Holiday Luncheon Door Prizes
Below are the winning numbers for the holiday raffle door prizes. If you have one of the winning numbers, please take your ticket to the main administrative office to select your prize ... first come, first serve. There are also three cakes in the culinary arts refrigerator. Please claim your prize by 12 p.m. On Friday. Prizes will be redistributed after 12. Have a happy and safe holiday!
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Precautions to Take Before the Winter Break
EGOS and EGHS staff,
Before you leave for the Winter Break please address the following precautions from DPS Facility Management:
Holiday Reminder for Principals(Of Interest to All Principals)
As you are thinking about the upcoming holiday break, please be thinking about leaving your building protected for hard freezes. Your Facility Manager has been instructed on what to do but they need your help. Many schools have plumbing on exterior walls. These sinks and water lines are almost always contained in built in cabinets. During the holiday break, the cabinet doors must be left open to get the full warmth of the room circulating around the pipes and fittings. Please assist us in preventing water line freezing and make sure that all such cabinet doors are left open. This same request is made for any freeze alert that is sent from the Service Center to the schools and departments.
All appliances, computers and printers should be turned off and unplugged. Laptops should be secured and out of sight. All space heaters must be unplugged.
(Lou Ann)
Before you leave for the Winter Break please address the following precautions from DPS Facility Management:
Holiday Reminder for Principals(Of Interest to All Principals)
As you are thinking about the upcoming holiday break, please be thinking about leaving your building protected for hard freezes. Your Facility Manager has been instructed on what to do but they need your help. Many schools have plumbing on exterior walls. These sinks and water lines are almost always contained in built in cabinets. During the holiday break, the cabinet doors must be left open to get the full warmth of the room circulating around the pipes and fittings. Please assist us in preventing water line freezing and make sure that all such cabinet doors are left open. This same request is made for any freeze alert that is sent from the Service Center to the schools and departments.
All appliances, computers and printers should be turned off and unplugged. Laptops should be secured and out of sight. All space heaters must be unplugged.
(Lou Ann)
REMINDER - HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Holiday Luncheon
Our annual holiday luncheon has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17 from 11:30-1.
While purse strings are tight all over, we felt it was important to carry on with our tradition of gathering together for the holidays. We hope that you will plan to join us for the festivities. As usual, Chef Tim and Chef Kristi and their students will prepare our feast.
Due to the budget, we will not be able to distribute turkeys this year. We will have a white elephant raffle and give away door prizes, including Michael’s floral arrangements.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate to the food banks in Denver who are low on supplies.
Thank you,
Marla Rodriguez,
Public Relations
Our annual holiday luncheon has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17 from 11:30-1.
While purse strings are tight all over, we felt it was important to carry on with our tradition of gathering together for the holidays. We hope that you will plan to join us for the festivities. As usual, Chef Tim and Chef Kristi and their students will prepare our feast.
Due to the budget, we will not be able to distribute turkeys this year. We will have a white elephant raffle and give away door prizes, including Michael’s floral arrangements.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate to the food banks in Denver who are low on supplies.
Thank you,
Marla Rodriguez,
Public Relations
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Stocking Stuffers
Great stocking stuffers!
The Foundation is selling stress/nerve balls for $0.50 each and tennis balls for $1.00 a can. (If you don’t play tennis, these are great toys for your dog or cat.) Check it all out in Room 200.
Thanks,
Marilyn
Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director, Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.
The Foundation is selling stress/nerve balls for $0.50 each and tennis balls for $1.00 a can. (If you don’t play tennis, these are great toys for your dog or cat.) Check it all out in Room 200.
Thanks,
Marilyn
Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director, Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.
"Giving Back Monday"
Eating for a Good Cause on “Giving Back Monday”
Colorado Pub Company Donates 10% to the Foundation on Monday, January 4, 2010
Don’t’ miss this great opportunity to spread the good word about our school and enjoy dining out at the same time. Tell your friends!
On Monday, January 4, 2010 (the day we get back!), eat lunch or dinner and/or have a drink at one of the following Colorado Pub Company restaurants. The Emily Griffith Foundation has been chosen as their charity of choice that evening, and 10% of their proceeds from that day will be donated to our Foundation for scholarships.
Stop by one of the following locations. They’re all supporting us!
Casey’s – 7301 East 29th Ave. – Stapleton
www.caseybistroandpub.com
Darcy’s – 4955 South Ulster – Denver
www.darchsbistroandpub.com
Jordan’s – 2363 East Evans – Denver
www.jordansbistroandpub.com
Lansdowne Arm –9352 Dorchester S -Highlands Ranch
www.landsdownearmsbistroandpub.com
McCabe’s – 6100 South Main Street – Aurora
www.mccabesbistroandpub.com
Moonlight Diner – 6250 Tower Road – Denver
www.moonlightdinerdenver.com
Colorado Pub Company Donates 10% to the Foundation on Monday, January 4, 2010
Don’t’ miss this great opportunity to spread the good word about our school and enjoy dining out at the same time. Tell your friends!
On Monday, January 4, 2010 (the day we get back!), eat lunch or dinner and/or have a drink at one of the following Colorado Pub Company restaurants. The Emily Griffith Foundation has been chosen as their charity of choice that evening, and 10% of their proceeds from that day will be donated to our Foundation for scholarships.
Stop by one of the following locations. They’re all supporting us!
Casey’s – 7301 East 29th Ave. – Stapleton
www.caseybistroandpub.com
Darcy’s – 4955 South Ulster – Denver
www.darchsbistroandpub.com
Jordan’s – 2363 East Evans – Denver
www.jordansbistroandpub.com
Lansdowne Arm –9352 Dorchester S -Highlands Ranch
www.landsdownearmsbistroandpub.com
McCabe’s – 6100 South Main Street – Aurora
www.mccabesbistroandpub.com
Moonlight Diner – 6250 Tower Road – Denver
www.moonlightdinerdenver.com
Friday, December 11, 2009
Brown Bag Lunch
The Brown Bag Lunch scheduled for Wed., Dec. 16 has been cancelled. With the holiday party on Thursday and other pressing work to manage, it was decided that this month’s BBL would be cancelled. The next BBL will be on Wed., January 20 at 11:30 in the Faculty Lounge. Please plan to attend.
Marla Rodriguez
PR Department
Marla Rodriguez
PR Department
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Brown Bag Lunch
Remember Brown Bag Lunch Wednesday, December 16 11:30-1 in the faculty lounge
Possible topics:
Bring your topic
Administrative activities regarding state funding for Emily Griffith
Building Maintenance (heat)
Spring Schedule
New Student Information System Implementation
Marla Rodriguez
PR Department
Possible topics:
Bring your topic
Administrative activities regarding state funding for Emily Griffith
Building Maintenance (heat)
Spring Schedule
New Student Information System Implementation
Marla Rodriguez
PR Department
Monday, December 7, 2009
Special Guests Coming to Emily Griffith
EGOS Staff,
Within the next two weeks, EGOS will be hosting an orientation and tour for two special guests. Senator Steadman will be visiting on December 8, 1:30 – 3 p.m. and Senator Heath will be visiting on December 16, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Please welcome our special guests as we tour the building.
(Lou Ann)
Within the next two weeks, EGOS will be hosting an orientation and tour for two special guests. Senator Steadman will be visiting on December 8, 1:30 – 3 p.m. and Senator Heath will be visiting on December 16, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Please welcome our special guests as we tour the building.
(Lou Ann)
Friday, December 4, 2009
Scholarships Awarded
I trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
The Denver Area Health Care Recruiter Association (DAHCRA) met just prior to the holiday to determine where we would like our annual scholarships to go. After careful review of all eligible health care programs, we decided that we would like to award to Emily Griffith Opportunity School two $500 scholarships; one for a home health aide student and one for a CNA student. We felt that this assistance could help to jumpstart two careers in nursing.
We do have some stipulations. The student must:
Be a citizen of the United States.
Maintain a B-average in all courses.
Have an interest in pursuing Nursing as a career.
Mary L. Riebe, Community Relations Recruiter
Kaiser Permanente -Colorado Region
Human Resources
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
The Denver Area Health Care Recruiter Association (DAHCRA) met just prior to the holiday to determine where we would like our annual scholarships to go. After careful review of all eligible health care programs, we decided that we would like to award to Emily Griffith Opportunity School two $500 scholarships; one for a home health aide student and one for a CNA student. We felt that this assistance could help to jumpstart two careers in nursing.
We do have some stipulations. The student must:
Be a citizen of the United States.
Maintain a B-average in all courses.
Have an interest in pursuing Nursing as a career.
Mary L. Riebe, Community Relations Recruiter
Kaiser Permanente -Colorado Region
Human Resources
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thank You and Canned Goods for Homeless Seniors
THANKSGIVING FOR THE HOMELESS: Many thanks to EGOS staff and friends who helped Essie Garrett serve her annual Thanksgiving dinner for homeless people last Thursday. You helped make life just a little better for those less fortunate. Thank you!!
CANNED GOODS FOR HOMELESS SENIORS: Please bring canned goods to EGOS to brighten the holidays for homeless seniors. Cans may be left in Jan Raymond's office.
CANNED GOODS FOR HOMELESS SENIORS: Please bring canned goods to EGOS to brighten the holidays for homeless seniors. Cans may be left in Jan Raymond's office.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
2009 Holiday Work Schedule
2009 Holiday Work Schedule
The building will be closed as follows (please note the difference between the vocational and high school schedule):
VOCATIONAL
Vocational students and teachers are off from 12/21-1/1
Dec 21-22 Offices open (no classes)
Dec 23 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 24-25 Building closed to all staff
Dec 28-30 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their
supervisor to come in
Dec 31-Jan 1 Building closed to all staff
Jan 4 Offices open, vocational teachers and students return
HIGH SCHOOL
High School students and teachers are off from 12/21-1/1
Dec 21-22 Offices open (no classes)
Dec 23 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 24-25 Building closed to all staff
Dec 28-30 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from
their supervisor
Dec 31-Jan 1 Building closed to all staff
Jan 4 HS Offices open, HS teachers return, Day HS students off.
Jan 4 Evening HS students return
Jan 5 HS students return
The building will be closed as follows (please note the difference between the vocational and high school schedule):
VOCATIONAL
Vocational students and teachers are off from 12/21-1/1
Dec 21-22 Offices open (no classes)
Dec 23 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 24-25 Building closed to all staff
Dec 28-30 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their
supervisor to come in
Dec 31-Jan 1 Building closed to all staff
Jan 4 Offices open, vocational teachers and students return
HIGH SCHOOL
High School students and teachers are off from 12/21-1/1
Dec 21-22 Offices open (no classes)
Dec 23 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 24-25 Building closed to all staff
Dec 28-30 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from
their supervisor
Dec 31-Jan 1 Building closed to all staff
Jan 4 HS Offices open, HS teachers return, Day HS students off.
Jan 4 Evening HS students return
Jan 5 HS students return
Monday, November 30, 2009
Handcrafted Gift Sale
One-of-a-kind gifts from near and far, just in time for the holidays! Shop for handmade jewelry, weaving, knitting, ornaments, paper crafts, and more.
Handcrafted gifts are made by international artisans from: Colorado, Bhutan, Nepal, Somalia, Sudan, Mexico, Burma, Iraq, Uganda, among other places! Proceeds benefit participating organizations.
Thursday, December 3
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second floor hall, near room 238.
Give a unique, handmade gift this holiday and help make the world a better place!
Sharon L. McCreary
Colorado Refugee ESL Program
720-423-4843
www.refugee-esl.org
"I have learned much from my teachers, but more from my students." --Maimonides
Handcrafted gifts are made by international artisans from: Colorado, Bhutan, Nepal, Somalia, Sudan, Mexico, Burma, Iraq, Uganda, among other places! Proceeds benefit participating organizations.
Thursday, December 3
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second floor hall, near room 238.
Give a unique, handmade gift this holiday and help make the world a better place!
Sharon L. McCreary
Colorado Refugee ESL Program
720-423-4843
www.refugee-esl.org
"I have learned much from my teachers, but more from my students." --Maimonides
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday Evening Deli Closure
Reminder:
Monday Evening, November 30th, the Deli will be closed.
Thank you!
Kristi Martin
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Professional Bakery Instructor
1250 Welton St.
Denver Co 80204
7am - 2 pm
(720)423-4814 Direct Line
(720)423-4700 Switch Board
Monday Evening, November 30th, the Deli will be closed.
Thank you!
Kristi Martin
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Professional Bakery Instructor
1250 Welton St.
Denver Co 80204
7am - 2 pm
(720)423-4814 Direct Line
(720)423-4700 Switch Board
Monday, November 23, 2009
White Elephant Items
We are in need of White Elephant items for donation as door prizes at the holiday party December 17, 2009.
Please bring your unwanted treasures to me by Friday, December 11, 2009.
We will gift wrap your donations. Please share your “wealth” with unsuspecting co-workers.
Thanks in advance for sharing!
Anna Ross, registrar
Please bring your unwanted treasures to me by Friday, December 11, 2009.
We will gift wrap your donations. Please share your “wealth” with unsuspecting co-workers.
Thanks in advance for sharing!
Anna Ross, registrar
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Upholstery Cleaning
To all EGOS Faculty and Staff
Phil Rummel will be cleaning chairs on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Please have your chair to him Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Please be sure and put your name on the chair.
Thank you,
Phil Rummel
Phil Rummel will be cleaning chairs on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Please have your chair to him Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Please be sure and put your name on the chair.
Thank you,
Phil Rummel
Temporary Assignments
Please note the temporary assignments that will take effect immediately
Dorothy Seal will temporarily supervise Barbering and Cosmetology
Cobi Chaney will temporarily supervise Professional Sewing Design
Brad Vickers will supervise temporarily Upholstery
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Dorothy Seal will temporarily supervise Barbering and Cosmetology
Cobi Chaney will temporarily supervise Professional Sewing Design
Brad Vickers will supervise temporarily Upholstery
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Website Statistics for October!
For the month of October, 2009 we received about 729 applications which equals about 24.3 applications/day compared with 865 applications (28 applications/day) in August. During the month of October, of 954 visits to the Getting Started Checklist, 421 (44%) proceeded to the Application. This is just one of the many measures that helps us monitor our websites' effectiveness in helping prospects begin their application process.
