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VTEC And The New Interceptor
Versatility--it's the key to any engine's operation. Early engines had carburetors without throttles, so they always ran wide-open. As internal-combustion-engine design progressed, adjustable components let engines produce power over a wider useful range of operating conditions. First, of course, came the adjustable throttle. Next was an adjustable spark advance, varying the engine's timing.
More recently, fuel injection and digital ignition have allowed engineers to more closely coordinate and vary fuel delivery and ignition timing. This allows new powerplants not only to produce more power over a wider range of operating conditions (varying altitudes, temperatures, loads, and at engine speeds from idle to midrange to redline), but also allows them to do so while polluting less.
Still, valve actuation is one aspect of engine control that has remained one of the final frontiers. But Honda's VTEC™ changes all that.
A camshaft, or more correctly the lobes on a camshaft, control several aspects of valve actuation: When a valve opens respective to the crankshaft rotation and piston location in the cylinder (valve timing); how far that valve opens (valve lift); how long that valve remains open (valve duration); how fast the valve attains its maximum lift; and the time both intake and exhaust valves are open at once (valve overlap). Engine designers necessarily design camshafts as a compromise, and typically they give an engine optimum performance in a relatively small rpm range. Realistically, this translates to an engine that produces superior top-end power but suffers from a compromised midrange, or an engine that has a broad, generous midrange but produces less top-end power than one might expect for its displacement.
Honda has pioneered several systems to vary valve timing and lift, and the motorcycle division has led the way. In 1985, Honda produced the CBR®400F-2 REV bike, an air-cooled inline-four sportbike with a two-valve/four-valve system very similar in principle but differing in detail from the new Interceptor's. (The CBR400F-2 REV was never sold in the United States.) In addition, Honda has applied various VTEC systems on the Acura NSX sports coupe, Integra GS-R, Prelude, del Sol, and Accord Civic automobiles in various markets worldwide.
The Interceptor's VTEC is quite elegant in concept. At engine speeds below 7000 rpm, the Interceptor's camshafts open only one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. Above 7000 rpm, the Interceptor's cams open both intake valves and both exhaust valves for each cylinder.
The Interceptor's cams are always acting on one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. These direct actuation valves (diagonally opposed in the cylinder as viewed from the top) use precise, proven, shim-under-bucket valve actuation with 16,000-mile maintenance intervals. The two remaining valves, which open after 7000 rpm, utilize shimless buckets.
Above 7000 rpm, an oil spool valve, which is actuated by an electric solenoid, sends oil pressure to the hydraulically actuated lifter sleeve inside the inverted buckets of the direct actuation lifters. This positions a spring-loaded engagement pin above each valve stem of the two remaining valves in the cylinder. Consequently, these two remaining valves open and close along with the direct actuation valves, and the engine functions in a conventional four-valve manner.
Throughout all Interceptor VTEC engine speeds, camshaft lift, timing, duration and overlap remain constant; only the number of valves in use varies.
One of the keys to engine performance is keeping the fuel/air charge moving at a high velocity on its way to filling the cylinder--in the neighborhood of 350 to 450 feet per second. The longer we leave the valves open and the faster the charge moves, the more fuel charge we can stuff into a cylinder--and all that means more power. Mixtures moving in that 350 to 450 fps range rush into a cylinder with considerable force, and continue to fill the cylinder when the intake valve is left open past Bottom Dead Center (BDC) and the piston is on its way up. High charge speeds are easy to maintain at high rpm because as the piston moves down quickly it pulls the mixture into the cylinder quickly, too. But what about lower engine speeds? Cut the charge speed in half, and it has only one-quarter of its previous kinetic energy. That means it doesn't fill the cylinder as efficiently, especially after BDC of the piston travel. This is a particular problem at idle, when the charge speed is at its lowest.
Enter our friend Daniel Bernoulli, the 18th-century Swiss scientist whose famous law tells us of the relationship between pressure and velocity. In essence, our mixture will have to speed up if it passes through a restricted area. (Carburetor venturis are a classic example.) By opening only one intake valve below 7000 rpm, the fuel/air charge velocity remains high because the charge must speed up to rush through the smaller (single-valve) opening. With engine speeds in excess of 7000 rpm, the speed of the piston dropping in its cylinder and consequent high vacuum keeps the mixture speeds right where they need to be, even with both valves open.
These same principles apply to scavenging the exhaust gases from the cylinder as well. Again, high gas speeds promote good evacuation of the exhaust gases from the cylinder and out through the exhaust pipes.
Low-rpm economy and midrange power, plus high-rpm peak power and efficiency--that's the VTEC advantage.
The Interceptor's designers have gone to great lengths to smooth the two-valve-to-four-valve transition. Ignition timing and fuel-injection mapping do a great deal to make this possible. The Interceptor also features a solenoid-actuated dual-air-intake-duct design that keeps one duct closed during low-speed operation. Like the two-valve/four-valve system in the engine, this one duct/two-duct system keeps intake velocity speed high as well.
Make no mistake--you'll definitely know when your Interceptor shifts from two-valve to four-valve mode. You'll feel the power, yet it will be a smooth increase. You'll hear the difference in both intake and exhaust note as a blood-stirring howl sets up. It'll put a smile in your helmet.
VTEC is one reason the new 50-state Interceptor® makes so much power yet still runs so clean. How clean? Clean enough to meet the California Air Resources Board 2008 emissions standards years early. A three-way exhaust catalyzer, air-injection system, new-generation fuel injection system and sophisticated injector and ignition mapping all work in concert to help the VFR® run clean.
