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From the President
 From an "I" to an "A"
I'm very pleased to report that the final report of a Focused Visit conducted last month by Drs. Sue Darby and Diana Doyle has been reviewed and approved by the Higher Learning Commission, our regional accrediting agency in Chicago. The report states that the evidence provided to the visitors assured them that we have made significant progress in the areas of academic program review, board relationships, learner outcome assessment, communication and shared governance. Furthermore, no additional reports or visits were deemed necessary before our regular accreditation visit occurs in 2016. Congratulations to everyone who contributed their time and energy in order to ensure this successful outcome. A copy of the full report can be found here. |
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College Preparing Capital Bill Submission
Dr. Myriah Davis, Vice President of Administrative Services, has taken the lead on developing the Hocking College 2015-2020 Capital Plan submission. In order to allocate the funds, Governor Kasich has formed the Higher Education Funding Commission, co-chaired by Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and Southern State Community College President Kevin Boys. Capital funds will be distributed across the state-funded Ohio colleges and universities according to how well the requests meet the following criteria:
- Help build world-class programs.
- Focus on maintaining the investments the state has already made in existing campus facilities, instead of building new structures.
- Stimulate creativity by advancing strategic collaborations through partnerships, both on campus and with others in the public and private sector.
- Reflect the needs of today's student by strengthening their learning environments, ensuring their safety and encouraging new degree and certificate completion opportunities.
- Increase Ohio's competitive advantage by capitalizing on our existing strengths.
- Strengthen our ability to respond to new or increased workforce development opportunities in the state.
- Encourage joint efforts to reduce construction costs and generate ongoing efficiencies.
Hocking College is requesting funding for 23 projects over the next six years, including the Workforce Development and Training Center renovation, at the current Inn at Hocking College; replacement and/or repair of all main campus roofs and HVAC systems, which are in different ranges of deferred maintenance years; campuswide sidewalks and exterior lighting; campus security enhancements; library renovation; music program facility renovation; and equine facility renovation. In order to compile the list of projects to be submitted, Dr. Davis has relied on colleagues throughout campus to provide consultation, including those in the IT Department, Campus Police, Academic Affairs, Physical Plant, Finance, Hospitality, Catering & Events, Library, Administrative Services, President's Office and Tri-County Career Center. The final plan is due on November 1, 2013. Dr. Davis will be presenting the Hocking College 2015 -2020 Capital Plan to the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8. Everyone is welcome to attend the presentation for more details. |
 Hocking College Welcomes New VP/General Counsel
Nicollete Dioguardi, JD will join Hocking College on November 4, 2013 as a Vice President of Risk Management and General Counsel.
In this position, Dioguardi will provide general counsel in legality to the Board of Trustees, the president and college officers and administrators. She will also be the Chief Compliance Officer, where she will promote a tone and culture of integrity and ethical decision-making. Dioguardi will also be responsible for the title of a Chief Human Resources Officer, where she will provide leadership and management to the Human Resources office and ensure the timely and cost effective completion of all work and projects.
Dioguardi graduated from Ohio University with her bachelor's degree and continued at Capital University Law School, where she graduated with her law degree (JD) in 1984. She is involved in multiple associations outside of her career, and has worked in the law field since graduating.
Dioguardi worked at Ohio University for nearly ten years before accepting the position with Hocking College. While at Ohio University, she was a Deputy General Counsel where she had a multitude of responsibilities including: decision making/advising, management, legal and academic research, writing and teaching, employee supervision and management and practice of federal and state law. Before that position, she gained experience as a law practitioner, assistant prosecuting attorney and executive director for Careline.
