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2 Wingspan campus news February 14, 2011 wingspan.lccc.wy.edu 3 college employees nominated for WACCT By Jamille Smith Opinion Editor LCCC nominated three employees or the Wyoming Association f Community College Trustees’ eadership Awards. Laramie County Community College has ecently announced the nominations of three mployers for the Wyoming Association of ommunity College Trustees 2010–2011 eadership Awards. They are Sher Warren, director of SAGE RIO, for professional staff leadership; Rosalind Schliske, instructor in journalsm and mass media/multimedia, for faculty eadership; Tara Savastano, program assistant for the rants office, for classified staff leadership. The nominees were honored Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. t the WACCT legislative reception at Little merica. The WACCT recognizes the tremendous eforts made by trustees, equity programs, chief xecutive officers, faculty members and staff embers in the Wyoming community college ystem. Rosalind Schliske Rosalind Schliske has been an instructor n journalism and mass media/ multimeia at LCCC since 1976. Her evaluations are onsistently among the highest, and she has eceived numerous awards for teaching excelence during the years. Recently, her teaching as the subject of a Wyoming PBS “Wyoming hronicle.” In August 2009, she was featured in a Wall treet Journal article: “Imperfect grammar robably would have ailed me forever, too, ad it not been for Rosalind Schliske, the mass edia instructor at LCCC.” During her many years as adviser for the tudent newspaper, Wingspan, Schliske, her tudents and the publication have won countess awards. In addition, under her guidance Wingspan nline became Wyoming’s first collegiate pubication published on the Internet. Recently, he raise funds to endow a LCCC Foundation ournalism scholarship; helped create the oward Major First Amendment Guardian ward; and wrote the constitution for the newly reated LCCC Faculty Senate. Because of her efforts in teaching and the rganizations she is involved in, she has reeived numerous awards such as second place ational winner in the publications adviser ategory of the National Federation of Press omen, Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker awards, American Scholastic Press Association awards, and Society of Professional Journalist awards, just to name a few. Sher Warren Sher Warren has been responsible for writing the federal Trio Student Support Services grants at LCCC that resulted in millions of dollars being brought to the college in support of first-generation, low-income and disabled students to be able to be retained and supported as they work toward graduation and transfer from LCCC. Warren constantly works with the different department on campus to make sure they understand the perspective of under-resourced students and that processes and procedures are fair and equitable. Her expertise in TRIO and serving these students goes beyond the office of SAGE TRIO at LCCC, as she is a well-known author and advocate at the regional and national level as well, the nomination said. According to Rachel Martinez, fellow staff member, “Warren’s office is often the home away from home for many students who seek guidance, mentorship and a shoulder to cry on or person to vent to about issues in their life affecting their goals. “Sher is also a mentor for her employees and always seeks to support them in their professional endeavors and growth in TRIO. Sher is dedicated and passionate about her job.” Tara Savastano Tara Savastano, LCCC’s nominee for the classified staff award,works as program assistant for the grants office, a job that includes major responsibility for the college’s Perkins grant budget and the institution’s concurrent enrollment database. Savastano works corroboratively with faculty, staff and administrators on campus as well as with teachers from area high schools. She has become very knowledgeable about all aspects of the Perkins grant, including Career Pathways and the nuances and importance of dual credit. Mimi Hull, grants writer/facilitator, said: “Tara is a true professional in her role—always maintaining a positive attitude, yet able to ask relevant questions and make changes if procedures aren’t working well. Tara provides the grants coordinator with a safety net. “She catches paperwork and math errors and doesn’t hesitate