Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees

Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees Media Services and Management Information Systems September 23, 2013

Accomplishments:

 Upgraded the computers in RH141, as per the Replacement Plan.

 Installed and setup the computers in the Foundational Math tutorial and testing lab complex in room RH150.

 Imaged all workstations, and brought the Foundational Math Lab classrooms in Ross Hall online.

 Brought the network, computer systems and peripherals in the Student Health Clinic online.

 Setup and installed computers in the new LRC109 and RH175 adjunct faculty offices.

 Built and deployed the Fall_2013 disk images for all of the tier one computer labs on campus.

 Trained Chris Erickson to help students with their passwords, install software in the computer labs and facilitate remote support at the Libby campus. She is doing a wonderful job! Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees Human Resources September 23, 2013

Accomplishments:  Searches completed and subject to Board approval: o Director, Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Division – Constance Hitchcock o Manager, Dining Services – Malcolm Orser o Custodian II – Robert Williams o Mechanic, Heavy Equipment – Steve Ritter o Cashier, Business Services – Roseanne Bloom o Faculty Relations Specialist, Math, Science and Health Sciences – Samantha Kujala o Teacher, Early Childhood Center – Lori Ricketts

 Searches in progress: o Director, NW MT Small Business Development Center o Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Center o Teacher, Early Childhood Center o Clinical Resource Registered Nurse

Activities:  Tentative agreement was reached and the contract ratified by the Classified Employees.  Faculty negotiations are scheduled for Monday, September 16  All Employee In-Service was held August 21, 2013. Continuing Education Center July & August 2013 Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees

 Facilitated 4,333 hours of continuing education for 327 lifelong learners.

# of Classes # of students Total Educ. Hours Community Education 30 236 3209 Ed2go 49 49 686 Contract Training 1 24 384 SuperHost 1 18 54 TOTAL 81 327 4,333

 The Fall schedule was completed and distributed to all residents of Flathead County.  Grandparents College met on Thursday, July 11th with 34 participants enjoying “Exploring with Lewis and Clark,” “Figuring Out Forensics” and “Art for All Ages.”  A total of 58 participants were enrolled in seven gunsmithing classes. Two of the classes were taught by technicians from Brownells. Staff met to discuss program strengths, weaknesses, short- and long-range planning at the conclusion of the three weeks of classes.  The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) workshops were held on August 20 and 21. In addition to FVCC, co-sponsors were Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE), Montana PTAC, Prospera Business Network, Montana Women's Business Center and Lake County Community Development Corporation.  Jodi Smith and Katy Brooke, Coordinator of New Student Admissions, presented information about FVCC opportunities to a group of 15 Parkside Federal Credit Union employees. Parkside has a generous tuition benefit program for which they'd like to see an increased utilization.  Leslie Rogers and Debbie Struck met with Laura VanDeKop and Ruth Wrightsman on setting up renewal units for teachers for math and biology courses as part of a faculty grant they received.  Leslie, Debbie, and Connee Greig met with Bernie Franks-Ongoy and Ruth Ackroyd to go over details for the upcoming special education conference that will be held on October 3 and 4.  All Continuing Education department staff worked at the Event at Rebecca Farms.  Connee and Chris Parson participated in the Fair parade and Connee and Jill Seigmund worked at the college booth at the Fair.  Susie Burch, Chris Parson, Bill Nicholson, and Jill Seigmund met with Effat regarding the market for engineering tech certificate program.  Both Susie and Jill attended MWED’s UP Global dinner with Chet Kittleson.  Both Susie and Chris Parson attended Main Street MT Project.  Susie met with aviation industry representatives about possible programs at FVCC.  Susie and Pete Wade met with Chris Hyatt from Montana Firearms Institute and Susie met with Chris Potts and Jaime Braden at Proof Research.

Entrepreneurship Coordinator – Jill Seigmund  Jill met with Jen Elden, owner of SOPE, regarding entrepreneurship courses and events.  Participated in Business Canvas Model workshop with Rob Irizarry.  Attended MWED’s crowd funding workshop.  Attended event at Flathead Beacon and monthly BEAR meetings.  Continued work on Best of TED Festival, Maker Faire, TEDxWhitefish, Road Map, and Montana Economic Development Summit. Developed “Out of the Box” brochure with graphic designer.  Conducted trial run of Reality Check and Ice House entrepreneurship courses with SBDC director and Continuing Ed staff.  Working with FHS IB program director to develop entrepreneurship curriculum for fall retreat, Sept. 13, 2013.  Sent second electronic newsletter to more than 160 manufacturers, workforce service providers, and educators.  Helped plan and presented at the Manufacturer-Educator Forum.  Gave presentation on Ice House Entrepreneurship Program at Flathead Area Young Professionals July lunch meeting.  Met with Matt Zak to provide content for Entrepreneurship Center web page.

