Vol. XXXVI, No. 37

October 1, 2007

This Week at Valencia

Monday, October 1

Student Development mtg,. 8:30 a.m., Osceola Campus, 3-319H

Career Program Advisor mtg., 3 p.m., Osceola Campus 3-319H

Thursday, September 27

Atlas Access Manager’s mtg., 9 a.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 123

Please consider nominating a worthy colleague for the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence in Learning Leadership Award. The purpose of the NISOD awards program at Valencia is to recognize members of the faculty, staff and administration for outstanding accomplishments in improving student learning. Recipients should have demonstrated meritorious learning leadership, as outlined in the award guidelines. 

To request a nomination form and guidelines, please contact Shauna Anstey, College & Community Relations, ext. 3211.  Please note the submission deadline is Friday, November 9, 2007.

For more information about NISOD and this year's conference being held May 25-28, 2008, visit www.nisod.org. 

Valencia Journeys

The Department of College and Community Relations is pleased to announce the launch of Valencia's new Employee Orientation Program, "Valencia Journeys." This new program builds upon past college work and was developed with the assistance of a college-wide task force. The program provides all new full-time career service and professional employees with information and resources that help them to be successful in their new positions. Valencia Journeys consist of four sessions:

Valencia Journeys begins with check-in at the Department of Human Resources on the first day of employment.

Valencia Is, Valencia Vision, & Valencia Structure provides a fun, upbeat and interactive look at the history, vision, values and mission of the college. This session provides information regarding ways employees can actively participate in the college's model of shared governance. This session will be held September 25 and repeated on October 25, from 8 a.m. to 12-noon at CJI-135.

Valencia Performance provides important in-depth information about key college policies and procedures. It has been carefully developed in partnership with the Department of Human Resources and Office of General Counsel. This session will be held October 16 and repeated on December 4, from 8 a.m. to 12-noon at CJI-135.

Meet the President is an informal gathering with Dr. Shugart designed to provide all new employees with an opportunity to meet and interact with our President within the first 120 days of employment. This meeting is scheduled for December 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the CJI Auditorium.

All employees who have been hired since January 4, 2007 have been sent a written invitation. Registration materials and information about the sessions can be obtained by contacting Karen Shores at ext. 2860.

College and Community Relations is grateful to the following people for their contributions to the design and launch of this new program:, Tina Alenius, Karen Blondeau, Michael Bosley,  Joanna Branham, Adela Buczynski, Bill Castellano, Christian Campagnuolo, Helen Clarke, Julie Corderman, Aida Diaz, Donna Dudash, Michelle Foster, Carol Johnson, Sonya Joseph, Michael Maguire, Bill Mullowney, Patrick Nellis, Steve Norman, Joe Nunes,  Jennifer Page, Dean Scott,  Angelique Smith, Stan Stone, Carol Traynor, and Steve Webb.

Latest Offerings from Leadership Valencia

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. October 2, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., CJI, Room 100, registration code:PCOB1.

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. October 4, 8:30-11 a.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 134, registration code:TBR-4 OR October 12, 1-3:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-221, registration code:TBR-5.

Banner Finance Self Service - This workshop is for first time Banner users. Learn to create a requisition, look up available funds, and create a budget transfer in this self-service module through Atlas.INB Banner is NOT required prior to this workshop.Self Service is for the staff member who occasionally uses the Finance system for simple look-ups.If you are just interested inlooking up available funds or financial transactions, this is the class for you.October 4, 1-4 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 134, registration code:TFSS-2.

Hittin' The Road: Valencia Travel Tips and Tricks - Questions and answers covering travel and SPD related information. October 9, 1-3 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-219B, registration code: GHTR-3 OR October 10, 2-4 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 226, registration code:GHTR-4.

Reading Circle: Now, Discover Your Strengths - This audio book contains a unique identification number that allows you access to the StrengthsFinder Profile on the Internet. This Web-based interview analyzes your instinctive reactions and immediately presents you with your five most powerful themes. Once you know which themes you lead with, you can leverage them for powerful results for personal development, for management success, and for the success of the organization.Sponsored by AAWCC. October 11, 1-3 p.m., East Campus, Room 8-105D, registration code:PREAD.

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. October 12, 8 a.m.-12-noon, West Campus, Room 6-221, registration code:TINB-2

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.)  October 12, 9-11 a.m., West Campus, Room HSB-211, registration code:PIRB1-3.

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 One. October 12, 11 a.m.-12-noon, West Campus, Room HSB-211, registration code:PIRB2-3.

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.  October 16, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 8-105D, registration code:LFORM-3.

Florida Retirement System (FRS) & the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - This first workshop provides an in-depth look at the FRS and DROP programs.  Some of the topics will include your options under each one as well as how your retirement benefit is calculated and how your DROP money accumulates.  Discussion will include the benefits that Valencia allows retirees to continue and the tax implications of your benefits.  October 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m., CJI Campus, Auditorium, registration code:GFRS.

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

Tuesday is Moo Day on the West Campus

The West Campus Valencia Volunteers are selling Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits every Tuesday morning to raise money for different organizations. October profits go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. November through the rest of the semester, all profits go to the Relay for Life Team. Chicken biscuits are $2 and juice to go with your chicken biscuit is $1. Where else can you get such a deal for $3, while helping out a good cause! Stop by the breezeway outside building four on West Campus every Tuesday morning, starting at 8:30 a.m. until sold out.

A Wellness Message for all…..

Stroke - Remember the first 3 letters…because this could be a story about you.

During a barbeque, a friend stumbled and took a little fall. She assured everyone that she was fine and had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (They had offered to call paramedics.) They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food and while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Ingrid’s husband called a while later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital and at 6 p.m., Ingrid passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the barbeque. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don’t die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

A neurologist stated that if he can get to a stroke victim within three hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within three hours, which is tough.

