S O U T H
The UPDATE
S E A T T L E
C O M M U N I T Y
“Serving the Campus Since 1977”
C O L L E G E
December 22, 2005
It’s Alive
“Winter is on my
head, but eternal
spring is in my
heart.”
Victor Hugo
(1802 - 1885)
Inside This Issue
™Campus Kudos
™Staff Comings &
™Goings
™Gifts from the
™Earth
™University Center
™Partner
™And Much More...
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue SW
Seattle, Washington 98106
The crew from Campus Services saved a wisteria vine from its eminent demise. The plant
was located in the old Garden Center next to the Tillicum Building. Both buildings are set to be
demolished for the University Center.
The South Seattle Community College Art Gallery
Presents:
Alfredo Arreguin and Gordon H. Wood
Acclaimed artists Alfredo Arreguin and Gordon H. Wood will exhibit their
works January 11 to February 8 at the Art Gallery. Both rearrange elements
of nature into intricate and vibrant paintings that pulse with energy and
mystery. This is their only joint appearance, and it is not to be missed. Join a
reception for the artists on Tuesday, January 31, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Information: (206) 764-5337 / [email protected]
THE UPDATE
Campus
Kudos
Interim Accreditation Report
Released
The Interim Accreditation Report for South has
been released by the Northwest Commission on
Colleges and Universities. Congratulations to all of
us! The report confirms the positive news many of
us heard on October 25 at the exit interview with
our review team. South received the following five
commendations and no recommendations for
improvement:
Commendations
1. SSCC is to be commended for an
administration, faculty, staff and student
body that are all committed to the mission
of the College. It is evident that a spirit of
collaboration and cooperation perpetuates
all activities of the college community. All
groups are commended for the positive
attitude they display in regards to decision
making, problem solving, and positive
support for one another’s efforts in
improving the college and the effectiveness
of its programs and services. The spirit of
cooperation and responsive leadership at
all levels has provided the college with a
notably high level of morale and collegiality.
2. The College is to be commended for its
work with Community Partners, area
businesses and industries. It is apparent
that the college is committed to offering
courses and programs that meet the needs
of the South Seattle service area.
Administrators and faculty are not only
committed to meet the current needs of the
College and the surrounding area, but are
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clearly focused on opportunities and
challenges that face the college in the near
and distant future.
3. The College is to be commended for its
efforts to meet the needs of the changing
demographics at the institution. The
creation of the Office of Diversity and the
funding to support various student support
services of the under prepared and NNES
students is indicative of the college’s
commitment to the needs of its diverse
population.
4. SSCC is to be commended for its
commitment to and achievements in
assessing institutional effectiveness,
including student learning outcomes.
Through on-going, college-wide efforts, the
College has established meaningful goals
and effective strategies for achieving those
goals in all areas of the institution.
Strategies are benchmarked, and measured
and actions are taken based on the results.
Throughout the College, employees show
an understanding of the steps that will be
taking in the future to continue to refine and
improve the process.
5. The College is to be commended for
realizing the opportunities inherent in its
Duwamish site. By dedicating needed
physical resources and bringing together an
impressive array of community partners –
labor, business and industry, social
services, and college programs – the
Center has become a vibrant learning
community that is meeting the unique needs
of families and businesses in its community.
Please see > KUDOS, page 3
THE UPDATE
<KUDOS
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General Recommendations
None
This is an outstanding result and a strong
affirmation of the work we all do to support
student learning and success at South. Thank you,
again, to all of you who were part of this successful
process.
Dr. Jill Wakefield
President
2005-2006 NISOD Award Winners
It is with pleasure that I announce South’s 20052006 National Institute for Staff and Organizational
Development (NISOD) Award Winners:
Christopher Harris, Pastry & Specialty Baking
Instructor and Annette Stofer, ESL Instructor.
These outstanding teachers represent excellence
and a commitment to students. The winners were
selected based on the following criteria:
•
Demonstrated commitment to professional
development in both teaching and content
area.
•
Demonstrated commitment to South, both
in length and quality of service to the
institution.
•
Record of exemplary, non-contractual
activities in support of the institution’s
Mission and Goals.
I would like to express my appreciation to the
awards committee, composed of former NISOD
award winners, for their assistance with this year’s
awards: Jay Abram, Don Bissonnette, Rose Dang,
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Dorrienne Chinn, Don Howard, Dolores Mirabella,
Katherine Pellman, Joan Stover, Allen Stowers and
Cheryl Roberts (ex-officio).
