CWC volunteers prepare taxes

Former and current Central Wyoming College accounting and income tax students provide free help preparing 2011 taxes to taxpayers that cannot afford professional assistance on the CWC campus Wednesdays from Feb. 22 through April 4.

The students of Accounting Instructor Willie Noseep are providing the help from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 157 of CWC’s Main Hall (formerly the Classroom Wing) on Wednesday evenings Feb. 22, Feb. 29, March 7, 21, 28, and April 4. There will not tax assistance available on Wednesday, March 14 due to Spring Break.

For more information visit our website.

30 hour OSHA course offered

Central Wyoming College is offering a 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training in February.  CWC Environment, Health and Safety instructor John Kemp is offering the course on every Saturday in February from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Main Hall 163.

The cost of the three credit course is $276 plus the cost of textbooks. For more information, contact Kemp at (307) 855-2238 by this Friday, February 3rd.

Students can register at the Registration and Records Office at CWC or at the first day of the course.

Information Fair this Wednesday

Spring Info Fair is Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Center lobby. 

CWC departments and programs will provide information about the services they offer and student clubs will be set up to recruit new members.  In addition, community resources including banking, churches, daycare, etc will be on hand to provide you with information about their services.

Prizes and free stuff! 

Rep from Chadron State on campus

A representative from Chadron State College located in Chadron, Nebraska will be on the CWC campus on Thursday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Main Hall to visit with any interested students.

Enjoying student life @Central

This is my second year at Central Wyoming College. I should say second and amazing year. So far, I have gained a great experience from being here. I got to meet a lot of people who helped me not only on campus during my studies but also gave me lots of useful advice about my future plans. I think it's one of the most key features of CWC, that you can get help from anyone. People are nice and polite, professors are friendly and helpful. For example, I'm sort of struggling with my Math class in this semester. But there are so many resources on campus that won't let me down. There is a Trio center, where you can get help from tutors and professional staff, and also your professor is always ready and glad to help you. There is a math lab where you can also find an assistant who is always happy to assist you. I think that's a advantage studying in small community college where you can get your professor's attention and help from other people. I have studied at the University of Pennsylvania and I never remember talking to my professor after the class for 15 or 20 minutes. It was hard to catch them.

   

     On the other hand there are many classes that I really enjoy. For example, if you are majoring in International Studies, Criminal Justice or Economics you are in luck. There are some great instructors teaching the classes of those majors and I have been in their classes. I can tell they are fun, kind and have a huge fund of knowledge and they know what they are doing.  

 

     I think one of the well known problems that students face is stress. Everybody knows that time management is significant. But not everybody knows that not having a time management can cause dozen of problems including stress. One of the methods that I came with is just simply identify what is most important for me during these two years of study. I'm an international student, I came to this place from overseas and yes, I do care about my grades and about my self. What I do is, I give a priority to my studies then once I'm done with all my classes and assignments I can afford to hang out, watch endless TV and so on. I just realized not hanging out with friends will not cause stress or any other problems related with my health or school. But now turning in an assignment can really hurt your grade and then yourself. So, I believe it's very important to understand, why you came to this place, what is most important for you right now, what you can postpone and what you can't, what are the consequences of being lazy or irresponsible? I think these are questions student should ask to him/herself and then move forward.

 

     I also believe, one of the best ways to be connected to campus life is to live on campus. I spent my first semester living on campus. I lived in Residence Hall. It wasn't bad experience, in fact I remember to be involved in every single event on campus. It's fun, it's interesting and I think it's one of those moments that you remember once you graduate. It can get noisy and messy sometimes, but there are people who take care of that place very well. If you prefer quite life and privacy then you need to find something different than on campus housing but if you are enthusiastic and full of energy then you are in the right place.

 

    I also would like to mention the opportunities CWC offers. There are numerous of scholarships and career options. On of the most prestigious scholarships is "Quality Leader" scholarship. I think it's blessing to be awarded, because there are so many things in one scholarship. For example, once you are awarded you are one of the leaders of the school, plus you are the ambassador of the college and you get money for that. Moreover, you do good things to other people. QL services are fun and it's pleasure for me to do this service. You help disadvantage people, tutor kids, prepare a Christmas gift for families, you are involved in community work to serve people. I'm glad to be part of the team and look forward to be more helpful for the community.

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Kind regards,

 

Fazliddin Basitov
Quality Leader

 

New CWC Debate & Forensic Team member loves the challenge

As I begin to start me second semester at Central Wyoming College, I find that I am not active in as many activities as I would like to be. But one organization that I am very active in is CWC’s Forensic team.

Although this may sound like finding the dead bodies and helping solve the unsolved murders around the Fremont County area, the Central Wyoming College Forensic group includes different styles of debate and individual speaking events.

I joined the forensic team late last semester and I have already participated in two different tournaments. The team is coached by Jeremy Christensen and Will Cooney who are not only experts in the field of forensics but constantly work to challenge my colleges and I to dig deeper in an argument and become more aware of every angle of the proposition at hand. I look forward to working on debate because it brings me out of the shell I have created and shows me the world from many different viewpoints. The coaches are extremely fun to be around and my teammates are always cracking jokes or composing conspiracy theories during our down time. As a team we plan on attending half a dozen more tournaments during this spring semester.

