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President/Board NewsHR NewsCampus EventsFRESH FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS – Horticulture Dept. HOLIDAY GREENS FROM THE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT Voices Classroom Visits--Let US come to YOU! Women's History Month Lunch & Learn Department/Division NewsChildren's Learning Center Fundraiser AQIP/Action TeamsFall 2009 Internal Communications Survey RetireesPersonal |
President/Board NewsMCC's AQIP Systems PortfolioSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu Phone: 8725 The College's AQIP Systems Portfolio has been submitted to the Higher Learning Commission for review. We anticipate receiving feedback in mid-Spring. In the meantime, the Portfolio has been posted on InsideMCC for your review. I think you will you find it to be an interesting and insightful summary of key College processes and performance results. Thanks to all who submitted feedback and data, who participated on the Category Teams, and who worked to review and edit the document! Back to topHR NewsEAP NewsletterSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-455-8577 In an effort to save service space, the EAP Newsletters are now being posted on Inside MCC (rather than sending these large attachments to everyone.) There are three newsletters. One is for everyone (in English), one is for everyone (in Spanish) and one is for supervisors (in English). Please follow the link provided.
Life Insurance Re-EnrollmentSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-455-8577 In an effort to save paper, I am sending our re-enrollment announcement out on our newsletter. Administrators, please share with employees in your department who do not have access to email. During our annual re-enrollment, you have the opportunity to increase your Supplemental Life Insurance an additional $10,000 without having to answer any health questions or providing evidence of good health, even if the resulting level of coverage exceeds the $150,000 guarantee issue amount. In order to be eligible you must be a full-time employee and actively at work, not on any type of disability and/or not receiving or applying for waiver of premium on the effective date (January 1st 2010); have never been declined or refused supplemental life benefits; and your total supplemental life benefit does not exceed the lesser of seven (7) times your annual salary or $750,000. If you want to take advantage of this offer, please complete the attached enrollment application during the November 1st-November 30th re-enrollment period, making sure to sign and date the application. Return it to my attention in the Human Resources office. Enrollment materials must be received by November 30th, 2009 and this benefit of $10,000 will take effect January 1, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Kuhlin at x 8577 or wkuhlin@mchenry.edu.
LTD Re-EnrollmentSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-455-8577 In an effort to save paper, I am sending our re-enrollment announcement electronically via the newsletter. Administrators, please share this information with your employees who do not have access to email. For those of you that are not enrolled in our Long-Term Disability program, now is the time to take advantage of their recently lowered rates. 71% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Have you ever considered how your life would change if your ability to earn a pay check were to end due to an unexpected illness or accident? Would you be financially prepared? Highlights of the voluntary long-term disability plan include coverage for 65% of your monthly income; benefits up to $8,000 with Social Security and SURS offsets; Benefits begin after the Greater of Accumulated sick leave or 90 consecutive days of disability; competitive group rates; benefits paid to age 65 or social security normal retirement age (SSNRA); convenient payroll deduction of premium. If you would like to enroll in this benefit, all you need to do is complete the enrollment form and the evidence of insurability application and bring this to Whitney Kuhlin in Human Resources. The re-enrollment period is November 1st, 2009-November 30th, 2009 with coverage becoming effective January 1st, 2010, pending approval from the insurance company. If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Kuhlin at 815-455-8577 or wkuhlin@mchenry.edu.
Campus EventsCat on a Hot Tin RoofSubmitted By jgeller@mchenry.edu Phone: 8746 Tickets are available for Tennessee William's sizzling drama "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof". The play opens November 5th and runs November 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, & 21st. All performances begin at 7:30. Tickets are $8.00 for all faculty, staff and alumni. For reservations call 815-455-8746 or jgeller@mchenry.edu. December 2009 GraduationSubmitted By msteinsd@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-479-7685 TO ALL FACULTY AND STAFF: NOMINATE DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION SPEAKER We invite you to nominate a student who is graduating this fall and is up to the task of reflecting their experience while attending MCC. The speech is approximately five minutes in length. Submit the name(s) to Mary Ann Steinsdoerfer by November 6, 2009. The Graduation Committee will select the student from the pool of nominations that we receive. Please call me if you have any questions. Back to top FRESH FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS – Horticulture Dept.Submitted By bcarmon@mchenry.edu Phone: x8674 Fresh floral arrangements made by the floral design student intern are available in the Floral Display Cooler in Building D. She is preparing the arrangements on Thursday afternoons, so come down early on Friday for the best selection! Most arrangements are $10.00 (unless otherwise marked). Also available are silk roses, 4/$1.00. These can be found on the shelves between D-160 and D-158. As usual, please place your payment (check to MCC or cash) in the black box on the wall outside D-158. HOLIDAY GREENS FROM THE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENTSubmitted By bcarmon@mchenry.edu Phone: x8674 MCC's Horticulture Department is making it convenient for you to purchase Holiday greens at very reasonable prices. (NOTE: A NEW ITEM HAS BEEN ADDED!) Fill out the attached order form and return it to me by Tuesday, November 10th. Orders will be ready for pick-up in the greenhouse (Building D) on Thursday, November 19th. Payment will be due at that time.
