RICHLAND iMAIL Community College
DECEMBER2012
health Professions Ellen Colbeck, ecolbeck @richland.edu
Brooke Oliver Recognized Brooke Oliver, Surgical Technology instructor, was recently inducted into Millikin University’s Phi Delta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. The honor society recognizes non-traditional aged college students who excel in continuing education programs through outstanding scholarship and leadership. Pictured is Brooke with her father at the recent reception recognizing inductees. One December 10, Brooke will be inducted to Millikin’s Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. The criteria for membership is extended by invitation only to the University’s top 7.5% of second-semester juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students. Brooke is currently pursuing a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and is scheduled to graduate in May.
Outreach Division Activities The Health Professions office organized a gift basket raffle for Erik Lamb, a 2011 nursing graduate who is currently awaiting a double lung transplant. As of Monday, December 3, the raffle had raised close to $700. All proceeds will be donated to Erik’s medical fund.
Brooke Oliver and five Surgical Technology students attended the Annual Illinois State Assembly of Surgical Technologists meeting in Peoria at OSF Hospital on October 27, 2012. Brooke was elected Secretary of the State Assembly.
Happy Holidays from Continuing and Professional Education!
Matt Cardinal attended the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Outcomes and Assessment Workshop and Accreditation Seminar in Chicago on November 8-9.
If you have an academic skill, lecture, workshop or hobby you would like to teach this summer to kids or adults please call ext. 353 or email Jpeterso@ richland.edu with your idea.
In this issue 2 Career Services
3 Learning Resource Center
4 Campus Security
5 Human Resources
6 CEHFA
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9 Holiday Potluck Info
career services Michael Diggs, mdiggs@richland.edu
Internship/Off Campus Employment Please be advised there are still Cooperative Work Study funds available to assist students in off campus employment and/or internships. The Illinois Cooperative Work Study Grant will reimburse an employer for up to 50% of the wages of the student while they are employed. If you have a student who will be working during the spring and/or summer semester as an intern, or just employed, please have them stop by and see me so I can get them into the grant program. This can be in combination with your 290 work experience practicum class. If you have questions please contact Michael Diggs, mdiggs@richland.edu or call 875-7211, ext. 205.
Easy
Seven
Steps to Hiring a Student Worker
After a student has filled out the online Student Employment Application and been approved: 1. Check qualified applicant list at myRichland: Employee Info: Career Services Admin: Student Worker Applications. Search the desired applicant listing. 2. Interview prospective candidates. 3. Fill out “Employment Information for All Personnel� form. 4. Have Supervisor/Director/Dean sign form. 5. Submit/Deliver form to Career Services (Michael Diggs/Jill Jenkins) for verification and approval (more signatures on form). 6. Ensure all approvals are in place, including all College and federally-mandated employment eligibility verifications, prior to allowing the student to start work. (Human Resources). 7. Have student begin duties.
Save the Date Career / Job Fair April 9, 2013 12 - 5 pm Shilling Salons
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Learning resource Center Louise Greene, lgreene@richland.edu
LRC Adopting I-Share In late January 2013, the Richland Community College Learning Resources Center will have a new library catalog. Richland is transitioning away from the current Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) catalog and will be using the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) I-Share catalog. This will give faculty, staff, and students access to materials from eighty different academic and research libraries in Illinois. This project was generously funded by the Richland Community College Foundation. Why Change to I-Share? While we currently share a catalog and resources with other libraries, the majority of them are public and K-12 schools. I-Share will help Richland library users find more materials that can be used for college-level research. We will still be able to obtain most of the popular reading materials users can currently access. Benefits of the I-Share consortium for the Richland community: • Access to over ten million unique titles collected by academic institutions.
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Increased access to digital resources such as ebooks. Ability to use your Richland library card at any I-Share member library, including libraries at area schools such as Millikin University, ISU, UIUC, UIS, and EIU.
Benefits of I-Share catalog for the Richland community • Simple & user-friendly search interface. • Options to narrow search results by format, author, topic, subject area, language, genre, era, region and title. • Ability to set up your online library account with a username and password, eliminating the need to have your library card on hand when requesting books electronically. • Ability to create and save a ‘Favorites’ reading list. Where can I find the I-Share catalog? • Linked on the Library tab of myRichland. • Visit: https://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/all/vf/. • The Richland interface is now being created.
LRC Book Arts Librarian-in-Residence, Gavena Dahlman, created these two Christmas Trees from recycled books and magazines. Stop by and marvel at her creativity. Commitment | Respect | E xcellence | Accountabilit y | Diversit y
office of campus security Aarron Cook, acook@richland.edu
IS HERE Flu season is upon us, which means staying healthy during this time of year can be a challenge. Here are some basic “tips” we should all remember and practice: • Practice good hand washing hygiene. Alcoholbased hand cleaners are also effective. • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use your elbow or shoulder area. • Stay home if you are sick. Wait at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever or 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more. • Eat a balanced diet including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Drink lots of water.
