A Maricopa Community College
www.dist.maricopa.edu		 Thursday, September 1, 2004
 
Dr. Corina Gardea
President
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013

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Table of Contents
  1. PC to Host Smoking Cessation Workshop
  2. Congratulations To PC Employees
  3. Update on Position of Executive Assistant to the President
  4. MCCD's Presence in Downtown Phoenix
  5. Enrollment Figures as of August 31, 2004
  6. "PC  Birthdays"
  7. Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure
  8. "Prop 401" Question of the Week

1. The PC Wellness Committee and the Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program team up to offer a free quit tobacco class at Phoenix College beginning Sept. 7.  The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. until Oct. 12, in HC 4 in the lower level of the Hannelly Center. 

Participants will learn techniques to help them quit and get the support needed to remain tobacco-free.  The classes are facilitated by Arizona Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists and all participants will receive 50 percent off the retail price of nicotine replacement therapy such as the patch or gum. 

For more information or to register for the class, please call (602) 372-7272. 

2. Congratulations to the following PC employees:

  • Genevieve Watson was recently appointed to the Governor's Youth Development Task Force. Genevieve has been assigned to the Youth Workforce Development Policy Work Group. The Task force is comprised of members of the community representing diverse expertise in the youth development field and a cross-section of Arizonans of various ethnicities, geographic locations and ages.
  • Cecilia Quiroz-Vasquez accepted a temporary assignment as Office Coordinator I in Recruitment & Retention.
  • Monica Castañeda has joined the ranks of PC’s adjunct faculty.  Monica is teaching a Speedy Spanish course this semester.
  • Anna Chavira has accepted to serve as the coordinator of the Hispanic Service Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) Grant.  For the last year Anna was serving as the acting coordinator.
3. A search will be conducted to fill this vacancy. In the interim, adjunct faculty member Rosemary Hernandez has been hired to fill this role on a temporary basis. The committee will be finalized next week.

4. You should be aware that the 2004 bond contains funds to create a downtown Phoenix presence for the Maricopa Community College District. The exact location and scope have not been determined. Chancellor Glasper continues to keep in close communication with ASU President Crow as our two systems will form a partnership to provide undergraduate education at this downtown location. One fact to remember is that all services and classes to be taught downtown will be provided through currently existing Maricopa Community Colleges. In other words, this is not a new and stand alone college; FTSE generated by offerings downtown will be credited to the college provider. Furthermore, Phoenix College will be the primary provider as downtown is PC's service area. We will keep you informed as this project continues to unfold. This is an opportunity for Phoenix College to continue to be responsive to its ever changing community and to strenthen its strong tradition of being the higher education institution of choice in the central valley.

5. Enrollment Figures as of August 31, 2004
2003 2004 %
Total Headcount 12,647 12,268 -3%
Total CR HOURS 91,595 90,651 -1%
Total FTSE 6,104 6,043 -1%

6. Happy Birthday

Laura Galloway 8/30
Donna Gal 8/31
Hellen Baker 9/1
Barbara Stratton 9/2
Cindy Ortega 9/4
Nancy Matte 9/4
Cathy Tankersley 9/4

7. You are invited to join Phoenix College and the Women’s Leadership Group by participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Sunday Oct. 10.  Interested walkers and runners can pick up a one-month training schedule from the Fitness Center starting Sept. 7.

Start Times: 7:15 a.m. – Family Fun Run/Walk (non-competitive)
                   8:00 a.m. – 5K/Run for Breast Cancer Survivors
                   8:15 a.m. – 5K/Run Competitive
                   8:35 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk (non-competitive)
10:00 a.m. – Survivor Celebration – Including recognition of 
                   race winners

 Cost:  $18 (non-competitive) 5K Run/Walk or one Mile Walk
           $18 Phantom Walker
           $23 (competitive, timed thru 30 minutes) 5K/Run

If you wish to participate with the Phoenix College Team, please contact Tresa Miller (PC WLG representative - X57792) for registration information and forms.  Or you can register online at: www.active.com/register/index.cfm?event_id=1139952&team_id=151913
(Please note that there is a slight fee for registering online of $1.50 to $1.75 depending on the event you choose.)

Our team name is: Maricopa Community Colleges – WLG
The password required to join is: walkers

You do not have to be a WLG member to participate on the Phoenix College/Maricopa team. 

8.   "Prop 401 Question of the Week"
Why aren't the Maricopa Community Colleges running a campaign for the bond?

During work hours, the Maricopa Community Colleges and their employees are prohibited by law from attempting to influence the outcome of any election. However, the Maricopa Community Colleges may continue to educate the public and publish fair and honest information regarding their plans and future.
 

     
The President's Bulletin is an electronic newsletter published Weekly for PC employees by the Office of the President. Send your suggestions, submissions or comments to news@pcmail.maricopa.eduor call (602) 285-7433.