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New Partnership Provides Pathways to Higher Education
  
Bridgette Pence Christine Perkins
A new partnership has been developed between the Great Falls Public Schools and MSU - Great Falls with the creation of two pathways advisor positions. Bridgette Pence and Christine Perkins have been hired as the advisors and will be helping students choose a pathway in high school that steers them into a college program. Bridgette will have an office at Great Falls High School and Christine will be at CMR High School. Both will also spend some of their time at Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) at the MSU - Great Falls campus.
The three main areas of work for Christine and Bridgette will be: College Readiness and Transition, Dual Enrollment, and Career Pathways Advisement. The new positions will also be able to provide additional resources for the students like career searching, helping with college application processes and increasing financial literacy.
The Great Falls Tribune recently interviewed Assistant Dean of Student Services Judy Hay, along with the new advisors on this new venture. To read the full article, please click HERE. |
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What's New in the Advising & Career Center
 Please "Like" the MSU - Great Falls Advising & Career Center's Facebook page! All of the latest information and important announcements will be posted for students and the campus community. All you have to do is click HERE and you will be directed to the page. Then make sure you are logged in so you can like it! You can also find the page by searching for "MSU - Great Falls."
Also, mark your calendars for the Center's Open House on October 12th! Information is listed below.
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The Listening Sessions to be held on October 19 at MSU - Great Falls are YOUR OPPORTUNITY to influence the future of the College. Discussions will include opportunities to talk about topics ranging from mission expansion to rebranding and renaming the Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology.
The input of students, faculty, staff and community is extremely important. This is truly a 'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity' to influence the future of higher education in Great Falls.
11:30am to 12:45pm - Simulated Hospital (below the Atrium/Library)
1:00pm to 2:15pm - Heritage Hall
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Please Join Us for "The Raven" Recitation
 The Learning Center will sponsor a very special guest, Marjie McClellan, at 11:00 a.m. on Halloween (Monday, Oct. 31). An Edgar Allen Poe devotee, McClellan will recite "The Raven" and answer questions for student and faculty in the study area near The Learning Center. Please attend this darkly fun event. Costumes optional.
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Campus Corps Corner
Upcoming volunteer opportunities:
Put "Make A Difference Day" on your calendar! On October 22, Campus Corps will join forces with the Great Falls community to plant 27 trees in town. Not only does this help the environment, but we can make a difference by making Great Falls look great!
The Veteran's Club and the EAT-IN Food Pantry are being created on campus. The Veteran's Club will be looking for ways to upgrade and expand our Veteran Hospitality Room. EAT-IN (Eliminating Appetites to Inspire Now), will be looking for volunteers to help staff and participate in their food pantry coming to MSU-GF soon. So, if you are a Veteran that would be willing to staff the our Hospitality room, please call Justin Isom (406) 590-6171 or Keith Gattis (406) 868-1936. If helping out in EAT-IN's food pantry is your thing, you can call Jessica Beauchamp (406) 546-8937 or Marissa Hepner (406) 471-0379 for ways to get involved.
The Heisey Youth Center is asking for volunteers interested in coaching either basketball or indoor soccer for elementary students. The season is scheduled to start October 24 and continues on to December 20. Games will be twice a week and last no longer than an hour. This is a fantastic way of giving back to your local community and sharing your love and enthusiasm for sports. For more information, contact the Angie or Don at the Heisey Youth Center at 453-1211 or T.C. Knutson 711-4324.
For more information on Campus Corps, contact T.C. Knutson at 771-4324 or campuscorps@msugf.edu. Come and see how much fun Campus Corps and helping the community can be! |
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Around Campus
The August 2011 Great Folks Recipient is Tom Degel, the Assistant Registrar. Tom came in during his vacation to merge a list for Outreach to meet a deadline. His time and expertise were appreciated very much. * Remember, Great Folks forms are available in Human Resources or on the intranet under Human Resources forms.
Employee WellCheck will be held Wednesday, October 19th, from 6:45-10:00am in Heritage Hall. WellCheck is an annual event sponsored by the Montana University System (MUS) Employee Wellness Program. As an MUS insurance plan member, you and your covered spouse are eligible to participate for the Blood Draw services, Flu vaccine, and other health screening and testing. NEW this year, Adult children (18 or older) covered on the plan are now eligible to receive the Blood Draw services ONLY. Pre-Registration (online) is required for blood tests at the WellCheck. Note: this does NOT include the Flu vaccine. FREE Flu Shots will be available to all MUS insured employees, retirees and covered spouses only on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions please email: Mary Kay Bonilla, Lisa Albert or Brianne Feulmer or call 268-3717.
