Addendum to Progress Report submitted to WASC

On Friday, May 9, 2008, an Addendum to the college’s recent Progress Report was submitted to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC). Both the Addendum and the March 28, 2008, Progress Report respond to the accrediting agency’s final requirement. (Four out of five of ACCJC/WASC’s recommendations have been previously addressed.) The addendum focuses on the results of program review in association with planning and budgeting processes. The addendum highlights the use of data and research to improve planning, determine priorities for resource allocation, restructure academic programs, integrate planning and budgeting outcomes, and improve support for educational planning and research. Copies of the addendum will be available this week online at http://www.marin.edu/com/ODP/Accreditation.htm and also on the intranet.

Modernization Program Update

Demolition and hazardous materials abatement within the Diamond PE Center buildings continues and removal of asbestos-containing roofing begins this week. You may see workers wearing protective gear. An Industrial Hygienist will monitor the project.

Geothermal Fields KTD & IVC

Drilling is complete in Parking Lot 6. Parking Lot 9 at the Kentfield Campus has been completely closed and drilling will continue through this week.

Also, the Sheriff’s new portable building should be in place at the Kentfield Campus early next week.

At the Indian Valley Campus geothermal drilling is progressing on schedule with approximately 70 holes complete. Drilling is expected to be finished by the end of the week. Trench work for horizontal piping installation also is underway. Noise mitigation measures have been increased and will continue to be monitored throughout the scope of the project.

12kV Utility Extension Project

The Contractor is on-site and has begun asphalt demolition. Activities next week include work on the fire road north of Pomo 1 and Pomo 2. Expect to see some trenching in the road between Parking Lots 2 and 3.

Swing Space at the Indian Valley Campus

The construction project for the new greenhouse and shade structure for the Environmental Landscape program (moving to IVC) is out to bid. Construction is scheduled to begin in early June.

Construction Notification

The remainder of Parking Lot 9 will be closed for the next 30 to 45 days. The area will be completely fenced off. Cones and other construction aids will be used to allow pedestrian and bike traffic to flow safely through the area of construction and connect to the Creek bike trail.

HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) units 4, 5, and 6 will be shut down until the end of the day Tuesday, May 13, 2008, as part of the Austin Science Center roof repairs project. This shutdown is to prevent fumes from silicone coating from circulating back into the building. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are available for review at the Swinerton Office, Kentfield Campus, in Building MS-3. All measures possible are being taken to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, and students. For more information, contact Swinerton Management and Consulting at (415) 884-3139.

Kudos!

The Transfer Center hosted a recognition reception for COM students who will be transferring to four-year universities next year. Janice Austin coordinated the event. Vice President, Student Learning, Anita Martinez gave the welcome address. Academic Senate President Yolanda Bellisimo and ASCOM President Inna Shapiro spoke at the event. Several COM transfer students gave testimonials about their positive experiences at the college. Congratulations to all of our transfer students and thank you to all who made this event a great success!

Extended Tutoring Center hours for finals week

In order to help students prepare for final exams, the Tutoring Center and Distance Education Support Center will be open the weekend before finals week. Students are welcome to come in to study privately, meet with study groups, or receive tutoring (testing and tutoring requests must be pre-arranged). Hours are: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All students are welcome!

To Heal a Nation

Please join Speech 140: Oral Interpretation of Literature students as they perform Jan C. Scruggs’ and Joel L. Swerdlow’s compelling story, To Heal a Nation: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on Thursday, May 15, at 1 p.m. in Olney Hall Auditorium, Kentfield campus. U.S. Senator, John Kerry is quoted as saying this story, “evokes all the emotions of Vietnam and more. It tells the special story of determination and love which created the Memorial that to this day brings Vietnam veterans and country together again.” For more information, contact Patricia O’Keefe at x7631 or patricia.okeefe@marin.edu.

Circle Drive to close temporarily for repairs

Circle Drive (Parking Lot 3) will be closed for repairs through May 14, 2008. The scope of the project includes repaving Parking Lot 3, pathways between Harlan Center and Fine Arts, and along the Campus Green. We appreciate your patience during construction and apologize for any temporary inconvenience the construction may cause. Questions should be directed to the College of Marin Maintenance and Operations Department at (415) 485-9451.

Upcoming

College Seen II Photo contest for California Community College students

California Community College students have an opportunity to display their photography by entering the Foundation for California Community Colleges’ College Seen II photo contest. Entries for the contest, which is sponsored by Adobe, can be submitted through June 30 online at www.collegeseen.org. Please contact Foundation for California Community College’s Director of Media Relations, Jill Scofield, at (916) 498-6702 for additional information.

Student Spring Salon

College of Marin Department of Fine Arts is holding its Student Spring Show in the Fine Arts Gallery through May 15. Pieces exhibited encompass a wide range of mediums including: paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, fiber arts, and mixed media. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call (415) 485-9494 for more information.

