Student, faculty & staff newsletter CJanuary 2005 Number 490

MLK King’s dream still Events rings true today

Again, Collin County By Sydney Portilla-Diggs, Student Correspondent Community College District On August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln democratic republic—for all. By the (CCCCD) and the city of Plano will Memorial in Washington D.C., Dr. Martin time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was be honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and mission during a Luther King Jr. delivered the now famous “I assassinated in 1968, Wall Street bevy of activities. have a Dream” speech. In his address, he had begun hiring its first African- This year’s theme is “His Vision, said, “Five score years ago, a great American, American bankers, and President Our Mission” and the college in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed Lyndon Baines Johnson had signed theme is “Coming Together, the Emancipation Proclamation…one the Civil Rights act. Yet, the Equality for All.” hundred years later, we must face the tragic question resounds to the present The CCCCD Power Leadership Breakfast is slated for 8 a.m., fact that the Negro is still not free.” day—is the African-American free? Monday, Jan. 17, at the Spring 250,000 civil rights protestors witnessed CCCCD students had many Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring his speech, and in the eyes of many, he was a opinions on the question. prospective landlords particularly cheerful Creek Parkway in Plano. champion of the African-American freedom “If you ask me if the [African-American] and friendly. Perhaps, they were charmed by The event will bring together struggle—and a patriot. A charismatic person in the USA is free, I tell you NO! her engaging English accent. However, when Plano city leaders to answer speaker, Dr. King used various references to Perhaps the only way for our society to truly she explained that she was South African, the questions from a MLK Celebration Committee and from the audience. the Declaration of Independence and the understand what it is like to live as an houses suddenly became unavailable. Bailey Other activities include: Constitution in his powerful oratory. He African-American, is to be an African- says, “I could not understand this but I soon preached the morality of nonviolent social American for a while,” suggests CCCCD learned that they would rent a house to me if Saturday, Jan. 15 10 a.m. change. He embraced and encouraged a student Adele Bailey. When Bailey came to I told them I was of Dutch descent—it Parade in downtown Plano “love your enemies” philosophy of civil the United States for the first time, she meant I was white.” 11 a.m. disobedience as a way to improve the looked for a house to rent. She found her continued on page 3 City hall program and Health Fair 12 p.m. Free lunch at the Douglass Center 2005 will be exciting time to be at CCCCD Sunday, Jan. 16 7 p.m. According to college President Cary Israel, student retention as well as by creating the million be injected into those schools. “An Evening Celebration” at the new year will mean new projects, a dual admissions program easing the The legislature will be asked to fully fund the Custer Road United Methodist Church renewed focus and the critical duty of transition for Collin students to make the employee benefits for community and creating a bright vision for the future. jump to local universities. technical college faculty and staff. Monday, Jan. 17 8 a.m. Following is a summary of a few of the Texas Legislature TACC recommends that the state not shift Power Leadership Breakfast highlights ahead for 2005. Of course, no other event in January is as the health insurance cost burden to college 10:30 a.m. New Strategic Plan important as the 79th Texas legislature employees and instead adequately fund the Youth Leadership Forum at the CCCC Spring Creek Collin officials will begin the year by convening in Austin. Employees Retirement System (ERS). ERS Campus creating a new three-year strategic plan. A Last session, community colleges took a 16 recently increased health insurance

Thursday, Jan. 20 new “Committee of 100” – composed of percent hit from the state. Already this year, premiums 5 percent for family and 7 p.m. community volunteers, business people, the legislature has asked all Texas community dependent coverage. Plano ISD Program at Plano college officials and students – will meet and colleges, including Collin, to submit their “This will be a difficult session. It is not Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek develop a plan for the future. budget at 95 percent funding. our legislator’s fault, but there will be some Pkwy. The Collin Board of Trustees will then take The Texas Association of Community challenging issues this year. The trustees and I All activities are free and open to that input and finalize a new strategic plan. Colleges (TACC) is promoting two agenda plan to be in Austin keeping a tab on the public. For more information, This is the third three year planning cycle that items to counter the funding cuts: proceedings affecting the college and visit www.planomlk.org or contact the college has embarked upon. The former The state will be asked to restore funding discussing options with our elected officials,” Earl Simpkins at 972.422.0012. two changed the college dramatically by to community and technical colleges. TACC promoting technology, civic engagement and is requesting that an additional $357.9 continued on page 6 2 CALEIDOSCOPE

