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Manchester Community College Receives Manchester High School Award
At Manchester's High School's (MHS) annual School-to Career Partnership Breakfast on May 30, Manchester Community College was given the Business Partner of the Year Award for the role it has played in connecting students with career paths during the 2011-2012 school year. Click here to read more. |
MCC Maintains National NAEYC Accreditation
The Child Development Center at Manchester Community College has maintained accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which is the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals. Click here to read more.
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Summer Reading at the Library
Summer is a great time to catch up on all of your leisure reading! The MCC Library receives new bestsellers and literary fiction throughout the year. Take a look at the latest arrivals by clicking on this link then bookmark it and visit the site frequently! All new fiction can be charged out for 14 days and can be renewed. Can't find a title on the list that you are looking for? Please call the library at x2883.
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Copy Request Form
The Copy Request Form can now be found in the Form Depot. MCC faculty and staff can email the completed form with their copy jobs as an alternative to dropping off jobs at the MCC Copy Center in A251. |
FERPA Facts from the Central Office
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that educational institutions (each College separately) not disclose or provide unauthorized access to personally identifiable student information from the records maintained by that educational institution without the valid consent of the student unless authorized by FERPA's limited provisions allowing nonconsensual disclosure. "Personally identifiable student information" is defined to include, but is not be limited to:
(a) The student's name;
(b) The name of the student's parent or other family members;
(c) The address of the student or the student's family;
(d) A personal identifier, such as the student's Social Security Number, student number (e.g., Banner ID) or biometric record;
(e) Other indirect identifiers, such as the student's date of birth, place of birth and mother's maiden name;
(f) Other information that, alone or in combination, is linked or linkable to a specific student that would allow a reasonable person in the school community, who does not have personal knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to identify the student with reasonable certainty; or
(g) Information requested by a person who the educational agency or institution reasonably believes knows the identity of the student to whom the education record relates.
This certainly includes transcripts, exams, papers and the like, but it also includes: conduct records, including complaints/reports; photographs; e-mail messages to, from and about students; letters of recommendation sent by a College employee on behalf of a student; athletic records; databases, even those from which names have been removed, if identity still could be deduced; records that are publicly accessible elsewhere - Pretty much everything, EXCEPT what FERPA expressly and uniquely defines to be "sole possession records," "law enforcement records," "alumni records," "medical records," "nonstudent worker employment records," as well as parent financial records and confidential letters of recommendation to which the student has waived access.
Do you ....
... leave your desk either for short periods or overnight with FERPA-protected records viewable by others?
.... toss FERPA protected records in the trash without shredding them?
... carry on a conversation that involves FERPA-protected information that can be overheard by others?
Comments, suggestions, are invited and should be forwarded to Tom Clark, Academic and Student Affairs Associate.
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Please note that by clicking on the name of each event you will be able to automatically download the event to your calendar or obtain further information. To see this weeks event's calendar, visit the public folders under Events and Calendars - Weekly/Monthly Events.
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June Institute
June 6, 2012, 8:30 AM, Culinary Arts Center
The program is focused on intentionally developing MCC's college culture, and attendees will work with colleagues to build on NEASC projections and improve campus-wide communication. The information gathered from this year's program will help lay the groundwork for improved communications, and support the work of various task forces and committee charges for the 2012-13 academic year. For more information, contact David Nielsen, x3108.
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A Salute to America Pops Concert
June 9, 2012, 7:30 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
A Salute to America pops concert by the Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale featuring patriotic and American musical favorites ranging from "The Stars Spangled Banner" to "Star Wars" performed by a full orchestra and chorale. Tickets available at the door: $18 for adults; $15 for seniors and students over 18; free for children under 18 and for MCC students. Click here for more information, or call 860-646-0047.
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The Blackboard Innovative Teaching Series, 2012
June 25, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Online
What is My Role in the Online Classroom? Ways to Engage and Interact with Your Online Students Presented by Katherine Dowdell, Des Moines Area Community College. This session will focus on the role of the instructor and the teaching techniques that will stimulate a student's curiosity and encourage active learning.
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 Share Your Knowledge!
The Leadership Institute is building the schedule for the upcoming year. You are invited to share an idea or skill that can be offered as a workshop for colleagues.
Here are some things to think about:
- Do you possess knowledge or a skill set that you think colleagues would be interested in learning more about?
- Are you passionate about a certain area that you know would benefit those around you?
- Is there are workshop or topic that you have taught that you would like to share with your colleagues?
- With some guidance and support, could you build your idea into a workshop?
Contact Sandra Rimetz or Deb Colucci. They would love to hear from you today, any idea is a good one! |
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Retirement News
Eileen Furey and Thomas White-Hassler have retired effective June 1. Dianne McHutchison has announced her retirement effective July 1. Our best wishes for a wonderful, relaxing retirement to all three!
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New Hire
Kathleen Jeffries, Program Director of the new Dental Assistant Program will be joining our community on June 15. Welcome Kathy!
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Mistakes at Work - Part 5
By Marcia Eager, LCSW, CEAP
Solutions EAP Coordinator
There are some basic ways we can avoid making some mistakes at work.
- Ask for help, especially if you are new to the company or particular project. Use the expertise of the more seasoned co-workers. These days there are three or four generations working together. Each comes to the workplace with different experiences; use the guidance of others and you may avoid making a major mistake.
- Don't get into competition with your boss. It limits your ability to learn what to do and what not to do in the workplace.
- Prove you are a responsible adult by not being late for work and meetings. This shows your willingness to be responsible.
- Getting along with your co-workers is crucial to your success. Don't get involved in company gossip or company politics. When you make a mistake, you are more likely to gain support and understanding if you have an established support network of co-workers and have not participated in gossip.
Remember, everyone makes mistakes at one time or another. Don't hide behind your mistakes and don't hide under your desk. Demonstrate your willingness to learn from the mistake and hopefully not repeat it! Call Solutions EAP at 1-800-526-3485 for assistance for all of life's challenges. It's free, confidential and open to family members. Check EAP out online. |
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