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9 TI he ClAckAMAs P r I nt CAD Visions: New lab is the first step Continued from Page 1 “When we go into team mode, a stu dent can take over the rest of the team's screens. A team or student can also send their images to the instructors screens or to the projector screens,” said Chair of the Drafting Advisory Committee Dan Kovac. According to the CAD Visions 2010 prospectus, the next phase of the CAD Visions 2010 program is to work on establishing “a training facility at CCC, linked by computer to local high schools and to participating industries, allowing distance learning for all train ing levels. They visualize a mobile classroom equipped with hardware and the latest drafting software that could bring up-to-date training to workers at individual companies.” Clackamas is currently recognized by AutoCAD as sixth-ranked among 300 AutoCAD training sites world wide. Additionally, the drafting in structors at Clackamas have written 24 drafting textbooks between them. Cur rently, there are 125 day and night stu dents enrolled in Clackamas’ drafting degree program. Clackamas also pro vides 750 AutoCAD training upgrades to working professionals each year through its Authorized AutoCAD Training Center. ◄ Left Chair of the Drafting Advisory Dan Kovac Committee speaking at the CAD Visions 2010 ceremony. The ceremony highlighted the first phase of the CAD Visions program. Relocation: 'we're a bit more prepared' Continued from Page 1 Additional testing is needed to find the actual extent of the dam age. At this time the knowledge is limited. “There is obvious swelling, or what appears to be swelling in the siding," said Dirrim. “A building di agnostics team will be out here in the earlier part of December to do addi tional testing." Arrangements have been made to move the child care program across the street to the Berry Heights apart ments. “Staff from the FRC have been look ing into that facility for operating their programs,” said Dian Connett, dean of instructional services. “It’ll be very close so the programs shouldn’t be af fected.” Two modular units, with the possible location in the west parking lot, are being considered for the housing of staff and classrooms. “This time around the block we're a little bit more prepared,” said Dirrim. “We have contractors and specialists that can help us identify the problems and necessary remedial actions.” An extension of 30 days was given to all other construction as more dam age is discovered. "A huge laminated beam that runs east and west underneath the skylights in the Forum could modify the time line again,” said Dirrim. “Our goal is to sand it down and come back with steel to reinforce it.” Further WIP meetings are not planned according to Dirrim. Disabled Students: every curb needs a cut Continued from Page 1 greatly hindered by having to travel the long distances. “Every sidewalk needs a curb cut,” said one student. Many curbs on cam pus have no lip, or ramp, which causes many students in wheelchairs to have to travel along the curb, partly in the line of traffic. Fine then took the podium to raise concerns regarding students with dis abilities unrelated to mobility. The concern was raised for quiet spaces to get away from noise and crowds. One student raised the subject of anxiety attacks and that it would be nice to have a quiet place to relax between classes. Students also want to see the old game room back. Fine said that the room is currently being used for classes because of building closures due to the water intrusion problems. She said that bringing back the room is being discussed, possibly after the buildings are re-opened. “Large print schedules would be helpful to a lot of people,” one legally blind student suggested. “The instructors have been wonder ful,” one student said, wanting to make a positive point. “Do disabled students get priority registration?” a student asked at the end of the meeting. “Not yet,” said Zuelke. However he has asked for the policy to be changed. “It is such a hassle each term to have to teach a new instructor how to deal with us!” one student said. Some stu dents would like to remain with the same instructor term after term for the convenience of not having to retrain a new teacher. If anyone has any ideas, concerns, or suggestions regarding Disabled Stu dent Services, contact Bill Zuelke in the counseling office in the Commu nity Center. Students have to balance study needs against work and family responsibilities. “Holiday Sur vival” will be the subject of a discussion/support group on Nov. 19 and Dec. 3. For more informa tion, call the Life and Career Options Program at (503) 657-6958 ext. 2526. New Winter term class schedules are out. Registration for winter term begins Monday, Dec. 1 for returning students with appoint ments. New students can begin registering by appointment on Monday, Dec. 8. Open regis tration starts Wednesday, Dec. 10. Winter term classes begin Monday, January 5. Registration for driver’s education begins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Telephone registration is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week from Dec. 1 through Jan. 11 for new stu dents. There will be no evening or Saturday registration services available from Dec. 15 through Jan. 3. To make an appointment to register, or if you need more information, call (503) 657-6958, ext.2770. Don’t miss the annual Christmas Craft Fair, sponsored by Student Activities. Items for sale will be Candles, gift baskets, jewelry and more. The fair will be held Nov. 24,9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Center and Fireside Lounge. Brown Bag Travels presents Images of Iran: A non-conventional approach by Masoud Kheirabadi. Geography instructor Masoud Kheirabadi will present a selection of videos he took on his last trip to Iran in 1994. The photos focus on the everyday life of the Ira nian people. Dr. Kheirabadi will also discuss the conflict of the continuous westernization of Iran and the Iranian government’s continu ous attempt to preserve the traditional Islamic way of life. