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 Hocking College Designated Military Friendly School
Hocking College was recently awarded the Military FriendlyŽ Schools title from Victory Media Inc. for the fifth year in a row. The 2015 Military FriendlyŽ Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans and spouses as students to ensure their success on campus. Schools were considered that offer scholarships and discounts, veterans' clubs, full-time staff, military credit and other services to those who served. Now in its sixth year, the 2015 list of Military FriendlyŽ Schools was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 10,000 schools nationwide approved for VA tuition funding. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board consisting of educators from schools across the country. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year. Specifically, Hocking College prioritizes the recruitment of students with military experience and is one of the top schools for providing the most academic credit for military and civilian credit. Scholarships and tuition discounts are also available to military students and veterans while all military students and dependents are offered in-state tuition without residency requirements. Hocking also allows military students called to active duty to return to school without any penalty. The Military FriendlyŽ Schools media and website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, features the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The 1,876 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year's list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience.
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 Homecoming, Hocktoberfest and Family Weekend This Weekend!
Homecoming: Friday, October 3
The highlight of Homecoming on Friday is the reunion, which will take place starting at 4 p.m. on True North Plaza outside of Light Hall. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. See the complete Homecoming schedule at hocking.edu/homecoming.
 Hocktoberfest: Saturday, October 4
Hocktoberfest is a FREE event filled with something for everyone including live music throughout the day. See the complete Hocktoberfest schedule at hocktoberfest.org.
Family Weekend: Friday - Sunday, October 3 - 5
Family Weekend activities include a Friday evening cookout, edible crafts, a magician and inflatables on Saturday and a campus hike Sunday morning. See the complete Family Weekend schedule at hocking.edu/parents/familyweekend.
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 Ecotourism Classes Work on Appalachian Trail
The Introduction to Ecotourism classes traveled to the Carolina Mountains and worked on one of this country's premier hiking destinations, the Appalachian Trail near the border of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.
For the past five years, the Hocking College Ecotourism and Adventure Travel program has been working with the Smokey Mountain Hiking Club on maintaining part of the Appalachian Trail. This August, part of the work involved redirecting a portion of the trail away from an eroding edge of a mountain.
Each year, the class also learns first-hand about the amazing diversity in ecosystems of the Appalachian range, one of the world's oldest mountain chains. This area in southern North Carolina and extreme northern South Carolina and Georgia is one of the wettest in the Eastern United States, recording more than 100 inches of rain per year. This contributes to a wide variety of waterfalls, rugged terrain, and unique plant life. The area also has a plethora of national forests, state forests, America's most popular national park and many state parks and national wilderness areas.
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Fitness Sale at the Bookstore
The Hocking College Bookstore is having a fitness apparel sale from September 29 to October 3, 2014. The sale will include all athletic shorts and sweatpants for 20 percent off the original price. No other discounts apply.
Anyone interested in catching the savings should visit the bookstore to check out the discounted merchandise during the store hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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 Community College Partners Summit Announced
Ohio University has announced the first Community College Partners Summit to take place in Athens, Ohio. The one-day summit will be Friday, October 17, 2014 at Baker Center on the Ohio University campus. The event is free to anyone interested in attending. Parking will also be available at the Convocation Center or Baker Center Parking Garage. The Summit will be open to all faculty/staff from community colleges in and around Ohio. Ohio University is working to find additional ways in which they can work together with community colleges to understand and address needs related to accessible pathways to higher education. The event will teach participants how to manage their portfolio and investigate market opportunities and include a resource fair for interested students. Following the event, on October 18, 2014, the Annual Community College Partnered Football Tailgate and Game Day will take place. Ohio University welcomes anyone interested in joining as the Bobcats take on Akron. There will be no charge for the event and all are welcome. To see more details on the weekend events click here. |
 Reminder: Last Week for the Annual Shrimp Sale
Hocking College Fish Management and Aquaculture students will host the second day of their annual shrimp sale on Friday, October 3, 2014.
The public is invited to come Friday morning to observe or participate in the harvest starting at the fish hatchery at 10:00 a.m. The shrimp sale will start as soon as the harvest is complete. Any individuals interested in purchasing the shrimp should bring their own cooler, ice will be provided, and the price of the shrimp will be $10 a pound.