• Exercise on a regular basis. • Get plenty of rest. • Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces, such as: desks, tables, doorknobs, computers, and phones. • If possible, avoid using other individual’s phones and computers. For more information, visit www.flu.gov. Remember the “3 C’s” CLEAN – wash your hands frequently. COVER – cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow or sleeve. CONTAIN – students and staff should stay home if sick.
Correctional Education Programs Jeffrey Davison, jdavison@richland.edu
Re-Entry Summit Held
“Call Back” System Shows Good Results
One hundred and fifty soon to be released inmates attended a Re-entry summit at the Decatur Correctional Center, November 14-15. Jody Burtnett from Financial Aid and Bobbie Henson, Career Technology Instructor, advised potential students about financial aid, enrollment services and resume writing. More than 100 students dropped by the table for information.
Good News from Kathy Sexton, the Career Technology Instructor at Lincoln Correctional Center. In April she started a “Call Back” system for women who successfully completed their class. During the last six months approximately 70 students have completed the program and paroled. Twenty-five students (36%) have called back with successful employment stories. Of the students who called back only one had violated parole. This is a 96% success rate! The remainder are either employed or enrolled in school.
MATHEMATICS AND Science division Dr. John Cordulack, jcordula@richland.edu
Division Activities Andy Hynds attended the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) annual conference in Jacksonville, Florida, November 8-11. He was able to attend many workshops and sessions on current issues in community college math, and created some networking opportunities.
Jason Smith and Andy Hynds conducted the fall semester Student Mathematics League Exam on October 23, sponsored by AMATYC (American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges). The winners were Zachary Roberson (1st Place) and Tyler Osborne (2nd Place). The Richland Foundation generously donated four free credithours for first place and two free credit-hours for second place. The rest of the Richland team consisted of Christopher Volle, Mark Ragle, and Tasha Brown. Please congratulate these students at your next opportunity!
In November, John Cordulack attended the Illinois Council of Community College Administrators (ICCCA) annual conference in Rockford, IL. He has been the Chair of the Arts and Sciences Transfer Developmental Education Administrators Commission, and this fall he handed the office to James McGee of Elgin Community College.
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human resources Rick Gschwend, rgschwen@richland.edu
Let the Nominations Begin! Richland Community College gives appropriate recognition to those individuals, who, as a result of performance of their responsibilities, bring honor to the College or to themselves. The College is currently taking applications for the prestigious Richland Community College Professor Emeritus and Staff Emeritus recognitions. The prestigious status of Professor Emeritus is recognition of the value that the College places on the experience, knowledge, and ability of its retiring/retired full-time faculty. To be considered for Professor Emeritus, a retiring/retired full-time faculty member must meet all of the criteria outlined in Policy 3.8.1, must be nominated, must be interested in the designation of Professor Emeritus, and must be recommended by the Professor Emeritus Ad Hoc Committee to the President. Bestowal of Staff Emeritus is recognition of the value the College places on the experience, knowledge, and ability of its retiring/retired staff. To be considered for Staff Emeritus, a retiring/retired staff must meet all the criteria outlined in Policy 3.8.2, must be nominated, must be interested in the designation of Staff Emeritus, and must be recommended by the Staff Emeritus Ad Hoc Committee to the President.
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Procedures for nominating a retiring/retired full-time faculty member for Professor Emeritus or a retiring/ retired staff member for Staff Emeritus are located on myRichland/Employee Information/Policy and Procedures. The nomination period is open from November 19, 2012 through January 17, 2013. Nomination materials must be submitted to the President’s Office no later than January 17, 2013. The President has appointed a Professor Emeritus and Staff Emeritus Ad Hoc Committee and those recommended nominations will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the March Board Meeting. For more information, contact the Human Resources Office at 217-875-7211, extension 218.
Welcome to
richland Robert Kerr
Registrar/Director, Advising and Registration
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cehfa
Communications, Education, Humanities, and Fine Arts
Dr. Lily Siu, lsiu @richland.edu
Raku Workshop Held Touched by Fire: a Raku Workshop was held November 13 at the patio in the Andreas Wing. Raku is a Japanese firing method where the oxygen is taken out or reduced during the cooling process, which makes for amazing oil slick and metallic effects. The firing is instantaneous, where the pot is fired for half an hour to about 1700 degrees, and cooled to room temperature in another half an hour. The day cooperated, as it was not too warm or cold for students to be outside observing this outdoor firing. Pots from the firing were on exhibit at the Erlanson Gallery along with raku pottery from Illinois potters. Photography students documented the raku process and their photos were also on display at Erlanson to accompany the exhibit.