Small Business Development Center - Chris Parson  Conducted 40 one-on-one client counseling meetings including eight client site visits: 40% new and 60% existing.  Assisted local businesses in accessing $3.2 million in capital investment Oct 1- August 31.

 Hosted SBDC Quarterly Meeting at FVCC.

 Chris and Susie met with SBA Deputy District Director and discussed ways to improve collaboration.

 Attended Main Street MT Project, MWED’s Crowd Funding workshop, and Accurate Caseworks open house, IWT meetings, Leadership Flathead Admin meeting, participated in MT Governor’s Cup, and Dragon Boat practice and meetings. Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees Instruction and Student Services August and September 2013

Accomplishments  The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedicine Program was awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Science Education Programs. The program’s Director, Kris Long, also received a congratulatory letter upon achieving twenty years as a Nationally Registered EMT – an honor held by very few.  A Welcome Back Dinner and In-service for adjunct faculty was well attended on August 21st. Fred Longhart and Janet Novotny led a discussion about teaching excellence; Jessica Hopkins ran an engaging activity about teaching survival skills.  To better meet the needs of students in Health Sciences Programs, we are now handling fingerprinting, background checks and immunization checks in-house. Sam Kujala, the new Faculty Support Specialist in Math, Science and Health Science Divisions, is coordinating these efforts.  Several representatives from the Math and Science Division attended a demonstration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as part of a proposal to update and upgrade our Aviation Program.  Math and Science faculty are teaming with the Marketing Department to educate high school students about our many programs and degrees as well as employment opportunities in these fields.  LCC recently completed a remodel/reorganization of the Business Office and Student Service’s spaces. The floor plan is now more open and inviting for the students to fill out forms and make book purchases.

 LCC completed a computer and hardware update in the RUS Distance Learning ITV Lab. With the assistance of FVCC IT personnel the ITV lab received new monitors, cameras, microphones, and computer upgrades.

 Additional signage has been hung on the Southern and Eastern exposures of the LCC building. Trees were also trimmed to allow better viewing of all of our external signs.

 LCC conducted new student orientation for approximately 20 students.

 LCC offered a Running Start informational session on campus that was attended by about 50 perspective students, parents, and Libby high school administrators. This meeting has led to a significant increase in new Running Start students from the Libby high school. Troy high school continues to support the Running Start philosophy with three current classes running on their campus.  LCC has established a tutoring program in the Academic Reinforcement Center (ARC lab) to assist students in the areas of Math, English, Writing and Computer programs.

 In a cooperative agreement through the efforts of Pete Wade and Greg Bruns LCC will offer a CDL course for Lincoln County that will provide the initial classroom training for several days in Kalispell and the hands on training live site in Libby. This is a model that is being discussed for other courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology to allow Lincoln County residents the opportunity to complete the first year of the Pre-Nursing program.

 FVCC is now an accredited testing facility for welding as awarded by the American Welding Society. This status will allow the college to certify both students who complete the welding program and community members.

 Intramurals launched its first summer Intramurals program with 56 participants. It consisted of multiple activities such as zip lining, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. Activities were offered to enrolled summer or fall students at a discounted rate. Feedback from students who participated was positive.

 Fall intramurals is in full swing with basketball, volleyball, and trivia.

 The Service Learning/AmeriCorps Office sponsored a community discussion on Emergency Preparedness on Wednesday, September 11, in honor of September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and National Preparedness Month. The discussion was led by Kris Long and was well attended by students, staff and community members.

 The Service Learning/AmeriCorps Office hosted an information table for National Preparedness Month on Wednesday, September 18, from 10 am – 1 pm by the flagpoles. Preparedness kit information will on disasters and emergencies such as wildfires, extreme winter weather, flooding and other unexpected situations were available.

 Mick Stemborsiki hosted a presentation by the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas on September 12. The presentation included a brief lecture and demonstration of devotional Buddhist signing and chanting.

 Beth Romain presented Running Start information at the Manufactures’ Educator Forum on August 1 as well as hosted a Running Start information session for students and parents on August 6. On August 27, Beth offered an evening information session/orientation at Arlee High School for students enrolled in our concurrent Enrollment College Writing I course through Arlee High School.  Beth met with Troy School District’s Superintendent on August 23 to discuss Running Start, concurrent enrollment and Big Sky Pathways. On September 3, Beth met with the Columbia Falls High School Principal and Pete Wade to discuss CFHS student participating in our building trades program. On September 11, Beth met with the counseling staff, administrators, and high school industrial tech teachers at Libby and Troy high schools to discuss concurrent enrollment opportunities for our welding program.

