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 Emergency Planning, Employee Handbook Highlighted at Employee Learning Day
Thanks to everyone who attended the All Employee Learning Day sessions today, Wednesday, February 20. Hocking College Police Chief Al Matthews' informative presentation reviewed the various components of emergency preparedness on campus and included a distribution of an "Emergency Protocol Flipchart." All rooms on campus will soon have this flipchart posted, and the buildings on campus will have new emergency evacuation building signage. If you did not attend the presentation and need a copy of the flipchart, contact Angela Perrigo at ext. 6591.
The new Hocking College Employee Handbook was also distributed at the session. All employees are required to sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the Employee Handbook. If you were unable to make the session, please contact the Human Resources department for the handbook.
As a thanks for participation and assistance during the "80% Campaign" last semester, all employees also received a t-shirt during the Employee Learning Day general assembly. If you did not attend the session or forgot to pick-up your t-shirt, contact Anita Weisenbach in the President's Office at ext. 7037.
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 School of Natural Resources Welcomes New Associate Dean
Kimberly Mullen was recently named the Associate Dean of Natural Resources at Hocking College. Mullen was previously a geologist, archaeologist and geophysicist.
Her most recent position was with the Ohio Board of Education as an Assistant Director of Curriculum and Assessment, while previous positions included teaching at Ohio Dominican University and New Albany High School.
Mullen received her Bachelor's of Science in Geology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Additionally, she earned her Master's of Science and Technology in Geology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
The Associate Dean provides academic unit leadership under the direct supervision of the dean. Mullen will collaborate to develop, implement and evaluate learning experiences, build and nurture relationships with other college units and the external community, provide leadership and support to faculty and staff, manage resources and maintain approval and accreditation of unit programs.
"We are very excited to have her on board, and she is quickly making herself part of our Natural Resources and Hocking College family," Kenneth Bowald, Dean of Natural Resources, said.
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Quality Matters Certification Offered to Faculty and Staff
Quality Matters is a collegial review system that works to ensure that online courses are providing students with access to information they can utilize. The process reflects research findings and national standards of online learning.
The review process focuses on course design and academic content. It works to ensure both students and faculty are fulfilling their needs in an online collegiate environment.
James Rice, Mark Yanko, Mary Leffler, Ellen Wiseman, Bonnie Proudfoot and Linda Deeds participated in a one-day training program that introduced them to the Quality Matters rubric and review process. Bonnie, James, Linda and Mary have completed the Peer Review course and have earned their peer reviewer certifications. Ellen Wiseman is currently taking the course and will receive her certification soon.
Quality Matters is looking for representatives to help review online courses at Hocking College. For more information on how to get involved, or to sign up for a training session, please contact James Rice.
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Alumni Spotlight
Dream Job: Hocking College Inspires Educational Career
 Jen (Carr) Fulwider has a passion for teaching that she credits to her time at Hocking College. Fulwider graduated in 1997 from the Hocking College Interpretation Services program. Originally from Toledo, Fulwider found Hocking College to be a fit and decided to attend even though it was four hours away from home.
After graduating from Hocking, she continued her education to finish her Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education at the University of Toledo. Upon graduation, Fulwider decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher and went on to complete her Master's Degree in Special Education.
"I am now a Special Education teacher," Fulwider said, "I've been in my dream job for 10 years now!"
A strong educational foundation at Hocking gave Fulwider her start. "I credit my love of education to my two years at Hocking and to the best instructors!" Fulwider commented. "While teaching at my day job and at the collegiate level, I aspire to give my students the honest truth about the field of education and the real world, just as those angels did for me at Hocking."
She is currently working on her Education Specialist Degree and teaching part time at a university. She is scheduled to start her Ph.D. this fall.
