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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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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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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
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| From the President's
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| August 27, 2008 |
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With the second week of classes well under way, folks are
beginning to fall into a routine here on campus. Parking continues to be a
problem but that should get a bit easier in a few days. The construction
projects on the main campus have added to the shortage of parking but there
are plenty of spaces at the Continuing Education Center during the day and
there is a city lot with no time limits across from the Plaza Apartments and
an open lot on West End Avenue near the old Davis Hospital. We all need to
remember that walking is very good exercise! With only a few exceptions,
most folks have been very patient and cooperative about the tight parking
conditions on the main campus. Classes seem to have begun in earnest and I
notice that students seem to be moving about the campus with a real sense of
purpose. I have spoken with a number of faculty and they are pleased so far
with the attitude of students in spite of the larger than normal classes. We
all need to remember and reinforce the mission of the College to provide the
best possible learning experiences for our students. The Student Government
Association has kicked into gear after helping with registration and
orientations and will have a Club Fair on Thursday, August 28, from 10 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. in front of the Student Center. This is a great time for
students to connect with groups they may be interested in. Student club
activities provide a great opportunity as well for developing critical
learning and career skills. We all need to encourage our students to
consider belonging to one of the clubs and to becoming active in campus
events. It’s a great way to have a good time and to learn important social
skills at the same time.
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