January 31, 2011
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Congratulations to The Learning Connection
 One of Hocking College's "hidden treasures" is the federally-funded Student Support Services (SSS) The Learning Connection (TLC) program, funded under the US Department of Education's TRIO program. The program's director, Dr. Jane Lyons, recently submitted the following report on the program's success in exceeding four main performance objectives over the past year. These statistics really speak for themselves. Congratulations to Dr. Lyons and her wonderful staff!
- Objective 1: Serve 190 students, 66.67 percent of whom are low-income and first-generation college students during the 2009-10 academic year. TLC served 217 students or 114 percent of the objective during the 2009-10 academic year. Of these students, 174 or 80.81 percent were low-income and first-generation college students.
- Objective 2: 70 percent of participants served by the SSS project will persist from 2009-10 to the 2010-11 academic year or graduate and/or transfer from a 2 year to a 4-year institution during the 2009-10 academic year. Out of 217 participants served, 183 or 84.33 percent were retained, graduated, and/or transferred during the 2009-10 academic year.
- Objective 3: 70 percent of all participants served by the SSS project will meet performance levels required to stay in good academic standing at Hocking College. Out of 217 participants served, 200 or 92.16 percent achieved and remained in good academic standing during the 2009-10 academic year.
- Objective 4: 10 percent of 2007-08 New Participants only will graduate with an associate's degree and/or transfer to a four-year institution by 2009-10. Of the 112 students who joined TLC in 2007-08, 37 or 33.03 percent graduated with an associate's degree and/or transferred during the 2009-10 academic year.
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Hutton Semi-Finalist for Innovation Award
TechColumbus announced that Jerrold Hutton, dean of the Hocking College Energy Institute in Logan, is a semi-finalist for the annual Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards recognize Central Ohio leaders and companies for their outstanding achievements in technology leadership and innovation. Hutton has been nominated in the Green Innovation category, as well as the Innovation in Non-Profit Service Delivery category.
Thirteen business leaders and two high school students will be recognized in various categories at a ceremony on February 3 at the new Battelle Hall in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, where more than 1,000 people are expected to be in attendance to celebrate Central Ohio's robust and thriving innovation economy.
"For the past 14 years, individuals, companies and technology teams have come together to nominate and celebrate the best in technology leadership and innovation in Central Ohio," said Ted Ford, president and CEO of TechColumbus. "These awards showcase the incredible contribution that companies, both large and small, are having in our community and beyond."
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School of Health & Nursing Hosts Community Health Fair
 The Hocking College School of Health and Nursing will be promoting wellness during their eleventh annual Health Fair on March 1, 2011 in the Student Center Multiplex from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The public is invited and participants can visit 45 booths, each demonstrating simple adjustments in everyday habits that can lead to healthier lifestyles. Most services are free, except cholesterol checks for $10. Students will measure blood sugar and blood pressure, target heart rate/flexibility, body fat ratios and stress levels. Information supporting the relationship of cold prevention and hand washing, smokeless tobacco and smoking cessation, drug and alcohol abuse, energy drinks, emotional care, depression and suicide, sexually transmitted disease, rape trauma and healthy diets will also be presented. |
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2011 Innovation of the Year Award Nominations Accepted
Every year, the League for Innovation in the Community College honors outstanding innovations that have been recognized by member institutions as Innovations of the Year. These innovations represent capstone achievements and the continuing renewal of the spirit of innovation and experimentation upon which the League was founded. One winner for each member college will be accepted.
The Innovation of the Year Award is designed to recognize college staff members who have designed and implemented a significant innovation. All areas of Hocking College: instructors (including part-time), administrators, professional and support personnel are encouraged to submit applications to the College. Applications may include groups of staff that have designed the innovation.
For more information, or for application information, contact Laura Kreider, Director of Employee Learning/Professional Development, Oakley 210, ext. 7038.
To see the Innovation of the Year 2010 Winners, visit the League for Innovation website.
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Mission
Hocking College provides a unique, innovative, and quality education in a supportive experience- based learning environment, preparing students for employment and transfer education opportunities, while teaching the value of lifelong learning, promoting diversity and developing citizens who are engaged in their local and global communities.
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Quality Instruction Program Thanks
During a recent luncheon to welcome new faculty through the Quality Instruction Program (QIP), participants Mack Bailey, Justin Beal, Kathy Bick, Andie Henry, Sally Jeffery and Harrison Walsh shared freely regarding their first impressions of their Hocking College experience. The new faculty overwhelmingly expressed their appreciation of the gracious welcome provided by current faculty, and their willingness to help.
Thank you to the QIP participants for your observations, current faculty for assisting new faculty with their transition and to Laura Kreider for her assistance with the QIP.
- Molly Weiland, Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
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Roxana Herdlitzka sends her thanks to alll who helped during Overage Check Day, January 27, 2011. Cashiers and Records, Fiscal and Admissions Staff worked as a team throughout the day. Special thanks to Campus Safety for their assistance.
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