Special this year is a photo exhibit in conjunction with the 200Columbus celebration of the city’s Bicentennial. 
April 19, 2012
In-Service tomorrow, Wellness Fair at noon
Don’t forget to visit the Wellness Fair tomorrow during In-Service Day, where you will find dozens of health and wellness vendors ranging from AFLAC to Varckette Family Chiropractic. The Wellness Fair will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Nestor Hall Lounges. Vendors such as Delta Dental, American Diabetes Association, Bridgeview Golf Course, Consider Biking, Columbus Parks & Recreation, Education First Credit Union and many more will attend. You’ll find plenty of information, giveaways and even a raffle for those who collect at least 25 stickers from booths at the Wellness Fair. So head over before or after lunch!
Mark French
Rhonda WardLast week we profiled Parking Supervisor Vanessa Cummings who is in a brand new position at the college. This week, there are two more new arrivals you should meet!
Mark French joined Columbus State in February. He’s the new Facilities Services director, replacing Paul Goggin, who had served in that role for more than six years. French is no stranger to Columbus State. He received his associate degree here in Facility Management and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2002. Three years ago he earned a bachelor of science in Applied Management from Franklin University.
Before arriving at Columbus State as a staff member, French was the assistant director of Facilities at The Ohio State University. In all, he spent 21 years at OSU. “I was not looking to leave OSU but applied at Columbus State when I heard about this job because of the positive experience I had as a student,” says French. “I was a working adult while taking classes. I saw firsthand what a difference Columbus State can make in someone's life and I wanted to be part of providing the same opportunity for others.”
Rhonda Ward also recently joined Columbus State as the director of Budget and Financial Planning. She’s had more than 20 years of experience in the accounting profession. She arrives after ten years at Urbana University where she most recently served as vice president of Administrative Services and chief financial officer.
Ward earned both of her degrees at Urbana. She has a bachelor of science in Accounting, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996. She then earned a MBA in 2007.
“In My Own Words” writing event at Delaware Campus to be repeated Spring Quarter
Instructors from Columbus State Delaware Campus and OSU Marion participated in a pilot program last quarter to celebrate the written words of their students.
Essays featured in the “In My Own Words” reading event were selected by instructors and their students in various Columbus State/OSU Marion freshman writing courses during Winter Quarter. The quarter culminated in a public reading, held March 7 in the balcony area of Moeller Hall's Cyber Cafe.
The selected student writers each received a $10 gift card in recognition of their great writing. Additionally, a panel of judges comprised of instructors from both institutions (and unaffiliated with the selected students) determined the three best essays of the entire group—these winning student writers received $25 gift cards, and their essays were posted online.
Students and instructors involved in the "In My Own Words" pilot program felt it was so successful that it is being repeated this quarter.
The writers whose essays were judged Best in Show were Sue Snyder, "Dinner at Five” (Sue Oakes, Instructor, OSU Marion); Shanna Peyton, “Cactus Hollow” (Kathryn Denton, Instructor, Columbus State); and Kirsten Dunster, “The Dark Cloud with a Silver Lining in My Community” (Nancy Pine, Instructor, Columbus State). You can read these essays online here.
Computer security tip: Protect your password
As a member of the Columbus State community, you shouldn't forget that your passwords safeguard your privacy and personal information. The passwords we use to access college computing systems (email, Blackboard, Colleague, etc.) should be as secure as possible.
What you can do:
Don't share your user name and/or password with anyone (friends, co-workers, or third party vendors)
Don't write your password down
Be aware of phishing attempts
As a reminder, Columbus State will never ask you for your password. If someone is asking you for your user name and/or password, don't give out your information. If you think someone may have guessed or knows your password, please call the I.T. Support Center at ext. 5050 and they can help reset your password. If you have any questions about information/computer security, please call Rob Clifford at ext. 3686.
Cost saving mailing tips from Mail Services
Did you know that your department can save money simply by mailing at the cheapest rate? Mail Services is available to assist you with your mailing needs and provide money-saving options. Envelope size and postage rate classification are two of the key components of postage cost.
Mailing cost difference in envelope size
| Option A | Option B |
First Class Mail |
First Class Mail |
Four Unfolded Sheets of Paper |
Four Sheets Tri-folded |
Flat 9”x12” Envelope |
Standard Business Size Envelope |
Cost: $1.20 |
Cost: $0.42 |
Mailing cost difference in postage classification when mailing 200 identical pieces or more
| Option A | Option B |
First Class Mail Rate |
Non-Profit Mail Rate |
Based on size and weight (increases every 1 oz.) |
3.3 oz. and less |
Cost: between $0.45 to $1.05 each |
Cost: between $0.11 to $0.19 each |
Mailing Equipment and Services
When sending large mailings (200 pieces or more), you can email your distribution list to Mail Services and they will use special software to verify your address listing for accurate and current addresses. Your mail will be delivered to the intended recipient the first time and at a much quicker rate. Mail Services also has paper-folding and envelope-inserter equipment that can fold and stuff your envelopes to save you time. Contact Mail Services at mailroom@cscc.edu , ext. 2154, Eric Johnson, Mail Room coordinator ext. 2568 or Steve Eldridge, Mail Room supervisor, ext. 2783.