A Huge Success ~ From the President

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1 Serving the campus since 1977 February 8, 2011 A Huge Success ~ From the President As you may know, the campus was transformed January 29, 2011, for South s annual fundraising event Gifts from the Earth. The event raised more than $160,000 to help support student scholarships, program equipment, emergency funding and other support provided by the Foundation. Gifts from the Earth is a culmination of the culinary, wine and hospitality programs on campus coming together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. For the past year these groups, plus an event committee and others on campus, have been planning and preparing for this event. (Continued on page 6.)

2 Page 2, W i nte r Events calendar Happy Chinese New Year! The Rabbit is a lucky sign and brings a year to catch your breath and calm your nerves. Wednesday February, 9 Professor Ed Greenberg discusses his book Turbulence: Boeing and the State of American Workers and Mangers 2:30 4:30 pm, Georgetown Campus, building B, room 112 (206) Thursday, February 10 Lunch and Learn Reading Series, Winter Session Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life by Derald Wing Sue. et al Each session focuses on a different article about cultural competence and equity. Facilitated by Ricardo Leyva- Puebla. 12:30-1:30 pm, Brockey Center, (206) February 10, 11, 12 Valentine s Day Rosé Wine Release Thursday, February 10, 12 5 pm Friday, February 11, 12 5 pm Saturday, February 12, 12 4 pm Northwest Wine Academy, (206) Friday, February 11 Official opening of the Labor Center 5 7 pm Georgetown Campus, building B slaslett@sccd.ctc.edu or call (206) Sunday, February 12 Music Northwest Concert Series Brazilian Jazz Meets Classical 7:30 pm Olympic Hall Auditorium or call (206) Tuesday, February 15 Japanese Day of Remembrance Special Guest Tadashi Nakamura Screening of his film Pilgrimage 10 10:50 am Film & discussion 11 11:50 am Panel 1 2 pm Film & discussion Brockey Center, (206) Tuesday, February 15 Body Image Awareness & Self Defense Workshop 12 2 pm, Rainer Hall Free Everyone welcome. (206) Thursday, February 17, 11 1:30 pm Not Just Entertainers African American Cultural Day Brockey Center, (206) Thursday, February 17 Northern Italian Buffet 11 1:00 pm Café Alki Reservations recommended (206) Monday, February 21 President s Day School Closed Tuesday, February 22 We re Closer Than We Think African Culture Day 11 1:30 pm Brockey Center, (206) Wednesday, February 23 Puget Sound Blood Center Blood Drive 10: 30 am 4 pm, Clocktower Plaza, (206) TIAA-CREF Appointments 9 am 5 pm, Foundation Board room Schedule by calling (206) Tuesday, March 1 International Women s Day Food, dancers, music and a fashion show! Noon 2 pm, Brockey Center, (206) Wednesday, March 2 Honor Roll Reception Nearly 1000 students have earned President s or Dean s List status fall quarter. Join us as we honor them! 1:30 3 pm, Brockey Center, (206) Wednesday, March 9 3rd Annual Hospitality Career Day 9 12 pm Brockey Center, (206)

