Vol. XXXV, No. 5

February 6, 2006

This Week at Valencia.

Wednesday, February 8

College Executive Council, 9:15 a.m., East Campus, 3-113

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

Thursday, February 9

West Campus Career Staff Council, 2 p.m., West Campus, HSB-211

Antonia Eiriz: Cuban Legend-Anita S. Wooten East Campus Gallery through March 17

Your Vote Counts!!! Board of Directors Election-Sick Leave Pool

Ballots were sent to all sick leave pool members on Monday, February 6, by email and interoffice mail. If you are a member of SLP and don't receive a ballot by Wednesday, February 8, please call Sue Bouchard at ext. 8080. Your vote is due in Human Resources by Friday, February 17.

Last year 44 percent of our SLP members decided who our representatives would be. Your vote counts! Remind your colleagues to vote!

News from Procurement

If you have a pesky salesperson interrupting your work schedule with phone calls or visits, you can tell them that per college policy 6Hx28:04-04, sales persons and solicitors are not permitted on campus to distribute literature, solicit funds, or sell to faculty or staff without prior approval through the appropriate channels. The Procurement Office should be the first point of contact for all potential suppliers. Please ask them to call our office for an appointment. If any follow up is necessary, Procurement will contact the departments and set something up at your request and convenience.

The Valencia tax exempt certificate (expiring 5/10/10) can be found at . Direct your suppliers here for a current copy for their records.

Leadership Valencia

PowerPoint Online - It is never too late to begin using a versatile tool. Why not learn at your own pace? This online course will take you through the following topics: learning the interface; creating and editing your first presentation; working with designs and outlines; and incorporating multimedia into your presentation. 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 registered, you will be e-mailed additional information regarding how to proceed. Friday, February 10 - March 3, Online, registration code: TPPOL.

Principles and Qualities of Genuine Leadership: Career Staff - More than ever, everyone in an organization needs a deep knowledge of leadership best practices and help in tailoring those practices to their own situations. To meet this need, this workshop outlines the universal leadership principles and qualities that help individuals become genuine leaders that can translate intentions into reality. The goal of this workshop is to help participants achieve results for their organization by applying the principles and developing the qualities of genuine leadership. Friday, February 10, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, Sand Lake Center, room will be posted, registration code: MPQGLCS.

Graphics and Imaging - This fun and informative course will teach you the basics of computer graphics-what they really are, how they work, and how to make them. No artistic background is needed. Participants will be able to create their own electronic designs in class utilizing PowerPoint as a toolbox and discovering the many hidden and amazing features it offers. Tuesday, February 14, 1-5 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-221, registration code: TGI214 OR Wednesday, February 15, 1-5 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 134, registration code: TGI215.

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, February 14, 2-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 9-140B, registration code: LFORM0214.

Grading Tools - Learn how to electronically manage your gradebook utilizing three primary grading tools; MS Excel, Micrograde and WebCT Gradebook. Participants will have hands-on opportunities to try out these tools to determine which of these three software packages best meets their needs. Wednesday, February 15, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Osceola Campus, Room 2-116, registration code: TGRADE3.

Imagining a Positive Future for the World - It is a bit alarming, when asked in class, 'How many of you can imagine a positive future for the world?' Only two or three reluctantly raise their hands. When in an attempt to clarify that, 'you don't have to know how, just be able to picture a positive future in your mind', maybe one or two more hands go up, no more. 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 Jim Belcher via e-mail at JBelcher@valenciacc.edu or call x2108. Thursday, February 16, 2-5 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code: LIPFW.

Employee Orientation, Discovering Valencia: Visions, Values, History and Mission - Explore the history and vision of Valencia Community College. Join us for a fun session that will explore who's who and what's what at Valencia. Topics include Valencia's academic programs, services, facilities, image, and role in the community. Friday, February 17, 1-5 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code: GNEO217W.

Learning Leadership Chair: Eligibility, Requirements, Rewards - The Valencia Foundation recently asked the Faculty Council for recommendations for improving the endowed chair program. Learn about the revised program, process for application, and financial benefits available to Learning Leadership Chair recipients. Applications will be due in March, so we invite you to learn about the process as you are putting together your proposal. Thursday, February 16, 1-2:30 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room TBA, registration code: LENDOW2 OR Friday, February 17, 1-2:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 9-140B, registration code: LENDOW3.

The Fred Factor - Based on the book The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn, this session will discuss how passion in your work and life can turn the ordinary into extraordinary. Note: Attendees will receive a copy of The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn. Friday, February 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room TBD, registration code: MTFF.

To register for any Leadership Valencia classes and for more information go to http://valencia.cc.fl.us/leadership.

Alumni Scholarship Deadlines

Do you know any students who could benefit from scholarship money? The application deadline for both the Two-Plus-Two Graduating Scholarship and the Distinguished Graduate Award is February 10. For more information go to http://valenciacc.edu/alumni/scholarships.asp or call Alumni Relations at ext. 3124.

Valencia Takes Home Two Architectural Showcase Awards

The Florida Educational Facilities Planners' Association (FEFPA) awarded first place ribbons to two Valencia projects. The Health Sciences building on the West campus by Hunton Brady Architects and building 3 at Osceola by Schenkel Shultz Architecture received the awards. The awards were presented at the FEFPA Winter Conference on January 25-27. The jury selected these projects based on the following criteria: innovative response to educational program; aesthetics and use of materials; flexibility for community use; technology provisions; barrier free accessibility; relationship of spaces and expandability; and site development. For more information please visit http://www.fefpa.org/showcase2006.htm or contact Lamar Powers, FEFPA secretary and past president, at ext. 1179.

Kudos

Dr. Charles Killinger's review of Stefano Luconi and Guido Tintori, L'ombra lunga del fascio: canali di propaganda fascista per gli "italiani d'America" appears in the current issue of The Journal of Modern Italian Studies (Vol. 10, n. 4, December 2005). The book is a study of the attempt by the Fascist regime to mobilize Italian-American opinion, especially through the use of film and radio transmission.

Help Valencia Give Students a Running Start

Valencia Alumni's first annual Run, Walk & Roll will be Sunday, February 26 on Valencia's West Campus. Visit http://valenciacc.edu/alumni for details and to register.

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, Staff Assistant in Marketing and Media Relations. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding each Friday's distribution. Mary Jane can be reached at ext.1017, or mjjones@valenciacc.edu.