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Did you know that you can find all kinds of data about CSI on our new "Data at a Glance" website?
Click here to check out all of the reports.
Did you know that you can find a timeline outlining the ongoing Great Colleges to Work For process
here? We'll be participating in this survey again this spring. Watch for more information coming soon!
(Source: Institutional Effectiveness)
Chris Bragg
Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
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Help us recognize and congratulate these students!
Coach Lindsey Anderson said, "I am so proud of these athletes and their dedication in the classroom. They worked so hard for their academic success during the fall semester and it paid off! They have set the bar high for themselves, but I suspect they will be just as successful this upcoming spring semester! Nice work team!"
Lindsey Anderson
Cross Country Coach
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Complete College America (CCA), a nonprofit focused on helping college students complete college with credentials or a degree, created an initiative titled Momentum Pathways Scale Project. The project focuses on boosting college attainment by developing clear pathways and implementing evidence-based strategies to help college students meet key, first-year benchmarks. Data shows that students who reach these important benchmarks are more likely to succeed.
"By providing key benchmarks, students are able to map out an achievable plan for the future." said Sammi Sanchez, CSI Student Senator.
The Momentum Pathways Scale Project includes Idaho's public two- and four-year colleges and universities. As a participant, the College of Southern Idaho will engage in the three-year project to deliver on the State Board of Education's strategic initiatives to increase credential completion, expand access to postsecondary education, improve student success, and invest in affordability and innovation. With significant structured implementation support from CCA staff and content experts, CSI seeks to employ momentum pathway strategies in math, advising, corequisite support in English and math, and student onboarding.
"Participating in Idaho's Momentum Pathways Scale Project will help CSI rally around a set of nationally proven, evidence-based strategies that, when implemented at scale and coordinated with one another, will boost student success, increase college completion, and eliminate achievement gaps for our students," said John Hughes, CSI Instructional Dean.
For more information about Complete College America visit https://completecollege.org/. For more information about the College of Southern Idaho becoming a Momentum Pathways participant, please contact John Hughes.
John Hughes
Instructional Dean
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The CSI Sustainability Council and CSI Maintenance Department announce changes to the CSI Recycling program.
Because of changes in the recycling market we ask you to separate your recyclables as noted on the accompanying posters.
Posters will be placed on Recycling bins as a reminder.
Contamination results when items not listed on the posters are placed in the recycling bins.
If you have questions please contact
Randy Smith (
[email protected]) or any Sustainability Council member.
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I plan to keep the photo gear set up for an hour after a student group session Tuesday morning in case anyone would like to get a photo update.
Please drop by if you would like, between 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Canyon building studio.
P.S. The backdrop will be dark. Lighter clothing colors will contrast nicely.
Doug Maughan
Photographer
[email protected] | 208.732.6262
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Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellness & Development Coordinator
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Employees and significant others are always welcome at our CSI Employee Wellbeing events are as your suggestions for topics, presentations and information of interest. Please reach out to any of our
Advisory Team members with your thoughts! Here's to your good health in 2019!
FEBRUARY - National Heart Month
MARCH - Social Wellness
- 3/1 Colon Cancer, Wear BLUE
- 3/14 - Cash Management - VALIC
- TBA Spring Craft Event
APRIL - Environmental Wellness
- 4/11 - Investment Planning - VALIC
- 4/22 Wear GREEN Earth Day Fair
- 4/22-26 Spring Cleaning Week
- TBA Skin cancer screening
MAY - Intellectual Wellness
JUNE/JULY
Need to destress?
Try our Chapel and Relaxation Center, TAB 245. The door is always open and everyone is welcome. A nondenominational Prayer Ministry is also a resource of the Chapel. Prayer boxes are available to leave requests for personal, CSI or general concerns. Requests may also be sent to [email protected]
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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Thank you,
American Association for Women in Community Colleges Committee
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The CSI Foundation is pleased to announce the spring round for Mini-Grants and for Professional Development Grants. Up to $3,000 is available for each of these grants and projects are to be completed within a year of the award. The due date for electronic submission of these grants is
midnight Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Use the
CSI Common Grant Application to apply.
