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 Hocking College Ranked in
"America's Top 50 Community Colleges"
Hocking College was ranked as one of "America's Top 50 Commuity Colleges" in Washington Monthly's September/October 2013 edition. Specifically, Hocking College ranks #31 and is the only two-year college in Ohio on the list. This ranking is based on two sources of information: the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and the U.S. Department of Education measures of student retention and completion. More than two-thirds of all community colleges, roughly 700 institutions, were included in this analysis. For more information on the methodology behind this ranking, visit Washington Monthly's website. |
 Mixed-Media Exhibition Opens at Art Gallery
The Hocking College Art Gallery will feature a mixed-media exhibition that includes work from Hocking College faculty and alumni, and the Student Photography Exhibition. The exhibition will open September 27, 2013 with a reception from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the gallery, located at 30 Public Square in Nelsonville. This event is part of Nelsonville's Historic Square Art District's Final Friday activities.
The show will feature glass, ceramics, photography and painting mediums. Work from art faculty Brian Alloway, Theresa Cress, Ann Judy, Mark Hackworth, Mark Lombard and Mike Walker will be featured. Several Hocking College alumni will also be displaying work, along with the Student Photography Exhibition by students in the Art, Design & Marketing Program.
The exhibition continues through October 19, 2013.
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Bookstore on the Move
The Hocking College Bookstore will be closed starting Monday, September 30, 2013 for the move to its new location. It will reopen Monday, October 14, 2013 on the second floor of Davidson Hall. There will be no bookstore transactions during the move. Sonja Hill, Director of Retail and Dining Services asks that everyone please be patient during this time.
Before the move, take advantage of a 20 percent off sale on clothing and remember employees get an additional 20 percent off.
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 Reminder: Shrimp Sale this Friday
The annual shrimp harvest and sale at the Hocking College Fish Hatchery at Lake Snowden 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 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.
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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Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Hocking College would like to welcome Anthony Adami and Vince Sclama to the Culinary staff.
Anthony Adami will take over the position of Banquet Manager and Catering Chef. He is a 2012 alumni of Hocking College and has worked for various places such as the Hocking College Hospitality Department, The Inn and Imber Coppinger.
Vince will be a Culinary Instructor where he plans to extend his vast knowledge in the field to his students.
Vince has extensive experience in the hospitality industry as Executive Chef, Back of the House Manager and General Manager within restaurants, country clubs, hotel corporations and corporate dining facilities. He is originally from Germany, where he was able to start his career as an apprentice cook at the age of 17.
Congratulate Anthony on his new position and give a warm welcome to Vince.
Hocking College also recently added two new Anatomy and Physiology instructors. Vance Parkerson will be an instructor on the Perry Campus, while Deborah Schmidt will join Hocking College's main campus.
Vance has worked in the field since 1990. He has a variety of experience, such as being a paramedic, instructor, EMS Officer and program supervisor. He is a graduate of Ohio University.
Deborah has been adjunct at Hocking College and has now taken on a full-time position. She has been an instructor in the field since 2011 and has been an audiologist since 1997.
Deborah hopes to bring an unforgettable learning experience to students. Welcome Deborah to Hocking College as a full-time employee and congratulate Vance on his new job.
Also, a warm welcome back to Jeannie Faulkner!
Jeannie is a 2011 Ohio University Alumni who will instruct Spa/Massage/Anatomy and Physiology at Hocking College.
Jeannie is a previous Hocking College instructor and has taught a variety of spa and massage courses in the past. Welcome Jeannie back to Hocking College.
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Fall Menus Released 
The opening menu for Rhapsody has been finalized. The menu is a condensed portion of their full Appalachian farm-to-table concept. A full menu will be launched after restaurant renovations are completed.
The menu  includes a variety of dishes from Laurelville Scallops to beef and pork. Desserts are also available, including honey-walnut cake, seasonal cobbler and more.
Rhapsody is located on the Nelsonville Historic Square and is open Thursday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The autumn lunch menu for The Inn has also been finalized.
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Reminder: Register 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. |
 Free Football Tickets to OU v. Miami Game
On Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. the Ohio Bobcats will play their rival, the Miami Redhawks. Hocking College faculty and staff are invited to attend the football game with a free ticket, as well as attend the free tailgate at Pepsi TailGreat Park.
ELearning OHIO hosts this event which includes free tailgate and game tickets to those who RSVP by October 4. Tickets are limited to four per request.
To RSVP online or contact Shanna Adkins at 740.593.0048, sa612813@ohio.edu.
