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 Hocking College Designated Military Friendly School
Hocking College was awarded the Military Friendly SchoolsŪ title from Victory Media Inc. for the third year in a row. The 2013 Military Friendly SchoolsŪ list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are embracing America's military service members and veterans as students.
Schools were considered that offer scholarships and discounts, veterans' clubs, full-time staff, military credit and other services to those who served. The list was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 12,000 schools nationwide. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board consisting of educators from schools across the country. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year.
Specifically, Hocking College prioritizes the recruitment of students with military experience and is one of the top schools for providing the most academic credit for military and civilian credit. Scholarships and tuition discounts are also available to military students and veterans while all military students and dependents are offered in-state tuition without residency requirements. Hocking also allows military students called to active duty to return to school without any penalty.
The Military Friendly SchoolsŪ website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, features the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year's list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience.
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Presidents Meet with Governor to Discuss Future Funding
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Hocking College President Dr. Ron Erickson was one of 37 Ohio public university and college presidents invited to attend a meeting with Ohio Governor John Kasich last week. Governor Kasich requested that the presidents create a plan for higher education funding that would concentrate on financial incentives for colleges based upon the graduation rates of their students. The governor discussed his vision for the higher education sector to work together to develop the State Share of Instruction proposal for the FY14-FY 15 state operating budget proposal to be unveiled by the executive branch in February.
The Governor's office distributed six higher education reform goals. Those include participation rates of Ohio high school graduates in higher education and encouraging them to continue their education in Ohio. In addition, Ohio hopes to attract out of state students to its institutions of higher education. The Governor also wants to see improved graduation rates, a shorter graduation time-span and more affordable higher education options. The Governor seeks to graduate students with the essential skills they need to achieve success in jobs and post-undergraduate education. Lastly, he wants to encourage graduates to stay in Ohio to pursue careers upon graduation.
The college presidents told the Governor that they would have their plan to him before Thanksgiving.
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 Volunteer to Help with Voter Registration
Now until October 1, the Community Outreach Center will be conducting voter registration on campus. Students, student groups, or staff interested in assisting with registering others to vote should contact Suzanne Brooks-Korner at the Community Outreach Center at 740.753.7111. The task is fairly simple. Volunteers request a photo ID from the student wishing to register to vote, and then ask the student to complete and sign a very brief form. The forms will be collected and returned to the Board of Elections. Absentee voter applications will also be available at the table. |
 Hocking College to Host Annual Shrimp Sale
The annual shrimp harvest and sale at the Hocking College Fish Hatchery at Lake Snowden, harvested by Hocking's Fish Management and Aquaculture students, will take place on Friday, September 28 beginning at 9 a.m. The fresh water shrimp will also be for sale the following day, Saturday, September 29 at the Athens Farmers Market located on East State Street.
The Seafood Institute has classified the Cultured Fresh Water Shrimp as a 'green' product. The shrimp look like regular sea shrimp but are milder in flavor. The mild flavor is also easier to season compared to sea shrimp. Fresh water shrimp are often preferred because people with allergies to sea shrimp are able to eat the fresh water variety.
The public is invited to come on Friday morning and observe or take part in the harvesting. Shrimp will be sold at noon or after the pond is harvested. If interested in purchasing the shrimp, bring a cooler, and the ice will be supplied. The shrimp will die after they are put on the ice, allowing for the freshest product available.
The hatchery is located off State Route 50 West on County Road 80. Follow the "Shrimp" signs to the site. Please call 740.698.1925 for more information.
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 Reminder: You're Invited to the Logan Campus Open House
All faculty, staff and students are invited to the public open house for the newly expanded Hocking College Logan Campus on September 25 from 5 - 6 p.m.
Also, in last week's Verbatim it was stated that the new Holl Lab space will be rededicated to Barton S. Holl. It should have read Barton A. Holl, Hocking College supporter and donor.
Following the presentation, guided tours of the facility will be given by faculty and current students. Refreshments will also be provided. |
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PACE Lab Offers Sociology and Psychology Assistance
The Social Sciences PACE lab is now available to support students taking social sciences courses. The lab offers a quiet place for students to study, borrow books, use computers, print out assignments or obtain help with coursework. More than 30 General Psychology books are available to borrow for the semester.
The Social Sciences PACE lab is located in Oakley 301 and is open during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 9-10:50 a.m. and 12-1:50 p.m.
Monday: 6 - 8:50 p.m.
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 Free Fun for the Entire Family at the first Hocking College Homecoming
Come to the First Annual Hocking College Homecoming on October 6, from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. and enjoy the FREE, family-friendly event! As part of the Homecoming on October 6, attendees will enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and boxed lunch prepared and served by the students in the college's Culinary program. The following fun activities are planned: - Harvest Festival at Robbins Crossing
- Disc Golf tournament
- Volleyball
- Cornhole
- Tennis
- Beer Garden and bonfires
- Live music
- Competitions - ax throw, archery, pulp throw, Biltmore flip
- Children's activities in the Student Center
- Camping
Everyone is invited to join us, regardless of whether or not you are a Hocking College alum. Feel free to also bring your family. We only ask that you register using the link below so we can plan the food and amenities.
