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volume XXIX, number 25, March 20, 2015

Founder’s Day Weekend 2015Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29

Faculty/Staff Reception

Rubie Burton Academic Center Student Lounge

Friday, March 27

3-5 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 p .m .Campus Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 p .m .Student-Led Campus Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 p .m .Faculty/Staff Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 p .m .Rubie Burton Academic Center (RBAC) Tours . . . . . 3-4 p .m .Class Agent Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p .m .Alumnae in Recruitment Presentations . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 p .m .Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p .m .Daisy Chain Paver Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p .m .Virginia Alice Cottey Stockard Celebration . . . . . . 6:45 p .m .Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p .m .

SATURDAY Continental Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-9 a .m .Reunion Class Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 a .m .Alumnae in Recruitment Presentations . . . 9:15-10:15 a .m .Founder’s Day Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a .m .Award Winner Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-2:30 p .m .Optional Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 p .m .Kolderie Center Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 p .m .Alumnae/Student Networking Session . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 p .m .Homecoming Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p .m .Supper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p .m .Sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p .m .Chellie Club Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 p .m .

SUNDAY Campus Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a .m .-Noon p .m .Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a .m .- 1 p .m .

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Track News

After the dust settled on the indoor track season, Comet runner Sarah Kurpjuweit’s best time in the indoor 5k race ranked her 22nd in the nation! Well done, Sarah!

The Comets are now looking forward to kicking off the outdoor track season on Saturday, April 4, at Southwest Baptist University in, Bolivar, Missouri.

Nancy Kerbs, director of assessment & institutional research, and Dr. Trisha Stubblefield, professor of English, attended the AAC&U Annual General Education and Assessment Conference “From Mission to Action to Evidence: Empowering and Inclusive General Education Programs” in Kansas City, Missouri, February 19-21, 2015.

Faculty/Staff Notes

Academic AffairsNew Faculty Hires for Fall 2015

Dr. Ujjaini Das has accepted the position of assistant professor of environmental studies. Dr. Das holds a B.S. in geography from Loreto College, India; an M.S. in geography from the University of Calcutta, India; a M.Phil. in geography from the University of Delhi, India; and an M.A. and Ph.D. in geography from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Oindrila Roy has accepted the position of assistant professor of international relations and political science. Dr. Roy holds a B.A. in political science from Presidency College, India; an M.A. in international relations from Jadavapur University, India; and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Kent State University.

Dr. Catherine Volle has accepted the position of assistant professor of microbiology and biochemistry. She holds an A.B. in biology from Mount Holyoke College and a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry from Brown University.

Congratulations!Congratulations to Brianne Fulton Miller ‘99 and Scott Miller, who, on March 9, 2015, married in an elopement ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana! Brianne is an assistant professor of art at Cottey, and Scott is the municipal judge for the city of Lawrence, Kansas. The couple will continue to split their time between Nevada and Lawrence, and they appreciate the many well-wishes they’ve received from the Cottey community!

Student HappeningsNMS Girl EmPOWERment Program

Denise Hedges, director of the Center for Women’s Leadership, and students Betty Mafemera and Evana Israel shared about the value of education to approximately 70 sixth-grade girls at the Nevada Middle School Girl EmPOWERment program over spring break.

BARCELONA!

ABOVE: A module group at Santa Maria del Pi

RIGHT: A group photo at Cathedral de Barcelona

Wellness ProgramHealthy by Choice, Not by Chance

Have you been healthy and/or active over spring break? Then be sure to send your March entries for Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance to Karen Polon by 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. The best entry by vote of the Wellness committee will be rewarded with a $20 gift card to Subway.

Movin’ and Losin’ Corporate Challenge Continues!

Any employee participating in the Nevada Corporate Challenge, remember: Losin’ individuals should weigh in with Shaun West and Movin’ individuals should update all of their current mileage so accurate Cottey information can be reported back to Healthy Nevada!

Art After Dark

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Art After Dark event on Friday, February 28! A good time was had by all.

Got questions about Fall Enrollment? Did you know that the Office of Enrollment Management updates their Fall 2015 enrollment statistics every Monday on Cottey’s Intranet? Check it out (will need to log in):

http://rock.cottey.edu/Faculty-and-Staff-Only/enrollment_stats/default.asp

As always, feel free to contact Enrollment Management with any questions at ext. 2238.

