An application for admissions and payment of the $20.00 admissions fee must be received by September 6, 2013 for fall quarter entry. Applications received after the deadline will be deferred to the next available enrollment cycle.

GYM (OSC) & Fountain/Student Center

Welcome & Fall Quarter kick-off, including Employee Service Excellence Awards.
**faculty and staff only**

Various Locations

Meet with your dean and colleagues to kick off the fall quarter. Contact unit administrative assistant for details.
**faculty and staff only**

Various Locations

Meet with your division chairs, department heads and/or colleagues to prepare for fall quarter. Contact department senior secretary for details regarding time, location, etc.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 205

Are you a new supervisor of classified staff, hourly classified (aka temporary hourly) or student employees? Are you a new employee required to complete a TLR form, or an employee newly required to use TLR? Are you a seasoned employee, but have questions about TLR (e.g. how do I report multiple transactions on one day?)?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, please join Sherri Meadors, Payroll Supervisor, for a demonstration on how to use the Time & Leave Reporting (TLR) tool and an opportunity to have all your questions answered.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 213

The Performance Development Plan (PDP) is a tool to support effective employee development and performance management for classified employees. This training will provide information on the process and timelines including developing performance expectations (including results and competencies), identifying professional development needs and opportunities, interium reviews, and performance feedback.
**open to administrative/exempt staff and classified supervisors**

GHL 205

TBA

GHL 213

Session 1 of 4.

GHL 205

An overview of key services, policies and procedures which are important to all adjunct faculty members for the 2013-14 academic year.

Faculty can opt to attend either Adjunct Faculty Orientation, Smart Classroom training, or both.

Please RSVP to Lorraine Leedy at lleedy@clark.edu

GHL 205

An overview of key services, policies and procedures which are important to all adjunct faculty members for the 2013-14 academic year.

Faculty can opt to attend either Adjunct Faculty Orientation, Smart Classroom training, or both.

Please RSVP to Lorraine Leedy @ lleedy@clark.edu.

GHL 213

TBA

GHL 213

TBA.

JSH 124

Annual meeting to refine and improve the division structure and jointly review and define the Division Chair job description and method of evaluation.

**faculty and staff only**

Student Center (GHL)

Come meet people all in one place from more than thirty programs and services from across the college to learn what is new, what is available and who can help.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 213

Service-learning 101.

Service-learning is a teaching method which combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsiblity. Learn how to incorporate service-learning into the classroom for all academic disciplines. This workshop will focus on finding the right organizations for group volunteering, how to fill out site agreement and liability forms, and examining various models for reflection.

Please RSVP to Katie Colleran at kcolleran@clark.edu OR call 360.992.2447.

**open to all faculty and staff**

BHL 129

Need to buy something? Go somewhere? Learn how to do both! Find out the details of purchasing and travel procedures at Clark.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 213

Session 2 of 4.

GHL 205

TBA.

Gaiser Student Center (GHL)

TBA.

JSH 124

TBA.

Gaiser Student Center (GHL)

TBA.

JSH 124

This workshop will examine the multiple roles and responsibilities that effective managers/supervisors must fill, such as coach, team leader and change agent.

**open to admin/exempt staff and classified supervisors**

JSH 124

Managers/supervisors will learn to identify the characteristics of effective teamwork that influence the work group function and recognize the signs of a team in trouble. This workshop examines the components of successful team building in the workplace.

**open to admin/exempt staff and classified supervisors**

Off Campus

For details, please contact Kimberly Sullivan.

**faculty only**

GHL 205

TBA.

SHL 216

This workshop is open to all new CTE faculty and to those who will be reviewing their vocational certification. A step-by-step overview of the certification process will be presented.

GHL 213

Do you have an event or program that you would like to publicize? Do you need help creating a brochure explaining your new project? Then it is time you met the staff of the Communications and Marketing Department. Communications Specialist, Hannah Erickson, will explain how ComMark can help you with communications tools like posters, flyers, news releases, video, logo creation, website ads, web pages, social media, mailers and coverage in Clark 24/7.

FHL 126

Required for all tenure-track probationers, faculty and administrators serving on a tenure committee.

**faculty and staff only**

PUB 258 B & C

TBA.

JSH 124

The BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team) concept was introducted to Clark College in 2009 as a proactive, preventative approach to maintain a safe college environment. In line with current best practices, the BIT team has revised our scope and procedures to keep the best of what we were already doing and include threat assessment as part of our process to identify and respond to individuals who may pose a danger to self, others or the college community. Our new name BITA - Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment - better reflects the scope of what our team does.

Join us to learn about behavioral red flags, information and resources for helping students in distress, and ideas about how and when to refer to BITA.

PUB 161

All Faculty Program Directors and Club Advisors are welcome to attend a reception that is both informational and fun.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 213

The New Employee Welcome is held twice each year, and is a time for new(er) employees to meet leaders in the organization, enjoy refreshments and network with other employees in a fun and friendly environment!

Please RSVP to kferguson@clark.edu

**open to employees hired after February 2013**

GHL 205

TBA.

GHL 207

If you work with hazardous energies and perform equipment maintenance, you need this Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training annually.

(Mandatory as assigned)

Please RSVP to rbenson@clark.edu OR call ext. 2965.

**faculty and staff only**

SHL 216

This workshop is open to all faculty who are interested in learning about the Program Improvement Process. Faculty whose programs will be undergoing the review process beginning Fall 2013 are highly encouraged to attend. The workshop will focus on the steps in the process and an overview of how the Virtual Notebooks will be used in the process will be presented.