In comparison with other Vocational & Continuing Education sites of a similar size, in October 2009 we received:
26,691 Visits/month compared with 4,965 of other sites
52.10% Bounce Rate (visits in which the person left our site from the entrance page) compared with 47.04% of other sites
2:55 min is the Average Time spent on site compared with 2:42 min on other sites
4.51 Pages/Visit compared with 3.60 pages/visit of other sites
31.90% are New Visits compared with 58.92% on other sites
September's Most Popular Program Pages by number of Pageviews:**
LPN: 486
CNA: 467
HVAC: 454
English: 408
Aircraft Maintenance: 341
Automotive Technician: 299
Medical Assisting: 263
Automotive Collision Repair: 228
Cake Decorating: 223
Culinary Arts: 196
Spanish: 196
Pharmacy Technician: 182
**NOTE: These numbers are half of what they should be. We added program page titles to help search engines find our webpages better. Great news: it worked! Our programs are more findable by Google. However, we will not see full results until next month.
October’s Top Traffic Sources:
Direct source (typed in url): 51.91%
Google.com search: 30.52%
Bing.com search: 3.84%
Yahoo.com search: 2.57%
Google (cpc): 1.03%
If you have further questions about our website statistics or would like to see a complete report please contact Christine_Hill@dpsk12.org or Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org.
In comparison with other Vocational & Continuing Education sites of a similar size, in October 2009 we received:
26,691 Visits/month compared with 4,965 of other sites
52.10% Bounce Rate (visits in which the person left our site from the entrance page) compared with 47.04% of other sites
2:55 min is the Average Time spent on site compared with 2:42 min on other sites
4.51 Pages/Visit compared with 3.60 pages/visit of other sites
31.90% are New Visits compared with 58.92% on other sites
September's Most Popular Program Pages by number of Pageviews:**
LPN: 486
CNA: 467
HVAC: 454
English: 408
Aircraft Maintenance: 341
Automotive Technician: 299
Medical Assisting: 263
Automotive Collision Repair: 228
Cake Decorating: 223
Culinary Arts: 196
Spanish: 196
Pharmacy Technician: 182
**NOTE: These numbers are half of what they should be. We added program page titles to help search engines find our webpages better. Great news: it worked! Our programs are more findable by Google. However, we will not see full results until next month.
October’s Top Traffic Sources:
Direct source (typed in url): 51.91%
Google.com search: 30.52%
Bing.com search: 3.84%
Yahoo.com search: 2.57%
Google (cpc): 1.03%
If you have further questions about our website statistics or would like to see a complete report please contact Christine_Hill@dpsk12.org or Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org.
Holiday Luncheon
Holiday Luncheon
Our annual holiday luncheon has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17 from 11:30-1.
While purse strings are tight all over, we felt it was important to carry on with our tradition of gathering together for the holidays. We hope that you will plan to join us for the festivities. As usual, Chef Tim and Chef Kristi and their students will prepare our feast.
Due to the budget, we will not be able to distribute turkeys this year. We will have a white elephant raffle and give away door prizes, including Michael’s floral arrangements. Please consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate to the food banks in Denver who are low on supplies.
Thank you,
Marla Rodriguez,
Public Relations
Our annual holiday luncheon has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17 from 11:30-1.
While purse strings are tight all over, we felt it was important to carry on with our tradition of gathering together for the holidays. We hope that you will plan to join us for the festivities. As usual, Chef Tim and Chef Kristi and their students will prepare our feast.
Due to the budget, we will not be able to distribute turkeys this year. We will have a white elephant raffle and give away door prizes, including Michael’s floral arrangements. Please consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate to the food banks in Denver who are low on supplies.
Thank you,
Marla Rodriguez,
Public Relations
Monday, November 9, 2009
Deli Closed Monday Night
The 12st. Deli will be closed this Monday evening, November 9th. The Deli will resume it's daily schedule on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday the Deli will be closed in concert with the rest of Opportunity School in observance of Veterans' Day.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Instructional Academy
Instructional Academy
During Professional Development Day, faculty and staff were asked to indicate if they would be interested in participating in workshops related to technology. We compiled your interest responses and have scheduled some workshops. At this time, we have the dates and locations. In the near future, we will publish workshop descriptions. All workshops will be held 3-5 pm. Most workshops will be six hours (three sessions of two hours each), but could be extended, if needed.
Following are descriptions for the Technology Workshops offered through the Instructional Academy. Please contact Jan Raymond at ext. 34721 or email jan_raymond@dpsk12.org to register. More information will be provided regarding courses offered through DOTs.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK-2007----November 16, 23, 30-- Room 404
-----------------------------------------------(tentative)
BASIC: Learn the basics of using Microsoft Outlook 2007. This 'personal management' software is much more than just sending and receiving email. This class will cover email basics and then progress through effective use of the calendar. The contacts list (including creating distribution lists), and the task manager. Individual questions (related to these topics) will be encouraged and answered.
INTERMEDIATE: Once you have learned the basics, you may be ready for more challenging Outlook ideas including creating meeting requests, using categories, using call manager, "To-Do Bar", personal folders, using rules, and customizing your screen. Time will be allowed for individual questions.
PHOTO STORY--November 18, December 2, 9------Parthum Lab
Katie Collins
Bring your digital photos to life with Photo Story 3 for Windows. This free, easy-to-use program allows you to create a photo slide show. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop or rotate pictures. Then, add special effects, upload songs to accompany the slide show and personalize your pictures with titles and captions. The file size makes it easy to send your photo stories in an email. In this 3-session class you will be able to upload photos you want to use in your photo story (please bring them on a flash drive), or search for photos on line that would assist you in teaching a certain topic in the classroom. We will also learn to rotate/crop and add captions and special effects. The following session we will explore royalty-free songs to use and discuss copyright issues for other types of songs. We will finalize our projects during this second session. Our third session will be sharing our projects with each other to help us get even more ideas for how to use this in our classrooms.
GOOGLE APPS!-----December 1, 8, 15-------------- Parthum Lab
Prerequisite: Please get an EmilyGriffith.edu gmail account in the Student Success Center by November 30, 2009. You will need it for this class.
December 1, 2009; 3-5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 1 - learn the basics of Gmail, Google Documents and Google Calendar
* Gmail
* Creating and sending email
* Receiving and reading email
* Labels and filters
* Attachments
* Spam
* Searching your email
* Google Documents
* Online Data Storage
* Upload existing documents
* Create new documents
* Real-time Collaboration
* Revision History
* Control Access
* Google Calendar
* Create an event
* Event reminders
* Notifications
* Share calendars
* Import calendars
December 8, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 2 - learn the basics of Google Sites. By the end of this session, you will have your very own website.
* Creating a web site for your program or department
* Adding pages
* Announcement pages
* File cabinet pages
* List pages
* Dashboards
*editing Pages
December 15, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 3 - Advanced Google Sites. Polish and perfect your website. Experiment with additional tools and gadgets. Share your website
* Editing pages
* Google gadgets
* Site sharing
WIKI-----------December 3, 10, 17--------------Parthum Lab
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WIKIS
General Overview: A wiki is a website that allows users to create and edit interlinked web pages. They are often used to create collaborative websites, community websites and knowledge management systems.
December 3, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 1 - Learn the basics of wikis.
* What is it?
* Examples of wikis
* How could wikis be useful at EGOS?
* Classroom
* Departments
* School-wide
* Wike software
* Editing wikis
December 10, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 2 - Create your own wiki.
* Creating a wike for your program or department
December 17, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 3 - Advanced wiki making! Polish and perfect your wiki design. Share your wiki.
* Editing
* Site sharing
POWERPOINT------January 13, 20, 27--------------Parthum Lab
The PowerPoint Workshop will focus on "student directed" learning.
Each attended will work on a project of his/her choice. You'll find out how to create dazzling slide presentations consisting of slides that contain text, objects, animation, slide transitions, sounds, charts, outlines, media clips, clip art, and hyperlinks. You'll learn how to work with the new PowerPoint Ribbon task panes, the clip organizer, and how to access Microsoft's Web site to download clip art and templates for your presentations. You'll see how to make global changes to your slides with the Slide Master. Finally, you'll discover how to save your presentation so you can share them online or copy them onto CD.
VIDEO SCREEN CAST---January 14, 21, 28----------Parthum Lab
Want to make short video lessions on your computer and post them to the internet using only free softwre, a microphone, and a computer? A screen cast caaptures what is displayed on a computer screen and can be accompanied by audio commentary. Screen casts can be used to demonstrate the use of computers and software or to record presentations using a microphone or camera and a power point presentation. We will look at many examples of how to use this free screen casting software to create the lesson that keeps on teaching. Classs One: Learn how to download the software and make a group screen cast. Class Two: Make yhour own screen cast. Class Three: Continue to make your own screen cast and post it on a webpage.
BLOGS-----------January 21, 28------------------Room 404
Blogs are easily updated mini-Websites used for everything from news to business to personal journals. Whether you're chronicling the birth of a business campaign or the birth of a baby, this free, nimble, easy-to-use online journal is an effective format for getting your words out and into the online world. This workshop will explain more about how and why blogs are used, where to post a blog, using blogging programs, and finding, following, and commenting on blogs that are of particular interest to you. During the class, participants will choose a host blog site, set up an account, choose a template, and create their first blog post. If time allows, students will learn how to incorporate graphics, video, and other multimedia elements into a blog. Blogs are easy to create and fun to use both for business and personal use. Come and find out the hows, whys, and ways of blogging!
If you are interested in learning more about the Promethean Board, we will be providing information about how you can participate in a district-sponsored class.
Within the next week, you will see workshop descriptions and you will be able to register for the workshops with Jan Raymond. If faculty members wish to use workshops for credential renewal, please see Sharron Carosella for the form to use for documentation. As in the past, 15 contact hours will equal one credit for renewal purposes. The forms will be turned in to Kindra Chapman when you renew your credentials.
Thank you so much for your interest and participation.
During Professional Development Day, faculty and staff were asked to indicate if they would be interested in participating in workshops related to technology. We compiled your interest responses and have scheduled some workshops. At this time, we have the dates and locations. In the near future, we will publish workshop descriptions. All workshops will be held 3-5 pm. Most workshops will be six hours (three sessions of two hours each), but could be extended, if needed.
Following are descriptions for the Technology Workshops offered through the Instructional Academy. Please contact Jan Raymond at ext. 34721 or email jan_raymond@dpsk12.org to register. More information will be provided regarding courses offered through DOTs.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK-2007----November 16, 23, 30-- Room 404
-----------------------------------------------(tentative)
BASIC: Learn the basics of using Microsoft Outlook 2007. This 'personal management' software is much more than just sending and receiving email. This class will cover email basics and then progress through effective use of the calendar. The contacts list (including creating distribution lists), and the task manager. Individual questions (related to these topics) will be encouraged and answered.
INTERMEDIATE: Once you have learned the basics, you may be ready for more challenging Outlook ideas including creating meeting requests, using categories, using call manager, "To-Do Bar", personal folders, using rules, and customizing your screen. Time will be allowed for individual questions.
PHOTO STORY--November 18, December 2, 9------Parthum Lab
Katie Collins
Bring your digital photos to life with Photo Story 3 for Windows. This free, easy-to-use program allows you to create a photo slide show. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop or rotate pictures. Then, add special effects, upload songs to accompany the slide show and personalize your pictures with titles and captions. The file size makes it easy to send your photo stories in an email. In this 3-session class you will be able to upload photos you want to use in your photo story (please bring them on a flash drive), or search for photos on line that would assist you in teaching a certain topic in the classroom. We will also learn to rotate/crop and add captions and special effects. The following session we will explore royalty-free songs to use and discuss copyright issues for other types of songs. We will finalize our projects during this second session. Our third session will be sharing our projects with each other to help us get even more ideas for how to use this in our classrooms.
GOOGLE APPS!-----December 1, 8, 15-------------- Parthum Lab
Prerequisite: Please get an EmilyGriffith.edu gmail account in the Student Success Center by November 30, 2009. You will need it for this class.
December 1, 2009; 3-5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 1 - learn the basics of Gmail, Google Documents and Google Calendar
* Gmail
* Creating and sending email
* Receiving and reading email
* Labels and filters
* Attachments
* Spam
* Searching your email
* Google Documents
* Online Data Storage
* Upload existing documents
* Create new documents
* Real-time Collaboration
* Revision History
* Control Access
* Google Calendar
* Create an event
* Event reminders
* Notifications
* Share calendars
* Import calendars
December 8, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 2 - learn the basics of Google Sites. By the end of this session, you will have your very own website.
* Creating a web site for your program or department
* Adding pages
* Announcement pages
* File cabinet pages
* List pages
* Dashboards
*editing Pages
December 15, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 3 - Advanced Google Sites. Polish and perfect your website. Experiment with additional tools and gadgets. Share your website
* Editing pages
* Google gadgets
* Site sharing
WIKI-----------December 3, 10, 17--------------Parthum Lab
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WIKIS
General Overview: A wiki is a website that allows users to create and edit interlinked web pages. They are often used to create collaborative websites, community websites and knowledge management systems.
December 3, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 1 - Learn the basics of wikis.
* What is it?
* Examples of wikis
* How could wikis be useful at EGOS?
* Classroom
* Departments
* School-wide
* Wike software
* Editing wikis
December 10, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 2 - Create your own wiki.
* Creating a wike for your program or department
December 17, 2009; 3 - 5 pm in the Parthum Lab
Session 3 - Advanced wiki making! Polish and perfect your wiki design. Share your wiki.
* Editing
* Site sharing
POWERPOINT------January 13, 20, 27--------------Parthum Lab
The PowerPoint Workshop will focus on "student directed" learning.
Each attended will work on a project of his/her choice. You'll find out how to create dazzling slide presentations consisting of slides that contain text, objects, animation, slide transitions, sounds, charts, outlines, media clips, clip art, and hyperlinks. You'll learn how to work with the new PowerPoint Ribbon task panes, the clip organizer, and how to access Microsoft's Web site to download clip art and templates for your presentations. You'll see how to make global changes to your slides with the Slide Master. Finally, you'll discover how to save your presentation so you can share them online or copy them onto CD.
VIDEO SCREEN CAST---January 14, 21, 28----------Parthum Lab
Want to make short video lessions on your computer and post them to the internet using only free softwre, a microphone, and a computer? A screen cast caaptures what is displayed on a computer screen and can be accompanied by audio commentary. Screen casts can be used to demonstrate the use of computers and software or to record presentations using a microphone or camera and a power point presentation. We will look at many examples of how to use this free screen casting software to create the lesson that keeps on teaching. Classs One: Learn how to download the software and make a group screen cast. Class Two: Make yhour own screen cast. Class Three: Continue to make your own screen cast and post it on a webpage.
BLOGS-----------January 21, 28------------------Room 404
Blogs are easily updated mini-Websites used for everything from news to business to personal journals. Whether you're chronicling the birth of a business campaign or the birth of a baby, this free, nimble, easy-to-use online journal is an effective format for getting your words out and into the online world. This workshop will explain more about how and why blogs are used, where to post a blog, using blogging programs, and finding, following, and commenting on blogs that are of particular interest to you. During the class, participants will choose a host blog site, set up an account, choose a template, and create their first blog post. If time allows, students will learn how to incorporate graphics, video, and other multimedia elements into a blog. Blogs are easy to create and fun to use both for business and personal use. Come and find out the hows, whys, and ways of blogging!
