Vol. XXXVI, No. 35

September 17 , 2007

This Week at Valencia

Monday, September 17

Instructional Affairs Committee, 8:30 a.m., East Campus, Room 3-113

Tuesday, September 18

District Board of Trustees, 8:30 a.m., East Campus, Room 5-112

Wednesday, September 19

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

Valencia Foundation Nominating Committee, 8:30 a.m., Downtown Center

Thursday, September 20

Collegewide Staff Council, 11:30 a.m., East Campus, Room TBD

Planning Council Highlights 2006-2007

Valencia’s Planning Council focuses on the strategic priorities of the college. The Council coordinates activities related to developing, updating and monitoring the College’s Strategic Plan. The Council strives to integrate that process into its work with multi-year budget and staffing, as well as the institutional effectiveness needs of the college.  The goal is to foster a planning process that functions effectively as both a guide and an assessment framework for internal and external evaluations. The Council serves as the steering committee for institutional accreditation and oversees the college’s Diversity Plan.

The work of the Planning Council this year was focused primarily on the design and guidance of the strategic planning process for the new Strategic Plan.  A Planning Committee and five task forces were convened to direct the development of the content of the strategic plan under the guidance of President Sandy Shugart.

Strategic Plan Development

• During the fall term, the Data and Situational/Needs Analysis Task Force gathered data about the College and community.
• The Vision, Values, and Mission Task Force led discussion on changes to Valencia’s existing Vision, Values, and Mission statements.
• College-wide discussions and input were conducted on Learning Day, October 2006, and Big Meeting One, March 2007.
• The Communications Task Force focused on sharing information on the process and solicited input on products as they were developed.
• The Evaluation Task Force examined and assessed the products and processes associated with the task forces.
• The Strategies, Goals, and Objectives Task Force began development of specific goals of the developing plan in Spring Term, 2007.

Other Council Activity

• Council members reviewed situational analyses from several colleges and universities. The aim was to gain a greater understanding of how analyses have been conducted at other colleges and how the written reports have been structured. The members broke into three groups to conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis.
• Council members engaged in a SWOT analysis which was based on a review of a summary of data analyses prepared by the Data and Situational/Needs Analysis Task Force.
• The Council received quarterly reports by Keith Houck, vice president for Administrative Services on revenues, expenditures, and development of the college’s Operational Budget (Fund 1).
• The Council recommended the four Strategic Budget Initiative proposals forwarded by the SBI Review Group to the President for funding.  The proposals were:

1) 07-02 East Campus EAP Support Center

2) 07-03 International Study and Exchange (ISE) Center

3) 07-05 Online Tutoring and Writing Center

4) 07-07 Tutor Training

We look forward to seeing you on Learning Day, Tuesday, October 23.  East Campus

Stay tuned for more information.

Leadership Valencia

Formation: A Little Lunch, A Little Literature and A Lot of Lively Discussions - Bring your lunch and join us for LUNCH and LITERATURE.  This is a one-hour relaxed discussion with colleagues around poetry or short prose chosen each meeting by one of the group. We will begin with Teaching with Fire, a collection of educators' stories and poems and prose they have chosen that gives sustenance and courage to continue their work with others. September 25, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-212B, registration code: LFORM-2.

Banner Finance, INB, and Self Service Refresher Workshop - This workshop is designed for users who have previously completed a Banner INB or Self Service class and currently use the new financial system. Bring your questions for an open discussion on how to maneuver around the system. September 18, 1:30-4 p.m., Sand Lake Center, Room 2-110, registration code: TBR-3.

Parker Palmer's The Courage to Teach, 10th Anniversary - Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Parker Palmer's renowned work, The Courage to Teach, a treatise on the health of an educator's spirit. Palmer believes this book is for all who have good days and bad, and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from doing something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to harden their hearts, because they love learners, learning, and the teaching life. We will also discuss the book in two meetings. Everyone is invited.  NOTE: You will receive a copy of his book. September 21, 2-4 p.m., West Campus, Room 7-108C, registration code: LPARKER-2.

Banner Finance Internet Native Banner (INB) - This workshop is for first time users. Learn to create requisitions, look up your budget, query on requisitions, purchase orders, expenses, etc. This class is designed for the staff member who is responsible for the financial needs of the department and must query on all aspects regarding their budget. September 18, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Sand Lake Center, Room 2-110,  registration code: TINB-1.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training, Part One - A workshop to train faculty and staff in the college's new Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.  Part one will provide an overview of human research protection and how our IRB works with an aim to be as unintrusive as possible while complying with Federal regulations. (Note: Completion of this workshop satisfies the IRB training requirement for investigators of Valencia projects that have been approved through expedited or full review.) September 20, 1-3 p.m., West Campus, Room HSB-120, registration code: PIRB1-1 OR September 28, 1-3 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code: PIRB1-2.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training, Part Two - A workshop to train faculty and staff in the college's new Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.  Part two will walk through the Valencia IRB application process through interactive discussions, including questions and discussion of examples) NOTE: Recommended prerequisite:  IRB Training Part 1. September 20, 3-4 p.m., West Campus, Room HSB-120, registration code: PIRB2-1, OR September 28, 3-4 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code: PIRB2-2.

