Energy Institute Celebrates LEED Certification
Hocking College faculty and staff are invited to attend a ceremony commemorating the Hocking College Energy Institute (HCEI) LEED Platinum certification. The ceremony will take place at the Energy Institute at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2011.
The Energy Institute was awarded the LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in March 2011. The project earned a total of 56 of 69 possible points under the USGBC's LEED NC 2.2 rating system. The Energy Institute received more points than any other facility in Ohio and became the first LEED Platinum educational building in the state.
The LEED plaque presentation will coincide with the annual Green Energy Ohio Tour, showcasing renewable and sustainable energy installations across Ohio. A guided tour of the HCEI will be included. Transportation to the other sites in Hocking and Fairfield counties will be provided on a limited basis.
For additional information on the statewide tours, visit greenenergyohio.org. Visit the Energy Institute website for more information about the building and certification.
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Hocking College Video Debuts
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This video/commercial was developed as another part of the recently launched Hocking College "Apply Your Passion" marketing campaign. It debuted last week during NBC4 "Education Week" and will continue to be used online to promote the College. A more extensive version with student interviews is also being produced for use in recruiting.
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Special Board Meeting Announced
A special meeting of the Hocking College Board of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 5 p.m. at the Inn at Hocking College. The two agenda items include administering the oath of office to returning and new trustees, and an Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining matters. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Wayne National Forest Wild Weekend Discovery Series
Wayne National Forest will present the Wild Weekend Discovery Series the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The series is free and will take place at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters at 13700 US Highway 33. The series is designed for children preschool to fifth grade.
The events and dates are listed below:
· October 1 - Bats
· November 5 - Skeletons
· December 3 - Archaeology
· January 7 - Tracks & Scat
· February 4 - Rocks and Minerals
· March 3 - Reptiles
· April 7 - Weather / Clouds
Please register at 740.753.0101 the week before the class to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. For more information, visit the Athens County Convention and Visitors' Bureau.
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 Commission Seeking Third Party Comment About Hocking College
The Higher Learning Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provides institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institute and accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs. Accreditation is voluntary. The Commission accredits approximately 1,100 institutions of higher education in a 19-state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For the past year and a half, Hocking College has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's requirements and criteria for accreditation. The evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the college; following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College:
Public Comment on Hocking College
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments must be received by October 7, 2011. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be considered. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the person providing the comments. Comments will not be treated as confidential.
Note: Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request the separate Policy on Complaints documents from the Commission office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals. Complaints will not be considered third party comment.
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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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