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On Aug. 26, the college learned that Standard and Poor's upgraded its bond rating to AA. This reflects the S&P's Ratings Services' expectation that the district will execute all components of the capital program while maintaining stable financial operations and very strong reserve levels.
Click on the image above for up-to-date information on the Master Plan.
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JJC FAST FACTS |
Check out the new JJC commercial, shot by Comcast in July, on the college's home page www.jjc.edu. |
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
The first sustainability meeting for the 2008-2009 school year is on Sept. 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in becoming a member of the JJCSI committee, please forward their name to either Andy Neill or Rich Rivera.
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www.jjc.edu/sustainable campus
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Traveling Sustainable Art on Display at Main Campus
Official recognition of globe and talk about JJC sustainability initiatives on Sept. 3
A five-foot in diameter, 500-pound globe that collects solar energy through photovoltaic panels is now on display on the Main Campus.  In conjunction with the globe's arrival, the college will host an official recognition of the display as well as talk about JJC's current sustainability initiatives on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 4:30 p.m. in the plaza outside of the Planetarium, where the globe is located. Legat Architects--the architectural firm the college is collaborating with to assess space and facility needs in the new master plan--designed the globe called "Solar Earth" as part of the "Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet," an outdoor art exhibit that ran along Chicago's lakefront in the summer of 2007. The public art project was developed to inspire individuals and organizations to take action against global warming. Read more about the globe |
Active Shooter Drill Latest in Campus Safety Measures
 Fifty-five staffers participated in the Aug. 20 active shooter drill. In the photo above, staff members evacuate the T-Building after JJC police detain three shooters. (Photo by Mike O'Brien)
Just days before Governor Rod Blagojevich signed a bill that requires all Illinois colleges and universities to plan and practice for emergencies, 55 JJC staff members were already taking part in an active shooter drill held on the Main Campus.
Though the simulated shooting lasted only 20 minutes in a cordoned-off section of classrooms and hallways of the A- nd T-Buildings, participants experienced the sounds of gunfire and screaming while practicing how to make tactical and potentially life-changing decisions in split seconds.
"I thought it was very realistic with the sounds of gun pops, screaming, and footsteps running down the halls," Ryan Smith, vice president of institutional advancement and research, said. "Now that I have gone through the drill, I feel much better prepared to deal with this type of situation, tactically and mentally."
The drill also provided more hands-on training for the college police department-officers practiced their first response skills while one JJC police officer and two campus safety officers acted as the shooters.
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Grundy County Regional Job Fair in September
Free resume writing workshops to be offered before the job fair
Joliet Junior College and its with partner organizations will host the fourth annual Grundy County Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the college's Grundy County Center campus, 1715 N. Division St. in Morris.
At the event, job seekers will have the opportunity to apply and interview briefly with employers from throughout the Grundy County and surrounding areas.
An informational area where participants can learn about the services and programs offered by a variety of social service agencies will also be available, along with a representative from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) who will assist job seekers register for Illinois Skills Match, a no-cost Internet job matching system.
Read more about the workshops and job fair
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Entrepreneurial Training Program This Fall
Learn essential skills to build a successful start-up business or strengthen an existing one
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer an entrepreneurial training program beginning in September to provide attendees the practical skills, techniques and can-do attitude that are essential for a successful business start-up or to strengthen an existing growing business.
The Entrepreneurial Training Certificate Program will be held in the T-Building Conference Center starting Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.
This in-depth, 14-week program is designed broken down into 10 three-hour evening workshops that provide management, marketing and financial insights from professionals in the community. A family member or partner can accompany the attendee free of charge.
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Food Service, Bookstore Reduce Waste on Campus
As part of the college's ongoing sustainability initiative, JJC Food Service, in conjunction with the JJC Bookstore, is offering two products to reduce waste and the use of styrofoam on campus.
 The Thumbs Up Travel Mug is a plastic 16 oz. insulated mug with a spill-proof lid that opens and closes with a thumb slide for easy, one-handed operation, selling for just $3.95.
The Clear View Sports Bottle is a food-safe PETE plastic 32oz. bottle with a wide-mouth design that makes it easy to add beverages and ice cubes, selling for just $2.95.
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Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition
Edy Alderson (top), associate professor, English and World Languages Department, and Kathy Perryman (bottom), associate professor, English and World Languages Department,  presented a seminar on integrating reading and writing at the National Association of Developmental
Education (NADE) annual national conference in Boston. This year's event was hosted by the Learning Assistance Association of New England (LAANE).
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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