2/15/2001 • Issue #49 News & Views BCC Welcomes New Vice President Last week, Paula Boyum, Ph.D., became BCC’s first-ever Vice President of Workforce Development. She will oversee and develop new programs in Continuing Education, Worker Retraining, WorkFirst and professional/technical credit programs. Paula comes to BCC as a creative, visionary college administrator with extensive leadership experience in workforce development. She brings excellent communication, planning, budgeting and program development experience to her new position. Paula had worked at Milwaukee Area Technical College since 1989, serving as Associate Dean of the Workforce Development Institute, Associate Dean of Consumer and Hospitality Services and most recently as Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. She previously held positions at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the University of Illinois and Lakeview Medical Center. i-BCC: Making Your Time Count The college is gathering information on more efficient ways of giving students, faculty and staff anytime, anyplace access to the information and services they need. The goal of “i-BCC” is to create a collection of Internet-assisted tools that will streamline campus processes and allow employees to spend their time and energy focusing on the most critical tasks. Ideas generated by faculty and staff over the last few years will be integral to the development of new tools. The i-BCC steering team is currently meeting with members of the campus community to gather more input. An all-campus informational meeting will take place in March. For more details, contact i-BCC project manager Julia McCallum at 564-2283. E2E and OSPI Team for Advanced Teacher Training The NWCET’s Educator to Educator (E2E) Institute was recently selected by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to train high school teachers for certification as Microsoft Office User Specialists. The certification is recommended by the OSPI for high school business and information technology instructors to ensure proficiency with the advanced technical skills that may enhance students’ future success. The program also provides training on standardized high school curriculum developed by the NWCET. One- and two-day training sessions for up to 1,400 high school teachers will take place throughout the state beginning in March. For more details, contact Duncan Burgess, Director of the E2E Institute, at 564-4224. Campus Branches Out The college will expand northward when the BCC North Campus opens this spring. The leased 60,000-square-foot facility, the former Microsoft University building, is located at 10700 Northup Way near the intersection of state route 520 and interstate 405. Computer classes and Continuing Education staff formerly housed in the ASR Building will be relocated in early April. After remodeling the facility to create more classrooms, more Continuing Education classes, programs and staff will move into the site later this year. Honoring Excellence Do you know a co-worker who always goes the extra mile to ensure excellence in your department? How about a faculty member who inspires a love of learning in his or her students? Then take a moment to nominate a dedicated employee for the 2001 Margin of Excellence Awards! Each year faculty and staff are honored for their outstanding contributions to the college and receive a $1,000 award check from the BCC Foundation. Margin of Excellence application forms, which are available on the Intranet or at locations across campus, are due in Institutional Advancement by March 9. For more information, call Sharyn Nuha at 564-2386. Former BCC Educator Named “The Best” Kae Hutchison, former Dean of Instruction with Curriculum and Institutional Effectiveness, was named the “Best Educator” by the Advance Bellevue organization in the Best of Bellevue Awards. Kae was recognized for over 30 years of service as an instructor and administrator. Kae was a founding faculty member at BCC and later served as the Dean of Continuing Education before moving on to the Office of Instruction. She and ten other recipients will be honored for their community contributions at a dinner reception at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue on April 25. Movers & Shakers Congratulations to faculty and staff on these recent accomplishments: ?       IT faculty member Marcia Williams was recently named as one of 15 national finalists for the first annual David R. Pierce Faculty Technology Award, which was created by the American Association of Community Colleges and Microsoft to recognize outstanding IT faculty across the country. Marcia, who has been an instructor at BCC since 1976, developed the Programming, Technical Support and Network Support programs. She also serves as a project director for the Working Connections community college mentor program and participates in “Expanding Your Horizons,” a program that encourages middle-school girls to consider careers in computer technology. ?       Thornton “TP” Perry, director of Distance Education and interim chair of the Business Division, was recently elected as the president of the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild, an advocacy group dedicated to the promotion and preservation of regional history. The group gives historical presentations in the community and sponsors educational, literary and cultural activities. TP will serve a two-year term as president. ?       Asha Nelson, Carol Robinson, Tim Longpre and Jamie Dye presented “Gadgets and Gizmos: Personal Technology to Get You Ahead of the Curve” at the February 13 Association conference for community and technical college administrators in Olympia. The group gave a lively overview of new personal technology tools that can assist administrators with productivity and communication.   Events to Entice at BCC Take advantage of entertaining and educational events at BCC this quarter: ?       African Marketplace - In celebration of Black History Month, visit the cafeteria from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today and tomorrow (February 15-16) to experience an “African Marketplace.”  Vendors will sell merchandise produced in Africa or made by Africans and African Americans. For more details, call Anthony Greenidge in Multi-Cultural Services at 564-2207. ?       Home Sweet Home - Recent Works by Robert S. Purser - Visit a city of houses made of pop cans in tree branches and see quilt patterns with pockets made of scraps of metal and aluminum cans at this year’s art faculty exhibit. Recent works by featured artist Bob Purser will be on display in the BCC Library Gallery from February 20 - March 21. Faculty and staff are invited to an opening reception from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 25 in the Gallery. For more information, call Dale Lindman, gallery director, at 564-2053. ?       “Two Gentlemen of Verona” - Winter Drama Production - Enjoy a classic Shakespearean comedy! The BCC Drama Department gives a musical production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” on March 1-3 and March 8-10 at 8 p.m. in the Carlson Theatre. Call 564-3114 for more information. ?       