If you are interested in learning more about the Promethean Board, we will be providing information about how you can participate in a district-sponsored class.
Within the next week, you will see workshop descriptions and you will be able to register for the workshops with Jan Raymond. If faculty members wish to use workshops for credential renewal, please see Sharron Carosella for the form to use for documentation. As in the past, 15 contact hours will equal one credit for renewal purposes. The forms will be turned in to Kindra Chapman when you renew your credentials.
Thank you so much for your interest and participation.
Holiday Pies
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
If anyone is interested in ordering holiday pies, please call Chef Kristi Martin and give her your order. Her ext. is 34814. Orders will be taken starting Monday, November 9, 2009.
Thank you
Chef Kristi
If anyone is interested in ordering holiday pies, please call Chef Kristi Martin and give her your order. Her ext. is 34814. Orders will be taken starting Monday, November 9, 2009.
Thank you
Chef Kristi
Thursday, November 5, 2009
School Closed Veterans' Day
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
There seems to be some confusion as to when Emily Griffith will be closed for Veterans' Day. Some of you may have a calendar that shows Friday, November 13 as the school being closed for Veterans' Day.
Our school will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day on Wednesday, November 11. Please let your students know that there is no school on Wednesday, November 11. Our school will be in session on Friday, November 13.
Thank you,
Brad Vickers,
Director, Admin Services
There seems to be some confusion as to when Emily Griffith will be closed for Veterans' Day. Some of you may have a calendar that shows Friday, November 13 as the school being closed for Veterans' Day.
Our school will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day on Wednesday, November 11. Please let your students know that there is no school on Wednesday, November 11. Our school will be in session on Friday, November 13.
Thank you,
Brad Vickers,
Director, Admin Services
Recycle Trash Bin
All EGOS Faculty and Staff
It has been reported that there is non recyclable trash in the recyclable trash bin. Please remember that the trash bin outside of HVAC/Welding is only for recyclable trash. It would be a shame to have them discontinue such a valuable service. Please walk a few more feet down the alley to empty your trash in the proper trash bin.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
It has been reported that there is non recyclable trash in the recyclable trash bin. Please remember that the trash bin outside of HVAC/Welding is only for recyclable trash. It would be a shame to have them discontinue such a valuable service. Please walk a few more feet down the alley to empty your trash in the proper trash bin.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Gang Information Presentation
EGOS Faculty and Staff,
Dear Staff,
Please read the information below from Jackie Weber, Assistant Principal, Emily Griffith High School. If you would like to participate in this presentation it should prove to be very informative and interesting, please RSVP to Jacqueline_weber@dpsk12.org.
Please make any arrangements with the Dean of your department if necessary.
Thank you,
Brad Vickers
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4705
In answer to requests from the High School staff regarding concerns about the increase in gang-related tagging here and gang-related behavior throughout the city, the high school administration has arranged to have Patrol Officer Cliff Paine present to our faculty on Tuesday, November 17th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glenarm Conference Room. Paine is a part of DPD Gang Unit who serves as our DPS liaison. He will be teaching us how to identify gang involvement, as well as, how to address gang behavior to ensure the safety of our students and staff. I invite you to join us for this session. Please RSVP to Jackie Weber at Jacqueline_weber@dpsk12.org if you plan to attend so that we can have sufficient materials available for everyone.
Thank you,
Jackie Weber
Assistant Principal
Emily Griffith High School
720-423-4882
Dear Staff,
Please read the information below from Jackie Weber, Assistant Principal, Emily Griffith High School. If you would like to participate in this presentation it should prove to be very informative and interesting, please RSVP to Jacqueline_weber@dpsk12.org.
Please make any arrangements with the Dean of your department if necessary.
Thank you,
Brad Vickers
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4705
In answer to requests from the High School staff regarding concerns about the increase in gang-related tagging here and gang-related behavior throughout the city, the high school administration has arranged to have Patrol Officer Cliff Paine present to our faculty on Tuesday, November 17th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glenarm Conference Room. Paine is a part of DPD Gang Unit who serves as our DPS liaison. He will be teaching us how to identify gang involvement, as well as, how to address gang behavior to ensure the safety of our students and staff. I invite you to join us for this session. Please RSVP to Jackie Weber at Jacqueline_weber@dpsk12.org if you plan to attend so that we can have sufficient materials available for everyone.
Thank you,
Jackie Weber
Assistant Principal
Emily Griffith High School
720-423-4882
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Update on Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office has been swamped with applicants this year as the demand for financial aid has increased. The staff has been working hard to keep up with the work load, but in addition, Janice Galvin was recently hospitalized due to illness. Janice is recovering well, but has been out of work for the past two weeks and is not yet able to return. Because financial aid is critical to many students, Tisha Corbett and Kindra Chapman, both of whom have previously worked in financial aid during their careers, have volunteered to help out during this crisis situation. Please continue to direct any questions or concerns to the director of financial aid Kimberly McKay. Thank you in advance for your patience as the staff works diligently to process all of the financial aid files.
Marla Rodriguez
Marla Rodriguez
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fire Inspection
Dear staff,
A couple weeks ago the fire inspector walked through EGOS and provided recommendations for fire safety compliance.
Department Deans/Director and facilities have been given a list of the infractions and will share that information with you.
Some items that you can take care of right away, are the following.
·Please do not plug extension cords and surge protectors into each other (daisy chain) and then into the wall outlet. In some cases, solutions are easy, and we simply needed to unplug a surge protector and go directly into the wall!
·Please remove all items from classroom doors
·If you’d like to post items near a door, please do so at least 18” from the door.
·Walls may have 50% or less student work (or information) attached to them
·**This is new. We are not supposed to have any cloths or plastic table cloths covering anything in the classrooms unless they have a “fire retardant” label sewn on to the fabric.
There may be a few other unique things to take care of, please speak with your dean/director.
Thanks for helping us take care of these items. The fire inspector will be back around November 15.
Connie M. Ross
Dean of College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4866 ph
www.emilygriffith.edu
A couple weeks ago the fire inspector walked through EGOS and provided recommendations for fire safety compliance.
Department Deans/Director and facilities have been given a list of the infractions and will share that information with you.
Some items that you can take care of right away, are the following.
·Please do not plug extension cords and surge protectors into each other (daisy chain) and then into the wall outlet. In some cases, solutions are easy, and we simply needed to unplug a surge protector and go directly into the wall!
·Please remove all items from classroom doors
·If you’d like to post items near a door, please do so at least 18” from the door.
·Walls may have 50% or less student work (or information) attached to them
·**This is new. We are not supposed to have any cloths or plastic table cloths covering anything in the classrooms unless they have a “fire retardant” label sewn on to the fabric.
There may be a few other unique things to take care of, please speak with your dean/director.
Thanks for helping us take care of these items. The fire inspector will be back around November 15.
Connie M. Ross
Dean of College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4866 ph
www.emilygriffith.edu
From the Foundation
WHAT: “Books Are Fun”
WHEN: Tuesday November 3
WHERE: Room 238
A portion of the proceeds go to the foundation. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with this great selection of gifts at bargain prices.
Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director
Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.
WHEN: Tuesday November 3
WHERE: Room 238
A portion of the proceeds go to the foundation. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with this great selection of gifts at bargain prices.
Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director
Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Refugee Story
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Website has published an article about Hodan, an orphaned teen from Somalia.
As fate would have it, Hodan is currently a student at EGOS, studying English in the CRESL program. Her story is compelling and it highlights the tragedy--and optimism--of so many displaced people.
When you consider that UNHCR deals with millions of refugees each year, it it somewhat amazing that one they chose to focus on is right here at our school!
You can access the story here: http://www.unhcr.org/4ac4b2089.html
Sharon McCreary
Volunteer Manager, CRESL In-Home tutoring
www.refugee-esl.org
720-423-4843
As fate would have it, Hodan is currently a student at EGOS, studying English in the CRESL program. Her story is compelling and it highlights the tragedy--and optimism--of so many displaced people.
When you consider that UNHCR deals with millions of refugees each year, it it somewhat amazing that one they chose to focus on is right here at our school!
You can access the story here: http://www.unhcr.org/4ac4b2089.html
Sharon McCreary
Volunteer Manager, CRESL In-Home tutoring
www.refugee-esl.org
720-423-4843
Monday, October 26, 2009
FALL FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP
Fall Floral Design Workshop
Holidays are coming, create a fall/thanksgiving wreath with Michael, instructor for the Floral Design Program.
When: Thursday November 5, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. (limited space)
Where: Glenarm Conference Room
Bring your tools. scissors and wire cutters. Together we will explore the strength of the focal point. Please R.S.V.P. to Jan Raymond, 34721, if you are interested in signing up for this workshop.
Michael Kessler
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Website Statistics for September
Website Statistics for September!
For the month of September, 2009 we received about 865 applications which equals about 28.8 applications/day compared with 1,220 applications (40 applications/day) in August. During the month of September, of 1,079 visits to the Getting Started Checklist, 469 (43%) proceeded to the Application. This is just one of the many measures that helps us monitor our websites' effectiveness.
In comparison with other Vocational & Continuing Education sites of a similar size, September 2009 we received:
25,019 Visits/month compared with 5,056 of other sites
47.07% Bounce Rate (visits in which the person left our site from the entrance page) compared with 44.99% of other sites
3:22 min is the Average Time spent on site compared with 2:44 min on other sites
4.88 Pages/Visit compared with 3.70 pages/visit of other sites
35.18% are New Visits compared with 57.12% on other sites
September's Most Popular Program Pages by number of Pageviews:
LPN: 1,673
CNA: 1,443
Medical Assisting: 761
Pharmacy Technician: 632
Cosmetology: 598
Professional Sewing/Fashion Design: 584
Dental Assisting: 544
Culinary Arts: 508
Cake Decorating: 485
Medical Billing/Coding: 444
Computer Network Technician: 419
September’s Top Traffic Sources:
Direct source (typed in url): 47.87%
Google.com search: 33.6%
Bing.com search: 4.42%
Yahoo.com search: 3.51%
Cccs.edu (referral): 1.12%
If you have further questions about our website statistics or would like to see a complete report please contact outbind://19-000000007C22733A1672D31182A500A0C9E1CE9C070095E1DF2DA8CDD211828000A0C9E1CE9C00000061EF740000378F303B10571244ADAC6C95D16EEA9100196C22226B0000/Christine_Hill@dpsk12.org or outbind://19-000000007C22733A1672D31182A500A0C9E1CE9C070095E1DF2DA8CDD211828000A0C9E1CE9C00000061EF740000378F303B10571244ADAC6C95D16EEA9100196C22226B0000/Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Brown Bag Lunch
Another Exciting Brown Bag Lunch
This Wednesday, October 21 from 11:30-1:30
What do you want to talk about? Bring your question/topic and put it in the box for discussion!
Here are some ideas for topics:
Progress on signage in the building
Professional Development Day feedback
Vision – share feedback provided; discuss next steps
School Update
Student Information System Update
Questions/Issues with grades submission
Marla Rodriguez
Director of Student Services/Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755E
EmilyGriffith.edu
To be sure email reaches me, also send to: marlasari.rodriguez@gmail.com
Evaluation Form - Professional Development Day
To All Faculty and Staff
Friday, October 16 was Professional Development Day. If you did not fill out an evaluation, please click on the link below and fill out the survey on line. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Sharron Carosella
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229RYR35HY5
Friday, October 16 was Professional Development Day. If you did not fill out an evaluation, please click on the link below and fill out the survey on line. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Sharron Carosella
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229RYR35HY5
Thursday, October 15, 2009
CDE Site Visits
In 2008, the state legislature authorized a state-wide site facility inventory to assess school buildings based on condition and educational suitability. On Wednesday, November 4, from 8-10 AM, a consultant will visit EGOS to conduct a site visit and tour the facility to see how well it supports student learning in the following areas: Room usage/capacity; Appropriateness of the instructional space; Technology readiness; Appropriateness of outside spaces. This visit will not include a review of instruction or curriculum.
Lou Ann Gilhooly, Director
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fax: 720-423-4850
Lou Ann Gilhooly, Director
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fax: 720-423-4850
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day
October 16, 2009
Agenda
8:00 am Continental Breakfast Student Lounge
(Chef Tim, Chef Kristi, and Culinary Students)
8:20 am Welcome and Technology in Education Overview Student Lounge
(Katie Collins, Christine Hill, and JoAn Keeler)
8:45 am DPS Technology Classes Student Lounge
(Randy Redd)
October 16, 2009
Agenda
8:00 am Continental Breakfast Student Lounge
(Chef Tim, Chef Kristi, and Culinary Students)
8:20 am Welcome and Technology in Education Overview Student Lounge
(Katie Collins, Christine Hill, and JoAn Keeler)
8:45 am DPS Technology Classes Student Lounge
(Randy Redd)
9:00 am Breakout Sessions
The sessions are intended to provide a brief overview of the technology tools that could be implemented in the delivery of instruction. The sessions will be presented at 9 am, 9:30 am, 10 am, and 10:30 am unless otherwise indicated. After attending the overview sessions, you will have the opportunity to sign up for workshops that will be offered through the Instructional Academy. Please plan to attend four of the following:
Promethean Board Student Lounge
(Randy Redd)
Traditional teaching styles miss the mark with the tech-savvy students of today. The Promethean Board bridges the gap between how this new generation of students lives and how they learn. This innovative technology tool makes lesson planning a breeze for teachers and learning a delight for students. See a demonstration of the how the Promethan Board works and other demonstrations of hardware that EGOS has available.
Photo Story Room 115A
(Katie Collins)
Bring your digital photos to life with Photo Story 3 for Windows. This free, easy-to-use program allows you to create a photo slideshow. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop or rotate pictures. Then, add special effects, upload songs to accompany the slide show and personalize your pictures with titles and captions. The file size makes it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. In this session you will see an example of a slide show and a demonstration of how to get started.
Powerpoint with Video Room 404
( JoAn Keeler)
How to Put Power into your Power Point Presentation
* See sample demonstrations of effective & ineffective presentations
* See how a boring powerpoint presentation can be changed to an effective, powerful presentation
* Learn a few of the latest tips and tricks to enhance PowerPoint presentations
Outlook
(Sharron Carosella and Bob Marshall) Room 238
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 provides an integrated solution for managing your time and information, connecting across boundaries, and remaining in control of the information that reaches you. Office Outlook 2007 delivers innovations you can use to quickly search your communications, organize your work, and better share your information with others — all from one place.
