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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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For fall 2008, the overall average age of a JJC student is 26.5 years. |
Information is gathered by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
The next meeting of the Sustainability Initiatives Committee is Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room. |
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Message From Dr. Proulx
College Sells Bond Issues on Oct. 23 for Master Plan
To the College Community:
 We are pleased to report that the college was able to sell the full $70 million bond issue Oct. 23.
The interest rate environment was such that we were able to stay within our revenue increase constraints.
As you will recall, this $70 million bond issue is tied to our Phase One Master Plan projects, including the campus center, facility services building, greenhouse/horticulture facility, and additional parking.
We raised the capital assessment fee $9 this year, and planned an additional $1 increase for this bond issue in each of the next three years. Because the $70 million bond proceeds won't be received until Nov. 12, we still anticipate a delayed opening of the campus center on Jan. 1, 2011.
As a reminder, it is the Phase Two projects including the Nursing and Allied Health building, Culinary Arts and Hospitality facility, Automotive Technology expansion, and expansion of science labs that are tied to the $89 million building bond question on the Nov. 4 ballot.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (815) 280-2207 or e-mail gproulx@jjc.edu.
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Mature Workforce Seminar on Volunteering Oct. 30
Interested in giving back to your community but not sure how? Want to increase your skills in a volunteer capacity?
Join Shannon Morgan-Jermal, manager of volunteer services at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center and AHA certified administrator of volunteer services for a free seminar on volunteerism on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the City Center Campus.
Morgan-Jermal will cover different types of volunteering opportunities and why volunteer work is a great avenue for networking and career exploration.
The session is open to individuals age 50 or over. Those interested should call (815) 280-1500 to reserve their seat.
The seminar is funded by Joliet Junior College and the American Association of Community Colleges and partner of the Will County Workforce System.
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General Registration for Spring Begins Nov. 3
JJC's general registration period for the spring 2009 semester begins on Monday, Nov. 3, and runs through Jan. 11.
The spring 2009 semester begins on Jan. 12. Starting Monday, Nov. 3, at 12:01 a.m. students may use eResources and touch-tone phones to register, which are both available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
All methods of registration may be used beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 3. These methods include eResources, touch-tone phones, operator-assisted and in-person registration.
Registration ends for the spring 2009 semester at midnight on Jan. 11.
For more information, contact the college at (815) 744-2200 or visit www.jjc.edu/new/academics/registration/.
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Become a Part of JJC's History
Purchase a commemorative paver brick in Centennial Plaza
 The JJC community has an opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one, beautify the campus or become a permanent part of the college's history by purchasing a paver stone in the college's Centennial Plaza, located at the entrance to D-Building on the Main Campus.
Purchasing a paver stone is a unique way to recognize a graduation, wedding, birthday, anniversary, retirement or other special event. Centennial Plaza is composed of 4,500 high-quality street paving stones. Each paver stone is approximately 9.5 inches in length, 6 inches in width, 3 inches in thickness and weighs 16 pounds.
Paver stones can be purchased for $100. The Centennial Plaza is sponsored by the JJC Foundation.
For more information about Centennial Plaza, visit http://www.jjc.edu/new/about/foundation/centennialplaza.aspx or call (815) 280-2201.
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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 will be held 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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Recognize Your Co-Workers with a CORE Values Award
The CORE Values Committee would like to remind all JJC staff and faculty that there is an easy way to recognize co-workers for portraying the CORE Values of JJC by nominating them for a CORE Values Award.
 JJC's CORE values are:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Humor & Well-Being
- Innovation
- Quality
CORE Values nomination forms can be picked up in the Human Resources office on Main Campus (J-1057).
Forms are also available in PDF format in the Human Resources public folder in Outlook. The committee is currently working on an entirely online nomination form.
Everyone that receives a nomination is considered for the committee's monthly awards.
