JJC News for the Week of Oct. 20

Every JJC employee will receive a hard copy of the first issue in early November. A Web link to a PDF copy of Connections will also be available on the college's Web site soon.

Adjunct Job Fair Oct. 23

Teaching seminars held in conjunction with fair

The JJC Adjunct Faculty Job Fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Main Campus cafeteria.

Adjunct positions are available in a variety of subject areas at the Main Campus, JJC extended campuses and satellite locations.

Attend the fair and learn about the benefits of being an instructor at the college, meet with JJC department chairs, and learn about flexible options such as evening, weekend and online classes.

A master's degree in the subject area is required for
teaching general education courses. Those interested should bring several copies of their resume.

New Hospitality Degree in Special Event Planning

Meeting and special event degree prompted by continued industry growth and student interest

The continued growth of the multi-billion dollar hospitality industry, along with increased student interest, has prompted Joliet Junior College to add a new degree program to its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department.

The new meeting and special event planning degree is a specialized segment of broader hospitality studies and prepares students for positions such as meeting coordinator, event manager, event coordinator, wedding planner, training director, trade show manager, incentive travel manager, and corporate travel manager.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the hospitality industry is predicted to grow 17 percent between 2004 and 2014, adding more than 2.2 million new jobs to the workforce.

Read more about the new degree

Flags Around Campus for Utilities Mapping Project

Wondering about all the little flags popping out of the ground around the Main Campus?

As part of a capital improvement plan, the college is working with a contractor to update the map of all underground utilities.

Once this project is complete, in-house staff will have the ability to locate utilities with the use of a GPS.

The project is expected to be completed at the end of November.

For more information, contact Facility Services at ext. 2332.

Four Faculty Attain Tenure

The Board of Trustees approved the tenure of four JJC faculty members at the Oct. 14 board meeting.

The four faculty members are:

(From left to right) Tim Bucci, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Department; Andrew Cheblana, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Department; Duane Stonich, Natural Sciences Department (Fire Science); and Sherri Morrow, Counseling.

Dennis Haynes, vice president of academic affairs, said attaining tenure is a rigorous process for the candidates that involves collaboration between the deans and vice presidents, department chairs, and the tenure committee.

"Each of these individuals has become an active, important member of our faculty and a valuable resource for the college," Haynes said.

Athletic Department Update

(Photo by Michael DiNovo)

JJC athletic teams are again having very successful seasons and we encourage you to support them as they wrap up their regular schedules and participate in post-season play.

Women's Soccer
The JJC women's soccer team has been named N4C Conference Champs. The team hosts the College of DuPage on Saturday, Oct. 25, for the Region IV Championship. The winner will advance to the District finals in Dallas, Texas. Game time is at noon.

Men's Soccer
The JJC men's soccer team has received the #2 seed for the Region IV playoffs. They begin playoffs at home today, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m., against #3 seed Harper College. With a win, they will most likely ppay #1 seed Triton College away on Saturday, Oct. 25, at noon in the Region IV Championship.

Read more athletics updates

Scholarships Still Available

There are several scholarships still available through the JJC Foundation Office. Three are described below:

Dr. Herman J. Adelmann Medical Scholarship

For the last 10 years, the Dr. Herman J. Adelmann Medical Scholarship has awarded over $150,000 to JJC students enrolled in medical school.

This substantial $10,000 scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement and is given to a JJC graduate who is now enrolled or will be enrolling in an M.D. program.

Those interested must submit documentation of enrollment in an M.D. program. Applicants can apply for this scholarship online at www.jjc.edu/info/scholarships.

For more information, contact Julie Allsopp at (815) 280-6620 or e-mail jallsopp@jjc.edu.

Read about more scholarships

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.

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.

Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition

* Chef Mike McGreal was a keynote speaker for the Indiana Career and Technical Education Statewide Conference in Indianapolis this month. McGreal will also present this month at the National Career Pathways Network Conference in Cincinnati with Professor Linda Padilla of the Math Department to show how two curriculums have integrated to teach math skills in an occupational program.

Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.

The JJC Weekly Digest is a weekly, electronic news summary of internal stories, events and faculty/staff recognitions compiled by the Communications and External Relations Office.