September 2002

Opening Week begins Tuesday September 17-20.  This event is established annually through the collaboration of staff, faculty and administrators from around the campus with the following objectives:

	Refocusing campus employees on the strategic plans and objectives of our organization
	Providing opportunities for all-staff access to professional development
	Designating time for addressing critical campus issues and on-going divisional needs
	Building community through activities that cross departments and divisions demonstrating that Highline Community College is a great place to work

The 25 volunteers and 25 campus workshop presenters, who have come together to create Opening Week, feel that these objectives will be met. You are invited to join this yearly tradition that truly demonstrates the Highline spirit of campus.

Links to the Opening Week Schedule can be found on the HCC Intranet page or the following URL:  http://www.highline.edu/pres/openingweek/openwk2002.pdf 

Fun Facts for Back to School Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this will certainly change things. Each year the staff at Beloit College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give the faculty a sense of the mindset of this year's incoming freshmen.   Here's this year's list:

• The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were born in 1983. 
• They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up. 
• Their lifetime has always included AIDS. 
• Bottle caps have always been screw off and plastic.
• The CD was introduced the year they were born. 
• They have always had an answering machine.   
• They have always had digital watches. 
• They have always had cable. 
• They cannot fathom not having a remote control. 
• Jay Leno has always been on the Tonight Show. 
• Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave. 
• They never took a swim and thought about Jaws. 
• They can't imagine what hard contact lenses are. 
• They don't know who Mork was or where he was from. 
• They never heard: "Where's the Beef?", "I'd walk a mile for a Camel", or "de plane Boss, de plane". 
• They do not care who shot J.R. and have no idea who J.R. even is. 
• Michael Jackson has always been white. 
• McDonald's never came in Styrofoam containers.  
• They don't have a clue how to use a typewriter. 

Growing and Changing - Campus Construction Projects

During the next year, and beyond, there are a lot of construction projects taking place on campus.  Here are just a few (the schedules are subject to change): 

	Between now and April, a kitchen will be built in Building 2 and some offices in Building 16.
	Next summer begins another tunnel project, an expansion of the south parking lot, an expansion of the pond, and probably a remodel.
	In the fall, construction of the HEC will begin.
	The following spring, the plaza will be restored.

..... In July, Lee Hall, Maint. Mechanic II, received the "Building Operator Certification-Level I" award from The Northwest Energy Efficiency council (NEEC).

..... The Pre-College Studies division created a scholarship through the HCC Foundation in honor of Sally Sell.  The scholarship will be available to ABE/ESL students.    

...... Mark McKay was nominated to serve as a member of the King County Steering Committee for the Washington State Employees Combined Fund Drive 

...... Helen Burn accepted a 4-year Spencer Fellowship from the University of Michigan to do research. 

...... Cheedy Jaja is pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship in pharmacogenomics at the Center for Bioethics at Indiana University in Indianapolis. 

..... Conner Anthony was born to Jason and Suzy Prenovost on August 6.  ...... Avery Jaclynn was born to Jenni and Brian Sandler on August 19. ..... Rose Susan was born to Debby Bacharach and John Palmieri on August 19.   ..... Tayler Rae was born to Andrea and Wade Tinney on September 10

Boom!

..... Rachel Catalusci married Jason Jamison on September 7.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - An Alternative Resource For You Returns to HCC

Employee assistance program (HEAP) is a benefit for Highline Community College employees and their families to support and enhance employee performance and to promote a safe and productive working environment.  The service can be used for personal or work related issues, and is confidential.  The service provider will be here during Professional Development Day (October 18) to answer questions.  Brochures will also be available. 

For more information: EAP

Highline Community College 40th Anniversary Student History Project

The student history project web site is  complete!  Please take a moment to check it out - it is really a great project - and you may be surprised to find yourself or your work online. 

Events

Calligraphy Art - Laurel Siegmund  
Now thru September 30, 2002
Library - fourth floor Gallery 
Contact: Lynne King

Welcome to Our Team 
(since July 1, 2002)

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