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 New Foundation Director Joins Hocking College
Please join us in welcoming Libby Villavicencio as the new Executive Director of the Hocking College Foundation.
Libby was the former Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) Center for Development. She has extensive experience working with community colleges in the development role through her position at the OACC, and has worked in development with nonprofit organizations since 1999. Libby previously served as Vice President of Advancement for Lifecare Alliance and Vice President and Director of Foundation Programs for The Rensselaerville Institute, both in Columbus. She also worked with the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Catholic Social Services, United Way, National Church Residences and Volunteers of America.
"I am sincerely delighted to introduce Libby as our new Foundation Director. She brings a wealth of professional experience and knowledge to the position, and appreciates the unique qualities of southeastern Ohio that make this area such a great place to live, learn and work," Dr. Ron Erickson, Hocking College President, said.
The Hocking College Foundation is the primary fundraising arm of the institution and facilitates the efforts of the Alumni Association. The executive director provides leadership and vision in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic fundraising program, which includes direct oversight of all annual, major, planned and special campaign projects.
"Libby comes to the Hocking College Foundation with a successful and experienced background in fundraising and senior foundation leadership. She will provide the right leadership and wise counsel necessary to enable Hocking College and the Hocking College Foundation leadership teams to continue to meet their fundamental objective of helping students fulfill their dreams of earning a quality, affordable education at Hocking College," Don Wood, Hocking College Foundation President, said.
Libby looks forward to working with the Foundation members and is excited about their commitment to Hocking College, the students and alumni.
"My vision is for anyone, regardless of their financial situation, who wants to attend Hocking College, whether to advance their career, get a degree or transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor's degree, to be able to do so without accruing major debt. They can then stay in the community, prosper, and be meaningfully engaged," she commented.
Villavicencio has a bachelor's degree from Ohio University, a master's degree in Human Services Management from Franklin University and a certificate of completion in Columbia University's Executive School of Business, Institute of Nonprofit Management.
Libby's office is located in JL191, and she can be reached at 740.753.6088 / villavicenciol@hocking.edu.
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ABLE Tutoring Offered on Campus
Two Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) instructors will be at Hocking College Mondays and Tuesdays for spring quarter. Students who need tutoring help in basic math, fractions, decimals, geometry, algebra, English composition, grammar, reading skills and/or vocabulary may contact Amy Guda or Sue Hendley for free tutoring using the following contact information to set-up a time and campus location:
Amy Guda
Monday: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
740.380.1545
gudaa@odjfs.state.oh.us
Sue Hendley
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or by appointment
740.653.4146
shendley@faircaa.org
Posters advertising the service with the contact information are posted in various locations on campus including the front desk in the College of Arts and Sciences, Oakley 312, where students may go for answers to any additional questions.
Students who have worked with the ABLE tutors have retested into higher level classes after working with the tutors for several weeks, saving students both time and money.
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Reminder: Excellence Award Nominations Accepted
Nominations of Hocking College employees for the Excellence in Instruction, Excellence in Service and the Curtis Miles Service awards are now being accepted. Nomination forms that provide more information about the awards can be found on the homepage of the Hocking College website and below. The deadline for nominations is 5
p.m. on Monday April 30, 2012.
Nominations should be sent to the Awards Committees c/o Laura Kreider, Oakley 204.
2012 Excellence in Instruction
2012 Excellence in Service
2012 Curtis Miles Service Award
Award winners will be announced at Hocking College's All Staff Luncheon on August 20, 2012.
If you would like more information, please contact Laura Kreider, Director, Professional Development, ext. 7038.
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 Friday Night Steak Night and Lunch Hours
Beginning Friday, April 20, from 5 - 10 p.m., the students of the Hocking College Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs will host Friday Night Steak Night. The evening will include several different steak options, and other entrees, along with a variety of side dishes.
