Vol. XXXIV, No. 29

August 1, 2005

This Week at Valencia.

Thursday, August 4:
College Learning Council, 2:30 p.m., West Campus 6-202

Symbiosis: Works on Paper by Rachael Simmons, Anita S. Wooten Gallery, East Campus runs through August 5

The latest from Leadership Valencia

Valencia's 401(a) and Incentive Retirement Plans - The last session, Valencia's 401(a) and Incentive Retirement Plan on August 4th will provide Q&A on both options. Join us on Thursday, August 4, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code GRP401.

True Colors -'She's Green, he's Blue'....wha''s up with these colors at Valencia anyway? For those who have not experienced a True Colors workshop, the end of the mystery is near! Even if you do know your colors, you'll want to attend this AWESOME workshop on the effects of personality style on teaching and learning. Join us on Friday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code GTRUE or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., West Campus, Room 6-202, registration code GTRUE2.

I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You: Myers-Briggs in the Workplace - Through the use of the Myers-Briggs personality assessment, team members will come to understand their own personality types and those of their fellow employees. This understanding leads to not only higher quality work but also the development of respect for different work styles. Join us on Thursday, August 18, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., East Campus, Room TBA, registration code GMBT818.

To register for any Leadership Valencia workshop, mail a completed registration form to DTC-1, fax to ext. 3134, or register online at http://valenciacc.edu/leadership/regstr.asp. For additional information, please call Donna Dudash at ext. 3128.

Tutors needed!

The West Campus Tutoring Center is in need of Tutors for all subject areas, especially Accounting, Algebra, Math (all levels), Statistics, all Computer Courses and English. Interested students can apply at the tutoring center, located in SSB-248. Positions pay $6.15 per hour. For more information, please contact Ronald Woodruff ext 1249.

News from Procurement

Oracle Approvers can forward their Notifications to another Oracle Approver prior to going out on leave. This keeps your office running smoothly in your absence!
Instructions for this easy procedure can be found in the Oracle Purchasing Manual, under the tab for: Approval Instructions including Forwarding Notifications. 

P-Card Approvers must delegate their approval for weekly PaymentNet downloads when out of the office and inform Kacy Weekes, the P-card Program Administrator of his/her replacement. Downloads from PaymentNet to Oracle occur on a weekly basis, no matter what. By delegating your approver replacement, transactions can be reviewed and approved and not subject to audit findings. Receipts should be verified and filed with in the requesting department.

In creating a paper requisition, one hard original is all we require. NCR paper is not needed. Send the paper requisition with any/all its attachments to the Procurement Office (MC 4-42) for vendor verification and then we will forward it to Accounts Payables for payment. Paper requisitions are used for Travel, SPD, VCC Bookstore, or anything requiring a check.

News from Finance

Effective July 1, 2005, the minimum value for capitalized, tagged equipment has increased to $1,000 per item. The value was increased in compliance with a change in Florida Statutes. Please refer to the General Use Chart of Accounts included on the Valencia website: http://valenciacc.edu/accounts for detailed definitions of all equipment general ledger codes relating to this revision.

All Faculty & Professional Staff

The fall term start up is rapidly approaching. As in the past, we will gather at the Academic Assembly which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2005 on the East Campus at the Performing Arts Center.

Prior to the program, breakfast will be served in the Cafeteria on East Campus (building 5) for all attendees. After breakfast, there will be both a presentation and ample time for dialog. Please make your plans to participate.

This year's theme will tie into the "The Year of Think" and many important topics/dates will be discussed. This gathering will provide an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of several of our colleagues and to take a fresh look together at our progress as a college.

As always, the first priority for the week will be preparing to serve our students, therefore, we promise to respect your time. Please take time to review the agenda below.

With warm anticipation,

- Sandy and Louise


Academic Assembly Agenda

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
Building 5, Cafeteria

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. PROGRAM
Performing Arts Center

Welcome
Jerry D. Buchanan
Chairman, District Board of Trustees

Faculty Address
Amy N. Bosley
President, Faculty Association

Recognition of 2005 Newly Tenured Faculty
Amy Bosley

Recognition of 2005-2006 Sabbatical Recipients
Amy Bosley

Recognition of 2005 NISOD Excellence Award Recipients
Louise N. Pitts
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and CLO

Recognition of 2004-2005 Advanced Degrees Conferred
Louise Pitts

Recognition of 2004-2005 Governance Council Chairs
Sanford C. Shugart
President, Valencia Community College

Recognition of Endowed Chair Recipients
Geraldine Gallagher
President & CEO, Valencia Foundation

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. BREAK

10:30 - 11:45 p.m. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Sanford C. Shugart

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, Staff Assistant in Marketing and Media Relations. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding each Friday's distribution. Mary Jane can be reached at ext.1017,mc 4-34 or mjjones@valenciacc.edu