Daily News: 2/3/12
Friday, February 3, 2012
New Today
Winter Term Adjunct Professional Development seminars scheduled
Athletic Director Theresa Check is featured speaker at AAUW event
Transfer College Fair is scheduled for March 7
SEIU Job Posting
News Archive
Central Perkway is closed; will reopen Monday as Bakery Hill on Main
Late Fall Term grades are now posted on the web
Got School Supplies?
Celebrate Central High/Courter Tech Alumni Day Feb. 18
Surge sink Sinclair – twice!
Cincinnati State is finalist for a 2012 Green Business Award
Cincinnati City Council committee votes to approve residential permit parking ordinance
Here's the Instructional Support training schedule for Winter Term
Ralph Wells is 2012 board president for USGBC Cincinnati Chapter
Institute for Social Media is launching new series of short courses
“Love Notes” with the Alumni Associaton and the CSO
Celebrating Alumni Employees’ Day
Condolences to Mike Douglas
It might snow this year. Really. Here’s the plan.
Free tax preparation is now available
Top 10 Health and Fitness New Year’s Resolutions & Solutions
College to launch student chapter of American Chemical Society
Shuttle service will change at start of Winter Term 2012
Surge into Winter, and save a waddle of cash
Advisor information helps students STEP Up to Semesters
Former Cincinnati State counselor featured at Cincinnati Chamber event
Business Courier digital subscriptions have benefit for the College
Upcoming Events
Coming March 5: Workshop, Teaching to the Rhythms of Semesters
New Today
Winter Term Adjunct Professional Development seminars scheduled
The dates for the next Adjunct Professional Development (APD) seminars are set for the Winter 2012 Term. The APD Seminar (Instruction in Community Colleges) is required for all adjuncts whose start date at Cincinnati State was on or after the Early Fall 08 Term.
If you have not completed this seminar (or the course this seminar replaces, SSC 1598) consider registering for one of the Winter Term sessions. To register complete one of the forms at the links below and email it to Dr. Shirley Piazza, Associate Dean, Humanities and Sciences (shirley.piazza@cincinnatistate.edu) by February 27 . Dr. Piazza will send you a confirmation and provide you an update and further information closer to the time of your seminar.
The dates for the Winter Term 2012 seminars are:
• Wed., Feb. 29, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., ATLC 108 (The Point)
Here's the link to the registration form.
• Sat., March 3, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., ATLC 108 (The Point)
Here's the link to the registration form.
Athletic Director Theresa Check is featured speaker at AAUW event
Theresa Check, Cincinnati State's director of athletics, will be the keynote speaker at the American Association of University Women's "Girls and Sports" event on Saturday, Feb.4.
Check, who has been a fixture as a player and a coach in the Southwest Ohio area for more than 40 years, began her coaching career as head coach at Alter High School in 1975. She led the program to 122 wins and two district championships. The majority of Coach Check's career in sport administration was spent at Central State University. In 17 seasons as head coach, Check won 407 games and lost only 176 while being named the Converse/NAIA Women's Basketball Coach of the Year in 1993. In 1996, Check was named Central State's athletic director, a position she held until her retirement in 2007. Under her leadership, Central State implemented a five-year plan of growth which included the reinstatement of the football program along with the addition of tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball and bowling.
In 2008, Check was coaxed out of retirement and joined the Cincinnati State community as the director of athletics and head women's basketball coach. Upon her arrival, she took over the women's basketball program and led the Lady Surge to an overall record of 64-23, including OCCAC championships in 2009 and 2010 as well as a NJCAA National Tournament appearance in 2011. While maintaining her duties as A.D., Check announced her retirement from coaching following the 2010-2011 season.
Check is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, the American Association of University Women, and the Black Coaches Association. She is also a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame.
The AAUW focuses on advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. During her speech, Check will focus on the evolution of female participation in athletics, the experiences and challenges that female student-athletes face, and how to succesfully implement tools to increase retention rates. For more information on the AAUW, please visit http://www.aauwdaytonoh.org/home/
Transfer College Fair is scheduled for March 7
The annual Transfer College Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7. It will be held from 11 am to 1 pm in the Conference Center on the third floor of Main Building. More than 45 colleges and universities will be in attendance.
SEIU Job Posting
Workforce Development Center
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Client Management Specialist
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager of the Workforce Development Center
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Student Workers/Coop Students
Please see the attached link for full details.
