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 Guidelines for Adverse Weather
As we enter the time period for inclement weather, please review the following information about campus closure. Individual employees must make their own decision regarding their safety in traveling to work.
Closing Campus
Hocking College will be open for classes except in cases of extreme danger (such as ice), emergency, or mandated closing by public officials (such as when the water supply is unavailable.) There will be a number of times when the public schools might close while the campus remains open.
As weather conditions may be different for each of our campuses, individual locations of Hocking College may close. Also, the campus may cancel only morning classes and reopen for afternoon and evening classes.
Human Resources
During bad weather, employees can contact the Human Resources Call-Off Line at 740.753.7096. This number will provide daily information to employees in regard to emergency closures for all campus locations and still allow you to leave a voicemail reporting your absence or tardiness if the College is open.
Listed below are the identified Level One Emergency Personnel. Each designated Level One Personnel is responsible for notifying other employees when their services are required during an emergency. Any bargaining unit employees required to work will be compensated in accordance with their specific bargaining unit agreement.
Level One Emergency Personnel
For the information of the Hocking College community, Level One Emergency Personnel are identified in the Emergency Management Guide as the following positions:
- President
- Vice President of Administrative Services
- Vice President of Financial Services
- Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs/Provost
- Chief Technology Officer
- Director of Campus Safety
- Associate Provost
- Director of Residence Life
- Director of Facilities
- Director of Food Services
- Director of Marketing & Public Relations
- Director of Human Resources
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Custodial Supervisor
Those employees who are designated Level One Emergency Personnel are required to be on campus in the event of emergencies and/or cancellations.
Communication of Closure
Any change of schedule or cancellation of classes will be posted on our website (hocking.edu) and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/HockingCollege.Ohio) and announced on these radio or television stations. The stations will be notified by at least 7 a.m. Do not call the college switchboard.
Radio
Nelsonville: WAIS 770 AM, WAIS 89.1 FM, WSEO 107.7 FM
Athens: WATH 970 AM, WXTQ 105.5 FM, WOUB 91.3 FM
Logan: WLGN 98.3 FM, WLGN 1510 AM
Lancaster: WHOK 95.5 FM, WLVQ 96 FM
Chillicothe: WBEX 93.3 FM, WBEX 1490 AM, WCOR 90.1 FM
Columbus: WNCI 97.9 FM, WCOL 92.3 FM, WBWR 105.7 FM, WTVN 610 AM, WYTS 1230 AM, WBNS 97.1 FM, WBNS 1460 AM
New Lexington: WWJM 105.9 FM
Jackson: WKOV 96.7 FM, WCJO 97.7 FM, WYRO 98.7 FM, WYPC 1330 AM
Parkersburg: WXIL 95.1 FM
Zanesville: WHIZ 92.7 FM, WHIZ 1240 AM
Television
Columbus: Fox 28, WBNS TV 10, WSYX TV 6, WCMH TV 4
Zanesville: WHIZ
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Early Overage Check Distribution Encourages Spring Registration
In order to encourage returning students to register for spring semester 2013 prior to leaving for the end of autumn semester, financial aid overage check release dates have been moved one week earlier. Returning students in good financial aid standing who register for spring term by December 14, 2012 will have their financial aid overage check direct deposited or mailed on January 17, 2013.
Other students who do not meet the criteria and those registering after December 14 will have their check direct deposited or mailed on January 24, 2013. Please pass along these important dates to students as you are assisting them with spring term registration.
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Music and Culture Class Visits Rock Hall of Fame
 Sue Fletcher's Music and Culture class, and students in other music classes at Hocking, visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland on Thursday, October 25. This seven-floor museum allowed students to be immersed in rock history and view many exhibits dedicated to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists.
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 Halloween Events Around Campus
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a potluck and participate in a costume contest on Wednesday, October 31 from 12 -2 p.m. in Oakley 210. Prizes will be awarded to the costume contest winners. Please let Melinda Roggow know if you are planning on bringing a dish to share.
The students of the Hocking College Epicurean Club are also holding their First Annual Halloween Meeting on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. They will have a pumpkin carving contest, as well as many fall themed foods. All departments are invited and encouraged to wear a costume. The event begins at 5 p.m. in the demo kitchen at the Inn at Hocking College.
Anyone interested in participating in the Pumpkin Carving Contest should email the club secretary. Those interested in judging the contest, along with our Dean, Chef Alfonso, please email Chef Katie McGushin, club faculty advisor.
For more information about the club, or how to become involved (membership is not limited to culinarians,) email Chef McGushin, or check out the Hocking College Epicurean Club Facebook Page.
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 Reminder: Community Halloween at Hocking College
Community Halloween at Hocking College will be held Tuesday, October 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hocking College Student Center, following Nelsonville's Trick or Treat.
This is a great event for families to come and enjoy. Inflatable games, local magician, Rusty, and a costume contest (in which you can enter to win a pool party) will be available for the community to participate in. The Hocking Woods Nature Center will be giving away prizes and showcasing critters to the community. Free cotton candy and popcorn will also be offered.
View the three-minute video from last year's event.