to raise questions if there appears to be a problem or an inconsistency. Due to her interest in and knowledge of the goals of the Perkins legislation, the Wyoming Career Pathway initiative, and our local grant, she is able to make programmatic suggestions and is an integral part of the Perkins Leadership Team.” New flexible hours for pre-school The Laramie County Community College Children’s Discovery Center announced the opening of a part-time preschool program that offers a similar educational experience as the full-time program. Ages from 12 months to 6-years-old are welcome. The program has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children because of the quality of the curriculum used. The preschool program is required to hold higher standards than a traditional child care center. Also, every teacher must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in education. The program is designed to teach daily learning experiences and provide activities through complex lesson plans. The preschool program is open to all families in Laramie County. LCCC library eliminates late fees Laramie County Community College Ludden library has eliminated the overdue fines for all items except course reserves. The library will continue to e-mail patrons of their overdue reminders. After an item is 21 days late, the library will send a bill for the cost of the replacement book. New proctor hired for the exam lab The Laramie County Community College system for Student Success recently hired a new proctor for the exam lab in the Education and Enrichment Center. The new Proctor, Sharon Burns, took over on Jan. 10. Pfiefer remembered by scholarship A scholarship will be established in the honor and memory of Ludvik Pfeifer, a math instructor who died in November. Pfeifer taught at Laramie County Community College for 15 years. Working with students and teaching math brought him joy. Those interested in giving to the Ludvik “Vik” Pfeifer Memorial may send donations to the LCCC Foundation or contact Brenda Laird at 778- 1372. VITA assist with tax returns The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be on the Laramie County Community campus again this year doing free tax preparations for those who qualify. The VITA program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. The VITA program will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. in the LCCC Training Center, Room 103. No appointments will be taken. For questions, call Tom Patras at 633- 0866. • Top-quality, local, hand-blown glass • Hookahs and Shisha • Chameleon and Kaos glass products • Aroma therapy 1612 Central Ave. Cheyenne, Wyo. 82001 307-426-4296
February 14, 2011 wingspan.lccc.wy.edu campus news Wingspan 3 ‘Three Cups’ author to speak on campus The best-selling author of “Stones into Schools” and coauthor of “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time” will offer a free presentation for students and staff at Laramie County Community College on Tuesday, March 29. Greg Mortenson, cofounder and executive director of the Central Asia Institute in Bozeman, Mont., a nonprofit organization that and supports community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of northern Pakistan and Afghanistan, will speak at 2:30 p.m. Later that day, he will speak at the Taco John’s Event Center at 7 p.m. Since 1996, Mortenson’s work has helped construct 145 schools in the Middle East and bring educational opportunities to more than 64,000 students. In 2009, Mortenson was awarded the “Star of Pakistan,” and he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in both 2009 and 2010. Tickets for the evening event may be purchased by contacting the Taco John’s Events Center at 433-0024 or online at www.cheyennecity. org and are $5 for students and $15 for the general public. In addition to LCCC, sponsors are AnaPath Diagnostics, Inc.; Peter and Ruth Arnold; Aspen Ridge Law Offices PC; Tom and Chris Bass/Wyoming Bank and Trust; Cheyenne Rotary Clubs Foundation; Dale Cottam/Hirst Applegate, LLP; Bud and Claire Davis; Fitzgerald Foundation for Children; Gerald and Jessi Chanbers Speakers Series, LCCC Foundation; Mary Guthrie; Hickey and Evans, LLP; Beth and Paul Howard; Laramie County Library System; Laramie County Library Foundation; Laramie County School District No. 1; Tom and Kristen Lee; George and Mary McIlvaine; John and Charlene Romano; Schreiner and Weskamp, LLC; Throne