Also returning this quarter as part of the student learning laboratory, the talented Culinary and Hospitality students will prepare and serve a delicious lunch to the campus community every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the quarter, from 12 - 2 p.m at the Starbrick Bistro in the Inn at Hocking College. A full meal, including beverage, will be served for the low price of $6. Selections of desserts will also be available for $2 each. Cash only will be accepted, and no substitutions please. Watch for lunch menus in your inbox!
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OhioMeansInternships.com Helps Ohio Businesses and Students Connect
Finding quality internships and experiential learning opportunities can be an important part of your students' career development as well as an important component of a company's business plan. OhioMeansInternships.com can help students connect with interested businesses.
Students who register with OhioMeansInternships.com will be sought out by employers who also register with OhioMeansInternships.com to search for student talent. Students will be able to search internship positions that have been posted.
The website is more than a listing of internships; it serves as a comprehensive solution that will provide information useful during the students' educational planning stages. One of the features is a portal page specific to students looking at internships. The portal includes analytics to identify career pathways and smarter career choices that work for all segments of the student job seeker population.
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 Perry Campus Open House
The Hocking College Perry Campus will hold an open house and program showcase on May 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. Prospective students can get information on admissions and financial aid, speak to instructors and take a tour of the equipment and facilities for the academic programs offered at Hocking College Perry Campus. Those interested in attending should RSVP to 866-HC-PERRY, ext. 7548.
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Policy Manual on the Web
Looking for a comprehensive list of Hocking College Policies? Look no further than the Hocking College Website. The administrative team recently compiled a detailed manual of the current policies. Visit www.hocking.edu/facultystaff and click on "Policy Manual" in the left side navigation.
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 Upcoming Admissions Events
Hocking Showcase- Advanced Energy - April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hocking College Energy Institute
- Arts & Sciences - April 26, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Hospitality - April 25, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Inn at Hocking College
- Natural Resources - April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lake Snowden
- Public Safety Services - April 27, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Discover Hocking - May 3, 5:15 p.m.
Thank you for your assistance as we provide prospective students with a chance to experience a Hocking College education!
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Printable Trail Permits Now Available Online
The Wayne National Forest is offering an easy and convenient way to purchase trail permits for its upcoming trail season that started Sunday, April 15, 2012.
New printable trail permits are now available for purchase on the Forest website. Riders have the ability to purchase printable trail permits (Daily, Three-Day, and Seasonal) through an online vendor under the "Quick Links" section of the Forest website.
These permits may be purchased and printed from home or any location that offers access to a computer with internet service and a color printer. Permits should be visibly displayed on the ATV, horse, bicycle or person when riding trails.
Traditional permits remain available for sale through local participating vendors throughout central and southeast Ohio. A complete list of vendors is available on the Forest website.
Free 8 ½ X 11 printable trail maps are also available on the Forest website under "Maps and Publications."
For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/wayne or contact the Wayne National Forest Offices at 740.753.0101. Follow the Wayne National Forest on Twitter: @waynenationalfs
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2012 Country Music Summer Festival
 The 2012 Country Music Summer Festival will be held on May 26, 2012 at Kaeppner's Woods in Logan. The lineup features 10 Nashville artists with headliners Easton Corbin and McGuffey Lane! A variety of food, vendors, arts and crafts, games, contests, door prizes and more will be offered.
Hocking College students and faculty are eligible for a special discounted rate. For details, visit the website at www.littlebigdude.com. |
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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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Instructor Speaks at Ohio Conference
| Congratulations to Marty Hanlin, Coordinating Instructor for the E-Business and Web Design program, who recently represented Hocking College at the itWORKS.OHIO 2012 Ninth Ohio Information Technology Educator Conference on April 12 at Columbus State. Hanlin gave a presentation entitled, "Designing Websites to Rank High in Search Engines."
The conference focuses on the essentials of information technology, implementation of new technology and sharing best practices. The aim is to bring together practitioners from both secondary and postsecondary institutions.
Great job, Marty!
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