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Upcoming Admissions Events
Prospective students will be visiting campus for our admissions events: Hocking Showcase and Discover Hocking. The dates are as follows:
Hocking Showcase
All events are 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Public Safety Services Showcase: Friday, November 2, Main Campus
- Natural Resources Showcase: Tuesday, November 6, Main Campus
- Arts & Sciences / Hospitality Showcase: Wednesday, November 7, Main Campus
- Health & Nursing Showcase: Tuesday, November 13, Main Campus
- Business & Computer Technology: Wednesday, November 14, Main Campus
- Engineering & Advanced Energy Showcase: Wednesday, November 14, Logan Campus
Discover Hocking - Thursday, November 1, Main Campus, 1:15 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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 Police Academy Graduates Students
Hocking College Police Academy graduated 11 new police recruits in a ceremony on October 25, the 93rd Police Academy class to graduate.
Graduates completed more than three months of intensive training at the Police Academy. Some graduates have already gained employment at local agencies.
Michael Taylor, Retired Chief of the Law Enforcement Division for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, provided an overview of Police Officer expectations and offered encouragement to contribute to their communities today.
Commander Tim Voris recognized graduates Richard R. Drake and Jordan Scheidt for perfect attendance and dedication to the Academy. "Both of these young men were prepared and on time each and every day, which says a lot about their dedication and commitment to training and their career choice," Voris said.
Four special awards were presented at the graduation ceremony. The Distinguished Leadership award was given to Sergeant Craig Munyan, military veteran, for his hard work and leadership to the Academy. The Clyde Beasley Service award was presented to Richard R. Drake for his combined performance at the required skill level scores, leadership and dedication during the academy.
Commander Voris and Susan White, Dean of Public Safety, presented a special award to Shirley Jeffers who recently retired with over 44 years of public safety service to Hocking College and her community as former peace officer, instructor, and Hocking College board member. Cadet Jordan Scheidt was the recipient of the Shirley Jeffers award this year by demonstrating an exceptional ability in each skill area.
"Hocking College Police Academy and School of Public Safety has a tradition of service, where men and women have dedicated their lives to their community and to public service," Voris said.
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New Dean Open Forum Scheduled
The campus community is invited to attend public forums to be held this week to meet the three candidates for the new Dean of Arts and Sciences, Business and Computer Technology. We are pleased to announce the following candidates:
- Jeff Daubenmire, Open Forum, Monday, October 29 at 12 p.m. in JL 195
- Susan White, Open Forum, Wednesday, October 31 at 12 p.m. in JL 195
- Annette Ericksen, Open Forum, Friday, November 2 at 12 p.m. in JL 195
The candidates will provide a brief presentation, and then be available for a question and answer session.
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New Perry Campus Sign
 The Hocking College Perry Campus proudly portrays our updated image through a brand new sign installation. The entry sign continues with the ongoing efforts to improve our signage, to better communicate locations and the Hocking College brand.
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 Book Drive Sponsored by ESL Class
Friday launched the beginning of a four-week book drive sponsored by students in the ESL 1143 Composition class.
The students are working to collect a variety of books to support the ongoing literacy efforts of Better World Books, which has raised over $12 million towards literacy programs and libraries in the USA and Africa through the daily sale online of donated books.
Better World Books receives donations into their warehouse, separates them into books to be shipped to teachers and schools in Africa without sufficient book resources, and then puts all other donated books up for sale online. The program has also kept over 92 million books from landfills.
All types of books are welcome, even reference books and textbooks. Magazines and journals cannot be donated. Green collection boxes are located at the following places around campus:
- Natural Resources building
- JL Dining Hall
- JL 312
- DVD 1st floor (near library)
- Student Center
You are welcome to donate books from home. Please contact Carla Ryan-Hirst if you have a stack of books and would like students to pick them up from you.
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Food Drive Sponsored by School of Health and Nursing
 The School of Health and Nursing is sponsoring a food drive in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. The School hopes to sponsor a food drive each semester and rotate food donations between Hocking, Athens and Perry county food pantries; counties in which Hocking College campuses are located.
This semester's collection will be donated to a Hocking County food pantry. Donations will be accepted in boxes located at the Allied Health office and the Nursing office through Friday, November 16. Contact Barb McGhee if you have any questions.
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School of Hospitality Offers Lunch Menu Additions at the Starbrick Bistro
 Chef Alfonso Contrisciani, Dean of the School of Hospitality, would like to announce that the menu at the Starbrick Bistro at the Inn at Hocking College has been updated. Customers can choose between three salad choices, six sandwich choices, and five entrée options of chicken, pork, pasta, ribs or vegan rye and barley.
Does a cider and maple cured pork chop sound delicious? Try the six-ounce pork chop served with creamy braised cabbage, buttermilk chive and bacon mashed potatoes.
Is a salad more your style? Try the Woodlands salad with grilled chicken breast served on a bed of mixed greens, garnished with sliced apples, walnuts, bleu cheese, grilled asparagus and tomatoes. It's served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
The Starbrick Bistro is open Monday - Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m. Meals are $6, and special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request.
The special themed days below will begin in January, as well as being open an additional day on Friday.
- Tuesday: Soup/Sandwich Specials
- Wednesday: A Day at A New York Deli
- Friday: Fish N Chips
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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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2011 President's Award for Courage in Citizenship
Congratulations to Hocking College graduate Alice VanDoren who was presented with the 2011 President's Award for Courage in Citizenship.
This is a new award, designed to recognize students who take up a social cause or injustice, and invest time and effort in drawing appropriate public attention to it in order to affect a positive change. Their efforts may include stepping outside of their own comfort zone and drawing attention to themselves, but only for the sake of their cause.
The award will only be granted at the discretion of the Hocking College President, and will not be a regular category in the STARS event or at commencement.
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