Community informed of CSM administrators' upcoming retirements
Recently, the press release below was sent to various media to inform the public that CSM President Shirley Kelly, Vice President of Student Services Pat Griffin and Dean of Physical Education Division Gary Dilley will retire this year.

San Mateo, CA; February 16, 2006--Dr. Shirley J. Kelly, president of College of San Mateo, recently announced her intent to retire at the end of June. The past 13 years of her 40-year community college career have been at College of San Mateo (CSM) as both vice president of instruction, and most recently as president.

“My years at CSM have been the most enjoyable and fulfilling of my career,” President Kelly wrote in an email sent to all CSM employees last week. “College of San Mateo is one of the finest community colleges in the nation.”

Her six years as president have been punctuated by several initiatives including the implementation and growth of Learning Communities and Student Learning Outcomes, both of which strengthen CSM’s primary mission of educating students to participate successfully in a changing world. As vice president, she was instrumental in establishing and developing San Mateo Middle College High School, a partnership program with the San Mateo Union High School District. Her advocacy and leadership have encouraged growth and an innovative approach to learning.

Kelly has served at the helm at a crucial time in CSM’s history: campus-wide construction is now underway with the passage of Measure C in 2001 and Measure A in 2005. In addition to massive infrastructure work, two new buildings have taken shape under her guidance: the Science Building and the Regional Public Safety Center. These structures will foster CSM’s high teaching standards and allow the school to expand and grow, pedagogically and technologically, with its students. The Science Building marks the first new classroom construction on campus in nearly 40 years.

Kelly holds bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from the University of San Francisco and Mills College. She began her teaching career at City College of San Francisco as a chemistry professor. An active member in the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce and the San Mateo Rotary Club, Kelly also serves on the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Teams, and is a member of Board of Directors for the Service League of San Mateo County.

Also retiring this summer are Vice President of Student Services Patricia L. Griffin, Ph.D., and Dean of Physical Education and Athletics Gary Dilley.

Griffin’s career in education also spans 40 years. “I am among those fortunate enough to have discovered my life’s work early,” she said, also in a campus-wide email last week. “I have especially loved my work at CSM for I have had the privilege of serving students and of doing so alongside talented and dedicated staff, faculty and administrators.”

Her 16 years as vice president at CSM have yielded a comprehensive and well-staffed set of student services programs, and a solid partnership between the instruction and student services operations at CSM. Additionally, she has overseen the expansion of health and employment services on campus, as well as the development of new initiatives such as CSM Connects, the school’s volunteer community service program. Under her direction, the programming work has been completed for a new facility to house CSM student support services.

Griffin holds bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan and Syracuse University. Though leaving her current position, she will remain administrative co-chair of the accreditation self-study until that document is completed next spring.

Gary Dilley’s 35-year career in education started at Half Moon Bay High School, where he served as instructor, coach and athletic director. A CSM alum, Dilley also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Notre Dame de Namur University. Dilley has served as dean of physical education and athletics at CSM for 18 years, and has overseen the successes of CSM’s outstanding sports teams and the growth of physical education course offerings. Dilley concludes his career at CSM with some notable accomplishments in the realm of athletics facilities: the completion of a new football stadium, baseball field and track.

A look at this year's CSM student representatives
Each year, a certain number of politically-minded individuals decide that they want to become part of CSM's student-government. Most become student representatives to "make a difference" in a variety of ways, including representing a segment of the student population or seeking change in programs, services and activities. This year's crop of politicos is led by President Mario A. Medina, Vice President Karina Orocio, Secretary Yasha Rezaeihaghighi and Finance Director Dima Khudari. In today's edition of CSM Internal, they are featured in the Meet a Student section. In upcoming editions short bios and photos of the senators of CSM's Associated Students will appear. To get to the Meet a Student section, click on the People link on the left side of this page.

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Brief announcements
1. Open Forum on 3/7 re: CSM presidential search; All-CSM College Meeting on Facilities Master Planning 3/14 & 4/5
2. Please bring classes to hear author Bharati Mukherjee, diversity lecture series presenter on March 13
3. Personnel Update: Audra Fernandez of DSPS in New Staff Section; International Student Advisor Gerry Frassetti retires
4. Your participation sought as CSM Connects will host "CSM for Service: A Celebration of Service" on April 19 & 21
5. Five CSM employees to be honored at District's 25 Years of Service Awards Reception on April 27
6. Check out Calendar section for info on upcoming lecture by SF State Professor Dr. Carlos B. Cordova & more
7. Please tell students: Business Major Day, Health Fair
8. Budget subcommittee's approved minutes
9. Who has Employee of the Month parking spaces for March
10. Reach for the Stars campaign receives donation from regional astronomy group

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1. A. CSM President President Shirley Kelly informed the campus community in early February that she would be retiring this year, and last week District Chancellor Ron Galatolo announced that he intends on carrying out the process of selecting the College's next president with CSM employees' active participation. To that end an "Open Forum" will be held on March 7 at 2:15 pm in Building 2, Room 141, at which Galatolo is hoping to hear directly from employees about the qualities, attributes and characteristics they seek and desire in a new president.  Also, the selection process and timeline for filling the position will be discussed.  "Our Board is committed to an open, inclusive process and will seek candidates that reflect the core values of the College and the overall needs of the community," Galatolo wrote in a recent email.

