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Checkbox Survey Server Downtime, Upgrade

The Checkbox Survey Server will be taken off-line briefly Friday morning for upgrades to the software. The server will be unavailable between 6 am and 7 am.

The upgrade to the server will provide improved performance and organization of content, especially for reports and invitations. You can download a brief list of what’s new by clicking here.

Submitted by: Chris Filkins, academic technology specialist, ITS

R.A.I.N. Training In Lyons 118

Gary Everett, public safety director, will be conducting R.A.I.N. training for interested faculty and staff members.

There are two upcoming sessions scheduled. To make it convenient for those of you who are not on the main campus, the next session will be in Lyons 118 on Friday, January 15 at 2:00 PM. On Tuesday, February 16 there will be training in Regis North, and in March, we will be at the KAC. That date is yet to be determined.

If you will be attending, please contact Kathy Kelly in HR at Ext. 2240 or kelly7@canisius.edu.

Submitted by: Kathy Kelly, administrative associate, human resources

Open House At Center For Professional Development

Please join the Canisius College Center for Professional Development staff for an open house to showcase Spring 2010 programs on Thursday, January 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 30 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at theĀ  Canisius Amherst Conference Center, 300 Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, in Amherst.

This event is free and refreshments will be provided.

Come and learn about our upcoming programs: How to be a Great Leader, Human Resource Certification Course (SPHR/PHR), Essentials of Human Resource Management, Fundamentals of Fund Raising, Creating a Non Profit Marketing Plan, Cultural Change and Lean Six Sigma, Paralegal Certificate Course and Computer Technology courses.

Submitted by: Amy Diati, conference manager, Center for Professional Development

TIAA CREF Representative On Campus

Bill Stark, individual consultant for TIAA CREF, will be on campus for consultations on Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, February 4. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Bill, please contact Dawn Rotterman at Ext. 3151.

Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, associate, human resources

On-Line Course Development Workshop 2010 Schedule

The on-line Course Development Workshop was created to guide instructors and staff through the on-line course creation process. It is highly encouraged that instructors attend if they intend to teach on-line. For the 2010 schedule, and information on how to sign up, click here.

Submitted by: Leah MacVie, instructional designer, ITS