3 Page 3 did you know? Celebrate Black History Month! SCCtv is broadcasting the Seattle Community Colleges' 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Community Celebration every Sunday in February at 7:30 am and 7:30 pm. More Mileage The mileage rate for staff has increased from $0.50 per mile to $0.51 per mile effective January 1, Labor Center News The Northwest Labor Center, housed at our Georgetown Campus, will host its official opening Friday, February 11, at 5 pm in the B building of the Georgetown Campus. This event is a celebration of the Center s new home and an opportunity to meet the Labor Center staff. Refreshments will be served and there will be a special performance by the Seattle Labor Chorus. Please RSVP to slaslett@sccd. ctc.edu or call (206) See Events Calendar for additional Labor Center events. Curriculum and Instruction Committee The Curriculum and Instruction Committee has established the following deadlines for submission of Course Origination, Program Revision and Course Revision materials. Please submit those materials to Karen Whitney no later than the following dates: To implement the class by: Submit no later than: Summer 2011 February 21, 2011 Fall 2011 May 23, 2011 Winter 2011 October 31, 2011 For more information about CIC, the CIC process, or to find necessary forms, meeting minutes, etc., see the SouthNet webpage: SAFE ZONE DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS See page 8 for dates and information. Automotive Cracks Top 20 The staff of the automotive magazine, Tomorrow s Technician, has selected South as one of the Top 20 schools in the fourth annual automotive School of the Year competition. Over 300 students, instructors and other industry professionals nominated 100 high schools, technical schools and colleges. Marcia Mitchell nominated South, and was notified February 3 that we have made the top 20 list. The Top 20 schools now have an opportunity to advance to the Final Four by submitting additional materials that highlight their program. The four finalists will be announced in April. The will report on new developments as they happen. Thanks to Marcia Mitchell for nominating South for this great award. Gifts Funding Success The preliminary count from January s Gifts from the Earth fundraiser recorded nearly $160,000 raised. Funds from the annual gala will help the South Seattle Community College Foundation continue to provide student scholarships, program equipment, and emergency funding for students. (See photos on our website!) Cooking to Win South Culinary students took the top three places in the January 29 local Jeune Commis Competition, sponsored by the Chain Des Rotisseurs, and held at Renton Technical College. Using mystery basket ingredients as well as various staples, the candidates composed and executed a 3-course menu for four people. Dishes were judged on taste, presentation and originality. In addition, scores were given for dress, cleanliness, and task organization. Winners received scholarships and advanced to the February 5 competition for a trip to Regionals in Campbell, California. Congratulations to Kimberley Cosway (1st place, $1,000), Eric Teachout (2nd place, $500), and Tyler Nabong (3rd place, $250). Roses are Red, but Rosés are Pink Don t miss the Valentine s Day release of the Northwest Wine Academy s 2010 Blue Barrel Rosé, primarily a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend, very bright and a lovely shade of pink. Tastings and sales take place February 10, 11, and 12. In addition to the Rosé, additional wines for sale include: 2008 Well Red, 2009 Field Blend, Prosecco, Cava, and a selection of Pink Sparkling wines from France. All these wines will be available in gift and wine baskets filled with chocolates and other treats. The perfect gift! See Events Calendar for times. WorkSource Job Club South s WorkSource Affiliate office has established a Job Club to encourage and support job seekers in their job search activities. Participants attend a WorkSource New Job Search in the New Economy workshop, and meet on campus weekly to share strategies for successful job search. Contact Kelly DeForrest at

4 Page 4 did you know? Serving the campus since 1977 February 8, 2011 Ready for Our Closeup! President Oertli, Chief Sealth International High School Principal John Boyd, and 13th Year Promise Scholarship Coordinator Aaron Garcia will be joined by Chief Sealth students for a segment on KING-TV s New Day Northwest, which will air from 12-1 pm, Thursday, Feburary 17. Let s Do Lunch! Let s Do Lunch is a Student Life program that enables students to invite a faculty member to dine at Café Alki, Alhadeff Grill or the cafeteria. Students obtain a Let s Do Lunch Program application in Student Life, JMB Student Center 135. The student then needs to obtain the instructor s signature on the application. Once the appointment has been made, a $30 meal ticket is issued to the student. After lunch, the student will be asked to complete a simple evaluation form. (206) League Contest The League for Innovation Literary Contest has begun. There are local and national awards in four categories: short fiction, personal essay, poetry and a oneact play. San Diego Community College will host the event this year. The grand prize in each category is $500 and publication. Please share this information with your students as the deadline for entries is March 18, Eryn Paull, a former student at Central won for her brilliant Essay of Confession. The publication featuring Eryn s work will be available soon. Please contact Mike Hickey mhickey@ sccd.ctc.edu. if you would like a copy or would like more information on the contest. Applications are available outside Mike s office RSB192. Business Cards PIO processes business cards, but your department is billed for your cards directly from the printer. The business card template is located at Southnet under B. Be sure to include quantity and budget number. Cards take anywhere from 3-6 weeks to print. Fitness Center Hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 12 4pm, Tuesday: 9 4pm and Thursday: 9 6pm A Huge Success ~ From the President As you may know, the campus was transformed last Saturday night, January 29, 2011, for South s annual fundraising event Gifts from the Earth. The event raised more than $160,000 to help support student scholarships, program equipment, emergency funding and other support provided by the South Seattle Community College Foundation. Gifts from the Earth is a culmination of the culinary, wine and hospitality programs on campus coming together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. For the past year these groups, plus an event committee and others on campus, have been planning and preparing for this event. (Continued on page 6.) The The, our campus newsletter, is published on a monthly basis by your PIO staff. The South community is encouraged to submit items of interest, including events, awards, presentations, conference attendance, student achievements, and photos. Right now we are especially interested in items that pertain to professional development and student success. Fun pics also welcome! your items to coehler@sccd.ctc.edu. Go Storm! Support your Seattle Community College Men s and Women s Basketball teams. Admission is free for all students, staff and faculty with your current North, Central or South identification card at any home game. Games are held at the NSCCC Wellness Center gymnasium. The Storm website is: Catch all of the highlights and standings on our league at