With the 2002 Interceptor, riders get so much more than ever before, all in one package. But then, that's the Honda way.


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Lay the PE film, allowing for at least 20 cm (8") overlapping and tape. Turn the film upward 5 cm (2") along the walls. Trim after the skirting boards are fixed.
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Measure the room at right angle to the direction of the planks. Planks in the final row should be at least 5 cm wide. For this purpose, planks in the first row can be cut to smaller size. Shuffle planks in order to obtain a pleasant blend of shades. Lay planks preferable following the direction of the main source of light. We recommend laying on wooden floors crossways to the existing floorboard. Planks must not be nailed or screwed to the subfloor. Base boards and moldings must not be fixed in a way which restricts the movement of the floor.
Expansion Gaps:
provide 10 mm (3/8") expansion gaps to the walls and other fixed objects. Areas greater than 100 m² (900 sq. ft.) or 10 m (30 ft.) in either direction, transitions between rooms and asymmetrical areas require extra expansion gaps.
Start Laying:
1. Start in the corner. Turn the tongue side of the plank to the wall. Maintain a gap of 10 mm (3/8") on the short side.
2. Hold the next plank at an angle against the first one and lay it flat on the floor. Complete first row in the same way. Cut final plank of the first row to correct length. Start next row with the piece leftover (must be at least 300 mm (12") long). Ensure that end joints are staggered at least 300 mm.
3. Place first plank of the new row with the tongue side at an angle against the groove side of the plank in the previous row. Press forward and lay it flat at the same time.
4. Place short end of the plank at an angle against the previous installed plank and fold down. Ensure that the plank is positioned on the integral locking strip of the plank in the previous row.
5. Lift planks (together with the previous laid in the same row) lightly up [about 30 mm (1-1/8")], push it against the row in front and then put it down. Adjust the distance to the wall to 10 mm (3/8") when three rows are completed. Proceed installation as described above until reaching the opposite wall.
In-floor Radiant Heat:
Turn the heat off for 24 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation when installing over radiant heated subfloors.
Failure to turn the heat off may result in shortened working time of the adhesive.
Floor temperature must not exceed 85° F (30° C).
*This type of installation requires a specific construction of the plywood subfloor and the installer for such must be familiar with the NWFA recommendations.
NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) can be reached at 800.422.4556 U.S, or 800.848.8824 Canada.
Flooring should be one of the last items installed in a project. In order to protect the floors while other trades are finishing their work prior to final cleanup and turnover to the owner, use rosin paper and only use 3M Blue Tape to hold the rosin paper to the floor (other blue tapes may damage the finish). Clean the floor thoroughly before laying the rosin paper to ensure that no debris is trapped underneath. DO NOT USE plastic film or other non-breathing coverings as this can cause the floor to become damaged from humidity buildups.
Remove expansion spacers and reinstall base and/or quarter round moldings to cover moldings to cover the expansion space.
Dust mop or vacuum your floor to remove any dirt or debris.
It is suggested that you buff the floor with lamb's wool pads in order to remove any loose splinters, residues, foot prints, etc.
Install any transition pieces that may be needed (reducers, T-molds, nosing, etc.)
Protection and Maintenance of Your Floor
Lasting beauty can be achieved through purchasing a quality floor covering and providing proper on-going maintenance.
Natural floors contain organic pigments and are subject to fading when exposed to direct sunlight. When possible, use drapes or other systems to protect your floor from excessive light.
Natural flooring reacts to conditions in the environment. Natural flooring plank systems expand and contract in response to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Controlling the environment, maintaining an adequate temperature and relative humidity, will minimize the visible effects of normal contraction and expansion. Optimum recommended temperature is 70° and relative humidity is 30% - 50%.
In very dry climates, the use of a humidifier might be necessary.
15 Year Limited Residential Wear Warranty
The finish of the floor plank is warranted by USFloors, Inc. not to wear through under normal use for a period of fifteen (15) years from the date of purchase. Finish wear-through is defined as 100% finish removal over a
of 3% of the total installation. (Gloss reduction or surface scratches are not considered surface wear). Dull finish can be corrected with spot or overall recoating care systems. This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser.
This 15 year limited residential wear warranty is made subject to the following conditions:
The floor must be installed properly and according to USFloors installation instructions. Proper installation includes, but is not limited to the following:
A moisture test must be performed to determine if excessive moisture exists in the subfloor.
When installing over concrete, concrete should be tested for moisture prior to installing using the Andydrous Calcium Chloride test method, a non-invasive moisture meter, or a pin/probe meter. When using a Calcium Chloride Test, the result must not exceed 3 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. in a 24 hour period.
A polyethylene film vapor barrier must not be used over wood subfloors. Moisture readings of wood subfloors must not exceed 11% throughout the entire installation.
If glue is used, glue entire floor with glue that meets or exceeds PVAC dispersion with a viscosity of 8000 +/- 1000 cpc spindle 6/20 at 20 degrees centigrade - density of 1.11 =/- 0.02 g/cm on a dry content of 48 =/- 1% (weight). Upon completion of glued installation, the floor must be allowed to set overnight for 24 hours before resuming normal usage of the room.
The flooring must be used only indoors in a dry, climate controlled area.
The flooring must be maintained in accordance with USFloors maintenance instructions.
This limited warranty does not apply to water damage of any kind.
