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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 18 GED Graduation, 6 p.m., Student Center
May 20 Softball at NJCAA National Tournament
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday, College Closed
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| 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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Division Update - Student Services
Graduation last Friday was just beautiful, and I know that an event like that doesn't just happen--it iwas definitely the product of lots of hard work and planning behind the scenes. However, those efforts are so gratifying as you expereince the joy from viewing the students' as they bring family and friends to help them celebrate the new world of opportunities for them. All of our students have different backgrounds, challenges, gifts, and desires, but for that one occasion we get to see that they have reached a common goal. They have finished what they set out to do, whether that be a certificate or degree, and they are proud of that accomplishment. We have assisted them in reaching that goal by advising them, providing them an appropriate learning environment, registering them, answering their financial aid questions, teaching them, maintaining their records, nurturing them, encouraging them, and a host of other things that contributed to their college experience. As we watch this group exit and embark on new experiences, we also realize that our work is far from done as we have many more students to serve. We are currently in summer registration and then Lions' Pride events start next month to usher in new students who plan to attend in the fall. Thanks for all you do to put students first at WSCC and for helping our students meet their goals. We are Wallace State!
~ Tomesa Smith
Fast FactsIn fall 2009, a record 18.4 million students are expected to attend the nation's 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities, an increase of about 3.1 million since fall 2000 (source).
Lion Alert
To update your contact information for the Lion Alert system, visit https://www.myschoolcast.com/go/ws/. 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.
Local Dialing Changes
Effective June 5, you will be required to dial 10 digits for all local calls. The telephone numbers will not change except that you will need to dial 256 prior to any local number. For example, to dial locally, you would dial 92563528000 where previously you would only have to dial 93528000.
Additionally, we now have another area code for our local area. This new area code is 938 which will be assigned only to new numbers in the area. Current numbers will NOT change.
The dialing rules within our college's phone system have changed to allow us to use either the 7 digit or the 10 digit dial until June 5, 2010, when the 7 digit dialing rules will no longer work.
Please contact Bruce Tenison at x8149 with any questions.
New Logos
The new WSCC logo, lion, and seal are now available for download on the Wallace State intranet. Please be sure to use these on new materials, and update old forms and other materials when possible.
ACCA Proposals
The ACCA Executive Committee is now accepting workshop proposals for the 2010 ACCA Conference. To submit your proposal online, click here. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 2.
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.
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.
Athletics Update 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!
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.
Congratulations
Congratulations to WSCC golf coach Dan York on his induction into the NJCAA Hall of Fame and to Wayne Manord who was recently inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame.
Good Luck Wallace State Golf and Softball Teams!
The Lady Lions will compete for a National Championship this weekend at the NJCAA Softball National Tournament in St. George, Utah. Watch the games live online at njcaa.org/tv.
The Wallace State golf team is competing at the NJCAA Golf National Tournament in Huntsville this week. Our team is co-hosting the tournament with Central Alabama. Follow our golf team's progress at GolfStat.com. Go teams! |
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Hanceville, AL-- Two students from Wallace State Community College in Hanceville were recently accepted into Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy.
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