January, 2002

Foundations Annual Campaign
by Mark McKay    

The Highline Community College Foundation’s 2001-2002 annual campaign has reached the halfway point and results to date are very encouraging.  As of December 31, 2001 contributions have totaled approximately $170,000, which includes employee payroll deductions of $10,000.

            To date eleven of the Foundation’s 15 Board members have stepped-up to President Chuck Hamilton’s challenge and have contributed a minimum of $1,000 each.

            The Board of Directors established a goal of $350,000 this year in contributions income to be reached by June 30, 2002. 

Funding of scholarships has also been encouraging. Members of the board have been giving presentations to service clubs in our surrounding communities encouraging scholarship funding and results have been positive.

The annual campaign is on going… it is never too late to give.  If you would like additional information and would like a payroll deduction form, contact the Foundation at ext. 3774.

Thank you to those employees who have stepped forward to help the Foundation reach it’s goal and in turn assist students and programs at HCC.

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 Welcome to Our Team 
(since November 1, 2001)

Did You Know? 

...Dennis Olson earned his 500th career coaching victory with a win by the Lady T-birds on November 27.   

...Dr. Gloria Rose Koepping has been elected the 2002-2003 Board Chair for the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology. 

...Will Steadman and Krissy Hatcher have completed and passed the LERN sponsored Certified Program Planners Exam with specialization in Contract Training.  

...Dr. Elizabeth Chen, chairperson of the HCC Board of Trustees, has been appointed to the Association of Community College Trustees Diversity Committee. 

... Dr. Barbara Clinton, HCC speech instructor, has been named the new national chair of the "Communicating Common Ground" initiative. 

...Cheedy Jaja recently completed a doctor of philosophy degree in public administration from Florida Atlantic University.

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40th Anniversary Events

Art of Alan Fuley/Reception
Thursday, January 10 - 6:00 pm
Library Gallery (4^th floor)
Contact:  Lyn Playle

Author 2 - Highline's Finest Read Their Work
Thursday, January10 -7:30 pm  
Building 7
Contact:  TM Sell 

Administrative/Exempt Brown Bag Lunch 
Thursday, January 17 - Noon-:1:00 pm 
Building 2. Student Services, presented by Ivan Gorne 
Contact:  Molly Brasfield

Martin Luther King Week
January 22 - 25
Contact:  Joy Mbajahl

Black History Month
February

Honors Colloquy - Opening Doors
Wednesday, January 16 - 1:10 pm
Dr. Priscilla Bell talks about the doors the college is opening for its students. 
Contact: Barbara Clinton 

Southwest King County  Chamber - After Hours Event
Thursday, January 31 - 5-7:00 pm
HCC is hosting this event featuring food provided by Costco and great entertainment from the Tyee High School Jazz Ensemble. Please call the Chamber office at 206-575-1633 to make reservations.    
Contact: Melissa Sell