Websites and Social Media to Reach Students Room 123
9 am and 10 am
(Christine Hill)
Learn how www.EmilyGriffith.edu and social media can help you in and beyond classroom? In this class we will explore the benefits of using our website, and our Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr accounts to reach and teach students.
Video Screen Cast 9:30 am and 10:30 am Room 123
(Christine Hill)
Want to make short video lessons on your computer and post them to the Internet using only free software, a microphone, and a computer? A screencast captures what is displayed on a computer screen and can be accompanied by audio commentary. Screencasts can be used to demonstrate the use of computers and software or to record presentations using a microphone or camera and a Powerpoint presentation. We will look at many examples of how to use this free screencasting software to create the lesson that keeps on teaching.
Wikki 9 am and 10 am Room 115C
(Sharon McCreary and Slavica Park)
Wiki is a website that includes the collaboration of work from many different authors. A Wiki site allows anyone to edit, delete, or modify the content on the web. Workshop participants will learn how to design a Wiki that can be used for a class, a department or for a family’s personal use.
Blogs 9:30 am and 10:30 am Room 115C
(Sharon McCreary and Slavica Park)
Blogs are easily updated mini-Websites used for everything from news to business to personal journals. Whether you’re chronicling the birth of a business campaign or the birth of a baby, this free, nimble, easy-to-use online journal is an effective format for getting your words out and into the online world. This workshop overview will explain more about what a blog is, how and why blogs are used, and why you would want to blog about a topic of interest to you. Come and get a glimpse of the hows, whys, and ways of blogging.
Google 9 am and 10 am Room 327
(Eileen Ashford, Karen Fletcher, and Nick Sarchet)
Go beyond the Google search tool.
Learn about the powerful tools of Google Education Apps!
Technology Literacy Assessment Room 327
9:30 am and 10:30 am
(Eileen Ashford and Karen Fletcher)
Find out what computer skills the average Colorado 8th grader has.
How do our EGOS adults measure up?
How do we prepare for our future students?
Please bring your cell phones to the Continental Breakfast and general session and breakout sessions. We will have a fun activity.
11:00 am Lunch (On Your Own)
Afternoon Department Meetings and/or Work in Rooms
Thursday, October 8, 2009
"In Praise of Teachers”
Teachers and Staff at Emily Griffith Opportunity School,
Please read the following and know that you make a difference, your work matters, and you follow a long legacy of powerful teachers at Emily Griffith. Thank you! Please read the following.
“My grandfather's teacher at the 24th Street Elementary School in Denver was Emily Griffith, founder of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School. After being beat up and called a dirty Jew, my grandfather decided to drop out of school in eighth grade. Emily Griffith came to his house, brought him a pail of ice cream, and convinced him to stay in school. My grandfather believed that Emily Griffith's visit that day saved his life.”
From the editorial, “In Praise of Teachers,” by David Miller, President of The Denver Foundation, in the Denver Post posted on October 8, 2009. READ ON: http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_13507095
Please read the following and know that you make a difference, your work matters, and you follow a long legacy of powerful teachers at Emily Griffith. Thank you! Please read the following.
“My grandfather's teacher at the 24th Street Elementary School in Denver was Emily Griffith, founder of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School. After being beat up and called a dirty Jew, my grandfather decided to drop out of school in eighth grade. Emily Griffith came to his house, brought him a pail of ice cream, and convinced him to stay in school. My grandfather believed that Emily Griffith's visit that day saved his life.”
From the editorial, “In Praise of Teachers,” by David Miller, President of The Denver Foundation, in the Denver Post posted on October 8, 2009. READ ON: http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_13507095
Cancellation of Flu Clinic
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
Front Range Flu Clinic has canceled the Flu Shot clinic.
Thank you
Dorothy Seal
Front Range Flu Clinic has canceled the Flu Shot clinic.
Thank you
Dorothy Seal
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Trash Pickup and Recycle Items
To All Staff
The city of Denver as of 15 September started collecting our trash. The school district is still in negotiations over the collection of recycle items.
What you need to know regarding recycle pick up that will help the custodial staff:
* Please do not place recycled items around the dumpster on the ground if the
dumpster is full.
* Please do not place recyclable items on the dumpster lid if they are full.
* If the recycle collection dumpster is full you must throw trash in the normal
trash bin.
* The recycle companies refuse to collect, if recycle items exceed the dumpsters
load capacity.
* When recycle items are not properly placed within the bins, the custodial staff
has to take extra time to clean up everything left on the ground or on the
dumpster lids.
* Items that are not contained within the dumpster are also considered a fire
hazard by the Denver Fire Department.
Thank you for your assistance
Victor Quintana III and Brad Vickers
The city of Denver as of 15 September started collecting our trash. The school district is still in negotiations over the collection of recycle items.
What you need to know regarding recycle pick up that will help the custodial staff:
* Please do not place recycled items around the dumpster on the ground if the
dumpster is full.
* Please do not place recyclable items on the dumpster lid if they are full.
* If the recycle collection dumpster is full you must throw trash in the normal
trash bin.
* The recycle companies refuse to collect, if recycle items exceed the dumpsters
load capacity.
* When recycle items are not properly placed within the bins, the custodial staff
has to take extra time to clean up everything left on the ground or on the
dumpster lids.
* Items that are not contained within the dumpster are also considered a fire
hazard by the Denver Fire Department.
Thank you for your assistance
Victor Quintana III and Brad Vickers
Support the Rockies
COLORADO ROCKIES PURPLE FRIDAY!
Mayor John Hickenlooper and Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg today encouraged Colorado Rockies fans throughout the Denver area and in classrooms large and small to wear purple on Friday in advance of the team's first home playoff game this weekend. "The Colorado Rockies will return to Coors Field on Saturday to continue their march toward a second World Series appearance in three years," said Hickenlooper, a former high school junk ball pitcher and lifelong baseball enthusiast. "We are cheering hard for the home team and look forward to watching the Rockies go deep into the playoffs." Boasberg encouraged students and teachers throughout Denver Public Schools to show support for the Rockies by wearing purple to school on Friday. "This is a really exciting time for our city and for our kids," Boasberg said. "And I'm sure we'll see tremendous Rockies' spirit at our schools on Friday."
Also today, team flags for the Colorado Rockies were hoisted onto flag poles at the City and County Building and the Webb Municipal Building. The flags will fly as long as the Rockies are in the playoffs. And the lights on the City and County Building will turn purple tonight - and on all game days - during the team's playoff run.
Mayor John Hickenlooper and Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg today encouraged Colorado Rockies fans throughout the Denver area and in classrooms large and small to wear purple on Friday in advance of the team's first home playoff game this weekend. "The Colorado Rockies will return to Coors Field on Saturday to continue their march toward a second World Series appearance in three years," said Hickenlooper, a former high school junk ball pitcher and lifelong baseball enthusiast. "We are cheering hard for the home team and look forward to watching the Rockies go deep into the playoffs." Boasberg encouraged students and teachers throughout Denver Public Schools to show support for the Rockies by wearing purple to school on Friday. "This is a really exciting time for our city and for our kids," Boasberg said. "And I'm sure we'll see tremendous Rockies' spirit at our schools on Friday."
Also today, team flags for the Colorado Rockies were hoisted onto flag poles at the City and County Building and the Webb Municipal Building. The flags will fly as long as the Rockies are in the playoffs. And the lights on the City and County Building will turn purple tonight - and on all game days - during the team's playoff run.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Upholstery Cleaning
To All EGOS Faculty & Staff
Phil Rummel will be doing upholstery cleaning this Wednesday, October 7, 2009. If you have a chair that you would like cleaned, please put your name on it and have it to Phil by Noon Wednesday, October 7. They will be ready to be picked up on Thursday, October 8.
Phil Rummel will be doing upholstery cleaning this Wednesday, October 7, 2009. If you have a chair that you would like cleaned, please put your name on it and have it to Phil by Noon Wednesday, October 7. They will be ready to be picked up on Thursday, October 8.
Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day
October 16, 2009
Professional Development Day will be October 16, 2009. The day's activities will begin at 8 am with a Continental Breakfast served in the Student Lounge. At 8:30 am, the day's activities will be introduced with a short video from the Technology in Education (TIE) Conference that several colleagues had the opportunity to attend last summer. In addition, you will be introduced to the online technology training to be offered by the Denver Public Schools. Between 9-11 am, you will be able to select four out of ten breakout sessions to attend. These sessions will serve as an overview of the new technology that is available to educators. After attending these 'teaser' sessions, you will have the chance to sign up for future technology workshops to be offered through the Instructional Academy. The afternoon will be determined by the deans of each college.
Technology in Education Colorado, INC. (TIE) is a Colorado-based organization founded in 1986 by a group of teachers with a vision to host a conference focusing on the increasing role technology plays in education.
Today, TIE organizes a premier statewide conference helping teachers integrate technology tools and 21st century skills including technology and information literacy standards into all content areas. The four-day, hands-on technology focused conference that models and promotes the use of technology integration in the classroom will be held at the Convention Center next summer. The colleagues who attended last summer urge you to consider attending next year.
October 16, 2009
Professional Development Day will be October 16, 2009. The day's activities will begin at 8 am with a Continental Breakfast served in the Student Lounge. At 8:30 am, the day's activities will be introduced with a short video from the Technology in Education (TIE) Conference that several colleagues had the opportunity to attend last summer. In addition, you will be introduced to the online technology training to be offered by the Denver Public Schools. Between 9-11 am, you will be able to select four out of ten breakout sessions to attend. These sessions will serve as an overview of the new technology that is available to educators. After attending these 'teaser' sessions, you will have the chance to sign up for future technology workshops to be offered through the Instructional Academy. The afternoon will be determined by the deans of each college.
Technology in Education Colorado, INC. (TIE) is a Colorado-based organization founded in 1986 by a group of teachers with a vision to host a conference focusing on the increasing role technology plays in education.
Today, TIE organizes a premier statewide conference helping teachers integrate technology tools and 21st century skills including technology and information literacy standards into all content areas. The four-day, hands-on technology focused conference that models and promotes the use of technology integration in the classroom will be held at the Convention Center next summer. The colleagues who attended last summer urge you to consider attending next year.
Request for Graduates
Request for Graduates
Date: March 9, 2010
Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:
Please list prospective graduates from your program on the Excel spreadsheet found on the staff intranet under “Staff Files”, “Graduation Forms”, “Request for Grads.”
You will need to include the following information:
• Student’s First Name
• Student’s Last Name
• Student ID#
• Program of Study
• Graduation Term
• Expected Date of Completion
The deadline for submission of your list is March 14, 2010. If you have student/s that begin class after March 14, 2010 and will complete their programs prior to May 7, 2010, submit this list, in the same format, as soon as possible, but not later than May 7, 2010. If you do not have graduates, please notify Charlene.
If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-4851.
Sincerely,
Charlene Salazar
Records Office
Date: March 9, 2010
Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:
Please list prospective graduates from your program on the Excel spreadsheet found on the staff intranet under “Staff Files”, “Graduation Forms”, “Request for Grads.”
You will need to include the following information:
• Student’s First Name
• Student’s Last Name
• Student ID#
• Program of Study
• Graduation Term
• Expected Date of Completion
The deadline for submission of your list is March 14, 2010. If you have student/s that begin class after March 14, 2010 and will complete their programs prior to May 7, 2010, submit this list, in the same format, as soon as possible, but not later than May 7, 2010. If you do not have graduates, please notify Charlene.
If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-4851.
Sincerely,
Charlene Salazar
Records Office
Friday, October 2, 2009
Flu Shot Clinic
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
A reminder the Flu Shot clinic will be held on October 12, 2009. There needs to be 25people signed up or the clinic will be canceled. The H1N1 vaccine will not be included nor will there be a clinic for that vaccine. For more information regarding the H1N1, please visit the Colorado Department of Health website,
(http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/),for more information, or the help line at 1-877-462-2911. Also, information will be on the Center for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm.
Again a minimum of 25 and payment at time will be required. Thanks. Dorothy
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
A reminder the Flu Shot clinic will be held on October 12, 2009. There needs to be 25people signed up or the clinic will be canceled. The H1N1 vaccine will not be included nor will there be a clinic for that vaccine. For more information regarding the H1N1, please visit the Colorado Department of Health website,
(http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/),for more information, or the help line at 1-877-462-2911. Also, information will be on the Center for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm.
Again a minimum of 25 and payment at time will be required. Thanks. Dorothy
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Repair of Boilers
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
Beginning next week, October 5, the boilers will be shut down due to repairs of steam traps. It will take approximately three weeks to complete the repairs.
During this time, please dress accordingly in layers. Work will be done as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Victor Quintana III
Facility Manager
Beginning next week, October 5, the boilers will be shut down due to repairs of steam traps. It will take approximately three weeks to complete the repairs.
During this time, please dress accordingly in layers. Work will be done as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Victor Quintana III
Facility Manager
Heating Our Old Facility
The Aches and Pains of Winter
Heating our old facility
Overview
We’re not going to start out with four letter words, however, as temperatures begin to drop and our heaters kick in at home, at some point we have to take off our rose colored glasses and get ready for the c—d and s—w!
Victor and crew are having the same thoughts about keeping us warm this fall and winter.
• It takes a week for the boilers to get hot enough to create steam to warm the building
• It takes a week for the boilers to cool down
• Once the boilers are up and running they are NOT turned off!
• Temperatures in Colorado can range from 30 degrees in the morning to 90 in the afternoon. So…Keep these things in mind:
o As the day warm, WE STILL HAVE RESIDUAL HEAT from the boilers!
o Dress in layers! Encourage your students to do the same
o Bring hats and mittens to class for the mornings
o Run fans in the afternoon.
Current work on heating system
We have a unique situation this year regarding when Victor turns on the boilers and it has a name, “Fixing the steam traps”
What does this have to do with you? Comfort!
The aged pipes that carry the hot water throughout the building have sprung leaks…32 of them in fact! As a critical maintenance issue, the district is repairing these cracks. We planned for this work to be completed in the summer, however, all bonds from the last election had not yet been purchased; money was not available until this time. THIS MEANS VICTOR CANNOT TURN ON THE BOILERS UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED. The estimated time of completion is mid-November.
Important information
• Plugging in space heaters will over load the system and blow electrical circuits. Please do not use space heaters in any space or room.
o We realize this may be less than ideal, please honor this request
• Space heaters that you may see throughout the building have been approved.
Thanks for understanding the situation and realizing that some things are out of our control.
Heating our old facility
Overview
We’re not going to start out with four letter words, however, as temperatures begin to drop and our heaters kick in at home, at some point we have to take off our rose colored glasses and get ready for the c—d and s—w!
Victor and crew are having the same thoughts about keeping us warm this fall and winter.
