Spring 2009 Student Opinion Survey Credit class instructors are being asked to give their students a Student Opinion Survey during the weeks of March 23, 2009 through April 5, 2009. The Academic Senate is encouraging faculty to participate. A stratified random sample of classes has been selected to participate in the survey. Additional information will be distributed soon. Your cooperation is appreciated in taking class time to have students complete the survey regarding the college environment and services. The results will allow the college to assess the level of student satisfaction with programs and services at COM and customize them to better serve students. For more information contact Dr. Bernie Blackman at (415) 485-9545.

California Community Colleges Site Visit at COMOn Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18, 2009, the College of Marin will welcome seven colleagues from other California Community Colleges as they conduct a site visit regarding our Categorical Programs. These individuals will read summaries provided on EOPS, DSPS, CalWORKs, and Matriculation. They will also interview campus program representatives and provide recommendations on how we can improve services to students. Please give these folks a warm COM welcome and be ready to meet with the members of the visiting team, if needed. If you have any questions about this important visit, please do not hesitate to contact Director of Student Affairs Arnulfo Cedillo at (415) 485-9375. Also, you are welcome to attend the Visiting Team’s exit interview on Wednesday, March 18, at 3 p.m. in the Student Services Building, Staff Lounge, to hear the results of their findings.

Coping with Disruptive Persons & Workplace Safety Workshop: A Staff Development Activity for COM Faculty and StaffThis workshop will be presented by Officer Dan Widger of our Campus Police Department. The material is based on Dan’s 30 years of law enforcement experience and training, as well as input from several other police officers and college staff. Faculty may use this activity to fulfill Flex hours. The workshop is open to all College of Marin employees. No pre-registration is required. The workshop will include the following:

• Recognizing disruptive persons, students, non-students, and employees;
• Who to contact for assistance;
• The quickest and safest ways to get emergency assistance from police, fire, and medical personnel;
• Strategies employees can use to lower the risk of assault and other violence and how to calm the disruptive person; and
• Information on updated Board Policies and Administrative Procedures related to safety.

Participants who have handled incidents with disruptive persons will be encouraged to share their experiences--what worked and what didn’t. The presentation will take 60 to 90 minutes depending on class participation. The last 30 minutes will be set aside for specific questions and problem solving.
The workshop will be repeated several times to ensure that as many faculty and staff as possible have the opportunity to attend. The workshop can also be repeated for your group upon request. E-mail kathleen.kirkpatrick@marin.edu or call (415) 485-9344 to schedule additional sessions.

Workshop Schedule
(All workshops cover the same material.)

Kentfield Campus:
Thursday, March 19
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: LC 39

Monday, April 13 (Spring Break)
Times: 10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (attend either session)
Location: LC 39
Join the Campus Police from noon to 1 p.m. for an informal brown bag lunch and discussion.

IVC Campus:
Friday, March 20
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Ohlone 211
Join the Campus Police from noon to 1 p.m. for an informal brown bag lunch and discussion.

Sponsored by the College of Marin Police Department and the Staff Development Office.

Nurse’s Career DayThe annual Nurse’s Career Day will take place Monday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Services Building Staff Lounge, Room 111, located on the first floor, near Parking Lot #4. Recruiters from all over the Bay Area will be available with employment opportunities ready for presentation to our graduating nursing students and community members. Agencies and hospitals that will be present are: Seniors at Home; Kaiser Recruitment, San Rafael; Peace Corps; West Marin Senior Services; St. Mary’s Medical Center; Sonoma Development Center; Visiting Angels; Hired Hands; and U.S. Army Nurse Recruiters. Approximately 35 nursing students will be in attendance. Senior care agencies will also be accepting applications. Anyone interested in a position in home care should plan on attending. Community members are welcome. Please contact Job Placement Coordinator Carol Perez at (415) 485-9410 for more information.

St. Patrick’s Day Green Festival: UpdatedThe St. Patrick’s Day Green Festival hosted by the Associated Students College of Marin (ASCOM) will be held on Tuesday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Learning Center Quad. There will be live music, green information booths, natural foods and products, and more. Come learn and enjoy!

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. in Olney Hall 96.

March 20 Hana Yori Mo Nao (2006), Japanese
March 27 Sweet Nothing in my Ear (2008), American Sign Language
April 3 Machuca (2004), Spanish

COM AthleticsAthletics Home Schedule for the Week of March 16:
Baseball vs. Solano College
Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 2:30 p.m. in Kentfield

Baseball vs. Contra Costa College
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 2:30 p.m. in Kentfield

Athletics Away Schedule for the Week of March 16:
Baseball vs. Laney College
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 1 p.m. in Oakland

Track & Field Hornet Invitational
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 10 a.m. in Sacramento

Results:
Baseball
March 10, 2009 COM 5, Mendocino 4
March 12, 2009 COM 14, Los Medanos 7
March 14, 2009 COM 13, Napa 5

Track & Field
SFSU Gator Meet
March 7, 2009
Alex Embusch took second place in the 400-meter dash.
Jon Schroeder took fourth place in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash.
Emil Tolliver took first place in the 100-meter dash and second place in the 200-meter dash.

College of Marin vs. San Mateo
March 12, 2009
Ryan Gallagher took first place in the 200-meter dash, fifth place in the high jump with a leap of 5 feet 8 inches, and had a javelin throw of 105 feet 7 inches.
Ted Kleen had a personal best in the javelin with a throw of 125 feet 7 inches.

Have a great week!

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

President's Monday Briefing webpage
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