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1. Students may register for courses through Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Instructor permission is not needed and online registration is available. Some exceptions apply; contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.
2. Students may drop courses in-person up to Friday, January 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Courses may be dropped online up to Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 11:59 PM. Charges for dropped courses are refunded.
3. The withdraw period will begin Monday, January 21, 2019 at 12:00 AM. Withdrawn courses do not receive a refund and a 'W' will appear on the student's transcript. Courses cannot be withdrawn online.
4. Faculty will begin dropping students who did not attend or participate during the first week on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

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Learning with Leaders is a new area for Faculty Toolbox. This video discussion series shares short (10 minute) video clips of CSI faculty explaining their teaching practices. Our first brave soul for this series is History Professor, Dr. Russ Tremayne. He is discussing best-practices related to campus-based lectures. The video has annotated notes from Russ that discuss various elements related to effective lecturing. Please add your comments/questions/and answers to the video to help make this a richer learning opportunity for all involved.  If you haven't yet registered into this Faculty Driven site, you'll want to do so today! Click on this link and then click enroll  https://csi.instructure.com/enroll/H3XLH3

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Employees and significant others are always welcome at our CSI Employee Wellbeing events are as your suggestions for topics, presentations and information of interest.  Please reach out to any of our Advisory Team members with your thoughts!  Here's to your good health in 2019!

 

Spring Calendar of Events

 

Try our Chapel and Relaxation Center, TAB 245. The door is always open and everyone is welcome. A nondenominational Prayer Ministry is also a resource of the Chapel. Prayer boxes are available to leave requests for personal, CSI or general concerns. Requests may also be sent to [email protected]

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Herrett Center for Arts and Science         College of Southern Idaho
Museum, Planetarium, Observatory
Year round hours.   *Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.		Tuesdays		9:30 am to 9:00 pm
		Wednesdays		9:30 am to 4:30 pm
		Thursdays		9:30 am to 4:30 pm
		Fridays		9:30 am to 9:00 pm
		Saturdays		1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Registration is now open for the Herrett Center for Arts and Science's 2019 STEAM Camp-In, which will be held Friday, March 15, 2019. One hundred third, fourth, and fifth graders will experience a night of fun and learning STEAM-that's science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The camp-in includes a STEAM-based workshop, the wacky science fun of Dr. Picklestein, a sneak-preview screening of the new planetarium show: Beyond the Sun, telescope viewing in the Centennial Observatory, a group scavenger hunt in the museum galleries, and a night of camping in among the museum gallery exhibits.

Snacks will be provided during the evening and a light breakfast will be served the next morning.

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Come and enjoy some tasty soup from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the SUB on the following dates:  

January 19, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium

BYU's Ballroom Dance Company is recognized both nationally and internationally as a treasured and unique university dance ensemble. Their new show, Swing 'n' Sway, is a spectacular show that presents ballroom dance in a theatrical environment with a contemporary point of view. Its innovative choreography is compelling, engaging and just plain fun! Audiences will be fascinated as couples dance a romantic waltz and will feel the energy as the company moves to the infectious rhythms of Latin America. Additional surprises throughout the performance makes Swing 'n' Sway a family-friendly show that should not be missed. Ballroom Dance Company is the current United States Ballroom Dance Formation Champion and is a frequent winner of the British formation Championships. Since its inception in 1970, Ballroom Dance Company has performed for millions of people in over 35 countries, including a command performance for the Queen of Thailand. The company is under the direction of Professor Curt Holman and his wife Sharon. Their distinctive style and artistic vision keeps BYU's ballroom program at the forefront of ballroom dance in America. This has led the President of the National Dance Council of America, Brian McDonald, to call the BYU Ballroom Dance Company "one of the Ballroom world's greatest treasures".

Camille Barigar

Director of Community Enrichment

[email protected] | 208.732.6288

 

GLASS BLOWING - OPEN STUDIO

Dates: January 28 - February 25

Days:  Mondays

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Fee:  $60 + $10/hour for supplies (paid to instructor)

Location: 496 Madrona

Instructor:  Wes Overlin    

These sessions are for those who have already experienced the art of torch-working and would like to continue to work on their skills or projects and gain more torching experience alongside other students and teachers.  Torch, Tools and safety gear are provided.

