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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. 15-19 "Starry, Starry Night" Arts Display, Burrow Center
Feb. 15 Scholarship Deadline
Feb. 15 Basketball vs. NW Shoals, 5:30p and 7:30p
Feb. 16-19 AHSAA Regional Tournament, Coliseum
Feb. 19 Faculty Duty Day
Feb. 19 ASCA High School District Competition
Semester Countdown:
87 Days left in Spring Semester! |
| Year of the Arts Events |
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Feb. 15-19 "Starry, Starry Night" Arts Exhibition
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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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Two-Year College System to Raise the Roof For Haiti -
Montgomery - State Board of Education members and college presidents joined Dr. Freida Hill on Thursday to announce a system-wide effort to help rebuild Haiti.
"The RAISE the ROOF for Haiti campaign will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Haiti, a program that has been building sturdy, small homes in Haiti for the past quarter-century," the chancellor said. "We are inviting employees, students and partners of all our institutions and the Department of Postsecondary Education to participate in this campaign."
Division Update - Student Services
Welcome to Spring semester 2010, a time when our student body is now close to 6500 strong. Wallace State has always been known for its excellence, whether in programs, or students, and this semester will be no different. In just the recent past, we have been fortunate to have a Jack Kent Cooke scholar, Chelsea Allen; a New Century Scholar, Austin Monk; a VICA national champion in welding, Joey Foster; national champion runner-up cheerleading squad; and national champion runner-up softball team, and that is just a few of our student accomplishments! Opportunities to learn, lead and grow abound at Wallace State. We focus on students and because we do, the recent tragic news at UAH saddens us and causes us to reassess our safety and security measures on our campus. We will soon be offering text messaging notification for students. A campus alert system, updated exterior lighting, cameras and safety workshops are being explored. Related to this, I will be holding seminars beginning this semester concerning our Code of Conduct and integrity issues for students to further emphasize a safe campus atmosphere. We are dedicated to students and their success. For this semester and beyond, our Student Services Division looks forward to working with Wallace State students, staff and our communities to provide the best learning experiences possible. - Dr. Tomesa Smith
Fast Facts
The Wallace State student body is 64% female, 36% male.
27% of WSCC students are age 30 and older.
A note about Campus Safety
I know you have all heard about the tragic shooting that occurred at UAH. Sadly, these kinds of tragic events are occurring more frequently in today's troubled society. As you know, we are an open campus, as are all college campuses, and our best preventative is awareness and preparation. We should always be aware of our surroundings, immediately report any suspicious behavior or safety concerns to campus security, call 911 immediately if you ever feel you are in danger and then notify campus security/administration of potential emergency situations, and please reacquaint yourself and your department with the Campus Emergency Procedures. While these kinds of events are oftentimes unpredictable and random, sometimes they are preceded by incidents with troubled/angry/disturbed people. In the event you ever have a concern about the mental/emotional stability of a student/employee/visitor/others that could impact campus safety, you should report it to campus security and your vice president immediately so that we can take appropriate precautions. Join me in prayers for the UAH family. -VPH
Strategic Planning SPOL Software
2010-2011 strategic plans are due by the end of February.
Administrative Council Elections
The Administrative Council is responsible for making recommendations to the President's Cabinet concerning prioritization of budget requests and planning objectives for departmental units. Nominations are open for the following positions: one (1) technical faculty, one (1) academic faculty, one (1) health faculty, two (2) support staff (E-Schedule), and one (1) professional staff (C-Schedule). Nominations should be submitted to Linda Wesley via e-mail by Wednesday, February 17. Once we receive all nominations and each nominee has agreed to serve, we will conduct elections February 24-26. Each division (technical, academic, health, support staff and professional staff) will have the opportunity to vote for their own representatives. Ballots will be available online, and you will be notified via email of the process.
Art Exhibit Continues through 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. Admission to the exhibition and reception are free. For more information call x8145.
WSCC Electronic Mail Policy and Procedures
WSCC has established email as the recognized means for sending official information to students, faculty, and staff. Because the College has provided all students with an email address, communications with WSCC employees should be conducted through this address and comply with the Computer Use Policy, while noting that this correspondence becomes official college record. It is the responsibility of all faculty, staff, and students to check their College email on a frequent and consistent basis and to understand that they are not absolved from the responsibilities associated with the contents of electronic communications if the communications are not received and read on a timely basis.
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.
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.
Employee Satisfaction Survey
The Employee Satisfaction Survey is designed to assess how various aspects of the college are viewed by employees. Simply click here and complete the survey questions. It will take only a few minutes of your time, yet it will provide valuable feedback. All responses are anonymous. Please complete the survey by Monday, March 1, 2010. Thank you!
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.
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.
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sale
The Diagnostic Imaging Club will be holding a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale on Thursday February, 18 in room 203 of the Tom Bevill Building. The doughnuts will be $5 a box.
Props
The theatre department is looking for BARRELS and DEER ANTLERS for the spring production of "Beauty and the Beast." If you have these items, and you'd be willing to let us borrow them for the show, please contact Lauren Cantrell at x8422.
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.
Athletics Update
The women's and men's basketball teams defeated Snead State last week and will host NW Shoals tonight at 5:30p and 7:30p.
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.
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. 15 2010
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is scheduled to host a "Best Management Practices for Ornamental and Turf Grass Managers" seminar on Thursday, March 4 at the Wallace State Agricultural Production/Horticulture building. The class will also be presented by the North Alabama Horticulture Sub-station of Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Cullman County and the Alabama Department of Agriculture.
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| Wallace State Community College hosts approximately 300 people at annual Health Fair
Feb. 12 2010
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville hosted its annual Health Fair in the James C. Bailey building lobby on Wednesday, and the event attracted approximately 300 people. The theme of the fair was "Your Health: Take It To Heart." Wallace State hosted 17 vendors at the exhibit and presented a panel discussion to kick off the day's festivities.
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