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A weekly publication for the faculty and staff of Fullerton College from President Rajen Vurdien
IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE
PRESIDENT'S OPEN FORUM
EMPLOYEES ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND UPCOMING COFFEES WITH THE BOARD AND CHANCELLOR
SPRING GRADUATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21
DISTRICT HOSTING STRATEGIC CONVERSATION IN LATE MARCH
FACULTY AND STAFF ASKED TO NOMINATE STUDENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE BY APRIL 1, 2014
FULLERTON COLLEGE OFFERING PAIR OF MATH CLASSES PREVIOUSLY ONLY AVAILABLE AT FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS
CADENA CULTURAL CENTER HOSTING FIFTH ANNUAL BLACK STUDENTS FORUM
STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE WORKGROUP EXPLORING HABITS OF MIND
PRESIDENT'S OPEN FORUM

In an effort to encourage communication and strengthen teamwork across campus, President Rajen Vurdien has scheduled a series of Open Forums. The next forum is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18 in room 224. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. A full schedule may be found here .

EMPLOYEES ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND UPCOMING COFFEES WITH THE BOARD AND CHANCELLOR
All staff and faculty and invited to attend one of the upcoming Coffees with the Board of Trustees and Chancellor. The coffees are informal gatherings for staff, faculty and students to ask questions, and have a dialogue with Board members and the Chancellor. Each campus hosts one Coffee per semester, and employees are welcome to attend any or all of the three Coffees at their convenience.
  
Monday, March 31
Cypress College
CCCPLX Room 414
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  
Tuesday, April 29
School of Continuing Education
Anaheim Campus
3:30 pm - 5 pm
  
Thursday, May 1
Fullerton College
Rooms 224-226
9:30 am - 11. am
SPRING GRADUATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21
Please remind students that the Spring Graduation Deadline is Friday, February 21. Applications are available in  Admissions & Records. 
DISTRICT HOSTING STRATEGIC CONVERSATION IN LATE MARCH

The North Orange County Community College District is hosting Strategic Conversation #15, The Changing Role of Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Students. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 in the Cypress College Theatre Lobby and will begin with refreshments at 3:30 pm and the actual conversation at 4:30 pm. 

 

For article topics and to RSVP, click here.

FACULTY AND STAFF ASKED TO NOMINATE STUDENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
Each Fullerton College faculty and staff member is asked to make at least one Men & Women of Distinction nomination for both a female and a male student who has been particularly outstanding in their field. Students selected receive honorary membership in Mu Omnicron Delta (Men of Distinction) and Alpha Gamma Eta (Women of Distinction) and will be publicly recognized for their achievement at the Men and Women of Distinction Program held on Friday, May 9. The nomination deadline is Thursday, February 20. Nomination forms are available in Student Affairs.
HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE BY APRIL 1, 2014
Covered California, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, has created a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and families can get access to affordable, quality health insurance plans.

Covered California helps individuals (based on income level) determine whether they are eligible for financial assistance to purchase health insurance plans or whether they are eligible for Medi-Cal. Please direct those with questions to the consumer-friendly Covered California website: www.CoveredCA.com

To assist Fullerton College Students and staff to meet the April 1, 2014 health insurance deadline, the Student Health Center has created Covered California 101, an informational board located in the lobby of the health center. Students and staff are encouraged to visit the health center and view Covered California 101 to get a basic understanding of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the types of financial assistance available through Covered California. The board is updated on a weekly basis, providing users with a list of off-campus, local enrollment events/sites where individuals and families can meet with Certified Enrollment Counselors for individualized assistance enrolling in a suitable health plan.  
FULLERTON COLLEGE OFFERING PAIR OF MATH CLASSES PREVIOUSLY ONLY AVAILABLE AT FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS

The Math Department if offering a new pair of 12 week, 1.5 unit courses - Math 291: Applied Math Seminar and Math 291H: Honors Applied Math Seminar. This is the first time such classes have been offered at a community college. The class meets Tuesday evenings, from 4:30 pm - 6:25 pm and interested students are asked to email Professor Dana Clahane. The only prerequisite is Math 40.

CADENA CULTURAL CENTER HOSTING FIFTH ANNUAL BLACK STUDENTS FORUM
The Cadena Cultural Center is hosting the Fifth Annual Black Students Forum next Thursday, February 20 at 4 pm pm in room 224. The student-led forum will focus on such topics as academic achievement and challenges, balancing school, family and work, and fostering professional and personal support networks.  The event is supported by the Black Students Union and the UMOJA Community. 
STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE WORKGROUP EXPLORING HABITS OF MIND

The term "Habits of Mind" is often used at Fullerton College, and many have wondered what it exactly means. A Student Success Committee workgroup is currently researching how it impacts student success and what the college is already doing to support it. The workgroup is exploring concepts related to mindset and mindfulness in education, and how other colleges are implementing Habits of Mind initiatives. Some members even participated in an online module to learn ways to help students with questioning and problem posing.       

 

This semester, the workgroup hopes to offer a series of events designed to further integrate Habits of Mind at Fullerton College. Those interested in assisting in the effort are asked to contact Lynette Pratt.

 

For more general information on Habits of Mind, please click here.
Fascinating Fact ...

Elmo is the only non-human to ever testify before the U.S. Congress. He testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education in April 2002, urging support for increased funding in music education.
February 17, 2014  
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