Law Office, PC; University of Wyoming Foundation; Woodard Law Office, PC; Wyoming Community Foundation and Wyoming Hereford Ranch. Campus activities celebrating the arrival of Mortenson will be held March 22–24, including movies, a photography exhibit, and a discussion on issues in central Asia. On Tuesday, March 22, the film “Charlie Wilson’s War” will be shown from noon–2 p.m. in the student lounge. The film is a drama based on Texas congressman Charlie Wilson’s covert dealings in Afghanistan to assist the rebels in their war with the Soviets. Also on March 22, Peggy Kelsey, of Austin, Texas, will host a photography exhibit in the Center for Conferences and Institutes 129/130 from 6:30–8 p.m. Kelsey will also talk about women’s issues in Afghanistan. Kelsey is a professional photographer, social worker and teacher who was inspired by the resilience she saw in Afghan women during her travels. She saw oppression and decided to start both Afghan and Iraqi women’s projects. Kelsey’s prints will be displayed in the Ludden Library in February. On Wednesday, March 23, an ethnic lunch will be held in CCI 129/130 from noon–1 p.m. Also, a University of Wyoming history professor, Marianne Kamp, will lead a panel discussion from 1–3 p.m. in CCI 129/130 with Dr. Mohammed Salih and Arshi Nisley about issues in central Asia. Kamp’s focus is Middle East history, and she has been published in many regionally related publications. Food will be served at the event. On Thursday, March 24, the film “The Kite Runner” will be shown will from noon–2 p.m. in the student lounge. Based on a novel written by Khaled Hosseini, “The Kite Runner” is set in Afghanistan. The film offers an understanding of the Middle East culture and values as well as the traditions that encumber women’s rights. These are also themes in Mortenson’s books. On Friday, March 25, a discussion of Mortenson’s book “Three Cups of Tea” will take place from 12:30–1:30 p.m. February 2–22 “Close to Interpretation,” Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery, free. 16 Deadline to turn in graduation applications. 18 Men’s Basketball vs Central Wyoming, 7 p.m., LCCC gym. 19 Interim president finalists’ second interview. 19 Men’s Basketball vs. Western Wyoming, 4 p.m., LCCC gym. 22 Men’s Basketball vs. Trinidad, 7 p.m., LCCC gym. 24 March 2 3 3 6 8 8–31 8 Trustees’ meeting on personnel policy and rules, 6 p.m., Center for Conferences & Institutes, Room 130. Board of Trustees’ study session, 7 p.m., Petersen Board Room, Administration Building, free. Phi Theta Kappa, annual induction ceremony, 6 p.m., Center for Conferences and Institutes, Room 130. Aakash Mittal Quartet, 7 p.m., Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library, free. LCCC choirs’ “A Baroque Fantasy,” 3 p.m, King of Glory Lutheran Church, free. Artist Julie Jerman-Melka reception, noon, Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery, free. “Perspectives: Jewelry and Metal Sculptures by Julie Jerman- Melka,” Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery, free. “Cherry Blossom and Origami Concert,” LCCC Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, free, donations accepted for COMEA shelter. 13 Western Regionals for Equestrian Team, LCCC College Arena. 14–20 Spring Break, no classes. (College services will be available Monday through Friday.) 16 Board of Trustees’ business meeting, 7 p.m., Petersen Board Room, Administration Building. 20 LCCC choirs’ “Elijah Concert,” 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, $10 at the door. 22 Film, “Charlie Wilson’s War,” noon–2 p.m., Student Lounge. 22 Peggy Kelsey Photography Exhibit, 6:30–8 p.m., Center for Conferences & Institutes, Rooms 129–130. 23 Ethnic Lunch, noon–1 p.m., Center for Conferences & Institutes, Rooms 129–130. 23 Marianne Kamp, Dr. Mohammed Salih and Arshi Nisley, panel discussion on issues in Central Asia, 1–3 p.m., Center for Conferences & Institutes, Rooms 129–130; food will be served. 24 Film, “Kite Runner,” noon–2 p.m., Student Lounge. Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea,” 2:30 p.m., free, 29 on campus; 7 p.m., Taco John’s Event Center, $5 for students, $15 for the public, www.cheyennecity.org for tickets. To post information in Eagle Eye through Wingspan Online or the print version of Wingspan, contact Wingspan at 778-1304 or e-mail, wingspan@lccc.wy.edu.
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