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PACE NEWS Issue 1 | Volume 19 | 1st Quarter | 2019

Inside this issue

Administrative Corner ............2

At the Water Cooler .................3

Inside Story .............................4

What is Going on Over There ..7

Check Please ............................10

Name Your Favorite ................11

New Faces ................................12

Picks From the Shelf ...............20

New Ideas? I think YES……..…21

Special points of interest

PACE IS THE OFFICIAL VOICE TO CSI’S NON-TEACHING, NON-ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOY-EES.

AT THE WATER COOLER . LEARN ABOUT YOUR FELLOW EMPLOYEE

NEW FACES ON CAMPUS. SEE WHO’S NEW AND WHERE THEY WORK

What is PACE? PACE is an acronym for Professional and Classi-fied Employees and serves as an official voice to the College of Southern Idaho’s non-teaching, non-administrative employees. Every profession-al and classified employee, both full and part time, are automatically members of PACE.

PACE is a wonderful opportunity for our classi-fied and professional employees to get together, network and stay “in the know” about things go-ing on at this wonderful campus of ours. The PACE organization sponsors, along with a myri-ad of other activities, Brown Bags, Employees of the Year (one professional and one classified), quarterly Newsletters, Tours, Trainings, and WOW cards.

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ADMINISTRATIVE CORNER What is going on in the world of Admin?

Deb Wilson Executive Director CSI Foundation I was deeply honored when asked to write the Ad-ministrative Corner article for the PACE Newslet-ter this month. Thank you all for this opportunity to share. The first thing you should know about me is that I am an extremely proud graduate of the College of Southern Idaho. I have been happily employed at CSI for the past 28 (almost 29) years. All of those years have been spent in service to the College of Southern Idaho Foundation, Inc. I began my life at CSI as a divorced mom of a young son working in the Foundation office as the secretary to the Ex-ecutive Director in 1990. I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to work for CSI and over the years, I was able to complete my Associates De-gree in Agri-Business at CSI and my Bachelors of Science at University of Idaho in Agricultural Eco-nomics and Rural Sociology through the Higher Education Center here on campus. I feel blessed that I was able to accept a job that became my ca-reer that blossomed into my passion. I have been the Executive Director for the Foun-dation for the past 7 years. The College of South-ern Idaho Foundation, Inc. is an Idaho nonprofit corporation that develops and provides resources to advance the mission of the College of Southern Idaho to serve its students and the community. The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization un-der Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is dedicated to providing the “Bridge” between donors and student success by providing financial resources for scholarship and program support for the students at the College of Southern Idaho.

The Foundation accepts and manages all gifts do-nated to the College by donors. The CSI Founda-tion Board of Directors is made up of representa-tives of our 8-county area and it is their charge to wisely invest and distribute donated funds. The Foundation was able to fund over $2.1 million in scholarships to our students in 2017-2018. We are on track to award at least that much again for 2018-2019 and the Board is already considering what it might be able to spend in 2019-2020! The Foundation has three goals when managing the assets of the Foundation. The first goal is to protect the funds donated to the College by imple-menting wise investment and disbursement poli-cies. The second goal is to grow the assets of the Foundation by encouraging more donors to invest in the students at CSI by donating money to pro-vide for more scholarships and programs. The third goal is to award as many scholarships as is prudent to ensure the success of the students at the College of Southern Idaho. The CSI Family are some of the most dedicated donors to the CSI Foundation. We are deeply grateful for your continued support through one-time gifts and monthly payroll donations. You are also instrumental in helping us to find students who need that extra financial lift to either enroll in classes or finish their degree. The CSI Foundation Board of Directors is deeply appreciative for everything that our CSI Family has done and continues to do for the Foundation and our students. We are forever grateful.

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AT THE WATER COOLER Meet your fellow employee

Thomas Bandolin Career Readiness Facilitator

Hi Everyone! My name is Tom Bandolin and I am a Career Readiness Facilitator at the CSI Career Center. This coming summer will be my third anniversary in the Career Center. I recently completed the Global Career Development Facilitator training. My main focus is on helping students -- mostly Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students through the Perkins Act funding -- and community members ac-quire career development skills and use the many resources available to help them build a successful and fulfilling career.

