LSC Newsletter | March 2020
Welcome to the Limestone Staff Council Newsletter. Published monthly, this newsletter contains information for all Limestone staff.
Special Announcements
Cabinet Evaluations
Annually, Cabinet members of Limestone College are evaluated by faculty, staff, and other Cabinet members with whom they regularly work.

As part of the evaluation process, please select a Cabinet member name and complete the survey for each member:


Evaluations will close on Friday, March 20. The information from the surveys will be anonymous and kept confidential. Your input is appreciated.
Message From Limestone Health Center
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, or if you have been around anyone with it, please take advantage of the online virtual care online test at www.musc.edu -- which you can take in the privacy of your own room.

The virtual care page can be found using this direct link: https://campaigns.muschealth.org/virtual-care/index.html
Bench To Honor Andrea Allison
Andrea Allison, Director of Accessibility and Limestone's Learning, Enrichment, & Achievement Program (LEAP) passed away on December 14, 2019.

The Allison family is working to name a bench in Andrea's memory as a way to honor her commitment and dedication to Limestone College. The bench will be located outside Fort Residence Hall near Andrea's office.

To make a contribution with the bench, please go to www.limestone.edu/donate-now , select "Other" option and add "Campus Beautification Fund" under Designation, and add "Andrea Allison" in the Tribute Gift Comment box.

Limestone Cancels Athletic Seasons For Rest Of The Academic Year
Limestone College has announced the cancellation of all athletic seasons for the rest of the academic year in response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Friday, March 13.
 
The decision comes a day after Conference Carolinas suspended all athletic competitions until further notice, essentially ending the year for Limestone Athletics as they complied with the league's mandate that all winter and spring athletic seasons were to be suspended effective immediately.

Staff Council Bulletin Board
Limestone Welcomes New Employees
The following four employees joined the Limestone staff between February 18 - March 16, 2020, as reported by the Human Resource Office:

  • William Coor, Assistant Testing Center Proctor
  • Abraham Lascari Diaz, Assistant Men's & Women's Tennis Coach
  • Zach Lewis, Esports Head Coach
  • Christopher Mullinax, Security Officer
  • Elizabeth Turner, Assistant Athletic Trainer
  • Antonio Watson, Assistant Football Coach

Congratulations and welcome to Limestone College! We look forward to your contributions towards Limestone's educational mission.
Limestone Employee Service Awards Scheduled April 23
Each year, the President of Limestone and members of the Limestone Staff Council have the privilege of honoring long-serving employees who have worked for Limestone College for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years (as of June 30) at our annual Employee Service Awards.

This year's Employee Service Awards event is scheduled on Thursday, April 23 at 2:30 PM in the Formal Parlors of the Curtis Administration Building.

Questions about this event can be directed to StaffCouncil@limestone.edu .
Don't Ditch It - Donate It!
The Center for Career and Professional Development and the QEP team are currently hosting an Attire Drive for Limestone students. The goal is for students to take home at least one item of business attire that they can wear for an interview or on the job.

The biggest needs are blazers and suits, dress shirts, dresses and skirts, ties, and closed toed shoes for males and females in all sizes.

For more information or to donate, please visit the Center for Career and Professional Development in Room 307 of the Dobson Center.
Saints Shoutouts
Sponsored by the Division of Student Success, the Saints Shoutout program allows faculty, staff, and students to send a Kudo to a member of the Limestone community to celebrate accomplishments, recognize achievements, say thank you. This program recognizes small wins throughout the semester and will give positive feedback to our Saints family.

Submit your shoutout to a Limestone faculty, staff, and/or student by selecting the LINK and completing an online form.

Social Distancing Guidelines At Work
As many colleges and universities move to online and remote work, not all faculty and staff are able to telecommute. Consider these helpful tips for social distancing if you have to remain on campus: https://hejobs.co/2xwfcPL
Our Work Makes A Difference
Limestone College is an accredited, independent, coeducational four-year liberal arts institution chartered by the State of South Carolina. Select the following LINK to view a listing of positions currently available at Limestone College, along with descriptions.

2019-2020 Staff Council Members

Limestone Staff Council is composed of staff employees and representatives are elected by their staff colleagues to represent the concerns of and act as a voice of their constituents.
Events
Upcoming Holiday Reminder
April 10, 2020
April 13, 2020
Staff Council Member Spotlight
Name: Susan Fowler

Department: Student Accounts Coordinator, Business Office

Hometown: Gaffney, South Carolina

Family: Butch (Husband) and Hope (Daughter)

Education: BA, Limestone College

Favorite Movie: Top Gun

Favorite Food: Lobster

Favorite Song: How Great Thou Art

Favorite Spot on Campus: The Business Office

Fun Fact: Spending time with my family and my fur babies.
Staff Question or Concerns?

Contact your Limestone Staff Council and let us know how we can support you. Visit the Limestone Staff Council at Limestone.edu/StaffCouncil .
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