Attention IRE Students.

Ron needs to know if anyone has any last minute schedule changes. Aug 28th is the last day to add/withdraw from classes. If you need more co-op credits or another class, please let him know asap.
thanks

IRE Dress Code

Monday – business casual

Tuesday – formal

Wednesday – street casual

Thursday – business casual

Friday – street casual

These may change according to weekly events such as the signing which is a Thursday, and we will be dressed formal.

Definitions

Street casual

Men: What you would wear to a ball game

**NOTE: No jeans with obscene holes (show skin) or graphic T’s (Partner school/industry graphic T’s are okay)

Women: What you would wear to a ball game

**NOTE: No jeans with obscene holes (show skin) or graphic T’s (Partner school/industry graphic T’s are okay)

AND If sandals are worn (men or women) please bring tennis shoes with to work.

Business casual

Men: Khakis or slacks; polo, button-up (can be short sleeve), or sweater; appropriately colored socks and dress shoes

Women: Khakis or slacks (or Capri of either), polo or button-up/blouse (can be short sleeve), appropriately colored socks and dress shoes

Business formal

Men: Slacks, long sleeve button-up with tie, sports coat, dress belt, and appropriately colored socks and dress shoes

Women: Slacks or skirt (past knees), polo or button-up/blouse , suit jacket, dress shoes (if wearing open toed heels; nylons are needed)

ICC Requirments

See if this is any help. Figure out what credits in each area you need to complete what we are looking for. Use in conjunction with the Mankato links.
click here

Registering for Classes at MRCTC?

If you need to sign up for classes at Mesabi and will be taking 9 credits or less, you do not need to go through the formal application process. This link will take you to the Part-time application. You need to print it off, fill it out, and fax it, along with a copy of your ICC transcript (which you can get from e-services), to Sue Twaddle (Admissions Assistant). The fax number is on the form, but here it is again -- Fax: 218-749-0318. At the top write Attn: Sue Twaddle. She will then call you with your student id number and password, and you can register yourself for classes. She, just as everyone else, is busy and may get side tracked, so don't be shy and call her if she hasn't called you after a couple hours of faxing your form. If you have any questions, you can call Sue at (218) 749-0315.

Equivalency Guides

Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Itasca Community College

This is a link that Tracey Hammell the Academic Advisor at MSU has provided us with, in coordination with Ron,

http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/equivalency/07-08/itasca.html

Approved General Education Courses: General Ed Requirment

This next link is explaining the MSU requirements of credits in the humanities area and social science areas.

http://cset.mnsu.edu/mece/me/programs/ugrad/gened.html

Things to keep in mind…

Everyone has had a little different career at ICC and other institutions. The classes you will be taking this Fall Semester might be a little different from others or the same depending on certain circumstances. If you have any questions (which you all have) don't be afraid to call Ron and Rick first, then Tracey. Please don't sit around and wait to take action, we need you all to try and be as sharp as possible at getting yourself signed up for classes at ICC and MRCTC, if you haven't done so already! Please try to get your housing app fee in for the dorms at Measbi, this is urgent if you haven't done so. I would recommend everyone doing a FAFSA no matter what, even if you think it's pointless. Some forms of payment might need this information to get processed. Wednesday, August 19^th - Start of Apartment Check-in. Keep checking your email, your phone, phone a friend; please try to keep the communication hot, we really need to get fresh feedback from all of you as we draw closer to start up.

Thank you,

General Education Requirements

Here is a link to Mankato's Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Gen Ed requirements. This will give you an idea of what Mankato is looking for.

http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/undergraduate/2008-2009/mechengineering.pdf

Consortium Students

Everyone is taking classes at more than one school. These two links that I have posted will get you going in the right direction. These need to be filled out as soon as possible!!!

Also please check your email. There are important things that need to be filled out and understood so Ron and Nick can get things going. Talk with your parents and try to finish things up to the best of your knowledge!

Thank you,

http://www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/consortium.cfm

http://www.itascacc.edu/financeedu/0910ConsortAgrmnt.pdf

IRE Student Code of Conduct

Student code of conduct

    The purpose of this code of conduct is to ensure that students of Iron Range Engineering (IRE) can learn in an ethical and lawful manner. All members must conduct themselves with integrity in order to advance IRE as a program. It is required that anyone who attends Iron Range Engineering will follow the governing laws of Minnesota and the surrounding community ,as well as the codes of conduct published by IRE's partnered schools: Mesabi Range Community College, Minnesota State University – Mankato, and Itasca Community College.

