Good Morning!
It is really starting to feel like fall! Just some quick announcements to end the week-
Larissa Garcia has been confirmed by the Board of Trustees as the new full-time Faculty Librarian. Larissa brings a wealth of experience to our Division and will be starting at Triton on Monday, October 17th.
Triton College has selected the vendor for the new ERP system, Datatel. Thank you to those who attended various demonstrations and providing feedback regarding the selection. Now the hard work begins! It is important to remember that bringing a new ERP on campus is a change for everyone, please be cooperative, constructive and supportive in your feedback as we move through the implementation phase. It can take anywhere from 18moths to 3years before the system is integrated across campus. This is a journey, not a race and we need the entire team at Triton College to make this successful!
Speaking of races, did you know that Triton College is sponsoring a volunteer team at the Chicago Marathon? If you are interested in volunteering cut and paste the link below in your browser for more information.
http://online2.triton.edu/docs/marathon.pdf
Don't Forget! Tomorrow the College is hosting the annual Fall Family Fun Fest! Please join us in the Botanical Gardens from 10am-2pm for a variety of fall activities including a corn maze, pumpkin patch and so much more!!!
I wish you a restful weekend!
Debbie
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Checking-In from Washington D.C.
Good Morning!
It is a beautiful day here in Washington D.C.! Although the clouds are covering the sun, the conference that I am at is providing me with a refreshed, new perspective on student success even in a time that money is tight. I am excited to share with each areas some of the ideas that have surfaced during this conference and bring back tools to strengthen our service to the students and the Triton College community.
Please remember the following events that are coming up-
Fall Family Fun Fest- October 1st 10am-2pm
Join Triton College in celebrating the fall season! Bring your family to enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts and so much more. Hope to see you there!
Mid-Term Exams/Projects-
The Mid-Term is quickly approaching. Please be mindful of the stress that this time of year creates for our students. Let's do what we can to ease their stress by going the extra mile to provide outstanding service.
October 11th - Faculty Holiday
Just a reminder that no classes will be held on Tuesday, October 11th due to the faculty holiday. Since this occurs during the mid-term we will be open regular hours. Please let me know if you have any questions.
REMINDERS
Please work with your supervisor to update your contact information on your departmental emergency phone tree. We are quickly moving toward the winter season which can be very unpredictable. It is important that we have accurate contact information for you just in case.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Special Congratulations to Cynthia Romanowski for her selection and participation in the President's Leadership Academy. The Division has successfully sent several members to the President's Leadership Academy in the past including Lucy Smith, Elvis Ortega and Dubravka Juraga. I am also a past leadership participant. If you are interest in this unique opportunity please let me know so that I can forward your information to the President's Office for consideration.
As always, I appreciate the work that you do on a daily basis to support student success and the mission and vision of Triton College. Keep up the good work and have a great week!
Debbie
It is a beautiful day here in Washington D.C.! Although the clouds are covering the sun, the conference that I am at is providing me with a refreshed, new perspective on student success even in a time that money is tight. I am excited to share with each areas some of the ideas that have surfaced during this conference and bring back tools to strengthen our service to the students and the Triton College community.
Please remember the following events that are coming up-
Fall Family Fun Fest- October 1st 10am-2pm
Join Triton College in celebrating the fall season! Bring your family to enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts and so much more. Hope to see you there!
Mid-Term Exams/Projects-
The Mid-Term is quickly approaching. Please be mindful of the stress that this time of year creates for our students. Let's do what we can to ease their stress by going the extra mile to provide outstanding service.
October 11th - Faculty Holiday
Just a reminder that no classes will be held on Tuesday, October 11th due to the faculty holiday. Since this occurs during the mid-term we will be open regular hours. Please let me know if you have any questions.
REMINDERS
Please work with your supervisor to update your contact information on your departmental emergency phone tree. We are quickly moving toward the winter season which can be very unpredictable. It is important that we have accurate contact information for you just in case.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Special Congratulations to Cynthia Romanowski for her selection and participation in the President's Leadership Academy. The Division has successfully sent several members to the President's Leadership Academy in the past including Lucy Smith, Elvis Ortega and Dubravka Juraga. I am also a past leadership participant. If you are interest in this unique opportunity please let me know so that I can forward your information to the President's Office for consideration.
As always, I appreciate the work that you do on a daily basis to support student success and the mission and vision of Triton College. Keep up the good work and have a great week!
Debbie
Monday, September 19, 2011
Week of September 19th
Good Afternoon!
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who attended ERP sessions last week. As you are aware, Triton College is in the initial stages of identifying a vendor for this campus-wide system. I will keep you updated regarding the status of this process.
The Division of Academic Success is really moving and shaking this semester. Here are some great things that are occurring-
ETRC - The ETRC is working with Enrollment Services to begin the transition of proctoring services to the new testing center. It is anticipated that Angela Williams and two part-time staff will be transitioning effective October 1st. Many wishes to these staff members for an easy transition and luck in their new positions. I am deeply appreciative for all of your efforts in the ETRC over the years!
