PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I hope you are enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled summer. It remains a busy time on campus on several fronts, including ongoing work on the Budget Allocation Taskforce, College Facilities Master Plan and Bond Feasibility Planning. Also, we have said good-bye to many colleagues who retired. We are grateful for their service to our college and students.
I hope you are enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled summer. It remains a busy time on campus on several fronts, including ongoing work on the Budget Allocation Taskforce, College Facilities Master Plan and Bond Feasibility Planning. Also, we have said good-bye to many colleagues who retired. We are grateful for their service to our college and students.
Recently, several faculty and staff traveled to Brooklyn, New York, for a week at Kingsborough Community College. Kingsborough has been awarded a grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIFSE) for a project titled "The Community College Jigsaw: Putting the Pieces Together." GC is partnering with Kingsborough to design a flexible and adaptable model of programs that will have a high positive impact on retention and graduation rates. The trip was good. A lot of progress has been made since the project started a year ago in establishing our Freshman Academy, a year-long plan to support students through learning communities, contextualized learning and other important supports. Our co-coordinators for the Freshman Academy are Tate Hurvitz and Natalie Ray. Please feel free to contact them about any questions you might have or to get involved in the project.
FALL 2012 CONVOCATION
We are looking forward to welcoming our faculty back to campus at Fall 2012 Convocation on Monday, August 13 in Griffin Gate. Convocation is our traditional, start-of-semester gathering that marks the start of Professional Development Week, when planning and strategy meetings are held for the upcoming semester. Dr. Leeva Chung, professor of Communication Studies at the University of San Diego (USD), will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Chung has developed a unique and innovative style of teaching which has been recognized with numerous awards on campus, most recently the prestigious Davies Award for Teaching Excellence. At USD, she also is an affiliate faculty member in Ethnic Studies, and faculty onsite coordinator for the Winter Intersession in Hong Kong.
We are looking forward to welcoming our faculty back to campus at Fall 2012 Convocation on Monday, August 13 in Griffin Gate. Convocation is our traditional, start-of-semester gathering that marks the start of Professional Development Week, when planning and strategy meetings are held for the upcoming semester. Dr. Leeva Chung, professor of Communication Studies at the University of San Diego (USD), will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Chung has developed a unique and innovative style of teaching which has been recognized with numerous awards on campus, most recently the prestigious Davies Award for Teaching Excellence. At USD, she also is an affiliate faculty member in Ethnic Studies, and faculty onsite coordinator for the Winter Intersession in Hong Kong.
The title of the speech will be "Live the Way you Teach: How to Keep It Real, Keep It Fresh, Keep It Together." The speech will discuss the following:
1) Teach from the Heart: Understanding the intersection of empathy, compassion, and complexity within ourselves to mentor others whose lives are different from ourselves.
2) Teach with Purpose: Are you having FUN? Are you Flexible? Do you change it up like a pitcher?! Finding alternative perspectives and challenges to bring to class.
3) Teach with Flexibility: What is organized chaos? Using methods that are not typically associated with structured teaching.
A continental breakfast will start a bit later this year starting at 8:15 a.m. After breakfast, the Convocation program will begin at 9 a.m. Also scheduled will be introductions of new employees and the 2012-2013 Distinguished Faculty honoree. All staff members are encouraged to check with your supervisor about attending Convocation so that there is appropriate office coverage in your departments during the morning hours. More details about Professional Development Week Fall 2012 can be found at www.grossmont.edu/staffdevelop
WEEK OF WELCOME FALL 2012
Please save the date for "Week of Welcome" (or WoW!) that will coincide with the first week of instruction in the fall, Aug. 20-24. Coordinated by Student Affairs, the mission of WoW! is to provide a unified campus-wide welcome to new students and to welcome back returning students via information and programming. WOW! is a great
Please save the date for "Week of Welcome" (or WoW!) that will coincide with the first week of instruction in the fall, Aug. 20-24. Coordinated by Student Affairs, the mission of WoW! is to provide a unified campus-wide welcome to new students and to welcome back returning students via information and programming. WOW! is a great
opportunity to spread the word about your department's programs and services.
Among the components of WoW!:
· Week of Welcome Calendar: All departments/programs are invited to host workshops, events, open-houses, information sessions and/or activities which will be compiled, 'calendared' and distributed widely throughout campus. It's not too early to enter your events online athttps://docs.google.com/
· The All-Campus Information and Activity Fair will take place in the Main Quad, Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join your colleagues from across the campus through the reservation of a table, hosting an activity/display. whatever your heart desires!
· Volunteer at any of the three information booths that will be located around campus on Monday, Aug. 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. At each Info Booth, departmental and programmatic information will be on display, along with knowledgeable faculty and staff volunteers available to answer questions.
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
· All faculty, staff and administrators are invited to the Fall 2012 Earth Science Flex Trip, Aug. 15 to 17. Visits will be made to the National Weather Service office and the Autry Museum. Departure is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday evening, Aug. 15, followed by dinner in San Juan Capistrano at El Adobe, Richard Nixon's favorite restaurant. Thursday's activities will include a morning hike through the fire-evolved chaparral and coastal sage scrub ecosystem, and an afternoon trip to the National Weather Service office in Oxnard to visit with former GC Geography student Todd Hall, lead forecaster, as well as NWS hydrologist and Ventura County fire weather/fuel analyst officials. Friday's activities will include a private tour at the Autry National Center of the American West in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, and lunch at Philippe's in Los Angeles (www.philippes.com), home to the French dip sandwich. Cost for the trip is $185, which includes van transportation, two nights of hotel accommodations and museum admission. For more information, contact Tim Cliffe, tim.cliffe@gcccd.edu or cell: 619 962-1278, Jeff Lehman, jeff.lehman@gcccd.edu, or Mark Goodman mark.goodman@gcccd.edu.
