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 Hocking College Faculty Featured in Athens Messenger
Hocking College adjunct faculty member, Greg Bikowski, received a spotlight in the Athens Messenger on October 11. Bikowski is a paramedic for Athens County Emergency Medical Services and an adjunct faculty member in the Hocking College Emergency Response lab. The spotlight was based on his paramedic experience and why he decided on his career. Bikowski mentioned that his favorite thing about being a paramedic is that it has a "constantly changing environment. You never know what the day holds for you or what type of scene you'll respond to." Congratulations, Greg. Hocking College is appreciative of your service! Read the in-depth feature story here. |
 Records Retention Policy
The retention period of a document is the period of time a document should be kept or "retained" electronically and/or in paper format. After the retention period, the document is usually destroyed. The retention period varies for different types of records and takes into account legal requirements and appropriate practices. The Hocking College Records Retention Policy uses the retention schedule outlined in the manual on Records Retention for Public Colleges and Universities in Ohio, developed by the Inter-University Council of Ohio. The manual defines the five general categories of retention and has a comprehensive model retention schedule, listing record types and the suggested length of retention. When disposing of records, remember not to shred anything yourself. Box up records to be purged, mark the general contents on the box, mark "Destroy" on the box and have the warehouse pick up the box for destruction. For any questions regarding records retention, contact Laura Alloway, the Hocking College Public Records Officer. |
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Fourth Annual Lunchtime Concert Series Announced
The Hocking School of Music, in conjunction with the Broadcast Production and Engineering program, will present the fourth annual Lunchtime Concert Series on Tuesdays in October and November. They will take place in the Light Dining Hall, starting around 11:15 a.m.
The performers are as follows:
- October 15 - Udrop featuring Hocking College alumni Terence Roberston and Omari Mitchell
- October 22 - Wampum and solo artist Chris Baker
- October 29 - No show
- November 5 - The Foster's and solo artist Jon Rose
- November 12 - Black Vice
- November 19 - Air Method with Hocking College alumni Manny Gonzalez
- November 26 - TBA
Watch the performances live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/lunchtime-concert-series.
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 Admissions Visits and Events
The Admissions Office would like to share some basic information to help make this a smooth and successful year. Admissions Department visitation options include individual appointments Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations can be made through the Administration Office. Group visits are available upon request. Saturday admission visits are offered the second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m., and include a campus tour. Assessment testing is offered the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., reservations are required. Hocking Showcase events are the college's most popular Admissions' campus visit events. These events showcase individual schools and are about 3.5 hours. Visit hocking.edu/showcase for more information and for this year's showcase dates. Discover Hocking highlights all Hocking College programs, and is held once each semester in the Student Center Multiplex. This event lasts around three hours; events are scheduled for the main campus at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 and on Monday, February 17, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Department at 740.753.7050. |
 The Allied Health and Nursing Career Fair is Almost Here
Be sure to tell your students about the Allied Health and Nursing Career Fair on November 13 in the Student Center Multiplex, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event is free to all students and alumni.
Hocking College has more than 10 programs relating to Allied Health and Nursing. Appropriate dress is required and resume copies are recommended to provide to employers. This is a great opportunity to network in the nursing industry!
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 Ohio University Credit Union Begins Fall Membership Drive
The Ohio University Credit Union (OUCU) is holding its Fall Membership Drive.
During the drive, new members will get a portable stadium seat and blanket when they open a free checking account. Current members who refer a new member will get their own portable stadium seat and a chance to win $500 for each new member who opens an account.
OUCU is not-for-profit and member-owned. All account holders are owners and members of their financial cooperative. Members get free and simple checking and savings accounts, free access to a nationwide network of branches and ATMs, plus financial education and advice.
All Hocking College employees are eligible for membership. For more information please visit www.oucu.org or contact memberservices@oucu.org or 740.597.2800.
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Trail Building Workshop and Workday
On Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., representatives of the Buckeye Trail Association will teach the "National Park Service" standard of trail building and design, while their audience constructs a section of a trail on the Appalachian Ohio Alliance (AOA) Demonstration Site.
Attendees are welcome to stay for all or part of the workshop and will help build a new section of a walking trail. Participants should bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the work and weather. Drinks will be provided by AOA.
Check out the AOA website at www.appalachiaohioalliance.org for more information.
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 Reminder: Starbrick Bistro Now Serving Lunch
Starbrick Bistro in The Inn at Hocking College is now serving 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. Check out the menu here.
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National Student Nurses' Association Chapter Meeting
Nursing students at Hocking College will have the opportunity to become a founding member of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). This organization has more than 60,000 members nationwide and mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facicilites.
Through this organization, nurses are given educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance.
NSNA's chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3 p.m. in DVD 209. Join NSNA as a student member by clicking the "Join" link at www.nsna.org before the meeting.
Contact Stacy Strauss at 740.753.6335 with any questions.
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 Reminder: 'Every Child Ready to Read' Sessions Set
Hocking College will host Every Child Ready to Read sessions on Thursday, October 24. There are two sessions available, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Every Child Ready to Read is a workshop for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age five. Get free books, learn easy ways to promote language development, and get started preparing young minds to be ready to learn to read when they get to school. This program is open to all Hocking College staff and students. Contact Nate Perez at 740.753.6537 with any questions. |
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Mathematics Tutoring Center Available to Help
Students who need help with any math class can turn to the Mathematics Tutoring Center.
