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January Thaw 2012Register HereProgram Descriptions and Offerings
Printable Program Summary (with dates and times) Thursday, January 5, 2012The International Center: What We Do and What We Don’tTrack: Valuing Differences
What really goes on at Macalester's International Center? Find out . . . and try your hand at advising students. Some 60% of Macalester students study off-campus, and all of these students MUST meet with a study abroad advisor before departing. How hard could this be? Well, what would you suggest for Maribel, an international student, double major in Philosophy and WGGS and captain of the soccer team? Where should she go? What should she study? Will she finish her degree on time? You'll get a hypothetical and then hear from the experts. Reservations for Campus Space at Your FingertipsTrack: General
Virtual EMS is an easy way of looking at campus space availability and requesting space online. This session will expose users to the basic Virtual EMS interface and options to view spaces, see what is already booked on a particular day, and assist individuals in picking the best date, time and venue for their meetings and/or events. Virtual EMS provides a systematic approach to make efficient reservations. This session will also share information/details/tips regarding event venues and possible setups. Unfiltered: Personal Reflections about the Daily Lives of Indonesian PeopleTrack: Valuing Differences
During this session, Api Sulistyo, an Indonesian from the island of Java, will share pictures and stories about the daily life of Indonesian people. You will learn how they live their lives, their way of thinking, and their values. In addition to understanding Indonesian people, you will probably come to have a better understanding about yourself. Please attend this moment for learning and appreciation. Friday, January 6, 2012Google Session: Appointment SlotsTrack: Information Technology Related
Google Apps for Education is rolling out new features left and right. Over Fall semester, Google Calendar implemented Appointment Slots, which allows users to pick a time from available time slots. Learn more about this feature and how to use it. Get To Know Your Operating SystemTrack: Information Technology Related
GCome learn about the program that runs your computer, Windows 7, and some of the useful features that you may not have learned about. Attendees are encouraged to come with questions about Windows 7 or other programs used on campus. Monday, January 9, 2012Macalester Tech ChatTrack: Information Technology Related
Internet TV, Tablets, Google Hangouts, Computers, Gaming, Cell Phones, and more. So many technologies are used to power our personal and professional lives. Sometimes it's hard to keep up. Wondering what to buy, how to use it, or when to upgrade? Bring any kind of technology question to this conversation with ITS. Insightful, Interesting, Inspiring and Connected—How Our Alumni Community Can Help Support Your WorkTrack: General Are you connected to some alumni from your department or team, but curious about where the other majors and players ended up? Are you looking for a speaker or performer for a student org, a campus program or a panel discussion? Are your students looking for internships, opportunities abroad or new jobs? Do you need volunteers for campus events? Alumni Relations can help! We have the benefit of connecting with the Macalester alumni community on a daily basis and have first-hand knowledge of how interesting, enthusiastic and helpful our alums can be. Please join us for a session on how to use alumni as resources for your departments – we will discuss ways alumni might be useful, the ins and outs of how to find and connect with alumni, and what our offices can do to support your work. We are also interested in your ideas for utilizing our alumni community. Safe Computing Practical TipsTrack: Information Technology Related
In so many areas of life, new and exciting opportunities are often accompanied by tradeoffs and risks. The world of technology and networked communications is a good example of this. This session will provide many practical tips for protecting both yourself and Macalester’s valuable information. Areas discussed will include: passwords, phishing, protecting laptops, use of social media, wireless tips, locking screens, secure network drives, use of Google Docs, etc. Did You Say 'text me'? Tips for Communicating with Today's StudentsTrack: Valuing Differences Communicating with current college students isn't just about technology. The session will help staff better understand how to connect, communicate and educate this generation of students. Session bonus: meet Generation Z. Tuesday, January 10, 2012Mentoring Program: How Can We Start It?Track: General
Have you ever longed for the chance to develop a relationship with someone who could provide trusted professional guidance, help you build on your assets, and challenge you to think in new ways? You were seeking a mentor! This session will address the questions: What is mentoring? How is a mentor different from a coach? Who benefits? Who qualifies? How do you start? The panelists will share mentoring examples drawn from their own experiences, both as mentors and mentees. They will discuss the benefits, risks, challenges, and rewards of a mentoring relationship. Is mentoring for you? Come to this session to find the answer! FERPA and Other Fun in the Registrar’s OfficeTrack: General Please join Registrar Jayne Niemi and staff from her office to learn about just what goes on in the Registrar's Office at Mac. From the foibles of FERPA to the wrangling of registration, you'll hear about some things you know and others you may never have imagined. You might learn why it's not so easy to answer the question "How many students are at Mac?" More than anything, you can find out from the staff what they do in their work, what they like and don't like about it, and how it's evolved over time. Technology in the ClassroomTrack: Information Technology Related