5 Page 5 Goodbyes South Staff Stuff Friends and colleagues gather to wish farewell to Michele Foley (top middle) at the Northwest Wine Academy, who has left South to work for the Auto Dealers Association. Joyce Alba, a popular part-time employee in the Outreach and Admissions department in Student Services, recently retired. Pictured below left with Vanessa Reed. IN THE NEWS Links to the following articles may be found in News & Press on South s website. 13th Year Promise Scholarship coverage: West Seattle Blog, January 14, 2011 (video) KPLU, January 14, 2011 (audio) KUOW, January 14, 2011 (audio) KING TV & NW Cable News, January 14, 2011 (video) West Seattle Herald, January 14, 2011 (print) Seattle Times, January 15, 2011 (print) Examiner.com, January 15, 2011 (online) The West Seattle Herald and West Seattle Blog covered our French and Spanish visitors. The West Seattle Herald also wrote an extensive feature about our Continuing Education carpentry class (taught by Amy Ecklund and targeted to women), and covered the Women s Health Fair.

6 Page 6 Thank You! I would like to sincerely thank all those who volunteered for Gifts from the Earth this year to help make it a major success! ~ Gary Oertli Campus Services Thank you for your diligence and efficiency in setting up, tearing down and everything in between! Murray Fye Eric Steen Tom Tower Bob Schricker Dan Sutcliffe Custodial Staff Thank you for beautifying the campus and keeping it clean and looking great for this event! Jim Singleton Servillano (Frank) Tila Greg Aquino Ken Frentz Sary Cham Thanh Nguyen Phuoc Mai Dang Tran Thomas Burckhard Koss Gire Fiori Tesfaye Lunh Rin Dione Mack Yosef Tsehay Leonard Williams Julian Blake Evan Nelson Brockey Center Staff Thank you for your support in preparing for the event and treating our guest chefs with such hospitality! Bob Sullivan Ross Johnson Marcelo Martins Culinary Arts Program Thank you for planning the important details of the reception and the dinner, and working together to create the ultimate dining experience for our guests! Mike Ryan Katrina Barmuta Mary Gaston Chef Harris Chef Houot Michelle Kasim Chef McNamara Catherine Phipps Chef Scribner 45 students from the Culinary Arts Program Northwest Wine Academy Thank you for procuring the wine served at the reception and dinner, and coordinating all of the sommeliers for the evening. Your organization and professionalism shined through! Regina Daigneault Peter Bos Michele Foley Gill Anderson Stacey Chochoms Carla Dean Ella Nakamura 35 students from the Northwest Wine Academy Hospitality BAS Program Thank you for your coordination in the dining room and auction to help make this year s event run smoothly and seamlessly! Tom Mayburry Teresa Chambers 25 students from the Hospitality BAS Program Public Information Office Thank you for keeping the public informed about the event by providing press releases and special interest stories about our chefs, and keeping our website updated. Thank you also for taking photos and producing and printing the event materials! Glenn Gauthier Jason Gruenwald Mary Kohl Candace Oehler (Continued on page 7.)