 

HATHA YOGA

Dates: January 30 - April 24, 2019  

Days:  Wednesdays

Time:  5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $99

Location: Rec Center Gym 231A

Instructor: Morgan Jeno   

The promise of yoga postures includes balance, strength, flexibility, and the ability to calm the mind.  If you are new to yoga or had yoga in the past and want to refresh the basics, this class is for you. Please come with an empty stomach, loose clothing, bare feet, and that spark for a new and exciting class, and we will get started. We suggest bringing your own yoga mat but can furnish one if necessary.  Note, there will be no class over Spring Break.   

 

INTRO TO GLASS BLOWING/ TORCHWORKING

Dates: January 31 - February 28

Days: Thursdays

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Fee:  $60 + $100 supplies (paid to instructor)

Location: 496 Madrona

Instructor:  Wes Overlin    

Torch, Tools and safety gear are provided. This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of torchworking borosilicate (hard) glass, a.k.a. Glass Blowing. During the semester, students will be introduced to shop equipment, setup, maintenance, tools of the trade, and safety, all while learning the fundamental basics of hands-on torch working by molding solid glass into shapes and figures to create pendants, beads, and tubular vessels. This course is designed for the individual who is interested in the shop, processes, and skills to make functional solid and blown glass projects, jewelry, and art.  No class February 6.   Please ask for a confirmation email with a map to the studio.

 

INTRO TO WELDING & METAL ART

Dates:  January 31 - April 25

Days:  Thursdays

Time:  6 - 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $220

Location: Desert 105

Instructor: Jenn Crowdson

Explore the technology of metal fabrication and welding to create a metal piece that will become something beautiful and durable... or just to brush up on your skills and work on a specific project or art piece!  During this hands-on course, students will be introduced to shop safety, two welding processes (arc welding and mig welding), grinding, different methods of metal cutting(plasma, oxy/fuel torch, cold saw, and disk cutting), and a variety of metal coloring techniques (paint, chemical, heat coloring) to create a finished project to take home at the end of the 20+ hour course.   Students need to come dressed in clothes appropriate for welding such as jeans, leather shoes/boots, and long-sleeved shirts of canvas or cotton.   Loaner welding helmets, safety glasses, ear plugs, respirators, leather jackets, and gloves will be loaned to students if needed. The class is limited to 10 people and normally fills - early registration is suggested.   

 

STUDIO POTTERY

Dates:  January 31 - April 25

Days:  Thursdays

Time:  6 - 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $120 + $20 per 20 lb bag of clay (paid to instructor)

Location: Art Lab 113

Instructor: Sheryl West   

Explore a variety of pottery fundamentals while using clay as an expressive medium to create one-of-a-kind functional and decorative pieces. During 25 hours of studio time, learn hand-building fundamentals, wheel- throwing, and basic elements of sculpture from renowned artist Sheryl West.  Finish your pieces with a myriad of glazing and decoration techniques. Beginning and experienced potters alike will advance their skills and sense of creativity.

 

BALLROOM DANCE

Dates: January 31 - February 21   

Days: Thursdays

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

Instructor: Leroy Hayes and Deborah Silver     

Fee: $90 for a couple

Location: Gym 304

Ballroom dance has enjoyed a revival in recent years and is now one of the most popular dance styles around. With its grace, variety, and active social element, it's easy to understand why it continues to capture the imagination.  So if you love the idea of twirling with confidence, learning a new life skill, and above all enjoying yourself, our adult ballroom classes are for you.  You will learn beginning figures and technique for the Waltz and the Foxtrot.  LeRoy and Deborah have been dancing together for over 40 years.  The dance lessons they have taken are legion. The investment in shoes is staggering.  They have taught social dance in the area for a number of years and are looking forward to meeting people interested in developing this skill.

For Immediate Release

January 9, 2019

Contact: Mike Keckler

208-332-1591 (office)

208-866-5734 (cell)

[email protected]

Idaho's Dual Credit Program Keeps Growing
By Dr. Linda Clark, president, Idaho State Board of Education

Five years ago, Idaho launched its dual credit program for high school students and it has been a resounding success. The idea behind the program is to give students a jump-start on their college education by enabling them to take college-level courses while still in high school, meaning they can earn college credit before they step on a college campus.

Nearly half of the 2017 graduating class earned dual credits compared to just under a third of the 2014 graduating class. In fact, 121 graduates in the 2017 class earned enough credits to collect an associate's degree along with their high school diploma.