· All faculty, staff and administrators are invited to the Fall 2012 Earth Science Flex Trip, Aug. 15 to 17. Visits will be made to the National Weather Service office and the Autry Museum. Departure is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday evening, Aug. 15, followed by dinner in San Juan Capistrano at El Adobe, Richard Nixon's favorite restaurant. Thursday's activities will include a morning hike through the fire-evolved chaparral and coastal sage scrub ecosystem, and an afternoon trip to the National Weather Service office in Oxnard to visit with former GC Geography student Todd Hall, lead forecaster, as well as NWS hydrologist and Ventura County fire weather/fuel analyst officials. Friday's activities will include a private tour at the Autry National Center of the American West in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, and lunch at Philippe's in Los Angeles (www.philippes.com), home to the French dip sandwich. Cost for the trip is $185, which includes van transportation, two nights of hotel accommodations and museum admission. For more information, contact Tim Cliffe, tim.cliffe@gcccd.edu or cell: 619 962-1278, Jeff Lehman, jeff.lehman@gcccd.edu, or Mark Goodman mark.goodman@gcccd.edu.
· Denise Schulmeyer, Professional Development Coordinator, wants to remind everyone about the outstanding Professional Development events scheduled for July. The following Professional Workshops will be offered: "Effective Use of Email" on Wednesday, July 18; "Non-Defensive Communication for Front Line Staff" on Thursday, July 26; "Conflict Management" on Tuesday, July 31. All workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact Denise at ext. 7769 or via email at denise.schulmeyer@gcccd.edu for room number location information or if you need additional information about the workshops. In conjunction with our Wellness Initiative, the following will continue in July: The "Fitness Challenge" on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m.; Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.; Recreational Swimming/Open Pool on Mondays through Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. , along with the various volunteer-led activity groups.
· The Grossmont College Adult Reentry Program will host 'Your Passport to the Future," a free orientation meeting for adults interested in returning to school to learn a new career, earn a college diploma or upgrade workplace skills for a job promotion, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the Health and Sciences Complex, Building #34, Room #107. Speakers will include current and former students who successfully returned to the classroom. Representatives from Student Services Dept., including counselors, and instructional programs will be on hand to answer questions. Information will be available on admission procedures, transfer programs and financial aid. For more information, phone Nancy Davis at (619) 644-7615 or Susan Esparza at (619) 644-7697, or visit www.grossmont.edu/adultreentry
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The Theatre Arts Dept. has announced its 2012-2013 season of performances at the Stagehouse Theatre: "Mauritius," Oct. 4, 5, 6, 11,12, 13; "The Grimmers," Oct. 19, 20; "My Three Angels," Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8; " "Inside Actor's Process, Drama," Feb. 8, 9; "The Odyssey," March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23; "An Ordinary Day," May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18. Read all about the performances at www.grossmont.edu/
· Don’t forget to check out the Wellness Activities available to you. Please see website for updated information. http://www.grossmont.edu/
RECENT HONORS
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The East County Herald newspaper recently published a story about Lisa Ledri-Aguilar, English, who was honored with a statewide award from the California Association for Teachers of English (CATE). Lisa received a 2012 CATE Classroom Excellence Award in the College Division for her work in teaching remedial reading and writing courses that helps first-year college students succeed with college-level assignments, the newspaper wrote. Here is a link to the newspaper (see page 2): http://eastcountyheraldnews.
· Our Respiratory Therapy students recently competed in the Sputum Bowl on both a regional and statewide level. The competition is sponsored by the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC). The Sputum Bowl is similar in format to College Bowl, whereas teams of three people compete against other teams, a facilitator reads a question and then team members signal a buzzer and answer the question. Three Grossmont students - Alyson Payumo, Jamie Albertson and Paul Fisher - won the Sputum Bowl regional competition against nine other teams from colleges in San Diego, Imperial and Riverside counties. Then, the trio competed in Monterey at the statewide tournament against 15 other RT teams and finished fifth in the state. Congratulations!
SPORTS REPORT
Men's basketball coach Doug Weber is inviting all boys and girls entering the 3rd through 9th grades to Grossmont College's annual youth summer basketball camp, from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6-9. The camp will feature instruction on fundamental skills, group and individual contests and three-on-three tournaments, along with life lessons about sportsmanship, communication and goal setting. Cost is $75 per camper, which includes t-shirt, contest prizes and giveaways. For more information, visit www.grossmont.edu/athletics, e-mail todoug.weber@gcccd.edu, or phone (619) 644-7878.
Men's basketball coach Doug Weber is inviting all boys and girls entering the 3rd through 9th grades to Grossmont College's annual youth summer basketball camp, from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6-9. The camp will feature instruction on fundamental skills, group and individual contests and three-on-three tournaments, along with life lessons about sportsmanship, communication and goal setting. Cost is $75 per camper, which includes t-shirt, contest prizes and giveaways. For more information, visit www.grossmont.edu/athletics, e-mail todoug.weber@gcccd.edu, or phone (619) 644-7878.
