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 New Dean of Allied Health and Director of Perry Campus Named
Hocking College is pleased to announce Bonnie Allen-Smith has been named new Dean of the School of Allied Health and Christine Woodgeard has been promoted to Director of the Hocking College Perry Campus.
Smith is a 1979 graduate of Hocking College. She began her career as a Staff Nurse at Holzer Medical Center in 1979. Smith aided the hospital in several different departments including the Medical Unit, Intensive Care Unit and Surgical/Ambulatory Unit until 1998.
She taught nursing at the Adult Education Center in Nelsonville, Ohio from 1998 until 1990, when was hired as a faculty member in the Hocking College School of Nursing. In 2006, she was hired as Coordinator of Assessment of Student Academic Achievement at Hocking College.
"I am excited about the future as we continue to improve curriculum and instruction for student success and explore online degree options," Smith said. "I look forward to collaborating with the School of Nursing to create a simulation laboratory providing students hands-on experiences utilizing state of the art mannequins and virtual patient data that allows students to learn by doing without jeopardizing patient safety."
A 2000 graduate of The Ohio State University, Woodgeard held management positions with National City Bank and Big Brothers Big Sisters before her employment with Hocking College.
In 2004, Woodgeard began her first job with Hocking College as an Admissions Specialist on Perry Campus. In 2007, she was hired as the Associate Director of Student Services for Perry Campus. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Specialization of Enrollment Management.
"It is an exciting opportunity to take on this new challenge, and I look forward to serving as the Director of the Hocking College Perry Campus and to carrying out the mission of Hocking College," Woodgeard said. "This is truly a great team, and I am happy to be a part of it."
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Hocking College Counseling Center  Creates New Group
Hocking College Counseling Center presents MyLife, a new group for students focused on issues facing them at Hocking College. The Counseling Center will host informational meetings regarding the new group in the Counseling Center Annex (JL 251 next to the Access Center) on January 28 at 5 p.m. and January 31 at 1 p.m.
The meeting will provide general information about the group as well as dates, times and the first topic for MyLife during spring semester. Topics may include: romantic relationships, alcohol and drug use, finances, family, homelessness, life as a college student, friendships, single parenting, academics, pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, sexual assault, violence prevention, physical health, disability, discrimination, fear of non-acceptance, parenthood, employment and separation. Group members will decide a topic for the next MyLife meeting at the end of each session.
MyLife originated as a result of information gathered by the Hocking College Counseling Center Needs Assessment launched during autumn semester. For more information, please contact Judy Palmer.
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Hungry? Support our Students and Have a Great Lunch
Looking for a location to have a lunch meeting or just in the mood for some great food? The School of Hospitality is open for their winter practical schedule at the Starbrick Bistro Tuesday - Friday throughout the semester from 12 - 2 p.m.
Check out their new menu, and weekly specials will be offered. Meals are $7 (cash only please) inclusive, and special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request.
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 Reminder: Hocking College Hosts "College Goal Sunday"
Hocking College is the Athens County site for "College Goal Sunday," a statewide financial aid event taking place on February 10, 2013 at 2 p.m.
This free event provides students and their families with assistance to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the federal application that is required to receive federal financial aid including the Federal Pell Grant and student loans as well as the need-based state grants.
Due to the great demand expected for assistance in completing the FASFA, families are encouraged to register at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org or by calling 800.233.6734.
The FAFSA is key when it comes to funding a college education. It helps families overcome financial barriers that prevent students from attending their institution of choice. Studies show that 50 percent of students are more likely to attend college if they complete the FAFSA.
Students should bring their social security card, driver's license, IRS 1040 tax return and W2s, their parents' IRS 1040 tax return and W2s and any other benefit and/or income information to the event. Attendees will register at the Light Hall Main Concourse at Hocking College. No alternate date for the event has been scheduled in case of inclement weather.
The event is presented by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and endorsed by the Ohio Board of Regents.
