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Looking for a Summer Class? Check out LAVC's Summer 2013 Open Classes Listing
The LAVC Academic Affairs Office posts an updated list of open classes for Summer Session 2013 on the Web site. The "Open Classes" link is available online; please visit www.lavc.edu/schedules.html#summersession2013.
LAVC to Offer Summer Session 2013
Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) will offer a wide selection of courses during Summer Session 2013. Classes for the five-week summer session will be held from June 10-July 14, 2013. There will be over 125 class sections offered in many disciplines. The Summer Session 2013 schedule of classes is now available online. Priority registration will begin on April 8, and continuing student registration begins April 15. Current LAVC students can find their Summer 2013 registration appointment by logging into the Student Information System, selecting "View Reg Appt" and then choosing "Summer". New and returning students will need to apply online. To read the official LAVC press release, click here.
Posted: 01/31 /2013
LAVC is Now a Smoke Free Campus Except in New Designated Smoking Areas
As of February 4, 2013, LAVC is a "Smoke Free Campus" except in the following four new designated smoking areas: west of the Library & Academic Resource Center (near College Road North), southwest corner of Parking Lot D (near Campus Drive and Emelita Street), between the Field House and Bungalow 78 (near Ethel Avenue), and south of the Engineering Building (near Parking Lot A). This new smoking policy and the new designated smoking areas were created due to popular campus demand, and was established through our shared governance process and approved by the College President. To read the IEC motion, visit http://www.lavc.edu/iec/S12-16.pdf. Additional information as well as a campus map will be disseminated to the campus community before the start of the Spring semester. To view the current campus map with the updated designated smoking areas, visit www.lavc.edu/map/index.html. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact Raul Gonzalez, Acting Vice President of Administrative Services, at gonzalrd@lavc.edu.
May 24 & 25
LAVC Dance Program to present "Windows and Doors" Spring Concert on May 24 and 25
The LAVC Dance Program will presents its annual spring concert titled "Windows and Doors" featuring choreography by faculty and students, and performances by LAVC dance students on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. Tickets are available at http://lavcdance2013.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact Geordie Wright at wrightga@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2908.
May 27
Campus Closed on May 27 for Memorial Day
Los Angeles Valley College will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All classes will not be in session, and college offices and services will be closed. The college will resume its normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 28. For a complete list of holidays and other important college events, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
May 28-June 3
Spring Semester 2013 Final Examinations Begin May 28
Final Examinations at Los Angeles Valley College for the Spring 2013 Semester will be held from Tuesday, May 28-Monday, June 3. All final examinations will be held on the day and time specified on the Final Examination Schedule posted in the Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes, and in the regularly assigned classroom. The Spring 2013 Final Examinations is available at www.lavc.edu/schedule/UpdatesSpring2013_FinalExamSchedule.pdf.
May 29
Attention Students—LACCD to Hold a Black Graduation Celebration at LA Trade Tech on May 29
The Los Angeles Community College District will hold a "Black Graduation Celebration" on Wednesday, May 29 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College at 400 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles; the processional will begin at 2 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. A reception will follow immediately following the ceremony. To RSVP, contact laccdblackgraduation@gmail.com.
May 30
Need to take the GED Test? Come to the Official GED Test Registration/Orientation on May 30
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will hold a mandatory orientation/registration session for the Official GED Test on Thursday, May 30 at 9 a.m. in Bungalow 14 for the GED Testing dates on June 6-8. The partial test will be offered on Thursday, June 6, and the full test will be offered on Friday-Saturday, June 7-8. The Official GED Test is offered every month to the community. In addition, CalWORKs offers a GED practice test on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. for a $10 fee; not offered on the official testing date each month. Those interested in taking the practice test, must meet in Bungalow 14 at 8:50 a.m. to sign up. For more information about the GED test or the practice test, contact Margie Thomas at (818) 947-2976 or visit www.lavc.edu/calworks.
Updated: 05/16/2013
April 23-May 30
LAVC Historical Museum Presents the "Metal Into Words II: The Antique Typewriters of Martin M. Cooper" Exhibition; Exhibit Ends May 30
The LAVC Historical Museum is featuring the second half of the Martin M. Cooper Antique Typewriter Collection Exhibition titled "Metal Into Words II: The Antique Typewriters of Martin M. Cooper" from April 23-May 30. This special exhibition, which is free and open to the public, showcases the antique typewriter collection of Martin M. Cooper. Typewriters are the precursor to the computer, and they have gone down in social history, design, and even kitsch, to a degree no one would have believed. The exhibition will be on display Monday-Thursday from 1-5 p.m. at the LAVC Historical Museum located on the second floor of the Library & Academic Resource Center. For more information about the exhibit, visit www.lavc.edu/museum/calendar.html. For more information, contact Bill Carpenter at (818) 947-2373, or email at carpenb@lavc.edu.
