MHC Employee Honoured for Service to Community
Darlene Graham was recognized last week for her years of service with the United Way of Medicine Hat.
“I think it is important to let everyone here at the college know the United Way appreciates everything we, as a community college, do for our community,” says Darlene, who works in Library Services and served as the United Way campaign coordinator at MHC. “I was part of the campaign for 20 years, enjoyed it, and appreciated all the help I received from staff and students over the years.”
As a token of appreciation for her years of service and dedication, Darlene was presented with a plaque on November 29. Congratulations Darlene!
New Hires & Appointments
Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new employees:
Support Staff:
- Esther Boschmann, Educational Assistant, Open Learning Centre - Brooks
- Derek Faichuk, Information Technologist/Technician, IT Services
- Jennifer Thompson, Corporate Communications Officer, College Advancement
- Doug Weber, Recreation Facilities Supervisor
- Jeremy Williamson, Information Technologist/Technician, IT Services
- Tracy Heebner, Instructor, Business Administration
- Courtney Gehl, Clinical Instructor, Paramedic Program
- Sjanne Kanewischer, Clinical Instructor, Practical Nurse Program
- Tammy Vincent, Academic Advisor/Recruiter, Brooks Administration
- Natalie Ward, Articulation and PLAR Advisor, Student Services
- David Borella, Manager, Client Support Services, IT Services
HR News You Can Use
Did you know? Human Resources has developed an array of forms and information on the SharePoint server. We invite you to check it out at the following link http://winky/services/hr/default.aspx. If you have further suggestions to enhance our site please forward them to hr@mhc.ab.ca.
NISOD Innovation Abstract: Building Bonds with Students
In "Building Bonds with Students," John Pelliteri, Professor, English as a Second Language, at Mt. San Antonio College (CA), describes a strategy for helping students generate a list of their characteristics of an "excellent teacher." Good information for teachers everywhere.
Access this article at:
http://www.nisod.org/password/abstracts/XXXII_29.html
(*The username is member and the password is nisod2011.*)
NISOD Webinar: Motivating and Engaging Community College Students
Why is college culture important to student engagement? Research documents that almost half of all community college students are first-time students and many of them need help acclimating to college culture, engaging in the learning process, and staying motivated, despite challenges to their time and stress-management skills. This session will address the unique needs of first-time students by discussing the barriers to success and offering best practices for easing this transition. Participants will learn how to devise activities that will engage and motivate students to succeed. Sign up now at http://www.nisod.org/webinars/index.html#December.
(NISOD Webinars are free to NISOD-member colleges.)
Tree Decorating Dynamos
Congratulations to the Finance Department who won the college's Christmas tree decorating contest last week! Stop by the Finance Office to check out their festive display.
Favourite Book Tree
Drop in to see the “favourite book” Christmas tree in the library. For the past six years the library staff have invited faculty, staff, administration, and students to identify their favorite books so that they may be used to decorate the tree. For just a $2.00 donation per title (funds going to the Santa Claus Fund), a small facsimile of the book cover is hung on the tree with the person’s name on the back of the cover. It is fun to see the variety of titles that have been submitted – so come and join in or just come to see what others are reading.
Automotive Tune-Up Sessions
A new automotive tune-up will start in January 2011. During this session, apprenticeship students will perform general tune-up work, check engine lights, test and/or repair starting and charging systems, and diagnose electrical problems.
This service is open to all staff on campus including their families. If you are interested in having work done on your vehicle, please fill out a service request form and return to Ray Shannon or the Trades Department. Once your work order is received, someone will contact you with a booking time.
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