"I can't say enough (about) how much my experiences at Hocking changed me, challenged me, and inspired me to truly go after my dreams," Fulwider said. "While I may not be in the Natural Resources field, those two years at Hocking College were the best times of my younger life!" |
 Logan Campus Announces 2013 Spring Seminar Series
Hocking College Logan Campus recently announced their 2013 Spring Seminar Series. The guests will lecture at the Energy Institute, Room 126 from 7 - 9 a.m. on the following dates:
- March 4, 2013, Jonathan Downes, Esq. will present, "Sailing the Employment Seas without Sinking Your Ship"
- March 18, 2013, Jeffrey Sams, Esq. lectures on, "Collection Law for the Small Business Owner"
- April 15, 2013, Corby Leach and Heidi Rimkus present, "Risk Management and Insurance for the Small Business Owner"
Tickets are $20 at the door, and registration begins promptly at 7 a.m. The presentation will last two hours, and time will be provided for question and answers afterward. For more information on the 2013 Spring Seminar Series, please contact Neil Hinton.
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Tree City USA Awards to be Held in Logan 
The City of Logan, Logan Tree Commission and Ohio Department of Natural Resources extend an invitation to join them for the Tree City USA Awards. During the event, American Electric Power foresters will be recognized for their commitment to supporting community forestry.
This is a special day dedicated to celebrating trees and community. If interested in attending, please see the attached invitation brochure, and be sure to wear comfortable clothing for the hike.
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 Impact on Wellness: Balancing Work and LifeAccording to the February 2013 Impact on Wellness newsletter, balancing work and social life can be one of the most challenging obstacles to overcome. With stress levels increasing as job responsibilities accumulate, finding a happy medium is becoming more and more of a challenge.
Impact on Wellness is a monthly newsletter that focuses on everything from issues in the workplace to trouble at home. For more interesting articles, read the Impact February Newsletter.
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Wear Blue to Work Day
Athens County Children's Services is spreading awareness about Child Abuse Prevention. On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, residents of Athens County and the Hocking College community are encouraged to wear blue to demonstrate their support of child safety.
In 2012, 1,495 child abuse and neglect reports were received in Athens County alone. The best way to prevent abuse and neglect is to spread awareness and an attitude of non-tolerance. Over 2,000 professionals took a stand and chose to wear blue last year. Join the effort this April.
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 United Appeal Hosts March Madness Raffle
United Appeal of Athens County is hosting a raffle to celebrate March Madness. This year, the organization will raffle off an item every day for the duration of the month. The raffle includes some excellent prizes including a Samsung BluRay Player, Kindle Fire and Wii Console.
Participants are entered for a chance to win every day with the purchase of a $25 raffle ticket. Tickets are sold at PDQ Carryout on Nelsonville Square, The Citizen's Bank in Nelsonville, Class A Sounds in Athens or by simply logging onto http://unitedappeal.org/how.htm with a valid PayPal account.
For more information on the event, "Like" United Appeal on Facebook or follow them on Twitter: @united appeal.
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Reminder: STARS Award Nominations Now Accepted
The Student Team and Academic Recognition System (STARS) Ceremony for this term will be held on March 27, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex and will honor achievements from autumn semester 2012. We are now accepting applications for nominations in the following areas:
"Green Award"
This will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area of education of sustainable, renewable and environmental issues or the implementation thereof.
"We are One Hocking" Award
This award will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area Cross-Cultural Education and/or community unification.
"Most Outstanding Contribution to Campus or Community Life" Award
This award will be given to recognize a project which made a
positive impact on campus or community life last semester.
Please send nominations by e-mail to Giles Lee by the end of February 2013. Nominations should include the name of the group or person nominated and a description of the project, which includes the date the project took place. Feel free to include photos, video, evaluations and references in the nomination e-mail.
Decisions on award winners will be made by Student Government.
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 Reminder: Hocking College Foundation Hosts Smile-A-Thon
The initiative, organized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, is designed to increase student understanding of philanthropy and grow engagement on campus.
During the event, students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to thank someone who has made a positive impact on their lives. They will be asked to donate one dollar to the emergency fund for students in need. Then, participants may complete a "smiley face" card thanking someone who helped them succeed at Hocking College. The cards will hang on the glass wall of the Student Center Lobby.
