New Faculty Positions Approved for Coming

Core Values:
THIS WEEK
Ongoing
» “Japanella,” exhibit of photographs by John Upton,
Edouard De Merlier and Floating Wall galleries
(through Oct. 30).
15 • Friday
» “Annie,” Campus Theater, 7:30 p.m. Additional performances on October 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m., and
October 17, 24 at 4 p.m.
18 • Monday
» Transfer Fair, In front of A & R, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
» Accreditation “dialogue,” WCR, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
19 • Tuesday
» Accreditation “dialogue,” WCR, 6-7 p.m.
20 • Wednesday
» Accreditation “dialogue,” WCR, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
» Disability Etiquette workshop, WCR, 2-4 p.m.
» Art faculty exhibit, Fine Arts Gallery. Reception at 7
p.m. (through Nov. 11)
21 • Thursday
» “Discover Your College Major” workshop, TE-2,
room 206, 12:30–2 p.m.
» Accreditation “dialogue,” WCR, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
22 • Friday
» Groundbreaking ceremony for new Physical Plant/
M&O Building , Lot 6, 9–10 a.m.
THEY SAID IT
“We know what we are, but
know not what we may be.”
– William Shakespeare
Excellence
Integrity
Collegiality
Inclusiveness
October 15, 2004 Newsletter from President Margie Lewis
New Faculty Positions Approved for Coming Academic Year
Fifteen new full-time faculty positions have
been approved for hiring to start in the 20052006 school year.
The President’s Advisory Cabinet has approved 15 new faculty
positions that will be hired to begin next academic year.
The hiring process will begin during the current, 2004-2005
school year.
Foundation’s ‘Pull for Cypress’ Campaign Continues Through Oct. 29
The Foundation’s annual “Pull for
Cypress” campaign kicked off to a great start,
with the return of almost all of the donors
from last year and the addition of many new
donors this year.
Proceeds from the “Pull for Cypress”
campaign support various projects, programs
and student scholarships. Among them are
the Teacher Preparation program, the Library
Textbook Collection, the Black Studies learning Community, and the popular faculty and
staff Mini-Grants Program. Thanks to the
Foundation, the heavy burden many of our
students must bear to attend classes is considerably lightened. Approximately $150,000
was distributed in student scholarships last
year alone.
All employees are encouraged to consider
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Cy p re s s C o l l e g e
Two new positions will be hired for Biology, along with one
each for Articulation, Health Information Technology, Anthropology,
Soccer (women’s), Reading, English, Dance, Automotive, Business/CIS
Counselor, Art, Psychology, Nursing and Astronomy.
Of the 15 new positions, six are funded by growth.
The District’s Human Resources office is in the process of preparing to advertise for each of these positions.
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contributing to the Foundation. If employees
haven’t yet responded but plan to do so, the
deadline is Friday, October 29.
Contributions in any amount to the
“Pull for Cypress” campaign can be made by
a one-time cash gift or payroll deduction. All
gifts are tax deductible.
For more information, contact the
Foundation at ext. 47126.
Production of ‘Annie’ Opens October 15
“ANNIE,” one America’s best-loved musicals, will play at
the Cypress College Campus Theater from October 15 - 24,
Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 4 pm. General
admission for this fun-filled family event is $15. Faculty and staff
can take advantage of the “buy one, get one free” discount offer
that can be used for any Cypress College Theater and Dance performance this semester. To make a reservation, call ext. 47200 or
visit http://www.finearts.cypresscollege.edu/~theater.
(714) 484-7000
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CHARGERS
Pat Ganer’s speech
“Analysis of the Presidential
Election: Search for Global
Democracy” will air through
Comcast Public Access television on Channel 35 in Cypress
and La Palma. The speech
will air from 6-6:45 p.m. on
the following dates: Saturday,
October 16; Tuesday, October
19; and Thursday, October
21. This speech was originally
presented to the League of
Women Voters of North
Orange County at their annual
Kickoff held on September 19.
A copy will be available within
two weeks for check out at
the Cypress College Library.
The women’s soccer
team had their 157-game
(147-0-10) regular season
unbeaten streak stopped by
Santiago Canyon College with
a 1-0 loss on October 5. The
Lady Chargers, ranked No. 4
in the nation, fell to second
place in the OEC with a 7-1
record (10-1 overall).
