Vol. XXXV, No. 47

December 11, 2006

This Week at Valencia

Monday, December 11

Student Affairs Leadership Team, 3 p.m., East Campus, TBD

FACC Holiday Reception, 5:30 p.m., East Campus, 5-112

Tuesday, December 12

District Board of Trustees meeting, 8:30 a.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 225-226

Faculty Council, 2:30 p.m., East Campus, 4-149

Wednesday, December 13

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

Learning Evidence Team, 2:30 p.m., West Campus, HSB-211

Thursday, December 14

Faculty Council
• East Campus, 1 p.m., 3-113
• West Campus, 1:15 p.m., 6-202
• Osceola Campus, 1:30 p.m., 2-237

Friday, December 15

Collegewide Student Development Team, 9:30 a.m., East 5-217D

Strategic Planning Process Continues On Schedule

Work on the creation of a new college strategic plan for 2008-13 is well underway. The first two phases are 1) developing an analysis of the external and internal conditions and changes, both past and projected, that are of importance as we plan the college’s future and 2) discussing and updating our statements of Mission, Vision and Values.

Agendas and minutes of all meetings are available to anyone interested by calling Susan Kelley at ext. 2969, and will be available in mid-December on a new strategic planning web site.

Reports on the work of the planning groups follow, including information on upcoming meetings.

Data and Situational/Needs Analysis Task Force - This group has completed the analysis of over 60 sets of data about the college and our community and based on the analysis, developed key points related to each of eight planning questions.

On December 14, 2 p.m., East, 5-112, the task force will receive and act on a draft narrative situational/needs analysis developed by its writing team. This narrative “picture” of the college and the community that we serve will then be shared collegewide for comment in January, and finalized in March 2007, taking into account all comments received.

Vision, Values and Mission Task Force - This group, convened by David Rogers, launched a collegewide conversation about our Vision, Values and Mission statements on Learning Day, October 31.

The task force met December 4 to continue analyzing the comments and organizing them by themes for use in proposing revisions for collegewide consideration. The task force will organize campus-based discussions in early 2007. Please let David know if you’re interested in organizing or attending!

Communications Task Force - The Communications Task Force has formed teams that will share information about the strategic planning process on each campus, on a collegewide basis, and with the external community. The aim is to keep everyone informed about opportunities for involvement and to make sure all voices are heard in the process. The task force will unveil a new web page in December.

The next meeting will be January 12, 1:30 p.m., Winter Park, 225-226. Anyone interested in joining the task force or helping in their area of the college should contact Karen Blondeau, convener of this Task Force.

Evaluation Task Force - Tom Byrnes convened this group for its second meeting on November 13, to continue the work of designing an evaluation plan for the planning process.

The first step has been completed: a set of questions was developed for use by each task force in evaluating its work. The aim is to help to ensure that our processes are collaborative and yield high quality products aimed at improving results for students and the community.

The task force members formed teams to work with the other task forces. The next meeting of the full Evaluation Task Force will be February 19, 2:30 p.m., West. 9-222.

College Planning Committee - This group, appointed by the President, will make final decisions about the content of the plan for presentation to the President and through him to the District Board of Trustees. The committee includes representatives from all employee groups.

The committee met for the second time on November 29 to discuss the data analyses and review the comments received on Learning Day regarding our Mission, Vision, and Values. Also, the Committee reviewed and edited a draft table of contents to guide the writing of the strategic plan. The next meeting is March 26, 1:30 p.m., West, 6-202.

College Planning Council - One of four college governing councils, this group is responsible for ensuring that a collaborative planning process is carried out and that the plan is linked to the college budget. It will review progress at its next meeting to be held January 25, 2:30 p.m., East, 3-113. Fitzroy Farquharson and Susan Kelley are co-chairs.

