2/19/2002 • Issue #66
News & Views
Future Construction
Projects Proposed for BCC
BCC has made capital budget requests through the State Board for
Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) for three future campus
construction projects. The projects recently received high rankings
from the SBCTC. If approved by the Office of Financial Management
and the state legislature, they will begin in the 2003-05 biennium.
A new 73,000-square-foot building, approximately the size of the
R Building, was listed as a growth project for the college. The
instructional facility would be scheduled for completion in fall
2008. The next project, a complete renovation of the D Building,
would begin in the summer of 2003 and may be complete by winter
2005. A proposed matching funds project would add an additional
4,000 square feet of computer lab space to the N Building. This
project would also begin in the summer of 2003, with completion
scheduled for late August of 2004. For more details, contact Capital
Projects Manager Don Bloom at 564-2491 or via campus e-mail.
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 that dedicated employee for the 2002 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. Award recipients
will be announced in April and honored in a campus ceremony in
the Carlson Theatre on May 22. Last year’s winners were Susan
Herskovic, Nora Lance (classified staff), Virginia Bridwell, Michael
Meyer (full-time faculty) and Donna Sharpe (part-time faculty).
Margin of Excellence application forms are available online at
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/foundation/moe/ or in
Institutional Advancement (A102). All nomination forms are due
to Institutional Advancement by March 6. For more details, contact
Mary Conrow at 564-5074 or via campus e-mail.
New Director Heads Liberal
Arts Project
Diane Douglas, the new executive director
for BCC’s Center for Liberal Arts, joined the college two weeks
ago. Diane is working on the strategic vision of the Center and
also on a proposed scholar-in-residence program to be inaugurated
in the upcoming academic year. The goal of the Center is to serve
as a national model for effective liberal arts education. The
Center will expand upon BCC’s model interdisciplinary studies
programs, award-winning performing and fine arts, and innovative
instructional methods. Diane is eager to meet staff and faculty
and learn their views on improving teaching and learning in liberal
arts at BCC. Stop by her office in R-240A or call 564-2550 to
share your ideas or sign up for updates on the Center’s development
and activities.
King Co. Councilman Visits
Childcare Center
King County Councilman and BCC Foundation board member Rob McKenna
was welcomed with a macaroni and cheese lunch and a chorus of
thanks from children when he visited the Childcare Center earlier
this month. McKenna was invited to a special celebration in his
honor so the children and staff could thank him for his help in
securing a new passenger van for the Center. He also received
a special “thank you” booklet featuring artwork from the children.
The van, which was donated by King County, will be used for educational
field trips. See a photo of the occasion online at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/foundation/earlylearning/mckenna.htm.
E2E Hosts High School Educators
Two weeks ago, the Educator-to-Educator (E2E) Institute hosted
a Boeing-Macromedia Institute at the National Workforce Center
for Emerging Technologies. In cooperation with the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction, 20 business and information
technology high school teachers attended the three-day Institute
and learned to use Macromedia Web design and animation software
such as Flash, Dreamweaver and Fireworks. The teachers returned
to their respective schools with new curriculum that can be integrated
directly into high school classes. E2E staff collected data from
the instructors and will track the implementation of the digital
design curriculum and Macromedia software within their classrooms.
For more information, contact Duncan Burgess at 564-4224 or Maureen
Majury at 564-4229.
Scintillating
Science at Stevenson
Science Division faculty members presented an all-school science
extravaganza at Bellevue’s Stevenson Elementary School last week.
Over 450 young scientists expressed wonderment and enthusiasm
for a show that introduced different types of science. Joann Chickering
(Chemistry), Jim Ellinger (Biology), Brian Scott (Physics), Kent
Short (Meteorology) and Jack Surendranath (Science Division) participated
in the fun-filled event. The students witnessed flowers and balloons
frozen with liquid nitrogen, clouds created in a jar, a video
highlighting the diverse weather phenomena of the Northwest, and
other entertaining experiments. Stevenson Elementary will now
focus on studying the "everyday science" that students may come
into contact with or use during their everyday lives. BCC science
instructors will assist in the project by providing mentoring
and guidance to the teachers and students at Stevenson. Their
studies will culminate in an all-school science celebration in
May.
