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A Weekly Look at the Cottey College CampusChronicle volume XXXI, number 17, January 6, 2017

January Birthdays 3 Neal Swarnes - Physical Plant 7 John Shopper - Service Center 7 Jeri Smith - Housekeeping 9 Johnnie Null - Physical Plant15 Keith Spencer - Admin. Computing Services16 Tracy Farrales - Business Office16 Peter Hyland - Faculty22 Austin Bunn - Athletics23 Marvin Klotz - Physical Plant26 Brianne Fulton Miller - Faculty28 Wei Cui - Faculty29 Keith Stanfield - Adj. Faculty

Clayton Whitson has accepted the position of adjunct assistant professor of speech for the spring 2017 semester. He will teach one section of Fundamentals of Speech while Dr. Andrews is on sabbatical. Mr. Whitson holds a B.S. in education and an M.S. in communications from Pittsburg State University. Mr. Whitson and his family currently live in the Ft. Scott area where he is also an instructor at Fort Scott Community College.

The library is pleased to announce that Kathleen Day has accepted the position of part-time public services library assistant. Kathleen has a master’s degree in theatre from Missouri State University. She is a certified teacher K-12 with the ability to teach Art, English, Speech, and Theatre in the State of Missouri and has taught in the Northeast Vernon County School District since 2004. She also served as an adjunct professor at Crowder College-Nevada from 2006 to 2015. Kathleen will be available in the library Sunday-Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m. Please stop in to say hello!

Office of Academic Affairs

Cottey College Softball would like to announce the signing of 5 players for the 2017-2018 year! Kirsten Wallace (pitcher) from Whitehall High School outside of Little Rock, Arkansas; Emily Killion (pitcher) from Wheaton High School in Wheaton, Missouri; Lindsey Boord (1B/OF) from Staley High School in Kansas City, Missouri; Alexis Riley-Cello (3B/1B) from La Habre High School outside of Los Angeles; and Aymee Broome (pitcher/OF) from Stockdale High School in Bakersfield, California. The team also has four other commits that they hope to sign in the next few weeks from Oklahoma, Arizona, and California! The softball team is incredibly excited about their future teammates and their upcoming season!

To view photos from the signings, and additional information on these players, CLICK HERE.

Denise Carrick Hedges, director of the Center for Women’s Leadership, graduated with honors with her master’s degree in strategic leadership in business from Stephens College on Friday, December 16. After two-and-a-half years of late nights, readings, long papers, and takeout dinners later, she did it! Congratulations, Denise!

Dr. Sarah Quick, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology, presented a paper titled “Fostering the future for farming and technology: Future Farmers of America” in the GMOS in North America and Africa session panel at the annual American Anthropological Association meetings in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The meetings were held November 18-21, and she also attended a workshop on Wiki-editing in the classroom among other panels.

Cottey alumna and adjunct lecturer in dance Rebecca Whitsett will be setting a dance on the Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company January 13-15 as this year’s guest artist. The piece will be performed on the April 21-22 dance concert, “A Spring Dance CoMotion.”

Faculty & Staff News

It is with sadness that we notify the campus community of the passing of Kim Krokroskia’s father, Larry Allen. He passed away on December 25. Visitation was held on December 29 and the services were on December 30 in Fort Scott, Kansas. Please join us in offering Kim and her family our condolences.

CondolencesDid you know that you can view Cottey's own Viewpoint magazine online? Check out issues dating back to 2009 by visiting www.cottey.edu/viewpoint. Or flip through the Fall/Winter 2016 edition here:

www.cottey.edu/viewpoint/Fall2016/index.html

Viewpoint Online!

COMING in JanuarySaturday, January 7 @ 2 p.m.Residence Halls Open

Monday, January 9Classes Resume

January 15, 16, 19, & 25Home Basketball Games

Monday, January 16Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saturday, January 21All-Campus Dance

Sunday, January 22Music Faculty Recital

President’s List

Karlie Acton Kelsey Acton Julee Alden Abigail Baumgartner Hanna Bell Chloe Bietsch Hannah Bridges Lily Brockus Alison Brown Carmina Casas Finso Choden Hannah Cook Emily DeWitt Rebeca Dorantes Ahlam El Mernissi Victoria Frazee Sarah Gage Johanna Gonzalez-Virgen Helen Greer Roxane Guinard McKayla Hines Shelby Hudson Emily Ill Susana Irigoyen Amy Jernigan Kalina Jurkowski Anita Kamwendo Karissa Leiker Christina Litherland Ellen Long Holly Long Hailey Lovgren Laurel Loyless Delia Lynch Alex Marroquin Kundai Matara Chelsea Menshausen Macey Newton Catherine Nolan Tabitha Norbury Temiloluwa Olaoluwa Oluwabukola Pereira Rainey Richards Rebecca Robinson Tiara Rowell Ashley Solis Amy Spinden Alexis Thill La Min Thiri Grace Trumbo Hannah Van Belkum Anita van Rooyen Valeria Vasileva Shelby Weitz Madison Wheatley Allyson Williams Kylee Wilson

