Campus News  |  Faculty & Staff News  |  Student News   In This Issue … June 13, 2007 Fond Farewells ... National Geographic Filming … New Public Art Sculpture ... Fitness Center ... NCCHC Leadership Symposium … Student Athletes … Project AYUDA    Campus News   FOND FAREWELLS I want to share with you information about personnel transitions at PVCC. Jane Saldana-Talley, Vice President of Administrative Services, has accepted the position of Vice President/Executive Dean at the Petaluma Campus of the Santa Rosa Junior College/Sonoma County, California. She will be leaving PVCC July 5, 2007. For the past five years, Jane has dedicated herself to our college, bringing leadership and new ideas to her areas of responsiblity, including finance, budget, human resources, buildings and grounds, planning, campus security, and planning for capital bond projects. We are very grateful for all the contributions that Jane has made to PVCC and for her extraordinary service to our college. We know that she will bring great talent and expertise to her new position. Please join us at a Farewell Party for Jane on Monday, July 2, 2007, 2 to 3 p.m. in KSC Student Union. In the months ahead, a search will be conducted for Jane's replacement. During that time, an Interim Vice President will be identified to assist us with the activities in adminstrative services. After 11 years of stellar service to our college, Judi Anderson has retired from PVCC. Judi played a pioneering role in establishing the Continuing Education/Workforce Development unit at PVCC, and was a major contributor to the success of many of our college projects, including HLC. During the past year, in addition to her role as Director of Continuing Education, Judi served as my Executive Assistant. We are most grateful for all that Judi has accomplished at PVCC and appreciative of her loyal service. Judi is now enjoying some well-deserved vacation and travel time with her husband, John. PVCC FACULTY MEMBER IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FILMING ON CAMPUS On Saturday, June 16, a film company will be on campus to film a documentary for National Geographic, which features a stream table illustrating the Grand Canyon’s erosion process. The stream table was built PVCC professor, Dr. John Douglass, one of the nation’s leading experts on the geology of the Grand Canyon, and is located behind E Building, in the southwest corner. Anyone interested in knowing about how a flow table works may stop by at any time, other than when filming is actually in progress. We’re proud of Dr. Douglass and his expertise in this area. Thanks to Kurt Hill and David Matus for helping gather materials for this documentary. NEW PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE We have a beautiful new friend on campus. In May, PVCC instructor and artist Jan Kelsey-Mapel, along with nine students from her public art class, unveiled a 12-foot-high sculpture of a horse titled “Gateway to a Life-long Journey of Learning” at the back of the Center for Performing Arts. The name of the statue describes its purpose. The horse’s belly is seven feet off the ground, and its columnar legs create a gateway into the campus. If you have not had a chance to see “Journey” yet, please plan a visit. We are proud of this admirable sculpture, and proud of the students and instructor who created it. FITNESS CENTER We would like to take this chance to remind everyone about our well-equipped Fitness Center, which is open seven days a week. Special summer memberships are available from $51 for eight weeks. In addition to its excellent fitness machines, the center also offers breakout sessions that include sports conditioning, senior fitness, and stress management. For information, call 787-7270. Faculty & Staff News   NCCHC LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM The National Community College Hispanic Council cordially invites PVCC faculty and staff to submit proposals for the NCCHC 2007 Leadership Symposium, “A New Vision for Community Colleges: Latinos in Leadership Roles.” Those interested may go online at admin@meetingwise.net to obtain the application and instructions for submission. The symposium will be held September 20-22, 2007, at the Pointe South Mountain Resort. Proposals are due June 15, 2007. The Maricopa Community Colleges are serving as hosts for this event. Student News   STUDENT ATHLETES Congratulations go out to our Puma student-athletes for their great accomplishments at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In Women’s Golf, freshman Kass McGrath shot a final round 75 to finish 13th overall, earning All-American honors. In Men’s Tennis, every PVCC player won at least one match at a national tournament; Kyle Kacerek at #6 singles, and Aaron Moran and Oliver Clark at #2 doubles advanced to the finals of the consolidation bracket. Women’s Track and Field finished with 45 points, the third highest total ever at the outdoor meet. Adrianna Vargas won the 800 meter race and is a national champion; and Samantha Culiver won the pole vault and is a national champion. In Men’s Track and Field, Kyle Fugit won the pole vault and is a national champion. Six Puma students earned All-American status by virtue of their Top 3 or higher finishes: Nate Harris, Sammy Hatch, Lauren Cruzan, as well as Vargas, Culiver and Fugit. Again, congratulations to them all for a job well done. PROJECT AYUDA Paula Vaughn and the Service-Learning group have shared some interesting statistics about Project Ayuda, which has been funded through 2008 by a grant from the AmeriCorps National Education Awards Program. In this program, Project Ayuda members sign up for 300, 450, 675 or 900 hours of community service. Over the last two years of the grant cycle, 746 members have signed up. As of May 23, Project Ayuda members have completed 169,886 hours of service to various communities within Arizona, mostly in Maricopa County. So far, 332 members have earned Ed Awards and are using them that at Arizona community colleges or universities. Potentially, at a minimum, have brought $332,000 into AZ schools (332 x $1000). 124 members have used their Ed Awards to pay off student loans. 344 members have completed Civic Responsibility modules on-line from our website. The highest number of hours were completed in Literacy reading and tutoring programs and public health areas. Demographics of Project Ayuda members: Self-Identified Female: 6 Native American, 88 Hispanics, 23 Black, 26 Asian, 446 White, 8 Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. Self-Identified Male: 2 Native American, 21 Hispanics, 6 Black, 9 Asian, 109 White, 2 Other. More facts: 547 Voted, 27 are Veterans, 11 self-identified a disability, 219 said they signed up to help their community. Project Ayuda is a continuing example of PVCC students and staff working together to help others through community service. Our thanks go out to Paula Vaughn and all those who have given so freely of their time. WELCOME BACK Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all students, faculty and staff to campus for the summer session. I hope it will be a productive one for all of you. Cordially, Mary Kay Kickels President Do you have an interesting program, or outstanding accomplishment or student to highlight? If so, e-mail the News Desk at pvcc.news@pvmail.maricopa.edu A publication of the Paradise Valley Community College Office of the President 2007 © Maricopa County Community College District