Modernization update:

COM Board of Trustees approves architects for three major building projects.

At its monthly meeting on September 19, COM Trustees approved three architects to design three major bond construction projects totaling $70,000,000. The Anshen + Allen architect firm from San Francisco has been selected for the design of the science, mathematics and central plant complex at the Kentfield Campus. VBN Architects of Oakland will design the main building complex at the Indian Valley Campus. Hardison, Komatsu, Ivelich and Tucker (HKIT) of Oakland will complete designs for the Indian Valley Campus transportation and technology center. All designers will adhere to LEED standards.

Architects will begin meeting with college building user groups this week to launch the program definition process for each building. The initial phase of the design is scheduled for completion by December 1. These meetings are open to anyone who is a “user” of the complex.  Guidelines for user participation will be discussed at the kick-off meetings.  Additional user group information can be obtained from the deans assigned to the process.

The meetings with architects are scheduled as follows:

Transportation Technology (Dean Schorske):

Thursday, September 28, 5:00 – 5:45 p.m., AS 101, IVC

Fine & Performing Arts (Dean Snyder):

Friday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Fine Arts 120, Kentfield

Science/Math/Central Plant (including Nursing and Data Center) (Dean Dunmire): 

Friday, September 29, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., Science Room 133, Kentfield

IVC Main Building (Schorske):

Friday, September 29, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., location TBD, IVC

These meetings will be the first of many over the next year giving all ample opportunities to participate.  For more information contact Elizabeth Tucker, Swinerton (Elizabeth.Tucker@marin.edu) or V-Anne Chernock, Director of Modernization (V-Anne.Chernock@marin.edu).

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Fire Mitigation at IVC

The fire mitigation project is 95% complete addressing several years of deferred maintenance. The contractor is currently preparing to install fire gates and log barriers. The foundations for the fire gates and log barriers will be poured and installed this week. The barrier construction will occur on the north side of Ignacio Blvd. and will not cause interruptions to classes.

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Inventory disposal and recycling continues

Dumpsters for this round of campus cleanup will be picked up on Tuesday, September 26. Empty dumpsters will be dropped off again on October 17 and November 14. For more information about dumpster locations contact Elizabeth Tucker, Swinerton (Elizabeth.Tucker@marin.edu) or V-Anne Chernock, Director of Modernization (V-Anne.Chernock@marin.edu).

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Kudos

Kim Garcia, Curriculum and Articulation Technician, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Strategic Management from Dominican University in August.  Congratulations Kim!

First ever COM women’s water polo team wins the Laney College tournament on Saturday, September 23  in a 17-3 victory over Sacramento City College. The team will play their first home game vs Chabot, this Friday at IVC. 

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Personnel Actions September 2006

Resignation/separation of classified personnel

Police Officer John Pinedo and Health Services & Safety Coordinator Mary Vidal have resigned.

Classified personnel change in assignment

Karen Pratt, former Fine Arts Administrative Assistant, was successful in securing the permanent position of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Communications and Community Relations, effective Sept. 25, 2006.

Appointment of academic personnel

Music Instructor Boyd Jarrell has been appointed to a Sabbatical Leave replacement position in Music.

Retirement of academic personnel

English Instructor Joyce Marks is retiring. She started at COM in 1974. Many thanks for your dedication to students and commitment to higher education during your 32 years of service. We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors.

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Office moves

Several staff members have moved offices. Dean of Arts and Humanities David Snyder has moved from AC 104 to HC 208, and his Administrative Assistant Eileen Acker has moved from AC 103 to HC 222. Communications and Community Relations Director Cathy Summa-Wolfe has moved from LC 134 to AC 104 and her new assistant Karen Pratt has moved to AC 103. More office moves are also occurring including English Department Assistant Mina Namvar is moving from HC 101 to HC 125 and Community Education staff members Maureen Ritzel and Tanner Smyrl are moving from HC 100 to HC 101. Karen Robinson is vacating one of her offices located in HC 125 and will now use her other office SS 220 for all appointments. Stay tuned for more moves next week!

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Use COM IT Department’s new Tech Stream

The IT Department is rolling out a new system called Tech Stream.  Tech Stream is a real-time web-based form that will let our help desk know of your IT needs immediately. 

Tech Stream is your tool to submit service requests to our IT help desk staff.  Tech Stream is a user friendly way to enter requests.  Simply fill out the form, carefully describe your issue, and your request will be routed appropriately.  Please have patience with IT as they implement this new system and fine tune the details.

The IT Department asks that you please use Tech Stream to submit all help desk, programming, and any other IT job requests.  Please take advantage of this new feature. 

If you computer is out of order, please ask a colleague to assist you in completing the online form.  If that is not possible, you may also call x8181.   If you need to change the default information in the form, simply delete it by replacing it with your new information.

