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1. Dr. Petterson Presents at the League for Innovation and is WLG Recipient
2. 2004-2005 Learning Grant Recipients Announced
3. Strategic Plan Update
4. Early Start to College a Huge Success
5. PC to Offer On-site Mammography Testing
6. PC Celebrates Women's History Month
7. PC to Host "Youth Day-Healthcare Careers for Life"
8. Dr. Pepe Presents at the MABWDDD

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Petterson.  She is the Women's Leadership award recipient for PC this year.  Bonnie will be honored along with other MCCD recipients, at a luncheon on March 30, 2004.

2. 2004 - 2005 Learning Grant Projects - Faculty recipients of 2004 - 2005 MCCD Learning Grant awards have been announced. It was noted that 40 of the 65 applications submitted were funded to support the enhancement of teaching and learning. Below are the Phoenix College recipients and their project titles:

• Cindy Ortega: OneBookPC
• Rose Pfefferbaum: Fiduciary Training: From Theory to Practice
• Trino Sandoval: Latin American Film Festival

• Following the District RFP process, two vendors have been selected and scheduled for interview to select the company that will conduct the survey.
• It is the goal of the team to do everything possible to have the survey completed and results and analysis delivered, by the vendor, prior to the end of this semester.
• The team is currently preparing interview questions for the vendor interviews.
• Results and analysis of the survey will be delivered to the Commitment to Employee Excellence Strategic Action team for review and recommended college actions.
• We will assure that the survey will be anonymous and confidential.

5. The Phoenix College Health and Wellness Committee will join forces with Mobile On-site Mammography or "M.O.M." to provide on-site breast cancer screening on March 29, 2004 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Phoenix College Administration parking lot. Insurance coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and other select carriers will be accepted. However, the fee for non-insured patients is $112.35, which includes the radiologist reading. In addition to the regular interpretation by the radiologist, the R-2 computerized reading will also be offered for $24, which is also covered by BCBS.

Patients under the age of 35 must provide a referral from their doctor. Baseline mammograms start at age 35-39, and most insurance plans cover women every year over the age of 40. To schedule an appointment, call (480) 967-3767. For questions, please call (602) 285-7708.

6. Thank you to the Re-Entry Center/A.W.A.R.E.Club for sponsoring this year's Women's History Month Event, "Creating a Structure of Support:  Education and Personal Goals".  The successful event featured three excellent speakers, Paula Giangreco Cullison, Nancy Jordan, and Leah Landrum Taylor. Co-sponsors of the event were the Liberal Arts Department, Honors Program, and Student Life and Leadership.

7. To increase awareness of health careers, PC will join forces with the  Arizona Healthcare Recruiters Network (AHRN) to host “Youth Day-Healthcare Careers for Life” on  Saturday, March 27 at Phoenix College. AHRN’s 3rd annual Youth Day event brings together a variety of  healthcare professionals who will share the real-life experiences and rewards of their careers. The event will also feature a variety of exciting, interactive exhibits, hands-on demonstrations and activities, including a fire truck and a medical helicopter. For younger children, there will be a moonwalk, clowns, face painting, and much more. In addition, representatives from colleges and universities will be on hand to present healthcare education opportunities from nursing and respiratory therapy to medical imaging, laboratory and pharmacy. High school students will learn about degree programs, requirements, scholarships and other financial assistance options, including a special Youth Day scholarship.  For more information on this event, contact Julie Stiak (Health Enhancement) at 285-7735.

8.  Dr. Phil Pepe, Biology, recently presented at the Multidisciplinary Approaches to Bioindustry Workforce Development Dialogue Day. His presentation entitled: Proposition 301 Biosciences Workforce Development - Advancing Applied Bioscience Laboratory Skills included information on the department's Prop 301 initiatives, goals, equipment purchases, curriculum, increased lab activities and building bridges to the workplace.