If you want to gain a better understanding of the process that ideas and decisions at the college pass through on their way to action, take a moment to review the notes available online from different committee meetings. A full section of the intranet focuses solely on the minutes and notes from the various committees that meet at the college on a regular basis. Find meeting minutes for the President’s Extended Cabinet there are online meeting notes added for this and other meetings.
The Professional Support Staff Association’s yearly flower sale is taking orders for just one more day—today, April 16. Order one wrapped flower with greenery and a card for just $2 or add a flower to the bunch for just $1 more. Orders will be delivered on April 23. The co-worker appreciation flower sale is a fund-raiser for the PSSA. You can place your order with Manny Estrella, ext. 4822; Evonne Clark, ext. 4549; Joe McNamara, ext. 4860; Jamie Jenkins, ext. 4651; and Mildred Kelley, ext. 4195.
Don't forget to take an opportunity to invite a future graduate to this year's commencement ceremonies. This year's graduation ceremony is scheduled at Loos Field House on May 8 at 7 p.m. A special section of the auditorium will be reserved for these “Glad 2B Grads 2B.” Inviting the students to the graduation ceremonies is meant to encourage them to picture themselves walking across the stage at commencement. Every employee, no matter what he or she does on campus, is in a position to provide encouragement to someone. Contact Nita Drescher, developmental reading professor, for more information about inviting someone special to come to graduation.
With topics ranging from plagiarism to core curriculum workshops or from civility to learning styles, the Professional Development Office has a full slate of programs planned. Make sure you are checking the latest professional development calendar to plan which classes meet your needs and your schedule. Find the latest calendar online.
Many have heard about the final lecture given by Randy Pausch, professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who is dying of pancreatic cancer. Network news shows and Oprah have focused attention on his story and the Web recording of his lecture has been a viral phenomenon online. To see the lecture, go online to google video.
