Vol. XXXVII, No. 05
February 11, 2008

This Week at Valencia

Wednesday, February 13

College Operations Council, 9:15 a.m., Osceola Campus, 2-219B

DOT-Deans, 1 p.m., East Campus, 3-108E

College Curriculum Committee, 2 p.m., West Campus, 6-202

Thursday, February 14

West Campus Faculty Senate, West Campus, 6-202(no time listed on Web calendar)

(This section was omitted in the printed issue this week and only appears in the on-line issue)

Internal Search for 4-Month SLS Faculty Opening at West Campus, Deadline March 7

If you have a Master's Degree, experience teaching student life and study skills, and would like to be considered for a 4-month SLS 1122 teaching position for Fall and Spring Terms 2008-09 at the West Campus, please submit your resume and a statement of interest to Interim SLS Director Mary Allen (mallen@valenciacc.edu, mail code 3-24). For more details, contact SLS Administrative Assistant Myrna Figueroa at extension 2802, or mfigueroa@valenciacc.edu. 

Kerouac Celebration

On Saturday, February 23, Valencia Community College will host a free literary event in continuation of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Jack Kerouac's book, On the Road. The event will take place at the East Campus Performing Arts Center from 1-5 p.m.

A novelist, poet, and artist, Jack Kerouac is an iconic symbol of the Beat Generation. While enjoying popular but little critical success during his own lifetime, Kerouac is now considered one of America's most important authors. Having lived for a time in Orlando, he is also a part of Florida's artistic and cultural heritage.

Valencia is hosting this event in an effort to promote the discovery, development, and celebration of Florida culture and to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the arts throughout the region.

Former Poet Laureate and Kerouac fan, Billy Collins, who visited Valencia is 2002, will return to the college for a reading and book signing, beginning at 3:35 p.m. Collins is known for his wit and deceptively humorous poems which ultimately reveal a profound meaning.

Valencia students, faculty and local poets, including former Kerouac House artist in residence, Darlyn Finch, will also give readings. Student readings will take place from 1-2 p.m. and local poet readings will take place from 2:05-3:35 p.m.

This event, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through a partnership with the Kerouac House Project of Orlando, Inc. and is sponsored in part by Valencia Foundation, Darden Restaurants and Darden Foundation. For more information please contact Nichole McPherson at nmcpherson@valenciacc.edu or 407-582-3121.

Destination 2008

Teaching and Learning Support would like to invite you to join us this summer in Destination 2008, Valencia’s annual faculty development opportunity which brings educators together to define outcomes, design lessons, and learn techniques that will lead to improved student learning. All faculty, full and part-time, including counselors and librarians, are eligible to participate. 

Destination 2008 is designed to offer different programs to faculty who wish to experiment or are curious about various tools to improve student learning. We are able to provide the following tracks this summer:  Action Research, LinC, Alternative Delivery, and General Education Outcome. A full schedule, online application form and flyer are all available at http://faculty.valenciacc.edu/destination/

PDT Information Sessions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty

The Professional Development Implementation and Oversight Team (PDT) will be holding thirty-minute information sessions for the Professional Development Component to the Faculty Compensation Plan on the following dates and campuses:

• Osceola Campus, February 26, 1-1:30, 1:30-2, 2-2:30, and 2:30-3 p.m., Room 3-110
• West Campus, March 4, 1-1:30, 1:30-2, 2-2:30, and 2:30-3 p.m., Room HSB-211East Campus, March 6, 1-1:30, 1:30-2, 2-2:30, and 2:30-3 p.m., Room 8-122

Full details about the plan can be found at: http://faculty.valenciacc.edu/association/pdtTeam2.asp

Please Nominate Outstanding Valencians for the 40th Anniversary Recognition

Our 40th anniversary celebration provides the opportunity to pause to recognize outstanding colleagues who have helped to make Valencia the great institution it is today. We all know that just one celebration year truly would not be long enough to single out and recognize every deserving person. Therefore, we are asking your help in selecting 40 colleagues, past and present, who represent the best of Valencia.

Nominees may be anyone associated with Valencia (including employees, alumni, and community members) who have brought distinction to the college and/or the community through professional achievements, service to the community, and/or outstanding contributions to the College.

A task force will select 10 persons representing each of the four decades during the 1967-2007 time period, for a total of 40 honorees. The task force includes Ivan Applebaum, Fiona Baxter, Becky Gallup, Christian Campagnuolo, Amanda Body-Hoaglen, Susan Kelley, Gustavo Morales, Michael Shugg and Eileen Stana.

To nominate someone for this recognition, please complete the 40th Anniversary Nomination form located at www.valenciacc.edu/40years or contact Rita Moore at ext. 2467 or rmoore38@valenciacc.edu to receive a paper application.

