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HUMAN RESOURCES

volume XXVII, number 28, May 10, 2013

Judy R. Rogers Staff Enrichment Award: If you are interested in applying for the Judy R. Rogers Staff Enrichment Award, contact Betsy McReynolds at ext. 2103 or find it online at the Human Resources website under the Faculty/Staff portal on the intranet. The Judy R. Rogers Award for Staff Enrichment has been established to support the development of administrative and/or hourly staff and to foster professional development. The award is intended to encourage participation in short courses, workshops, conferences, and similar short-term experiences. The Award is named in honor of Judy R. Rogers, Ph. D., President of Cottey College since July 2004.

General staff of the College (except President's Council) who are full-time employees and/or .75 full time equivalent (FTE) are eligible to apply for the Award, which may be used for a structured program to support and enhance the staff member's professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of appropriate activities include: visit(s) to other colleges and universities and/or professional association(s); conference attendance; specific skills short courses on topics. This does not include on-line courses.

The Award is valued at a maximum of $500.00 and all funds must be expended within one year of receiving the Award. Applications will be taken until June.

Position Search: The Office of Human Resources is currently advertising for a secretary to replace Linda Russell in the Office of Public Information.

Voluntary Life Insurance:The annual re-enrollment period for the Lifestyle Protection Plan is now open. This is an opportunity for employees to change their Lifestyle coverage or join the plan. Employees who are currently enrolled do not need to complete new enrollment forms to keep current coverage amounts. The enrollment period will end on June 30, 2013.

The following information applies to the Lifestyle Protection Plan:

Why re-enroll?

Employees who are currently enrolled may increase

their coverage amounts without Evidence of Insurability up to the non-medical maximum ($50,000 for employee; $25,000 for spouse; $10,000 for each child).

Employees not currently enrolled may elect coverage. If that is the case, the employee must complete an application and an “Evidence of Insurability” form, provided by the Office of Human Resources.

How to re-enroll?

Employees need to complete, date, and sign their applications during the re-enrollment period, showing the total amounts of coverage desired. Total amount is the current coverage amount plus the desired increase.

When are coverages effective?

Amounts at or below the non-medical maximum will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first of the month coincident with or next following the date Unum approves and employee’s and/or family member’s Evidence of Insurability form. The Pre-existing Conditions Exclusion on the increased amounts will be effective at this time.

Any amounts over the non-medical maximum will be medically underwritten. Therefore, the additional coverage will become effective when/if approved.

What is the maximum coverage allowed?

The maximum cover is up to 5 times the amount of your salary (rounded to the next $10,000) to a maximum of $500,000 for employee and spouse (with approval); $10,000 for child. If you have a child on the plan, he or she is covered up to age 19, or 25 if a full-time student.

If you wish to add or increase the Lifestyle coverage, please call me at ext. 2103.

Remember that the College provides a $10,000 life insurance policy to all .75FTE and full-time employees. The life insurance mentioned above is voluntary and is paid for by the employee through payroll deduction.

HEALTH AND WELLNESSThe Mini Triathlon for employees will be held on Saturday, May 11, starting at 8 a.m. with the swim (8 roundtrips in the pool). The bike (5 miles) and run (2 miles) will follow shortly thereafter with all events being completed before 11 a.m. Interested participants should let Karen Polon know if they would like to participate in any leg of the race. Do one event, or do them all!

Employee volleyball continues on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. in the Hinkhouse gym. Everyone is welcome to come and participate.

Winners in the March/April Exercise Reward Program are:Deana Kerbs- $20 Gift Card to Wal-MartDebbie Garten- $20 Gift Certificate to Jenny’s California CaféTatiana Jones- $20 Gift Card to SubwayThere were 230 entries in the drawing.

Anyone who has ideas for next year’s Wellness Program should forward them on to any member of the Wellness Committee: Karen Polon, Betsy McReynolds, Carrie Dreyer, Selena Kohel, and JR Raney.

See the miniature display of Cottey’s campus in the Library. Virginia Taylor, a P.E.O. from Chapter JR in Branson, created a needlepoint model of every building on the campus. This impressive work of art will be on display through Saturday, May 25.