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Upcoming Admissions Events
Prospective students will be visiting campus for our admissions events: Hocking Showcase and Discover Hocking. The dates are as follows:
Hocking Showcase
All events are 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Natural Resources Showcase: Tuesday, November 5, Main Campus
- Public Safety Services Showcase: Friday, November 8, Main Campus
- Arts, Business & Information Technology / Hospitality Showcase: Wednesday, November 13, Main Campus
- Allied Health / Nursing Showcase: Tuesday, November 19, Main Campus
- Engineering Technology Showcase: Wednesday, November 20, Logan Campus
Discover Hocking - Thursday, November 7, Main Campus, 1:15 p.m.
Thank you for your assistance as we provide prospective students with a chance to experience a Hocking College education!
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 Position Changes in the Office of Information Technology
Billy Heft, formerly Hocking College's Interim Director of User Services, has accepted the position of Director of User Services. Billy replaced Bill Modzelewski as the Interim Director back in June but has now taken on the role permanently. Billy is the Director in charge of desktop support, helpdesk, tech services, network and Telephone.  James "Wes" Crow, formerly Hocking College's Web Developer, has accepted the position of Director of Administration Computing. Wes will be succeeding John Chappelear as the primary contact for all things Colleague. If you need help with Colleague please contact Wes at crowj@hocking.edu or 740.753.7115. Wes is the Director in charge of Administrative Computing and Web Services. Congratulations to Billy and Wes on your new positions! |
 Campus Halloween Events
Epicurean Club Halloween Party Hocking College's Epicurean Club will host a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the demo kitchen at The Inn. There will be pumpkin carving, a costume contest, refreshments and movies. Also, from now through October 29, a Halloween candy bag will be in the restaurant, where people can purchase a ticket for a dollar, and guess the quantity of candy in the bag. The winner will be announced at the party, and receive their prize (the giant bag of candy).
All proceeds will benefit the Epicurean Club. Admission to the Halloween party is free, but a donation of a canned/non-perishable item for the Student Food Pantry would be appreciated. Please contact Chef Katie McGushin with any questions. Halloween Potluck Faculty and staff are invited to attend a potluck in Oakley 210 on Thursday, October 31 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. There will also be a costume contest and people can contact Mindy Roggow with questions. Participants do not need to know how to cook to participate in the potluck. Paper products, drinks and chips are always needed. Community Halloween at Hocking College will be held Thursday, October 31 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hocking College Student Center, following Nelsonville's Trick or Treat. This is a great event for families to come and enjoy. Enjoy inflatable games, a local magician and a costume contest - enter to win a pool party! The Hocking Woods Nature Center will give away prizes and showcase critters to the community. Free cotton candy and popcorn will also be offered. |
 Former Student Awarded in Annual Foothills Art Festival
Approximately 500 works of art in seven different categories were on display this summer at the 32nd Annual Foothills Art Festival at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp. Brandi Roe, Art, Design and Marketing program graduate, earned first-place honors in the festival's Three-Dimensional category.
The exhibit was professionally judged, but not juried. Artists of all ages and experience were encouraged to enter. A total of $1,395 was awarded in prizes. Afterward, members of the press, volunteers and artists have a party with the buyers.
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Students Awarded Elberfeld Scholarship
Marshall Lucas of Logan, Jennifer Vance of Logan and Shane Williams of Logan have each been awarded the Martha and Earl Elberfeld Scholarship for the Hocking College 2013-14 academic year. Lucas is studying in the field of business and hopes to use what he learns at Hocking College to help him run his two businesses. Vance recently opened a local business in Logan, Ohio and hopes to become a successful business owner. She wants to help others around her community by providing them with jobs through her future business. Williams plans to pursue a four-year degree at Franklin University upon graduation from Hocking. He plans to enter the business world once his degrees are completed. Martha and Earl Elberfeld were business owners and entrepreneurs from Logan, Ohio. They owned and operated Elberfeld's Department Store and Earl was a founder of the Hocking Valley Community Hospital and the original Board of Directors of the Citizen's Bank of Logan. He was also a certified tree farmer and worked with Hocking College students to reforest his land where trees were cut during World War II. The Martha and Earl Elberfeld scholarship was established in 2008 by their daughter Martha Sampsell and her husband David to recognize their parents' dedication to Hocking College. The scholarship is awarded annually to Logan High School graduates with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Students entering the Forest Management program are given first choice, with second choice given to those entering the Business Management program.  | |
Three students have been awarded the Elberfeld Scholarship. Pictured (L to R): Dr. Ron Erickson, Hocking College President; Jennifer Vance; Marshall Lucas; and, Dr. Carl Bridges, Hocking College Provost. Shane Williams is not pictured.