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 Ranger Academy Assists with Hocking Hills Winter Hike
Twenty-one students from Hocking College Ranger Academy provided traffic management assistance for the Hocking Hills Winter Hike Saturday, January 19. The hike attracts many visitors to the Hocking Hills area, and traffic guidance is a vital step in providing a successful event.
Around 4,300 visitors attended the 49th Annual Winter Hike, which takes participants through a six-mile trail around Hocking Hills State Park beginning at the campgrounds and ending in the "Upper Falls" of Old Man's Cave.
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Management Class to Observe Offices Across Campus
Barbara Sunderlin's Office Management Theory course studies office procedures, ergonomics, office design and environment. To properly understand office operations, the class will visit various offices on campus throughout the semester to observe and evaluate. Sunderlin is requesting volunteers for these observation opportunities.
Students may spend up to 20 minutes in an office, while filling out a check sheet and asking a few questions. The class meets on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Volunteers should contact Barb Sunderlin to schedule a date and time for her class to visit. She prefers to schedule visits during the first two weeks of February, but later dates can be arranged if necessary.
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Alumni Spotlight 
Hocking Alum Named New Police Chief
Kevin Groves is passionate about law enforcement. Since his graduation from Hocking College in 1992, he held various positions with the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. In December 2012, Groves resigned to pursue a new career as the police chief in New Straitsville.
He will work part-time as the new police chief, serving between three and five days per week. The New Straitsville Village Council unanimously approved Groves for the position, knowing he is the person best qualified to fit the role.
"This is a great opportunity for me," said Groves. "I can work for the village and still have the time to devote to teaching or going back to school for more training."
Groves held a detective position for the Hocking County Sheriff's Office from 2004 to 2009. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009 and held this position until his resignation. For more information, see the
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Digging the Past
On Saturday January 19, 2013, the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio bustled with intrigued visitors scoping out archaeological finds. Dr. Annette G. Ericksen, Archaeology program coordinating instructor at Hocking College, spoke about being an archaeologist and opportunities within the field.
Many archaeology enthusiasts attended the event with spectacular finds from various regions. "We have many ages of history on display here," said Bill Reynolds, museum historian, who organized the event. "We have items from prehistory and objects all the way to the Civil War, which is a long span."
The Ohio Historical Society provided an "identification clinic" allowing people to ask if their discoveries had value. Overall, the event was successful, allowing participants to gain a better understanding of history and archaeology. For more information, read the News and Sentinel article.
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TLC Spring Newsletter Available
Interested in obtaining ongoing information about The Learning Connection (TLC), a TRiO program? Look no further than the TLC page on our website and the most recent TLC Spring Newsletter.
For more information contact the TRiO office located in JL 253 at 740.753.7113, open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Final Reminder: Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching
All currently enrolled Hocking College students should complete the online Scholarship Application by January 31, 2013 to be considered for scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.
To apply, please direct students to use the Online Scholarship Application, which can be accessed through the Office of Student Financial Aid Services webpage. Click on the Scholarships subheading to find additional information and a direct link to the 2013-2014 scholarship application.
Students who are selected to receive scholarships will be notified in March.
If you need additional information regarding completion of the Online Scholarship Application, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid Services at 740.753.7061.
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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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 |  School of Nursing Programs Approved
Tammy Keith, Dean of the School of Nursing, recently attended the Ohio Board of Nursing meeting in Columbus, Ohio. At the meeting, the Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing programs received full approval of the Ohio Board of Nursing for five years. Congratulations on a job well done!
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Kudos to the Campus Community for a Great Semester Opening
Kim Coy sends her kudos to the campus community for a great start to the semester.
She specifically thanks Financial Aid who worked overtime to make sure students received their aid; Department secretaries who went above and beyond their job descriptions while faculty and staff were out during breaks to make sure the students got a schedule; and custodians and maintenance who moved offices, scrubbed walls down, stripped and waxed floors at breakneck speed so everything would look nice for the students to return.
Great job to everyone for their hard work in making sure the students were welcomed back to campus!
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