PWA
March 14, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 24
Board and students support tuition increase
On March 8, UCC’s Board of Directors approved a $4 per credit tuition increase effective summer term. The decision was made after a great deal of discussion, and board member David Briggs commented, "I’ll vote yes with great reluctance, but I hope we will be able to roll back tuition if our financial situation improves." Jason Bruggeman, student body president noted in his report that students supported the tuition increase as well as a $1 per credit Student Life fee to facilitate student activities and program expansion.
UCC’s auditors from Neuner, Davidson, Kytola and Cooley LLC CPA reported that UCC is in full compliance with all requirements. Auditor Jeff Cooley noted, "We have given the college our highest rating; you’ve done a good job."
The Board approved reappointing LaVerne Murphy, Zone 2 representative, to UCC’s Budget Committee and noted with appreciation that he has served in this position since the college was formed over 40 years ago.
College President Blaine Nisson announced that UCC’s swimming pool would be open for spring term. The pool has been unavailable in the spring for two years because of budget constraints, but Nisson said that community support has enabled this opening.
The board accepted a number of curriculum changes and additions including an Oregon Transfer Module, a one year Aviation Flight Technology Certificate for private pilot’s licensing, a one-year Construction Technology Certificate Program and a stand-alone Certified Flagger Training program.
In other actions the board approved:
• the second reading of a one-term tuition waiver for Wolf Creek Job Corps graduates.
• the second reading of a change to staff holidays, adding Martin Luther King Day, and removing one day off from the week between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• the second reading of personnel policies involving employment, classifications, hours and work schedules, employee compensation and holidays.
• the 2005-2006 Revised Budget Calendar.
• yearly contract renewal and step increases for full-time administrators and faculty.
• the donation of two three-wheeled scooters for on-campus use from Ann Fauss, Director of Counseling.
Faculty members “give”
Let’s hear it for the staffers who not only support our school by attending basketball games, but put their money where their mouth is by pledging to match money to the number of points our team made.
Kim Gandy pledged $45 to the athletic program; Bill Bachman, $273 to student activities; Kelly Cooper gave $172 to the Faculty Scholarship Fund; and Blaine Nisson donated $172 to UCC Foundation.
Random Acts of Kindness
UCC Alumni Association is again this term sponsoring Random Acts of Kindness, Monday, March 28, at the campus bookstore. Randomly, students are presented with a $25 gift certificate to assist in school expenses. If you would like to make a donation, please send it to Doris in Admin. Thank you for your generosity!
Banner kickoff
Everyone is invited to attend one of two sessions and learn about the implementation and training schedule of UCC’s new management information system. The Banner Implementation Kickoff is scheduled for March 15 in Campus Center, Indian and Timber Rooms, noon and 1:30.
Come shop with us
The Greater Douglas United Way has been given an opportunity to finish our campaign with a bang! Macy's is having a special sale on Saturday, March 19 that is very similar to the Celebration of Caring. They are selling tickets for $5 and the purchaser is eligible for a 20% discount all day, above the sale prices already running for the day and clearance prices. Some restrictions apply and are printed on the ticket.
Tickets are available at Macy's, write United Way on the stub when you purchase them and United Way gets the full $5 ticket price. If they are the top seller of tickets, they also will receive a portion of the total sales for the day.
This is a great way to end the United Way’s campaign, so please contact their office for tickets or call 672-1734.
For sale
Beautiful white wrought iron daybed with trundle. Excellent condition. Two mattresses and bedding included. $400 Call Cindy at 679-5147 or x669.
Angela Shelton Project
The Cultural Enrichment Committee is planning a project for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Inquiries about this project can be made to Kia Gregory at x729.
“Godot” tickets available
Centerstage Theatre presents “Waiting For Godot.” Performances will be on March 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm and a 2 pm matinee on March 20. Tickets are $9 and available at While Away Books, Hanson Jewelers in Roseburg, Sutherlin Drug, UCC’s Fine Arts Office and at the door.
Call the Centerstage Hotline, 957-4502.
Calendar
Monday, March 14
9am Admin. Section Mtg, CC, Indian Rm
3pm Safety Committee, ESB, Umpqua Rm
Tuesday, March 15
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon SCT Banner Kickoff, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
1:30pm SCT Banner Kickoff, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
Noon Engineering Club, JH, Rm 15
6pm Alumi Board Mtg, Admin, Board Rm
Wednesday, March 16
8am Book Buy Back, CC, Lobby
9am-3pm Music event in Jacoby Auditorium, school children, busses, traffic near auditorium
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon Spanish Club, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Computer Club, ESB, Rm 9
Thursday, March 17
8am Book Buy Back, CC, Lobby
10am Curriculum Design/Outcomes Mtg, Library, Moody Rm
2:30pm Cultural Enrichment , Library, Moody Rm
7:30pm “Waiting for Godot,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Friday, March 18
8am Book Buy Back, CC, Lobby
7:30pm “Waiting for Godot,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Saturday, March 19
7:30pm “Waiting for Godot,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Sunday, March 20
2pm “Waiting for Godot,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Birthdays
Jan Woodcock 03/14
Chris Bingham 03/15
Ken Carloni 03/16
Ashley Greenwalt 03/17
Ann Fauss 03/18
Jesse Morrow 03/18
Patty Lamoureaux 03/20
Hire Dates
Kathy Cox 03/14/88
Brian McFadden 03/15/91
Theresa Peterson 03/15/04
Sue Windsor 03/16/88
Roger Brown 03/17/97
Terry Johnston 03/17/97
Cathy Vaughn 03/18/91
Tim Johannes 03/19/74
Sharon Firkins 03/20/00
Jeri Frank 03/20/91
Patty Lamoureaux 03/20/89
Campus Cafe
March 14 - March 18
The special will be the infamous, Cook’s Surprise!
The Café will close at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 18.
Have a great Spring Break!
The Brendas, Carrie, Jen, Mary, Ateca, Rebecca & Honey
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Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm