COM will hold a special event to honor its retireesPlease join us in honoring twenty-one dedicated faculty and staff members who have retired (since January 1, 2006). The event will take place on Wednesday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Marin Art and Garden Center in the Livermore Pavilion, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross. Everyone is invited to attend. Celebrate with us the many contributions that these individuals have made to COM and wish them well in their new endeavors. Light refreshments will be served.

Retirees to be honored (updated list):

Jim Brovelli                              Nancy Cavendar                    Peggy Danna
Eric Ebert                                Amy Fearnley                         Carolyn Ferguson
David Ferguson                        Elwanda Gammill                    Tony Grubman*
Sandra Handsher                     Vilma Holmes                          Steve Jabloner*
Peter Kassebaum                     Minerva Limon                         James Locke
Pru Lorenzi                              Joyce Marks                            Jim Owen
Sandy Roberts                         Frances Rouda                         Marti Sukoski
Victoria Vieira                          Jim Webster                             Micki Wendt
Sam Zuech   

* Posthumously

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  Volunteers still needed for the COM Marin County Fair Exhibit Have fun at the Marin County Fair and help recruit new students! Volunteers are needed for two-hour or four-hour shifts from June 30 to July 4, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are plenty of things to do and see at the fair and thousands of local residents are expected to attend.  From bigger-than-ever fireworks displays to big-name musical entertainment, the 62nd edition of the Fair promises to be fun for the whole family. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Cathy Summa-Wolfe with “County Fair” in the subject area and include your available days and times.

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Measure C Update: parking lot construction From May 15 to May 18 a contractor will be digging a trench along the College Avenue side of parking lot # 6, eliminating about 15 parking spaces.  During this time parking lot # 6 may be somewhat more difficult to access. One parking lot access/entry will remain open at all times.

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LRC “Chiller” repairs are underway The chiller (air conditioning unit) in the Learning Resource Center failed last month. Maintenance and Operations contacted the manufacturer immediately to evaluate the problem. The building fans are continuing to run providing fresh air, but the incoming air can not be cooled because the chiller is down. The contractor was on site within a day and found it was necessary to disassemble the equipment in order to identify why the unit failed. Parts for the chiller were not immediately available and had to be ordered. The contractor hopes to have the equipment up and running within two weeks. For additional information contact the M & O Office at ext. 7451.

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Kudos George Hritz received the 2007 California Automotive Teachers (CAT) President’s Award at a recent conference in Sacramento. CAT President Drew Carlson awarded Hritz for his outstanding leadership and contributions to automotive education.  George also received a CAT President’s Award in 1994.

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Upcoming “Going Places” Performance Tonight
“Going Places” is a spectacular musical theatre cabaret show about places we love.  The performance gets underway Monday, May 14 at 7:30 in the Dance Studio at COM. The show is directed and Choreographed by Sandi V. Weldon and performed by the Choreography Class, Hip Hop Class, Tap Dance Class and Musical Theatre Class.  

There will be songs and dances from West Side Story, Little Shop of Horrors, South Pacific, Oklahoma and The Little Mermaid as well as student choreographed pieces and original works. There will also be a special performance of the Tango by the College of Marin Dance Company.   
                                                                                                          
Grand Opening of the Marin Simulation Center
The College of Marin will host the grand opening of the Marin Simulation Center on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Indian Valley Campus, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The dedication ceremony will be at 1:45 p.m.  Please R.S.V.P. to nanda.schorske@marin.edu, or 415.883.2211 ext. 8200.

Art Talk
Professor Bill Abright reveals his artistic talents for all to see.  Come see his beautiful works of art now on exhibit through June 3 at Art Works Downtown (AWD), 1337 Fourth Street in San Rafael. On Friday, May 18, Abright will speak about what goes into the process of making his art.  Art Talk gets underway at 6:30 p.m. at AWD.  
 
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
College of Marin Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 18 at 5 p.m. in the Cafeteria, Student Services Center, Kentfield.  Over 100 students will be honored.  A reception will follow the ceremony.  All are welcome to attend.

Scholars Recognition Dinner
Come celebrate La Academia Scholars Program and the completion of its first year in a highly successful pilot retention program.  The event will feature a special ceremony to recognize the students and staff of La Academia.  Dinner will also be served.  The celebration gets underway on Saturday, May 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Services Building, Faculty-Staff Lounge, Room 111 at the Kentfield campus.  Please RSVP by May 15 to Mauricio Torres-Benavides at 415.485.9663.
 
Picnic in the Grove
Don’t forget to RSVP by May 18 for the upcoming Faculty and Staff Luncheon, “Picnic in the Grove,” hosted by the College Council, Academic, and Classified Senates on Thursday, May 24, 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Redwood Grove on the Kentfield Campus. RSVP to Melinda Molloy, 415.485.9508 or Melinda.molloy@marin.edu.

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College of Marin 80th Commencement Exercises Friday, May 25, 2007
Physical Education Center, Kentfield Campus
For more information about Commencement go to www.marin.edu <https://mailx.marin.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.marin.edu/> .

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Re-entry/CalWORKs Department SLO report

This report has been submitted by Professors Joetta Tenison-Scott and Sherry Saccuzzo.

Our students are adults 25 and older who are re-entering college after a break in their education.  We specialize in working with students who are parents or families receiving cash-aid from CalWORKs.  We incorporate strategies to develop a supportive and informative relationship with each student, as well as build a community of students by:

•  Creating a safe and supportive environment for students to discuss personal issues and gather information.
•  Building rapport between new students and teaching academic skills in a SMART START ORIENTATION before the semester begins.
•  Providing trained mentor students who utilize reflective listening skills to enhance communication and also teach study techniques which build self esteem and success.
•  Inviting and calling students during the semester to encourage early trouble-shooting of academic and personal issues, open communication, and active use of campus resources.
•  Sending periodic newsletters and informational emails.
•  Encouraging students to participate in dialogues about current issues or concerns that they may have.

Have a great week!

 
Frances L. White, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President

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