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 Culinary Faculty Member Receives ROAR Award
The American Culinary Federation's (ACF) Columbus Chapter recently awarded Kathryn McGushin the ROAR award. ACF explains that the recipient of the ROAR award is defined by their ability to show outstanding service leadership, volunteerism, loyalty and a dedication to the chapter.
Chef McGushin is a culinary arts faculty member at Hocking College.
McGushin's recognition was specific to her work with the Knowledge Bowl team over the past three years and her work as an educator. The Knowledge Bowl is an ACF competition resembling jeopardy where participants are quizzed on culinary terms, history, classical methods of cooking, science of ingredients and ingredient identification.
In 2013 and 2014, Chef McGushin led Hocking College's Knowledge Bowl team to second place out of nine teams in the regional finals. Hocking's team won second place two years in a row and was the only school from Ohio in the competition.
"The American Culinary Federation sets the standards for our profession, so to receive such a great award recognizing my efforts with our culinary students here at Hocking, we affirming that we truly are one of the best culinary schools in the state/region," McGushin said.
Great job, Chef Katie!
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Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching
All currently enrolled Hocking College students should complete the online Scholarship Application by February 28, 2015 to be considered for scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. To apply, please direct students to use the Online Scholarship Application, which can be accessed through the "Pay For College" area of the Hocking College website. Click on the Scholarships subheading to find additional information and a direct link to the 2015-2016 scholarship application.If you need additional information regarding completion of the Online Scholarship Application, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid Services at 740.753.7061. |
 Hocking Woods Nature Center Welcomes Two New Owls
The Hocking Woods Nature Center recently welcomed two new educational raptors, Grey phase eastern screech owls, Luna and Odin.
Both birds came from Back To The Wild in Castalia Ohio, where they were deemed non-releasable. Each bird has one eye, Luna has a good left eye, Odin has a good right eye. These birds will be used in addition to the Center's existing red tailed hawks for educational purposes. The birds are given names not because they are pets or property, but to better care for them on a day-to-day basis.
They are currently being observed for problems from being in a new environment with a new routine, but they seem to be adjusting fine.
Students in the college's Natural and Historical Interpretation program use the Nature Center to design activities, learn about the eco-system and provide care for injured birds in the Raptor Rehab Center.
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Police Academy Earns 100 Percent Pass Rate
The 2014 autumn semester Police Academy class at Hocking College received a perfect pass rate on their physical conditioning test and the State certification exam in January 2015. The fall semester class consisted of 19 full time cadets and one prior equivalent cadet. This success was achieved by the last four academies, due to the excellent teaching skills of OPATA instructors.
The Police Science program at Hocking College prepares students to become a law enforcement professional in the state of Ohio. This program provides hands on training in criminalistics, photography, interrogation techniques and dispatching practices.
"This success was due to the work of our adjunct instructors and the drive instilled in the cadets." Roger Deardorff, Hocking Police Academy Commander, said. "From the very first day of the Academy they are told failure is not an option. We expect a 100 percent pass rate."
Career opportunities for law enforcement officers are available at the state and local level in police departments, sheriff offices and state enforcement agencies. Career opportunities for private security include providing security for medical, chemical, financial, commerce, housing, retail and entertainment industries.
For more information about the Hocking College Police Academy, visit
http://www.hocking.edu/programs/police
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 STARS Nominations Due
The Student Team and Academic Recognition System (STARS) is now accepting applications for nominations from autumn 2014 in the following areas:
"Green Award"
This award is given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area of education of sustainable, renewable and environmental issues or the implementation thereof.
"We are One Hocking" Award
This award will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area Cross-Cultural Education and / or community unification.
Most Outstanding Contribution to Campus or Community Life:
This award will be given to recognize a project which made a
positive impact on campus or community life last semester.
Please send nominations by e-mail to leeg@hocking.edu by 5 p.m., February 6. Nominations should include the name of the group or person nominated and a description of the project, which includes the date the project took place. Feel free to include photos, video, evaluations and references in the nomination e-mail.
Decisions on award winners will be made by Student Government.
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 Seasonal and Natural Resources Job Fair
The 2015 Seasonal and Natural Resources Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex.
The job fair is open to all students and alumni. This is a great opportunity to discuss seasonal and natural resource job opportunities with potential employers.