Before this position, I worked for one semester as an Instructor in English Language Acquisition with the CSI College and Career Readiness/Adult Basic Education (CCR/ABE) Department. Back in 2007-2008, I was an evening Math Instructor in the CSI ABE Department.

Our family moved to Twin Falls from Maryland/Washington D.C. in 1995, when I was mid-way in-to a 38-year career as a Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Forest Service. At that time, our son Nirzwan was 15 years old and our daughter Shakira was seven years old. My wife Nazreen and I are very proud to tell everyone that Nirzwan and Shakira started their college and professional careers as students at CSI. We feel that is a testimonial to the quality of education that CSI offers.

I lived the first 19 years of my life in New York City. In those 19 years, I got an autograph from Jackie Robinson, saw Paul McCartney walk past me in Manhattan, spoke with a Black Panther, and was mugged in Central Park.

I have a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University and a M.S. degree in Agro-forestry from Utah State University. Two years after receiving the Wildlife Biology degree, I was accepted into the U.S. Peace Corps as a Volunteer. As a volunteer, I was assigned to the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The Peace Corps was a great experience, but best of all is that I met my wife Nazreen in Malaysia.

I really enjoy living in Twin Falls and having access to all of the excellent outdoor recreational ac-

tivities available in the surrounding area. My goal is to make better use of my spare time and participate in

more outdoor recreational activities in the near future.

“My main focus is on helping students -- mostly CTE Students through the Per-kins Act funding -- and community members acquire career development skills and use the many resources available to help them build a successful and ful-filling career.”

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INSIDE STORY Exciting and important information

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October

Abby Elizalde CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Adan Velasquez CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Adee Christensen CCR/Basic Skills

Alaina Groom Chemistry Lab Work Study

Alexi Hagen CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

America Jaramillo CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Amy Christopherson Mini-Cassia Dir

Andrew Cardinale CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Andrew Jensen Diesel Ag Student

Andy Orr Social Science

Ansina Durham (2) Library

Ben Britton Vis/Perform Arts

Benjamin Anderson CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Bianca Tellez CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Bill Ebener Ag

Bob Blastock Maint

Brady McDonald Maint

Brandon Parence Student Affairs

Braydon Belin CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Brian O’rorke Registrar Off

Carla Gailey Maint

Carla Wherry Academic Coach

Casey Stewart (2) Maint

Catrina Chapple Advising Coord

Chloe Wherry (3) Advising

Coby Young Security

Corey Hobbs (2) Maint

Dale Ficklin (2) Security

Daniel Newman Maint

Davia Gutierrez CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

David Chantry CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Dawn Wendland SSC – CIE

Debbie Wilson (2) Foundation Dir

Desirea Danner CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Duncan Munn Maint

Edith Hurley Advising CTE

Eduardo Avila CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Egor Topoev CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Eli Thomas CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Elizaveta Chumakovva CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Ellen Neff (2) Education

Emma Poe CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Eric Ness IT

Ethan M Molet Career Center Work Study

Fortino Sedano CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Gary Chapple Maint

Gaspar Diaz CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Hope Christensen Chemistry Lab Work Study

Iman Khidr CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Ivan Borrayo CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Jacob McCue Advising

Jan Mandura Registrar Off

Jasmine Lopez Student Affairs

Jason Lewis Diesel Ag

Jeanette Del Cid CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Jennifer Andes CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Jim Alcorn CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Joel Cram CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Joseph Lemoine Maint

Josh Emmett CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Judy Heatwole HR

Justin Vipperman (2) Grant Writer

Kailee Emmanueal CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Kelley Steen (2) IT

Kerry Koontz (2) Soc Sci

Kim Madsen Dill (2) English

Kristen Adamson (2) Foundation

Kristen Becker (4) Advising

Kyle Hildreth Maint

Kylie Thomas CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Larisa Alexander IT

Lisa Stoker CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Luiza Salvarova CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Manny Garcia CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Margarita Hernandez Student Affairs

Marie Plouy CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Matt Reynolds (2) Soc Sci

Melisa Harris CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Mike Pohanka Bus/Econ

Mike Slagel Bus/Econ

Molly Hamblen (2) Academic Coach SSC

Nathan Chavez Maint

Nelle Hacking IT

Nicole Jones CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Patty McFarling (2) Education

