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FYI... A link to the most current Bulletin is always available on the front page of Calhoun's website!
~ Have a great week ~
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Hey Faculty,
Be on the lookout for an email concerning the College's upcoming M2C3 (Minority Male Community College Collaborative) faculty survey. All faculty, full-time and adjunct, will receive an email in the next few weeks from Dr. Steve Calatrello with a link to the M2C3 Faculty Survey. Once you receive this email, all faculty should take the time to complete and submit the survey. All replies are anonymous and no one at the College will see the individual survey responses. This is one of many steps in conducting the necessary research to help our students be successful.
Thanks in Advance,
Chuck Holbrook
Instructor, Department of Mathematics
Office: MS 300E
Office Phone: 256-306-2737
Mobile Phone: 256-303-9693
Email: chuck.holbrook@calhoun.edu
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Click the pic for a brief message from Steve Piscitelli to the Faculty and Staff of Calhoun. Steve looks forward to his visit with us during our 2016 Fall Kick Off Event!
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The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) honored 11 Calhoun athletes with GPA’s of 3.6 or higher in the following Academic Awards categories:
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Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence: 4.00 GPA
Shelby Miller
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Superior Academic Achievement Award: 3.80 - 3.99 GPA
Brenton Gillespie, Jeffrey Reed, Hannah Jenkins, Jordan McKinney, Shane Priest, Drake Whitten and Jay Copeland
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Exemplary Academic Achievement Award: 3.60 - 3.79 GPA
Blakley Stephenson, Sydnie Brown, and Morgan Bailey
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Calhoun Representatives attended the Inaugural convening of the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program in Washington, DC on July 18
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Advising Success Story...
As we continue to move forward with our assigned advising model, it is important to note that each one of our students brings a story, a motive, and a dream. It is our goal as their advisor to empower and encourage them to take it to the next level. Here’s a first-hand account of how our staff lives out Calhoun’s mission on a daily basis, told by Alexandrea Irby.
A returning student came into the advising center about three months ago. She had been taking classes since 2003 intermittently, working full-time and raising her two children. The student was contemplating an application to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or the Surgical Technician program. We spoke extensively about the student’s goals, her past applications (that did not result in admission to the program) and her current fear of applying. The student decided she would spend more time thinking about submitting her application, but leaned toward surgical technology. We met again once her decision was made to review the application and I admonished the student to submit the application despite her previous attempts. I sent the student a card of encouragement and asked her to keep me posted. Last Wednesday, when I arrived to work, the student was standing in the office to give me the news that she had been accepted into the program! I was so excited that I hugged the student and almost begin to cry! The student said that without the support of the advising staff, the drive to try again and the encouragement she received; she wouldn’t know this feeling of accomplishment. Her children were proud because “Mommy got into that big school” and she does not plan to disappoint them. She is looking forward to completing the program here at Calhoun and heading straight into the workforce.
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FastTrack 2016 Update for ATD
This year’s Summer FastTrack Academy kicked off the week of June 13th with 357 students coming to both the Decatur and Huntsville campus to take a pre-assessment and attend an introductory session to the program. After the first couple weeks of instruction, there are currently 338 students enrolled in the program. These students are attending math and/or English classes offered by Calhoun’s Adult Education department to build their skills to hopefully place into college level courses for the 2016 fall semester. The students will be reassessed this week (July 25) to determine if they are eligible to advance to the next level in math and/or English. FastTrack students are also attending a Freshman Seminar (ORI 110) course to gain this important knowledge before the start of the fall semester. This program is available to students at no charge!
The program is a great way to provide engagement with our developmental students that are more likely to drop out and not complete a degree. Last year, 98 out of 104 students completed the program and over 90% persisted to fall classes. On average, FastTrack students saved 5.71 credit hours and $822.85 per student. We are hopeful this year’s academy is as successful. If you have questions or would like more information about the program, you may contact Kelli Morris at 256.306.2602 or Wes Harris at 256.306.2867.
Please find below the demographics of this year’s FastTrack class:
Top High Schools:
Austin – 22 students
Ardmore – 15 students
J.O. Johnson – 15 students
Sparkman – 15 students
Gender:
Female – 60.65%
Male – 39.35%
Race/Ethnicity:
American Indian – 1.78%
Asian – 3.85%
Black or African American – 28.11%
Multiple – 4.73%
Native Hawaiian – 0.30%
Not Stated – 7.69%
Other Pacific Islander – 0.30%
White – 53.25%
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We are pleased to announce the opening of the Alabama Center for the Arts 3rd Faculty & Alumni Show - "Joyance"
Featuring alumni artists, faculty, and staff of Athens State University and Calhoun Community College.
The exhibit is on display now through September 29th. There are 96 pieces by 32 artists featured in this show with 26 works being selected as Juror's Choice.
There will be a Meet the Artists Reception on Friday, August 19th, from 6-7 pm during 3rd Friday with light refreshments. The ACA is open 5-8 pm on 3rd Fridays.
