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| State Board Action |
For the latest State Board Briefs, including a synopsis of Board Meetings, click here. For a complete directory of Board Policies click here.
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| Upcoming Events |
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Feb. 10 Health Fair, 9a-1p, JBC Lobby
Feb. 12-19 "Starry, Starry Night" Arts Display, Burrow Center
Feb. 14 Afternoon Arts Reception, 3p, Burrow Center
Feb. 16-19 AHSAA Regional Tournament, Coliseum
Semester Countdown:
95 Days left in Spring Semester! |
| Year of the Arts Events |
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Feb. 12-19 "Starry, Starry Night" Arts Exhibition
Feb. 14 Afternoon Arts Reception
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| February Birthdays |
1 Ann Culpepper
2 Heather Congo
2 Shannon Quick
3 Adrian Scott
5 Stefanie Herfurth
5 Lee Walton
6 Pat Freeman
6 David Pylant
6 Kathy Sides
9 John Wilson
10 Kelley Stricklin
12 Vickie Hembree
12 Daniel Lauderdale
12 Brett Messersmith
13 Virginia White
14 Robert Davis
16 Harriet Mayo
17 Diana Majerik
20 Brenda Johnson
21 Bert Mackentepe
25 Iman Humaideh
25 Tim Sexton
25 Kim Twitty
27 Todd Hardman
28 Tiffany Richter
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Division Update - Health Sciences
"How's it going?" As the newest dean at Wallace State, I've answered this question with varying responses over the past few weeks. Quite frankly I've not had a standard response, but rather varying ones that were more a reflection of the mood of the moment. A sample of my responses include descriptors like "a deer in the headlights", "juggling knives", " a tiger (or more aptly a lion) by the tail". You get the idea!! I've had a taste of all the expected health science issues. Personnel, accreditation, policy, and a myriad of others are expected. Different faces, different programs, different clinical sites, different accrediting agencies, but still all of the same issues that you expect to encounter in the health sciences. The unexpected has also occurred in my first few weeks at Wallace State. I didn't expect my childhood home to burn on my first day at Wallace State. I didn't expect the sheer volume of issues to be dealt with in the first few weeks. However, I also didn't expect the warm reception I've received at Wallace State. I've appreciated deeply the individuals who have introduced themselves, given me helpful tips, offered words of encouragement, and...yes, those who've asked, "How's it going?"
-Lisa German
Fast Facts
78% of WSCC students receive some type of financial aid.
The top three schools with the greatest number of seniors enrolling at WSCC in Fall 2009 were Addison HS, Cullman HS, and Fairview HS - each with over 44% of the graduating class.
Art Exhibit Starts Friday
The Wallace State Art Department will host the next Year of the Arts event -- "A Visual Exploration of the Events and Science of the Night the Stars Fell on Alabama" -- in the lobby of the Burrow Center February 12 through February 19.The title of the exhibition refers to the Leonid meteor shower that was observed in Alabama Nov. 12-13, 1833, when more than 30,000 meteors an hour reportedly rained across the Earth's atmosphere lighting up the night sky. The event inspired the still popular 1934 jazz standard, which has kept the phrase alive.
The art exhibition is open to the public daily during the college's regular hours of operation. An afternoon Arts Reception will be held on Sunday, February 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. during which time Adrian Scott, Art Department Chair, will be discussing the artworks and infographics related to Alabama's most famous meteorological event.
Admission to the exhibition and reception are free. For more information call x8145.
Bookstore News
Book orders for the summer semester should be submitted by February 22. Don't forget to route your book orders through your dean for signatures before sending to the bookstore. The bookstore will observe special operating hours during the AHSAA Regional Tournament. February 16-18 - 7:30-4:30, February 19 - 7:30-2:00. Please submit any special orders for Office Depot by February 11. Office supply orders will resume on February 22. Please use the upstairs entrance to pick up supplies and printing during the week of the tournament.
Attention Faculty
Attendance Verification is due today! Please check your class rolls carefully and if you have any students that are attending your class and are not on your registered roll, please send them to admissions immediately. Contact the Vice President for Student's Office if you need assistance.
Regional Tournament Parking
There will be a $3.00 per vehicle charge for parking for the AHSAA Regional Basketball Tournament on campus Tuesday February 16-Saturday February 20, 2010. The toll booths will be located on College Drive near the baseball stadium parking lot, and on the street between the baseball outfield and the former music building. Wallace State STUDENTS and EMPLOYEES will be passed through the toll booth with your "WSCC Parking Hang Tag". Hanceville Police Department will be staffing the toll booths so as you approach the toll booth, just point out your WSCC hang tag.
SACSCOC Logo Competition
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is sponsoring a competition to design a new logo for the Commission apart from the Association's seal. A cash prize will be awarded for the top three submissions, and the new logo will be presented at the Commission's Annual Meeting in December, 2010. The competition is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees of member institutions. The entry deadline is April 30. For more information, visit www.sacscoc.org.