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 12:30 p.m. in CC127. Brown Bag Travel programs are* sponsored by the International Education Com mittee. If you have suggestions for programs, contact Tim Schell at ext.2520. Portland State University will be sponsoring a Brown Bag lunch on Thursday, Nov. 20. The lunch is for women planning to transfer to PSU who might be interested in scholarships or the mentoring program. Bring your lunch to CC127 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for questions and information. On Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. in the sky light dining room, award winning poet Cortney Davis will be reading her poetry in Details of Flesh. She has won awards from the Trumbell Arts Festival and the Anna Davidson Rosenberg Award. She was an adult nurse prac titioner at Cornell University and writes her poetry from her experiences working in hospi tals. The Spanish Club is sponsoring a fiesta with a variety of ethnic food, dance, and conversation on Nov. 24, from noon to 2:30 in the Skylight Dining Room. Financial Aid Group Sessions will be held on Nov. 24 and Dec. 22 in CC127 from 2 to 3 p.m. on “How to file for financial aid.” Any questions, contact extension X2422. Help provide children of the college students with Christmas gifts. Visit the GivingTree in the Community Center mall Nov. 10 through Dec. 5. For information, call ext.2247. Canned food drive service to Community and ASG have organized a canned food drive for the holidays. They are asking students to volunteer to us collect food for to Gleaners of Clackamas County. The bins will be set up all over campus. Help by giving back to the com munity. If there are any questions contact Josh Kelsey in CC140 or Michele Van de Merghel in CC149. Baldwin van der Bijl of Milwaukie has been named interim Associate Dean of Instructional Services for math, science, and allied health at the college. He will begin his new duties Jan. 1, replacing Chuck Scott who is retiring at the end of the year. Since 1985, van der Bijl has been the Department Chair for Computer Science at the college. He has also been a mathematics and computer science instructor at the college, an instructor at Modesto Junior College, and was previously the director of the Monterey, Califor nia Mathematics Learning Center. He has expe rience as a computer programmer and researcher. He holds a master’s degree in mathematics from California State University-Hay ward. An informational session for adults in terested in attending the college is sched uled for 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9 in room 112 of the Harmony Center at 7616 SE Har mony Road, Milwaukie. College represen tatives will be available to answer questions about financial aid, selecting classes, pick ing new careers and building confidence about life’s changes. The session takes place during registration for classes. Advis ing assistance will be provided for those who are ready to register for winter term. Light refreshments will be provided. For directions to the campus or to request a winter schedule, call 657-6958 at ext. 2770. Peter Angstadt, mayor of Pocatello, Idaho, has been selected as the college’s Dean of Col lege Services. He was appointed by the Clackamas Community College Board of Edu cation and will assume the position January 5,1998. Angstadt replaces Gary Dirrim, who has held the post since 1989 and is retiring. Angstadt has been mayor of Pocatello since 1989, where he supervised of 21 departments. He has been teaching computer classes for the College of Business at Idaho State University. Angstadt holds two master’s degrees, one in business administration from Idaho State and one in educational administration from Colo rado State University. His bachelor’s degree in biology/zoology is also from Colorado State. "Peter brings a diversified background to this important position. We conducted a national search for this position and had a rigorous inter view process. He was the unanimous choice of the committee. We look forward to adding his skills to our staff," said College President John Keyser. Angstadt will be part of the management team which also includes instructional deans, students and staff. Discount Tickets are available for the 97/ 98 Science Technology & Society Lecture se ries. The lectures, offered by the Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy, be gin at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Con cert Hall. For more information, call John LeCavalier, ext.2357. The Arc of Clackamas County needs vol unteers to staff their second annual Holiday Coat and Package Check Service. This is held at Clackamas Town Center every weekend from Nov. 21 through Christmas. The volun teer schedual is as follows: Friday and Satur day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. For more infor mation or to volunteer, contact Annie Siefert @ 635-4318. Western Oregon University will be on campus Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Watch for their table in the Community Center. Casting call: for "Cat on Hot Tin Roof'on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. in the McLoughlin Theater. Pre pare two short monologues. Wednesday.^pvember 19, 1997
