Vol. XXXIV, No. 4

January 31, 2005

This Week at Valencia.

Wednesday, February 2:

Design & Operations-Deans meeting, 1 p.m., East Campus 3-108E

Valencia Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m., Osceola Campus TBA

Thursday, February 3:

College Learning Council meeting, 2:30 p.m., West Campus TBA

Friday, February 4:

Student Development Group meeting, 9:30 a.m., Osceola Campus 1-258

The latest from Leadership Valencia

Lifespeak: Living From the Inside Out (Formation): Why not take time out of your busy schedule to become reacquainted with yourself? You are invited to join your colleagues in the second session of this three-part series to discuss Parker Palmer's book, Let Your Life Speak, which explores finding ones authentic vocation. This workshop is not designed to place additional demands on our already busy schedules. Rather, it is an opportunity to delight our spirits. Part 2: This session will be presented by Jane Renfroe and Mary Allen on Thursday, February 3, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., West Campus, Room 9-140B, registration code LFORM2.

An Introduction to Valencia's Smart Classroom Technology: Come and see the latest in classroom technology. View a demonstration of the Smart Classroom and learn how easy this new technology is to use. A question and answer time is included to help faculty with specific needs in the technology enhanced classroom. TWO SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1) Join Art Ward on Tuesday, February 1, 1:00 - 2:15 p.m., East Campus, Room 1-372, registration code TISCTE, or 2) Join Jorge Soto on Tuesday, February 1, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-108, registration code TISCTO.

ILP Review Panel: This workshop is designed to help prepare Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) Review Panelists for the second review of tenure candidates ILP work. Panelists will examine the elements and requirements of the pre-tenure portfolio. Panelists will then develop a shared understanding of what constitutes a quality portfolio by assessing sample artifacts using the Portfolio Evaluation Rubric. Note: All panelists serving on Year-2 Panels must attend this workshop. If you have already attended a workshop on the Year-2 ILP meeting, you do not have attend again. Tuesday, February 1, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Location TBA, registration code LILPR1.

New Atlas Tools for Faculty - Groups: Come see how to effectively use the new tools available in "My Courses" to enhance communications with your students. TWO DATES TO CHOOSE FROM: 1) Join James Wells on Tuesday, February 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., East Campus, Room 4-120, registration code TATFG2, or Thursday February 3, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Osceola Campus, Room 2-108, registration code TATFG3.

Assessment: The purpose of this workshop is to examine the ideas behind assessment measures and techniques that form a more complete picture of learning. Participants will explore assessment strategies that enable student growth through participation, timely, formative measures, and promote students' ability to self-assess.
TWO DATES TO CHOOSE FROM: 1) Join Susan Hatfield on Thursday, February 3, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., East Campus, Room 3-113, registration code LASS120, or 2) Friday February 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., West Campus, LRC Third FLOOR Study Gallery, registration code LASS121.

Macromedia Flash - Level Three: Get deep into Flash with this advanced course. Animate along a path, create special floors with masks and discover how to export to a video file. You'll also create animated buttons, connect Flash to URL links through the browser, add sounds and learn how to use the Tell Target function. Prerequisite: Macromedia Flash: Level Two or equivalent experience. Thursday, February 3, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., West Campus, 6-220, registration code TMF203.

Mentoring 101:Join this workshop as facilitators address specific questions including: What is mentoring? What forms can it take? What are the benefits of mentoring and being mentored? Note: Sponsored by the Valencia Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC). This session will be presented by Patti Riva, Amy Bosley, & Carol Johnson on Friday, February 4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., East Campus, Room 5-112, GMENT.

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.

Kudos

Hats off to the Valencia Foundation, under the leadership of Geraldine Gallagher, President and CEO. The Foundation has been ranked the tenth largest non-profit organization in Central Florida, according to the Orlando Business Journal, which compiles the ranking based on review of revenue for the organizations' most recent fiscal year.

Dr. Jared Graber, Dean of Business, Behavioral and Social Sciences, West Campus was one of 15 individuals selected by the SACS Commission on Colleges to serve on the Program Planning Committee for the 2005 annual meeting in Atlanta.

Sonja M. Boles-Melvin, Coordinator of Admissions and Records, received her Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Troy State University on January 15, 2005.

Dr. Silvia Zapico, Provost, Osceola Campus was recently elected to serve as the Chairperson-Elect for the Community Vision in Osceola County. Community Vision serves the people of Osceola County by bringing people and resources together to achieve the community's vision.

Hello and Goodbye.

A warm Valencia welcome is extended to Kelly Moore, Professor of Biology, mc 6-1, ext. 4189; Edward Howell, Instructional Design Specialist, mc 4-38, ext. 1996; Thomas Stout II, Audio Visual Specialist, mc 5-1, ext. 6919, and Teresa Sparks Libby, Instructional Assistant Senior, mc 4-14, ext. 1537.

Career Planning for Promising Payoffs!

These Workshops are offered by West Campus Career Development Services. Please send interested students our way, to SSB-206, ext, 1464.

February 2: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, 1:00-2:00 p.m., West Campus, Building 4 Room 120. Effective resumes and cover letters are important self-marketing tools. We can provide tips on how to develop both an effective resume and cover letter that will give a snapshot of your skills and experience.

March 16: Connecting Your Interests to Majors & Careers, 9:30-11:00 a.m., West Campus, Building 7 Room 114. People who choose careers based on interests (instead of skills) are more likely to be successful, according to typology theorist John Holland. Understanding yourself is essential to choosing a major and career. Come learn more about your interests and how you can find a program and career path that might fit you.

March 30: Tips for a Successful Interview 1:00-2:00 p.m., West Campus, Building 4 Room 120. According to Dahlstrom & Company, six out of ten people do not get the job they want because they do not sell themselves, or communicate to the employer that he or she is the best candidate for the job. We can give you some tips on how to project a confident, professional image.

April 5: Oops & Ahs - How's Your Career Etiquette, 10:00-11:00 a.m., West Campus, Building 7 Room 114. Why do some people succeed in the workplace and others do not? Career etiquette is an important key to workplace success. Etiquette enhances relationships and it allows us to grow in confidence and authority in all areas of our professional and personal life. Join us in this workshop to learn about etiquette in the workplace.

April 5: Job Search Strategies (limited seating), 1:00-2:00 p.m., West Campus, Building 6 (LRC), Room 220. The use of want ads, postal mail, employment agencies and "pounding the pavement" are effective traditional methods of job search. However, internet-based searches have become another viable option because of the advantages for both job seekers and employers. Plan to attend this workshop to learn more about job search strategies. Seating is limited, please call to sign-up.

April 6: Making the First Year Count, A Guide to Your Professional Development, 1:00-2:00 p.m., West Campus, Building 4 Room 120. This interactive workshop will help you to identify the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition into your professional career. Participants will gain valuable insight on ways to increase opportunities for advancement, network within the company, establish a creditable reputation as well as adapting to the organization's culture. Keeping the job is just as important as getting the job. (Please sign-up by visiting the Career Development Services office or calling.)

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