Monday, January 17, 2011

On Campus News

Weight Room Scanner
The Weight Room now has a scanner for ID cards. All faculty, staff and students must have their ID cards scanned in order to access the Weight Room.



NISOD Webinars
Sign up now for the following webinars at http://www.nisod.org/webinars/index.html#February.
(NISOD Webinars are free to NISOD-member colleges. Our user name is member and the password is nisod2011.)

Students Speak, We Listen: How to Conduct and Learn From Student Focus Groups
FEBRUARY 3, 2011
What are the "stories" that lie behind your college's retention data and students' responses on the CCSSE and SENSE surveys? What can students tell us about college experiences inside and outside the classroom that help them succeed? In this webinar, you will learn how to conduct focus groups with your students to dig beneath your institutional and survey data; discover how community college leaders are gathering qualitative information and using it to design effective strategies to promote student success; and hear from students through video clips from college focus groups.

The A-Z's of Outcomes-Based Assessment:
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
The A-Z's of Outcomes-Based Assessment: From Course Evaluations to Accreditation Did you know that you can extend the capabilities of the Blackboard Learn platform to encompass course, program and institutional assessment?

Blackboard Learn for Outcomes Assessment extends your existing Blackboard environment and technology infrastructure with a complete assessment management solution that creates efficiency by engaging users in a familiar interface. Join us as we discuss how the use of a broad suite of direct and indirect measurement tools support the entire cycle of assessment and evaluation, providing stakeholders with multiple measures of student progress to foster continuous improvement.



Fitness Schedule for Winter 2011
Please note that fitness classes will resume on January 17. Click here to view the winter semester schedule.



Win a Trip to Mexico or a Year of Music Lessons!
Show your support for the Conservatory of Music & Dance by purchasing raffle tickets for two great prize packages:

  • The “Holiday Magic” raffle includes airfare and condo accommodations for one week in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico (2 people, $5,500 value). Tickets are 1/$20 or 3/$40.
  • The “Arts & Eats” raffle is for 4 major shows at the Esplanade, 1 hour of private lessons at the Conservatory for 35 weeks and 4 dinners for 2 at Local Public Eatery ($2,000 value). Tickets are 1/$10 or 3/$25.
Tickets are available at College Advancement or the Cultural Centre. Draw will be at the 2011 Gala on February 5.



From the Office of EH&S

Lost & Found
Lost something? We may have found it. Stop by Security in Room F129 across from Crave to claim your lost items.

New Parking Spaces Available
The lot outside the new business wing is now available for use. If you hold an “Open” permit this area is now available with access to the F Wing.

Parking Peeves?
Have concerns or constructive feedback about parking on campus? Share your thoughts and suggestions on the college facebook page and click the topic "MHC Parking."

Employee Health and Safety Handbook
The 2011 Employee Health and Safety Handbooks for Medicine Hat and Brooks Campus employees are now available. It is the responsibility of every college employee to read and be familiar with the contents of this booklet.

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