MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WWW.MVCCGLACIER.COM OCTOBER 26, 2012 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 6
Crawley passes torch to Jenkins By Anne Parker Editorial Assistant Moraine Valley Community College named Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins the new president of the college at her inauguration ceremony held at the campus gateway. On Oct. 16, before faculty, staff, students, family, friends, and members of the Palos Hills community, Jenkins was given the title as the fifth president of Moraine Valley. “She will take us into a new era of excellence,” said Dr. Margaret M. Lehner, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and executive assistant to the President. “She carries personal dedication and hard work.” Described as “well-rounded” and “a positive individual,” Jenkins will carry on the legacy left by former president Dr. Vernon O. Crawley, the keynote speaker of the inauguration. “This is a time to celebrate the history and traditions of Moraine Valley,” said Crawley. “Today we
President Sylvia Jenkins and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Joesph P. Murphy rejoice, as Jenkins is official installed as President of Moraine Valley Community College. [Mike Frederiksen] come together as one big family.” Asked by Jenkins to speak at her inauguration, Crawley ad-
dressed the growing challenges of community colleges across the country. Moraine Valley, like
other community colleges, provides open access, low tuition and service to the students. The
decline of financial resources due to the increase in unemployment, the decrease in state budgets, and layoffs, makes the missions of some community colleges difficult to preserve. However, efforts have been taken to increase engagement and the success rate of Moraine Valley. Some ways this has been implemented include preparedness and student assessments. During her acceptance speech Jenkins stated, “I will do my best each day to bring honor and recognition to Moraine Valley.” This includes incorporation of service projects, providing extra academic support and GED courses to help students achieve potential opportunities for future careers. “We accomplish things for those who cannot themselves,” said Jenkins. “We have faculty and staff prepared to teach as the needs of students continue to grow.” Jenkins also expressed appreciation to the faculty and staff of Moraine Valley. “I am INAUGURATION | page 4
Obama thanks Crawley By David Alexander Staff Writer Even after stepping down earlier this year, after 21 years as president of Moraine Valley Community College, the platitudes keep coming for Dr. Vernon O. Crawley. Crawley was presented with a letter of recognition signed by President Barack Obama. The letter presentation ceremony was one of the keynote events at the Moraine Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees meeting held in the D Building at the College’s main campus on Oct. 17. Accepting the supersized letter, Dr. Crawley, who was present with his wife, spoke of how humbled he was to be recognized by the White House for his 40 years of service to the cause of furthering education. Other highlights of the Board
of Trustees meeting included a report by the student trustee, Taylor Geraghty, that revealed that 385 students of Moraine Valley Community College started and completed the voters’ registration forms during the last voter registration drive held at the College. In a sign of the rough economy, Geraghty also stated that for the 100 election judges positions allocated to Moraine Valley Community College, 200 students applied for the position, prompting the Office of the Clerk of Cook County to ask the Student Union Government to stop forwarding students’ applications for the positions. Bob Sterkowitz, Moraine Valley Community’s College’s Chief Financial Officer revealed that the two year Wal-Mart grant of $325,000 had come to an end. In addition, Mr. SterkowBOARD MEETING | page 2
Republicans rally to take state Illinois is a state long dominated by Democrats. The Illinois Republican party is trying to change that by building a grassroots network of conservative candidates for state offices. [Jessica Normandy] By Phillip A. Bianco News Editor Election day is fast approaching, and local candidates are hitting the pavement and manning the microphones as
they try to win their way to Springfield. It’s safe to say that Illinois (or at least Cook County, by far the largest county in Illinois) is a Democratic state. However, that has not stopped the
local Republican Party from organizing and getting their message out. The Palos Township Republican Organization (PTRO) hosted a Republican candiREPUBLICAN | page 4
IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Ides of March rocks the Menker Theater at Moraine. SOCIAL PAGE 1
FEATURES Navratil discusses global democracy in Library. SOCIAL PAGE 1
SPORTS Volleyball one win away from history. PAGE 12