Vol. XXXVI, No. 04

February 5, 2007

This Week at Valencia

Monday, February 5

Career Program Advisors mtg., 3 p.m., Osceola Campus, TBA

Professional Staff Leadership Team mtg., 2 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Rm. 123 

Thursday, February 8  

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

Save the Date for Academic Assembly

Academic Assembly for all full-time faculty and professional staff will be held Wednesday, August 22 on East Campus.  Please mark your calendars for this important college event.  Further details will be forthcoming.

Strategic Planning Update

Tell us what you think! The Vision, Values, and Mission Task Force has just released proposed revised statements of the College's vision, values, and mission, with the proposed revisions responding to over 1,000 suggestions received on Learning Day, October 31, 2006. We would value your thoughts on how well we captured the ideas expressed on that day, and whether you feel the statements express our values, our mission, and our vision appropriately.

David Rogers, the Task Force's convener, is available to meet with individuals and groups on each campus to discuss the proposed revisions and to listen to your suggestions. Also, you may review and comment on the suggestions via email to David at drogers@valenciacc.edu . Please take a few minutes to review the revised statements published in the January 22 issue of the Bulletin and let the Task Force know what you think. Valencia 's plans for the future will be built on fulfilling these important statements.

Credit for the work of the Vision, Values, and Mission Task Force goes to its members: Johnny Aplin, Shauna Anstey, Fiona Baxter, Danielle Boileau, Mike Bosley, Julie Corderman, Carmen Diaz, Kurt Ewen, Barbara Frazier, Tim Grogan, Debi Jakubcin, Carol Johnson, Lesena Jones, Scott Launier, Brent Nakagama, Linda Neal, Ann Puyana, David Rogers, Dennis Weeks, and Felicia Williams.

"Painting a Picture" of Valencia and our community - In early February, you will have the opportunity to review and comment on a second important planning document. The Data and Situational/Needs Analysis Task Force will release a draft situational/needs analysis that summarizes what the Task Force members learned in reviewing over 60 sets of data about the College and our community. It contains information that may surprise you!

The narrative "paints a picture" of the College and the community that we serve, and collegewide consideration and comment will be invited before the document is finalized in March, taking into account all comments received. Your ideas will be sought about anything important that may have been missed, and the extent to which you think the description accurately describes the community and the College. The document will provide a basis for discussion at the Big Meeting on March 2.

A major task in strategic planning is to identify strategic issues that will impact the college, and the strategic goals that we will set for ourselves. Those goals, in turn, drive future budget decisions. The situational/needs analysis document provides a foundation for making those decisions.

The members of the Task Force charged with developing this document are Fiona Baxter, Jennifer Britton, Christian Campagnuolo, Kurt Ewen, Fitzroy Farquharson, Rhonda Glover, Liz Gombash, Carin Gordon, Thomas Greene, Susan Kelley, Joe Lynn Look, Julie Phelps, Ruth Prather, Andrew Ray, Pedro Rivera, Cheryl Robinson, Valerie Russell, Allison Sloan, Joan Tiller, and Elizabeth Washington.

The Big Meeting: March 2 - Over the past decade, as Valencia sought out ways to effectively support collaborative decision-making, a meeting that has come to be called a "Big Meeting" emerged as an important tool. A Big Meeting is just what its name says: a meeting of a large group of people. The Big Meeting is aimed at making major decisions about our future in an open and collaborative way, with representation from all employee groups.

Big Meeting participants will consider strategic issues that impact the college, project strategic goals for the 2008-13 time period, and list strategies that might be used to realize those goals. Around 175 people will receive invitations to the meeting, including members of the College Planning Council, the Council's planning task forces, the College Planning Committee. Representatives from career service, faculty, and professional groups will be included. A report from the Big Meeting will be released in late spring, and it will set the stage for the College's four governing councils to begin to flesh out plans for the strategic goals that are developed.

A new web site for the College Planning Council has been created and it will feature information about the strategic planning process, including agendas and minutes of all meetings, documents in draft form with opportunities to comment, final documents, and a schedule of planning events. We invite you to visit the page at http://valenciacc.edu/strategicplan/

Watch for someone you know on posters around campus! Soon, you will see posters going up around the campuses, featuring photos of folks on each campus who are available to answer questions and talk with you about the strategic planning process. The College Planning Council truly values what you have to say about the College's future, and we will carefully consider each and every idea submitted to us. The campus representatives pictured on the new posters serve on the Communications Task Force, and they are ready to help you share your thoughts with the Council and to get involved. They are your personal connection to the strategic planning process.

