Q. Will College of Marin meet WASC’s April 1 deadline?
A. YES. College of Marin will meet the April 1 deadline.

Q. Will College of Marin lose its accreditation on April 1?
A. NO.

Q. What happens after April 1?
A. WASC will review materials and report back on their findings before July 15. After careful review, WASC may remove the sanction if satisfied or it may continue the sanction. If the sanction is not removed, College of Marin will continue to address the recommendation. The College of Marin will continue to be fully accredited while continuing to address WASC’s final recommendation.

WASC Progress Report

College of Marin faculty, staff, and administration have been working together to address AACJC/WASC’s final recommendation. Work is nearing completion in a number of areas, including Program Review, which is critical to developing effective planning processes.

By April 1 we will have accomplished the following:

1. Identified one set of goals to guide planning and evaluate effectiveness over time

2. Established a strategic planning cycle that is long-range

3. Articulated the direction of the college based on integrated strategic planning

4. Demonstrated how initiatives (e.g., enrollment management plan) are tied to College goals and planning

5. Completed all program reviews that will establish priorities to inform next year’s budget planning

6. Completed an integrated process (“program review, planning, and resource allocation”)

7. Provided a program elimination policy

8. Simplified the planning process for ease of completion, including a new annual planning and budget calendar

These important objectives are being accomplished through the participation of those serving on the IPC, CC, Program Review Workgroup, Accreditation Workgroup, and 38 individual faculty members who are completing their Program Reviews. Thanks to all of you for your many contributions and hard work.

Measure C Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee Is Preparing Its Annual Report

The Marin Community College District Measure C Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee has met and is preparing its annual report to the community. The committee has reviewed last year’s (6/07) audit report, annual independent performance audit, and all quarterly financial statements to date. The committee noted at its most recent meeting that all of the audits have passed the approval of the auditors without exceptions. The committee’s report will be brought to the Board of Trustees at the April 15 regular monthly meeting and will be available to the public at that time.

College of Marin Diamond Physical Education Center Modernization Ground Breaking Ceremony

The College of Marin Board of Trustees and Superintendent/President Francis L. White, Ph.D. are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the modernization of the Diamond Physical Education Center. Construction is scheduled to begin in early April. The community is invited to attend free of charge.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

1:30 p.m.

Diamond Physical Education Center

700 College Ave.

Kentfield, CA

The refurbished center will feature the installation of photovoltaic technology, which is expected to provide half of the electrical energy required to run the facility. Construction also will include a new gym floor, new roof, new lighting, new HVAC mechanical systems, renovation of the entire gym, ADA upgrades, solar thermal to heat the pool, and reconfiguration of locker rooms to provide equal space for men and women. The costs of the renovations are estimated at $15.5 million. Bids for the project will open later this month.

Club Mud: Slide Lecture and Book Signing

College of Marin Ceramics Club Mud will present a slide lecture and book signing by Marvin Sweet, author of the book, The Yixing Effect, Echos of the Chinese Scholar, on Monday evening March 10 at 7:00 pm in FA 120. Marvin will identify the invention of the artistic teapot in Yixing, China and speak of its influence in contemporary ceramics. The event is open to the public.

College Fair for Career and Transfer Programs at Indian Valley Campus

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Explore Careers and Transfer Programs in Public Safety, Health, Sustainability, and Education.

Registration for this event is due Wednesday, March 12.

Contact: Francine Cunnie at careers@marin.edu to arrange the processing of your groups registration information.

College of Marin Exhibit

The Associated Students of Emeritus College present a watercolor exhibit featuring students of Marty Meade. Works by:

Alva Modlinka, Betty Wilson, Dorie Mohr, Sherri Davis, Karen Hooper, and Nadine Heidacker will be on display at the COM Emeritus Center until March 26. Reception to be held Thursday, March 6 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Emeritus Center; Room 146, Student Services Building. Please call (415) 425-9368 for more information.

Art Show

Linda Lieberman, part-time credit ESL instructor, is currently showing paintings and prints at the Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. The show, called "Spring Green: Landscapes & Florals" consists of oil paintings of local landscapes and gouache paintings of blooms, plus intaglio and giclee prints, and will be on view from March 1 - March 31 in the lower level of the library. The Mill Valley Public Library is open seven days a week. Call (415) 389-4292 for hours.

Mill Valley Library

International Film Festival

The COM Department of Modern Languages presents the First Annual College of Marin International Film Festival, featuring films that represent the foreign languages taught at the College. Each film will be introduced by an individual who teaches that language. The following features, which are FREE and open to the Marin County community, will be shown on Fridays at 7 p.m. in Olney Hall 96.

For additional information, call (415) 485-9348 (x7348).

      March 7 Les Poupees Russes /The Russian Dolls (2005), French

      March 14 Hula Girls (2006), Japanese

      March 21 El Viaje de la Nonna / Nonna’s Trip (2007), Spanish

      March 28 Love is Never Silent (1985), American Sign Language

      April 4 Shaolin Soccer (2001), Chinese

Performing Arts Department Schedule

A Performing Arts Department combined production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be offered on March 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 8 p.m. and March 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. This production will be directed by James Dunn, with musical direction by Tara Flandreau and choreography by Sandra Tanner. It is set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn and will be performed by the COM Orchestra. Tickets are $18 for general and $15 for students, seniors, COM staff, and alumni. For reserved seating, please call the box office at (415) 485-9385.

COM Athletics

Results:

Men’s Baseball Marin 8 Napa Valley College 2

Athletics Home Schedule for Week of March 3:

Men’s Baseball vs. Contra Costa College Tuesday, March 4, 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Baseball vs. Laney College Thursday, March 6, 2:30 p.m.

Athletics Away Schedule for Week of March 3:

Men’s Baseball vs. Yuba College Saturday, March 8, 1:00 p.m.

Swim & Dive Tri Meet Friday, March 7, 2:30 p.m.

Track & Field Beaver Relays Saturday, March 8, 9:00 a.m.

Together we can make great things happen!

Frances L. White, Ph.D.

Superintendent/President

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