SSS - TRIO Student Support Services has completed the first grant year as of August 31st. BriAnne is doing and amazing job in her transition and I am grateful to Blanca Gutierrez and Noel Reynoso for their support during the search for a new Director.
Orientations for new SSS students are being held this week, please contact the SSS Offices with any questions.
ASC - THe Academic Success Center is still piloting the Smarthinking online tutoring tool. Please refer students to this tool if they are having difficulty securing appointment times in person. Students can access this tool through the student portal.
Library - We are anticipating that a candidate for the full-time faculty position will be presented to the Board of Trustees meeting in September. I will keep you posted once a candidate is approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Please feel free to attend the Board of Trustee meeting on Tuesday, September 27th.
Did you know that HIA is now open for seated dining AND bistro service? If you haven't been to the dining room and/or the bistro you are missing out on some GREAT eats! Check it out this semester!
Triton College is sponsoring a group to volunteer at the 2011 Chicago Marathon on October 9th. If you are interested in volunteer (not running) at the marathon please review the Triton Today announcements sent out through the Vice President of Student Affairs Office.
Fall Family Fun Fest - On October 1st, 2011 from 10am-2pm the College is hosting a family-focused event in the botanical gardens that includes a corn maze, arts/crafts, food, and a pumkin patch. This is a great event and a lot of fun for families and kids.
Did you know that the Triton College Men Soccer team is ranked in the top five teams in the nation? Support our Trojans and catch a game soon!
Have a great week and enjoy this amazing fall weather!
Debbie
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who attended ERP sessions last week. As you are aware, Triton College is in the initial stages of identifying a vendor for this campus-wide system. I will keep you updated regarding the status of this process.
The Division of Academic Success is really moving and shaking this semester. Here are some great things that are occurring-
ETRC - The ETRC is working with Enrollment Services to begin the transition of proctoring services to the new testing center. It is anticipated that Angela Williams and two part-time staff will be transitioning effective October 1st. Many wishes to these staff members for an easy transition and luck in their new positions. I am deeply appreciative for all of your efforts in the ETRC over the years!
SSS - TRIO Student Support Services has completed the first grant year as of August 31st. BriAnne is doing and amazing job in her transition and I am grateful to Blanca Gutierrez and Noel Reynoso for their support during the search for a new Director.
Orientations for new SSS students are being held this week, please contact the SSS Offices with any questions.
ASC - THe Academic Success Center is still piloting the Smarthinking online tutoring tool. Please refer students to this tool if they are having difficulty securing appointment times in person. Students can access this tool through the student portal.
Library - We are anticipating that a candidate for the full-time faculty position will be presented to the Board of Trustees meeting in September. I will keep you posted once a candidate is approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Please feel free to attend the Board of Trustee meeting on Tuesday, September 27th.
Did you know that HIA is now open for seated dining AND bistro service? If you haven't been to the dining room and/or the bistro you are missing out on some GREAT eats! Check it out this semester!
Triton College is sponsoring a group to volunteer at the 2011 Chicago Marathon on October 9th. If you are interested in volunteer (not running) at the marathon please review the Triton Today announcements sent out through the Vice President of Student Affairs Office.
Fall Family Fun Fest - On October 1st, 2011 from 10am-2pm the College is hosting a family-focused event in the botanical gardens that includes a corn maze, arts/crafts, food, and a pumkin patch. This is a great event and a lot of fun for families and kids.
Did you know that the Triton College Men Soccer team is ranked in the top five teams in the nation? Support our Trojans and catch a game soon!
Have a great week and enjoy this amazing fall weather!
Debbie
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Fall is in the Air!
Good Afternoon!
I hope that all of you had a restful Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the great weather! For me the Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and the start of the fall. Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year as it signifies the start of many great things including football season (Go Bears!), changing of the leaves, bringing out the sweatshirts on cool evenings, and the new staff to the Division of Academic Success.
Please join me in welcoming BriAnne Nichols as the new Director, Student Support Services. BriAnne has been working with the program on a limited basis as the Student Success Strategist from Enrollment Services. She brings a wealth of information to the program and we are happy to have her join our team on a full-time basis. BriAnne's office is in A106, ext. 3484 and her e-mail is bnichols@triton.edu.
**SPECIAL THANK YOU!!**
I would like to thank the Library faculty and staff for accommodating the Triton College K-8 Partnership meeting in the Silent Study Room this past Tuesday. Hosting this event in the Library was a great way to showcase our beautiful facilities and our committed staff. Special thank you to the ETRC staff for welcoming this group during their tour of our facilities.
***REMINDERS***
Just a couple of quick reminders regarding up coming events -
Please join the Triton College community in celebrating the annual Corn Roast which will be held on Wednesday 9/14 in the mounds.
The College will also be hosting the Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 1st from 10am-2pm. Come to the botanical gardens and celebrate the changing weather with a variety of activities and goodies! The Division of Academic Success will be hosting a book making activity at this event - visit our table or let me know if you would like to volunteer your time!
As you may be aware, the College has started the process of implementing a new ERP system on campus to replace RALPH. This process is in the VERY beginning stages and will take years to complete. However, all staff should be aware that this project is underway. On September 14th-16th various vendors will be on campus to demonstrate their products and answer questions regarding our needs for a new system. More information on the project and the ERP teams that have been created to support the project can be found at the Triton intranet pages (trojans).
