Budget Update
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It will likely be several weeks before the budget dust
settles. In the days that followed the Governor’s signing of the budget, we
heard different stories about which categorical programs will share the burden
if the anticipated federal
funds don't materialize. The confusion is as expected, considering the many
conversations among budget staff and external constituencies and lack of
specific language on the issue. Unfortunately, all of the decisions are a
zero-sum game. To the extent one program is protected from a cut, other
critical programs may shoulder a larger cut. Stay tuned for updated information
and open forums on campus.
Enrollment
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Below are enrollment
comparisons as of August 6, 2009 for Fall 2009 as compared to Fall
2008:
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Parking Structure Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Everyone is invited to share the excitement and attend the
ribbon cutting of our new parking structure on Monday morning, August 17. It
promises to be a beautiful summer morning for the festivities, which will be
held outdoors on the top of the parking structure. The views of the foothills
and the mountains will be picturesque. A continental breakfast will be served
beginning at 7:30 a.m., with the ceremony to begin at 8 a.m. (The Fall 2009
Convocation program,
which is the kick-off for Professional Development Week, will begin at 9 a.m.
in the Student Center.) Among the planned grand opening festivities: remarks
from campus representatives, community dignitaries and students, as well as a
special checkered-flag ribbon cutting and vintage cars on display. The opening
of the new parking structure, featuring 1,431 spaces and a 3,200-square-foot
facility for Public Safety, will mark the culmination of “Students First,” a
year-long campaign that involved extensive collegial consultation of many
campus constituencies. I am immensely grateful to our faculty, staff and
administrators for their personal sacrifices during the past year of parking
off-campus and using alternative commuting solutions.
Cost Savings Recommendations
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Due to budgets cuts, we can all do our part to reduce energy
consumption. Together, we can lower our energy bill, which will redirect
dollars into other areas. Everyone is encouraged to follow these simple steps:
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Turn off your office and classroom lights when
you are not in the room.
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Utilize
the natural light if educationally appropriate, especially in the 500 Building
classrooms which are equipped with
skylights.
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Keep
your classroom and office doors closed when the A/C is on. This allows the
mechanical system to operate more efficiently (we can’t afford to try to
air condition all of El Cajon).
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Turn
off computers and printers when not in use, over the weekends, and break
periods.
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Remove
any unneeded appliances such as coffee makers, refrigerators, toasters and
space heaters.
To reduce on printing costs:
Print
the first page of your document on colored paper and the rest on white instead
of using colored paper for multiple page documents. Print your documents
double-sided whenever possible.
Reduce
duplicating requests to save paper.
Post
documents online instead of distributing them in class.
Limit
supply requests.
Web Staff Directory
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Everyone is encouraged to visit the Intranet to view the Web
Staff Directory. As you can see, we have quite a few photos missing, but as
people view it we hope they will want to be included. Visit www.grossmont.edu/intranet/staffdir.
If your photograph has not yet been taken, please contact our college
photographer Stephen Harvey (ext. 7377) for an individual appointment. In
addition, appointments can be scheduled so that entire departments can be
photographed all at the same time. Access to the Web Staff Directory is
available only over the Intranet.
Student IDs
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Please help spread the word that student IDs can now be
acquired in the A&R office and, beginning Monday, August 24th,
IDs will also be available in the LTRC. The card is required when
conducting college business or upon request of college staff. In addition, the card
is required for access to Library Services, Health Services and some
instructional laboratory areas, including some different off-campus clinical
experience sites for health occupational programs. There are many benefits of
obtaining a Student ID card, including identification for on-campus services,
including the library and tech mall services. They are also useful for
discounts at off-campus locales (restaurants and shops) that offer a student
discount. Plus, a Student ID helps the college maintain a secure learning
environment.
Upcoming Events
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On-campus upcoming events include:
A
one-day film festival featuring 20 films produced by students and independent
filmmakers will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the
Stagehouse Theatre. An all-day admission ticket is $5. In addition to film
viewing, workshops will be delivered on script writing, casting calls and tips
on how to make a film for under $500. Films in a variety of genres, including
music videos, horror, comedy, drama, mystery, education and documentary, will
be viewed. For additional event information, visit www.esifilm.org.
The 10th annual
meeting of the Academy of Behavioral Profiling (ABP), an international law
enforcement industry trade group, will be held Aug. 8-11 in Griffin Gate. The
ABP’s annual meeting will be a training event consisting of four days of
lectures on criminal profiling subjects, such as criminal psychology, crime
scene characteristics, motive, victimology, ethics, forensic science and crime
reconstruction. ABP members will deliver lectures on relevant subjects based on
recent casework, research and legal decisions in the field. Forensic,
investigative and behavioral science professionals from around the world will
be on campus for this prestigious event. The event is open to the public. Cost
for all four days is $30 for students, and $95 for non-ABP members.
The
Grossmont College Athletics Dept. and Grossmont College men’s basketball coach
Doug Weber is inviting all boys and girls entering the 3rd through 8th grades
to Grossmont College’s first annual youth basketball camp, from 8 a.m. to noon,
Monday through Friday, Aug. 10-14. The camp will feature instruction on
fundamental skills, group and individual contests and three-on-three
tournaments. Cost is $75 per camper, which includes t-shirt, contest prizes and
giveaways.