The Collin College Gingerbread House competition yielded C some big winners and tasty concoctions. CCCCD student A newsletter for the students, winners were Kimberly Kaes, culinary arts, first place; and faculty and staff of the Collin Student China Hulen, education, second place. CCCCD faculty County Community College winners were Ann Williams and Terri Karlsend, Preston District. Published monthly. For Ridge Campus reference librarians, first place; and Jyotsna information or submissions, call NEWSbits Pai, student development associate at Allen, second place. 972-758-3849. High school entry winners were Girl Scout Troop No. 2392, Director ...... Lisa Vasquez Spring semester registration campus advisors are: Spring Creek, first place; and Aileen Kao, Jasper High School, second Editor ...... Mark Robinson place. Judges were culinary arts Professor Brook Brantley, Contributor ...... Marcy Cadena-Smith continues through Monday, Jan. 17. 972.881.5782; Central Park, Vice President of Academic Affairs Thom Chesney, The Contributor ...... Shawn Stewart Telephone registration is 972.548.6782; and Preston Ridge, Contributor ...... Sydney Portilla-Diggs Lemmons Company Cartoonist ...... Bryan Allen available at 469.452.2222 in Collin 972.377.1778. For more Chef Consultant Contributor ...... Jerilyn Harris County or 469.757.2222 in information or to register, visit the Marty Cummins, Layout ...... Publications
Rockwall. Students may also district’s website at www.ccccd.edu. Cooperative Work Caleidoscope welcomes register online @ www.ccccd.edu. Experience Coordinator Lydia student and faculty submissions. Students can register everyday CCCCD student Hillary Gober and Next deadline: December 5. from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. until Jan. 17. Burgess was honored by the Hospitality and All submissions are due by Late registration will be Tuesday, Association for Women in Foodservice 5 p.m. on the due date. Photos Jan. 11, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. in Mathematics for her outstanding Management cannot be returned. Text person at the Central Park, Spring achievement in the 2003-04 Program Chair should be emailed to Creek and Preston Ridge AMATYC Student Mathematics Karen Musa. [email protected] or sent campuses. For students seeking League Competition. Hillary was on disk. Please submit copy that is proofed, edited and advising for the upcoming named top female in the saved in Word format. semester, the contact numbers for Southwest Region.

College wraps up lecture series with two speakers

The United States is, indeed, a melting pot of many Hanny Shehadeh cultures, religions, ethnicities and races. (pictured), a Palestinian Brooke Brantley, right Lydia Gober The same could be said for CCCCD as the definition born in Lebanon, spoke of an “American” was discussed during the finale of a during the third installment to Israel in 1995. There, he was stripped naked and his bag three-part series titled “What it Means to be an of the “What It Means To was dumped out and searched at a road checkpoint. American” Nov. 17 at the Central Park Campus’ Pike Be An American” lecture. Shehadeh said he wants to breakdown stereotypes that Hall. Americans believe regarding people from the Middle East. The speakers were Hanny Shehadeh and Zaina Zatar. One is that not all Arabs hate Jews. However, he warned Shehadeh founded Global Careers, Inc., a search firm attendees against the dangers of the media, which skew the focused on helping professionals. He also is an Arab- true feelings of Muslims and Arabs. American born to Palestinian parents in Lebanon. For example, after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Zatar, 19, is a freshman at CCCCD and moved to the However, she said she loved high school because she Shehadeh was appalled to see news footage of Palestinian United States at age 11 after being born and raised in Saudi made new friends and joined the wrestling team in order to women cheering and clapping the United States’ misfortune Arabia to Palestinian Muslim parents. gain more freedom and interact more in the high when a majority of Arab-Americans were mourning. The theme of the event was tolerance. The speakers school arena. Shehadeh said he fell to his knees and cried as did other revealed anecdotes and tidbits on their culture and how it “I love it,”Zatar said of high school sports.“Back in Saudi Arab-Americans – something the media didn’t air. He urged affects them as Americans. Arabia, you didn’t have girls basketball or girls volleyball. attendees to take the media with a grain of salt and to Zatar said she revels in the freedoms she has in America You have physical education for 45 minutes and then you research issues themselves. compared to her strict upbringing and the cultural values went back to the classroom.” Saudi Arabia holds on women. Shehadeh, husband of Tatiana Shehadeh who works in In her native country, she was forced to cover her body. the International Students office, preached understanding School included about five religion classes, 19 total subjects and tolerance. He is a Palestinian Christian and respects and prayer. Also, women have “no say” in Saudi Arabia and everyone despite their religion. are required to stay at home and take care of the children, “Two or three of my best friends in Plano are Jewish,” according to Zatar. Shehadeh said.“I have the utmost respect for people born in While attending high school in the United States, Zatar the image of God whether they are Jewish, Muslim, said her parents didn’t allow her to stay out late at night or Christian, Buddhist or atheist.” attend certain events like prom. One of Shehadeh’s anecdotes included a story of his visit CALEIDOSCOPE 3

