Nscc fall 07 alumni news

FALL 2007

NSCC is Going Greener!

NSCC has long been committed to clean and green environmental concepts. According to Richard Reney, NSCC’s Director of Facilities, paper recycling, sensor lights, environmentally friendly products and carpeting, ink cartridge recycling, mercury reduction, electric grounds carts, hybrid pickup trucks — even a rainwater harvesting system — are just some of NSCC’s sustainability measures. “NSCC is actually ahead of the curve compared to other schools,” Reney said.

But now that President Wayne Burton has become the 100th college president to sign the American Colleges & University President’s Climate Commitment, pledging to take a leadership role in fighting global warming, NSCC is going even greener.

Energy-saving solar panels on the main Lynn Campus building and a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environ-

“NSCC is actually ahead of the curve compared to other schools.”

Richard Reney NSCC’s Director of Facilities

mental Design) construction project at the Danvers Campus, are only samples of the initiatives NSCC is planning to reduce its carbon footprint, according to Reney.

But it’s the educational component mission to teach students to “think green” that’s expected to have the most longlasting and far-reaching effects on our environment.

Launching this Fall semester, NSCC’s college-wide Green Curriculum Project will improve NSCC’s ecological literacy by providing resources and assistance Rick Reney, NSCC’s Director of Facilities (in earth-friendly electric to faculty who will, in turn, integrate grounds cart) and President Wayne Burton at the Danvers Campus. sustainability issues and environmental concepts into their courses, everything help slow global warming and preserve our natural enfrom science, social studies and business administration vironment.” to community education and youth programs.

Watch for more information on NSCC’s Green Project web “Every year, about 15,000 students of all ages walk page coming soon to our website: www.northshore.edu. through NSCC’s campus doors in Danvers, Lynn, and You’ll find earth-friendly suggestions plus opportunities Beverly,” President Burton said. “And now we can provide to participate with faculty, staff and students in Green all of these learners — plus interested school groups and Project events. the general public — with the knowledge they need to

NSCC-sponsored

Friendship of Salem Sail

Your Real Opportunities Help us spread the word about NSCC’s Real Opportunities and you’ll be eligible to win one of four $50 gift certificates to Borders®.

NSCC is rolling out a new tagline, Real Opportunities, which gives our Marketing and Public Relations department endless opportunities to help get the word out about all that NSCC has to offer (which, we don’t have to tell you, is a lot).

We’d like your input.

Based on your own experience at NSCC, what opportunities did NSCC provide for you?

NSCC was one of the sponsors of the Friendship of Salem sail to Lynn this August. More than 3,500 people visited the 171-foot ship at Lynn’s Seaport Marina across from NSCC’s Lynn Campus. (Clockwise from above): The Friendship passes by Boston on its way from Lynn’s Seaport Marina National Park Ranger and NSCC Alum Amy Curry ’04 and NSCC’s Project YES (Youth Empowerment for Success) summer students NSCC Project YES summer students and Friendship crew President Burton and Board of Trustees member, Joanne Fortunato.

Did you land a great job?

Did you find a dream career?

Did you transfer on to a top college or university?

Did you win a prestigious scholarship or award?

Did you change careers?

We want to know. Send a brief note to Cathy Anderson, Alumni Director, at canderso@northshore.edu or Alumni Relations Office, 1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923.

Please provide contact information: Your name, grad year, address, phone number, email. We’ll notify you on or before December 1 if you’ve won a certificate to Borders® books and music store. And, if you agree, we’ll share your Real Opportunity in next Spring’s Alumni News.

Alumni Careers

Keeping Us Safe Three Danvers Department of Public Health employees have more than their job location in common — they’re also closely connected with NSCC. The three are: Jean Marcotti, DPH Animal Health Specialist, currently studying Animal Science at NSCC (education she can bring back to DPH), Mark Carleo, ’03 graduate of NSCC’s Food Science & Technology program, now a DPH Health Inspector, and Peter Mirandi, DPH Director.

