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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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May 24 Classes Begin
May 27 Bridal Shower for Aletta Coleman, 2-4 p.m., JBC 2nd Floor
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday, College Closed
June 7-11 Young Artists Conservatory
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| Year of the Arts Events | |
June 7-11 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 - Planning and Assessment
The college has successfully implemented the Planning Module of the Strategic Planning Online (SPOL) software. Those who presented at budget hearings used the software to submit all of their information without the paperwork hassle. Departments who did not participate in budget hearings will be required to submit their annual planning information using SPOL in the next couple of weeks. Now that the planning module has been mastered, a new module is soon to be introduced to the campus. The Assessment Module will allow for departments to report their results from the Student Learning Outcomes assessments directly into SPOL. This will streamline the reporting of results and eliminate the need for massive amounts of paper! Training for this module will begin soon - dates will be announced shortly. Although it is sometimes a daunting task to learn new things, in the end SPOL will be a tremendous asset. ~ Mary Mayo
Fast FactsMore than 4.6 million college students were taking at least one online course at the start of the 2008-2009 school year. That's more than 1 in 4 college students, and a 17 percent increase from 2007. (source)
Athletics Update
Congratulations to the Lady Lions Softball Team for their 2nd place finish at the NJCAA national tournament! After falling in the first game of the tournament, the Lady Lions won six straight elimination games in three days to reach the championship game.
The WSCC golf team finished tied for ninth in the nation with Cape Fear (N.C.) at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Golf Championship at the Robert Trent Jones River Course at Hampton Cove in Huntsville.
Young Artists Conservatory
WSCC is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Young Artists Conservatory scheduled for June 7-11, 2010. The Conservatory is open to rising 6th - 8th 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. Students may participate as singers/ actors, artists, or instrumentalists. Participation is limited to the first 50 completed applications and applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 26th at 5:00 p.m. (Mailed applications must be received by this date.) The registration fee is $100 per student and covers t-shirt, meals and snacks. For more information, please contact Tiffany Richter or Lauren Cantrell.
Student Success Stories
We're interested in student success stories any time of year, not just at graduation. If you know a student we should highlight, please share. Just reply to this email or send to Kristen Holmes.
Microsoft Elevate America
In cooperation with Microsoft Corporation the Alabama Career Center System is offering vouchers for e-learning courses and select certification exams at no cost to you. Get the IT skills, training and resources you need to compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow or help you be a better employee for the job you have now. Please visit www.microsoft.com/elevateamerica to learn more.
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.
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.
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HANCEVILLE - Haley Anderson broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and Wallace State slugged three home runs overall to help the Lady Lions eliminate Blinn College (Texas) from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Fast Pitch National Tournament at the Canyons Complex Friday morning in St. George, Utah.
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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College's golf team finished tied for ninth in the nation with Cape Fear (N.C.) at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Golf Championship at the Robert Trent Jones River Course at Hampton Cove in Huntsville.
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