PWA
May 16, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 32
Board News
UCC President Dr. Blaine Nisson announced at the May 10 meeting, the receipt of a federal grant from the Department of Education in the amount of $256,539 per year for four years. This is the renewal of the current Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) grant for 2006-2010.
UCC’s Foundation reported the receipt of a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation from the Gray Early Childhood Project Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Education majors.
The board also approved acceptance of grants from the Lilja Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation for a South County music program, the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon for a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) class, and a $20,000 Federal Workforce Investment Act Incentive Grant. The latter grant is a cooperative grant between Umpqua Training & Employment and UCC to identify health care demand occupations and establish health care career pathways.
Berta Dargen, Vice President of Instructional Services, reported that full time equivalent (FTE) numbers were up 13.6% in fall 2004 over fall 2003. Winter FTE numbers saw an increase of 10.3% when compared to 2004.
Newly elected Associated Students of UCC (ASUCC) president, Heidi Johnson was introduced to the board of directors at the meeting.
In other business the board:
• approved the second reading of a $200 fee for the new Rescue Diver class and a $50 processing fee for Professional Certification in the Criminal Justice program.
• approved revisions to the 2005-2006 Revised Budget Calendar.
• heard a presentation by Heery International, Inc. regarding UCC’s heating and cooling system.
• approved acceptance or a bid for audit services received from Kenneth Kuhns & Co.
• approved the request for early retirement of Linda Bruce, Business Instructor.
Meet the candiates
Everyone is invited to attend an open forum on May 23 to meet the four candidates for the Director of Community Relations–a position that interfaces with both the college and the community. Time and location will be announced next week by email.
Your comments are important to the hiring committee. Join the process!
Outstanding Students
The annual Outstanding Students Reception will be Wednesday, May 18, from 3 to 4:30pm, in the Cafeteria.
One of the best ways to honor our Outstanding Students is with our participation and personal congratulations at the reception. All college academic departments have been asked to identify their outstanding students. We want to encourage as many faculty, administrators and classified staff to attend as possible.
Call Joyce Kelly at x705 if you have any questions.
To my friends and colleagues
I would like to say thank you for the generous support for my wife Victoria and I during my recent "event." It is a wonderful (and rare) experience to be a part of a caring, supportive organization; made up of individuals who come together to form a family in more than in a rhetorical sense. I feel fortunate and privileged to be apart of this family. Thank you.
John and Vicki Dart
Nomination deadline
Tue, May 17, is the last day to submit Harry Jacoby Award nominations to Suzanne Schultz.
Air conditioning check
The UCC Auto Shop is performing A/C checks–call Margaret, x695.
Reminder
The last day to withdraw from a class is May 27
Student Art Show
"Arm Yourself With Art" is the 2004 - 05 UCC Fine Art Student Showcase. It's running from now until Thursday, June 2. On the last day, there will be a closing reception and awards ceremony. There are over 100 student artists represented in mediums ranging from altered books, drawing, oil painting, photography, watercolor, ceramics and sculpture.
Everyone is invited to stop by and vote for the People's Choice award!
Young Soloist Concert
The UCC Fine and Performing Arts and Umpqua Symphony Association present the Young Soloist Concert on May 24 at First Presbyterian Church, 823 SE Lane Ave, beginning at 7:30pm. This year’s feature artist is Jesse MacDonald from Bozeman, Montana. Jesse will be accompanied by the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra and performing Haydn’s Concerto in C, 1st movement.
Jesse is a 7th grader at Chief Joseph Middle School and has been studying violin since he was 4 years old. Jesse began performing with the middle school honors orchestra when he was in the 4th grade and has been concertmaster for the last two years.
Admission is $5 per person or $12 per family at the door. For more information about this and future events, call 440-4691.
Free to good home
Female lab, 3 years old, gentle and great with kids. Will make wonderful family dog; needs to be an only dog. Call Ann x714.
For Sale
Bell Bouy boat, 18’, rebuilt engine, hydraulics, electronics, steering, prop and shaft. Reconditioned trailer. Canvas sun shield. Great boat. Just a bit of cosmetics left to do. Must sell $4900 OBO call 849-2634.
Calendar
Monday, May 16
9am PIE Luminis Kick Off, CC, Timber Rm
11am Graduation Announcements, CC, Lobby
11am Computer Club, ESB, Rm 8
Noon Apprenticeship Lunch w/President, CC, Indian Rm
Tuesday, May 17
7:30am PIE Staff Training, Tech Center, Rm 119
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
4pm UCC Budget Committee, CC, Indian Rm
1:30pm Pool Mtg Update, Library, Moody Rm
3:30pm UCC President’s Open Forum, Jacoby Auditorium
6pm Play tryouts for “The King and I,” summer musical, Whipple Fine Arts
Wednesday, May 18
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
8am Scholarship Committee, ESB, Umpqua Rm
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
3pm Outstanding Students Reception, CC, Cafeteria
3pm Writers Group, CC, Club Union Rm
6pm Apprenticeship, TC, Rm 120
Thursday, May 19
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
8am Scholarship Committee, Library, Moody Rm
Noon UCC Senate, CC, Timber Rm
3pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
4pm Jacoby Award Selection, ESB, Umpqua Rm
Friday, May 20
Noon TOP Job Search Workshop, CC, Club Union Rm
Birthdays
Richard Mudrow 5/17
Dennis Osgood 5/18
Margaret McCallister 5/18
Ní Aódagaín 5/19
Sarah Wells 5/21
Hire Dates
Louise Lawson 5/16/96
Ann Abel 5/19/03
Larry Wright 5/20/93
Campus Cafe
Monday, May 16
Cream of Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
**Chicken Flat Bread Club
Tuesday, May 17
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Cream of Fresh Broccoli Soup
**Chili Sausage Dog
Wednesday, May 18
Chicken Gumbo
Cream of Red Potato & Leek Soup
**Santa Fe Fiesta Salad
Thursday, May 19
Cream of Turkey Mushroom Soup
Garden Vegetable Soup
**BLT Wrap
Friday, May 20
Chicken Noodle Soup
Clam Chowder
**Rodeo Drive Philly Salad
** Indicates the Daily Special.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm