Celebrating Our Past, Charting Our Future

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CSI Strategic Planning 2008-2012

“Celebrating Our Past, Charting Our Future”

I would like to take this opportunity to update the campus community on our strategic planning process which will establish the direction for the College over the next five years. Stakeholder input will be very important throughout the planning process. We have been and continue to seek input. We created an online survey that was open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. The online survey was widely advertised through mass e-mail, CSI website, The Times-News, KMVT, and the Chamber of Commerce weekly newsletter.

We received 451 responses to our online survey:

·  339 current students

·  97 faculty and staff

·  15 community members

Although I was hoping for more responses from the community, we have to keep in mind that most of our students, faculty and staff are also community members. Feedback from the survey will be carefully analyzed and considered during the development of our 2008-2012 Strategic Plan.

The survey results showed support for continued growth and expansion of courses, programs and delivery methods (online, evening, off-campus centers, telecommunications, etc.), as well as student services. Respondents ranked the following items as important over the next five years:

·  Quality of education ranked highest in importance (91% of our students consider it Very Important and 9% consider it Important).

·  Cost of tuition and fees also ranked high in importance (84% of student respondents ranked it Very Important; 15% ranked it Important).

·  Availability of financial aid (78% Very Important, 19% Important) and scholarships (79% Very Important, 17% Important) also ranked very high.

·  Respondents also expressed the importance of evening classes (89% considered it Very Important or Important), online courses (88% said that the availability of online courses is Very Important or Important).

·  An overwhelming majority of student respondents (95%) agree that the “Availability of more bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Twin Falls” is Very Important (81%) or Important (14%).

·  71% of student respondents agreed that the availability of fully online programs is Very Important or Important.

I truly appreciated the time respondents took to answer open ended questions. The following are some sample comments and suggestions:

·  “CSI values its students.”

·  “CSI’s faculty and staff are always willing to work with anybody who walks through their doors. They are there and ready to work with you to provide the experience and education that you desire.”

·  “Our future students will be more globally-oriented; their interests more diverse and farreaching. We need to expand our walls and horizons.”

·  “Prepare students for ever-changing technology. Prepare students for changing career requirements by emphasizing learning how to learn...”

·  “Stay on top of technological developments, both to be prepared to offer the appropriate degree programs, and to incorporate the technology as needed into the classroom and online environment. Maintain a focus on developing those programs which will enable students to go forward and succeed in their further educational efforts and in their lives.”

On October 15th 110 student, faculty, staff, and administration representatives met at the Herrett Center for a day-long visioning and strategic planning exercise. The day included presentations, a panel discussion, and collaborative planning exercises. Participants heard about and examined future trends (opportunities and threats) which might impact CSI. They revisited the College’s mission, values and vision statements, as well as its philosophy and purposes.

The next step is to convene a Strategic Planning Committee which will help develop the draft plan. The process will involve ample opportunity for additional input and discussion. The draft will be shared with everyone on campus and stakeholder input will be sought. Based on that input, the Committee will make any necessary revisions, and the final draft will be presented to the Board of Trustees for their review and approval.

I would like to thank students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members who have chosen to participate to date, and would like to encourage everyone to be involved in this very important process.

EditSzántó, Ph.D., MBA, MLIS

Vice President of Student Services/Planning and Grant Development

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PACE Employee of the Year News

It is once again time to Nominate for the Annual PACE Employee of the Year Award

Eligible Employees:

• Full-Time, Professional & Classified Employees
• Employed for a minimum of two (2) Years
• Employees who have demonstrated Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Professionalism & Knowledge
• Previous winners of this award are not eligible

Award:

• Recognized at the Spring In-service
• $1,000 Stipend
• Conference of their choice for career Development
• Picture in the glass case near the presidents office
• Acknowledgment in the Times News

Nominations:

• Will be received from November 5th through December 7th
• Nomination forms can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://pace.csi.edu/nomination_eoy.asp

If you have any questions please contact Dannette Starr at 732-6270 or

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From the Training Committee

J The FERPA training on November 13 was a great success. Thank you Lena Paxton for the great presentation.

J Another session may take place at the beginning of December for those who could not attend the November 13 training.

J “Who Are They Anyway” training is being offered in November and December.

XMSC 184 C01- Tuesday, November 20 and 27 9:30am -11:00am-Taylor 258

XMSC 184 C02- Tuesday, December 11 and 18 9:30am – 11:00am-Taylor 256

Who Are “They” Anyway?

Are we using the language of a winner or a whiner? Join this PACE workshop and find out how blaming “them” affects teamwork, hurting both the team and the individuals in it. We will learn to shift from an attitude of blame-find to an attitude of solution-finding. While working in teams we will increase our initiative, innovation, and creativity!

Sign up early each section is limited to 25 people. This training will have PRIZES. You have to be signed up and attend both classes in your group to be eligible for the prize. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Standlee x6205.

Who Are ‘They’ Anyway? “Who’s responsible?” The typical answer is “they” are! But just who are “they” anyway.

Dealing with Change

·  Be proactive in finding ways to make change work for you, rather than against you.

·  Help yourself see positive aspects to organizational change and how it can benefit you.

Personal Accountability and Teamwork

·  Would you liked to be Proactive rather the Reactive?

·  Be able to bounce back from defeat, setbacks, or adversity and continue moving toward goals, rather than surrendering to despair.

·  Be task-focused rather than turf-protecting.

Facilitated by

Dawn Orr, Kim Fultz, Tina Standlee, Christy Bowman and Abby Greenfield

Sign up on www.csi.edu go to Community and then to Community Ed.

J We will not be having any other brown bag lunches until after the first of the year. We are very busy with the trainings that will be presented. Have a Happy Holiday!!!!!

Tina Standlee

Training Committee

Ext. 6205

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A Word from CSI Wellness

Employee Holiday Program…

The annual CSI employee holiday carnival and program will be held on Thursday, December 6. The carnival will start at 6 p.m. at the Herrett Center with “The Little Drummer Boy” being shown at 7 p.m. in the Faulkner Planetarium. All CSI families are welcome and encouraged to attend and enjoy an evening of games and treats for children of all ages.

The men and women of the baseball and softball teams will help us host this event and play games with the children. Pictures will be taken with Santa. Fresh apple cider from the Horticulture Club, chocolate milk donated by the United Dairymen of Idaho, and cookies prepared by our culinary arts students will be served.

There is no cost to attend or need to RSVP. Reply to or or by calling 732-6269 with any questions you may have.

Spring Wellness Program…

Please join the CSI Wellness Program and instructors Jaime Tigue and Scott Rogers this spring for an employee wellness course designed for CSI employees and their spouses who seek to integrate an individualized physical fitness, good nutritional habits, and overall wellness program. We are working on a theme for this short course and have something in mind that should fit any employee at any age and stage in their life. We will also have wonderful presentations by speakers both on and off campus to stimulate and educate!

PHYE 199-C02 course is offered on Blackboard and Fridays at noon (beginning January 25-April 4) in Gym 231B. Please consider signing up today!

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Monthly List

Check it out after the first of every month.

http://pace.csi.edu/wow.asp

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Reminders

·  CSI Employees can have a cup of coffee or pop for 50 cents in the Eagles Nest.

·  Just ask and be ready to show your ID in case the server doesn’t know who you are.

·  Advertise your personal goods on CSI Classifieds at http://forums.csi.edu

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