Did You Know...

Members of the Assessment and Advising Committees will attend a webinar at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, in the VPAA Conference Room, RBAC 166A. The topic is “The Quest for Student Success at Community College. “

There is a great deal of focus on community colleges due to the current interest in increasing the percentage of the adult public with college credentials. Not only do many college freshmen start at community colleges, but those students are more diverse and more disadvantaged than others. This makes community colleges crucial not only to overall college attainment goals, but to related goals to diversify the student body nationally. At many community colleges, completion rates are low and remedial needs are high. As a result, these colleges are currently working on a variety of strategies – involving orientation, registration deadlines, assessment, the curriculum and more – to promote student success.

It is the focus on student success that prompted participation in this webinar. Inside Higher Ed editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman will lead a lively discussion on these issues. There may be some ideas for strategies that could be implemented at Cottey. In addition, community colleges enroll students who could potentially transfer to Cottey to complete a bachelor’s degree.

The webinar is made possible with the support of ETS, a leader in higher education assessment.

Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Beth Wheaton

Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 p.m.Missouri Recital Hall

“C” for Yourself WeekendApril 10-12, 2015

COMING SOON

Student Success Webinar

Still coming up this semester...

Powerful PresentationsMonday, March 30 /// 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Reeves Hall

Assertiveness TrainingThursday, April 2 /// 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Hinkhouse (Lower Level)

Time Management & Avoiding BurnoutWednesday, April 8 /// 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Hinkhouse (Lower Level)

Decision MakingTuesday, April 14 /// 5:30-6:30 p.m.

P.E.O. Hall

Serenbetz Institute Leadership Workshops

March 26 ● THURSDAY

March 25 ● WEDNESDAY

March 27 ● FRIDAY

March 21 ● SATURDAY

March 23 ● MONDAY

March 22 ● SUNDAY

March 24 ● TUESDAY

March 23-27, 2015Soups: *Broccoli Cheese & Chicken Soup; *Vegetable Soup (VV)

Entrees: General Tso’s Chicken; *Cheese & Tomato Quesadillas (V, GFA); *Beef Quesadillas (GFA); Reuben Sandwiches; Corn Dogs; *Steamed Rice; Seasoned Waffle Fries

Dessert: Multi Layer Bars

* Gluten-free item (GFA) = Gluten-free available

(V) = Vegetarian(VV) = Vegan

Soups: Buffalo Chicken Soup; Vegetarian Chili (VV)

Entrees: *Texas Brisket Melt (GFA); *Chicken Salad Croissant (GFA); Veggie Naan Pizzas (V & VV); Tortellini Mac ‘N Cheese (V); Shoestring Fries; Spanish Rice

Dessert: English Toffee Cookies

Soups: Wonton Soup; Tomato Soup (V)

Entrees: Asian Chicken Wraps; *Veggie Byriani (VV); *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Potato Bread (V, GFA); Sesame Beef Stir-Fry; Crab Rangoon; Onion Rings/Potato Smiles; *Steamed Rice

Dessert: Snickers Bars

Soups: Chicken Noodle Soup; *Homemade Cheese Soup (V)

Entrees: Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken; *French Dip with Cheese (GFA); *Hawaiian Fish Fillets (GFA); Toasted Cheese Ravioli (V); Boca Burgers (VV); *Steak Fries; Garden Blend Rice

Dessert: Chocolate Malted Cookies

Soups: Butternut Squash Soup (V); *Taco Soup

Entrees: Turkey Burgers on Brioche Roll w/ Pepperjack Cheese; *Fiesta Lime Chicken Burritos (GFA); Philly Cheesesteak Pizzas; *Cheese Pizza (V, GFA); Asian Noodle & Vegetable Stir-Fry (VV); Veggie Bagel Melts (V); *Oven Crunch Fries

Dessert: Chocolate Fantasy Cookies

4 p.m. - Campus Recycling Pickup locations: Main, P.E.O., Reeves, Robertson, & RBAC

2 p.m. - Residence Halls Open

Classes Resume

FOUNDER’S DAY WEEKEND

March 27-29