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You may see newly approved policies and procedures on the Board of Trustees web page at www.marin.edu/com/ODP/BoardPolicies.htm. For information about existing policies and procedures that have not yet been revised, you may contact Melinda Molloy in the President’s Office at ext. 7508 or Kathleen Kirkpatrick in the Office of Organizational Development and Planning at ext. 7344. As policies and procedures are approved, we will notify the college community by global email messages. Regular updates will also be included in the President’s Monday Briefing. Board Policies, approved by the Board of Trustees, are broad statements that define general goals and practices for the operation of the District. Administrative Procedures implement these policies and are recommended by College Council. The superintendent/president has final approval. Administrative Procedures go to the Board as Information Items. More information about the Board Policy Revision Project and the work of the BP/AP Task Force, including proposed policies and procedures, may be found on the Board Policy Revision Project web page. The Board Policies and Procedures listed below were recently approved and are posted on the Board Policy web page. All employees are asked to review the new Prohibition of Harassment policy and procedure.
*10 plus 1 procedures recommended and approved by the Academic Senate. Learning COMmunity WorkshopCollege of Marin Modern Languages Department and the Basic Skills Initiative are co-sponsoring a learning COMmunity workshop Friday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Staff Lounge, Student Services Building. The morning session will feature Napa Valley College English professor Eileen Tejada who will discuss the history and purpose of learning communities, documenting success, strategies for changing teaching methodologies to meet student needs, creating links between departments, and crafting successful grant proposals. In the afternoon, interdisciplinary faculty groups will meet to discuss the development of learning communities at COM. Lunch will be served noon-1 p.m. New Links on WebsiteGolden Gate Transit route schedules are now available at the College of Marin website. Parking NotificationOngoing construction on the Kentfield campus continues to impact parking as the new semester gets underway. To help alleviate congestion:
Parking continues to be available in Lot 15, across Kent Avenue near the campus Corporation Yard. KudosHuman Resources technician Kirsten Gisle and Human Resources specialist Pearl Monemzadeh were on hand to staff a College of Marin booth Jan. 27 at the City Career Fair held at the Oakland Marriott. About 20 employers and hundreds of job seekers came together for the day of information and introductions. The COM booth can be seen in a CBS Channel 5 clip on riding out the recession. Thank you both for participating in an event that is a valuable community resource during tough economic times. Upcoming African American College Information DayCollege of Marin and the Office of Outreach and School Relations will host the first annual African American College Information Day Thursday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kentfield Campus. The event, which revolves around a Black History month program on campus, is expected to draw 150 African American students from local high schools. Students will hear a keynote speaker, receive academic program information and enjoy a catered lunch with entertainment, before taking a campus tour and hearing presentations by each Student Services office. West Coast Premier of Jackie O!College of Marin Performing Arts Department presents the West Coast premier of Jackie O! at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, Mar. 6 and Mar. 13 and at 2 p.m. on Mar. 8 and Mar. 15 in the Fine Arts Theatre. The performance is a 90-minute chamber opera in two acts composed by Michael Daughtery to a libretto by Wayne Koestenbaum. The production is directed by James Dunn with musical direction by Paul Smith and choreography by Sandra Tanner. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, COM staff, and alumni. For more information, please send an email. Community Clay Sculpture ExhibitCome and view a survey of works by local community college instructors through Feb. 19 in the Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit has been curated by Bill Abright and Andrea Antonaccio. Featured artists include:
International Film FestivalCollege of Marin Modern Languages Department presents the second annual College of Marin International Film Festival, with films featuring foreign languages taught at the college. The following films, which are FREE and open to the community, will be shown at 7 p.m. on six Fridays in Olney Hall 96.
COM AthleticsThe College of Marin Men’s and Women’s swimming and diving team is looking for additional members. Get in great shape while you have fun. No experience necessary! Sign up for PE 183. Contact head coach Warren Lager. Athletics Away Schedule for the Week of Feb. 2: Results:
Have a great week! Frances L. White, Ph.D. President's Monday Briefing webpage |
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