e-Outlook


	Nov. 29-Dec. 11, 2011

	In order to prepare for this year’s winter season, sign up for SCC’s Text Message Emergency Alert System for updates on emergencies, warnings, campus shutdowns and weather-related closings. Even if you have registered for this service before, the system is updated once a year and clears out everyone who has registered in the past. Sign up here: stchas.edu/text. SCC has been asked to participate in an important survey for the future of St. Charles County by the St. Charles County Partners for Progress Quality of Place Committee. Please take a moment to fill it out online. Surveys can be turned in anonymously. Those who provide their contact information at the end will go into a drawing for one of three $50 pre-paid MasterCard gift cards. The deadline to participate is Wednesday, Nov. 30. The SCC Staff and Faculty Holiday Social will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Plaza Bistro. Phi Theta Kappa’s Alpha Xi Chi Chapter will be collecting treats, dry and canned food, grooming supplies and other items for cats and dogs in need at the local St. Charles County Division of Humane Services. Donations can be dropped off in designated collection boxes found in ADM, SSB and the College Center from now until Dec. 9. *Email scc.axc.ptk@gmail.com* for more information. The college will be closed for the holidays Friday, Dec. 23, 2011-Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Offices will re-open Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. In honor of SCC’s 25th anniversary, Papa John’s is offering 25% off your entire order when you order online and use the promo code: SCC25.** Plus, 10% of your order will go back to the SCC Foundation to support scholarships and academic enhancements.This special will go on throughout the rest of the year.

	The SCC Fall Student Art Exhibition will be on display until Saturday, Dec. 10, in the FAB gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information about this exhibit or upcoming exhibits, contact Christine Holtz. SCC will celebrate AIDS Awareness Week Nov. 28-Dec. 1, in honor of World AIDS Day on Thursday, Dec. 1. The week’s events will include presentations, free red ribbons, free HIV testing and a large community ribbon for everyone to sign to promote AIDS awareness. All of the events are free and open to the public. For a schedule of events, check out the news release. Contact Mandi Smith at x8469 for more information. Hal Berry, SCC professor of history and theater, will present "Native Lands and America's Energy and Mineral Policies" at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the SSB Auditorium. This event is part of Native American Heritage Month. Contact Berry at x8261 for more information. Celebrate the spiritual and cultural life of the Plains Indians with a free musical performance by Michael Murphy and D.Z. Iron Wing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the SSB Auditorium. The program includes the songs, prayers and dances of the Lakota and other native nations. This event is part of Native American Heritage Month. Contact Hal Berry at x8261 for more information. The SCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in the SSB lounge. Poets, short fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers and songwriters are welcome to share their creativity. Complimentary coffee and cookies are served. Contact Jacqueline Gray at x8569 for more information. There will be a faculty percussion recital at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in the FAB theater. Enjoy free SCC winter concerts every night at 8 p.m. the week of Dec. 5-8, in the FAB theater including: Monday, Dec. 5: SCC Concert Band Tuesday, Dec. 6: SCC Singers and Chamber Choir Wednesday, Dec. 7: SCC Jazz Combos Thursday, Dec. 8: SCC Orchestra SCC Student Activities will host “SCC on Ice,” a free ice-skating event from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, on the outdoor Campus Plaza. There will be an artificial ice rink on the SCC campus, complete with free skate rentals open to the public. Attendees may also choose to enter a giant walk-in snow globe for a whimsical photo opportunity. Free hot cocoa and flavored coffee will be provided. Holiday crafts and activities will also be available for families from 5-8 p.m. For more information contact Mandi Smith at x8469.
	St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event. See Accessibility for Campus Guests.

	The 2011-12 Staff Training and Education Program (STEP) schedule is now available online. Deadlines for enrolling: Excel Advanced, Dec. 2; dotCMS for Content Editors Day 1, Dec. 6; dotCMS for Content Editors Day 2, Dec. 6; Civil Treatment for Employees, Dec. 9. To sign up for STEP classes, contact Jessica Trimborn in Human Resources. Learn more about the STEP Program.

