What’s in a Name Anyway? Continuing Travels in the Concurrent Credit World…
As the spring semester was winding down on the CSI campus, staff members who serve the needs of high school students in dual credit and tech prep programs (collectively known as concurrent credit) were hard at work meeting with high school counselors and administrators to prepare for the 2008-2009 school year. A lot of the work we do in the springtime focuses on the needs of high schools for the coming school year. Surprisingly, a lot of this legwork involves a fair amount of travel inside and outside of the MagicValley. We’ve grown the number of our concurrent credit high school partners to more than 40 around the state, from Potlatch in the north, Parma in the west, to Ashton and Dayton in the eastern part of the state.
When visiting a community and school for the first time, we are always on the lookout for unique high school names and mascots in the towns we visit. Consider some of the unique combinations we have encountered this past year in our travels for the college:
- The Salmon RiverSchool District is only four years old, and they are collectively known as the “Savages”
- Kuna’s mascot is the ”Cavemen,” and we’re not sure if that is inclusive for both genders
- We have “Vikings” in Middleton and Valley, “Raiders” in Rimrock, “Pirates” in Prairie, Hagerman, Payette, and “Vandals” in McCall-Donnelly. All are related only because their mascots tend to have big moustaches…
- You’ll find “Mustangs” in Melba and “Cowboys” in North Gem, but when their sports teams meet, you’ll never watch a round-up
- In the mythical creature division, you’ll find “Dragons” in Malad and “Wampus Cats” in Clark Fork
- Finally, there are those high schools who have unique mascots, tied to activities in and around their communities, like the “Miners” of Mackay, the “Russets” of Shelley, the Sugar-Salem “Diggers,” and the “Maniacs” of Orofino (extra credit for anyone who knows why Orofino has this mascot)
Saving the best for last, out of all the schools we work with, you’ll find only one version with the “Golden Eagles” as a mascot. That’s good old CSI…From the staff in dual credit and tech prep programs to all of our colleagues at the College of Southern Idaho, have a safe and restful summer. Feel free to stop by and visit anytime.
On behalf of Eric, George, Cathleen, and all of the support staff working in concurrent credit programs at the College of Southern Idaho.
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PACE Rep Meeting
July9
2-3 PM, Frost/Eccles Library –HerrettCenter
TBA– Chair
Robert Milligan– Recorder
Remember to keep abreast of last minute changes by e-mail.
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Picks from the Shelf
No Picks from the Shelf this month from our campus family. Surely some of you out there have a favorite from our own CSI library that you would like to let your co-workers know about. I know everyone would like to hear about them. You can send them in anytime and I’ll keep them on file for the next publication
Remember: If you have a favorite book, movie or CD from our very own CSI library you would like to recommend to your co-workers, let me know about it. You don’t need to be a professional critic. All you need is two to four sentences giving info on why you think it is something folks might want to spend their time on. – Ann Keane, PACE newsletter editor, ext. 6530,
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Bottom of FormFrom the Training Committee
September 2008 Brown Bag Lunch
How to Use Seasonings
Mike Johnson, Culinary Arts
TBA
The Power of Positive Thinking in the Work Place
Christy Bowman and Tina Standlee
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New Faces on Campus
Kimberlee Ward
Replacing Ginger Doan
Phys Ed Dept Office Specialist
Gym
Ext. 6475
Dated May 2008
My name is Kimberlee Ward and I was born and raised in Jerome, Idaho. I’m 21 years old and have been attending CSI for the past 4 years taking classes here and there to figure out what I would like to do in life. I finally fell into the Accounting/Bookkeeping program along with the Office Technology program. I love them both and have decided to become an administrative assistant someday. I love the outdoors and staying very active! In high school I played softball, volleyball, and was in track. I love to learn and be a part of the new daily technology.
Dixie Siegel
New Position
Test Proctor
GRM/ADC
Ext. 6532
Dated May 2008
I am originally from Pueblo, Colorado, but I have lived in Twin Falls for over 30 years now. I have taught at Twin FallsMagic Valley Alternate HS and most recently at Jerome HS. Before that I worked in retail, at state schools in Nampa and Pueblo and even worked at a fertilizer plant. I have two grown daughters, three beautiful granddaughters and one exceptional grandson, one dear husband, and a fat cat and a very fat bulldog. Iamexcited to work with studentsina different capacity and not have to grade papers andplan lessons. I have been an avid basketball fan and supporter for years. It is great to be here at CSI.
Michele McFarlane
New Position Beginning June 18
Assessment & Evaluation Specialist
Dated June 2008
I am the new Evaluation and Assessment Specialist for the Professional Technical Departments. I graduated from CSI with an AA degree in Speech Communication and continued my education at BoiseState, earning a BA in Communication/Secondary Education.I also hold a M. Ed. for the University of Idaho in Educational Leadership. After graduating from BoiseState, I spent six years teaching US History and coaching Debate at JeromeHigh School. For the last year I have worked for the JeromeSchool District as an Instructional Coach and Trainer.
Joseph Lemoine
Replacing Adriana Sanchez
Custodian
Maintenance
Ext. 6600
Dated June 2008
Hello my name is Joseph Lemoine.I am returning to the College of Southern Idaho to work, this time I will be in the Student Union Building (or SUB).You will catch me working out in the gym and maybe even catch me instructing a Spinning class since I just recently received my certification.I am married to Shawna and have three lovely children Ariel, Jericho and Tierleon with yet another one on the way possibly by Halloween.I am training to compete in two Highland Games – one in Jackson Hole, WY. The second will be in the Boise area later this year so wish me luck.I am happy to be returning to such a great place, and hope to be here for years to come.Thanks for having me back.
Cyndie Woods
New Position
Coordinator, Construction Training Activity
Canyon 133, ext. 6328
Dated June 2008
Twin Falls is the place I have called home throughout my life. In this rural town: I received most of my education; I married my husband, Jim, of 33 years; and I raised my children, Preston and Kirsten.
In the fall of 2005 while I was working as Executive Officer of the Magic Valley Builders Association, I became the program coordinator of a U.S. Dept. of Labor construction training grant that was given to South Central Idaho via the Home Builders Institute. That grant finished in March of this year and I am now the Construction Training Activity Coordinator for the Workforce Innovations Regional Economic Development, WIRED, grant that has been recently awarded to Region IV Development and the College of Southern Idaho.
Outside of my home and work, my passions are Middle Eastern “belly” dance, traveling with my husband, and scuba diving.
I look forward to being a CSI employee for the next three years!
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2008 PACE Reps
Name...... Ext...... Representing
Lauri Watkins...... 6850...... Aspen
Revis Turner...... 6688...... Canyon
Sandy Bosteder...... 6300...... Desert
Caralee Perry / Merry Olson...... 6400 / 6401...... Evergreen
Robert Milligan...... 6600...... Fine Arts
Ann Keane...... 6530...... GRM ADC
Jan Goodman...... 6513...... GRM Library
Scott Rogers...... 6470...... Gym
Kristi Bronson...... 6657...... HerrettCenter
Chance Hamilton...... 6600...... Maint
Abby Greenfield...... 736-2122...... Office on Aging
Leslee Treshow...... 6931...... Outreach Centers
Vicki Kulm...... 6801...... Shields
Zetell Nelson / Elena Butler...... 6264 / 6233...... Taylor
Kristen Pugsley / Victoria Ward...... 6273 / 6274...... Taylor
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Next Edition Scheduled For July, 2008
(Subject to Change)