Provider
Status for Continuing Nursing Education
BCC’s Continuing Nursing Education program
recently received approval as a provider of continuing nursing
education contact hours from the Washington State Nurses Association.
The program can continue to offer continuing education classes
for local nurses for the next three years. The approval process
involved a review of departmental policies, procedures and sample
course offerings. Nurses, among other professionals, take continuing
education classes that grant contact hours. These credits may
be used for certification in a nursing specialty or to demonstrate
ongoing education.
Art-Zones
at the Electronic Edge
Through a recent strategic alliance, BCC’s
Art-Zones program and Microsoft are working together to advance
eBook (electronic book) technology. Art-Zones faculty and staff
are assisting Microsoft employees with the development of a user
interface for eBook technology. Microsoft is providing support
for the development of BCC non-credit programs for emerging and
professional writers interested in moving their work from traditional
paper books to electronic books and electronic libraries. You
can gain insight into the world of eBook technology and electronic
libraries during "Other Worlds: Crafting Genre Fiction," a spring
quarter writing workshop from Continuing Education. The workshop
begins April 13. For more details, contact Cheryll Leo-Gwin at
564-2610 or via campus e-mail.
KBCS
Airs Japanese-American Internment Stories
Tune into to KBCS radio station at the top of the hour today to
hear the stories of Japanese-Americans interned at "Camp Harmony,"
the animal pens at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, during World War
II. These interviews, produced by Densho: The Japanese-American
Legacy Project and the Wing Luke Asian Museum for the Day of Remembrance,
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the internment of Japanese-Americans
during World War II. You’ll find KBCS on your dial at 91.3 FM.
Movers
& Shakers
Congratulations to faculty and staff on these
recent accomplishments:
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On January 30, the
Issaquah Press featured a two-page profile on Phil
Lucas, a filmmaker and media instructor at BCC. Lucas,
a member of the Macaw Indians, has made several acclaimed
documentaries about Native Americans. His films have been
shown on PBS and other national networks. He currently teaches
video production and script writing at BCC.
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History instructor Dr.
Nandini Sinha-Kapur has been invited by the Department
of Asian Studies to lecture at Cornell and Columbia Universities
at the end of spring quarter. She will speak on the topics
of South Asian studies and history.
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Chemistry instructor
Walter Volland was recently named to the Committee on
Computers in Chemical Education (CCCE) of the American Chemical
Society. Committee members seek to encourage and support the
development, implementation and assessment of computing technologies
in chemical education. CCCE members organize on-line conferences
in chemical education and publish an online newsletter along
with other chemistry faculty.
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Students in Leslie Lum’s
E-commerce class have created a commerce website for a Wenatchee-based
pruning equipment company. This innovative project involved
identifying a consumer brand image for an industrial company,
conducting extensive market research of "power" gardeners
who appreciate the quality of professional tools, using commerce
software and creating the website. An outstanding student
team completed the "virtual consulting" assignment with great
results. You can see their work on the Web this week and next
week. Contact Leslie Lum via campus e-mail to get the site
address and log-in information.
Coming
Attractions
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The
Figure - Enjoy a new group
exhibition, “The Figure,” from February
22 - March 20 in the BCC Gallery.
You’ll see drawings, paintings, ceramics, photography and
other artwork focused on the human form. Exhibitors include
BCC art faculty and staff, as well as artists from Washington,
California and New York.
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Conflict
Management in the Workplace - In cooperation
with BCC Human Resources, the Snohomish Dispute Resolution
Center will provide a training class which addresses conflict
management in the workplace. You’ll learn the basic principles
of conflict resolution and how to apply these practical concepts
at work and at home. The course will address different conflict
styles and how to deal with them. You will learn step-by-step
processes to work through conflict in interpersonal and group
settings. The four-class series takes place from 1:30 - 4:30
p.m. on February 22, March 1, March 8 and March 29.
To sign up or learn more about the class, contact Fran Fender
at 564-4161 or via campus e-mail.