Perri Gardner (3) Soc Sci

Rana Mohamed CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Rebecca Mark Admissions

Riley Mason CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Rob Storm (2) Soc Sci

Robin Bagent (2) Bus/Econ

Rodney Tolman Maint

Rodolfo Ovando CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Rosa Lopez Student Affairs

Russ Tremayne (2) Soc Sci

Ryan Bigelow (2) Advising

Ryan Kiddo CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Ryan Snow (2) Maint

Samra Culum CIE/SSC

Shay Leavitt CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Spencer Cutler Phys Plant Dir

Steve Korecki Phys Sci

Tamara Harmon (2) Foundation

Taylor Belin CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Tim Connor Maint

Tristian Cameron CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Tyler Sorenson CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Veronica Gomez CSI’s Day of Serv Student Helper

Congratulations to the following for receiving WOWs during the 4th quarter of 2018

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November

Amber Lapray Maint PT

Angela Batchelor Visual/Perform Arts

Bill Ebener Ag

Bruce Nukaya (2) IT

Cari Eskridge Herrett Center

Chris Taylor Maint

Clay Wilkie T&I

Cody Campbell T&I

Cody Thornton T&I

Connor Wootton Chem Lab Work Study

Corey Hobbs Maint

Dianne Jolovich Bus/Econ

Eli Bowles T&I

Ellen Neff Education

Eric Ness IT

Eric Nielsen HR Dir

Erin Giesler Public Info Off

Gail Schull Admissions Dir

Hailey Wall Assist Teacher Kindergarten Lab

Heather Barnes Admissions

Jan Mandura (2) Registration

Jeff Jewell Counselor

Jennifer Zaccone Counselor

Jerry Fattig IT

John Bottinger Maint

Jordan Gentry ISBDC

Judy Heatwole HR

Justen Halcom Maint

Katie Packer Registration

Kelley Steen IT

Kerry Koontz Soc Sci

Kim Madsen-Dill (2) English

Kristin Becker Advising

LueLinda Egbert Education

Michele McFarlane Registrar

Michelle Shutt Student Services VP

Mike Lapray T&I

Nelle Hacking IT

Rob Storm Soc Sci

Robert Flannery Refugee Center

Robin Bagent Bus/Econ

Rocky Metts IT

Rodney Higgins T&I

Rosann Baird Library

Sandy Bosteder Hepworth Off Spec

Scott Farkus Vis/Perform Arts Chair

Scott Rogers Gen/Lib

Shelley McEuen English

Sheri Murray Maint

Sheryl West Vis/Perform Arts

Spencer Cutler Physical Plant Dir

Tim Conner Maint

Tony Palmer IT

December

Andy Orr Soc Sci

Chris Taylor Maint

Christy Bowman (2) CSI Adjunct

Dale Ficklin Security

Dan Taylor Herrett Center

Deon Cleverly Security

Devon Jenks Bus Off

Doug Maughan Pub Info Off

Gary Hulsey Security

Ivan Smith Ag

Jamie Reid Soc Sci SSS

Jan Mandura Registration

Judy Heatwole HR Wellness

Kelley Steen IT

Margaret Sass (2) Soc Sci

Pablo Galvin Maint

Rob Storm Soc Sci

Rodney Higgins T&I

Sarah Renaldi HSHS

Scott Rogers Gen/Lib Studies

Tiffany Seeley-Case Soc Sci Chair

Tony Palmer IT

Congratulations to the following for receiving WOWs during the 4th quarter of 2018

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WHAT IS GOING ON OVER Outreach centers have something to share

Spring is in the air at the Mini-Cassia Center, and

we would love to update our colleagues on the

great work and activities based in Burley. Since

January 1, we made a commitment to post news

and updates daily on the CSI Mini-Cassia Center

Facebook page. This social media decision has

allowed us to share examples of CSI programs,

student accomplishments, and general news and

information with our community. We invite you

all to follow us on Facebook.

We do a lot of community outreach in the Spring,

sharing what CSI has to offer. We helped Burley

Junior High with the “Reality Town” program and

we will also be helping one of the Junior Highs in

Minidoka county with the same program in a few

weeks. We will be participating in a Bi-lingual

Job Fair, a Women’s Expo, a Transition Fair with

SDS, and a College and Career Fair at Cassia

School district.