Task Force members are:

Communications Task Force: Convened by Karen Blondeau, members include: Linda Anthon, Amy Bosley, Joanna Branham, Lois Brennan, Ron Colburn, Michelle Foster, Teresa Gallagher, Sharyn Gaston-McGriff, Bill Gombash, Priscilla Gray, CoCo Hutchison, Sonya Joseph, Kim Long, Robynne Miller, Kevin Mulholland, Joe Nunes, Darlene Powers, George Rausch, Jane Renfroe, Patti Riva, Barbara Shell and Angela Trujillo.

Data and Situational/Needs Analysis Task Force: Convened by Fitzroy Farquharson and Susan Kelley, members include Fiona Baxter, Jennifer Britton, Christian Campagnuolo, Kurt Ewen, Rhonda Glover, Liz Gombash, Carin Gordon, Thomas Greene, Joe Lynn Look, Julie Phelps, Ruth Prather, Andrew Ray, Pedro Rivera, Cheryl Robinson, Valerie Russell, Allison Sloan, Joan Tiller and Elizabeth Washington.

Vision, Values, and Mission Task Force: Convened by David Rogers, members include Shauna Anstey, Johnny Aplin, Danielle Boileau, Mike Bosley, Julie Corderman, Carmen Diaz, Kurt Ewen, Barbara Frazier, Tim Grogan, Debi Jakubcin, Carol Johnson, Lesena Jones, Scott Launier, Linda Neal, Ann Puyana, Dennis Weeks and Falecia Williams.

Evaluation Task Force: Convened by Tom Byrnes, members include Nick Bekas, Helen Clarke, Toni DeMaglio, Jeffrey Donley, Becky Gallup, Jennifer Lawhon, Maryke Lee, Paul Licata, Marie Martin, Sonia Navarro-Milano, Julie Phelps, Jovan Trpovski, Martha Williams and Silvia Zapico.

News from Procurement

Attention procurement cardholders - if your department number is missing-in-action in the drop down menu in PaymentNet, have no fear! Contact your PCard Administrator, Kacy Weekes at extension 1974 so she can add whatever account number or GL is needed. The account number and GL defaulted in at the time of download, every Wednesday at noon, is the account that will be deducted from in Oracle.

Copier toner cartridge fraud - be on the lookout for copier toner cartridge fraud. Unauthorized companies may telephone you or send you a facsimile advising you that they have the contract for your copier supplies. Please do not commit yourself or the college by agreeing to a shipment. Valencia has contracts with the companies listed on the front of your copiers (Ikon, Lanier, Zeno Office Supplies, or Seminole Office Solutions). Contact Procurement for the purchase order number to use when ordering your supplies. Let us know if you have any questions – we are here to help!

Class C Travel Update

Upon further research of the Florida Statute related to travel, it has been determined by legal council that the college is not able to reimburse meals for Class C travel defined as short day trips (no overnight stay) outside of Orange and Osceola Counties.

Effective immediately, Class C travel will not be reimbursed. If you need additional information, please contact Jackie Lasch at ext. 3300. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion caused by the Class C travel change.

Achieving the Dream (AtD), Supplemental Learning (SL) Update:

The Supplemental Learning Leadership Team is looking for excellent student to be trained as Supplemental Learning Leaders. Many of our best SL Leaders have been recommended to us from instructors and staff such as yourself. For the Spring semester, we are offering SL in MAT0012C, MAT0024C, MAT1033C, MAC1105, ENC1101 and POS2041. We will need SL Leaders for each class that is offering an SL component (74 sections collegewide). SL Leaders participate in class and they offer weekly “SL sessions” for students in enrolled SL courses.

Do you know of a great student who would make a great SL Leader? Want to learn more about Supplemental Learning or how you can get involved with Supplemental Learning? Contact your campus Supplemental Learning Coordinator:

• East Campus - Libby Gore, ext. 2385
• Osceola Campus - Al Groccia, ext. 4182
• West Campus - Russell Takashima, ext. 1724
• Winter Park Campus - Linda Hidek, ext. 6817

Does Your R.S.V.P. Matter?

