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Building on Excellence |
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Check out the master plan video on YouTube.
Click on the image above for up-to-date information on the Master Plan.
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JJC FAST FACTS |
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The top 10 cities by enrollment for fall 2008:
Joliet
Plainfield
Bolingbrook
Romeoville
New Lenox
Lockport
Morris
Frankfort
Mokena
Crest Hill |
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Information is gathered by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
New Recycling Bins on Main Campus |
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New recycling bins for paper, cans, and plastic are now located in all 183 labs and classrooms across the Main Campus.
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Master Plan Schedule to be Delayed Three Months
Delay caused by current global financial issues
At last night's Board of Trustees meeting, the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommended to the board that the college delay its Master Plan schedule by three months due to current global financial issues.
This will allow the college more latitude to make the best financial decisions as the project moves forward.
This decision is based on recommendations by the college's financial advisers and members of the administration. Based on this, the campus center is estimated to be completed by January 2011.
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JJC Trains Nurses to Fill Growing Shortage
Proposed Nursing and Allied Health building would ensure space and training capabilities needed
Only 88 students were accepted into the Joliet Junior College Nursing Program this fall since campus space constraints forced administrators to turn away 428 qualified applicants.
As the number of qualified nursing applicants continues to grow each year, college officials are working feverishly to identify solutions while trying to uphold JJC's commitment to training and increasing the supply of skilled workers in the community.
As one new study shows, however, a startling shortage of trained workers-including those in the health care field-are projected for Illinois by 2014.
Nearly one million job openings are projected in the burgeoning "middle-skill" job market-an area that requires more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree-according to the study by the non-profit Workforce Alliance, which was released in September.
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Follow Staff Trip to China Through Blog Updates
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which JJC staffers visited this week. The group is in China through Oct. 19. (Photo from wikipedia.com)
Eight JJC employees representing multiple academic disciplines are in China through Sunday for a staff development trip to further internationalize the college's curriculum. 
Seven faculty members and the college's international education coordinator, Dr. Berta Arias (right), journeyed to Xi'an, located in central China on Oct. 10 for meetings at Xi'an International University.
Faculty members in Xi'an are Dr. Julie Delfinado, English and World Languages Department; Dr. Jim Ethridge, Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences Department; Dr. Max Lee, Natural Sciences Department; Assistant Professor Eileen McKee, Veterinary Medical Technology Department; Dr. Fred Miller, Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences Department; Professor Roxanne Munch, English and World Languages Department; and Access Services Librarian Susan Prokopeak.
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Early Childhood Center Celebrates 30 Years
Recognition ceremony to be held Nov. 6
This month, the ECC held a poster contest to celebrate the anniversary. Each poster-created by ECC children and their families-highlights how the center has touched their lives. (Photo by Mike O'Brien)
This month, the Early Childhood Center (ECC) celebrates 30 years of providing licensed, quality early childhood education to the college's seven-county district. Though the center seems relatively young when compared to the college's 107-year history, the ECC has served over 6,000 children since its inception in 1978. "We wanted it to be a learning environment," Henry Pillard, then JJC's dean of students, said. "Our goal was to make it the best childcare center in Will County." Pillard worked at JJC from 1965 to 1986 and helped see the center through its early years. Pillard also played Santa Claus at the center for several holiday seasons and said he enjoyed the center's positive, pleasant atmosphere.  But according to Pillard, it was the center's first coordinator Barb Peterson (right) that set the standard by increasing enrollment and cultivating a personable, friendly staff.
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CIOS Degree Program Receives Accreditation
Health Information Management Technology program is now accredited
The Computer Information and Office Systems Department is proud to announce that its Health Information Management Technology degree program has received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
The Health Information Management Technology degree program began at JJC in the spring of 2005.
CAHIIM is the accrediting organization for degree-granting programs in health informatics and information management. When a program is accredited by CAHIIM, it voluntarily undergoes a rigorous review process and has been determined to meet or exceed the standards set in cooperation with the sponsoring professional organization the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
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Panel Raises Awareness on Domestic Violence Issues
Discussion featured seven area professionals
JJC Counselor Sherri Morrow stands at the podium for the Domestic Violence Awareness Panel held Oct. 8. (Photo by Mike O'Brien)
Held in conjunction with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, JJC sponsored a panel discussion about domestic violence on the Main Campus Oct. 8.
A panel of six professionals who work with victims of domestic violence, along with moderator and JJC Counselor Sherri Morrow, lead the discussion to raise awareness and discuss services available to victims and families.
