Bert's Alerts - April 4, 2014
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is excited to partner with the Idaho Steelheads to present CWI Night at the Steelheads, tonight (April 4), which will serve as a fundraiser for student scholarships. Enjoy a night of professional hockey at CenturyLink Arena as the Steelheads take on the Colorado Eagles at 7:10 p.m. Discounted tickets can be purchased until 5 p.m. for $15 and the Steelheads will donate $5 to the CWI Foundation for student scholarships. Visit cwi.edu/news/news-room/cwi-night-steelheads for ticket information.
News Highlights
Commencement Volunteers Needed
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Commencement ceremony is almost here and employee volunteers are needed to help with the celebration. The ceremony will take place Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena in Boise. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to share in the success of the students. Volunteer times vary based on assignment; some are busier in the beginning, others during the ceremony, some at the end, and a few the entire time. Volunteers are welcome to celebrate with students and stay for the entire ceremony or leave when volunteer duties are complete.
Hourly employees need to work with their supervisor to adjust work hours accordingly. (I26) Anyone interested in volunteering please email Jenen Ross at jenenross@cwi.edu no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
BPA Students Earn Trip to Nationals
Eleven College of Western Idaho (CWI) students have earned the right to compete at the 2014 Business Professionals of America (BPA) national competition following an outstanding showing at the BPA State Conference, March 14. Eight students took home first-place honors in at least one event, while all 11 students finished in the top-five of at least one competition. All 11 students will travel to Indianapolis, Ind. for the national conference April 30-May 4.
Technology Governance Framework Approved
On Wednesday, April 2, President Bert Glandon announced the addition of a new committee structure at College of Western Idaho (CWI) intended to synergize planning for and implementation of new technologies. With guidance from the Office of Information Technology, President’s Cabinet (PC) has approved a new Technology Governance Framework to help define and streamline technology-related processes and operations.
The Technology Governance Framework outlines a committee structure for providing collaborative guidance to improve efficiencies and meet CWI’s institutional priorities. The new Technology Governance Framework will help bring together existing committees that have been meeting independently. The goal is to ensure that all areas of the College can contribute to the dialogue about technology needs and priorities throughout the strategic planning and budgeting processes.
The Technology Governance Framework will be led by the Information Technology Executive Council, which consists of members of PC and is chaired by Chief Information Officer, Dwayne Cable. This group held its first organizing meeting on March 10, and will meet the second Monday of each month, prior to President’s Cabinet. Reporting to the IT Executive Council are two comprehensive committees: (1) the Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC), with faculty representatives from every academic division and (2) the Enterprise Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC), with staff leadership responsible for respective areas of the administrative information systems. Student input will be facilitated by both committees as needed, including collaboration with the Associated Students of the College of Western Idaho. The committees will meet on a monthly basis, starting in April, once the best dates and times are established.
Employees are encouraged to follow the hyperlinks and review the associated documents, which outline membership and responsibilities defined in the Technology Governance Framework. All questions can be directed to Dwayne Cable at 208.562.2089 or dwaynecable@cwi.edu.
College of Western Idaho to Host Free Concert
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) will welcome the community to its Nampa Campus for a unique musical experience this spring, as the CWI Art Department’s Visiting Artist Program presents a free public concert. CWI will welcome the renowned College of Idaho Langroise Trio to campus:
Friday – April 25
7 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building
The group will be performing the music of Beethoven and Idaho composer Jim Cockey. The free concert is made possible thanks to a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The CWI Visiting Artist Program is in its third year of existence and features professional artists of state, regional, and national acclaim who visit the College throughout the year for public performances, lectures, and workshops. This event marks the first Visiting Artist Program concert.
"We are thrilled to have the Langroise Trio as our inaugural visiting performing artists,” says CWI Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair, Brenda Fisher. “This is a great way for us to join efforts with the College of Idaho and provide an open and free classical music event for our community."
The College of Idaho Langroise Trio was established in 1991 with a gift from arts patron Gladys Langroise. The group has performed across the United States, including concerts at the Kennedy Center. Artists-in-Residence at The College of Idaho, the Langroise Trio plays an important role in arts education by providing students, educators and professional musicians with the broad education, specialized skills, and diversified experience they will need to become versatile music leaders who will shape our musical and cultural future. The Trio’s mission is to create a culture of mastery through the study of violin, viola, and cello; providing instruction and performance of the highest standard. To learn more visit www.collegeofidaho.edu/langroisetrio.
Workshops for Nampa Campus Master Plan Announced for April
In April, the College of Western Idaho (CWI) will host another day of workshops to give CWI students, faculty, staff, and administration an opportunity to provide feedback on the College’s Nampa Campus Master Plan update. The workshops are intended to help gather input on ways to enhance the campus experience, better serve needs, strengthen connections, and align the College’s future.
