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Online Classes 101- Become a Better Online Learner Today!

Inver Hills Faculty and Staff in an Online Meeting

Inver Hills has scheduled five open sessions about how to be successful in an online class. Each session will consist of a short presentation on what to expect from online classes followed by a panel discussion / Q&A session with faculty, staff, and students. You can ask questions and get advice to be the best online learner you can be. You may attend one session, or all five, as we will have different panelists and different questions, but the sessions are designed to have the same content. These sessions will be recorded and made available.
 Session Schedule:
  •  Monday, March 30, 12 pm
  • Wednesday, April 1, 4 pm
  • Thursday, April 2, 11 am
  • Wednesday, April 8, 4 pm
  • Thursday, April 9, 11 am

Register and Add to your Calendar

Register for any of these sessions in advance, or add them to your calendar: https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EqEudtxeTjG9V8ibuqYg9A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Join a session without registering

An hour before each session we will turn off registration and you will be able to join the sessions with the following link: https://bit.ly/InverOnlineClasses101

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National Guard Units and Active Duty Policy

National Guard units are being activated for State Active Duty. Please know that these individuals are protected by Minnesota State Statute 192.502 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/192.502) and Minnesota State Procedure 5.12.1 – Military Service and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/512p1.html). These individuals have protections in place so that there is no adverse impact on these Servicemembers.

“Call to Active Duty” Policy: Special provisions are available to military personnel called to active duty while attending college. Options include: (1) Full refund of tuition; (2) grade of incomplete with opportunity to complete coursework through independent study or by retaking the course at no charge; or (3) grade of C or better if warranted by coursework completed prior to departure.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Inver Hills Military and Veterans Services Center at sflanni@inverhills.edu
651-450-3862 or a counselor.

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Student Success Day is February 25

Student Success Day is a full day, student-centered event featuring and workshop sessions to help you focus on your college goals. Our keynote speaker this semester is T. Michael Rambo. Plenty of free food will be available!
Check in begins at 8:30 am in the FA Lobby.

For full schedule visit: https://www.inverhills.edu/SSD/pdfs/2020-Spring-SSD-Program.pdf

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Winona State University -Rochester Path to Purple Transfer Virtual Open House

Are you interested in learning more about WSU-Rochester’s Path to Purple? Thinking about applying to one of our transfer programs? Do you know someone who might be thinking about applying?

You are invited to join us during our 20 minute VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE to learn more about our Business Administration, Computer Science, Elementary Education, RN to BS, and our Social Work programs!

Topics covered will include:  1) Overview of the WSU-R Path to Purple programs at WSU; 2) Admissions Process; 3) FAQ and Helpful Tips; and 4) Time for Participants to Ask Questions.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Friday, January 31 from 12:00pm to 12:20pm.

CLICK HERE to join the Zoom meeting on your laptop or desktop

or call 1 929 205 6099, enter meeting number 509-004-2590.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP on Facebook!

Are you unable to attend?  Please email wsurochester@winona.edu with your name and “Path to Purple Open House” and we will send the recorded session and the PowerPoint directly to you.

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On the Spot Resume Review

It is never too late to get started in creating a resume. Stop by one of the On-the-Spot-Resume-Review sessions for immediate feedback on your resume or information on how to create a resume. There will be fun prizes from our employer partners and an opportunity for you to discuss how you can be competitive in today’s job market! Let’s get started.

On the Spot Resume Reviews will happen on the following dates, times and locations:

Feb 6th (11-1p) in Fine Arts

Feb 24th (10:30-12:30p) in Liberal Arts

Mar 18th (10-Noon) in Science

Can’t make it to one of these dates? Contact the Center for Career Development and Community-Based Learning to set up an appointment by calling 651-450-3683, emailing CareerDevelopment@InverHills.edu, or stop by our office on the 2nd floor of College Center.

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Employers on Campus! NOW HIRING YOU!

Are you looking for a job? Every week employers come to campus to recruit student’s like you to fill immediate job openings. Stop by the Employer of the Day table located outside if the Lounge in College Center to see who is hiring today.

The Center for Career Development and Community-Based Learning encourages you to talk to all employers. You never know if that health care company coming next week is actually looking for IT folks! Ask and find out what they are looking for. They often have fun stuff and great information for you.

Employers are invited to come to campus Monday-Thursday and a new employer should be here every day. Hours vary, but are usually sometime between 10am and 2pm. If you would like to see who is coming next you can check out the campus calendar and sort by “Career Center” under type of event. Or just stop by the Center and ask! We are located on the 2nd floor of College Center, across from Counseling and Advising.

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Fitness Challenge 2020

Join with three Inver Hills Community College friends to make a team for the IHCC Fitness Challenge 2020.

The challenge, which begins Monday, February 3rd , is an eleven-week wellness incentive program designed to motivate IHCC students, staff and faculty to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Teams of four gain points weekly for healthy activities such as:

  • Exercising
  • Eating well
  • Stress management
  • Not using tobacco
  • Dental hygiene
  • Attending Health Services Sponsored Events

The challenge to individual participants is to recognize and record healthy behaviors while working to improve weaker habits.

As the weeks progress, team and individual points will be tallied and posted in the Wellness Center to keep everyone informed on how their team is “shaping up”.

At the conclusion of the challenge, awards will be given to the top teams and individuals.  If a tie occurs, a drawing will award prizes.

The Fitness Challenge is a great opportunity to get in shape with the encouragement from

your teammates and other teams.  Registration is $5 for staff/faculty and FREE for students.

Sign up by Feb. 6th, with Sandy George in Health Services. The challenge ends April 13th

with prizes being awarded on April 20th  Contact Sandy at 651-450-3525 or

 SGeorge@inverhills.edu if you need teammates or have any  questions.

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TRAVELERS EDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Are you a student who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Computer Science, Marketing, Finance, or another major related insurance and financial services? Do you plan to remain enrolled at Inver Hills for the 2020-2021 school year?

If you’ve answered yes to both of these questions, you may be eligible to apply for the Traveler’s EDGE Scholarship program! Imagine having mentors, paid internship offers, learning career-development skills, and receiving renewable scholarships along with other great opportunities! Application (www.scholarship.org/edgescholarship) deadline is February 5th, 2020. Contact Catima Wilson at 651-450-3742 or cwilson@inverhills.edu for more information.