    The Iron Range Engineering program relies on the personal and professional development of its students, faculty, and staff. Therefore, the conduct of IRE's members shall embody the following fundamental traits:

Patience: It is necessary to control one's self when faced with prolonged opposition. Members of IRE must proceed in a calm manner in all activities and must never let aggravation be visible to others. Teamwork is a skill intrinsic to IRE; as such, patience is imperative to the success of the program.

Communication: Communication throughout the student body will be practiced by everyone in attendance, not for fear of the consequences associated, but for the opportunity to develop one's personal and professional self.

Trust: Each member receives IRE's trust in full. Each member must work consistently to prove their loyalty to IRE and its partnered schools. By becoming a member of IRE, you are reliable for upholding this trust and report those who choose to disregard it.

Integrity: For IRE to be successful each member must complete his work to the best of his ability. Development is measured by what you have done and without integrity, your work is meaningless. IRE expects its students to be honorable in all decisions and statements made.

Honesty: Honesty is the fiber from which any relationship is formed and is crucial to establishing personal competency and leadership. Every member shall be honest about their life's activities and deviate from the deceit of others. True honesty is practiced at all times, not just when convenient.

Leadership: With the design of IRE, leadership does not imply a commanding position. It is up to each individual to hold themselves accountable for their responsibilities as well as being aware of the responsibilities of others. A true leader is not one who not only dictates orders, but one who is also a laborer within the group.

Pride of Ownership: Each member of Iron Range Engineering must feel a sense of loyalty to the program, its staff, and student body. Therefore, one must strive to improve the program and to foster an environment that is ideal for learning.

 

Information Needed

• What General Education Requirements do you need?
  
• When are you taking them?
  
• Where are you taking them?
  
• How many credits do you need to stay on parents Insurance?
  
• How many credits do you need to still get financial aid?
  
• Have you received any scholarships? If so, which ones?
  

  
   

  -Nick has sent you an email asking these questions on a spreadsheet format, this is for you benefit for this fall so please get it filled out.

IRE Schedule

    This is a draft of things to come.

August:
Wednesday, August 19^th - Start of Apartment Check-in

Monday, August 24^th – MRCTC school starts

        ICC school starts

September: Wednesday, September 2^nd – 8:00am IRE student meeting

Friday, September 4^th - Leave 6:00am for MSU to do orientation and GDT class

Friday –     12:30 to 2:00pm Orientation to the MSU Campus

2:30pm to 7:00pm GDT Class

Saturday – 9:00am to 12:00 GDT class

12:00 to 12:45 lunch

12:45 to 3:15pm GDT class

4:00pm leave for MN State Fair

Sunday – 9:00am to 12:00 GDT class

12:00 to 12:45 lunch

12:45 to 6:15pm GDT class

7:30pm reservations at Red Lobster in Mankato (shirt and tie dinner)

Monday – 9:00am to 4:00pm GDT class

5:00pm depart from MSU

Tuesday, September 8^th to Friday, September 11^th – No IRE "class"

Monday, September 14^th – 8:00am IRE student meeting

October

Friday, October 3^rd – 7:10pm Twins Game at the Dome against Kansas City Royals

Student Life Plan

Welcome to the Iron Range Engineering Blog Spot. Here is the student life plan draft for the current upcoming year. These are ideas of activities we will have planned throughout the school year. Read through them and comment on your thoughts and other activities you would like to see happen. Please mention dates and times if possible.

 

• Twins Game- (October 7^th)
  
• Formal Dinners
  
• Bonfires
  
• Camping- (Weekend Trips)
  
• Movie Nights
  
• Game Nights
  
• Outdoor Games- (Horseshoe, Volleyball)
  
• Montana Trip
  
• Barbeques
  
• Wednesday Dance Lessons- (Ron Insists)
  
• Smash Bros/Mario Kart Competitions
  
• Joining Mesabi Intramurals
  
• Poker Nights

Up and Running

This is going to be the new information hub for the Iron Range Engineering Program. Parents, Students, and Friends can come here and view our current progress/updates. I believe you must have some sort of google account to sign up, whether it be gmail or others... Nick Lefebvre will be site administrator for this website/blog.