A federal statute advocating rights for crime victims
was passed in the Senate and
House of Representatives,
culminating Donna Friess’s
efforts as California Co-chairman for the grassroots group
Force 100. The bill has been
sent to President Bush for his
signature.
Draft of the Accreditation Self–Study Report Available for Review
The latest draft of the Accreditation Self-Study
report is now available for review.
It has been uploaded to the college’s Web site at
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/~pio/mt/blog/self-studydraft/ in the form of a Web log – or blog. This allows
readers to review the document and to offer any input
regarding the accreditation self-study. Visitors to the
site can then participate in a campus running dialogue
by reading and addressing the comments of subsequent
readers.
The responses will then be reviewed and considered for the final report that will be submitted for
Board approval in November.
During the week of October 18, a series of
“Dialogues” will be held on campus for further opportunities for discussion. The meetings will take place
IN the Wilson Conference Room on the following
dates and times: Monday, October 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:
30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 19, 6-7 pm; Wednesday,
October 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Thursday, October 21,
2:30-3:30 p.m.
This will be an opportunity for all staff members to interact with representatives from each of the
Accreditation SubCommittees regarding any concerns
or issues that may exist regarding the draft report.
Hard copies of the self-study report are now available in the Library, the Instruction Office, the Transfer
Center, Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and
the Physical Plant.
Copies have also been sent to all members of the
Steering Committee and the SubCommitte Chairs,
and all Division Offices.
For more information, contact Pat Ganer at ext.
48666.
First ‘Steps to Success’ Series Workshop This Week
The Steps to Success Workshop series has been set for the semester with three workshops to be presented
throughout the fall.
The first workshop, “Discover Your College Major,” is scheduled for this Thursday, from 12:30-2 p.m. in
Tech Ed 2, Room 206. The workshop will be repeated on Wednesday. December 1, from 1:30-3 p.m. in Tech Ed
2, Room 204. The “Study Skills for Academic Success” workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 3, from
2-:30 p.m. in Tech Ed 2, Room 204.
All workshops are presented by Sharon Easton. The Steps to Success Workshop series is sponsored by the
Career Planning Center. Please refer students to the Career Planning Center, located in Tech Ed 2, Room 207A, or
at ext. 47120, for more information.
A report
on Cypress
College’s
Construction
Projects
A ceremony to break ground on the new Physical Plant/M&O Building will be held this coming Friday,
October 22, from 9-10 a.m. It will take place in Lot 6, where the building will be constructed.
This is the first time that all the staff will be centralized for the physical operation of our campus and it will
move them from a variety of locations, including some temporary buildings that will be demolished.
Another milestone was reached this week as work became visible on the rotunda of the new Library/
Learning Resource Center. The stainless steel beams stand in stark contrast to the burnt-rust color of the structural steel used thus far on the building.
The L/LRC’s construction continues to be on time and on budget. A “topping off ” ceremony will be held
next month (Monday, November 15) to celebrate the last piece of steel being placed into the building. It will be
held at 9 a.m. and is open to the entire campus.
BRIEFLY
The Friends of Diversity
Club is holding a Disability
Etiquette workshop on
Wednesday, October 20,
from 2-4 p.m. in the Wilson
Conference Room. Theater
arts students will perform
entertaining skits to demonstrate the proper decorum of
interacting with people with
disabilities. Handouts will also
be provided describing correct terminology and symbols.
The annual Language Arts
Scholarship Book sale will be
held the week of October
18, on the second floor of the
Humanities building. A variety of paperback, hardback,
and textbooks will be offered
for sale at bargain prices.
Proceeds from the sale fund
student scholarships that are
awarded by the Language Arts
Division each May.
The Transfer Center is
having its annual Transfer Day
Fair on Monday from 10 a.m.1 p.m., in front of Admissions
and Records. Approximately
30-40 universities will participate.
The Health Center will
not be providing any flu shots
this season. High-risk patients
should contact their health
care provider.
For nearly a half-million students, Cypress College has been a springboard to their dreams. Come to Cypress College and Go Places!
