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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Mitchell Columns
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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
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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
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| September 3, 2008 |
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Be prepared! The old Boy Scout mantra has a lot of truth in
it on many counts. With hurricane season right upon us and with Hurricane
Hanna bearing down on the Carolinas this coming weekend, it is best to give
a little forethought to "being prepared" for whatever comes, whether that be
full-blown (pardon the pun) hurricane, a tropical storm, or just torrential
rains or even if the storm changes direction again. We will most likely have
some challenging weather during the current school year, and giving some
thought beforehand regarding some of the needs we may have is well worth the
effort. Since we are a commuter school, getting your automobile ready is an
important step. Do you have a flashlight in your car? Check it from time to
time to be sure the batteries are in working condition. Do you have some
drinking water available in your vehicle? Make sure it is changed out from
time-to-time. Do you have an umbrella and a rain coat in your car? Why not
put the old one in a plastic bag on the ready. Do you carry a cell phone
with you? Be sure it stays charged. What about an ice scraper or de-icer?
Take a few minutes and think about what your particular needs might be in
the event of a significant weather event. You may get to test your plan this
weekend since Hanna—or the remnants of Hanna—is scheduled to reach Charlotte
this Friday evening. In all instances, keep an eye on the MCC web site for
updates on school closings or late starts in the event of bad weather. And
while we are on the subject of being prepared, all the same lessons apply to
your being a successful student. Do you have your textbook and materials
with you before you go to class? Are you reading your material BEFORE you go
to class? Are you keeping good notes in an organized fashion? Are you
planning a schedule of work, family, and study so that you have the TIME to
meet your obligations in each category? If you stop and think about it,
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