7 Page 7 CAmPus Security Reports...more Gifts Thank You! Student Life Thank you for helping to recruit volunteers for the event and for the use of your offices and spaces in the Brockey Center! Cessa Heard-Johnson Colby Keene Monica Lundberg CeCe Smith Security Thank you to the security guards on duty the day of the event for help opening buildings being used for the day of the event and keeping our campus safe! Greg Morphew Darryl Johnson Volunteers Thank you to the staff, faculty and students who volunteered to run registration, coat check, sound/technical, greet guests, move auction items and helped check guests out at the end of the evening! Marilyn Anderson-Burt Aaron Garcia Glenn Gauthier Phyllis Gorton Elaine Gottschalk Malcolm Grothe Adam Hayes Cessa Heard Johnson Marcia Kato Marla Lockhart Heidi Lyman Kim Manderbach Tom Mayburry Brian McDonald Dolores Mirabella Marci Mitchell Ken Monson Elizabeth Pluhta Michael Ryan Suzanne Sittner Rochelle Tapscott Molly Ward Karen Whitney Marci Wing 18 students from the Student Club Center and International Programs This event would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of each of these groups. Thank you again for helping to make Gifts from the Earth 2011 a success! Check out our website for more photos! January 2 Graffiti was discovered on the Arboretum sign and under the bridge. January 4 Sometime during the holiday weekend, money was stolen from a locked cabinet in Student Services. January 4 Knives were stolen from a student locker in the Culinary Arts locker room. Inspection indicated that the lock would not latch. January 6 Arboretum staff reported that somebody had vandalized the gazebo by breaking off a side panel. January 7 A Staples delivery truck driver cut the corner too close into the driveway between TEC and HDD and had a run in with the northeastern-most corner of the covered walk way that runs west-east on the north side of HDD. Some damage was done to the corner of the cement-covered walkway. January 10 Items were stolen from an over-stuffed locker in the Fitness Center. January 11 Items were stolen from a locker in the Fitness Center. The victim said the locker was locked. January 19 Items stolen from a locked locker in the Fitness Center. January 20, 24, & 27 A male was escorted from Library due to disorderly contact. Two days later, he was asked to leave the WorkSource office for the same reason. On January 27, the subject was reported sleeping on a hallway couch; it was learned that he is not a currently-registered student and he was asked to leave. He became belligerent and was escorted off campus with a trespass warning. January 25 Two female students got into an altercation in the Writing Lab. A third female joined the fracas. Campus Security interviewed the parties, and Seattle Police were called and took statements.

8 Page 8 Safe Z NE Diversity Workshops This series will focus on how to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all underrepresented groups. The goal is to provide opportunities where individuals can gain knowledge and understanding to further equity and social justice for students and staff of underrepresented religious affiliation, social economic status, race, undocumented and more. Workshops will include current issues in Higher Ed, panels and interactive activities. All workshops take place from 1:30 4 pm in RSB 30 (boardroom). Friday, February 18 Socioeconomic Status Thursday, March 17 Ability/Age Friday, April 29 Religion Friday, May 27 LGBTQ Friday, June 10 Allyship/Advocacy You may attend all or any of the workshops, and participants who attend five out of nine workshops will be certified as a Safe Zone Ally. The first and last modules are mandatory for any participant to be certified. If interested, RSVP to Ricardo Leyva-Puebla one week prior to each workshop at rleyva-puebla@sccd.ctc.edu, or call (206) AANAPISI Workshop On Monday, February 7, AANAPISI sponsored a workshop featuring filmaker Dionne Fonti. Follow us at twitter.com/southseattlecc Find us on Facebook at southseattle.edu/facebook Garden Center Blog: pugetridge.blogspot.com Bernie s & Food Court Blog: blogspot.com/ We want to hear from you! Submissions & Questions: coehler@sccd.ctc.edu. Contact PIO 4-6 weeks prior to an event you want publicized via press release and/or readerboard. is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, except where a disability may impede performance at an acceptable level. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies including those related to Sec 504 ADA and Title IX: Roxanne Tillman,, th Ave SW, Mailstop 4RS200, Seattle, WA, 98106, (206) South Seattle will make every effort to ensure that the lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

9 Page 9 Emergency Closure Communications Revised October 28, 2010 Closure Annoucement Posting Sites (as circumstances allow): Local television and radio stations (using schoolreport.org information) Main campus phone message line (206) (Use refresh to ensure you see updated information.) Campus Alert to computers and cell phones (sign up required: ) Official South Facebook (southseattle.edu/facebook) and Twitter (twitter.com/southseattlecc) sites Only closures are announced. (Broadcast media do not accept we re open messages because they create confusion.) Don t call Security; they are not in the closure decision loop and do not have road information. Closure Announcement Timing Day classes/offices Conditions permitting, decision announced by 5 a.m. Evening classes/offices Conditions permitting, decision announced by 2 p.m. Saturdays Campus decisions and announcements will be made if students and staff are on campus for classes or workshops. Sundays Colleges will make individual determinations for any campus activity. Weekends during break periods as listed on the District Instructional Calendar Colleges will make individual determinations for any campus activity. Single campus closures Each campus will make its own decision and announcement for closure due to weather-related emergencies such as snow, or in situations that affect only one campus (such as power outage, fire). The decision will be communicated to the chancellor or designate. District-wide closures In event of widespread or catastrophic emergency, a decision and announcement will be the same for all campuses and offices of the district, following discussion by the college presidents and chancellor (or their designees), or by the Emergency Communications Committee, as called for in the district-wide emergency communications plan. Weather Closure Process NOTE: In a power outage, the campus phone system will operate only for about 30 minutes of backup power, and our web site could be impacted. Campus divisions, offices, faculty and staff should change their personal recorded telephone greeting to reflect closure information. This can be done from home by dialing (206) , entering your extension, password, then pressing 3 and following the instructions for changing your personal greeting. If the campus is open, but you are unable to get here, notify your department. Call or leave a message on your department s main phone line, not on a support staff member or administrator s personal line. If your message is left on a main line, anyone who makes it to campus can retrieve the message. As your own status or the campus status changes, please update your personal voice mail message immediately, so that students and staff are able to get the most current information. Don t rely solely on your department s support staff to be able to relay your status to students. For contracted events at South (e.g., a meeting in the Brockey Center) alternate closure action may be necessary. For example, if meeting participants are able to reach the campus and wish to continue their meeting, that event location on the campus may need to remain open. Decisions about specific building opening/closing and staffing in these situations will be made by the President or designate and senior staff involved. I implore you to wear warm attire.

