JJC News 5/12: Faculty Union contract approved, Nursing celebrates 40th anniversary

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Faculty Union Contract Approved

A new, four-year faculty union contract was approved by the Board of Trustees at the May 10 meeting.

The contract, which covers 212 full-time faculty members and runs through June 30, 2015, has a fixed salary schedule and includes increases in each year that reflect the general cost of living.

The agreement also includes employee health care contributions that escalate over the course of the contract, which will offer significant savings to the college. Read more>>

Look for a copy of the contract in an upcoming newsletter

Board of Trustees May Meeting Summary

At Tuesday's board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution to adopt the tentative FY2012 budget and place it on public display. The next steps include public comment and then approval of the budget at the June board meeting.

The board also approved a motion to table the approval of the City Center Project programming and budget pending further discussions on the size and scope of the project. Finally, trustees approved the purchase of property at 225 N. Chicago Street, adjacent to the former White Store property, for use in the City Center Campus project.

Watch the board meeting

The May board summary will be available in the next newsletter.

$150K Grant Funds New Health Careers: Skilled Workers, Strong Earnings Project

A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study reveals that the healthcare and social assistance industry will make up approximately 26 percent--or four million--of all new jobs through 2018.

JJC is working to train workers to fill those jobs, thanks to a $150,000 Workforce Development grant that will better prepare low income residents and recipients of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) for a career in the healthcare industry.

The grant will fund the Health Careers: Skilled Workers, Strong Earnings Project a component of the college's Healthcare Bridge program. The goal of the project is to advance the Healthcare Bridge program that prepares individuals for a career in the healthcare field by offering occupational training including Pharmacy Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant.

Learn more

Nursing 40th Anniversary Open House May 19

Archival JJC nursing photos>>

The JJC Nursing Program celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first graduating class this year and is marking the occasion with an open house May 19 on the Main Campus Bridge. The campus community is invited to attend.

The event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Bridge. The celebration comes on the heels of the recent Board of Trustees proclamation recognizing the hard work and dedication of the college nursing department during National Nurses Week, which is May 6 through May 12.

The event planning committee includes Shawnna Cunning, Shannon Jarot, Jorie Kulczak, Lynn Noell, and Caroline Russo.

For more information, contact Caroline Russo at crusso@jjc.edu.

REMINDER: Campus Center Relocation Information
Campus Center Interior 5-10-11

The first scheduled office

relocations into the Campus Center start June 17.

Latest interior photos>>

As a reminder, the relocation information is listed below. This info is also located on the master plan website.

View the move schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

interactive map and floor plans

Download a PDF with information on the upcoming move.

For questions about the relocation, email relocation@jjc.edu or view the frequently asked questions.

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Recognitions

Amy Lilek nominated by Dena Schlunz

The Career Services Office continues its new program this spring semester to recognize the contributions student workers make to the college community. Below are the three students recognized through the Student Worker Spotlight award and their nominators.

Katelynn Clark - Library Student Assistant, nominated by Loretta Slaboszewski

Amy Lilek - Credentials Office Student Worker, nominated by Dena Schlunz

La'Shara Shaw - Alumni Assistant Student Worker, nominated by Delia Ulloa-Jimenez

Read the Student Worker Spotlights

Career Services Director Mary Jo Wolfersberger said the recognition program also provides students with documentation of their excellent employability skills for future job searches.

Interested in nominating your student worker or learning more about student worker opportunities? Contact Wolfersberger at ext. 2476 or email mwolfers@jjc.edu.

Send your recognition information to communications@jjc.edu or, use the online form to nominate someone for a Core Values Award.

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

Questions? Email communications@jjc.edu.