Express your opinion on the future of Central Florida . When we consider the future of Valencia , it is very clear that our future is tied to that of our community. Task Force member Joe Lynn Look shares with us that the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce has been supporting an organization called myregion.org, which is working to shape the future of the seven-county Central Florida region.  Myregion has modeled a current trend projection for things such as water and air quality, traffic density/time on the road commuting, and the amount of conserved land we have available to enjoy, reaching out to the year 2050.  It has also modeled three different courses of action, the details of which can be seen at .

Starting Friday, January 26th and running through Wednesday, February 14th, people who make their homes in Central Florida will have the opportunity to weigh in on the type of community we want to see in the future.  We can voice our most important priorities, and the result of this widespread public opinion will be made available to public officials and community leaders throughout the region.  A survey has been opened on the Myregion.org website during that time for all to participate.  We encourage you to visit that site and voice your opinions.

NISOD Awards

Congratulations to the following Valencia employees, nominated by colleagues and selected by a representative group of peers to receive the 2007 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence in Learning Leadership Award: Andrea Brody, Ron Colburn, Debbie Drobney, James Lang, Mark Logas, and Tami Rogers .  We can be very proud to have Valencia 's learning leaders represented by these individuals this year! They will be honored by Dr. Shugart at a NISOD awards luncheon this spring and at a special ceremony at the NISOD Conference in May. Each award winner also receives a medallion appropriate for use with their academic regalia.

Sick Leave Pool Election Results

The results of the sick leave pool election are as follows:

•  Administrative/Professional - Sherri Dixon
•  Faculty - Julia Gagne
•  Career Service - Tonya Bulat , 3 year term and Jerry Cochran , 1 year term

Congratulations Sherri, Tonya, Jerry, and Julie. Thank you to all who voted and a big thank you to those Board members who served on the board previously - - Mike Bosley, Terry Findley and Trish Anderson.

The Sick Leave Pool Board of Directors for 2007 are:

•  Administrative/Professional: Sherri Dixon, Edward Ames, Karen Blondeau
•  Faculty: Julia Gagne, Patrick Murphy, Deborah Howard
•  Career: Tonya Bulat, Brenda Jones, Jerry Cochran

Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2007-08 Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership Program. The program provides resources to full-time teaching faculty for the advancement of instruction and learning. This year the Valencia Foundation is offering 40 chairs, altogether totaling $130,400. The guidelines and application package with complete program details can be found on the foundation's website at   or by calling Becky Gallup at extension 3218. Application packets must be received in College & Community Relations by February 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Leadership Valencia Offerings

Five Wishes: Living Will - Five Wishes is the first living will that addresses your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs, as well as your medical wishes. There are many things in life that are out of our hands - attend one of these sessions to help you prepare for unavoidable life issues. February 6, 10-11 a.m., West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code: GWISH1 or February 13, 3-4 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code: GWISH2.

Circles of Belonging - Ever wonder what makes a person tick? Individual experiences play a huge part in shaping the way we interact with others and view the world around us. This in-depth interactive workshop will examine how diversity of experience impacts our interpersonal communications and relationships. Through discovery and discussion, learn more about yourself and the people around you. Participants will leave the session with an increased understanding of and appreciation for similarities and differences. February 8, 4-8 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Rooms 225-226, registration code: PCOB2 or February 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code: PCOB3.

Excelling with Excel: Introduction to Microsoft Excel - Back by popular demand, this session will provide participants with basic Microsoft Excel worksheet skills including entering and editing data, navigating, formatting and printing the worksheet, along with basic functions and formulas. February 9, 1-2:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-122, registration code: TIE2. or February 16, 1-2:30 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-116, registration code: TIE3.

Enhancing Your WebCT Course with Videotape using Visual Communicator - Create professional quality video for your online course. Visual Communicator software can be used to create an orientation video for your students, as well as online video reviews and lessons. You will be introduced to Visual Communicator, shown samples of finished videos, participate in a brief videotaping session, and discuss best practices. An opportunity will be given to sign up for individual sessions. February 13, 1-2:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, registration code: TEYW1.

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. February 13, 2-3 p.m., East Campus, Room 8-105D, registration code: GDRIVE.

AccuTrack9 Overview - This powerful database software automates the collection of data and creates reports as required. Its unparalleled functionality allows great flexibility to meet the needs of various types of academic centers. AccuTrack9 can be used by tutoring centers, advising centers, writing labs, computer labs, financial aid offices, gyms, student support services and learning centers to name a few. February 14, 1-2:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, registration code: TAT92.

Budget Management for Administrative Assistants - Do you know the difference between Procurement, Budget Office, and Accounts Payable? Do you know about SPD Funds, Operating Funds, Foundation Accounts, and Strategic Equipment Funds? Here's your chance to get your questions answered by the individuals who handle these budget areas. February 16, 9-11 a.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code: PBMAA.