In the spirit of the season, Staff Development is holding a holiday fundraiser. Support Staff Development by
purchasing beautiful holiday evergreens fresh from the Pacific Northwest. All orders must be submitted by
November 1. Make checks payable to “Cypress College.” The evergreens will be delivered the week following
Thanksgiving. Please contact the following representative(s) in your division to place orders:
Fine Arts ................................. Dan Stephens (ext. 47035), Deborah Silva (ext. 47129)
Business .................................. Aggie Martinez (ext. 47213)
Health Science ........................ Andrea Hannon (ext. 47283), Gloria Hanrahan (ext. 47298)
Social Science .......................... Nancy Pound (ext. 47185)
Language Arts ......................... Barbara Kashi (ext. 48174), Marina Valdez (ext. 47169)
Vo–Tech.................................. Robert Chavez (ext. 47245)
SEM & DSP/S........................ Fran Wahl (ext. 47105)
PE & Student Activities .......... Joyce Ricci (ext. 47050)
Bookstore ................................ Edgard Serrano (ext. 47022)
Bursar...................................... Lisa Morales (ext. 47319)
Physical Plant.......................... Marsha Clark (ext. 48069), Betty Fowke (ext. 47391)
Career Planning ...................... Deann Burch (ext. 47121)
Administration ........................ Donna Landis (ext. 47324)
SCE ........................................ Dean Day (ext. 47063), Sonya Travers
For more information, contact Donna Landis at ext. 47324
Disability Awareness Forum
Students in the Friends of Diversity Club participate in a panel discussion during a Disability Awareness Forum held in the Staff Conference Center on Tuesday.
Automotive Tech Prep Career Day
From:
Steve Donley
Subject: Automotive Tech Prep Event
Date:
October 14, 2004 10:03:41 AM PDT
The Automotive Tech Prep Event held Tuesday
was the best ever. We had about 106 students and 8
instructors and counselors in attendance for the fourhour event. The event was organized by Tech Prep
Coordinator Barb Pinkowitz, who did an outstanding
job, as she always does. The shop activities were developed by the automotive and marine instructors. We
had a 100% participation by these instructors. A special thanks goes to our shop manager Robert Chavez
who spent several days planning the visitation logistics.
He worked diligently with Barb and Jane Jepson, and
also with the faculty on their demonstrations, seeing to
it that all areas of the shop and automotive compound
were ready for the event, coordinating the set-up, and
performing the other activities necessary to make this
an outstanding event. Special thanks also goes to Jane
Jepson, who worked many hours with Barb, Robert,
and the faculty to ensure the success of this event.
Andrew Passage from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
also attended the event and with his assistance we
redonated a Lexus ES300 to Savanna High School.The
Automotive Tech Prep Event held Tuesday was the
best ever. We had about 106 students and 8 instructors
and counselors in attendance for the four-hour event.
The event was organized by Tech Prep Coordinator
Barb Pinkowitz, who did an outstanding job, as she
always does. The shop activities were developed by
the automotive and marine instructors. We had a
100% participation by these instructors. A special
thanks goes to our shop manager Robert Chavez who
spent several days planning the visitation logistics. He
worked diligently with Barb and Jane Jepson, and also
with the faculty on their demonstrations, seeing to it
that all areas of the shop and automotive compound
were ready for the event, coordinating the set-up, and
performing the other activities necessary to make this
an outstanding event. Special thanks also goes to Jane
Jepson, who worked many hours with Barb, Robert,
and the faculty to ensure the success of this event.
Andrew Passage from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
also attended the event and with his assistance we
redonated a Lexus ES300 to Savanna High School.
Univision Show ‘Control’ to Feature Cypress Students
The Univision network television show “Control” will feature Cypress College
students in an upcoming episode (air date to be determined). Flight Attendent students attended training at Alteon (a Boeing Company) adjacent to the Long Beach
Airport. Liz Perez, a former Cypress College student who is now a flight attendant
for Asiana Airlines, will be featured as a narrator of the episode. Liz sharerd the skills
she learned here with host Karla Martínez (below in pink). Students also learned how
to extinguish fires (right) and Aviation instructor Chuck Gifford landed an MD-11
simulator at Los Angeles Internation Airport (below right).
Up on the Roof...
This week produced the perfect opportunity to take photographs from the roof of the new Library/Learning Resource Center. Yes, the two-story, 62,500-square-foot
has progressed far enough in its construction that it has a roof durable enough to hold a photographer (and then some). Thanks to the folks at Forsythe Steel, who provided a ride to the top, here are some new images of the L/LRC. Click anywhere to view the slideshow.