News Archive
Central Perkway is closed; will reopen Monday as Bakery Hill on Main
Here’s some good news for anyone who works in or has occasion to pass through the front lobby of the Main Building. The coffee shop known as Central Perkway is closing, effective today, and will reopen on Monday, Feb. 6 as “Bakery Hill on Main.’’
As the new name suggests, the shop – located just to the right (south) of the Welcome Center in the first floor lobby of Main Building – will feature fresh donuts, breakfast pastries, and other pastry delights from Bakery Hill, along with Wallingford coffee and small carryout items. But that’s not the end of it. The new enterprise will also feature new varieties of those sinful cake pops and “monster-sized” chocolate chip cookies. But don't worry, the gym is nearby, and the shop will also carry a line of eats said to be heart-healthy.
Late Fall Term grades are now posted on the web
Late Fall Term grades are now posted. Students can view their grades on the mySERVICES website.
Got School Supplies?
Cincinnati State Counseling Services has partnered with the Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati to meet the needs of students. Collaboratively, we understand that many first year college students depend on grants and financial aid for their tuition, leaving little money for school supplies. In an effort to assist those who may be eligible, the Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati has donated Back-to-School Starter Kits. The Starter Kits for college students are filled with essential items such as a calculator, dictionary, flash drive, paper, pens, stapler and other basic school items.
In order to receive a kit a student must be in their first year, first term, or in their second year first term. Each term supplies are limited and will be given on a first –come, first -served basis, provided that the student is eligible to receive the kit. To apply for a Starter Kit please click the link below and complete the E-form. Once the student has been approved, the student has 10 days to claim the kit. To claim the kit the student must call 569-1552 to set up an appointment with a counselor.
Please click on this link and when it opens select “Open Hyperlink” to recommend a student for a Back to School Starter Kit.
Celebrate Central High/Courter Tech Alumni Day Feb. 18
If you or someone you know is an alum of Central High or Courter Tech, then you need to be at our Central High / Courter Tech Alumni Day with the Surge on Saturday, Feb. 18. Admission is free to Central High and Courter Tech alumni and there will be other special "goodies" to celebrate your day.
The ladies’ game starts at 1 p.m and the men play at 3 p.m. Hope to see you there! For more info check the Cincinnati State Alumni Association facebook page or send an e-mail to carolmarie.stock@cincinnatistate.edu.
Surge sink Sinclair – twice!
Both Cincinnati State basketball teams came away with wins over Sinclair Community College Wednesday evening.
The men won by a score of 99-70. Freshman forward Cody Martin had a game-high 19 points off the bench, while shooting 90% from the field. Martin also had 12 rebounds, which marked his sixth double-double of the season. Forward Karriem Baker also came off of the bench to contribute 12 points and 13 rebounds. Center D'Wayne Bazemore rounded out the Surge frontcourt with 12 points. Three of the Surge guards scored in double-figures led by Marquis Wilson with 17 points, followed by Anton Hutchins with 15 points and Charles Clarke with 10. Cincinnati State point guard Jazel Garrett recorded a season high 15 assists to go along with 5 steals.
With the win, Cincinnati State improves to 15-6 overall with a 4-2 record in conference play. The Surge return to action at home Saturday, Feb. 4 against Clark State. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
The Lady Surge got back to its winning ways on Wednesday night with a 79-62 conference victory over Sinclair. Coming off the first loss of the season against Vincennes on Monday night, Cincinnati State saw three players score in double figures, led by Brittiney Latimer with 18 points. Reigning conference player of the week Dominique Fischer scored 17 points and led the Surge with 7 assists. Forward Asia Dillingham recorded the only double-double of the night with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Despite having an off night offensively, Kara McLemore and Taylor Frazier provided a spark on the defensive end. McLemore finished with a game high 5 steals while Frazier led all players in blocks with 4.
Currently ranked No.2 in the NJCAA national poll with a 20-1 record and 6-0 in the Ohio Community College Athletic Association, the Lady Surge will return to action at home against the club team from the University of Dayton this Saturday, Feb. 4, followed by a match up against one of junior college's top scorers in Edison Community College's Brianna Innocent on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Saturday's game is scheduled for 12:30 pm. Next Wednesday's game against Edison is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at home.
Tickets to home games are free to anyone with a valid Surge ID. For information on the Cincinnati State basketball program, please visit http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/on-campus/athletics/ . All Cincinnati State home games can be seen live on http://www.usbnsports.com/
Cincinnati State is finalist for a 2012 Green Business Award
For the third year in a row, Cincinnati State has been selected as one of the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2012 Green Business Awards finalists.