 Beth also participated in Helena’s annual College Night event on August 29.

 On September 4, Beth finalized COMPASS testing and advising for St. Ignatius students who are enrolled in our newly developed M 115 concurrent enrollment course.

 Fall Semester 2013 Welcome Week was held on September 3-5 with 21 departments participating in the campus-wide open house which also included a tailgate party cook- off. The Annual Ice Cream Social was held on September 5 with Student Organization information tables, door prizes, and intramurals providing an outdoor activity.

 A What’s New on Campus? information table was available August 29 and will take place again on September 25.

 The first monthly Flathead County Health Department information table for the academic year was held on September 4.

 The first monthly Student Activity Planning Meeting was held September 11. This is a great way for student organizations to share ideas and learn how to assist each other with campus activities.

 The FVCC Reading Group discussed Ireland: a novel by Frank Delaney and Honolulu by Alan Brennert on September 11.

 The U.S. Constitution Day Information Table was held on September 17 while a bullying information table is planned for September 24.

 Listed below are the degrees/certificates awarded for summer.

o 4 – AAS’s

o 3 – certificates

o 9 – Associate of Science Nursing

o 12 – AAS Physical Therapist Assistants

o 33 – AA/AS o (6 applied but did not graduate)

Professional Development:  ABE instructors, Shirley Burns, Matt Fitzpatrick, Shelley Jo Isaak, Bobbie Kandarian, Margie Munts, Melinda Teed, Jerry Wandler, and Margaret Girkens, attended the annual Educational Quality Conference in Helena.

 Katy Brooke and Beth Romain attend the Montana Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities Council (MPSEOC) summer conference on August 7-8. Both Beth and Katy will represent FVCC during the Fall College Tours through MPSEOCQuality Conference in Helena on September 11-12.

 On September 24-26, Beth Romain, Deanne Brown and Mike McLean will attend the Big Sky Pathways fall training in Helena.

 Brenda Hanson and Kris Long attended the Not in Our State Summit in Bozeman on August 13-14. While in Bozeman, Brenda also attended the statewide Student Affairs Officers meeting.

Upcoming Events:  The Fall Semester FVCC Blood Drive will take place September 26. Monthly Report to the FVCC Board of Trustees Institutional Research September 13th, 2013

Accomplishments:

 Helped facilitate the final contracting and announcement of the Siemen’s software grant to FVCC.

 Presented data on FVCC’s student demographics to the new Foundation Board members.

 Compiled information regarding FVCC’s local business and industry partnerships for John Cech at OCHE.

 Assisted President Karas in her preparations for her budget presentation to the MT Board of Regents.

 Submitted FVCC’s final summer term enrollment numbers to OCHE.

 Coordinated FVCC’s response to a survey from OCHE regarding our interest in a potential grant opportunity focused on prior learning assessment (PLA).

Ongoing Initiatives:

 Finalizing the data submission for FVCC’s submission to the AACC’s Voluntary Framework of Accountability.

 Will be presenting at the NACADA conference on my research around math placement and high school and college math alignment.

 Coordinating FVCC’s self-study and visit preparations from OCHE’s Office of Civil Rights review team. The team will be assessing our compliance with various federal non- discrimination laws.

 Continuing to work on the proposed higher education center. We’ve met with representatives from UM and MSU education departments. We’ve also met with FVCC’s accounting faculty to discuss aligning our program with MSU’s for a potential 2+2 accounting model. Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees Business Services September 23, 2013

Accomplishments:  Routed and sealed all parking lot cracks.  Completed new Forensics Lab in Ross Hall.  Converted classroom in Ross Hall into a Natural Resources Wet Lab.  Furnished new Veterans Center.  Opened new Student Health Clinic in the Broussard Center.  Re-aligned many staff and faculty office to better fit the Educational Services divisions.  Annual work comp review conducted by State Fund – no issues noted.