King’s dream continued from page 1 Jeffrey Van Dyke, a CCCCD 2000s. “I wouldn’t disagree with the work in progress. Dr. King laid claim student at the Rockwall campus, has statement [that the African- to the promise that “all men would SMU dual lived in Texas, Florida, and Maryland Americans are still not free] because be guaranteed the unalienable rights admission and grew up surrounded by different in the time it was said, African- of life, liberty, and the pursuit of nationalities. When he becomes a Americans didn’t have the basic civil happiness. His cause had the deadline Jan. 5 parent, he says he wants his children rights. But now things have changed underpinnings of inclusion and to learn tolerance and inclusion from a lot,” Kouser reflects. equality for all peoples: “The The deadline for spring Southern Methodist University him. But he fears that if the injustice Melissa Cole’s paternal great marvelous new militancy which has and Collin County Community College District pre- in society does not change, his grandfather was a Frenchman living engulfed the Negro community must admission program is Wednesday, Jan. 5. The program is children may be taught the wrong in Spain; her maternal grandfather not lead us to distrust of all white limited to 20 students per year with a group being chosen message by society. was from Barcelona, Spain and her people, for many of our white in the fall and the spring. The pre-admission application “MLK was a leader for the maternal grandmother was an brothers, as evidenced by their and information sheet are available at African-American community who American Indian from Oklahoma. presence here today, have come to www.smu.edu/admission/apply.asp. wanted to get everyone involved— Cole feels, “With the advances that realize that their destiny is tied up CCCCD has five dual admission p r o g r ams with but more importantly, he wanted have been made in today’s society, I with our destiny and their freedom is SMU, Texas A&M-Commerce, Texas Women's equality for everyone across the believe the opportunities are out inextricably bound to our freedom. University, University of North Texas and University of board,” says Van Dyke. He believes there for all minorities to seize.” Cole We cannot walk alone…We cannot Texas-Dallas. For more information about the CCCCD any progress made in the area of has worked with many people of turn back.” dual admission program, visit www.ccccd.edu/student equal rights and equal employment different nationalities in the past Mehreen Kouser has not yet lived services/transferuniversitypartners.html. thus far has been a mere “attempt” in including African-Americans, Indians in the United States for one year but SMU pre-admission students must have maintained a most cases. “There are only a few and Pakistanis. Cole states, “They she believes, “One thing is for sure grade point average of 2.95 in transferable courses if they minorities in management position have all chosen to rise above [the that neither I nor my family have less than 30 semester credit hours. Pre-admission [in the large retail chain] where I issue of race], become very successful members have been discriminated students must have maintained a GPA of 2.7 in transferable work… [I think] everybody should and have proven to be worthy of their against because of Dr. Martin Luther courses if they have 30 or more semester credit hours. be given a chance to make his or her successes.” However, she is convinced King’s Jr.’s work.” However, she feels lives better,” he concludes. that any discrimination she has that prejudice is rooted in human CCCCD students Melissa Viator- experienced has been based on her nature: “First, there were the Native Cole and Mehreen Kouser believe gender rather than her multi-ethnic Americans, then African-Americans, that Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s background. now it is homosexuals. After them, CCCCD garners values have touched all of America. Despite the differing opinions and there will be someone else… In the opinion of Kouser, who was perspectives, most people agree that Prejudice is unavoidable but worldly awards born and raised in Pakistan, there is a Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s legacy impartiality is achievable.” contrast between the 1960s and the affects everyone today because it is a After weeks of prepration, a group of CCCCD students did an award winning Canadian impersonation during a Model UN session in Washington, D.C. Nov. 10-13. Thirteen CCCCD students portrayed America's neighbor to the north, Canada, during the Invitation Model United Nations. They were one of two community colleges at the event. According to advisor and professor Didi Wendel, the students spent weeks researching Canada's stance on issues such as nuclear proliferation, trade, human rights and the environment. Wendel advised the students along with Professor Hope Williams. The students also researched each UN committee, operating rules and practiced speeches. The CCCCD representatives participated in six of the seven committees along with 35 other universities and colleges, including Southern Methodist University, De La Salle University, Texas Christian University, Manhattan College, University of Texas - Dallas and five international delegations. Delegations were judged for overall performance with CCCCD taking home five of seven awards as “Outstanding Delegation.” The CCCCD group also achieved “Outstanding The 2004 Living Legends (from left): Dr. Erwin Delegation” for the entire conference with two other schools. and Elisabeth Pink (of Frisco), Gerry Ruschhaupt (of McKinney), and Dr. Myrtle and Professor John For more information about the Model United Nations, Hightower (of Plano) were honored at the Living call Wendel at 972.377.1631. Legends Tribute held Nov. 13 at CCCCD. 4 CALEIDOSCOPE

Campus Events Student Question

CCCCD is hosting an information What is your New Year’s resolution? session on its Teacher Certification Program. The session is from 10-11 a.m. Jan. I haven’t given much thought to my New Year’s I would like to get accepted to Stanford in the fall 15, at CCCCD at Allen, 300 Rivercrest Boulevard. The information session resolution. I’m trying to get through with this 2005 and I’d like study chiropractics. I’m doing will cover the same topics including an semester of school. I want to finish my two years dual credit. I’m still in high school, a senior. overview of CCCCD’s Teacher at CCCCD. I’m looking forward to finishing my Certification Program, application associate of arts and continuing to a teaching requirements for Summer 2005 track, degree. alternative routes to teacher certification in Texas, certifications Sylvia Garcia Michael Cooper offered, the CCCCD application process, training provided in the Sophomore, Plano Frisco program, training schedules, cost, information about teacher job My New Year’s resolution is to maintain a 4.0 My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time opportunities in the Metroplex and a GPA. I’m working on my master’s in nursing. I’m relaxing and not being under pressure and question-and-answer forum. The doing my prerequisites now. taking things to seriously. With studying, I tend session is free and pre-registration is to overdue it. required by calling 972.377.1060.