People sometimes ask why an R.S.V.P. to college events, workshops, and seminars is critical. Well, the answer lies in the acronym R.S.V.P. It is an abbreviation of the French term répondez s'il vous plaît which means please reply. And when an invitee replies -yes or no - the event planners can accomplish two things: (1) make hospitable preparations - copies, catering, nametags, seating, etc. and (2) save money.

Events that include catering can carry a price tag of $5-40 per attendee, and the caterer usually requires a guaranteed head count at least 48 hours before the event. If folks who have replied yes do not attend, the college is still required to pay for each no-show. If folks show up who have not responded yes, there may not be a place for them. In addition, a reply of no from those who do not plan to attend is critical for an accurate head count. If an invitee's status changes any time prior to the function, the planners will always want to know.

Please remember your Yes or No truly counts!

Voices of Valencia is Celebrating Ten Years Of Great Music and Fun

Voices of Valencia, the nonprofessional community/student choral ensemble of Valencia Community College, is celebrating 10 years of great music and fun. The group will meet every Tuesday night, 7-9 p.m., starting January 9, as part of a class offered on East Campus. In addition to learning fundamental music skills, performing on stage and singing in a variety of musical styles, Voices of Valencia members get one hour of college credit for being in the ensemble. There will also be a special 10-year Reunion Choir Weekend held during April.

Anyone can join Voices of Valencia and no auditions are required. First-time Valencia students should enroll by the application priority deadline of December 15 and then sign up for the class, which costs $69.69. Seniors over age 59 and dual-enrollment students can join for free.

Students can also sign up for Valencia A Cappella Choral which provides a unique outlet for singers who want to participate in mixed ensembles, barbershop, Sweet Adelines quartets, chorales and more.

For more information, please call Valencia Choral Director James Jones at 407-230-6100, or e-mail him at vov@rightnote.com.

Kudos

Helen Clarke, director of the Teaching/Learning Academy, and Philip Bishop, professor of humanities, gave a presentation on "Competency by Design: Living the Logic of New-Faculty Development" at the 31st annual POD Network Conference in Portland, Oregon in October.

Susan Stone, professor of Nursing and Valencia Nursing Students' Association (VNSA) advisor and Debra Davis, student and VNSA president were invited to participate on the Disaster Relief Project Taskforce for the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) in Atlanta on November 3, 2006. This taskforce was created as a result of an approved Resolution on Disaster Relief that Valencia's Nursing Students presented before the House of Delegates at the National NSNA Convention in April, 2006 in Baltimore.

Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda


VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Orlando, Florida

Regular Meeting Room 225-226, Winter Park Campus
December 12, 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:

I. Approval of Minutes – October 17, 2006, Regular Meeting

II. Reports
A. Strategic Learning Plan Status (David Rogers, Special Assistant Learning-Centered Initiative)
B. Achieving the Dream (AtD) Update (Dr. Julie Phelps, Achieving the Dream Project Director)
C. Strategic Planning 2008-13 Progress (Susan Kelley, Vice President Institutional Advancement)
D. Southeast Campus Options (Dr. Sanford Shugart, President; Keith Houck, Vice President Administrative Services; Dr. Thomas Greene, Special Assistant to the President)
E. Construction (Keith Houck, Vice President Administrative Services)
F. Faculty Association Report (Tom Byrnes, President, Collegewide Faculty Association)
G. Valencia Foundation Report (Raymer Maguire, Trustee)
H. President’s Report (Dr. Sanford Shugart)

III. New Business
A. Construction Management at Risk, Building 8, West Campus
B. Resolution of Appreciation, Governor Jeb Bush
C. Budget Amendment Request
D. Additions, Deletions or Modifications of Courses and Programs
E. Valencia Enterprises Courses and Fees
F. Human Resources Agenda
G. Submission of Grant Proposals
H. Property Deletion

IV. Other Business

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 the Tuesday preceding each Friday’s distribution. Mary Jane can be reached at ext.1017, mc 4-34 or mjjones@valenciacc.ed.