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President/Board NewsMay Board HighlightsSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 5/29/2009 11:35:04 AM Phone: 8694 Our Trustees met on Thursday, May 28, for their Regular May Board meeting. The link below will take you to the monthly Board highlights memo on InsideMCC. Back to topProfessional DevelopmentUpcoming Workshops 5-11 to 5-22-09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 5/8/2009 10:05:20 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 Excel Basics and PowerPoint Basics are being offered again. Required workshops for new employees: Safety & Security at MCC and Intro to Continuous Improvement at MCC, will both be offered on May 14. If you have new employees in your area you may want to ask them if they need to attend these workshops.
Upcoming Workshops 5-25 to 6-15-09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 5/22/2009 10:27:40 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 Workplace Ergonomics will be offered on Wednesday, May 27. The workshop is open to all and required for new employees. This will be the grand-finale for Phyllis Holdaway and Dave Penoyer who are retiring on June 30. These two great people have been helping MCC employees become "ergonomically aware" for many years. On behalf of the college community - we thank you and wish you health and happiness in this new chapter of your life. On Thursday, May 28, an online seminar (How the Higher Ed Act Affects Online Courses) will be offered. The presenter, Mr. Fred Lokken, is Chair of the Instructional Technology Council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Also on May 28, the popular Pete Lilly will present How to Make a Formal Document in Word. It is a great chance to brush up your Word skills. Netword Survival will be offered on Monday, June 15, by our own Elaine Whalen-Pedersen. This workshop is open to all and required for new employees.
Upcoming Workshops 5/18 to 5/30/09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 5/15/2009 9:18:19 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 Check out the new schedule. The popular PowerPoint Basics workshop will be offered on May 20. We are continuing to offer Copyright Basics and Accessible Content workshops, and an Open Lab for DE Proficiencies on May 22. Workplace Ergonomics will be held on May 27, and on May 28, take a look at the online seminar - How the Higher Ed Act Affects Online Courses. In addition, on May 28, How to Make a Formal Document in Word is on the roster - for those of you who want to learn more about this subject.
Upcoming Workshops 5/4 to 5/15/09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 5/1/2009 10:01:07 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 For those of you working on your Online Distance Ed. proficiency or if you have questions about ANGEL, three Open Labs will be offered on Friday May 8. In addition, Accessible Content and Copyright Basics will each be offered twice on May 8. The following week, look for Excel Basics, MCC Safety & Security, and Intro to Continuous Improvement at MCC.
HR NewsFlexible Spending Account - PayflexSubmitted By trosenbe@mchenry.edu 5/8/2009 10:56:56 AM Phone: 815-455-8995 All full-time employees: Due to the many questions HR has received regarding the dental insurance, the Flexible Spending Account enrollment form due date has been extended to May 29th. Your enrollment form MUST be turned in by May 29th, or you will not be eligible for the Flexible Spending Account. Whether you plan to enroll or not in the Flexible Spending Account, your enrollment form needs to be turn into Human Resources. If you have any questions please call Tina at x8995. Flexible Spending Account - PayflexSubmitted By trosenbe@mchenry.edu 5/22/2009 10:53:55 AM Phone: 815-455-8995 Attention all Full-time Employees: For those of you who do not wish to enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts, you must send the Payflex enrollment form to Human Resources declining the offer (see attachment). The deadline for the Flexible Spending Account enrollment is May 29th. If you have any questions, please contact Tina @ ex.8995.
Campus EventsJourney Inside the ComputerSubmitted By mfrostma@mchenry.edu 5/22/2009 10:47:35 AM Phone: 7559 This summer, Kids and College is offering a "Journey Inside the Computer" class for 4th and 5th grade academically talented students. We are in need of 4 or 5 outdated/old hard drives for the students to take apart and explore. We request that no private, confidential or sensitive data be on the hard drive and we will destroy the hard drive after the class. Thanks for your help. Marie V. Frostman Kids and College Summer BrochureSubmitted By mfrostma@mchenry.edu 5/13/2009 10:48:43 AM Phone: 7559 The 2009 Kids and College summer brochure has arrived! Classes will be offered for 1st-12th grade students; grade level determined by the grade level in the fall of '09. Brochures are in display bins around the college or you can call (7559) or email me (mfrostma@mchenry.edu)for a copy of the brochure. Crime Scene Techniques, Geocaching, Keyboarding, Math, Reading, Writing, Manga, Geology, the dreaded "That Was Due Today?" and many more!!! Department/Division News2009 ScotStars Summer Sports CampSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 5/28/2009 9:12:48 AM Phone: Attention MCC Employees! MCC ScotStars Summer Sports Camp begins in June. This is the perfect opportunity for your kids - or your friend's - to enjoy fun activities and get some exercise. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Visit www.mchenry.edu/athletics for more information and to register.