Distracted/Decision Driving - Attend this informative workshop to learn how to become a defensive driver. This session will help you sharpen your driving skills and hone awareness while preparing you for the upcoming summer rainy season. September 26, 2–3 p.m., West Campus, Room HSB-120, registration code: GDRIVE-1.

Estate Planning: What Everyone Needs to Know - Estate planning and procrastination often go hand-in-hand. This session will provide tools to help you understand the benefits of planning, including maintaining estate control, how this helps your heirs, ways to avoid or minimize probate, and methods that save on estate taxes. You will be introduced to the four basic estate planning documents: will; health care surrogate; durable power of attorney; and living will. In discussion, attendees will weigh the costs and benefits of a will versus a revocable living trust and discuss charitable planned giving strategies that benefit you today and your charity tomorrow. Bring your favorite beverage; a free box lunch will be served. Sponsored by American Association for Women in Community Colleges. September 27, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 108, registration code: GEPL.

Register for all Leadership Valencia classes at http://www.valenciacc.edu/leadership/

The American Heart Association’s HEARTWALK is just around the corner so gather up your co-workers, friends and family and sign up to walk on September 29. It’s not only fun but you’ll be raising money for a great organization. Get involved and sign up TODAY!!

Take the Valencia Body for Life Challenge - Body for Life champion, Porter Freeman and trainer, Eric Shrieves, will be speaking at East campus on September 27 at 1 p.m. in room 5-112, and on West campus on September 25 at 1 p.m. in HSB120. Please join us and learn how to get your Body for Life!

WEIGHT WATCHERS OPEN HOUSE - Come and join the program!!  A new 17 week series is beginning soon on the following campuses. Twenty participants are required to continue.  Open house dates for campuses are as follows:

• East campus open house - September 11 at 1 p.m. in 3-113.
• Osceola campus open house - September 18 at 9 a.m. in 3-104
• West campus open house - October 2 at 1 p.m. in room 5-251 (Revised)
• DTC open house - September 26 at 9 a.m. in the SunTrust Tower

Wellness Fair at Learning Day - We look forward to seeing everyone at Learning Day on October 23. We will be having a Wellness Fair in the gym in building 6.  It should be a lot of fun and we hope to see you all there.

For more information on any of these exciting upcoming events, go to www.valenciacc.edu/wellness or contact Debi Jakubcin at ext 2281 or djakubcin@valenciacc.edu.

Kudos

Paul Matson, East Campus Superintendent, has received recertification as an Asbestos Abatement Inspector and Management Planner as required under TSCA Title II (AHERA).

Buy a 2008 Entertainment Book and Help the Alumni Association’s Scholarship Fund

Valencia’s Alumni Association is once again selling the Entertainment Book for only $25, with all proceeds going to scholarships. Please take this opportunity to buy a book and try that restaurant you have been wanting to go to... And don’t forgot those Publix coupons ... bowling discounts ... oil change discounts ... there are too many to mention!

Contact any of these people to get your copy today!

• West Campus – Teresa Gallagher, ext. 1745 or Pat Lee, ext. 1608
• DTC – Lisa Lovell, ext. 3433
• Sand Lake Center – Teresa Gallagher, ext. 1745
• Osceola Campus – Deborah Donohue, Est. 4145
• Winter Park Campus – Teresa Gallagher, ext. 1745
• East Campus – Richard Williams, ext. 2350

VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA  
Regular Meeting, September 18, 2007 - 8:30 a.m., Room 5-112,
East Campus 701 North Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, Florida

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:      Maria C. Grulich

• Approval of Minutes – July 17, 2007, Regular Meeting

II.         Reports

A..        East Campus Update (Dr. Ruth Prather, Provost, East and Winter Park Campuses)
B.         East Campus Student Government Association Report (Mr. Chris Brady, SGA President)
C.        Strategic Planning Update (Susan Kelley, Vice President Institutional Advancement)
D.        Office of Resource Development (Susan Kelley and Liz Gombash, Assistant Vice President for Resource Development)
E.         Year-End Financial Indicators (Keith Houck, Vice President Administrative Services)
F.         Construction (Keith Houck)
G.        Faculty Association Report (Rose Watson, President, Collegewide Faculty Council)
H.        Valencia Foundation Report (Raymer Maguire III, Trustee)
I.          President’s Report (Dr. Sanford Shugart)

III.       New Business

A.        Prequalification of Contractors
B.         Central Plant Expansion, West Campus
C.       Continuing Contract for Roofing Building Envelope Consultant (Five-Year Renewable)
D.        New Policy Adoption

• 6Hx28:07-43 Domestic Violence Leave

E.         Additions, Deletions or Modifications of Courses and Programs F.         Valencia Enterprise Courses and Fees
G.        Human Resources Agenda
H.        Submission of Grant Proposals
I.          Property Deletion