Anyone who is unable to attend the harvest can also purchase the shrimp at the local Athens County Farmer's Market on Saturday, October 4. The market will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at University Mall on East State Street in Athens.
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Nelsonville Police Department Ending Weapons Storage
Hocking College has been notified by the Nelsonville Police Department that due to liability issues, they will no longer store weapons for Hocking College students.
Weapons currently being stored for students will be honored until Friday, December 12, 2014. Students need to contact the Nelsonville Police Department at 740.753.1736 to arrange to pick up their weapons by the December 12 deadline.
Please make this announcement in your classes to help notify students who may be impacted.
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 AAA Employee Membership Provides Savings
Hocking College AAA membership program is available to all employees interested in enrolling. Employees must reside in the territory served by AAA East Central (Club 215). For current members the discount represents a savings of $7.00 for basic membership (normally $49.00). New members will save an additional $10.00 off new membership dues (normally $59) because AAA is waiving the $10 enrollment fee. The annual open enrollment period ends October 3, 2014 and the enrollment form should be completed and returned to Debbie Gyure's office by that date. Renewal is automatic for anyone already enrolled through this group program, and there is no need to complete the enrollment form. |
 2014 Annual Better World Books Drive Begins
The opportunity to make a positive impact is in your hands - or on your bookshelf - through Better World Books and their Books for Africa project. Every time you donate a book to the drive, you help literacy worldwide. This year's drive is Oct 6 - 24, 2014. All books are accepted for the drive whether current or out of date (including textbooks and encyclopedias.) Please NO periodicals (e.g. magazines, journals or newspapers.) Six dropbox are locationed on campus:
- OAK 312 (Arts, Business and Sciences office)
- DVD first floor (inside the Library)
- DVD third floor lounge (near the steps and elevator)
- PSS 101 (near Betty Dalton`s office)
- NNR 204 (just outside 202 main office area)
- JL 241 (inside HR office)
Help is also needed to count, pack and strap up boxes of books for shipping each Friday afternoon. If you or your service group are interested, please contact Carla Ryan-Hirst. Learn more about Better World Books on their website - betterworldbooks.com and see the running totals of books and money BWB is putting into literacy. Plus, for every book you purchase from them, they donate another book to a literacy organization. |
 Hocking College Faculty Collaborate with University of Pikesville
Hocking College Communications faculty member Deni Naffziger-Hackworth was recently invited to speak to classes as part of the annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Pikeville, Kentucky. She also read from her book, Desire to Stay, her full-length collection of poetry that was published in the spring. Deni and Mark Hackworth, Art Program Coordinating Instructor, plan to returning to Pikeville in October to participate in their Humanities Week where they will speak with students about collaboration between the arts and collaborative learning. Additionally, Mark's longtime artistic collaborator Steve Ward from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will accompany them to the University of Pikeville to speak about his work and creative partnerships. Mark and Steve have worked together on many series over the past ten years including fine art prints, paintings, drawings and collages. |
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The Four A's of Stress Management: Adapt
"I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety and fear." - Steve Maraboli
This week, the fourth "A" of stress management.
Adapt: No one is perfect, and perfection is not easily achieved. Adapt your view on the situation; stop gloomy thoughts when they occur. Tell yourself, "I can do this," or "this will pass." It is important It is important to remember that most stressful situations you will not even remember in a year.
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 Give Blood!
Sign up today for the upcoming blood drive, happening Monday, October 13 in the Student Center, 10 a. m. - 4 p.m.
You can donate blood every eight weeks.
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1.800.733.2767) or sign up at the Student Center Front Desk.
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 Hocking College to Conduct Peace Officer Academies
The Hocking College School of Public Safety will conduct two Peace Officer Academies January 2015. The first will program will start January 6, 2015 and be conducted during the day. The second academy will start in mid-January and be an evening and weekend academy. The Peace Officer Academy is open to students who are not currently associated with a law enforcement agency but have career goals to seek employment as peace officers and to those associated with or employed by a qualifying law enforcement agency. The 605+ hour course is certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Successful graduates will be eligible for certification as Ohio Peace Officers in accordance with the Ohio Peace Officer Commission. Graduates will receive 18 semester credit hours toward an Associate Degree in Police Science at Hocking College. Those interested in attending either academy must attend the organizational meeting on October 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in room 203 of the Public Safety Services Building on Hocking College main campus. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have no felony record and possess a valid Ohio Driver's License. Students will be provided classroom materials including a laptop computer and uniform clothing. Financial aid opportunities may exist for qualified students. For additional information, contact Roger Deardorff, Commander at 740.753.6300 / deardorffr@hocking.edu or Betty Dalton, Office Coordinator at 740.753.6451 / daltonb9@hocking.edu.
