MONDAY MORNINGOctOber 26, 2015

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY & STAFF NEWLETTER

Hauling and helping MCC’s My College Cares Day is set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, and MCC’ers will be canvasing the community in a myriad of areas including Camp Eagle Ridge as this 2014 My College Cares Day shows. For more information about My College Cares day, contact Marie Roberts, at extension 440, or Phyllis Holiday, at extension 439.

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Faculty members from across the state pause at a tour spot for a photograph.

Lamplighters shine at conferenceState gathering offers chance at networking It’s been said that to give your best, you have to rest and recuperate every so often.

Time away from the workplace can recharge your batteries. And that is one of the ideas behind the state’s Lamplighter Conference – to give educators a chance to refresh and renew.

The Lamplighter Award is sponsored by the Chief Academic Officers Association of the Mississippi Community and Junior Colleges to honor outstanding faculty with the community college system. The honorees are selected by their peers and attend a conference held in their honor at one of the community colleges within the Mississippi.

This year’s conference, Oct. 20-22, was co-hosted by Meridian Community College and East Central Community College.

“It’s always important to recognize our outstanding faculty from each institution and this takes away from the usual conference experience that they had – geared toward teaching and learning and pedagogy and concepts,” said Dr. Teresa Houston, vice president for instruction at East Central.

“This is more about embracing them and showing them how much we value and appreciate them,” she added.

Houston said the annual event get the honorees away from campus and their normal environments. “They’re exposed to other campus environments and the opportunity to network and fellowship from across the state is invaluable,” Houston said.

Forty-three faculty members from the state’s community colleges attended the three-day event

that included tours of Meridian’s Highland Park and Denzel Carousel, the Meridian Railroad Museum, the Choctaw Museum and Tribal Government Tour in Philadelphia and dinner at Pierce Castle in Decatur.

“It was a great conference with a great group of instructors from across the state. They were so cooperative and seemed to enjoy all of the activities,” said Barbara Jones, MCC vice president for operations and chief academic officer.

She added that partnering with East Central Community College was a “joy. We could not have done with without the support that we got from our colleagues at each of our colleges. It’s all about teamwork to be successful in whatever you do,” she said.

Participants included Tolernisa Butler of Coahoma Community College; Eddie Britt and Nanette McGehee, both of Copiah-Lincoln Community College; Luke Howell, Melanie Pinter and Cathryn May, all of East Central Community College; Hari Sharma of East Mississippi Community College; Donna Ahlrich, William Alexander, Kristin Alexander, Norman Faulkner, Barbara Faulkner, all of Holmes

Community College; Jane Eastland-Foreman and Joy Rhoads, both of Hinds Community College; Holly Kirk, Cindy Layman, Donna Vaughn, and Joe Williams, all of Itawamba Community College, Danielle Brownlee, Karen Kirk and David Lowery, all of Jones Junior College; Dr. Constance Bradley and Stephanie Brown, both of Meridian Community College; Frankie Chandler, Jorene Pettiet and Christie Kisner, all of Mississippi Delta Community College; Michael Bond, Michael Loui, Christine Price and Michael Thensted, all of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Collin Billingsley, LaShay Blansett, Melinda Hamlin, Donna Hill, Glenice Stone and Danielle Willcoxon, all of Northeast Mississippi Community College; Temple Allen and Beth Dickerson, both of Northwest Community College; LaDona Tylson of Pearl River Community College; Dewanna Rand-Achord, Stephanie Greer and Shella Young, all of Southwest Mississippi Community College; and Lori Anderson of Pearl River Community College.

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Falling for funThis year’s Fall Fest, hosted by Campus Life, proved to offer fun, food and festivities for all. Take a look at some of the scenes from the event – which had a different venue this year.

Naming namesDo you know someone who makes a difference at MCC? Tell Kathy Brookshire, associate vice president for development, about him or her. Brookshire is seeking email submissions of potential MCC’er of the Month candidates. In the email, describe why the nominee deserves this recognition.

