Excerpt:
The rockets were launched in the desert of Green River this week. Five colleges including: California State University - Long Beach, Arizona State University, Brigham Young University, University of Washington, and Seattle Central Community College all came to Green River to see if the rockets they worked on throughout the winter months would actually fly.
Read the entire article at:
http://www.ecprogress.com/index.php?tier=1&article_id=8028
More info as it becomes available.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Transfer Scholarship Awards Reception
Transfer Scholarship Awards ReceptionOn Tuesday, July 7th, 2009, the SCCC Foundation celebrated its awarding of transfer scholarships to 11 Seattle Central students who will transfer to various colleges and universities in the fall. The intimate reception was held in the office of the President and was attended by the awardees, donors, members of the Foundation Board, and SCCC faculty and staff.
Following is a list of the students who received scholarships and the schools that they will be attending in the fall:
Cooper Clauson - University of Washington
Luan Duong - University of Maryland at College Park
Nicole Evans - University of Washington
Anh Hoang - To be announced
Inwoo Kang - University of Washington
Sarah Lim - Smith College
Sarah Otto-Combs - University of Washington
Leslie Ratzlaff-Minkler - Seattle University
Dustin Schmidt - Reed College
Carlos Sibaja Garcia - Seattle University
Nickolas Stelzenmuller - University of Washington
There were many faculty, staff, and board members who participated in the reading of the scholarship applications this year, and the Foundation would like to thank them for their diligence and hard work in the process to award scholarships.
Monday, July 6, 2009
SCA Graduate to Compete in International Showdown
King5 picked up the story of SCA graduate Varin Keokitvon, 25, after he won the National Chaine des Rotisseurs Jeune Commis competition.
It feels good," said Keokitvon, a 2008 graduate of Seattle Central Community College's Culinary Academy. "What was important is that I made my instructors proud. That was the main thing for me."
Read the whole story at http://www.king5.com/lifestyles/stories/NW_070109FOB-varin-keokitvon-young-chef-LJ.266f92d6.html
It feels good," said Keokitvon, a 2008 graduate of Seattle Central Community College's Culinary Academy. "What was important is that I made my instructors proud. That was the main thing for me."
Read the whole story at http://www.king5.com/lifestyles/stories/NW_070109FOB-varin-keokitvon-young-chef-LJ.266f92d6.html
Executive Assistant to the President Staff Change
After many years of service to the college as the President's Office executive assistant, Susie Dogen has retired. Her last day was Thursday, July 2.
Be 4180 welcomes back David Underwood to Seattle Central as the new executive assistant. He was previously an executive assistant at the District HR department and before that was the President Office program assistant here at Seattle Central. David's first day back at Seattle Central is Monday, July 6.
He can be found in BE 4180 F, and at 206.587.3881.
Be 4180 welcomes back David Underwood to Seattle Central as the new executive assistant. He was previously an executive assistant at the District HR department and before that was the President Office program assistant here at Seattle Central. David's first day back at Seattle Central is Monday, July 6.
He can be found in BE 4180 F, and at 206.587.3881.
State-wide Budget News
To colleagues at the Seattle Community Colleges –
Many of you are aware of news media reports this week on the continuing decline in state revenues. Today, we received the following information from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges on the expected impacts to our budgets in the coming two-year period. Discussions will continue in the district office and at the colleges about the effects to our district budgets in light of this new information, and we will share information as it becomes available.
Dr. Jill A. Wakefield
Chancellor
Seattle Community Colleges
Presidents, Chancellors, and Business Officers:
Last week I sent you a message discussing the decline in the June forecast. State revenues have fallen by approximately $500 million, eating through the state’s unrestricted ending balance and leaving the state general fund almost $200 million in the red. Further, caseload forecasts (demand for public state services such as Medicaid, Corrections, and more) are expected to add $250 million in mandatory spending obligations. The Governor is reducing state spending beyond the cuts already levied to state government as a first step in addressing this financial deterioration.
Please see the memo from Victor Moore:
http://www.ofm.wa.gov/budget/instructions/other/implementgfsbudgetsavings070109.pdf
The community and technical college system's share of the cut is $13.526 million for the 2009-11 biennium. Therefore, we are planning to reduce colleges’ allocations for FY2010 by a total of $6.763 million. By making a permanent cut in the first year, we will carry it forward next year to achieve our total biennial target of $13.526 million.
We have used the same methodology to distribute this reduction that was used to calculate the FY2010 cut included in the initial allocation emailed May 22, 2009 (see attached spreadsheet for college district reductions). Denise Graham will send an official allocation to the business officers later this month that will reflect these reductions.
Victor Moore’s letter makes a strong point that the budget situation is likely to deteriorate further before any measurable improvement. The September revenue forecast will be pivotal in determining next steps for the Governor and the Legislature. This latest reduction is planned to be a permanent cut to your base.