 "My sincere hope is to raise awareness and provide information and assistance for anyone who is currently in a situation where domestic violence is a part of daily life," Morrow (right) said. "Many people want to free themselves of an abusive situation but are often too afraid to or are unaware of the resources available to them."
Before coming to JJC in 2005, Morrow was a Chicago-based court advocate who provided support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Annual Epicurean Festival of Food and Wine Nov. 21
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department is holding their 8th Annual Epicurean Festival of Food and Wine on Friday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Main Campus cafeteria.
There will be different stations to sample both exquisite food and fine wine. A silent auction table will be setup with great items to bid on, along with the highlight of the evening - a live auction. Bid on a dinner for yourself and friends with a private chef or a wine tasting evening.
Ticket price is $60 per person. Tickets are available by calling Dori Miller at (815) 280-2255.
All proceeds from the event and auctions will go towards the Culinary Arts Education Fund.
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JJC Takes Top Honors at Landscape Challenge Day
Event also featured a career fair with 15 employers
JJC student Scott Getz talks with a potential employer at the Illinois Landscape Challenge Day held on the Main Campus. Getz also won first place in the annual and perennial ID competition that day.
JJC hosted the fourth annual Illinois Landscape Challenge Day on Sept. 27, which attracted nearly 90 students from around the state to test their horticultural knowledge and skills.
Sponsored by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association and JJC's Agriculture and Horticulture Department, the one-day event offered nine competitions evaluated by 30 volunteer judges. Each competition awarded first, second and third place honors.
JJC students who earned awards are as follows:
- Scott Getz, first place, annual and perennial ID competition
- Abraham Conde, second place, annual and perennial ID competition
- Nadine Anne McChesney, first place, landscape design competition
- Sue Scroppo, third place, landscape design competition
- Audrey Meyer, second place, sales presentation competition
The Challenge Day also featured a career fair with 15 area businesses. Colleges that participated were the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Illinois State University, College of DuPage, Parkland College, Kishwaukee Community College, Illinois Central College, Illinois Valley Community College, and students from JJC's program.
For more information, contact Lisa Perkins at ext. 2387 or e-mail: lperkins@jjc.edu.
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Donate Food Supplies to Support Daybreak Shelter
Drive held for Childhood Hunger Day Oct. 16 In support of Childhood Hunger Day on Oct. 16, the Epicurean and Competitive Cooking Clubs, the
JJC Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa
are collecting non-perishable food supplies this week to donate to Daybreak Shelter in Joliet.
October 16 is designated as Childhood Hunger Day by the American Culinary Federation's The Chef and Child Foundation.
From now through Friday, collection boxes will be set up across from the cafeteria entrance on the Main Campus. In addition there are collection boxes in C-2002 and in the lobby at City Center.
For more information, contact Chef Fred Ferrara at ext. 2529 or e-mail fferrara@jjc.edu.
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Raise Funds for Fight Against Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
 For the month of October, employees of JJC will be going Passionately Pink for the Cure to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.
Participating is simple. Just wear pink (item of clothing) on every Friday throughout the month of October and make a donation of $5 or more to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
To make a donation, contact any of the following representatives on campus: Tracy Theard, Institutional Advancement and Research Office, ext. 2352; Kelly Rogers, Human Resources, ext. 6626; Debbie Halley, North Campus, ext. 7702; Griselda Martinez, Grundy Campus, (815) 942-1552; or Debra Alberts, City Center Campus, ext. 1210.
In return for your contribution, you'll get a pink ribbon pin and the satisfaction of helping to move us closer to a world free of breast cancer.
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Wordeater Seeking Submissions this Month
Deadline for submissions is Oct. 18
 Wordeater is seeking submissions for its December print and e-zine publications.
The editorial staff will accept all forms of written work, art and photography, music, recordings, short films, and multimedia creations for review.
The deadline for submission is Oct. 18.
Visit www.wordeater.org for information and submission guidelines. Wordeater is also seeking musical and artistic talent for future events.
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Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition
* Chef Andy Chlebana and JJC student Samantha Callanan competed in an American Culinary Federation sponsored competition, both earning gold medals in the professional category. The competition was held in Indiana in September.
*  Congratulations to William Johnson, professor in the JJC Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences Department, for receiving the 40 Year Achievement Award from the Illinois Association of Community College Agriculture Instructors (IACCAI) at their annual conference Oct. 2. Johnson was recognized as the longest tenured agriculture instructor in the history of the organization.
* The Marketing and Publications Office won two awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations regional conference this month in Champaign. The marketing office, along with the Communications and External Relations Office, earned a Gold Award for its newspaper testimonial advertisement series and a Silver Award for movie theater advertising and integrated branding efforts.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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