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 Hocking College Named 2014 Military Friendly School
Hocking College was recently awarded the Military Friendly SchoolsŪ title from Victory Media Inc. for the fourth year in a row. The 2014 Military Friendly SchoolsŪ list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are embracing America's military service members, veterans and spouses as students to ensure their success on campus. "Inclusion on the 2014 list of Military Friendly SchoolsŪ shows Hocking College's commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students," Sean Collins, Vice President at Victory Media and a nine-year Navy veteran said "The need for education is growing and our mission is to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for schools." Complete survey methodology is available at militaryfriendly.com. The Military Friendly SchoolsŪ media and website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, feature the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The 1,868 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year's list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility and other services to those who served. |
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Register Now for Tracks on the Trail 5K
Register now for Tracks on the Trail, a 5K run benefitting ATCO Adult Services. The 5K is being organized by the Fitness Management program students, and will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. during Hocktoberfest The route starts in front of the Hocking College Student Center and continues around campus and on to scenic trails out and back, then continuing around the rest of campus. The route will offer some challenging hills. Cost is $25. Register at active.com. |
 Annual Shrimp Sale Announced
The annual shrimp harvest and sale at the Hocking College Fish Hatchery at Lake Snowden, harvested by Hocking's Fish Management and Aquaculture students, will take place on Friday, September 27. The fresh water shrimp will also be for sale the following day, Saturday, September 28 at the Athens Farmers Market located on East State Street.
The Seafood Institute has classified the Cultured Fresh Water Shrimp as a 'green' product. The shrimp look like regular sea shrimp but are milder in flavor. The mild flavor is also easier to season compared to sea shrimp. Fresh water shrimp are often preferred because people with allergies to sea shrimp are able to eat the fresh water variety.
The public is invited to come on Friday morning and observe or take part in the harvesting. Shrimp will be sold at noon or after the pond is harvested. If interested in purchasing the shrimp, bring a cooler, and the ice will be supplied. The shrimp will die after they are put on the ice, allowing for the freshest product available.
In case of thunderstorms, the rain date for the harvest and sale is Friday, October 4. The hatchery is located off State Route 50 West on County Road 80. Follow the "Shrimp" signs to the site. Please call 740.698.1925 for more information.
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Perkins Mini-Grant Application to Support Student Learning and Success
The Perkins Mini-Grant application is available to all faculty and staff who wish to apply.
At least 30 mini-grants for up to $5,000 each will be funded by the Review Team for equipment, supplies, activities or materials that support student learning and success.
Applicants must submit a completed copy of the application to the department Dean/Supervisor for feedback and approval. Applications must be turned in to department Dean/Supervisors who will then review the applications and submit them to Claudia Haning in Oakley 210 by Friday, December 20, 2013 at 4 p.m.
The application form can be found at here.
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 Update from the Library
The library is back open until 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Greg Hatch, a graduate of the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University, will be the new evening librarian.
Library instruction is still available until 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and until 4 p.m. on Fridays. A 48-hour notice is required to schedule an appointment for library instruction. The library instruction can be in the library or in a classroom of your choice.
Also, more eBooks have been added to the Library catalog. Ebooks can also be found through OhioLINK.
To schedule a library instruction or ask questions about the changes made, contact Library Director Jeff Graffius at graffiusj@hocking.edu/740.753.6338, ext 6334.
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Three new nurses: Susan Erlewine, Judy Flood and Christina Gibbons have joined the Hocking College nursing staff.
Susan is a 2001 graduate of Ohio University and is currently taking classes toward a doctoral degree in Instructional Technology. Susan has experience dating back to 1996, including a membership in the Healing Touch Program and experience as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Hocking College.
Judy has a Diploma in Practical Nursing from Hocking College, as well as an ADN. She graduated from Ohio University as a Magna Cum Laude graduate student. She was staffed at Fairfield Medical Center in Fairfield, Ohio for an impressive 25 years.
Christina is an Ohio University alumni, receiving her PhD in the College of Education. She has vast experience instructing and cares deeply about her work. She is also an active community member.
Welcome Susan, Judy and Christina to the Hocking College team.
Keith Gandor and Frits Rizor have also recently joined as Hocking College faculty. Keith will be a Logan Campus Architectural and Mechanical Design instructor, and Frits a Landscape Management instructor. Hocking's Logan Campus gains another asset as Darin Hadinger joins as an Advanced Energy Instructor.
Keith is an alumnus of Ohio University where he obtained his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Industrial Systems Engineering and Technology.
Frits obtained his MBA and BS degree in Landscape Horticulture from The Ohio State University. He has been working in the field of landscaping since 1990.
Darin is a self-directed professional with over 16 years of experience in the field. Having worked in larger cities such as Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, Darin will bring an array of knowledge to the students.
All are excited to begin their instructing careers. Welcome Keith, Frits and Darin on their new positions.
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 Rhapsody and Starbrick Bistro Set to Reopen
Alfonso Contrisciani, the Dean of the School of Hospitality, recently announced that both Rhapsody and Starbrick will reopen, with a renewed focus on local food.
The final touches are being put on the Rhapsody dinner menu, featuring roasted chicken, meatloaf, fish, chops and the best burger in town. Rhapsody will open as an Appalachian farm to table restaurant on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Some of the finest local fare in the state will be served. Hours will be Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Starbrick Bistro in The Inn at Hocking College will open Tuesday, September 17, 2013 and serve lunch Tuesday through Friday from noon to 2 p.m. Lunch at the Inn will feature some new menu items including whole wheat grilled flat bread pizzas, buttermilk chicken, Ohio brisket and a beef patty melt.