Philosophy & Science Club Lecture - Join University of Washington philosophy professor Marc Lange at 12:30 p.m. on March 6 in room C120-B for a presentation of “Physical Law and Scientific Reasoning.” Professor Lange will discuss the relationship between the laws of nature and the scientific reasoning process. The event is open to students, faculty and staff. Bring your lunch and learn more about this topic and BCC’s new “Philosophy of Science” course. For more details, contact BCC philosophy instructor Mark Storey at 564-2118 or via campus e-mail. ?       Anime Film Festival - Students in a new Interdisciplinary Studies course, “Anime Revealed,” will present a film festival from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 8 in the Carlson Theatre and room N201. The films are Japanese animated features, including director Hayao Miyazaki’s recent hit “Princess Mononoke,” with English subtitles. The even is free and open to the public. For more details, contact Scott Bessho at 564-2493 or via campus e-mail. ?       Symphonic & Chamber Choir’s Masterworks Performance - BCC Pierce College chorale groups will unite their voices for a great concert of Mozart’s Requiem at 7:30 p.m. on March 10 in Carlson Theatre. Tickets go on sale February 20. For more information, call Lyneen Patnoe at 564-3114. ?       Celebration’s Vocal Jazz Invitational - Hear Celebration, BCC's vocal jazz ensemble, and local high school vocal jazz ensembles in concert on March 12 at 7:30 pm in the Carlson Theatre. For more information, call 564-3114. Off the Vine Roger George has taken energy conservation to a new level --- the song. Sparked by the fires of creativity and recent energy shortage, he composed conservation-themed lyrics to the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark”. E-mail Roger George or Jan Valentine to get a copy of the original lyrics. No word on whether he’s been offered a recording contract yet. The DEC marketing students, under the leadership of marketing instructor Shairose Gulamani, visited the Childcare Center this week to demonstrate the concept of sharing. The students brought handmade cards and stuffed animals for the children. The children invited the students to participate in their games and activities, then reciprocated by sharing some treats they had prepared for the adult students. A great time was had by all! Welcome & Farewell Welcome to our new BCC faculty and staff: Kevin Persell,  WorkFirst Marketing Project Manager, WorkFirst Debra Jones, Program Coordinator B, Cont. Ed. Fast Track Becky Bomgardner, Early Childhood Aide II, Head Start Heidi Mair, Associate Director of Fast Track, Cont. Ed. Fast Track John Fitzpatrick, Program Assistant, Cont. Ed. Support Services Kari Block, Computer Maintenance Tech. II, Tech. Services Dianne Harbolt, Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Printing Services Congratulations on recent promotions or changes: Jennifer Werry, Program Manager A, Cont. Ed./Finance Jodi Adams, Accountant Principal, Finance Campus Calendar February 15-16  African Marketplace, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cafeteria February 19             Presidents’ Day Holiday - Campus Closed February 20             BCC Gallery presents works by Bob Purser through March 21 March 1-3               “Two Gentlemen from Verona,” 8 p.m., Carlson Theatre March 6         Philosophy & Science Club Lecture, 12:30 p.m., C120-B March 7         Board of Trustees Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Room B201 March 8         Anime Film Festival, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., N201 & Carlson Theatre March 8-10              “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” 8 p.m., Carlson Theatre March 10                Symphonic & Chamber Choir’s Masterworks Performance,                         7:30 p.m., Carlson Theatre March 12                Celebration’s Vocal Jazz Invitational, 7:30 p.m., Carlson Theatre March 21                Winter Quarter Ends March 22-30     Spring Break - No Classes April 2         Spring Quarter Begins April 25                BCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon April 27                Professional Development Day - No Class 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 In the News BCC’s Weekend College program was the subject of a February 5 article in the Seattle Times. The article mentions the benefits for busy students and the quick success of the second-year program. Over 580 students are enrolled in 44 weekend classes this quarter. Executive Dean Ron Leatherbarrow, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Kay Gough and instructor Denise Vaughn were interviewed for the story. Read more at: http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgibin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=weekend05m&date=20010205&query=weekend+learning+BCC+college <http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=weekend05m&date=20010205&query=weekend+learning+BCC+college> The WorkFirst program at BCC received the “thumbs up” from the Eastside Journal on February 5 for receiving a performance award for the second year in a row. The state welfare reform program in Bellevue had the most caseload reduction, the lowest return to temporary assistance for needy families and the second-highest child support collections in the state. The Bellevue program is a partnership between BCC, King Eastside Community Services Office, Worksource Bellevue, Lake Washington Technical College, Hopelink, the Workforce Development Council’s Welfare to Work Program, Washington Post Labor Exchange and Jewish Family Services. The Eastside Journal covered Advance Bellevue’s “Best of Bellevue” awards on February 5. Former BCC administrator Kae Hutchison was named the “Best Educator.” You can read the article online at: <http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/43648> A new traffic alternative proposed by the City of Bellevue for the college entrance on 148th Avenue SE was the subject of an Eastside Journal article on February 8. Vice President of Administrative Services Barbara Martin was interviewed in the article. You can find the article at: <http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/43922> BCC student Rob Burke is an accomplished filmmaker with four films under his belt at age 16. He was recently profiled in the Eastside Journal after editing a 90-second short on the plight of Afghani refugees. The film was shown to an international audience at the Sundance Film Festival Gen Y Studio in Utah in January. Read more at: <http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/43046> On the Web Coming Soon The spring credit class schedule will be online early next week. The 2001-02 course catalog will be posted by the end of February. Help Guide the Web The first meeting for the Web Steering Committee will be held on Thursday, March 8. All members of the campus community will be invited, so please mark your calendars now if you're interested to: Find out what other campus Web developers are doing Ask questions about a college procedure or standard Be part of the team that sets Web standards for the college Communicate problems you're having with your Web projects and brainstorm with other members to find a solution Help guide the use of the Web on campus. Look for more details about the first Web Steering Committee meeting via campus e-mail or call Lori Tiede at 564-2459.