Printmaking Exhibit

Experience the work of three generations of California printmakers at COM. The show is being sponsored by the Associated Students of Emeritus College and is on display in the Student Services Building, Room 146, until July 1. Artists’ reception will be held Thursday, May 15, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Board Study Session on Policies and Procedure Revision Project

A Board Study Session has been scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at IVC on Tuesday, May 13, in Ohlone 106 to provide information about the Board Policy and Administrative Procedure Revision Project. CCLC representative, Dr. Jane Wright, who has been working with the College on this project will co-present with Senior Partner in the Law Firm of Liebert, Cassidy and Whitmore, Mary Dowell. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Retiree Reception

Save the date! The Retiree Reception will take place Wednesday, May 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. On behalf of College of Marin, the Human Resources Department invites you to a reception honoring the following college employees who will be retiring this year: English and Humanities Professor Janet Mackintosh, Ph.D., Instructional Specialist Vaughan Ariano, ESL Professor Robin Lavin, Academic Affairs Curriculum and Articulation Specialist Jodi Fitzgerald, Behavioral Science Professor Marc Russell, Business and Information Systems Professor Larry Steiner, and Drama Professor Carla Zilber-Smith. Please join us to celebrate and thank these individuals for enriching the college with their service and dedication. Refreshments will be served. Please contact James Kuromiya at x7331 for more information.

College of Marin Foundation

College of Marin Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony will take place Friday, May 16, at 5 p.m. in the Student Services Center Cafeteria, Kentfield Campus. A reception will follow the ceremony. Please RSVP by Monday, May 12, to (415) 485-9657. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Margaret Elliot at x7382.

College of Marin Commencement Exercises

Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10 a.m.

Harlan Center Quad, Kentfield Campus

For more information about Commencement, contact the Student Affairs office at: (415) 485-9376.

Annual Faculty and Staff Luncheon

The annual faculty and staff luncheon, A Picnic in the Grove, will be held 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 22, in the Redwood Grove, Kentfield campus. Please RSVP by May 16 to Melinda Molloy at (415) 485-9508 or Melinda Molloy@marin.edu.

Flex Update

Mark your calendars for fall 2008 Flex days. Tuesday, August 12, to Thursday, August 14, are Non-mandatory Flex days. Multiple workshop sessions will be offered on these days to train faculty to download roll sheets, submit grades, and use other features on the MyCOM faculty portal.

Friday, August 15, is the Mandatory Flex day. College Convocation will take place 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a Department Meeting organized by your Department Chair in the afternoon, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you would like to present a workshop during the Non-mandatory Flex days or during the fall semester, please email Kathleen.Kirkpatrick@marin.edu. Flex information will be posted on the Staff Development Page on the College website. Click on “Staff Development” under the “Faculty and Staff” tab at www.marin.edu.

Reminder! Spring 2008 Flex Verification Forms are due in Human Resources by Friday, May 23, 2008. The forms can be downloaded from the Staff Development web page.

Dance

The Magic Curtain is an original musical comedy about the trials, tribulations, and magic of performing. Choreographed by Sandi V. Weldon, Musical Direction by Judy Wiesen, and Percussion by Drew Gasparini, this performance will take place Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building. For more information, please contact Sandi Weldon at x7732.

Music

For additional information, contact the Music Department at (415) 485-9460.

COM Symphonic Band

Douglas Delaney, Director

The Symphonic Band will perform a transcription by Mark Rogers of Smetana’s “The Moldau." Also on the program are works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and Milhaud. Several lighter works will round out the concert program including music by George Gershwin and Aaron Copland.

Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts Theatre, Kentfield campus

Free admission

College Chorus and Chamber Singers

Boyd Jarrell, Director

Jeffrey Paul, Accompanist

"Relativity:" Music about relationships is featured in the spring concert. Family, friendship, love, and harmony provide the themes for amorous madrigals of Monteverdi to modern ballads and a few humorous twists. This will be an evening of melodies about how we relate. Come and enjoy!

Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

Lefort Recital Hall (FA72)

Free Admission

COM Symphony Orchestra

Tara Flandreau, Director

The orchestra performs the overture and incidental music from Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream and London Symphony No. 104 by Haydn. In addition, the program features winners of the 2008 COM Concerto competition. Soprano Helen Konowitz sings "Song to the Moon" from Rusalka by Dvorak, and flautist Dawna Stebbins performs a new work for piccolo and strings by David Loeb.

Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts Theater, Kentfield campus

Donation requested

Contemporary Opera Marin

Paul Smith, Director

Contemporary Opera Marin presents four summer performances at the 1st annual Tiburon Music Festival.

June 21, 25 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and June 29 at 2 p.m.

St. Hilary Church, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon

Admission $20 general / $15 students and seniors / 10 and under $5 / festival pass $75

Call (415) 485-9460 for information

COM Athletics

End of Season Results:

Two College of Marin Swimming and Diving team members earned All-American honors while placing in the top eight at the California Community College State Championships. The meet took place May 1 through May 3 at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA. Freshman Martin Malasky finished 6th in the men’s 200 yard freestyle (1:42.68), 7th in the 100 yard freestyle (:46.86), and 8th in the 50 yard freestyle (:21.09). All three swims were team records and qualified for All-American recognition. Sophomore Anna Brandwene finished 6th in the women’s three-meter diving competition (153.9 points) and 8th in the 1 meter diving competition (147.8 points). Her final scores also qualified her for All-American status.

The Mariner’s baseball season ended in the first round of playoffs, with a narrow 8-7 loss to Santa Rosa. Both teams played an exciting game and despite the last week’s loss, it was an overall great season for our team. Our Mariners showed great talent, heart, and stamina throughout the season.

Have a great week!

Frances L. White, Ph.D.

Superintendent/President

President's Monday Briefing webpage
Technical Contact: Nicole Cruz, Admin Assist., 415-485-9510
Content Responsible: Cathy Summa-Wolfe, Dir. of Communications & Community Relations, 415-485-9528

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