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 Board of Trustees Approves Study of Intercollegiate Athletics at Hocking College
The Hocking College Board of Trustees recently approved a motion enabling the college administration to proceed with an evaluation of the potential impact of two-year intercollegiate athletics on the college.
The proposal will examine the potential enrollment and financial impact of the program, along with the academic requirements for student athletes. The Board will then vote at their April 28, 2015 meeting whether or not to proceed with developing the pilot program for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years.
Initially, fall semester sports will include football, competitive cheerleading, volleyball and archery. Spring semester sports will be men's and women's basketball and competitive cheerleading. As the plan is developed, further consideration will be given to the selection of the best sports programs to meet demand.
The 2015-16 season would be an exhibition season and Hocking College's status would be Club Status, which means no tournament play. In the first year there would be no league play, however based on team performance there could be a tournament in non-National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) or Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) sponsored events. In following years, we will be eligible for tournaments.
It is estimated the addition of this athletic program will bring approximately 100 new students to Hocking College. Student athletes will also be required to live on campus in residence halls, unless granted a family exemption, as the campus does not have family housing.
Hocking College anticipates the program operating much like a high school athletics program with community support and minimizing personal cost through volunteers.
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 Hocking College Trustee Receives 2015 Governor's Award for the Arts
Thomas Johnson, mayor of the Village of Somerset and member of the Hocking College Board of Trustees, received the 2015 Governor's Award for the Arts in Ohio in the community development and participation category.
The awards will be presented at a luncheon ceremony honoring the winners and members of the Ohio legislature at noon on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Columbus Athenaeum in downtown Columbus.
The six winners will receive an original work by Nicole Schneider, a printmaker and mixed-media artist from Cleveland, at a public ceremony during the luncheon.
Winners were selected by the Governors Awards Selection Committee from 68 nominations submitted by individuals and organizations throughout Ohio.
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 Paying For College Night Events, Evening Discover Hocking Planned
The Financial Aid Department will host "Paying For College Night" events this spring, designed to help prospective students with FAFSA and other financial aid questions. One event will be held at each campus:
- Hocking College Logan Campus, Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Paying For College Night & Hocking College Perry Campus Open House on Tuesday, March 17, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Hocking College Main Campus, Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Financial aid staff and admissions representatives will be available at the events to help prospective students with financial aid and general college questions. The Ohio Benefit Bank will also be on-hand to help people file their 2014 tax return. These events are open to the public, you do not have to be a Hocking College applicant to attend. We have also added an evening Discover Hocking event, which will be held on Tuesday, April 21 from 5 - 8 p.m. |
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Ellucian Visit This Week
Ellucian will be on campus this week to evaluate our use of Colleague.
Everyone, especially available faculty members, is invited to view the kickoff demo on Wednesday, February 18 at 9 a.m. in Oakley 307. The session will showcase Student Planning and Gradebook.
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 Alloway to Give Noon Talk at Kennedy Museum of Art
Brian Alloway, artist and Hocking College faculty member, will speak at the Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University this Thursday, February 19 from 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Make sure to grab your lunch before or after the talk as food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. The talk will be held on the second floor.
He will speak about his own work in glass and the different processes involved in their production. This talk is apart of the current exhibition American Studio Art Glass 1970 - 1990.
Admission is free and free parking and metered parking is available.
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Scholarship Deadline Reminder
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. |
 Startup Weekend Athens Coming Soon!
Have you dreamed about being an entrepreneur? Ohio University's Innovation Center will be hosting StartUp Weekend Athens from Friday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. through Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams form around the top ideas, as determined by popular vote, and then it's a 54 hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback. The first place prize idea will win a prize pack worth $3,635. Second and third pace prize packs will also be awarded.
For more information visit the StartUp Weekend Athens webpage. |
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Assistance Needed: Scholarship Review Committee
Hocking College continues to offer institutional and Foundation-based scholarships to students who demonstrate academic prowess and/or financial need. Beginning in fall of 2014, we offered our first new institutional scholarship, the Provost Excellence Award, an academic scholarship for $1,500 per semester. Six students were awarded during our first round of review.
The purpose of this email is to request your assistance to participate on the Hocking College Scholarship Review Committee. By participating, you can help identify students who demonstrate leadership and academic success and financial need. The committee will convene early March to begin our first round of scholarship review. Deneene Merchant, director of Financial Aid, would like to invite you to participate in this important endeavor. If you are interested, please respond to Deneene at merchantm@hocking.edu with your confirmation.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Deneene. Thank you for your time and consideration in supporting our students at Hocking College.
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 Impact on Wellness
The February 2015 Issue of Impact on Wellness kicks off the new year with articles on a variety of health and wellness topics including overcoming fear of change, finding money for your IRA and pathways for managing stress.
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Alumni Spotlight  Hocking College Alumna Wants to Educate Others
Abigail Akyeampong (Achumpong) earned her RN at Hocking College and then went on to earn her B.S. and M.S. in nursing at Ohio University, becoming a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
Akyeampong is originally from Dzodze, Volta Region, Ghana, Africa and now lives in Ada, Ohio with her husband and two daughters. She has been working with Dr. Woodruff at Pandora Family Physicians in Bluffton for five weeks as a CNP.
"When you go higher on the ladder, you can effect change," Akyeampong told Bluffton News. "Regardless of where I am, I want to educate."
She said her ultimate goal is community health so she is able to go to peoples homes and to achieve these goals she plans to earn her second master's degree in public health at Ohio Northern University.
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 Franklin University Partnership Provides Benefits for Hocking Students and For You
Through a long-standing partnership program between Hocking College and Franklin University, Hocking students can save money, experience a seamless transfer process, and finish their bachelor's degrees. The 3+1 program allows students to seamlessly transfer their Hocking College associate degree credits and earn a bachelor's degree in majors such as Accounting, Human Resources Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Safety Management, Healthcare Management, Allied Healthcare Management, Nursing and Information Technology. Moreover, the partnership benefits between Hocking College and Franklin University extends beyond our students. As a Hocking faculty or staff member, you can also receive resources to advance your goals through free professional development opportunities and an exclusive Tuition Reduction Program. You'll receive a 15 percent discount for undergraduate courses, and a 10 percent discount for all graduate programs. If you've been thinking about broadening your skills and furthering your education, take advantage of this valuable opportunity. All programs are available online, around your schedule. Franklin offers nine graduate programs including Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Healthcare, Human Resources, and Instructional Design. To learn more contact Franklin University representative Shirley Hayes at 614.947.6061 or shirley.hayes@franklin.edu. |
 Big Clothing Sale at Bookstore
The Hocking College Bookstore is having a 20 percent sale on all clothing and hats, starting Wednesday February 11, 2015, and running through Friday, February 20, 2015. No other discounts apply. The Bookstore is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Reminder: Lessons from Disney Webinar This Wednesday
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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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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Rhapsody Featured in Country Living MagazineGreat job to Rhapsody Restaurant, recently featured in Country Living Magazine. The article discusses the unique aspects of the restaurant, located on Nelsonville Public Square. Rhapsody serves as a fine-dining practicum site for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality programs. In the article, Rhapsody General Manager and Executive Chef Anthony Schulz discusses their most popular menu item, a staple of New Orleans called beignets. "I don't know too many other Ohio restaurants that offer beignets on the menu," Schulz commented. The article also provides the beignet recipe and additional information about Rhapsody and Hocking College. For the full article, visit the February 2105 Country Living magazine.Great job to Chef Schulz, Chef Alfonso Contrisciani and the School of Hospitality for your excellent representation of Hocking College!
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