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 Building Spring Enrollment
Thanks to each of you who continue to work to assist our autumn 2014 students with spring 2015 registration. As of November 25, 2014, 52 percent of the autumn 2014 students - 1,821 - were registered for spring semester. Kudos to Bill Finnearty and the Fitness Management program for coming in first place at the college by re-enrolling 84 percent of their autumn semester students for spring semester! Each conversation and interaction with our students, not just with faculty, but also with staff and administration, helps to encourage our student population to continue their education at Hocking College. Remember - we are all college ambassadors!
The college has almost reached the goal of 1,150 applications for spring semester. Although our spring applicant numbers are trending high, we have not yet met our enrollment targets. Lists of applicants for spring semester have recently been sent to deans. If requested, please help us in contacting these spring applicants. Many students note that calls from departments and/or instructors are very meaningful in encouraging enrollment.
For the most part, students are understanding and following the new registration process. Within three business days of registering, students are required to visit the Cashier's Office in the Student Services Concourse in Light Hall or at the Perry or Logan Campus to sign the Registration Terms & Conditions/Student Financial Responsibility Agreement and review their financial arrangements. Students who fail to do this within three business days will have their schedule dropped, and will need to begin the registration process again.
Additionally, if a student takes only online classes, or has extenuating circumstances as to why they cannot visit the Cashier's Office in three business days, they can contact them directly at cashiers@hocking.edu. The student will be sent an electronic copy of the form with the appropriate information, and have a telephone conversation regarding their financial responsibility and payment arrangements.
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 2015 Commencement Update
Based on the changes to the schools within the college, the schedule for graduation 2015 will be as follows:
- School of Health & Safety - Friday, May 8, 2015 at 7 p.m.
- School of Natural Resources - Saturday May 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
- School of School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Technology - Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
Stay tuned for further information about commencement after the first of the year.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
The Hocking College Board of Trustees will host a joint meeting with the Hocking College Foundation Board on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Inn at Hocking College.
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 Reminder: Holidays Around the World this Thursday
"Holidays Around the World" will be celebrated Thursday, December 4 from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Light Dining Hall.
According to Giles Lee, Director of Co-Curricular Activities, holiday cheer from around the world will be celebrated. Students, faculty and staff will enjoy learning about how holidays are celebrated in different cultures, including Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali and Hanukkah. A traditional turkey dinner and festive desserts provided by various groups from on and off campus will be provided and Santa will make an appearance.
This event is sponsored by the Student Center, Dining Services, Diversity without Division and Campus Ministries.
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Light Hall Roof Replacement Update
The Light Hall roof replacement project is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 8, and is expected to last until February 11, 2015.
Due to the nature of the construction project, the third floor classrooms and offices may experience loud noises at various times during the project. Please contact the Registrar's Office if you would like to temporarily relocate your classroom at any time during the construction period.
If your office is on the third floor, please be aware that dust accumulation is highly likely. It is recommended that you protect any personal items in your office or take them home for the duration of the project.
We apologize for the inconvenience and are available to assist as needed.
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 QuickStart Dates and Extended Concourse Hours
In order to assist new students in registering for spring semester 2015 classes, we will hold three more QuickStart dates.
The last QuickStart before the holidays will be this Friday, December 5, at 9:30 a.m. in the Light Hall Student Services Concourse.
After the Holiday Break, QuickStart events will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 and Saturday, January 10, 2015, starting at 9:30 a.m. each day. For these events, returning students are also being invited to campus to complete their registration, if they need additional assistance.
Finally, the Student Services Concourse in Light Hall will have extended hours of operation the week prior to the start of the term and the first four days of classes:
Tuesday, January 6 - Thursday, January 8: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 10: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, January 12 - Thursday, January 15: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 16.
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 Reminder: Mandatory Insurance Meetings This Week
It is that time of year again for health, dental, vision and flexible spending account open enrollment. All employees must attend one of the scheduled information sessions. If you are making any changes to your current plan, enrollment forms must be turned in no later than December 15, 2014. Detailed plan information will be distributed and reviewed during these sessions. Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - JL 352Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - Oakley 305 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - JL 195 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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 Reminder: Student Art Sale Continues
The Hocking College Art Gallery, on 30 Public Square in Nelsonville, is currently hosting a student art sale. The gallery will be open 12 - 7 p.m. on December 5, 6, 12 and 13.
The sale will feature a wide selection of glass, ceramics, 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.
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 New Evening Police Officer Training Program Available
Interested in changing careers or becoming a part-time officer or deputy to assist local communities? The Hocking College School of Public Safety will conduct a new evening Peace Officer Basic Training Course beginning January 20, 2015 and ending August 2015.
The Peace Officer Academy is open both 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 application deadline is December 12, 2014.
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.
Students will be provided with classroom materials including a laptop computer and most uniform clothing. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have no felony record and possess a valid Ohio Driver's License. Financial aid opportunities may exist for qualified students under veterans' benefits, the G.I. Bill, Pell Grant and/or student loans.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment, contact Commander Roger Deardorff at 740.753.6300/ deardorffr@hocking.edu or Betty Dalton, Office Coordinator, at 740.753.6451/ daltonb9@hocking.edu.
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Driver Hiring Event this Tuesday
Do you know students who have a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License?
If so, please direct them to the Driver Hiring Event taking place on Tuesday, December 2 at The Work Station, 70 N. Plains Road, The Plains. Employers will be on site to interview candidates with CDLs. Some employers are offering training for jobs seekers interested in joining the field.
Participants must make an appointment to attend this event. Those wishing to reserve a spot should call Nancy at 740.677.4240.
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 Flag Football Champions Post Perfect Season
Congratulations to the flag football team the Savages on winning the 2014 Hocking College flag football league.
They finished the season with a perfect 11-0 record.
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 Impact on Wellness
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 Reminder: Night Fair This Friday at Robbins Crossing
Hocking College will host a Night Fair on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Robbins Crossing and the Nature Center.
As part of the Hocking College Night Interpretation course, students and faculty will be combining four sections into a larger scale public program to take place on Friday night. The Night Fair will include night hikes, astronomy, nocturnal animals, campfire stories, songs, games and much more. If weather permits, the astronomy portion will take place on the bike trail farther from campus for a better view of the stars. Hocking College students from the Night Interpretation class will conduct all presentations throughout the night.
The event is free and open to the public. Be sure to dress warm and bring a flashlight. Come and see more than you might think.
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Alumni Spotlight
 Alum Graduates from Military Basic Training
Hocking College alum and U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Julie Cheadle '01 has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Cheadle graduated from Western High School in 1992 and earned a registered nurse degree from Hocking College in 2001. After an intensive eight-week training program in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, fitness, and basic warfare principles, Cheadle has graduated from the program. Completion of the course gives Airmen four credits towards an associate in applied science through Community College of the Air Force.
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 Holiday Happenings in Athens and Nelsonville
Athens Holiday Highlights
Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting will take place Thursday, December 4 from 6 - 8 p.m. on Court Street and inside the 5 on Court building. This kickoff to the holiday season will include horse-drawn carriage rides, music and caroling, shopping, holiday refreshments and children's activities at participating uptown merchants plus the tree lighting and the arrival of Santa!
ABC Players present The Velveteen Rabbit on stage at Stuart's Opera House. Shows are December 4 - 6. See showtimes and purchase tickets here.
Shop for handcrafted gifts at the Holiday Bazaar at the Dairy Barn from 3 - 8 p.m. Friday, December 5 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. The Dairy Barn is located at 8000 Dairy Lane. See the list of vendors.
Josh Hutchison and his team of horses will provide holiday carriage rides on Court Street on Thursday, December 11 and 18 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
A free picture with Santa will be available on Thursday, December 11 and 18 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. inside the 5 On Court Building at 5 North Court Street.
Enjoy ornament and holiday card making at Passion Works, 20 E. State Street. Create and decorate your own ornament on Thursday, December 4 from 6 8 p.m. and create a one-of-a-kind holiday card on Thursday, December 18 from 6 - 8 p.m.
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 Holiday Events
A ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Santa Train 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 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through December 21. Purchase tickets online.
After you finish taking a ride on the Santa Train, enjoy a Holiday themed wagon ride into North Pole Nelsonville! The wagon ride will take you right into the center of Nelsonville's Public Square, where you can see lots of fantastic decorations, shop for unique locally made gifts, visit Santa and more.
The North Pole Nelsonville Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m. The parade route will include the Public Square, Rocky Boot Way and some of the surrounding streets.
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is also hosting Stuart's Winter Wine Express on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Enjoy wine, cheese and other treats while riding through the Hocking Valley. All proceeds benefit Stuart's Opera House. Tickets on sale now.
An Appalachian Christmas Carol sets the classic tale in Southeast Ohio in 1907, old Eb Scrooge owning the local mine. Presented by the Brick Monkey Theater at Stuart's Opera House. Shows are December 17-21. See show times and buy tickets here.
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 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 in his workshop at 37 Public Square.
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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 Our Nursing Students
Kudos to Hocking College Nursing students for their work to bring awareness to Alzheimer's Disease.
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and the awesome nursing students put together a great display in Davidson Hall on the disease.
They had a table full of information, facts about Alzheimer's suspended from balloons and a board to post the names of those suffering from or those lost to Alzheimer's.
Great job!
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Kudos on Helping a New Student
The following complement was received from the mother of a student who will be starting at Hocking College in the spring:
"Thank you so much!!! We have had such super help from everyone at Hocking College during our tour and with everyone afterwards trying to get Darrin registered. You all are wonderful!!!"
Kudos to Ecotourism faculty member Dave Wakefield and to Admissions, the Cashier's Office and the Registrar's Office for helping get this student off to such a good start!
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