- Mini-Grants - to stimulate creative ideas and activities and their subsequent implementation that result in improved student learning and/or success. Click here for additional information.
- Professional Development Grants - support travel to attend national conferences for the purpose of institutional improvement. Click here for additional information.
Application Submission Process: Please note that your application must be signed by your supervisor and Dean/AVP/VP for consideration. Once you have obtained the required signatures, scan the grant application and all supplemental documentation and email to
[email protected] by
midnight Wednesday, March 13, 2019. It is NOT required to bring a hard copy of your application to the Foundation office.
If you have further questions, please give us a call.
Kristen Adamson
Administrative Assistant, CSI Foundation
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 CSI Wellbeing Financial Seminars Continue Mar. 14: Cash Management
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Thursday, March 14, from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
HR Conference Rm TAB 210
This program focuses on those that are on the verge of retiring or already enjoying retirement. Attendees might have some questions on what to do with the money they have accumulated and how to maximize their income resources to help ensure a more fulfilling and enjoyable retirement journey.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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The Faculty Staff Connections Committee is collecting used prescription eyeglasses, lenses and hearing aids in memory of CSI employee and Lions Club member, Jennifer Patterson.
Lions Club donation boxes are located in every building on campus through Friday, April 12. Please ask friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to donate too.
The donations that we collect will help improve the quality of life for children and adults living in low and middle-income communities around the world. Many will experience corrected vision and hearing for the first time, enabling them to lead productive working lives, support their families, attend school and advance their education.
Thank you,
Faculty Staff Connections Committee
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Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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Herrett Center for Arts and Science
College of Southern Idaho
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Museum, Planetarium, Observatory
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Year round hours.
*Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.
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Tuesdays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Wednesdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Thursdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Fridays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Saturdays
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1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Feb.26
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7:00 pm
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Mars One Thousand One
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7:30 pm
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Telescope Tuesday observing session
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*Live Sky Tour
**Weather Permitting
For Now Showing Options at the Faulkner Planetarium
click here.
For special events happening at the Herrett Center
click here.
For astronomy events in the Centennial Observatory
click here.
Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
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| Sport |
Opponent |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Softball |
Treasure Valley CC |
Feb. 26 |
2 & 4 PM |
Ontario, OR |
| Men & Women's Basketball |
Region 18 Tournament |
Feb. 28 - Mar. 2 |
TBA |
Price, UT |
| Softball |
College of Southern Nevada |
Mar. 1
Mar. 2 |
1 & 3 PM
12 & 2 PM |
Twin Falls |
| Baseball |
College of Southern Nevada |
Mar. 1
Mar. 2
Mar. 3 |
3 PM
12 PM
2 PM |
Henderson, NV |
| Rodeo |
Snow College Rodeo |
Mar. 1 & 2 |
TBA |
Salina, UT |
| Cross Country |
NJCAA Division I Indoor
National Championships |
Mar. 1 & 2 |
TBA |
Pittsburg, KS |
Karen Baumert
Sports Information Director
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Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m.
Description: The student-faculty brown bag provides a safe space for collaboration and creates an opportunity to build relationships between students and employees.
Location: SUB Fireside Lounge
Facilitators: Justin Vipperman, Matt Reynolds, Samra Culum, & Carolina Zamudio
Topic: Struggles/Worries while in College
Recommended Audience: All students (CSI employees are welcome)
Friday, Mar. 1, at 8 a.m.
Description: Come share ideas, commiserate and brainstorm answers to teaching quandaries, and establish connections with instructors of varying disciplines and experience levels.
Location: TAB 210
Facilitators: Shane Brown & Mike LaPray
Topic: Open Forum
Recommended Audience:
CSI Employees
Friday, Mar. 1, at 12:15 p.m.
