You may have heard the term “Foundations of Excellence” mentioned around campus. And we hope you took part in the surveys that were distributed to faculty, staff and students last fall
April 21, 2011
Spring Quarter Christopher’s opens tonight!
Christopher’s, the
student-run dining experience, will open for Spring Quarter tonight, from
6-7:30 p.m. in Eibling Hall Room 05. See the
menu here.
Ride with a bike buddy to In-Service
Try out bike commuting to Columbus State on In-Service Day so you are ready to ride when the weather is warm and gas prices are high. Plus you'll have more fun on your way to work! See cscc.edu/bike to register to ride. If you want locker room access that day please send a request and your Cougar ID to Heather Borland. For general info about bike advocacy at Columbus State contact Rich James.
On Earth Day, Columbus State using 11% less energy,
reducing pollution
In honor of Earth Day April
22, Columbus State has been able to show clear evidence of across-the-board
energy reductions. Consumption in 2010 dropped almost eight percent over the
prior year. That’s on top of a three-percent reduction in 2009. The figures
are impressive considering the college has witnessed a double-digit increase
in students over the same period.
In its attempt to identify “Best Practices,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has already recognized Columbus State as having one of the 25 best climate commitment plans. As part of a strategic goal, the college added automatic light sensors, fluorescent lights, more efficient boilers and focused on better management of hoods in science labs.
Energy use and pollution have also been reduced outdoors. Sustainable landscape practices were instituted on our 85-acre downtown campus. The plan uses alternatives to maintaining traditional grass lawns. They include such things as planting wildflowers, meadow grasses and other groundcovers. Native plants and grasses requiring less maintenance were also used on the Delaware Campus when it opened in 2010.
The overall goal is to reduce lawn mowing by at least 60 percent. Studies have shown that over the course of one year, a single gas mower can spew more than 80 pounds of smog-causing pollutants. The Union of Concerned Scientists estimates that one gas mower running for an hour emits the same amount of pollutants as eight new cars driving 55 mile per hour for the same amount of time.
These outdoor initiatives will also allow students in the new sustainable landscape program to observe and track results of these alternatives to highly-maintained lawns and gardens.
Operation Feed campaign to kick off on In-Service Day
The Staff Advisory Council hopes you will join them again this year for the Annual Operation Feed Campaign, which kicks off tomorrow at In-Service. There are two ways to donate—by bringing donations to the Benefits Fair, or by making a virtual donation online here: http://fooddrive.midohiofoodbank.org/goto/cscc .
For every five canned food items donated at In-Service, you will receive an entry in the drawing for prizes that include tickets to the Steve Miller Band and The Decemberists concerts!
The most-needed food items include pasta meals in a can, canned fruits, tuna, canned vegetables, canned meat, soup, and peanut butter.
Donation boxes will be placed on campus. If your location desires a box, please contact Betty Richardson for pickup at In-Service. The campaign runs through Friday, May 20.
Gospel Ensemble to perform Saturday
The Columbus State Gospel Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Emma Easton, will present its first Easter concert on Saturday, April 23, at 5 p.m. in the Nestor Hall Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Themed "No Greater Love" the concert will present modern music by John P. Kee and Hezekiah Walker. The Ensemble will also debut original "love" songs written by MUS 170 students. Don't miss this evening of firsts! Easter goodies will be distributed after the concert. For more information, call Emma Easton at 287-5377, ext. 1677.
Spring enrollment up 2.87 percent
Preliminary Spring Quarter 2011 headcounts and FTEs as of the census date, April 11, show 29,305 paid students compared to a Spring 2010 headcount of 28,486. This represents a 2.87% increase. Total FTEs are 18,648.51 compared to 18,651.85 FTEs from Spring 2010, a 0.02% decrease.
The Spring Quarter 2011 Quick Glance comparison data sheet, showing Columbus Campus, Delaware Campus, distance learning and off-campus totals in addition to the college totals, is available online here (Intranet not available off campus).
If you have questions about Spring Quarter enrollment, please contact Jim Hamberg at ext. 5643.
There are many reasons why both staff and administrators need to document performance on an on-going basis. While it is important for purposes of performance reviews, it is also necessary to enhance organizational capacity. Start preparing to complete your Annual Self-Review. Join us for a discussion of ideas and best practices for what to document and how to document performance for ourselves and others. Feel free to bring your lunch!
When: Tuesday, April 26 -11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Please register here: http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/OfferingsByCategory.asp?CID=311#42011
For additional information please contact: Mary Francis McLaughlin at ext. 5220.
Shared Governance Elections to be held May 17-18, nominations due Monday
As part of the Shared Governance process, we are at the time of the annual cycle to solicit nominations of individuals to serve on the councils and committees of Shared Governance.
The term for these elected positions is three years. All elected representatives may serve no more than two consecutive terms ( six years). Elected or appointed representatives have an obligation to participate in 75 percent of the meetings. All individuals who are nominated have the option of accepting or declining the nomination. To be placed on the ballot, you must complete the acceptance/decline form, which will be distributed upon receipt of your nomination.
You may nominate yourself, a staff member, a faculty member, or an administrator in any category. There is no limit to the number of individuals that you may nominate. During the election, you can only vote for your classification as an employee (faculty vote for faculty candidates, staff vote for staff candidates, etc.)
All adjunct faculty and part-time staff must have five years of service with the college to be nominated and placed on the ballot.
Nomination Forms are due by Monday, April 25. Submit nomination forms to Cathy Hatfield, Franklin Hall, Room 252, or send by email to chatfiel@cscc.edu
Forms:
1. Candidate Nomination Information Form 2011 (Instructions) http://www.cscc.edu/governance/committeeInfo.asp?CommitteeID=8&DocumentID=292
2. Candidate Nomination Form 2011 http://www.cscc.edu/governance/committeeInfo.asp?CommitteeID=8&DocumentID=289
(Please complete a separate form for each individual that you nominate)
3. Shared Governance Model http://www.cscc.edu/governance/GovernanceModel.pdf
If you have any questions, please call Cathy Hatfield at ext. 3903 or chatfiel@cscc.edu.