Motherland

"MOTHERLAND, a collage of monologues and short stories woven together into a rich tapestry of text, music, movement and projected video, is conceived and directed by Andrea Weber (Company member of the acclaimed Shotgun Players) and written by Jeannette DesBoine.

According to Weber, the show is based on family matriarchal interviews conducted by CCC students. "The monologues give voice to immigrant's perception of life in America. What emerges is a conversation between immigrants, white Americans and Black Americans of the community."

"We're a diverse culture," she said, adding Contra Costa County's populace reflects the rich ancestry of the play. MOTHERLAND also examines the gains and losses of immigration, the struggle of poverty, assimilation, and culture clashes. MOTHERLAND, is a community based performance piece "that responds to the issues area residents face," said Weber. "The conversation investigates who is getting what, whether or not we are taking care of our own, and if the American Dream is worth coming to this country for."


When: March 1, 2, and 3 2007, 8pm
Tickets: $15 general/$10 student

For more info check out the Contra Costa Drama department's website at: www.cccdrama.homestead.com

Information courtesy from cccdrama.homestead.com

Computer Proficiency Exam Info

CCC has a computer proficiency requirement for students who want to earn an Associate degree. The Computer Proficiency Exam only fulfills the college’s requirement for an Associate degree. It cannot be used to challenge a course, it does not give the student any credit towards any course, and it does not fulfill any computer course requirement needed for a major. Students transferring to a four-year college/university without a CCC degree are not required to take this exam. THE EXAM MAY ONLY BE TAKEN ONCE.

Three ways to satisfy the Computer Proficiency Requirement:

1. Submit a transcript from an accredited institution listing the successful completion of a course (or courses) equivalent to a CCC course that fulfills the requirement. Successful completion is determined by a letter grade of C or better OR the equivalent.
2. Successfully complete a class that fulfills the requirement. (CIS 110 is one of many courses satisfying the requirement.) Successful completion is determined by a letter grade of C or better OR the equivalent.
3. Successfully complete the Computer Proficiency Exam given by the college. Successful completion is determined by achieving a score of 65% or better on each of the three components of the exam.
   

The exam covers three different areas of computing:

1. Word Processing. The candidate is expected to know how to use Word for Windows. The concept list includes (but is not limited to) creating, modifying, saving, printing, margins, indents, formats, tabs, bullets and spell checking.
2. Internet. The candidate is expected to know how to use Internet Explorer and be able to search for and find information on the World Wide Web.
3. Storage Maintenance. The candidate is expected to be able to manipulate their storage area using Windows Explorer. The concepts list includes (but is not limited to) preparing a diskette, copying a diskette, folders, changing file names, copying files, moving files and removing files.
   

The college provides the computer materials used in the Computer Proficiency Exam. Students taking the exam should bring the following.

1. A pen or pencil.
2. Any (non-audible) book(s) or notes to assist in the completion of the exam.
3. A valid form of identification with your name and your picture. This identification must be shown to the proctor at the beginning of the exam. CCC student identification cards and DMV licenses are acceptable forms of identification.

For the Spring 2007 semester, the exams are scheduled in the Computer Technology Center -128 (CTC-128), from 11:00am – 1:00pm.

Exam date

Wednesday, February 14th
Wednesday, March 14th
Wednesday, April 18th
Wednesday, May 9th

Deadline to submit required information for the exam:

February 7th

March 7th

April 11th

May 2nd

You must reserve a seat to take the exam. You must submit the following information to the person listed below by the deadline for each exam.

1) Your name
2) Your student identification number
3) Your contact telephone number
4) Your email address (if available)
5) The date you wish to take the exam
6) Any special accommodation requests

You will receive a confirmation of your reservation by email (if available) or by telephone.

Please feel free to contact Robert Chan if there are any questions concerning the exam:
Robert Chan
Instructor, Computer Information Systems
Contra Costa College
Email: rchan@contracosta.edu
Telephone: (510) 235-7800 extension 4263
Office: Computer Technology Center, room 119 (CTC-119)