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h1vt April 15, 2014 Dr. Walter Tribley Superintendent/President Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont Monterey, CA 93940 Western Association Dear President Tribley: of Schools and Colleges Monterey Peninsula College staff has brought to my attention that the College will be offering eight new degrees. The information provided by the College indicates these degrees do not contain new courses or substantial changes, but instead reformat the existing curriculum. This development is in response to the Student Transfer Agreement Reform Act, also known as California State Senate Bill 1440, which mandates that 10 COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD California Community Colleges (CCC) develop transfer degrees to facilitate SUITE 204 NOVATO, CA 94949 the successful transfer of students from the CCC system to the California TELEPHONE: (415) 506-0234 State University System. FAX: (415) 506-0238 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.accjc.org The new Associate Transfer Degrees are: Administration of Justice AS-T Art History AA-T Chairperson SHERRILL L AMADOR Business Administration AS-T Computer Science AS-T Public Member History AA-T Physics AS-T Vice Chairperson Political Science AA-T Studio Arts AA-T STEVEN KINSELLA Administration Based on the description Monterey Peninsula College has provided, these President programs are not substantively new and will not necessitate a substantive BARBARA A. BENO change review by the Commission. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and please let us know if there are any changes in the information Vice President SUSAN B. CLIFFORD provided by the College. Vice President Sincerely, KRISTA JOHNS Vice President GARMAN JACK POND Associate Vice President Susan B. Clifford, Ed.D. JOHN NIXON Vice President Associate Vice President NORVAL WELLSFRY SBC/mg Cc: Dr. Celine Pinet, Accreditation Liaison Officer Ms. Martina Fernandez-Rosario, U.S. Department of Education Meghan Cromien From: Leslie Procive Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 8:32 AM To: ALL USERS Subject: School of Nursing Awarded NSNA's Stellar School Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed MPC community: I am sending you a quick note to share a bit of good news: Sue Hanna and some of our nursing students are returning from the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) 62nd annual convention in Nashville where MPC's Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing was awarded NSNAs Stellar School recognition. Only 23 schools in the nation have received this distinction, most of them are BSN programs, and only one other school is located in California. This program recognizes NSNA school chapters for their ongoing involvement in NSNA and their commitment to shared governance and professional development. Nursing students have been active in the legislative process both at the state and national level for many years (researching, debating, passing resolutions in support of specific evidence-based practices about nursing school curricula, e.g. "In support of increased awareness and optimal management of monitoring systems and their alarms."). Sue Hanna, nursing faculty, completed a special course for faculty advisors in support of the effort. The MPC NSNA chapter has demonstrated commitment to professional development and community outreach. At the California state convention in the fall in San Jose, the chapter was presented with two awards: "best community service project", and "best breakthrough to nursing" projects (recruitment). Celine Pinet, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont Street Monterey, CA 93940-4799 (831) 646-4034 cpinet@,rnpc.edu<rnai Ito: cpinet@,mpc.edu> Meghan Cromien From: Leslie Procive Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 9:02 AM To: ALL USERS Subject: FW: MPC Success Story Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Sent on behalf of Celine Pinet ****** ******************* *** *** ** ******************************* Dear MPC community; I'd like to share something that happened to me over the weekend. I am sharing this with the hope it will bring you pride, as it did me. I was on my way to visit a friend in San Jose and stopped on the way to pick up coffee. While I was waiting in line, an individual noticed my MPC tshirt. She asked me a few questions and then started telling me about her experience with the college. She said, and I quote: "Monterey Peninsula College holds a special place in my heart. I started my college education there and ended it with a Ph.D. from Stanford." She proceeded by telling me how much she appreciated what the college had to offer and how it changed her life. We are in the midst of significant budget challenges and we face some difficult decisions. This former student's voice is a reminder that our core and purpose remain strong. We may not have all the resources or material things we need - and our richness lives in our spirit of excellence, caring, and commitment. Our wealth is measured in who we are and what we continue to offer: Opportunities for students to realize their potential, opportunities