Projects  |  Campus News  |  Faculty & Staff News  |  Student News   In This Issue … August 24, 2007 Welcome back!... Learning Week... Blood Drive... Puma Golf Classic... Career Expo 2007... MFI interns... Latinos in Leadership Roles Symposium... New carpeting on  its way...   Campus News   Welcome back! It is with great pleasure that I welcome students and staff to PVCC for our fall semester. May this 2007-2008 academic year be a successful year for all members of our PVCC learning community. Learning Week a big success I would like to thank everyone who helped out during Learning Week, especially   PVCC’s Center for Employee and Organizational Learning, which offered 30 employee learning sessions. These sessions featured such topics as student engagement, assessment, and instructional technology. Over 425 employees attended these learning sessions.  I know you all worked very hard to make this week a success.  In particular, I want to acknowledge those who prepared for and presented at these sessions.  I appreciate your time and dedication. Blood Drive As a reminder, United Blood Services will be here 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, and 11:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 30. Go to www.bloodhero.com and enter the sponsor code “pvcc” to set up your own appointment; sign up at the Blood Drive Table; or call Ryan Martin at 797-7242. As a special treat, those who donate 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. will receive a free lunch at the Paradise Barbeque. Puma Golf Classic Time to loosen up that golf swing. On Saturday, September 8, PVCC hosts its third Annual Puma Golf Classic at Rancho Mañana Golf Course, in Cave Creek. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to provide scholarship dollars and books to eligible PVCC student-athletes. Our previous tournaments have raised more than $10,000. The Puma Classic is a four-player scramble, and group prizes will be given for first, second and third place teams; individual prizes will also be awarded. Tournament play includes green and cart fees, range balls, player services, and a post-match lunch and beverages. You can get involved as a single player for $85, and sponsorships are also available at the $100, $150, and $400 level. For more information, check out the tournament web site at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/athletics/pumaclassic.html or call 602-787-7173. Career Expo 2007 Mark your calendars. With 10 other Maricopa Community Colleges, PVCC will take part in Career Expo 2007 on Oct. 6, at University of Phoenix Stadium, in Glendale. The Expo will feature exhibitors representing educational institutions, business and industry. Activities will include guest speakers, demonstrations, presentations, and information booths. Students, parents and community members are encouraged to attend to learn about job opportunities and the skills needed for career success in the 21st century. For more information, see the Expo’s web site at www.ctecareerexpo.org. Faculty & Staff News   MFI interns Congratulations to PVCC’s Roel Evangelista who has been chosen to be a 2007-2008 Intern for the Maricopa Faculty Internship (MFI) program. The program is a nine-month internship designed to provide teaching experiences, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities that result in knowledge and skills necessary to better prepare candidates to seek competitive employment in a residential teaching position at the Maricopa Community Colleges. The focus of the program is on learning the multiple roles of faculty in the community college. Roel’s mentors will be Kevin Arps and John Nelson.  We are very pleased that Roel was selected for this program and happy that he is at PVCC! Latinos in Leadership Roles Symposium The National Community College Hispanic Council, an affiliate council of AACC, will hold its 12th Annual Leadership Symposium, A New Vision for Community Colleges: Latinos in Leadership Roles, September 20-22, 2007 at the Pointe South Mountain Resort. The symposium promotes the interest and success of Hispanics in the two-year college sector and is being hosted by the Maricopa Community Colleges. Staff and students from PVCC are encouraged to attend. For more information and registration details, you can contact Tracy Newell at admin@ncchc.com or visit http://www.ncchc.com. Projects Update   New carpeting on its way This is advance notice that new carpeting will be ready for installation in E and KSC buildings very soon. When an exact date is confirmed, Facilities Services will meet with the department heads to identify the best time for installation so that there will be no interruption of campus activities. Cordially, Mary Kay 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