Description: Each Friday afternoon we will gather together and share lunch/treats while we discuss the daunting task of putting theory into practice, putting context into all the content we teach.
Location: HSHS 139
Facilitators: Clay Wilkie & Evin Fox
Topic: TBA
Recommended Audience: CSI Employees
Monday, Mar. 4, at 2 p.m.
Description: We'll be reading and discussing Teaching Naked Techniques this semester. We have a few copies of the book, so if you're interested, contact Jan Carpenter or Tiffany Seeley-Case. We'll start with the Introduction on January 28, and read a chapter each week after that. You can jump in any time, even if you haven't had a chance to get the book.
Location: Hepworth 176
Facilitators: Jan Carpenter and Tiffany Seeley-Case
Topic: Click here to purchase the book, or get a copy from Jan or Tiffany.
Recommended Audience: Students, Staff, and Faculty
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Chris Vaage
ISU Twin Falls
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The CSI Foundation has partnered with Admissions to host a Scholarship Application Party as one of the Eagle Hour activities on
Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 12 p.m. in the SUB. We have reserved the SUB's computers, but students are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets to get help filling out the 2019-2020 CSI General Scholarship Application while enjoying some treats and giveaways. Priority deadline to apply is March 1, 2019, so this is the last day to apply for priority awarding in the Fall. We have volunteers available to walk students through this half hour process to have an opportunity to receive a scholarship, but we welcome anyone that wants to help out.
PLEASE LET YOUR STUDENTS KNOW about this scholarship link by announcement, writing it on your white boards or any other form of communication you can think of. We have money, they need money. Help us help them.
https://csioffice.sharepoint.com/sites/mycsi/finances/scholarships/Pages/CSI-Scholarship-Application-.aspx or MyCSI -> Finances -> Scholarships -> CSI General Scholarship
Kristen Adamson
CSI Foundation Administrative Assistant
[email protected] | 208.732.6395
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NOTE CARD PORTFOLIO GIFT SET
Date: February 28, 2019
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 plus $10 supply fee paid to instructor
Location: Taylor 277
Instructor
: Nancy Horn and Leah Scrimpsher
Come join us and make a pocket folder, eight decorated note cards with envelopes, and a gift tag to tie on your folder for gifting to that special someone in your life (or save it for yourself!) using Stampin' Up! products. There will be many colors and themes of designer series paper to choose from when you pick up your supplies the night of class. All stamping will be done with black ink using images from "Around the Corner" stamp set for the note cards. All supplies needed to complete this project will be provided during class. Feel free to bring your own favorite crafting supplies such as snips, trimmer, bone folder, etc, but know it is not necessary to bring anything other than your desire to create. Register today to secure your place in class!
COUNTRY SWING
Dates: February 28 - March 21
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Leroy Hayes and Deborah Silver
Fee: $90 for a couple
Location: Gym 304
Grab your cowboy boots (or comfortable shoes) and get moving! This class will focus on the basics of swing, two-step, and various couple dances. Learn the moves and practice in a relaxed atmosphere that encourages you to master skills and look good doing them. This is a great way to impress your friends and family at your wedding or next special event.
INTERMEDIATE GLASS BLOWING: GLASS MARBLES
Dates:March 4 - April 8 (Session one) or April 15 - May 13 (Session two)
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $60 + $100 supplies (paid to instructor)
Location: 496 Madrona
Instructor: Wes Overlin
This course is designed to introduce students to the ins and outs of making marbles by manipulating glass into beautiful artwork. It is geared towards intermediate students who have had some experience in the glass blowing. In addition to learning basic and intermediate flame working techniques such as implosion, frit, and wortex work, students will learn shop equipment, tools, and safety. Please ask for a map to the shop location. No class on March 25.
INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE GLASS BLOWING
Dates: March 7 -
April
11
Days: Thursdays
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $60 + $100 supplies (paid to instructor)
Location: 496 Madrona
Instructor: Wes Overlin
In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of glass forming into animals and other sculptures. This workshop is intended for intermediate students. Torch, tools, and safety gear are provided. No class April 4.
Twin Falls Contact:
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
Jerome Contact:
Jerome Center Coordinator
208.324.5101
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Registration is now open for the Herrett Center for Arts and Science's 2019 STEAM Camp-In, which will be held
Friday, March 15, 2019. One hundred third, fourth, and fifth graders will experience a night of fun and learning STEAM-that's science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The camp-in includes a STEAM-based workshop, the wacky science fun of Dr. Picklestein, a sneak-preview screening of the new planetarium show: Beyond the Sun, telescope viewing in the Centennial Observatory, a group scavenger hunt in the museum galleries, and a night of camping in among the museum gallery exhibits.
Snacks will be provided during the evening and a light breakfast will be served the next morning.
STEAM Camp-In registration forms can be found at the front desk of the Herrett Center or at
herrett.csi.edu/exploreherrett. Registration is $50 per camper and closes
Saturday, March 2. This camp runs on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, contact Education Coordinator, Kindy Combe.
Kindy Combe
Herrett Center Education Coordinator
[email protected] | 208.732.6664
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March 6 - 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Theater
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens, and free for CSI students.
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
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Come and enjoy some tasty soup from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the SUB on the following dates:
Help our Latinos In Action students raise money to travel to Puerto Rico for a community service project.
Alejandra Hernandez
Multicultrual Coordinator
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For Immediate Release
February 14, 2019
Contact:
Mike Keckler
208-332-1591 (office)
208-866-5734 (cell)
BOARD TAKES POSITIONS ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION
The Idaho State Board of Education voted to support nine separate education-related legislative bills and proposals and to oppose one during its meeting today at Boise State University.
Bills/proposals supported by the Board include:
- HCR 6 - proclaiming March as Music in Our Schools Month in Idaho.
- SB 1029 - School Turnaround Act
- SB 1057 - School Improvement Plans (Superintendent Sherri Ybarra)
- SB 1059 - Mastery-based Education (Superintendent Sherri Ybarra)
- HB 153 - Starting Teacher Pay (Governor's Office)
- RS 26561 - Rural Educator Loan Assistance Program
- Teacher Pipeline Initiative (Superintendent Sherri Ybarra)
- Authorized the Board's Executive Director to submit legislation authorizing the Board to waive resident tuition.
- Supported Governor Brad Little's education-related budget recommendations.
The Board voted to oppose SB 1058 - creating a standalone certificate for Charter School Administrators.
Other Board actions included:
- Approved proposed changes to the Board's K-20 Public Education Strategic Plan.
- Approved a request by the Lemhi County Commission to add Lemhi County to the College of Eastern Idaho Community College District. If Lemhi County voters approve the request, residents will no longer pay higher "out-of-district" fees to attend CEI.
- Approved request by the University of Idaho to purchase property in Minidoka County as part of the College of Agricultural and Life Science's planned Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFÉ) research dairy operation. The purchase will require cooperation with a foundation established by the Idaho Dairymen's Association.
- Authorized Idaho State University to spend $450,000 to study and develop renovation plans for Davis Field on the ISU campus.
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February 15, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brianna Bodily, SCPHD Public Information Officer, 208-737-5985
Public Health Is Teaming Up With Local Hospitals and
Emergency Services in an Emergency Preparedness Exercise
JEROME - Disasters happen. We are preparing now.
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and Jerome County Office of Emergency Management (Jerome OEM) are meeting with local hospitals and emergency services on February 19th for an emergency preparedness exercise. The exercise is discussion-based and will help prepare for a full-scale exercise in April when SCPHD and Jerome OEM will coordinate a public health response to a simulated widespread anthrax attack.
