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To
mark Dr. Geoffrey Frasz's successful surgery and
hasten his recovery and return to our teaching family,
we hope he will enjoy a chuckle as we feature his
trademark email "signature" in our weekly
quote of note: |
"The
vanity of teaching often tempteth a man to forget
he is a blockhead."
-- George Saville, first Marquess of Halifax (1633-1695) |
| Welcome
to CCSN NewsWeb. This is the fourth issue of CCSN's
latest venture to enhance communications among faculty,
staff and administration. But the NewsWeb editor
needs you on his staff to help submit timely information
concerning official news, events, activities and
policies affecting us all. Please email john_kuminecz@ccsn.nevada.edu.
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It's
been a hectic, but productive and rewarding week.
Topping the list are college spring orientation,
forums to evaluate finalists for student services
vice president, the reorganization review consulting
team visit, and the final two weeks of spring
registration.
Although
we began the fall semester under the shadow of
the tragic events of Sept. 11, you turned sadness
into a call to action. The faculty taught classes
with skill, passion and compassion. Classified
staff registered and served our students, kept
facilities humming and department offices working.
We responded with academic and social service
programs to help out-of-work residents help themselves.
And in a partnership with our federal, state and
local elected leaders, we will work with nearly
a $2 million grant to retrain displaced workers.
Let us resolve to make our college a better place
every day.
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Counseling
stays busy as registration continues. |
STUDENT
SERVICES VP SEARCH
Out of five semi-finalists, two outstanding candidates
have emerged as finalists for the position of Vice
President of Student Services. My selection for
recommendation to the Board of Regents will be made
shortly. |
Jeff
McCreary & Barbara Weyrich cater to orientation
workshop attendees at Cheyenne. |
SPRING
2002 ORIENTATION
Thanks to the Faculty Center for Learning and
Teaching, Profs. Rob Sherfield and Trish
LaFlamme, and all the faculty and staff presenters
for a tremendously informative series of meetings
and workshops designed to help us get to yet another
level of excellence to teach and serve our students.
Joan McGee and her CCSN staff of experts
also deserve pats on the back for the special assembly
presentation Jan. 14. Kudos to Edie Chiarappa
and Lawrence Roney for the moving 9-11 remembrance. |
Theo
Byrns addressing faculty & staff during an orientation
session. |
Patty Charlton covers budget
and
finance issues during orientation. |
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Gus
Rios, Cynthia Valdez & Ramon Delatorre spruce
up the Cheyenne campus and then strike an "American
Gothic" pose. |
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BENNETT
TOPS
Our outstanding classified employee of the month
for January is Priscilla Bennett. She is
a hard working and much appreciated administrative
assistant II for the Student Services Division at
Charleston. Congratulations and thanks for your
wonderful job performance! |
Bennett
Fans Celebrate -- from left, Priscilla, fiance Buddy
Franklin, daughter Jennie, granddaughter Ashley
and son-in-law Curtis Briggs. |
Dr. James Samels
(cap) and Dr. Jim Martin (bowtie) working with faculty
and staff.
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ORGANIZATIONAL
REVIEW
Assembly Bill 454
passed last year requires an organizational review
within any Nevada community college with 20,000
or more students. To this end, CCSN is working with
a panel of regents, faculty, staff and community
leaders to address this issue and make recommendations
to the 2003 Legislature, assisted by consultants
Dr. James Samels and Dr. Jim Martin
from the Education Alliance. The college also convened
an internal review committee headed by Dr. Fred
Jackson, faculty senate past chair. |
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REGENTS
MEET
Many important
items will be on the agenda of the Board of Regents'
first regular session of the New Year at the Charleston
Campus Jan.
24-25 in Bldg. D152. Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday
is a committee report on remedial education followed
by an audit report of CCSN's International Student
Services. Starting at 1 p.m., a CCSN Foundation
Report is followed by Chancellor and Presidents'
Reports, plus informational update on the next
biennial budget process.
Action
items include Handbook revisions dealing with
naming buildings, confidential records, summer
session salary flexibility, and personal use of
System property. Other action topics include the
UCCSN master plan, credit card solicitation, termination
of CCSN's agreement with Las Vegas to build soccer
fields at Charleston, support policies for increased
university admission standards, Regents awards,
and approval of the appointment of a new vice
president for student services.
Complete
agenda details are available online at UCCSN.
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LICENSE
PLATE DESIGN CONTEST
Nevada Test Site
Historical Foundation is sponsoring a design contest
for a license plate to honor the men, women and
history of the NTS.
First prize is $500 with entries due Feb. 1. Apply
online at www.geocities.com/ntshistorical
or call 317-0775. |
GATHERING
OF EAGLES MAR. 22-23
Nevada's Second
Annual Community College Conference, to be hosted
by CCSN Mar. 22-23, marks the start of the second
century of progress by America's community college
movement. This years programming includes 12 concurrent
sessions covering topics of importance to all employees,
plus networking and breakout sessions. Along with
a community leader breakfast will be an awards dinner
to recognize outstanding academic and administrative
faculty and classified staff. The advance registration
fee is $50 up to March 1 and $60 thereafter. Contact
Michelle Word at ext 4518 for more information.
