A True Pathfinder
Congratulations to President Floten, who received the Pathfinder Award from the Washington Research Council in June. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of non-elected public administrators in our state. President Floten was honored for her vision and innovation in establishing the NorthWest Center for Emerging Technologies. In nominating her for this prestigious community award, Ross Jacobson and Sarah Langton of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce stated, “Jean Floten is a visionary thinker who has definitely blazed a trail to new horizons with the creation of the NWCET.”

News from the Board of Trustees
During their June 28 meeting, the BCC Board of Trustees adopted the college's annual budget at $52.3 million, based on 8,100 FTE students for the coming year. They approved a revised smoking policy, which limits smoking and other tobacco use to designated locations outside campus courtyards. They also evaluated President Floten and gave her outstanding ratings in all areas and renewed her contract for another three years. J.C. “Dell” Jackson is the new board chair, with Lee Kraft as vice chair for the coming year.

Orientation Jump Starts Student Success
The Office of Instruction is organizing a three-day orientation for new students to ease the transition to college and help promote student success. The pilot program is targeted toward recent high school grads in an effort to reduce attrition among first-year students. On July 24-26, students will get a comprehensive introduction to BCC while earning their first two credits toward an Associate degree. They will tour the campus, learn about student resources, complete assessment tests, and meet with advisors and faculty members. For more information, contact Donna Sharpe via campus e-mail.

Campus Ops - On the Move
As BCC prepares for the reconstruction of Building K, the Campus Operations staff is temporarily being relocated on campus. You can now find the Capital Projects and Material Resources staff in room L100D and Security and the remainder of the Campus Operations staff in room C120. The warehouse, central stores and mail services will stay in the west side of Building K until the end of the month. All phone numbers and services remain unchanged (note the closure of the central stores at noon on July 14 to prepare for the move).

Calling All BCC Alums
The BCC Alumni Association is seeking alumni interested in serving on the Alumni Association Board. The Board’s goal is to increase membership as part of a revitalization of the alumni association. For more details, contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Steve Ross at 564-2282 or via campus e-mail.

Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Gerry Becker, the classified staff association’s Employee of the Month for June! Gerry, who recently retired after 13 years at BCC, was a credentials evaluator in Enrollment Services. Co-workers appreciated her knowledge, patience and caring nature. One colleague raved, “Gerry is an extremely hard worker who works tirelessly at her job. She is kind and considerate to the students and her co-workers.”

Blowing Hot Air
Glass blowing comes to ARTS 2000! On August 8, the doors to a brand new hot glass facility at Sammamish High School in Bellevue will open for ARTS 2000 students interested in hot glass techniques. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on August 8 - 24. Adults and young adults (15 years or older) can enroll immediately. Bring a lunch and lots of cold drinks. Don’t forget your sunglasses - but for safety’s sake, please don’t wear shorts or sandals. The $399 tuition includes $45 in materials and lab fees. To enroll, call 564-2263 or visit www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu.

Movers and Shakers
Congratulations to staff and students on these accomplishments:

Up-to-date campus events may be found on the BCC Intranet at:
http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/ (click on Events Calendar).

Polina Viknyanska, Accountant, Finance
Mario Rey, Computer Support Analyst I, Academic Computing
Trinh Phan, Custodian, Campus Operations
Shelia Colbert, Computer Support Technician III, Technology Services
Congratulations on recent promotions or changes:
Tim Longpre, Information Technology Consultant V
Agnes Figueroa, Computer Maintenance Technician Lead
Carol Robinson, Computer Service Consultant II
Glenn Davis, Computer Maintenance Tech. Lead
Ramona Decker, Office Assistant III, Health Sciences
Candiest Stewart, Program Coordinator, Multi-Cultural Services
Melissa Sitzenstock, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration
Jo Lacher, Program Assistant, Student Info. Technology
Angela Leung, Program Assistant, Admissions and Registration
Bev Lucas, Temporary Administrative Services Manager B, Printing Services
Morenika Jacobs, Program Support Supervisor II, Admissions & Registration
Giselle Rice, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration
Lyubov Pavishina, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration
Jeanne Meek, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration
Elaine Mannari, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration
Michelle Chavez, Office Assistant III, Arts & Humanities
Kathleen Colasurdo, Program Assistant, Student Info. Technology
Julie Freeman, Administrative Assistant B, Office of Instruction
Renee Gotta, Interim Program Coordinator, Cont. Ed. Customer Service
Kae Hamilton, Director of Student Information Technology Services, Admissions and Registration
A fond farewell to departing BCC employees:
Angela Adamski, Custodian ,Campus Operations
Nancy Erickson, Program Assistant, Ed Dev
Hawa Usoro, Lab Tech II, Science
Don Noble, Special Assistant to the President, Instructional Services
Harriet Baskas, Director of KBCS, Student Programs
Mitsuko McNeal, Program Assistant/Computer Support Analyst, International Programs
Melissa Cochran, Personnel Representative, Human Resources
Sarah Tweed, Custodian, Campus Operations
Kathleen Landreth, Program Coordinator, Financial Aid
James DiIanni, Director of Computer Programs, Cont. Ed. Computer Programs
Annette Coleman, Program Support Supervisor, Cont. Ed. Customer Service

Hot Off the Press
Look for the new BCC Today featuring Harriet Baskas as the summer issue “cover girl.” In addition to campus news and events, you’ll find stories about KBCS, the College Channel and philosophy instructors Jon Wulff and Mark Storey. Copies will be available in the College Relations office (A102) or locations across campus in the next few days.

