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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Mitchell Columns
will not be published on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
The final issue of 2008 will be published on Dec. 10. |
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From the President's Desk |
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Did You Know? |
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Employee Birthdays |
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Faculty/Staff Profiles |
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Scholarships |
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Academic Calendar |
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Board Briefs |
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QEP Quips |
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MCC Inclement Weather Policy |
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Archive |
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Veterans Day Ceremony |
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Halloween |
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Autumn Fish Fry |
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Fall Festival |
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Fall Convocation |
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SGA Club Fair |
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SACS Celebration |
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Findt Reception |
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November 20 through December 3
Michael Brooks—20th
Lamont Kinney—22nd
Audra Houpe—29th
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Deadline for article submissions to
Mitchell Columns is every Tuesday at
9 a.m. E-mail articles to
printgraph@mitchellcc.edu
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Motivating Students Series
Negative feedback can lead to a
negative class atmosphere. Be specific when giving negative feedback and tie
comments to a specific task or performance—not to a specific student.
Cushion negative comments with positive compliments about aspects of the
task that students did well and be sensitive to "offhanded" remarks that
might engender feelings of inadequacy. Often students want to know the
"answer"—"what was it I should have said or done to make it right?" Avoid
pleas from students for the "right answer" which can rob them of the
opportunity to think and problem-solve for themselves. Ask for suggestions
of possible approaches to the problem, suggest sources, and encourage them
to build on existing skills. Always praise students for small, independent
steps. —Submitted by Employee Development
(11.19.08)
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Flu Shots
November 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WFD-108
Music Students
Recital
November 25
12:30 p.m.
Music House
Thanksgiving Holiday
College CLOSED
November 26 through 28
World AIDS
Day/Iredell County Health Dept. on Campus
December 1
Montgomery Student
Center & Mooresville Center
Holiday Band
Concert
December 1
7:30 p.m.
Mac Gray Auditorium
Holiday Chorus
Concert
December 2
7:30 p.m.
First ARP Church
Phi Beta
Coffeehouse
December 3
Second Fret
Coffeehouse & Music Hall
Music Students
Sing "Messiah"
December 4
12:30 p.m.
Rotary Auditorium
MCC Jazz Band
Concert
December 4
7 p.m.
Montgomery Student Center
"Walk-in" Messiah
December 7
3 p.m.
First ARP Church
(Rehearsal, Dec. 6 @ 3 p.m.) |
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| From the President's
Desk |
| March 5, 2008 |
SPRING BREAK! The week of March 10 through March 15 will give students a
welcomed few days from classes and provide a breather for faculty before we
begin the sprint to graduation on May 9. Even though "spring" doesn’t
officially begin until March 20, the tulips have begun to sprout at the
front of the campus. It won’t be long until they are standing tall and
waving at the traffic coming down Broad Street. Awards Day Convocation and
Spring Court and lunch on the lawn are just around the corner. While winter
may raise it chilly head again, we can pretty well say "goodbye" to cold
days and any possibility of snow, ice and sleet. Spring at Mitchell is a
very special time as the campus puts on its magnificent display of colors
with camellias and azaleas and rhododendrons in bloom. It’s especially
gratifying as people begin to celebrate the completion of another academic
year. In fact, it’s difficult not to catch the spirit and excitement of
another milestone reached and the impending success of students who will
receive their pins, certificates, diplomas and degrees in only a few weeks.
I’ve occasionally said that school work is a bit like farming; the only
difference is that our "crop" is harvested in the spring rather than in the
fall. Don’t let another spring get away without breathing in the hope and
promise that it brings with it. Join in the activities and get the spirit of
celebrating possibilities, of dreaming of success, and setting goals of hope
for the future. Use a little bit of your time during "SPRING BREAK" to
reflect on where you have been and where your hope to go. And while you are
at it, take a moment to celebrate where you are right now: embraced by the
spirit of Mitchell Community College. |
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