Brookshire’s email is kbrooksh@meridiancc.edu

More than fairThere will be a health awareness fair with an emphasis on breast cancer awareness on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Ivy Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. Sandra Cross, coordinator for unplanned pregnancy prevention, asked faculty, staff and students to wear something pink on this day. Faculty please encourage students to wear something pink on this day.

For more information, contact Cross at extension 380.

Take a chance to help othersThe Relay for Life Committee will be selling chances at $1 for one ticket; $5 for six tickets to win for the parking spot of your choice, said Adrian Cross, student recruiter. She added, the Lip Sync Battle application deadline has been extended to Oct. 29.All proceeds collected will support the American Cancer Society and proceeds from the concession stand will help fund the College’s Helping Hands Committee. For more information, contact Cross at extension 553.

Studying student successStudy skills and test taking seminars will be presented Nov. 2, 2 and 5 p.m.; Nov. 3, 2 p.m. in the Casteel Gallery, said Deborah Nettles, career and retention adviser.

“Students can come to either session. The seminar will provide tips on improving study skills, as well as proven strategies to maximize test performance. The seminar can also be an opportunity for instructors to offer bonus points to students seeking ways to obtain extra class credit. Names of students in attendance will be recorded on a sign in sheet, Nettles said.

For details, contact Nettles at extension 404.

Meet the EaglesFaculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the Meet the Eagles on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. in the Graham Gym. This event will mark the official start of the season for the MCC basketball program for the upcoming season that begins on Nov. 2. As a part of Meet the Eagles, there will be various activities as well as player introductions for both the Eagles and Lady Eagles.

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MCC Weekly Schedule • 26-OCT-15 to 1-NOV-15Monday BSU - Arise 0630 AM - 0830 AM, Chapel SANCTUARY Tribal Scholarship Program 0930 AM - 0300 PM, Ivy Hall 121 PN Information Session 0100 PM - 0200 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY Campus Ministry International 0500 PM - 0600 PM, Chapel SANCTUARY Tuesday Insurance Exam 1200 PM - 0400 PM, Chapel AR Wednesday BSU Noon Day 1000 AM - 0130 PM, Chapel AR Entrance Counseling Session 1100 AM - 0100 PM, Todd Library CASTEEL MASEP 0600 PM - 0930 PM, Health Center 221 MASEP 0600 PM - 0930 PM, Health Center 240 Thursday EMDC Board Meeting 0800 AM - 0200 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY Lauderdale County Schools Choices Meeting 0900 AM - 1100 AM, Webb Hall GSR Club Eagle Building Meeting 0130 PM - 0330 PM, Webb Hall GSR OSN Meeting (Nursing) 0200 PM - 0300 PM, Ivy Hall THE A Teacher’s Guide to Google Voice 0230 PM - 0330 PM, Todd Library CASTEEL Friday Fall Fun Friday 0900 AM - 1100 AM, Ivy Hall BOOKSTORE Basketball Event 1100 AM - 1230 PM, Ivy Hall GYM Saturday Family Birthday Celebration 0630 PM - 1000 PM, Magnolia Hall CE Classes Sunday Scuba Diving - PADI 0900 AM - 1100 AM Fitness Center Monday CRC Certificates 0900 AM - 1200 PM Webb Hall 102 Fitness - Water Aerobics 0930 AM - 1020 AM Fitness Center Fitness - Swimming 0100 PM - 0150 PM Fitness Center Fitness - YOGA 0130 PM - 0220 PM Fitness Center Adult Detention Officers Trng 0400 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall 129 Monday Lifeguard 0430 PM - 0530 PM Fitness Center IBEST-System Maintenance FL 0500 PM - 0900 PM Annex D 401 Pharmacy Technician 0500 PM - 0950 PM Emergency Medical Science Acad 107 Investing 101 0530 PM - 0630 PM Webb Hall 101 IBEST - Medical Terminology 0550 PM - 0900 PM Phil Hardin Hall 123 Microsoft Excel (Advanced) 0550 PM - 0750 PM Webb Hall 128 Basic Welding 0600 PM - 1000 PM Structural Steel Welding Bldg 101 HVAC Level I Part 1 0600 PM - 0900 PM Reed Hall 100 How to Start a Business 0600 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall ROSENB MCEF Elect Apprent Core 0600 PM - 1000 PM Annex E 101