NEEDLEPOINT DISPLAY OF COTTEY CAMPUS

LIBRARY HOURSThe Library staff wishes everyone a wonderful summer!

END OF THE SEMESTER, MAY 2013

Thursday - Friday, May 16-17: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday, May 18: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 19: CLOSEDMonday-Friday, May 20-24 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday, May 25: 1:00-5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 26: CLOSEDMonday, May 27: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAYTuesday, May 28: Summer Hours, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Please come to the second annual ice cream novelties "last day of classes" celebration outside Hinkhouse at 4 pm on Friday, May 10, sponsored by SGA. Rain location is lower Hinkhouse.

FREE ICE CREAM

Double Feature Friday, May 10

4:00 p.m.RBAC, Room 109

StarringEmilie Hegerfeld, Shauna Schmitt, Monica Hernandez,

Lorraine Chihora, Devin Napoli, Caitlin Reed and Sophie Getiashvili

Supporting CastEdit Chavez Rodriguez, Katrina Rich, Loretta Rapp-Percy, Courtney Majors, Renee Hampton, Dr. Tricia

Stubblefield and Chere Gannaway

Director/EditorCaitlin Reed

ProducerSophie Getiashvili

COTTEY INTERNSHIP VIDEO PREMIER

Miriam Harrington, mother of Dr. Robert Jones, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Jones requested that donations be given to Moss House in Nevada in lieu of flowers. On behalf of the Cottey community, we want Bob and his family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers.

SAD NEWS

Normal pool hours will continue through Sunday May 12th . Hours for Finals Week begin on Monday, May 13th .

M 9:30 -11:30 a.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m.

T 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3:30 -5:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m.

W 9:30 -11:30 a.m. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m.

R 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3:30 -5:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m.

POOL HOURS DURING FINALS WEEK

Snow, rain and mud could not deter the Join in for Joplin volunteers on Saturday, May 4, as they worked on new housing construction for Rebuild Joplin. After attending a short orientation, Cottey students worked at four different construction sites in the tornado affected areas of Joplin. They installed insulation batting, facia and F channels, laminate flooring as well as applied mud to drywall, sanded drywall and trimmed windows. Many compliments were received from the various site supervisors about our students’ willingness to work hard and learn new skills. Student volunteers attending the event were:

Emily Hoselton Elizabeth Roths Monica Hernandez Reanna Henderson Shannon Kreutzer Priscilla Barrios Stephanie To Mandee Baye Katy Sweeney Alison Sowka Connie Wat Kirsten Bureman Sophie Getiashvili Emilie Hegerfeld Sololiya Berkessa Helina Ketema Thushoni Fernando Fadzai Musonza Georgie Hammerle Kecia Jackson Ei Phyu Tint Holly Presler Sophie Holmstrom Jade DeLury Aliona Plastunova Annie Coleman

FACULTY NEWS

Dr. Selena Kohel and Dr. Julie Tietz arranged for four Cottey College psychology majors to attend the Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association to further their development in conducting research, presenting, and networking. Drs. Kohel and Tietz served as faculty mentors throughout the conference. While at the meeting, Dr. Kohel also presented a poster, Toward a More Considered World: Critical-Thinking and Consensus-Building through Debate and Dialogue. The conference took place May 2-May 4, in Chicago, IL.

FACULTY NEWS (Continued)

Dr. Carmen Bourbon attended a conference titled The Catalans: Identity, Place and Borders sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of California Berkeley, May 3-5, 2013. She took part in a panel discussion on the distinctive binational heritage of the Catalans on both sides of the French and Spanish border.

The English department faculty would like to thank everyone who attended the baccalaureate thesis presentations Sunday, May 5. The six B.A. English students—Lacey Carpenter, Sarah Chase, Jennifer Leverette, Devin Napoli, Sunshine Seitz, and Sarah Stones—impressed us all with their insights, maturity, and poise. Congratulations to our inaugural class of baccalaureate English majors, and thanks to everyone who made Sunday such a historic day of celebration!