To understand the rapid growth of the dual credits earned, it helps to look at how the program has changed over the years and how it is benefitting students throughout our state.

The first iteration was available only to high school students; however, it was up to students and their parents to pay the initial credit costs and receive reimbursement from the state after the course was completed.

Idaho legislators and the governor enacted the Advanced Opportunities program and appropriated funds for the 2014-15 school year to provide for payment for a three credit course for juniors and two three credit courses for seniors. Idaho families took advantage of these options and as a result, 42 percent of the 2016 graduating class earned dual credits.

State leaders modified the Advanced Opportunities program in time for the 2016-17 school year, authorizing up to $4,125 for each student to use to pay for dual credit courses and postsecondary credit-earning exams taken in middle through high school. For the class of 2017, 48 percent of graduating seniors earned a total of 60,000 college-level credits through the dual credit program. Students in lower grades earned over 30,000 credits for a total of 93,551 dual credits earned in spring 2017, an increase of 158 percent since 2013. The increase is fairly consistent across our state, whether the graduates live in cities or in rural areas of Idaho.

Underserved populations are also taking more dual credit courses. For instance, just under 43 percent of Hispanic students enrolled in dual credit courses in 2016-17 school year compared to nearly 26 percent in 2013-14.

Research shows the dual credit program has a positive effect on college go-on rates. "The more dual credits accumulated in high school, the more likely a student is to immediately go on and attend college after they graduate," State Board Principal Research Analyst Bill Laude said.

There is also a correlation between dual credits earned and first-year college retention rates. Laude found that dual credit earners who attended a four-year institution immediately after high school were three percent more likely to return for their sophomore fall term compared to students who did not earn dual credit. Students who enrolled in a community college and who earned dual credits while in high school were 15 percent more likely to return for their sophomore year compared to students who did not earn dual credits.

Idaho's Advanced Opportunities, Direct Admissions and Apply Idaho programs are innovative approaches that provide access to affordable college opportunities beginning in the seventh grade. These programs, coupled with increased college/career advising at both the high school and at the postsecondary institutions are important tools in Idaho's efforts to increase both "go-on" and college completion rates.
The $3 million in additional funding included in Governor Brad Little's budget for the Advanced Opportunities program will add important resources for Idaho students and families. The State Board appreciates the continued support of our elected leaders in this forward-thinking program.

For Immediate Release

January 10, 2019

Contact: Mike Keckler

208-332-1591 (office)

208-866-5734 (cell)

[email protected]

SERVICE OPTIMIZATION REPORT AVAILABLE ON THE STATE BOARD WEBSITE

The complete report on improving efficiency and effectiveness through organizational changes at Idaho's four-year institutions is now posted on the State Board website:

https://boardofed.idaho.gov/resources/administrative-review-consolidation-assessment/

Huron, a Chicago-based consulting firm outlined the report at last month's State Board meeting. Huron conducted the in-depth review of services and personnel at the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, Boise State University and Idaho State University.

The review focused on such functions as purchasing, information technology and human resources and was funded by the Legislature. The review was recommended by former Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter's Higher Education Task Force.

Board President Dr. Linda Clark says the Board is moving forward in determining next steps and will prioritize the report recommendations.

Hello, I am a volunteer for the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY , and work on the Relay for Life event that is held in Twin Falls annually. I am looking to increase the number of teams participating in our event this year. I believe a lot of people at CSI may have been touched by cancer. Perhaps a family member or a friend has received the news "you have cancer". 

A Relay for Life team can be a group of 6 to 8 (or more), they focus on fundraising, and they invite cancer survivors to the annual event which will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on May 17, 2019, at the Canyon Ridge High School. Teams will also have tents alongside the football track where we will walk in support of those fighting cancer and in honor those who have lost the fight. Team members are welcome to hand out program or organization information from these tents. Relay for Life is full of fun, music, and food, all while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Creating a Relay for Life team is an excellent teambuilding experience and it gives you an opportunity to promote your program to the community.

I am a cancer survivor and I appreciate the free services that the American Cancer Society provided me during my treatment at MISTI. I want others with cancer to know that they have help and it's just a phone call away.

If you would like to sign up a team please contact:

Cindy Wolf
American Cancer Society Volunteer
[email protected] | 208.749.9653

Gainful Employment data for specific programs may be found on our GE website:  www.csi.edu/ge