Tuesday CRC Certificates 0900 AM - 1200 PM Webb Hall 102 Fitness - Water Aerobics 0930 AM - 1020 AM Fitness Center Fitness - Power Hour 0230 PM - 0320 PM Fitness Center Adult Detention Officers Trng 0400 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall 129 Lifeguard 0430 PM - 0530 PM Fitness Center Phlebotomy Essentials 0450 PM - 0700 PM Off Campus EMT Basic Refresher 0500 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall GSR IBEST - IC3 0500 PM - 0800 PM Ralph E. Young Adult Basic Ed IBEST-Network Maintenance FL 0500 PM - 0900 PM Annex D 401 Stained Glass 0530 PM - 0700 PM Off Campus Stained Glass - NP 6 Wk 0530 PM - 0730 PM Off Campus Haas CNC Operator 0550 PM - 0850 PM Reed Hall 118 IBEST Front Office (Rush) 0550 PM - 0900 PM Phil Hardin Hall 124 IBEST-Medical Office Concept 0550 PM - 0900 PM Phil Hardin Hall 123 Cabinetry & Woodworking 0600 PM - 0900 PM Reed Hall 132 HVAC Level II Part 1 0600 PM - 0900 PM Reed Hall 100 MCEF Elect Apprentic Level III 0600 PM - 1000 PM Annex E 102 MCEF Elect Apprentice Level II 0600 PM - 1000 PM Annex E 101 Small Engine Repair 0600 PM - 0900 PM Workforce Development Center 107 Tuesday Ballet - POINTE 0630 PM - 0730 PM Fitness Center Wednesday CRC Certificates 0900 AM - 1200 PM Webb Hall 102 Fitness - Water Aerobics 0930 AM - 1020 AM Fitness Center Fitness - Swimming 0100 PM - 0150 PM Fitness Center Fitness - YOGA 0130 PM - 0220 PM Fitness Center Adult Detention Officers Trng 0400 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall 129 Lifeguard 0430 PM - 0530 PM Fitness Center IBEST-System Maintenance FL 0500 PM - 0900 PM Annex D 401 Microsoft Excel (Advanced) 0550 PM - 0750 PM Webb Hall 128 Thursday CRC Certificates 0900 AM - 1200 PM Webb Hall 102 Scuba Diving - PADI 0900 AM - 1100 AM Fitness Center Fitness - Water Aerobics 0930 AM - 1020 AM Fitness Center Fitness - Power Hour 0230 PM - 0320 PM Fitness Center Lifeguard 0430 PM - 0530 PM Fitness Center Phlebotomy Essentials 0450 PM - 0700 PM Off Campus EMT Basic Refresher 0500 PM - 0900 PM Webb Hall GSR IBEST - IC3 0500 PM - 0800 PM Ralph E. Young Adult Basic Ed IBEST-Network Maintenance FL 0500 PM - 0900 PM Annex D 401 Guitar 0530 PM - 0630 PM Webb Hall ROSENB Basic Electricity II 0600 PM - 0900 PM Workforce Development Center 108 Basic Welding 0600 PM - 1000 PM Off Campus MCEF Elect Apprentice Level IV 0600 PM - 1000 PM Annex E 102 Pharmacy Technician 0600 PM - 0750 PM Emergency Medical Science Acad 107 SCP Fiber Optics Trng 0600 PM - 1000 PM Webb Hall 129 Ballet - POINTE 0630 PM - 0730 PM Fitness Center Friday CRC Certificates 0900 AM - 1200 PM Webb Hall 102 Saturday Scuba Diving - PADI 0900 AM - 1100 AM Fitness Center First Tee of Meridian 0930 AM - 1200 PM Webb Hall GSR