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Concurrent student takes down the competition
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Programs, equipment and transfer agreements make their debut
10 AND THE WINNER IS... Graphic design students make a name for themselves at annual awards competition
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EICC staff member gives back to emergency responders in need
M AGA Z I N E
12 SKILLED IN SMALL BUSINESS Helping entrepreneurs thrive
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VR lab brings new meaning to interactive learning
14 LIFE-LIKE SIMULATION New patient simulator gives students hands-on birthing experience
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History Professor authors first book about the space people have gathered for centuries
EDITOR'S NOTES It’s a time to celebrate achievements, it’s a time to look toward the future. It’s perhaps the greatest thing about every college in the spring. We celebrate commencement with all our many graduates and shed a tear as friends we have developed go out into the world. At the same time we look forward to the excitement of new students, enrolling in the college this fall, taking their first steps toward the future and building new friendships.
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That’s a good part of what this issue of TCC Magazine is about, including photos celebrating commencement ceremonies and stories of graduating scholarship recipients and award winners. We look forward to new programs, renovated facilities and the addition of high-tech, almost futuristic, teaching equipment. We also take a look at what makes us THE Community’s College with stories about how we help small businesses grow in our community and how our staff supports those who help us in times of crisis and emergency.
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.) Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equity Coordinator, 101 W. Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563/336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576. For Gainful Employment information related to our programs, go to www.eicc.edu/gainfulemployment
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The concurrently-enrolled Davenport North junior
has been making headlines around the wrestling circuit for years, and this January made history by placing first in Iowa’s inaugural girls state wrestling tournament put on by the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association. “It was crazy,” Park said of the tournament. “I had never really wrestled girls and then I started seeing a couple on the mat, and then there were more and more, and now the state tournament is here - so seeing it evolve like that is amazing.” Among the more than 85 girls who competed in the tournament was Park’s little sister Sydney, a freshman who claimed the 126-pound title for Davenport Central. All girls competing on wrestling teams sponsored by the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) were eligible to compete.
“We took a huge group photo before the event and looking at that photo I can’t believe there are this many girls, plus there were girls missing, so you know there were all these girls plus more, that’s awesome!” she said. Park’s passion for wrestling not only stems from the enjoyment she gets out of competing, but also the life lessons she’s learning along with it.
“Dual enrollment is beneficial because it gets those first few years out of the way and helps save money...”
“It was definitely special to do this together,” Park said. “We’ve both wrestled about the same time and with her being the school rival it makes it even more fun, we kind of poke at each other a little more.”
“Being out there and seeing all the work you put in, it really helps you build character. You’re constantly having to be mentally and emotionally strong. You also get to meet a ton of new people – the sport just helps with life.”
Both girls started wrestling at a young age after watching their older brother try it, competing in state and national events. Park joined Davenport North’s wrestling team as a freshman. Although she’s the only girl currently on the team, she said her teammates have always treated her with respect. But she admits there have been times where boys have refused to wrestle her because they didn’t feel comfortable wrestling a girl.
That work ethic is something she’s also been able to apply to completing college-level courses with SCC, which are a big advantage both academically and athletically.
“It can be frustrating; I think they’re sometimes afraid. It kind of stinks because you just want to be able to wrestle.” That’s why she’s happy to see more young women get involved in the sport. She hopes this girl’s state tournament is the first of many. She’d love to see girls wrestling eventually become a sanctioned sport in Iowa high schools.
“It’s exciting doing all of the classes. Dual enrollment is beneficial because it gets those first few years out of the way and helps save money that can be used for wrestling costs. I also feel like I’ll be able to do more of what I want to do by working toward my Associate’s Degree while still in high school.” Park said she hopes to continue wrestling in college and possibly major in communications, but with one more year of high school left, her focus right now is to continue earning college credit and qualify for both girls and boys state wrestling tournaments next year.
WHAT IS CONCURRENT OR DUAL ENROLLMENT? Concurrent or dual enrollment enables high school students to earn college credit leading to Associate’s Degrees, diplomas and certifications. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and dozens of local high schools have partnered to make it possible. Known as our “College Connections” program, high school students can enroll and complete courses at the high school, one of our campuses or at home via our online classes. Depending on the direction students choose, the credits earned in the College Connections program can go toward a technical career degree or an Associate in Arts degree and ultimately, a four-year Bachelor’s degree.
“I definitely want to push hard this off season and during the summer,” she said.