This limited warranty does not apply to damage caused by water or moisture in the subfloor or underneath the flooring, including but not limited to damage from subfloor hydrostatic pressure (water or moisture under the floor that is transmitted to the surface through exerted pressure) or other conditions that result in water or moisture being under the floor.
This limited warranty does not apply to USFloors moldings and trims.
Installation of flooring that contains any manufacturing defect is not covered by this limited warranty.
Lifetime Limited Structure Warranty
The floor plank is warranted to be free from manufacturing or material defects for the life of the product. Should a defect occur, USFloors will arrange a credit based on the original purchase of the product. This warranty is not transferable by the purchaser of the floor.
Should a defect occur, we will arrange a refund based on the original purchase price of the product. This warranty is not transferable by the purchaser of the floor. Should a problem attributable as a manufacturing defect develop after flooring is installed, the cost of labor for repair will be covered by this warranty.
Warranty Coverage:
Upon determination of a valid manufacturing defect or finish wear through amounting to 100%, credit will be issued to the dealer and will be good toward the purchase of a replacement. When defective product is installed, credit applies to material only and does not include labor since it is the responsibility of the installer to determine suitability of material prior to installation.
Should a problem attributable as a manufacturing defect develops after flooring is installed, the cost of labor for repair will be covered by this warranty.
Limited Residential Wear Warranty does not cover:
Damage due to adhesives or tape, scratches, gouges, scuffs, punctures, cuts, indentations, burns, accidents, lack of proper furniture rests or any intentional misuse of the product. Loss of finish gloss over time is consistent with normal wear & tear and is not a product flaw.
Problems due to moisture, mildew, alkaline substances, hydrostatic pressure, expansion and contraction between planks, or humidity levels above or below those recommended.
It is normal and expected for there to be color variations due to use of natural components, exposure to UV light and/or sunlight, and age of material. Therefore, color inconsistency between samples, replacement product or illustrations and actual product is not a manufacturing flaw.
Manufacturer makes no guarantee that Natural Cork products will match or coordinate with customer furnishings, trim, cabinetry, railings, etc.
Inherent variations that are consistent with those of a Natural Cork product to include pattern, color and granule size do not indicate defective material.
Noncompliance with installation instructions and maintenance guidelines as recommended by Natural Cork. Manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for the suitability of flooring material and accompanying products for each individual installation as manufacturer has no control over the installer's proper application. Should an individual piece be doubtful as to appearance or dimension the installer should not use this piece. Failure to apply protective coating in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines may result in irreparable damage to the cork. Such damage is not covered.
Cracking, warping, soiling, fading, improper maintenance or abuse caused by items such as roller skates, golf shoes or pets.
Floor covering installed in inappropriate locations is excluded from this warranty.
Exposure to UV light and sunlight will cause discoloration to natural wood products. This is normal and is not a manufacturing flaw. Area rugs and large furniture will block light exposure and cause uneven coloration. To minimize this, furnishings and floor coverings should be moved periodically.
How to Make a Claim
Any claim made under either of these limited warranties must be made by contacting your retailer within 30 days after the basis of the claim is detected. In addition, any claim under either of these limited warranties must be made before the end of the applicable limited warranty period. Proof of purchase including date of purchase, must be presented to make a claim.
Lasting beauty of your investment of your floor can be achieved through proper care and regular maintenance. Failure to follow these guidelines can void your warranty
Natural Properties
Natural floors contain organic pigments and are subject to fading when exposed to direct sunlight. Where possible, use drapes or other systems to protect your floor from excessive light.
Natural flooring reacts to the conditions in the environment. Natural flooring plank systems expand and contract in response to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Controlling the environment, maintaining an adequate temperature and relative humidity, will minimize the visible effects of normal contraction and expansion. Optimum recommended temperature is 68° F - 72° F and relative humidity is 30% - 50%.
In very dry climates, the use of a humidifier might be necessary.
You may protect your floor by taking the following precautions:
To help eliminate fine particles of dirt/grit that act like sandpaper and will scratch any floor, vacuum or sweep as needed.
Spills should be wiped up immediately.
Use walk-off mats at entrance doors and in front of kitchen sink. Avoid rubber backed or other non-ventilated mats or rugs.
In the kitchen, use a rug in front of the working areas, such as the stove and sink, to prevent local premature wear.
Weight distribution is a key factor in preventing indentation. Install proper protectors under "feet" of furniture. Furniture will require different types of protectors in order to achieve maximum weight distribution. Resilient pads such as those made of felt, flexible rubber and saucer shaped plastic glides will work for most furniture.
Caste wheeled chairs should have wide, rubber casters. Protective mats are required under office chairs.
Maintain humidity level of 30% - 50% in the room. If necessary, use a humidifier.
Periodically check floor for signs of wear.
Never use tape or other adhesive products on an acrylic surface.
Sweep or vacuum floor frequently in order to avoid build up of abrasive particles. Use only cleaners specified for use on pre-finished hardwood. NEVER wet or damp mop your floor.
The longevity of the finish is relative to traffic intensity and quality of floor care. When the floor starts to show a traffic pattern and signs of wear it is time to renew the finish. It is the responsibility of the owner to judge when the floor needs recoating. USFloors recommends that a flooring professional be employed for this process and that strict adherence to the finish manufacturer's guidelines be observed.
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SLO Scorecard
Last updated: May 21, 2014
Current goals:
- Ensure college-wide assessment data inform college-wide planning.
- Engage in college-wide dialogue of SLO data for GEOs and ILOs.
