LAVC College Bulletin May 25-31, 2014 This Issue s News & Events Campus Closed for Memorial Day on May 26 and No Classes on May 27 LAVC will be closed on Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. In addition, there will be no classes on Tuesday, May 27 due to a non-instruction day; college offices will remain open. The Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, and Counseling Offices will be open for its normal hours of operation on May 27; however, some services and departmental offices may be closed. Students and visitors who plan to come to the campus on the non-instruction day are advised to contact the appropriate office in advance for their hours of operation. For a complete list of academic dates and holidays, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar. LAVC Fitness Center to Hold a Fundraiser at VeggieGrill on May 27 The LAVC Fitness Center will hold a fundraiser at the VeggieGrill in Encino on Tuesday, May 27 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Faculty, staff and students who mention the Fitness Center Fundraiser or bring in a copy of the flyer will have 50% of their food and beverage purchase donated to benefit the LAVC Fitness Center. To download the fundraiser flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/veggiegrillfundraiser_lavcfitnessctr_052714.pdf. For more information, contact Lewis Jones at joneslh@lavc.edu.
Don t Miss the LAVC Art Gallery s Student Art Show 2014 Exhibition; Exhibit Closes for the Summer on May 29 The LAVC Art Gallery is presenting its annual exhibition of student work entitled the Student Art Show from May 22-29 in the LAVC Art Gallery. The Student Art Show, which will open again from September 2-18, highlights the tremendous range of artworks created by Los Angeles Valley College students during the 2013-2014 academic year. Juried by the art and photojournalism faculty, the selected works are among exemplary pieces produced in courses taught within the art department that span a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts such as drawing, painting, design, illustration, photography, printmaking, three-dimensional design, sculpture and ceramics. Students of diverse backgrounds, both art majors and non-art ones, remarkably demonstrate a variety of approaches to material, methodology, and subject matter, revealing the successful outcome of a comprehensive art program. At the same time, each artwork reflects the very unique and nuanced style of individual students. Whether at the beginning, intermediate or advanced level, the works on display collectively exhibit a thorough exploration of artistic expressions. The event is free to the public. The LAVC Art Gallery is located in the Art Building; parking is available in Parking Lot B and C. The Art Gallery will be closed during the summer and Labor Day. For more information and its hours of operation, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 778-5536 or visit www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html. LAVC Cooperative Education Gives Students the Opportunity to Earn College Credit for Summer Work The LAVC Cooperative Education Office is currently accepting enrollments for Summer Session 2014; the last day to enroll is June 20. Students who are working or interning during the summer may be eligible for 1 to 4 units of college credit. The summer program will begin June 16, and will end on July 25th. Students must be enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College, complete a Summer 2014 Cooperative Education enrollment application, and schedule an appointment to meet with the Cooperative Education Director; Enrollment into the program is by add slip only. Space is limited! For more information and to download the summer application, please visit the Cooperative Education Web Page at www.lavc.edu/cooped. Attention New Parents! The Family Resource Center has a Free Baby Clothes Exchange for Sizes Newborn to Size 3T The LAVC Family Resource Center offers a free baby clothes exchange (newborns to size 3T) for the community in the Family Resource Center, which is located in the Child Development and Family Complex. New parents are encouraged to bring their clean, gently used (e.g. in good condition) baby clothes and trade them for other gently-used baby clothes. The community can also donate clean and gently-used baby clothes to be used in the exchange. In addition, the Family Resource Center also offers other services and resources for new parents. The Family Resource Center is located on the northwestern corner of the Child Development and Family Complex, near the corner of Oxnard Street and Campus Drive. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at (818) 778-5612 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
Former LAVC President A. Susan Carleo and LAVC Student Haywood Hogan Honored by the Valley Economic Alliance The Valley Economic Alliance recognized Dr. A Susan Carleo and Haywood Hogan from Los Angeles Valley College at its 14th Annual Steve Allen Excellence in Education Awards held on May 19, 2014 at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys. Dr. A Susan Carleo, LAVC s former college president, was honored with the Champion of Education Award for her 40 years of distinguished service in higher education and at Valley College. Haywood Hogan was recognized for his gold medal for the Presentation of Poetry at the Phi Rho Pi National Speech Tournament. The Valley Economic Alliance annually recognizes San Fernando Valley schools, educators and students that achieved National Recognition during the school year. The Excellence in Education Award is named for long-time Valley resident and legendary entertainer Steve Allen, who valued learning and spent much of his later years focused on speaking and writing about the importance of education. Congratulations! Additional news and events are posted online at www.lavc.edu/campusnews/. LAVC in the News May 19, 2014 9 San Fernando Valley schools receive Excellence in Education awards The Los Angeles Daily News featured an article in its Education section on the two awards received by Los Angeles Valley College from the Valley Economic Alliance. The Economic Alliance recognizes national achievements of local schools and people. This year, the Champion of Education Award went to former Los Angeles Valley College President Sue Carleo. During her five-year tenure, Carleo helped strengthen communication between school officials and community members. To read the entire story, visit http://www.dailynews.com/social-affairs/20140519/9-san-fernando-valley-schools-receive-excellence-ineducation-awards. May 14, 2014 Valley College Selects 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame The Tolucan Times ran an article on the LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame Committee selecting its 2014 class. The LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction banquet on Saturday, June 28. To read the article, visit http://tolucantimes.info/section/community_news/05-14-14-2/.