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EdMap Pilot Continues in Autumn 2013
Hocking College and EdMap will continue their pilot eTextbook project through autumn semester 2013. The pilot will provide students a cheaper, online option for textbooks. If the pilot is successful, Hocking College will adapt the policy campus-wide.
The college is still evaluating the results from the summer 2013 trial. The autumn semester pilot includes Transfer Module courses.
The Schools of Hospitality and Allied Health will become part of the pilot for spring semester 2014.
EdMap provides many benefits to students and the environment. Etextbooks cost about half as much as their print counterpart. Students can save this money by simply paying a modest course fee, which will include their eTextbook. Along with saving money, eTextbooks are environmentally friendly and help prepare students for entrance into the high-tech world where we now live.
For a free trial, visit www.coursesmart.com and sign in with a student or faculty email.
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 Accepting Nominations for STARS Awards
The STARS (Student Team and Academic Recognition System) Ceremony for this semester will be held October 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex and will honor achievements from spring and summer semesters. We are now accepting applications for nominations in the following areas:
- Green Award - This will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last semester 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 semester in the area Cross-Cultural Education and/or community unification.
- Most Outstanding Contribution to Campus or Community Life - 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 leeg@hocking.edu by the end of September. Nominations should include the name of the group or person nominated and a description of the project which includes the date that the project took place. Feel fee to include photos, video, evaluations and references in the nomination e-mail.
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 Reminder: Get Ready for Hocktoberfest
In just three weeks, 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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 School of Natural Resources Gets Boost from Perkins Grants
Through the successful submission of over a dozen applications by faculty and staff for the 2013 Perkins Grants, almost every Natural Resources student will experience some exciting enhancements this year.
Among the many benefits from this grant, several programs will benefit from updated monitoring equipment, including equipment to enable students to collect water quality data more accurately. Almost all Natural Resource students will have the opportunity to practice using this state-of-the-art equipment.
As a result of one grant, the Natural Resources building will soon be able to gather and transmit live weather data, which is also important in assessing ecological data. A weather station mounted on the roof, as well as several handheld units for use the field, will allow students to observe and record micro-climate and regional data at a much more detailed level.
The department will be sharing a 15 new iPod touch units which will be loaded with a variety of field guide applications, including programs for identifying trees, birds, fish, plants, and much more. The units can also be used to create practice quizzes and identification tests, and even take pictures of unknown species for future identification.
Other programs that have benefited from these grants are: the Equine Program, the Forestry program, the Botany and Zoology labs and NR Law Enforcement and the National Ranger Training Institute.
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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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 Short but Significant Safety: Tip #2
The second set of tips is here! This week's safety tips will be on staying safe when outside the home or running errands. - Walk or jog with a friend. Avoid jogging after dark. If you must, stay in well-lit areas; walk midpoint between curbs and buildings and away from alleys and bushes.
- Tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
- Do not fight back if your purse or wallet is snatched. Turn it over to the thief rather than risk personal injury and immediately call the police. Be a good witness and get the best description that you can to aid in the apprehension of the suspect and the recovery of your property.
- Be careful when using ATMs. Accessing ATMs in remote locations, particularly after nightfall, could expose you to risk of robbery and personal injury.
- Avoid working alone in a public-access building at night.
Now that staying safe at home and away from home have been covered, defending property will be the next topic. For more on safety, visit http://www.hocking.edu/campussafety/prevention. |
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Hocking College's LGBT Community Seeking Volunteers
OUTlook, Hocking's LGBT club, had their first meeting of the academic year on Thursday, September 12, 2013.
The club will be fundraising soon and they are looking for faculty or staff volunteers. The fundraiser will involve students and staff voting, with donations, to determine which member of OUTlook will dress up for a day. Each volunteer will have a jar labeled with his or her name and costume; the jar that has the most money at the end of the day determines who has to dress up and in what costume.
If you are willing to be a part of the fundraiser or have questions, contact Brittany Turner at turnerb10972@hocking.edu.
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 Internship Leads to Full-time Job for Phil Walser
Phil Walser began working at Buckeye Honda in 2009 as an intern while completing his degree in Automotive Hybrids at Hocking College. He has stayed with Buckeye Honda since that internship and is considered a vital part of their award winning department.
Walser's training includes troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and testing several types of advanced and hybrid cars and trucks. He is trained in conventional and cutting-edge vehicular applications, which allows him to handle all automotive areas with an emphasis on hybrid car technology and advanced automotive applications.
In his free time, Walser enjoys riding dirt bikes and playing the guitar at church while his wife sings. "I enjoy playing a lot of different styles of music and being able to play at church with my wife singing is wonderful," Walser said.
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Reminder: Scrap Tire Drop-Off Event
The Great American Cleanup Free Scrap Tire Drop-off event will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters located off US Highway 33 between The Plains and Athens County.
The goal is to collect up to 1,200 scrap tires. No tires will be received after hours or from tire shops, dealers or repair shops. Tires cannot exceed 54 inches in height and/or 16 inches in width. The tires collected will be recycled.
Find out more about the event here.
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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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Pawpaw Festival Draws Record Crowd
Kudos to Jason Love, the Lake Snowden staff and everyone that helped make this year's Pawpaw Festival such a success!
The festival had record attendance as people enjoyed food, live music and educational activities. Thanks also to the Hocking College employees who volunteered their time to help out!
Read about this year's festival here.
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