Hocking College Homecoming Registration
We're also looking for several volunteers to help with set-up, day of the event, and clean-up. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Libby Villavicencio at ext. 6088.
For additional information, visit the event page on the Hocking College website, or follow the Hocking College Alumni Association on Facebook for updates.
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Required Online Compliance Training Begins
Hocking College has started a series of online compliance training in an effort to make employees aware of various state and federal regulations. The first program in the training series is "Preventing Discrimination and Harassment."
You should schedule 30 minutes of your time to complete the course, which can be taken during regular work hours. Supervisors should schedule 45 minutes for their training course. You should have received an email with instructions on how to access the online training. If you did not receive this or are having difficulties logging in, please contact Laura Kreider at call 740.753.7038.
A classroom setting option is also available. If you wish to participate in this, once again, please contact Laura Kreider. You will have 60 days to complete the course from last Friday, September 14.
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 Album by Columbus Band Reflects Hocking College Community
"Time In The Wild," the new album by Columbus, Ohio band Old Hundred was recently released both digitally and on vinyl. Their new album was made possible by both Hocking College faculty and staff. The album was produced and engineered by School of Music Coordinating Instructor Josh Antonuccio at his own 3 Elliott Studio in Athens, Ohio. School of Music instructor Jesse Heetland played trumpet on two tracks, and Hocking Alum Travis Lautenschlager assisted in engineering the record while completing an internship at 3 Elliott Studio.
Old Hundred has been gaining both regional and national attention the last two years. Voted best band in Columbus in 2010 by Columbus Underground, they were chosen by Paste Magazine in 2012 as one of the top 10 bands in Ohio to watch and opened for Mumford and Sons this summer. You can check out the new album on iTunes or visit their band site at www.old-hundred.com.
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Counseling Center to Host Open House
The Counseling Center invites you to attend their campus-wide Open House on September 20 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in JL 256. This is great opportunity for you to be able to meet the five interns and new counselor Judy Palmer Manley.
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Alumni Spotlight
A Love of Nature Transformed into a Career
Adam Duff, Hocking College Wildlife Management graduate in 2000, is currently the Manager at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa where he previously worked as a biologist, thanks to the skills he learned while at Hocking College.
Duff grew up in southwest Ohio where he developed his love of the outdoors and conservation. "As a kid I was always drawn toward any activity that involved nature or being outside. Hiking, canoeing, whitewater rafting and photography are some activities that I still pursue as an adult," Duff said.
His love of the outdoors led him to Hocking College and then the University of Idaho where he studied Fish and Wildlife Management and Wildlife Biology respectively.
"After college I worked as a field technician for Idaho Fish and Game in the wilderness of central and southern Idaho," Duff said. "My drive for exploring new places and learning new ecosystems eventually brought me to Florida."
He says that the field skills he learned at Hocking have been an integral part of his career. "My background in field ID, ecology, and habitat management has enabled me to develop a number of conservation based initiatives that support The Florida Aquarium's mission of environmental stewardship," Duff commented.
Duff uses the knowledge and skills he learned at Hocking College on a daily basis at work and in his personal life. "I attribute my successful career to the strong foundation of field experience and theoretical knowledge gained by beginning my journey at Hocking College," Duff concluded.
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Volunteer for the Wetland Restoration Project
Wayne National Forest, in conjunction with the Appalachian Ohio Weed Control Partnership, is searching for community volunteers to assist with a wetland restoration project near Nelsonville on Saturday, September 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers will be collecting native plant seeds, non-native invasive weed control, trail maintenance and the planting trees.
If interested, volunteers should contact Cheryl Coon to register, or receive more information at 740.753.0558, or Eric Boyda at 740.534.6578. On the day of the project, volunteers should meet at the Forest Headquarters located between Nelsonville and Athens on US Hwy 33 at 8 a.m. to carpool to the site from headquarters. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
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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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Nursing Students Excel on the National Licensure Exam
Congratulations to students from the Hocking College School of Nursing, who achieved a 93.10 percent passing rate for first-time candidates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) from April to June 2012 for Practical Nursing (PN) and a 96.77 percent passing rate for Registered Nursing (RN) program.
Across the United States, graduates with an associate's degree only achieved an 83.16 percent passing rate for PN, compared to Hocking's 93.10 percent passing rate. Nationally, graduates with an associate's degree had a 91.10 percent pass rate for RN, in contrast to Hocking's 96.77 percent passing rate. When taking the NCLEX, a graduate has up to six hours to complete the RN exam and five hours for the PN exam.
Great job to the students, and to the Nursing faculty and staff who guided this tremendous achievement!
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