Kick up your heels!
Faculty and staff at Laredo Community College explored “New Frontiers” during the Fall 2006 Convocation Monday, Aug. 21.
The event for all full- and part-time employees at both LCC main and south campuses began with a chuck wagon-style breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Kazen College Center before moving to the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center theater for a general session at 9 a.m.
Highlights of the general session included a presentation honoring the memory of recently deceased staff and a dance performance featuring LCC Student Advocates with a message on how to embrace change as the college discovers new frontiers.
LCC President Dr. Ramon H. Dovalina welcomed college employees to the launch of a new school year and offered a special message to faculty and staff.
Also, staff from the Information Technology Department offered a presentation on the new Banner computer information system, which is under development at the college. An update on the campus-wide telephone system also was discussed.
After a short break, the general session continued at 10:45 a.m. with a special presentation by noted motivational speaker Efrain "Happy" Guerrero.
He addressed LCC employees on how they can attain their goals with the power of self-discipline.
After breaking for lunch, LCC employees returned to attend various breakout sessions and meetings throughout the afternoon.
LCC Convocation finished off with a festive flair for all faculty and staff in the Kazen College Center.
LCC returned to its regular hours of operation Tuesday, Aug. 22. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Roping in change at LCC
Laredo Community College student Danny Madrigal demonstrates his roping skills to the delight of college faculty, staff and administration attending the Fall 2006 Convocation, an annual in-service to launch a new academic year at LCC. Madrigal and LCC Student Advocates offered a dance performance focusing on embracing change as LCC prepares to explore new frontiers with a number of exciting initiatives, including a new computer information system.
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