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 New STEP Program Benefits Transfer Students from Hocking to OU
For students who plan to transfer to Ohio University, the Strategic Transfer Education Plan (STEP) is designed to provide an advantage to current and future Hocking College students.
STEP is designed around the concept of 2+2 articulation agreements, guaranteeing a transparent pathway to an OU degree. The new STEP provides students with an incredible opportunity, the ability to have guaranteed early admission to Ohio University. This program was designed specifically for students from Hocking so they can have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree from Ohio University.
Students must maintain a 2.0 overall GPA in order to participate and must also complete 30 semester hours of credit at Hocking College, among other criteria.
Stay tuned for more details about the Strategic Transfer Education Plan in the coming months.
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Campus Repair Update
- Natural Gas Well Repair: Repairs to the gas well behind the Nature Center are planned for the upcoming weeks due to equipment failures and corrosion of the gas well pipes. The Nature Center will remain closed 9/9/13 - 9/14/13.
- Water Leak Repair: The water source at Robbins Crossing will be unavailable effective immediately to all for repairs to take place.
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 Reminder: Visual Arts Center Open House
Interested in glass, ceramics or photography? The newly renovated hot glass studio in the Visual Arts Center on the Hocking College main campus will host a public open house on Wednesday, September 11, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The open house will highlight the final renovations in the Visual Arts Center, including glass blowing demonstrations, presentations and tours throughout the evening. Food and refreshments will also be provided.
Hocking College is the only two-year college in the state, and the only college in the region, with a hot glass studio. Art, Design and Marketing program majors are offered specializations in glass, ceramics or photography.
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 Reminder: The Hocktoberfest Countdown is On
Less than a month until Hocking College will be flooded with music, food and entertainment. This year, Hocking College is partnering with Rocky Brands for a new event called Hocktoberfest on October 4-5, 2013. The Hocking College Homecoming, Family Weekend and Harvest Festival will be held in conjunction with the event.
Friday features a concert with performances from Les McDaniel and The Farm. A full slate of activities are planned for Saturday, with a Hocking College alumni dinner that evening.
For more information on Hocktoberfest, visit the website.
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 Short but Significant Safety: Tip #1
With the school year beginning, the opportunities for crime increase. The Hocking College Police Department has provided some great tips on how to stay safe anywhere you go. Although Nelsonville isn't known for its criminal watch, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Safety tip #1 is on how to stay safe at your house or rental. These tips include: - Keep your doors locked at all times, even if you are away for only a few moments. Do not prop open your doors.
- Be assertive and demand that any unwanted person on your property leaves. Anyone who refuses is a trespasser.
- Leave porch lights on at night. When you expect to return home after dark, leave an interior light on with shades drawn. Criminals do not like attention or the ability to be seen.
- List only initials and last name on your mailbox or door and in the phone book.
More information on how to stay safe can be found in the next Verbatim issue, or online at hocking.edu/campussafety/prevention. |
 Hocking College Graduate Pursues Music Dreams in Nashville
While listening to her favorite band, Hocking College graduate Annie Gullo knew she wanted to be a part of music. "I wasn't sure how, especially since I was only fifteen at the time. But I knew that being a part of music was the only thing that would make me happy," Gullo said.
Gullo graduated from Hocking College's Music Management program in May 2013. Her biggest deciding factor in attending Hocking was the music program offered. Gullo learned different aspects of the music industry in her classes, as well as what to expect. "My classes really helped to open my eyes more and gave me a lot of life experiences."
Gullo pursued her dreams upon graduating from Hocking College by moving to Nashville, Tennessee where she is interning for two different companies. She works at Modern Works Music Publishing and Provident Label Group in the radio promotions department.
The music industry is a tough business to get into, Gullo explained. "As of right now, I'm just trying to get my foot in the door." Her main goal is to work in music publishing, where she can get more involved with synchronization licenses, which is music with film and television.
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 Reminder: Volunteer for the Pawpaw Festival
The 2013 Ohio Pawpaw Festival is looking for volunteers from September 13-15, 2013 at Lake Snowden.
The 15th Annual Pawpaw Festival is a stimulating mix of arts, crafts, pawpaw trees and fruits, local merchandise and community information. Past festivals have brought in more than 3,500 visitors. Hocking College is the main sponsor of the festival.
To register, visit http://www.ohiopawpawfest.com/get_involved.html. Volunteer registration closes on September 10. |
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Web Watch: Leadership & Administration
Looking for information on Hocking College leadership? The Leadership and Administration section of the website lists current Board of Trustees member biographies, minutes from board meetings and information on Dr. Erickson.
Find the Leadership and Administration section in the Faculty & Staff section of hocking.edu.
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Reminder: Scholarship Awards Event
The Hocking College Foundation will hold a Scholarship Awards event to honor 70 scholarship award winners on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.
The awardees and up to two guests, scholarship donors, Hocking College Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, administration and academic deans are all invited to the event.
Twenty different Hocking College scholarships covering all areas of study will be awarded.
For additional information, contact Libby Villavicencio, Hocking College Foundation Executive Director, at villavicenciol@hocking.edu.
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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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Congrats on a Successful Start to the Autumn Term
Kudos to the great team effort during the first week of autumn semester! Thanks to everyone who played a part in getting our students registered, helped with financial aid and answered the multitude of questions from new and returning students.
Congrats to the team that powered this year's HC Cornerstone on September 3rd and a special thanks from Chef Alfonso Contrisciani: "Thank You Faculty and Administration for providing a warm welcome and GREAT BBQ for all our new students and family members of the Hocking Community. Thanks for prepping over the holiday weekend and early rising today."
Great job everyone!
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