Thanks to a conscientious student, we now receive

quarterly donations from DOT Foods that are de-

livered to Gilbert’s Pantry. Our students work for

generous employers and we love to find ways that

local industries can support the mission of CSI.

We appreciate visits from our administrators, de-

partment partners, and faculty from the main

campus. We enjoyed a few hours with Dr. Todd

Schwarz in March and we invite others to see

what our campus has to offer students and the

community in our area.

Our student club, Eagles United, has been busy

these past few months with community service

projects. At Christmas time they reached out to a

former student who fell on hard times and provid-

ed food, clothes, and toiletries for her young fami-

ly. It was a great experience for them, and really

made a difference as it lifted her spirits. In Febru-

ary, the students had a hygiene drive and donated

hygiene kits to 4 local elementary schools. They

have also sponsored Pi Day, hosted a hot choco-

late bar, coordinated a homework pass raffle and

have collected donations for Gilbert’s pantry. The

student club is advised by Tenille Claridge, and

their efforts have a positive impact on our cam-

pus. We are grateful for their examples of service

and leadership.

AGRI 180 Food Expo April 17, at 7:00 pm. Stu-

dents in the class prepare samples of the food they

have learned about all semester, and teach the

community about the science behind the

food. It's an awesome night of learning and shar-

ing, and jerky and ice cream and bread and jelly

and taffy and sausage and pasta and freeze dried

fruit and vegetables. Everyone should come!

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Gooding Center

Beginning Dog Obedience

Discover the many benefits and joys of training with your

dog. You and your dog will learn the 10 Steps from the AKC

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program, designed to reward

dogs who have good manners at home and in the communi-

ty.

Wed ● Apr. 3-May 1 ● 6-7 p.m. Gooding Co. Fairgrounds ● Instructor: Brittany Triner Fee: $55

Advanced Dog Obedience

This comprehensive class will expose dogs and their owners

to a variety of training scenarios and prepare them to enjoy

off-leash reliability in distracting environments.

Wed ● Apr. 3-May 1 ● 7-8 p.m. Gooding Co. Fairgrounds ● Instructor: Brittany Triner Fee: $55

Creative Photography for Beginners

This class is for new photographers wanting to learn more

about the basic features of their own camera, whether digi-

tal, point and shoot, or DSLR.

Thu ● Apr. 4-18 ● 7-9 p.m.

CSI Gooding Center ● Instructor: Al Hagen

Fee: $70

Beginning American Sign Language (ASL)

In this beginning class, you’ll be introduced to basic vocabu-

lary, grammar, fingerspelling, numbers, terminology, and

Deaf culture and history.

Mon ● May 6-June 10 ● 5:30-7:30 p.m.

CSI Gooding Center ● Instructor: Aditya Sharma

Fee: $99

Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL)

Join us in this intermediate-level class. Review what you

know, learn new signs, and practice conversation.

Mon ● May 6-June 10 ● 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Gooding Center ● Instructor: Aditya Sharma

Fee: $99

Enhanced Concealed Weapons

Get informed and learn what your rights are when it comes to carrying a gun. Upon successful completion of the class, you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and all the forms you need to apply for a concealed weapons permit at the sheriff’s office. Students must be age 21 or older to participate. Tu Th Sa ● May 14-18 ● Tu Th 7-9 p.m. & Sat 1-5 p.m.

CSI Gooding Center ● Instructor: Sgt. Dave Kiger

Fee: $100

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Jerome Center Dog Agility Training Get into the action! Agility is an exciting sport where dog and handler navigate their way through a series of obstacles competing for time and accuracy. This 5-week introductory class will introduce dogs and handlers to the rules of AKC agility competition. You and your dog will get on the course, learning how to navigate all the obstacles from jumps and tunnels to contact obstacles. Agility is suitable for any breed of dog that would love to get out and get active with its own-er in a fun and challenging learning environment. Dogs should know basic commands of sit, down, and stay.