To access Tech Stream, visit the following link(s):

From On-Campus:  http://intranet/TechStream/

From Off-Campus:  http://intranet.marin.edu/TechStream/

*You may also simply navigate to the main Intranet first page and click on Tech Stream in the marquis at the top, or click the Tech Stream Help Desk link within the IT Department box, or open the Help Desk folder in the left hand margin and click the Tech Stream icon.

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Call for  Submissions 1:  Kudos Section

Please help us recognize the exemplary work and outstanding achievements of our faculty and staff by submitting information for the KUDOS section of the weekly President’s Monday Briefing and for possible distribution to print media outlets.

DEADLINE: Submit the information in the format described below by noon Thursday for publication in the following Monday’s Briefing.

Submit information by email to karen.pratt@marin.edu and cathy.summawolfe@marin.edu with the word KUDOS in the subject area.

Please include the following information:

Awards recognition

If the individual has won an achievement award, please include the name of the recipient, the COM title of the recipient, the name of the award, the name of the organization bestowing the award, the date that the award was given, where the award was given, and why the award was given.

Publications

For books, please include the title of the book, the name of the author, the COM title of the author, the name of the publisher, and date of publication. Also include a brief description about the book, and any special recognition that the book and/or the author has received.

Articles

For articles, please include, the name of the author, the COM title of the author, the title of the article, the name of the periodical, the volume number, the date of publication, and a brief description of the article, and any special recognition about the article or the author.

Art shows

For fine arts shows, please include the name of the artist, the COM title of the artist, the location of the show, the name of the show, the title of the work, the medium in which the work was created (oils, ceramics, water color, metal sculpture and etc.), a brief description, and any special recognition that the artist or work has received.

Professional presentations

For presentations at conferences or other events, please include the name of the employee, their title, the name of the conference, the date of the conference, the title of the presentation, and a brief description of the presentation.

Performing Arts

For performing arts events including theater, dance, music, please include the name of the faculty or staff member and their COM title, the name of the performance, date of the performance, time of the performance, location, fee, contact information, and description.

Athletics achievements

Include the name and title of the coach or coaches, name of team, and a complete description of what they have achieved.

Other

You may also submit recognition of faculty and staff for other reasons at your discretion, including appointments to statewide or local professional organizations, grant awards, development of new program or class, or other.

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Call for submissions 2: Events and community calendars

The Office of Communications and Community Relations looks forward to helping you promote your event. Please submit information four weeks in advance by email to karen.pratt@marin.edu and cathy.summawolfe@marin.edu . Include the title EVENTS in the subject area. Please indicate if the general public is or is not invited to attend. If the general public is invited, the information also will be distributed to local media outlets.

Please forward the information using the following format:

Name of the event:

Date (s):

Time (s):

Location:

Fee:

Contact name and phone number:

Ticket sales information:

Also include a paragraph describing the event, biographies of performers, and other pertinent information.  

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Upcoming

College of Marin’s Annual Transfer Day will be on Thursday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on the Kentfield campus lawn. Prospective transfer students can meet with representatives from more than 30 colleges and universities.  A broad spectrum of schools will be represented, including UCs, CSUs, private schools, and out-of-state institutions.  University and college representatives will provide admissions materials, view books, financial aid assistance, and scholarship information. COM counseling and transfer representatives also will be available to provide their expertise in helping students prepare for transfer to four-year universities. A drawing will be held at the event for prospective transfer students to win a variety of prizes.

The College of Marin Theatre Arts Department will present Garson Kanin’s classic comedy Born Yesterday on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8 p.m. and October 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Kentfield Campus.  Tickets for Born Yesterday are $15 general and $12 for students and seniors. To reserve your tickets, please call 415-485-9385.  Box Office hours are 3:30–7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and one hour before curtain on the weekends.  VISA and MasterCard are accepted and group rates are available.

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Educational Excellence Innovation Fund Call for Submissions

You are invited to submit a proposal for an Educational Excellence Innovation Fund (EEIF) grant. The EEIF will provide seed money encouraging College of Marin’s faculty and staff to “dream out loud” by developing innovative ideas to improve teaching and learning at the College of Marin. Faculty proposals should be submitted to U.D.W.C. per Article 8.3 of the UP.M. contract by November 1, 2006 for projects to begin spring 2007. Administrators and staff must submit their proposals to the President’s Office by November 1, 2006 for projects to begin spring 2007. The EEIF is one of the Board of Trustees Annual Priorities. EEIF is partially funded by the general fund and by private funds raised by COM’s President’s Circle.  EEIF funds provide opportunities for excellence in teaching, learning, institutional planning, professional development, and support for academic and culturally diverse programs and services. For more information or to request an application form, please contact the President's Office.

Together, we can make great things happen!

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

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