"It is so important for students to begin making preparations to be philanthropic leaders within their community," Libby Villavicencio, Hocking College Foundation Executive Director, said. "On February 28, we want to celebrate the value of involvement by expressing gratitude to individuals who have supported them in their educational journey and throughout their lives."
While there, participants are encouraged to take a "Random Acts of Kindness" pledge. They will be asked to sign a banner, committing to making someone smile every day for a week. Culinary Arts and Baking students will provide a variety of delicious and free food and drink prepared for the event.
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 Reminder: Bobcat Basketball Presents Hocking College Day
Ohio Basketball fans get ready! It's not too late to get tickets at a reduced price for Hocking College students, staff and faculty for the February 27 game against Akron. All kids will also have the opportunity to create the pre-game tunnel for the Bobcats on the court.
Tickets are available online at OhioBobcats.com or by phone 740.597.3378. Make sure to enter "gobobcats" in the special offer box when ordering tickets online.
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Reminder: President's List Applications Available 
Students with a 3.5 or higher accumulative grade point average and a minimum of 30 Hocking College credit hours will receive an invitation to apply for consideration for the President's List. Students are asked to apply online this year via Survey Monkey. Those selected for the President's List demonstrate outstanding leadership and service, and maintain the highest academic standards.
Faculty and staff endorsements are critical in the selection process. Endorsements with specific information, completed by staff that work closely with a student and have first-hand knowledge of leadership skills and service activities, are a powerful point of consideration in the process. If you cannot provide specific information on leadership and service, please refer the student to another staff member for endorsement.
Students are ineligible for consideration if endorsement forms are not part of their portfolios at the time of review. This year's endorsements are due March 1, 2013. The selection committee will meet during March to select those fitting the criteria.
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Reminder: Soles 4 Souls Collecting Shoes 
Have a pair of shoes collecting dust in the closet? Why not donate them to those in need? Hocking College will collect shoes for the international non-profit charity Soles 4 Souls from February 13-28 in Oakley 312.
Consider donating gently worn or moderately worn shoes. Please bring in shoes strapped together with a rubber band or tied together by the shoelaces. Collectors must pay for shipping; however, the cost is minimal. Shipping is $1 per pair of shoes and $2 for boots.
Soles 4 Souls is a non-profit charity that provides relief to those suffering, in hopes to support micro-business efforts and eradicate poverty. Shoes will be donated to those victims of natural disasters or those subject to poverty in such countries as Jamaica, Haiti, Honduras, Tanzania, Costa Rica and India. For more information on Soles 4 Souls, visit their website.
Need help getting the shoes to the donation box? Send an e-mail to Carla Ryan-Hirst or call 740.753.6127, and she will send someone to pick them up.
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Reminder: Support Staff Collecting Blankets for Red Cross
 As the weather from the weekend changes back to the cold and dreary days of winter, we are reminded of those less fortunate and in need. Once again the Support Staff Bargaining Unit will collect blankets until the end of February for the Red Cross. These blankets are distributed during times of crisis such as tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and fires. They are used for the Red Cross shelters that are setup, but mostly given to people who have lost their belongings due to the aforementioned situations.
Any size is accepted, but queen size is preferred, and blankets for children are nice. The blankets must be new. Drop off your donation to one of the following locations:
- Darlene Tipple - DVD 309
- Kim Coy - JL 367
- Betty Dalton - Public Safety Services Building
- Cindy Wasson - JL 154
- Nancy Holcomb - Logan Campus
- Cindy Dillinger - NNR 203
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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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Dietary Manager Certificate Receives Full Approval
The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals program review committee has granted full approval to the Dietary Manager Certificate program offered through Hocking College. The accreditation approval extends through February 12, 2018.
The Dietary program students also had a 100 percent pass rate on their recent Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals Credentialing Exam.
Congratulations to coordinating instructor Donna Wamsley on her program's success!
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Great Job, Custodial Staff!
Vice President Myriah Short sends her kudos out to the Hocking College Custodial staff. She states, "The campus buildings are spotless and their hard work should be recognized."
Keep up the great work!
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