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From the Provost:
Adventures in Education
 Hey, I have some questions for you...
Twelve Reflective Questions to Improve TeachingSometimes you got to reflect . . . and not just look in the mirror, but truly reflect on your ability as an educator. You need to put effort into your skills as an educator, motivator, mentor and leader. So here are some questions to help you. I encourage you to think about these questions and your answers, but also to talk with your colleagues about these questions - you will be amazed what you learn about yourself and from each other. - What constitutes effective teaching?
- How do I motivate students?
- What are some useful strategies for conducting a good demonstration?
- What are my expectations for student performance? Behavior?
- How can I communicate my expectations to students?
- What are some of the classroom factors related to increasing student retention?
- How can classroom management issues (for example, students who dominate discussions, are disruptive, or shy) be handled?
- How do I prevent cheating?
- What are some of the better ways of handling students who come to class late? Leave early?
- How can large (or small) classes be taught most effectively?
- How can I deal with classes that vary in terms of different student characteristics such as intelligence, prior knowledge and skill level?
- How do I become a better educator?
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 Construction Management - Carpentry Students Complete Disc Golf Project at Logan Campus
Students in the concrete class of the Construction Management - Carpentry program completed the installation of concrete tee-pads for a nine-hole disc golf course at Hocking College's Logan campus.
With the help of the Heavy Equipment program students, who excavated each of the nine sites, the carpentry students formed each pad and then poured and finished the concrete as a hands-on lab project. As spring is finally starting to emerge, come to the Logan campus and check out their hard work as you enjoy a round of disc golf!
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 OU Free Transfer Application Event Planned
Ohio University will hold a free Transfer Application Event for Hocking College students who will be transferring this fall to either the Ohio University Athens Campus, or to one of OU's online completion programs.
The OU application must be completed and submitted during the event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, in the Oakley Hall Learning Lab, Room 306.
Students can pre-register for the event at http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/appnight/
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 Reminder: Transfer Fair Planned
Hocking College University Center will be hosting its second annual Transfer Fair for graduates and current students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Student Center.
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain information from university representatives regarding academic programs, application processes and financial aid. Schools scheduled to be in attendance include Bowling Green State University, Franklin University, Marietta College, Muskingum University, Ohio Christian University, Ohio State University, Ohio University, Rio Grande and the University of Akron.
For more information about the Transfer Fair, or other transfer opportunities for students, contact Kerry Hagerty at hageryk@hocking.edu or 740.753.7063.
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Reminder: Please Complete the Carbon Footprint Survey
Hocking College is committed to the environment and we hope you will help monitor our progress through a Carbon Footprint Survey. It's easy! Just report your commuting information by answering a couple of quick questions through the survey link you received by email.
As a member of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), Hocking College is required to submit Implementation Profiles, Greenhouse Gas Reports, Climate Action Plans, and Progress Reports for all Hocking College Campuses. Kathy Temple-Miller is currently working on the reports.
This survey will be anonymously compiled to determine the carbon footprint of Hocking College and reported to the ACUPCC. Hocking College is concerned about the unprecedented scale of climate change and its potential for large-scale adverse effects. Our goal is to reduce 40 percent of our green house gas emissions by 2020. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Office of Sustainability, Kathy Temple-Miller or view our Campus Climate Commitment: http://rs.acupcc.org/cap/604/.
We have also launched this survey for students. Please encourage students to complete this survey. It will take only a couple of minutes.
The survey link you receive via email is uniquely tied to this survey and your email address. Please do not forward the link. With your help, Hocking will be able to identify ways to reach our emissions goal, and Kathy will also be able to complete the required reports.
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 Reminder: Wear Blue Day this Wednesday
Mark your calendars! Athens County Children Services are encouraging residents of Athens County to wear blue to demonstrate their commitment to the safety of children in the area on April 9, 2014.
Athens County Children Services received 1,640 reports of child and abuse this year, a dramatic increase from last year's 1,494. The best way to prevent abuse and neglect is to engage the community and raise awareness throughout the area. Be an active part of raising awareness and make sure to wear your blue! Check out the Athens County Children Services Facebook page for more information and spread the word about Wear Blue Day! |
 Dell Back-to-School Discounts
Dell is ramping up for Back-to-School with discounts for new and returning students and their parents.
Save a bundle with new discounts on select PCs featuring Windows 8. See more on this offer here, and visit www.dell.com/dullu/hocking to see the latest deals and steals for Hocking College.
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 Culinary Graduate Named Executive Chef
Doug Manfrin, former Hocking College culinary student, stays close to home after being named Executive Chef of the nationally recognized Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls in Logan, Ohio.
Manfrin began his education at Hocking College in 2009 as a student in the Hospitality program. He graduated in 2013 with a degree in Culinary Arts and Baking. Before his education at Hocking, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as Executive Chef for the Sandstone Restaurant. His culinary skills were also utilized as sous chef at Spagio in Columbus and The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Before receiving his most recent title as executive chef at The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Manfrin served as executive chef for the award winning Sushi Rock Restaurant in Columbus.
As executive chef of The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Manfrin is responsible for overseeing all food operations, as well as, developing menus and recipes utilizing local farms, forests and suppliers.
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 Reminder: Free Scrap Tire Drop-Off Event Scheduled
The U.S. Forest Service's Wayne National Forest and the Athens City-County Health Department is hosting a free Scrap Tire Drop-off event Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters, located off US Hwy 33 between The Plains and Nelsonville.
The event is being held in support of the mission of Keep Southeast Ohio Beautiful, a regional affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, that's helping create a healthier and safer place to live, work and play.
The event has the capacity to collect up to 1,200 scrap tires, which will be later recycled. Once 1,200 tires are collected, collection will stop. No tires will be received after hours. No tires will be accepted from tire shops, dealers or repair shops. No tires exceeding 54 in. in height and/or 16 in. in width will be collected.
"The Wayne National Forest is excited to partner again this year with Athens County to help collect scrap tires from the local community. In the last two years, the public has brought in over 4,000 scrap tires through our partnership," Forest Spokesman Gary C. Chancey said.
The public is reminded that dumping tires is also a felony offense in Ohio. Funding for the event comes from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/wayne.
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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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Hocking Grad Places Eighth in Arnold Classic Kudos to Hocking College alumni Carri Woodgerd, who proved the barbells aren't just for the boys after placing eighth at the international Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition. Woodgerd graduated in 2013 with from the Physical Therapist Assistant program. With encouragement from friends, Woodgerd pursued her life-long passion for fitness and entered the world of bodybuilding, placing third in the Novice and Open division of a state competition. Embracing her determination, she stayed motivated and continued on to win first in the same competition a year later. She later qualified for the Arnold Classic where she placed eighth in the Bodybuilding, Fitness and Bikini Championship after facing professional bodybuilders from around the world. Woodgerd urges others to stay motivated and disciplined when trying to reach their goals, especially when things get difficult. Despite the intense training and strict dieting, Woodgerd feels honored and proud to be a part of the bodybuilding community. Great job Carri! We are impressed by your dedication! |
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