Program Growth for International Student Services
For the first time in the department's history, International Student Services enrollment will top 500 students this year. The expansion represents a 9% increase in enrollment from 2000-01 and a 20% increase from the 1999-2000 academic year. Students from 65 different countries attend BCC to earn college credit to transfer to a four-year university or to study diverse career fields in professional and technical training programs through International Student Services. Congratulations to the members of International Student Services for their hard work and ongoing efforts to help international students adjust to their new home at BCC.

Student Groups Join for Relief Efforts
The International Student Association, Campus Activities Board, Phi Theta Kappa honor society and ASBCC student government association have joined forces to raise funds for the September 11 relief efforts. You may donate cash or spare change for the American Red Cross at the Campus Information Center (C106) or ASBCC office (C212). Give new or like new teddy bears to the victims' families at donation boxes in rooms C106, C212 or C225 in the Student Union Building. Donations of cash or teddy bears will be collected until October 26. You may also purchase a "United We Stand" t-shirt for $20 at the Campus Information Center. Proceeds will support the Red Cross and ASBCC's "Hate Free BCC" committee to fund educational events and awareness programs.

i-BCC Update
Several i-BCC projects are underway. A vendor for the BCC portal has been selected. Implementation of the portal product will take place in November and December. An information technology and media advising tool has been updated to include degrees and certificates for the 2001-2002 and 2000-2001 academic years. The tool helps students and advisors know which courses are needed to complete the degree or certificate. You can see more at www.bcc.ctc.edu/eval. Art Goss and the curriculum committee have been working on the general education outcomes tracking project. This quarter, faculty are rating each course at BCC in each of 18 general education areas. In order to provide faculty with a Web-based version for completing the ratings, an online submission form http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/ibcc/temp/form_d.asp was created. For more details on any of these projects, contact i-BCC Project Manager Julia McCallum at 564-2283 or via campus e-mail.

Attend informational seminars and learn about the latest BCC activities during College Issues Day on Friday. The day will begin with a brief overview of current events and an update on college initiatives at 8:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. The remainder of College Issues Day has been separated into two tracks. The first track provides time to focus on general education requirements and rating of courses and advising. Later that afternoon, divisions and programs will have time to work on both of these initiatives. The second track offers options for professional development in the areas of time management, managing change, customer service and more. The college is closed to the public so that all employees may participate in the day's events.

BCC Partners for Community Discussions
BCC has joined other local community groups to present a series of free panels called "Eleventh: Bellevue Unites Through Conversation," which will be offered on the 11th of every month for the next few months. Akemi Matsumoto, counselor and instructor in the Counseling Center, moderated a discussion on diversity with community and religious leaders called "We Are All Americans: Bellevue's Cultural Perspectives on the Tragedy" on October 11 at the Bellevue Art Museum. If you would like to help plan the discussions or get details about future panels, contact Helen Taylor or Suzy Lepeintre via campus e-mail.

KBCS Seeks Membership Pladges
The KBCS fall membership drive begins on Thursday, October 25th at 6 a.m. and ends as soon as the station raises $55,000. Call 564-2424 with your pledge of support. In addition to providing support for the station, you may take home a thank you gift like a compact disc, a KBCS t-shirt or a handmade coffee mug. Go to www.kbcs-fm.org and click on "Special Premiums Available" on the home page to see more. KBCS 91.3fm is a listener-supported radio station, with programming produced by a dedicated group of over 80 community volunteers. If you'd like to learn more about the current activities or future plans of the station, contact KBCS General Manager Steve Ramsey at 564-2418.

Prepare for Winter Conditions

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 a possible college closure.

Event Benefits Fitness and Scholarships

BCC fitness enthusiasts are invited to participate in the BCC cross country teams' annual "run-a-thon." You can get some exercise and support BCC teams at the same time. The event takes place at Bellevue's Larsen Lake, 148th and Main Street, at 1 p.m. on November 1. Runners and walkers complete a one-mile loop as many times as they can in one hour. Sponsors donate per mile or a flat amount, and proceeds will be used to fund athletic scholarships for cross country team members. For more details, contact coach Stella Orechia at 564-2353 or via campus e-mail.

Scare Up Some Fun on Halloween

Get ready for Halloween festivities! Institutional Advancement will sponsor a Halloween costume contest on Wednesday, October 31. To participate, come to Institutional Advancement, A102, to have your photo taken between 9:30 a.m. - noon on Wednesday, October 31. The entire campus is invited to stop by for refreshments and vote for their favorite costume between noon - 2 p.m. The winners will be announced on the Web that afternoon. Take a look at last year's creative entries at http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/halloween, when science instructor Jim Ellinger proved that fishnet stockings never really go out of style. Mark your calendar for some tricks and treats this Halloween!

Low-Cost Educational Workshops for BCC Employees

For only $5, take advantage of informational workshops through the Career Center and the Women's Center/Student Access Center this fall! Upcoming seminars include: Basic Investing, Retiring Early, Money & Life Changes, Divorce Financial Planning, The Hidden Job Market, How To Build A Resume That Gets You Noticed, Creating A Digital Resume, Surfing The Net For Jobs, Interviewing Strategies, Salary Negotiation, and Employer and Mentor Panels. During the quarter, the Career Center is open to all students and community members Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., and the Women's Center/Student Access Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 564-2018 or 564-2279 to register for a workshop or for additional information.

