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JJC Fast Facts
Spring 2010 Connections
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The spring 2010 issue of Connections, the magazine for alumni and friends of JJC, is now available online.
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Miss a Brown Bag lecture?
Listen to the Brown Bag Lecture Series podcasts located on the college's Web site under community interests. |
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JJC Events &
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Employee Recognition and Core Values Reception
 From left: Quality - Beth Richardson, IT; Collaboration - Stephanie Braun, Academic Skills; Integrity - Charlie Sanders, Facility Services; Respect - Joe Offerman, Institutional Research; Humor - Arlene Walsh, Admissions, and Innovation - Greg Pierceall, Ag/Hort Faculty (not pictured). (Photo by Mike O'Brien)
The college's annual Employee Recognition and Core Values Reception was held May 6 at the City Center Campus to acknowledge the dedication of employees who continue to contribute to JJC with ongoing service, as well as recognizing those who will retire in 2010.
In addition, six employees received the Jo Stworzyjanek Award for mirroring the college's core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Humor and Well-Being, Innovation, and Quality.
Learn more about the Jo's Awards Those retiring include: Edith Alderson, English/World Languages; Jane Bolton-Montello, Academic Affairs; Marjorie Bull, Technical; Janet Drazen, Counseling; Lee Gould, Business; Bob Hansen, Corporate & Community Services; Darlene Hartman, Food Services; Christine Krol, Nursing; Penny Leupold, Nursing; Betty Lorch, Early School Leavers; Glen Mazur, Technical; Lora McGuire, Nursing; Sandra McKeon, Counseling; Samijean Nordmark, Nursing; Lynda Scerine, Agriculture; Gary Smock, Facility Services; Anthony Uremovic, Business; Betty Zarske, Information Technology Planning and Project Management.
More honorees
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Annual Spring Scholarship Gala April 30
(Photo by Mike O'Brien)
(Photo by Mike O'Brien)
Hospitality students prepare the cafeteria for the event. The college held its annual Spring Scholarship Gala April 30 on the Main Campus. The event raised nearly $14,000.
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Dollars for Scholars 5K Run/Walk T-Shirts for Sale
(Photo by Mike O'Brien)
The JJC Foundation is offering the remaining 5K t-shirts to faculty, staff and students.
Shirts are a pale yellow color with sizes from S - XXL, and can be purchased for $5 each by cash, check, or credit card. Checks should be made payable to the JJC Foundation. All proceeds will go to the support the JJC Student Emergency Fund.
If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, please contact Sharon Medek at ext. 2201 or smedek@jjc.edu or Joyce Deddo @ ext. 2514 or jdeddo@jjc.edu.
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Natural Areas Restoration Project Serves as Outdoor Learning Lab for Students
(Submitted photo)
Students in Andy Neill's Plants and Society class are seen here in April conducting field research in a recently cleared section of the Main Campus. Neill has been using the area, recently cleared by controlled burns for the college's Natural Areas Restoration Project, as an outdoor teaching and learning laboratory.
He said that students are collecting vegetation data by identifying and tallying plants located within a sampling hoop to measure the effectiveness restoration efforts are having on the natural areas.
"Over time, we expect to see the establishment of a diverse native plant community that will in turn support other wildlife, stabilize soils and improve water quality in the campus lake," Neill said.
About the Natural Areas Restoration Project
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Master Plan Updates
A view of the Campus Center from the second floor of the B-Building. (Photo by Kelly Rohder)
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New JJC Connect Program Pilots this Summer
In a continued effort to provide meaningful opportunities that support the successful transition of new students at JJC, the college will be piloting a new program this summer entitled, JJC Connect. Based on best practices for transitioning new students, the goal of the JJC Connect program is to further engage registered first-time students (and their families) in a campus experience that will...
· Provide supplementary support to new students
· help them develop an affinity to the college
· increase their knowledge about specific programs, services, and college resources
· increase student expectations for success and the avoidance of behaviors that may lead to failure
· increase contact with staff and faculty from specific departments
The three hour program opportunity will be offered four times this summer. Sessions provided will be interactive, with concurrent opportunities to explore a variety of important topics. If you'd like to learn more or have questions, visit www.jjc.edu/info/connect or call 815-280-2887.
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ICCTA Advocacy Day
(Photo by Jeff Julian)
Dr. Proulx and Trustee Jeff May visited with State Representative Renee Kosel in Springfield this week during the Illinois Community College Trustees Association's Advocacy Day. The JJC group met with several members of the college's legislative contingent to discuss state funding for higher education.
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JJC Celebrates Cinco de Mayo, Establishes Dr. Claude Aschinberg Latino Scholarship
From left: Salvador Valadez, JJC Latino student support specialist; Fonzy Trevino, Latinos Unidos president; Michelle Roman, Multicultural Student Affairs director; Dr. Claude Aschinberg. (Photo by Mike O'Brien)
Dr. L. Claude Aschinberg, founder of the pediatric unit at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, was honored at JJC's Cinco de Mayo event on May 4. Entertainment after the ceremony was provided by the JJC student club Latinos Unidos.
Aschinberg was recognized for his work and dedication to the community with the establishment of the Dr. L. Claude Aschinberg Latino Scholarship. The scholarship will assist students, who through no fault of their own do not have the documentation to apply for federal or state financial aid. A gift of $300 has already been received for the scholarship.
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Plus 50 Workforce Center offers Retirement Planning Today course at a discounted rate to JJC employees
Why is financial education so important? Due to recent tax law changes, an uncertain future for Social Security and the shift toward employee-directed retirement plans, the need for sound financial strategies has never been greater.
JJC will offer a seminar on retirement planning that answers these essential questions.
"Retirement Planning Today: An Educational Course for Adults Ages 50 to 70" will be held on the Main Campus, and will show how to assess your financial situation and develop a personalized plan to achieve your retirement goals.
The course, which is comprised of two sessions, will be offered twice on the Main Campus. JJC employees will receive a discounted rate of $30. The fee includes a textbook. Attendees may bring a guest for no additional charge.
Spring 2010 Dates and Times:
Tuesdays
May 18 and May 25
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Main Campus
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Saturdays
May 15 and May 22
8:30 a.m. to noon
Main Campus
"There's a whole body of knowledge associated with retirement planning," Dave Carl, course teacher and licensed financial consultant, said. "It's good to have a plan."
Topics include alternative income sources, transferring the risk of potential financial losses, estate planning, investments, retirement needs and expenses, retirement roadblocks and mistakes, retirement plan distributions, and risk management and protection.
Carl added that complimentary consultations will be given after the seminar.
"The consultation gives people the chance to apply what they've learned in class," he said.
For more information or to register, contact Kelly Lapetino at (815) 280-1500 or email klapetin@jjc.edu.
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Faculty, Staff Recognition
* Congratulations to three Joliet Junior College professors--Curt Hieggelke, Noella D'Cruz and Bill Hogan--who made presentations at the Illinois Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers at Greenville College in Carlinville in March.
Hogan presented "Physics in Crosswords;" D'Cruz presented "Group Projects in Astrobiology for Non-Science Majors;" and Hieggelke on TIPERS-Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research-to support active learning approaches.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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