April 29 - May 31
The LAVC Library Presents SGI-USA's Culture of Peace "The Century of Women" Exhibit from April 29-May 31
Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association (SGI-USA) is presenting a "Culture of Peace" traveling exhibition series on the first floor of the LAVC Library & Academic Resource Center. The current exhibition called "The Century of Women" will be on display from April 29-May 31. The exhibition series is produced by the SGI-Nations culture of peace initiative. Each exhibit is composed of a series of colorful fabric panels which include colorful photos, informative text and inspirational quotes on various aspects of the culture of peace. The exhibit content is non-religious and non-partisan in nature and it is the continuing hope that these exhibitions will raise awareness and stimulate meaningful dialogue. "The Century of Women" is the sixth exhibit of a seven-part rotating exhibition series on display at LAVC during the 2012-2013 academic year. For more information on the Culture of Peace exhibition series, visit www.sgi-usa.org/newsandevents/exhibitions/index.php.
Updated: 04/18/2013
May 31
Want to Transfer to USC or Cal State LA? Get a First-Hand Look at USC and CSULA at the Spring 2013 Bus Trip on May 31—Sign Up Today!
The LAVC Career Transfer Center (CTC) will offer bus trips for interested LAVC students to visit USC and California State University, Los Angeles on Friday, May 31 from 9:30-11 a.m. & 12:30-1:30 p.m. There is a required $5 refundable fee to reserve your spot. Participants are asked to bring their lunch or money to purchase lunch during the trip. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
Deadline: June 3
LAVC to Recognize Graduates Transferring to Four-Year Colleges/Universities on the College's Marquee
Los Angeles Valley College will be posting the names of students who will be transferring to a four-year college or university in Fall 2013 on the college's electronic marquee. Students who wish to share what school they will be transferring to on the marquee must send news@lavc.edu the following information by Monday, June 3: student's name, school he/she will be transferring to, and the student's Student ID number.
Attention Class of 2013 Graduates! LAVC Commencement Ceremony will take place on June 5
LAVC will hold its 2013 Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 5 at 5 p.m. in Monarch Stadium. Information for graduates and their families is available online at www.lavc.edu/commencement/index.html. For more information, contact the Student Services Office at (818) 947-2543, or email studentservices@lavc.edu.
LAVC Named to the 2013 “Most Affordable Large Community Colleges” List
Los Angeles Valley Colleges had been ranked on the 2013 Affordable Colleges Online List of the “Most Affordable Large Community Colleges” by AffordableCollegesOnline.org. This listing for prospective students is comprised of 100 top quality large community colleges that have an affordable price tag. Eight of the nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District are noted on the list. To view the entire list, visit the “AC Online List: Most Affordable Large Community Colleges” option at www.affordablecollegesonline.org/campus-colleges/.
LAVC Student Awarded Paid Summer Internship at Northern Illinois University
Jaime Lopez, an LAVC student in the UCLA-LAVC CEED (Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity) Grant Program, has been awarded a paid summer internship at Northern Illinois University. Jaime, who is currently working towards an AS in Physics, and AS in Mathematics, and an AS in General Sciences at Valley College, will be working on plans to use fluorescent lighting to identify and isolate specific proteins contributing to the bleaching and destruction of our coral reefs. He plans to transfer to UCLA to earn an Environmental Engineering degree. The UCLA-LAVC CEED Grant Program funding is provided by UCLA and supports Valley STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students with academic counseling, transfer programs, workshops, tutoring, and field trips. Congratulations Jaime!
Cast of LAVC Theater Art's Production of Avenue Q Raised Money for the Children's Burn Foundation and Meets Show's Co-Writer/Lyricist
The LAVC Theater Arts Department had a successful two-week run of its production of the Tony-award winning musical Avenue Q; the show raised $1,027.57 for the Children's Burn Foundation and the cast met the musical's co-writer/lyricist Jeff Marx. Prior to each of the show's four performances, audience members were asked to give their spare change during the show's "The Money Song", and the money raised would benefit the Children's Burn Foundation. The cast decided to donate the money to the organization since one of the college's theater arts students, Marena Rosado, and the daughter of LAVC faculty member Cathy Pyles, Alexi, are both burn survivors. The Burn Foundation assists children from age 0-18 in burn recovery and teaches fire prevention; it also loaned the cast its "teaching tolerance" puppets for the show's auditions and rehearsal period. In addition, Jeff Marx, one of the co-writer/lyricist for "Avenue Q", attended the show's closing night performance, and he brought his Tony Award to show the cast. Congratulations to the cast of Avenue Q!