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FEMALE WRESTLER TAKES DOWN THE COMPETITION Standing right around five feet tall and weighing in at only 113 pounds, Scott Community College (SCC) student Tateum Park may not look very intimidating, but she is a force to be reckoned with. Community's College | MAGAZINE THETHE Community's College | MAGAZINE 5
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NEW PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT AND MORE FOR FALL Medical Assistant Program Eastern Iowa Community Colleges prides itself on providing a multitude of opportunities for students, whether that be new in-demand programs, classroom technology or transfer agreements. This fall, we’re excited to be adding even more to our offerings in all three areas.
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Scott Community College’s new Medical Assistant Program provides students both flexibility and hands-on learning with its hybrid model. The first group of students started taking classes last August and graduated in May. “I have a son who is 18-months-old and I started the program to better myself and provide for him,” student Lacie Lerch said. Being able to learn the fundamentals online at home and then take evenings classes in the lab has been beneficial, especially since the class time is used mostly for practical application. “It’s fun, the teacher is great, we do a lot of hands-on procedures. I’m looking forward to helping people,” Lerch said. “There is a great need for medical assistants,” Program Coordinator Barb Diveley-Wiedenmann said. “I think what’s driving it is there is such a need for nurses, so they’re splitting out the basic nursing duties and having medical assistants do those and the nurses are doing the higher complexity types of tests.” With a median annual of salary of $15 to $16 dollars an hour, the nine-month program is a great option for students looking to enter the medical field or for certified nursing assistants interested in furthering their education. “There are a lot of options where students can work,” Diveley-Wiedenmann said. “They can work in traditional clinics, retirement centers, insurance companies, ambulance services and more. Because they have basic knowledge they can branch out into a lot of different healthcare careers.” Find out if this is the right career path for you at eicc.edu/medicalassistant
Turf and Landscape Management, Agriculture Systems Technician and Precision Ag Muscatine Community College’s (MCC) Agriculture Department is growing with the addition of a new Turf and Landscape program, plus Agriculture Systems Technician and Precision Ag options. Students enrolled in the new two-year Turf and Landscape Management Program will learn everything from horticulture basics to pesticide management to landscape design to machinery maintenance. “I think the coolest thing is you get to be outside doing a lot with your hands, but yet you still get to talk to people and be around people,” said Program Director Shane Mairet. Mairet said the classes will all be very hands-on, with students taking on real-life projects.
“I’M SURE THE CAMPUS WILL NOTICE OUR PRESENCE,” HE CHUCKLED. The Associate’s Degree will lead to employment with golf courses, indoor sports facilities, landscaping companies or athletic teams with turf. The current Agribusiness Management Program’s two new options, Agriculture Systems Technician and Precision Ag, will also provide students with a variety of employment opportunities. The Agriculture Systems Technician option, which combines the current Agribusiness Management Program with MCC’s Engineering Technology Program, prepares students for analyzing, developing, building and troubleshooting agriculture technology systems. Meanwhile, the Precision Ag option shows students how to increase farming efficiency, profitability and sustainably by utilizing data collection and new technology. For more information on all of MCC’s Ag Programs, visit eicc.edu/newag
Into the future – VR welders hit the classroom The John T. Blong Technology Center and Muscatine Community College will now offer training with virtual reality welding simulators. They allow the student to rapidly hone basic welding skills, and learn proper welding techniques. The Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 is capable of simulating Stick, MIG and TIG welding. It accurately scores the user in up to five areas of welding, such as tip to work distance, torch angle and speed of welding. This helps the beginning student develop proper technique and create muscle memory to become a better welder quicker, while saving excessive material usage. By scoring each virtual weld, it creates a game environment that many of our students are already familiar with, while improving their knowledge and skill as a welder.