Bookstore Saturday Hours 2009/2010Submitted By cscherma@mchenry.edu 5/28/2009 11:26:44 AM Phone: 8781 The bookstore will be open from 8:00-1:00 on the following Saturdays. Fall 2009 Semester: Aug. 8,15,22,29 and Dec. 12,19. Spring 2010 Semester: Jan. 1,9,16,23 and May 8,15 Please let Cathie Scherman know if we need to accomodate any additional hours for you. CAFETERIA SERVICE HOURS CHANGESSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 5/6/2009 1:23:01 PM Phone: ext. 8793 Beginning Monday May 11th, the cafeteria service hours will change for Intersession AND Summer semesters. The hours of service will be as follows: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30 am - 1:00 pm Please check your catering schedule and contact Sandy Johnston at ext. 8793 to arrange any after hours needs that you may have. AQIP/Action TeamsNew Action Projects Selected for Fall, 2009Submitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 5/8/2009 10:10:33 AM Phone: 8694 Nine action projects were recommended for the Fall semester by MCC employees. At their May 6 meeting, the Steering Committee decided to establish four action projects for the Fall: - Analyzing Tracking Methods for College-Wide Assessment If you are interested in serving on any of these action teams in the Fall, or have any questions, please email me at kplinske@mchenry.edu Cafeteria MenuFresh Brewed Iced TeaSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 5/21/2009 1:48:47 PM Phone: 8793 Do you love fresh brewed iced tea? Just like on Bagel Day?? We are trialing fresh brewed tea in the cafeteria for a limited time. You will find it near the juice machine. Please give us your feedback. NewslettersBagpipes Photo Blooper!Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 5/15/2009 12:07:03 PM Phone: Why did Gabriele Ertmann's Bagpipes retiree photo take so long?
BAGPIPES SPRING ISSUESubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 5/5/2009 9:54:17 AM Phone: x8728 The spring issue of Bagpipes is now available by clicking on the hyperlink below. Check out the first of two groups of spring/summer retirees, including those we have dubbed the 30-Plus Club--those with 30 or more years of service! See what restaurants two staff members recommended that you try soon. In this issue: MAP Community Engagement Project, MCC's New AVP of Human Resources, Employees' Exotic Vacation photos, NISOD Awardees,plus our regular features. Deadline to submit items for the summer issue is June 1. Back to topBagpipes Summer Issue DeadlineSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 5/22/2009 10:43:03 AM Phone: x8728 We’re preparing for the summer issue of Bagpipes, which is scheduled for late June. Send in news about accomplishments, presentations, awards or a unique project of yours or someone in your department. Share your experiences at a restaurant, near or far, for "You Gotta Try This Place." Don’t forget to show your appreciation to someone who has made a positive impact here at MCC. Take a moment to thank/recognize a colleague by filling out a S.T.A.R. recognition form, available in Human Resources or by using the link below: www.insidemcc.mchenry.edu/Forms/STAR.pdf The deadline to submit items for the summer issue is June 11. Questions? Call Donna at Ext. 8728. P.S. In case you missed the Spring issue of Bagpipes, click on the link below. Back to topBagpipes Summer Issue DeadlineSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 5/29/2009 10:16:03 AM Phone: 8728 Just a reminder that we're accepting items for the summer issue of Bagpipes, which is scheduled for late June. Let us know about your accomplishments, presentations or whatever else you want to toot your horn about. Did you have a great dining experience lately? Share your restaurant picks for "You Gotta Try This Place." Don’t forget to recognize a colleague by filling out a S.T.A.R. recognition