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 Hocking Graduates Excel on Nursing Licensure Exam
The Hocking College School of Nursing achieved a 95.65 percent passing rate for first-time candidates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nursing (PN) and achieved a 97.14 percent passing rate on the NCLEX for Registered Nursing (RN) program for the time period January 1 to March 31, 2013.
Across the United States, graduates with an associate's degree only achieved an 84.15 percent passing rate for PN, compared to Hocking's 95.65 percent passing rate. Nationally, graduates with an associate's degree had a 79.89 percent pass rate for RN, in contrast to Hocking's 96.30 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.
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Perkins Mini-Grants Funded for Faculty and Staff
The Carl D. Perkins Mini-Grant funded 34 grants to faculty and staff, totaling approximately $138,000. Recipients received individual $5,000 mini-grants for projects emphasizing student learning and success. Applicants were required to complete paperwork detailing necessary supplies and budget for their project.
A review team processed the requests and selected recipients in Culinary, Engineering, Natural Resources, Allied Health, Information Technology and Nursing fields. The college hopes to continue a similar process for next year and award mini grants with the Perkins allocation. For more information, please contact Linda Howard at 740.753.6557.
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 Archaeology Program Offers Public Event and Field School
Hocking College Archaeology program is partnering with the Athens County Historical Society and Museum and the Friends of Strouds Run for a public archaeology event. The event will take place at Strouds Run at the historic house foundation from June 24-27. Each day will run from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Participants will work alongside professional archaeologists and archaeology students from Hocking College.
Spaces are limited to 15 participants each day at $20 per day per person. To register or for more information, contact Laura Farrell at 740.592.2280.
For additional details, visit the Strouds Run Facebook Event Page.
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Archaeology Students Work at Thornhill Mansion
The Friends of Mountwood Park in Parkersburg, West Virginia is sponsoring an Archaeology Field School June 10, around the foundation of Thornhill Mansion in Volcano, West Virginia. Annette Eriksen, Archaeology program Coordinating Instructor and Hocking College Archaeology students will be at Thornhill daily conducting the dig from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The dig, which is the second archaeological dig at the site, is hosted by non-profit volunteer organization Friends of Mountwood Park. The dig is being conducted at the former home of oil and gas pioneer W.C. Stiles. Stiles, also known as the "Father of Volcano," built the mansion in 1874.
At the conclusion of the dig, the artifacts will be taken back to Hocking College where they will be cleaned, conserved, analyzed and returned to be placed on display. Some ceramic and porcelain fragments may be able to be pieced back together.
This is a free event, but preregistration is required. To preregister, go to www.friendsofmountwoodpark.com. Children must be at least ten years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Starting a New Tradition
The School of Natural Resources held their first "Semester Survival" spring cookout on Monday, April 29. The highlights included free burgers and dogs hot off the grill for the students, as well as an employee dunk tank provided by the Ohio National Guard! Students were given the opportunity to dunk the dean, their favorite/least favorite instructor, or their student affairs coordinator.
The lunch raised $68, with all pr oceeds going to the Grizzly Scholarship, which is awarded annually to an eligible second year natural resources student.
Thank you to all the students that participated and a big thank you to all the staff! Dunk tank "favorites" included Bob Scott Placier, going under a total of six times, while Sayre Flannagan and Amy Roe were both dunked four times, Dave Swanson once, and Ken Bowald was able to stay dry......this year.
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 Inn at Hocking College 2013 Summer Bash Schedule
Events will be held throughout the summer at the Inn at Hocking College. They include all you can eat delicious buffets for just $12.95, live entertainment, a full bar and patio seating. The entertainment and themes will be changing weekly. Vegetarian entrée and children's dinner option will also be offered. Come enjoy these fun filled summer nights!