GHL 213

Do you have an event or program that you would like to publicize? Do you need help creating a brochure explaining your new project? Then it is time you met the staff of the Communications & Marketing Department. Communications Specialist, Hannah Erickson, will explain how ComMark can help you with communications tools like posters, flyers, news releases, video, logo creation, website ads, web pages, social media, mailers, and coverage in Clark 24/7.

GHL 207

If you drive a forklift on campus, you need this training every three years.

Please RSVP to rbenson@clark.edu OR call ext. 2965.

**faculty and staff only**

The fall quarter waitlist will update for the last time on the evening of Wednesday, September 18.

Students may confirm whether or not they have been registered in classes for which they were waitlisted by viewing "Student Schedule" through the Current Students page online.

Those who do not make it into classes through the waitlist, they should make alternate arrangements.

Disburse Financial aid to HigherOne begins for Fall 2013

PUB 258 B & C

Presented by The ASSOCIATION, this session will cover: management/supervision, labor relations, effective recruiting and the legal aspects of these topics.

Space is limited, please RSVP to kferguson@clark.edu

**open to admin/exempt staff and classified supervisors**

GHL 213

Session 3 of 4.

GHL 207

Learn how to use a fire extinguisher first hand. Note: you get to put out a REAL FIRE!

Please RSVP to rbenson@clark.edu OR call ext. 2965.

**faculty and staff only**

JSH 124

TBA.

GHL 205

TBA.

GHL 207

Learn how to use a fire extinguisher first hand. Note: you get to put out a REAL FIRE!

Please RSVP to rbenson@clark.edu OR call ext. 2965.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 205

Meeting for all new and returning faculty-members only. For details, please contact Kimberly Sullivan.

**faculty only**

SHL Courtyard

Come meet your Job Representatives and mingle with fellow Union members. All Clark College Classified employees are welcome. Barbecue lunch will be provided. Donations for local food bank are requested.

**faculty and staff only**

GHL 207

Everything you need to know about the Cisco Phones. Phones will be available for the training.

RSVP to gwhite@clark.edu

**open to faculty and staff**

GHL 213

Faculty advisor training is offered for all faculty interested in learning more about advising, advising tools, and advising resources and information. Topics will include contact and referral information, Advising technologies, educational plans, strategies for working with students in academic difficulties, and other advising related issues.

New faculty advisors should attend the full session. Returning faculty advisors are only required to attend from 2:30-3:30, although if faculty members would like a full refresher they are welcome to attend for the full amount of time.

Participation is required to be eligible for the faculty advising stipend. In order to create user accounts for the technologies used please make sure to RSVP to Advising Services as noted below.

Please RSVP to lhealy@clark.edu OR call 360.992.2663.

GHL 205

TBA.

JSH 124

This session will provide an overview of the revised student complaint policy language and supporting website.

PUB 258 B & C

Northwest Regional Training Center will provide a basic CPR course on campus, teaching participants how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies. This class focuses on the adult, child and infant patient and the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a course completion card valid for two (2) years.

**open to Classified Staff**

Space is limited, please RSVP to kferguson@clark.edu

GHL 205

Whether you are using Microsoft Outlook or Exchange Web Access to access your email, this class will give you pointers to make your Clark email more manageable.

RSVP to gwhite@clark.edu

**open to faculty and staff**

SHL 214

Program Improvement Process Screening Committee will meet to initiate the first step of the program improvement process. Data for programs undergoing a review in 2013-14 will be examined.

**Committee faculty and staff only**

GHL 213

Session 4 of 4.

GHL 205

TBA.

GHL 205

TBA.

GHL 213

A brown bag orientation session for faculty and staff interested in being a mentor for a new student at Clark. This session will cover an overview of the project, responsibilities and use of the tracking system.

PUB 258 B & C

Northwest Regional Training Center will provide a Basic First Aid course on campus, teaching participants how to respond to emergency situations in the workplace, home and community. Upon successful completion of this course, participants receive a course completion card valid for two (2) years.

**open to classified staff**

Space is limited, please RSVP to kferguson@clark.edu

SHL 216

This workshop is open to all faculty who are interested in learning about the Program Improvement Process. Faculty whose programs will be undergoing the review process beginning Fall 2013 are highly encouraged to attend. The workshop will focus on the steps in the process and an overview of how the Virtual Notebooks will be used in the process will be presented.

GHL 205

For full-time faculty who have not received their orientation materials for insurance, retirement and optional services (mandatory as assigned).

GHL 213

This session will provide an overview of the revised student complaint policy language and supporting website.

Students may add open classes online through Tuesday, September 24.

Beginning Wednesday, September 25 students must have instructor permission to register for fall quarter classes even if seats are available.

Students must register in person at the Registration Office with photo ID.

Friday, September 27 is the deadline to drop regular-start, online and hybrid classes for a 100% refund of tuition and fees.

Refunds for late-start classes vary. Contact the Registration Office for details.

Financial aid reviews your enrollment on the 5th day of the quarter. All schedule changes must be complete by the end of the 5th day of the quarter. If you have added credits, and were not already enrolled full time, you may be eligible for additional funds. If you have dropped credits, you will receive a bill and must repay part of your Pell Grant and will be placed on Warning or Suspension – depending on the number of credits you have dropped.