Ithaca College

Submitted on behalf of Nancy Pringle, Vice President for Human and Legal Resources

We have extended the deadline for all staff to complete the online training to November 21, 2014.  However, computer workstations will not be available in the Office of Human Resources during the month of November for employees without regular access to computers (due to Re-enrollment).

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(The following message is being submitted on behalf of Dr. Timothy Carey, Associate Vice President, Facilities)

 I am pleased to share with the IC Community that Ernie McClatchie, Director of Grounds and Transportation, has accepted an appointment to expand his scope of responsibility within the Facilities Department.  In addition to his continued management of the College’s Grounds and Transportation functional units, Ernie will now also assume leadership oversight of all of the Maintenance Shops, which include: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, and  Structural (carpentry, painting, masonry, etc.).  The expanded role will enable more focused and streamlined leadership of all of the units within Ernie’s purview, resulting in enhanced delivery of first-rate customer service to our valued students, colleagues and visitors.

Please join me in congratulating Ernie on his appointment to this new and expanded role within our evolving Facilities Department.

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 Hello everyone!

I am sure that many of you are aware of the ongoing Ebola epidemic happening in West Africa and even part of the United States. We hear the word ‘Ebola” and we see the scenes of sickness and death that follow that word, but what is ebola? How do you get ebola? How can you help those that have been infected with this virus?

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The Annual Ithaca College Employee Benefits & Work/Life Fair is less than a week away!  Join us for door prizes, games, old time photos, and gobs of information from our benefit & community vendors.  Each benefit-eligible employee who enters the fair with their College ID will be entered to win one of our swanky gift baskets.

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The Ithacan has been named a finalist for the National Newspaper Pacemaker Award and the National Online Pacemaker Award by the Associated Collegiate Press.
The winners of the awards — widely regarded as “the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate journalism” — will be announced at this fall's National College Media Convention in Philadelphia on November 1. 
The Associated College Press is the oldest and largest membership organization of college journalists in the country.  

On Thursday, October 30, 2014, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Ithaca College will hold its first ever "POD" event to vaccinate staff and faculty against the seasonal flu!

Please dress appropriately to be able to receive a shot in the upper arm!

In order to greatly expedite the POD, all faculty and staff members who plan to receive their flu shots at this event are asked to print the Influenza Vaccine Screening and Consent form and Vaccine Information Sheet, found at the following link and bring the filled out form to the Fitness Center: https://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/healthcenter/docs/InfluenzaScreening.pdf 

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Submitted on behalf of Linda Petrosino, Interim Provost

Please join me on Thursday, November 6 for the third Faculty Colloquium of the academic year.  

Dr. Gordon Rowland, Professor in the Department of Strategic Communication and current faculty member in residence at our Center for Faculty Excellence, will be presenting “Meeting Complex Challenges through Integrated Inquiry.”

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Spend the last week of your winter break with IC's Habitat for Humanity!

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The cutthroat corporate world of “Mad Men” gets the musical comedy treatment from Ithaca College Theatre as it presents the Tony Award–winning “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Performances will run in the Hoerner Theatre at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 9.

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As a member of NERCOMP (NorthEast Regional Computing Program), all Ithaca College administration, faculty, staff and students are eligible to attend workshops and Professional Development Opportunities at the discounted rate.

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As part of the First-Year Reading Initiative (FYRI), author James McBride will hold a talk and Q&A session on Nov 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center for Music. There will be a book signing and light reception immediately following the lecture in McHenry Lobby from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the community, but space is limited.

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Come practice your French in a casual and friendly atmosphere at the weekly French conversation group!  French speakers of all levels are welcome. 

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In addition to learning about visible and non-visible job markets, the role of networking in the search process, and concrete resources for finding opportunities, in this workshop you'll learn tips and tricks for standing out amongst other job candidates in today's competitive market.

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In addition to learning about visible and non-visible job markets, the role of networking in the search process, and concrete resources for finding opportunities, in this workshop you'll learn tips and tricks for standing out amongst other job candidates in today's competitive market.

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Is giving a speech not your bread and butter? Come join the Ithaca College chapter of Toastmasters.  At Toastmasters, we will help you learn the skills that can help you give a speech like a piece of cake (or Toast). 

We have a new meeting time, every other Wednesday and the first Monday of every month.  Our first Monday meeting is November 3 at 6 PM in the DeMott Conference Room. We invite faculty, staff, and students to join us!

To find out more, join us as a guest. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 at 2PM in the Cayuga Lake Room.

For more information about the IC chapter of Toastmasters, visit Ithaca College Toastmasters.

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The IC Student Consumer Information website serves as a central access point to important public information related to many different aspects of student life such as safety, financial aid, costs, diversity, and graduation rates.   A link to the site is available at the top of every College web page through “About IC” and also on the Office of Institutional Research website.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. (RSVP here)
Center for Faculty Excellence - 316 Gannett Center

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. (Register here - It's not too late!)
IC Collaborative Learning Space [Gannett 319]
Attend sessions as your schedule permits.  View the full daily agenda.
(Part of the Series on Enhancing Student Engagement with Technology from the TELE Collaborative*)

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With Halloween approaching later this week, the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management would like to provide a reminder to please be thoughtful and safe with regard to Halloween costumes and decorations.  In particular, the use of simulated weapons can be a dangerous practice that creates a severe risk for both students and for Public Safety officers and other college staff.   

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Join the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute and your colleagues this Wednesday, 3-5 pm in Clark Lounge in the Campus Center to celebrate 15 successful years of the IC/Longview partnership!

Come see displays of partnership activities and talk with some of the students, faculty members, and Longview residents who participate each semester. Remarks and light refreshments are also included. Please stop by -- no RSVP necessary! Questions? Call 274-1965. More on the partnership.

Visit the Events Calendar for more Ithaca College events.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Paula Davis at pdavis@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1193. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.