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JJC FAST FACTS |
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The Board of Trustees meeting summary for the Sept. 8 meeting is now available online.
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
Monthly meetings of the sustainability committee have been changed to the second Thursday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 8. |
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WWII Vet Receives Long Overdue Medals at JJC 
U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sergeant Joe Belman stands in the theatre after being awarded WWII medals he earned 64 years ago but never received. (Photo by Jeff Fisher)
 World War II veteran Joe Belman of Lockport was honored at JJC on Sept. 9 in a special ceremony to receive medals he earned 64 years ago but never received.
Belman, an 85-year-old U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sergeant, never received certain medals he earned during 35 combat missions as a ball turret gunner for the 8th Air Force - 305th Bomb Group.
"What can I say?" Belman said after accepting his medals. "I'm at a loss for words. This is amazing. I'm certainly humbled because I know that there are so many million more out there that deserve an honor like this." Read more about the ceremony
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40-Year-Old KK Temporary Building Demolished Sept. 9
It was a building demolition 40 years in the making. And when the Kaskaskia (KK) Building finally started coming down, it marked the end of one era and the beginning of another.  The college demolished the KK building, one of five remaining temporary buildings from 1969 that were used while the Main Campus was constructed, to prepare for construction of the new campus center building. "As exciting as it was to see the beginning of the demolition, I couldn't help but reflect back on 40 years ago," Dr. Gena Proulx said. "I am certain there was an air of excitement as ground was being broken to construct the temporary buildings for what was to be a new community college."
The removal of the KK building and the other green survivors is being funded by the state's $31 billion capital plan. The college received approximately $8.1 million through the Capital Development Board for the temporary facilities replacement project, which will cover the demolition and removal of the buildings that currently house the Facility Services Department.
The funds will also pay for a new replacement building, which will be located on the north side of the Main Campus.
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Friday Night Dinner Series Sept. 11 Come out to the Renaissance Center every Friday and enjoy a great dinner prepared by JJC students. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This week's menu includes a twist on shrimp cocktail, crabmeat-stuffed fresh artichoke, sauteed shrimp with homemade black pepper fettuccini, pistachio-crusted duck breast, leek and mushroom-stuffed flounder and more. View the full menu.
Call (815) 280-1404 for reservations.
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State Rep. Visits JJC To Discuss Increasing Access to Higher Ed
 State Rep. Mike Boland visited JJC on Sept. 3 to discuss with students his ideas on increasing access to higher education, including his Challenge Scholarship initiative.
Boland, who is also the chairman of Illinois House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education, explained that the initiative would give students one year of free college tuition if they met a series of requirements throughout high school.
In order to receive a Challenge Scholarship, Boland said, a student in eighth grade and at least one parent would sign a pledge to maintain a C average throughout high school while avoiding arrest or suspension from school for drugs or alcohol abuse or violent behavior until graduation.
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Board Announces Plan for Filling Trustee Vacancy
The Board of Trustees discussed the vacancy created by the recent passing of Trustee Dystrup at the Sept. 8 meeting.
Whenever a vacancy occurs, the remaining trustees must fill the vacancy within 60 days. The person appointed serves until a successor is elected at the next regular election for board members.
The trustees are seeking applications from JJC District 525 residents and the timeline is as follows:
September 21 - Material postmark deadline
September 24 - Special board meeting to review applicants and select finalists (three finalists and two alternates)
September 29 - Board Workshop (possible interview of finalists)
October 1 - Interview of finalists
October 13 - Appointment of new trustee |
Faculty/Staff Non-Fiction Book Club Begins in October
Starting in October, the JJC librarians will host a non-fiction book club for faculty and staff. The club is scheduled to meet once a month, on either a Wednesday or Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
A list of titles, ranging from the intellectual to the celebrity-driven, are now available in an online survey.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to take the survey to vote for six titles to be read through the year, as well as their preference in what day the club meets.
Deadline to complete the survey is Monday, Sept. 28.
For more information, contact Susan Prokopeak at sprokope@jjc.edu or Andrew Lenaghan alenagha@jjc.edu.
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JJC Receives Recognition by ICCB
JJC has received recognition by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for the next five years. Recognition is a statutory term describing the status of a community college district that meets instructional, administrative, financial, facility, and equipment standards as established by the ICCB. Community colleges in Illinois are recognized on a five-year cycle. JJC's current recognition lasts until the 2014-15 academic year.
For more information, visit the Institutional Research & Effectiveness site or contact Joe Offermann, director of institutional research and effectiveness, at ext. 2211 or jofferma@jjc.edu.
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Mainstreet Event on Sept. 16 and 17
The college's annual Mainstreet event will make a return to Main Campus on Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days on the Bridge and C-Concourse. The recruiting and informational fair is open to the college community. Over 40 college clubs and academic departments will participate. Giveaways will include a chance to win a t-shirt along with free pens, pencils, and candy. For more information, contact Pam Dilday at ext. 2755. |
JJC Behavioral Intervention Team Information
Joliet Junior College has a Behavioral Intervention Team. The purpose of this team is to provide a cross-functional, multidisciplinary point of contact for members of the college community who have encountered student behavior which they perceive as aberrant, threatening or dangerous.
The team will act promptly to follow-up with the individual initiating the report, determine if there have been any additional warning signs or reasons for concern (such as code violations or classroom incidents), and meet with the student to develop a plan. Actions taken by the team could include the following:
* Calling the parents or guardians.
* Requesting permission to receive medical and educational records.
* Checking with law enforcement to ascertain whether there have been any interactions with the police.
* Talking with faculty.
* Suspending the student until the student has been treated and doctors indicate the student is not a safety risk.
The Behavioral Intervention Team is chaired by Cyndi Vasquez-Barrios, dean of students, and includes Betsy Oudenhoven, vice president of student development; Pete Comanda, chief of JJC Campus Police; Mildred Holmes, chair of counseling; Jacque Klika, manager of StAR (Services for Students with Disabilities); Pam Dilday, Director of Student Activities; Evie Newman, residence life liaison and judicial coordinator; and Margaret Semmer, dean of career and technical education.
The team encourages you to contact them if you have concerns about student behavior which you have observed in your classroom or other locations on campus.
There is an online referral form available for your use in the public folder entitled Behavioral Intervention Team or you can make a referral in person, by phone or through email. * If you feel that the student is distressed but not a danger to self or others -call the Counseling Center (ext. 2673) and indicate that the student needs to see a counselor for personal counseling. * If you find the student distressing - the student's behavior is extremely unusual, disruptive of the immediate environment (classroom, office or other), is making you or others very uncomfortable and/or you perceive some element of threat - contact the Behavioral Intervention Team through Cyndi Vasquez-Barrios (ext. 2309 or email cyvasque@jjc.edu) or Betsy Oudenhoven (ext.6690 or email boudenho@jjc.edu). * If you feel that the behavior you are observing poses an immediate threat or danger to self or others contact Campus Police (ext. 2234/2301). Training opportunities are available through the Dean of Students office on how to respond to distressed and distressing students. Don't hesitate to contact any member of the team with questions. |
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H1N1 Updates
The college is monitoring the H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, and is receiving updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Will County Department of Public Health.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
* Congratulations to Dr. Scott Keller, professor and coordinator of the Vet Tech program, who has been re-elected to the executive board of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators as a director-at-large. Keller will serve a 2-year term. Keller also recently wrote the forward for the book, "The Complete Textbook of Animal Health and Welfare."
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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