- Ensure that all Fall Program Reviews report robustly on how dialogue and discussion of SLO data has resulted in completed and/or planned program improvements.
- Complete and continue ongoing ILO and GEO assessments.
- Ensure SLOs exist for all college services (including administrative services).
- Purchase new software to allow us to make progress on the above tasks.
Accreditation Standards
The ACCJC implemented SLO-related standards in 2002. In 2007, they circulated a Rubric for Evaluating Institutional Effectiveness to help institutions progress towards complete fulfillment of these still-new standards and assess their current stage. In 2009, the ACCJC notified all colleges that they would be required to meet the Proficiency Rubric Level by Fall 2012. All colleges were directed to submit an self-evaluation report on the SLO progress -- 1/2 were due November 15 2012, the other 1/2 March 15, 2013. City College submitted its ACCJC-mandated SLO Progress Report on March 15, 2013.
In June 2013, the ACCJC produced the a report on the overall SLO Assessment Implementation across all their colleges.
In September 2013, CCSF requested a specific feedback report on our performance relative to the rubric and other colleges. We wanted to see where the ACCJC saw us as deficient, and where we should focus our future energy. The official ACCJC feedback arrived on October 30, 2013.
On Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 the two SLO Coordinators and the Accreditation Liaison Officer spoke with an ACCJC representative to get further clarification on one of the elements of our particular feedback. We took notes on that phone call.
Based on all the above, we created an SLO Scorecard to imform the campus community of our progress.
Grade Translation
In the following grading scheme, some folks might find the following translation useful:
- 5: exceeds norm of effective practice
- 4: solidly meets expectation of effective practice
- 3: barely meets expectation of effective practice (might be just starting or at a basic level)
- 2: doesn't fully meet expectation of effective practice (some aspects aren't present)
- 1: doesn't meet expectation of effective practice (peformance in this are is deficient)
Proficiency -- Required by ACCJC since Fall 2012
SLOs and authentic assessments are in place for ALL courses, programs, support services, certificates, and degrees.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score:
- Courses: 4 (ave: 3.66)
- Programs: 3 (ave: 3.49)
- Student Learning and Support Activities: 5 (ave: 4.14)
- Institutional Learning Outcomes: 1 (ave: 4.07)
- Narrative: 4 (ave: 3.51) (addresses authentic assessment that leads to understanding about student learning and gaps to be addressed)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score:
- 5: 90+% of all courses, programs (certificates and degrees), and student services have undergone SLO assessment. Reports filed. Quality verified.
- 4: ILOs/GEOs. We have mapped all our courses to GELOS and 40% of our GE Areas have undergone intensive direct assessments. We call them "deep reads." Campus-wide discussions are ocurring based on GE and ILO assessments, including how to make recommendations from the assessments actionable.
Next steps:
- Ensure that all ILOs and GEOs are mapped to courses and programs in soon to be implemented CurricUNET Meta system.
- Continue with our ongoing ILO and GEO "deep reads" and college-wide conversations regarding these results. (ILOs every Fall | GEOs every Spring). New software will allow us to "pull up" data from the course level assessments and acquire data without extra reporting.
There is widespread institutional dialogue about the results of assessment and identification of gaps.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score: 4 (Ave 3.38) (Institutional messages value assessment and improvement.)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score: 5. Campus-wide dialogue occured at FLEX Days, both in September 2013 & February 2014 that interacted potently with student learning and student service outcomes. Campus discussions on GE Area assessments are on-going and robust. Academic Senate work groups have formed to address areas of concern in assessment data.
Next steps:
- Assessment data needs to interact strongly with Education Master Plan Strategic Goals, especially Goal #1 Advance student achievement in meeting educational goals.
- Fall 2014 Program Review documents need to be informed by the SLO Impact Report and demonstrate that 100% of departments are using SLO data to identify and address challenges within their department (due December 2014).
- Participatory Governance and overall college planning needs to continue discussion of analysis of student learning college wide and identify gaps and issues to resolve.
Decision making includes dialogue on the results of assessment and is purposefully directed toward aligning institution-wide practices to support and improve student learning.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score: 3 (Ave: 3.29)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score: 4 New program review documents link resource requests directly to assessment data, creating clear linkages. Priority llists for funding have circulated that quote directly from program review data. On-going productive discussions about improving the program review-planning process continue in the Planning Committee.
Next steps: (See next steps from above. Same apply here.)
Appropriate resources continue to be allocated and fine-tuned.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score: 4 (Ave: 3.22) (Institutional resource allocation/fine-tuning is oriented toward student learning)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score: 4
Next steps: (See next steps from above. Same apply here.) Also:
Implementation of CurricUNET Meta is underway that will greatly facilitate the connections between curriculum, assessment, and program review.
Comprehensive assessment reports exist and are completed and updated on a regular basis.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score: 2 (Ave: 3.15)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score: 4. We have a defined cycle and format of assessment reports. All campus community is required to report assessment activities every 6 months. This exceeds the norm at most colleges. Participation in completing and updating these reports is on-going and wide spread. Summary and evaluation of reporting process exsist and validation reports are providing training for quality improvements in both assessment activities and reports. Reports now takes place widely at the institutional level. GE Area reports and ILO assessment data are being used to guide institutional practice.
Next steps:
- Reporting needs to continue to be a "habit of mind" for disciplines and units.
- In fall 2014 we will upgrade to a central reporting system and mapping data will be entered into the new software system.
