CSM Internal is a "total" informational tool
CSM Internal was created to serve as a source of useful information for staff, faculty and administrators at College of San Mateo. But many readers look upon the Intranet site as a newspaper only when, in fact, it's much more. Along with the newspaper, CSM Internal includes a number of other informational sections.

CSM's Mission, Vision, Values and Diversity statements. The Faculty Handbook and CSM Technology Plan. Forms such as the Trustees' Fund Application. Days and times of when various committees meet and, in some cases, their meeting minutes and summaries (e.g., College Council). An archive of the accomplishments of CSM students, staff, faculty and administrators. A calendar of CSM events. Links to research sources, including one for the National Center for Education Statistics. And how to order new business cards. All of the preceding information and considerably more is accessible via the links on the left side of this page.

During the accreditation period, and particularly for those on campus now working on the accreditation self-study, CSM Internal may prove to be particularly helpful as a resource. In the Reference section, which is accessible through the umbrella Resources link at the left of this page, the following information is included:

• Accreditation Report (Interim)
• Accreditation Report (Midterm)
• Accreditation Self-Study Timeline (2007)
• Accreditation Standards
• The College's goals and action steps
• CSM's organizational chart

Our goal with CSM Internal is to have staff, faculty and administrators visit it often and, while on the site, have an easy time finding the information they're seeking. So, to make the site more relevant, we're always receptive to suggestions on additions, improvements, etc., to the site. Please contact Mike Habeeb at habeeb@smccd.net with you feedback.

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Brief announcements
1. "John Noce Plaza " dedicated last Saturday
2. New Staff: John Vihikite of Financial Aid
3. New on CSM Internal: SMART Classroom/Laptop Request Form, CSM Currents, ASCSM's latest quarterly report
4. In the News: CSM Photography Professor Lyle Gomes
5. Please tell students: CSM Connects event, Student fee refund deadlines, special Cashier's hours, Transfer Services
6. Farmer's Market at CSM returns to Lot 16 on Wednesdays
7. Daily mailroom deadline is 3 pm, international mail
8. Who has Employee of the Month parking spaces for February
9. Reach for the Stars campaign donations can be made online
10. See progress of construction projects online with Live Construction Cam

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1. A plaza in the newly renovated baseball facilities at CSM was dedicated to legendary baseball coach John Noce last Saturday. Noce began his career in 1962 at the College and amassed 772 wins over his career, a California community college record at the time he retired in the early 1990s.

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2. New Staff: John Vihikite of Financial Aid is featured in the New Staff section accessible through the umbrella People section at the left of this page.

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3. The “Smart Classroom/Laptop Computer Request” form is now available online in the Reference and Forms sections accessible through the umbrella Resources link at the left of this page. If you require a Smart Classroom and laptop for the fall 2006 semester, please complete the form and submit to your division office no later than February 6, 2006 . If you are requesting a laptop only, you may submit the form to your division office at any time.

Also now on CSM Internal in the Reference section, accessible through the umbrella Resources link at the left of this page, are the early spring edition of CSM Currents, the College's community newsletter, and the ASCSM's latest quarterly report.
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4. CSM Photography Professor Lyle Gomes was the subject of an article in the Winter 2005 SFSU Magazine , a publication of San Francisco State University, where Gomes obtained a bachelor's and master's degree. "Imagining Eden," featuring Gomes' photographs, was recently published by University of Virginia Press.

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5. Please tell students:

A. Reminder: CSM will host the “2006 CSM Service & Leadership Conference:  Get Connected…Make a Difference” on February 11 in the College’s Building 5 from 9 am to 1 pm. Day-of-event registration begins at 8:30 am. The conference is designed for anyone interested in learning how to be more active in the community, with all high school and college students, educators and community leaders invited. See details in Calendar section below.

B. The student fee refund deadlines (the last day to drop classes with eligibility for fee refund) for the spring 2006 semester are Monday, January 30, 2006, for semester-long classes or 10 percent of class meetings for short courses.

C. The Cashier's Office will be opened for evening hours the first three week of the spring 2006 semester. The office hours from January 17 through February 2 are Mondays through Thursdays, 8 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 7:30 pm, and Fridays, 8 am to 3 pm.

D. Visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer for the many Transfer Services January through March events, such as workshops and other major days. Also visit the Web site to sign-up for Transfer eNews to receive free email updates on the events. Plus, Transfer Services offers a Transfer Club that meets on Wednesdays (1:10 to 2 pm) and Thursdays (8:30 to 9:30 pm) in Building 5, Room 106A. Call (650) 358-6839 to join. And Transfer Center Coordinator Mike Mitchell will visit classrooms to talk about services. To set a date or for more information, he can be contacted at mitchellm@smccd.net or (650) 574-6662.
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6. CSM Lot 16 (on CSM Drive) is again the site of the Wednesday Pacific Coast Farmer's Market, effective January 18, 2006. The market had been temporarily moved to Lot 15 as Lot 16 was being used as a staging area for contractors for District and campus construction projects. To contact the Pacific Coast Farmer's Market, send email to Carrot@pcfma.com.

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7. Ernie Misa of the Mailroom says that mail must be delivered by 3 pm to the mailroom to ensure same day delivery to the post office. Also, he kindly requests that a paper clip be put on mail bound for other countries to ensure special postage processing.

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8. The "Employee of the Month" parking places for February belong to Eileen O'Brien (Lot 4) and Shirley Kelly (Lot 5).

