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HR Buzz: Spotlight on the Center for International Programs

Posted on by Renee Boelcke

The Center for International Programs (CIP) is comprised of eight colleagues on-campus, as well as fifteen Resident Directors around the world, plus our wonderful Peer Advisors, Welcome Team Members, and Student Assistants. Margaret Wiedenhoeft has the longest time with K of the group. The group can be described as adaptable, funny, and competitive.

Did you know? CIP works with colleagues or students in almost all 24 of the world’s time zones!

Message for the K community: The pandemic has forced us to reckon with the vast differences in resources, infrastructure, and support amongst our students and colleagues around the world; we hope that as we move through this next stage, we can begin to work towards addressing the disparities we all have witnessed. We stand in awe of the persistence of the students who had to respond to multiple changes in circumstances and disappointment when plans had to change. We appreciate the flexibility and support from multiple offices on campus to help get students off-campus for the fall and to work with our students who were attending K from various places around the world. Thank you!

Resident Directors Conference, 2019 photo by Tony Dugal
Halloween 2019 – Marvel Character Theme
Halloween 2019 – Marvel Character Theme
CIP Peer Advisors and Welcome Team members, fall 2020
CIP Peer Advisors and Welcome Team members, fall 2020

HR Buzz: Spotlight on Admission

Posted on by Renee Boelcke

The Office of Admission has 17 members, but… the ENTIRE campus is on the Admission team.

Of the entire Office of Admission, Suzanne Lepley has the longest time at K with 22 years.

The Admission team describes itself as Oozing Hornet Pride!

Surprising Facts

Our Assistant Director, Marcus Johnson, is a Veteran having served active duty in Iraq.

We have more fur-babies than human babies among the team.

Operation Manager, Teresa Fiocchi, is an award-winning chef.

The Admission office typically (pre-COVID) hosts close to 800 visitors in a year.

Admission Staff

Three times per year, the Admission team hosts 100 students in the residence halls overnight for our Visit the Zoo program.

In 2019, we traveled to 37 states and 17 countries for recruitment.

Message for K Community

We absolutely cannot do this work alone! Every member of the College community is a member of the recruitment team. If a family is on a tour and they hear friendly chatter and laughter and see smiles as they walk around campus, they are more likely to choose K. A simple “hello” can make the difference in a student coming here or going elsewhere. Especially right now! The weeks leading up to May 1 (the national deadline for choosing a college) are the most critical in our work.

Admission Staff
Admission Staff
Admission Staff

Springing into warmer weather

Posted on by Renee Boelcke

The snow is melted and scarves are put aside. After months of low temperatures and dark skies, isn’t it delightful to celebrate spring again?

For many people, this wonderful season of new life is a real morale booster. The arrival of spring means more light, and for most of us, possibly a more cheerful mood. Here are a few suggestions on ways to take advantage of spring sunshine.

  • Grab a sandwich and water. Enjoy them at your favorite outdoor resting spot.
  • Consider planting a garden. Bonus: Fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables.
  • Take a brisk walk.

While you are outdoors, why not plan some tasks to ready your home for the warmer months with some spring cleaning? Before you get started, make plan so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by taking on too much—know that you don’t need to do everything in one day or even in one weekend.

  • Scrub Walls, Baseboards and Outlets
    Scrub all the walls — in the bathroom, kitchen, bedrooms and living areas — with a sponge or brush and mild soap and water. This includes baseboards and outlets. Make sure to completely dry outlet covers before replacing.
  • Replace Filters
    Replace all filters including water, range hood and air vent filters. Filters should be replaced every 3-6 months depending on the type of filter you have.
  • Clean Faucets and Showerheads
    Unscrew the faucet aerators, sink sprayers and showerheads, and soak them in equal parts vinegar and water solution. Let them soak for an hour, then rinse with warm water.
  • Clean Out the Dryer Vent
    A clogged dryer vent can be a fire hazard. To clean it, disconnect the vent from the back of the machine and use a dryer vent brush to remove lint. Outside your house, remove the dryer vent cover and use the brush to remove lint from the other end of the vent line. Make sure the vent cover flap moves freely.
  • De-Clutter for Spring!
    Spring is the perfect time to pare down the clutter that’s been accumulating in your home. Before you get started, make a room-by-room plan so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the prospect of de-cluttering your entire home—know that you don’t need to do everything in one day or even in one weekend.
  • Test Smoke Alarms
    Test smoke alarms and CO detectors and change out batteries as needed. It only takes a few minutes and can save lives.