**DID YOU KNOW?**
Triton College has a Greening the Campus Committee? This committee meets the second Monday of each month at 1pm in the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Rm. E210. Please feel free to join the committee if you are interested in participating.
Vice President Doug Olson recently defended his doctoral dissertation? Dr. Olson completed his Ed.D. at Northern Illinois University. If you get a chance please congratulate Dr. Doug Olson on this amazing accomplishment!
Triton College requires all incoming students to take the Placement Exam prior to enrollment? For more information please contact Dr. Amanda Turner in Enrollment Services.
Triton College is hosting the One Book One Triton event which will focus on the book entitled The Last Lecture. For more information please contact English faculty member Dr. Renee Wright.
**CUSTOMER SERVICE**
Please remember to wear your staff ID badges at all times while "on the clock". If you still need an employee ID please visit HR as soon as possible.
Remember kindness, smiles, empathy and understanding go a long way in defusing situations with upset students/faculty/staff/etc. Triton College employees, especially those within the Division of Academic Success should strive for high quality, high energy, friendly customer service at all times.
**FINAL NOTES**
As we begin to embrace the many changes that the fall season brings, I cannot help but start planning for winter. Please make sure that you have all of your contact information updated with your supervisor and on your department calling tree. The weather in the Chicago area is like our beloved Chicago Bears - you hope for the best, but prepare for the worst (remember I am a life-long, die-hard fan).
Finally, I would like to thank all of you for the hard work that you do on a regular basis to support the Triton College community. I am proud of the employees within the Division of Academic Success and am confident that the role you play in the lives of our students truly impacts their success. THANK YOU!!!
I hope that all of you had a restful Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the great weather! For me the Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and the start of the fall. Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year as it signifies the start of many great things including football season (Go Bears!), changing of the leaves, bringing out the sweatshirts on cool evenings, and the new staff to the Division of Academic Success.
Please join me in welcoming BriAnne Nichols as the new Director, Student Support Services. BriAnne has been working with the program on a limited basis as the Student Success Strategist from Enrollment Services. She brings a wealth of information to the program and we are happy to have her join our team on a full-time basis. BriAnne's office is in A106, ext. 3484 and her e-mail is bnichols@triton.edu.
**SPECIAL THANK YOU!!**
I would like to thank the Library faculty and staff for accommodating the Triton College K-8 Partnership meeting in the Silent Study Room this past Tuesday. Hosting this event in the Library was a great way to showcase our beautiful facilities and our committed staff. Special thank you to the ETRC staff for welcoming this group during their tour of our facilities.
***REMINDERS***
Just a couple of quick reminders regarding up coming events -
Please join the Triton College community in celebrating the annual Corn Roast which will be held on Wednesday 9/14 in the mounds.
The College will also be hosting the Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 1st from 10am-2pm. Come to the botanical gardens and celebrate the changing weather with a variety of activities and goodies! The Division of Academic Success will be hosting a book making activity at this event - visit our table or let me know if you would like to volunteer your time!
As you may be aware, the College has started the process of implementing a new ERP system on campus to replace RALPH. This process is in the VERY beginning stages and will take years to complete. However, all staff should be aware that this project is underway. On September 14th-16th various vendors will be on campus to demonstrate their products and answer questions regarding our needs for a new system. More information on the project and the ERP teams that have been created to support the project can be found at the Triton intranet pages (trojans).
**DID YOU KNOW?**
Triton College has a Greening the Campus Committee? This committee meets the second Monday of each month at 1pm in the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Rm. E210. Please feel free to join the committee if you are interested in participating.
Vice President Doug Olson recently defended his doctoral dissertation? Dr. Olson completed his Ed.D. at Northern Illinois University. If you get a chance please congratulate Dr. Doug Olson on this amazing accomplishment!
Triton College requires all incoming students to take the Placement Exam prior to enrollment? For more information please contact Dr. Amanda Turner in Enrollment Services.
Triton College is hosting the One Book One Triton event which will focus on the book entitled The Last Lecture. For more information please contact English faculty member Dr. Renee Wright.
**CUSTOMER SERVICE**
Please remember to wear your staff ID badges at all times while "on the clock". If you still need an employee ID please visit HR as soon as possible.
Remember kindness, smiles, empathy and understanding go a long way in defusing situations with upset students/faculty/staff/etc. Triton College employees, especially those within the Division of Academic Success should strive for high quality, high energy, friendly customer service at all times.
**FINAL NOTES**
As we begin to embrace the many changes that the fall season brings, I cannot help but start planning for winter. Please make sure that you have all of your contact information updated with your supervisor and on your department calling tree. The weather in the Chicago area is like our beloved Chicago Bears - you hope for the best, but prepare for the worst (remember I am a life-long, die-hard fan).
Finally, I would like to thank all of you for the hard work that you do on a regular basis to support the Triton College community. I am proud of the employees within the Division of Academic Success and am confident that the role you play in the lives of our students truly impacts their success. THANK YOU!!!
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