Bert's Alerts - August 15, 2014
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be coming together next week with a number of activities scheduled leading up to the start of Fall semester. CWI’s biannual Faculty In-Service is slated to run Monday through Friday (Aug. 18-22), which will feature special training sessions by the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management. CWI will also celebrate employees at the 2014 Fall State of the College Address being held Wednesday (Aug. 20) at The Riverside Hotel in Boise. Following President Bert Glandon’s presentation, the College will recognize this year’s Five Year Service recipients as well as faculty and staff of the month and year honorees. For more information on in-service or the address, please see the Bert’s Alerts articles below.
News Highlights
CWI to Host Fall College Address
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is kicking off the 2014-15 academic year this month, which means its time for CWI’s annual Fall State of the College Address. President Bert Glandon will deliver the address to members of CWI’s faculty, staff, students, and the public in Boise:
Wednesday, August 20
Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.
Address - 8:30 a.m.
The Riverside Hotel
Dr. Glandon will share highlights and accomplishments of the College from 2013-14, while providing insight into the goals and initiatives CWI will be aspiring to for the upcoming academic year. Following the President’s Address, CWI will celebrate its employees with faculty and staff recognition.
For anyone who cannot attend, a recorded version will be available from the CWI YouTube channel for later viewing.
In-Service Schedule on myCWI
A complete schedule of College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Fall 2014 Faculty In-Service is available to view on myCWI. In-service will run Aug. 18-22 and activities are set to be hosted in both Boise and Nampa.
Successful Start Deadlines Approaching
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) deadlines for registration and payment for Fall semester are rapidly approaching. Class registration and payment must be complete by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. The deadlines are part of CWI’s new Successful Start initiative that includes changes to admission, registration, and payment deadlines for credit seeking students. The Successful Start initiative was created to help ensure students have adequate time to register and prepare for the start of classes each semester, which is critical to academic success and completion.
For more information on the Successful Start initiative please view the press release.
Nordstrom Celebrated as Faculty of Distinction
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Faculty Recognition Committee is celebrating its nominees for CWI’s Faculty of Distinction for the summer months. Please join in congratulating John Nordstrom for being selected June Faculty of Distinction for his overall performance and service to the College and it’s community.
Nordstrom, who is the Business Department Chair, is known for being wonderful with his students. He truly cares about them and their success. A former student shares, “knowing that John cares makes a huge difference and I feel that I can succeed having John on my side.”
Nordstrom has been a great resource for other faculty and is a tremendous mentor. He is always available when there is a question or an issue.
Congratulations John on being named Faculty of Distinction. Thank you for your dedication and outstanding service to the College.
CWI Employees Supporting Animal Shelter
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Fun and Culture Committee (FCC) is striving to provide more community outreach through volunteer opportunities. As part of this initiative the FCC is planning to begin supporting the Canyon County Animal Shelter on a regular basis. The FCC would like to invite all employees to join the volunteer effort.
In the past the FCC has supported activities like Rake-Up Nampa and Race for the Cure, while also leading volunteer efforts like hosting a book drive for the Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (COSSA) library. The FCC still plans to participate in these annual events but would like to commit to helping other organizations in our community on a regular basis.
The Canyon County Animal Shelter needs help walking dogs, brushing cats, and other projects around the facility. In order to help with the animals, volunteers must complete an orientation session. The FCC has secured a spot in the next orientation session on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Canyon County Animal Shelter.
Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Lindsay Reynolds at lindsayreynolds@cwi.edu or 208.562.2377.