New Initiatives:  Constructing small parking lot for officials and administrators at new tennis courts.  Assist with design and construction of greenhouse and instructional building for new farm program.  Construct additional four tennis courts, so can accommodate state tournaments.  Assist with setting up new simulation equipment systems in Nursing and Paramedicine Labs. Institutional Advancement Monthly Report to FVCC Board of Trustees September 2013

Foundation  Planning continues for Festival of Flavors 2103 - September 19-28. TIPS Training for new volunteer wine pourers and first year culinary arts students held Wednesday, September 4th - 34 volunteers and students trained. Volunteer organizational meeting held September 11th. Festival artists reception held September 16th at the home of Suzy Williams.  New Foundation Board member orientation held Thursday, September 12th. New members include Chris Ridder, Whitefish; Jessica Dubois, Kalispell and Debbi Waldenberg, Kalispell who moved from the associate board to the full board.  First Foundation Board meeting of the 2013-2014 academic year held Thursday, September 12th. A finance/investment committee meeting is scheduled for October 9 at First Interstate Bank.  New scholarship established through Continuing Education: o National Rifle Association Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide assistance to students enrolled in the Short-Term Summer Gunsmithing Program.  Recruitment for new Student Ambassadors is completed. Orientation for nine returning and 19 new Student Ambassadors was held on September 16.  Bibler Tour Volunteer Appreciation Bar-B-Q held Wednesday, August 28th with over 40 volunteers and members of the Bibler Gardens staff in attendance.  The foundation accepted an offer on the Thain and Fay White property in Dayton on September 7. The property is in escrow with a closing date of October 25. The offer is for $420,000. Proceeds from the sale will go into the FVCC Foundation Endowment, making the White Endowed Fund approximately $2 million.  FVCC Foundation Enhancement grant applications for FY14 are now available for faculty and staff. The foundation approved $20,000 for grants this academic year, $15,000 for innovative projects and $5,000 for students to travel to regional and national conferences to present research.  The Employee Giving Fund solicitation kicked off September 10 with a goal of reaching $8,000 to assist students with emergency funds during difficult times and to fund scholarships for students in need.

Communications, Marketing and Web Activities  Designed and built float for Northwest Montana Fair parade. Float titled “Let’s Ride the Wave to Success at FVCC” took first place in the commercial category and was manned by a team consisting of FVCC faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and FVCC’s new mascot Timber the eagle.  Coordinated and managed exhibit booth at Northwest Montana Fair. Booth was manned by a team of FVCC faculty and staff. FVCC’s new mascot Timber also made appearances.  Worked with Kalispell Quarterly to get an article published in the current issue about the Festival of Flavors. Magazine is distributed to all mailboxes in the 59901 zip code  Coordinated advertising agreements/sponsorships for Festival of Flavors with The Daily Inter Lake and the Flathead Beacon.  Coordinated efforts for Dragon Boat team and team tent and participated in Dragon Boat races. Team consisted of 28 FVCC faculty, staff, students and alumni.  Participated in welcome week. Displayed fair float and hosted “wheel of success” game for students. Timber the mascot made appearances and gave out FVCC sunglasses to students all over campus.  Submitted final draft of revised Montana Superhost website to MT Office of Tourism staff for approval.  Coordinated press tour of new student health clinic which was very well attended by local media including both major newspapers, three TV stations and Montana Public Radio.  Developed promotional materials for new student health clinic.  Developed promotional materials for Festival of Flavors  Developed promotional materials for vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles.  Began discussions for an initiative to get FVCC faculty into high school classrooms to help promote FVCC programs to potential new students.  Coordinated production of TV commercial promoting opportunities for transfer students at FVCC. Commercial featured FVCC graduate and transfer student Tanner Morrison and aired to all local cable subscribers on major networks such as HGTV, The Food Network, ESPN, and many more.  Tara Roth and Katie Fries completed FEMA’s Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 for Higher Education training.  Designed a branded advertisement promoting FVCC and the CDL program to wrap around the trailer of one of the college’s CDL instructional trucks.  Produced and edited print and electronic promotional and informational materials for the Venice, Perul and London study abroad programs  Entire staff provided volunteer support at The Event at Rebecca Farm which raised $67,000 for the fight against breast cancer.

Grants  Received $30,000 OCHE Veteran’s Services grant to furnish a Veteran’s Center on campus.  Received part ($17,200) of a Department of Commerce grant in partnership with WaveSource, a local manufacturer of contact lenses, to conduct some background computer programming to aid in development of their product line  Submitted $342,741 grant to Montana Department of Transportation to develop Phase II of the planned FVCC trail system  Submitted 2-year, $94,500 Dual Enrollment grant proposal that seeks to maximize the overlap of the general education core in partnership with region’s high schools  Submitted 1-year, $64,996 OCHE Perkins Reserve Big Sky Pathways grant proposal to maximize the dual enrollment overlap in manufacturing and healthcare-related Big Sky Pathways programs in partnership with region’s high schools  Submitted $5,000 grant proposal to Humanities Montana to help fund the spring Honors Symposium, tentatively titled "Science Matters: Skepticism, Literacy and the Search for Truth"