Monday ● April 1-22 ● 6-7p.m. Jerome County Fairgrounds—Beef Barn Instructor: Brittany Triner Fee: $65 Dog Barn Hunt Barn Hunt is a new and exciting sport gaining popularity across the country! This sport was created around a dog’s natural love for hunting vermin and has become both a safe and exciting challenge for dog, handler and spectators alike. Owners will enjoy watching their dogs use their natural skills to climb straw stacks and burrow tunnels in the search for a RAT! Rats are kept safe in tubes allowing dogs to use their sense of smell to sniff out the hidden rodent. This 2-week introductory class will introduce owners to the rules of the sport while giving dogs access to the Barn Hunt arena. Dogs must have completed a prior basic obedience class or know the commands: sit, wait, come and stay.

Monday ● April 1-22 ● 7-8p.m. Jerome County Fairgrounds—Beef Barn Instructor: Brittany Triner Fee: $55 Mandalas on Canvas Mandalas offer balancing visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony. This craft can be very fun and relaxing. Come join us and learn how to make these snowflake mandalas on a small 5 x 5 canvases by dotting the paints in circular de-signs. You can be as creative as you like using different sizes of dotting tools and paints and come away with a cute little canvas to display where you like.

Tuesday ● April 16 ● 6-8:30p.m. CSI Jerome Center Instructor: Diane Gause Fee: $25 plus $10 fee paid directly to instructor Canine Dog Massage Give your dog a spa day! Massage helps to improve circula-tion, maintains well-being, reduces stress and anxiety. Mas-sage is great for growing puppies, aids in the healing of mus-cles, joints and bones, and age-related aches. It will also strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Bring a dog bed or blanket, collar and lead. Students will need to be able to control their dog. The dogs also need to be able to relax.

Knowing sit, down, stay, come is beneficial.

Saturday ● May 18 ● 10 – 11:30 a.m. Jerome County Fairgrounds – Messersmith Building south entrance Instructor: Stephanie Sullender, CCMT Fee: $40 Advanced Dog Agility Become a solid team with your dog through fun exercises. In this 5-week class, you will gain confidence in off-leash con-trol of your dog on the agility course. Advanced agility will teach send outs, touches and directional cues to help you improve your speed and accuracy on the agility field all while having fun with your dog. Dogs should have prior ex-perience on all AKC agility obstacles to participate in Ad-vanced Agility.

Mondays ● April 29 - May 20 ● 6 - 7p.m. Jerome County Fairgrounds- Feef Barn Instructor: Brittany Triner Fee: $65 Explosion Box Album An Explosion Box Album is a mini album that can also double as a gift box. On the outside, it looks like an ordinary box, but once you lift the lid it reveals multiple layers that can each be decorated the way you want them, with plenty of room left for a surprise gift to be hidden inside. Come and use your imagination and creativity to design your own box. Just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Thursday ● May 9 ● 6 – 8:30p.m. CSI Jerome Center Instructor: Diane Gause Fee: $25 plus $25 supply fee paid to instructor at class Enhanced Concealed Weapons Get informed and learn what your rights are when it comes to carrying a gun. This preparatory class, instructed by Buz Chapman, will cover Idaho gun laws, responsible firearm ownership, and safety issues. Four hours of classroom in-struction at the CSI Jerome Center and three hours of prac-tical instruction at the Jerome shooting range will empha-size trigger control, target alignment, holster requirements, shoot positions, and other safety practices. You must furnish your own gun that is in compliance with concealed weapon laws, safety glasses, ear protection, holster, mag pouch, and 100 rounds new ammo. Upon successful completion of the class, you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and all the forms you need to apply for a concealed weapons permit at the sheriff’s office. Please do not bring your fire-arm onto the CSI Jerome Center campus. Students must be age 18 or older to participate. Lunch is on your own. Saturday ● June 22 ● 8 a.m. – 4:30p.m. Jerome Center/Jerome Gun Range Instructor: Buz Chapman Fee: $100

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CHECK, PLEASE? Find out where the happening place is

Putter’s Mini Gold & Hawaiian Shaved Ice is the premier Miniature Golf

Facility in the Magic Valley and features 19 holes inspired by some of

Southern Idaho’s most famous features. Whether it is playing under the

Shoshone Falls, a jump shot over the Snake River via the Evel Knievel

Ramp, or putting on an 18-foot replica of the Perrine Bridge, golfers of all

ages are sure to enjoy their round. In order to better serve our custom-

ers, Putter’s also offers 10 ADA/handicap accessible holes on the course. Putters also features our famous

