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JJC FAST FACTS |
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Fall 2009 general registration--all methods--begins Monday, April 27.
Registration methods include eResources, touch tone, operator-assisted and in-person.
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
Updates have been made to college's sustainability Web site! |
www.jjc.edu/info/sustainablecampus
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Construction Underway at Greenhouse Site
Contractors are now doing site work at the greenhouse site, which is located at the old farmstead near the corner of Houbolt Road and the exit road of Main Campus. (Photo by Mike O'Brien)  Construction is underway at the site that will be home to JJC's new greenhouse facility. Contractors are doing site preparation including utility locates, tree removal, and installation of silt and construction fencing.
The building, which is the first project of the college's $220 million master plan, features a multi-purpose classroom and three greenhouses (warm, cool, and cold) totaling 8,500 square feet with a passive ventilation system that reduces energy consumption.
"Yesterday, we reviewed computer technology that will be in the new greenhouses," said Dr. Jim Ethridge, department chair of agriculture and horticulture, "The college will be proud of what we will have to offer the community in this new facility."
Construction on the greenhouse facility is expected to finish in October 2009.
See the greenhouse construction photo gallery on the master plan Web site.
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College Preps for Parking Issues During Construction
In preparation for multiple construction projects over the next few years, the college's senior leadership team has approved a plan to increase the number of parking spaces on the Main Campus.
Currently, the campus has 3,168 parking spaces, which will be increased by 326 after the reconfiguration of current lots.
The work will be completed in two phases during the summer when demand for parking is at its lowest.
David Agazzi, vice president of administrative services, cautions that the gain in parking will be offset in late fall 2009 when construction begins on the college's new campus center and facility services building. Parking lots located near each project will be used for staging for materials and equipment associated with the building projects.
"Though we will lose parking once major construction begins, the additional parking spots created by the parking reconfiguration project this summer will keep our overall parking numbers at or near their current levels," Agazzi added.
Phase One will be May 25-July 3 and will involve the reconfiguration of North Lot 2, which is the student lot north of J-Building, and South Lot 1, which is the lot south of the C- and D-Buildings. Both lots will be closed during this time.
Phase Two will begin July 6-August 21 and will involve the reconfiguration of East Lots 2 and 3, which are east of the T-Building. Both lots will be closed during this time.
"Parking is always a challenge during construction," Dr. Proulx said. "We will all need to be patient as we work to build a better JJC."
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2009 Extraordinary Service Award Winners Chosen
R. Dale Evans Sr. and Mohra Gavankar have been chosen to receive this year's J. D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award (ESA), which will be presented at the college's Annual Spring Gala on Friday, April 24.
The J. D. Ross ESA is the highest honor bestowed by JJC and was developed by the JJC Board of Trustees to honor community members who have given outstanding service to Community College District 525.
In addition to the award presentation at the Spring Gala, Evans and Gavankar will also be publicly recognized at the JJC Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 15.
R. Dale Evans Sr. has made significant contributions to the area through his service to the community.
Evans, of Joliet, has volunteered for many organizations including the Joliet Alliance for Youth, First Tee of Joliet, and Joliet Region Easter Seals. He is currently a member of the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, the NACCP, Silver Cross Hospital Community Trustees, and the District Community Council Committee for the Joliet Grade School District #86.
In 2006, Evans received the Martin Luther King Leadership Award from Rainbow Push. He has also received proclamations from former State Senator Larry Walsh, the City of Joliet, and Joliet Township for his active roles in the Lights on After School Rallies.
Evans is the president elect of the Community Services Council and a co-chair for the Voices for Illinois Children, Joliet committee. He is also the founder and executive director of A Boost Up Coalition Inc., a not for profit community service organization
Mohra Gavankar has been a fixture in the volunteer and service communities of the area for many years, supporting the causes of women and young adults.
Gavankar, of Joliet, has volunteered for many community organizations including Joliet Township High School, Easter Seals, and the Guardian Angel Home. She is currently a member of the Hospice Guild, Visitation and Aids Society, The Woman's Club of Joliet, and the Silver Cross Community Trustees.
