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News Link –Nov. 5, 2009
Make Plans Now to Attend Fall 2009 Graduation Ceremony
CNM’s Fall 2009 Graduation Ceremony will take place at Tingley Coliseum on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The deadline to request caps and gowns to participate in the ceremony is Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. If you participated in the Spring 2009 Graduation Ceremony, you can contact Stephanie Taylor (Ext. 4749 or staylor50@cnm.edu) in the Student Activities Office. She will have your cap and gown size on file. If you didn’t participate in the spring ceremony and want to participate this fall, please e-mail staylor50@cnm.edu the following information:
n Name
n Height, weight and cap size (small, medium, large)
n Degree type (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D.)
n Field of study
n College/University and city and state it’s located in
n Express whether you need a gown package or just the hood, gown, cap or tassel.
If you confirm to attend the ceremony but later find out you are unable to do so, please call the Student Activities Office (Ext. 3238) and inform them as soon as possible to prevent CNM from being charged for a cap and gown that won’t be used.
CNM Hosts First Military Veterans’ Support Services Fair
In a continuing effort to support the success of U.S. military veterans at CNM, the college will host its 1st Annual Veterans’ Support Services Fair on Tuesday (Nov. 10) on Main Campus in the Student Services Center food court. Several support organizations are scheduled to attend to provide veterans with information about services they can access. Some of the organizations include: NM Veterans & Family Support Services; NM Department of Veterans Services; CNM Special Services; CNM Student Veterans Club of America; NM Department of Workforce Solutions; the Vet Center; and the V.A. Medical Center of Albuquerque. The event is open to the public. For more info, call Ext. 3000.
Have Questions About Faculty Electronic Leave Requests? Dial 3000
If you’re a faculty member and you have questions about how to fill out the recently implemented electronic “Leave Request Form,” call Ext. 3000 and a staff member will be prepared to assist you through the process. Those staffing the phone lines at Ext. 3000 will be able to answer basic questions about how to fill out the electronic Leave Request Form and submit it via e-mail. Individual payroll inquiries should continue to be directed to the Payroll department.
Several Network Outages Upcoming – New Blackboard URL Coming
The Office of Information Technology Services has several significant system changes and network upgrades scheduled in November. The network outages are scheduled as follows:
- Today - CNM's Blackboard system (e-learning.cnm.edu) will be unavailable today while it is being moved from CNM's servers to Blackboard's hosted servers. Once this migration is completed, the Blackboard system is scheduled to return to service by Friday morning (Nov. 6). Note: CNM’s Blackboard system will come back up with a new web address: http://cnm.blackboard.com.
- From Nov. 7 at 10 p.m. to Nov. 8 at 6 a.m. – Westside Campus networks will be unavailable due to localized network maintenance – all other CNM campus networks should be available and unaffected. There may also be some intermittent interruptions in printing services at this time due to maintenance being done on CNM’s network print servers.
- From Nov. 13 at 12 a.m. to Nov. 13 at 4 a.m. - All CNM networks may experience brief and intermittent outages due to network maintenance.
- From Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. to Nov. 22 at noon - All CNM networks will be unavailable due to network maintenance. CNM’s Blackboard system will not be affected by this scheduled outage.
If you have any questions or concerns related to these outages, please contact the ITS Service Desk at Ext. 4357 or send an e-mail to servicedesk@cnm.edu.
Theater Department Seeks Short Skits That Can Tickle an Audience’s Funny Bone
If you’ve ever watched Saturday Night Live or another comedy skit show and thought about how you’d like to make an audience crack up, here’s your chance. The CNM Theater Department is accepting original short comedy plays and skits for its spring 2010 production at the Vortex Theatre. All current CNM students, faculty and staff are eligible to submit a one-two page play/skit for consideration. The theme for the comic skits is: “We humans are loveably nuts.” But don’t let the word “humans” hamstring your ideas – animals are welcome too. So are all comedic genres, like screwball comedy, political satire, parodies, cheesy horror, mini-mockumentaries, reality shows, etc. A script must be one-two pages typed in 12-point font and feature one to 10 characters in the cast. The deadline for submission is Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. and they must be submitted electronically to Joe Damour at jdamour@cnm.edu. Start thinking about your original play/skit idea and maybe you’ll see it on stage. Contact Joe Damour at jdamour@cnm.edu or Susan Erickson at serickson@cnm.edu with questions.