We do not expect restoration, so you should not attempt to balance your local budgets with one-time sources of money or temporary changes on the expenditure side. With the exception of salary increases (legislatively frozen until next February), colleges retain the flexibility to spend as they choose, consistent with the state allocation requirements.
Cabinet agencies are being asked to further adhere to the various freezes (such as contracts, equipment, travel). While colleges may be well served to observe those freezes in principle, you are not required to reduce your spending in those areas. There will be no exemption request process, and we do not expect you to seek any permissions in fulfilling your local obligations.
Please let me, Chris Reykdal (360-704-4390), or Denise Graham (360-704-4350) know if you have any questions.
Charlie Earl
Charles N. Earl
Executive Director
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Many of you are aware of news media reports this week on the continuing decline in state revenues. Today, we received the following information from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges on the expected impacts to our budgets in the coming two-year period. Discussions will continue in the district office and at the colleges about the effects to our district budgets in light of this new information, and we will share information as it becomes available.
Dr. Jill A. Wakefield
Chancellor
Seattle Community Colleges
Presidents, Chancellors, and Business Officers:
Last week I sent you a message discussing the decline in the June forecast. State revenues have fallen by approximately $500 million, eating through the state’s unrestricted ending balance and leaving the state general fund almost $200 million in the red. Further, caseload forecasts (demand for public state services such as Medicaid, Corrections, and more) are expected to add $250 million in mandatory spending obligations. The Governor is reducing state spending beyond the cuts already levied to state government as a first step in addressing this financial deterioration.
Please see the memo from Victor Moore:
http://www.ofm.wa.gov/budget/instructions/other/implementgfsbudgetsavings070109.pdf
The community and technical college system's share of the cut is $13.526 million for the 2009-11 biennium. Therefore, we are planning to reduce colleges’ allocations for FY2010 by a total of $6.763 million. By making a permanent cut in the first year, we will carry it forward next year to achieve our total biennial target of $13.526 million.
We have used the same methodology to distribute this reduction that was used to calculate the FY2010 cut included in the initial allocation emailed May 22, 2009 (see attached spreadsheet for college district reductions). Denise Graham will send an official allocation to the business officers later this month that will reflect these reductions.
Victor Moore’s letter makes a strong point that the budget situation is likely to deteriorate further before any measurable improvement. The September revenue forecast will be pivotal in determining next steps for the Governor and the Legislature. This latest reduction is planned to be a permanent cut to your base.
We do not expect restoration, so you should not attempt to balance your local budgets with one-time sources of money or temporary changes on the expenditure side. With the exception of salary increases (legislatively frozen until next February), colleges retain the flexibility to spend as they choose, consistent with the state allocation requirements.
Cabinet agencies are being asked to further adhere to the various freezes (such as contracts, equipment, travel). While colleges may be well served to observe those freezes in principle, you are not required to reduce your spending in those areas. There will be no exemption request process, and we do not expect you to seek any permissions in fulfilling your local obligations.
Please let me, Chris Reykdal (360-704-4390), or Denise Graham (360-704-4350) know if you have any questions.
Charlie Earl
Charles N. Earl
Executive Director
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Seattle Maritime Academy in the news
From the Seattle PI
In a bleak year for public education funding, one corner of the community college system is booming.
Seattle Maritime Academy, part of Seattle Central Community College, is preparing to raze the portables that form its offices and put up an $18.3 million building on its campus by the Ballard Bridge.
It just finished a $1.5 million refit of its docks, which sport a flotilla of donated vessels, including a 105-foot former king crab boat called the Alaska Sea, a 177-foot former Alaska ferry called the E.L. Bartlett, and the USNS Assertive, a 225-foot former Navy surveillance ship valued at $50 million.
The new building and the bigger ships will support an expansion of the program, which now serves about 35 students a year - who typically graduate to multiple job offers in the marine industry.
Read more at http://www.seattlepi.com/local/407727_maritime06.html
In a bleak year for public education funding, one corner of the community college system is booming.
Seattle Maritime Academy, part of Seattle Central Community College, is preparing to raze the portables that form its offices and put up an $18.3 million building on its campus by the Ballard Bridge.
It just finished a $1.5 million refit of its docks, which sport a flotilla of donated vessels, including a 105-foot former king crab boat called the Alaska Sea, a 177-foot former Alaska ferry called the E.L. Bartlett, and the USNS Assertive, a 225-foot former Navy surveillance ship valued at $50 million.
The new building and the bigger ships will support an expansion of the program, which now serves about 35 students a year - who typically graduate to multiple job offers in the marine industry.