Recognizing a Stroke - Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

• S* Ask the individual to smile.
• T* Ask the person to talk and speak a simple sentence coherently. (i.e., It is a sunny day today.)
• R* Ask them to raise both arms.

Another sign of a stroke can be a crooked tongue. Ask the person to stick out their tongue. If the tongue is crooked, and goes to one side of the mouth or the other, it is an indication of a stroke.

If a person has trouble with any one of these simple tasks it is an indication of a stroke. Call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

For more information, go to www.valenciacc.edu/ wellness or contact Debi Jakubcin at ext 2281 or djakubcin@valenciacc.edu.

Public Meeting Notice

Valencia Community College announces a meeting to which the public is invited:

• Date & Time: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 4 p.m.
• Place:  Health Sciences Building, Room 220, 1800 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811
• Purpose: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Site Review Team Public Access meeting

For further information please contact Patricia Moran Woodbery, MSN, ARNP, Director of Nursing, PO Box 3028, Orlando 32802

A Warm Welcome to These New Full-time Employees

Matthew Abalos, coordinator, Job Development/ Placement, Osceola Campus, mc 6-1, ext. 4196
Krystal Cortez, administrative assistant, Registrar’s Office, West Campus, mc 4-8, ext. 1506
Barbara Halbrook, technical document specialist, Registrar’s Office, East Campus, mc 3-13, ext. 2359
Julia Carter, director, Curriculum/Tech Nursing, West Campus, mc 4-14, ext. 1183
James Metz, coordinator, Retirement, Human Resources, CJI, mc 3-33, ext. 8045
Tiffany Tierno, staff assistant III, Student Activity, East Campus, mc 3-21, ext. 2291
Denise Colburn, administrative assistant, Sciences Office, East Campus, mc 3-23, ext. 2583
Alejandro Gomez, specialist, Student Accounting Systems, West Campus, mc 4-6, ext. 5047
Edward Munoz, security field supervisor, Campus Security, East Campus, mc 3-14, ext. 2692

Please welcome these new faculty members
(department, mail code, extension and position follow each name)

East Campus

Regina Falconer, Biology, 3-23, 2025, Faculty-4 month
Edward Schultz, Biology, 3-23, 2131, Faculty-3 month
Patrick Fowler, Chemistry, 3-23, 2434, Faculty-4 month
Sharon Mosher, English, 3-20, 2011, Faculty-4 month
Marcelle Cohen, English, 3-20, 2362, Faculty-10 month
Randall Gordon, English, 3-20, 2010, Faculty-8 month
Lester Sandres-Rapalo, Foreign Languages, 3-2, 2271, Faculty-4 month
Jason Ellison, Graphics Technology, 3-2, 2868, Faculty-4 month
Jennifer McCormick, Mathematics, 3-16, 2023, Faculty-4 month
Richard Albaugh, Mathematics, 3-16, 2117, Faculty-4 month
Robert Pyle, Mathematics, 3-16, 2790, Faculty-4 month
Michelle Taylor, Mathematics, 3-16, 2027, Faculty-4 month
Joshua Deleon, Mathematics, 3-16, 2385, Faculty-4 month
Rolando Garcia, Mathematics, 3-16, 2240, Faculty-4 month
Mehrdad Khosravi, Mathematics, 3-16, 2630, Faculty-4 month
Barbara Wall, Political Science, 3-29, 2084, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Danny Gutkin, Political Science, 3-29, 2501, Faculty

Osceola Campus

Mario Mota, Biology, 6-8, 4914, Faculty-4 month
Anthony Cornett, Biology, 6-8, 4917, Faculty-4 month
Deborah Maxwell, Chemistry, 6-6, 4912, Faculty-4 month
Louis Sabat, EMS, 6-6, 4920, Faculty-4 month
Robert Weisenbarger, EMS, 6-6, 4104, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Shawn Pollgreen, English, 6-1, 4292, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Christina Harding, English, 6-8, 4293, Faculty-10 month tenure track
John McFarland, English, 6-1, 4092, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Elizabeth Regis, English, 6-8, 4913, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Angelique Trutie, Mathematics, 6-6, 4167, Faculty-4 month
Kay Garner, Psychology, 6-6, 4926, Faculty-4 month
Mia Pierre, Student Life Skills, 6-1, 4874, Faculty-4 month

West Campus

Brenda Schumpert, Biology. 4-3. 1232. Faculty-10 month tenure track
Michael Herringshaw. Cardiovascular Tech. 4-14. 1083. Faculty-10 month tenure track
Eileen Perez. Chemistry. 4-3. 1236. Faculty-10 month tenure track
Mohua Kar, Computer Engineering, 4-41, 1182. Faculty-10 month tenure track
Robin Poole, Dental Hygiene, 4-14, 1083, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Kitty Harkleroad, Dental Hygiene, 4-14, 1083, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Richard Matias, Electronics Engineering, 4-41, 1614, Faculty-4 month
Jack Smart, English, 4-11, 1908, Faculty-4 month
Nicole Valentino, English, 4-11, 1219, Faculty-4 month
Mark Smith, History, 4-32, 1843, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Walter Acevedo, Mathematics, 4-23, 1049, Faculty-4 month temporary
Julia Nudel, Mathematics, 4-23, 1991, Faculty-4 month
Smruti Patel, Mathematics, 4-23, 1298, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Martha Farmer, Mathematics, 4-23, 1799, Faculty-4 month
Sonia James, Nursing, 4-14, 1958, Faculty-10 month tenure track
Gale Fair, Physics, 4-3, 1794, Faculty-4 month
Karen Cowden, Reading, 4-11, 1024, Faculty-4 month