LAVC Publishes a Revised Anticipated Campus Construction Sequencing Diagram
Los Angeles Valley College has released a newly updated construction sequencing diagram for the college's $626 million bond renovation and building project. The revised diagram includes an updated projected timeline for when Prop A/AA/J construction projects are anticipated to take place on campus between April 2013-March 2016. All Proposition A/AA/J construction is scheduled to be completed by 2016. To find a link to the updated construction sequencing diagram, visit http://www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/newsbriefs.html#constructionsequencingMay2013.
LACCD Appoints an Interim Chancellor, and Selects New Presidents at LA Trade Tech and LA City College
On Wednesday, May 1, the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Adriana D. Barrera as Interim Chancellor, and the selection of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Laurence B. Frank to be the new president of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and Renee Martinez to be the new president of Los Angeles City College. Barrera, who is currently the District's Deputy Chancellor, will serve as Interim Chancellor effective July 1, 2013, through the start of employment of the regular chancellor. Frank will assume his duties in July, taking over for Dr. Roland "Chip" Chapdelaine, who is retiring after seven years as president of the downtown Los Angeles community college. Martinez replaced Dr. Jamillah Moore who left to become chancellor of the Ventura County Community College District.
Three LAVC Students Receive the 2013 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Valley College Students Mandolyn Ludlum, Freddy Rosas, and Melissa Gordon have been selected to receive a 2013 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Valley College was eligible to nominate up to three candidates, and all three of its candidates were selected to receive the scholarship. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program, the largest private scholarship for community college transfer students in the country, provides up to $30,000 per year for up to three years to community college students who are nominated by their schools based on a number of factors including academic excellence and financial need. A total of 73 scholarships were awarded by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation based on the 769 nominations from 377 community colleges in the United States it received. The chosen scholars stood out for their exceptional academic ability and achievements, financial need, persistence, leadership, and desire to help others. They were selected by a prestigious committee made up of 37 admissions professionals and professors, mostly from selective four-year institutions, as well as from community colleges. Congratulations!
California Community Colleges' Scorecard Reports on Student Success
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors has recently established a performance measurement system called the "Student Success Scorecard" that tracks student success at all 112 community colleges; a link to Los Angeles Valley College's Scorecard is posted on the college homepage at www.lavc.edu. The scorecard shares data on how well colleges are doing in remedial instruction, job training program, retention of students, and graduation and completion rates. For more information regarding the Student Success Scorecard, visit www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Newsroom.aspx.
LAVC Recognized for a Second Year as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation
Los Angeles Valley College has been recognized as a 2012 Tree Campus USA®. This is the second year in a row the college has received this unique distinction; last year, LAVC was the first California Community college (and only institution of higher learning in Los Angeles to be honored with this recognition. Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Motor North America, Inc., honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To obtain this distinction, LAVC met the five core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by Tree Campus USA, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student service-learning projects. For more information on LAVC's Tree Campus USA designation, visit www.lavc.edu/trees/.
California Junior College Association and Phi Theta Kappa Honors Two LAVC Students for Their Outstanding Academic Achievement
Two LAVC students, Vahe Matevosyan and Melanie Hernandez, were recently honored by the California Junior College Association and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) with awards for outstanding academic achievement. The first student to be honored was Vahe Matevosyan, LAVC's Associated Student Union president, and he was named to the California Academic Team. He is a straight-"A" business major who is planning to attend either Cornell or UC Berkeley next fall. The second student to be honored was Melanie Hernandez, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) / Tau Alpha Epsilon (TAE) president, who was named to the top of the first California Academic Team. She is also a straight-"A" student who is majoring in art and intends to attend CSUN next fall. Both students have made outstanding academic contributions to LAVC, as well as leadership and service achievements far beyond the norm. Every California community college is allowed to nominate a maximum of 2 students each year for consideration as part of the All-California Academic Team. Valley College has participated in this activity since 1997, and every nominated student from LAVC—without exception—has been named to the All-California Academic Team. Many of our nominees have also won significant upper division scholarships at California and Ivy League Schools (such as Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard) as a result of being nominated to these prestigious academic teams. Congratulations!