- Continue to find ways to increase the participation of faculty leadership, deans , and division vice chancellors in reviewing and analyzing these report data, looking for college-wide trends, discussing those with the entire college, and integrating student learning into strategic plans and missions.
- Continue providing SLO Impacts Reports based on Program Review data, submitted for Fall 2014. Continue to have participatory governance groups to discuss these results.
Course student learning outcomes are aligned with degree student learning outcomes.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score: 3 (ave: 3.54)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score: 4. Curriculim Committee requires mapping of courses to program SLO for all revisions and new degress or cerifcates. Well publicized examples of degree and certifcate alignment based on advisory boards, industry and community partnerships, and tuning projects are available.
Next steps:
- Conduct second round of ILO mappings for Fall 2014 ILO assessment of Communication ILO. Map/Remap all PSLOs to ILOs, SLOs to GELOs, and SLOs to PSLOs during the CurricUNET Implementation process.
Students demonstrate awareness of goals and purposes of courses and programs in which they are enrolled.
3/15/2013 Report -- ACCJC Score: 4 (Ave: 2.63)
5/21/2014 Self-assessed current score: 4 Campus built on Student Survey conducted in 2012 and added questions about SLO awareness to the CSSE survey, conducted in spring 2014. Current outcomes are required on all syllabi. Campus communities publicize learning outcomes in classroom, bullentin boards, and with posters. These are visible throughout campus.
Next steps:
- Continue to ensure SLOs are listed in class syllabi and SLOs are shared with students in meaningful ways.
- Continue to ensure SLOs are publicly available for all courses and programs (through catalog and website), and improve the interface for students to access that information.
SELF-ASSESSMENT NARRATIVE THAT ACCOMPANIED REPORT: 4 (Ave: 3.25)
(Planned improvement efforts include improving the value of SLO assessment rather than just processes.)
OVERALL AVERAGE SCORE: 3.42 (Ave: 3.44)
Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement -- Required to fully meet standards
*Data from August 31, 2013 assessment reporting
|Student learning outcomes and assessment are ongoing, systematic, and used for continuous quality improvement.
19% of instructional programs, 51% of courses, 74% of counseling programs, 55% of student service programs, and ~48% of administrative services are at closed-loop CQI. (Numbers have been steadily rising.)
Annual Assessment Plan: Current benchmark for all units: all outcomes assessed at least every 3 years.
|Dialogue about student learning is ongoing, pervasive, and robust.
|Dialogue about student learning is happening with departments and within weekly professional development activities that happened in Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 and will continue Spring 2014. Proof of the robustness of these conversations should appear in Program Review documents (due Dec. 2013) and will be part of the Program Review SLO Impacts report produced in Spring 2014.
|Evaluation of student learning outcomes processes.
|Evaluation reports provided and follow-up improvements implemented for the Fall 2012 reports and again for the Spring 2013 reports. Similar reporting and evaluation will be completed after each semester's reporting deadline and made available through the website. These evaluations are discussed by the SLO Committee and Planning Committee.
|Evaluation and fine-tuning of organizational structures to support student learning is ongoing.
|The college is currently undergoing major reorganization. The new structures are intended to better support student learning across the college. Evaluation of its effectiveness and impact on student learning is a future task.
|Student learning improvement is a visible priority in all practices and structures across the college.
|Student learning improvement has been and continues to be a visible priority across the college. However, it definitely can improve, especially by reaching further and bringing more voices to the discussions. At the end of Spring 2013, it was a regular informational item on the Board of Trustees agenda. It was a major part of all college-wide communication. It is part of the 2013-2014 Board Planning Priorities, and is embedded in our ongoing program review and planning processes. Highlights are part of the Chancellor's regular updates. But overall, we need more analysis of learning across the college and more integration with planning and priorities (in practice).
|Learning outcomes are specifically linked to program reviews.
SLO reporting is embedded into Program Reviews and has been for the last few years. SLO impacts are also part of the resource allocation rubric.
A Program Review SLO Impacts Report was completed in Spring 2013 evaluating the quality and major themes presented across the college. This report was reviewed in various participatory governance meetings.
High-quality examples of the SLO portions of Program Review are used in the guidelines to help with departments that can benefit from improved reporting.


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"Congress should slash at least $100 billion in costs from the U.S. farm bill - three or four times more than cuts currently proposed," a dozen anti-deficit and environmental groups said last week. At a news conference, they said the $5 billion-a-year "direct payment" subsidy to farmers should be eliminated as part of temporary legislation that would bridge the gap to a new five-year law in 2013. That would give lawmakers time for a clear-eyed overhaul of farm policy, they said. They warned by way of specifics, that "Milk prices at the grocery store could double next month under an outmoded statute that took effect with expiration of the 2008 farm law on Sept. 30."
Agricultural leaders in Congress now hope to attach the farm bill to a deficit reduction package that is needed by year's end to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts in January. They say the $23 billion to $36 billion in proposed savings in the farm bill could help reduce the federal debt. But the critics at Monday's event said savings as currently envisaged are far too limited, and that it is too late in 2012 for lawmakers diligently to consider and debate a mammoth $500 billion bill covering everything from crop subsidies to food stamps.
Meanwhile the President is described as "playing both sides" to maintain a public pressure campaign depicting republicans as "obstructionists, holding 98% of Americans hostage to protect millionaires and billionaires from paying their fair share of taxes".
Yet, he is also engaged in private negotiations with GOP leaders who have already submitted several compromise proposals, all snubbed publicly by the President or White House spokesman Jay Carney. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky summed up the bitterness by telling the press Wednesday, "The President would rather campaign than cooperate."