Peter has the longest relationship with NSCC. In the beginning, after two years in the US Coast Guard, Peter chose NSCC to further his education simply because of its close proximity to his home in Beverly. But his choice turned out to have long-standing implications for his selfesteem, ability to succeed academically, and personal direction, he says.

After earning an Associate Degree in Public and Environmental Health Technology at NSCC in 1974, Peter went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health.

Peter knows a lot about opportunities in fields like his for NSCC students. Last year he worked with NSCC’s Nurse Education Program when the DPH provided annual flu shots at NSCC’s Danvers campus. And the Disaster Preparedness Plan for the town of Danvers includes collaboration with NSCC’s Nursing Program. Plus, he’s an adjunct faculty member in NSCC’s Business program and teaches Food Safety and Personnel Management.

Peter would like us to know that there are ample job opportunities in his field, particularly those with clinical skills in the areas of food safety and animal

NSCC-connected Danvers Department of Public Health officials are: (l-r) Jean Marcotti, Animal Health Specialist and current NSCC student, Mark Carleo `03, Danvers Public Health Inspector, and Peter Mirandi `74, Director.

Peter would like us to know that there are ample opportunities for students in his field, particularly those with clinical skills in the areas of food safety and Animal Science programs.

After 10 years with the US Department of Commerce in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, he landed at the Danvers DPH where he’s worked for 18 years in a broad spectrum of areas – everything from the control, investigation, and prevention of infectious diseases to food safety inspections of area restaurants and supermarkets. He also holds a Governor-appointed position on the Board of Registered Sanitarians and is a Commissioner on the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control Board.

science. Animal-related concerns range from rodent and pest control to animal control of domestic animals and wildlife, and wildlife-related illnesses such as rabies. A serious concern in the summer months, he said, are mosquitoes and ticks and the diseases that they carry, including the #1 infectious disease in Danvers — Lyme Disease.

NSCC Grads Wanted From the control, investigation, and prevention of infectious diseases to food safety inspections of the numerous restaurants and supermarkets in the area, there are many areas that fall under the supervision or work with the Department of Public Health. The Danvers DPH can train and supervise students and graduates with Food Safety knowledge to assist in these areas. The DPH also monitors general public safety concerns and field issues related to schools and tobacco control issues, trash collection, water supply and sewerage, housing issues, public swimming pools, hotels and tanning salons.

Peter encourages alumni to pass the word along to anyone who might be interested in his field.

Alumni Profile From NSCC Criminal Justice Program to Community Services Deputy Director Menorca Collazo ’98, graduate of NSCC’s Criminal Justice program, today is Deputy Director of Services for Georgia Mountains Community Services where she advocates, as always, for people with mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and similar life challenges.

Menorca worked full time while going to school full time, eventually completing a Master’s degree in Special Education Counseling at Salem State College. Along the way, she interned as an Associate Probation Officer at Salem Superior Court, then worked in a supported employment program as an Employment and Education Coordinator while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at Salem State College.

She also worked as a Bilingual Human Service Supervisor at the Department of Mental Retardation area office, managing Family Support Services and funding and supervising Multicultural and Bilingual Services, Deaf Services, Children Services and the Turning 22 Services. As if that weren’t enough, she led regional diversity trainings and acted as a Human Rights Officer for the Department of Mental Health. And she worked as an Accessibility Coordinator to ensure accessibility and employment opportunities to North Shore area career centers for people with disabilities.

Menorca said she chose NSCC to begin her higher education journey because of its educational philosophy and programs tailored to adult students. She says that NSCC “maximized my individual learning potential by promoting academic excellence.” Her fondest campus memories are of the “inspiration and motivation” she received from NSCC professors.

Now relocated to Georgia, Menorca is celebrating her recent engagement and looking forward to a May ’08 wedding. Congratulations Menorca!