form, available in Human Resources or by using the link below: www.insidemcc.mchenry.edu/Forms/STAR.pdf The deadline to submit items for the summer issue is June 11. Questions? Call Donna at Ext. 8728. P.S. In case you missed the Spring issue of Bagpipes, click on the link below. Back to topEmploy-E-Newsletter to Deliver Twice a WeekSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 5/29/2009 10:11:30 AM Phone: x8728 Watch for the Employ-E-Newsletter twice a week starting June 8! The Internal Communications Action Team has reviewed results from the 2009 Faculty-Staff survey and will make some changes to the Employ-E-Newsletter to better meet your needs. First, employees will have an additional opportunity to submit items because we’re offering the newsletter twice a week. Starting June 8th the newsletter will be delivered Monday and Wednesday mornings. This will replace the current Friday afternoon distribution. The Employ-E-Newsletter will be sent automatically to all employees at 8 a.m. on both Monday and Wednesday. If you want an item to run on both days, you will need to submit the information separately for each newsletter (or just copy and paste from the prior edition). Items will appear in the newsletter as long as they are submitted before 7:45 a.m. on Monday or Wednesday. In addition to the new distribution dates and frequency, we will also make some minor changes to the newsletter’s appearance. Another recent improvement was adding a link for archive searches on insideMCC. We hope the Monday/Wednesday format will better serve your needs. We welcome your suggestions and will conduct another campus-wide survey in October. If you have any difficulty submitting an item, adding a link or reading the newsletter, please contact Hua Liu at ext. 7567 or hliu@mchenry.edu. TechTalk - Technology ResourcesSubmitted By AskIT@mchenry.edu 5/26/2009 4:53:28 PM Phone: ext. 8457 New Technology Resources available on InsideMCC! Also, avoid fake virus warning pop-ups, learn about nighttime computer maintenance, and meet our Spotlight employee of the month. See attached photo - The first WHAT? Built in 1956 and priced at $50,000, made available in the 1970’s as a smaller home use version, the machine shown was the very first - what? Email your best guess to AskIT@mchenry.edu and find the answer in the next TechTalk!
AthleticsMCC ScotStars Summer Sports CampsSubmitted By wreynold@mchenry.edu 5/15/2009 2:55:36 PM Phone: 8547 The McHenry County College Scots’ Department of Athletics announces ScotStars – 2009, youth baseball (June 15), basketball (June 22), soccer (July 27) and softball (July 27) summer camps. The camps will be for general skills in each sport and there will also be specialty camps offered for specific individual training in one area of each sport. More information and a downloadable brochure are available on the MCC web site at: www.mchenry.edu/athletics, stop by A-109 for a brochure or call us at x.8580 and we will send you a brochure that includes a registration form. Health and WellnessMCC golfers wantedSubmitted By dnaleway@mchenry.edu 5/1/2009 9:16:18 AM Phone: 8789 The 16th Annual MCC Golf League kicks off this coming Wednesday, May 6th at Boone Creek golf course. Although we have a full line-up in place of twelve teams, we need players interested in subbing. So if you are interested in golfing maybe every other week or every third week, please email me. The league is just for fun (no fighting or biting) and tee times are approximately 4pm. on Wednesdays. Personal2 Female KittensSubmitted By canderso@mchenry.edu 5/29/2009 12:21:17 PM Phone: Cathy Anderson I have two beautiful 13 week old female kittens that need a Loving home. Take a look at their pictures. I hope a wonderful family is able to open their hearts and home to a beautiful kitten or kittens. If you promise to love and care for them please contact Cathy Anderson.