10 Page 10 Kurt s Reception On February 2, a reception was held to welcome Dr. Kurt Buttleman back to South. He assumes the newly-created position of position of executive vice president for Instruction and Administrative Services.

11 Page 11 Study or Volunteer Abroad through the Seattle Community Colleges WCCCSA programs, Global Impact and South Sister School Programs Throughout Winter quarter at each of our colleges, information sessions will be held for students, faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about Studying and Volunteering Abroad through our Seattle Community Colleges-sponsored programs. Some opportunities exist for faculty and staff to lead these programs as well as to be participants. WCCCSA Study Abroad Did you know that the SCCD is a member of the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA)? Students can join a quarter long program in London, Florence, Costa Rica, South Africa, and Peru and use their financial aid in most cases. Program dates generally coincide with the SCCD start and end dates. Courses taken through this program will appear on their SCCD transcript. Faculty leaders/instructors are selected from among the member institutions each year. A call for proposals will be sent out by to faculty periodically. French Visit South On Wednesday, February 2, South and the Association pour la Formation des Métiers de l Aérien, France, signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the intent to facilitate joint programming and the exchange of curriculum, faculty and students. The first group of 30 French students (photos on page 13) to visit just completed a two-week overview of South s Aviation Maintenance Technology program. (L-R) Executive Dean Technical Education, Malcolm Grothe; South President Gary Oertli; AFMAé Manager, Muriel Caristan and Honorary French Consul and Executive Director, French American Chamber of Commerce, PNW, Jack Cowan. OF INTERNATIONAL INTEREST Global Impact: International Service Learning in the Developing World Summer 2011 is our 5th consecutive year of sponsoring global health-oriented service learning in developing countries. Global Impact partners with locals in each country delivering healthcare clinics, health education and infrastructure development projects such as clean burning stoves, water filters, and sustainable agriculture. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members have participated in these day expeditions as leaders and participants. Summer 2011 programs will be offered in India, Peru, Vietnam and Tanzania! Leaders for 2011 trips were chosen in a competitive process. Congratulations to Mary Ellen O Keeffe and Jay McLean-Riggs (India), Lynn Morrison (Peru), Chris Seyl and Nora McCloy (Vietnam), Linda Chauncey and Susan Sparks (Tanzania). Sister School Programs aspx?page=studyabroad South also has sister school relationships in Denmark, Ireland, Italy and Japan welcoming students to study Business, Culinary Arts or Culture and Language. Visit our Study Abroad website or meet with study abroad advisor, Qianqian Renouard by appointment (Call to schedule).

12 Page 12 Paws for Thought Yukon and (dw)/(dt)? Yukon, a chocolate Lab puppy, was born on December 18, He is seven weeks old, and has already attended four of Heidi Lyman s (owner) math classes from Math 98 to Math 153. His first day at South Seattle Community College was February 7, He was wiped out when the day was over. I guess going to school is exhausting! Yukon is here to help students learn math and keep them and the teacher enthused about the subject. Once each week, Yukon will be weighed and measured so students can keep a record of his growth rate. Measurements on Yukon s dimensions, like his aspect ratio, will be taken and calculus students will keep track of his (dw)/(dt) as a function of time. The possibilities are endless! Womens Center Welcomes Dr. Joy DeGruy to South January 13 Chief Sealth 13th Year Promise Scholarship Announcement January 14 (L-R) Seattle School Board Director Steve Lundquist, Chief Sealth International High School Principal John Boyd and President Gary Oertli.

