Bert's Alerts - August 29, 2014
In the Spotlight
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On Thursday (Aug. 28), College of Western Idaho (CWI) announced the winner of a back to school giveaway intended to recognize students who met all the new Successful Start deadlines this fall. First-year student Jean Bernard was randomly selected to receive a new Dell laptop, backpack, and CWI gear. Bernard, who is originally from Haiti, is in his second semester and working toward becoming a registered nurse. Seen here (left to right) are Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, Eric Studebaker, Bernard, and Dean of Enrollment and Student Services, Kevin Jensen, presenting the prize.
CWI In The News
Building a Family Business from Scratch – Idaho Press-Tribune
CWI moves closer to accreditation, focuses on retention – Idaho Press-Tribune
News Highlights
CWI to Observe Labor Day
College of Western Idaho (CWI) offices will be closed and no classes will be held on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Classes and regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Micro 100 Tool Gives CWI Second Gift of 2014
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation is happy to announce Micro 100 Tool Corporation has made its second gift of the year to the CWI Machine Tool Technology program. This month, Micro 100 made a generous donation of 461 new, unused brazed carbide tooling parts. The gift came after Micro 100 provided over 1,000 tools for use by students in the program in January.
“Micro 100 Tool Corporation values the outstanding relationship with CWI and the Machine Tool Technology program as well,” says Micro 100 Tool Corporation Vice President of Manufacturing, Craig Graf. “Micro 100 hopes to continue to be an asset for the Machine Tool Technology program as well as CWI, and recognizes the influence the College has on our local economy and the education of its workforce.”
In addition to the donation Micro 100 also conducts a federally approved apprenticeship program certified by the Department of Labor and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, which has employed five CWI Machine Tool Technology graduates to date. The program provides paid apprenticeship opportunities while students complete an Associate of Applied Science degree at CWI and potentially a Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree at Boise State University, before continuing with four years of employment at Micro 100 after graduation.
“This generous donation reduces the amount of money that the program will need to spend on this type of tooling,” says Machine Tool Program Chair, Dave Sperry. “The savings can then be spent in other areas to enhance the students learning in the lab.”
More information on supporting CWI programs and students can be found by visiting the CWI Foundation webpage.
Visiting Scientist Series Returns in September
The College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2014 Visiting Scientist Series kicks off Sept. 10 with a discussion titled "From our phones to our bones: Mechanisms of cadmium-induced osteotoxicity" by Dr. Sara Heggland from The College of Idaho. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the CWI Library, located in the Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building.
In its fourth year, the Visiting Scientist Series is bringing a diverse group of Idaho scientists and teachers to CWI to discuss their work and opportunities for students when they transfer to a four-year college or university in Idaho. Employees and the community are also invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and discussion. Please help spread the word and encourage students to attend. For more information, please contact Steve Lysne at 208.562.3360 or stevelysne@cwi.edu.
Weapons on Campus Resources Online
With Idaho’s new legislation that allows individuals with enhanced concealed carry permits to carry weapons on public college and university campuses in effect, College of Western Idaho (CWI) has added important safety information on the College’s website. Resources, including CWI’s administrative procedures and frequently asked questions, can now be found at cwi.edu/info/weapons-campus.
The College’s principal goal is to make sure the campus community remains a safe learning and working environment. For more information please contact Safety Programs Coordinator, Victor Villanueva, at 208.562.3241 or victorvillanueva@cwi.edu.
CWI Adds Environmental Safety and Health Email
In support of College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) commitment to the safety and security of its campus community, CWI has established a new environmental safety and health email address to assist with communication. Any student, faculty, or staff with an environmental safety or health question or concern can email esh@cwi.edu.
For more information please contact Environmental Safety and Health Coordinator, Victor Villanueva, at 208.562.3241 or victorvillanueva@cwi.edu.
HR Updates
Welcome New Colleagues
Renee Watson - Accounts Payable Coordinator
Jose Carbajal - Adjunct, Psychology
Dick Van Schyndel - Adjunct, Business
Ron Ponsford - Adjunct, Psychology
Ken Kroll - Adjunct, Business
Gopal Gupta - Adjunct, Philosophy
Phyllis Salsedo - Adjunct, English
Teresa Kunz - Adjunct, Communication
Jade Simon - Adjunct, Geology
Ryan McCutcheon - Adjunct, Geology
Elizabeth Cook - Adjunct, Humanities
Michal Yadlin - Adjunct, Humanities
Amanda Springs - Adjunct, English
Eric Tretter - Adjunct, Biology
Jay Loftin - Adjunct, Biology
Holly Paquette - Adjunct, Biology
Ryan Hanson - Adjunct, Business
Dena Skow - Adjunct, Biology
Jake Ineck - Adjunct, Music
Femi Abimbade - Adjunct, Biology
Carole Whiteleather - Adjunct, Theater
Teri Albertazzi - Adjunct, Biology
Victoria Knight - Adjunct, Philosophy
John Scripps - Adjunct, English
Natasha Coggins - Adjunct, Culinary
Jane Dykas -Dual Credit Instructor
Susan Whipple - Dual Credit Instructor
Maaike Davidson - Dual Credit Instructor
Terry Adolfson - Dual Credit Instructor
Heidi Stirm - Dual Credit Instructor
Brian Mattison - Dual Credit Instructor
Paul Woodworth - Dual Credit Instructor
Taci Morris - Dual Credit Instructor
Jack Sparks - Dual Credit Instructor
Jen Stefanakos - Dual Credit Instructor
Kristen Drew - Dual Credit Instructor
Amanda Nagy - Dual Credit Instructor
Mary Kersey - Dual Credit Instructor
Mark Van Weerdhuizen - Dual Credit Instructor
Kevin Hart - Dual Credit Instructor
Hollie Fisher - Dual Credit Instructor
Tawny Olsen - Dual Credit Instructor
Toby Schmidt - Dual Credit Instructor
David Young - Dual Credit Instructor
Kristen Keebaugh - Dual Credit Instructor
John Schisel - Dual Credit Instructor
Wayne Ross - Dual Credit Instructor
Sally Gonser - Dual Credit Instructor
Jessica Simpson - Dual Credit Instructor
Ernie Garrison - Dual Credit Instructor
Nikki Clark-Vega - Dual Credit Instructor
Kelly Hughes - Dual Credit Instructor
Kelly Wilson - Dual Credit Instructor
Gerg Mitchell - Dual Credit Instructor
Matt Felshaw - Dual Credit Instructor
George Chapman - Dual Credit Instructor
Shelly Edmunson - Dual Credit Instructor
Melanie Barclay - Dual Credit Instructor
Jenny Carper - Dual Credit Instructor
John Vines - Dual Credit Instructor
Ed Lee - Dual Credit Instructor
Carissa Hale - Dual Credit Instructor
Dan Reece - Dual Credit Instructor
Kelsey Wright - Dual Credit Instructor
James Ashton - Dual Credit Instructor
Jaga Klaehn - Dual Credit Instructor
James Moran - Dual Credit Instructor
Employment Opportunities
There are no new job postings at CWI this week. Employees can access internal job postings by visiting cwinternal.silkroad.com/ or view all external listings on cwijobs.silkroad.com. Jobs are posted as they open throughout the week.
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