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April 6 SciQuest, JBC Auditorium, 6p
April 7 Museum Preview, Burrow Center, 11a
April 8 Humanities Forum, Burrow Center, 9:30a
April 9-10 Singers Swing Show, 7p
April 10 Softball vs. Calhoun, 2p
April 11 Softball vs. NW Shoals, 2p
Semester Countdown:
33 Days left in Spring Semester! |
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April 7 Museum Gallery Talk, Burrow Center, 11a
April 8 Humanities Forum with Rev. John McKee Sloan, Burrow Center, 9:30a
April 9-10 "Steppin' Out: A Tribute to Swing" Burrow Center Recital Hall, 7p
April 12 Literary Arts Read-In, Burrow Center, 9:30a
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| April Birthdays |
1 Laura Smallwood
2 Angi Hargett
3 Barbara Atchley
3 Terry Ayers
3 Kelley Blackwood
3 Donna Conn
5 LeighAnn Courington
5 Glynda Hardin
6 LaDonna Allen
7 Matt Ingram
11 Randy Tucker
13 Jennifer Ivey
14 June Brooks
14 Billy Rose
17 Susan Stephens
17 Evelyn Timmons
20 Jayne Clem
21 Chris Villa
22 Randy Daniel
22 Lisa Hullett
23 Melinda Edwards
23 Courtney Walker
27 Kim Kahler
28 Mike Sparks | |
April is Community College Month!
A special thanks to Kenneth Nail, Mayor of Hanceville, and James Graves, Chairman of the Cullman County Commission, for visiting campus recently to deliver proclamations recognizing April as Wallace State Community College Month.
The Summer Semester schedule is now online! Find the link on our homepage. Copies will be on campus soon. Summer classes begin May 24.
Arts in April
Arts in April events for this week include a Humanities Forum with the Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan discussing C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Burrow Center, a Museum Preview on Wednesday, April 7 at 11 a.m. in the Burrow Center, and the WSCC Singers "Steppin' Out: A Tribute to Swing" variety show on Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center. Next Thursday author Sonny Brewer will be the featured guest for the English Department's Author Forumat 9:30 a.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Visit www.wallacestate.edu/yoa for more Arts in April events.
Division Update - Health Sciences
Self-study is a word that strikes fear and trepidation in the hearts of both young and old in the health sciences. It's a necessary evil that all accredited health science programs have to endure. It's a word that I've heard over and over in the past few weeks. Currently we have several programs that are wrestling with the self-study process. Lisa Tarvin, our new PSG/END program director, has just made application to begin her program's self-study process. Jamie Bailey and Jim Malone have submitted their first self-study for the Diagnostic Imaging program. I'm sure folks across the campus heard their collective cheer on April 1st! Even experienced program directors are not exempt from the process. Denise Elliott and Barbara Adams have recently submitted responses to their fall accreditation site visits. Julie Welch is currently in the enviable "sweet spot". She just received notification of full accreditation for the CLT program through 2017. Still others have deadlines looming. Donna Stanley has a gap analysis due in June for her Medical Transcription program, Jennifer Ivey has a July deadline for her EMS self-study, and Paul Taylor has an August deadline for his Respiratory Therapy Program's self-study. Another nameless individual even reported that she had only wished that her accreditation had been granted for an additional year so that retirement would have taken her out before she had another self-study due! Self-study ...it's a powerful word.
-Lisa German
Fast Facts
April is Community College Month. In 2009, America's community colleges awarded 612,915 associate degrees and 328,268 certificates. (American Association of Community Colleges)
Reserve Your Seat Now for "Steppin' Out: A Tribute to Swing"
"Steppin' Out: A Tribute to Swing" is a song and dance/variety show made up of the music of the 1930s and '40s featuring the award-winning Wallace State Singers. Shows will be held Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, at 7 p.m. nightly in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center. Tickets are $10, which covers the show and a dessert buffet. Proceeds benefit the Singers, who will be performing in Nashville next month. For more information or to make reservations, call the Burrow Center at 352-8277. Tickets are also available for advance purchase at eventbrite.com and at the door as long as seats are available.
Educational Achievement Awards
As a part of Wallace State's tradition of excellence, we recognize those peers who stand out in service to students, to the college, and to the community. Please take a few moments to nominate a deserving employee for the upcoming Educational Achievement Awards. The award recipients will be our representatives for the Chancellor's Awards at the ACCA Conference this fall. The deadline for nominations is April 16 at 2 p.m. Contact Linda Wesley if you need a form emailed to you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Collision Repair program for successfully completing and being recommended for accreditation through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). This accreditation is a five year accreditation and our collision repair program received many positive remarks from the accreditation team during the exit conference. This will allow our graduates to obtain industry recognized credentials. Thanks to Tim Grace and the many of you who helped provide required information for an excellent review!
Four-Day Work Week
We are scheduled to begin the four-day work week on Monday, June 7. The College will be open for business Monday through Thursday during the months of June and July. Deans and Vice Presidents have worked with each area of the College to adjust operating hours to ensure continuity for our students. On Monday, August 2, we will resume our regular modified schedule (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday). Questions regarding faculty schedules should be coordinated with the appropriate instructional dean.