Read more at http://www.seattlepi.com/local/407727_maritime06.html
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Culinary Alum Wins Big
We are thrilled to announce that Seattle Culinary Academy graduate, Varin Keotkitvon has won the National Jeune Commis competition that took place a week ago at Scottsdale, Arizona.
Varin will represent the United States against 25 other young chefs from around the world at the international competition that coincides with our Grand Chapître in New York City September 30-October 4, 2009.
Read more!
http://www.seattlechaine.com/htmldocs/public/Bertrand2.html
Varin will represent the United States against 25 other young chefs from around the world at the international competition that coincides with our Grand Chapître in New York City September 30-October 4, 2009.
Read more!
http://www.seattlechaine.com/htmldocs/public/Bertrand2.html
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Federal College Aid Form Getting Pared Down
The Obama administration plans to simplify the federal college aid form, which at 153 questions drives millions of families to give up before they finish it.
President Barack Obama wants to make the form much more user-friendly as part of a sweeping plan to put higher education within reach of more students.
Read more at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009375374_apusobamacollegeaid.html
President Barack Obama wants to make the form much more user-friendly as part of a sweeping plan to put higher education within reach of more students.
Read more at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009375374_apusobamacollegeaid.html
IT Conference Comes to Central
Exciting news for IT!
This October, the premiere West Coast PostgreSQL Conference 2009 will be leaving its roots at Portland State University and moving north to sunny Seattle, Washington.
The event this year is being held at Seattle Central Community College from October 16th through 18th. The move to Seattle opens up a larger metropolitan area for continuing to expose databases users, developers, and administrators to the World's Most Advanced Open Source Database.
Following previously successful West Coast conferences, we will be hosting a series of 3-4 hour tutorials, 90 minute mini-tutorials, and 45 minute talks.
The event will cover the entire PostgreSQL ecosystem, including the following topics:
General PostgreSQL
Administration
* Performance
* High Availability
* Migration
* GIS
* Integration
* Solutions and White Papers
The Stack
Python/Django/Pylons/TurboGears/Custom
* Perl5/Catalyst/Bricolage
* Potato
* Ruby/Rails
* Java (PLJava would be great)/Groovy/Grails
* Operating System optimization (Linux/FBSD/Solaris/Windows)
* Solutions and White Papers
More information to follow in the coming months. Contact Lisa Sandoval with questions.
This October, the premiere West Coast PostgreSQL Conference 2009 will be leaving its roots at Portland State University and moving north to sunny Seattle, Washington.
The event this year is being held at Seattle Central Community College from October 16th through 18th. The move to Seattle opens up a larger metropolitan area for continuing to expose databases users, developers, and administrators to the World's Most Advanced Open Source Database.
Following previously successful West Coast conferences, we will be hosting a series of 3-4 hour tutorials, 90 minute mini-tutorials, and 45 minute talks.
The event will cover the entire PostgreSQL ecosystem, including the following topics:
General PostgreSQL
Administration
* Performance
* High Availability
* Migration
* GIS
* Integration
* Solutions and White Papers
The Stack
Python/Django/Pylons/TurboGears/Custom
* Perl5/Catalyst/Bricolage
* Potato
* Ruby/Rails
* Java (PLJava would be great)/Groovy/Grails
* Operating System optimization (Linux/FBSD/Solaris/Windows)
* Solutions and White Papers
More information to follow in the coming months. Contact Lisa Sandoval with questions.
New Dental Assistant Certificate
Submitted by Ona Canfield
The New Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program to open summer quarter at Seattle Central Community College.
The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Program is a two-quarter 13-credit program offering a certificate of completion.
Now the dental assistant is able to expand his or her skills to become this new licensed practitioner. EFDAs are able to place amalgam and composite restorations. In addition to treating patients directly, EFDAs may also work as educators and in business. Clinical EFDAs may work in a variety of health care settings such as private dental offices, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, and correctional institutions.
Seattle Central's program is six-months long and is developed for the working dental assistant. Classes are held on one week night and one Saturday for two eleven week quarters of study.
Call William Spence for information or to apply: 206-587-4188 or email to efda@sccd.ctc.edu
The New Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program to open summer quarter at Seattle Central Community College.
The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Program is a two-quarter 13-credit program offering a certificate of completion.
Now the dental assistant is able to expand his or her skills to become this new licensed practitioner. EFDAs are able to place amalgam and composite restorations. In addition to treating patients directly, EFDAs may also work as educators and in business. Clinical EFDAs may work in a variety of health care settings such as private dental offices, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, and correctional institutions.
Seattle Central's program is six-months long and is developed for the working dental assistant. Classes are held on one week night and one Saturday for two eleven week quarters of study.
Call William Spence for information or to apply: 206-587-4188 or email to efda@sccd.ctc.edu
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