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Internship
Expo - The college will host an Internship
Expo in the L Building lobby on February 28 from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, alumni and community members will
have the opportunity to network with a large number of local
employers and learn about paid and unpaid internships in many
different fields. Employees and students are also invited
to attend free workshops during the Expo. “How To Wow Potential
Employers: Internship Expo Success” takes place from 11
a.m.-noon and “Employer & Student Internship Success
Stories” will be held from 12:30 - 2 p.m. For more details,
contact Karla Bennett in the Career Center at 564-6197.
Off the Vine
Test your environmental IQ, courtesy of
King County’s Department of Natural Resources. Which of these
statements are true?
1. Computer screen savers save
energy.
2. It takes more energy to start a fluorescent light than it does
to run it, so leaving these lights on all the time saves energy.
3. Every year, Americans throw
away enough aluminum to rebuild the nation's entire commercial
air fleet.
4. Annually Americans throw away enough used motor oil to fill
120 supertankers.
5. Energy consumption accounts for 50 to 75 percent of the cost
of operating municipal water systems.
6. By taking energy conservation measures, a company can reduce
energy costs by up to 10 percent.
You can check the answers online
at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/bizprog/news/GW38Quiz.htm.
Thanks to Laurel LaFever for passing on this quiz - and
reminding all of us to keep energy conservation in mind during
the day.
George Wittren, son of Karen
Wittren, an officer manager for the BCC faculty association,
won top awards at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in February.
Wittren and his fellow students at the University of Washington
Department of Landscape Architecture designed and created an urban
garden that won the show’s Founder’s Cup award. The students’
project also won the Pacific Horticulture Magazine award and the
Sunset Magazine Western Living award. For more details, read the
story online at http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/82026.
Welcome & Farewell
Welcome
to new BCC staff and faculty:
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Brian Freeman, Program Assistant,
Institutional Advancement
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Lynn Bly, Project Specialist,
Telecommunications
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Melissa Kline, Early Childhood
Teacher, Student Childcare Center
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Sheila Walton, Program
Coordinator, Educational Planning & Advising Center
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Todd K. Lee, Maintenance
Custodian I, Campus Operations
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Rin Samphao, Maintenance
Custodian I, Campus Operations
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Jose Ruiz, Maintenance
Custodian I, Campus Operations
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Elijah Jones, Maintenance
Custodian I , Campus Operations
Congratulations
on recent promotions or changes:
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Marcia Wilson, Secretary
Senior, International Student Services
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Anthony Vu, IT Systems
Specialist IV, Cont. Ed. Computer Programs
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Mark Brown, IT Systems
Specialist II, Cont. Ed. Computer Programs
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Craig Niiyama, IT Systems
Specialist II, Cont. Ed. Computer Programs
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Larry Boykin, Media Technician
Senior, Library Media Center
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Giselle Rice, Assistant
Financial Aid Director, Financial Aid
A fond
farewell to departing BCC employees:
Campus Calendar
February 20,
College Transfer Fair, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Student Union
Philosophy Club Lecture, 11:30 a.m., Garden Room
Feb. 22 - March 20
“The Figure” Exhibit, BCC Gallery
February 26
CEABCC General Meeting, 1 p.m., Room W271 (North Campus)
February 28
Internship Expo, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., L Building Lounge
March 5
Board of Trustees Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Board Room
March 8-9 & 14-16
Drama Department’s “The Skin of Our Teeth,” 8 p.m., Carlson
Theatre
March 16
Symphonic/Chamber Choir Performance, 7:30 p.m., Bastyr University
Chapel, Kenmore
March 20
Winter Quarter Ends
March 21-29
Spring Break - No Instruction
April 1
Spring Quarter Begins
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
On February 7, the Eastside Journal reported on the “worldwide
education” offered through BCC’s Distance Education program. The
article featured an interview with a distance education student
who takes a BCC class from her home on a South Pacific island.
Mike Talbot and Thornton Perry were interviewed for the article.
Read the story online at http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/81999.
In the Works
New academic publications are just around the corner. You’ll find
printed copies of the spring quarter credit schedule on campus
on February 21. The schedule is now available online at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/schedule. The spring
schedule from BCC Continuing Education will be available on February
28. The 2002-03 course catalog will be distributed on campus at
the beginning of spring quarter.
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