Right away I was given a crash course on how to debate, and this is an education that I constantly work on expanding at least five times a week. I would even dare to say I spend more time working on how to improve my debating skills more than I work at my part time job. It is a constant mindset and it has only served as advantageous in the classroom for me as a student. I am excited to continue debating with the CWC forensics team and I think that this semester will serve as a very exciting and successful one for the team.

Annawynn Blankenship
CWC Quality Leader

Photo by Annawynn Blankenship

Campus Safety

Dear Campus Community,

Welcome to CWC and the start of a new and exciting semester.  As your Director of Student Life and Campus Safety, I wanted to offer a few important safety reminders to prevent any CWC students or staff from becoming the victim of a crime on or off campus.

CWC is generally a safe campus, but in any community and on any campus, there are always safety risks. Remember the best defense is a good offense.

· Be aware of your surroundings and follow your instincts. Report anyone suspicious to police by calling 911.

· Don’t let strangers “tailgate” through security doors in residence halls or other buildings.

· Be cautious when entering building/apartment common areas such as laundry rooms, elevators, parking areas, bathrooms, etc.

· Door-to-door sales of goods – magazine subscriptions, textbooks, etc. – are not allowed on campus. Even if you live off- campus, be suspicious of these offers.

· Never open your door to strangers. Use peepholes or look out a window.

· If you come home to find that your home has been broken into, don’t go inside. Call 911.

· Do not hide keys under the doormat, in flower pots, or mail boxes.

· Carry your house keys in your hand before you get to the door.

·  Ask for help if you or a friend needs help. Take care of yourself and each other.

· To prevent break-ins during warm weather, do not sleep with your windows open. If your windows must be open, install secondary window locks or other security measures.

· Please be thoughtful about the situations you put yourself in. If a gathering is getting out of hand, leave. If you’re hosting a gathering and it’s grown beyond your comfort level, call the police and ask for help.

· Finally, seriously consider getting vaccinated for meningococcal disease if you haven’t already. College-age students are at primary risk for infection and we want you
to stay healthy.

Thank you
Steve Barlow
Director of Student Life & Campus Safety
Central Wyoming College
307-855-2143

Trouble accessing MyCentral?

Students and staff may call or visit during office hours for assistance with password help and resets, Network access, E-mail, ANGEL, WebAdvisor and for other IT related information.

Phone: (307) 855-2198 or 877-292-3375
Email: helpdesk@cwc.edu
Office: Central Wyoming College Library

 

Hours: Monday -Thursday 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 12-5 p.m.

Sunday 2-9 p.m.

A phone call or e-mail received out-of-hours will be returned the following business day.

 

View the I.T. FAQ to get a list of commonly asked questions and answers

CWC Bookstore

Did you know the CWC bookstore offers an online list of all 

course books on it's webpage?  

http://www.cwc.edu/resources/bookstore

Just click the "book list" link under the "Current BookList" heading.


CWC Bookstore
Located in the Student Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5.p.m.
Monday - Friday
307.855.2201
800.735.8418 ext 2201

Distance Learning

What is Distance Learning?
Like a traditional class, distance learning courses require the same dedication and self-discipline to succeed. You still have to follow a syllabus, read the textbook and other class reading materials, hand in your writing and research assignments on time, and do well on any quizzes and exams required for course completion.


Instructors and students communicate through interactive systems, telephone, e-mail, fax, or mail. All CWC students are issued an email address and are encouraged to use it. Distance education credit courses may be applied toward a degree at Central Wyoming College.


A variety of distance education credit courses is offered every semester and they vary in length.
Is online/DL for you?.

Academic Programs @ Central

At CWC, you have a choice of enrolling in a program that takes you directly to the job market or to a path that prepares you for advanced degrees. If your goal is to get immediate job skills, our associate of applied science (AAS) degree programs and credentials come in many technical and occupational areas. These programs vary in length from several months to two years or more, depending on your particular needs and backgrounds.

If you plan to earn a bachelor's or an advanced degree, you can get a solid start at CWC. An excellent option students with varied interests or unsure about a major is the General Studies program. It is designed to give you a broad liberal arts background and that includes the general education courses required at most four-year institutions.

To view all the programs of study Central has to offer, browse our website: http://www.cwc.edu/academics/programs  or stop by the Records and Registration office for a catalog.

Career Counseling

A counselor can help students examine goals, interests and values as they relate to the choice of a career. The Strong Interest Inventory, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, and the Holland Self-Directed Search are available to enrolled students free of charge.

The Choices computerized career guidance program is also available to assist students in completing a self-assessment, gathering current occupational information and conducting college searches. The site ID is: 1035322 and the password is: rustler

 

There is a library containing college directories and career resources located in the Dobler Center. Students are welcome to check these books out.

 

The Career Guidance System is available to students as well.

Want to register for classes? Unsure where to start?

At Central, we are committed to helping you reach your educational goals. Whether you are looking to transfer, enter the work force, or just pick up some new skills, we have a curriculum that will meet your needs. We at Central Wyoming College make every effort to offer the best education possible for our students. It’s the best place to start, continue, or finish an education.

We have some great information to help get you started!

http://www.cwc.edu/admissions/stepstoadmiss.htm

Last day to register is this Friday

The 2012 spring semester begins Monday, January 16th.  Last day to register for classes is Friday, January 13th.   The spring catalog is available online at http://www.cwc.edu/academics/browsecourses.

Our admissions staff is available to help answer any questions and help you register.  Just stop into their office located in the Adminstration Wing AW160.