Bert's Alerts - April 8, 2016
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is inviting the public to celebrate a one-of-a-kind work of art set to be unveiled at CWI’s Micron Center for Professional Technical Education. On Thursday, April 14, CWI will host an event to reveal the College’s first campus mural. The event starts with an artist lecture at 6 p.m. The unveiling, a question and answer session, and reception will immediately follow. For more information about the event and mural, read the full announcement.
News Highlights
Updated CWI Brand Style Guidelines Released
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Marketing and Advancement department has released an updated version of the CWI Brand Style Guidelines for 2016. The document is available to view and download on myCWI, in the Communications and Marketing area, and the CWI website at cwi.edu/brand. The College encourages all employees to review and utilize these guidelines as a resource in visual, verbal, and written communications.
Some new items in the 2016 update include:
- signature marks
- trademark approvals
- web color palette
- photo use expanded (Extensis photo archiving system and using images from outside sources)
- new flyer template designs and uses
- e-business card format
- and additions to the appendix including the CWI Upgrade U.0 campaign style guide
Please send questions regarding the updated brand style guidelines to communications@cwi.edu.
CWI Participates in Alternative Spring Break
A group of College of Western Idaho (CWI) students and faculty took an educational approach to Spring Break this semester by participating in a conference at Celebration Park near Melba. Over the course of the two days (March 25-26), 14 CWI students and two faculty members participated in the Alternative Spring Break hosted at the park. The event—sponsored by Canyon County Parks, Recreation and Waterways, Boise State University, and CWI—highlighted the anthropology, archaeology, and natural history of the park and the Snake River valley.
The event included workshops and presentations in the new education building at Celebration Park. Workshop topics included climate change on the park’s collection of petroglyphs and the collection, preservation, and interpretation of petroglyphs. Presentations covered archaeology of the park and its connections to other sites in the Snake River valley, cultural sites as educational opportunities, and natural history and environment of the region.
Nikki Gorrell and Kelsey Wilbur presented on the CWI Anthropology program’s project to record and catalog the petroglyphs at the park. CWI students also collaborated on a poster presentation documenting the project at Celebration Park.
Early Childhood Education Program Helps with State Event
On Friday, April 8, the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Early Childhood Education program supported the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America annual conference held at the Riverside Hotel in Boise. The conference is a state-wide gathering hosted by the Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education. CWI sponsored The Toys that Teach event, which recognized secondary students who constructed a home-made toy based on child development concepts that met high quality educational and safety standards. CWI faculty and a student were the event evaluators.
CWI Supports Hispanic Healthcare and Technology Conference
College of Western Idaho (CWI) co-sponsored the third annual Hispanic Healthcare Careers Conference + Technology event that was held on April 2 at The College of Idaho. The conference provided a chance for local Hispanic high school students to learn about careers in health and technology as well as connect with mentors. As part of CWI’s participation the College presented Esmeralda Esquivel, a senior at Caldwell High School, with a $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is for the 2016 fall semester at CWI.
Skate for Student Scholarships
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is asking the community to support student scholarships this month by participating in a fun evening at the Nampa Rollerdrome. CWI invites employees, students, and the public to join the first-ever Skate Night FUNraiser on Thursday, April 21. This family-friendly event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Rollerdrome charges $5 for admission and $2 for skate rentals. During the FUNraiser event, for each skater, the rink will donate $1 or $2 (see below) back to the CWI Foundation's Student Scholarship Fund.
Skaters Amount raised for each skater
25-99 $1 back for each paid admission
100+ $2 back for each paid admission
Midnight Registration Party Announced
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will kick off class registration for the upcoming summer and fall semesters with the first-ever Midnight Registration Party at CWI’s Micron Center for Professional Technical Education. The event will promote early registration and assist students in person with need to know details about registering for classes. In preparation for registration opening at midnight on April 11, the event will start at 10:30 p.m. on April 10 and run until 1 a.m. In addition to advising services and registration assistance; there will also be a pajama party theme, raffle giveaways, games, snacks, and music.
For more information about registering for the upcoming summer and fall semesters, including class schedules, visit cwi.edu/current-students/register-classes. Please contact Kyle Nelson at 208.562.2451 or Kurtis King at 208.562.2308 with questions about the Midnight Registration Party.
Grad Fest, Career Fair, and More
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be celebrating students on April 13 (Wednesday) with a number of fun activities planned at CWI’s Nampa Campus Academic Building. CWI will host the College’s annual Grad Fest celebration, along with a Career Fair and Club Fair.
Grad Fest
CWI’s 2016 graduating class is invited to kick-off the countdown to commencement by stopping by Grad Fest from 4-7 p.m. Caps and gowns will be available to pick up. All graduates will receive a fun gift bag at check in. Complimentary massages will be offered and free food will also be provided. It’s a great way for graduates to celebrate their hard work and the upcoming commencement ceremony.
Career Fair
The Career Fair will welcome over 30 employers to campus to meet with students about careers, summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. The event will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and again from 4-7 p.m. Employers will include healthcare providers, small businesses, government agencies, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resume.
Club Fair
Hosted by CWI’s Student Life Department, the spring Club Fair will showcase all the awesome club sponsored activities planned this month as well as ways to get involved. The Club Fair will take place from 4-7 p.m.
Employee Benefit Fair is April 14
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will host an Employee Benefit Fair on Thursday, April 14, at multiple locations. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ada County Campus Pintail Center common area and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education in room 1701 A/B. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions about insurance, retirement, and much more.
CEEC Presents Step Up Challenge
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Culture and Employee Engagement Committee is happy to announce its first ever Step Up Challenge. Beginning April 11, CWI employees are invited to challenge themselves and co-workers to walk as much as possible throughout the remainder of the month. 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.
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.
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.
Davis Honored with April Faculty Award
Jeff Davis has been selected as College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Faculty of Distinction for April.
Davis began teaching at CWI in January of 2013 as an adjunct and was hired as a full-time instructor at the end of that semester. In addition to teaching at CWI, he advises the Music Club, serves on several committees and represents the Visual and Performing Arts department on Faculty Senate. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Pacific Lutheran University and his master’s and doctoral degrees in Choral Music Education from Arizona State University.
He was nominated by a student, who had (in part) the following to say about Davis and his class: “Music Appreciation is by far my favorite class at CWI because everyone is comfortable enough to mingle and collaborate with different theories and opinions. No one is afraid of speaking their mind because he has turned his classroom into a 'safe room’. In March the Serenata Orchestra played at Borah High School, and he and the CWI chamber choir performed with the orchestra. I feel like he will inspire future students to get involved with the community whether its music related or not. He has opened my mind to experiencing the love of other cultures through their music, and now I have even more music to discover and share. Dr. Davis has made a major influence in my life and I will never be able to thank him for all of the knowledge and lessons he has blessed me with”.
Davis is an active church musician, currently serving a church in Boise as Director of Music. He also enjoys collecting interesting musical instruments, many of which are on display in his cubicle. Please join in congratulating Jeff for this well-deserved honor.
Faculty, staff, students, and administrators are encouraged to share nominations for CWI’s Faculty of Distinction. Nominations can be submitted through the You Rock form.
