South Seattle Community College

“Serving the campus since 1977” May 4, 2009

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Non-Profit, Volunteer, & Internship Fair The Not-for-Profit, Volunteer, & Internship Fair was held April 22, and featured representatives from over 20 community agencies and organizations.

Campus Clean Up Day

Dressed in their finery and ready for action are (pictured L-R): Greg Gillespie, Mike Thompson, Jihad Othman and Interim President Gary Oertli.

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South Staff StuffStaff Changes Kris LysakerEnglish as a Second Language Tenure-Track InstructorKris, a part-time instructor at South since 1997, has taught a wide range of courses in both Basic & Transitional Studies and International Programs. Additionally, she has been active on college and division committees, and has served as a faculty coordinator for outreach, internships, and the program at NewHolly. Kris has a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in East Asian Languages and Literature and an M.Ed from Seattle University.

Barbara SilasEnglish as a Second Language Tenure-Track InstructorBarbara has been a part-time instructor at South since 1999. She has taught all levels of English as a Second Language (ESL), including Transitional ESL, ESL for Science, and the Healthcare Pathway. Active in faculty development, she has served as a peer observer, trainer in Supplemental Instruction, a member of the ELL Cadre Faculty Learning Community, and a participant in the Pacific Institute Invest in Excellence Seminar. Barbara has a B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in Physics, and an M.A. in TESOL from Seattle University.

College Council ElectionThe following campus members have been elected to two-year College Council terms: John Nordling/full-time faculty; Suzanne Quillian/part-time faculty; Colby Keene/Classified staff; and Wendy Price/Exempt staff. The term for full-time faculty and Classified staff begins this spring quarter and ends in spring of 2011. The Exempt and part-time terms begin fall 2009, ending in fall 2011.

WAVE Scholarship WinnersEllen Larkins (District 37/Culinary Arts), Benjamin Renion (District 33/Culinary Arts), and Monica Parker (District 34/Landscape Horticulture), are among 146 high school, skills center, and community college students to receive 2009 WAVE (Washington Awards for Vocational Excellence) scholarships. The award, which honors students from each of the state’s legislative districts, is based on outstanding achievement in career and technical education, and provides undergraduate tuition for up to two years (six quarters). After completing their AAS degrees, Larkins and Renion plan to enroll in the college’s BAS in Hospitality Management program. Parker plans to pursue an interest in green technologies and ecological design in horticulture. Recipients from the Seattle Community Colleges will be honored at a reception May 12, at Seattle Central Community College.

Speak UpPaul Safstrom, International Programs instructor, has been selected as the 2009 faculty commencement speaker. The festivities take place Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 pm in the Brockey Center.

In the news

Links to the following articles may be found in News & Press on South’s website.

Ayoka Fasuyi, a Georgetown Campus energy audit course graduate, was quoted in the Seattle P-I Online.

Georgetown energy audit and efficiency training programs expected to generate 230 jobs. Sightline Daily

Northwest Wine Academy vintages were poured at neighborhood tasting. West Seattle Herald

Watch the Northwest Wine Academy win March Madness blind taste testing (results at :21) on Wine Library TV.

South’s Automotive Tech programs and students featured in Seattle Times article, May 3, 2009, Career shift: Local auto technician programs are growing and overflowing.

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Budget HearingsCollege Council invites the campus community to attend the upcoming 2009-2010 fiscal year Budget Hearings. This is a great way be a part of the planning process and to gain a greater understanding of the budget process. The first hearing takes place May 26, with Vice President of Instruction Jean Hernandez presenting for the Office of Instruction, and Vice President of Student Services Mark Mitsui presenting Student Services. See Event Calendar for more details.

Power of OneSouth students and staff were among over 150 attendees at the Power of One gathering April 25 at the University of Puget Sound. The regional conference was designed to help LGBTQ students network and gain skills to create positive change. Pictured (L-R) students Erin Griffin and Patrick Sangkhasuwarn, Monica Lundberg, Office of Student Life program manager.

Retirement WorkshopTo help you get a clearer picture of your retirement options, representatives from primary and supplemental retirement agencies will be on campus for a full day of workshops detailing their retirement options. DRS and TIAA-CREF will each offer their workshops once in the morning and once in the afternoon. VEBA and Social Security workshops will be offered midday. For more information, contact Teresa Leahy at 587-4115.

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Northwest Wine Academy NewsThe program hosted the public at a March 25 Spring Release event at the campus winery, sponsored by Union Bank. Award-winning wines were available for purchase, along with samples of the upcoming 2008 Rosé and Riesling releases. Wine program students and instructors also took part in the April 5 Taste Washington, the annual showcase for Washington state wines held at Qwest Event Center. The program hosted two booths, one pouring tastes of Academy wines and the other featuring “Wine 101” instruction highlights and sensory evaluations.