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Community Partners College Game Day
Show your spirit on Saturday, October 18, 2014 as OU takes on Akron. eLearning Ohio is sponsoring a game day event featuring a tailgate party and free game tickets. The event will include a free tailgate at Pepsi Tail-Great Park and free game tickets to those who RSVP by October 3, 2014 (limit of four tickets per guest.) The pregame tailgate is from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Kickoff in Peden Stadium is at 2:00 p.m. RSVP online here. |
Alumni Spotlight
 Hocking College Graduate Named New Wildlife Officer
Hocking College graduate Nathan West was recently named the new wildlife officer working for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. West received an associate degree from Hocking in wildlife management and earned his bachelor's degree in fish and wildlife conservation and management from the University of Rio Grande. According to the Logan Daily News, West recently completed a 17-week Ohio Peace Officer basic training course with eight weeks of specialized wildlife officer training by the Division of Wildlife. Before West moves to a designated area, he will work as an officer-at-large. He is currently training with a field-training officer and could end up working in any of Ohio's 88 counties. West has previous seasonal experience with Hocking Hills State Park and the Division of Wildlife and completed an internship with the Columbus Metro Parks. His most recent experience was with the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department where he worked full-time as a Park Maintenance Supervisor. West mentioned in the Logan Daily, "I am taking everything I learned in the classroom and implementing it on the job." Within his new position as a state wildlife officer, his responsibilities will include enforcement of wildlife regulations, investigating allegations of waterway pollution, protecting state property and making arrests. West will also conduct educational programs, perform fish and wildlife management duties and advise landowners on dealing with wildlife. West currently spends his free time in Logan, OH with his wife and two children. To read the full article, visit the Logan Daily. |
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Tailgate at OU Next Weekend
Remember that Saturday, October 11, is Hocking College Day at Ohio University. Show your support of the Ohio University Bobcats against Bowling Green by attending Hocking College Day. Students and alumni are welcome! The Hocking College Foundation will host a tailgate in Pepsi Tail-Great Park before the game. Food and beverages will be provided. Tickets are $12 per person. Email Jessie McDonald at mcdonaldj21@hocking.edu or call 740.753.7010 for tickets, or purchase your tickets online here. |
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Reminder: Point Shooting System Course Offered
The Hocking College School of Public Safety is offering a two-day Point Shooting course from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 11 and 12, 2014 at the Hocking College Outdoor Training Complex. Applegate Point Shooting is a system that evolved during the World War Two era. The course will cover techniques using a handgun in close quarters defensive combat. All the techniques have been scientifically validated by an independent research organization and employed by numerous law enforcement organizations and the United States Military. Students interested in attending the course must have a comprehensive knowledge of basic firearms safety guidelines and operational knowledge of their handgun. The following equipment is required for this course: serviceable pistol or revolver, strong side directional holster, two spare magazines/speed loaders with carrier, eye and hearing protection, fluids and food for consumption, and appropriate clothing. Registration for the event will include a $350 course payment to cover the cost of all the range needs and ammunition in the following configuration 9mm, 40 calibers, 45 ACP and 38 special. Students wishing to use other calibers must supply 400 rounds of commercial ammunition at their own expense. The event will be limited to eight to nine students, and registration is first come, first served. For more information, and registration information, contact Mike Taylor at taylorm12612@hocking.edu. |
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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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 Kudos to the Financial Aid Department Kudos to the Financial Aid department on the strong reduction in the college's Cohort Default Rate!
As recently reported by Financial Aid Director Deneene Merchant, last year the college submitted a default management plan based on our 3-Year official Cohort Default Rate (CDR) of 34.1 percent.
Our continued efforts and partnership with USA Funds have resulted in our recent 2-Year official rate of 22.1, a reduction of 12 points.
Great job!
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