Return applications to Gayle Thomas, H8B. |
ORIENTATION
EVENTS
Today caps Spring Orientation Week with a faculty
preparation day. At Cheyenne, the Nevada Faculty
Alliance will hold a member meeting at 11 a.m. in
Room 2410, chaired by 1st VP Steve Konowalow
filling in for recuperating prez Geoffrey Frasz.
The NFA will then host lunch at 12:30 p.m. for the
NFA and CCSN Faculty Senate. A Senate meeting follows
at 1 p.m., also in Room 2410. |
PREVIEW
LAS VEGAS
Discover what the experts think the future holds
for our region at the annual Preview Las Vegas on
Jan. 24 at the Cox Pavilion, Thomas & Mack Center
from 7 a.m. ? 2 p.m. Sponsored by our community
partners, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and
Nevada Development Authority, CCSN folks can attend
for the member advance ticket cost of $50; this
includes free parking, networking breakfast and
luncheon, and informative speakers and exhibits.
RSVP to the Chamber at 641-5822, Option 2. |
NEW
LEADERSHIP IN NORTH LAS VEGAS
North Las Vegas installs businessman Willie Fields
as its next president on Friday, Jan. 25. Tickets
to the 6 p.m. dinner at the Texas Station Hotel
are available from the Chamber at $70 each by calling
642-9595. |
BASEBALL
OPENER
Coyote baseball debuts with two home games at Lied
Field, Henderson campus against Arizona Western
College next Friday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. and Saturday,
Jan. 26 at noon. The Coyotes are 1-1 lifetime (spring
2000) against AWC. |
WINE
TASTING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Wine, spirits, hors d'oeuvres, art, jazz, and a
valuable silent auction highlight CCSN's 7th Annual
Wine Tasting -- "An Educational Taste of Excellence".
The scholarship fund-raiser will be Saturday, Feb.
23 at Cheyenne, June Whitley Student Center, from
7-10 p.m.
The
event, is sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits
of Nevada, OASIS 105.7, ASCCSN Student Government,
and the Black History Scholarship Fund Raiser
Committee. Live Jazz by Woody Woods Quartet and
silent auction gifts include round trip airline
tickets for two, shows, dinners, and golfing and
vacation packages. Lillian McMorris of KVVU Fox
5 will emcee. Event chair is Dr. Joni Flowers,
ext. 4440.
Proceeds
go to several scholarships such as the Rhonda
Jefferson Single Parent, Dorothy Dickerson, John
Glenn, President's, Cesar Chavez, and Mary Ruth
Marshall scholarships. Awards range from $1,500
to $2,500 and recipients will be recognized at
the event.
Tickets
are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door.
(No one under 21 will be admitted). For more information,
call ext. 4440. Tickets can be purchased at the
Horn Box Office, phone 651-LIVE, and all Lee's
Discount Liquor locations.
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| The
Annual Student Exhibition is showcased in the Horn
Fine Arts Gallery until Jan 19. |
| The
Usual Suspects opens a series of one-night stands
in the Cheyenne Little Theatre on Friday, Jan. 18
at 8 p.m. which reprises Jan. 25. This fantastic
improvisational group performs comedy in the style
of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" |
Ideas
in the Air Broadcast
The college's "Ideas in the Air" public
affairs radio program takes a break for the Martin
Luther King holiday. But on Monday Jan. 28 at 7
p.m., tune to 89.5FM to hear Tony award winning
actor Zakes Mokae discuss his upbringing
in apartheid South Africa and his career on stage
and in film as an actor and producer. An actor-in-residence
at CCSN, Zakes has lived in Las Vegas for 20 years
and is available as a guest lecturer this semester.
He can be reached at ext. 2618 or by CCSN e-mail. |
| Running
through Feb. 23, The Planetarium
at Cheyenne features "Honey, I Shrunk the Solar
System", a multimedia show that investigates
the size and scale of the solar system, and "Skywatch"
produced daily by the staff about the latest astronomical
happenings. Shows Fridays 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and
Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Telescope observing
sessions after evening performances, weather permitting. |
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SUMMERLIN
GOES FULL SERVICE
This semester Summerlin Center offers 115 sections
and expects to serve over 2,000 students. Faculty
led by Prof. Chris Kuchuris will teach
a range of courses, great enough for students
to earn an Associate of General Studies degree.
In its 4th year of operation, the oldest of the
tech centers is home for 10 full time faculty.
Thereís a wide range of student services
including Admissions & Records, Testing, Cashier,
Access, Computer Lab and Student Lounge. Continuing
Education has one classroom and one computer lab
and will offer 57 classes at Summerlin this spring.
