Update from Institutional Outreach
Summer is a time for fun, water sports, grilling, sunning and just enjoying life. I remember when I was young, how summer seemed so long. Now it seems to get shorter and shorter. Kids these days seek some sort of activity or stimulation while they are off for summer break. The week of June 14-18th approximately 60 middle school students will find plenty of activity as they will be on campus for our annual Summer Youth College. The ever popular Crime Scene Investigation and Cake Decorating classes top the list with Act Your Part, Clay Fun and Powerful PowerPoint giving these students a fun look into programs at Wallace State.
Who would have thought that Social Media would play such a huge role not only in our social lives but also in fundraising, building business clientele and in politics? Facebook for Professionals which was held last evening was quick to fill as real estate agents, politicians and marketers called to take advantage of the course. I expect that we will be doing many more of these classes as well as advanced social media classes in the future as it is recognized more as a powerful tool not only for social use but professional endeavors. Also, look for several new Continuing Education classes this fall.
Speaking of fall, I am working on plans to relocate Bailey Center occupants to other areas of campus for the Bailey Center repair. Please be patient with us as we kindly ask you to share space with us. If all plans go well we will be in our new spaces by the second week in September so that repairs can begin on our 12 story giant.
June will mark the end of Patty Dean's time with us. June 30th is expected to be her last day as she heads into retirement. We will miss her pleasant personality at the Library as many of us grew up with her there. Congratulations Patty!
Enjoy your summer!
~Melinda Edwards
Fast Facts
The latest figures from the Nielsen Company show that the average teen sends and receives 3,146 text messages per month or 10 per waking, nonschool hour. Source
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.
Woody's Grill
Woody's Grill will be open Monday-Thursday from 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. during summer semester.
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.
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.
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