Transfer Agreements For students interested in transferring on to a four-year college or university, more options are available than ever before. Within the last year, EICC has added the following transfer agreements: Bellevue University: EICC students can now easily transfer credits to Bellevue University, a private, non-profit college located in Bellevue, Nebraska. Bellevue provides opportunities for students to complete their Bachelor’s Degree online or at their main campus. Bellevue will take student’s Associate’s Degree in full, including career and technical degrees. From there students must complete 18 credit hours of electives and they can take the 18 credit hours at Scott, Muscatine or Clinton Community Colleges or at Bellevue. Scholarships are even available for EICC transfer students! University of Iowa RN to BSN 3+1.5: EICC nursing graduates can seamlessly transfer to the University of Iowa (UI) and complete their Bachelors of
Registration is underway! Register for Fall now at eicc.edu/fall2019
Nursing Science (BSN) degree online in a year and a half. This degree is significant for both EICC nursing students who wish to pursue their BSN and the healthcare community as the need for nurses continues to rise. Joint Enrollment with St. Ambrose University: This agreement allows Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ students to simultaneously enroll in pre-approved courses offered by St. Ambrose University and receive earned credit. A big benefit is that students pay their same EICC tuition rate for the courses. The Joint Enrollment Program currently serves students in Business, Education and Early Childhood programs. Purdue University Global: With this new partnership, students can apply their EICC Associate’s Degree credits toward one of eight online Bachelor’s Degree programs, creating a faster pathway to graduation and the workforce. EICC graduates will also be eligible for a higher level of tuition reduction from Purdue Global. THE Community's College | MAGAZINE THE Community's College | MAGAZINE
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Dressed in scrubs with her hair tied back, Alana Collins looks focused as she weighs one of her fellow classmates, pushing the slider on the scale until it’s perfectly balanced. She writes down the number and moves on to the next task at hand.
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fter working nights and weekends in the service industry for more than 20 years, Collins was ready for a change. For the second semester Scott Community College (SCC) student, learning the ins and outs of the Medical Assistant profession has been the perfect path to a better future. It’s a future that’s recently been made even brighter with the help of new Urban Campus scholarships. Designed exclusively for students taking classes at SCC’s Urban Campus, students can receive up to $1,000 per semester. Collins received $1,000 this spring. “I was very excited and grateful,” Collins said. “I felt that I could be able to work just as hard if not harder to reach my goals.” She said these scholarships show the college “gets it,” which can go a long way in keeping students motivated. “Life is expensive and being awarded this scholarship just made me feel like SCC understands that many of us are already working hard at our current jobs and sometimes an incentive like this just lets us know to keep moving forward!” With her reduced tuition bill, she was able to afford a laptop – something that’s already made college much easier. “It was a pain to get to the library during their hours to type a paper or research. I like to get up at three or four a.m. and get some studying done. So just having my own computer makes my life much more convenient. The Medical Assistant Program has some online class options and a home computer is almost essential.” She said the best part, is that the scholarship application was so easy to fill out.
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NEW SCHOLARSHIPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Eli Tisor, a student enrolled in the Virtual and Augmented Reality program echoed Collins’ feelings. Tisor currently works three jobs all while going to school full-time, so the simple scholarship application process meant he didn’t have to worry about getting it done. “It was extremely easy to apply for the scholarship,” he said. “All I had to do was fill out one side of a piece of paper and check one box. I wish other scholarships were this accessible.” Tisor originally planned to go to college in Seattle, but after learning how costly it would be, he decided to enroll at SCC instead. Once he discovered the Virtual and Augmented Reality Program he was hooked.
“Attending SCC has been great,” he said. “I love the community and environment of my classes. Being in this program and building these relationships is exactly what I was looking for when I decided to start going back to school.” He said receiving the scholarship is just one more way SCC has proven to be the best choice for his college education. “The scholarship has made a difference in my life by helping pay off tuition so I can focus on my schooling and not have to work as much as I had been beforehand.”
Community Development Scholarship •• Open to students residing in Davenport and Rock Island.
Workforce Development Scholarship •• Set aside for students enrolled in one the college’s Career and Technology or Continuing Education Programs.
Facts •• Must meet income guidelines (don’t worry we’ll help you determine if you qualify). •• May receive scholarship for up to six terms. •• Up to $1,000 for full-time students, $500 for part-time students. •• Easy, one-page application. Visit eicc.edu/UCmoney for all of the details. We have LOTS of funding for these scholarships, so we encourage you to apply!
For all the details visit eicc.edu/UCmoney
“It definitely shows that they [the college] really do want the community to succeed by offering scholarships like these to their students.”