Schedule E Advancement
Guidelines were distributed last week for Schedule E Advancement. Packets must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources no later than June 1, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
A Campus Safety and Security Issues workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 8 from 1:30-2:30pm in JBC Auditorium. This workshop will cover campus violence throughout history, the importance of being aware of student behavior patterns, and the proactive steps that the Sheriff's office is taking to improve safety on campus and developing a lock down procedure.
The Professional Development workshop Developing Rubrics Workshop: It's Easy as 1,2,3! has been rescheduled for April 22 from 2:30-3:30pm in the Student Center Caucus Room B.
Learn about the new LION ALERT System on May 13 from 9-10am in the JBC Auditorium. LION ALERT is the new emergency alert and notification system which delivers rapid, multi-platform messages in the event of an emergency to students, faculty, and staff members. You no longer need to rely on the media, calls to the college, or coming to the campus to learn about the adverse impact on campus operations due to: severe weather, power outages, criminal activity, threats, or other emergency situations. You can now rely on Lion Alert as your official source of the most accurate and current information.
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.
Photos Needed
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. Click here to view submitted photos.
     
Extraordinary Employees
Don't forget to submit your nominees for Wallace State's Extraordinary Employee. Click here to fill out the form.
Athletics Update
Congratulations to L.A. Farmer who was recently named a NJCAA First -Team All-American after leading the Lions to their first ever NJCAA National Tournament appearance and Alabama Community College Conference Region XXII state title.
The softball team travels to Gadsden State on April 6 for a conference doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Their home conference opener is Saturday, April 10 vs. Calhoun beginning at 2 p.m.
The Wallace State baseball team faces Calhoun on Thursday, April 8 at 5pm and again on Saturday at 3p. The team won 1 of 3 games at Bevill and defeated Lindenwood College last week.
The Wallace State golf team travels to the Meridian Invitational (Miss) this week.
Relay for Life
Support the WSCC Relay for Life Fundraising effort and participate in the 9-Ball Pool Tournament on Saturday, April 17 from 10am-5pm in the Student Center. All ages are welcome. $15 donation to pre-register by April 10, $20 registration on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Call Debra Young at x8334 for more information.
The WSCC Medical Assistant Club is selling Celebrating Home candles to raise money for Relay for Life. Mixes are also available for dip, cookies, cakes, bread and soups. For more information, contact Connie Allen at connie.allen@wallacestate.edu. Orders and payment are due by April 10.
The WSCC Relay for Life team will hold a Spaghetti Luncheon next Wednesday, April 7th from 11:00-1:00 in the Banquet Hall. A donation of $4 or more is requested for the meal. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and will be counted in the Wallace State Relay for Life total. Carry outs are available. Delivery is available by emailing Melinda Edwards by 10am on April 7.
The Wallace State Relay for Life Team will hold a campus wide yard sale on Saturday, April 24th from 8:00-2:00 and on May 1st from 8-2:00. Itemcs can be stored in the Baseball Stadium classroom until the event. You may bring your items to the Stadium classroom each Friday from 8-10:00 beginning this week. Unsold items will be donated to a local charity.
Have you seen the purple ribbons around campus or your neighborhood yet? Purple ribbons are being displayed through May 8th as a reminder of the fight against cancer. Have you bought your purple bow yet to help the Cullman County Relay for Life committee paint the county purple? The cost is $10 and all of the money goes to Relay for Life for cancer research. Please help your Wallace State Relay for Life Team raise money by purchasing a purple ribbon to display at your home or office.
Haiti Still Needs Our Help
Click on the Raise the Roof for Haiti link on the WSCC homepage to join others in the Alabama Community College System in providing aid to Haitian earthquake survivors.
Awards Night
Awards Night will be held Monday, April 26. Preceding the program, there will be a reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the recipients, their guests, faculty, and staff. Classes will not be dismissed for this program. Full-time faculty, who are teaching during this time period, are encouraged to adjust their class time or make other arrangements for their students in order to attend the program.
Budget Hearings
Budget Hearings for 2010-2011 are underway. The dates and times are below. Each budget presentation will be allowed 15 minutes. Please call Linda Wesley at x 8124 to schedule your time slot if you plan to request items outside your normal budget for your department.
Friday, April 9 9:00 - 12:00
Employees with Children Graduating from High School in 2010
If your child will be attending Wallace State in the Summer or Fall and will be attending on a tuition waiver; we would like to recognize them at their high school awards program with a Renaissance Scholarship. If you would like the recruiting office to do this, please contact Jennifer Hill with the name of your child and what high school they currently attend. Any questions about tuition waivers should go to the financial aid office.
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HANCEVILLE, AL- Wallace State Community College in Hanceville joins the 1,130 community colleges nationwide this month in celebration of National Community College Month.
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Wallace State's L.A. Farmer named a NJCAA First-Team All-American
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College sophomore L.A. Farmer was named Wednesday as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) First-Team All-American after leading the Lions to their first ever NJCAA National Tournament appearance and Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Region XXII state title.
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