"Our goal is to be resilient against any attack," said Josh Jensen, SCPHD Public Health Program Manager. "We plan for the worst so we can be ready for the worst."
The group discussion on the 19th will focus on healthcare system preparedness, emergency operations coordination, emergency public information and warning, and community preparedness.
"We aren't immune to disasters," said Tanya Stitt, Jerome County Emergency Manager. "Hopefully we never have to use this particular training in real life, but we aren't going to cross our fingers and wait to see."
This exercise will prepare SCPHD and emergency services for a multi-agency exercise in April that will include opening a point of dispensing (POD) site at the Jerome high school. A POD is a location the public would go to receive medication in a public health emergency.
The exercise starts at 9 a.m. in the Jerome County Sheriff's office at 2151 S Tiger Dr. Media partners are welcome, and encouraged to attend. If you are interested, please reach out to Brianna Bodily, SCPHD Public Information Officer, before the exercise starts so she can reserve a spot for you.
Information reported in this [publication/press release] was supported by the CDC and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response of the Department of Health and Human Services under the award number NU90TP912895.
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February 19, 2019
Contact:
Dwight Johnson
208-429-5501
Idaho Lt. Governor Joins CTE Foundation Board
Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin has agreed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Career & Technical Education Foundation.
The Foundation, established in 1983, is a non-profit corporation that works with industry and other partners to raise private dollars to add to state and federal dollars used to fund CTE programs throughout Idaho.
"I'm thrilled to join the Idaho Career Technical Education Foundation during the 100th anniversary of CTE in Idaho," Lt. Gov. McGeachin said. "We are fortunate that Idaho has made significant strides in CTE training over the last century. Today we have dynamic programs throughout the state but we must increase our support and must work with our partners in the private sector to develop new and innovating strategies that will continue to enable Idahoans to obtain the skills they need for good-paying jobs right here in our state. I look forward to working with the foundation to assure success for the next 100 years."
ICTE Board Chairman Dr. Harold Nevill says the Lt. Governor's presence on the Board will benefit the program. "Lt. Governor McGeachin has been a champion of workforce development for years, and since ICTEF is committed to stimulating and promoting quality career and technical education to fill the needs of Idaho's growing workforce, her experience is a great fit for our mission."
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Support a former CSI student by attending this documentary.
Alma Jam
TRIO McNair Advisor
Idaho State University
[email protected]
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CJ Rasmusson
Circulation Supervisor, Twin Falls Public Library
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Alejandra Hernandez
Multicultural Coordinator
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Amy Barker
Office Specialis
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Safety and Business Fest of the Great Northwest-Southern Idaho is celebrating their 10th year of providing free safety and workforce business trainings for the Magic Valley regional workforce. Offering these trainings to the public reinforces the core belief of the Safety and Business Fest that everyone should have the opportunity to learn these valuable skills and thrive.
This event is open to contractors, small business owners, professional technical educators, city workers or anyone interested in creating a safer and/or more productive workplace or improving their business skills. With over 50 classes, demonstrations, and workshops offered, attendees have plenty of options to choose from to best suit their needs. Examples of training topics include Natural Gas Emergency & Pipeline Safety, Why Wellness is Important to Health & Safety, Intro to the Seven Habits, Worker's Comp. Compliance, How to Create a Safety Culture, OSHA 10 (General Industry), Rigging Application and Inspection, Insurance 101, Communication Techniques to Effect Change, CPR/First Aid/AED and many more.
Safety and Business Fest of the Great Northwest - Southern Idaho is proudly hosted by CSI Workforce Development and Training at their Health Sciences and Human Services Building. The dates for this year's event are
March 25 - 27, 2019. Those interested in attending this year's event can register and sign up for classes by visiting the Safety Fest website at
https://workforce.csi.edu/events/safety-fest/default.aspx. Early registration is encouraged as classes fill up quickly.
Davy Gadd
Apprenticeship Program Manager
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