8/22/2002 • Issue #74
News & Views
BCC Receives Two National Science
Foundation Grants
Bellevue Community College recently
received two significant grants, totaling $358,000, from the National
Science Foundation. Both grants were awarded to support the work of the
college’s National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET),
a national program which is redefining information technology education
through innovative programs, pathways and partnerships. The largest of
the two awards, totaling $298,000, is a two-year planning grant to investigate
the potential for educational programs that would go beyond the two-year
level for information technology technicians and paraprofessionals. The
second grant, of $60,000, will be used by the NWCET to develop the first
set of skill standards specifically aimed at technicians and paraprofessionals
in the field of information technology security.
E2E Expands IT Institutes
The Educator-to-Educator Institute
(E2E) at the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies partnered
with Microsoft and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
to host two Working Connections IT Faculty Development Institutes this
month. Information technology faculty from 33 Washington community and
technical colleges joined educators from the AACC’s Working Connections
national program, Microsoft IT Academy program and Course Technology Publishers
for the 5-day Institute held at the NWCET this week. Last week, educators
from Texas attended the Institute at Richland College in Dallas. E2E is
funded to expand the Institute to ten states in 2003. During the Institute,
participants receive training in the most updated information technology
educational content, which can be used to create or enhance existing IT
programs at their home colleges. National leaders in IT education and
industry present best practices in education and workforce development.
The two Working Connections Institutes were the first to offer official
Microsoft training to support the .NET server, which will not released
until November. For more details, visit http://www.nwcet.org.
Programs Return to Student Services
Building
Six months after construction began,
a renovation of Building B has yielded more space for the many programs
housed in the facility and better access for students and staff. The construction
has given a boost to campus architecture. A new glass exterior for the
building, which faces the central courtyard, closely matches the curved
exterior of the Student Union Building. Inside the offices, improved signage
makes navigation easier for students and visitors. Last week, program staff moved
back to the Student Services Building. Please note the updated, permanent
office locations: B124 – Financial Aid, Veterans and Student Service
Center; B125 – Evaluations, Enrollment Services, Dean
of Student Services and Student Information Technology Services; B131–
Worker Retraining
and WorkFirst; B132 – Assessment and Disability
Support Services; B231– Women’s Center and Career Center; B232 –Educational
Planning and Advising; B233 – High School Programs, Multi-Cultural Services,
TRIO Student Support Services and International Student Programs; and
B234 – Counseling.
Serving Your Technology Needs
With the recent reorganization
of the Information Resources division and the streamlining of technology
services across campus comes the debut of BCC’s Technical Assistance Center
(TAC). The TAC allows you to request technical assistance from the Computing
Services department on the Web by visiting http://tac.bcc.ctc.edu. After
logging on, you may request computer assistance, check the status of campus
computers and networks, or report a problem with computers, telephones
or access to the HP system. You will be notified by e-mail that your request
was received and directed to the appropriate staff. You may also continue
to report problems or request assistance by calling the Help Desk at 564-4357.
New features will be added to the Technology Assistance Center in the
future. If you have feedback or suggestions for the site, please call
564-4357.
Submit Your Work for 9/11 Project
Continuing Education’s Art-Zones
program is creating 9/11 Remembrance eBooks (electronic books that can
be downloaded from the Web) in an eLibrary as part of a city-wide September
11 Remembrance Project sponsored by the City of Bellevue, the Bellevue
Art Museum, BCC, and other local organizations. You are invited to submit
original literary or visual contributions to this project for possible
inclusion in the remembrance eBooks. Send your contributions to Cheryll
Leo-Gwin via campus e-mail. Please send visuals in jpg format and text
in a Word document.
Teaching Institute Prepares
New Faculty
For the second year, the BCC Teaching
Institute will give new faculty an opportunity to focus on teaching strategies,
learn about the BCC culture and develop a support structure with other
faculty members. The Institute includes online and in-person meetings
and instruction for new, as well as returning and adjunct instructors.