• It takes a week for the boilers to get hot enough to create steam to warm the building
• It takes a week for the boilers to cool down
• Once the boilers are up and running they are NOT turned off!
• Temperatures in Colorado can range from 30 degrees in the morning to 90 in the afternoon. So…Keep these things in mind:
o As the day warm, WE STILL HAVE RESIDUAL HEAT from the boilers!
o Dress in layers! Encourage your students to do the same
o Bring hats and mittens to class for the mornings
o Run fans in the afternoon.
Current work on heating system
We have a unique situation this year regarding when Victor turns on the boilers and it has a name, “Fixing the steam traps”
What does this have to do with you? Comfort!
The aged pipes that carry the hot water throughout the building have sprung leaks…32 of them in fact! As a critical maintenance issue, the district is repairing these cracks. We planned for this work to be completed in the summer, however, all bonds from the last election had not yet been purchased; money was not available until this time. THIS MEANS VICTOR CANNOT TURN ON THE BOILERS UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED. The estimated time of completion is mid-November.
Important information
• Plugging in space heaters will over load the system and blow electrical circuits. Please do not use space heaters in any space or room.
o We realize this may be less than ideal, please honor this request
• Space heaters that you may see throughout the building have been approved.
Thanks for understanding the situation and realizing that some things are out of our control.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
[CMR] : A reminder about parking information.
Hello all,
(CMR]
As we continue to work with DPW parking I wanted to make my remarks at our back to school meeting available to you on the staff update page of our intranet. So here are some things to remember about parking.
1. DPW Parking was hired to help us. Luke Lee is our direct contact, he told me to mention that he doesn’t bite! (Really he’s a great guy!)
2. All vehicles must have hang tags or secondary permits VISIBLE through the windshield. If you find yourself driving your secondary vehicle more than your primary vehicle, please switch your hang tag to the car you are driving the most. The hang tag is much easier for DPW to identify when monitoring the lot and helps them be more efficient.
3. If you are driving a motorcycle, please park it in one of the corner areas, do not park it in a regular stall. Preferably in the Southwest corner near the elevators, or in one of the other open corners of the 5th Floor. We anticipate the lot being full every day and need stalls available for vehicles.
4. We have requested trash receptacles to be placed on the 5th and other floors. We have to go through the HOA to get this done, so it is a slow process. Please be patient. We know that some of you have seen trash in the stairwells. Again, we sent the request to the HOA to have the security/maintenance manager have this cleaned daily and trash receptacles placed on all levels. This probably goes back to the lack of trash receptacles.
5. The cameras and emergency call boxes ARE NOT ACTIVE. We have brought it to the attention of the HOA and it is under discussion. In the mean time, they should not be relied on for emergency assistance. If you are parking during irregular hours when there is little or no daylight, please get someone to walk with you. For your safety, never be alone.
6. Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle. Cell phones, Ipods, cameras, wallets, purses, laptops, money, GPS devices, keys, etc. Do not leave these items in your vehicle if you do not want them stolen. We do not anticipate vehicles being broken into, but do not want to give anyone a reason to break into any of your vehicles.
7. If you see a problem such as one or more of the elevators not functioning, please bring it to our attention so that we can inform the HOA that they need to send an elevator technician to fix it ASAP.
8. Transponders will not be given out until sometime next year when the gate arms are installed. We will let you know as this time approaches.
If you have any parking concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Connie M. Ross
Facilities/Construction Manager
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4866 ph
www.emilygriffith.edu
(CMR]
As we continue to work with DPW parking I wanted to make my remarks at our back to school meeting available to you on the staff update page of our intranet. So here are some things to remember about parking.
1. DPW Parking was hired to help us. Luke Lee is our direct contact, he told me to mention that he doesn’t bite! (Really he’s a great guy!)
2. All vehicles must have hang tags or secondary permits VISIBLE through the windshield. If you find yourself driving your secondary vehicle more than your primary vehicle, please switch your hang tag to the car you are driving the most. The hang tag is much easier for DPW to identify when monitoring the lot and helps them be more efficient.
3. If you are driving a motorcycle, please park it in one of the corner areas, do not park it in a regular stall. Preferably in the Southwest corner near the elevators, or in one of the other open corners of the 5th Floor. We anticipate the lot being full every day and need stalls available for vehicles.
4. We have requested trash receptacles to be placed on the 5th and other floors. We have to go through the HOA to get this done, so it is a slow process. Please be patient. We know that some of you have seen trash in the stairwells. Again, we sent the request to the HOA to have the security/maintenance manager have this cleaned daily and trash receptacles placed on all levels. This probably goes back to the lack of trash receptacles.
5. The cameras and emergency call boxes ARE NOT ACTIVE. We have brought it to the attention of the HOA and it is under discussion. In the mean time, they should not be relied on for emergency assistance. If you are parking during irregular hours when there is little or no daylight, please get someone to walk with you. For your safety, never be alone.
6. Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle. Cell phones, Ipods, cameras, wallets, purses, laptops, money, GPS devices, keys, etc. Do not leave these items in your vehicle if you do not want them stolen. We do not anticipate vehicles being broken into, but do not want to give anyone a reason to break into any of your vehicles.
7. If you see a problem such as one or more of the elevators not functioning, please bring it to our attention so that we can inform the HOA that they need to send an elevator technician to fix it ASAP.
8. Transponders will not be given out until sometime next year when the gate arms are installed. We will let you know as this time approaches.
If you have any parking concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Connie M. Ross
Facilities/Construction Manager
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4866 ph
www.emilygriffith.edu
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Emily Griffith on Facebook and Twitter
Emily Griffith Opportunity School now has its own Facebook and Twitter accounts! Facebook and Twitter are both social media (definition at bottom) tools that allow for easy communication to our students and community. These pages will be linked to the homepage of our website.
Through these mediums we can:
Support this form of communication by:
Definitions:
Facebook – a free social networking website where “users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.” ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook)
Twitter- a free social networking website “that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers.
“Social media marketing can be defined as the intentional leveraging of social networking websites to increase brand awareness, drive traffic to your website and open up new channels of communication with potential clients and donors” (“Social Media Marketing for Non-Profits,” David Heitman Thu Sep 17, 2009 at 6:42 PM.)
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PR/Marketing Department
720-423-4766
“For All Who Wish To Learn” – Emily Griffith
Through these mediums we can:
- Market our programs: start and end dates, new programs
- Announce changes in programs/classes
- Market our services: deli, barbering, cosmetology, esthetician, tax service
- Announce graduations
- Send announcements and invitations for special events
- Link to free advice for job hunting
- Communicate snow days, vacations, holidays, and breaks
Support this form of communication by:
- Becoming a “fan” of Emily Griffith Opportunity School on Facebook or becoming a “follower” on Twitter
- Sending your ideas of what to post on Facebook/Twitter to Christine_Hill@dpsk12.org and/or Frank_Aguilar@dpsk12.org
- Commenting on our posts or posting your own
- Suggesting that supporters of Emily Griffith Opportunity School be a “fan” on Facebook and be a “follower” on Twitter
Definitions:
Facebook – a free social networking website where “users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.” ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook)
Twitter- a free social networking website “that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers.
“Social media marketing can be defined as the intentional leveraging of social networking websites to increase brand awareness, drive traffic to your website and open up new channels of communication with potential clients and donors” (“Social Media Marketing for Non-Profits,” David Heitman
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PR/Marketing Department
720-423-4766
“For All Who Wish To Learn” – Emily Griffith
Friday, September 25, 2009
Admin Staff Parking Lot Closed
Dear staff,
We apologize for the short notice; we just found out!
The administrative lot between Welton and Glenarm will be closed tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 26 as painters will restripe the lot.
Please park at the justice center.
Thanks!
Connie M. Ross
Dean of College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4866 ph
www.emilygriffith.edu
We apologize for the short notice; we just found out!
The administrative lot between Welton and Glenarm will be closed tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 26 as painters will restripe the lot.
Please park at the justice center.
Thanks!
Connie M. Ross
Dean of College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4866 ph
www.emilygriffith.edu
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Flu Shot Clinic
To: All EGOS Faculty and Staff
Please sign up for the flu shot clinic. Sign up sheet has been posted outside Dorothy Seal’s office.
October 12, 2009 from 1:15 - 2:15
Flu shots are $25.00
Flu Mist nasal spray $30.00
Pneumococcal shots $45.00
I need a minimum of 25 people. Students welcomed with payment in hand.
I will find out more regarding the H1N1 vaccine.
Thanks. Dorothy
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Please sign up for the flu shot clinic. Sign up sheet has been posted outside Dorothy Seal’s office.
October 12, 2009 from 1:15 - 2:15
Flu shots are $25.00
Flu Mist nasal spray $30.00
Pneumococcal shots $45.00
I need a minimum of 25 people. Students welcomed with payment in hand.
I will find out more regarding the H1N1 vaccine.
Thanks. Dorothy
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Job Fair
Hi Everyone,
We will be having a job fair Monday, Sept. 28 from 12noon-1pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the Glenarm Building. So far, the following companies said they would be joining us and are looking to fill the positions next to their names.
Please direct students and recruiters as needed.
Thanks,
Tandy
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Career Development Center
720.423.4745
cdc@dpsk12.org
Job Fair Sept 28, 2009
Company
Hiring
All Heart Home Care Inc
Medical Asst, CNAs, PCPs
Boulder Meridian
LPNs
Colavria Hospitality
CNAs, LPNs, Dietary aide
St Paul/Sandalwood/Glen Ayr
Home Watch Caregivers
CNAs, PCPs
SOS Healthcare Staffing
CNAs, LPNs
Total Longterm Care
LPN, CNAs, 1yr exper
Wind Crest
Medical Asst, Culinary
We will be having a job fair Monday, Sept. 28 from 12noon-1pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the Glenarm Building. So far, the following companies said they would be joining us and are looking to fill the positions next to their names.
Please direct students and recruiters as needed.
Thanks,
Tandy
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Career Development Center
720.423.4745
cdc@dpsk12.org
Job Fair Sept 28, 2009
Company
Hiring
All Heart Home Care Inc
Medical Asst, CNAs, PCPs
Boulder Meridian
LPNs
Colavria Hospitality
CNAs, LPNs, Dietary aide
St Paul/Sandalwood/Glen Ayr
Home Watch Caregivers
CNAs, PCPs
SOS Healthcare Staffing
CNAs, LPNs
Total Longterm Care
LPN, CNAs, 1yr exper
Wind Crest
Medical Asst, Culinary
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Curious about how our website is doing?
Here are some statistics!
Our website is designed to bring people in, direct them to information of interest and funnel them into applying for Emily Griffith Opportunity School. For the month of August, 2009 we received about 1,220 applications which equals about 40 applications/day. We are very excited to announce that during the month of August, of 1,531 visits to the Getting Started Checklist, 712 (47%) proceeded to the Application. This is just one of the many measures that helps us monitor our websites' effectiveness.
August 2009 we received:
August's Most Popular Pages by number of Pageviews:
August's Top Traffic Sources:
Upcoming Online Marketing Campaigns:
If you have further questions about our website or our online marketing campaigns, please contact Christine_Hill@dpsk12.org or Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org.
Our website is designed to bring people in, direct them to information of interest and funnel them into applying for Emily Griffith Opportunity School. For the month of August, 2009 we received about 1,220 applications which equals about 40 applications/day. We are very excited to announce that during the month of August, of 1,531 visits to the Getting Started Checklist, 712 (47%) proceeded to the Application. This is just one of the many measures that helps us monitor our websites' effectiveness.
August 2009 we received:
- 17,612 Visits/month compared with 4,367 of other sites our size
- 26.60% Bounce Rate (visits in which the person left our site from the entrance page) compared with 43.13% of other sites our size
- 5:02 min is the Average Time spent on site compared with 2:27 min on other sites our size
- 7.31 Pages/Visit compared with 3.42 pages/visit of other sites our size
- 53.80% are New Visits compared with 62.28% on other sites our size.
August's Most Popular Pages by number of Pageviews:
- LPN: 1,800
- CNA: 1,525
- Medical Assistant: 750
- Pharmacy Technician: 681
- Cosmetology: 653
- Fashion Development/Professional Sewing: 639
- Dental Assistant: 567
- Culinary Arts: 530
- Medical Billing/Coding: 516
- Computer Network Technician: 503
August's Top Traffic Sources:
- Direct source (typed in url): 44.77%
- Google.com search: 34.8%
- Bing.com search: 4.77%
- Yahoo.com search: 3.87%
- Cccs.edu (referral): 1.08%
Upcoming Online Marketing Campaigns:
- Google advertising with PayPerClick
- Facebook advertising
- Facebook and Twitter social networking accounts
- Continued email campaigns to prospective students and applicants
If you have further questions about our website or our online marketing campaigns, please contact Christine_Hill@dpsk12.org or Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Missing Pre-GED Tests
To All Faculty
In August there were Pre-GED tests and diagnostic tests delivered to room 214. It seems they may have been delivered to or picked up by the wrong person/s. If you have these books, they need to go to Janice Sinopoli in room 225-227. Please check to be sure you do not have these books in your possession.
Contemporary's "Assessment Program for the GED: Full Length Diagnostic Test: Form CD1" (5 copies)
and
"Pre GED Math" (5 copies)
Thank you,
Janice Sinopoli
GED Instructor
In August there were Pre-GED tests and diagnostic tests delivered to room 214. It seems they may have been delivered to or picked up by the wrong person/s. If you have these books, they need to go to Janice Sinopoli in room 225-227. Please check to be sure you do not have these books in your possession.
Contemporary's "Assessment Program for the GED: Full Length Diagnostic Test: Form CD1" (5 copies)
and
"Pre GED Math" (5 copies)
Thank you,
Janice Sinopoli
GED Instructor
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Denver Women’s Commission Recognizes Emily Griffith
Emily Griffith Opportunity School is being recognized by the Denver Women’s Commission on their 25 year anniversary. Please come and support the Denver Women’s Commission and Emily Griffith Opportunity School. See event details below.
Celebrate 25 years of the Denver Women’s Commission accomplishments with past, present, and future commissioners, partner and supporting organizations, local businesses, and city officials.
Recognition Award: The Emily Griffith Opportunity School
When: Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Where: Colorado Business Bank, 821 17th St.
Support: $25/per person
Provided: light hors d’oeuvres & beverages
RSVP to: www.Miniurl.com/DWC/ or www.denvergov.org/women
PR/Marketing Department
Celebrate 25 years of the Denver Women’s Commission accomplishments with past, present, and future commissioners, partner and supporting organizations, local businesses, and city officials.
Recognition Award: The Emily Griffith Opportunity School
When: Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Where: Colorado Business Bank, 821 17th St.
