News Release: CSU, Chico Receives National Teacher Training Accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 13, 2007
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

CSU, Chico Receives National Teacher Training Accreditation

California State University, Chico’s School of Education has received national accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

An 18-person team comprised of national and state university and K-12 representatives evaluated the University’s teacher preparation programs during a site visit last April, and the NCATE board notified CSU, Chico President Paul Zingg of accreditation last month.

Phyllis Fernlund, dean of the College of Education and Communication, said, “NCATE accreditation is a nationally recognized mark of distinction for Chico State. All of the programs that prepare educators on our campus have now met rigorous national standards in addition to the California program requirements.”

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on December 14, 2007

BDC Dance, Dec. 14

CSU, Chico’s Ballroom Dance Club presents Pajama Party! and Election Night, No Lessons in Shurmer Gym, Friday, Dec. 14. Elections will be held at 7pm, with the Dance beginning at 8pm through 11pm.

Cost: Dance $2
Membership $1

As always, members get in free.

If you are interested in becoming a BDC Officer, please show up before 7pm and talk to a current officer.

Come dressed in Pajamas and receive $1off.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on December 14, 2007

The On-Campus Residence Halls will Close on Friday, Dec. 21

University Housing and Food Service would like to remind the University community that it will not be a hardship for students living in the on-campus residence halls (Lassen, Shasta, Whitney, Esken, Mechoopda, and Konkow) to be expected to attend class on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Although the halls officially close at 6pm for the winter break, students with late classes have the opportunity to request authorization to remain in the hall beyond the designated closing time. The deadline to make this request with their Residence Community Coordinator is Friday, Dec. 14. Students were given notice of this process in letter form. If you have any questions, please contact University Housing and Food Service at x6325.

Archived under Information on December 13, 2007

Student Computing Lab Hours

Prepare for finals week in the Merriam Library 1st Floor this weekend (Sat., Dec. 15 and Sun., Dec. 16) we’re opening early - 9am.

See our lab hours page for more detailed information.

Archived under Information on December 13, 2007

Recycle Your Books and School Supplies

During finals week, the AS Recycling Program will provide large recycling bins in the lobbies of most buildings for all of your end-of-the-year recycling. Materials that can be recycled in the recycling container include:

notebooks calculators
binders mixed paper
composition books pens/pencils
books old school supplies

For a complete list of everything that can be recycled on campus, please visit our web site and click on “materials”. For more info, contact asrecycle@csuchico.edu or call 898-5033.

Archived under Information on December 13, 2007

CSU, Chico's LGBTQ Meetings

Pride is designed to provide socialization and interaction between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and straight-allied college students. The organization also functions as a political, social service, and educational body on campus. Pride participates in several campus sponsored events, student panels, social gatherings and general meetings.

Spring 2008 Pride will be meeting every Wednesday at 6pm.

Upcoming event: 3rd Annual Running with Pride. Running with Pride is a 3 mile run and fun walk taking place in Lower Bidwell Park on May 4,2008. Contact Pride for registration information.

We are a student organization at Chico State, officially recognized by the Associated Students Student Activities Office.

Email: aspride@csuchico.edu
Myspace: myspace.com/pride2008
Website: csuchico.edu/pride

*All emails are sent with your privacy in mind, so your email address will not be revealed to other members on our mailing list.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on December 13, 2007

CSU Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program Applications Available

CSU, Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program applications are available at the School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies, THMA 209.

Those individuals who will be new or continuing full-time students in doctoral programs at accredited universities anywhere in the United States during the 2008/2009 academic year may apply.

The purpose of this program is to increase the pool of individuals with the qualifications, motivation and skills to teach the diverse student body in the California State University. The program provides financial assistance to students who show promise of becoming strong candidates for CSU instructional faculty positions. This program provides the following:

• A loan of up to $10,000 per year up to a total of $30,000 within 5 years
• Twenty percent of the loan is forgiven for each year of full-time postdoctoral teaching at a CSU campus
• After five years of full-time faculty service, the entire loan amount can be forgiven

The campus deadline for submission of documents to the Graduate School is March 3, 2008.
Visit the Doctoral Incentive Program web site for more information.

Archived under Opportunities on December 13, 2007

You are Invited to Focus the Nation

On January 31, 2008 CSU, Chico and Butte College will be joining over 1,000 college campuses for a nationwide solution-based discussion called Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America. At CSU, Chico, and similarly at Butte College, teach-in sessions will be held on various topics of global climate change from business to politics and social implications to solutions. These sessions will begin at 9:30am and will run until 4:45pm and coincide with the class schedule that Thursday in the BMU Auditorium.

In the evening, CSU, Chico and Butte College are collaboratively hosting a Town Hall discussion from 6pm - 9pm in the BMU Auditorium which will provide a space to openly discuss this important issue. Several members of the Chico City Council will be in attendance and political officials from across Butte County have been invited to attend this non-partisan discussion. All events throughout the day are free and open to the public and community members, business leaders, K-college educators, government officials, and students are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion.

More information can be found at www.focusthenation.org or contact Jillian Buckholz, the campus sustainability coordinator Jillian Buckholz.

Archived under Events on December 13, 2007

AS Late Night: "Even Destress Fest", Dec. 14

Stressed for Finals?? Had a lot of stuff due the few weeks prior to finals??

Come relax a little, in Common Grounds this Friday, Dec. 14 at 8pm.

There will be free coffee and treats and there will also be final goody bags for the first 70 people.

There will also be a movie showing so if you want to come hang out for awhile. The movie playing will be Happy Gilmore with Adam Sandler.

So come take a break and relax for a bit with AS Late Night.

Archived under Events on December 12, 2007

Time Capsule Contributions

Class of 2008 - Leave your mark at CSU, Chico, and put something in the time capsule. Please bring any contribution that you would like to make, to the Government Affairs Office in BMU 203, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Archived under Information on December 12, 2007

Focus the Nation: Last Volunteer Meeting this Semester

Focus the Nation: Global Solutions for America at CSU, Chico will be holding the last volunteer meeting of the semester TODAY from 4pm - 5pm in BMU 307. Be part of over 1,000 college campus that will be partaking in solutions based discussion on this pressing topic on January 31, 2008. Meetings will begin again during intersession. For more information contact Jillian Buckholz or visit the web site.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on December 11, 2007

Greendance Film Fest: Last Volunteer Meeting of the Semester

The last Greendance Film Festival volunteer meeting will be held this Friday from 2pm - 3pm in Selvester’s Café. Films will be screened and voted on during the meeting. Meetings will begin again during the Spring semester, stay tuned for updates. For more information contact Jillian Buckholz or visit the web site.

Archived under Events on December 11, 2007

CAVE Night at the Bear

It’s CAVE night at the Bear - Thurs., Dec. 20 from 5pm - 9pm at Madison Bear Garden, 316 West 2nd St.

Come support CAVE by eating out at the Bear on Dec. 20. $1 dollar of your purchase goes to benefit Community Action Volunteers in Education.

A flyer must be present at time of purchase. To receive a flyer, come to room 309 or ask any CAVE staff member. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Archived under Events on December 11, 2007

Diversity E-News Letter, Fall 2007 Edition

Welcome to the first edition of Building Bridges, a biannual newsletter celebrating diversity at CSU, Chico and in us all.

Please contact Tray Robinson (898-4764) with any questions or comments.

Archived under Information on December 11, 2007