Introducing the HR Update Podcast Series

Lone Star College Launches LSC-Online

LSCS Adopts a New Policy Manual

Employee Spotlight

HealthTip by Yahoo.com

Who's New @ LSCS

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Lone Star College System Chancellor, Dr. Richard Carpenter, addressed more than 1,600 LSCS faculty and staff at the 2008 convocation ceremonies hosted at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Aug. 20.

Convocation began with a welcome breakfast followed by greetings from Randy Bates, LSCS Board of Trustees Chairman. 

“One of the most exciting accomplishments from the past year has been the passing of the bond election,” said Bates.

“So many of you worked tirelessly in your respective communities to ensure the bond election’s success and for that the board truly thanks you,” he said.

Following Bates remarks, Carpenter presented the LSCS year in review highlighting changes and accomplishments from the previous year in addition to construction updates and reports in regards to bond projects.

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In the times of technology, human resources wants you to be "In The Know While On The Go!".

The HR Update is a new podcast series by the human resources department of the Lone Star College System. The series contains information to keep LSCS employees up to date on topics such as job fairs, benefits information and more.

Podcasting is a way to receive audio broadcasts though the internet. Just think of it as a famous or favorite radio talk show. Except, instead of tuning in at a certain time, it allows listeners to tune in at any time. Individuals can listen to the HR Update on any computer or MP3 player.

Click the image to view the HR Update website and be one of the first listeners to get up to date information regarding various HR topics.

Achieve the Dream

The topic for this issue is the Achieve the Dream initiative. Dr. Larry Rideaux and Professor Dorothy Reade will discuss what the initiative entails along with how employees can get involved.

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Lone Star College System’s distance learning program, formerly eCollege, is now Lone Star College-Online. 

LSCS recently adopted the 2008-2009 budget to include additional funding for online courses, student services and faculty assistance.

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The Lone Star College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a new policy manual for the system as of August 7, 2008. The Policy Manual was initially submitted to the Board for its consideration following revisions by numerous committees and working groups.

The official version of the System's Policy Manual is the copy that is maintained in the Office of General Counsel. The System will also maintain an online version of the policy on the System's homepage that will be updated as policies are changed.

All policies contained in the Policy Manual are effective as of the date enacted by the Board, regardless of whether updated version are readily available

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Abdul Tamimi of LSC-CyFair has a passion for education, developing community partnerships and love of challenges will be beneficial in his role as Dean of Instructional and Organizational Development.

Born in Kenya, having lived in Saudi Arabia, being fluent in Arabic and Swahili and drawing on a variety of job experiences provides Tamimi with a confidence to be comfortable with people of different cultures.

With his move to the United States in 1989, his passion for education led to a bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration from Texas Southern University as well as a master’s in Cross-Cultural Studies from the University of Houston - Clear Lake.

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More than half of Americans take a dietary supplement of some kind, the Cleveland Clinic says.

But all supplements aren't safe and effective. The clinic offers this primer:

• There's no better substitute for a healthy, balanced diet, which can provide most healthy people with all of the nutrients they need.

• Supplements are a good option for people who can't get enough of certain needed nutrients through diet. Pregnant women, athletes and vegetarians are prime examples.

• Too much of a good thing can cause serious health problems. Be sure not to exceed the recommended daily amount of any supplement.

• Supplements aren't regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, so it's up to consumers to carefully check supplement labels to be sure what they're taking.
  

Let's welcome the newest members of our LSCS Family.

For a complete list of all the courses and dates you can visit My Workshops. For questions about the individual workshop(s), please contact the Professional Development Center at the location where the workshop is being held.