For 21 years, she has been an active force behind the Arts Gala at Lewis University, raising over $500,000 in support of the Arts and Ideas series of cultural, artistic, and educational presentations.
Gavankar also serves on the boards of the Will County Community Foundation, Lewis University, the Joliet Area Historical Museum, and the Illinois Junior Miss Scholarship Program. She is a past president of the Woman's Club of Joliet, Joliet Junior Woman's Club, and Zonta Club of the Joliet Area.
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Survey for New College Logo Closes at Midnight
The online survey to select a new college logo will close at midnight tonight.
After a branding workshop in January 2009, the college identified several branding guidelines in order to project a unified message and professional appearance throughout the institution.
As these standards were developed, the need for a new logo that would complement the branding efforts became clear.
The survey presents two design concepts and staff, faculty, students, alumni and community members are invited to take the survey, which is available at www.jjc.edu/info/logo.
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JJC Fine Arts Spring Concert Preview
The Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Department welcomes the arrival of spring with several concerts:
JJC and Minooka High School Jazz Bands Spring Jazz Concert, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
JJC Chamber Singers "Tunes and Tastes" Concert, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
JJC Community Band Annual Spring Concert, May 3, at 3 p.m.
JJC Chorale Concert, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.
For complete details on all JJC Fine Arts spring concerts, visit the Events section of the college Web site at www.jjc.edu.
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JJC Sponsoring Supply Drive for U.S. Troops
The JJC Bookstore, in conjunction with Boatsie's Boxes, is sponsoring a supply drive for U.S. troops overseas.
Donations can be dropped off in the bookstore during regular business hours. The first shipment will be sent out on May 1.
The following is a partial list of items needed by our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Items most needed:
· Sun block SPF 50
· Carmex, Chapstick
· Over the counter allergy medicine
· Tylenol/Advil
· Ben Gay Patches
· International phone cards
· Bug spray/towelettes with Deet
· Battery operated alarm clocks
· Energy drinks
· Neck coolers
· Saline eye drops and nose drops/sprays
· Deodorant/antiperspirant
· Shaving cream and razors
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Core Values Winners Announced
The JJC Core Values Committee would like to announce the nominations and winners for February and March:
Donald Haines, English and World Languages, for Innovation
Mary Beth Luna, Nursing Department, for Collaboration
Beth Nunley, Business Office, for Collaboration
Matt Lilek, Learner Support and Technology Services, for Quality
Joyce Deddo, Institutional Advancement, for Respect
Officer Chris Luttrell, Campus Police, for Integrity
The Core Values Committee would like to thank the JJC staff and faculty that took the time to nominate their fellow employees and extend their congratulations to the February and March winners.
The committee is encouraging more employees to send in nominations. Nominate your co-workers today for their hard work and above and beyond attitudes.
Nomination forms can be found in the Human Resources Department or online at www.jjc.edu/about/operational/human-resources/Pages/rich.aspx.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
* Congratulations to Bill Yarrow, professor of English and iCampus faculty coordinator, who recently had three poems published: "Vacuum City," published in Ditch, a Canadian online magazine (http://www.ditchpoetry.com/billyarrow.htm); "The Deterioration of My Handwriting," published in Angelic Dynamo Four (http://www.angelicdynamo.com/issues/04/); and "8 New Ways of Looking at Waffles," published in the online magazine Gloom Cupboard #86.
 * Congratulations to Char Clark (right), emergency medical services professor, and Ed Vasil, environmental, health and safety manager, who co-presented "Developing a College NIMS Plan," at the Illinois Community College Board's Homeland Security Conference on April 15 in Springfield. Ed also gave a presentation titled "The Use of a Transition Monitoring Team During Times of Change" at the ICCB conference.
* Congratulations to Andy Neill, natural sciences professor, Ed Vasil, environmental, health and safety manager, and Dr. Proulx, who presented "The Use of a Transition Monitoring Team During times of Change" at the annual Higher Learning Commission Conference in Chicago on April 19.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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