Governing Board Meeting Highlights

During the November 14th Governing Board Meeting:
 

	Scott Barr, Program Review Chair, presented a report regarding 2005-2006 results of the Program Review Process, describing the commendations and recommendations for each program reviewed in the cycle.
	Dr. Dean Colli presented a report on the status of the Grossmont College Nursing Program. His report identified three major issue areas: ability to attract and retain full-time and part-time faculty; difficulty in attracting and retaining the administrator for the program—Associate Dean, Health Professions; and the warning status for the National League of Nursing accreditation. Dr. Colli also shared immediate and short-range strategies for dealing with these issue areas, as considered by leadership at all levels, including United Faculty. He then responded to questions from members of the Governing Board and others in attendance.
	Congratulations were extended to Trustees Deanna Weeks, Rick Alexander and Bill Garrett on their re-election to the Board, as well as to Trustee-Elect Greg Barr for his successful campaign.

Grand Openings Set for New Buildings

We are pleased to confirm dates in January and February to celebrate the Grand Openings of our new Science Laboratory Building (Wednesday, January 17, 11:30 a.m.) and the Digital Arts & Sculpture Building Complex (Friday, February 2, 11 a.m.) Please plan to join us for these exciting ceremonies.

 
Grossmont College Foundation Gala a "Brilliant" Success

Congratulations to Foundation Executive Director Ernie Ewin, the Foundation Gala Chairs Vicki Whitmire and Karol Schoen, and our campus Gala team for the outstanding success of the Walk of Fame Gala held on Saturday, October 21. We are happy to report that not only did this Gala net a substantial positive bottom line, it was the most financially successful yet. In addition, the program provided the opportunity to honor outstanding alumni and to meet "Terry" Kim, the student scholar, who represents what the Foundation's work is all about. Thanks to our Governing Board members for sharing the festivities with us.

Disaster Drill & Emergency Simulation Scheduled
November 30, 9 a.m.

Our Emergency Operations Center Work Group continues to fine-tune our emergency preparedness. We will conduct a disaster drill, based on an emergency scenario involving an overhead aircraft collision. Some classrooms and offices will be evacuated while others will not. Our Emergency Operations Center procedures will also be tested.
 
 

Science Olympiad Clinics Prepare Middle School Students
for “The Real Deal”

Thanks to Dr. Cary Willard and Martin Larter of our Chemistry Department, students from East County middle schools will have an opportunity to attend Saturday clinics on campus this month to help those students prepare for upcoming Science Olympiad competitions. Middle school students will choose from the following topics: Heredity, Anatomy, Simple Machines, Science Crime Busters/Forensics, and Disease Detectives.

College Wins Three Medallion Awards in Regional Competition

Marketing and promotional materials garnered three Medallion awards in recent competition sponsored by the National Conference of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR): Gold award for Newsletter, Campus Scene; Silver awards for College Catalog and for Online Newsletter, Campus Scene.

Tina Young’s Articles Selected for Journal of Forensic Identification

A series of two articles, based on Tina Young’s work comparing chemicals used in photography of latent bloodstains at crime scenes, has been selected for publication in the upcoming November/December Journal of Forensic Identification. The following January/February issue will feature the work done by one of her students who focused on the DNA portion of the project. Both articles include reference to the Grossmont College Forensic Technology Program. The journal is the largest and oldest international forensic organization.

Draft Accreditation Standards Posted on Web

Our Accreditation Steering Committee reports that drafts of the Self Study Standards are posted on the website, and written input is invited via dialogue boxes. A forum will be held Friday, December 1, 1-3 p.m. in Griffin Gate.

The Accreditation Self-Study Draft web site is accessible by clicking on the link below.You will be prompted to enter your username and password to access the site. Follow the example below.

http://www.grossmont.edu/accreditation/selfstudydraft

Grossmont College ROP Insurance Classes

New Grossmont College ROP Insurance classes are being offered off site at Wawanesa Insurance offices as well as the Hartford Company offices in Santee.

 

Fall Sports Roundup
 

Football is currently 8-1, has clinched the Foothill Conference Championship and is playoff bound. The Griffins will host the first round at home against Victor Valley on Nov. 18th at 1 p.m. The annual Homecoming Game last Saturday featured a toy drive to benefit the EOPS/CARE Holiday Celebration. Men’s Water polo was crowned the Pacific Coast Champion for the seventh time in a row and has advanced to the second round of State Playoffs by beating Chaffey 10-7 on Nov.8. Women’s Water polo finished third in the PCC. Women’s Cross Country finished third in the PCC and advanced to the Southern California Championships. Terry Izaguirre has qualified as an individual for the State Championships to be held in Fresno on Nov.18th. Women’s Soccer, with a record of 19-1-2, finished its regular season with a victory and the PCC Championship and a play off berth. Women’s Volleyball, in a re-building year with new Head Coach Jaime Ivers, is projected to finish fifth in the PCC but continues to improve with each match.

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