Reinvent Yourself! Conference: March 23

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REINVENT YOURSELF! CONFERENCE

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009

SHERATON BURLINGTON CONFERENCE CENTER

9:30AM -3:00PM

FREE ADMISSION

The Reinvent Yourself! Conference is a FREE event targeting displaced workers and adult workers in transition. The goal of the event is to assist attendees with identifying their transferable skills, convey information about career opportunities and skills needed in growing sectors, and provide the education and training resources to pursue new opportunities. The conference will feature workshops designed to help participants identify transferable skills, pursue training and education, and obtain related financial aid.

There will be numerous education and training providers on hand to provide resources and one-on-one meeting time with attendees.

• Healthcare
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Telecommunications
• Bio-Science
• Green Industry
• Information Technology

EVENT DETAILS
1/2 hour Training Workshops:
9:30 & 12:30 - Guerilla Warfare in the Job Market
10:30 & 1:30 - How to Go Back to School
11:30 & 2:30 - Dept of Labor's R.E.T.R.A.I.N

15 minute Industry Presentations with Q & A:
10:00 & 1:00 - IT and Green Industry
10:45 & 1:45 - Health Care & Bio-Science
11:30 & 2:30 - Manufacturing, Telecommunication & Construction

SPONSORS: Vermont Department of Labor, Champlain College - Division of Continuing Studies, Lake Champlain Workforce Investment Board, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, University of Vermont, Sheraton Conference Center, Burlington Free Press, Center for Technology, Essex, Burlington Technical Center, Vermont Technical College

CCV President Named VSC Chancellor

Community College of Vermont President Tim Donovan will be the next chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges, VSC Board Chairman Gary Moore announced on Monday.

"We are excited about Tim's selection and believe that he brings exceptional abilities to lead our state college system in delivering affordable, high quality, student centered and accessible education fully integrating professional, liberal, and career study,” Moore said.

“Our five state colleges are key drivers of Vermont’s economy and also serve as cultural centers for the regions in which they are located. In addition, the VSC serves Vermont and Vermonters through the Small Business Development Center, the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center and Vermont Interactive Television.” Moore added, “Donovan brings outstanding strategic thinking, fiscal management and an energetic, collaborative leadership style to which will help us fulfill our mission.”

Vermont’s state colleges enroll more than 12,000 students and employ 2,200 faculty and staff statewide.

Board Vice-Chair Richard Marron of Stowe chaired the search team which included six trustees and thirteen representatives from the five colleges. The search team referred three finalists on to the Board of Trustees.

The Board selected Donovan by public vote on Thursday and Donovan formally accepted the position this weekend.

The Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the Vermont State Colleges and serves as the chief spokesperson for the five colleges with the Board of Trustees, the governor, state agencies, and the General Assembly.

Donovan, 57, will become the 7th Chancellor of the state colleges system created in 1963. He rose through the ranks of the state colleges system, becoming president of CCV in 2001.

His accomplishments there include expansion of CCV’s collaborative partnerships with high schools, development of extensive distance learning programs, improvement and ownership of several CCV facilities, including the 65,000 square foot flagship facility currently under construction in Winooski and the recent purchase of the former Woodbury College campus on Elm Street in Montpelier. Enrollment at CCV has grown more than 40% during Donovan’s tenure as president.

While administrative dean for CCV, Donovan led the VSC’s strategic technology planning initiative, which introduced a new integrated administrative information system for the colleges. He is known as a leader in the adoption of technology for academic and administrative uses in the VSC.

Longtime residents of Montpelier, Donovan and his spouse Mary Tharp have two grown children.

Donovan begins the position on July 1st, succeeding Robert G. Clarke who announced last year that he would retire from the office in June 2009 following a twenty-five year VSC career as President of Vermont Technical College and Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges.

Vermont's state colleges include Castleton State College, Community College of Vermont, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College and Vermont Technical College. The Office of the Chancellor is in Stanley Hall, in the State Offices Complex in Waterbury.

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Additional Media Coverage:

Donovan to head Vermont State Colleges from the Burlington Free Press (3/16/09)

Tim Donovan to be new chancellor of Vermont State Colleges from the Rutland Herald

Community College head new chief of state system from Associated Press (c/o Fox 44 News)

Community College head new chief of state system from VPR News

Blood Drive at CCV Burlington, March 24, 1-5 PM

To honor Red Cross Month in March, the Community College of Vermont is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 24th. Area residents and visitors alike are encouraged to give blood at the CCV's Burlington site between the hours of 1 PM and 5 PM. Anyone who is 17 years old and weighs at least 110 lbs. may be eligible to donate. The bloodmobile will be parked outside of CCV's 119 Pearl Street location in downtown Burlington.

To donate, you can simply walk-in or you can schedule an appointment by calling Kristi at 1-800-843-3500 ext. 3265. The blood drive is sponsored by the students in CCV's spring Phlebotomy course.

The American Red Cross holds blood drives in communities seven days a week. Please call 1-800-843-3500 or visit http://www.newenglandblood.org/ to find a blood drive near you. It’s a pint of blood for you, but for another, it could be a life saved.

Out of Harm's Way

Last week, WCAX visited Mike Richman's spring 2009 Child Abuse and Neglect course (PSY-1020) at CCV Burlington for part of of a story titled "Out of Harm's Way." You can view the entire piece below.

Calling All Cooks

CCV Burlington will be holding its 9th Annual International Food Festival on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 (5 - 7 PM, admission is free) and we need your help to prepare the food!

The International Food Festival gathers CCV Burlington students and families from more than 20 different countries of origin in order to share ethnic foods, art and music showcasing culturally influenced tastes and sounds.

All members of the CCV community are invited to attend and contribute a dish to this great event. Contributions can be favorites from your heritage or even something new you want to try!

If you would like to prepare a dish for the event, contact Kelsi Powers (CCV student) at (802) 363 1074 or kap04160@students.ccv.edu.