Download - Faculty/staff inservice AUGUST, 2011
FACULTY/STAFF INSERVICEAUGUST, 2011
REMINDERS FOR STARTING SCHOOL
WelcomeTo New
Team Blue Members
Terry ProutyAutomotive Technology Lab Specialist
Pat AmorAutomotive Technology Instructor
Ron BurchatzCollision Repair Instructor
Misty Armstrong (starts mid-Sept)ENDT Instructor
Shannon WrightLPN Instructor
Troy JohnsonGroundskeeperNo photo
available
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Rich WeissCustodian
Betsy HomanAdmission Specialist Business, ET, CIS &Recruiter southwest Minnesota, part of eastern SD
Deb TieszenAdmissions Assistant (transfer from Bus Office) [replaces Megan Ahlbrecht - transferred to LHS]
Campus Updates
STI Organization ChartSchool Falls School Board
Dr. Pam Homan Superintendent
Jeff Holcomb President
Jim Jacobsen Vice President
Academics
Health and Human ServicesTechnology Division
Health and Human ServicesTechnology Clerical
Clinical Affiliate Coordinator
Transportation Technology Division
Horticulture Technology Division
Industrial Technology Division
Academic Clerical
Craig Peters Director of Academic
Support
Business and Communication
Technology Division
Engineering Technology Division
Advanced Technology Division
Instructional Support
General Education Division
Rich Kluin Vice President
Finance and Operations
Business Office
Bookstore
Human Resources
Building and Grounds
Mailroom
Security
Tracy Noldner Vice President
Student Affairs and Institutional Research
Housing
Library
Disability Services
Student Organizations
Adult Learning Center
Personal Counselors
Student Success Center
Tutoring Services
Registrar
Non-Traditional Advisor
Childcare
Jim Rokusek Director of Students
Admissions
Recruitment
InstitutionalMarketing
Financial Aid
Erik VanLaecken Director of Information
Technology
Campus Management System
Laptop Program
Network Administration
Server and Systems Administration
Web Administration
IT Support Center
Campus Communications
Academic Learning Management System
Lon Hird Director of Training Solutions
Institute
Health Care Training
Corporate and Small Business
Computer Applications
Manufacturing/Industrial
Transportation/Construction
ACT Testing Center
TSI Marketing
TSI Clerical
Executive Assistant STI Foundation Office
New Program• Registered Nurse Associate’s in Applied Science Degree• Approved at July SD Board of Ed Meeting
• January 2012 start 24 students• 116 inquiries, 89 applications for Jan 2012
• January 2013 start 32 students
Advisory Committees• No meetings during inservice week• Work with your supervisor to schedule date/time of fall
and spring meetings
Enrollment numbers
Construction/remodeling• Technology Center
• upper level paint, carpet and IT remodel• New Technology High being remodeled to occupy
complete north half of building (enrollment 200 students this year)
• Mickelson – renovation completed• Wood Center – construction will begin soon
Department Name Change• IT Support Center (formerly Help Desk)
Program Name Change• Digital Media Production (formerly Animation)
Room Utilization/Training/Fees• Must be approved by Admin and Vicki Oswald• We encourage business and industry to use our facilities
• Must be cleared by Admin-could be facility use fees • Must ensure that treatment of organizations is
consistent• Fees for rooms vs. letting instructors come free• Must give all details to Admin and Vicki
• Date, time, requested room, length of use, organization, who is doing training
• Vicki must list events on Weekly Security Calendar for custodial and security staff
Facebook Professional Siteo Can have students on ito Do not have crossover between personal and
professionalo Examples: pictures from your past, last vacation
o Protect yourself and the institutiono Must be work related- pertain to class, programo Needs to be kept up
Committee Sign Upso A number of opportunities to share your ideas,
suggestions and knowledgeo Voluntary sign upo If you were on a committee last year, please sign up
again if you would be willing to serve.
Policy & Procedure Review
Importance of Policies1) Legal2) Consistency3) Define standards, expectations and violation
consequences by section1) Equal Opportunity2) Personnel3) Instruction4) Students
4) STI specific policies [separate from K-12] can be accessed on STI website under Campus Info-STI policies by section
Evaluation Procedure Review1) Unit’s Bargaining Agreement2) Located on STInet-Documents and Forms-Human
Resources Documents and Forms
Signature 1) Will receive e-mail with list of policies to review
from Kathy Struck plus form to sign2) Signature indicates you’ve read and understand3) Return to HR by date indicated in e-mail
Information TechnologyItems
Data Security with ComputersPlease limit information/files that contain student data.
Be aware of items such as student ID numbers, addresses and phone numbers.
Faculty should not have social security numbers for students on their computers at any time. There are very few staff on campus who should have or need student social security numbers.
STInet Log In
All students, staff and faculty will log in to STInet with their STI network username and password.
This will be the same username and password that you use to log in to the STI network and your STI email account.
Student Username and Password Structure
Username: firstname.lastname
Password: first letter of your first and last names, followed by the last four digits of your social security number
Example:John Smith – SSN 999-99-1234Username: john.smithPassword: js1234
Reimages
All students, staff, and faculty will need to have their laptop reimaged by the end of the 2nd week of school. If not, you will lose your wireless network access until your machine is reimaged.
Note:If you have received a new machine or are getting a different one this Fall, your reimage is or will be taken care of.
Messages from the Registrar
Drop/Add
The drop/add period ends at 4:00 p.m. on Sept 2.
After that time, students must complete a withdraw form in the Student Success Center. Also, students must have instructor signature to add a class after this date.
Students will be dropped from waitlists by Sept 9
Send any students to the Student Success Center who are attending class, but do not appear on your roster.
Watch Your Calendars!
Kristie Vortherms will send e-mail reminders regarding when grades open, etc.
All of this information can be found on the STInet Calendar (Faculty Tab).
Notesfrom
Academic Services
Perkins 2011 - 2012
o Funding Level: $573,527o E-mail was sent out with resources
needed to get Perkins equipment orderedo Due to budget cuts from the state last
year, we will be holding back $20,000 until later in the year
BudgetsReview your program budget.
Please monitor your printing costs
Rich ran end-of-year report
Charged to cost center
Travel PrioritiesSite visits for students at clinical or internship sitesAny travel that is required for accreditationOther conferences/training
Building Meetings
WC Building with Jim in WC 204
HC Building with Jim in HC 220
TC and MC Advanced Tech with Craig in TC 105
TC Gen Ed and MC Business Division with Craig in TC 105
Mondays 3-4 pm
See handout for specific dates
Schedule
Send a paper copy of your Outlook Calendar schedule to Carol in TC Office by Friday at noon.
Include:Course numberCourse nameRoom numberOffice hours, lunch and prep timeTeam Meeting time
Workload Forms
Please complete the Workload Form using information found on the Xcel document you receive from Craig.
Initial or sign the form and return to Carol in TC Office by Friday at noon.
(form located on the STInet-Documents and Forms-Workload section)
Have a great year!