May 7, 2014 Jacks Women's Basketball Sign Three Talented Newcomers Humboldt State University Athletics Department posted a story on its Web site about signing A'jaee Foster from Los Angeles Valley College to the Jack s Women s Basketball. Foster helped the Monarchs Women s Basketball Team earn its second of back-to-back Western State Conference Championships. The 5-10 guard/forward earned WSC Southern Division All-Conference Team, WSC All-Conference First Team and California Community College Athletic Association All-State Second Team awards. To read the entire story, visit http://hsujacks.com/news/2014/5/7/wbb_0507142540.aspx?path=wbball. Please Announce to All Students The following are important campus announcements for your students: - Don t Forget! Campus Closed for Memorial Day and No Classes on May 27. LAVC will be closed on Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday and no classes will be in session on Tuesday, May 27. College offices will remain open on May 27, but some services and departmental offices may be closed. For a complete list of academic dates and holidays, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar. - Attention Graduates Are You Transferring to a College or University This Fall? Let LAVC Share the Good News on the College Marquees. LAVC would like to publicly recognize students who will be transferring to four-year colleges and universities this Fall on the college's electronic marquees. If you'd like to share what school you're transferring to, please send an email with your name, the school you are going to, and your student ID number to news@lavc.edu by Friday, June 6. - Check Out the Student Art Work on Display at the Student Show Exhibit in the Art Gallery! Exhibit Closes for the Summer on May 29. The LAVC Art Gallery will have its Student Show 2014 Exhibit of student artwork on display from May 22-29 in the LAVC Art Gallery. This annual exhibition highlights the tremendous range of artworks created by Los Angeles Valley College students during the 2013-2014 academic year. For more information and its hours of operation, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 778-5536 or visit www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html. - Attention Students EOPS/CARE Accepting New Students for Fall 2014! The EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) / CARE is currently accepting new students for the Fall 2014 Semester until July 11. The EOPS Program offers eligible students who come from historically experienced economic and educational challenges with resources and services to help them succeed. To increase access, retention and goal completion, EOPS provides academic, career and personal counseling, one-on-one tutoring, textbook vouchers, workshops, priority registration, progress monitoring and other services. For more information, visit the EOPS Web site at www.lavc.edu/eops. - Are you on Academic or Progress Probation? Don t Get Dismissed from School or Lose Your Priority Registration! Sign Up Today for the Probation 2 Workshop. The LAVC Counseling Department and the Career Transfer Center will be offering Probation 2 workshops this week for students who are on academic or progress probation on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30-7 p.m., and Thursday, May 29 from 12-1:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/. - Want Tips on How to Successfully Transfer to a CSU campus? Come to the CSU Transfer Workshop on May 28. The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a CSU Transfer Workshop on Wednesday, May 28 from 12-1 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. This workshop is students who are interested in transferring to one of the 23 campuses in the California State University system. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
- LAVC s Career/Transfer Center to Hold an AB 540 Workshop on May 28. The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold an AB 540 Workshop on Wednesday, May 28 from 6-7 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/. - Are You Interested in Transferring to UCLA? Talk with the UCLA Peer Mentor on May 29 to Get Your Questions About Transferring Answered. The LAVC Career Transfer Center (CTC) will host the UCLA Peer Mentor on Thursday, May 29 from 12-4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. The UCLA Peer Mentor can answer your questions about transferring to UCLA including general major requirements, eligibility requirements and financial aid. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/. - Are You Interested in Transferring to UC San Diego or San Diego State? Get a First-Hand Look at UCSD and SDSU on May 30. Sign Up Today! The LAVC Career Transfer Center (CTC) will offer bus trips for interested LAVC students to visit the University California San Diego and the San Diego State University on Friday, May 30 from 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. There is a required $5 refundable fee to reserve your spot. Participants are asked to bring their lunch or money to purchase lunch during the trip. Space is limited! To reserve your spot or for more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/. - Attention Graduates! LACCD to Hold a Black Graduation on June 3 at LA Southwest College. The Los Angeles Community College District will host the 2014 LACCD Black Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3 at 5 p.m. in the Athletic Field of Los Angeles Southwest College. Former That's So Raven and In Living Color star T'Keyah Crystal Keymah will lead participants in the Black National Anthem. The keynote speaker will be USC's Dr. Corliss P. Bennett-McBride, director, Black Cultural and Student Affairs. To view the event flyer, visit http://www.lasc.edu/docs/blk_grad_flyer_2014.pdf. Please RSVP by May 15 to Shauna Carter at lascblackgraduationceremony@lasc.edu or (323) 241-5357. - Attention Class of 2014 Graduates! LAVC Commencement Ceremony will take place on June 10. LAVC will hold its 2014 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, June 10 at 5 p.m. in Monarch Stadium. Information for graduates and their families is posted online at www.lavc.edu/commencement/index.html. Please note: the graduate robing area before the ceremony has been moved to the North Gym. For more information, contact the Student Services Office at (818) 947-2543, or email studentservices@lavc.edu. - Earn College Credit for Summer Work through Cooperative Education! Enrollment for Summer 2014 at the LAVC Cooperative Education Department has begun. Go to www.lavc.edu/cooped to download the Summer 2014 Application Packet. The summer program will begin June 16, and will end on July 25th. Enroll today! For more information, visit the Cooperative Education Web site at www.lavc.edu/cooped. - Attention Students! Fall 2014 Class Schedule is Now Posted Online. LAVC s Fall 2014 Schedule of Classes has been posted on the college Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/schedules.html#fall2014. Current students can find their Fall 2014 registration appointment by visiting the LACCD Student Information System at http://www.lavc.edu/sis/. - Looking for a Job? Check Out the LAVC Online Job Board. LAVC Cooperative Education/Job Resource Center has partnered with College Central Network to offer an online Job Board for students, alumni and area employers. The job board includes vital online job search resources such as an exclusive LAVC Job Board, Career Portfolio & Resume Builders, Job Central & Intern Central, Job Central Podcasts, and more. For more information, visit the LAVC Job Board Web Page at http://www.collegecentral.com/lavc/. Announcements for Faculty/Staff Attention Faculty Run For Academic Senate and Make a Difference! Senate Elections Information Fall 2014. The Academic Senate is looking for seven (7) enthusiastic, at-large Senators, who want to make a
difference. Faculty should be full-time and will serve a three-year term, fall 2014 to spring 2017. The election will take place during Opening Day, August 28, 2014. The highest seven vote getters will be announced at the end-ofthe-day drawing on Opening Day. Interested parties must submit their full name and a statement of intent (no longer than 100 words) to run for election beginning Friday, May 15 to Friday, August 15. Please send your intent to the LAVC Academic Senate Election Committee (SEC) chair, Roana Thornock at thornorm@lavc.edu. At the close of the declaration period, and prior to the election, statements of declared candidates will be sent to all faculty at their Valley College email address. Get the Latest Information on Campus Construction! Visit the LAVC Construction & Parking Updates Web Page. Los Angeles Valley College regularly posts information on construction projects that impact the campus on the LAVC s ReVitalizing Valley College Web Site. In addition, the campus sends out Communication Update emails to faculty and staff when construction projects will be impacting the campus community. For the latest information on how construction is impacting the campus and parking, please visit the Construction and Parking Updates Web Page at www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html, or click on the Construction & Parking Updates button on the college homepage. Got News to Share? Let the LAVC PR Office Help You Publicize It! The LAVC Public Relations Office can assist LAVC departments, programs and services with promoting news and events to the campus community and beyond. It can help with posting announcements in the College Bulletin, on the college s electronic marquee, on LAVC s online calendar, on the LAVC homepage, and on LAVC s Facebook and Twitter pages. Simply fill out a PR Request Form (available online at www.lavc.edu/campusnews/pr.html) for your event or news item, and email the completed form to news@lavc.edu. In addition, the Public Relations Office can help with the creation of Facebook pages for college departments and programs. Please note: The LAVC PR Office is unable to fulfill requests from organizations not directly affiliated with Los Angeles Valley College. For more information, visit the