The schedule is as follows, from 4 - 8 p.m. on the dates indicated:
- June 14, 2013 - "Gerber Farms" Beer Can Chicken BBQ
- June 21, 2013 - New England Clam Bake
- June 28, 2013 - Texas BBQ
- July 5, 2013 - Steak Night
- July 12, 2013 - Cajun Shrimp Boil
- July 19, 2013 - "J. B. King" Pig Roast
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Congratulations to Columbus Area Hocking PSEO Grads
ABC 6 and Fox 28 recently recognized outstanding Columbus area high school graduates. Congrats to the following Columbus area Hocking College PSEO outstanding grads: Ama Asamoah from Mifflin HS, Melissa Faulkner from Whetstone HS, Kayley Hawkins from Franklin HS, Mekaela Knight from Mifflin HS, N'mahawa Konate from Independence HS, Bailey Spurling from Independence HS, Caitlynn Tutt-Marion from Franklin HS, Makayla Tutt-Marion from Franklin HS and Pricilla Tutu from Walnut Ridge HS.
The Post-Secondary Education Option (PSEO) allows Ohio students to earn college credit and/or high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses. The purpose of the PSEO program is to provide supplemental educational opportunities to intellectually and socially mature students. The program is intended to compliment, rather than replace, the high school preparatory curriculum.
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 Impact on Wellness Offers Tips to Live a Healthy Life
The May 2013 Issue of Impact on Wellness offers advice on valuing criticism, exercising during National Physical Fitness Month, supporting caregivers, acting on your own ideas, dealing with a difficult co-worker and living under one roof with a multigenerational family.
Impact on Wellness also provides information online about health and wellness. The 'THRIVING' section of their website contains facts on healthy eating, health tools and ways to live healthy. It is a quick and beneficial opportunity to research advice on how to live a balanced life.
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Alumni Spotlight
Alumnus Starts Culinary Arts School
Chef Selwyn Wickham, Class of 1991, recently pursued his dreams in starting his very own culinary arts school, The Central School of Culinary Arts on Market Street, Chaguanas. In 2012, Wickham established this school as a culinary finishing school and gourmet cake centre. He teaches students cake baking and decorating, pastry and bread making.
"I also teach students to cook with style, which means that they get to prepare new dishes for their families that is not the usual rice and peas that so many people get stuck in a rut cooking," Wickham said. He works with eight students per class, providing a more intimate experience for the student.
Wickham followed his passion and attended the San Fernando Technical Institute to study food preparation and cafeteria operation. He later attended the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI) where he earned a scholarship to Hocking College. Wickham completed his Associate's Degree in Applied Business in Culinary Arts.
Wickham became very involved at Hocking College. As a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and the chapter of Alpha Mu Delta, he was elected as the vice-president of the International Student Society and Culinary Club vice-president of Alpha Mu Delta.
Among many accomplishments, Wickham was the silver medalist at the 1997 Culinary Showpiece Competition in Puerto Rico and, in 2005, was part of a culinary team chosen to represent this country at the Caribbean Federation competition in Miami, Florida. The team won second place, and Wickham was awarded a silver medal in the pastry chef competition.
The 46-year-old chef credits his mother for his cooking abilities. He is certain she would give him a run for his money. Wickham has achieved many goals because of his talent and continues to pursue his passion. "For me, cooking always brought me a sense of satisfaction. I love seeing people enjoy food. That is the pleasure of cooking," he claimed.
For additional information, see the article in the Trinidad Express.
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 Cam and Sue CANCER SUCKS 5K Run/Walk to be Held at Hocking
The third Annual 5K to honor the memories of Cameron Brown and Susan Ipacs will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Hocking College. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m.
This year, the race will support the Leukemia Research Fund at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Melanoma Research Foundation and Central Ohio Ronald McDonald House, as well as the Susan Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio,  which is awarded to a Hocking College nursing student.
Cameron was the nine-year-old son of Lori and Eric Brown of Guysville, Ohio. Cameron underwent five years of chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants before succumbing to Acute Myeloid Leukemia on October 30, 2008.
Susan Ipacs lived seven months after she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. She was 56 years old and the Associate Dean of Nursing at Hocking College when she died on October 21, 2010.
Registration is $20 if received prior to July 1 and $25 after July 1. Children's registration is $10. If received by July 1, children will receive a complimentary t-shirt.