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9. The goal of the Reach for the Stars campaign is to raise $750,000 to help underwrite a new star projector and other equipment critical for CSM's new planetarium. When you click collegeofsanmateo.edu/reachforthestars/reachContribute.htm you'll see just how easy it is to donate online. Click here to read an informative article on the campaign written by Milla McConnell-Tuite of CSM's Institutional Advancement Office.

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10. For students, staff, faculty and administrators, to access footage and review details on all campus projects, visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/construction and click on College of San Mateo and then LIVE CONSTRUCTION CAM & PHOTO GALLERY. Plus, here are information sources about the Capital Improvement Program: collegeofsanmateo.edu/construction or Swinerton Management & Consulting, the company managing the CIP, at 650.378.7334 or powellk@smccd.net.

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Accomplishments

More honors for CSM football
Quarterback regional offensive player of year, lineman All Americans
In December 2005, CSM football team quarterback Julian Edelman was voted first-team quarterback and Offensive Player of the Year for All-California Region 1 , which is comprised of about one-fourth of all community colleges in the state. CSM offensive lineman James Tretheway was also named to the first team. The voting is done by the California Community College Football Coaches Association in conjunction with the JC Athletic Bureau.

Also in December 2005, three Bulldogs were named to the J.C. Grid-Wire Scholar/Athlete All-America team. Offensive lineman Landon Laurasaitis was a first-team selection, while offensive linemen James Tretheway and Andrew Havili received honorable mention awards. Tretheway, who carries a 3.7 grade point average, was not eligible for the academic first team as he'd already been selected to J.C. Grid-Wire's regular All-America first team.

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Calendar

CSM "Cash for College Day"
February 8, from 9 am to 1 pm
CSM Building 5, South Cafeteria
A number of workshops will be held, including one offering hands-on assistance with completing a 2006-07 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event will also feature a free $1,000 scholarship drawing. Participants are being asked to bring, if possible, a Social Security Card of California ID; 2005 Federal Income Tax Return and W-2 Forms of the participant and the participant’s parents; and Alien Registration Number, if not a U.S. Citizen.
For more information: visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/finaid/ or call (650) 574-6146.

2006 CSM Service & Leadership Conference:  Get Connected…Make a Difference
February 11, 9 am to 1 pm (Day-of-event registration begins at 8:30 am)
CSM Building 5
The conference is designed for anyone interested in learning how to be more active in the community, with all high school and college students, educators and community leaders invited. CSM and its volunteer community service program, CSM Connects, will present an event of youth- and community-led workshops that inspire voting, promote diversity dialogue and provide civic engagement. The conference also features speakers from local campuses, including CSM, San Francisco State University, City College of San Francisco and Notre Dame de Namur University. Plus, community leaders in public policy, service-learning and non-profit will speak. Workshops will be facilitated on topics such as Leading in the Community; How to Speak so That Others Will Listen: A Leader’s Guide to Self Presentation; Diversity – Ready for Action Now?; Diversity, Service & Leadership; and New Media—Make your Voice Heard.  Until February 6, 2006, conference fees are $5 for college students/adults; $3 for high school students, members of the Alliance of Non-Profits for San Mateo County and CSM students with ID; and $25 for groups of 10. The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and conference materials.  Late registration after February 6 is $10. For more information, contact Beverley Madden at (650) 312-8786 or csmconnects@yahoo.com. Or, visit the event’s Web site at: http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/studentactivities/slc

Health Center Events
February 13, Eye Exams
February 14, 10 am to 1 pm, Sexual Responsibility Month Information Booth
CSM's Health Center has arranged for eye examinations on Monday, February 13. Please call (650) 574-6396 for an appointment. The exams are primarily for students but also being offered to CSM employees. Also, February is Sexual Responsibility Month and, on the 14th, information on the topic will be available in Building 5's South Cafeteria from 10 am to 1 pm. For free STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing call (650) 574-6396 for an appointment.

Nursing Major Day
(A Transfer Services event)
February 23, 10:30 to 11:30 am
CSM Building 5's Gallery Room
Representatives from Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State University and San Jose State University will be present to discuss topics, including requirements, selection process, scholarships and job placement.
For more information about Transfer Services and its January through March events: Visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer or call (650) 358-6839. Or contact Transfer Services Coordinator Mike Mitchell at mitchellm@smccd.net or (650) 574-6662.

Classified Staff Retreat 2006
“Workplace Wellness III”
March 9-11
Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa
Applications accepted through February 21, 2006
For information: Cheryl Navarette at (650) 574-6408

CSM Spring 2006 President's Lecture Series: Diverse Voices in Writing
Lecture 1
March 13, 11:10 am
CSM Theatre
Author Bharati Mukherjee will present.

Lecture 2
April 28, 12:10 pm,
CSM Theatre
Stanford University professor Paul Ehrlich will present.

Each lecture will be followed by a book-signing reception in Building 1, Room 115, where light refreshments will be served.
Again, the series is being made possible by a generous grant from the Lane Family Charitable Trust. For more information, call (650) 574-6314.

Lecture & Art Exhibit
"Abstract Realism and the Story of My Art"
March 31, 7:30 pm
CSM Theatre
CSM math, astronomy and physics professor Mohsen Janatpour will explore the abstract as he once again presents a free and open-to-the-public lecture and art exhibit. For more information, call (650) 574-6272.

CSM Planetarium Show
Second Friday Monthly, 7:30 pm
CSM Planetarium, Building 13
For information: (650) 574-6272

All CSM Sports Schedules

Theatre Events and Information

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