The Fine Arts Department is hosting an art show titled “Alloys and Echoes” by Chris Morgan Monday, Jan. Estelle Martinez Rosa Rodriguez 17-Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Spring Creek Freshman, Allen Sophomore, Frisco Campus. Call the Fine Arts Department at 972.881.5107 for more information. My New Year’s resolution is to be expecting a This summer I plan to go backpacking through baby in May. I’m taking spring semester and Europe. Mainly France, Italy, Germany and The annual CCCCD Auteur Film after that I’m having a baby. Vienna, Austria because I was born there. I have Series for 2004-2005 continues cousins in France that I want to see and I have Monday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. with “Osama.” The series is held in room relatives in Germany. C104 at the Spring Creek Campus. The film is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carolyn Naureen Merchent Goly Adhamy Perry at [email protected] or at Freshman, Plano Sophomore, Plano 972.881.5140. My New Year’s resolution is to save more than The Vagina Monologues will be Cougar on Campus… $1,000 in my bank account. I’ll be selling an E- presented by the Quad C Theatre at the colleges Black Box Theatre, 2800 E. Mac G4 for $800 on Ebay. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano 75074. Performances are Feb. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 General Admission and $7 for Students and Seniors (age 55+). Kenny Vernon Tickets for the raffle (held at each Freshman, Plano performance) are $1 each. All proceeds from tickets sales will benefit Hope’s Door and Women of Iraq, I want to bring myself up on my feet so I can help Under Seige. For tickets, season others stand up also. It means people should help subscriptions and other information others before they help themselves first. I want to call the Quad C Theatre Box Office at educate myself first of all which is important to 972.881.5809. NOTE: A TDD survive in this world. information line for deaf patrons is available at 972.881.5950. The performance on Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. will be sign-interpreted for the Katia Grebennikova Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Sophomore, Frisco By Bryan Allen CALEIDOSCOPE 5

CCCCD students January support Army nurses Birthdays By Jerilyn Harris, Student nurse, CNSA Second Vice President Stephen R. Hardy 01 Donald Lennert 16 I-Tai Kao 01 Jessica Weisel 16 What began as a local T-shirt designing contest for Jimmy King 01 William Blitt 17 the Collin County Nursing Student's Association Joyce Miller 01 Tony McRae 17 Selena Lujan 02 Raymond Deskins 18 (CNSA) gained the interest of the U.S. Army Nurses James Berry 03 Marina Jarvis 18 during the November mid-year conference of the Jennifer Archer 04 Ronnie Langford 18 National Student Nurses' Association in Daytona Michael McConachie 04 Jason Evans 20 Barbara Rickert 04 Benjamin Espey 21 Beach, Fla. The T-shirts were intended as a fundraiser for CNSA, yet The U.S. Army Nurses recently Diana Sage 04 Kathleen Potvin 21 members felt a need to contribute and give recognition to nurses serving in recognized Collin County Ralph Long 05 Lori Armstrong 22 Iraq. Community College District Shawn Stewart 07 Deborah Cardenas 23 CNSA President Stacie Murphy created the concept of the T-shirt. student nurses for their T-shirt Nasreen Ahmad 08 Pamela Love 23 fundraiser during the National Peter Brierley 08 Penelope Throop 23 The winning design states support for nurses in Iraq and a portion of the Student Nurses’ Association in Randy Culver 08 Jacob Banner 24 proceeds from the sales went to the International Support Services through Daytona Beach, Fla. CCCCD Tracey Elliott 08 Thomas Mobley 24 the American Red Cross. student nurses pictured are Barbara Stroden 08 Holly Mullins 25 These funds will provide medical supplies and other necessities for the Collin County Nursing Paula Ballew 09 Gillian Braziel 25 Roberta Jackson 09 Sepideh Kafaei 25 Student’s Association (CNSA) nurses serving in Iraq. CNSA will be recognized in both the United States Lydia Lugo 09 Julian Pittman 25 Army Nurses newsletter and the National Student Nurses' Association Fundraising chair Jennifer Barbara Lusk 09 Shannon Sager 25 Desmond; CNSA President magazine, Imprint. If anyone is interested in supporting CNSA and the Kelly Putnam 09 James Sigona 25 Stacie Murphy; Liana Banales; Cynthia White 09 Anthony Ayers 26 nurses in Iraq, T-shirts are available for $15. Lori Neely and faculty advisor Mark Langford 10 Brenda McNease 26 For more information or to buy a shirt, call Jennifer Desmond at Lori Wastlick. Kent Scott 10 Paulette Miller 26 [email protected]. Sonja Andrus 11 Carole Morgan 26 Donna White 11 Sandra Herron 27 Gerald Jewison 12 Sabine Madriguera 28 Karen Musa 12 Ralph Hall 30 Thomas Marvin 13 Thomas McAuliff 30 Texas legislators talk issues Molly Boyce 14 Tammy Obier 30 U. L. Jones 14 Lawrence Stern 30 during luncheon at CCCCD Irene Luna 14 Allan Garrison 31 Kanetia Williams 14 Billy James 31 The Texas Junior College Student Government Representative C. Kenyon 15 Lillian Meason 31 Carolyn Perry 15 Torrey West 31 Association (TJCSGA) is ready to get their elbows dirty Jerry Madden Peter Dawson 16 in Austin. (left) and Brian With the 79th Texas state legislature ready to convene McCall (right) down south on I-35, the TJCSGA wants its collective spoke at CCCCD voice heard on bills that affect everything from textbook on Nov. 19. prices to funding for community colleges. for Transfer Students TJCSGA exemplified its effort with a Region II No. 2, Part A luncheon Nov. 19 on the Spring Creek Campus at CCCCD featuring two members of the state House of Other items that might come up on the house floor Understand How Your Representatives, Brian McCall of District 66 and Jerry are sky-rocketing textbook costs and a bill that may CCCCD Courses Will Madden of District 67. affect how students transfer to a four-year schools, Transfer The event was an opportunity for Region II SGA according to Nunn. members, college presidents and board trustees to hold Now the discussion hinges on revenue and how the The state of Texas uses the Texas Common fellowship and also was a medium for attendees to gain state can restore funding for public services. Alternatives Course Numbering System (TCCNS). That means understanding about what issues might pop up in state include an increase in the sales tax, a business activity tax that similar courses taught at public colleges and government this session. and a “sin” tax on alcohol and cigarettes. universities during the freshman and sophomore McCall said about 5,500 bills will be introduced “We’re going to generate revenue this session. That’s years are identified with common numbers. The ranging from public safety, transportation, public school why it’s important for you to get your input into the common numbers are not used on each public finance, health care and higher education. legislation to get your piece of the pie,” Madden said. college or university campus, but each college Over the years, state funding for community colleges TJCSGA Region II President James Nunn said there identifies the common numbers in their catalogs. has decreased. are about four or five other bills that will “directly affect” If you don’t know what your major will be these The number one legislative priority for the Texas community colleges. are often the best courses for transfer students. See Association of Community Colleges is to restore Nunn also is chair of the TJCSGA Legislative Affairs a CCCCD academic advisor, who can help you funding to community colleges, as it requests the Committee that will examine legislation that potentially make the correct selections for your desired legislature dole out an additional $357.9 million for the affects community colleges. program and/or major. fiscal year 2006-07. A message board on the TJCSGA website, at For more information, please call Transfer TJCSGA Region II President James Nunn said state www.tjcsga.org, also will be available for those interested Programs at 972.985.3734. funding is an issue from top to bottom at CCCCD. in voicing their opinion. 6 CALEIDOSCOPE

