Bert's Alerts - April 22, 2016
Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) students, employees, and even the public showed up to support CWI’s first-ever Skate Night FUNraiser at the Nampa Rollerdrome. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, the rink donated a portion of each admission and skate rental back to the CWI Foundation. The money will benefit the student scholarship fund.
News Highlights
CWI Seeks Public Comment on New Proposed Trustee Zone
Today, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Board of Trustees reviewed options to comply with a new state law, House Bill 512, which requires Idaho’s community colleges to divide their respective taxing districts into five zones nearly equal in population as practicable. The College’s Geographic Information Systems and Geography Faculty member, Bryan Krouse, presented three options to the Board based on 2010 census data for Ada and Canyon Counties.
The Board unanimously recommended Option A (shown below) as its top consideration for adequate representation of the communities they serve. In this option, each zone has nearly equal populations and both counties have at least one zone located wholly within the boundaries of each county.
CWI’s Board of Trustees would like to gather public feedback on the proposed Trustee Zone for CWI prior to making a decision and submitting to the State Board of Education for final consideration. CWI has set up a Proposed Trustee Zone Web page where the public is welcome to view and download the proposed map and submit comments. Hard copies of the map and comment cards are also available at CWI’s Nampa Campus Academic Building (5500 E. Opportunity Drive, Nampa, Idaho) and the Ada County Campus Pintail Building (1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, Idaho).
The deadline for receiving comments is Friday, April 29, 2016.
CWI Step Up Challenge Hits Full Stride
The CWI Step Up Challenge is well underway!! Employees from all over the college have been turning in their step counts for last week! Don’t miss out and get yours in!! The challenge began April 11 and runs until the end of the month, April 29. At the end of April, prizes will be awarded to the highest steppers at each building. All that is needed to participate is a step counter and a tracking log. Step counters are available for people that do not have one. Please email CEEC@cwi.edu with questions.
CWI Approves New Policies for 2016
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) recently approved the following new policies:
BP 5008 – Free Inquiry, Expression and Assembly
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for orderly Free Speech Activity on CWI’s campuses and applies to all CWI registered students, student organizations, faculty, staff, and visitors.
BP 5009 – Employee Political Activity (for all employees)
The purpose of this policy is to respect the rights of employees as citizens to engage in local, state and national politics while ensure the orderly operations of the College.
BP 6009 – Student Political Activity
The purpose of this policy is to respect the rights of students as citizens to engage in local, state and national politics while ensure the orderly operations of the College.
As CWI employees, we are responsible to be aware of new and revised policies. To read each policy in full, select the following link:
2016-17 CWI Staff Senate Elections
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) 2016-17 Staff Senate elections ballot is open for all benefit eligible staff members. This year's ballot includes updates to the by-laws, new senator elections, and voting on senate officers.
Voting will close on April 29. Please email staffsenate@cwi.edu with any questions about the elections.
Celebrate Basalt Literary Magazine on April 29
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will celebrate the fourth issue of its student-run literary magazine, Basalt, with a launch party on Friday, April 29. The event will feature students reading their original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Coffee and snacks will be available.
The free public event will take place:
Friday, April 29
7 p.m.
Hyde Perk Coffee
1507 N. 13th St., Boise
Copies of Basalt's fourth issue will be available for purchase.
Nursing Program Ceremony Set for May 5
On Thursday, May 5, College of Western Idaho (CWI) will formally recognize its newest Nursing program graduates at CWI’s annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony. The program will celebrate the class of 2016 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center located at 1055 N. Curtis Road in Boise. The ceremony will be held in the McCleary Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Inaugural CWI Connections Event Set for April
On Friday, April 29, College of Western Idaho (CWI) will celebrate student projects with the first CWI Connections Project event. The day will feature CWI students presenting research, class work, and projects from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nampa Campus Academic Building. There will also be community dance performances, live music, food, and the Presidential Writing Awards Ceremony. Connections Project Awards will be given out at the end of the event.
Please support students and help choose the winners by participating in the judging process. Contact jenicadraney@cwi.edu with any questions or for more information about the event.
Business Office Trainings Last of Semester
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Business Office has completed the first round of its new Business Office 101 sessions and is preparing for the final trainings of the academic year. The Business Office would like to thank everyone that has attended a training so far and encourages employees to join one of the classes in April. The sessions are a great place to learn more about the presentation topics, as well as receive help or direction on related work needs.
Classes in April will be held at the Ada County Campus Pintail Center in room 1416:
Accounts Payable – April 20, 2:00-3:10 p.m., RSVP ReneeWatson@cwi.edu
Fixed Assets/Purchasing – April 20, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m., RSVP ShariDavis@cwi.edu
Accounting – April 27, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., RSVP BrianSmith2@cwi.edu
The following information will be covered in each class:
Accounts Payable:
Presenter: Renee Watson
Topics: Travel and Events
Purchasing/Fixed Assets:
Presenter: Shari Davis
Topics: Purchase Order Processes – Initiating a Purchase Order, Purchasing Policies and Constraints, Signature and Bidding Requirements, and Purchase Order and Budget Management
Fixed Assets – Asset Acquisition Processes, Inventory Management, Disposal Options and Procedures, and Policy and Legal Constraints
Accounting:
Presenter: Brian D. Smith
Topics: General Ledger Structure, Chart of Accounts, myCWI, Gift/Prize/Award Form, Funds Transfer Form, Donations, Unrelated Business Income Tax, Invoicing, Cash Handling, Project Accounting, Accruals and Prepaids, and Financial Statement Review
The Business Office hopes everyone who has attended a training has enjoyed the classes and learned something valuable. Please email BusinessOffice@cwi.edu with any questions.