The Courier, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council Cincinnati Regional Chapter, created the Green Business Awards in 2010 to recognize people, companies and organizations that are demonstrating leadership in sustainable practices in a variety of facilities and projects. Last year, Cincinnati State won a first place award in the education category. Cincinnati State’s entry this year focused on the second, final phase of its stormwater management project in cooperation with the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati.
To view a list of the other finalists, please visit: http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/event/65961/ Winners will be announced at a dinner March 20.
Cincinnati City Council committee votes to approve residential permit parking ordinance
A Cincinnati City Council committee on Tuesday voted in favor on an ordinance that would establish a residential permit parking zone for several streets near the Cincinnati State campus.
The vote came despite testimony from President O’dell M. Owens, Government and Community Relations Director Nan Cahall and several students objecting to the proposal. The ordinance would apply to Clifton Hills Avenue, Clifton Crest Terrace, Clifton Hills Terrace and portions of Ludlow Avenue and Old Ludlow Avenue between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Only residents with valid permits could park along those streets during those hours. The ordinance now goes to the full City Council for consideration.
Here's the Instructional Support training schedule for Winter Term
The Instructional Support Technologies Training Schedule for the 2012 Winter Term is now posted and we are ready to accept registrations for all sessions. You can view the schedule of events by going to the Professional Development site at http://teams.cincinnatistate.edu/prodev/ Click on Events to see the entire schedule. This is also the site for registering for any of the sessions. If you access this site from off campus, you may need to log in with your user name and password.
Note that the Training Lab will move from ATLC 401 to Main 347 during the break between terms. This new room is near the vending machines just outside of the conference center area, and right next to the offices of the Instructional Support Technologies staff.
The full schedule in PDF format is also attached. We look forward to working with the College community this term!
Ralph Wells is 2012 board president for USGBC Cincinnati Chapter
Cincinnati State instructor Ralph Wells has been elected president of the governing board of the Cincinnati Chapter of the United States Green Building Council.
Here is the February menu from the Overlook
For those of you who just can’t bear to wait for the daily menu for the Overlook, here’s a peek at the monthly plan for February. Fair warning, however: sometimes these things change, so if you don't read anything else you might want to take a look at the daily menu in Daily News.
Institute for Social Media is launching new series of short courses
The Institute for Social Media at Cincinnati State is launching a series of short courses aimed at business professionals. The three-hour sessions are designed to drive home the most important aspects of social media in hands-on, business-oriented formats. The four courses are designed to meet the needs of professional in sales, development, marketing and public relations as well as owners and entrepreneurs.
Cost of each class is $69; the entire package of four is priced at $229. All classes will be taught at Cincinnati State’s Workforce Development Center in Evendale. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits will be provided. Here’s a link to a press release describing the courses and providing information on registration. Please pass this along to anyone you know who might be interested.
“Love Notes” with the Alumni Associaton and the CSO
Join the Alumni Association on Feb. 9 for a romantic evening at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra featuring some of the world’s most romantic music conducted by Xian Zhang. The evening features dinner and the concert! So treat yourself and your special Valentine to a romantic evening.
Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
Ticket prices:
Lifetime Members: $35
Yearly Alumni Members & Employees: $40
General Admission: $45
For tickets or more information contact Tom Hale at (513) 569–1779 or tom.hale@cincinnatistate.edu A limited number of tickets are available at these special prices!
Celebrating Alumni Employees’ Day
All employees who are also Cincinnati State Alumni are invited to stop by The Point anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 for a special “Sweet Treat Thank You” for “coming home” to work at Cincinnati State. For more info contact Carolmarie.stock@cincinnatstate.edu
Condolences to Mike Douglas
The Facilities Department would like to extend condolences to Mike Douglas, Environmental Services, in the death of his mother, Gertrude Douglas. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 3, at the Northside Community Church, 1364 Springlawn Ave, in Northside, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
It might snow this year. Really. Here’s the plan.
There is the possibility (however slim) of Cincinnati State closing due to inclement weather
When the weather forecast is bad, every effort will be made to determine the College’s status by 4:30 AM. The College may choose to approve a number of different options:
1. The College is closed, all classes and business offices are closed for the day
2. The College will delay its start, a specific time for the college’s business offices and classes to resume will accompany this option
3. The College has cancelled all classes, administration and staff report as scheduled
4. The College is closed, essential personnel only to report as scheduled.
Once the determination has been made, you can learn of the decision by checking the following:
• All network television stations and their radio affiliates which includes channels 9, 5, 12, 19, & 64. Radio stations are 700 and 1530 AM, and FM 93.3, 92.5, 106.5, & 95.9.
