Century College Named Business of the Year by White Bear Area Chamber

Century College has been named the 2011 Business of the Year by the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce.

The award is given annually to a business that “contributes to the local economy in an outstanding manner, showing an exemplified business savvy. The winner has directly helped in industry growth, showed ingenuity, job creation and entrepreneurship.”

 

Chamber leaders noted that Century is the largest two-year college in the state and has doubled its enrollment in the last 11 years. It offers students “an excellent opportunity for the learning that will sustain them throughout their time in the workforce.”

The Chamber noted that Century is a community resource that “provides classes, space for meetings and other services that enhance the well-being of our entire region. Century is particularly important to adults who return to college for career change initiatives after they have had their careers interrupted by the recession.”

According to a study by economist Paul Anton of Anton & Associates, Century returns $175 million in economic activity to the local economy every year.

The Chamber award was accepted by Century Foundation Executive Director Nick Maras and Foundation Board President Linda Kay Smith at a luncheon event on May 17 at Jimmy’s Conference & Catering in Vadnais Heights.

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President Larry Litecky, Board President Linda Kay Smith

Summer School

1.       Walk-in orientation for summer students only is scheduled for 10:00am-1:00pm this Friday, May 20th.  Walk-in orientation takes place in the west campus computer lab.  Students should being their student I.D. numbers as well as assessment scores with them.  Fall semester students should be directed to make an orientation reservation for sessions scheduled in June-August. 

2.       Summer students still wanting to register after the walk-in session ends on Friday or early next, can be directed to the Admissions office, GPS LifePlan Center/Orientation office or call the orientation helpline at 651-779-3404 to have the orientation hold from their account.

Suspension and Probation at Century

Dear Woody,

I am worried.  I think I may be suspended at the end of this semester.  What do I do?

Dear Worried: 

If you are already on probation and did not complete your spring classes with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a cumulative completion rate of 67% then you will be suspended. There are two types of suspensions:  Academic suspension: which prevents you from attending Century; and financial aid suspension which prevents you from receiving any type of financial aid: grants, loans or work study. 

When you are suspended from the attending the college you have two choices:

1.      Serve your suspension. If this is your first suspension, you need to sit out one semester; if this is your second suspension, you are required to sit out two semesters. Before returning to college, you are required to attend a re-admission session to create your academic plan and obtain a re-admit form by the required deadline.

2.      Appeal your suspension based on extenuating circumstances. The College believes that students are responsible for their own academic progress and for seeking assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. However, occasionally a student’s failure to make satisfactory academic progress is due to extenuating circumstances; therefore, we have developed an appeal process for these situations.  You will receive a suspension letter by mail that will explain the dates and times to appeal along with the appeal process. 

If you also received a letter of suspension from financial aid you have two choices:

1. Appeal your suspension based on extenuating circumstances. Follow the appeals process outlined in your suspension letter.
2. If there are no extenuating circumstances, it is recommended that you pay for one term and show academic progress of 2.5 GPA and 100% completion rate for the term.

More information about suspension is available here: http://www.century.edu/currentstudents/counseling/acadprobsusp.aspx

Events on Campus

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Attention all Pre-Nursing Students or students who plan to apply for the Nursing Program

Application deadlines for next year will be November 1, 2011 for Mobility (LPN and Paramedic) Tracks and February 1, 2012 for the Traditional Track.
NOTE NEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENT…A Elsevier A2 Pre-Admission Nursing Exam that will include Reading Comprehension, Math, Vocabulary and General Knowledge will be required prior to the application deadline. Scores from these categories will be applied to the selection criteria for admission. Exam times will be scheduled on the Century campus from August-January. Sign up early; do not delay in registering for a test date/time.

Please be watching the Nursing Program website…more details coming soon.
http://www.century.edu/futurestudents/programs/pnd.aspx?id=45


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Student Senate Breakfast for Finals!

When:       May 9th and 10th
Where:      Main Commons on West
                Lincoln Mall on East
Time:        7:00 – 9:00

GOOD LUCK!

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Please attend the ROBOT SHOW at Lincoln Mall on East Campus from 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Tuesday, May 2nd.

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The Horticulture Department will be holding their annual PLANT SALE starting Monday, May 2 and will run on weekdays through Friday, May 13. The hours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm daily.
There is a good assortment of annual and perennial flower plants, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets and patio tubs. All of the plants have been grown by the horticulture students as part of their training. The location is at the Horticulture Greenhouses on the east campus of Century College near the Mahtomedi water tower.
Come check it out. Hope to see you there!
Mel Knapton
Horticulture Instructor

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Text Woody to 41411

It’s Woody’s Wire! It’s new. It’s cool. It’s a way to keep up-to-date on what is going on at Century.

Woody will send out texts (one or two/day max – promise) on free food, events, concerts, special offers, deadlines and more – but only student orientated information.  Give Woody’s Wire a try.

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Cinco De Mayo
 Come and join the Spanish Club for a celebration
of the Mexican-American culture.
When : Thursday May 5, 2011
Where : The Nest
Aztec Dancing
Time : 11:30 am
Mariachi
Time:  12:00 pm
Free Mexican Food
Time:  12:00pm
Folkloric Ballet
Time:  12:30 pm
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Tuesday, May 3 is the annual CHALK THE WALK Contest.  This fun event has been part of the annual Wood Duck celebration for many years.  Trophies, medals, prizes  will be awarded for the top 20 winning  entries.
  All chalk and charcoal provided free.  Contest starts at 11 and goes until 2PM with judging following.  Winners will be announced at 3PM.

This is an all college event,  free to all students,  faculty and staff.  Chalk the Walk contest is located  on the sidewalks just South of the Student Union and the NEST areas.

  Come and help celebrate Spring and picnic time.   Sponsored by the Creative Arts Alliance.“

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This Wednesday, May 4, Students vs. Employee Softball game at 3:00pm on the softball field behind West campus.

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Salsa Dancing Tuesday, May 3, at 1:00 in the Nest.

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Flag Football on Tuesday and Thursdays at 2:00 pm.  Games are played on the athletic fields south of West Campus off the Wood Duck Trail.

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DEALS


Mother’s Day Sale at The Bookstore - 25% Off of Gifts, Cards, Clothing and more… runs May 2nd – 7th.  Check it out!!!