News of President Floten’s Pathfinder Award was covered in the Eastside Journal, Daily Journal of Commerce, Eastside Business Journal and the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Successful BCC grads Jeanette Bonner, who works in BCC’s WorkFirst program, and Kevin Higgins, a new technology employee at the Experience Music Project, were profiled in the Eastside Journal and South County Journal on June 9. Eastside Journal columnist Richard Larsen used the BCC commencement ceremony and the success of the college to set the stage for a June 17 editorial illustrating the importance of higher education in a booming economic times. Larsen mentioned BCC again in a July 1 Eastside Journal column advocating more funds for community colleges.

The demand for more BCC Continuing Education high-tech and business classes was the subject of a June 29 South County Journal article. The story mentioned high enrollments in CE, which topped the 10,000 mark for the first time last fall, and the popularity of certification, fast track and personal enrichment courses.

Diagnostic ultrasound chair Ann Polin’s upcoming journey to Africa was detailed in a May 28 article in the Eastside Journal. Ann travels to Ghana this summer to set up the first diagnostic ultrasound training program in sub-Saharan Africa. To read the story online, visit: www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/retr_story.pl/20695

On the Web
See the 2000-01 Course Descriptions
BCC course descriptions are now posted at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/catalog. Please update your department and division pages to reference this information.