• cinci.com
• The Cincinnati State website homepage www.cincinnatistate.edu
• Faculty and Staff Intranet
• C-notify phone call
*Please update your information in MyCState so you are sure to receive a telephone message. ** For Students, Go to MyServices and click My Contacts on the MyServices for Students Menu.
Free tax preparation is now available
The Office of Financial Aid at Cincinnati State, the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and United Way have collaborated to again bring a free tax preparation service to campus, powered by Myfreetaxes.com.
Who: Anyone whose income is below $57,000
When: Monday, Jan. 30 through Friday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Room 130 ATLC, also known as “The Breakout Lounge”
If you cannot make it then you will have one final opportunity. Come to Room 130 ATLC on Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring the following items to complete your taxes.
1. Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for each family member and working adults
2. W2s, 1099s and other income forms
3. Childcare provider name, address and tax ID
4. Bank routing and account numbers for checking and savings accounts
For more information please contact Tenneshia Reditt at 5815.
This marks the third year that Cincinnati State has been selected to host the MyFreeTaxes initiative. Last year, we created a buzz around 1Economy Corporation, who sponsored the Tax Van for us, because were able to assist more than 280 internal and external community members and students. Cincinnati State has raised the bar for all 1Economy locations. This year's event, as before, is tied in with the College Goal Sunday initiative, which aims to ensure that the families of first-generation college-bound students complete their FAFSA forms .
This year organizers are anticipating a greater response to the MyFreeTaxes event and have moved the location to 130 ATLC. In addition to the service provided to students, faculty, staff and the community, organizers believe the program provides:
• A “brand” for our Accounting Technology degree and certificate program
• Help with recruitment of new students and retaining current students
• Accounting students with in-person hands on experience
• The college an opportunity to partner with the Greater Cincinnati top accounting firms to mentor our students i.e. Ernst & Young, Pricewaterhouse Group & Deloitt LLP
• Additional mentoring and co-op opportunities, and possible donations for scholarships
• Students help with completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the priority deadline.
Top 10 Health and Fitness New Year’s Resolutions & Solutions
1. Lose Weight
Solution: PE 4062-Water Aerobics or PE 4063- Aerobics
2. Learn How to Create a Personal Fitness Program to Use at the Gym
Solution: PE 4066- Cardio and Resistance Training
3. Build Muscle and Boost Metabolism
Solution: PE 4066- Cardio and Resistance Training
4. Decompress and Manage Stress Regularly
Solution: PE 4030 Relaxation or PE 4043-Meditation or HFT 4152
5. Improve Flexibility and Posture
Solution: PE 4077-Yoga
6. Learn How to Swim
Solution: PE 4055-Basic Swimming
7. Learn Self-Defense
Solution: PE 4099-Women’s Self Defense
8. Learn How to Dance
Solution: PE 4045-Zumba
9. Learn Martial Arts
Solution: PE 4099-Kung Fu, PE 4179-Aikido, PE 4180-Tai Chi
10. Learn How to Use Heart Rate Training to Burn Fat
Solution: PE 4044-Spinning or PE 4077- Spinning / Yoga
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Health and Fitness Technology Program has the solution to your
New Year’s Resolution in 2012! Attached is a full menu of innovative Physical Education (PE) courses in Winter Term, 2012! All Fitness Levels Welcome!
HR office has moved, is open in 186 Main
The Human Resources office has completed its move from 180 Main (and a few other locations) to newly remodeled digs at Room 186 Main, near the doorway that leads to the ATLC. The HR office/staff phone numbers and email addresses will not change:
Office Phone: 569-1565
Office Fax: 569-1719
E-mail: hr@cincinnatistate.edu
Website: www.cincinnatistate.edu/about-cs/human-resources
College to launch student chapter of American Chemical Society
Dr. Wyatt Cotton, Chemistry Department faculty member, has received a $500 grant from the American Chemical Society (ACS) to start an ACS student chapter here on the campus of Cincinnati State. Charter members are eligible to apply for a “Charter Member Rebate” in the Humanities and Sciences divisions for assistance in paying the $25 membership fee. Students should see Dr. Cotton in Room 232 Main for more information and to pick up their Charter Member Rebate application.
Shuttle service will change at start of Winter Term 2012
The shuttle service to the Bethlehem Temple Church lot on Hamilton Avenue will end at the close of the Late Fall Term. As of the start of the 2012 Winter Term on Feb. 6, there will be no shuttle service to the Bethlehem Temple Church lot. The major reason for this change is the lack of usage by the student body and staff/faculty. We have been averaging only about 40 vehicles at this lot on any given day.
