Nov. 19-Dec. 9, 2007

TEAMVision is the College's committee/workgroup advisory system to address campus-wide issues. The "TEAM" part of TEAMVision is an acronym for Together Everyone Achieves More. TEAMVision gives all SCC employees a voice and an opportunity to influence the college's decision-making. Minutes of all TEAMVision committees and task forces are found on the Intranet under TEAMVision Information. If there is a campus-wide issue that needs to be addressed, TEAMVision would like to hear about it. Issues may be submitted online or by printed form sent to Julie Parcel at SSB 2104. Learn more about TEAMVision.

The college will be closed Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 21-24, for the Thanksgiving holiday break.

Can’t remember that meeting or event? Search the online SCC Calendar. Events are categorized under various headings in a drop-down menu; just choose the one that interests you.

The SCC Fall Semester Student Art Exhibition opens Wednesday, Nov. 28, and continues through Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the FAB gallery. Gallery hours.

Concert Artist Series presents The Corey Christiansen Trio at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the FAB Theater. More.

The SCC Music Department will present its Winter Concert Series at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Dec. 3-6, in the FAB Theater. All shows are free and open to the public. More.

The American Red Cross/KSHE blood drive will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the CC gymnasium.

“Think Smart” training sessions will be presented by Bob Gill, SCC instructional media manager.

Creating Digital Slideshows will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in LRC 238. A new generation of software makes it easier than ever to create exciting slideshows from digital pictures. Join Bob for a demonstration and learn tips for improving presentations.

Using the “e-Beam” Software in the SSB Classrooms will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in SSB 1205. The new SSB classrooms feature a device similar to a smart board, but with some major differences. Learn about the “e-Beam” system and view a demonstration on how to use some of its most important features.

Check out the 2007-08 Staff Training and Education Program (STEP) schedule.  Deadline for enrolling for Creating Documents in Office 2007, What Is New! is Nov. 20. To sign up for STEP classes, contact Jessica James in Human Resources. Learn more about the STEP program.

The International Club is holding its Autumn raffle to raise money for the International Club Scholarship Fund. The money raised will help students participate in the Global Study Tours. Last year the club was able to provide over $1,000 in scholarship money for SCC students. Club members are selling raffle tickets at various locations around campus through Friday, Dec. 14. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, and the winners will be notified by phone. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. To purchase tickets, contact Cal Chandler at x8257.

Dr. Kevin Patton, professor of life science, and Jennifer Rigdon, adjunct professor of communication, presented the paper “Student Response Systems” at the Focus on Teaching and Technology conference held Nov. 1-2 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  Curt VanGeison, associate professor of communication, contributed to the paper but was unable to attend.

Patton recently published a new edition of his book "Structure and Function of the Body."  This is the 13th edition of the book, which is available in both hard and soft covers and used for one-semester courses in human anatomy and physiology.  This is the last book produced with Patton's long-time friend and collaborator, Dr. Gary Thibodeau, chancellor/professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, who recently retired from writing.

Winnie Stufflebam, vice president for institutional advancement, received the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Award for administrative/professional leadership at the Fall 2007 Convention in Branson.

Employee birthdays
November and December birthdays

Missed a previous issue of e-Outlook? Visit Marketing and Communications on the Intranet; you’ll find past e-Outlook issues there, along with employee birthdays for the month.

e-Outlook contact:  Karen Decker, marketing and Web assistant, at x8475. Deadline to submit items for the Dec. 10-Jan. 6 issue is Wednesday, Dec. 5.