e-outlook
      March 12-25, 2012      
e-outlook
 

Spring break is March 12-17. No classes will be held. Classes will resume Monday, March 19. College offices will remain open during spring break.

The college will be closed April 6-8. No classes will be held and all offices will be closed. Classes will resume and offices will reopen Monday, April 9.

Sign up for SCC’s Text Message Emergency Alert System for updates on emergencies, warnings, campus shutdowns and weather-related closings. Even if you have registered for this service before, the system is updated once a year and clears out everyone who has registered in the past. Once you sign up, you will remain active in the system until July 20, 2012. After July 20, you will have to re-register. Sign up here: stchas.edu/text.

In honor of SCC’s 25th anniversary, Papa John’s is offering 25% off your entire order when you order online and use the promo code: SCC25. Plus, 10% of your order will go back to the SCC Foundation to support scholarships and academic enhancements.This special will go on throughout the rest of the year.

  
e-outlook
 

The SCC Faculty Art Exhibition will be on display March 12-April 6 in the FAB gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, contact Christine Holtz.

Erin Cox and Todd Thomas from EnterTraining International will present “Finding Creative Business Solutions,” from 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles. This event is part of the SCC Leadership & Strategy Speaker Series. The event is free, but pre-registration on the St. Charles Chamber website is required by midnight on March 11.

SCC Young People's Theatre will present “Oliver!” at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 16-17, and at 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 17-18, in the FAB Theater. Tickets are $9 for all ages. Purchase tickets online at stchastickets.com. For more information, call x8233, or visit www.stchas.edu/ypt.

Lunch and Learn: "Iron Jawed Angels" will be at noon Wednesday, March 2, in the Student Center Private Dining Room. Bring your lunch and watch a free showing of “Iron Jawed Angels” (2004). This film traces the events leading up to the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. This film is unrated. This event is part of Women's History Month. For more information, contact Grace Moser x8310.

Projections International Film Series will host a free film showing of "Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the SSB Auditorium. Hosted by Virginia Guneyli, SCC associate professor of English, this film is a journey through the music scene in modern Istanbul, Turkey. The event is open to the public, and popcorn will be provided by the SCC International Club. Contact Guneyli at x8617 for more information.

“We End Violence,” a presentation by ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments) will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the CC Rotunda. A representative from ALIVE will speak about domestic violence. For more information, visit www.alivestl.org or contact Mandi Smith at x8469.

Speaker Stacey Lannert will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the SSB Auditorium. Stacey will share her story about overcoming childhood sexual abuse. A book signing will follow the lecture. This event is part of Women's History Month. Contact Mandi Smith at x8469 for more information.

CHARIS, the St. Louis Women’s Chorus, will host a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the SSB Auditorium. CHARIS is a diverse group of women united in their mission to perform music that celebrates and encourages women and the LGBT community. This event is part of Women's History Month. For more information, visit www.charischorus.org or contact Andrea Compton.

Steve Means will perform a free concert at noon Wednesday, April 4, in the SCC Café/Bookstore. Means’ soulful brew of pop music has earned him a rapidly growing national fan base. This is part of the Lunchtime Entertainment Series. Contact Mandi Smith at x8469 for more information.

  
  St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event. See Accessibility for Campus Guests.  

e-outlook
 

The 2011-12 Staff Training and Education Program (STEP) schedule is now available online. Deadlines for enrolling: BIT Training, March 20; Respectful Interactions, April 2; Employee Recognition and Praise: How to Do It? When to Do It? April 6. To sign up for STEP classes, contact Jessica Trimborn in Human Resources. Learn more about the STEP Program.

Human Resources is hosting an external educational opportunity for SCC faculty, deans and directors. “A Matter of Excellence: Strategic Diversity Leadership in the Academy” will be from
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Washington University. The speaker is Dr. Damon A. Williams, associate vice chancellor, vice provost and chief officer for diversity and climate at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The session will include the evolution of strategic diversity leadership in the academy and related institutional excellence and strategic imperatives. If you are interested in attending, contact Donna Davis at x8300.

Faculty and staff who are interested in joining a recreational co-ed softball team this spring should contact Todd Galbierz at x8359. The team will play doubleheaders on Thursday nights at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex in O’Fallon. The league begins on March 29 and the game times are between 6:30-10:30 pm. The estimated cost per player is $40, depending on the number of people on the team.

  
e-outlook
 

Summer and fall 2012 registration for current and returning students begins Monday, April 2. Encourage students to meet with their advisors in ADM 1204 ahead of time to avoid waiting in long lines later on. Registration for summer and fall 2012 classes opens to all students on Monday, April 9.

The following college representatives will be visiting SCC to discuss transfer requirements (all representatives will have tables set up in the Atrium of the Administration Building):

The SCC Foundation and Board of Trustees Scholarship Program will award nearly $250,000 in scholarships to SCC students for the 2012-13 school year. Scholarship packets are available at www.stchas.edu/scholarships. Packets are due by 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012.


  
e-outlook
 

In the news:

Check out the latest posts from our SCC bloggers:

  • "Visit With HR Office," by Ron Chesbrough, president (March 1): Ron shares a photo from his visit with the HR office recently, as part of his "challenge."
  • "A 'Capitol' Time in Jefferson City!" by Jennifer Lansdowne, associate dean of enrollment services (Feb. 29): Jenn shares photos and highlights from the SCC Student Senate's recent visit to the State Capitol in Jefferson City for the Missouri Community College Association Student Government (MCCA-SG) conference they hosted.
  • "My Apologies," by Shelby Duff, nursing student (Feb. 28): Shelby apologizes for her lack of blogging in the past few weeks, and explains why.
  • "When a Phone Was Just a Phone," by Andrea Compton, associate professor of business administrative systems (Feb. 27): Andrea talks about falling into the "trap of convenience and access" with cell phones.
  • "Presidential Fitness – It Takes a College," by Ron Chesbrough, president (Feb. 26): Dr. Chesbrough encourages the SCC community to challenge him to lose a few pounds by walking the campus on a regular basis to come and visit different people and departments.
  • "Do I Have to Show My Belly?" by Heather Ward, continuing education instructor (Feb. 24): Heather answers a common question from those interested in belly dancing.
  
e-outlook
 

The SCC Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa received the following awards at the Missouri Regional Convention in Jefferson City, March 2-4:

  • Distinguished Chapter Officer, Tobi Wilkins
  • Distinguished Chapter Advisors, Brenda Hollrah and Christy Gant
  • Horizon Award for Advisors, Christy Gant
  • Distinguished College Administrator Award, Michael Banks
  • Honors In Action Project Award
  • Honors In Action Issue Award: Science
  • Icarus Award
  • Phoenix Award
  • Great Idea Award
  • Five-Star Chapter

  
  Employee birthdays for the current issue may be found on the Intranet.

Missed a previous issue of e-Outlook? Visit Marketing and Communications on the Web; you’ll find past e-Outlook issues there.

e-Outlook: The e-Outlook is a bi-weekly calendar of events and campus update for employees of St. Charles Community College. Contact: Kanna Taylor, marketing specialist, at x8275.

Deadline to submit items for the March 26 issue is Wednesday, March 21.