Open Forum on Goal Setting for the Integrated Master Plan Draws Large Crowd

A campus-wide gathering of faculty, staff, board members, and students participated in an open forum for goal setting for the Integrated Master Plan. In a collaborative effort, participants reviewed college goals and objectives and provided lively dialogue into the process.

This forum is one of many steps the college has taken to align goals and objectives with its revised mission statement and accreditation themes. By combining all segments of the planning process into an integrated master plan, the college will produce a single document that will drive all future decisions.

As part of the ongoing development process, members of the community will be invited to participate in upcoming sessions.

Distance Education Week Workshops and Presentations Slated for Victor Valley College

The Distance Education Committee of Victor Valley College is hosting a new event entitled Distance Education Week.

The event features a series of workshops and presentations to raise awareness for the college’s comprehensive online teaching and learning programs. The schedule of activities consists of four separate presentations and is open to everyone.
Workshop titles include:

• “Using the Blackboard Course Management System”
• “Student Panel: Online Learning Success”
• “Web Tools: Making Online Teaching Less Intimidating and More Fun”
• “Online Course Development”

To reserve a seat, please contact Dana Pontius at (760) 245-4271, Ext. 2578 or email her at pontiusd@vvc.edu.
For more information, please contact Michael Smith at 760-245-4271, Ext. 2675.

The Ralph Ross Memorial Scholarship Sweethearts’ Recital Set for Thursday, February 12

Everyone is invited to attend the Ninth Annual Ralph Ross Memorial Scholarship Sweethearts’ Recital sponsored by the Victor Valley College Music Department Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Students, alumni, faculty, and friends will perform an evening of love songs featuring all styles and periods. The performances will range from opera and art songs to pop, Broadway, and jazz. The event is held each year to provide scholarship funds for Victor Valley College music students.

This recital has become a Valentine tradition for the High Desert.   Tickets are $5 and available through the ticket office or by calling 760-245-4271, Ext. 849.

Spirit Team in Planning for Ram’s Week


Ram’s week is tentatively scheduled for May 3, through May 7, 2004. Some of the events being discussed include a pancake breakfast, staff appreciation barbecue, golf challenge, faculty/staff photo, retiree recognition, academic decathlon, and on old fashion family picnic with games. The committee will provide updates as the plan develops.

New Event Added To PAC Schedule

Two Sichuan’s Art performances from China have been added to the schedule of events at the Performing Arts Center. This event is scheduled for February 13, and 14, 2004, at 7:30 p.m.

This art form is virtually unknown to American audiences. Stories are told by shadow puppets, Kung Fu, mask-changing, finger puppets and large wooden puppets. This is culture handed down for generations in China and rarely seen in the United States.

Stories told by the puppets and masks make this an unforgettable family entertainment experience. Tickets are available by calling the college ticket office at 760-245-4271, Ext. 849.

High School Leadership Conference is a Success

The Associated Student Body Council of VVC hosted a very successful fourth annual High School Leadership Conference at the college.

ASB leaders shared transitional skills with an estimated 200 local high school student leaders.

The conference theme was Steppin' It Up and was highlighted by a presentation from keynote speaker Bob Rasmussen. Mr. Rasmussen is the Associate Director of the Leadership Center and cofounder of Leadership Etc.

Advisors and students from seven local high schools attended the event. Conference attendees came from Apple Valley High School, Granite Hills High School, Silverado High School, Sultana High School, Victor Valley High School, Excelsior High School and Lucerne Valley High School.

Activity Calendar

Performing Arts Center

Passport Travel Series
Alaska – Inside Passage
Sunday, February 8, 2:30 p.m.

Mike Gomez Recital
Friday, February 6, 7.30 p.m.

Sweetheart Recital
Thursday, February 12, 7:30 p.m.


An Evening of Comedy and Magic
Saturday, February 21, 7:30 p.m.

Coming in March
The Wizard of Oz

Athletic Schedule

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