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Help Fill the Food Pantry
Please help fill the student food pantry by donating food that students can easily prepare in their rooms. Items such as peanut butter, canned foods and rice are suggested.
Please take your donations to the food pantry, which is located in the former Campus Ministry office on the second floor in the Student Center.
Donating food is a great, fulfilling way to give back to your community.
Contact Libby Villavicencio at villavicenciol@hocking.edu with any questions.
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Students Celebrate Constitution Day
The Student Center hosted activities on Tuesday, September 17 to commemorate the the signing of the US Constitution.
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
As a reminder, the Hocking College Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Inn at Hocking College.
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 Reminder: Just Two Weeks Until Hocktoberfest!
In two 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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 Short but Significant Safety: Tip #3
Defending property is important in staying safe because normally, property is linked to bigger items, such as a home or car. Here is how to be safe when it comes to personal items:
- Do not lend your keys. Keys can be duplicated.
- Do not mark your keys with your name, address or license number. Lost keys can lead to theft.
- Engrave or mark all valuable personal items with an Owner Applied Number (OAN). Keep an inventory of your items. Take pictures of your valuables so you can have visual record of your property, if stolen you can give a copy to the police.
- Move items out of easy sight of windows and doors.
- Copy all important papers and cards that you keep in your purse or wallet. Keep those copies in a safe place -- the information will be invaluable if they are lost or stolen.
For more on safety, visit http://www.hocking.edu/campussafety/prevention. |
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Wayne National Forest Waiving Fees on September 27 - 28
In honor of National Public Lands Day, Forest Supervisor Anne Carey has announced that the Wayne National Forest will allow the public to visit the park for free on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 2013. The fee waiver includes all recreation sites and trails.
Wayne National Forest is a 241,000 acre Forest that offers camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, nature viewing, canoeing and much more.
For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/wayne.
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 American Cancer Society Seeking Participants for Study
The American Cancer Society is seeking participants for the Cancer Prevention Study (CPS-3). Men and women between the ages of 30-65 who have no history of cancer are invited to join this historic research study.
CPS-3 is a nationwide study collecting information regarding lifestyle, environment, behavior and genetic factors and their effect on cancer or prevention cancer. The ultimate goal is to eliminate cancer as a major health risk.
The following three times and places are available to enroll:
October 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Baker University Center at OU
October 19 from 12 - 4 p.m. at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
October 22 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Nelsonville Schools
Participation requires completing a short survey, signing a consent form, having a waist measurement taken and providing a small blood sample.
For more information, including preregistration and scheduling your screening appointment, visit www.athenscps3.org or call 800.604.5888. Appointments can be made but are not necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. |
Alumni Spotlight 
Hocking College Alumni Has Fulfilling Career in Wildlife Management
Rachel Taulbee graduated from Hocking College in 2005 with an Associate's Degree in Wildlife Management and in 2007 from the University of Rio Grande with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science.
Taulbee immediately began her work upon graduation. She worked as an environmental consultant for two years, where she performed wetland delineations, ecological assessments and preparing 401/404 permit applications for clients.
She left her environmental consulting work in 2010 to work at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) as an Environmental Specialist within the Division of Surface Water. Here, Taulbee reviewed 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) applications for proposed coal mining projects.
In 2012, Taulbee was promoted to Environmental Supervisor of the 401 WQC and Isolated Wetland Permitting Unit, where she currently works. She provides guidance to staff, participates in technical meetings on specific projects, reviews draft law and rules and provides technical feedback, develops internal and external policies documents, represents the Agency in meetings, and ensures all permit applications are being reviewed in accordance with our state's law and rules.
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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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More Recognition for the Visual Arts Center
Kudos to Mark Hackworth and all of the faculty and staff at the Visual Arts Center. Following a great article in the Athens Messenger, Hackworth received the following from State Senator Lou Gentile:
Dear Mr. Hackworth,
Please accept my sincerest congratulations for the opening of the new Visual Arts Center at Hocking College, as published in the Athens Messenger. I am confident that this new facility will greatly enhance the educational and academic experience at Hocking College, especially for those students who are studying the visual arts. Furthermore, the new Visual Arts Center adds to the already impressive list of cultural resources that Hocking College provides for both Nelsonville and Athens County.
Again, congratulations on this new opening. I wish you, your fellow faculty members, and your students all the best for the upcoming fall and beyond.
Sincerely,
Lou Gentile
Ohio Senate
District 30
If you missed the Athens Messenger article about the Visual Arts Center, read it here.
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