2005 at CCCCD continued from page 1 Israel said. million dollars in the last four years and assisted Cougar Movie Reviews Textbook costs nearly 800 students through scholarships, but In addition to issues maintaining the college’s student need continues to climb. NATIONAL TREASURE affordability, Collin officials are seeking a solution to Campus Expansions If you like action, if you like history, if you like a little sky-rocketing textbook costs. The Preston Ridge Campus expansion will open mystery and you can't stand Nicholas Cage, then get in the President Israel plans to testify during legislative in January for spring classes as a part of the strategic car, drive to the movie theater and see “National Treasure”. hearings to help develop a plan relieving textbook plan to make the Frisco campus comprehensive in its Action, history and mystery rope viewers into this film, costs. This nationwide problem places a heavy educational potential. which is strong enough to not be brought down by Cage's burden on students and affects not only their ability With the expansion, students and faculty will find inept acting. The plot revolves around Cage's character to achieve academically, but also places a roadblock a new fine arts area, general purpose classrooms and Benjamin Franklin Gates, who is enamored with the to them affording a higher education. a magnificent new 50,000-square-foot library. The prospect that some 200 years ago, the founding fathers of the In some cases, the textbook costs more than the new classrooms and common areas will open up an United States buried a treasure of Biblical proportions. class. For example, an introduction to chemistry educational opportunity like no other in the region. This treasure had eluded Gates' father, portrayed by the classroom and lab textbooks cost about $135 while Living our Values always-cheery Jon Voight, and his grandfather, played by Mr. the class costs $142. This problem must be addressed. The CCCCD of 2005 certainly has a new look and Von Trapp himself, Christopher Plummer. Gates eventually Affordability & Fundraising a new attitude; however, the underlying values this finds a scent and is chased by foe Ian Howe (Sean Bean) and Another issue the college must tackle is college and its faculty, staff, board of trustees and the FBI because they stole the Declaration of Independence affordability. With the downturn in economy students remains true. along the way because it had a secret map on the back. affecting everyone, scholarship fundraising is Collin represents a dedication to Learning, Service Mix in the Masons, clever quips by Riley Poole played by becoming critical. & Involvement, Creativity & Innovation, Academic Justin Bartha and the gorgeous Diane Kruger playing Abigail “Fundraising is a major initiative for the college, Excellence, Dignity & Respect and Integrity. Chase, and you have a mammoth adventure. Not great, but and we need to take this issue to a higher level,”Israel No matter how many buildings we construct or good. The acting and writing lag at times, but anytime you said. Part of that initiative is the upcoming Plain and new years pass, those core values will be what Collin include the Knights Templar, it makes up for it. Fancy Ball in February, which will help raise money County Community College truly exemplifies. Three out of Five Paws for scholarships. The college raised more than half a

