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Week of February 18, 2008

 

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Accreditation Team Releases First Draft of Self-Study Report: Seeking Input
The college is undergoing its comprehensive self study for reaffirmation of its accreditation. At this time we are releasing a first draft of the self study report. While reviewing the draft, please focus your attention on the content of the report. We acknowledge that numerous edits (grammatical and technical) will be required before the final document is ready for submission to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). We are sending this early draft to the college community in order to allow sufficient time for your input and feedback...

President Oakley and Board of Trustees in Washington D.C.
President Eloy Oakley and the LBCCD Board of Trustees attended the National Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. last week to meet with our Congressional Delegation....

There's Still Time! Sign Up Today for 'Coping with the Stress of Change'
Your Professional Development Program, offered through the Managed Health Network, invites all colleagues to attend this free, fabulous training on coping with the Stress of Change, Tuesday, Feb. 26...

2008 Mini Grand Prix Details: Packet Attached
Please announce to your students and members of the community. This year's Mini Grand Prix/Car Show/Chili Cook-off is set for April 12...

'Playboy of the Western World' on Auditorium Stage Feb. 21 - March 2
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm & Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are available at the box office. Prices are $7for students, seniors, staff and faculty and $10 for General Admission. If you have any questions please call ext. 4659.

'Forgotten Images' Traveling Museum Honors Black History Month
Please stop by the PCC Student Center between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Feb. 21 or LAC's Nordic Lounge from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Feb. 27 to see "Forgotten Images"...

Historically Black Colleges/Universities Fair & Discussion at PCC Feb. 28
Please announce to your students the upcoming Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair and Panel Discussion scheduled for Thursday, February 28th at the Pacific Coast Campus. The panel discussion will begin at 10 am in Dyer Hall, and the fair will begin at 11am in the Student Center. Attached is a flier to post in your classrooms. If you have any questions, please feel free to call ext. 3027 or lblouin@lbcc.edu.

Library Update: Pre- and Post-Testing for Orientations
The above attached Library Update, providing news and information about library services, collections, or programs,  is being distributed on behalf of Kim Barclay, Library Department Head. We will appreciate your sharing this update with any constituents who may be affected.  Barclay is announcing the introduction of pre- and post-testing for all student orientations conducted by LBCC librarians...


Reminders

Survey: Input Sought for Campus Renaming
Last fall, with the direction of President Oakley and  the President’s Leadership Council, a task force under the leadership of Chi-Chung Keung, Executive Director Public Affairs and Marketing, was established to consider renaming the Liberal Arts and Pacific Coast campuses...

Web Site Survey Attached: Please take a Moment to Complete
In Spring of 2007, the Senate created a task force charged with 1) polling the college community (faculty, staff, students and prospective students) about their experiences with the college web site and 2) developing a set of recommendations on policies for Academic content and design on the web site....

Financial Aid Announces Upcoming Deadlines

Please announce in your classes: Financial aid applications are now being processed for the 2008/09 school year (next fall and spring). Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2nd...

Faculty: Don't Cancel That Class! Resource Available for Alternative Speakers
"Don't Cancel That Class!" is a resource that provides alternative speakers and workshops for students when instructors are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes. These sessions are designed to enhance the personal and academic success of our students at Long Beach City College...

Fun Event Planned for Child Development Fundraiser
The Child Development Associates group is planning their annual fundraiser. This year is entitled By the Light of the Silvery Moon, a tongue-in-cheek “campy-prom” themed dinner, dance, and auction event...

Men's and Women's Resource Center Holding Events
Please share the above attached events with your students...

Syllabus Workshop Series Slated: Feb. 26, March 4 and 11
"Promoting Student Success Through Your Syllabus" is a three-part workshop series designed for faculty to discuss how to create a syllabus to enhance student success...

Summer 2009 Faculty Proposal for Study Abroad
All full-time and part-time faculty are invited to submit a proposal for a study abroad program for Summer 2009...

Viking Newspaper Announces Semester Print Dates/Web Site
The Viking newspaper Web site, www.lbccvikingnews.com, is updated frequently, with print editions planned on Thursdays, Feb. 28, March 13 and 20, April 10 and 24 and May 1 and 15....

PCC Learning Center February/March Workshops Announced
Please share the above attached with your students as these workshops are designed to help students reach their GED/CAHSEE/SOAR and Basic Skills Goals...

Please Encourage Your Students: Spring Sing Planning Committee
All Students are invited to participate in the planning of Spring Sing.  Meetings are being held on Tuesdays @ 3:00 pm in the Northern Sun in Bldg. E.

Spring 2008 Astronomy Open House Dates Announced
Astronomy Professor Courtney Seligman will host a series of open houses consisting of a Planetarium show in D326...


Athletics

Men's Basketball: Harbor College Falls to Vikings
Five different Vikings scored in double-figures as the Long Beach City College men's basketball team cruised to a 113-72 blowout over Los Angeles Harbor College Friday night...

Women's Basketball:James Posts Double-Double with 24 Points
Sophomore forward Kendra James posted a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Long Beach City College women's basketball...

Professional Development Program Workshops

Spring 2008 Schedule: Exciting Workshops Planned for Colleagues
Please fill out our attached registration form for the above PDP workshops and send to Staff Development Coordinator Monica LaBenda (mail code G3). Next Topic: "Coping with Stress of Change"...

Job Opportunities

Check for available Academic and Administrative and Classified and Managerial positions.

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