W-2's Available
Full time employees may receive their W-2's in the Cashier's Office of the JCB Commerce Building. Part time, adjuncts and workstudy employees W-2's have been mailed.
Kudos
Congratulations to Coach Jayne Clem and Assistant Coach Tracy Grindrod for receiving 2009 AJCAA Coaching Staff of the Year honors. Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Turner for her selection as an item writer for the NCLEX-PN.
United Way
If you would like to donate to the United Way through payroll deduction, please contact Wayne Manord at x8116. If you are currently contributing to the United Way, your contribution will not change unless you request a change. United Way of Cullman County supports 17 local agencies. Please contact Wayne if you would like more information.
Running Wild
The WSCC Alumni Association and the Cullman Running Club are sponsoring the "Running Wild Half Marathon, 5K, and 1 mile Fun Run" events on Saturday, April 3. If you would like to participate in the race or volunteer to help out, contact Suzanne Harbin or Stacey Moore.
Do you have amazing photos you would like to share as part of our Year of the Arts Employee Digital Art Exhibit? If so, please email the photo with a brief description to communications@wallacestate.edu.
Common Read
The Common Read Committee has chosen The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne to be read campus-wide next fall. If you would like a free copy of the book, please notify Diana Majerik, diana.majerik@wallacestate.edu, by February 26.
Don't forget to submit your nominees for Wallace State's Extraordinary Employee. Click here to fill out the form.
Summer 2010
The college will return to a four-day work week this summer. Scheduling for classes and office hours for summer semester should reflect this change. Contact your appropriate supervisor, dean or vice-president with questions.
Athletics Update
The baseball team split their double header with Columbia State (Tenn.) yesterday. The team faces vs. Motlow State today at 1 p.m. The men's basketball team lost a close one at Lawson State last week and will travel to Marion Military tonight. The softball team begins its season this week at the Cowtown Tournament in Fort Worth, TX.
Relay for Life
A Relay for Life kick-off meeting will be held February 10 at 2:30 in the JBC Auditorium. Employees and students are invited to attend. For more information, contact Melinda Edwards at x8172. The Relay for Life event is scheduled for May 7-8. YouTube EDU
Wallace State's YouTube page now has a new look. Our YouTube page has recently been upgraded to a YouTube EDU channel that allows for longer video uploads to accommodate course material and lectures. Check it out at www.youtube.com/wallacestate
AHSAA Regional Tournament
The 2010 AHSAA Regional Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 - Saturday, February 20. Thanks in advance to all who volunteer and make it possible for this to be a successful event that attracts several thousand prospective students to the WSCC campus. If you have questions or want to join the effort for the first time, contact Sid Borden at x8213.
Lion Card
The WSCC Lion Card is now accepted at CVS in Hanceville, Woody's Grill, Backyard Burger, and KFC locations in Hanceville and Cullman.
Weight Watchers
If you are interested in participating in the Weight Watchers At Work 15-week program, please attend a meeting on February 9 at 4:30pm on JBC 4th Floor.
Blood Drive
There will be a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, February 9 from 9am-3pm in the JBC Lobby. Please Give!
Career Fair
Please mark your calendars for the 2010 Career Fair events on March 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the coliseum. For more information, contact Darlene Huff at x8133.
Health Fair
Make plans to attend the 2010 Health Fair on February 10 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the JBC Lobby. Free health screenings, chair massages, door prizes and food will be available.
Opportunities Available for Students through WSCC Career Services
Wallace State's Career Services Center will be allowed to nominate 8 students to be interviewed for a student work program within the AMCOM organization of Redstone Arsenal. These are well paying jobs ($12.14 - 13.63 per hour), that will provide "meaningful assignments" and Lunch and Learn Sessions. We assume these positions were created to peak students' interest in AMCOM careers. Therefore, the students selected may benefit long-term from working in these assignments. We have been given a very quick turnaround time and need your help to identify students with initiative, drive, motivation and a grade point average of 3.0. The student must be committed to working 2 months and have transportation to get to work. The students must develop a resume* and successfully complete a selection interview with AMCOM's management. If you will identify possible nominees and refer them to Career Services (for the AMCOM Student Employment Program), we can help them to create a resume that will meet AMCOM's requirements and create an account, in Perfect Interview, where they can practice their interview skills. The students must be currently enrolled at Wallace State and there is a possibility their assignment could qualify for Cooperative Education Credit.
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Feb. 8, 2010
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville will hold auditions for Theatre Scholarships on Friday, February 26, at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Auditions will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. All participants should arrive by 8:30 a.m.
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Wallace State Community College in Hanceville will host a health fair Wednesday, February 10, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the lobby of the James C. Bailey Center. A panel of health experts and fitness enthusiasts will discuss "Success Stories: Achieving a Lifestyle of Fitness and Healthy Weight," from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Bailey Center Auditorium. Educational exhibits will provide information related to weight loss, body mass index, mental health, dental hygiene, preventing injury and drug abuse.
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