Pictured left to right: Lacey Carpenter, Sarah Chase, Sunshine Seitz, Sarah Stones, Devin Napoli and Jennifer Leverette

Pictured left to right: Dr. Michael Emery, Sunshine Seitz, Sarah Stones, Jennifer Leverette, Devin Napoli, Dr. Trisha Stubblefield, Dr. Kathy Pivak and Sarah Chase

Cottey’s First Baccalaureate Graduates:

Lacey Carpenter Devin Napoli Sarah Chase Alyona Plastunova Elily Daffa Tanya Sawadye Chevelle Francis Britnay Seitz Mariya Kireyeva Pasang Sherpa Jennifer Leverette Katie Singleton Nonkululeko Magagula Sarah Stones Nyasha Mutandwa Jody Ugartechea

Date Time Event/Location Cost

Thursday, May 16 1:00 p.m. Commencement Rehearsal (All Students Required to Attend) Hinkhouse Gymnasium 2:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Hinkhouse Gymnasium

Friday, May 17 5:30 p.m. Yellow and White Dinner (Advance Tickets Required) Raney Dining Room $10.00 Adults $6.00 12 and Under 7:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Service Chapel

Saturday, May 18 8:00-9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast ** $4.00 Per Guest Raney Dining Room 10:00 a.m. Honors and Awards Convocation Auditorium, Center for the Arts 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch** $7.00 Adults Raney Dining Room $4.00 12 and Under 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Blue and White Luncheon (Advance Tickets Required) $12.00 Adults Center for Women’s Leadership $6.00 12 and Under 3:00-4:30 p.m. Reception at President's House President's House, 738 W. Cherry 5:15 p.m. Buffet: Robertson Hall** $10.00 Adults 5:45 p.m. Buffet: Reeves Hall and P.E.O. Hall** $5.00 12 and Under Raney Dining Room 7:00 p.m. Capping

Steps of Main Hall Sunday, May 19 8:00-9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast ** $4.00 Per Guest Raney Dining Room 10:00 a.m. Commencement (line up at 9:30 in Chapel) Hinkhouse Gymnasium 11:30-1:30 p.m. Brunch ** $10.00 Adults Raney Dining Room $6.00 12 and Under 5:00 p.m. Residence Halls Close

** Advance meal tickets are not required. Cash or check only will be accepted; exact change is preferred. There is no charge for student meals.

Commencement Weekend Festivities

4 p.m. Campus Recycling Pickup locations: Main, P.E.O., Reeves, Robertson, & RBAC

May 16● THURSDAY

May 15● WEDNESDAY

May 17 ● FRIDAY Friday—

Yellow and White Dinner, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Raney Dining Room

May 11● SATURDAY

May 13 ● MONDAY

May 12 ● SUNDAY

May 14 ● TUESDAY

Monday—

Tuesday—

Wednesday—

Thursday—

Lunch Menu/Raney Dining RoomMay 13-17, 2013

Tuscan Bean Soup VV; Home-Style Chicken Noodle;Stir-Fried Beef & Broccoli; *Grilled Chicken Sandwich (GFA); Meatless Taco Casserole V; *Veggie Tostadas V & VV; *Steamed Rice; *Oven Baked Fries;Seasoned Waffle Fries; Fudge Filled M & M Bars;Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bill’s 2-Alarm Chili; Tomato Soup V; *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Tomato Bread V (GFA); *Spicy Angel Hair w/ Tomato, Roasted Garlic, & Broccoli VV (GFA); Gyro Sandwiches; *Baked Regatta Chicken (GFA);Rice Pilaf; Onion Rings; Soft Oatmeal Cookies; S’mores Cookies

Spanish Chicken & Rice; Tomato Ravioli Soup V;Chicken Cordon Bleu Wraps; *Cheeseburgers (GFA); *Hot Dogs (GFA); *French Onion au Gratin (GFA); *Vegetable Fried Rice VV; Seasoned Waffle Fries; Chocolate Caramel Brownies

*Vegetable Soup VV; *Cheeseburger Soup; Chicken Enchiladas; *Jumbo Franks in Blankets (GFA Plain);*Hummus Quesadillas V & VV (GFA); *Cheese Quesadillas (GFA); Spanish Rice; *Refried Beans;Onion Rings; Peanut Butter Cookies w/Reeses Chunks; Stuffed Truffle Cookies

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.Take-Out Box Lunches

* Gluten-free item