Want More Info on Financial Aid? Check Out Financial Aid TV (FATV) Online The LAVC Financial Aid Office recently launched Financial Aid TV (FATV), an exciting new online video service for Valley College prospective and current students. Come check out the online library of short video clips (60-90 seconds) on topics such as financial aid, financial literacy, loans, grants and more in an easy-to-understand style. Visit the LA Valley College's FATV site at http://lavc.financialaidtv.com.
Did You Know? Get the Latest Financial Aid Info on the LAVC Financial Aid Facebook Page
The LAVC Financial Aid Office has recently launched a new Facebook page. The Financial Aid Office will post important announcements that you should be aware of including financial aid deadlines, financial aid events, and more! Visit www.facebook.com/LAVCFinancialAid, and click "Like Us".
LAVC Named as a Top 50 Community Colleges for Hispanics
The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine has named LAVC as one of the "Top 50 Community Colleges" for Hispanics ranked by Hispanic Full-Time Enrollment. This recognition is bestowed on the top community colleges in the nation that serves a large number of Hispanic students. This is the second time in the past three years that Valley College has received this honor. Congratulations!
LAVC Broadcasting Students Meet Radio and Music Icons at the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters Luncheon
Several students in LAVC's Broadcasting 10 Radio Programming and Production class were selected to attend the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters (PPB) Luncheon honoring the legendary Johnny Mathis on March 1 at the Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City. Students were selected at random from Professor Jason Beaton's advanced radio broadcasting students, and they attended courtesy of Ralph Edwards Productions. At the luncheon, students and Professor Beaton were hosted by PPB Board Members "Shotgun" Tom Kelly from K-Earth 101 radio and Scott St. James from Los Angeles radio and television. This unique opportunity gave students got the chance to ask these legendary broadcasters questions about radio and television. Congratulations!
LAVC Announces Its New Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values
The Los Angeles Community College District's Board of Trustees has formally approved LAVC's new Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values. The revisions to the mission and vision statements and core values began a year-and-a-half ago. Following the college procedure to regularly review its mission and vision statements and core values, the Educational Planning Committee (EPC) created a workgroup begin the process in Spring 2011. After crafting revised statements, the workgroup sought feedback from a broad base of constituents (including students, student government leaders, club members, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, LAVC Foundation members, advisory committees, and the community) via an online survey, and the college held a President's Sidewalk Chat. Using that feedback, the workgroup further revised the statements and engaged in dialogue with the Academic Senate. The Institutional Effectiveness Council (IEC) approved on December 4, and it was formally approved by the Board on February 6. To view the new Mission and Vision Statements and Core Values, visit http://www.lavc.edu/vision-mission/index.html.
Attention Students! Do You Know How to Access the Free Campus Wi-Fi for LAVC Students
The LAVC IT Department has recently made some changes to the campus wireless network for better access for our students, guests, faculty and staff. The new Wi-Fi network for students and guests is "LAVC-Students&Guests". For more information on how to access the campus Wi-Fi, visit www.lavc.edu/it/wifi.html.
LAVC Releases an Update on the Anticipated Sequencing Plan for Campus Construction for April 2013-March 2016
Los Angeles Valley College has recently updated its construction sequencing for the college's upcoming bond construction projects. This update was needed due to a delay in construction caused by the LACCD's district-wide construction moratorium. It provides the campus community with an updated schedule of the anticipated Prop A/AA/J construction projects at Valley College from April 2013-March 2016. All Proposition A/AA/J construction is scheduled to be completed by 2016. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/newsbriefs.html#updatedsequencing.
Attention New Parents! The Family Resource Center has a Free Baby Clothes Exchange for Sizes Newborn to Size 3
The LAVC Family Resource Center offers a free baby clothes exchange (newborns to size 3) for the community in the Family Resource Center located in the Child Development and Family Complex. New parents are encouraged to bring their clean, gently used (e.g. in good condition) baby clothes and trade them for other gently-used baby clothes. Donations of clean and gently used baby clothes to be used in the exchange are also welcomed. In addition, the Family Resource Center also offers other services and resources for new parents. The Family Resource Center is located on the northwestern corner of the Child Development and Family Complex, near the corner of Oxnard Street and Campus Drive. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at (818) 778-5612 or visit www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
Updated: 9/20/2012
Discounted Microsoft Office Software Now Available to LAVC Students!
As an LAVC student, you can now get Microsoft Office Professional Plus for only $39.99 from CollegeBuys.org. CollegeBuys, which is powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, offers discount of up to 85 percent on a wide-range of educational products. For more information, download the promotional flyer at http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/CollegeBuy_MSOffice_Discount_Flyer-Fall2012.pdf.
