THE HUSKY HERALD. Upcoming Events. ELAC Faculty & Staff Announcements

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1 March 16, 2009 THE HUSKY HERALD ELAC Faculty & Staff Announcements INSIDE THIS ISSUE Faculty/Staff & Student Announcements Meet the Accreditation Team 2-5 Weight Watchers 6 Twilight Exhibit Vincent Price Art Museum 6 SLEEP DEALER Movie screening 7 ELAC Music 7 ELAC Jazz Band 8 English Scholarships 8 ELAC Scholarships 9 Transfer Center 10 Career Workshops 10 Evening College Fair 11 Dodger Tickets 11 Romeo & Juliet 12 ELAC Child Development Center Immediate Openings 13 Huskie Sports 14 Library Workshops 14 Amusement Park Tickets 15 AMC & Regal Tickets 15 Wireless Campus and Student Survey Info 15 Clean LA Event 16 Upcoming Events President s Sixth Annual Gala Thursday, March 19 6:00 pm For more information contact Heidy Peralta x.8901 Accreditation Team Visit March Meet the Accreditation Team see pages 2-5 of bulletin ELAC s Scholarship Awards Ceremony May 14, :00 pm Chancellor s Visit to ELAC May 21, :00 noon to 2:30 p.m. Bulletin submission info Requests for Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to Catalina Cathy Medina in the President s Office, no later than Wednesday, 12:00 noon. You may submit your request in person, or at medinac@elac.edu * East Los Angeles College * 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA *

2 The team will validate our self study: Observe the day-to-day operations of the college and make brief visits to classes throughout the visit. Conduct interviews with selected faculty, staff, and students. Attend committee meetings that are in session. Conduct open meetings in Auditorium Foyer. All interested faculty, staff, and students are invited to drop by to speak to visiting team members: Tuesday, March 24, 6 7 p.m. OR Wednesday, March 25, 12 1 p.m. Visit South Gate Campus, March 24, 1 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 1:30 2 p.m. Auditorium Foyer The Campus community is invited to hear the Team s general observations about our college. Dr. Helen Benjamin, Chancellor Contra Costa Community College District Visitation Team Chair 2

3 Ms. KC Boylan Standard I Team Leader Mr. Ted Younglove Standard I Professor, Communication Studies Folsom Lake College Ms. Susan Lamb Standard I Resource & Assistant to the Chair Director, Institutional Research and Planning, Antelope Valley College Ms. Sylvia Thomas Standard II Leader Vice President of Instruction Diablo Valley College Ms. Yolanda Bellisimo Standard II Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction Riverside Community College District Dr. Jose Michel Standard II Professor, Social Studies College of Marin Director, Extended Opportunities Programs and Services, Delta College 3

4 Dr. Mae Frances Moore Standard II Ms. Jo Ann Higdon Standard III Leader Librarian (retired) Laney College Ms. Mojdeh Mehdizadeh Standard III Vice President, Business Services El Camino College Mr. Ted Wieden Standard III Resource & Assistant to the Chair Associate Vice Chancellor, IT Contra Costa Community College District Mr. Leon Richards Standard IV Leader Professor, Geography/Meteorology Diablo Valley College Dr. Saul Jones Standard IV Chancellor Kapi olani Community College Professor, Nursing Contra Costa College 4

