Community College of Philadelphia

Questions can be addressed to ext. 8797 or mkushner@cpp.edu.

Happy Holidays,
Mark Kushner
Chef Andy Marins
CAHM Department

Board of Trustees - November 5, 2009

At the November 5, 2009 Board meeting, the Board of Trustees took the following actions:

-Accepted $600 from the U.S. Department of Education (subcontracted through the University of Pennsylvania's African Studies Center) for year four of the four-year African Studies Grant;

-Accepted $3,200 from the U.S. Department of Education (subcontracted through the University of Pennsylvania/Penn Lauder CIBER) for the International Business and Education Companion Grant;

-Accepted $2,722 from the U.S. Department of Education for additional funding for year five of the five-year TRIO Student Support Services Grant for Student Grant Aid;

-Accepted $171,572 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) grant for fiscal year 2009-2010;

-Accepted $989,601 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Tech Prep Partnership Grant for fiscal year 2009-2010;

-Accepted $10,000 from the Independence Foundation for the Project Support for Fostering Geriatrics: Phase II Grant;

-Accepted $6,500 from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (subcontracted through Bucknell University) for year four of the four-year Jack Kent Cooke Community College Transfer Program Grant; and

-Accepted, from a friend of the College, a Minolta X370, telephoto lens and case; an Olympus Stylus Zoom DLX and case; a Minolta HiMatic 7 and case; and a Minolta SRT 101, lens and case to the College's Photographic Imaging Department, valued at $400.

We are now accepting submissions for our Fall '09 edition of Academically Speaking. Our online publication will continue to highlight the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and departments. News of awards, new programs, publications, projects, changes or other items of interest to our academic community are welcomed and encouraged. Our deadline for submissions is November 20. The Spring '09 edition can be seen at www.academicallyspeaking.wordpress.com. Thanks again for your help and support.

Sincerely,
Professor Nate House

English
Community College of Philadelphia
nhouse@ccp.edu
(215) 751-8081

The awards cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and the duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program, as well as other scholarships or grants received.

Please visit www.jkcf.org to access information and the application. Students interested in applying for the scholarship are strongly encouraged to meet with Patti Conroy, Scholarship Manager, prior to beginning the application process. She can be reached at pconroy@ccp.edu or 215.751.8214 to arrange a meeting.

I'd like to invite you to the 2009 Limited Editions Release Party on Thursday, October 1, from 2:00 to 3:30 in the Winnet Coffeehouse. This year's magazine is so exciting-- I am really thrilled with the writing as well as the photography. I've asked writers to read from their work, and I've also asked photographers to speak about their pieces. The party should be fun and fascinating. And there will be refreshments!

Hope to see you,
Julie Odell
Faculty Advisor, Limited Editions

However, if you receive the vaccine(s) through another source (CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, etc) you will be eligible for a reimbursement of up to $25. You need to pay for the vaccination up front, get a receipt, then complete the Blue Cross flu reimbursement form and submit it to Independence Blue Cross.

bThe Blue Cross reimbursement form has been distributed as an attachment via email. We will also post the reimbursement form on the front page of the Human Resources Web site early next week. If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office at ext. 8208, 8038 or 8365.

The college has developed work rule policies and procedures for faculty and staff in the event that you are absent from work due to the flu or flu-like symptoms. This includes your own absence or if you must be absent to care for an immediate family member.

Please see the corresponding email with attachment or the Human Resources Web site for a copy of the policy and procedure work rules and the Return to Work Verification Form.

If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office: Agnes Trummer at x8208 or Joan Paul at x8038.

The calendar can be accessed at the link specified below. Features in the calendar include: - The Month-At-A-Glance highlights which days of the month have multicultural/diversity events along with a brief description and an option to get more extensive information regarding the event. - Public holidays for over 85 countries and information about various international foods and recipes.

If you have questions or a problem accessing the 2009 Multicultural Calendar, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at extension 8039. Thank you.

Peer tutoring has already begun and works best when students make an appointment. We do accept walk-ins; however, students may have to wait, and there is no guarantee of being seen.

Any questions? Stop in B2-36 or call our Lab Secretary, Ernestine Goodman, at 215-751-8481 or e-mail Mathematics Specialists in the Learning Lab: Gail Chaskes (gchaskes@ccp.edu) or lhudoba (lhudoba@ccp.edu).

Be sure to leave comments or suggestions by selecting the Contact Us button in the menu bar. We hope you enjoy the new programs! Allan Kobernick, Producer CCPTV 610-659-9695 215-972-8320

SPINNING INTO BUTTER  Starring Sara Jessica Parker & Beau Bridges
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in BG-11

A vicious hate crime at an elite New England College thrusts the new Dean of Students into the investigation. When charged with maintaining order on campus, she is forced to examine her own feelings about race. Based on the critically acclaimed play, Spinning Into Butter is a compelling movie that examines the emotional fallout of prejudice within the cloistered walls of academia. 89 minutes

Please note that the 2009-2010 College Catalog omits the Marketing degree program. The Marketing degree program is still being offered and the updated information for the program description and requirements are available on the Web page below. This curriculum page will be inserted into the printed catalogs.

0-3-13-2 (Lectue-Lab-External-Credit)

Description: Clinical experience in a hospital affiliate. This course builds on skills learned in DMI 131 and 132 with additional patient interaction under supervision. In addition to doing general radiography and fluoroscopy, students perform rotations through the operating room. For more information, contact Deborah Rossi (x8947).

Please contact Central Supply at extension 8998 to order new materials. If you require the logo for any electronic documents, please contact the Division of Marketing and Government Relations at extension 8040 to receive an electronic file of the College logo.

Thank you for your cooperation. With your assistance, the College and its compelling message will be well-recognized and appreciated.

New Prereq: ENGL 101 Ready

Old Prereq: ASL 102

For more information, please contact Eve West at x8291.

PSYC 215: Developmental Psychology - Changes Effective Spring 2010 Course Description: This course explores current research findings and significant theoretical perspectives on the biosocial, psychosocial and cognitive domains of human development across the lifespan. A major theme of the course is the interaction between nature and nurture in human development. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or BIOL 109 For more information about this course, contact Dr. Donald Bowers, x8448.