Technology in the classroom: Voicethread, Skype, Gchat, Sketchup, Sites, Maps, Wikis, iMovie, Garageband. These are just some of the tools our students use to enhance their learning in Macalester courses. Come join us for our session where the Academic Information Associates will describe some of the technology related projects they have collaborated with faculty and students on over the past year. Academic Department AssessmentTrack: General
Assess what? Learn to love (or at least live with) assessment in academic departments! How do we use assessment in academic departments? How do we protect student identities? What resources are available for Department Coordinators? We'll review the assessment process, then solicit your questions and suggestions for how to make assessment more meaningful and manageable. This session is specifically designed for Department Coordinators. Wednesday, January 11, 2012I am Macalester: Macalester Graduates Working Toward a Better WorldTrack: General Every member of the Macalester Community contributes to the achievements of our graduates as they pursue work in the world. During this session, Mac grads from a variety of generations and professions will return to share stories about their lives and work. Let's take time to gather and value the work that we do by learning more about its phenomenal outcomes. Get to Know Your Operating SystemTrack: Information Technology Related For those of you new to the Macintosh operating system or those who just want a refresher, this class is for you. We'll talk about basic Mac OS navigation and answer any questions you may have. What is an HSA and How Can it Benefit You?Track: Employment Related What is an HSA, and what are the advantages for your health care needs? Have you signed up for a Health Savings Account or are you considering its advantages for your health care needs? Please join us to learn about the ins and outs of how to access your Health Savings Account with US Bank, and to review the many benefits it offers! Session open to all Macalester Staff and Faculty employees, with or without an existing HSA, or those who just want to learn more. Thursday, January 12, 2012International Studies and Literature Studies at Macalester: Reading Books in Worldwide PerspectiveTrack: Valuing Differences
What do Macalester faculty members do when they are not teaching classes, advising students, or working on diverse campus activities? In this presentation, veteran Macalester professor David Moore will offer windows onto three current projects which show the broad range of things one can do at the intersection of international studies and literary studies. Segments will include:
David will discuss how Macalester students have been involved in this work, and will leave plenty of time for questions and answers. Payments to International Speakers and Vendors Visiting MacalesterTrack: General This session will overview Macalester’s process in regards to making payments to persons who are engaged to speak or provide services and are not US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Understanding MedicareTrack: Employment Related
Are you approaching age 65 or already over 65 but still working? Or maybe you anticipate qualifying for Social Security Disability Income, which will eventually make you eligible for Medicare coverage. This course will help you understand what Medicare is and who is eligible; the costs associated with Medicare, including coinsurance, deductibles and Part B premiums; options to fill the gaps for those costs not covered by Medicare Parts A and B; and Part D drug coverage. All staff and faculty employees are welcome - * This event is only for educational purposes and no plan specific benefits or details will be shared. Data, Data Everywhere: But How Does It Relate to Your Work?Track: General
Institutional Research has been conducting regular surveys of students or alumni for many years. The surveys cover a wide variety of topics useful to higher education in general. How might these data be useful to your work? This presentation will look at the variety of student survey data available through Institutional Research and how they may connect to the work of other offices or departments on campus. Friday, January 13, 2012Life Balance: Vital Truths the Secret to Career/Life SatisfactionTrack: Valuing Differences
Balance is such an elusive concept that teases you into thinking it is possible to achieve, and then leaves you totally discouraged about having enough time and energy to pull it off. It is necessary to shift our perspective on life from one of scarcity, where there is something in your life that you want but do not have (like balance), to that of abundance, in which you desire the richness and potential that your life already possesses. People who live their lives out of a sense of its abundance know how to live a full, wholehearted life. Wholehearted individuals live with an attitude of abundance that is based on a consistent and persistent belief in these vital truths:
This interactive session provides an opportunity for you to explore each of these seven truths more fully and to identify ways in which you could be a more wholehearted individual at work, at home, and in your community. Advanced VideoTrack: Information Technology Related This session is designed for people who already have a basic working knowledge of iMovie and are looking for in-depth instruction and hands-on experience with more advanced tools and neat tricks that will allow you to create more professional and customized videos. Tuesday, January 17, 2012How Healthy Are Our Students at Macalester?Track: General Do you know what we really do to keep our students healthy? What does the picture of our students’ health look like? You will be surprised by the information from Kim Chandler and Denise Ward. This session will be very insightful for all of you even if you do not have any direct interaction with our students. Please come to this session with questions and you will enjoy a highly interactive learning experience. Macalester Network: What's New?Track: Information Technology Related
Learn about some of the new features available to you with the recent Active Directory network upgrade. View previous versions of files, get your laptop AD-ready before it leaves campus, and learn how to access files in your G: or H: drives via the Web. Best practices, DOs and DON’Ts will also be covered during this informative session about Macalester’s network. Student Assessment: Internationalism and MulticulturalismTrack: Valuing Differences
“Let’s Talk About Internationalism and Multiculturalism!” During orientation, almost all of our First Year students completed the Macalester Assessment Instrument (MAI), which is designed to examine attitudes toward two key components of our mission: internationalism and multiculturalism. Find out what our students think as they enter Macalester. Overview of Argos Fundamentals and New ResourcesTrack: Information Technology Related Argos is a campus-wide reporting solution that is accessed via the Web. This session will go over Argos fundamentals, such as Argos terminology and concepts, and highlight enhanced ITS training resources. There will also be a demonstration of a new Banner Finance report. Thursday, January 19, 2012Yes we can! Diverse Ways Staff and Faculty Can Assist Students in Their Career ExplorationTrack: General As an advisor, student staff supervisor, mentor, advocate—we all contribute to the professional skill development of Macalester students. With all Macalester staff and faculty as partners, the Career Development Center works with students to clarify their career exploration and navigate towards their goals upon graduation. This workshop will clarify and expand our individual knowledge to help our students succeed in their professional pursuits in life after Macalester. We’ll cover:
Saving Energy (and Money) at Home and at MacTrack: General
Hear how members of the Macalester staff have saved energy and money through energy efficiency in their own houses as well as how we as a group are reducing Macalester’s carbon footprint. You will leave with: (1) a resource list; (2) energy reduction action steps for your own house; and (3) information on how you can help Macalester‘s energy reduction efforts. Philanthropy and Macalester: the Annual FundTrack: General Join the Annual Fund for a short presentation, snacks, and a Q&A session about philanthropy at Macalester. We'll overview how our efforts fit into the Advancement picture and give some facts and figures about Macalester as a private institution of higher education. Along with alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends, and a small army of volunteers, the Annual Fund works to ensure Macalester's bright future. Beyond the Basic Google SearchTrack: Information Technology Related There’s way more to Google than entering a word and getting a dizzying amount of results. We’ll show you how to use some of Google’s lesser know features to improve your productivity and get answers and not just random search results. Friday, January 20, 2012Finding Your Best via Peer MentoringTrack: General
The concept of mentoring multiple people at one time is gaining popularity. In addition to reducing cost and impacting a larger cadre of talent within the organization or community, research shows that group and peer mentoring are especially effective and relevant for today’s worker and workplace. In our two hours together we will explore an emerging model, including:
Coach-led peer mentoring programs are structured to:
Meet Your New FSA Account Administrator 2012 Eflexgroup (Eflex)Track: Employment Related This session focuses on some practical topics related to FSA Account Administration such as debit card and claim tips, website tools/forms, and customer care. If you want to take better care of your account, you may find this session valuable. Some of the questions that will be answered during this session include: What are FSA and Dependent Care accounts? How does one submit a claim? What is a recurring claim? What can be accessed online through the Employee Login? All staff and faculty employees are welcome. Wine and CheeseTrack: General Please come and enjoy the company of our fellow employees. This is an event you do not want to miss. You can share your holiday season wish list. During this event we will announce the prize winners for January Thaw participants. |
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