Hawaiian Shaved Ice which is a great treat for after your round. Putter’s Mini Golf and Hawaiian Shaved Ice

was founded when it was noticed that there was a lack of family entertainment options available for those

located around the Magic Valley area in Idaho. At Putter’s Mini Golf we pride ourselves on providing a fun

and family friendly environment for our community to enjoy. Our establishment was opened in May of

2017. Our favorite part about our business is that we get to serve our community and provide a quality,

family friendly entertainment spot that everyone can enjoy. At Putter’s Mini Golf we pride ourselves on be-

ing one of the top miniature golf courses in the country and feel that our course layout, hole designs, Ha-

waiian Shaved Ice and overall experience will no disappoint. Come on out and

experience all the fun Putter’s has to offer!

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NAME YOUR FAVORITE... Food, drink, vacation location, etc.

A few of your fellow CSI co-workers have shared some of their “favorites.” There

might be a new “favorite” in the makings after you read this!

Terry Woodland

Ebony Yarger

Favorite food: Vietnam ese food Favorite activity: Binge-watching

Favorite winter treat: spritz cookies Favorite food to cook over a campfire: S ’mores

Favorite local restaurant: Taste of Thai – their pad kee mow is delicious

Favorite movie: The Red Shoes 1948 Favorite local spot: Pillar Falls

Camping or hotel: Hotel

Favorite food: Shrim p Favorite activity: Being in the Mountains

Favorite winter treat: The Cabin Favorite food to cook over a campfire: S ’mores

Favorite local restaurant: Jaker ’s Favorite movie: W hile You W ere Sleeping

Favorite local spot: Camping or hotel: Cam ping

Kendal Nield

Favorite food: Margahrita pizza Favorite activity: Mountain biking

Favorite winter treat: sugar cookies

Favorite food to cook over a campfire: Dutch oven peach cobbler

Favorite local restaurant: Sandw ich Com pany

Favorite movie: The Dark K night Favorite local spot: Third Fork in the South Hills

Camping or hotel: Baum gartner Cam pground in the Saw tooth National Forest

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NEW FACES

Amy Barker

Administrative Assistant

Fine Arts 82, ext. 6849

Andrea Inchausti

Office Specialist

Early Learning Center, ext. 6647

Angela Pierce

Athletic Dept. Operations Coordinator

Gym 217, ext. 6486

Carolyn Brock

Assistant Public Services Manager

GRM/Library 100, ext. 6514

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NEW FACES

Ansina Durham

Public Services Manager

GRM/Library 100, ext. 6500

Hello! My name is Ansina and I am the Public Services Manager in the Library. My duties as the Public

Services Manager involve providing library services that assist in building an educated community. The Public Services Manag-

er supports the daily operations of the CSI Library by facilitating access to library resources. It is the duty of the position to ex-

plain library policies and procedures to patrons and to determine the best course of action to resolve issues. I aid students with

their information needs in addition to helping them to troubleshoot equipment and/or technology issues. I manage the place-

ment of textbooks and other instructional materials on Reserve. I maintain monthly and annual public services statistics. This

position is also accountable for training and supervising of public services staff. As part of the CSI Library team, I continuously

strive to meet the information needs of students, staff and faculty while growing the library’s resources. Please reach out to me

with your resource recommendations or suggestions to improve library services.

I have an innate ability to touch my nose with my tongue! I am up promptly at 5:30a.m. and crow like a rooster… cock-a-doodle

-doo! My hobbies include long walks with my husband, exploring new cultures, taking pleasure in good food and drink, listen-

ing to the birds sing while I work in my yard and escaping into a good book. My favorite quote would have to be “The more that

you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss

Chelsea Head

Instructor, RN

HSHS 212, ext. 6738

Hello! My name is Chelsea and I am a RN Instructor. I facilitate student learning and success in the RN

program and across campus through hard work, critical thinking, caring, and collaboration

3 unique things about me are I cry at every sad movie but not in “real life’, when I can’t sleep I work, and I love double breves.

Some of my hobbies include anything outside with my family, hiking, biking, camping, swimming, skiing, snow boarding, water

skiing, rafting, kayaking, lying in the sun. My favorite quote would be “Hard work beats talent and talent isn’t hard work”.

Courtney Bingham

Payroll Manager

Taylor 123, ext. 6307

Hello! My name is Courtney and I am a Payroll Manager. I process payroll, prepare payroll reports,

balance payroll accounts and answer payroll questions.