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ou can’t blame students from Clinton Community College’s (CCC) Graphic Arts program for feeling as if they were on the red carpets of Hollywood as they attended the annual American Advertising Awards gala in Cedar Rapids this spring. Just as actors, actresses and musicians gather around banquet tables, anxiously waiting to hear if their names will be called for an Oscar, Emmy or Grammy, so too did the CCC students. They didn’t go away disappointed as three students heard their names announced for top honors, including Best of Show. The American Advertising Federation’s annual Addy Awards are one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local competitions. The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter recognized both students and
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GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR WORK
professionals for their work in numerous categories, including website design, magazine advertising and more. Ashley Serra, a second-year student at CCC was the big winner of the night - taking home a total of three awards, including the coveted Best of Show medal and a Gold Addy. “My Best of Show and Gold piece was my favorite artwork I’ve created at
CCC so far, so knowing that the judges agreed was satisfying,” Serra said. “Art and design are so subjective that you never really know how you’ll do in a competition. So when I heard my name called in the middle of the presentation, it felt a little surreal.” Serra used a unique approach to create the winning look, which was a bottle label for her fictional brand of Mellow Meadow
Mead, a name born from her love of alliteration. “My design process for this project was centered around illustration. For reference, I made a photo composite of various Scandinavian landscapes and costumed figures. I freehanded the final drawing with graphite pencils, scanned it into the computer, and then overlaid specially selected fonts for the product information.” She also took home a Silver award for her work with the River Music Experience in Davenport, designing posters for their upcoming musical acts. She thinks this type of hands-on experience emphasized at CCC made a difference on awards night. “I searched for a college that prioritized application over theory and CCC provided it. You’re obligated to practice, practice, practice.” “As for winning, I haven’t had my work recognized by a professional organization before, so by the last award my eyes were tearing up a bit with joy.”
The student designers competed against students from other colleges including the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College, bringing home these five awards: Best of Show Ashley Serra Gold Addy Awards Ashley Serra Eve Van Kampen Silver Addy Awards Ashley Serra Sydney Wohlstadter In addition to taking part in the awards ceremony, students were able to meet and network with professionals in the advertising industry. A group of 20 students attended the gala. “This event provides a great learning opportunity for our students,” Program Director Christopher Legal said. “I’m very proud of them and the quality work they are doing.” Students completing the Graphic Arts Technology Program earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree, learning skills used for jobs at advertising agencies, commercial printing companies, publishing companies, newspapers, marketing departments and more. For more information about our Graphic Arts Program, visit eicc.edu/design
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linton, Iowa glowed a bright shade of red this winter, as light after porch light was
replaced with a crimson bulb in honor of Lt. Eric Hosette, a Clinton firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty. In January, an explosion claimed the life of Hosette and badly injured fellow firefighter Adam Cain, blanketing the entire community with shock and sadness. Publicly, red lights shined, red ribbons decorated the town, crosses popped up in windows and flowers piled up at the fire station – all a symbol of support and solidarity. But behind the scenes, even more was taking place. In the aftermath of the tragedy, a group had assembled, ready to comfort the firefighters and emergency responders who were grappling with the loss of one of their own. “It’s just the right thing to do to be there for those folks,” said Jamie Temple, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) Manger of EMS and Public Safety. In addition to his duties at EICC, Temple, who has been working as a paramedic for more than 25 years, helps manage the Quad City Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team (QCRCISM). Made up of emergency responders from all disciplines, the volunteer group springs into action whenever their support is needed. “The public sometimes doesn’t understand there is a cost to do what we do,” Temple said. “Sometimes it’s
really minor and no one worries about it, but sometimes people leave the profession because the cost was too great. The goal of this group is to help those folks through and keep them doing the job.” Providing someone they can talk to is important, especially someone that knows the job, what they are talking about and what they are going through. Offering that peer to peer support makes up a large part of what the team does. “It’s hard for people sometimes to just throw their feelings out there. But we let them know it’s okay to be frustrated, it’s okay to be sad, it’s okay to cry. It can take a little while, but then they figure out ‘the guy next to me feels the same thing…it’s not just me…maybe it’s not so bad.’ It’s peer driven, it’s a very important concept,” Temple said. Entirely volunteer-based, specialized training for team members is required and the group also works with mental health providers to ensure those that may need a little extra support have access to the help they need. The team covers both sides of the river, with services stretching as far as Jackson and Cedar counties in Iowa and Joe Daviess and Whiteside counties in Illinois. They have even been called upon for national emergencies, such as the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. “There’s a network across the country and there’s an international foundation for these things and if you need help, or if something happens in our part of the world and we need people to come in, that can be facilitated.”
