Bert's Alerts—Aug. 14, 2020
In the Spotlight
It’s hard to believe the first day of classes is almost here! The Facilities team has been hard at work preparing for students, faculty, and staff to return to campus. Sanitizing stations have been installed throughout each building in addition to signage promoting Be Safe, Be Mighty and reminding all to do their part to make fall semester a great one!
News Highlights
Save the Date: 2020 College Address
The time has come to kick off another academic year with College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) annual College Address, 2020 style!
Faculty and staff of the College are invited to join us via Zoom for this year’s address, Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 9 – 11 a.m., as we share priorities, reflect on the roller coaster of highlights from this past year, look forward to the future, recognize employees, and wrap up with an opportunity for Q & A with members of President’s Cabinet.
Fall 2020 College Address
9:00 a.m. Join Address via Zoom
9:05 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. Reflection Video
9:25 a.m. President’s Address
9:45 a.m. Future of CWI Brand
10:00 a.m. Employee Recognition
10:15 a.m. President’s Cabinet Q&A
11:00 a.m. End of Address
Please refer to the Aug. 19 calendar invitation from Office of the President for the Zoom link. Contact Communications and Marketing at communications@cwi.edu with questions.
Here’s to a fantastic fall semester!
CWI Offers Choices in Course Delivery
In order to better meet the needs of students and faculty, College of Western Idaho (CWI) is now offering a number of new choices related to the modality in which classes will be presented for the Fall 2020 semester.
Face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes have long been established choices for CWI students. To help accommodate the influx of students preferring online coursework at this time, online offerings for the upcoming fall semester are up 8% over previous years. With so many unknowns and changes related to COVID-19, CWI leadership determined a need for additional options in course delivery on top of those currently in place.
Provost Denise Aberle-Cannata has been working closely with the CWI Instruction team to develop the new course delivery options listed below. Department chairs will be working with faculty to implement these new modalities into their courses and communicating the options to students.
Existing Course Delivery Options:
- Traditional Online
- All content covered asynchronously online with optional synchronous support
- Traditional Face-to-Face (F2F)
- Courses/programs offered in the traditional instructional model
- Traditional Hybrid
- Reduced capacity and increased safety measures on campus with fully-online options for individuals in addition to the required online portion for all
NEW Course Delivery Options:
- HyFlex / Hyflex Hybrid
- Traditional instruction model with a twist – the HyFlex model allows students to choose if they want to attend class on campus or from their home with a requirement for students to log in during scheduled class time.
- Synchronous Online
- Traditional Online modified – the Synchronous Online course options is designed for students who learn better with real-time instruction. Students log in to class at regularly scheduled time. Instructors lead the course online in real time.
Students – please check your CWI email often, visit the Be Safe, Be Mighty webpage, and stay in contact with your instructors to ensure a successful start to fall semester. Please contact your Student Success Advisor with any questions or concerns.
In-Person Services Resume for Students
With the start of fall semester just weeks away, CWI on-campus, essential staff have returned to assist students.
In addition to assistance online, One Stop Student Services has resumed in-person services for students. One Stop Student Services locations are open Monday through Friday and will additionally be open Saturday, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Bookstore is closed to in-store customers for fall semester. Fall semester materials will need to be purchased online. Orders can be shipped directly to your home or held for curbside pickup.
Visit Be Safe, Be Mighty for a complete list of services and schedules for in-person, remote, and online assistance. As a reminder, masks are required when visiting any of our campus locations.
Be Safe, Be Mighty at CWI
With the start of fall semester quickly approaching, College of Western Idaho (CWI) is ready to welcome our students back for online and in-person classes. Dedicated to their safety, as well as the safety of our employees, the College has launched Be Safe, Be Mighty – your first stop for up-to-date information related to COVID-19 procedures and guidelines, campus safety measures, student services availability, and resources to help you navigate the semester successfully.
Considerations and information specific to instruction can be found in the COVID-19 Operational Guidebook for Employees. Due to recent news of Treasure Valley school districts’ decisions to delay term starts and move to more remote-learning models, options for instruction are currently being evaluated. Please watch for announcements and updates which will be communicated as they become available.
Together, we can be safe and will continue to be mighty. Visit Be Safe, Be Mighty to learn more about our commitment to students, employees, and our community during these unprecedented times.
Download CWI's Mobile App for Spring 2021
With the start of a new semester, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to download CWI's mobile app – the perfect companion for a successful spring term.
Put CWI in your pocket with our app with features designed to help you navigate campus locations, view your schedule, and learn about news and events on campus. Additionally, the app includes a link to our Be Safe, Be Mighty webpage for up-to-date information related to COVID-19 procedures and guidelines, campus safety measures, student services availability, and resources.
Town Hall Meetings for Managers
In an effort to keep the communication flowing, President's Cabinet (PC) recently hosted the first of two virtual Town Hall Meetings for Managers via Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 13. Approximately 55 managers participated during Thursday's meeting where members of PC were available for a Q&A aimed at assisting managers in preparation for fall semester.
The next Town Hall for Managers is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, from noon – 1p.m. In addition to the town hall, PC will be hosting a Q&A during the 2020 College Address.
With questions related to COVID-19 and/or fall semester, please email COVID19_questions@cwi.edu.
Drop-in(to) Advising This August
Join College of Western Idaho’s Student Success Advisors for Drop-in(to) Advising during the month of August. The virtual events will be held Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 5 – 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., and will be hosted via Zoom. Students are encouraged to “drop in” during the designated hours either day to meet with their advisor and ask questions about degrees, registration, and next steps in preparation for fall semester.
Contact academicadvising@cwi.edu to learn more or with questions.
Drop-in(to) Advising Zoom Link
Important Dates: Fall 2020 Semester