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 Holiday Break Closure Policies for Faculty and Staff
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Please note the following holiday break policies.
Please be advised that all Hocking College Offices are expected to be open during the holiday season. Only those offices that have been given permission by the President to close may be closed. Supervisors are responsible for notifying the campus community at least one week in advance of any closure of their offices.
Unless otherwise notified, all Professional Bargaining Unit, Support Bargaining Unit and non-bargaining unit employees scheduled to work on December 24, 2013 will be released four hours earlier than their regularly scheduled release time and/or if scheduled to work December 31, 2013 will be released two hours earlier than their regularly scheduled time.
This release time is paid leave. Additional time taken by the employee on these days shall be charged as vacation leave. In all cases, no employee will be scheduled to work beyond 5:00 p.m.
Campus offices will be closed December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014. Campus Safety and Police will be scheduled in accordance with department policy and the OPBA Agreement.
Contact Nikki Dioguardi with any questions.
Have a happy holiday!
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 Athens County Holiday Highlights
Athens County is bringing it all together for the holidays. Fun, food, music, shopping and art can all be found this year on Court Street and a winter wonderland can be found in Nelsonville.
Josh Hutchison and his team of horses will provide holiday carriage rides on Court Street on Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Thursday, December 12 and 19 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
A free picture with Santa will be available on Thursday, December 12 and 19 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 5 North Court Street.
See some of your favorite holiday films at the Athena Cinema and assist other families who may be struggling during the holiday season. The price of admission will be a minimum donation of one canned food item per ticket. Screenings will be on Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Nelsonville will also hold special treats for the holidays.
A ride on Santa's Special Train and the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will offer Christmas poems and festive music. Santa Claus boards the train and visits with each child as the train traverses the countryside. This event is every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
An evening filled with theater, music and dessert will be held in Southeast Ohio, 1907 style with old Eb Scrooge owning the local mine. Showtimes are December 13-15 and 19-22 at Stuart's.
Santa will be set up at Santa's Village at the Historic Public Square in Nelsonville. Visit with Santa from 1-6 p.m. on December 14, 15, 21 and 22.
More information on any event listed above can be found online.
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 Students Take Tour for Diverse Population Class
Chrissy Ward recently took her Diverse Population class on a rare tour of the Greek Orthodox Church in Columbus to study religion and immigrant diverse population.
The class then head to German Village where they lunched at Schmidt's Sausage House and continued to the Welcome Center. They then watched a presentation of the history of German immigration in Columbus. The day ended with a walking tour of the homes and businesses.
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 Holiday Potluck and Ugly Sweater Contest
Please bring a dish or supply to share.
Wear your ugliest sweater for a chance at a prize. |
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Neon Night 5K Hosts Boots, Bags and Jacket Sale
The upcoming Neon Night 5K will host a bags, boots and jacket sale in the Student Center on Monday, December 16 beginning at 5 p.m. in Conference Room B.
This sale will help raise funds for the upcoming Neon Night 5K, "Coming Out of the Dark." This event was formed to help stamp out the stigma surrounding getting help with mental illness and addictions.
Contact Chrissy Ward with any questions. More information can be found on the event's Facebook page, Hocking College Presents The Neon Night 5K.
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 Reminder: Holiday Student Art Sale
The Holiday Student Art Sale is currently taking place at the Hocking College Art Gallery, 30 Public Square in Nelsonville.
The sale features a wide selection of ceramics, glass artwork, photography and jewelry created by Hocking College Art, Design and Marketing students. Don't miss the opportunity to purchase a special, one-of-a-kind gift, while supporting Hocking College students.
The Holiday Student Art Sale is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday through December 20.
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NIXLE Reminder
Students, faculty, staff and all other members of the campus community should consider signing up NIXLE at nixle.com to receive text and e-mail advisories about cancellations and other important information from the Hocking College Police Department.
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 Impact on Wellness
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 Foundation to Host Holiday Open House for Campus and Community
As another calendar year comes to a close, celebrate the holidays and relax with your fellow co-workers and friends!
The Hocking College Foundation cordially invites all faculty and staff to a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 18 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Rhapsody. College faculty, staff and retirees, business owners, friends of the college, and members of the Hocking College Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors are all invited. Hors d'oevres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Please RSVP to Jestinah McDonald or 740.753.7010 by December 13.
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
As a reminder, the Hocking College Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, December 10, 2013 beginning at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held on the Hocking College Main Campus in Oakley Hall, Room 305.
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 eTextbooks: Reliable and Cost-Effective
eTextbooks are accessible, reliable and more accurate than paper textbooks. They have relevant tutorials that are available online for self-learners. A read-out-loud function allows the reader to listen to the book. Also, students can access the book on their phone, which 70 percent of students do.
The eTextbooks also have a big cost benefit. An average eTextbook is at least 50 percent cheaper than the new print book. In many cases, the discounts can reach far beyond that. Recently, Google came up with new eTextbooks and set a price point around 80 percent off the print list price.
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Campus Greens Update
The campus community may notice some recent tree trimming in the field across the road from Light Hall. A Chainsaw class, under the direction of the Campus Greens office, has removed a series of dead pines in the area. The dead trees will be chipped, and replaced with plant materials in accordance with the campus landscaping plan. Please contact Andrew Freeman, Director of Campus Greens, with any questions.
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Paramedic Alum Explores Dance Passion
Josh Hines, Hocking College alumnus, pursued his plans to obtain an Associate's Degree in Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services from Hocking College, but he has also been committed to his other passion -- dancing.
"There's something about it," Hines said. "I can let go of everything and put it all out on the dance floor."
Hines found this passion in high school because a friend needed a partner for swing-dancing lessons, to which Hines obliged.
Throughout his time at Hocking College, Hines would dance several nights a week and compete on weekends, while maintaining his grades and career in firefighting.
"It's about how each person has more than one identity - that people change from identity to identity throughout life."
We hope all our students and alumni follow Hines lead to remain dedicated to their passions in and outside of their experience at Hocking College.
Read more about Hines experience with dance on the Columbus Dispatch website.
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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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 Food Drive Recognized Kudos to the School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health on this year's food drive. Their efforts were recognized by the Ohio University Credit Union. OUCU has been recognizing local groups doing good work in the community. Food was collected throughout November to benefit the Hocking College food pantry for students. Thanks for all your hard work!
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