5 Steering Committee Ernest H. Moreno, President Richard A. Moyer, Accreditation Liaison Officer Brenda Baity, Faculty Accreditation Co-chair Kerrin McMahan, Administrative Accreditation Co-chair Ryan Cornner, Associate Dean, Research Karen Daar, Dean, Academic Affairs Evelyn Escatiola, Professional Development Coordinator Ran Gust, Acquisitions Librarian Richard Guy, Director, College Facilities Robert Isomoto, Vice President, Administrative Services Veronica Jaramillo, SLO Coordinator Reneé Martinez, Vice President, Workforce Education and Economic Development Leonor Perez, Dean, Research and Planning (currently on sabbatical) Standard Teams Co-Chairs Standard I - Institutional Mission and Effectiveness Ran Gust, Acquisitions Librarian Kerrin McMahan, Dean, Academic Affairs Standard II - Student Learning Programs and Services Gayle Brosseau, Dean, Workforce Education and Economic Development Karen Daar, Dean, Academic Affairs Suzette Morales, Matriculation Coordinator, Student Services Laura M. Ramirez, Dean, Workforce Education Standard III - Resources Richard Guy, Director, College Facilities Daniel Judge, Mathematics Standard IV - Leadership and Governance Evelyn Escatiola, Professional Development Coordinator Reneé Martinez, Vice President, Workforce Education and Economic Development Review the self study at 5

6 ELAC Faculty, Staff, & Student Announcements at ELAC New session starting: 1 st Meeting -- Thursday, March 19 12:00 noon E7-410 Cost for a 12 week series: $144 per member. Three-part payment is available only on week 1&2 with 3 checks for $48 each. 15 members minimum required to start the program. For more information, please call Olga in the President s Office at Ext TWILIGHT February 9 to April 23, 2009 The first solo museum show in California featuring the artwork of Rebekah Bogard Nevada-based artist Rebekah Bogard is a ceramicist who creates engaging environments of colorful, and playful scenes of imaginary creatures enveloped in abundant flora and fauna. Gallery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursday ~ 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. And by appointment Say Goodbye 2008 Earhenware, underglaze, glaze, acrylic, enamel 67 x 49 x 13 ½ inches 6

7 In a world connected by technology, but divided by borders, Sleep Dealer tells the story of a young man from Mexico and his dreams of a better tomorrow. In Sci-fi fashion, Sleep Dealer examines issues of immigration, labor, the environment, globalization and love. For more information about the film, please visit: ELAC Auditorium Foye r We dne s day, March 18, 2009, 12:30pm Mocte s uma Es parza S pe cial Gue s t S pe ake rs Carlos Monte s Award winning filmmaker and Immigration and Chicano e xe cutive produce r of rights a ctivis t, co -founde r of Ma ya Ente rta inme nt a nd the Brown Be re ts a nd such films as S elena, co -organizer of the La Bam ba and W alkout! Eas t LA W alkouts! Free adm ission! R efreshm e nts available! For m ore inform ation, ple as e contact Cs /S Profe s s or Nadine Be rm ude z at be rm udn@ e lac.e du ELAC Music Department Musical Events ~ Spring 2009 Each recital is held at 12:00 pm in Room K5 108 All events are free admission For more information, contact Dr. Chie Nagatani of the Music Department at ext or nagatac@elac.edu FACULTY RECITALS Dr. Jungwon Jin, solo piano Wednesday, April 1 st STUDENT RECITALS Featuring students from our voice, piano, instrumental, and Applied Music programs March 25, 2009 April 29, 2009 May 27,

8 Robert Dawson, director ELAC JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE MONDAY, APRIL 6 th, 2009 Two shows: 8:30pm and 10:30pm THE JAZZ BAKERY 3233 HELMS AVE LA, CA (310) Directions: $15.00 with student ID. For more information, please contact Robert Dawson, ext STUDENT NOTICE The Department of English is offering English and ESL Scholarships. Applications are now available in the English Department Office located in Building F The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2009 by 4:00 More Scholarships Available see next page! 8