Payment may be made via PayPal.com to lori.a.brownl@gmail.com or mailed to:
Lori Brown
6979 State Route 329
Guysville, Ohio 45735
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Upcoming Admissions Events
Prospective students will be visiting campus for the following events:
- QuickStart Registration Events:
- Check-In for the following Autumn QuickStart events begins at 9:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 26 - Natural Resources
- Friday, June 28 - Hospitality, Public Safety Services
- Wednesday, July 10 - Health and Nursing; Arts, Business and Information Technology (ABIT)
- Wednesday, July 12 - Engineering Technology (at Logan Campus)
- Wednesday, July 24; Friday, July 26; Friday, August 2; Saturday, August 10 - All programs
- Evening QuickStart Registration Events:
- Check-In for the following Autumn QuickStart events begins at 3:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 4 p.m.
- Monday, July 29 - All programs
- Wednesday, July 31 - All programs
Thank you for your assistance as we provide prospective students with a chance to experience a Hocking College education!
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 Fire Students Attend International Conference
On Friday, April 24, 2013, a group of public safety faculty, staff and students visited Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana to participate in the world's largest firefighter training conference, the Federal Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).
This is the fourth year that the School of Public Safety Services has attended this conference. Faculty member Larry Hatem coordinates the trip, and Hocking Students participated in multiple educational exercises and demonstrations. Faculty and staff who served as trip advisors included Scott Mong, Betty Dalton, Curtis Martin, Crystal Howard, Tammy Monk and Greg Keefe.
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Retiree Luncheon to be Held at Inn
To celebrate and honor former Hocking College employees who dedicated their careers to enhancing the lives of Hocking College students and the community, the Hocking College Foundation will be hosting a Retiree Luncheon Wednesday, June 19 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at the Inn at Hocking College.
Although personal invitations have been sent, we are still in the process of collecting the names of Hocking College retirees. Please feel free to pass along the information about the luncheon to any retiree who may not have received a personal invitation.
Those retired from Hocking College who would like to attend the luncheon should RSVP to Jestinah McDonald at 740.753.7010 or foundation@hocking.edu. |
 Paramedic Students Participate in Exam for OU
Thank you to Hocking College paramedic students for participating in the interdisciplinary Emergency Medicine Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) at Ohio University on April 24.
"The students did a great job giving report to the emergency medicine residents." Joanne Bray, Director of Clinical Competency Assessment at Ohio University, said.
Bray was very appreciative of the paramedic students and is hoping to work with them in the future for the 2014 OSCE. |
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Ranger Academy Grads Become ODNR Cadets
Ten Ohio State Parks ranger cadets were sworn in Friday, May 17 by Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Director James Zehringer and ODNR Deputy Director Glen Cobb.
Three of the ten Park ranger cadets, John Deblo, Eryk Grycza and Christopher Mack, are graduates of the Ranger Academy at Hocking College.
The ten new cadets have completed more than 500 hours of class and field training at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.
For more information, visit the ODNR press release.
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Police Academy Remembers Fallen Officers
 In honor of Police Memorial Week, from May 12-18, the Hocking College Peace Officer Basic Training Academy implemented a new program dedicating each training day to a fallen officer from around the United States. Police Week is a tribute to those men and women who sacrificed their lives in order to protect our own.
Each day, a student chose a fallen officer and researched the incident. At the beginning of each day, a student read aloud the name of the fallen officer and the circumstances that led to his/her death. The class then had a moment of silence to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our nation and its people. |
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Reminder: Summer Pilot Program Launched with EdMap
During summer session 2013, Hocking College is working with the leading course materials management company, Nelsonville-based ED MAP, on a pilot that will provide transfer module students with 100 percent of their textbooks at a significantly reduced cost.
This digital option will allow students to download the material when they need it, eliminating the problem of sold out print copies in the bookstore. This also benefits late registrants, enabling them to access the course material immediately.
Not only will this create a smaller ecological footprint for the Hocking College community, it also saves them money. Students will pay a minimal course fee, which will include the price of the eTextbook. If students wish to purchase a book in print, they may use their credit card to pay the difference between the eTextbook and the print edition.
The summer trial will be followed by a fall trial of only the transfer module courses. No other programs will be affected during the trial stages. If the trials prove successful, the college will adapt the policy campus-wide. To test out an eTextbook, visit www.coursesmart.com for a free trial and sign in with a student or faculty email. |
 Starbrick Bistro's Summer Lunch Series
Starbrick Bistro at the Inn at Hocking College will now be open every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their "Summer Lunch Series." Each week, the American and International Cuisine class will present a menu drawn from various flavors studied within each region. The menus stress production techniques and ingredients from around the world.