Temple said while the connection he shares with fellow emergency responders is universal, when responding to local incidents this connection often goes beyond sharing the profession. As one of the leading organizations providing EMT/EMS training in the Quad Cities, EICC has trained dozens of local emergency workers. “We have quite a few paramedics that work for the Clinton fire department and many other local departments, we’re connected to those folks through here, so I’m often helping people I’ve bonded with and made relationships with for years,” he said. While Temple admits the work is not always easy, he’s seen first-hand the difference it can make in people’s lives and that’s why this team of dedicated emergency responders help their peers no matter what the situation or time of day they call. “We believe in it; we believe it helps people deal with some of the really terrible things they are involved with as a part of their job.” For more information about the Quad City Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team or EICC’s Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic programs, contact Jamie Temple at 563-336-3448 or jtemple@eicc.edu Learn more about our Emergency Medical Services program at eicc.edu/ems © John Schultz/Quad-City Times via ZUMA Wire
“The public sometimes doesn’t understand there is a cost to do what we do.”
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BUILDING COMMUNITY,
One Small Business at a Time
Joel Youngs is a man always on the go. As
the Regional Director of the Eastern Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SBDC’s National Conference and Education Chair, and a Venture School Instructor, he spends the majority of his time counseling small business owners. Roughly 350 a year to be exact.
In fact, he was recently spotted finishing up a meeting on the sidewalk after a fire drill sent everyone outside. Now that’s commitment! He said it’s his passion for helping others that keeps him going and makes the job exciting. “I work a lot of hours, but for me the impact I’m getting out of helping people improve their lives means it’s an easy job. I get so energized and recharged by it.” All across the country there are SBDC Centers, often hosted by community colleges or universities. The centers are funded in part by the federal government in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. They offer free business consulting to small business owners and provide training to both new and existing businesses and other local organizations. The Eastern Iowa office assists businesses in Scott, Muscatine, Clinton and Jackson counties. Youngs said his clients range from current business owners in need of advice to people just starting out.
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“Over ten years, I’ve helped nine people become millionaires,” Youngs said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s someone who is barely scraping by, the people who become millionaires, or everything else in betweenI’m here to help all clients.” One client example is Charlie*, a business owner who was looking to sell, but wanted to ensure his 23 employees would not lose their jobs. Youngs met with both Charlie and the prospective buyer to help ensure a smooth transition. “I educated them both on all the steps needed to buy the business,” Youngs said. “This happened in a town that has less than 1,000 people in it. So keeping those jobs in a town that size is a huge impact.” His expertise has had a big impact in other, subtler ways too. Like when he helped Sheila*, a single mother of two small children, start a side business selling enchiladas and tamales. “Sheila was making 12 bucks an hour and she came in and said ‘I make great enchiladas and tamales; how can I make this a business?’”
“My first meeting with her she went through four boxes of tissues,” Youngs said. “Her original idea was to open up a restaurant.” But, as Youngs pointed out, starting a restaurant is costly and there is a lot of risk involved. So, he gave her another idea instead. “I told her to take the enchiladas and tamales to church and hand them out for free and ask people how much they would pay for them,” he said. “Then, do it again and start taking orders. At no cost she’s selling tamales and enchiladas.” Sheila started with orders from church just as Youngs suggested and eventually got a booth at a farmer’s market, increasing her yearly earnings by $5,000. For Youngs, seeing success stories like that is what it’s all about. He encourages anyone with a dream of starting a business to take advantage of the free services SBDC offers. “Come and talk to us,” he said. “We all get caught up in our own head sometimes and just talking to someone else can you help you get farther faster and better.”
Are you a future business owner? At Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, we not only partner with the SBDC to provide free counseling to budding entrepreneurs and small business owners, but we also offer the best business education and training through a wide variety of programs! From Associate’s Degrees in Business Management and Business Administration, to certificates in entrepreneurship, marketing and more, we’ve got you covered.
Learn more about our offerings and the SBDC at eicc.edu/biz *Due to the use of federal, state, and local tax dollars to fund their services, the SBDC counseling services are confidential and as such the names and locations have been changed to honor that confidentiality.
If
you’ve ever heard the phrase “show don’t tell,” you know the “show” part is sometimes a challenge.
