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Cross-Cultural Night First Initiative of Many in "We Are One Hocking" Theme

by Giles Lee, Director of Co-Curricular Education

Cross cultural photo2In an evening of great food from around the world, dancing and music, members of the Hocking community were invited to meet international students and learn something of their culture. Hocking President Dr. Ron Erickson unveiled a plaque to dedicate the Student Center Lobby as the Hall of Nations, where flags from around the world are displayed. The flags broadly represent the countries of the international students present on campus.
 
Screens have recently been added to the lobby that will include information on cross-cultural issues.  At present, Black History Month is the focus of the display. Hispanic and Native American history will be featured later this year. Holocaust Remembrance Day, Women's History and various health issues will also be highlighted.

We started the school year with speaker Frank Meeink, who told the story of his journey from a hateful Neo-Nazi to an advocate for cross-cultural harmony. In fall quarter, our students had the opportunity to see a traveling exhibit on the former Soviet Gulags, where millions of people were enslaved. In December, all were invited to a festive celebration of Holidays around the world where participants could learn about Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah and Diwali.

More cross-cultural events will be held as the year progresses and other items of interest will also be added to the Student Center lobby. Images from the Paralympics have been suggested in that they might tie all the themes in the Student Center together with inspirational pictures of people from around the world, overcoming various disabilities to compete in sports.

Displays of international currency, a wall of quotations that speak to issues of diversity and some sculptures are all ideas being considered for the Hall of Nations.

Landscaping around the Student Center is beginning to reflect the cross-cultural themes with native and exotic plants. The peace-poles at each end of the building display messages of peace in different languages. As we look ahead, we are adding events such as Global Cafe, an International Film Festival and celebrations for different world events. We also hope to have a Coordinator of Cross-Cultural Programming at some point in the future.
Concourse Furniture to Provide Inviting Entryway
Students and their families spend time in the Concourse as they prepare to enroll at Hocking College. According to a recent study by the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, more than half of the 16,000 students surveyed from 46 colleges indicated that the "attractiveness of the campus" was essential or very important in their decision where to attend school.  Students said that poorly maintained open spaces played a key role.  Capital funding dedicated to improving areas in John Light Hall and Oakley Hall was released by the Office of Budget and Management on April 8, 2010.   The result of this funding has allowed us to create a welcoming seating area outside John Light Hall 195 for the campus community.   We hope that everyone will enjoy the newly created common space.
Hocking College Logo Color Changes
Hocking College logo

Last year, we made slight adjustments to the Hocking College logo colors.  Although the logo colors remain, blue, green and yellow, the hues of these colors have been brightened. For the logos and document templates with the new colors, along with the updated Graphic Standards Guide, visit the Hocking College Intranet, located behind the password protected "Login" area of the Faculty & Staff page of hocking.edu.  Please discard any previous logos or document templates that you have used in the past. 

All Employee Learning Day - Measuring What Matters Most...Success
About 36 employees representing various departments within Student Affairs and the Office of Educational Outreach participated in a workshop entitled "Measuring What Matters Most" for All Employee Learning Day, Wednesday, February 9, 2011.  The day was devoted to practical "how to" information and actual writing of outcomes so each department will have an operational plan that builds on the College's new mission statement and proposed strategic plan, so we can measure what matters most....our success!
House Proposes to Cut TRIO by $24.9 Million in FY2011
TRIO logo revisedOn February 11, 2011, House Republicans introduced a bill that not only cuts TRIO funding for the remainder of FY 2011 by 2.9% (for a loss of $24.9 million), but provides inadequate funding for programs important to the education of low-income and first-generation students  If this bill is passed, 60,000 students could be removed from programs this year (programs funded by the FY 2011 bill) due to lack of funding and Congressional support.
 
All supporters of TRIO (including parents, staff, institution leaders, community activists and students) should contact their House Members immediately (contact information available at https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml) and ask that they not support this bill. Be ready to talk about the importance of these programs to your students, your institution and your community. 

 

STARS Nominations Submissions Due February 16
The STARS Ceremony for this quarter will be held on February 23, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex and will be honoring achievements from Fall quarter.  We are now accepting applications for nominations in the following areas:
  • "The Green Award"
    This will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area of education of sustainable, renewable and environmental issues or the implementation thereof.
  • The "We are One Hocking" Award
    This award will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area of Cross-Cultural Education and or community unification.
  • Most Outstanding Contribution to Campus or Community Life
    This award will be given to recognize a project which made a positive impact on campus or community life, last quarter.
Please send nominations by e-mail to Giles Lee by February 16, 2011.  Nominations should include the name of the group or person nominated and a description of the project, which includes the date that the project took place.  Feel fee to include photos, video, evaluations and references in the nomination e-mail.


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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.

Kudos Korner

Kudos for Employee Learning Day Workshop

Linda Deeds sends her kudos to Bonnie Allen-Smith, Director of Assessment, and Lisa Steffensen, Director of Residence Life,  for a wonderful job in making the "Measuring What Matters Most" workshop on Employee Learning Day interesting and understandable.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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