10/17/2000 • Issue #42 News & Views BCC Selected for National Study Researchers from Columbia University interviewed 30 BCC faculty, administrators, students and area business people last week as part of a national study on community colleges. BCC was the first of 16 community colleges across the nation to be studied. The purpose of the three-year study is to gather information about the changing face of community colleges and the role they play in education. Kudos to all - BCC was chosen as a nationally recognized leader in community college education. The results of the study will be presented in a series of written documents and at future conferences. Emergency School Closure Information Do you know how to find out if BCC is closed because of adverse weather conditions this winter? To learn about campus closure due to weather or other emergency conditions, use one of the following options: listen for school closure announcements on local radio or television news, call (425) 401-6680 for a recorded message or check the BCC website at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/schoolclosure.  Keep these resources handy so you’ll be prepared for winter conditions. Helpful Resources for Science Students New developments in the Science Division are enhancing student learning opportunities. The new Science Study Center, which debuted this quarter, offers students an opportunity to work with computers, microscopes, videos and other hands-on materials under the guidance of faculty and student tutors. Twenty Science faculty members take turns staffing the Center, located in room B113, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tutoring, review sessions and science-advising sessions are available. For more information, contact Diane Mauldin at 564-3122. The Science Division recently received a scanning electron microscope, which will be used by Life and Physical Science faculty and students. This wonderful learning tool was generously donated by Richard Minch, a retired local scientist. Breast Cancer: What You Should Know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and BCC will sponsor a free brown bag lunch seminar to provide potential life-saving information. Dr. Patricia Dawson, a Seattle breast surgeon, will discuss current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer from 11:30 a.m. - noon on Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Garden Room (C130). BCC’s breast health resource specialist will be available from 12:30 - 1 p.m. to offer more information and answer questions. Beverages will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. For more information, contact the BCC Student Health Center at 564-2489. Student Support Through the Counseling Center Help spread the word that BCC’s Counseling Center is offering a series of presentations to assist students. Topics like conflict management, time/stress management, eliminating self-defeating behavior and improving memory will be presented by faculty members and counselors. The sessions will be held from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in room E102 during October and November. For a complete list of topics and dates, contact the Counseling Center at 564-2212. Counselors are also working with specific departments and divisions this year to provide additional student support through classroom visits, intervention services and presentations. For more details, contact Sharon Allen Felton, director of the Counseling Center, at 564-2211. Professional Development Day Means Learning and Fun Devote one fun-filled day to learning new information, meeting new classified employees and visiting with your co-workers during Professional Development Day. The event, sponsored by the classified employee association, takes place from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Museum of History & Industry in Seattle. Enjoy a day of informative presentations, as well as a tour of the museum, meals and the chance to win some fabulous prizes. There’s a great line-up of speakers: BCC chemistry instructor Carole Berg lectures in costume as Madame Curie, Dr. Wallace Wilkins discusses positive communication and navigating change, and Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, museum historian, presents a rich history of the Seattle area. Carpooling and public transportation are encouraged. For more details, contact Joan Miller at 564-2321 or by campus e-mail. Do Something Spectacular October is a great time to experience one of Continuing Education’s upcoming Spectacular Events: Lucia di Lammermoor - Performed by Seattle Opera, “Lucia di Lammermoor” showcases all the quintessential elements of classic Italian opera. Performances are Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. or Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $59 and include transportation. Autumn Leaves/Wineries Tour - Take an autumn tour through Eastern Washington’s wine country led by BCC instructor and wine connoisseur Jack Marcin on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sample Washington wines, lunch at a popular Eastern Washington inn and enjoy the splendor of fall. The cost is $119 for lunch, transportation, snacks and educational materials. For more information about both events, please contact program director Don Christensen at 564-2870. An Educational Deal BCC employees can choose from several great seminars offered by the Career Center and Women’s Center/Student Access Center this quarter. You pay only $5 for each workshop in subjects like traditional and electronic resume writing, job searching on the Internet, interviewing strategies, salary negotiation, finance, communication, personal growth and more. To register or for more information, call the Career Center at 564-2018 or the Women's Center/Student Access Center at 564-2279. Welcome & Farewell Welcome to our new BCC faculty and staff: Cuong Vo, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations Dennis Phillips, Account Manager, Cont. Ed. Patricia Dombronski, Account Manager, Cont. Ed. Kurt Simmons, Worker Retraining Project Manager, Workforce Training Jared Reynolds, Information Tech. Consultant V, Tech. Services Congratulations on recent promotions or changes: Kay Gough, VP of Institutional Advancement Jose Elizalde, Program Manager, Cont. Ed./Customer Services Dawn Furushima, Program Manager, WorkFirst/ESL Beth Bailey, Program Manager, WorkFirst/ESL Wayne Snow, Info. Tech. Consultant IV, Tech. Services A fond farewell to departing BCC employees: Joel Hahn, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations Carolyn Zeigler, Childcare Aide II, Student Childcare Center Campus Calendar October 17, Faculty Art Show in BCC Gallery through Dec. 1 October 19, Breast Cancer Presentation, 11:30 a.m., C130 | Election 2000 lecture, 2 p.m., N201 October 20, Foundation Annual Fund Drive ends October 23, Open Enrollment for Insurance Begins (through Nov. 30) October 30-31, Halloween Blood Drive, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., main courtyard October 31, Halloween Festivities in College Relations, A102 November 10, Professional Development Day - No Class | Classified Staff Event at Museum of History & Industry November 23-24,Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed December 6, Holiday Pottery Sale, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., C 157 December 25-26, Holiday - Campus Closed Up-to-date campus events may be found on the BCC Intranet at: http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu (click on Events Calendar). College Relations Corner On the Web New & Improved - Online Program and Degree Information A new section called “Programs” (http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/programs) will highlight all BCC programs and educational options, including a comprehensive section outlining our professional and technical programs (http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/programs/proftech.htm). New content includes program overviews, job outlook and salary potential in each field, and a full list of credit requirements for degrees and certificates. These pages are currently being reviewed by department and program chairs, but you can get a sneak peek by going to http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/programs. This link will be featured permanently on the college splash page and in the “Academics” section. Look for it on the Web later this week. Later this month: Look for the Advance Winter Credit Class Schedule on October 31.