find out who to send the e-mail to and what other information might be needed.

Attention Supervisors! If you supervise work study students or part-time hourly employees, please remind them to notify Human Resources when they move or get a new phone number. This will prevent pay checks, direct deposit stubs, W-2 forms, etc. from being returned, undeliverable, by the post office.

Hello and Goodbye

A warm Valencia welcome to Emeterio Batas, custodian, Winter Park, mc 5-1, ext. 6683; Winifred Brewster, administrative assistant to the dean, Mathematics-West, mc 4-23, ext. 1848 and Pierre Leandre, lead custodian, Osceola, mc 6-4, ext. 4170.

A fond farewell and best wishes to Virginia Curtis, retiring 3/24/06.

Thank you

I would like to thank the Valencia Community College family for their prayers, cards, visitations, and donations given during the death of my husband.

                                      Thank you all,
                                      Mae Rose Sanders

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