For more information, contact Jackie Clark at 740.753.6264 or clarkj@hocking.edu. Employers currently scheduled to attend include: Buckeye Counsel BSA, Camp Otterbein, Camp Oty"Okwa, Centerville-Washington Park District, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, The Wilds, Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Girl Scouts of Ohio Heartland, Great Parks of Hamilton County, Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, Licking Parks District, Lorain County Metro Parks, Mohican Wilderness, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Noxious Vegetation Control, Nuhop, ODNR-Division of Watercraft, ODNR-Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Parks & Preserves, Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., Power Distributors, LLC, Recreation Unlimited, Rural Action Ohio Stream Restore Corps, SO- Deep US PC, Summit Metro Parks, Summit Bechtel Reserve BSA, The Dawes Arboretum, The Davey Tree Expert Company, US Army Corp of Engineers-Senecaville, US Army Corp of Engineers-Waynesville, USDA-Wildlife Services and YMCA Camp Willson.
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 NR Law Students Volunteer at the 51st Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike
The 51st Annual Winter Hike took place January 17, 2015. Hocking College Natural Resources Law students and faculty attended the hike and and volunteered their assistance as their 2015 service learning requirement.
Hikers assembled around 9 a.m. at Hocking Hills State Park Campground. The hike was about six miles long and started at Old Man's Cave and ended at Ash Cave. Last year around 5,600 hikers were in attendance.
Hikers enjoy the fresh air, beautiful snow-kissed scenery, exercise and great food.
Hocking Hills is home to Ohio's oldest tree and largest Cave. While hiking this six-mile trail, participants are actually hiking three trails at the sane time. This trail is part of two national systems: the North Country Scenic Trail and America's Discovery Trail.
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 RecycleMania Starts Today
KICK OFF!! The Super Bowl game may be over but a new RecycleMania season starts today!
Hocking College needs you to recycle more and waste less. We are competing against 300+ colleges nationwide starting today and competing through April 4. Our closest competing school is Ohio University who was one of the co-founders of the competition in 2001.
Hocking College faculty, staff and students must all unite to win this championship and put Hocking College on the map. How can we win?
- Recycle all possible materials (and throw less into your trashcan): Glass, cans, paper, cardboard, and all types of plastic
More than 40 years after the first Earth Day celebration, recycling is commonplace in many communities, yet a surprisingly high amount of recyclables still go in the trash. By framing recycling in competitive terms, RecycleMania seeks to tap school spirit as a motivator to reach students who may not otherwise respond to environmental messages. In the process, the program works to reinforce the practice of recycling at an age when many college students are forming the habits and values they will carry the rest of their lives.
You can follow our success each week through the GREEN Hocking Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GRNHC.
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(L to R) Jim Rogers, Chair of the Hocking College Foundation; Andy Stone, Chair of the Hocking College Board of Trustees; Dr. Myriah Davis, Vice President of Administrative and Student Services; State Senator Troy Balderson; Dr. Betty Davis, Interim President; Libby Villavicencio, Executive Director of the Hocking College Foundation
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State Senator Visits Logan Campus
State Senator Troy Balderson (R-Senate District 20) visited the Hocking College Logan Campus on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.
The senator met with members of the Hocking College administration at the Energy Institute to discuss higher education in Ohio.
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Faculty Member Published in "Steinbeck Now"
English faculty member Jane Ann Fuller was recently published in the journal "Steinbeck Now." Three of her poems were featured.
In addition to teaching at Hocking College, Fuller is a poet and a writer. She has written work published by Denver Quarterly, Pikeville Review, Aethon: Journal of Sports Literature, Kairmana and Riverwind, a literary magazine that she co-edited. She was also a co-author of a book of lyric poems.
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 Hocking College to Hold OH-WAY State Regional Wrestling Tournament
The 2015 Ohio Wrestling Association (OH-WAY) for youth southeast regional wrestling tournament will be held at the Hocking College Student Center on February 22, 2015, for wrestlers in kindergarten through sixth grade from the southeastern Ohio region.