Voices Classroom Visits--Let US come to YOU!Submitted By lpower@mchenry.edu Phone: 7533 The Voices Posse would love to come visit your classroom for a *quick* (we're talkin' 60 - 90 seconds) "show-and-tell" for the magazine. If you're interested in having one of us come to the beginning, middle, or end of any class you teach, please let us know the time, day, and course. We'll show up with bells, whistles, magazines, and submission forms! Thank you! The Voices Posse: Matt Irie, Bill Neef, Amy Ortiz, and Laura Power
Women's History Month Lunch & LearnSubmitted By kclark@mchenry.edu Phone: The Women’s History Month Committee is seeking presenters for a “Lunch & Learn” series during the month of March 2010. The theme is “Writing Women Back into History.” Do you have a story to tell? Do you have a unique way of preserving your personal story? Do you want to talk about the role women have played in history? Perhaps you tell your story through scrapbooking, quilting or photography? Maybe you can mentor others in the creation of a blog, diary, or personal journal? If so, consider facilitating Lunch & Learn. We are looking for a summary/proposal of topics before January 31st, 2010. All Lunch & Learns should be 30 to 45 minutes in length with time for questions to follow. They are scheduled for Tuesdays or Thursdays during the month of March 2010. Contact Kathy Clark, Adjunct Reference Librarian to volunteer. Department/Division NewsChildren's Learning Center FundraiserSubmitted By mfrostma@mchenry.edu Phone: 7559 Ordering packets have been delivered to faculty offices and departments for the Children's Learning Center Tastefully Simple fundraiser October 19 through November 6. Order forms will be picked up before noon this Friday, November 6th. To save time, if someone in each department or faculty office could round up all the ordering slips and have them in one place, that would be great! Delivery will be before the Thanksgiving holiday. MCC Promise Volunteer HoursSubmitted By eruth@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-455-8536 You know that project on your to do list that hasn't been crossed off in a few months? Or the mailing you are dreading? How about the event you are planning on campus? Could you use a student volunteer? MCC Promise students are required to complete 16 volunteer hours for a nonprofit or goverment agency within McHenry County by 12/19/09. If you know of any volunteer needs on campus or in our community, please contact Emily Smith.
AQIP/Action TeamsFall 2009 Internal Communications SurveySubmitted By jbaumann@mchenry.edu Phone: 8915 Are you satisfied with MCC's employee communications? Please click the link below to complete a brief survey. Your input is needed to help guide improvements to the Employ-E-Newsletter and Bagpipes. The survey will only take five minutes of your time. Thank you for your participation! Internal Communications Action Team Retiree Action Team Bagpipes newsletter editor P.S. If you have not seen Bagpipes recently, please browse through previous editions on insideMCC.
RetireesSurveySubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-455-8577 Are you satisfied with our retiree communications? Your input is needed to help guide improvements to the Employee Newsletter and Bagpipes. There are also questions specifically for retirees regarding events. The survey will take five minutes of your time. Please take the survey by clicking on the link below: Thank you in advance for your participation! From the Internal Communications Action Team, the Retiree Action Team and the Bagpipes Newsletter Editor. P.S. For anyone who has not seen a recent copy of Bagpipes, please browse through previous editions on insideMCC.
PersonalGiving Away Oregano Plant & Dried HydrangeasSubmitted By jollerenshaw@mchenry.edu Phone: 847-669-7061 1) I have a very large bunch of dried [copper] HYDRANGEAS. You can dye or spray a hydrangeas with artificial color: see link following http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/dye_steps.html 2) I have a beautiful True Oregano plant; I prefer Greek Oregano. Would anyone like it? http://www.mobot.org/gardinghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=E420 Origanum vulgare COMMON NAMES * Common Marjoram * Oregano * True Oregano * Turkish Oregano * Wild Marjoram * Winter Marjoram The famous European herb called the oregano or the pot marjoram is a very familiar spice, botanical name Origanum vulgare. It is a common herb, and the European oregano is known to be a very hardy and perennial herb characterized by the presence of an erect, and somewhat hairy and well branched stem, the leaves of the herb are also hairy. When fully grown, the plant can cross two feet in height, and is characterized by a very acrid and pungent odor, the fragrance of the plant is very strong, and has a sage like aroma, it also smells somewhat like another spice, the thyme - also used in a lot of European cuisines. Leftover Halloween Candy?Submitted By pmills@mchenry.edu Phone: 815-455-8759 If you would like to donate your leftover candy to our troops overseas, just drop it off at my office. Please have it to me by Friday the 6th. Office: B176 (across from the cafeteria). Thanks! Patt Mills Pink Yogurt LidsSubmitted By mmatthei@mchenry.edu Phone: 8572 Is anyone collecting the pink lids from the Yoplait yogurt containers that say "Save Lids to Save Lives"? I have some to contibute to your collection. I'll bring them over to your office. Thanks. Mary Thank YouSubmitted By Derickso@comcast.net Phone: 8748 I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of cards, hugs, and kind words I received after the passing of my Dad. He was a very special man and will be greatly missed. The plant I received was very nice and I think of him whenever I look at it. You are a special group of people, and I thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. Debbie |