"It would be "relatively easy to save $100 billion in farm spending" said Scott Faber, of the Environmental Working Group. Faber said "Congress should pass a fiscally responsible one-year extension of farm and food programs and allow the House of Representatives to debate the longer-term future of farm subsidies." He then asserted it would be "relatively easy" to save $100 billion over 10 years by ending direct payments to farmers and making two changes to the crop insurance program:
- Lowering the premium subsidy to 30% from the current 62%, and
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Warm holiday spirits with this festive fruit basket filled with fresh-from-the-orchard California fruit like succulent Comice Pears and juicy Navel Oranges, plus a mouthwatering mix of creamy chocolate treats, gourmet sweets and more! They?ll also feast on ripe Red Pear, crisp Fuji Apple, savory chocolate bridge mix, snappy cinnamon toffee almonds, creamy chocolate Dutch mix and more!
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All-Star Game Has Its Own 'Husker Hangout'
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A former working colleague of mine has been in Minneapolis since last Friday, helping the company that designed Target Field stage a number of events in advance of tonight's Major League All-Star Game. In a central Minneapolis business and entertainment district, located just a block from the stadium that will honor two former Huskers tonight, my friend stumbled onto what he calls a sign of the times – a Nebraska football banner hanging above and right next to two signs advertising Lyon's Pub, a sports eatery on Sixth Street. My friend just couldn't resist. A UMKC graduate with ties to two former Big 12 Conference schools, White enters Lyon's Pub and finds another interesting sight that he calls "above the bar". It's a Minnesotans for Nebraska banner, welcoming Husker fans from near and afar.
Familiar Place for UNL Alumni, NU Department of Athletics
"Found you a hangout in downtown Minneapolis, buddy…good food and good fun," Bob White emailed me. The director of international marketing for a Kansas City-based company, White changed careers from telecommunications to sponsorships and stadiums 18 years ago. With a grasp of design research, brand development, and social media, White knows an interesting setup when he sees one. Just as he couldn't resist walking into the place and experiencing it, I couldn't resist calling Lyon's Pub, which welcomed about 60 Husker fans, plus Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst before a recent Twins-White Sox game. Eichorst was there for a "Meet and Greet" with donors and Big Red fans supporting former Husker and current Twins' pitcher Brian Duensing.
"We get Husker fans and transplanted Husker fans in here all the time," Ray Rodgers told me on the phone this morning, explaining that Lyon's Pub has been a staple restaurant for three decades of Minnesota Twins and Vikings games. "I've been the general manager for 25 years," said Ray, whose brother Chris is the owner. "We've worked with the Nebraska Alumni Association for a long time, so we have more than two Husker banners up around this place. You better believe it was a big deal around here when Nebraska joined the Big Ten Conference. This is a central location. A year ago, we were the Husker hangout for the Big Ten Baseball Tournament."
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Alex Gordon Will Be Introduced But Will Not Play
The Lyon's Pub crowd will be rooting for both all-star teams tonight because each roster has a Husker player who achieved a spot in the mid-summer classic. A wrist injury will prevent Kansas City Royal left-fielder Alex Gordon from playing in his second straight All-Star Game for the American League.
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Pirates' First Left-Handed All-Star Reliever in History
Former Husker and now Pittsburgh Pirate relief pitcher Tony Watson will represent the National League after compiling a 5-1 record and a 1.42 ERA in 44 1/3 innings during the first half of the season. Yesterday, Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said Watson, an Iowa native, is "the best lefty reliever in the game." That's debatable, but this is certain – Watson is the first left-handed relief pitcher to make the All-Star Game in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don't worry. I checked online. The Pirates joined the National League in 1887. So, just like Gordon, Watson deserves applause even if he doesn't play.
Husker Nation is equally proud of both All-Stars who have worked relentlessly hard to get where they are tonight … on the world stage.
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The story and art of Moondog née Louis Thomas Hardin, born in Kansas in 1916, embodies the radical possibilities in the exchange between a person and their environment. "The Viking of 6th Avenue," just like the streets of the New York where he made his home in boxes, basements and borrowed crannies for three decades, was unexpected, anti-conformist, multicultural and modernist. Often cited as a predecessor to the minimalist movement by fellow New Yorkers Phillip Glass and Steve Reich, he astounded, and continues to inspire awe, by embracing his blindness and deeply rooted idiosyncrasies — composing vocals and song direction in Braille and creating his own instruments from scraps — with nearly unprecedented creative output. This is a man who was true to his inner creative and spiritual compass to the extent that he was entirely unemployable by the capitalist world. Not only is it remarkable that Moondog music is the work of one individual, but also that his songs still read as wildly inventive and inspiring today as they ever were, originating from one very beautiful mind more than six decades ago.
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Renal Transplantation and Raltegravir in HIV-Infected Patients (ANRS153TREVE)
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of acute renal graft rejection 6 months after transplantation in HIV-infected patients under three antiretroviral drugs regimen including Raltegravir.
HIV-1 Infection
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Drug: Raltegravir
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|National, Multicenter, Phase III Prospective Trial About Clinical and Immunological Follow-up After Renal Transplantation in HIV-1 Infected Patients With End Stage Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Incidence of acute clinical renal graft rejection [ Time Frame: 6 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Incidence of acute clinical renal graft rejection defined by 20% increase of serum creatinine, associated to histological features (Banff classification) 6 months after renal transplantation
- Incidence of acute clinical and subclinical renal graft rejection [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Incidence of acute clinical and subclinical renal graft rejection up to 1 year after renal transplantation defined only by renal histology (without creatinine modification). Histology is performed on routine renal graft biopsy 3 months and 1 year after transplantation.