3 unique things about me are I am left handed, Hawaiian and enjoy spending time at Alturas Lake. I enjoy quilting, yoga, camp-

ing and spending time with my amazing family and friends.

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NEW FACES Christina Linder

Alternate Authorization Program Director

Hepworth 118, ext. 6385

Devin Anderson

EMS Instructor

HSHS 119, ext. 6710

Jason Bates

Custodian

McManaman, ext. 6600

Jeff Gourley

Testing Center Coordinator

GRM/SSC 220, ext. 6569

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NEW FACES Jeana Kienzle

Test Proctor

Meyerhoeffer 230, ext. 6532

Hello! My name is Jeana and I am a Test Proctor. I am a test proctor at the main campus testing center

where we proctor tests for CSI students and other schools. We also proctor certification and licensure exams for several compa-

nies. I have been a part-time proctor for the past 9 years and moved into the full-time position in January.

I lived in Italy for a year and have worked for the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Office for 20 years. I enjoy walk-

ing, shopping, and trips to the Oregon Coast. I have created several stained glass pieces. My favorite quote is “Life is what hap-

pens when you’re making other plans.” - John Lennon

Ebony Yarger

Administrative Assistant II


Hello! My name is Ebony and I am an Administrative Assistant II. I work in two offices where I get to

deliver customer service to students and serve as the administrative assistant to the Vice President of Student Services. It’s the

kind of job that keeps you on your toes because you constantly need to learn new policies and processes.

I have seasonal hobbies. In the winter, I’m a homebody who relaxes by reading a book and binge-watching my latest TV show.

In the summer, I enjoy taking long walks with my friends, traveling, and watching a summer blockbuster. In the spring, I hang

out with my friends and family while indulging in our favorite coffee shops and restaurants. I can properly pronounce the Viet-

namese word, “pho” because of where I grew up. It’s pronounced as “fuh” not “fou” for those of you who might want to know. I

celebrate Kwanza. I think James Baldwin’s, “The Fire Next Time” should be required reading alongside Malcolm X’s autobiog-

raphy. My favorite quote is “History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history. If we

pretend otherwise, we literally are criminals. I attest to this. The world in not white. It never was white, cannot be white. White

is a metaphor for power, and that is simply a way of describing Chase Manhattan Bank.” — James Baldwin (1:26:32-1:27:15, I

Am Not Your Negro)

Ginger Nukaya

Executive Administrative Assistant


Hello! My name is Ginger and I am an Executive Administrative Assistant—Office of the President. My

CSI adventure began in 2000 working for the PE program before shifting over to Athletics. I recently accepted a position in the

Taylor building serving as President Fox’s Administrative Assistant and love it!

I am a generous, kind, and caring individual. I enjoy running, Pinterest surfing, weekend travel adventures, Hobby Lobby shop-

ping, and hanging out with my family and dog Beatrice. I am a quote loving girl! I have so many favorites and use them often in

certain situations. (If you look at my Pinterest Quote Board, you will see tons of quotes I have posted) So these may or may not

be my favorite but at this moment, I like these:

“I just want to spend the rest of my life smiling”

If you only knew how much those little moments mattered to me.”

“Maybe sweating will help.”

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NEW FACES

Dr. Kalise Prise

Dept. Chair, Professor—RN

HSHS 214, ext. 6732

Kara Taylor

Lead Teacher


Kimberly Brodin

Maintenance


Melissa Shabi

Toddler Lab Facilitator

ELC Toddler Lab, ext. 6884

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NEW FACES

Lynn Rivers

Registration Specialist

Taylor Eagle Central, ext. 6237

Hello! My name is Lynn and I am a Registration Specialist. Among many other things, I help students

get registered, pay their tuition, withdraw/drop from classes. I also answer any other questions that may come up. I will direct

them to the right person if I cannot help them personally.

I am originally from Alabama. My husband and I met in Korea. In my spare time, I enjoy quilting, camping, hiking, and spend-

ing time with my grandkids. I had an opportunity to go visit Egypt.

Marlana Rife

Student Services Specialist


Hello! My name is Marlana and I am a Student Services Specialist. I help students register/pay for clas-

ses. I also do some accounting and invoicing as CSI’s mobile trainers; and of course, all of the daily office duties.

