From the Office of the President

President's Update: November 2009

Project Galaxy (Banner ERP) Update

The Advancement system is up and running. Special recognition needs to go out to Jeanne Welch and Mike Denkevitz for all of their hard work and commitment. Banner Advancement integrates will all of our other Banner systems and gives the College many future opportunities to enhance our engagement with donors and alumni.

The Human Resources/Payroll is our last core Banner system to launch. The College's go-live date is January 1, 2010.

While our IT team finishes implementing Banner 7, we will simultaneously work on Banner 8. Presently, the College is scheduled to officially launch Banner 8 in late March of 2010.

Yavapai College Foundation Fundraisers

The Yavapai College Foundation assisted with two very important fundraisers in October. The Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center (FEC) held their first fundraiser, "Framing the Future", on October 21, 2009. The luncheon was sold out, hosting community members, business donors, and parents. Framed art from the children of the FEC was auctioned off during the event and garnered over $2,000.

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the Yavapai College Alumni Network held "Celebrating 40 Years of Nursing Excellence" at the Prescott Resort. We had alumni from our Nursing Program from every decade. There was an auction at the event which raised $4,724 to support the Yavapai College Nursing Student Support Fund. The event also helped raise awareness of the Community Health Initiative started by the Yavapai College Foundation in an effort to prevent a decline in the Yavapai College Nursing Program.

Northern Arizona University (NAU)/Yavapai College (YC) and Prescott Valley Public Library Grand Opening

The Prescott Valley Public Library and the NAU/Yavapai Grand Opening Celebration took place on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Attendance was phenomenal at this event, demonstrating the enthusiasm and appreciation for this center of knowledge and learning. The Town of Prescott Valley estimates that approximately 500 people were in attendance.

Dr. Susan Johnstad, the NAU/YC Campus Executive Officer, was on hand, with Northern Arizona University and Yavapai College staff, to provide tours of the 11,000 square foot facility and discuss the plans of the new regional university.

Sedona Center for Arts & Technology

The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers will be at the Sedona Center for Arts & Technology in December to conduct workshops on their traditional healing techniques. Their native healing workshops will be on Monday, December 7, 2009 from 9 am - 5 pm. The Grandmothers are from Tibet, Nepal, Brazil, Spain, Africa and various Indian tribes in North America.

Visit www.grandmotherscouncil.com for further information.