Meals are $7, inclusive. Come and enjoy a unique lunch experience every week!
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 Dillinger Participates in Relay for Life
Relay for Life of Athens County is a fundraising event on June 22, 2013 at Alexander High School to help with research in finding a cure for cancer.
Natural Resources staff member Cynthia Dillinger will be a part of Team BELIEVE during this race. If you are interested in donating or helping Dillinger reach her goal, please visit www.RelayForLife.org/Athens and enter her name and proceed from there with your giving. You may also send a check to Cindy made out to "The American Cancer Society".
Dillinger will also be selling luminaries, which are $10 a piece. They can be purchased in memory or honor of someone who has or is fighting cancer. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. |
 Culinary Students Assist with Circle Round the Square
Circle Round the Square is an intensive summer-arts enrichment program for students in the Nelsonville-York City School District (NYCSD) presented by Paper Circle.
This year, the children will be visiting McClenaghan Center for Hospitality Training's Kitchens. Part of the camp will focus on teaching the Nelsonville-York area youth how to cook with local and sustainable ingredients. Hocking College students will be assisting with this program.
Roughly 60 children will participate. Half of the children will learn to cook while the others are doing activities such as theater workshops and arts and crafts.
The Hocking College Foundation has arranged for several scholarships to be granted to students for this program.
For additional information, visit the Paper Circle's website.
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 "Bounty on the Bricks" Features Culinary School
Hocking College School of Hospitality will coordinate, spearhead and deliver the first ever 300-seat farm-to-table dinner down the center of Main Street in Athens on August 10, 2013 from 7-10 p.m.
With the assistance of local producers, Athens restaurant community and volunteers from Hocking College community, the Hocking College catering division will provide the food for the event.
The menu will include center of the table foods, such as all natural chips and assorted salsas. The salad course consists of fresh summer vegetables in sherry mustard vinaigrette. The main course offers bourbon and maple glazed "Local Ohio" BBQ angus brisket, fruit wood smoked "King Farm" chipotle chicken roulade and summer corn and country green beans. Lastly, dessert will consist of local goat cheese and honey panna cotta and homemade shortbread cookie.
Tickets are available online at www.athensfoundation.org. For more information, call the Athens Foundation at 740.594.6061. All proceeds will benefit the Athens Foundation.
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 Reminder: One Hocking Diversity Training to be Held
Faculty and staff in K-12, two-year community colleges and community members are invited to the first ever One Hocking Diversity and Inclusion Training, hosted by the Diversity Without Division Alliance of Hocking College. The program is on Thursday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Inn at Hocking College, and will cover the following topics:
- Create a heightened awareness of how historical, social, and structural dimensions affect contemporary intergroup relations.
- Empower participants with resources.
- Enhance professional networks in order to provide diversity programming to their organizations and communities.
The cohort members will engage in an interactive learning environment that includes hands-on exercises, as well as small and large group discussions that provide participants the opportunity to share and explore ideas and concepts regarding diversity and inclusion.
For additional information or to register, visit the One Hocking Diversity Training web page.
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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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Thanks for Assistance with Perry Campus Painting
Christine Woodgeard sends her thanks to Dave North, Keith Stalder and the custodial staff for the terrific new paint job in the Perry Campus building.
Thanks also to the Hocking College Foundation for providing the paint and painting supplies. Great job in working together to have a bright new façade for our students!
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Student Sends Thanks to Hocking College
Student Stella J. Weeks sent a personal thank you to Hocking College and President Erickson.
"Without the possibilities this college brings to all my Appalachian neighbors, we may never become educated beyond high school and rise above any oppression," Weeks stated.
Weeks is receiving her Associate Degree in Accounting and Financial Services, and this is a goal and achievement of a lifetime for her.
Great job to everyone who participated in her success!
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Great Job to Landscape Academy
Dean Alfonso Contrisciani and Chef Weber send their kudos and thanks to Andrew Freeman and the Landscape Academy students for their work on the courtyard at the Inn at Hocking College.
"The Memorial is looking great as well! Keep up the great work Andrew! Our campus is looking sharp!" Contrisciani said.
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