HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Shelly (7/24) and Kimberly (7/27).
Calendar: August 2009
02 Sisters’ Day
12 UN International Youth Day
13 Completed time cards due for the period of 8/1 – 8/15.
15 Patty’s birthday
15 Seth’s birthday
16 Electronic time entry due for the period of 8/1 – 8/15.
20 Ramadan begins at sunset
28 Completed time cards due for the period of 8/16 – 8/31.
31 Electronic time entry due for the period of 8/16 – 8/31.
Ramadan begins August 20, 2009
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin at sunset on August 20. Muslims who observe Ramadan do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset until the celebration of Eid al Fitr, which takes place approximately September 18.
The first week of Ramadan is often challenging for students as they become accustomed to not eating or drinking (or smoking, if they are smokers) during the day. Depending on the time of the class, students may need to take a brief break for prayer.
Furthermore, if you have a class that is in progress at the time of sunset, be aware that your Muslim students should be able to take a brief break to pray and break their fast.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
LI Update - July 21, 2009
Updated rosters. FINAL rosters for this term are in your mailboxes. Please compare the names on your roster(s) with the name of the students who are attending your class(es) and let me know if there are (a) people on the roster who are no longer attending and/or (b) people who are attending but are not on the roster. Thank you for your help.
Language Institute Staff Handbook. The first Language Institute Staff Handbook has been completed; you will find a copy in your mailbox. Please review it and let me know if you have any questions. Updates will be made to this information as needed.
Language Institute Staff Handbook. The first Language Institute Staff Handbook has been completed; you will find a copy in your mailbox. Please review it and let me know if you have any questions. Updates will be made to this information as needed.
Friday, July 17, 2009
LI Update - July 17, 2009 (#2)
Basic English 6 – pilot course (Spring 2009). THANK YOU! To Elizabeth, Rob and Shelly, for stepping into the unknown and being the first ones to teach the new Basic English 6 course last term. This is the first totally interactive online course we’ve done in Basic English, and the results were very impressive.
Despite a glitch in the middle of the term (in the form of a virus that took the website offline for two weeks), the students were mostly very pleased with the course, according to the course evaluations.
Now that the COMPASS/ESL test (the test used by Admissions to determine readiness to enter credit coursework at the College) is mostly a computer-based test, this course was designed to help students improve their English skills and gain basic computer ability.
New course! This fall we will introduce a new course – Basic English for Business. For the first couple of terms, this course will be funded through a grant; therefore, there will be no cost to students. We hope there will be sufficient interest so that the course can become a continuing part of our curriculum.
If you think you might be interested in teaching this course in the pilot next term, please let me know so I can provide you a copy of the textbook.
Return of Basic English for Health Care. Next quarter Basic English for Health Care will return, still funded through a grant from the Columbus Foundation; therefore, there will be no cost to students.
Autumn quarter schedule. The Autumn quarter course schedule will be available by the beginning of next week.
Materials collection. I would like for us to have a collection of handouts, quizzes, worksheets, presentations, lesson plans, great ideas, etc., available for instructors to use. If you have anything you have found useful that you would like to share, please drop it off to me, and I will work on a method of organizing these materials so they are accessible for everyone. Thank you!
Language Institute Blog. Please don’t forget that there is a Language Institute blog that provides a great deal of information about the Basic English and English for Success programs, including the information sent out in the updates. It is searchable by term for easy access of information.
The URL is: lang-inst.blogspot.com
LI Update - July 17, 2009
Dress code. In order to create a more professional image, a new dress code is being created for employees in our division. Effective immediately, shorts and sweatpants should not be considered as appropriate workplace attire. I will provide you more information as the dress code is further defined.
English for Success dress code. Just as a reminder, students in the English for Success program are required to dress in a “business casual” manner. For example, jeans must be free of holes, shorts, sweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted. If you have questions regarding appropriate attire for students in the English for Success program, please let me know.
Temporary parking permits. A new process has been put in place for temporary passes. Effective immediately, anyone who needs a temporary parking permit will need to contact Thelma Bucy or Stacy Drake for it.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
LI Update - July 15, 2009
Observations. I will be coming around to do observations this term as my schedule permits, so don’t be surprised if you see me slip into the back of your classroom for a while.
Also – After I do observations, I will contact you so we can briefly meet to go over the observation and talk about how your class is going.
Attendance. Please be sure to send or drop off your class attendance to me each week.
FINAL rosters. FINAL rosters for this term will be in your mailboxes by the beginning of next week. When you receive them, please compare the names on your roster(s) with the name of the students who are attending your class(es) and let me know if there are (a) people on the roster who are no longer attending and/or (b) people who are attending but are not on the roster. Thank you for your help.
Visits from Admissions. Basic English 6 instructors – A representative from Admissions will be coming to your class at some point over the next week. She will present information to your students about the admissions and financial aid processes for the College.
Also – After I do observations, I will contact you so we can briefly meet to go over the observation and talk about how your class is going.
Attendance. Please be sure to send or drop off your class attendance to me each week.
FINAL rosters. FINAL rosters for this term will be in your mailboxes by the beginning of next week. When you receive them, please compare the names on your roster(s) with the name of the students who are attending your class(es) and let me know if there are (a) people on the roster who are no longer attending and/or (b) people who are attending but are not on the roster. Thank you for your help.