Dean’s List

Brenda Aldape Lori Battelle Valerie Bond Morgan Brown Catherine Chavez Ruth Chebet Tarisai Dahwa Melanie Dillon Blessing Gandawa Allyson Garrido Alexis Gradwohl Haweni Gurmu Emily Hart Karin Hasegawa Meghan Hennessey Rachel Henry Cheyenne Hensley Madalyn Hibdon Evana Israel Fatu Jambawai Mason Keefe Belinda Kemetse Kidest Ketema Audrey Kornucik Samantha Lee Ann Lipscomb Betty Mafemera Megan Mahoney Jessica Manderino Thelma Mashaka Ali Miller Mikelah Moyer Avonley Naifeh Grayce Navratil Ifeoluwa Olaoluwa Maria Olvera Peñaloza Celestine Ooko Dezha Parker Rachelle Pyle Gabriella Rivera Natalie Robinson Tia Senger Heather Taylor Whitli Thomas Sarah Van Horn Ellie Walters Veronica Wright Natalie Young

Congratulations to the following students on their academic achievements for the fall 2016 semester! In order to be on the President’s List, the student’s grade point average must be between a 3.75 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 credit hours completed. To be on the Dean’s List, the student’s grade point average must be between a 3.50 and 3.74 on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 credit hours completed.

President’s & Dean’s Lists

President's Suggestion Box

A request in the President’s Suggestion Box asked for clarification concerning the policy on allowing female employees to enroll in Cottey classes. The questions asked, “Do employees have to make up the time if they enroll in job related classes?”

Betsy McReynolds, director of human resources, shared the information below from the handbook:

3.27 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

“A full-time and .75 FTE female employee, female spouse, or dependent female child of a full-time employee may enroll in courses offered by the College at no cost for tuition, provided all prevailing admission and academic requirements of the College are satisfied. A dependent child is defined by the guidelines provided by the Office of Federal Student Aid for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).This educational opportunity is for tuition only and does not extend to room and board. Employees must complete one year of continuous service before they may apply for tuition-free enrollment for themselves or eligible family members. All other student fees would apply when appropriate.”

Ms. McReynolds added that while the actual “minutes do not need to be made up…her work [must be] completed.” She also noted that taking classes, either job-related or not, “must be with supervisor approval and yes, it is expected of the employee to complete her job duties.”

Class Cancellations or College Closures

With the arrival of winter, we wanted to share the procedures that the College will follow in the event that classes are cancelled or the College is closed.

The decision to cancel classes for the entire day will typically be made by 6:00 a.m. The College will send announcements via the ENS (Emergency Notification System), sending text/voice messages and emails and leaving messages on answering systems for any number provided to the College for that purpose. You can update your emergency contact information online at http://www.cottey.edu/emergency-enroll.

Public Information will put announcements on area TV/radio stations and on the website.

If it becomes necessary to cancel classes for any reason after the class day has begun, the same process will be followed. Check your text and email, as well as the College website, for class cancellations.

Our best advice for students, staff, and faculty is to check the College website and text/email.

From the Office of the President

LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning films by, for and about women. This season our program of nine films - filled with stories of reflection, hope and

humor - will travel to over 175 cities and screen in front of 25,000 people.

Lunafest Trailer: https://vimeo.com/180364195

Friday, February 10, 2017

The Serenbetz Institute invites you to SAVE THE DATE for this year's...

Lunafest raised $800 in 2015 and $1,000 in 2016. In order to meet this year’s goal of $1,200 to raise funds towards our cause, we are seeking contributions and/or donations. Generous donors like you are the key to our success and make it possible for Moss House to provide local individuals and families in need with assistance and critical services. Last year, it was suggested that members of the Cottey Community might be interested in supporting the effort beyond purchasing raffle tickets. We would like to invite Cottey individuals, offices and groups to create and/or donate their own raffle basket or supplies toward the baskets. Contributions can be in the form of gift cards, homemade raffle baskets, wish list item donations or monetary contributions for shopping. Please contact Robin Mallinson, secretary of the Serenbetz Institute at ext. 2116 or rmallinson@cottey.edu for Lunafest donations or questions.