Updated Organizational Chart Available
An updated CNM Organizational Chart is available on the website. Click here to view it. It is also accessible from the “Faculty and Staff Resources” link in the left column on the front page of the website. If you have questions, call Jessica Forbes at Ext. 3450.
Help Lead the CNM Green Movement – Join a CNM Climate Commitment Task Force
The President’s Sustainability and Climate Commitment Task Force is seeking volunteers to assist sub-teams in the planning and implementation of CNM’s Environmental Sustainability and Climate Neutrality Plan. President Kathie Winograd is a charter signatory on the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment and the work of this task force aligns with CNM’s Strategic Direction goal of College Success and Sustainability. The sub-teams responsible for Food, Landscaping, Procurement, Transportation, and Waste/Recycling will be kicking off their team work soon. If you are interested in participating and committing to this important work, please e-mail jziter@cnm.edu.
Learn More About How to Gauge the Severity of Flu Symptoms
Attached at the top of this e-mail is a valuable chart from the New Mexico Department of Health that can help you gauge the severity of flu symptoms and the action you should take for yourself or a loved one.
You’re Invited to Seminar on ‘Faculty’s Role in Creating an Enabling Learning Climate’
On Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Smith Brasher Hall, CNM will host a seminar titled ‘The Faculty’s Role in Creating an Enabling Learning Climate.’ The seminar’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Howard G. Adams, who has spoken at over 500 colleges and universities and has conducted training sessions for a number of Fortune 500 companies. He is also an accomplished author. The seminar will focus on strategies and techniques that faculty can use to enhance the academic climate to meet the academic, personal and developmental needs of students. Faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public, are invited to attend the free event. For more information, call Patricia Gamboa at Ext. 3568.
You Can Give to Leading the Way Campaign Until Nov. 30
If you would like to donate to the Leading the Way Campaign but haven’t been able to do so yet, you still have time. Donation forms will be accepted until Nov. 30. And for a minimum donation of $1 per pay period, you will receive a CNM Foundation camping chair. Donations can be spread over an entire year through simple payroll deduction and you can choose the charity of your choice. One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to your charity. For more information, call the Foundation at Ext. 4685.
Leading the Way Raffle Benefits Rust Scholarship
Some Leading the Way Committee members in the School of Business & Information Technology are raffling off some prizes to raise funds for the Rust Opportunity Scholarship as part of the Leading the Way Campaign. You can purchase a raffle ticket for $2 or three for $5. Some of the prizes include: one night’s stay at one of the Heritage Hotel & Resorts, Isotopes suite tickets, jewelry and more. To purchase a raffle ticket, call Ext. 3924 or Ext. 3855. The drawing will be held Nov. 16.
New College Policy for ‘Data Classification and Handling’ Enacted
A new administrative directive – “Data Classification and Handling” – is now available online on The Source. This policy identifies the different levels of classifications for various CNM data and appropriate protection and handling policies. CNM employees must be aware of their responsibilities related to this policy as the college continues to steadfastly respect and protect the privacy of students, employees and alumni. Please click here to review the policy. A team will soon be assembled to identify the application and enforcement of this directive.
Organizational Learning Hosts Team-Based Learning Workshops
Organizational Learning is offering free workshops for faculty and staff to learn more about the “team-based learning” approach that is popular in the health professions and other disciplines such as English, math, business, sociology, psychology, etc. The workshop will be offered on Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in S-17 and on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon in S-17. To register or for more info, click here or call Ext. 4400.
Learn Valuable Coaching Techniques Through Organizational Learning Workshop
CNM’s Achievement Coaches recently completed professional development endeavors through the well-known Coach U and they’re ready to share some of their coaching techniques with you through a workshop organized by Organizational Learning. The methods can help you set and reach goals in the workplace and the workshop is free for employees. It will take place Nov. 11 from 9-11 a.m. in S-17. For more info or to register, click here or call Ext. 4400.
Student Success Workshops Set for Fall Term
CNM is offering several student success workshops for the fall term. These workshops are available to all CNM students, faculty and staff. Space is limited. To RSVP or for more info, call the TRiO office at 224-4375 or e-mail wsmoker@cnm.edu. The workshops are:
Friday, October 30 Money and Budget Management 10:00 to 11:30 SSC Cafeteria
Friday, Nov 13 Student to Student Q & A 10-11:30 SSC 102
Friday, Nov. 20 Career Exploration 1:30-3:00 SSC 203
Calendar
Save the Date for School to World Event
The annual School to World event will be held on Feb. 27, 2010, at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Mark your calendars if you plan to participate. For more info, call Ext. 4673.
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