	The last day to apply for March/May 2012 graduation is Wednesday, Nov. 30. The last day of fall 2011 credit classes is Saturday, Dec. 10. Final exams will be Monday, Dec. 12-Saturday, Dec. 17. Tuition and fees for 12/SP01 classes are due Thursday, Dec. 15. The following college representatives will be visiting SCC to discuss transfer requirements (all representatives will have tables set up in the Atrium of the Administration Building): McKendree University: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Lindenwood College for Individual Education (LCIE) Evening Program: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 29-30 Kaplan University: 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Dec. 6 Missouri Baptist University: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 Maryville University: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8

	SCC Chapter of Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Honor Society Inducts Seven New Members (Nov. 18) SCC Soccer Program Names 10 Players to All-Region Teams (Nov. 15) Five From SCC Recognized by Missouri Community College Association (Nov. 14) Check out the latest posts from our SCC bloggers: Welcome to newest SCC blogger, SCC student Shelby Duff! Check out her first blog post, "Computer Viruses and My Blogger App." "17th Annual Sloan Consortium Online Learning Conference," by Andrea Compton, associate professor of business administrative systems (Nov. 28): Andrea says the latest conference she attended was "one of the best educational technology conferences I've ever attended," and she explains why. "Thanksgiving Wishes," by Ron Chesbrough, SCC president (Nov. 23): Dr. Chesbrough shares some thoughts on his favorite holiday. "Holidays, Cold Weather and Comfort Food," by Andrea Compton (Nov. 22): Andrea shares recipes for her favorite winter comfort foods. "Presidents and Puppies," by Ron Chesbrough (Nov. 18): Dr. Chesbrough relates getting a new puppy to getting a new president. "Social Networking in St. Louis," by Kanna Taylor, marketing specialist (Nov. 17): Kanna shares some tidbits from her last couple of social networking events in St. Louis. "The Importance of the Community College," by Ron Chesbrough (Nov. 6): Dr. Chesbrough's attendance at the MCCA (Missouri Community College Association) conference in Branson reminded him why we should all be proud to be a part of SCC. "Why I Am At a Community College – SCC in Particular," by Andrea Compton (Nov. 5): Andrea explains how she found SCC and why she loves teaching here. Check out Ryan's Blog, SCC student, to find out what's going on in his life, including: "STL Cardinals 2011 DVD" (Nov. 17) "Working Hard" (Nov. 15) "Burr!!!" (Nov. 10) "Looking For Web Design/Graphic Work!" (Nov. 9) "No Shave November" (Nov. 5)

	SCC students Angela Aguirre, Margaret Beckmann, Charles Beysselance IV, Cheryl Clerkley, Jeffrey Martin, Matthew Mueller and Emily Sinn were inducted into the SCC Lambda Chapter of the Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Honor Society on Saturday, Nov. 5. Congratulations to the SCC men’s and women’s soccer teams for naming several players to both the All-Region and All-MCCAC (Midwest Community College Athletic Conference) teams of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The following players received awards for the men's team: Robbie Bajier, First-Team All-Region, First-Team All-MCCAC Bryan Powers, First-Team All-Region, Second-Team All-MCCAC Conor Leach, Second-Team All-Region, First-Team All-MCCAC Austin Haywood, Second-Team All-Region, Second-Team All-MCCAC Robert Wright, First-Team All-MCCAC Matt Jung, Second-Team All-MCCAC And the following players received awards for the women's team: Ashley Trautman, First-Team All-Region Brooke Lucas, First-Team All-Region Anna Recer, First-Team All-Region Brittainy German, First-Team All-Region Megan Huffman, Second-Team All-Region Melissa Beste, Second-Team All-Region
	Employee birthdays for the current issue may be found on the Intranet. Missed a previous issue of e-Outlook? Visit Marketing and Communications on the Web; you’ll find past e-Outlook issues there. e-Outlook: The e-Outlook is a bi-weekly calendar of events and campus update for employees of St. Charles Community College. Contact: Kanna Taylor, marketing specialist, at x8275. Deadline to submit items for the Dec. 12 issue is Wednesday, Dec. 7.