I want to learn to love running. I enjoy music, fishing and yardwork. A very interesting thing about myself is Office Depot is my

favorite store. I get really excited about office supplies. Some that just makes my skin crawl is potato eyes. My favorite quote is

“Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.” - H. Jackson

Brown, Jr.

Martha Martinez

Jerome Center Coordinator

Jerome Center, ext. 6464

Hello! My name is Martha and I am the Jerome Center Coordinator. I began my career with CSI

teaching Citizenship in both Jerome and Gooding centers. Now, I coordinator day-to-day operations at the center, provide

services to students, parents, staff, faculty, and community members in Jerome county. I develop programs that address the

diverse academic, professional development, and personal enrichment needs of the community.

I moved from Orange County, CA last August. We sold EVERYTHING and came to Idaho with only our clothes and a few of

our son’s toys. Prior to CSI, I studied abroad in Italy when I was an undergraduate at UC Irvine. I enjoy to workout (especially

cardio), read a good book, and make my 2 year-old son laugh. I love succulents and organizing/cleaning. My favorite quote is

“Run, Forrest! Run!”

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NEW FACES

Patty McFarling

ELC Lab School Coordinator


Russ Buffalo

Custodian


Samantha Hammond

Custodian


Zach Schaal

Senior Accountant


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NEW FACES

Nicholas Choy

Custodian


Hello! My name is Nicholas and I am a custodian in the Evergreen Building. I maintain the safety and

cleanliness in the Evergreen Building working in coordination with my co-worker. We are also able and willing to assist in other

projects in other buildings across campus and keep strong communication between one another in order to keep the environ-

ment we share clean and safe.

I am a patient individual that has competed and won a number of breakdancing competitions. I recently learned how to knit. I

enjoy learning new skills (hint the knitting), reading, writing, vlogging, dancing, drawing, and way more. My favorite quote is

“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the

dark near Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.”

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PICKS FROM THE SHELF By Ann Keane, SSC Office Specialist

Heartland, A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth –

Book (2018) Author Sarah Smarsh is spot on in the telling of poverty in these United States of America.

There is so much in this book that I, personally could relate to as far as growing up poor. Sarah received

National Book Award Finalist status for her work on this memoir. She talks about class in our country.

Sarah came from a strong family of women that could not get ahead no matter how much they worked or

tried. This memoir talks about what is broken in this country. You will not be disappointed with this read-

ing. You may even find yourself with some new thoughts on why there are times when a person can have a

full-time job, be in poverty and never get ahead. And it isn’t because of a dependency issue. The haves

need to change their mindset of thinking that the have nots are lazy, bad people. This memoir will certain-

ly broaden your horizon.

Maudie – DVD (2016) Superb acting by Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke in this story of Maudie, based

on the true life of Maud Lewis. Maud’s arthritic disability does not deter her from going out on her own

to be a housekeeper for a fish peddling bachelor Everett and a famous folk artist from Nova Scotia.

Maud and Everett end up getting married. It is a wonderful love story that is nurtured over time. It is

also a story of a wonderful folk artist with no training who painted until she was no longer able. It is

heartwarming and a good watch.

Losing Eden, – Book (2017) Losing Eden, An Environmental History of the American West is part of

The Western History Series and written by Sara Dant. Sara has researched this topic thoroughly and

presents her facts in an easy to read manner. Each chapter is an essay that can stand by itself. I would

suggest this book to any individual who is concerned about the environment or wants to find out more

about it. I loved in her epilogue where she quoted archeology professor Curtis Marean as saying that

humans are “the most invasive species of all.” I totally agree. What we have done to the environment

over the years is irresponsible and some of it is irreversible. However, if we change our selfish, greedy

ways we can accomplish more than a few wheel barrows full of goodness. This would make a great book

as added or required reading material for a class.

We are All Hostiles, – DVD (2017) Phenomenal movie with top-notch performances by Wes Studi,

Rosamund Pike and Christian Bale. The movie is set in 1892 when the Army and the Indians were not in

a good place. Forgiveness and redemption are the two major themes running throughout and the jour-

ney to get there is intense. It has been some years since a good Western. Scott Cooper did a fantastic job

of writing and producing Hostiles.

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