Governing Board Meeting Highlights

During the September 19 meeting, the Governing Board
 

	approved the three-year agreement with United Faculty;
	heard update reports from Accreditation Committee leaders from both Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges, including status reports on Student Learning Outcomes initiatives;
	congratulated CSEA Chapter 707 for receiving the ‘Most Progressed Chapter” award;
	approved the District’s $350 M Adoption Budget.

In addition Dr. Dean Colli

	congratulated Laura Burger, who was the recipient of a proclamation from the County of San Diego naming September 19 “Laura Burger Day” in recognition of her efforts, along with two others, to save the life of a senior citizen last March at Lake Murray.
	welcomed three new interim administrators and introduced Dr. John Colson, Interim VPSS and Dr. Kendra Jeffcoat, Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Dr. Cynthia Shields, Interim Associate Dean for EOPS/CARE/CalWorks, was not able to be introduced due to her participation in a mandated State meeting.

Other details of the meeting are contained in “The Courier,” which was distributed electronically the week of September 25 and is available in hard copy in the Campus Mail Room.

 
Scholars Receive Checks at Foundation Breakfast

Twenty-nine Grossmont College students received more than $19,450 in scholarships awarded at the September 9 Scholarship Breakfast sponsored by the Grossmont College Foundation. We are particularly pleased to note that four of the recipients are students who work in the LTRC as tutors.

In prior years, this event had been scheduled annually in the Spring. These are now semi-annual events, held early in the semester, making it possible for students to receive their scholarship checks when they can most use the money.
 

New ROP Anesthesia Technology Program Draws Eager Students

Our new ROP Anesthesia Technology Program, offered cooperatively through the
Cardiovascular Technology curriculum, is off to a banner start with 32 students this fall.
 

World Arts and Cultures Committee Kicks Off Lively Season

Lively Mariachi performed in the Main Quad to herald Dr. Carlos Contreras’ lecture about the meaning of September 16 as Mexican Independence Day. The World Arts & Cultures Committee is busy at work planning the entire year’s schedule of events, all of which are presented to share the cultural wealth we represent as a community. Upcoming events include Holidays Round the World November 16, and the Arab Culture Day November 19. These events are held in the Main Quad beginning at 11 a.m.

Griffin Football Team Looking for Conference Championship

The Grossmont Griffin Football Team is currently 6 – 1, and will visit Victor Valley College this Saturday, October 21. The outcome will most likely decide the conference championship.


 

Upcoming Events
 

	Career Week/Career EXPO October 16-19 Main Quad, 10 a.m. more information on Career Week/EXPO
	Grossmont College Foundation Walk of Fame Gala October 21 Barona Valley Ranch Resort – 5:30 p.m. more information of the Walk of Fame Gala

Letter to Dean Jerry Buckley

 
September 14, 2006

Dear Dean Buckley:

It is my pleasure to inform that Grossmont College has been selected as the recipient of ASATT Region 6 Educational Award for 2006. This award is based upon continued dedication in sponsoring, promoting and further education, thus advancing professionalism among the anesthesia technicians and technologists within each region. You were nominated from within Region 6.

This Award will be presented during the luncheon at the ASATT Annual Educational Conference, Friday the 13th of October at the Swissotel in Chicago. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to present this award and I hope that you are able to attend this year’s conference. It you are unable to attend, the Regional Director will accept the award on your behalf and forward it to you.

Congratulations and we are grateful for all your support and effort you have given to ASATT.

Sincerely,

Mary McGavock, LPN Cer. A.T.
Educational Award Chairman