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May 3 Food for Thought, 11am-1pm, JBC 12
May 4 SciQuest, 6pm
May 5-12 Final Exams
May 6-12 Book Buyback
May 6 Diagnostic Imaging Pinning, 6pm
May 7 Respiratory Therapy Pinning, 6pm
Semester Countdown:
9 Days left in Spring Semester! |
| May Birthdays |
1 Jennifer Branham
2 Robert Bean
6 James Malone
9 Ricky Burks
10 Paul Bailey
10 Randy Hughes
11 Sue Cox
14 Karen Johnson
14 Linda Lipsey
17 Shiela Mosley
18 Theresa Mahler
19 Darlene Huff
20 Mary Jones
21 Mary Thornton
24 Janet Money
24 Kathy Thompson
25 JoAnn Castles
26 Mary Hall
28 Lea Casey
28 Elizabeth Kreps
28 Adam Ralston
28 Whit Rice
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Graduation Stories Needed
The Communications and Marketing Department is collecting stories to highlight the Wallace State graduating class of 2010. If you know of students with interesting stories, those who have made significant accomplishments in college or in life, or those with high aspirations after graduation, please let us know. We'll use as many as possible in coverage of events leading up to and including graduation. Just respond to this email, or send information to kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu. Thank you!
Division Update - Institutional Advancement
Graduation- It's my favorite time of the year! Seriously, there is just a certain feel to this time of year when final grades are turned in and we end the year honoring our students as they walk across stage to receive their diplomas. For those who have made plans to be a part of commencement exercises on May 14th, we will begin faculty line up at 5:30pm with the ceremony beginning at 6:00. Our Chancellor, Dr. Frieda Hill will address our graduates this year. You will be in for a treat as the Wallace State Singers will present the special music. A reception will be at the Burrow Center beginning at 4:00 prior to graduation. Parking will be designated for you at the Wellness Center. Please let Terry Edwards know who you are for entry to the parking lot.
Very Important-Suzanne Harbin and Cherri Smith will be directing you this year during the ceremony. There has been a change as to how you will exit the auditorium after the Benediction so please pay attention to them as they guide you.
Congratulations on another year completed.
-Melinda Edwards
Fast Facts
Nationally, head count in credit courses is up 11.4 percent over the last year, and 16.9 percent over two years, according to the survey, which included data from hundreds of colleges from every region of the country. Notably, given that about 60 percent of community college students are enrolled part time, one of the most dramatic parts of the new enrollment surge is that it is coming in large part by full-time students. Over the last two years, the percentage gain in full-time students has been more than twice the rate as for part-time students. ( www.insidehighered.com)
Lion Alert
Wallace State Community College is pleased to announce the implementation of "Lion Alert", our new emergency alert and notification system. Lion Alert delivers rapid, multi-platform messages in the event of an emergency to students, faculty members, and staff. This will be your best source for timely information and instructions on what to do in the event of any campus emergency. If you did not receive log-in instructions via email, please contact the Vice-President for Students Office at x8233.
New Logos
The new WSCC logo, lion, and seal are now available for download on the Wallace State intranet.
Bookstore BuyBack
The Bookstore will be holding BuyBack May 6-12.
Thursday, May 6 - 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Friday, May - 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday, May 10-12 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mandatory Sexual Harassment and FERPA Training
All employees must complete Sexual Harassment and FERPA Training by June 30, 2010. The training slides will provide participants with a basic awareness and understanding of both Sexual Harassment and the FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
The training site is located on our home page, www.wallacestate.edu. To access the link, click on myWallaceState. Click Login at the top of the page or Intranet/Lion Card link under Faculty & Staff and enter your user name and password. (This information is the same as your computer sign-on.) Once myWallaceState has been accessed, select the Faculty and Staff tab. Select the appropriate link (Sexual Harassment or FERPA Training) under the Faculty and Staff Links and view the presentation.
To ensure that you have met the training requirements, return the signed original certificates to the Office of Human Resources. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 256.352.8295 or 256.352.8029.
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
Learn about the new LION ALERT System on May 13 from 9-10am in the JBC Auditorium. Contact Professional Development Committee member Cherie Smith at x8046 or cherie.smith@wallacestate.edu for more information.
Photos Needed
Congratulations to Extraordinary Employee Winner Robbin Leeth! Don't forget to submit your nominees for Wallace State's Extraordinary Employee. It's the small acts of kindness people do everyday that often matter most. Tell us about someone you know who has made a difference. Click here to fill out the form.
Athletics Update
Lady Lions softball team defeated Central Alabama 2-0 to advance undefeated to the finals of the ACCC Tournament, which will be played today at 1 p.m. against Bevill, Central Alabama or Wallace-Dothan (still to be determined). The Lady Lions have won the state tournament five times - in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Baseball swept Jeff State in the final three-game series of the regular season to advance it to the postseason. The ACCC Baseball Tournament starts Saturday in Ozark.