1. B. Two all-CSM college meetings will be held as part of the College's development of a new facilities master plan. The first is scheduled for March 14, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm, in the Choral Room ( Building 2, Room 141). The second will take place on April 5, from 2:15 to 3:15, in the Gallery Room (Building 5). 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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2. Next week, the President's Lecture Series: Diverse Voices in Writing will begin this spring semester on March 13, starting at 11:10 am in the campus theatre, with a presentation by author Bharati Mukherjee. The entire campus is invited to the event and faculty members are especially encouraged to bring their classes. The lecture, sponsored by a generous donation from the Lane Family Charitable Trust, will be followed by a book-signing reception in Building 1, Room 115, where light refreshments will be served. Click here for a brief biographical sketch of Mukherjee, author of "The Middleman and Other Stories," for which she won the National Book Critics’ Circle Award. For more information about the series, call (650) 574-6314.

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3. New Staff: Audra Fernandez is an office assistant II in CSM's Disabled Students Programs & Services, offering educational accommodations to students who have physical, visual, psychological or learning limitations. She also provides clerical support services. Her previous employment includes a stint at Fisher Investment, Inc., in Woodside, where she worked for three years in data entry. Before becoming a permanent employee as CSM, Audra most recently worked as a student assistant in the College's Assessment Office and Counseling Center. She is a graduate of CSM, having obtained an A.A. in liberal arts in 2004. She also possesses an office assistant certificate from the College. "I love to watch movies (a lot), and spend time with friends and family," Audra said when asked what she enjoys doing during her free time.

Please read about other new employees in the New Staff section accessible through the umbrella People section at the left of this page.

Retirement: In a recent Student Services Update, Vice President of Instruction Pat Griffin announced that Gerry Frassetti retired at the end of the fall 2005 semester after a 38-year career as an English professor and then international student advisor. Griffin added: "His dedicated work to create and expand opportunities for international students here has been exemplary, resulting in a meaningful educational experience for both these students and for CSM as a whole. Fortunately for us and for our international students, he is continuing to coordinate the program and advise students this spring on a post-retirement contract. Thank you for these contributions, and more, to our College, Gerry."

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4. Five CSM employees--John Avakian, Roy Brixen, Merle Cutler, Thomas Diskin and Phil Van Orden--will be honored this year at the District's 25 Years of Service Awards Reception on April 27, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Crystal Springs Golf Course Clubhouse in Burlingame. Also being honored are CSM Bookstore employees Mary Leonard and Judy Worster. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP by April 13 at brooksv@smccd.net or (650) 358-6848.

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5. CSM Connects, the College's volunteer community service program, will host a celebration of National and Global Youth Service Day in April with the assistance of a prestigious State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning grant. And CSM students, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to participate in the event’s activities, which will be spread over two days: April 19 and April 21.

Bev Madden, coordinator of CSM connects, is offering three ways to participate in "CSM for Service: A Celebration of Service" :

--Inform (what volunteer work do you do, what organization do you do it with)
--Educate (provide educational overview of project, service-learning curriculum, educator to educator, student to student)
--Demonstrate (provide a 'hands-on' activity of service)

Click here for an easy-to-complete “participation” application, which includes information on where to send the completed form.

About the two days
On April 19, in cooperation with the College’s Student Employment program and its students, CSM Connects will present the annual volunteer and career fair. Called “Get Linked,” the event offers students and the public an opportunity to meet representatives of numerous non-profit organizations and employers. This year, however, “Get Linked” will be expanded to include many activities highlighting volunteer service by CSM students and employees and promoting volunteerism. Participation is especially sought in this new component. “Get Linked” will be held from 9 am to 1 pm in CSM’s Building 5.

On April 21, the educational and celebratory event will continue with CSM Volunteer Recognition Day, which will begin at 10 am with a speakers panel and end at noon in Building 5's Staff Dining Room in CSM’s Building 5.

In the next edition of CSM Internal, an article by Madden will include more details about the event. In the meantime, visit collegeofsanmateo.edu\csmconnects/whatsnew.html for the latest details.