CORE Values Committee members are David Bruce, Human Resources; Stacey Murphy, English and World Languages Department; Melanie Brozman, Technical Department; Bruce Kuzmanich, Community and Economic Development; Karin Randolph, Facility Services; and Cheryl Upshaw, Technical Department.
For more information or to make a suggestion, contact any committee member or visit
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Second Annual Disability Awareness Day a Success
Keynote speaker Daniel R. Davison, a quadruple amputee, talks to Disability Awareness Day attendees on the Bridge.
Over 175 area high school students attended JJC's Second Annual Disability Awareness Day on Oct. 15 on the Main Campus.
The students--many of whom had disabilities themselves--visited resource tables in the cafeteria and listened to special keynote speaker, Daniel R. Davison.
Davison is an example of living life to the fullest in spite of overwhelming physical challenges. A quadruple amputee, he walks; drives a car; competitively sails; parachutes out of airplanes; is an advocate for the handicapped and inspires people in corporate settings, schools, churches and youth groups with his powerful story and message.
"He's an incredible man with an incredible story," Pam Dilday, director of student activities, said. "He is an inspiration."
For more information on Davison, visit his Web site at www.danielrdavison.com.
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Architecture, Engineering and Construction College Night
College Night scheduled for Nov. 19
The JJC Architecture, Engineering and Construction Program is hosting its annual College Night on Nov. 19 in the T-Building Conference Center from 5 to 7 p.m.
College Night is intended for current students thinking of transferring to a four-year institution and for local high school students interested in pursuing a career in these industries.
Nearly 25 schools will be in attendance. Those interested will be able to talk one-on-one with professors and inter-department recuiters.
For more information, visit www.tech-jjc.edu, click on the Architecture Engineering Construction link and go to College Night. |
Fifth Annual Bridal Expo and Fashion Show Nov. 23
Show to be held at the Renaissance Center
The Renaissance Center team is partnering with JJC hospitality and culinary arts students for the 5th Annual Bridal Expo and Fashion Show on Nov. 23.
The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. As part of the students' learning experience, they will job shadow Susan Stockwell, Renaissance Center event planner, to learn how to coordinate, setup and design the show.
The Renaissance Center will present the show in conjunction with White Carriage Bridal Shop, Kosack's, Black Tie & Formal Wear, Mario Tricoci Hair Salon and Hyper Entertainment.
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Nomination Petitions for JJC Trustee Now Available
Nomination petitions for candidacy for the office of JJC Trustee are now available for the consolidated election to be held on April 7.
There are two trustee seats up for election for six year terms of office. These seats are currently held by Robert Wunderlich and Susan Block.
Petitions can be picked up from Joan Tierney in the President's Office or from Darlene Boyle, local election official for JJC, in J-2050 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Petitions will be filed between Jan. 20 and Jan. 25.
For more information, contact Tierney at ext. 2207 or Boyle at ext. 2346.
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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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Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition
 * Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Tim Bucci won a gold medal at the World Culinary Olympics held in Erfurt, Germany Oct. 19-22. The IKA/Culinary Olympics is an exhibition of culinary art that brings together chefs and confectioners from all over the world to display their craftmanship in the hot kitchen and the cold platter show.
* The JJC Vet Tech Club, along with club advisers Jan Walters, Vet Tech instructor; Joy Barriball, Vet Tech facilities manager;and Susan Ripper, Vet Tech facilities manager, raised $2,000 with their fall Dog Wash. The club is donating the money to Ashley Bennett, a sophomore Vet Tech student who had to drop from the program this semester due to a diagnosis of cancer. Ashley is currently being treated and hopes to back in the Vet Tech program next fall.
 * Congratulations to Sharon Cronk-Raby, adjunct instructor in the English and World Languages Department, for publishing her first book this fall, Distraction Distruction, a self-help guide to keeping unnecessary distractions at bay to lead a fuller, happier life. Published by Inkwater Press, the book is available for purchase at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and borders.com.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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