Completed nomination forms may be submitted on-line or in paper form. If submitting on-line, simply click on the submit button at the bottom of the Web page. To submit a paper application, please send to Rita Moore at mail code 3-35. Both paper and electronic applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 15.

The awards will be presented at the Valencia Foundation “A Taste for Learning” event on the evening of April 12 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando. For more information about “A Taste for Learning,” go to http://www.valenciacc.edu/foundation/taste/default.cfm.

If you have any questions, please contact Rita Moore at extension 2967, or email rmoore38@valenciacc.edu.

2008-09 Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2008-09 Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership Program. The program provides resources tofull-time teaching faculty for the advancement of instruction and learning. This year the Valencia Foundation is offering 39 chairs, altogether totaling $197,400. Of special note is the $25,700 Maguire Family Teacher Enhancement Chair open to all academic disciplines.

The guidelines and application package can be found on the Foundation’s Web site at http://www.valencia.org/ or by calling Becky Gallup at ext. 3218.  Applications must be received in College & Community Relations by February 28 at 5 p.m.

News from Procurement

Using State of Florida Contracts - When requesting purchases from State of Florida contracts please have the vendor reference the contract number on their quotation and enter the contract number on your requisition. Procurement will verify the contract number, items ordered and expiration date to insure proper documentation for audit reviews.

Toner Cartridges - All toner cartridges have a 30-day return policy. Only order what you currently need. If the cartridge is more than 30 days old, the cartridge cannot be returned to the supplier. Please make sure to check all cartridge packages when they arrive for any defects. It is also recommended not to store toner cartridges for more than six months.

Procurement Cardholders - Did you know that if changes are not made to the budget attached to a PCard charge in PaymentNet prior to the download, then the default index, fund, org, program and account will be charged in Banner? To avoid any headaches, be sure to check your charges in PaymentNet periodically each week to make any necessary adjustments.

Best Buy Now Offering Special Pricing to Education Customers - Best Buy Gov is committed to providing Public Sector customers with a dedicated account management, as well as Best Buy’s broad product selection and strong retail network. Basically, it is the same top quality products that one will find in their retail stores and the same excellent customer services - plus a lot more - now focused and priced specifically for the Government and Education customers. Contact information: Best Buy Gov, LLC; VID #: V03122719; State Contract #: 880-001-06-1; contract expires: 1/22/2009; account manager: Shawn A. Zepper; phone: 1-888-224-8181, ext 60786; fax: 952-430-2055

Office Supplies - Office Depot and Valencia’s bookstore are the preferred suppliers for college office supplies. Both businesses accept our PCard. If you are still using a purchase order for Office Depot, please contact us to set up your PCard for on-line ordering. Need a catalog? Use Item # 337-300 on your next order to have one delivered to you at no charge. Returns may be done through Order History and Tracking on the Office Depot website.

Cabin Creek News - Caitlin Houser, a 2002 Valencia graduate, is now the catering manager for Cabin Creek Food Services. Caitlin also has a degree in Hospitality Management from UCF and has over seven years experience in the food and beverage industry prior to assuming her current management position with Cabin Creek here at Valencia.

A brand new catering request form and complete catering menu can be found on the Procurement Web site under Food Services at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/ procurement/FoodServices.asp

Leadership Valencia Offerings

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 discuss educators' stories and poems and prose they have chosen that gives sustenance and courage to continue their work with others.

• February 12, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-212B,registration code: LFORM-5
• February 19, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-212B, registration code: LFORM-6
• February 26, 1-2 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-212B, registration code: LFORM-7

Computer Essentials - This is a basic computer course to help you learn the essentials of file management, plug-ins, trouble-shooting, file types and document extensions to help faculty be prepared for teaching in the online environment.NOTE: For Deans and Faculty.February 14, 1-2:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-133C,registration code: TCE.

Banner for Beginners Finance & Procurement -Includes INB and Self Service. February 15, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Winter Park Campus, Room 134, registration code: TBB-3 or February 28, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Criminal Justice Institute, Room 228, registration code:TBB-4.

Refresh Banner for Finance & Procurement - Open to all who have attended a Beginners Finance & Procurement workshop. February 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 134, registration code:TBR-3 or February 28, 1-4 p.m., Criminal Justice Institute, Room 228, registration code:TBR-4.

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 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Criminal Justice Institute, Auditorium, Room 100, registration code:PCOB-1.

