Bert's Alerts - Aug. 18, 2017
In the Spotlight
Join us for the College of Western Idaho Eclipse Party Monday, August 21, at either the Nampa Campus Academic Building or Ada County Campus Pintail Building from 10 a.m. to noon. We will have Sunny D, Moon Pies, and free solar glasses while supplies last! (Photo Courtesy Luc Viatour)
News Highlights
2017 CWI College Address
CWI 2017 Fall College Address
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) President Bert Glandon delivered the 2017 State of the College Address to hundreds of faculty, staff, and students on Aug. 16 at the Nampa Civic Center.
President Glandon was able to welcome faculty back, celebrate highlights from the past year and provide vision moving forward. The event started with a breakfast, giving staff and faculty a chance to catch up before the Address.
President Glandon’s presentation showcased CWI’s accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Following accreditation, CWI is offering 12 new programs to better serve students.
He discussed CWI’s comprehensive plan for adapting to changes in higher education. The College remains poised to help student success with new expanded hours at One Stop Student Services, the introduction of a robust advising strategy and an integrated instruction model. President Glandon underscored the importance of increasing post-secondary credential attainment.
In addition, the annual faculty and staff awards were presented. Faculty of the year award went to Stephanie Ritchie Breach, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, while Phil Varrick in the CWI Budget Office was named Staff of the Year. Both Breach and Varrick received a standing ovation as they collected their awards. Nearly 70 employees were recognized with five years of service certificates. Two employees reached the ten year milestone of service, congratulations Cathy Hampton and Debbie Jensen!
New Food Service on Campus
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is joining forces with the Southern Idaho Food Truck Association (SIFTA) to provide the CWI Community a new option for mid-day food service. Food trucks will be on campus Monday through Thursday, from approximately 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and will be located at the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB) near the northeast corner and the Ada County Campus near the overflow parking lot, adjacent to Banner Bank. A variety of food truck vendors are scheduled and will rotate between campuses. While the goal is to service the CWI Community, vendors will be open to the public as well. Service will begin Tuesday, Aug. 22. Any feedback or requests relative to food truck service may be directed to SIFTAcontact@gmail.com or 208.999.1177.
2017 Wishing Well Applications
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation began accepting Wishing Well applications Wednesday, Aug. 16! The Wishing Well was created to encourage the development, enhancement, and improvement of the educational environment and learning opportunities provided at the College. Wishing Well funds are intended for small items, resources, or activities not typically funded through department and program budgets.
Thanks to the generosity of CWI employees and the support of community partners, nine 2016 Wishing Well applicants were awarded a total of over $6,000. Awards were utilized to produce student posters for the 2017 Connections Project, purchase signs for the Native Plant Garden at the Nampa Campus Academic Building, support CWI’s Visiting Artist Series and more!
"We have been able to give our students unique and dynamic experiences," said Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair, Brenda Fisher, "by bringing in professional artists to present lectures, exhibitions, and performances."
Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity! Applications for this year’s Wishing Well funds will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 8. Visit the Wishing Well Grants page on myCWI to learn more and to find the 2017 Wishing Well application. For questions, please contact the CWI Foundation at foundation@cwi.edu or 208.562.3100.
Nampa Campus Parking Lot Closure
Please be advised that areas of the Nampa Campus Micron Center for Professional Technical Education (NMPT) parking lot will be closed for sealcoating and restriping Aug. 13 and 18-20. Thank you, in advance, for your patience!
Contact Facilities Planning & Management at 208.562.3545 or facilities@cwi.edu with questions, concerns, or for more information.
Staff of the Month Nominations
Have you witnessed someone exercising one or more of College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) core values—excellence, innovation, integrity, caring, or respect? If so, consider nominating that person for Staff of the Month! Nominations can be submitted here.
Share Your Community College Experience!
Did you attend and/or graduate from a community college? If so, please consider sharing your community college experience by taking a short survey.
Contact Courtney Santillan at 208.562.3153 or courtneysantillan@cwi.edu for more information.
