Bert's Alerts - July 31, 2015
In the Spotlight
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College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) growing research presence was on full display, Thursday (July 30), as one student and a group of recent graduates participated in a showcase event at Boise State University. Current student Zach Sanchez was joined by 2015 graduates—Annie Baxter, Tyrell Styhl, and David Dunn—at the Idaho Conference for Undergraduate Research. The event featured undergraduate students from around the state who presented their research projects to peers, educators, and the public.
Rave Reviews
“I finished my Medical Assistant! I was in the workforce development class and it was amazing! I had so much fun learning everything and enjoying my time with my instructor Donna Heathman along with the 6 other students I got to go through this experience with. I feel comfortable in what I learned and can't wait to get out there and work as an MA!!!”
-Cherie Owens, Facebook
Employees are asked to encourage students, business partners, and supporters to share online reviews of their experience with CWI. Visit cwi.edu/reviews to learn more.
News Highlights
Save the Date: 2015 College Address
Save the date and plan on attending the College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2015 State of the College Address, Aug. 19, in Nampa. The annual event, which will be held at the Nampa Civic Center this year, provides a formal kick off to the academic year. CWI President Bert Glandon will share recent highlights from the College and provide an update for the coming year. Following the President’s Address, all employees are encouraged to stay as faculty and staff will be recognized and honored for their service and dedication. Please see below for the Fall Address schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast Reception and CWI Information Tables are open
8:30 a.m. – Move to Auditorium for President’s State of the College Address
9:45 a.m. – Employee Awards and Recognition
10:30 a.m. – Break; staff return to work, faculty transition to ballroom
10:45 a.m. – Faculty Address; Executive Vice President, David Shellberg
11:15 a.m. – Break
11:30 a.m. – Faculty Senate meeting
Department information tables will again be available at the address. Please contact Jayme Rhodes at jaymerhodes@cwi.edu to reserve a table and for more information. All employees are encouraged to wear CWI name tags.
CWI Event Spotlights Healthcare Careers
On Friday, July 31, College of Western Idaho (CWI) welcomed several employers to campus for a Workforce Development Job Fair. The event, which was held at the Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building, showcased healthcare careers with over 20 local providers connecting with current and former CWI Nursing Assistant students. The fair also provided an opportunity to promote all of CWI’s Workforce Development offerings to prospective students that attended the event. Thanks to everyone who helped make the event possible and highly successful.
Sharing in Bert's Alerts
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HR Updates
Employment Opportunities
Human Resources has announced new job postings at CWI this week, which are listed below. 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.
July 26-August 1
Admissions Outreach Advisor
Adjunct Teacher-Certified Dental Assisting
Nursing Instructor
Drafting Technology Instructor
American Sign Language Faculty Full Time
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