This can be especially true when trying to explain how the human body works – of course, that’s only if you don’t have brand new science and virtual reality labs, like Muscatine Community College recently added. This fall the college wrapped up renovations on two new labs, each with state-of-the-art technology. One is a science lab, furnished with new equipment and eBeam - an interactive whiteboard system. “With eBeam I can better identify and label anatomical structures by writing directly on the screen,” said Biology Instructor Marie RipslingerAtwater. “Anything I draw or write with eBeam can be saved and provided to students.” This lab is currently being used for everything from biology to agriculture to vet tech courses. Meanwhile, a new virtual reality lab is housed next door. The VR lab boasts one big classroom and four individual rooms, each equipped with a big TV screen and HTC Vive VR headset with controllers. “Right now, I have software called 3D Organon Anatomy that will allow a student to explore any of the body systems in intricate detail,” said Ripslinger-Atwater. “I did a demo in which I was able to see red blood cells floating through the blood. Students could
visualize the process of blood clotting in action, and even go inside an individual cell to see the activity.” Being able to explore the human body by simply “going inside” is not only fun, but it also enables students to engage with what they’re learning in a very memorable way. Ripslinger-Atwater thinks this new way of teaching has the potential to provide big benefits for students. “I believe students will have an easier time grasping some of the more complex anatomy (structure) and physiology (function)... visual learners especially!” she said. The best part, is that even though there are only four headsets, the big screens enable everyone to participate. “They can quiz themselves and also each other because students in the room can see the same images on the screen without the VR headset.” While the headsets are being used in science courses for now, MCC Dean of Instruction Jeremy Pickard said they can be used for just about any class. “There are 100 things you can do and visit,” he said. “There are programs you can use for astronomy, history, world geography, or health science classes, there are lots of possibilities.” With the future use limitless, it’ll be exciting to see what new lesson plans MCC instructors will come up with next!
Check out a video of the Organon 3D Anatomy software in action at eicc.edu/ newlabs
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NEW PATIENT SIMULATORS
The contractions are becoming more frequent and the soon-to-be-mother cries out. Nurses keep a careful eye on her as they monitor the baby’s heart rate. The contractions quicken and the nurses ready themselves, before they know it it’s time to push!
Associate’s Degrees, Diplomas and Certificate options College Location Key
C,M,S - program available at all colleges C - Clinton Community College M - Muscatine Community College S - Scott Community College CE - Continuing Education program
Programs of Study AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agribusiness Equipment Technician - M Agribusiness Equipment Sales and Service - M Agribusiness Management - M Agribusiness - Precision Ag - M Agribusiness Sales and Service - M Agriculture - M Agriculture Systems Technology - M Agronomy - M Conservation - M Environmental, Health and Safety - C, M, S Farm Management - M Renewable Energy Systems Specialist - S Turf and Landscape Management - M
ART AND COMMUNICATIONS
Art - C, M, S English - C, M, S Graphic Arts Technology - C Journalism/Communications - C, M, S
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hat the student nurses should do next is not something they can often practice for, but this case is a little different. Those cries? Those contractions? The baby’s heart rate? Well, none of it’s real. It’s all part of a brand new female patient simulator who has the ability to give birth. She’s called Lucina and she’s very life-like. “She functions not only as a pregnant mom, but we can also use her as a normal adult, so before, during and after pregnancy,” said Dawn Boettcher, Dean of Health Programs. “Students can access, observe and treat her and the baby. She has the ability
Music - M Speech - C, M, S Theatre - M, S
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Accounting Management - C, M, S Administrative and Office Support - C, M, S Banking - C, M, S Business - C, M, S Entrepreneurship - C, M, S Management Supervision - C, M, S Marketing - C, M, S Small Business Management - C, M, S
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
History - C, M, S Political Science - C, M, S Pre-Law - C, M, S
HEALTH SCIENCE
Cancer Information Management - S Certified Nursing Assistant - CE Community Dental Health Coordinator - C, M, S Dental Assisting - S Dental Hygiene - C, M, S Emergency Medical Services - C, M, S Health Information Technology - S Medical Assistant - S Mortuary Science - C, M, S Nursing, Associate's Degree - C, S Practical Nursing - C, M, S Pre-Chiropractic - C, M, S Pre-Health Professional - C, M, S
to have real-life responses to the care we’re giving. For example, she can be programmed to receive a certain medicine and if the student gives it correctly or incorrectly the simulator will respond to it physically.” Lucina, and a new pediatric patient simulator, are among the new equipment included in lab renovations at both Clinton and Scott Community College. Simulation bays mirroring real hospital rooms and a classroom have been added at both locations. In one bay, cameras have been placed so students can watch what their peers are doing on video monitors in the classroom. In the other bay, teachers and students can view what is going on
Radiologic Technology - S Respiratory Care - C, M, S Sonography - S Surgical Technology - S Veterinary Technician - M
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Culinary Arts - M, S Hospitality Management - M, S Event Management - M, S
HUMAN SERVICES
American Sign Language - S Early Childhood Education - M, S Education - C, M, S Physical Education and Recreation - C, M, S Psychology - C, M, S Social Work - C, M, S Sociology - C, M, S
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Augmented and Virtual Reality - S Database - C, M, S Networking for Systems and Security - CCC, MCC, SCC Programming - C, M, S Security and Forensics - C, M, S Web Development - C, M, S Cybersecurity - S
MANUFACTURING
CNC/Machining - S CNC Programming - S Manual Machining - S
through a small room with a mirrored window. Muscatine Community College’s nursing lab also received a makeover. All three locations have simulators to help students learn. While nursing students will be the first to benefit from these exciting new spaces, Boettcher anticipates all health programs will be able to take advantage of the technology. “Now we’ll have the ability to do simulations with multiple disciplines, so a simulation could include the EMS response, CNA’s, radiologic technology etc., so everyone can get that real life experience.”