- One year graft survival [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]One year graft survival, compared to non HIV-infected transplanted patients, using data provided by French Biomedicines Agency
- Patients' survival [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Patients survival, compared to:
- chronic dialysis HIV patients still listed on the transplantation waiting list - transplanted non-HIV patients using data provide by French Biomedicine Agency
- Phenotyping of lymphocytic infiltrates in case of acute rejection [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]The aim of the immunological phenotyping is to analyse the expression of activation markers between different TCD4 and TCD8 sub-population, this phenotyping will be compared to those observed in acute cell-mediated rejection occurring in the historical cohort of Non-HIV patients. In addition, the rate and expression of Treg population will be evaluated.
- Incidence of AIDS defined diseases and severe morbidity diseases after renal transplantation [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Severe morbidity diseases include: pathological infections, malignancies, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
- Immunological and virologic status after renal transplantation [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Immunological (lymphocyte activation and inflammatory parameters) and virologic status (kinetics of viral replication: HIV RNA in blood, total HIV DNA in PBMC) monitoring after renal transplantation. These parameters will be compared with pre-transplant status.
- Evaluation of the switch by raltegravir at the time of renal transplantation [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Assessment of ARV medications change and introduction of raltegravir at the time of renal transplantation in terms of reduction of pharmacokinetic interaction between antiretroviral regimen including raltegravir and immunosupressive treatments. In addition, virological efficacy of antiretroviral treatment including Raltegravir will be evaluated.
- Viral load control after switch by antiretroviral treatment including raltegravir after renal transplantation [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]The aim of this study is to evaluate at the time of renal transplantation the virologic efficiency after the switch by an antiretroviral regimen including Raltegravir in terms of viral load control an virological failure as Raltegravir is known for its low genetic barrier.
- Survival and waiting period of HIV patients registered on French biomedicine agency for renal transplantation [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Assessment of HIV patients' waiting period until renal transplantation and survival of patients registered on French biomedicine agency waiting-list compared to Non-HIV population (data provided by French Biomedicine Agency )
- Measurement of Area under plasma concentration (AUC) variability of immunosuppressive drugs after introduction of antiretroviral regimen containing Raltegravir [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Area under plasma concentration (AUC) of Raltegravir and immunosuppressive drugs (Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate Mophetyl) will be measured as well as residual concentration of Tacrolimus. This study is performed in order to verify immunosupressive treatments dosage adaptation.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|December 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|November 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|November 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Raltegravir
Raltegravir associated to an antiretroviral regimen without ritonavir boosted antiprotease
Drug: Raltegravir
Introduction of Raltegravir 2 days after renal transplantation within an antiretroviral regimen without ritonavir boosted antiprotease
Other Name: Isentress
Detailed Description:
Antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1 Infection might interact with immunosuppressive treatments which increase rejection of renal graft incidence.
In addition HIV infection may be modified together with cardiovascular risk. Patients participating to this study will receive after transplantation antiretroviral regimen including Raltegravir.
Raltegravir treatment does not interact with immunosuppressive drugs and thus seems to be the treatment of choice to be associated with immunosuppressive drugs.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Registration on the French national renal transplantation waiting list (Biomedicines Agency) for a living or cadaveric donor organ
- HIV-1-infected patients treated by a three-drug ARV regimen
- Immuno-virologic criteria at renal transplantation: undetectable viral load (<50 copies/mL) and CD4 >200/mm3 for at least three months on stable ARV
- Age >18 years and <70 years
- Effective contraception for women
- Written informed consent
- Patient with social security coverage
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hepatic cirrhosis
- Serious psychiatric illness history
- EBV or HHV8 lymphoproliferation (lymphoma, systemic Kaposi's sarcoma or multifocal Castleman's disease)
- History of PML
- HTLV-1 seropositivity
- Severe pulmonary or cardiovascular disease with poor short-term vital prognosis
- Patient with AgHBs+
- History of cryptosporidiosis
- History of fungal infection with multi resistant fungi not likely to respond to oral antifungal therapy
- Impossibility or refusal of Raltegravir switch, decision made by doctor or patient
- Recent malignancy (between 2 and 5 years according to type)
- HPV-related cervical or anal disease: carcinoma in situ, AIN III, CIN III in remission for less than three years
- Active infection
- HCV infection (PCR-positive)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01453192
|Contact: Philippe GRIMBERT, MD
|+33 149814451
|Contact: Marie MATIGNON, MD
|+33 149814451
|Hôpital Pellegrin, Service de Nephrologie, Transplantation Rénale, Dialyse
|Not yet recruiting
|Bordeaux, France, 33076
|Contact: Pierre MERVILLE