7/12/2000 • Issue #38 News & Views A True Pathfinder Congratulations to President Floten, who received the Pathfinder Award from the Washington Research Council in June. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of non-elected public administrators in our state. President Floten was honored for her vision and innovation in establishing the NorthWest Center for Emerging Technologies. In nominating her for this prestigious community award, Ross Jacobson and Sarah Langton of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce stated, “Jean Floten is a visionary thinker who has definitely blazed a trail to new horizons with the creation of the NWCET.” News from the Board of Trustees During their June 28 meeting, the BCC Board of Trustees adopted the college's annual budget at $52.3 million, based on 8,100 FTE students for the coming year. They approved a revised smoking policy, which limits smoking and other tobacco use to designated locations outside campus courtyards. They also evaluated President Floten and gave her outstanding ratings in all areas and renewed her contract for another three years. J.C. “Dell” Jackson is the new board chair, with Lee Kraft as vice chair for the coming year. Orientation Jump Starts Student Success The Office of Instruction is organizing a three-day orientation for new students to ease the transition to college and help promote student success. The pilot program is targeted toward recent high school grads in an effort to reduce attrition among first-year students. On July 24-26, students will get a comprehensive introduction to BCC while earning their first two credits toward an Associate degree. They will tour the campus, learn about student resources, complete assessment tests, and meet with advisors and faculty members. For more information, contact Donna Sharpe via campus e-mail. Campus Ops - On the Move As BCC prepares for the reconstruction of Building K, the Campus Operations staff is temporarily being relocated on campus. You can now find the Capital Projects and Material Resources staff in room L100D and Security and the remainder of the Campus Operations staff in room C120. The warehouse, central stores and mail services will stay in the west side of Building K until the end of the month. All phone numbers and services remain unchanged (note the closure of the central stores at noon on July 14 to prepare for the move). Calling All BCC Alums The BCC Alumni Association is seeking alumni interested in serving on the Alumni Association Board. The Board’s goal is to increase membership as part of a revitalization of the alumni association. For more details, contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Steve Ross at 564-2282 or via campus e-mail. Employee of the Month Congratulations to Gerry Becker, the classified staff association’s Employee of the Month for June! Gerry, who recently retired after 13 years at BCC, was a credentials evaluator in Enrollment Services. Co-workers appreciated her knowledge, patience and caring nature. One colleague raved, “Gerry is an extremely hard worker who works tirelessly at her job. She is kind and considerate to the students and her co-workers.” Blowing Hot Air Glass blowing comes to ARTS 2000! On August 8, the doors to a brand new hot glass facility at Sammamish High School in Bellevue will open for ARTS 2000 students interested in hot glass techniques. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on August 8 - 24. Adults and young adults (15 years or older) can enroll immediately. Bring a lunch and lots of cold drinks. Don’t forget your sunglasses - but for safety’s sake, please don’t wear shorts or sandals. The $399 tuition includes $45 in materials and lab fees. To enroll, call 564-2263 or visit www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu. Movers and Shakers Congratulations to staff and students on these accomplishments: ? Campus Security Sergeant Chris Todd just reached a major milestone. He graduated from the Police Academy in June. ? Yekaterina Sudarkina, program coordinator in Financial Aid, and Lyubov Pavlishina, office assistant in Admission and Registration, recently went through BCC commencement ceremonies after completing their degrees during the last academic year. Congratulations to these hard-working employees! ? Student Khanh Nguyen was one of the first recipients of the Gates Millennium Scholarship. Khanh, who emigrated with his family from Vietnam six years ago, just graduated from BCC and will attend Seattle University this fall. ? Seven BCC students, including members of Phi Theta Kappa and student government, gave valuable input as members of a focus group on growth management and housing issues. Their feedback will be included in an upcoming report on housing strategies for King County. Campus Calendar July 11-12 Blood Drive, Main Courtyard August 3 Summer Quarter Ends August 14-18 E2E/Microsoft Summer IT Institute for Working Connections Colleges August 21-25 E2E/Microsoft Summer IT Institute for Washington Two- Year Colleges September 4 Labor Day Holiday September 12-15 Opening Week on Campus September 18 Fall Quarter Begins Up-to-date campus events may be found on the BCC Intranet at: http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/ (click on Events Calendar). Welcome & Farewell Welcome to our new BCC faculty and staff: Polina Viknyanska, Accountant, Finance Mario Rey, Computer Support Analyst I, Academic Computing Trinh Phan, Custodian, Campus Operations Shelia Colbert, Computer Support Technician III, Technology Services Congratulations on recent promotions or changes: Tim Longpre, Information Technology Consultant V Agnes Figueroa, Computer Maintenance Technician Lead Carol Robinson, Computer Service Consultant II Glenn Davis, Computer Maintenance Tech. Lead Ramona Decker, Office Assistant III, Health Sciences Candiest Stewart, Program Coordinator, Multi-Cultural Services Melissa Sitzenstock, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration Jo Lacher, Program Assistant, Student Info. Technology Angela Leung, Program Assistant, Admissions and Registration Bev Lucas, Temporary Administrative Services Manager B, Printing Services Morenika Jacobs, Program Support Supervisor II, Admissions & Registration Giselle Rice, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration Lyubov Pavishina, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration Jeanne Meek, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration Elaine Mannari, Program Assistant, Admissions & Registration Michelle Chavez, Office Assistant III, Arts & Humanities Kathleen Colasurdo, Program Assistant, Student Info. Technology Julie Freeman, Administrative Assistant B, Office of Instruction Renee Gotta, Interim Program Coordinator, Cont. Ed. Customer Service Kae Hamilton, Director of Student Information Technology Services, Admissions and Registration A fond farewell to departing BCC employees: Angela Adamski, Custodian ,Campus Operations Nancy Erickson, Program Assistant, Ed Dev Hawa Usoro, Lab Tech II, Science Don Noble, Special Assistant to the President, Instructional Services Harriet Baskas, Director of KBCS, Student Programs Mitsuko McNeal, Program Assistant/Computer Support Analyst, International Programs Melissa Cochran, Personnel Representative, Human Resources Sarah Tweed, Custodian, Campus Operations Kathleen Landreth, Program Coordinator, Financial Aid James DiIanni, Director of Computer Programs, Cont. Ed. Computer Programs Annette Coleman, Program Support Supervisor, Cont. Ed. Customer Service College Relations Corner Hot Off the Press Look for the new BCC Today featuring Harriet Baskas as the summer issue “cover girl.” In addition to campus news and events, you’ll find stories about KBCS, the College Channel and philosophy instructors Jon Wulff and Mark Storey. Copies will be available in the College Relations office (A102) or locations across campus in the next few days. In the News Here’s a round-up of recent BCC news coverage: News of President Floten’s Pathfinder Award was covered in the Eastside Journal, Daily Journal of Commerce, Eastside Business Journal and the Puget Sound Business Journal. Successful BCC grads Jeanette Bonner, who works in BCC’s WorkFirst program, and Kevin Higgins, a new technology employee at the Experience Music Project, were profiled in the Eastside Journal and South County Journal on June 9. Eastside Journal columnist Richard Larsen used the BCC commencement ceremony and the success of the college to set the stage for a June 17 editorial illustrating the importance of higher education in a booming economic times. Larsen mentioned BCC again in a July 1 Eastside Journal column advocating more funds for community colleges. BCC graduate and Gates Millennium Scholarship winner Khahn Nguyen was mentioned in a June 9 Seattle Times article. Read more about him at: http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgibin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=gate09m&date=20000609 The demand for more BCC Continuing Education high-tech and business classes was the subject of a June 29 South County Journal article. The story mentioned high enrollments in CE, which topped the 10,000 mark for the first time last fall, and the popularity of certification, fast track and personal enrichment courses. Diagnostic ultrasound chair Ann Polin’s upcoming journey to Africa was detailed in a May 28 article in the Eastside Journal. Ann travels to Ghana this summer to set up the first diagnostic ultrasound training program in sub-Saharan Africa. To read the story online, visit: www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/retr_story.pl/20695 On the Web *See the 2000-01 Course Descriptions* BCC course descriptions are now posted at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/catalog. Please update your department and division pages to reference this information.