NSCC’s 12th Annual Law Day lecture in May featured guest lecturer Barbara Kaban, Esq., Deputy Director of the Children’s Law Center in Lynn. Barbara, who spoke on Empowering Youth, Ensuring Democracy, is shown here (in white jacket) with (l-r) Wayne Burton, NSCC President; Jane Levesque, Paralegal Professor; Costa Souris, Criminal Justice Professor; Kathy Brown, `07 Paralegal Certificate graduate; Jennifer Rich, Office Technology Professor; Kathy Hirbour, Paralegal Program Coordinator/ Asst. Professor; Caleb Poirier, `07 Criminal Justice graduate; and John Story, `00 Alum.

Giving Back Made Easy To help current students succeed, go to NSCC’s web page: www.northshore.edu/giving Donate Online!

Commencement 2007 More than 800 students graduated from NSCC on May 24, 2007, becoming our new fellow alumni.

It’s time!

Left: Chief Marshall, Minnette Lall, Professor of Behavioral Sciences, leads the procession.

NSCC staff celebrating Commencement 2007 Below: Allie McKeever, Disability Counselor, Jacqui DeLorenzo, Academic Counselor, Susan Graham, Director of Disability Services, Jennifer McCarthy, Disability Counselor and Marty Rodweller, Senior Academic Counselor.

Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner was keynote Commencement Speaker Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner (left), a former community college student and keynote Commencement speaker, receives a thank you gift from Donna Richemond, NSCC Vice President of Student Enrollment Services. Upon earning her GED from a Delaware community college, Gov. Minner went on to serve Delaware as State Representative, State Senator, Lieutenant Governor and, since 2001, Governor.

Taking off on a new career Commencement Student Speaker Seabron Stafford, Aviation Science grad, spoke to the Class of 2007 about their common journey, choices and struggles while attending NSCC. He encouraged the graduates to take an active role as responsible, committed citizens in improving our community, country and world. Seabron is transferring to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL.

Honoring the Honors Program Grads Honors Program students (l-r in tasseled caps) Kristalyn Burns, Sarah Barry, Sar Neak, Donna-Lee Mullaney, and Vanessa Colomba, mark the moment with Marcey Marold, their Honors Program Coordinator (second from right). Joining them for the photo are President Wayne Burton (far right) and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Paul Frydrych (far left).

We did it! Class of 2007 walks on.

NSCC Distinguished Alumnus Award Winner

Kelley Cox ’78, American Airlines 9/11 Base Manager After graduating from NSCC in 1978, Kelley Cox, a Lynn native, went on to Salem State College before taking off on a 24-year career at American Airlines.

Kelley took on a variety of roles, responsibilities, and home base assignments at American Airlines, eventually becoming base manager for flight service at Boston’s Logan Airport. She trained in disaster preparedness and also served on the board of a national organization that assisted people in life altering disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the UK underground bombings, providing family assistance and operational support to responding organizations.

But it was on September 11, 2001, that our Distinguished Alum was faced with the personal and professional challenge of working as American Airlines base manager, leading the local response to the events of 9/11. Kelley personally handled the heartbreaking job of employee and crew member family notification and led the company efforts for

many other aspects of the crisis. Our 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award winner effectively led over 1,200 employees during the most demanding and challenging times in airline history.

One senior airline executive who worked closely with her during the events of 9/11 said, “Kelley’s unique ability is to perform at the highest level possible in the most trying of circumstances and under intense pressure. Kelley did what had to be done without extra resources for a number of days. She remained

Thumbs up to all! Kelley Cox ’78, Distinguished Alumnus Award winner, with about-to-be graduates Nathaniel Blue, Caitlyn Kinney and Antonio Ciruolo.

“Kelley’s unique ability is to perform at the highest level possible in the most trying of circumstances and under intense pressure.”

Senior airline executive

composed and led her team with calm clarity, understanding immediately what needed to be done to deal with the situation and meet the needs of the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims.”

Kelley took on a new direction in 2006, accepting a position with the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC.

Alumni Association Awards Scholarship

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The NSCC Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 Alumni Association Scholarships — Sean Kenney, Caleb Poirier, and Seabron Stafford. This year, three $1,000 scholarships were awarded to NSCC graduates at the annual May Foundation Scholarship Breakfast at Danversport Yacht Club. Awards are made annually based on merit, academic scholarship and individual achievements. Recipients may be graduates of the Class of 2007 or graduates of any other class who are members of the Alumni Association and continuing their education at a four-year college or university.