An interactive online component of the Teaching Institute, which runs
from August 19 to September 5, focuses on teaching philosophy, student
issues and course development. During on-campus meetings on September
9 and September 16, Institute participants will develop student-centered
activities and assignments, grading and evaluation processes, and teaching
strategies. Guest speakers from BCC’s administrative and faculty ranks
will share their knowledge during sessions on classroom management, working
with students with disabilities, and teaching strategies. A follow-up
orientation session for new faculty takes place September 20. Contact
Suzy Lepeintre or Helen Taylor via campus e-mail for more information.
Movers & Shakers
Congratulations to faculty and
staff on these recent accomplishments:
Joan Baker, instructor and clinical coordinator for the Diagnostic Ultrasound program, was named the 2003 recipient of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) Sonographers Award. The award is given in recognition of Joan’s distinguished career and her outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the diagnostic ultrasound field. Her award will be presented during the 10th Congress of the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology in Montreal in June. Talent seems to run in the family. Don Baker, Joan’s husband, recently won a prestigious award from the University of Washington for his work in the ultrasound field (read more at http://www.washington.edu/alumni/columns/june02/baker1.html).
Paul Weatherly, director of BCC’s Alcohol and Drug Studies program, was appointed to the Washington State Department of Health’s “Citizens Advisory Board for the Chemical Dependency Professional Program.” Paul will lend his expertise to the board during a three-year term.
Financial Aid Advisor Cindy Boekhoff was selected as the June “Employee of the Month” by the classified staff association. Cindy is a dedicated employee who has served on many committees, as well as serving as the past president of the classified staff association. Admiring colleagues noted, “She is hard working, caring and conscientious,” and “She puts her compassion and commitment into all she does.”
BCC staff members Kathy Ewing, Mary Heffernan, Barbara Logan and Mizue Trinidad took part in the Danskin Women’s Triathlon last weekend. These talented athletes completed a 0.5-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3-mile run.
Coming Attractions
Mark your calendars!
Art-Zones in Action – Sculptors from BCC’s Art-Zones program will bring a molten bronze pour to the Downtown Park at 10201 NE 4th Street in Bellevue from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on September 5. Stop by to watch the sculptors, who will be decked out in fire retardant reflective suits, create art by pouring molten bronze into prepared molds. You can also enjoy a surrounding large-scale sculpture exhibit sponsored by the Bellevue Arts Commission. For more details, contact Art-Zones Director Cheryll Leo-Gwin via campus e-mail.
Aki Matsuri Festival – Welcome the coming of autumn at the Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival), a two-day program of Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages! The festival, now in its fifth year, features performances from various artists, a half-day bonsai workshop, martial arts and Japanese cooking demonstrations, Japanese crafts, anime movies, a Shinto shrine display and procession, a display of pressed flowers – and more! Experience the rich culture of Japan right here on the BCC campus from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on September 14 and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on September 15 in the gymnasium and Building L. Admission is free. For more details, visit the Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association website at http://www.enma.org or contact Nora Lance in International Student Services at 564-2330.
New Student Orientation – BCC Student Programs will host orientation sessions for new students from 6 – 8 p.m. on September 19 in room N201 and from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on September 20 in the Student Union Building. Events include an orientation video, a welcome from ASBCC student government president Kennedy James, panel discussions, and a question and answer session. Students attending the September 20 session will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various academic divisions and attend a party in the central courtyard. For more details, contact Carole Peterson at 564-6152.
Welcome & Farewell
Welcome to new BCC staff and faculty:
Bonnie MacGregor,
Early Childhood Teacher, Childcare Center
Tina Janni, Project Manager, Worker Retraining
Michael Hestad, Cleaning Specialist, Campus Operations
Patricia Kite, Cleaning Specialist, Campus Operations
A fond farewell to departing BCC employees:
Linda Ware, Program Manager A, High School Programs
Susan White, Program Assistant, Tech Prep
Dee Ann Perea, Early Childhood Program Specialist,
Childcare Center
Jennifer Alfers, International Lead Instructor,
Arts & Humanities
Campus Calendar
Now – Sept. 30 BCC Student Art Show, Library Gallery
September 2 Labor Day Holiday
September 12 CEABCC General Meeting, 2 p.m., Room B104
September 14 Aki Matsuri Festival, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Main Campus
September 15 Aki Matsuri Festival, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Main Campus
September 17 – 20 BCC Opening Week
September 19 New Student Orientation, 6 - 8 p.m., Room N201
September 20 New Student Orientation, 9 a.m. - 1p.m., Student Union
September 23 Fall Quarter Begins
September 25 Board of Trustees Meeting, Noon, Board Room
October 11 College Issues Day – No Class
College Relations Corner
In the News
The local media covered several
BCC stories in the last month. Read on!