FINDING NEVERLAND It's January, so the Oscar hunt officially begins. Johnny Depp has been mentioned as a possible best actor contender for his role in this film, in which he plays J.M. Health & Fitness Barrie, the author of “Peter Pan.” In the role of the late Everything from cancer awareness to low-fat advancements not only in technology and medicine, but author, Depp manages a respectable Scottish accent. His strawberry smoothies were points of discussion during a also treatment techniques have improved health over the performance is subtle and understated, certainly a reversal recent meeting of the Student Leadership Academy (SLA). years. Now, doctors have a proactive approach to from his performance in “Pirates of the Caribbean.” (Most The student organization focused on health issues – treating patients and focus more on preventive medicine. of the publicity material shows Barrie dressed as a pirate, diet, exercise and medical maladies – during a meeting Dr. Chihal tied health and fitness to the business playing make-believe with children.) Depp may receive a Nov. 19 at the Preston Ridge Campus in Frisco. world and how it can improve a company or even one’s nomination for this particular role, but he will likely not SLA consists of five groups, which must present a family life.”It’s a very important concept if you are going receive an Academy Award for best actor. Why? His program on an assigned topic, according to SLA student to lead a business or lead a household,”she said of health character, J.M. Barrie, is a rather cold fish throughout most Cyndi Chennault. and fitness. of the film, giving the actor very little range of emotion She, along with group members Ana Zenteno, Pamela She cited that, for businesses, healthy employees, to explore. Veltman and Devin Gulliams, spoke to the group about greater productivity, equate to less sick days and a Here's the story: Barrie's last play was a flop, so he makes stress relief. decrease in insurance costs. friends with four neighbor boys to inspire his next play, According to Veltman, ways to handle stress include: Dr. Chihal cited several ways to improve one’s health, “Peter Pan.”As Barrie's relationship with his wife dissolves, keeping a log of activities, time management, including: a good diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, a his love grows for the boys’ mother, Sylvia. Sylvia, herself a communicating clearly, nurturing oneself on days off, healthy work environment and medical tests. widow to cancer, is dying of some lung ailment, probably setting aside one evening for recreation, getting sleep, She said more and more companies are offering tests tuberculosis. The movie ends as his successful play, “Peter remembering to laugh and, if need be, seeking ranging from bone density testing in women over 50, Pan,”opens, and the boys' mother dies. The film poignantly professional help. blood pressure monitoring, mammograms, cholesterol parallels her death with the mystical voyage to Neverland. “What I hope the rest of the class got out of today’s screening and blood tests detecting prostate cancer. The theme of the movie seems to be revealed in a line of presentation is how to establish your priorities by setting Rhonda Peters from Bally Total Fitness also spoke dialogue that Barrie himself repeats several different times boundaries for yourself, finding the best balance in your about integrating fitness and exercise into one’s daily throughout the movie, in different ways: "Little boys should life, new ideas on how to reduce the stress load in your lifestyle to not only lose weight, but to lead a healthier life. never be sent to bed," he says sadly, "because eventually life and how to deal with stress,” Chennault said. Peters led the students in a mini-workout and told they wake up to be men." When Barrie confesses that his “Incorporating fitness and watching what you eat is a them to incorporate strength, cardiovascular and older brother died when he was just a child, we can begin good beginning of how to deal with these issues and interval training into their workout schedule. to understand this line, and the idea behind “Peter Pan” as connecting all of these aspects together and finding your Zenteno, Veltman, Chennault and Gulliams also well: Never grow up. spirit and the power of yourself.” cooked a number of food items including vegetables, Three out of five paws. Next, Dr. Jane Chihal visited the class preaching the low-fat brownies, gingerbread and smoothies to gospel of health and wellness. She said that promote healthy and delicious foods. CALEIDOSCOPE 7

Phi Theta Kappa welcomes new members

Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony was Nov. 21, 2004 in the John Anthony Theatre. Germany. To be eligible for CCCCD's Alpha Mu Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, one must Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year institutions. Phi Theta have a GPA of at least 3.5 and have completed a total of 12 credit hours at Collin County Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.5 million Community College District. members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 united states, U.S. territories, Canada and