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 Hocking Proud Hosts Pie-a-thon
Hocking College's new student spirit club, Hocking Proud, held a Pie-a-thon last Thursday, October 24, to raise money for their club. Students could pay to throw a pie at the faculty or staff member of their choice. Several faculty and staff members volunteered to take a pie in the face.  As a school spirit club, Hocking Proud members go out of their way to help one another, as well as faculty and staff, as they volunteer their time to help with campus events. These students engage in random acts of kindness. They plan activities on campus to raise school spirit and they recognize students, faculty and staff who are doing good things on campus. Meetings are held Mondays at 4 p.m. in the Student Center. For additional information, contact Hocking Proud President Kiara Ivory. |
Reminder: Allied Health and Nursing Career Fair
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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 Reminder: WLCI - The Fix Meet and Greet
Join WLCI - The Fix in the Dining Hall for a meet and greet. Stop by Wednesday, October 30, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m to meet the station staff and hosts and possibly win some cool prizes.
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Reminder: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Think Pin k!
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health are holding activities in Davidson Hall to recognize this health issue. Five gift baskets filled with some great items will be raffled. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased from Marlene Hook in DVD 217, or Darlene Tipple in DVD 309. The proceeds will go to the "Nurses for a Cure" Relay for Life Team. The gift basket drawings will be held on Wednesday, October 30. There is also a wall outside the Bookstore to post a ribbon in memory of any person who has died from cancer or to honor a survivor - any cancer, not just breast cancer. Although it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, those who are diagnosed with other cancers are included to increase awareness of all types of cancer. There will also be giveaways throughout the next two weeks. Come get your Pink Ribbon!! Also in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hocking College Horse Club is selling hand-forged pink horse shoe ribbons to raise money for their club. Cost is $3.00 for one ribbon or $5.00 for two ribbons. To purchase, contact one of the Horse Club officers or Leah Phillips. For more information on the Horse Club, visit their Facebook page. |
 Hocking Alum Co-founds Kindred Spirit Outdoors
Jimmy Galvin, Hocking College graduate, has co-founded Kindred Spirit Outdoors, a fast paced and energetic group that films anything and everything hunting outdoors.
Galvin graduated from Hocking College with a degree in Recreation Wildlife Management. He has taken many animals with archery equipment and has hunted from the forests of the East to the mountains of the West.
Galvin has accumulated 40 years of hunting and archery experience and has been on the Black Widow Deer Scent Pro staff for three years. Along with co-founding Kindred Spirit Outdoors, he founded the Lake Erie chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation in 1983 and has served as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and an active committee member for 10 years.
He is a father of two and a grandfather of a two-year-old named Jack James.
Read more about him and Kindred Spirit Outdoors on Facebook and at KindredSpiritOutdoors.com.
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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: 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. |
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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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Alumni Becomes Mulitmedia Journalist
Another Hocking College graduate is making his way in the real world. Craig McKenna became a mulitmedia journalist for NorthwestOhio.com this spring. He works third-shift shooting breaking news and live reports for WNWO Today.
McKenna is originally from Columbus, Ohio, but ventured to Hocking College to earn his degree in Broadcast Production and Engineering. During his college career, he interned for ABC 6 in Columbus, where he edited the evening newscast and helped in the studio.
For fun, McKenna enjoys being active outside, wakeboarding, golfing and exploring the Toledo street scene.
Kudos to McKenna on his new position!
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