CCSN
is increasing its relationship with Palo Verde
High School by instituting a dual-credit program
whereby high school students can take college
classes and receive credit for both high school
and college. Tthe high school is also expanding
the number of rooms that the college can use to
facilitate courses.
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Academic
Master Plan
Prof. Sandra
Strickland is awaiting your comments and suggestions
to the draft Academic Master Plan for 2002-04.
Your input is needed before the end of January
to meet deadline.
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GREENSPUN
TECHNOLOGY ENDOWMENT
Nearly $67,000 in Greenspun Endowment funding is
available to support faculty and staff technical
proposals. Submission deadline is Feb. 28 to Dr.
Joni Flowers at ext. 4440. Fifteen copies of
the application must be submitted. |
SYLLABUS
STATEMENTS
Faculty are encouraged to inform students of TRIO
and Retention program services by including the
following brief statements in course syllabi:
TRIO
- "Do you need a single program that can
provide in-depth academic planning, supplemental
tutoring, assistance in filing for financial aid,
added grant money and effective study skills -
ALL FOR FREE? Degree seeking low-income, first-generation
college, financial aid grant recipients and disabled
students can contract TRIO's Student Support Services
at 651-4441, Cheyenne campus Rm. 1121, for more
information."
RETENTION
- The mission of the Retention Office is to help
you stay in school and achieve your dreams for
a brighter future. The Retention Office at 651-2626
will help you come up with practical solutions
to any challenges you may encounter and get you
connected to the right resources. Retention offers:
- Free
Guidance Appointments
- Faculty/Staff
Mentors
- Tutoring
Assistance (Student Coaches)
- College
Survival Skills
- Learning
the Ropes at CCSN
We
are here to help you and work with you. Don't
quit CCSN before calling us!
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Retention
makes their mission known |
| You
can access the latest information on personnel services,
staff and areas of expertise, and telephone contacts
on the Human
Resources web site. |
| The
Public Employees Benefits Program has been
presenting "Maximize Your Benefits"
seminars -- the last offering will be Friday,
Feb. 8 from 9-11 a.m. at Charleston campus, Room
D152. Classified employees are entitled to use administrative
leave for this event. |
| Jan.
28 is the deadline to apply for Classified Training
and Professional Grant-in-Aid. |
| W2
Forms will be mailed at the end of the month. Address
changes should be made prior to Jan. 31. |
| Employees
claiming EXEMPT must submit a W4 card to Human Resources
by Feb. 1. |
| Open
enrollment for UNUM Long Term Care is Feb. 1- March
15 for existing employees. |
| Current
recruitments closing March 8: VP Academic Affairs
and VP Finance & Administration |
MENS'
BASEBALL
On the brink of a promising 2002 season for the
nationally ranked CCSN menís baseball team,
prospects brightened for 2003 and beyond with the
commitment of ten top local players. Student athletes
from eight area high schools signed official letters
of intent with CCSN in a special event Jan. 15. |
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Players
committing to attend CCSN for fall 2002 will include:
infielder Micah Schnurstein from Basic; Cheyenne
right-handed pitcher Ryan Prince; from Durango,
right-handed pitcher Jeff Jacobsen and first
baseman Don Sutton; Eldorado, outfielder
Chris Guerra; from Foothill, right-handed
pitcher and third baseman Jabe Beard and
second baseman Rick Cerrone; Las Vegas shortstop
Sean Kazmar; Palo Verde catcher Robbie
Richards; and Silverado southpaw Tyler Coon. |
| With
a stellar 99-19 record after just two collegiate
seasons, the Coyotes ranked among the National Junior
College Athletic Association's top twenty teams
both years under head coach and athletic director
Tim Chambers. "All ten players are among
the region's best at their positions, with Schnurstein
rated one of the best overall players, Sutton a
highly prized hitter, and Kazmar ranked among the
best infielders statewide," said Chambers.
"Our current team and these future players
will help us compete aggressively in the nation's
toughest junior college conference and prepare us
for World Series competition." |
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The
Coyotes play in the Scenic West Athletic Conference
(SWAC) against the following opponents: Utah schools
Dixie State which finished No. 2 last year, the
College of Eastern Utah, Snow College, Utah Valley
State College and Salt Lake Community College; from
Idaho, Ricks College, College of Southern Idaho
and North Idaho College of Coeur d'Alene; plus Colorado
Northwestern Community College and Oregon's Treasure
Valley Community College. |
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56-game regular season schedule includes 36 at home
with 40 against SWAC opponents. In all, the Coyotes
will play 19 teams from eight states, including
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois,
Oregon, Utah and Washington. These include Santa
Ana College and Cerritos College, ranked fourth
and eleventh respectively in California state rankings. |
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Check
the Coyotes Men's Baseball 2002
Spring Season Schedule which kicks off with
two home games against Arizona Western College Jan.
25-26. |
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