13 Page 13 Wine reception for visiting French students and staff. February 2 Delegation from Spain visits South. January 20 South welcomed members of a delegation from the Castilla y León region of Spain, who visited the college in January to conduct culinary demonstrations and a Spanish wine seminar. The delegation included Chef Francisco Alongo Martin-Hinojal (photos on page 15) and Sommelier Jesús Sanguino Collado. (L-R) Reggie Daignealt, Jesus Sanguino Collado, Henar Lopez, Mary-Carmen Garcia and Raquel González Saiz.

14 Page 14 Women s Health Fair The Women s Health Fair was held January 26. Over 15 representatives from different organizations offered information on their services, brochures, and delicious snacks. South Students Represented in Olympia South students have been well-represented in Olympia, making their voices heard and sharing their concerns with legislators. On January 25, five Worker Retraining students, accompanied by Workforce Education Coordinator Darnell Franklin attended a legislative session that focused on worker retraining. Students participating were Deborah Leavenworth, Peggy Blake, Cortney Marabetta, Evancia Davis and Olivier Santos. On January 27, the United Student Association organized the participation of 32 South students in the Student Legislative Rally in Olympia, which drew 450 students representing 17 colleges. For most of the students it was their first rally and first visit to the Capitol. Students heard from a variety of speakers in the Capitol Rotunda and also met with individual legislators to tell their stories about the importance of retaining community South organizers included Ang Li, USA legislative officer; Tami Haleva, USA president; Monica Lundberg, Student Life program manager. Rich Nafziger, Seattle Community Colleges director of external affairs, coordinated the appointments with legislators.

15 Page 15 Step Up On January 18, former Washington State representative Velma Veloria spoke to students about leadership through political engagement and community leadership as part of the Step Up student development and civic engagement series. Visit from Spain Chef Francisco Alongo Martin-Hinojal (right) from Spain conducted demonstrations for students.

16 Page 16 Get Wrecked! Students were invited to take some time for a little recreation in the Brockey Center on January 19. There was a giant obstacle course, hot dogs, fries, popcorn and cotton candy, as well as massages and lots of prizes. Native American Drum Circle January 28 Scholarship Recipient Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Hospitality Management student Oanh Tran received a $2500 Heart of Hospitality scholarship awarded by the Hospitality, Financial & Technical Professionals Club. photo by: Betsy Berger You re Invited! A Virtual Event League for Innovation Innovator Spotlight Wednesday, February 23, 9 am 6 pm (see online/schedule.cfm for session presentation schedule) Olympic Hall room TBD Contact: Kim Manderbach, As a participant in the first annual "Innovator Spotlight" you will collaborate, interact, and learn with 2010 Innovators of the Year (IOY), and past IOY Award Winners - and take away valuable skills and ideas for building and sustaining innovative community college programs! The program includes over 25 presentations by some of the brightest minds in the community college. Participants will also journey through a virtual expo hall to visit and explore each award winning innovation in detail. Topics include: Learning and Teaching Leadership and Organization Workforce Preparation and Development Student Services and Activities Basic Skills and Developmental Education Resource Development and Foundation Management Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research, Assessment, and Accountability Sustainability Keynote speaker, Dr. Mark Milliron, Deputy Director of Post Secondary Improvement at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will engage attendees in a highly interactive plenary, moderated by Jonathan Finkelstein, Executive Producer, Learning Times. This unique one-day virtual event is produced by the League for Innovation in the Community College, Teaching Colleges and Community (T.C.C.), and Learning Times. This program is sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

17 Page 17 Classrom on Wheels The Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit (AIM-MTU), a 53 classroom on wheels, has arrived at the Georgetown Campus, its new home base. Developed by the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) in collaboration with industry and educators, the AIM-MTU will travel across Washington state, with instructors conducting training in machining, inspection equipment, and technology. AANAPISI News ~ Submitted by Dorienne Chinn V.O.I.C.E.S. Vision, Opportunity, Inclusion, Collaboration, Equity, Social Justice A Campus-Wide Community of Diverse Learners Participants gathered on October 25 to further their learning and understanding about diversity and equity as well as to work on initiatives that will be shared with the campus community throughout the academic year. Some projects include writing across the curriculum with Where I Am From poems, doing a self assessment of the college s systems and using a diversity framework to enhance our mission of supporting student success and to deepen our knowledge of social justice and equity through the Lunch and Learn reading series. The VOICES logo that was created by Christie Williams! It replicates the hands that were traced by the group to form a learning tree collage that we hope to get framed and displayed somewhere prominent on campus in the future! Asian American Native American Pacific Islander S E R V I N G I N S T I T U T I O N