To view a video of Lucina in action, visit eicc.edu/sim
Engineering Technology - Automation - C, M, S - Basic Electricity - S, M - Basic Electronics - S, M - Electrical Systems - C, S - Electromechanical - C, M, S - Process Control Technology - C, M, S Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - S Mechanical Design Technology - C, M, S Technical Studies - C, M, S Welding - C, M, S
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
Biology - C, M, S Chemistry - C, M, S Environmental Science - C, M, S Mathematics - C, M, S Physical Science - C, M, S Pre-Engineering - C, M, S
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
Auto Collision Repair Technology - S Automotive Technology - S Diesel Technology - S Supply Chain and Logistics - C, M, S Truck Driving - S
TRANSFER
Liberal Arts - C, M, S List is subject to change as new programs become available.
ince the beginning of our society, few things have remained the same. The way we talk, dress, travel and work all look drastically different than they did 100 years ago. But there is one thing that has been a mainstay and it comes in the form of an open room with a tall countertop, serving a very specific type of drink… “The tavern is timeless,” Clinton Community College History Professor Steve Barleen, PhD said. “If you walked into a puritan tavern or walked into a tavern today, there might not be any differences in terms of form and function.” This idea - the tavern’s role in human history - is the subject of a new book authored by Barleen that came out in May. The Tavern: A Social History of Drinking and Conviviality is part of a series of books titled History of Human Spaces that explore the role of public spaces, including factories, school rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and of course, taverns, throughout history. Barleen says it’s a topic he first became interested in while in graduate school, his dissertation focused on the connection between working class history and the saloon. He’s added to that initial research over the last three years, studying everything from
the physical features of the tavern over time to how customers and bar owners interact to keep the social space of the tavern. He said the book contains a mix of historical facts, first-person stories and anecdotes. “I’d say the most interesting part for some readers may be some of the filthy habits tavern customers have had over time, ranging from mustache towels, where men would all use the same towel to wipe off their mustaches or beard before drinking, to urinals up against the bar.” “The way gender relations have changed over time is also interesting,” he said. “There have been periods where women were welcomed and periods when they were not allowed.” Thankfully, the cleanliness and inclusion has improved. Yet, the common theme has always remained the same – taverns are a place where complete strangers often come to socialize and enjoy a beverage or two. This
“It’s an amazing feeling… it’s really weird to see my name on the book.”
means the stories shared in the book, are also relevant in Barleen’s classes. “I really focus a lot on social history and when I teach I try to take a bottom up approach to teaching history, which means focusing on history the way average people lived their lives. If I look at any period, average people went to taverns and I talk about why and what relationship this had to working class life.” While writing the 200-page book could be a daunting task at times, Barleen said he’s excited to share it with both his students and the world. “It’s an amazing feeling, it really is…it’s really weird to see my name on the book. I’ve published articles before, but this feels different.” The book is now available on Amazon. Barleen’s classes are in the college’s Associate in Arts Degree program. Graduates from the program often transfer to four-year colleges and universities once they complete their AA degree with us. For information about transferring, our formal agreements with other colleges and more just go to eicc.edu/collegetransfer
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