|Principal Investigator: Pierre MERVILLE
|CHU De Caen, Service de Néphrologie Hémodialyse
|Caen, France, 14033
|Contact: Bruno HURAULT DE LIGNY
|Principal Investigator: Bruneau HURAULT DE LIGNY
|Hôpital Henri Mondor, Service de Néphrologie Transplantation
|Créteil, France, 94010
|Contact: Philippe Grimbert, Pr
|Principal Investigator: Philippe Grimbert
|Hôpital Kremlin Bicêtre, Service de Néphrologie
|Kremlin Bicêtre, France, 94275
|Contact: Antoine DURRBACH, MD
|Principal Investigator: Antoine DURRBACH, MD
|CHRU Lille, Service de néphrologie
|Not yet recruiting
|Lille, France, 59037
|Contact: Marc HAZZAN
|Principal Investigator: Marc HAZZAN
|CHU de Nantes, Service de Néphrologie et Immunologie Clinique
|Not yet recruiting
|Nantes, France, 44093
|Contact: Jacques DANTAL
|Principal Investigator: Jacques DANTAL
|Hôpital Pasteur, Service de Néphrologie - Transplantation
|Not yet recruiting
|Nice, France, 06002
|Contact: Elisabeth CASSUTO
|Principal Investigator: Elisabeth CASSUTO
|Hôpital Necker, Service de Néphrologie adulte
|Not yet recruiting
|Paris, France, 75743
|Contact: Christophe LEGENDRE
|Principal Investigator: Christophe LEGENDRE
|Hopital Saint Louis, Service de Néphrologie
|Not yet recruiting
|Paris, France, 75010
|Contact: Marie-Noëlle PERALDI
|Principal Investigator: Marie-Noëlle PERALDI
|Hôpital TENON, Urgences Néphrologiques et Transplantation Rénale
|Not yet recruiting
|Paris, France, 75970
|Contact: Eric RONDEAU
|Principal Investigator: Eric RONDEAU
|Hôpital civil, Service de Néphrologie et Transplantation
|Not yet recruiting
|Strasbourg, France, 67091
|Contact: Bruno MOULIN
|Principal Investigator: Bruno MOULIN
|Hôpital Foch, Service de Néphrologie Transplantation
|Not yet recruiting
|Suresnes, France, 92151
|Contact: Leila TRICOT
|Principal Investigator: Leila TRICOT
|Hôpital Rangueil, Service de Néphrologie, HTA, Dialyse, Transplantation
|Not yet recruiting
|Toulouse, France, 31059
|Contact: Lionel ROSTAING
|Principal Investigator: Lionel ROSTAING
|Hôpital Bretonneau, Service de Néphrologie
|Not yet recruiting
|Tours, France, 37044
|Contact: Yvon LEBRANCHU
|Principal Investigator: Yvon LEBRANCHU
|Principal Investigator:
|Philippe GRIMBERT, MD
|CHU Henri-Mondor
|Study Director:
|Dominique COSTAGLIOLA, PHD
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|French National Institute for Health and Medical Research-French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis (Inserm-ANRS)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01453192 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 3, 2011
|Last Updated:
|July 30, 2014
|Health Authority:
|France: Afssaps - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (Saint-Denis)
Keywords provided by French National Institute for Health and Medical Research-French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis (Inserm-ANRS):
Renal transplantation
Acute renal graft rejection
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Renal Insufficiency
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 23, 2014


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Travel Tip: If you are planning to spend Mother's Day in Napa Valley, be aware that the town of Napa is host of the Bottle Rock Napa Valley Music Festival (May 9-12th) and is expecting close to 40,000 attendees! Plan on lots of traffic and expect delays. To see street closures, download the WineCountry.com mobile app.
Take Your Mother to Brunch!
- etoile Restaurant at Domaine Chandon (Yountville, Napa Valley)
- Enjoy a splendid five-course menu expertly paired with Chandon sparkling and still wines this Mother's Day. Menu selections include liberty farms duck confit, pan roasted spring lamb loin, roasted beef tenderloin, spiced valrhona chocolate pot de crème, and meyer lemon vacherin. Children's options also available. Reservations Strongly Recommended. (888) 242.6366
- Lucy's Restaurant at Bardessono (Yountville, Napa Valley)
- Bring your mom to Lucy's Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono to enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. The menu will feature delicious dishes, such as Executive Chef Victor Scargle's Duck Confit Hash, brioche french toast, and refreshing cocktails such as the Yountville Spritz. Reservations Recommended. (707) 204.6030
- Flamingo Resort (Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA)
- Enjoy a Mother's Day Champagne brunch buffet at the Flamingo Resort. This event will feature unlimited complimentary Champagne and mimosas; a feast that includes items like, orange spiced french toast, traditional eggs benedict, buttermilk chicken breast, slow roasted turkey, and much more! Plus, there will be a full dessert table with assorted fruit tarts and mini pastries. Click Here to view full menu. Reservations Recommended. (707) 532.4745
- Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, CA)
Treat your mom to the extravagance she deserves with Santa Ynez Valley Marriott's Mother's Day Buffet featuring a grand selection of dishes at both chilled and hot stations and a decadent dessert bar (Cherries Jubille & Bannanas Foster, Chocolate covered strawberries, assortment of cakes, pies, and petit fours, Champagne, and more!) Reservations recommended. (805.688.100). Click Here to see other memorable ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country.
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- Join Chefs Antonio and Michael Ghilarducci for Mother's Day Brunch! Enjoy a lavish feast complete with Champagne or mimosas upon arrival and bask in the sun on the patio or in the garden room. Menu will include items such as: grilled prime sirloin steak, poached pacific salmon, porchetta, housemade limoncello cake, and bittersweet chocolate decadence.Reservations Required. (707) 938.2980
- Nectar Restaurant at Hilton Hotel (Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA)
- Nectar Restaurant, located at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel, will offer a Champagne brunch and family portrait with special gifts for all moms and moms-to-be. Reservations Recommended. (707) 569.5525
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