Posted: 8/15/2012
Did You Know? LAVC’s Pool and Track is Open to the Community
Community members are welcome to use LAVC’s state-of-the-art track and Olympic-sized pool at designated times during the week. The track at Monarch Stadium is open free of charge on Monday-Friday from 6-9 a.m. The pool in the Aquatics Center is also open for lap swimming on Monday-Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; there is a charge for pool usage, payable through Community Services. For more information, contact the LAVC Community Services Office at (818) 947-2577.
Are You Doing Your Part to Keep LAVC Clean? Don’t Litter, Report Vandalism/Stealing, and Let Us Know About Any Maintenance Concerns
With the start of the semester approaching, LAVC would like to remind all faculty, staff, and students to do their part to help keep our campus clean and beautiful. We encourage everyone to remember to take that extra step to make our campus better—don’t litter, pick up trash on the floor that someone has left, let Maintenance & Operations know if something needs to be fixed or cleaned, and report suspicious activity to the College Sheriff. If you see something that needs to be fixed or cleaned up, faculty/staff can submit a Work & Service order by visiting http://www.lavc.edu/facultystaff.html. If you notice people vandalizing or stealing campus property, report them immediately to the LAVC Sheriff’s Station at (818) 947-2911. By working together we can all “Keep Valley College Clean”!
What’s Going On at LAVC? Check Out the Newly Redesigned Online LAVC Calendar of Events
The LAVC Public Relations Office posts a Calendar of Events on the LAVC Web site for the campus community and the public to get information regarding events being held at the campus. The LAVC Calendar of Events has been recently redesigned and now features an easy-to-read calendar format noting the different types of events being held on campus. In addition, the calendar information can be sorted by the type of event or information (e.g. academic dates & deadlines, faculty/staff events, student events, etc), and can be viewed according to the month or week. To view the updated LAVC Calendar of Events visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
Want to Know the Latest on Campus Construction? Visit LAVC's Parking & Construction Updates Web Page
LAVC regularly posts announcements about upcoming and current construction projects that the campus should be made aware of on the LAVC Parking & Construction Updates Web page at www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html. This Web page, which is part of the Revitalizing Valley College Web site, provides the most up-to-date information from Yang Management, the college's construction project management team. In addition, there are links to information about Valley College's $626 million renovation and building project that is funded through voter supported Proposition A and AA, and Measure J. To learn more, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/index.html.
LAVC’s 2012-2013 Catalog Now Available Online
The LAVC Catalog for the 2012-2013 Academic Year has been posted on the LAVC Web site. Due to budget cuts, the catalog is now only available online. The Catalog contains information for students on matriculation/admission and registration procedures, student learning outcomes, educational programs, course descriptions, academic policies, academic standards, district and college policies, academic resources and services, student services, student activities and more. To view the 2012-2013 Catalog, visit http://www.lavc.edu/catalog/.
Updated: 01/10/2013
Looking for Someone at LAVC? Check out the Online LAVC Phone/Email Directory on the LAVC Web Site
The LAVC Web site has a searchable campus directory on the college's homepage. This directory allows the campus community, students and the public to find the contact information for LAVC faculty/staff, departments, and programs/services. The searchable phone directory can be found by clicking the "Directory" link on the very top of the homepage (next to the search button). Information on the directory is grouped by name of the faculty/staff member, department, and program/service. (Please note: If an employee finds that his/her information is inaccurate or missing, please contact your Department Chair to send the information to Arlene Stein in the LAVC Administrative Services Office.) To view the online LAVC directory, visit www.lavc.edu/directory/.
Report a Crime Anonymously at the LAVC Sheriff’s Tip Line
The LAVC Sheriff’s Department has a new hotline to anonymously report a crime or other suspicious activity on campus. Callers can leave a message on the hotline at (818) 778-5678. For campus emergencies, please call (818) 947-2911.
LAVC Named to the 2013 “Most Affordable Large Community Colleges” List
Los Angeles Valley Colleges had been ranked on the 2013 Affordable Colleges Online List of the “Most Affordable Large Community Colleges” by AffordableCollegesOnline.org. This listing for prospective students is comprised of 100 top quality large community colleges that have an affordable price tag. Eight of the nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District are noted on the list. To view the entire list, visit the “AC Online List: Most Affordable Large Community Colleges” option at www.affordablecollegesonline.org/campus-colleges/.