Hocking College's second year Fitness Management students will run this event as part of their community service project. Participating in an OH-WAY regional event is the only way to qualify for National United Wrestling Association for Youth (NUWAY) nationals. OH-WAY 2014-2015 membership is required, which can be purchased on their website, at www.ohiowaywrestling.com. Admission for adults is $5 and $3 for students, with concessions served all day. Preregister at Trackwrestling.com by midnight Friday, February 20 for $45 or $60 for walkups at weigh-ins. The top six places qualify to state and receive medals. The OH-WAY state placer is March 21-22 at the Heminger Center at Tiffin University. |
 Alumni Spotlight
Natural Resources Alum Gives Back
Jason Lagore is a Natural Resources alumni and Wildlife Management graduate from the Class of 2004. Lagore has worked at Caesar Creek State Park in Warren, Ohio, as a Park Officer for about nine years and recently came back to Hocking to visit the Natural Resources Law classes.
The Natural Resources Law students and faculty raised money to help purchase a K-9 officer, which was donated to the parks. Jason now works with the donated K-9, named Ranger.
Ranger's abilities include tracking people, area searches, passive alerts on human remains and passive alerts on illegal drugs including cocaine, heroine, methamphetamines and marijuana.
Lagore and Ranger helped with NRLW Service Learning requirement at the 51st Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike on January 17, 2015.
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Reminder: Lessons from Disney Webinar Offered
Hocking College will be participating in an upcoming live customer service webinar, "Lessons from Disney: Customer Service Tips to Attract and Keep Students," on Wednesday, February 18 from 1 - 2 p.m. in OAK 208.
The webinar will teach effective techniques to build a culture of service guaranteed to boost student retention and morale.
Program Summary
Exceptional customer service is critical to overcome today's growing recruitment and retention challenges. How can you integrate lessons from Disney's legendary customer service philosophy into your day-to-day operations and build a culture of excellence that invites students to enroll and remain at your college? Join us for this can't miss, 60-minute webinar where you and your colleagues will discover:
- Strategies to create a student-centered service model to boost retention
- How to build a unique culture of service for students, parents and alumni
- Keys to integrate Disney's service excellence into your daily operations
- Ways to apply Disney's service approach to enhance the student experience
If you are interested in participating in the webinar, please email Libby Villavicencio at villavicenciol@hocking.edu.
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 Blood Drive Next Wednesday at the Student Center
On Wednesday, Febuary 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in the Hocking College Student Center.
If you donated on or before December 4, you may be eligible to donate. Red Cross will also be giving out t-shirts while supplies last.
To schedule an appointment call 800.REDCROSS, visit redcrossblood.org with sponsor code: HockingCollege or sign up at the Student Center Front Desk. |
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Children's Educational Program Features Animal Courtship/Mating Rituals
Love is in the air here on the Wayne National Forest and the Wild Weekend Discovery Series is a great way to discover the different way animals attract and court each other.
Explore the amazing world of Animal Courtship on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters located off US Hwy 33 between Nelsonville and The Plains.
Learn all about how certain animals attract mates and pair up for their mating season. Bird songs and bird dances will be the highlight of the program. A bird mask craft will be provided for everyone to make, then a discussion of different songs, flight patterns, and "dances" bird use to attract mates. A bird mating game will be fun and exciting for everyone.
Bring your children and enjoy this free fun-filled educational program that's designed for preschool to fifth grade.
This is a one hour program that starts at 10 a.m. If seats fill up quickly, an additional session at noon may be offered.
Space is limited to 15 seats per session, pre-register by calling 740.753.0101.
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Reminder: Light Hall Roof Replacement Continues
The Light Hall roof replacement project continues 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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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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More Kudos for the Ecotourism ProgramOhio Senator Lou Gentile sent his congratulations to Dean Kim Mullen and the Ecotourism and Adventure Travel faculty on their recent recognition as one of the top five Ecotourism programs in the world.
Gentile said, "Such an outstanding occasion truly demonstrates Hocking College's commitment and dedication to student success, leadership and expertise in this growing segment of the travel industry."
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School of Health and Safety Represents at the Healthy Living Expo
Bonnie Allen Smith sends kudos to Lori Jarvis, Beverly Kubachka, Barbara Gaskell and Nancy Pitre for helping promote the School of Health and Safety at Saturday's Healthy Living Expo in Athens.
Great job promoting these programs and the college!
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Thanks Sent for Urban Hayride
Kudos to Matt Hanson and the Equine faculty for their combined efforts on an "Urban Hayride."
The hayride was for the First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville's Pre-Kindergarten program and took place in early December. Reverend Peter Galbraith, pastor of the church, said they were especially grateful to Matt Hanson who prepared the wagon and "patiently worked through a few rescheduling attempts."
Great job!
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