Swine Flu FactsFor updated information, visit the Washington State Department of Health website at: http://www.doh.wa.gov/swineflu/default.htm.

Write On!English instructor Mike Hickey, Seattle's 2009 Poet Populist, invites you to participate in Seattle Writes, a program he created that was inspired by the Seattle Public Library's successful Seattle Reads. The goal is to get everyone in King County to write a poem, end rhyme or free verse, around the theme of “Neighbors.” Maximum line length is 30 and deadline to submit is Thursday, May 31. For more information and to participate (or read the submitted poems), visit http://seattle.poetpopulist.org/seattle-writes/.

Wine Program instructor Reg Daigneault (right) at Taste Washington.

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The Newest AngelEconomics instructor Larry Angel and his wife, Danielle, are the proud parents of Lawrence Finn Angel, who was born March 14, weighing in at 7 pounds. According to Larry, Finn’s current interests are “hockey, eating, and dirtying diapers.”

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Earth Day at GeorgetownThe Georgetown Campus hosted an Earth Day event which featured screenings of Green Building: Jobs of the Future, which contains Georgetown Campus footage, and The Greening of Southie. These were followed by a panel discussion and a Mayor’s Office presentation on green building capital policies and initiatives. Attendees were welcomed by Interim President Gary Oertli.

Language Partner ProgramThe Language Partner Program is a fun way to help students improve their language skills (English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and more) with a native speaker of the language they are studying. If interested in participating, stop by the International Programs Office (RS 11) and fill out a Language Partner Program application form. If you have any questions, call 764-4360 or email Leeanne at llim@sccd.ctc.edu or Jerimiah at jwillhite@sccd.ctc.edu .

Opportunity SuccessThe first-year review report for the statewide Opportunity Grant program indicates that South led the state in the number of students reaching the “tipping point” goal of the program. Opportunity Grants are designed to assist low-income adults reach the 45-credit educational tipping point in high-wage, high-demand careers. Reaching the 45-credit point allows students to receive a credential, increase job skills and knowledge, and move toward employment success.

Save the Date for College NightThe annual College Night will take place Thursday, May 28 from 5-7:30 pm, in the Brockey Center. This is a great opportunity to showcase your program or service to potential students, community members, schools and agencies. This year, in order to make it more accessible to students and their families, we will have buses running from multiple high schools to the campus. Paperwork to reserve your table will be distributed soon. In the meantime, visit the web site at http://www.southseattle.edu/collegenight.htm or contact Kim Alexander at 768-6660 to share your ideas or find more information.

From the Foundation• Thanks to generous employees, the Employee Giving

Campaign raised $30,000 to support students, faculty and staff, and programs at South. Last year’s campaign raised $22,000, so this is an incredible show of support for South. Thank you to everyone who participated!

• Special recognition and thanks to the 2009 Employee Giving Campaign Ambassadors: Elaine Gottschalk/Advising, James Lewis/Security, Lolita Khachaturova/fiscal specialist, Chad Hickox/interim Academic Programs dean, Ann Witt/Culinary Arts program coordinator, Sherri Lewis/Technical Education, and Carlos Amesquita/Automotive faculty.

• The Foundation completed its spring scholarship round and awarded nearly $60,000 in scholarships to 19 high school students and two Hospitality BAS students. Donations from South employees and our community help make these awards possible.

• Please join us for the annual Friends of the College Dinner on Thursday, May 7 at 5 pm. This special event celebrates our student scholarship recipients, faculty development recipients and donors. To attend or volunteer, please RSVP to ssccfoundation@sccd.ctc.edu or 764-5809.

• Thanks to donations from Continuing Education students, funds were raised to support the acquisition of a new ceramics kiln. Special thanks to Luisa Motten/director of Continuing Education and Micaela Willis/instructor, for their efforts.

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Hernandez HonoredVice President for Instruction Jean Hernandez is one of a group of distinguished professional and community leaders who will be honored at the Women of Color Empowered luncheon on May 15.

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Padres Promotores Partnership - Submitted by Donna Miller-Parker

On Saturday, March 28, South hosted nearly 100 parents, youth, and children from the Padres Promotores Project, who are learning about the educational system in the Seattle area, and will share that information with their friends and neighbors. Participants attended workshops on high school graduation, community college programs and services, and transferring from community college to university. Advisor Sy Ear and ESL instructor Tram Dang facilitated one of the workshops. Attendees were welcomed by Interim President Gary Oertli, who shared his story of growing up in the Highpoint neighborhood and becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college. South is a Padres Promotores education partner.

Revised Summer HoursThis summer South will again be on a revised weekly operating schedule. The college will officially close at 1 pm on Fridays from July 10 through September 4. The purpose is to try to reduce utility costs and at the same time offer employees more flexible summer schedules.

A Model ChancellorChancellor and former South President Jill Wakefield walked the runway as a model at the annual Gilda’s Club fashion show April 28. All the models are either cancer survivors or are currently managing the disease. She is escorted by her son AJ.