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6. Updated regularly, CSM Internal's Calendar section linked at the top and on the left of this page includes information about CSM events, including the upcoming lecture by San Francisco State University Professor Dr. Carlos B. Cordova, Masterworks Chorale concerts, the annual Health Fair & more.

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7. Please tell students:

A. Business Major Day will be held on March 8, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, in Building 5's Gallery Room. Representatives from UC, CSU and private university systems will be present to discuss transfer requirements in the areas of business administration, management, economics and accounting. Visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer for the many Transfer Services 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.

B. The College's Health Services will be hosting its annual Health Fair on March 21 and 22 in CSM Building 5's South Cafeteria. The event, which will run from 9 am to 2 pm each day, features eye exams, massage, a blood drive, HIV testing and much more. Please call (650) 574-6396 for additional information.

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8. The budget subcommittee of CSM's College Council meets periodically over the fiscal year under the leadership of Dean of Administrative Services Virgil Stanford. The group's next meeting is on March 13. The following are the approved minutes of the subcommittee's meeting in November:

Budget Subcommittee Notes

November 28, 2005

Subcommittee Members: Rick Ambrose, Mike Claire, Arlene Fajardo, Jacqueline Gamelin, Shirley Kelly, Maggie Ko, Jan Roecks, Virgil Stanford, Martha Tilmann, Chino Catane, Christianne Marra

Not in attendance: Tania Beliz, Thomas Diskin, Patricia Griffin, Henry Villareal

Virgil Stanford introduced two new committee members: Christianne Marra and Chino Catane.

No changes were made to the meeting notes of October 24, 2005 or the agenda.

Mike Claire updated the committee on the program/proposal to increase enrollment. The three institutions (Cañada, College of San Mateo and Skyline) will be meeting to share their plans and a final decision is expected to be made soon. Some parts of the plan have already been executed (posters around campus encouraging students to register for spring 2006 classes), however Mike indicated that the plan will need to be finalized before further action is taken. Personnel expenditures for a college recruiter and a webmaster (temporary positions) are included in the plan. Mike indicated that the proposed budget for CSM is $768,000 and that the total amount available to the three institutions is $1.5 million.

Virgil Stanford provided the committee with a general budget update. He indicated that the base changed for 04-05 and as a result “one-time” funds are available. Another shortfall is anticipated, however the minimum we will receive is as much this year as we did in 04-05.

Rick Ambrose provided some details about a discussion by the District Budget And Finance Committee related to the allocation of funds among the three institutions. There has been some discussion about possible incentives for receiving funds.

The next meeting date was set for February 6, 2006, by which time the governor is expected to have presented his budget.

The meeting was adjourned.

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9. The "Employee of the Month" parking places for March belong to Pat Griffin (Lot 4) and Virgil Stanford (Lot 5).

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10. The Astronomical Association of Northern California has awarded CSM's Reach for the Stars campaign $500, thanks to the efforts of the San Mateo County Astronomical Society's president, Marion Weiler. 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 to 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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Accomplishments

Dean Henry Villareal invited to sit on national advisory committee
Henry Villareal, CSM's dean of Enrollment Services, was informed last month that he was selected as a member of the National Council on Student Development's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). Villareal and the committee will be working on a survey project aimed at uncovering trends in the current use of technology in community colleges. TAC members will be involved in sharing relevant literature, designing survey questions, looking at the data and reviewing results briefs and brochures.

Photography Professor Lyle Gomes' works will be on display in local exhibit
The works of CSM Photography Professor Lyle Gomes will be showcased at the ARTshare 25 Gallery in San Mateo from March 6 through April 27, Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm. The exhibit, made possible by the support of the Peninsula Community Foundation, is entitled "Imagining Eden: Connecting Landscapes." The title is the same as the book published last year by the University of Virginia Press, featuring 60 of Gomes' black-and-white landscape photos taken over sixteen years in America and Europe. On March 10, an exhibit reception will be held at the gallery from 3 to 5 pm. For more information, contact www.artshare.org.

Library's Ruth Carsch is in Who's Who in America
Ruth Carsch, an instructional reference librarian at CSM, was informed in February that her name will be included in the 60th Diamond Anniversary of Who's Who in America in the library and information fields. The honor "distinguishes" her as one of the "leading achievers from around the country," according to the publications CEO Gene McGovern.

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Calendar

Open Forum
Feedback sought on CSM Presidential Search
March 7, 2:15 pm
Building 2, Room 141 (Choral Room)
CSM President President Shirley Kelly recently announced her retirement, and District Chancellor Ron Galatolo announced that he intends on carrying out the process of selecting the next president with CSM employees' active participation. To that end a forum will be held at which Galatolo is hoping to hear directly from employees about the qualities, attributes and characteristics they seek and desire in a new president.  Also, the selection process and timeline for filling the position will be discussed.  "Our Board is committed to an open, inclusive process and will seek candidates that reflect the core values of the College and the overall needs of the community," Galatolo wrote in a recent email.