Coach Dan York and former Wallace State golfer Brett Wetterich will be inducted in the NJCAA Golf Hall of Fame when the Lions compete in the national tournament in Huntsville May 16-21.
Relay for Life
The Helping Hands Relay for Life team is selling stars and leaves for our Wall of Memory/Honor located in the lobby of the Bailey Building for $5 each. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life . The stars are in remembrance of those who have finished their fight and the leaves are in honor of survivors and those who are currently in the fight. You may provide a picture of the one you are recognizing to be placed on the leaf or star. Picture size is approx. 2 x 2" and they will not be returned. Checks should be made payable to WSCC Relay For Life. Please contact Jan Garner in Student Support Services, Beth Kreps in the Cashier's Office, Jennifer Smith in Financial Aid, Diana Majerik in the English/Computer Science Building, Dana Adams in the Math Building, or Virginia Barber & Misty Kennedy in the IT Dept. to purchase. The display will be moved to the WSCC Relay for Life campsite on May 7.
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.
The Relay for Life kickoff begins at 6:30 p.m. on May 7 at Heritage Park. Please stop by to show your support for Wallace State. So far our teams have raised over $5,000 which is not bad for just three months of fund raising. Thanks to all who have given and participated in the quest for a cure for cancer. Jan Garner will be the new Chairperson for the upcoming year.
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.
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.
Heroes for American Red Cross
Wallace State is participating in the 'Heroes for American Red Cross' campaign. Wallace State's goal is to raise $1,000. This campaign is a great way to give back to the community we serve, and once completed, Wallace State will be featured in a full page, color advertisement donated by The Cullman Times.
If you would like to donate any amount, please make checks payable to American Red Cross Cullman County Chapter, and please note that the check is for '2010 Heroes.' The American Red Cross is not a government agency. American Red Cross programs and services are made possible only through the generous gifts of volunteer time and financial contributions by caring people like you. For more information, contact Whit Rice at x8406.
Congratulations
Congrats to many of our students and faculty who participated in the State Skills USA competition last week: Cosmetology-Esthetics- Pippa Abernathy (2nd place), Automotive Service-Jacob McKee (2nd place), Architectural Drafting- Blake Ray (3rd place), Automotive Paint & Refinishing- Josh Culwell (1st place), Precision Machining-Ethan Shadix (2nd place), Welding Technology- Seth Russell (1st place) and Josh Holt (2nd place).
Alabama Teachers and Educational Support Professional's Day
The Alabama legislature passed a joint resolution, signed by Gov. Bob Riley, declaring June 18, 2010 as Alabama Teachers and Educational Support Professional's Day. This date coincides with the Alabama Sports Festival's Opening Ceremonies, where the Alabama Sports Festival will continue its Honoring our Heroes program recognizing statewide the commitment and dedication of Alabama's teachers and support professionals.
Teachers, support professionals, administrators, and board members with a minimum of ten years of service in Alabama public, private, Christian, or home school programs from K-12 and two and four year colleges and universities will be eligible to receive the Medal of Distinction. The Medal of Distinction will be given to active and retired educators who register and are present on Friday, June 18, 7:00 p.m. at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Complex Arena. The Medal of Distinction is designed and minted exclusively for this special ceremony.
In order to receive the Medal of Distinction, the qualifying educator must register before June 1, 2010 and be present at the Alabama Sports Festival Opening Ceremonies. Registration can be completed online by going to www.alagames.com , and clicking on the Honoring Our Heroes section.
Common Read
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is our Common Read book for next year and every instructor is requested to incorporate some aspect of the Holocaust in his or her curriculum. Several fun activities and exhibits are planned for the fall semester. Please note that departmental chairs will need to be responsible for getting those book orders from instructors who plan on requiring the book and adding them to their departmental book orders for fall. For more information, contact Mary Barnes at x8193.
Phone Directories
The new 2010-11 AT&T Phone Directories are available in the Switchboard Office on the Mezzanine level of the James C. Bailey Center.
Daystar House Fundraiser
The Culinary Arts Department holding a Boston Butt/Chicken Sale to benefit Daystar House, a non-profit for women and women with children. Boston Butts are $25 and chickens are $8. Please turn in your orders and payment to Chris Villa by May 12. Orders will be available for pickup on May 27 from 8am-3pm.
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Hanceville, AL-- If you met Tammy Dolan at the supermarket, you would instantly pick up on her bubbly personality and bright smile. Within just a few minutes, she would seem like a lifelong friend. Your first impression of her would likely not be that she is a truck driver, and that's just the way she likes it.
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Hanceville, AL-- Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is implementing a new way for students and employees to receive urgent notifications concerning college operations.
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