June 30, 2011

Hooping it up

The first day of Summer Quarter 2011 was a Hula Hoopin’ good time at the Welcome Team tent in the courtyard. Student Ambassador Mariam Bahova and Clawdette Cougar entertained the troops as students stopped for directions and information June 27.

Testing, Testing … July 11 – 15

From July 11 through July 15, systems specialists/functional subject matter experts from Admissions, Business Services, Curriculum Management, Financial Aid, and Records and Registration will be heavily involved in testing system changes that will support the upcoming semester conversion. This work is critical to a successful transition and may result in those involved being less available for everyday tasks or special requests. During those five days, you can assist the process by being aware of the integrated testing and by scheduling detailed projects for another time. Questions? Contact Todd Warner at ext. 2598.

Like subs?  Help The First Tee

You can help raise money for The First Tee of Columbus just by eating at Jersey Mike’s Subs, 5957 Sunbury Rd, in Westerville on Wednesday, July 6, anytime between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Go ahead and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner there. Fifteen percent of all proceeds will be donated to First Tee of Columbus!

The First Tee of Columbus serves as a unique learning environment for youth ages 5-18 by using golf to teach life skills. Columbus State’s Bridgeview Golf Course and Driving Range is home to The First Tee of Columbus.

Missed recent forums?  See the video

If you missed the recent open forums discussing draft policies for Telecommuting and Phased Retirements, you can watch an instructional PowerPoint below:

 

McGraw-Hill Education and Columbus State pilot customized training program

Students from McGraw-Hill Education present their Capstone Project at the completion of the 21st Century Skills course.

Earlier in June, 20 McGraw-Hill employees received a 21st Century Skills diploma from Columbus State after enhancing their leadership skills with curriculum customized for their company. The program was developed for McGraw-Hill by Columbus State’s Business and Industry division in Community Education and Workforce Development. Administrator Cheryl Hay worked with chair of the Business Programs Department, Angelo Frole to put together the curriculum.

Course topics included personal development, communication, working with others, dealing with change, professional development, and a capstone project where participants demonstrated lessons-learned in a real business context.

"This course dramatically improves teamwork as well as communication and presentation skills among co-workers, who finished the program with the knowledge they need to compete in the global, competitive workplace,” said Tim Williams, senior vice president Customer Operations for McGraw-Hill Education and Workforce Committee co-chair for the Columbus Regional Logistics Council.