CWI Compass Connect – August 19, 2014
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) showed off its creative side this month as the College supported the 28th annual Nampa Festival of the Arts at Lakeview Park, Aug. 9-10. CWI’s student-led Street Teams were in attendance sharing information about the College, while members of the CWI Art Department led judging of the event’s art show.
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.
Stott Receives August Staff of the Month
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) would like to congratulate Peter Stott for being named CWI’s Staff of the Month for August.
Stott is currently the Building Facilitator/Security at CWI’s Canyon County Center. He began working at the Canyon County Center in 2006, when it was still part of Boise State University. He transitioned to CWI staff five years ago as a Building Specialist and was later promoted to a Lead Building Specialist. Stott is well known around the campus and has a reputation as being a great person. He is a hard worker who is willing to assist anyone in need.
Stott is originally from England and moved to the United States 14 years ago. He previously ran his own construction business for 25 years. Stott says one fun fact about him is, while living at a vacation resort in northwest England in the 1960s, he saw the Beatles perform six live concerts. All of the performances were before the Beatles visited the U.S. to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Please join in congratulating Peter for this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for your commitment and continued dedication to helping CWI’s faculty, staff, and students.
August Faculty of Distinction Goes to Collett
Ken Collett has been named College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Faculty of Distinction for August in recognition of his overall performance and service to the College and its community.
Collett is part of the CWI Math Department and teaches developmental math classes. He is known as someone who has as a great deal of heart and dedication when it comes to teaching. Collett is truly made for teaching these math classes and many of his students would agree. Students in his classes have learned and appreciated Collett’s patience. During the fall and spring semesters, Collett is typically seen staying after class working with his students, going to the computer labs to give extra help, and taking extra time to teach his students how to do math.
Congratulations Ken. Thank you for being an incredible example of excellence in education.
