WHAT:

RCCD's Annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture

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RCCD's 52nd Annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture will be held Thursday, May 10, from 12:50 to 1:50 p.m. in the Digital Library & Learning Resources Center Auditorium. This year's lecturer is Jose Duran, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Business & Computer Information Services at Moreno Valley College. His lecture is entitled, "The Janus Approach to Technology's Impact: An Edutaining Perspective." All faculty, staff and students are invited to this free presentation.

CONTACT:

Linda Reifschneider

WHAT:

Employee Spotlight

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A new Employee Spotlight profile has been added to the Intranet. You may access by clicking here. For those of you who may not have access to the Intranet, you may also view from the Collegelink website by clicking on the link below:

http://collegelink.rcc.edu/RCCFocus/rccdSpotlight.cfm.

Strategic Communications

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WHAT:

RCC Drum Line Wins World Championship!

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Nearly 200 drum lines from 33 states, 3 Canadian provinces, the Netherlands, England and Japan converged on the University of Dayton, Ohio for the 35th anniversary WGI Championships last week - only one came out with a world class trophy & the third highest score in WGI history: RCC! Performing an emotional & ultimately patriotic show about the inherent sacrifices of war, these busy college entertainers received a standing ovation from the sold out arena's audience, a gold medal and a score of 97.088! Congratulations to the 40 performers (and staff) and thanks to all who shared in our success!

CONTACT:

Gary Locke

WHAT:

ATHENA Student Leadership Program

DETAILS:

RCCD is pleased to offer its 1st ATHENA Student Leadership Program this fall! The ATHENA Student Leadership Program at Riverside Community College District is designed to assist students in developing leadership and career related skills. With a goal of preparing students for leadership in higher education and beyond, the ATHENA Student Leadership Program aims to enhance and strengthen "transferable skills." The Program provides a foundation for students to become confident, aware, and engaged citizens facilitating academic success, civic responsibility, and the opportunity for achieving career goals. This Program is open to all students that meet the following minimum qualifications: have completed at least 12 units, maintain a 2.0 GPA, Fall 2012 enrollment of at least 6 units, and Student Service fees (must be paid in Fall 2012). Complete program information and application details may be accessed at: http://www.mvc.edu/lap/. The direct link to the ATHENA Student Leadership Program is: http://www.survemonkey.com/s/ATHENA-SLP-Application.

Each college will have a program coordinated through their Student Activities office. Schedules and program activities may vary from college to college. Please see the schedule at http://www.mvc.edu/lap/aslpApp.cfm. Applications will be accepted from April 20 to August 3, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Staff and faculty may nominate students for the ATHENA Student Leadership Program. All nominations must be submitted to Maureen Chavez at maureen.chavez@mvc.edu. Nominated students will be contacted directly by the Program after nominations are submitted. Nominated students must submit the required online application and are not guaranteed acceptance into the Program based on a nomination. Please contact your college's Student Activities coordinator for college specific program questions and details. Dimitrios Synodinos - Norco, Frankie Moore - MVC, Deborah Hall - RCC.

CONTACT:

Julie Ruiz

WHAT:

RCCD's Leadership Academy Program

DETAILS:

Applications for RCCD's Leadership Academy Program (LAP) are now being accepted. The Leadership Academy Program is a high powered training program in which participants will be exposed to ideas, critical thinking skills, and coaching techniques that will make a difference as they identify and develop their leadership styles. This year's LAP includes RCCD's Leadership Academies I and II. This is a year-long program scheduled from August 2012 through June 2013 (see 2012/2013 schedule at http://www.mvc.edu/lap/calendar.cfm). LAP requires a commitment to attend and participate in 18 sessions over the academic year. Designed to help participants learn about leading persons effectively through transition and change, develop communication skills, and create and/or polish their characteristics as a leader constructing more credibility in the workplace, RCCD's Leadership Academy Program provides participants the opportunity to build their leadership skills and resources.

Space is limited. Please submit your application package by July 20, 2012 to be considered for this Leadership Academy Program. All employees must have management approval to participate in the Leadership Academy Program. Approval is required upon acceptance into the program. The current application period is now open! The Academy will commence on Friday, August 24 meeting twice monthly on specific Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Program is voluntary and interested participants, whether nominated by management or applying directly, must submit the required application. Applications are available through to July 20, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Complete program details and application instructions are attached and available on-line at: http://www.mvc.edu/lap/. The direct application link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RCCD-Leadership-Academy. For additional information, contact Maureen Chavez at Maureen.chavez@mvc.edu.

CONTACT:

Julie Ruiz

WHAT:

Countdown to 100 Years: Snapshots of RCCD History

DETAILS:

The Riverside City College Instructional Media Center is bringing you this five-year countdown to RCC's 100th Anniversary. Our intention is to give everyone a weekly glance at the many people and events that have been a part of the College. Please click here to view this week's special feature.

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Instructional Media Center