PR Office Web page at www.lavc.edu/campusnews/pr.html. Activities this Week The following is a list of selected campus events and meetings that are scheduled to take place at LAVC. Please contact the listed department/contact person for more detailed information. A complete list of campus activities is posted on the online LAVC calendar at www.lavc.edu/calendar/. Sunday, May 25 Monday, May 26 LAVC Calendar of Events for May 25-31, 2014 All day Spring Semester 2014 - Memorial Day (Campus Closed) Calendar: Holidays Tuesday, May 27 All day Spring Semester 2014 - Non-Instruction Day (No Classes) Calendar: Holidays 11am - 10pm VeggieGrill Fundraiser sponsored by the LAVC Fitness Center Where: 16542 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA Contact: Louis Jones, joneslh@lavc.edu Calendar: Other Events 1:30pm - 3pm Chairs & Directors Meeting Where: Student Services, Multi-Purpose Room, Student Services Center 245 Contact: Karen Daar, (818) 947-2325, daarkl@lavc.edu Calendar: LAVC Meetings 4pm - 6pm Arts Festival sponsored by the LAVC Associated Student Union (ASU) Where: Monarch Hall Contact: LAVC Associated Student Union, (818) 778-5516, http://www.lavc.edu/asu/index.html
5:30pm - 7pm "Probation 2" Workshop sponsored by the LAVC Counseling Department and LAVC Career/Transfer Center (CTC) Wednesday, May 28 12pm - 1pm "AB 540" Workshop sponsored by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center (CTC) 12pm - 1pm "CSU Transfer" Workshop sponsored by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center(CTC) 12:30pm - 1:30pm AFT Staff Guild Chapter Meeting sponsored by the AFT Staff Guild, Local 1521A Where: Student Services Multi-Purpose Room, Student Services Center 245 Contact: Cyndi Maddren, (818) 947-2421 Calendar: Faculty/Staff Events 1:15pm - 3:30pm Curriculum Committee (VCCC) Meeting Where: Library & Academic Resource Center 204 Contact: LAVC Curriculum Committee, http://www.lavc.edu/vccc/index.html Calendar: LAVC Meetings 1:30pm - 3pm Fourth Wednesdays of the Month Trainings for Faculty/Staff sponsored by LAVC Distance Education and LAVC Professional Development Where: Professional Development Center, Library & Academic Resource Center 200 Contact: LAVC Professional Development, (818) 947-2712, http://www.lavc.edu/profdev/ Calendar: Faculty/Staff Events 2pm - 5pm LACCD Board of Trustees Meeting sponsored by the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Where: LACCD District Office, 770 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Contact: LACCD Board of Trustees, (213) 891-2044, http://www.laccd.edu Calendar: Community Events 5pm - 7pm Awards Celebration sponsored by LAVC Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) Office Where: Student Services Plaza Contact: LAVC EOPS Office, (818) 947-2432, http://www.lavc.edu/eops/ 6pm - 7pm Speech Team Showcase organized by the LAVC Speech Department Where: Fireside Room Contact: Duane Smith, smithdw@lavc.edu Calendar: Other Events Thursday, May 29 8am - 10am Coming out of the Shadows organized by Students Without Barriers Club and Associated Student Union (ASU) Where: Horseshoe Seating Area Contact: LAVC Associated Student Union, (818) 778-5516, http://www.lavc.edu/asu/index.html Calendar: Other Events 10am - 2pm Veterans Health Care Information Event sponsored by the LAVC Veteran's Office Where: Monarch Square Contact: Trish Gonzalez, (818) 947-2796
12pm - 1:30pm "Probation 2" Workshop sponsored by the LAVC Counseling Department and LAVC Career/Transfer Center (CTC) 12pm - 4pm UCLA Peer Mentor sponsored by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center (CTC) 5pm - 7pm Awards Banquet sponsored by LAVC TRiO Program Where: Monarch Hall Contact: LAVC TRiO Program, http://www.lavc.edu/trio/ Friday, May 30 9am - 2pm 3rd Annual LACCD SSI Achieving the Dream Retreat sponsored by the LACCD Student Success Initiative Steering (SSI) Committee Where: Monarch Hall Contact: Scott Weigand, (818) 947-2811 Calendar: Other Events 10am - 11am UC San Diego and San Diego State University Bus Trip sponsored by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center (CTC) Where: TBA Contact: LAVC Career/Transfer Center, (818) 947-2646, http://www.lavc.edu/transfer/ Saturday, May 31 VISION STATEMENT Los Angeles Valley College inspires, educates, and enriches our diverse community, developing critical and creative thinkers and lifelong learners. MISSION STATEMENT Los Angeles Valley College serves as a leader in student success, with pathways for certificates, degrees, transfer, and continuing education. We enable students to advance their education, personal development, and quality of life, empowering them to be productive and engaged members of the global community. For the LAVC Mission and Vision Statements and Core Values, visit www.lavc.edu/vision-mission/ The LAVC College Bulletin is distributed to the campus community every Wednesday for the following week s activities and events. A PDF version of the College Bulletin is also posted at http://www.lavc.edu/bulletin every Friday. Available in alternate media formats