Introduction to Groupwise 7.0 - Learn new features of GroupWise 7.0.  Discuss topics such as managing groups and address books, viewing multiple screens, and effectively using your calendar. February 20, 2-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-221, registration code: TGW1 or February 21, 2-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-220, registration code: TGW2.

Classroom Performance System - Learn the basics of how to click your "Clicker." This workshop will teach you what Classroom Performance System (CPS) is and how it works. You will be shown how to set up the CPS, create a database and write a series of questions. Note: Please bring a blank diskette or jump drive. February 21, 1-2:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, registration code: TCPS1.

Streaming Your Assessments With Respondus and StudyMate - Bring your quizzes and testbanks. Get ready to learn how to quickly and easily develop, edit and publish quizzes, self tests, flashcards, crossword puzzles and many other interactive assessment tools to your WebCT component. Note: For WebCT Users Only. February 22, 1-4 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-122, registration code: TSWRS1 or February 23, 1-4 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-246, registration code: TSWRS2

WebCT6 Question and Answer Session - This session is an open lab forum designed as a follow-up to WebCT6 training participants. Please bring questions. Note: Every participant will have his/her own workstation. February 23, 10-11:30 a.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-246, registration code: TWQA1

News from Procurement

When ordering toner cartridges through Procurement's Web site be sure to include both the printer model number and the cartridge order number on the request form. This reduces any errors in ordering. Also please note that if you are ordering Dell printer cartridges, we need an additional 3-5 business days for delivery from Dell. Dell toner printer cartridges are proprietary to Dell, are more costly, and have a slower delivery time. Our local toner cartridge companies can not supply us with Dell toners.

Procurement encourages departments to submit quotes with their requisitions. This gives you a good idea of the cost of the goods or services and it gives Procurement a bench mark from which to work to finalize the purchase. This may or may not end up being the "official" quote. If the submitted quote does not end up being the "official quote, (the one that we use) then procurement will obtain the necessary quotes. Procurement will help obtain any quotes that are needed, provided we have a good description of what is required.

One of the college's goals is to support local, woman and minority owned companies. Procurement personnel attended the 2007 Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (FMSDC) Annual Meeting held at the International Plaza Resort and Spa here in Orlando . Over 100 local minority suppliers attended the annual meeting. The procurement staff was on hand to discuss "How to do business with Valencia Community College " and answered any questions they had on becoming a new vendor. The college encourages departments to maximum utilization of diverse supplier communities like Native American, Woman, African American, Hispanic American, and Asian American owned businesses.

Campus Food Services Update - The College is excited about the new food services provider, Cabin Creek Foods, Inc. They are the same company that has been providing the Lil Bean Coffee kiosks on our campuses for several years now.

If you recall, prior to going through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process last year, we asked faculty, staff and students to complete an on-line survey. The purpose of the survey was to attempt to measure the satisfaction of the previous foodservice provider and to determine what to emphasize in the new contract.

We are anxious to find out what you think of our new food service provider. Therefore, Procurement is currently developing a new survey to gather data on Cabin Creek Foods which will be available to faculty, staff, and students within the next few weeks. In the meantime, please feel free to forward any suggestions, recommendations or areas for improvement to valenciaprocurement@valenciacc.edu

International Students Office Has Relocated

The International Students office, part of Academic Affairs, has moved to building five on the East Campus and their mail code is 3-21. Please make a note of their new room numbers and extensions. Ann Puyana, 5-220d, ext. 2778; Kathy Adams, 5-220, ext. 2777; Thera Woodward, 5-220a, ext. 2521.

A Warm Valencia Welcome to These New Full-time Employees

Leonore Findsen , professor, Chemistry, West 2-208, mc 4-3, ext. 1324
Eva Garrick , corporate account manager, Valencia Enterprises Sales and Marketing, Sand Lake Center , mc 8-1, ext. 6712
Robert Pappadeas , technical document specialist senior, Admissions and Records, West SSB-214, mc 4-43, ext. 1287
Jason Saunders , security officer, West SSB-170, mc 4-28, ext. 1000
Jean Schulman , coordinator, Academic Success Center , East 4-116, mc 3-4, ext. 2497
James Cox , Jr., professor, Mathematics, Osceola 2-209, mc 6-6, ext. 4223
Ann Richards , professor, Nursing, West 2-222, mc 4-14, ext. 1783
Daniel Geraghty , specialist, Post-Secondary Transition, Osceola 2-222, mc 6-1, ext. 4802

Kudos

The Osceola Campus soccer team recently received the Central Florida Soccer League Best Sportman Award for the entire league for the fall 2006 Season. Professor Al Groccia is the coach of this team.

Please submit Bulletin items no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday for the next week's issue to Mary Jane Jones in the Marketing and Media Relations dept.