for students to pursue their educational dreams, and opportunities for students to see how they can make a difference - a positive difference for us all. Warmly, Celine Meghan Cromien From: Shawn Anderson Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 9:39 AM To: ALL USERS Subject: The Monterey Bay: A Leader in the Blue Economy. Conference with Congressman Sam Farr - Seaside, CA - 4/25 SENT ON BEHALF OF SL1PER1NTENDET/PRESIDENTDR, WALT TRIBLEY Dear MPC Community, As we know, the Monterey bay region is a leader in marine science and technology. This Friday, the Monterey Bay International Trade Association and Congressman Sam Farr are hosting an event to highlight that and demonstrate how the county has become a global leader in such sectors as abalone farming, aquaculture science, kelp farms research, climate change and sea level rise research and water quality as well as other "breakthrough" technologies, products, and services addressing other facets of the marine science industry. The Monterey Bay: A Leader in the Blue Economy event is being held Friday, April 25, from 9AM-3:30PM at the Monterey College of Law facility on Ft. Ord. In addition to presenters from MPC's MATE Center, Congressman Farr will give a special presentation about the Monterey Bay marine science community and some of the challenges and opportunities the region faces as a world leader in this sector. The details are online at http://www.mbita.org/events/brandingthemontereybayregion2Ol4.html . This is the 4th conference on the Brand Monterey Bay (BMB) program featuring a leading industry in the Monterey Bay region. If your schedules permit, I encourage you to attend. Thank you! Dr. T Meghan Cromien From: Meghan Cromien - Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 10:42 AM To: Meghan Cromien Subject: Group Assignments in MPC Online - MPC Online Coffee & Conversation - May 2nd Attachments: Group MPC Online Coffee & Conversation .ics From: Leslie Procive Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 3:36 PM To: ALL USERS Subject: FW: Group Assignments in MPC Online - MPC Online Coffee & Conversation - May 2nd Sent on behalf of the MPG Online Support Team. ********************************************************************* Greetings MPG Faculty We are pleased invite you to this week's MPC Online Coffee and Conversation which will be held Friday, May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. - Noon in LTC 317. Join us this week for a conversation about Group Assignments in MPC Online. This week's conversation is facilitated by Steve Bruemmer, MPC's Online Instructional Technology Specialist. This conversation is intended to help understand how to effectively facilitate group discussions and assignments. Our conversation will include the following topics: How to setup and define groups and group members How to establish group discussion forums How to create group assignment submissions A fundamental goal of MPG's Institutional Committee on Distance Education is to support the development of high quality online learning environments that facilitate student engagement and promote learning. Learn more by visiting http://mpconline.mpc.edu and clicking the link to Faculty Training & Support. Join us for a great conversation - and doughnuts! No registration required. Add this event to your calendar by clicking on the attached calendar icon. - Jon Jon Knolle, Ed.D. Associate Dean of Instructional Technology & Development Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont Street Monterey, CA 93940-4799 (83 1) 646-3030 jknoI1c90tn pc- cdri Meghan Cromien From: Walter Tribley Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 4:21 PM To: ALL USERS Cc: Vicki Nakamura Subject: Employee Recognition Dear MPC, I am pleased to request nominations for two special recognition awards that will be presented at the annual Employee Recognition event on May 30. Since 2006, the MPC Foundation has sponsored the annual Classified Recognition Award, and in 2008, the Foundation added support to recognize "Difference Makers" at MPC who have had a significant impact at the college. Descriptions for each award are provided below, and I ask for your nominations in each category. Please email your nominations to me with an explanation about how the nominee meets the criteria for the award. Nominations for both types of awards must be received by Friday, May 16, by 5:00 PM. Thank you, Dr. T MPC Classified Recognition Award Sponsored by the MPC Foundation Who are Eligible: MPC Classified Employees What: An annual award presented to one MPC Classified employee, including a modest monetary award When: To be presented at the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 30 Criteria: Award will be presented to an employee who exemplifies excellence in job performance and "goes the extra mile". Award will be based upon: 1. Attendance 2. Attitude 3. Friendliness/all-around good person 4. Effect of their work will be campus-wide Process: President will solicit nominees from all employees. Nominees will be reviewed by the President and Vice Presidents and one employee selected to receive the award. Deadline: Nominations are due Friday, May 16, 2014, 5:00 PM.