To ensure adequate parking for the 2012 Winter Term and to serve the needs of those who relied on the Hamilton Avenue parking spaces, we have entered into an lease agreement with the Church of God on Central Parkway for an additional 50 spaces. This will give us a total of 100 spaces to use, and they will be available to students as well as faculty and staff. The hours of operation of the shuttles will remain the same: Monday thru Thursday, 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., and on Friday from 7 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Any questions please call Matt Hill at 5722.
Surge into Winter, and save a waddle of cash
Now through Feb. 29, Cincinnati State employees can enjoy half price admission to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botannical Garden and take in Penguin Days.
Your 1/2 off admission tickets during Penguin Days at the Zoo are available at your online store at https://tickets.cincinnatizoo.org. At this site, enter the store name “Cincinnati State” and from there, employees can purchase and print their tickets!
WHO: March to the Cincinnati Zoo to save a waddle of cash! Experience cooler prices and even cooler animals during Penguin Days, with half-price Zoo admission every day and special animal encounters every Saturday & Sunday, January 2 through February 29. Daily, guests can see the Zoo’s King Penguins parade through the park at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.! Plus, enjoy more than 12 heated indoor animal exhibits throughout the park.
WHAT: Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can watch penguins, polar bears, snow monkeys and even elephants enjoy the winter weather in their own way during a variety of animal enrichment activities.
Weekend Activities include:
9:30 AM Polar Bear Fish-Icicles Lords of the Arctic
10 AM Penguin Parade Begins at Wings of the World
10:30 AM Seal Lion Treats Seal Falls
11 AM Elephant Fruit Ice Blocks Elephant Reserve
11:30 AM Snow Monkey Feeding Monkey Island
1 PM Insect Encounter World of the Insect
2:30 PM Penguin Parade Begins at Children’s Zoo
3:00 PM Kea Encounter Lorikeet Landing
WHERE: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
WHEN: Daily through February 29
HOW: The Cincinnati Zoo opens daily at 9 a.m. Zoo admission is half-price Jan. 2 – Feb. 29 only. Regular admission prices are $15/adults, $10/children & seniors (2-12, 62 +) and children under two are FREE. Parking is $8.
Advisor information helps students STEP Up to Semesters
A new link on the Cincinnati State Intranet page provides quick access to materials advisors can use while helping students make plans for the transition to semesters.
The link to these materials is on the lower left side of the Intranet page of MyCState; look for the Semester Transition "clock" logo.
Materials available include:
- a copy of the STEP form (Semester Transition Education Plan) that students use to document the classes they plan to take during the final three terms and after semesters begin. Two versions of the form are in use, one for students completing Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees, and another for students completing all other degrees.
- a list of all the general education courses planned for semesters, showing course titles, descriptions, and credit hour value.
- a "crosswalk" of all classes planned for semesters, showing how "old" term courses and "new" semester courses align.
Other materials on the intranet site include drafts of planned changes for College transcripts and for displaying some term-to-semester conversion information in Colleague. These information processing changes are still underway.
Please encourage all students you interact with to meet with their advisor (if they haven't done so already) and complete a written plan to STEP Up to Semesters!
Former Cincinnati State counselor featured at Cincinnati Chamber event
Former Cincinnati State counselor John Wagner is one of the featured speakers at an upcoming Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce networking event on Feb. 8. For details please see the attached link.
Business Courier digital subscriptions have benefit for the College
Cincinnati State has negotiated an agreement with the Cincinnati Business Courier that allows students, faculty and staff to purchase a 52-week digital subscription for $59. That’s a significant discount off the regular price, and of the purchase price, $10 comes back to Cincinnati State – even for those used as gifts or purchased by friends. Here’s a link for more information.
Upcoming Events
Coming March 5: Workshop, Teaching to the Rhythms of Semesters
The Faculty Senate Professional Development Committee and the Semester Transition Project cordially invite you to attend a workshop called Teaching to the Rhythms of Semesters. This session -- scheduled from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 5 at the Conference Center at the College -- is being conducted by Dr. Katherine Rowell, Director of the Center of Teaching and Learning at Sinclair Community College. It will focus on research concerning teaching on semesters. Topics will include: increased amount of time in the course and the effects of that increase, impact on student retention, importance of outside-of-class assignments, mid-semester doldrums, teaching strategies and more. Reserve your spot at http://teachingsemesters.eventbrite.com Questions? Contact Kelly Harper at 1647.
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