University Partners EventRepresentatives from South’s University partners, Heritage University, City University and Central Washington University, offered information about their degree options at an all-day event April 22 in Bernie’s Pastry Shop.

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SpringTuesday, May 5Caras y Raíces May Day CelebrationShowcase of Latino culture with student and community performances, plus speakers and community resource fair.1-6 pm, Brockey Center, 764-5330

Cinco de MayoLearn the Significancehttp://www.mexonline.com/cinco-de-mayo.htm

Wednesday, May 6Retirement Workshops8 am-5 pm, OLY 206, 587-4115

Thursday, May 7Friends of the College Dinner5-8 pm, Brockey Center, 764-5809

Friday, May 8Northwest Wine Academy Gift SaleAward-winning wines, gift baskets, and more! 1-4 pm, Wine & Welding Building

Sunday, May 10Mother’s Day

Thursday, May 14Spring Transfer Fair10-1 pm, Brockey Center, 768-6777

Heritage University Information SessionDrop in from 4:30-7:30 pm, University Center, room 101-A764-5371, jennings_j@heritage.edu

Saturday, May 16Armed Forces Day

Monday, May 18, 2009Service Awards 2009Join us to honor those who have reached milestones in their careers at South Seattle Community College and the Seattle Community College District3 pm, Brockey Center

Tuesday, May 19-Thursday, May 2119th Annual Rainbow FestSouth’s annual celebration of diversity, featuring music, crafts and family-friendly activities.10 am-2 pm, Clock Tower Plazahttp://studentlife.southseattle.edu/rainbowselect.html764-5332

Saturday, May 23Edible Garden FairFree day of panels and presentations on growing and preparing your own food. 9:30 am-4 pm, LHO762-0604, http://www.gleanit.org/Fair.html

Monday, May 25Memorial Day – Campus Closed!

Tuesday, May 262009-2010 Budget Hearing2-4 pm, Olympic Hall Auditorium, 764-7962

Thursday, May 28College Night5-7:30 pm, Brockey Center, 768-6660

Events calendarMay is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Health & Wellness FairThe 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair on April 23 featured informational booths hosted by a variety of local clinics and organizations.

Garden Center Open for Business!11 am – 3 pm, Nursery (North Lot entrance)Saturday, May 16 (Student Plant Sale)Thursdays, May 7, 14, & 28764-5323 (Nursery)

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Acronyms, acronyms, acronymsYou may see a lot of letters flying around referring to the grant, so here is a little key to help you figure them out:

AANAPISI: Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, the official name of our federal designation (“Native American Pacific Islander” refers to Pacific Islanders as indigenous people).

AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander, the term used to refer to people who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander.

API Studies: Used to describe the coursework of the Associate of Arts emphasis that the grant is developing: Asian Pacific Islander studies.

API Grant: Shorthand for AANAPISI; commonly used on campus to refer to the grant, the staff and the project activities.

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April Highlights – Submitted by May Lukens

The AANAPISI interim report to the Department of Education was submitted on April 23rd. This is our report to the US Depatment of Education Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service to demonstrate substantial progress toward meeting the objectives of our project. Due to the work of many, we are able to highlight the progress that contributes towards the objectives of the AANAPISI Grant, including:

• Piloting of the modified Transition Portfolio.

• Offering culturally-relevant transition workshops.

• Development of Clustered Learning Communities – the first will be offered this Fall.

• Approval of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Studies Emphasis degree.

• Approval of the Associate in Elementary Education (AEE) degree – offering pathways to teachers.

• Offerings of two courses under the new API Studies Emphasis.

• Development of a series of college success videos.

• Design of the new virtual Asian American Pacific Islander Higher Education Resource Center (AAPIHERC) website – which will serve as a repository of resources related to Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

Congratulations to everyone at South for your contributions to improve the retention, transfer, and graduation rates of underserved AAPI students – which will make a substantial contribution to the higher education resources of the nation!

CAmPus Security Reports

April 15A student forgot to pick up his cell phone in the Clock Tower Plaza area when he left to go to his vehicle. He ran back but the phone was gone. He called the number but the person answering refused to respond. The phone has not been recovered.

April 22There were two separate reports of theft from men’s lockers in the Fitness Center. Each locker was secured with a lock but they had been broken. A wallet containing several bank cards was taken from one. Taken from the second were a cell phone, driver’s license, debit card, university ID and $57.

April 24An instructor in Auto Collision Repair reported that one student threatened another student in a disagreement about money owed for damage to a vehicle. The telephoned threat was heard on speakerphone by the instructor and other students. The student making the threat was referred to the Vice President Student Services.

April 29Four witnesses over two days reported that a car was speeding and driving recklessly in the North Parking Lot, and the license number was obtained. The student driver was located and referred to the Vice President Student Services.