Abandon Dog and Cat Free to Good HomeSubmitted By crinn@mchenry.edu 5/8/2009 8:25:00 AM Phone: I live on a farm and people drop off their animals all the time. This week someone dropped off a male jack russell mix. He seems to be about 6 years old. He is very friendly and likes other dogs. I do not want to call animal control but I cannot keep him. We also have a long hair gray female cat someone abandoned. She is spayed but has all her claws. She doesn't like other cats or dogs but will tolerate them. If you know of someone who might be interested, please contact me. Babysitter Looking for WorkSubmitted By sswanson@mchenry.edu 5/7/2009 9:21:02 AM Phone: 815-455-8722 The kids are getting out of school soon. Need a sitter? Natalie is a college student looking for a summer job. Weekdays and weekends are ok. She is experienced, has her own car, and can supply references. Call Natalie at 815-276-9337. Bella, "Tail Waggin' Tutor' Harvard LibrarySubmitted By 815-479-7737 5/8/2009 12:26:02 PM Phone: 815-943-4671 Bella will be at the Library through May. Call to schedule an appointment. In June, she and your child, can join the summer reading programs sponsored by the Harvard Diggins Library. Celebrate 100 years, with Bella and the Library! In the Fall, Dawn Wagner, and Carolyn Lemay-Strauss, will doing therapy dog training classes through continuing ed. on Sept. 19th and 26th. The first session will be to learn more about therapy dog international, and the 26th, you will be bringing your dog to practice the testing!
Female Kittens in Search of a Loving HomeSubmitted By canderso@mchenry.edu 5/21/2009 12:14:54 PM Phone: 815-404-7712 I have two beautiful 12 week old female kittens that need a Loving home. Jasmine is gray and white and Zoe is white with a black strip down her nose. If you promise to love and care for them please contact Cathy Anderson.
looking for an estimate on antique glasswareSubmitted By mdevenny@mchenry.edu 5/21/2009 10:26:15 AM Phone: I am looking for an antique dealer that can give me a quote on some antique glassware. If you know of a reputable person who can do this, please e-mail me. Painter/Handyman ServicesSubmitted By sswanson@mchenry.edu 5/7/2009 9:13:56 AM Phone: 815-455-8722 Spring is finally here. Need some work done around the house? My friend's future son-in-law would like to help you out. He is an experienced painter and handyman with reasonable rates and free estimates. Need references, he's got them. Call Jimmy at 815-814-1614. Relay For Life - Student TeamSubmitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 5/22/2009 11:34:15 AM Phone: 8772 Hello, A few students on campus have created a Student Life Relay For Life Team. They would love to get more members, especially staff and faculty. Relay is taking place at Crystal Lake South High School on Friday, June 12th at 6pm to 6am on Saturday, June 13. This is not only a fun event with games, contests,food and prizes, but also a great way to raise funds for cancer awareness! If you are interested in being on this team, please sign-up at www.relayforlifesouthmchenry.com and find the MCC Student Life team. The students would love your support. Otherwise, you can always donate funds online if you wish. Thanks! What's MY favorite cookbook?Submitted By mmatthei@mchenry.edu 5/8/2009 9:41:43 AM Phone: 8572 The Psuedo Gourmet by Paula Lauer, of course! My friend, Marie,gave me a copy for my birthday. I subsequently purchased two more--one for each of my daughters. I love the humor included on every page. I hate to cook (but love to BAKE) and she makes meal-preparing much easier and more fun. I would highly recommend purchasing this book. The fact that she signs the book makes it that much more personal. What's Your Favorite Cookbook?Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 5/5/2009 2:12:27 PM Phone: 8582 If you answered anything BUT the Pseudo Gourmet, well, you may as well be cooking road kill in a crock pot. Without garlic. Luckily, you can acquire your very own copy of The Pseudo Gourmet and end your culinary desolation. You'll enjoy 200-plus recipes, many of which include suggestions for cutting fat and calories, plus handy tips, shortcuts, and conversion charts. The Pseudo Gourmet makes a great gift for holidays, weddings, birthdays and housewarmings, but don't forget to get one for yourself. Read more about it and view sample recipes here: (You can order off the web page, or just shoot me an email.) Order in May and receive a FREE designer original hand-made potholder!
What's Your Favorite Cookbook?Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 5/21/2009 10:44:27 AM Phone: 8582 If you answered anything BUT the Pseudo Gourmet, well, you may as well be cooking road kill in a crock pot. Without garlic. Luckily, you can acquire your very own copy of The Pseudo Gourmet and end your culinary desolation. You'll enjoy 200-plus recipes, many of which include suggestions for cutting fat and calories, plus handy tips, shortcuts, and conversion charts. The Pseudo Gourmet makes a great gift for holidays, weddings, birthdays and housewarmings, but don't forget to get one for yourself. Read more about it and view sample recipes here: (You can order off the web page, or just shoot me an email.)
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