Vol. XXXVI, No. 05

February 12, 2007

This Week at Valencia

Monday, February 12

Student Affairs Leadership Team, 10 a.m., Winter Park , 108

Tuesday, February 13

Visions, Values & Mission Task Force, 9 a.m., East Campus, 8-105D

Wednesday, February 14

College Operations Council, 9:15 a.m., Osceola Campus, 3-300

College Curriculum Committee, 2 p.m., East Campus, 3-113

Learning Evidence Team, 2:30 p.m., East Campus, TBD

Thursday, February 15

Faculty Council, 2:30 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Rm. 143

Visions & Voices presents Joel Zito-Araujo, 7 p.m., West Campus, 5-111

Friday, February 16

Communications Task Force, 1:30 p.m., CJI-HR conference room

Here are some tips for entering requisitions in Oracle. The more information provided in the description of your requisitions, the quicker the response time is for Procurement to process your order. A detailed description along with any model/item numbers, quote/proposal numbers or state contract numbers should be included in the line description field on your requisition. Back-up information is required and can be faxed, e-mailed or inter-office mailed to us. Please reference your requisition number on the paper somewhere that will be seen and not cut off during a fax transmittal. Our fax number is ext. 1209, email is valenciaprocurement@ valenciacc.edu and our mail code is 4-42.

Need to order a signature stamp? Rubber stamps are $8.80 each and a self-inker stamp is $13.00 each. To order a signature stamp, create an Oracle requisition to Mark Master along with a PDF file with the signature ordered. Send the PDF file to . Procurement will send the purchase order and file to Mark Master for processing.

Joel Zito Araujo, February 15, 2007, West Campus, 5-111, Reception: 7-7:30 p.m., Film and Q&A: 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend some time with notable Brazilian Film Director, Joel Zito Araujo. The New York Times noted about Joel Zito Araujo "Mr. Araújo has assembled a multigenerational cast of talented black actors to explore, among other things, the obstacles facing black performers in Brazil's film and television industries. Race may be the film's central theme, but this sexy, sometimes ungainly soap opera also looks at sexual mores, familiar relationships and the cultural differences between urban and rural Brazil . "

Upcoming Leadership Valencia Workshops

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 this session to help you prepare for unavoidable life issues. February 13, 3-4 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code: GWISH2.

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 16, 1-2:30 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-116, registration code: TIE3.

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 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code: PCOB3.

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.

Formation is For Everyone - Bring your lunch and join us for ongoing, relaxed conversations around Parker Palmer's essay, "13 Ways of Looking at Community." This is a time for faculty, staff and administrators to practice ways of speaking and being heard that allow a group to become a deeply respectful and caring community-in-learning where each person has a voice. February 13, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-212B, registration code: LFORM3 and February 27, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-212B, registration code: LFORM4.

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.

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. Choose from one of the following dates:

•  February 20, 2-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-221, registration code: TGW1
•  February 21, 2-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-220, registration code: TGW2
•  February 27, 2-4 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 134, registration code: TGW3

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 test banks. 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.

PowerPoint Advanced - Get beyond the normal everyday presentation with Advanced PowerPoint. Transfer structured MS Word outlines directly to formatted slides in one step. Break out of the linear presentation model with Multiple Slide Masters and Action Buttons. Tailor your own content; add video, sound and Flash interactive movies; even create and manipulate 3-D objects.  Create everything you need for an interactive kiosk or self-loading CD-ROM. Share your presentation via e-mail, Word, Web page or as image files. February 27, 1-5 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, registration code: TPPA.

Identity Theft - As of April 2003, 11.8 million Americans have been victims of identity theft. If you do not own a shredder in your home and/or place of work; if you still carry your social security card in your wallet; if you do not check merchant copies of your debit/credit card receipts; if you still use the mailbox red flag, then you will want to attend this session. February 28, 2-3 p.m., East Campus, Room 8-105D, registration code: GIT.

To register for a workshop and more information please visit http://valenciacc.edu/leadership.com .

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.

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.