Discrimination and Harassment Training for MSU-Great Falls employees is now available in Banner Web/MyInfo. The mandatory training is a web based resource to educate employees and increase their knowledge and ability to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment. Training must be completed by Friday, October 21. |
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United Way Campaign Starts Now!
United Way of Cascade Countyhas launched its annual fundraising campaign and you have the opportunity to help out. The goal for this year is to raise $1,065,000. MSU - Great Falls faculty and staff emembers have participated in the campaign for the past four years and have contributed just over $21,000. Information on how you can help will be distributed across campus and in your mailboxes. There are several options for giving including payroll deduction and writing a check.
Giving to United Way allows people to impact the entire community in the areas of education, income and health. To ensure that our limited community resources are invested wisely and deliver positive results, funded services are evaluated throughout the year. The United Way campaign also gives people the opportunity to direct their donations to specific nonprofits that are close to their hearts.
The Pacesetter campaign for United Way ends next week so please have your pledge forms to Scott or Greg by the afternoon of Wednesday, October 12th!! When you have completed your pledge form please put them in Scott Karaffa's mailbox or slide them under his office door located at B111.
If you have questions or need a pledge form, please feel free to email Scott Karaffa or call him at 771-5140 or Greg Stivers at 771-5124. or slide them under his door at B111. |
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Community Events on Campus
October 10th:
Big Sky Pathways - 8:00-9:00pm - Heritage Hall
Anime Club Meeting - 4:00-6:55pm - B101
October 11th:
Big Sky Pathways - 8:00am-1:00pm - Heritage Hall
October 11th - 12th:
Gideon Bibles - 9:00am-3:00pm - South Court
October 13th:
Christian Bible Study - 1:00-2:00pm - G122
October 15th:
Wee Disciples Harvest Dinner - 5:00-9:00pm - Heritage Hall
October 17th:
Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - 5:00-9:00pm - Heritage Hall
Anime Club - 4:00-6:55pm - G122
October 20th:
Solid Finances Webinar - 12:00-1:00pm - R167 |
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Need a Meeting Room?
The process has changed! MSU - Great Falls students, staff and faculty must complete the following steps to reserve a room:
1. Request Room by emailing the "Distribution-Rooms" list
2. Receive Room Confirmation
3. Complete Room Set-up Form and submit to Maintenance
4. Contact Catering for food, beverages, table cloths, decorations, ect.
5. Contact IT prior to the event start date for technical assistance
For more information on scheduling an internal room request, please click HERE. |
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Have an Upcoming Event?
Want to get the word out about your Upcoming Events?
Click on the contact names below to get your information seen on:
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About the College
MSU - Great Falls College of Technology is a two-year comprehensive college. Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.
2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Telephone: 406.771.4300
Toll-free: 800.446.2698
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Data QA
Did you know?
The percentage of students who re-enroll for a second term at MSU-Great Falls is higher than at 85% of other schools in a national study.
Source: 2011 NCCBP data report.
For additional information or for any institutional data-related questions, contact Wendy Dove, Executive Director of Institutional Research. |
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Upcoming
Events
October 12
Advising & Career Center Open House - All Day - R220
October 17-19
PTA Bake Sale - 8:00a-1:00p - Cafeteria & Atrium
October 17
Candidate Forum
6:30p Heritage Hall
October 19
COLLEGE!NOW
Listening Sessions
Students, Faculty, Staff, Community
11:30a-12:45p Sim Hospital
1:00-2:15p - Heritage Hall
2:30-3:45p - Heritage Hall
2011 Employee WellCheck - 6:45-10:00a - Heritage Hall
October 21
Employee deadline for completing Discrimintation and Harassment Training
October 22
Make a Difference Day!
See TC - Campus Corps
October 28
Student Government
Harvest Howl - Heritage Hall
October 31
"The Raven" Recitation - 11:00am - Learning Center Study Area
Soup Tour - 11:30a Tentative
President Cruzado Campus Visit
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Campus News
This is the seventh issue for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. The Campus News will be produced weekly during academic sessions.
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COMING SOON!
January 2012
Community Enrichment Courses
-In collaboration with G.F.P.S.-
(formerly Nitecap)
Courses will be fun, fast and stress-free workshops designed to enrich your life and encourage you to embrace lifelong learning!
Do you have a great idea for a course or a specific skill or ability you want to share with others?
Please contact:
Linda McNeill
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