MSU-Great Falls Approved for Registered Nursing Program
 

On October 12th, 2011, the Board of Nursing in Helena approved the MSU - Great Falls Registered Nursing program. The college will intake the first cohort of RN students in the Fall 2012.  

Dietetic Technician Program Granted Accreditation

The Dietetic Technician Program has been granted candidacy for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) from the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Graduates of the program will be eligible to become active members of the ADA and to write the CDR Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians. The decision was based upon a peer review of the self-study application, the site-visit report and a response to the site-visit report.

Dietetic technicians are employed in a number of settings including clinical, foodservice, community programs, fitness and wellness centers, and food companies. They are trained to conduct nutrition screenings, manage food service operations, develop and teach nutrition classes, and develop recipes and menus. "According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014."

The first applications will be accepted starting in the spring of 2012. The first program class will begin in the fall semester of 2012. For more information please email Susan Cooper or visit the program's website HERE.

Students Helping Peers "EAT-IN"

A new student lead volunteer group is addressing the student hunger problem emerging on the MSU - Great Falls campus by organizing a not-for-profit food pantry. The AmeriCorps led project EAT-IN will offer nutritional food, essential toiletries, and information on other human need programs to MSUGF students in a compassionate and anonymous environment. This resource will help alleviate both financial and family stress, so students can focus on their education.

 

The food panty is set to open on November 7th. Any MSUGF student will be able to use the pantry, and will be required to show their student ID along with their current class schedule for the semester. The group's goal is to provide services for approximately 20 people per week.

 

The Great Falls' Food Bank has gifted $500 in support for EAT-IN's initial start-up to include shelving and stock. As a Food Bank partner, EAT-IN will be able to utilize Food Bank stock to be purchased at approximately 19 cents/pound, increasing pantry sustainability. In return, EAT-IN must make a monthly report of families served. The pantry will also be recoginized by MSUGF's Student Government office as an official student group which means they will receive a budget to buy food and also promote and grow the pantry.

Campus Corps has recruited Marissa Hepner and Jessica Beauchamp as their student volunteers who will be managing all of the EAT-IN operations. In return for their service, AmeriCorps, Campus Corps' parent organization, will give them an education award.

Donations and gifts will be accepted. If you would like more information on contributing to the EAT-IN project, please email or call:

Marissa Hepner (406) 471-0379

Jessica Beauchamp (406) 315-1506

T.C. Knutson (406) 771-4324

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

2:30pm to 3:45pm - Heritage Hall

Annual Harvest Howl Open to Public

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 are optional.

  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! Starting at 9 am, the team of volunteers will meet at 1000 3rd Ave NW where the group will plant seven trees. At this time, the group will split into teams to go out and plant even more trees. At 12:30 pm, both teams will reconvene at 1701 21st Ave to plant the remaining 15 trees. Whew - that is a lot of tree planting! For all of the volunteers, water, snacks and pizza will be provided. Also, please dress for the weather since come rain or shine the trees will be planted!!!!

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!

Around Campus 

The Great Folks Award for September goes to Holly Schott, the Dental Clinic Manager.  Holly was instrumental in the preparation for and implementation of the Anne Guignon, RDH MPH Continuing Education seminar presented to the dental community at MSU - Great Falls.    With about 60 attendees it was a very successful course for students and professionals and Holly is to be commended. 

*Remember, Great Folks forms are available in Human Resources or on the intranet under Human Resources forms.

First Aid & CPR Training Sessions for MSUGF Employees are being offered through the Wellness Program and the Associate Dean's Office. Sessions have been scheduled for:

• First Aid:
• Monday, October 17 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
• CPR/Heart Saver:
• Monday, November 7 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

• $5 required for Heart Saver certification card
  (pay direct to Wellness)
• $14.40 optional (includes 10% discount) for the new & revised course book Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED 2010 edition (purchase from the Bookstore)

The Associate's Dean Office is willing to pay the $5 fee for any benefits-eligible employee to attend, you just need to contact Lorene Jaynes . 

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.

Community Events on Campus

October 17th:

SIMM Leadership Great Falls Tour - 3:30-4:00pm 

Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - 5:00-9:00pm - Heritage Hall

October 18th:

TOP Teen Outreach Program - 5:45-7:15pm - B137

October 19th:

Simms Middle School Campus Visit - 9:00-11:30am

Christian Bible Study - 3:00-4:00pm - R173

Dave Ramsey Financial Group - 5:15-7:15pm - G107

October 20th:

Solid Finances Webinar - 12:00-1:00pm - R167

MT Renewable Energy - 12:00-5:00pm

Christian Bible Study - 1:00-2:00pm

October 21st:

Stone Child Youth Enpowerment Campus Visit - 10:30am-12:30pm

October 25th:

TOP Teen Outreach Program - 5:45-7:15pm - B137

"Red Horse: A Global Phenomenon" Presentation by the City of Great Falls Advisory Commission on International Relationships - 6:00pm - Heritage Hall - Captain Graham Auten, an engineer with Red horse Squadron of Malmstrom Air Force Base, will speak on the positive impact Red horse has had on global communities and present a slideshow demonstrating the capabilities of this squadron to support the regions they serve. For more information, call Carol Lindseth at 406-761-1343.

October 27th:

Christian Bible Study - 1:00-2:00pm - G122

Community Care Transitions Coalition

On November 1st, at 7:00am, members of the Great Falls Community Care Transitions Coalition will be on campus to address the desire to improve the coordination of care and patiene self-managment for chronic illnesses. These transitions can be from hospital to home, hospital to nursing home or home health, hospital to community case manager etc.  Mountain-Pacific Quality Health is under contract with Medicare (CMS) to assist selected communities to develop a comprehensive community network that will seek to improve transitions in care. 

The group has found that Montana has a 14.8% rate of Medicare hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge. Patients report greater dissatisfaction related to discharges than to any other aspect of care. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission estimates that up to 76% of readmissions within 30 days of discharge may be preventable. 

• The most common causes of rehospitalization
  • Medication problems
  • Lack of reliable follow-up care
  • Poor patient engagement/understanding
• The most common diagnoses
• Cardiac
• Respiratory
• Mental status changes

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