Excelling with Excel - This introductory workshop will provide participants with basic Microsoft Excel 2007 worksheet skills – including entering and editing data, navigating, formatting, and printing the worksheet, along with basic Excel functions and formulas. February 20, 1-2:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-133C, registration code:TXCEL-1 or February 21, 1-2:30 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-326A, registration code:TXCEL-2

Authentic Engagement and the Creativity Imperative - This session could be called "from good to great". It is about you. It is about finding your passion in life, your path, and taking the right actions. Whatever collective, collaborative situation you are in - classroom, family, study team, peer group, department, committee or taskforce - all can benefit from more authentic engagement and creativity. For students, faculty and staff, anyone with a dream, anyone on a mission, anyone with a hunch that there must be a better way. For more information, send an email to jswanson5@valenciacc. edu or JBelcher@valenciacc.edu. If we are to lead the world or at least develop the leaders to lead the world out of the current and deepening economic, social, environmental, political, religious crises; authentic engagement and creativity are imperative. February 28, 1-4 p.m., East Campus, Room 5-112, registration code:LAECI-1

CANCELED Spring Formation Retreat, In the Spirit of Spring - Spring is on the horizon and what better time to come together with friends for some rest from that everyday process called "school" and renewal for the mind, body, and spirit.  Join us for our Fourth Annual Spring Formation Retreat. Here you can rejuvenate your spirit while being with friends in a peaceful place.  It is never "share or die" at a Formation gathering. Join us and allow yourself to find some moments of quiet and joy this spring. Thursday, February 28, 4 p.m. through Saturday, March 1, 1 p.m., Canterbury Retreat, Oviedo, Florida. Registration code: LSFR. **Registration deadline is February 15.** All inclusive registration fee is $300 and may be covered by SPD for eligible full-time employees.

Reading Circle: Leading with Soul: An Uncommon Journey of Spirit - With the appearance of Leading with Soul in 1995, Terry Deal and Lee Bolman became pioneers in the movement to reconnect work and spirit. Since then interest in the spiritual dimensions of leadership and work has exploded. More and more people are coming together in the search for depth and meaning in their work and lives. Join us for this brown-bag lunch reading circle sponsored by the AAWCC. February 29, 12 noon-2 p.m., Winter Park Campus, Room 226, registration code: PREAD

Visit the Leadership Valencia Web site at http://valencia.cc.fl.us/leadership to register for all Leadership Valencia workshops and additional information.

We are very excited to announce the winners of the Body For Life first round challenge. The winner is KRISTEN ABEL who lost 16 pounds, 10% body fat and 11.75 inches and runner-up is HEATHER PARRISH who lost 28 pounds, 5% body fat and 14 inches. Congratulations to both Kristen and Heather!

Don’t forget the Diabetes Education Brown Bag lunches this week on Thursday, February 14.

• East Campus, 11 a.m.-12 noon, 3-113
• West Campus 1-2 p.m., HSB 220
• Osceola Campus 11 a.m.-12 noon, Auditorium
• Winter Park Campus 1-2 p.m., Room 224

A Warm Welcome to These New Full-time Employees

Brenn Garriel, instructor, Biology, Osceola Campus, mc 6-8, ext. 4914

Mabel Machin-Collazo, instructor, Accounting, Osceola Campus, mc 6-8, ext. 4120

Todd Smith, instructor, Mathematics, East Campus, mc 3-16, ext. 2630

Kristabel Carvajal, human resources specialist, Human Resources, CJI, mc 3-33, ext. 8013

Vivan Matos, staff assistant II, Achieving the Dream/Foundation, East Campus, mc 3-30, ext. 2511

Aleshia Pauldo, staff assistant II, Human Resources, CJI, mc 3-33, ext. 8002

A Fond Farewell and Best Wishes to These Retiring Full-time Employees

John Mantione, Property Management, West Campus, retired 1/31/08

Van Salter, Custodial Services, West Campus, retired 1/31/08

Jo Miller, Financial Aid Services, West Campus, retiring 2/29/08

Kudos

Pam Sandy, along with the Dental Hygiene faculty and students, were part of another very successful Give Kids a Smile event this past Saturday. The team saw 130+ children, providing oral hygiene instructions, sealants, and fluoride varnish. Thank you Pam for providing the leadership and to all the Dental Hygiene faculty and students for your participation and contribution to the "dental health" needs of our community.

Lamar Powers moderated the Community College/University Roundtable at the recent Florida Educational Facilities Planners' Association Winter Conference. Lamar also serves as Secretary of FEFPA.

The Criminal Justice Institute won first place in the Architectural Showcase at the Florida Educational Facilities Planners' Association Winter Conference. Forty projects were submitted and CJI won a blue ribbon in the community college category. The projects were judged by a jury of three architects using the following criteria: innovative response to educational program; aesthetics and use of materials; flexibility for community use; technology provisions; barrier free accessibility; relationship of space and expandability; and site development. Congratulations to C. T. Hsu and Associates for their design.

Thank You

I can not say thank you enough to all of you who have expressed good luck for this future life. It has been a pleasure working here, seeing smiling faces on every campus and getting to meet and know hundreds upon hundreds of good people that make this College a great place. 

                                    - John Mantione

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 in the Marketing and Media Relations office. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on Tuesday to be included in the following Monday’s publication. Mary Jane can be reached at ext.1017, mc 4-34 or mjjones@valenciacc.edu