Visits from Admissions. Basic English 6 instructors – A representative from Admissions will be coming to your class at some point over the next week. She will present information to your students about the admissions and financial aid processes for the College.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
LI Update - July 7, 2009
Substitute needed.
Class: Basic English 4
Date(s): Saturday, 7/11 and Sunday, 7/12
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: WD 208
Please let me know right away if you are interested in this opportunity.
Out of the office. Please note that I will be out of the office four days next week. I’ll be at a conference Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (7/13 – 7/15) and I’ll be in a workshop all day on Friday (7/17).
Reminder
Letters of Agreement. Letters of Agreement (LOAs) are in your mailboxes. Please complete your LOA, sign it and return it to me right away. Remember that payment is ALWAYS generated by means of time cards or electronic time entry (as applicable). You will not be paid if you do not submit your time as directed.
Information needed – reminder. In a meeting the other day, we were discussing the large and small challenges (and surprises) that people have when they come to the U.S. If you could have a brief discussion with your students about what they found to be challenging and/or unexpected when they first came to the U.S., and then let me know the results, it would be very helpful. Thank you to those who have already responded!
Class: Basic English 4
Date(s): Saturday, 7/11 and Sunday, 7/12
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: WD 208
Please let me know right away if you are interested in this opportunity.
Out of the office. Please note that I will be out of the office four days next week. I’ll be at a conference Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (7/13 – 7/15) and I’ll be in a workshop all day on Friday (7/17).
- If you have questions regarding Basic English, please contact Sharon Ward (287-2072 or sward@cscc.edu).
- If you have questions regarding English for Success, please contact Kimberly Gholson (287-3869 or kgholson@cscc.edu).
Reminder
- Completed time cards for the period of 7/1 – 7/15 are due to Stacy Drake on Monday, 7/13. Do not leave time cards in my mailbox, as I will not be here.
- Electronic time entry for this period must be completed by Thursday, 7/16.
Letters of Agreement. Letters of Agreement (LOAs) are in your mailboxes. Please complete your LOA, sign it and return it to me right away. Remember that payment is ALWAYS generated by means of time cards or electronic time entry (as applicable). You will not be paid if you do not submit your time as directed.
Information needed – reminder. In a meeting the other day, we were discussing the large and small challenges (and surprises) that people have when they come to the U.S. If you could have a brief discussion with your students about what they found to be challenging and/or unexpected when they first came to the U.S., and then let me know the results, it would be very helpful. Thank you to those who have already responded!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
LI Update - July 2, 2009
Information needed. In a meeting yesterday, we were discussing the large and small challenges (and surprises) that people have when they come to the U.S. If you could have a brief discussion with your students about what they found to be challenging and/or unexpected when they first came to the U.S., and then let me know the results, it would be very helpful. Thank you!
Private tutoring. This is just a reminder that if you are interested in private tutoring and would like to have your information available, please send me your name, contact information, hourly rate and specialty areas (if any).
ALSO — You should NOT tutor your own students at a cost. Students in your classes who need extra tutoring should seek it from another instructor or another source. Charging for tutoring your own students is considered a conflict of interest.
Rosters. Updated rosters are in your mailboxes.
Final schedule for Summer 2009. Below is the final schedule for Summer quarter. I will have your Letters of Agreement (LOAs) for you in your mailboxes next week. Please complete your LOA, sign it and return it to me right away. Remember that payment is ALWAYS generated by means of time cards or electronic time entry (as applicable). You will not be paid if you do not submit your time as directed.
Private tutoring. This is just a reminder that if you are interested in private tutoring and would like to have your information available, please send me your name, contact information, hourly rate and specialty areas (if any).
ALSO — You should NOT tutor your own students at a cost. Students in your classes who need extra tutoring should seek it from another instructor or another source. Charging for tutoring your own students is considered a conflict of interest.
Rosters. Updated rosters are in your mailboxes.
Final schedule for Summer 2009. Below is the final schedule for Summer quarter. I will have your Letters of Agreement (LOAs) for you in your mailboxes next week. Please complete your LOA, sign it and return it to me right away. Remember that payment is ALWAYS generated by means of time cards or electronic time entry (as applicable). You will not be paid if you do not submit your time as directed.
LI Update - July 1, 2009
New pay rate — correction. The new pay rate for hourly instructors ($22.35/hr.) will take effect on August 1, 2009, not the beginning of Summer quarter, as previously reported. I regret the error.
Reminder — First-day information. Please don’t forget to have your students complete the beige information forms. Return the completed forms to me as soon as possible. Thank you!
Food and beverage policy. Please take note of the following information from the CSCC Student Handbook:
Food and Beverages
With the exception of the educational requirements of a course, food and beverages are prohibited in classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, the Educational Resource Center, gymnasium and its adjacent rooms, locker room area, restrooms, hallways, and elevators. Food and beverages are permitted in designated lobbies and lounges only.
Reminder — First-day information. Please don’t forget to have your students complete the beige information forms. Return the completed forms to me as soon as possible. Thank you!
Food and beverage policy. Please take note of the following information from the CSCC Student Handbook:
Food and Beverages
With the exception of the educational requirements of a course, food and beverages are prohibited in classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, the Educational Resource Center, gymnasium and its adjacent rooms, locker room area, restrooms, hallways, and elevators. Food and beverages are permitted in designated lobbies and lounges only.
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