Vol. XXXIV, No. 35

September 12, 2005

This Week at Valencia.


Wednesday, September 14

Learning Evidence Team, West Campus 6-202


Thursday, September 15

Faculty Council, Winter Park Campus Rm. 221


Friday, September 16

SAM Workshop, Osceola Campus 2-101

Human Resources Reminder

MANY Career Service Evaluations have already been received in HR. Thanks to supervisors and employees who have taken the time to complete this state mandated task.

If you haven't sat down with your supervisor yet, suggest some of your accomplishments to include or your goals for the 05-06 fiscal year.

SUPERVISORS - If you haven't put your thoughts on paper yet concerning the employees you supervise, helpful suggestions are in the evaluation packet sent on July 1. Contact Sue Bouchard, extension 1780, with questions or if you have not received a packet. If you have already sent your employees' evaluations to HR - - THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!

"Library" Is Back!

In response to popular demand, common usage, and an evolved concept of the resource, we are returning to the use of the word Library instead of Learning Resources Center (LRC). The change has been made in the current catalog, and signage will be changed gradually along with regularly-scheduled facelifts and remodeling. Please adjust literature and web postings from your own area as you revise and develop materials, especially those intended for students. With everyone's cooperation, we can smoothly ease into this shift. Thanks to all for your help in getting the word out (and the new one in)!

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.

TLS registration now Atlas based

All Teaching/Learning Support (TLS) workshop/seminar registration will be done using the Atlas system beginning this fall. Whether signing up for TLA, Faculty-2-Faculty, Scenarios, or Destination, you will now be able to register for faculty support activities online. You even will be able to access your "transcripts" though Atlas!

Registration is easy, just follow the "How To" steps on our Faculty Quick Reference Guide or view our online tutorial. Please note that faculty will now have a "Student Services" tab in Atlas.

If you have further questions please contact Dee Long at ext. 2526 or dlong@valenciacc.edu . Please type "Atlas Question" in the subject line of your e-mail.

Discover FACC Today

If you are not a member of the Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC), please consider joining today. Dr. Shugart is offering to pay your first year's membership. FACC works for YOU, to support the future of community colleges. We are stronger in numbers and your joining will help make us stronger. I invite you to join today. For an application, call Debi at ext. 2281, or go to www.FACC.org. Each member can make a difference. Please make a difference today, and Discover FACC.

The latest from Leadership Valencia

What Video Games Teach Us About Learning - If your students are playing video games, they are actively involved with learning. How do video games make learning so interesting and how do they keep players engaged? This workshop will examine the learning principles behind video games and look at how these principles can be applied to the classroom. Tuesday, September 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, East Campus, Room 1-257. Registration code: LVG920.

WebCT: Assessment Tools - In this course, participants will work with Respondus, a third-party product developed for creating assessments in WebCT. Respondus allows users to easily create multiple choice, matching, true/false, and paragraph questions as well as integrate tables, fonts, and images as part of questions and answers (without knowing HTML). Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of WebCT or attendance at one of the following three sessions: What is WebCT, Getting Started with WebCT, or Communication Tools. Tuesday, September 20, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, East Campus, Room 4-204. Registration code: TWCT920.

Reviving the Creative Genius in You - This workshop will introduce you to a process of reviving your creative energy for making educational career and life's work choices based on a deeper understanding of you, your purpose in life, your vision for the world and what matters most to you and those around you. Attendees participate in unique activities that will explore purpose in life, help access vision, enable effective action, product breakthrough results and celebrate out-of-the-ordinary accomplishments. Come prepared to play fully and expect the unexpected. Tuesday, September 22, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, East Campus, Room 8-145. Registration code: LGENIUS.

WebCT: Creating Assignments and Using Gradebook - WebCT offers the depth of functionality and pedagogical flexibility to support the needs of faculty who are offering online courses. This workshop explores the possibilities available through several WebCT assignment tools including the self-test for creating knowledge checks and the drop box for receiving student assignments. This session will also cover the My Grades tool that allows the user to manage, sort and query student grades. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of WebCT or attendance at one of the following four sessions: What is WebCT, Getting Started with WebCT, Communication Tools or Creating Quizzes for WebCT in Respondus. Thursday, September 22, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, East Campus, Room 4-204. Registration code: TWCT922.

Introduction to MicroGrade - MicroGrade is more than a grading program, it is an essential time-saving software tool for educators. MicroGrade can automate racks of scoring assignments, calculate grades, and evaluate student performance. Learn how MicroGrade's optional email and internet grade posting features can easily communicate progress from faculty to students. Friday, September 23, 2:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-116. Registration code: TIMG923.

Paperless Grading Using Word - This hands-on workshop will teach users how to develop shortcuts and Macros to enhance paperless grading using Microsoft Word 2003. NOTE: Ideal for Gordon Rule courses requiring written assignments. Friday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Osceola Campus, Room 2-116. Registration code: TPG916O.

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 e-mail or call Janice Swanson at ext. 3126 or jswanson5@valenciacc.edu.

UCF Classes Offered at Valencia West Campus

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is pleased to inform you that we are expanding our program and course offerings at the Valencia West campus. A UCF Regional Campus Admissions representative will be hosting an information table and office hours once a month to answer student questions. You may call the UCF at West office at (407) 582-5500 for the schedule.

UCF Decision Days at Valencia West: A UCF Admissions representative will be holding UCF Decision Days at West campus to give students the opportunity to apply and get an on-the-spot admission decision for Spring 2006 and Summer 2006 semesters. This event is for all students working toward an A.A or A.S degree (with at least 45 earned credit hours) interested in attending UCF. Students can receive general transfer information and an advisor will be on hand to help plan ahead.

What is Needed:
. A Completed UCF Application (applications available on the UCF website)
. A $30 check or money order (no cash)
. A current Valencia Community College transcript

Dates: Wednesday, September 21, 2005, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SSB and Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SSB.

Thank you

My words of appreciation go to my Valencia Family. Your prayers, thoughts, messages and gifts of expression during the passing of my mother, have been of a tremendous comfort and healing for all of us.

                                                  - The Gutierrez and Zapico Families

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