Lunafest 2017 Donors

GOLD DONORS

Roger Conner’s Auto Repair

Dr. Kanji Watanabe

Dr. Jann Weitzel and Family

Kristine Fulton and Family

Osage Prairie YMCA, Nevada, MO

Kitchen Essentials

Cavener’s

Wal-Mart

Cottey Comets Basketball Department

SILVER DONORS

Soleil Tan

Coffee Express’ O

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dombroski

BRONzE DONORS

Dr. Julie Tietz

Renee Hampton

Dr. Carol Clyde Gallagher

Wellness ProgramWellness Time for 2017

Employees who want to sign-up for “Wellness Time” or other Wellness activities for spring need to turn their in enrollment forms to Karen Polon by Wednesday, January 11, 2017. You can access the form here: http://www.cottey.edu/temp_only/enrollment_form_spring_2017.docx.

15-Minute Workout: Starts January 10!

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to get fit or lose weight? Then this workout is for you! A 15-minute workout will be offered on Tuesdays and “some” Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. in the Hinkhouse large dance studio. After the initial training sessions you can work out on your own, and then come back for an upgraded workout in a couple of weeks. This program is well worth 15 minutes of your time so come check it out!

Lunch & Learn: “Eating the right foods for good health and fitness”

Are you tired of counting calories? Are you confused about good and bad fats? The amount of protein to consume? Should you eat carbs? Participants will get straight answers to these and other questions during this Lunch & Learn. You will also receive a simple format to follow to change or modify the way you eat, as this is not a quick fix diet. Eating following the plan helps you to feel good and for many individuals creates weight and fat loss. Spend a few minutes of your lunch time to make 2017 your year of healthy choices. Here are the details:

Who: All employees are welcome to attend

When: Wednesday, January 18

Time: 12:15-12:45 p.m. (please bring your lunch)

Where: Hinkhouse Center, Chellie Club

Please RSVP by emailing Karen Polon, as handouts will be shared

2017 Movin’ & Losin’ Challenge

Healthy Nevada is once again sponsoring the Movin’ & Losin’ Challenge to help anyone in Nevada get healthy in the new year. The Challenge will begin on January 16 and continue through April 30, 2017. Cottey will have a team in both categories, so I hope you will participate. New participants will find directions below on how to register and establish an account. Employees who have participated in the past will use the account they already have, just log in and sign up for the Challenge. Also listed below are some exercise opportunities you may be interested in off campus, but as always, you are welcome to exercise on your own at a time convenient for you.

Follow the steps below to register for your personalized Wellness Account.*

1. Create a Wellness Account, by completing this registration form:

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2. Activate your Wellness Account (instructions will be emailed to each participant within three business days once they’ve completed the survey)

Movin’ & Losin’ Fitness 101: Feel confused when it comes to working out? This total-body conditioning class is for you! You will learn the basics of different exercises that include your bodyweight, resistance bands, and more. Fitness Level: Beginner

o Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (First Baptist Church)

o Tuesdays 6:15 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. (YMCA)

o Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Community Center)

Movin’ & Losin’ Bootcamp: This heart-pumpin’, total body conditioning class will challenge you with exercise stability balls, battle ropes, resistance bands, cardio bursts, and more. Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced

o Tuesdays 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. (YMCA)

o Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Community Center)

* Classes will be instructed by Rachel Hansen, Healthy Nevada Program Coordinator & ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center will be closed from 9:00-9:50 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays this semester for Weight Training class.

In the Art Gallery

Chris Morrey lives with his family in Columbia, Missouri. He finished his MFA in sculpture at the University of Missouri in 2009. Before moving to Columbia, he lived and worked in Tucson, Austin, Flagstaff and Chicago, after graduating with a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1990. He has been obsessed with drawing and animals since he was young; he worked in Tucson as an assistant wildlife rehabilitator, and in Flagstaff at a ranch. He has also worked as a restorer, laborer, concrete finisher and form builder, licensed master electrician, estimator, and University instructor. He has completed several public and private sculpture commissions in Arizona and Missouri, and runs an Artist work space in Columbia called Dogwood, with studio space for himself and five other artists.

January 9 - February 3

P.E.O. Foundation Art GalleryHaidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts

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