9 East Los Angeles College Scholarship Offerings 2009 Roewenkamp Memorial Leadership/Community Service; Library Interest C&H Ingalls Community Services, outstanding citizen; 3.0 GPA Estate of Deodata Gamboa Hispanic; Vocational Major; Transfer to University; Full-time student Circle K Fraternity/Ed Zapanta Scholarship Endowment Community Service, ELAC Fulltime transfer student; 2.5 GPA R.C. Williams Scholarship Endowment First generation college, full time ELAC student, 2.5 GPA Transfer to 4-year; community services and campus activities Dr. Jeannie Yang Memorial Scholarship Endowment Non traditional Chinese language; 3.5 GPA; financial aid eligible Mervyn s Scholarship Endowment First generation college; Fulltime ELAC student; 3.0 GPA financial aid eligible; min. 24 units completed Ramon Ramos Memorial Scholarship Endowment Community/volunteer activity; 3.0GPA; full time ELAC student; financial aid eligible David Morin Mathematics Scholarship Math major; 3.0 GPA; completed full time ELAC semesters J. A. & M. Johnson Future Teachers Endowment Future teacher; single parent family, 3.0GPA; full-time ELAC student; financial aid eligible Nicolas Tan Memorial Scholarship Award Business major; 3.0 GPA; completed 12 ELAC units ELAC Administrators Scholarship Award Transfer to 4-yr. University; 3.5 GPA; ELAC student Johnson L. Liu Scholarship Endowment Asian/Pacific Islander preference; 3.5 GPA; financial aid eligible; full time transfer student Max and Marie Offenburg Family Endowment Garfield, Roosevelt, Montebello, Vail, Schurr, Don Bosco, Cantwell, Scared Heart Graduate;2.0 GPA A. William Palmer Auto Tech Scholarship Auto Tech major at ELAC, LATTC or LAPC; 2.0 GPA Los Angeles Chinese Women s Club Endowment ESL student; Asian/Pacific preference Los Angeles Times Endowment Major in Journalism/Writing, Graphic Arts, Tom Silliman Memorial Scholarship 3.0 GPA, Photography Studio Art major; Transfer to 4-year institution Los Angeles Times Educational Scholarship Financial need w/ min. of 6 units George and Bernadette Nursing Scholarship Financial need with a minimum of 6 units Nursing student; financial need; 2.5 GPA Leslie Conwell Scholarship Endowment Contact Women s P.E. C. Heredia Scholarship Department Nursing student; financial need; 2.5 GPA Dr. Helen Miller Bailey Memorial Scholarship ELAC student majoring in a Social Science discipline Completed at least one semester at ELAC with 3.0 GPA Volunteers in Latino community Madrina Scholarship Latina woman, low income, 2.5 GPA Herman J. Bacchus, Jr. Memorial Scholarship ELAC student; financial need; Community and/or campus activities; 3.0 GPA DEADLINE: March 20, 2009 All scholarship applications can be obtained: Main Campus: Financial Aid Office C2-3 Financial Aid Express E6-105 Student Activities Office G8 South Gate Campus: Administration Office Visit: 9

10 Spring 2009 Activities University Fairs March 18 th 4:00 7:00 p.m. Cal State L.A Day: Instant Admissions Thursday, April 16 th 10:00 1:00 p.m. University Tours UCLA STOMP Conference Friday, April 24 th UC Santa Barbara Friday, May 15 th Transportation is provided with $10 refundable deposit UC Davis, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, San Francisco State Univ. June 9-11 (*$75 refundable deposit) Workshops Steps to Transfer Workshop UC Campuses March 17 th 12:00 1:30 p.m. Congratulatory Admissions Workshop May 19 th 12:00 1:30 p.m. Spring 2009 Workshops held in E Sign up at Career/Job Placement Center in A-4 (323) Resume & Interview Skills Wednesday, March 25 th 2pm-4pm Wednesday, April 22th 10am-12pm Wednesday, May 6 th 2pm-4pm Thursday, May 14 th 4pm-6pm Thursday, May 19 th 10am-12pm Careers in March Helping Professions Wednesday, March 25 th 10am-12pm Thursday, March 26 th 4pm-6pm Undecided Majors Tuesday, March 24 th 10am-12pm Thursday, May 7 th 4pm-6pm Internship Information Thursday, April 23 rd 4pm-6pm Tuesday, May 5 th 10am-12pm Wednesday, May 20 th 2pm-4pm 10