On August 18, the Eastside Journal featured a story about BCC’s Career Education Options (CEO) program. The program provides free career counseling and tuition for professional career programs for high school dropouts aged 16 to 20. The story profiles successful CEO student Amanda Kellogg, who credits the program with turning her life around. CEO Program Manager Maureen Little is also interviewed in the article.
BCC’s Summer Science Camp, now in its third year, was the subject of an August 15 Seattle Times article, which mentions the creative ways that BCC instructors foster an interest in science among children.
Despite the economic downturn and corporate downsizing, local companies still value employee development and training. In an August 9 Puget Sound Business Journal article, BCC’s Continuing Education program was listed among local programs that are still in high demand, especially for technology classes in HTML, Unix, Oracle, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft.NET. Director of Computer Programs Jeff Johnson was quoted in the article.
News of the NWCET’s grants from the National Science Foundation was reported in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on August 9.
BCC’s new Center for Liberal Arts was the subject of a Seattle Times article on August 5. The article mentions the mission of the new Center, upcoming scholar-in-residence and “BCC Reads” programs, as well as quotes from Executive Director Diane Douglas, President Jean Floten, Director of BCC’s Alcohol and Drug Studies program Paul Weatherly, and history instructor Graham Haslam.
On August 2, the Seattle Times featured a story on media instructor Mike Korolenko’s popular summer filmmaking class and the creation of “Rocket Man,” a 25-minute digital videotape feature. The article details the process of making a movie and features interviews with students and Korolenko, who won an Oscar for a 1979 documentary called “After ’45.”
In an August 2 Seattle Times article, BCC was mentioned among a coalition of Eastside groups who are arranging a series of events, including musical performances, theatrical readings and public discussions, to mark the one-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Learn about the events, and a sculpture designed by artist and BCC Public Art and Design program graduate Ingrid Lahti, on the Web.
On July 29, the Seattle Times featured an article on the increasing number of high school students who take college classes during the summer to meet more competitive standards for college admission or to pursue a personal interest. Amy MacNeill, coordinator for BCC High School Programs, was interviewed for the article.
BCC was mentioned in a July 23 Seattle Times article about over enrollment at state-funded community colleges and universities last year.
BCC’s Business and Professional Training Institute is highlighted on the National Council for Continuing Education and Training website this month. A description of the 30-member Municipal Training Consortium sponsored by Continuing Education is currently featured in the “Successful Programs” section.
On the Web
Learn more about BCC’s new Center for Liberal Arts and Scholar-in-Residence program:
Center for Liberal Arts
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/liberalarts
New Web-based Tools Ready for Fall Launch
The Information Resources unit has been busy this summer preparing for the release of some exciting new applications and employee resources, which are scheduled to be released in September.
Two of these new resources are now available:
BCC Forms Library, a new centralized, Web-based index of all BCC forms
http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/formslibrary
Technical Assistance Center, a new online application to request help with technical
issues
http://tac.bcc.ctc.edu
During Opening Week on September 17-20, more i-BCC projects will be introduced to the campus. Some of the highlights include:
MyBCC, the new Web portal, will provide employees with an easier way to access the tools they need to perform their daily work and provide content customization tools.
Event Management System (EMS), an advanced facility scheduling and event planning tool, will replace Reserve™ software;
Degree Audit, the BCC-developed online advising tool for faculty, staff and students, will be shown in a campus demonstration – or try it out0 at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/da.
Stay tuned to learn more about these tools – and how they can help you!