CTA Architects and SRG Partnerships, which was selected to complete Phase II of the CWI Nampa Campus Master Plan, will be hosting workshops:
Tuesday, April 15
9-11 a.m. and Noon-2 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building, Second Floor Common Area
CTA Architects and SRG Partnerships hosted the first series of workshops in March and have created Visioning and Assessment Reports that are available to view on myCWI under College Resources>Facilities Management. The reports include feedback from students, staff, education partners, and infrastructure partners and are intended to provide visibility to updates from the March workshops.
Meetings will continue throughout May and a presentation of the updated master plan is currently scheduled to take place in June. Please contact Nikki Houston at 208.562.3545 or nikkihouston@cwi.edu with questions.
SkillsUSA to Fundraise with Computer Repair Day
College of Western Idaho (CWI) SkillsUSA is hosting a Computer Repair Day, April 9, and will be assisting students and faculty with personal computer issues and questions. The fundraiser will run from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. at the Ada County Campus Pintail Center common area. Information Technology students will clean out malware and viruses, provide repair and installation, upgrade software, and address any other issues they can resolve. The students will also be offering instruction on basic computer maintenance. The service will cost $25, which can be paid by cash or check.
Settlers of Catan Tournament Returns to CWI
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Entrepreneurs Club is excited to present the third Settlers of Catan Tournament, April 12, at 1 p.m. in the second floor common area of the Nampa Campus Academic Building. Admission is $10 for pre-registration and $12 at the door. Entry fees can be paid by cash or check on-site.
The tournament will feature three rounds of play for all participants and light refreshments. The first-place winner will receive a full Settlers of Catan, Cities and Knights and Seafarers game set, including extensions – valued at $200. Visit http://studentenrichment.signupsheet.com/ to pre-register for the event.
Skills On Wheels Car Show Returns to CWI
College of Western Idaho (CWI) SkillsUSA will be hosting the second-annual Skills On Wheels Car Show, April 5, to fundraise for students to travel to the organization’s national competition this summer. The car show, which will be held at the CWI Micron Center for Professional Technical Education in Nampa, features modified, import, muscle, and stock cars, trucks, eighteen wheelers, and motorcycles.
Admission to the event is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. All proceeds from the event go to CWI SkillsUSA.
To register a vehicle, become a sponsor, or reserve a booth space visit www.cwiintc.net. Please contact Alex Beal at alexbeal@cwi.edu or Michael Tamas at michaeltamas@my.cwi.edu with questions.
Women's & Children's Alliance Presentation Hosted at CWI
On Wednesday, April 9, a presentation is being hosted at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Micron Center for Professional Technical Education to help promote general awareness of the Women’s & Children’s Alliance (WCA). The Tour in a Box information session will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in room 1701A and be hosted by Alicia Stephens, who is a CWI student. Stephens volunteers with the WCA and will earn ambassador status with the organization by providing the presentation to at least 25 attendees. The CWI Fun and Culture Committee is helping promote the event and would like to invite all employees to stop by and learn more about the Boise-based WCA. (O68)
Meet the Resource Development Staff Senate Nominees
This week, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Staff Senate would like to introduce its 2014-15 nominees from Resource Development. Staff members will be electing two Senators from Resource Development. A biography of each nominee can be found on the Staff Senate page on myCWI, under 2014 Election.
The nominees for the two positions are:
- Gary Brennan - Building Specialist
- Michelle Jordan - Building Specialist
- Victor Villanueva - Coordinator, Safety Programs
Benefit eligible staff members will vote for Staff Senators and Officers April 15-30 on myCWI. Please email staffsenate@cwi.edu with questions about elections or with trouble viewing the Staff Senate page.
Employee Bingo Coming to CWI
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Fun and Culture Committee (FCC) is excited to announce its next employee activity – an ongoing game of bingo which will use a Bert’s Alerts scavenger hunt to announce numbers each week. All CWI employees are invited to participate in the game, which will run throughout April and May. Starting April 4, three bingo numbers will appear randomly in Bert’s Alerts articles each week in the following form: (B20). Employees are allowed to play two cards each, which can be obtained from one of the following FCC members:
- Trisha Thomas - Ada County Center
- Lindsay Reynolds - Micron Center for Professional Technical Education
- Shannon Chapman - Nampa Campus Administration Building
- Shannon Cordova - Canyon County Center
For questions, help locating cards, or to confirm a bingo and claim a prize, email fcc@cwi.edu.