11 March 18 th :00 pm- 7:00 pm Do you have Questions? Application status Financial Aid Who pays? Housing Where? All students are invited to attend the East Los Angeles College Evening Fair at the Library Breeze-Way Meet representatives from UC s, SCU s & Private Colleges! Field Level, behind home plate. Section 3, Row O. 2 seats including parking is $166./game. Call or see Marilyn Ladd in Women's Physical Education in the E-9 Building Room 102 or call x

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13 For children 3 to 10 years of age (Fall,Winter,Spring) (Children must be 3.0 years old by December 2, 2008) Developmentally appropriate practices Excellent Teacher/Child Ratios Experienced and Caring Professional Staff Nutritional Meals and Snack Program Provided Financial Assistance Available If Eligible Fee Rate Starting at $ $5.00 per hour For more information contact the Child Development Center (A-1 Bldg.) or call at (323) or visit us on the elac. edu.com 13

14 East Los Angeles College Athletics Date Day Opponent Location Time Badminton Mar. 18 Wed L.A. City ELAC 3:00 pm Mar. 20 Fri Pasadena ELAC 2:00 pm Baseball Mar. 17 Tues El Camino CSULA 2:30 pm Mar. 19 Thurs El Camino El Camino 2:30 pm Mar. 21 Sat Pasadena CSULA 3:00 pm Softball Mar. 16 Mon Harbor ELAC 3:00 pm Mar. 17 Tues El Camino El Camino 3:00 pm Mar. 19 Thurs Cerritos ELAC 3:00 pm Track and Field Mar Tues-Wed California Relays Cerritos Library Workshops Spring 2009 South Gate and ELAC campus libraries will continue to offer library workshops during the 2009 spring semester. The workshops help students achieve information competency, prepare for transfer, and become lifelong learners. Please encourage your students to attend. Descriptions of our six workshops are listed below. Visit the respective library websites for more detailed information: South Gate Educational Center Library: ELAC Library: Get Started with Research Online Library Catalogs Journals, Magazines, and Newspaper Articles Credible Sources on the Web Cite Your Sources and Avoid Plagiarism Critical Thinking about Information 14

15 AMC and Regal Theatre tickets (unrestricted) Now available at the Student Activities Office, G8-119 on a cash basis only. Faculty and staff can pay by check with employee ID. Any questions, please call Selina Beltran at ext AMC $8.50/ea. Flat Rate Regal Theatres $8.00/ea. Flat Rate ALL MOVIE TICKETS ARE UNRESTRICTED! Amusement park tickets sold for all faculty, staff, and students at the Student Activities Office G Tickets sold on a cash basis only, except for faculty and classified staff who are able to write checks with proper ID. Tickets are sold between the hours of 8:00 am ~ 7:30 pm, M-TH and until 3:30 pm on Friday. If you have any questions, please call Selina Beltran at ext ASU/Employee Non-ASU Magic Mountain: Adult $27/ea Adult $28/ea Child $16/ea Child $17/ea (Child Tickets are for children under 48 ) Universal Studios: General $50/ea General $51/ea No separate child tickets Aquarium of the Pacific: Adult $16.95/ea Adult $17.95/ea Child $10.95/ea. Flat Rate, Ages 3-11 Knott s Berry Farm: Adult $30/ea Adult $31/ea Junior $21/ea Junior $22/ea (Junior Ticket Ages 3 & up, Under 48 ) NEW!!!! Hurricane Harbor: General $20/ea General $21/ea Tickets valid thru 9/27/09 No separate child tickets Wireless Internet is now available throughout the campus Provides access to , web portal, college website, and Internet We are inviting students to complete an online technology survey for a chance to win fabulous prizes*. Survey will be conducted May 11-15, 2009 (10-Acer Aspire laptops). Visit for more information. *One entry per student. Survey open to all ELAC students. Chances of winning depend on your participation. Winners will be notified via their ELAC student account. ~ Courtesy of InfoTech 15

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