Julie Abraham Melissa Ann Cole Mike Giles Sokaribo George Lawson-Jack Farrah Qureshi Darlene Suarez Michael Sean Aday Matthew Collins Kara Good Mallory Lineburger Syed Shadman Rahim Aimee Suen Shannon Lindsey Ainsworth Karlee Crawford Daniel Goode Tonya Malek Todd Reimer Dan Tache Matthew Douglas Akers Josh Curlett William Gough Beatrice May Marilyn Rice Ashlee Talburt Shirley Craun Allen Gesina Cuvi Thomas Graham Autumn McClanahan Laurie Richardson Sze-Hui Tan Chris Baird Tony Davidson Crystal Haddox Samantha McComas-Baker Laura Robinson Anigail Nicole Thomas Kari Ann Barrett Jeanie Derum Amanda Hafliger Debra McGuire Leandra Roesch Olivia Todaro Logan Alan Barron Alan Jay Diamond Donna Hall Gracey McKennon Sandra Rowe Kari Tolle John Elwin Barskdale Abdel Diawara James Hatfield Meghan McKern Sara Samadi Gary Trammel Heidi Hall Bass Michael DiPiazza Cheryl Henderson Connie McMann Teres Monique James Turner Deana Patricia Bell Ashley Edwards Chase Higgs Donald McQuade Rose Samaniego Michael Valentine Tamara Bennett Jillian Edwards Joshua Hora Michelle Melancon Lena Sarar Tyler James Vano Debbi Black Lindsay Ellason Christina Janiak Mary Milleson Jennifer Ann Heather Overbey Whitney Amanda Kay Blakley Kelly Ellis Elizabeth Janis Joanna Mineart Marie Schimelman Beverly Jennifer Wicken Michael Boone Saloumeh Esmaeili Claudine Johnson Kenji Miyajima Lynda Schitzius Kristofor Waid Wiggins Monica Boyd Kristi Esposito Karen Johnson Mary Ann Monnin Shahina Shad Ashlea Wiley Laura Bradford Victoria Fain Wendy Jones Linda Mosley Salovmeh Armaiti Shahidi-Fitzgerald Latonya Woodhouse Lesley Brooks David Fallin Kenneth Judd Sheara Mulbah Alexio Sherman Hao Yang Camille Bryant Christine Fasolino Arundati Karthik Andrea Orsborn Shannon Shuflat Chrissy Yung Herbert Bryant Anna Farris Marc-Oliver Katele-Kone Nita Overcast Cher Smalling Brain Zadorozny Jennifer Burke Beverly Fetterman Cathy Keeton Elizabeth Petterson Jeffery Smith Zeeshan Zeeshan Catherine Burkel Elizabeth Fisher Gail Renee Killon-Lawson Lynette Ponce Yvonna Smoot Adam Ziegler William Carpenter Jenna Fisher Mehreen Kouser David Pouges Romoncito Solis Martina Charlton Aubrey Flanigan Kelly Ann Kozloski Kseniya Parakhina Brian Spinks Rhonda Chirafisi Allisa Gambara Andreza Kurgan Ian Priestley Cathy Stang Indira Ruth Chrisman Sheila Gilani Kristina Lake-Bell Nancy Prodnuk Shawn Stark Christina Cloxton Emily Giles Alicia Lawrence Giang Quach Elizabeth Steinmetz

Employee Recognition Nominees

Shane Ammons Tiffany Kellerman The 2004 Noel Levitz Survey, administered difference between CCCCD scores and the Nell Ard Jean Lafollett to CCCCD students last spring, provides comparison group is a positive number, CCCCD Tiffanee Arnold Kenny Lanius satisfaction scores for the following college students are more satisfied than the comparison Mary Auwen Debbi Livingston services which are listed in the order of group; if it is a negative number, CCCCD Brad Baker Heather Webb-Losh importance attributed to them by students. On a students are less satisfied. Asterisks associated Kris Berg Sheri Mackey scale of 1 to 7, CCCCD's student satisfaction with difference scores indicate that the Doug Boliver J'Anna Mann scores are compared with national data for other differences between CCCCD and the national community, junior and technical colleges. If the comparison group were statistically significant. Diana Browning Tom Mar tin Sharon Burnett Diana McKee Scale CCCCD Means Natl. Comparison Group Means Difference Thom Chesney Marlene Miller Instructional Effectiveness 5.43 5.31 0.12*** Registration Effectiveness 5.44 5.31 0.13*** Heather Darrow Tri Nguyen Academic Services 5.48 5.30 0.18*** Leslie Dempsey Gilbert Padron Academic Advising/Counseling 5.00 5.10 -0.10* Concern for the Individual 5.16 5.13 0.03 Jack Denton Ruth Payton Safety and Security 5.23 4.81 0.42*** Campus Climate 5.34 5.19 0.15*** Andy Duckworth Linda Qualia Service Excellence 5.25 5.13 0.12** Doug Dunlap Sandra Snyder Student Centeredness 5.38 5.26 0.12** Admissions and Financial Aid 5.03 5.00 0.03 Barbara Fox Joanne Stevens Campus Support Services 4.99 4.85 0.14*** Mary Jane Gibbons Jon Stones Responsiveness to Diverse Populations 5.55 5.37 0.18*** Shannon Green Glenda Trammell Marilyn Hall Gloria Tyler [Source: Noel Levitz Survey Spring 2004] *Significant at .05 level. For the detailed report see IRO's intranet site: Mary Lou Hennessy Jeff Watson **Significant at .01 level. http://intranet.ccccd.edu/iro/information/reports/index.html Tom Hull Henry Whalen ***Significant at .001 level. For questions or comments contact: Nasreen Ahmad at 972.758.3810 Ceilidh Charleson-Jennings Vicki York 8 CALEIDOSCOPE