Normal business hours are 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Thursday; 8 am-12 noon on Fridays. FYI, the ACA will be open Mondays-Thursdays 8 am-8 pm, beginning August 22 when Fall Semester classes resume.
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15th Annual Calhoun Community College Writer's Conference
How do we make sense of the events in today's tumultuous world?
"Conversation is . . . the path toward the experience of intimacy, community, and communion," according to Sherry Turkle, this year's featured speaker at Calhoun's Annual Writers' Conference.
The Writers' Conference Committee joins Dr. Klauber to invite your consideration of Reclaiming Conversation into your fall semester discussions.
Contact Sheila Byrd (sheila.byrd@calhoun.edu or ext. 2720) to obtain copies for yourself and your students.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Sheila Byrd, Leigh Ann Rhea, Julie Sneed, and Randy Cross
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Take it from the Experts at ELIcon 2016!
Four national experts in leadership and education are bringing their best tips, strategies, and personal stories to ELIcon 2016. Plus, in-depth workshops/sessions will help empower your student success goals. No matter your area of higher education, you’ll walk away with tools and motivation to positively impact student success.
The Excellence in Leadership & Instruction conference will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 25 - 27, 2016. Click on the image to get additional information related to topics and sessions.
If you are interested attending, please submit travel paperwork to your dean for approval.
Jennie Walts
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Calhoun to host Instant Admission Day Aug. 6
News Courier
Calhoun Community College will host an Instant Admission Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6 at both the Huntsville and Decatur campuses. read more...
Behind the scenes: Peek inside the new Alabama Center for the Arts
Decatur Daily
Perched on the catwalk 25 feet above the stage floor, Hugh Long surveyed the surroundings: the 200 lights, secret entrances and sound-manipulating curtains read more...
Calhoun, UAH to offer three-year scholarship to one student
News Courier
Calhoun Community College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville recently announced they would partner on an initiative to offer a three-year read more...
Calhoun selected for new inmate education program
Decatur Daily
Calhoun Community College was one of 67 colleges and universities selected in the new Second Chance Pell Pilot program, a U.S. Department of Education initiative read more...
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An Evening of Comedy with Henry Cho
Henry Cho will be at the Princess Theatre in downtown Decatur on Saturday, July 30, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for an evening full of laughs!
Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator, co-producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC.
Henry’s one hour Comedy Central Special, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” is currently running and he can also be heard daily on SiriusXM and Blue Collar Radio. He’s also a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.
Some of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field; and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna.
To learn more, click here!
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Wellness/Access Fee
Beginning with the 2016 Fall semester, there will be an increase in tuition/fees, which is the addition of a wellness center access fee. The System Office has interpreted the tuition waiver policy to exclude fees. This was a decision made at the state level, and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) is implementing that change system wide.
Full-time and H35 Employees who are also Calhoun students are exempt from the access/wellness fee. Please click here for the most recent published information.
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Plan now to visit downtown Decatur for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival! The festival will feature artists from North Alabama, the Southeast region and across the country. Experience Downtown Decatur as they celebrate the visual arts in all its forms.
Held on the 4th weekend in September of each year, River Clay Fine Arts Festival offers participating artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work, to network and socialize with other artists, and to meet arts patrons from across the region. In addition to visiting with outstanding artists, arts patrons and other attendees will enjoy art demonstrations, musical performances, children’s activities and more.
For more information click here!
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Faculty Please Announce to Your Students
Hawk’s Nest Summer Semester Hours
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Have a great summer semester!
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Fact 1:
Programs funded by United Way of Athens – Limestone County serve an average of 1 in 3 people in Limestone County each year. Unfortunately, our community’s needs are not being met and your help is needed more than ever. Please join us in our efforts to make a positive change in the lives of those in our community
Everyone can be a hero. Your donation of time, expertise and financial support will make a positive difference in the lives of those served by our agencies.
Please Contact us at United Way of Athens-Limestone County via:
Facebook: United Way Athens-Limestone
Twitter: Uwlimestone
Telephone: 256-233-2323
E-mail: unitedway44@unitedwayalc.com
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25 Angela Scott
Nursing
26 Donna Pressnell
Human Resources
26 Michael Hicks
Mathematics
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28 Janet Burch
Mathematics
30 Michael Garrie
Maintenance
31 Jhauncey Woodruff
Financial Aid
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2 Randy Cross
English
3 Lanita Parker
Public Relations
5 Mitch Summerlin
English
5 Phyllis Brewer
English
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5 Robin Self
English
6 Nancy Sartin
Admissions
6 Kevin Davenport
Campus Police - Dec
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July
28 Finals (July 28 - August 28)
August
6 Extended Hours: Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid & Cashier's Office
9:00 am -2:00 pm, Huntsville & Decatur campuses
Instant Admission Day
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Huntsville & Decatur campuses
11 Fall Registration (August 11-19)
* Click here for additional information on these upcoming events
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