Staff CATHERINE ANDERSON–’97 Publisher, NSCC Alumni News Director, Alumni/College Relations Writers/Editors SANDRA ROCHON CATHERINE ANDERSON PEGGY JUSTICE Staff Photographers KURT EDDY SANDRA ROCHON Alumni Association Board SHAWN LERNER–’92 President GERARD ‘SULLY’ SULLIVAN–’97 Vice President BARRY GINSBERG–’71 Alumni Trustee LESLEY PETERS–’97 Secretary/Treasurer JOSEPH W. WALSH, JR.–’73 President Emeritus BRENDA CLARK–’68 MARY DENNESEN–’84 JUDI GENTLEMAN–’00 JULIE HOWLAND–’91 MARY ANN MURRAY–’90 DONNA ROSATO–’03

And the Alumni Association Scholarship recipients are … (Front row l-r): Alumni Association Scholarship recipients Seabron Stafford ’07, Sean Kenney ’06, Caleb Poirier ’07, NSCC student scholarship winners Elvera Chambers and Jill Merchant, and Alumni Association President Shawn Lerner `92. (Back row l-r): NSCC Alumni Board Members Barry Ginsberg ’71, Chair of NSCC’s Board of Trustees; Donna Rosato ’03, NSCC Enrollment and Student Records; Brenda Clark ’68, NSCC Professor; Wayne Burton, NSCC President.

Lifelong learning opportunities – for you, your family and your business.

NSCC’s Corporate & Community Education Division offers hundreds of courses in: ARTS CAREERS & LICENSING COMPUTERS FINANCE HIGH TECH COMPUTER TRAINING LANGUAGES MIND BODY & SOUL ONLINE COURSES PERFORMING ARTS TEST PREPARATION TRADES WRITING & LITERATURE YOUTH PROGRAMS CORPORATE TRAINING YOU NAME IT!

NSCC’s Corporate & Community Education division offers noncredit courses and certificate programs designed to help you reach your career, professional, technical and personal goals. From arts and languages, to courses in business and technology, NSCC provides a vast array of lifelong learning opportunities. Noncredit classes are held on NSCC’s Danvers and Lynn campuses, at the Institute for Corporate Training & Technology (ICTT) in Beverly, Alfalfa Farm in Danvers, or online. Registration is ongoing throughout the year. To receive the latest copy of NSCC’s Corporate & Community Education noncredit course schedule, call 978-236-1200 today!

Did you know that the Institute for Corporate Training and Technology (ICTT) sales team provides customized group training programs for area businesses? We create a needs analysis, implement a plan, and deliver programs that specifically target training needs. As a leader in developing our region’s workforce, we can work with companies to provide programs such as: communication skills, leadership, technology, sales, customer service, language skills, and much more.

The ICTT has helped area companies secure over $1 million in state Workforce Training Fund grants. To find out how your company can receive money to help pay for training, call 978-236-1207 or 978-236-1206.

Our Kids to College Program continues to provide opportunities for the region’s youth. This summer, over 500 children, ages 5-17 participated in Kids to College on our Danvers campus, Summer of Discovery on our Lynn campus, and North Shore Academy on our Beverly Campus. The children enjoyed a range of courses, from Aviation to Robotics to Oceanography.

We welcome alumni to tour the ICTT at the Cummings Center, Beverly and learn more about our corporate programs and our community education courses. Register today for our programs such as APICS, Building Operator Certificate, Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Network+, or A+ Certifications. Register on line at www.northshore.edu or call 978-236-1200 for Pharmacy Technician, Community and Medical Interpreting, or any of our hundreds of community education courses.

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We partnered with North Shore Community College to develop a program to increase “Leadership” and “People Skills” of our Department Leads. The results achieved by the first group of participants in the program far exceeded our expectations. Each day they apply the skills learned taking a “proactive approach” to their daily activities. We’re looking forward to sending our next group to future sessions.

JACK LALLY Operations Manager, Appleseeds

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