Support: $25/per person
Provided: light hors d’oeuvres & beverages
RSVP to: www.Miniurl.com/DWC/ or www.denvergov.org/women
PR/Marketing Department
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Brown Bag Lunches
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
The first Brown Bag lunch will be held in the first floor faculty lounge Wednesday, September 16 from 11:30-1. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience and bring your lunch to eat. Possible topics for discussion are:
The vision/mission statement
Alternate times for the Brown Bag lunch to accommodate more staff schedules
Anything you put in the topic box to discuss
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Marla Rodriguez
Director of Student Services &
Marketing/Public Relations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com
To be sure email reaches me, also send to: marlasari.rodriguez@gmail.com
The first Brown Bag lunch will be held in the first floor faculty lounge Wednesday, September 16 from 11:30-1. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience and bring your lunch to eat. Possible topics for discussion are:
The vision/mission statement
Alternate times for the Brown Bag lunch to accommodate more staff schedules
Anything you put in the topic box to discuss
--
Marla Rodriguez
Director of Student Services &
Marketing/Public Relations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com
To be sure email reaches me, also send to: marlasari.rodriguez@gmail.com
Monday, September 14, 2009
GED Testing Closure
To All EGOS Staff
GED Testing will be closed all day Thursday, September 17, 2009, and Friday, September 18, 2009. The examiners will be attending a mandatory conference for all examiners. Testing will be closed down statewide.
Thank you,
Barbara Crawford
Testing and Assessment Center
GED Testing will be closed all day Thursday, September 17, 2009, and Friday, September 18, 2009. The examiners will be attending a mandatory conference for all examiners. Testing will be closed down statewide.
Thank you,
Barbara Crawford
Testing and Assessment Center
Flu Shots
Good Morning!!
The flu shot clinic is scheduled for October 12, 2009 from 1:15 - 2:15. I will need 25 people to have the clinic here.
Flu shots are $25.00
FluMist nasal spray $30.00
Pneumococcal shots $45.00
Right now this does not include the H1N1 vaccine. We can schedule another clinic for that if needed. Thanks. Dorothy Seal
Remember, please let Dorothy know if you are interested so she can get a number count.
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
The flu shot clinic is scheduled for October 12, 2009 from 1:15 - 2:15. I will need 25 people to have the clinic here.
Flu shots are $25.00
FluMist nasal spray $30.00
Pneumococcal shots $45.00
Right now this does not include the H1N1 vaccine. We can schedule another clinic for that if needed. Thanks. Dorothy Seal
Remember, please let Dorothy know if you are interested so she can get a number count.
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Friday, September 11, 2009
Hourly Employees PERA Informational Meeting
HOURLY EMPLOYEES
Informational Meeting Regarding PERA
All Emily Griffith Opportunity School employees will be covered by PERA as of January 1, 2010. Hourly employees will no longer be earning Social Security credits as of that time. Please attend one of these meetings to find out how this will impact you.
2 Meetings are scheduled for hourly employees here in Room 123.
Tuesday, Sept 22nd 11:00-noon
Monday, Sept 28th 4:30-5:30
Please attend one of these meetings to get the information that you may need. If you would like information prior to the meeting, see PERA’s publication called PERA & Social Security at https://www.copera.org/pdf/5/5-36.pdf.
Informational Meeting Regarding PERA
All Emily Griffith Opportunity School employees will be covered by PERA as of January 1, 2010. Hourly employees will no longer be earning Social Security credits as of that time. Please attend one of these meetings to find out how this will impact you.
2 Meetings are scheduled for hourly employees here in Room 123.
Tuesday, Sept 22nd 11:00-noon
Monday, Sept 28th 4:30-5:30
Please attend one of these meetings to get the information that you may need. If you would like information prior to the meeting, see PERA’s publication called PERA & Social Security at https://www.copera.org/pdf/5/5-36.pdf.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Coming Soon - Fire Drills
EGOS Faculty and Staff,
There will be a fire drill on September 17 at 1:40 PM and on September 23 at 6:40 PM. Please review the fire drill procedures with your students. All of the procedures are outlined in a document on the EGOS website.
To access the information: go to the EGOS website, click on Staff Login and enter your username and password, click on Staff Intranet Page (lower left corner), click on Staff Files (right hand column), click on Emergency Procedures. This will download a copy that you can keep on your desktop.
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Director
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850
There will be a fire drill on September 17 at 1:40 PM and on September 23 at 6:40 PM. Please review the fire drill procedures with your students. All of the procedures are outlined in a document on the EGOS website.
To access the information: go to the EGOS website, click on Staff Login and enter your username and password, click on Staff Intranet Page (lower left corner), click on Staff Files (right hand column), click on Emergency Procedures. This will download a copy that you can keep on your desktop.
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Director
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Feedback on the Proposed New Vision
Please share your feedback on the proposed new vision. Feel free to discuss by posting a blog and reading what others are saying. We will receive feedback until September 30. After feedback, we will propose a vote by October 30. Thanks for your participation!
Proposed New Vision
We will elevate our community by delivering trusted and innovative occupational education. Our education creates opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to attain the learning and skills that leads to better lives through careers.
Mission:
Emily Griffith Opportunity School is a public technical college that is the leading provider of hands-on, competency-based occupational education for employment and career success.
Core Values
Student benefit – Quality
Hands-on, applied learning – labs, internships, etc.
Occupational Education
Competency based
Respect, dignity and honor
Job Placement
Public purpose (low barriers including affordable tuition)
Honoring Emily Griffith’s courage, tenacity and unique vision
Change
Humanistic culture/compassionate
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Marla Rodriguez
Director of Student Services
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com
To be sure email reaches me, also send to: marlasari.rodriguez@gmail.com
Proposed New Vision
We will elevate our community by delivering trusted and innovative occupational education. Our education creates opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to attain the learning and skills that leads to better lives through careers.
Mission:
Emily Griffith Opportunity School is a public technical college that is the leading provider of hands-on, competency-based occupational education for employment and career success.
Core Values
Student benefit – Quality
Hands-on, applied learning – labs, internships, etc.
Occupational Education
Competency based
Respect, dignity and honor
Job Placement
Public purpose (low barriers including affordable tuition)
Honoring Emily Griffith’s courage, tenacity and unique vision
Change
Humanistic culture/compassionate
--
Marla Rodriguez
Director of Student Services
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com
To be sure email reaches me, also send to: marlasari.rodriguez@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Changes
Staff,
As the new school year approaches, I wanted to keep you informed about a few changes we have made. I have asked Sharron Carosella to take on one of the most critical components of our school this year. Sharron has agreed to create and implement a comprehensive curriculum in career development and job placement. In this uncertain economic climate, we can predict that job placement will change and could become more difficult as the economy continues to recover. We need to be prepared for this circumstance and there is no one better to ensure our continued success in job placement than Sharron.
I have asked Marla Rodriguez to assume the responsibility of managing all of the student services areas effective September 3. Again, in the uncertain economic times, it is critical that we continue to emphasis student recruitment and enrollment. I have asked Marla to oversee all areas that involve students so that all our efforts are aligned to realize optimal enrollment.
Sharron and Marla will be working together in the next month to ensure that we can transition smoothly into the new staff alignment I have outlined. I am confident that these changes will help us thrive in this economy. Please do your part to make this a smooth transition.
In addition, I have asked Connie Ross to manage all facilities requests and repairs effective September 3. Staff should continue to use the staff intranet for custodial and facilities requests. Connie will oversee the operation with our facilities manager.
Les Lindauer
Executive Director
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4711
As the new school year approaches, I wanted to keep you informed about a few changes we have made. I have asked Sharron Carosella to take on one of the most critical components of our school this year. Sharron has agreed to create and implement a comprehensive curriculum in career development and job placement. In this uncertain economic climate, we can predict that job placement will change and could become more difficult as the economy continues to recover. We need to be prepared for this circumstance and there is no one better to ensure our continued success in job placement than Sharron.
I have asked Marla Rodriguez to assume the responsibility of managing all of the student services areas effective September 3. Again, in the uncertain economic times, it is critical that we continue to emphasis student recruitment and enrollment. I have asked Marla to oversee all areas that involve students so that all our efforts are aligned to realize optimal enrollment.
Sharron and Marla will be working together in the next month to ensure that we can transition smoothly into the new staff alignment I have outlined. I am confident that these changes will help us thrive in this economy. Please do your part to make this a smooth transition.
In addition, I have asked Connie Ross to manage all facilities requests and repairs effective September 3. Staff should continue to use the staff intranet for custodial and facilities requests. Connie will oversee the operation with our facilities manager.
Les Lindauer
Executive Director
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4711
Picture Day
Dear staff and faculty,
On Oct. 5, Touch life photography will be here to photograph students.
All staff and faculty are eligible for complimentary pictures. Photographing every staff and faculty at school becomes a historical record of the employees who generously serve our students. So even if you don’t feel photogenic, or like having your picture taken, please forego those thoughts for this time and join others who are a snapshot at this time in history.
Please watch for the photographers (they set up in room 238), and at a time convenient to you, allow us to snap a shot.
Thanks so much.
Leadership Team
On Oct. 5, Touch life photography will be here to photograph students.
All staff and faculty are eligible for complimentary pictures. Photographing every staff and faculty at school becomes a historical record of the employees who generously serve our students. So even if you don’t feel photogenic, or like having your picture taken, please forego those thoughts for this time and join others who are a snapshot at this time in history.
Please watch for the photographers (they set up in room 238), and at a time convenient to you, allow us to snap a shot.
Thanks so much.
Leadership Team
Monday, August 24, 2009
Hold Phone Messaging
Due to technical difficulties, the automated hold messaging and music has been discontinued indefinitely. You can still place your phone calls on hold, however, there will be no music or messaging at this time.
Thank you,
PR Department
Thank you,
PR Department
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Website Changes
Dear Staff,
As we approach a new school year I would like to make any changes to the websites’ courses, programs, and departments. Changes for the 2009/2010 Catalog have already been made to website. I will apply the changes (i.e. 2009 costs) made to the Program Flyers to the website, however I also need any other changes to departments, policies, contact information, programs or courses.
Deadline: Tuesday September 1, 2009
Format:
Changes under 10 words to webpages can be written on a printed webpage.
Changes over 10 words need to sent in an electronic copy (email, word, or text file) with where the changes are to be made (i.e. webpage, paragraph number, etc.)
I will only be accepting changes from Deans and department heads, so please send all of your changes to your Administrators.
Thank you,
Christine
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Christine Hill
Project Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St. Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4766
“For All Who Wish To Learn” – Emily Griffith
As we approach a new school year I would like to make any changes to the websites’ courses, programs, and departments. Changes for the 2009/2010 Catalog have already been made to website. I will apply the changes (i.e. 2009 costs) made to the Program Flyers to the website, however I also need any other changes to departments, policies, contact information, programs or courses.
Deadline: Tuesday September 1, 2009
Format:
Changes under 10 words to webpages can be written on a printed webpage.
Changes over 10 words need to sent in an electronic copy (email, word, or text file) with where the changes are to be made (i.e. webpage, paragraph number, etc.)
I will only be accepting changes from Deans and department heads, so please send all of your changes to your Administrators.
Thank you,
Christine
--
Christine Hill
Project Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St. Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4766
“For All Who Wish To Learn” – Emily Griffith
Monday, August 17, 2009
Handicapped Parking Around EGOS
Hello staff,
For those of you with handicap hangtags for parking, this is an information message to alert you to a change in the number of hours you can park at the meters surrounding the buildings.
Your vehicle must be moved after 4 hours of parking. Also, to avoid being ticketed, if you move to another handicap spot, you must relocate the vehicle to a different street.
Thanks,
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
For those of you with handicap hangtags for parking, this is an information message to alert you to a change in the number of hours you can park at the meters surrounding the buildings.
Your vehicle must be moved after 4 hours of parking. Also, to avoid being ticketed, if you move to another handicap spot, you must relocate the vehicle to a different street.
Thanks,
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Flu Shot Clinic
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
If you are interested in a flu shot clinic, Dorothy Seal could set one up for the end of September. This would include the HINI Flu vaccine as well as the regular flu shots. Dorothy is waiting for the cost of the shots. If you are interested, please email Dorothy and let her know.
Thank you,
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
If you are interested in a flu shot clinic, Dorothy Seal could set one up for the end of September. This would include the HINI Flu vaccine as well as the regular flu shots. Dorothy is waiting for the cost of the shots. If you are interested, please email Dorothy and let her know.
Thank you,
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Parking for Taste of Colorado
Dear Faculty and staff,
RE: parking permits for A Taste of Colorado
If you are considering attending A Taste of Colorado on Sept. 4-7, we’d like to ask that you first attempt to park between the Welton and Glenarm St. buildings.
Of course, if the school lot is full, you are welcome to park at the justice center.
Please make sure to have your parking hand tag visible as parking tickets will be issued for those cars that do not.
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
RE: parking permits for A Taste of Colorado
If you are considering attending A Taste of Colorado on Sept. 4-7, we’d like to ask that you first attempt to park between the Welton and Glenarm St. buildings.
Of course, if the school lot is full, you are welcome to park at the justice center.
Please make sure to have your parking hand tag visible as parking tickets will be issued for those cars that do not.
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
Friday, August 7, 2009
Update on Bathroom Remodeling
Here is the latest update on the restroom remodel.
Toilet partitions will be shipped a week from Monday (8-10) or Tuesday (8-11).
Progress: South, 2nd and 3rd Floors:
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
Toilet partitions will be shipped a week from Monday (8-10) or Tuesday (8-11).
- Partitions will be installed in eight restrooms that week
- Plumbing fixtures: Most floor mounted fixtures have been received; wall mounted have not. Fixtures are stored in North restrooms, 2nd and 3rd floor; doors can be locked for security
Progress: South, 2nd and 3rd Floors:
- Fixtures and partitions removed from Women’s
- Fixtures, except for urinals removed from Men’s
- Patching complete except at ceiling leaks (still wet)
- New lights installed in second floor, Men’s and Women’s
- New fixtures are stored in Men’s and Women’s on 2nd floor
- Plumbers were working in pipe chase on 3rd floor, North Men’s room
- Painting is planned to be complete Friday, 7 August
- Janitorial service will strip and redo existing floors in south area on Monday, 10 August
- Plumber will start setting fixtures Tuesday, 11 August
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Donation to EGOS from Grainger
Grainger Makes $50,000 Donation to Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Donation will provide 50 $1000 scholarships
DENVER, CO – Emily Griffith Opportunity School has partnered with Grainer, Inc., to advance technical education programs, it was announced today. A $50,000 donation from Graniger, Inc., a leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products, will provide 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each.