Movers and Shakers

Art instructor Bob Purser is showing two works of art in the "Evidence of the Body" exhibition at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. You can catch the exhibit daily from 6am to midnight through January 6.
Director of Continuing Education Support Services Ben Sherman will step into a different role as a director during the Next Step Theater "Director's Showcase" this week. He will direct two one-act plays, "Lives of the Great Waitress" and "The Role of Della," during an evening of four free one-act plays. You can see the performances at 7:30 p.m. on October 18-20 in the Carlson Theatre. For more details, contact Ben via campus e-mail.

Coming Attractions

Take in these educational and entertaining events in October and November:

CEABCC General Meeting - Classified staff members are invited to a CEABCC classified staff association meeting today from 2 - 3 p.m. in room L122. Learn more about plans for College Issues Day and hear a presentation about the employee survey from Director of Institutional Research Valerie Hodge. For more details, contact CEABCC President Cindy Boekhoff at 564-2228 or via campus e-mail.
Community Forum - "September 11: How? Why? What Next?" - The ASBCC student government association invites you to a community forum from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17 in the gymnasium. BCC faculty members will give brief presentations on the historical context of the September 11 terrorist attacks, economic impacts and future implications of the recent U.S. attacks on Afghanistan. Ample time will be allowed for questions from the audience. This event is open to the public. For more details, contact Director of Student Programs Toni Hartsfield at 564-6151.
A Time for Art & Chocolate - Take a break during College Issues Day events and sweeten your day with the delectable combinations of art and chocolate! Join the art department faculty in the BCC Library Gallery from 12:30 - 1 p.m. on Friday, October 19 for an informal viewing and discussion of the current faculty art exhibit. For more details, contact Vicki Artimovich at 564-2629 or via campus e-mail.
Campus Blood Drive - Participate in BCC's upcoming blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 30-31 in the main courtyard. The need for blood is especially critical this year in light of recent tragedies. (Those who have donated recently may not be eligible to donate again during this campus blood drive.) On October 30, health care personnel will be recruiting bone marrow donors, with a special emphasis on minority or multi-ethnic donors. You can learn about bone marrow testing procedures, as well as a small fee that may be involved in this costly process, and sign up for testing at a later date. For more details, contact Willa Mathison in Student Health Services at 564-2489.
KBCS Concert: Billl Frisell's Intercontinental Quartet - Bill Frisell's Intercontinental Quartet, which will make its North American debut at 7:30 p.m. on November 4 in the Carlson Theatre, presents a major departure for one of the most unique guitarists performing today. The Intercontinental Quartet is a collection of musicians from around the world. Along with Frisell, the ensemble features Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuaria, Greek Macedonian oud player Christos Govetos, and Malian percussionist Sidiki Camara. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for KBCS and Earshot Jazz members. For more details or to purchase tickets, contact KBCS General Manager Steve Ramsey at 564-2418.
Online Student Services Workshops - Student Information Technology Services invites you to participate in a workshop that will assist students, faculty and staff in using BCC's online services. You will learn how to help students and how to use more advanced features of the BCC Intranet during a hands-on portion of the workshop. The workshops will be held at 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in room A132 on November 9, November 30 and December 14. For more details, contact Kae Hamilton at 564-2244 or via campus e-mail.
KBCS Concert: The Laurie Lewis Trio - The Laurie Lewis Trio appears > at 7 p.m. on November 11 in the Carlson Theatre. Over the past two decades, singer-songwriter-fiddler-guitarist-bass player Laurie Lewis has quietly established herself as one of the finest, most diversely talented artists in traditional music. As an interpreter of her own memorable songs, Lewis continues to leave an indelible impression on the hearts and minds of music lovers throughout the traditional and acoustic music worlds. Lewis' trio includes her long-time musical partner Tom Rozum on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, mandola and vocals, and Todd Sickafoose on bass. Advance tickets for The Laurie Lewis Trio are $20 general admission, $15 for students and KCBS members. For more details or to purchase tickets, contact KBCS General Manager Steve Ramsey at 564-2418.

** Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, October 28. Set your clocks back one hour! **

Welcome & Farewell

Welcome to our new BCC faculty and staff:

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
Did you know that history instructor Graham Haslam has ties to Britain's Prince Charles? He served as the archivist for the Duchy of Cornwall for 17 years! Read more about this interesting tale in an October 12 Eastside Journal article at www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/69678

The BCC faculty panel discussion of the recent terrorist attacks on October 3 was covered by the local media. The event was promoted on KBSB and KIRO radio stations and covered in an article in the Eastside Journal. You can read the article online at www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/68826.

College Relations Corner

New Home Pages

Accessing Your Community www.bcc.ctc.edu/ayc/
A new site provides resources for immigrants and non-native speakers in the community.

Printing Services www.bcc.ctc.edu/ps
This new website features online order forms, updated service and pricing information, and online assistance that will help you pinpoint the services you need and help you get started.

American Studies Home Page www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/americanstudies

Currently in Development