PWA
April 18, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 28
Board news
On April 12, Umpqua Community College's board of directors agreed to add five new classes to the curriculum. The Outdoor Recreation program will now include Teaching Rock Climbing and Rescue Diving; the Criminal Justice program will offer Terrorism and Homeland Security; and the Apprentice program will add Introduction to the Trades. Fees were approved for these classes.
UCC president Blaine Nisson informed the board that the U.S. Department of Education has renewed a grant for the Student Support Services/Transfer Opportunity Program. The program will receive $256,000 annually for four years. It serves 160 disabled, low-income and first-generation college students yearly, providing academic, career and personal counseling.
Nisson also announced that Digital Systems Technology student Matt Brady has been chosen as this year's Outstanding Student Scholar. He will be honored by Governor Kulongoski in Salem on April 29.
Director of Nursing Sandy Hendy presented an update of the nursing program noting that it passed a recent accreditation evaluation "with flying colors and a lot of positive comment." She discussed the expansion of the program which includes partnering with Oregon Health and Science University Health Services to provide a four year degree through UCC.
Vice-president for instructional services Berta Dargen informed the board of the results of a state evaluation of the Adult Basic Skills Development Program, which demonstrated that UCC ranks exceptionally high in performance measures. The rate of graduates going on to post-secondary education is more than twice the state average according to ABSD director Brian Turner.
The board approved engaging the law firm Dole, Coalwell, Clark, Mountainspring, Mornarich and Aitken to provide legal services for the college.
In other action, the board:
• approved hiring one full-time and 15 part-time instructors
• passed the second reading of a tuition increase from $54 to $58 beginning summer term. Out of state and international tuition will be three times the rate of regular tuition.
• approved the second reading of specified fee increases
• agreed to engage Umpqua Roofing Company, Inc. to repair the roof of Wayne Crooch Hall for $45,770.
Condolences
Condolences to Robynne Wilgus, administrative secretary, whose father passed away recently.
Thank you for 18 years
Thank you to all who made my going away party one of laughter, tears, and touching memories. Words can't describe how deeply I was touched by your thoughtfulness. Thanks especially to the organizers Sandi Smick, Susan McDonald, Barbara Hancock, Inez Moore, Cindy Lester, Joyce Kelly and the Brendas. Our new address is 2225 "A" First St., Napa, CA 94559. After May 2 you can e-mail me at swright@napavalley.edu - Sonia Wright
Wardrobe Fair
The Business Dept. is hosting a Wardrobe Fair where students can select free clothing appropriate for interviewing and jobs. We need your help in filling our closet.
Please look through your closets and drawers to see if you have something to donate. All clothing and accessories suitable for an office environment will be gladly accepted. Take donations to Wayne Crooch Hall or call Linda x663 for pick up service.
The Wardrobe Fair will be on Thursday, April 28. However, since this will be the last year of this event, we will have an open time when anyone can select items. Business students only from 9am-12:30pm; all students from 12:30-2pm.
Day of Caring
Saturday, May 21, is the United Way “Day of Caring,” a day the community assists United Way agencies with special projects.
UCC work groups will provide Battered Persons Advocacy’s with yard work, painting, sorting through donations, hauling things to the Roseburg Mission or the dump, etc. The day starts with a breakfast at 8am at the YMCA, work 9am-noon, and then lunch. Volunteers receive a tee-shirt.
Join us to help local service agencies. Call Berta x625 to sign up.
Searching for Angela Shelton
Everyone is invited to the award-winning documentary "Searching for Angela Shelton" on Saturday, April 23 at 2pm, in Jacoby Auditorium. The film deals with issues of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Angela Shelton and representatives from various local agencies who help victims of abuse will be available after the movie to answer questions.
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The blue ribbons around campus are a reminder that you can help prevent child abuse and sexual assault in our community.
This event is sponsored by the UCC Cultural Enrichment Committee.
Benefit performance for Summer Musical
The Fine and Performing Arts Dept. announces a benefit performance for the 2005 summer musical, The King and I. The show, “Something Wonderful” will be held at Jacoby Auditorium, on April 29 at 7 pm.
This special performance will feature performers from previous UCC summer musicals, singing songs from 25 years of UCC's community productions.
Admission is free, and all donations go directly to fund this year’s show. Checks should be made out to the UCC Foundation. Donations are tax deductible.
Important Date
The drop deadline is April 22. Classes that are dropped by then will not be on your transcript.
Relay For Life
UCC would like to put together a team for the American Cancer Society fund raising event, Relay For Life. It will be held at UCC on July 15-16.
Anyone who is interested is urged to contact Cheryl Yoder at x505.
Calendar
Monday, April 18
11am Graduation Announcements, CC, Lobby
11am Computer Club, ESB, Rm 8
Tuesday, April 19
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
9:30am Community Ed Coordinators, CC, Timber Rm
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
2:30pm UCC Governance Forum, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
6pm Ken Carloni Doctoral Thesis, CC, Indian Rm
Wednesday, April 20
7am ITN Workshop, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
9am Dell Computer Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon Spanish Club, CC, Club Union Rm
12:30pm Cultural Enrichment, ESB, Umpqua Rm
3pm UCC President’s Forum, Whipple Fine Arts, Rm 11
Thursday, April 21
7am ITN Workshop, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
3pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
7pm Apprenticeship Committee, CC, Club Union Rm
Friday, April 22
7pm Eugene Symphony Concert, Jacoby Auditorium
Saturday, April 23
10am Domestic Violence Video & Discussion, Jacoby Auditorium
Birthdays
Chris O’Neil 4/18
Steve Burns 4/23
Heather Freilinger 4/24
Hire Dates
Kay Tano 4/19/90
Heidi Eby 4/21/03
Paul Morgan 4/21/95
Campus Cafe
Monday, April 18
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
**South West Veggie Wrap
Tuesday, April 19
Tomato Bisque Soup
Chicken Dumpling Soup
**Monterey Chicken Club
Wednesday, April 20
Italian Wedding Soup
Potato Augratin Soup
**Pop Corn Shrimp Salad
Thursday, April 21
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Yankee Pot Roast Soup
**Pizza Wrap
Friday, April 22
Chicken Gumbo
Clam Chowder
**Fish & Chips
** Indicates the Daily Special.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm
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