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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 | |
May 10-12 Final Exams
May 10-12 Book BuyBack
May 12 Employee Cookout, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 13 Nursing Pinning, 6 p.m.
May 14 Commencement Reception, 4-5:30 p.m., Burrow Center
May 14 Graduation, 6 p.m., Coliseum
May 15 Golf at NJCAA National Tournament
May 18 GED Graduation, 6 p.m., Student Center
Semester Countdown:
3 Days left in Spring Semester! |
| Year of the Arts Events | |
June 7-10 Summer Young Artists Conservatory
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| 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 - Health Sciences
Administrative Professional's Day and Mother's Day celebrations recently have made me reflect on the important women in my life. In my biological family, I've had the good fortune to be blessed with a bounty of loving, strong, supportive women throughout my life. I live in a household with three guys, so I've always needed the support of my posse of girlfriends to maintain my personal sanity.
The Health Sciences division has also been blessed with a group of loving, strong, supportive women. Mechelle Baker, Jennifer Branham, Jennifer Dunkle, Shirley Moore, Kim Twitty, and Debra Young are the unit secretaries for our division. These ladies are the frontline contacts for all of our programs. Their support allows our program directors and faculty to focus more on student learning and program responsibilities. It would be impossible to list all the duties that each secretary performs, but in a nutshell they keep our departments running more smoothly.
My administrative assistant is Sharon Harris. She is a seasoned college employee but is new to the health science division. Of course, I'm a newcomer to my position also. I told Sharon early on that it would be the "blind leading the blind," and that we were biblically headed to the ditch! In reality, I'm the more visually impaired. Sharon overcomes any division specific deficits through a network of contacts, experience in other departments, and her tenacious work ethic.
Thanks ladies for all you do to make our jobs in the Health Sciences division more manageable!
Fast Facts
470 students are expected to walk at graduation this year!
Lion Alert
If you didn't get the Lion Alert test message last week, go to https://www.myschoolcast.com/go/ws/ to update your contact information. The username and password is the same you use to access your Wallace State email. This system will send you a text/email/voice message in the event of a college closing or other emergency.
Employee Cookout
Take time to relax this Wednesday and enjoy a leisurely lunch in the grassy area between the Bailey Center and Student Center. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Offices should remain open.
Commencement Reception
Please make plans to attend the Commencement Reception on Friday, May 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Graduation
Graduation will be held on Friday, May 14 at 6 p.m. in the coliseum. Faculty line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. Faculty/Staff parking will be available in the Wellness Center parking lot.
Relay for Life
Wallace State contributed more than $7,463.19 to Relay for Life this year. In addition, WSCC won Best New Team of the Year and the Healthy Dose team won for Most Online Donations and 2nd place in the Spirit Stick competition. Jon Wilbanks modeled in the bra competition and Virginia Barber participated in Relay Idol. Special thanks to the WSCC cheerleader and mascot for helping out as well. Wally placed third in the Mascot Madness competition.
New Logos
The new WSCC logo, lion, and seal are now available for download on the Wallace State intranet.
Bookstore BuyBack
The Bookstore is currently holding Book BuyBack.
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
Remember it's the small acts of kindness that make a difference in people's lives. Tell the committee about someone you know that has had an extraordinary impact on someone or in some way. Click here to fill out the form.
Congratulations to the Lady Lions Softball Team on their 4th consecutive ACCC State Tournament Championship! The team travels to the NJCAA Softball National Championship in St. George, Utah next week. Congratulations to ACCC Coach of the Year Jayne Clem!
The baseball team did not advance in the state tournament over the weekend, falling to Wallace-Dothan on Sunday. The team fought hard this year and battled through injuries to finish the season 26-22.
Former WSCC pitcher Craig Kimbrel was recently promoted to the Atlanta Braves. Click here and here to read more about him.
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.
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.
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 - Wallace State Community College's baseball team battled back from an early 11-0 deficit, but its strong effort fell short as the Lions' season ended Sunday with a 20-19 loss to Wallace-Dothan in the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 Tournament at Ozark's Buddy Williams Field.
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HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Young Artists Conservatory scheduled for June 7-11, 2010. The Conservatory is open to rising sixth to eighth grade students. Participants will spend the week rehearsing songs, scenes, orchestral music, and building scenery for the Conservatory's production of Disney's "Aladdin Kids." The week will culminate in a final performance at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010.
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