With retiring baby boomers widening the gap between the supply of skilled workers and the growing technical demands of today's workplace, industry experts predict major skilled labor shortages across North America in areas such as manufacturing, HVAC and welding, over the next 10 years. Based on the recommendation of Denver area branch managers, Randall Kopp, Joel Hicks, and Robert Rogers, The Grainger Foundation has stepped up to address this need by awarding $50,000 to advance Emily Griffith Opportunity School technical education programs.
Students at Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Denver’s Technical College, will be eligible for $1,000 scholarships when they enroll in one of the programs in the College of Trades and Industry – Aircraft Maintenance, Automotive Technician, Automotive Collision, Custodial Training, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Welding. Scholarships will be awarded on a need-basis.
“Grainger is proud to partner with Emily Griffith Opportunity School because the school provides a great service in the much needed area of technical education.” said Randall Kopp, Branch Manager at Grainger. “We are excited about helping hard-working students turn into professionals.”
“We are so appreciative of the generosity of Grainger, especially in these economic times,” said Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director of the Emily Griffith Foundation. “This donation will have a direct impact on our ability to help students attend our college and get started in high paying careers.”
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
With a current enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, Emily Griffith Opportunity School is a public post-secondary institution dedicated to responding to the educational needs of the community. Its mission is to serve as the premier college of excellence in the delivery of career and technical education, offering 40 certificate vocational programs and 21 trades (apprenticeships). Emily Griffith Opportunity School provides affordable educational opportunities in accredited programs that can stand alone or transfer to the community college system. Founded in 1916 in order to provide opportunities “for all who wish to learn," the school has assisted over 1.5 million students in attaining the skills necessary for initial employment, career advancement, and further education.
About Grainger
Illinois-based W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2008 sales of $6.9 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Panama. Through a highly integrated network including more than 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and multiple Web sites, Grainger’s employees help customers get the job done.
Donation will provide 50 $1000 scholarships
DENVER, CO – Emily Griffith Opportunity School has partnered with Grainer, Inc., to advance technical education programs, it was announced today. A $50,000 donation from Graniger, Inc., a leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products, will provide 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each.
With retiring baby boomers widening the gap between the supply of skilled workers and the growing technical demands of today's workplace, industry experts predict major skilled labor shortages across North America in areas such as manufacturing, HVAC and welding, over the next 10 years. Based on the recommendation of Denver area branch managers, Randall Kopp, Joel Hicks, and Robert Rogers, The Grainger Foundation has stepped up to address this need by awarding $50,000 to advance Emily Griffith Opportunity School technical education programs.
Students at Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Denver’s Technical College, will be eligible for $1,000 scholarships when they enroll in one of the programs in the College of Trades and Industry – Aircraft Maintenance, Automotive Technician, Automotive Collision, Custodial Training, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Welding. Scholarships will be awarded on a need-basis.
“Grainger is proud to partner with Emily Griffith Opportunity School because the school provides a great service in the much needed area of technical education.” said Randall Kopp, Branch Manager at Grainger. “We are excited about helping hard-working students turn into professionals.”
“We are so appreciative of the generosity of Grainger, especially in these economic times,” said Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director of the Emily Griffith Foundation. “This donation will have a direct impact on our ability to help students attend our college and get started in high paying careers.”
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
With a current enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, Emily Griffith Opportunity School is a public post-secondary institution dedicated to responding to the educational needs of the community. Its mission is to serve as the premier college of excellence in the delivery of career and technical education, offering 40 certificate vocational programs and 21 trades (apprenticeships). Emily Griffith Opportunity School provides affordable educational opportunities in accredited programs that can stand alone or transfer to the community college system. Founded in 1916 in order to provide opportunities “for all who wish to learn," the school has assisted over 1.5 million students in attaining the skills necessary for initial employment, career advancement, and further education.
About Grainger
Illinois-based W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2008 sales of $6.9 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Panama. Through a highly integrated network including more than 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and multiple Web sites, Grainger’s employees help customers get the job done.
The Passing of Marilyn Weir (Doscher)
I don't know if there are too many of you at Opportunity School who remembers Marilyn Weir. Marilyn headed up the ESL Department at EGOS for many years. She retired and married late in life. Estelle Matus called me to let me know that Marilyn passed away on July 19 at the age of 82. Anyone who would like to remember Marilyn can donate to the Foundation in Marilyn's name. The money will be used for ESL student scholarships.
Thank you,
Jan Raymond
Thank you,
Jan Raymond
From the Foundation
A good time was had by all at Ladies’ Luncheon fundraiser at Cableland last week. Thanks to the many staff members who supported the event. We have a few real bargains remaining from our silent auction. They are great bargains, because the beginning bids are half or less of the value. For example, one staff member got two round-trip airline tickets to Hawaii for $400! If you’re interested in any of the following, stop by the foundation office, Room 200, or call Marilyn at 34722:
Three-month membership at the Denver Athletic Club
Six-month valet parking pass at Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Self-guided jeep tour from Frisco
Lodge Casino Dining-Dinner at the White Buffalo Grille
Fitzgeralds Casino-Dinner for Four
Preparation of a Living Will and Power of Attorney
Twelve, beautiful, Franklin Collector Plates
We also permitted four men to attend this year. Why? They were managers from W.W. Grainger and presented us with a $50,000 check for fifty $1000 scholarships for TT&I!
Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director
Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Marketing Report 2009
Increased enrollment and image continue to be the two overriding goals of the PR/Marketing Department at Emily Griffith Opportunity School. The good news is, enrollment was higher than the previous year. With several of the basic already in place such as the Viewbook, flyers, web site and speakers' bureau, we added new elements this year such as the E-newsletter, drop campaign, tour program, and additional web site revisions/improvements. To read the entire report, click here.
www.egos-school.com/intranet/public-file/stafffiles/admin/marketingreport2009.doc
Marla Rodriguez
Manager of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com
www.egos-school.com/intranet/public-file/stafffiles/admin/marketingreport2009.doc
Marla Rodriguez
Manager of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ike Newman Retirement
Friday, July 24, 2009 will be Ike Newman's last day. He is retiring. Ike has been an instructor at the Aircraft Training Center for 20 years.
Roy Gloria and Maria Herrea thought it would be a nice idea to have EGOS staff email their congratulations to Ike wishing him the very best in his retirement.
Please take a moment to email Ike your congratulations. He will be missed at the Aircraft Training Center.
Ike's email address is: mail to: isaiah_newman@dpsk12.org
Thank you,
Roy Gloria and Maria Herrera
Roy Gloria and Maria Herrea thought it would be a nice idea to have EGOS staff email their congratulations to Ike wishing him the very best in his retirement.
Please take a moment to email Ike your congratulations. He will be missed at the Aircraft Training Center.
Ike's email address is: mail to: isaiah_newman@dpsk12.org
Thank you,
Roy Gloria and Maria Herrera
Friday, July 17, 2009
EGOS Server Down
Our server has had a major crash. The drives are still good, no data has been lost.
The Operating system is down. After much research and troubleshooting (in between all my other calls) it looks like I will have to reinstall the server operating system.
I want to do this very carefully so to make sure no data will be lost.
The server is 12 years old which is limiting to my options. The server operating system is the NT4 which is also old which adds to my caution.
I thank you for your patience and I hope to have everything up in the near future.
Randy Redd
34862
The Operating system is down. After much research and troubleshooting (in between all my other calls) it looks like I will have to reinstall the server operating system.
I want to do this very carefully so to make sure no data will be lost.
The server is 12 years old which is limiting to my options. The server operating system is the NT4 which is also old which adds to my caution.
I thank you for your patience and I hope to have everything up in the near future.
Randy Redd
34862
Monday, July 6, 2009
Mary Payne Party
To All Faculty and Staff
Please join us for "thank-you" to Mary Payne who retires but as many of our wonderful staff, is returning to part-time to continue her awesome skills for the nurse aide program.
Join us Monday, July 13, 2009, from 11:00-12:00 in room 238 for cake and beverages!!
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
Please join us for "thank-you" to Mary Payne who retires but as many of our wonderful staff, is returning to part-time to continue her awesome skills for the nurse aide program.
Join us Monday, July 13, 2009, from 11:00-12:00 in room 238 for cake and beverages!!
Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org
2009-2010 School Calendar
To All EGOS Instructors and Staff
The 2009-2010 Emily Griffith Opportunity School School Calendar is now available for download on the Staff Intranet under "Staff Files"..."Calendars." If you would like a printed copy just click the Calendar, click open, and click print.
Christine
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Christine Hill
Project Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street. Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4766
"For All Who Wish To Learn" - Emily Griffith
The 2009-2010 Emily Griffith Opportunity School School Calendar is now available for download on the Staff Intranet under "Staff Files"..."Calendars." If you would like a printed copy just click the Calendar, click open, and click print.
Christine
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Christine Hill
Project Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street. Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4766
"For All Who Wish To Learn" - Emily Griffith
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Trash in Halls
Please do not leave trash or unwanted items in the hallways. If you need assistance disposing of unwanted items, please send Victor Quintana an email. His staff will assist you as soon as they are able.
Please do your best to discontinue the practice of leaving items in the hallways and spread the word to others if you see trash in hallways. This is just one small way we can help ourselves be Best in Class.
Marla Rodriguez
Public Relations Office
Please do your best to discontinue the practice of leaving items in the hallways and spread the word to others if you see trash in hallways. This is just one small way we can help ourselves be Best in Class.
Marla Rodriguez
Public Relations Office
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
SUMMER GRADUATION
TO: ADVISORS, INSTRUCTORS, COUNSELORS
FROM: CHARLENE SALAZAR, STUDENT RECORDS
DATE: JUNE 23, 2009
Please turn in names for the Summer graduation. Please use the Graduation template in the staff update. Names must be turned in by July 1, 2009.
Charlene really appreciates your attention to this matter.
Thanks,
Charlene
Student Records
FROM: CHARLENE SALAZAR, STUDENT RECORDS
DATE: JUNE 23, 2009
Please turn in names for the Summer graduation. Please use the Graduation template in the staff update. Names must be turned in by July 1, 2009.
Charlene really appreciates your attention to this matter.
Thanks,
Charlene
Student Records
End of Year Celebration
Thank you to those of you who attended the Executive Director presentation at the End of the Year Celebration. Your participation shows that we can be Best in Class despite all challenges! See the photos from the day http://www.flickr.com/photos/27633409@N02/
We are eager to hear your feedback about the presentation and your ideas. Please feel free to comment using this blog. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click post a comment.
FRANK AGUILAR
EILEEN ASHFORD
MARK ASHFORD
GARFIELD BACA
BRADLEY BOHLAND
MELANIE BROOKSNELSON
GAYEDINE BUJANDA
MARISA CANTAROVICI
COBI CHANEY
KINDRA CHAPMAN
JOHN CLEARY
KATHLEEN COLLINS
KATINA CORDOVA
KATHLEEN CRAUN
BARBARA CRAWFORD
JUDITH CURTIS
RICARDO DENA
PETRA ESTRADA
KAREN FLETCHER
CHRIS FOSTER
DARLENE FRASER
JANICE GALVIN
ESSIE GARRETT
JANICE GENOVA
JOHN GIBBONS
LOU GILHOOLY
BARBARA GONZALES
KATHERINE GOODSPEED
JOSEPH GREEN
DEBRA GRIEVE
ZINEB HAMMOUMI
DANA HARPER
FAYEANNE HARTZ
SCOTT HEDBLOM
CHRISTINE HILL
HUETHUY HOARE
PATRICIA HOFFMAN
JOSEPHINE JANSEN
CAYENNA JOHNSON
DIANE JONES
TALLIE JONES
JAMES KESSLER
EARL KOLARIK
IRENE KUONI
JOY LAPP
DIANNA MARRIOTT
CHRIS MARSHALL
ROBERT MARSHALL
KRISTI MARTIN
SHARON MCCREARY
OCIE MCDONALD
KIMBERLY MCKAY
LYDIA MELVIN
CHRISTOPHER MILLIUS
GENEVIEVE MONTOYA
MERCEDES MONTOYA
MARY MURPHY
ANDREA NAVESOCHOA
ELAINE NAVES
VICKY NOLAN
SLAVICA PARK
TERRY PARTRIDGE
DAVID PEREZ
LYDIA PEREZ
SUSAN POMERLEAU
LEOCADIA PRADO
CATHRYN PRAVOSLAVNOV
VICTOR QUINTANAIII
JANICE RAYMOND
RANDALL REDD
JOSEPHINE REYES
MARLA RODRIGUEZ
MARLORES ROOZING
ANNA ROSS
PHILLIP RUMMEL
REBECCA SAENZ
ANITA SALAZAR
SHARON SALVO
NICHOLAS SARCHET
KEVIN SATTERFIELD
CHRISTINE SINOPOLI
JANICE SINOPOLI
MARY SNAPP
BRENDA STEVENS
KATICA TERZIC
CORINN THOMAS
RYAN THOMAS
LAVONYA TODD-WASHINGTON
CONNIE TRIPP
THOMAS TROTMAN
LAURA VASQUEZ
MARTA VASQUEZ
LISA VOELZ
GERALD WILLIAMS
TIM INZANO
JACQUELINE KHAROUF
MARILYN BOWLDS
TOMMY FLOWERS
CONNIE ROSS
KEVIN MOHATT
ERIC FRONEBERGER
MARGEY MINCOSLAVICH
KATHRYN FIGARO-REIFSTECK
MESKEREM BERKA
PATRICIA MOORE
We are eager to hear your feedback about the presentation and your ideas. Please feel free to comment using this blog. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click post a comment.