First Impressions Are Lasting What impression do YOU want to make? College At a lunch interview What can you do? NEWS with a company In the corporate executive, she sat down world-which is based on The North Central Texas WorkForce Board and immediately began “we”, not “I”-it is more approved the grant titled “Warehouse to eat her salad. She important to emphasize Management/Process Improvement Training looked up and noticed what you can do for the Project” in the amount of $157,638 to CCCCD. the hiring supervisor company, not what can This grant will benefit 165 employees of three had not yet picked up the company do for you! companies in our service area: Telecom Electric his fork. He stared at Now is the time to Supply Company and Geo-Marine, Inc. in Plano, her. “I knew by the look emphasize your skills, and Special Products & Manufacturing, Inc. in on his face he was not abilities and what you Rockwall. The college received more than a going to hire me.” can do for the employer million dollars in workforce grants in 2004. In our time of fast food and casual dress, etiquette to make a contribution. is making a surprising comeback. Several generations Good table manners. More than $1,500 was raised for the CCCCD have not been taught manners. The rebellious ’60s, The supervisor wants to schedule a lunch meeting. Children’s Holiday Fund and Back to School the greedy ’80s, the all-about-me ’90s may be clichés, It is not because the supervisor needs a lunch programs during the Chili Cook-off and All but clearly etiquette has not been a priority in the companion. The supervisor wants to get to know the College Council Bake Sale held at the Central Park last few decades. Students do not realize they should “real” you in a social, relaxed setting. Example of Campus. Chili bowls created for the Chili Cook- have firm handshakes and look others right in common table mistakes: off raised $840 for Hope’s Door, the women’s the eye. • Not waiting for everyone to be seated and follow shelter in Plano. If you feel you need assistance in learning proper the lead of host/hostess. etiquette, review the following 10 suggestions. They • Failure to place napkin in your lap, once seated. Bobbie Long, executive director of the Central should help you make a painless transition to the • Talking with food in your mouth. Park Campus Learning Resource Center, and LRC business world. • Beginning to eat before everyone is served. staff were designated a Consumer Health Dress for the job. • Chewing with mouth open. Information Center. Be aware of dress requirements at whatever • Using wrong utensils. company you’re considering for employment. If you • Not being on time. don’t like what you have to wear at the job, you may You may have gotten by in school by being 10-15 not enjoy working there. Dress codes often reflect a minutes late, but that is not going to enhance your company’s atmosphere. Large firms that work closely chances of success in the work place. If you have a with the public prefer more conservative dress. problem being on time, then allow the extra 10 Smaller firms and hi-tech may favor casual dress. For minutes. Make a list how being late has hurt you to interviews, invest in quality clothes. Be clean and well reinforce why you should be on time. pressed. Have a friendly attitude. Show enthusiasm. People who appear happy and interested in others People respond well to someone who is secure, inspire a sense of goodwill and affect the happiness happy and friendly. The business market is tough of others around them. You will be remembered as a today, but that is your problem, not theirs. Do not nice person and an inspiration to be around. let your anger, frustration and fear show. Few people get excited about the jobs they are interviewing for, or the projects they are given once hired. You have to do CCCCD faculty, staff it and be sincere. Be clear and concise. cook up chili wins Candidates who talk too much or talk too little CCCCD hosted its 13th annual Chili Cook-off Nov. 12, at have problems in an office environment. A response the Central Park Campus. About 300 people attended to Laurie Gibson (left) won the Chili Cook-off Best to any question should be between two and six sample a bevy of chili choices. Overall Chili. (Right) Professor Gordan O’Neal. sentences. It does not take six paragraphs or six The winners of the cook-off were: words. Avoid slang or such expressions as “you know” • Golden Spoon - Overall Best Chili - Laurie Gibson, or “like”. Show respect at all times. Do not use first student life assistant names without permission. The older, more senior • Roadkill Award - The Records Management Group: Tammy Brown, executive should be introduced first. Peggy Browning and Rhonda Bolton (CPC) Learn to listen. • Hottest Chili - Mike McConachie, professor of government (CPC) When you listen, you learn. If you listen to others • Wimpiest Chili - Marie Buettner, associate faculty, Study Skills (CPC) carefully, you flatter them by showing that what they • Faux Chili - PRC Learning Resources Center: Ann Williams and From left Judges Cheri Jack, Jeff are saying is important. How will you know the Terri Karlseng (PRC) Walter, and Cameron Neal sample supervisor’s needs if you do not listen? • Best of Show (Table Decorations) - Debra Lamb; Theme: Americana (PRC) chili at the Chili Cook-off.