Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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During summer semester, Mitchell Columns will be published every other week. See below for this summer’s publication dates.

Dates of Publication for Summer ‘08

  • July 16

  • July 30

  • August 13

After August 13, we will resume our weekly publication schedule.

From the President's Desk
Did You Know?
Employee Birthdays
Faculty/Staff Profiles

Scholarships

Academic Calendar

Board Briefs

QEP Quips

MCC Inclement Weather Policy

Archive

Spring Fish Fry
Hollywood Comes to MCC
MCCEE Auction
Retirement Reception
Curriculum Graduation
Curriculum Graduation Rehearsal
GED Graduation
Nurses Pinning Ceremony
5K Run/Walk for Excellence
Alumni Reunion
Phi Theta Kappa Spring Ball
Scholarship Luncheon
Spring Week
Awards Ceremony
Spring Court Ceremony

July 3 through 16
Tim Brewer—5th

Libbie Reeves—5th

Lisa Cooper—9th

Barbara Dobbins—9th

Vincent Jenkins—9th

Daniel Breuer—14th

Carolyn Gray—16th

NOTE: The dates for the birthdays in the last issue were a little premature! July/August birthdays were listed as June/July birthdays. Apologies and belated birthday wishes to the following people for not being listed when they should have been:

Dick Lefevre—June 22nd
Phillisa Jones—June 23rd
Craig Achen—June 25th

Deadline for article submissions to Mitchell Columns is every Tuesday at 9 a.m. E-mail articles to  printgraph@mitchellcc.edu

The Inspiriting Corner will return in August!

Bookstore Closed for Inventory

Now through July 4

 

Independence Day Holiday

COLLEGE CLOSED

July 4

 

Second Four-Week Session Begins

July 7

 

Eight-Week Session Ends

July 28

 

Ten-Week and Second Four-Week Sessions End

Last Day of Summer Classes

August 1

 

Fall Semester Final Registration and Payment

August 12 through 14

 

Last Day to Receive 100% Refund for 16-week and 1st 8-week Sessions

August 15

 

New Student Orientation

August 15

 

Fall Classes Begin for 16-week and 1st 8-week Sessions

August 18

Bookstore Closed for Inventory
The Mitchell Community College Bookstore will be closed for inventory now through Friday, July 4. We will reopen Monday, July 7 at 8:30 a.m.
—Submitted by Donna Arnett (06.18.08)

Leave Reconciliation
The annual leave reconciliation is due in the payroll office by the end of the day, July 31. The retention of these reconciliations by the payroll office is an audit requirement. If you have comments or concerns or need assistance, please contact Kristen Morgan at extension 3106 or Sandra Cockerham at extension 3214.
—Submitted by Sandra Cockerham (07.02.08)

Graduates’ Works on Display
Five recent graduates of Mitchell’s AFA in visual arts program and one current student have works on display at the Mooresville location of the State Employees Credit Union. The works include paintings, drawings, and prints and will be on display through the summer. The art department would like to thank the Credit Union and Dede Dunst for helping us with this wonderful exhibition opportunity for our students and alumni.
—Submitted by Mark Flake (07.02.08)

Construction on the Student Services Building shot from Mulberry Street—June 18, 2008. Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo.

MCC on YouTube
When you have a moment, check out the "We Love Mitchell Community College" video on YouTube. This is the first of hopefully many more videos and podcasts to come. Eventually, we will be posting video podcasts on iTunes U, as well. To access the video, go to www.mitchellcc.edu, under ‘Current Students’, click on Videos and Podcasts. These can also be accessed on the Counseling page of the MCC website.
—Submitted by Libby Richardson (07.02.08)

Family Fun Day
Come and join Smart Start’s "Family Fun Day" on Wednesday, July 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, 132 East Broad Street, Statesville. The event is for children ages 0-5 years old. Some of the family fun opportunities available will be to create art masterpieces, create games, enjoy dramatic play, blocks, story time, the art center, and more. You may also tour the ELRC to learn about age-appropriate activities for your children. For additional information, call Sharon at 704.878.9980 or visit www.iredellsmartstart.org.
—Submitted by William Findt (07.02.08)

Memorials and Honor Gifts to the MCCEE
Memorials and honor gifts to the MCC Endowment for Excellence by current and retired MCC employees, trustees and the MCC Endowment directors during the period of June 1 through June 30, 2008.

  • Drs. Douglas and Laurel Eason—memorial for Dr. James D. Bruning

  • Mrs. Ann Kelly—honor for Dr. Douglas Eason

  • Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kelly—memorial for Mr. James L. Pearce

  • Dr. Frank Fields—memorial for Mrs. Ann Fields

  • Ms. Angie Goodman—honor of grandson, Justin Pierce Goodman

  • Mrs. Judy Morgan—memorial for Betty Troutman Fox and Leonard Calvin Fox

—Submitted by Kendra Duncan (07.02.08)

New Certificate Added
The Early Childhood Department is adding a new certificate this fall:
The Parent Educator’s Certificate (17 hrs.)

  • Fall Semester

    • EDU 144 Child Development I

    • EDU 146 Child Guidance

    • EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers and Twos

  • Spring Semester

    • EDU 145 Child Development II

    • EDU 131 Family, Children and Community

    • EDU 288 Advanced Issues in Early Childhood

This certificate prepares students to work with families and children in actual settings with young children under the assistance of a Certified Family Life Educator (C.F.L.E.) or a N.C. Certified Parenting Educator. This new certificate helps students to advance toward the goal of the N.C. Certified Parenting Educator (CPE-I) and after completion of this certificate they can apply for the first level of the N.C. Certified Parenting Credential. —Submitted by Dede Dunst (07.02.08)

Mitchell Columns is the campus newsletter of Mitchell Community College published by the Printing & Graphic Design Services Center, containing timely information of interest to faculty, staff, students and friends of the College.

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