FRANK AGUILAR
EILEEN ASHFORD
MARK ASHFORD
GARFIELD BACA
BRADLEY BOHLAND
MELANIE BROOKSNELSON
GAYEDINE BUJANDA
MARISA CANTAROVICI
COBI CHANEY
KINDRA CHAPMAN
JOHN CLEARY
KATHLEEN COLLINS
KATINA CORDOVA
KATHLEEN CRAUN
BARBARA CRAWFORD
JUDITH CURTIS
RICARDO DENA
PETRA ESTRADA
KAREN FLETCHER
CHRIS FOSTER
DARLENE FRASER
JANICE GALVIN
ESSIE GARRETT
JANICE GENOVA
JOHN GIBBONS
LOU GILHOOLY
BARBARA GONZALES
KATHERINE GOODSPEED
JOSEPH GREEN
DEBRA GRIEVE
ZINEB HAMMOUMI
DANA HARPER
FAYEANNE HARTZ
SCOTT HEDBLOM
CHRISTINE HILL
HUETHUY HOARE
PATRICIA HOFFMAN
JOSEPHINE JANSEN
CAYENNA JOHNSON
DIANE JONES
TALLIE JONES
JAMES KESSLER
EARL KOLARIK
IRENE KUONI
JOY LAPP
DIANNA MARRIOTT
CHRIS MARSHALL
ROBERT MARSHALL
KRISTI MARTIN
SHARON MCCREARY
OCIE MCDONALD
KIMBERLY MCKAY
LYDIA MELVIN
CHRISTOPHER MILLIUS
GENEVIEVE MONTOYA
MERCEDES MONTOYA
MARY MURPHY
ANDREA NAVESOCHOA
ELAINE NAVES
VICKY NOLAN
SLAVICA PARK
TERRY PARTRIDGE
DAVID PEREZ
LYDIA PEREZ
SUSAN POMERLEAU
LEOCADIA PRADO
CATHRYN PRAVOSLAVNOV
VICTOR QUINTANAIII
JANICE RAYMOND
RANDALL REDD
JOSEPHINE REYES
MARLA RODRIGUEZ
MARLORES ROOZING
ANNA ROSS
PHILLIP RUMMEL
REBECCA SAENZ
ANITA SALAZAR
SHARON SALVO
NICHOLAS SARCHET
KEVIN SATTERFIELD
CHRISTINE SINOPOLI
JANICE SINOPOLI
MARY SNAPP
BRENDA STEVENS
KATICA TERZIC
CORINN THOMAS
RYAN THOMAS
LAVONYA TODD-WASHINGTON
CONNIE TRIPP
THOMAS TROTMAN
LAURA VASQUEZ
MARTA VASQUEZ
LISA VOELZ
GERALD WILLIAMS
TIM INZANO
JACQUELINE KHAROUF
MARILYN BOWLDS
TOMMY FLOWERS
CONNIE ROSS
KEVIN MOHATT
ERIC FRONEBERGER
MARGEY MINCOSLAVICH
KATHRYN FIGARO-REIFSTECK
MESKEREM BERKA
PATRICIA MOORE
Friday, June 19, 2009
A Great Big Thank-You
Can you believe we’ve finished another year of school! Thanks for the efforts of so many people we could celebrate our successes at our end of year party yesterday. I’d like to extend a special recognition to…
Chef Kristi, Tim and culinary students for the excellent food preparation and presentation
Chef Kristi and Michael for decorations
Randy Redd for setting up the music
Victor, John, Garfield and any other crew members who set up the tents
Frank for creating flyers and dubbing music
Anna and Marisa for passing out tickets
Les for affirming our strengths but giving a realistic picture and the necessity to look at how we do business
I know there are others who contributed behind the scenes. For you too, we say thank you.
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
Chef Kristi, Tim and culinary students for the excellent food preparation and presentation
Chef Kristi and Michael for decorations
Randy Redd for setting up the music
Victor, John, Garfield and any other crew members who set up the tents
Frank for creating flyers and dubbing music
Anna and Marisa for passing out tickets
Les for affirming our strengths but giving a realistic picture and the necessity to look at how we do business
I know there are others who contributed behind the scenes. For you too, we say thank you.
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fx
www.emilygriffith.edu
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
No Parking in Welton Street Parking Lot
To All EGOS Staff
To those of you who park in the Welton Street parking lot, please do not park there on Thursday, June 18, 2009. The end of school year activities will take place in the parking lot.
Thank you,
Connie Ross
To those of you who park in the Welton Street parking lot, please do not park there on Thursday, June 18, 2009. The end of school year activities will take place in the parking lot.
Thank you,
Connie Ross
Friday, June 12, 2009
End of Year Celebration
Please join us for our annual End of the Year Celebration to mark another successful year. It’s a Hawaiian Luau in the courtyard Thursday, June 18 from 11-2. Please attend a presentation by Executive Director Les Lindauer at either 11 or 12:30 in order to receive your umbrella as your ticket for lunch. You will also receive your new parking pass at this event. So don’t miss the celebration!
Marla Rodriguez
Public Relations
Marla Rodriguez
Public Relations
Fall Registration
Fall Registration will be open, Monday June 15, 2009. Thank you to Thuy and Marisa who entered in all of the courses for the fall term.
If you have any problems, please see Tisha Corbett.
Thank you.
Tisha Corbett
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Institutional Research
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4859 (phone)
720-423-4762 (fax)
www.egos-school.com
learning is lifelong journey........
If you have any problems, please see Tisha Corbett.
Thank you.
Tisha Corbett
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Institutional Research
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4859 (phone)
720-423-4762 (fax)
www.egos-school.com
learning is lifelong journey........
Monday, June 8, 2009
LPN Graduation
The faculty and graduates of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Practical Nurse Program would like to extend an invitation to the many individuals who have supported the students in their journey to become nurses.
A graduation ceremony for the Class of July 2009 will be held from 11:00-12:30 pm on Tuesday July 14th at Denver Elks Club 2475 West 26th Avenue Denver, CO 80211. A cake and punch reception will follow. Please try to join us for this memorable occasion and opportunity to congratulate the graduates on their hard work and future endeavors.
Thank You,
Tamara Parks
A graduation ceremony for the Class of July 2009 will be held from 11:00-12:30 pm on Tuesday July 14th at Denver Elks Club 2475 West 26th Avenue Denver, CO 80211. A cake and punch reception will follow. Please try to join us for this memorable occasion and opportunity to congratulate the graduates on their hard work and future endeavors.
Thank You,
Tamara Parks
Kelly Horan Donation Fund Fundraiser Event
Kelly Horan was a graduate of the LPN program last summer. She was in a terrible car accident and still facing more surgeries. There will be a Kelly Horan donation fund fundraiser event at Mi Cocina Mexican Restaurant in Littleton June 8 from 3pm - 9pm.
Donations for THE KELLY HORAN DONATION FUND are accepted gratefully at any US Bank location.
Mi Cocina Restaurant
1600 W. Belleview Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-798-5300
Just by coming out and having lunch or dinner YOU are supporting a good cause.
Donations for THE KELLY HORAN DONATION FUND are accepted gratefully at any US Bank location.
Mi Cocina Restaurant
1600 W. Belleview Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-798-5300
Just by coming out and having lunch or dinner YOU are supporting a good cause.
Minutes From SFCC Meeting
Statewide Faculty Curriculum Council
Minutes from the May 8, 2009 Meeting
Lowry, Building 959, President’s Conference Room
I. Bulletin Board:
AEC 101, 102, 121, 123, 131—credit hour reductions, yes
CAD 215—No, no discipline chair approval, too much duplication from another course, most of the discipline voted against it. A question was asked: What can the faculty member who wants this change do? The answer: take it up at the 2-2 conference with the discipline.
CAR courses and CON courses—recommend that the discipline meet at the 2-2 (or during the summer) and work on duplication and deletion matters. Darrell will help coordinate and facilitate this.
CTC 108 and 121—table, have they been posted for 30 days? Question for Geri: Can a Dean be a Discipline Chari?
EIC 125—table, need TSJC input
ENY courses—table, possible duplication and overlap issues. The group is meeting on Monday. Make them an item for the Aug. meeting.
FIN 243—yes
FLD 210—yes
--moved on to some other matters and then returned to the Bulletin Board—
HIT courses—Ginny explained the accrediting agency requirements for this discipline that they are seeking to meet. She also said there is not much time left to get this done and that it is a costly process. Joan read an e-mail from her HIT person who did not want these changes. Possible numbering and duplication issues were raised. It seems there are two different accrediting agencies—one for a certificate and one for a degree. Lengthy debate ensued. There were different interpretations of the results of a meeting that was held by the discipline on this matter. Ginny was surprised to hear the objections. There was also lack of agreement on who the discipline chair is for HIT. There was a motion made and seconded to have the groups meet at the 2-2 conference and work out these issues. The motion passed unanimously.
FST courses—yes
GUS courses—table, need TSJC input
JOU 102, title change—yes
MGD 220 and 252—yes
PHY 107—yes
PLU 242—yes
ARC courses—deletions, still needs the 30 days, item for Aug. meeting
PHO courses—continue to table until the Aug. meeting. They have been discussed at the March and April meeting. SFCC wants Geri’s input.
PER 264—yes, had been approved in the Ap. Meeting.
II. Peter Beal explained and defended his request to create a HNR (honors) prefix. Many of the SFCC members explained how their college is already doing the interdisciplinary honors concept that Peter suggested, through other means. Some members brought up the question of possible transfer issues if that prefix was used. The motion to approve this prefix was defeated. Peter will take the SFCC comments back to his campus.
III. Linda Bowman gave CCCS/CCHE updates (Geri’s son was graduating from CU-Boulder that morning):
1. Sen. King’s transfer bill was not passed by the General Assembly. Most four-year colleges and the Department of Higher Ed fought against the bill. It was a close vote in the senate—16-18. There were 15 lobbyists from the four-years working against the bill. Geri, Linda, and others were very hard in support of the bill.
2. The concurrent enrollment bills passed. Ninth and tenth graders can participate. Quality standards were stressed. These bills were supported by the P-20 Council.
3. The Amendment 50 enacting legislation passed.
4. The merger of PCC and San Juan Basin passed.
5. SB212 meetings are still ongoing. It is important that community college faculty continue to involve themselves in this process.
6. There will be a math summit this summer. Geri will get the word out.
7. Don’t contact GT members [?] on your own. There is a system in place that should be followed.
IV. Scott handed out a copy of “Rules of Engagement for gtPathways Reviews” from Vicki Leal at CDHE. He will send it electronically to SFCC members.
V. Debra Nickell gave the group some handouts explaining the requests for changes in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. SFCC was very impressed. The changes will be posted in June and acted on at the August meeting.
VI. 2-2 conference:
1. CMC requested that the group consider a change in the proposed dates. Their campus has scheduled an all-campus meeting on one of the dates. SFCC looked at other options and tried to accommodate the request, but concluded that the scheduled dates would stay the same (Sep. 18 and 25).
2. Joan handed out a breakdown of disciplines for the two conferences. The group made several comments and suggestions. Joan will send the information out. (On May 14, Joan sent this information to the faculty at each college—thanks.)
3. The group discussed several possible topics for the conference.
VII. Wendy Kilgore from the system office showed the group how to access the CCNS on Banner. There is a link in Banner to CCNS. This is under construction and should be ready in June. She will look into how Aims and CMC can have access. She will also look into several requests for possible searches that would be helpful—like what college is teaching what course. Sherrill will continue to be the one to input the information. SFCC seemed to be impressed with this addition. The whole thing should be more stable.
VIII. The meeting adjourned.
IX. The next SFCC meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2009.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Fred Boettcher
SFCC Secretary
Minutes from the May 8, 2009 Meeting
Lowry, Building 959, President’s Conference Room
I. Bulletin Board:
AEC 101, 102, 121, 123, 131—credit hour reductions, yes
CAD 215—No, no discipline chair approval, too much duplication from another course, most of the discipline voted against it. A question was asked: What can the faculty member who wants this change do? The answer: take it up at the 2-2 conference with the discipline.
CAR courses and CON courses—recommend that the discipline meet at the 2-2 (or during the summer) and work on duplication and deletion matters. Darrell will help coordinate and facilitate this.
CTC 108 and 121—table, have they been posted for 30 days? Question for Geri: Can a Dean be a Discipline Chari?
EIC 125—table, need TSJC input
ENY courses—table, possible duplication and overlap issues. The group is meeting on Monday. Make them an item for the Aug. meeting.
FIN 243—yes
FLD 210—yes
--moved on to some other matters and then returned to the Bulletin Board—
HIT courses—Ginny explained the accrediting agency requirements for this discipline that they are seeking to meet. She also said there is not much time left to get this done and that it is a costly process. Joan read an e-mail from her HIT person who did not want these changes. Possible numbering and duplication issues were raised. It seems there are two different accrediting agencies—one for a certificate and one for a degree. Lengthy debate ensued. There were different interpretations of the results of a meeting that was held by the discipline on this matter. Ginny was surprised to hear the objections. There was also lack of agreement on who the discipline chair is for HIT. There was a motion made and seconded to have the groups meet at the 2-2 conference and work out these issues. The motion passed unanimously.
FST courses—yes
GUS courses—table, need TSJC input
JOU 102, title change—yes
MGD 220 and 252—yes
PHY 107—yes
PLU 242—yes
ARC courses—deletions, still needs the 30 days, item for Aug. meeting
PHO courses—continue to table until the Aug. meeting. They have been discussed at the March and April meeting. SFCC wants Geri’s input.
PER 264—yes, had been approved in the Ap. Meeting.
II. Peter Beal explained and defended his request to create a HNR (honors) prefix. Many of the SFCC members explained how their college is already doing the interdisciplinary honors concept that Peter suggested, through other means. Some members brought up the question of possible transfer issues if that prefix was used. The motion to approve this prefix was defeated. Peter will take the SFCC comments back to his campus.
III. Linda Bowman gave CCCS/CCHE updates (Geri’s son was graduating from CU-Boulder that morning):
1. Sen. King’s transfer bill was not passed by the General Assembly. Most four-year colleges and the Department of Higher Ed fought against the bill. It was a close vote in the senate—16-18. There were 15 lobbyists from the four-years working against the bill. Geri, Linda, and others were very hard in support of the bill.
2. The concurrent enrollment bills passed. Ninth and tenth graders can participate. Quality standards were stressed. These bills were supported by the P-20 Council.
3. The Amendment 50 enacting legislation passed.
4. The merger of PCC and San Juan Basin passed.
5. SB212 meetings are still ongoing. It is important that community college faculty continue to involve themselves in this process.
6. There will be a math summit this summer. Geri will get the word out.
7. Don’t contact GT members [?] on your own. There is a system in place that should be followed.
IV. Scott handed out a copy of “Rules of Engagement for gtPathways Reviews” from Vicki Leal at CDHE. He will send it electronically to SFCC members.
V. Debra Nickell gave the group some handouts explaining the requests for changes in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. SFCC was very impressed. The changes will be posted in June and acted on at the August meeting.
VI. 2-2 conference:
1. CMC requested that the group consider a change in the proposed dates. Their campus has scheduled an all-campus meeting on one of the dates. SFCC looked at other options and tried to accommodate the request, but concluded that the scheduled dates would stay the same (Sep. 18 and 25).
2. Joan handed out a breakdown of disciplines for the two conferences. The group made several comments and suggestions. Joan will send the information out. (On May 14, Joan sent this information to the faculty at each college—thanks.)
3. The group discussed several possible topics for the conference.
VII. Wendy Kilgore from the system office showed the group how to access the CCNS on Banner. There is a link in Banner to CCNS. This is under construction and should be ready in June. She will look into how Aims and CMC can have access. She will also look into several requests for possible searches that would be helpful—like what college is teaching what course. Sherrill will continue to be the one to input the information. SFCC seemed to be impressed with this addition. The whole thing should be more stable.
VIII. The meeting adjourned.
IX. The next SFCC meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2009.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Fred Boettcher
SFCC Secretary
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