The center is in JL 363, and during Autumn 2013 is open:
- Monday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The center offers help with homework and with exam preparation, a quite place to work on math assignments and tutoring by professional and student tutors. They also have lendable textbooks and calculators available.
Help is available for any type or level of math class including traditional, online or Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) courses ranging from Basic Math to Business Calculus.
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 Stuart's Opera House Holds Raffle Fundraiser and Fall Wine Express
Stuart's Opera House is holding a Fall Raffle Fundraiser. For $20 each, participants have a chance to win prizes including vacation stays, cash, weekend passes a new bike and more. Proceeds benefit Stuart's Opera House. Winners will be drawn at Stuart's on Saturday, November 23, and participants do not have to be present to win. Get tickets online or at any Stuart's event. Stuart's Opera House is also hosting a Fall Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a train ride through the Hocking Valley, wine, snacks and more. First class tickets are $35 and Coach tickets are $25. Get tickets online or call Stuart's at 740.753.1924. |
 The Bookstore has Reopened
The Hocking College Bookstore is now open in its new location on the second floor of Davidson Hall.
Stop by to see the new site, and check out what's available including new and used textbooks, supplies and Hocking College clothing and gift items.
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Courageous Hocking College Alumni Survives the Unexpected
Hocking College Alumni Doug Reed is known as a hero to anyone who hears his story. Reed is a firefighter, loving husband and father of seven, and a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 where his life took an unexpected turn.
April 11, 2010 Master Sergeant Reed and his unit encountered a roadblock and were ambushed. Reed was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade that crushed almost every bone on the right side of his face. His injuries were catastrophic, and he was not expected to survive. His two best friends, Mike Burris and Ty Henry, were at his side immediately.
Due to his injuries, he was put on the hood of a HUM-V that drove him six miles to the hospital. Henry pinned himself on top of Reed, "Physically it was a difficult thing to keep him on the hood, and mentally it was a lot of things going on, your mind is going 10,000 miles per hour, you don't have time to think about emotions or what-
ifs," Henry said.
Reed was air-lifted out of Afghanistan and taken to Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The doctors did not expect him to live, but his wife, Jana Reed, never gave up hope. "When you can't think of it day at a time, think of it moment at a time," Jana said. Which is what she did, for 55 days while Reed had amnesia. No one knew if he would come out of it, until he saw his children for the first time. Reed had a breakthrough, calling his kids by their pet names.
More than a dozen surgeries and 487 days in the hospital later, Reed was able to go home. When his unit came home from Afghanistan, they did not consider it their homecoming. "My homecoming was when Doug got released from the hospital finally," Burris said. The unit held their very own homecoming with Reed, where he was awarded a purple heart. "We came home as a team minus one. Until Doug got here. So, we are home. We're mission complete now," stated Burris at their homecoming.
While Reed and Burris were in Afghanistan, they completed their online Associate's of Technical Studies degrees from Hocking College. They helped spread the word about this program and Reed became a National Guard Recruiting Manager where he had recruiters come to Hocking College.
Reed's story is nothing short of a miracle. He is a hero and a fighter. Reed works every day to strengthen himself and live a normal life. He is currently living in his hometown in Jackson, Ohio working with the fire department, ready to once again put his life on the line.
See this YouTube video for more information about Reed's courageous life. http://youtu.be/y4f32UaYnQM
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Reminder: Nominations Sought for Hocking College Board
A caucus of presidents representing boards of education in Athens, Hocking and Perry counties will meet to appoint two new members to the Hocking College Board of Trustees. Interested candidates must reside in Athens, Hocking or Perry counties. Perry County candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 31, 2013. A letter of interest and resume should be sent to Nancy Vandeman, Office of the President, Hocking College, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH 45764.
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 Reminder: 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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Reminder: Award Winning Poet to Read From New Work
Roy Bentley, award-winning poet and Hocking College English adjunct faculty member, will read from his latest book, "Starlight Taxi," at 7 p.m. on October 31 at the Athens Public Library.
Bentley has won 12 major awards for his poetry over the past 27 years. In addition to reading from his latest work, Bentley will talk about his life and career and sign autographs.
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Reminder: Hocking College Triathlon and Weightlifting Competition Registration Due
Sign up now for the Hocking College Indoor Triathlon and Weightlifting Competition on Saturday, November 16, 2013 in the Hocking College Student Center. Download the registration form here. On November 7, 2013 the Eleventh Annual Weightlifting competition will be held. Download the registration form here. All participants who register for either event on or before Monday, October 21 will receive a free t-shirt.
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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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Employee Becomes Official Moodle Contributor
Kudos to Hocking College's Online Application Specialist, James "Jesse" Henestofel. Jesse has recently become an official contributor to the open-source learning management system Moodle. His contribution includes improvement of the system's categorization of courses as well as a simplified and more intuitive user experience.
Becoming an official contributor to an open-source project is a major milestone in any software developer's career, but to become a contributor to such a widely adopted open-source project as Moodle is just exceptional. Well done Jesse!
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