Business Major Day
(A Transfer Services event)
March 8, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
CSM Building 5's Gallery Room
Representatives from UC, CSU and private university systems will be present to discuss transfer requirements in the areas of business administration, management, economics and accounting.
For more information about Transfer Services and 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 Masterworks Chorale Concert
"Choral Performance of John Rutter's Mass of the Children"
March 11, 8 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
1106 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Carlos
&
March 12, 4 pm
Transfiguration Episcopal Church
3900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo

Dr. Bryan Baker will conduct the 70-voice Masterworks Chorale and the Ragazzi Boys Chorus with soloists Jeff Fields, baritone, and Janet Campbell, soprano. For more information, including ticket prices, visit www.masterworks.org or call J. Peter Jensen, executive director of Masterworks Chorale, at (650) 574-6210.

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.

All CSM College Meeting
Facilities Master Planning
March 14, 2:15 to 3:15 pm
Choral Room, Building 2, Room 141
&
April 5, 2:15 to 3:15
Gallery Room, Building 5

Open Forum with State Chancellor
March 20. 3:15 to 4 pm
Choral Room, Building 2, Room 141
Faculty, staff , students and administrators are encouraged to join California Community Colleges Chancellor Mark Drummond for a discussion.

CSM Annual Health Fair
Health Center Events
March 21 and 22, 9 am to 2 pm each day
Building 5's South Cafeteria.
The event features eye exams, massage, a blood drive, HIV testing and much more. Please call (650) 574-6396 for more information. Please call (650) 574-6396

College of San Mateo Guest Lecturer Dr. Carlos B. Cordova
“Migration Dynamics and Adaptation Strategies of Central Americans to the SF Bay Area:  One Hundred Years of Community Building” 
March 28, 11 am
CSM Building 5’s Gallery Room
Cordova’s free, open-to-the-public presentation will focus on material from his recently published book, “The Salvadorian Americans.”  A professor of ethnic studies at San Francisco State University, Cordova’s educational career spans more than 30 years, during which he has authored two books and numerous journal articles. This event is being co-sponsored by CSM’s Diversity in Action Group and Multicultural Center.  For more information, contact (650) 574-6160.

SLO Luncheon/Opportunity for Dialogue
March 28, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Building 5's Staff Dining Room
To instructional and student services faculty and staff involved in articulation and assessing student learning outcomes, the purpose of this event is to allow an opportunity to meet informally to discuss work on SLOs. In pairs or in small groups, participants can discuss progress, procedures and the current status of SLOs at CSM. Participants are encouraged to invite colleagues in their department to use this opportunity to discuss SLOs. This will be an opportunity to ask any questions and receive feedback about articulating and assessing learning outcomes. Because SLOs will be required of all departments and services, it is hoped this luncheon will provide a relaxing venue for meaningful dialogue. To ensure that enough food is ordered, please RSVP by email to marrac@smccd.net or phone the President's Office at (650) 574-6222, no later than Tuesday, March 21.

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 for Service: A Celebration of Service
April 19, 9 am to 1 pm
Building 5
April 21, 10 am to noon
Building 5's Staff Dining Room
CSM Connects, the College's volunteer community service program, will host a celebration of National and Global Youth Service Day in April with the assistance of a prestigious State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning grant. And CSM students, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to participate in the event’s activities. On April 19, in cooperation with the College’s Student Employment program and its students, CSM Connects will present the annual volunteer and career fair. Called “Get Linked,” the event offers students and the public an opportunity to meet representatives of numerous non-profit organizations and employers. This year, however, “Get Linked” will be expanded to include many activities highlighting volunteer service by CSM students and employees and promoting volunteerism. Participation is especially sought in this new component. On April 21, the educational and celebratory event will continue with CSM Volunteer Recognition Day, beginning with a speakers panel. Click here for an easy-to-complete “participation” application, which includes information on where to send the completed form. For the latest details, visit collegeofsanmateo.edu\csmconnects/whatsnew.html.

District 25 Years of Service Awards Reception
April 27, 3 to 5 pm
Crystal Springs Golf Course Clubhouse
6650 Golf Course Drive, Burlingame
(Exit 1-280 at Black Mountain/Hayne Road)
Five CSM employees will be among those honored at this annual event. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP by April 13 at brooksv@smccd.net or (650) 358-6848.

CSM Commencement
May 26, 8 pm
CSM Main Gymnasium (Building 8)

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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