Please join me in congratulating our 2005 – 2006
NISOD award winners.
Dr. Jill Wakefield
President
Staff Comings & Goings
Cashing Out
After almost 30 years at South,
Evelyn Philio, Cashier Supervisor,
has retired. Her last full day on
campus was December 7.
New Safety Specialist
Christa Colouzis is South’s new
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist.
Her first day was on December 12. She
will report to Dr. Kurt Buttleman and will
be a half-time employee. Christa has
worked for the Washington Department of
Ecology and as a consultant with Waste
Minimization Company. She has a
Chemical Engineering degree from the
University of Washington and is a licensed
professional engineer. Christa’s office will
be located in the Multi-Purpose Building.
Update Submissions &
Questions: Contact Michael May in
the Public Information Office at
[email protected].
THE UPDATE
Gifts from the Earth
15 Seattle Chefs Pair up with 30
Washington Wineries to Create Winemaker
Dinner of the Year!
An all-star cast of 15 award-winning chefs from
the Seattle area will join with 30 Washington State
wineries to create the 3rd annual “Gifts from the
Earth” gala on January 28 at South.
Individual chefs will prepare multi-course dinners
for two tables of 10 guests each. Each chef will be
joined by two Washington winemakers who will
pour specially selected wines that will be paired
with each course.
“Gifts from the Earth” is a culinary experience that
will tease the senses and delight the palate,” said
Dr. Jill Wakefield, president. The gala is
sponsored by the South Seattle Community
College Foundation. Proceeds will benefit the
Foundation, providing support for College
programs and student scholarships. The evening
will include live and silent auctions, featuring fine
wine and food packages.
Chefs include: Wayne Johnson – Andaluca, Bobby
Moore – Barking Frog, John Sarich – Chateau
Ste. Michelle, Bruce Ross – Columbia Tower
Club, Kaspar Donier – Kaspar’s Catering, Eddie
Montoya – Ovio Bistro, Tony LaVelle - 02, Bill
Morris – The Rainier Club, Charles Ramseyer –
Ray’s Boathouse, Roy Breiman – Salish Lodge,
Dan Thiessen, Jerry McLachlan – Salty’s, Hans
Reisinger – Six Seven, Stephen Sparks – South
Seattle Community College Culinary Arts, and
Vicky McCaffree – Yarrow Bay Grill.
Participating wineries include: Apex Cellars, Apex
II, Basel Cellars, Beresan Winery, Boudreaux
Cellars, Chandler’s Reach, Chateau Ste. Michelle,
Di Stefano, Forgeron Cellars, Gamache Vintners,
Goose Ridge Winery, Hogue Cellars, J.
Bookwalter Winery, JM Cellars, Kestrel Vintners,
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Maryhill Winery, Nota Bene Cellars, Northstar, O.
S.Winery, Page Cellars, Pendulum, Robert Karl
Cellars, Ryan Patrick Vineyards, Saintpaulia
Vintners, Sandhill Winery, Soos Creek Wine
Cellars, Tsillan Cellars, Vin du Lac, Willis Hall,
Wilridge Winery and Yakima Cellars.
Calling all Volunteers!
“Gifts from the Earth” needs you. Last
year’s event was a great success thanks to a
wonderful group of volunteers.
This year the South Seattle Community
College Foundation is looking for another
great group of volunteers. If you would like
to be a part of the “Gifts from the Earth”
team, there are several opportunities. This
includes greeting to helping with the auction
and everything in between.
Volunteers will be treated to lunch on the
day of the event, prepared by the Brockey
Center and/or food, snacks and beverages
throughout the evening provided by the
Development Office. In addition, you will
also receive a special gift of thanks for
helping with the event!
Teacher Prep Program Planned
Do you know someone who dreams of becoming a
teacher? Tell him/her about Heritage University.
Heritage plans to offer a BA completion program
through the college’s soon to be built University
Center. Students will be able to receive a degree
in Education (K-8) with an English as a Second
Language endorsement. Starting January 5,
prospective students can meet with Heritage
University Recruiter Judy Jennings in the Academic
Center. Walk-ins are welcome on Thursdays from
8:30 am to 2:00 pm or by appointment. Contact
Judy for more information: cell phone, (206) 3212273; campus phone, (206) 768-6600; or e-mail,
[email protected].