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CEHFA Faculty/Staff Holiday Reading Recommendations Karen Becker, English professor, suggests: Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. A woman disappears and her husband becomes a murder suspect. Who is telling the truth her diary or her spouse? Drood, by Dan Simmons. Wilkie Collins is frenemy to the more talented Charles Dickens. Collins tells a terrifying tale of how the dark side of Dickens came to write his unfinished novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Constant suspense! The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Mukherjee is an oncologist and a dream of a writer. His clear prose is more a biography of cancer research than of the disease itself. In cancer’s story there are heroes and villains. The book is fascinating. Laurie Hughes, English professor, recommends Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel for a fascinating examination of the distribution of material wealth and power in our world now. For an intriguing mystery with a fascinating narrative, she also recommends An Instance of the Fingerpost or Stone’s Fall by Iain Pears. Equally good is The Hangman’s Daughter by Oliver Potzsch. Laurie’s husband, Mark Roehrs, recommends the book behind the new Lincoln film, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It’s good for any history buff. Erin Talley, English adjunct, recommends Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. This Benjamin Alire Saenz novel is a beautiful coming of age story about two young men and the twist in their friendship that makes you reflect on the thoughts, decisions, and words left unsaid between you and the people you love, no matter how young you are. David Dubose, Developmental English faculty, recommends Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath, which gives six simple suggestions on how to improve the “stickiness” of ideas told through short nonfiction stories about ideas that support the suggestions. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell involves an interesting discussion of how our “gut feelings” work paired with a suggestion that we stop inundating ourselves with information because often that causes us to make worse decisions, not better. Sean Walker, English adjunct, recommends Joseph Stiglitz’ Making Globalization Work. He notes that it is a clear explanation of how politics and business interact at the global level to help developed countries’ economies and hinder underdeveloped countries’ economies. Kris Ruebling, English adjunct, recommends Steven King’s 22/11/63. If you are interested in taking a well researched journey to the past with the protagonist, Jake Epping as he fights to plunder JFK’s assassination, this novel is for you.
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celebrate
17 YEARS
Holiday Tradition of our
december 7, 8, 9, 2012 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2:30 p.m. For reserved seating call
217.875.7211, Ext. 6170
$10 Admission
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Holiday Potluck! The Richland Annual Holiday Potluck is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium/Cafeteria. Bring a special food item to share and any necessary serving utensils. The Employee Appreciation Taskforce will provide a meat entrée, and plates, table service, and drinks are provided by Human Resources. The Taskforce is also organizing the College’s annual donation of food baskets to student families who are in need this season. Each division has been assigned categories of items to donate. If we inadvertently omitted your area, we apologize; you may bring whatever you prefer. Business & Technology Division & Correctional Education Division cleaning supplies, stocking stuffers, & school supplies for all ages Business Services (including AIS and HR) & VP of SAS Office (including Online Learning and the Decatur Community Partnership) nonperishables like toilet paper, Kleenex, other household or personal items Communications, Education, Humanities, & Fine Arts Division and Enrollment Services (including Student Records, Student Engagement, Financial Aid, Career Center, Counseling, and TRiO) canned goods & stocking stuffers for all ages EDIWS, Workforce Development Division (including Adult Education and Partners in Education), & Continuing and Professional Education Division (including the Fitness Center and the Child Development Center) staples like flour, sugar, salt, condiments, & canned goods Mathematics & Sciences Division & Teaching and Learning Support Services (including the Library and Academic Success Center) “Boxed” dishes like macaroni & cheese, hamburger helper, cereal Health Professions Division & Operations & Technical Services (including Maintenance, Technical Support, Central Stores) bread/pasta/chips/crackers/cereals President’s Office, Marketing (including the Creative Center and the Duplication Center) and Foundation fresh fruits & vegetables Take your donations to the Board Room after 9 a.m. on December 13. The tables will be labeled for you to place your donations. Baskets will be created beginning at 1 p.m. Please contact Kathy Chambers, Chair of the Employee Appreciation Taskforce, (kchambers@richland.edu) or Teena Zindel-McWilliams (tzindel@richland.edu) if you have questions. Other Taskforce members include Loringie Clark, Debbie Ellison, Kathy Hanks, Leann Brooks, John Oliver, Jason Smith, Liz Wanless, and Nora Reed. Commitment | Respect | E xcellence | Accountabilit y | Diversit y
CEHFA continued from page 7 Louis Schroeder, English adjunct, noted “For a read sure to boost Christmas cheer, I recommend Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (always worthy of multiple reads). It’s about a fellow with a dream...” On the lighter side of things, Why is God Laughing by Deepak Chopra. Hardly Dostoevskian in its character development, it nonetheless engages spiritual themes with humor. If for no other reason you find yourself laughing at some of the jokes, it’s worth the read.
CEHFA Faculty Incorporate Sustainability Many CEHFA faculty members have included sustainability topics as part of their coursework and participated in the Sustainability Fair on November 15. Developmental English students in David Dubose and Rasheena Fountain’s classes showed off developmental English writing and poster boards on sustainability topics. In addition, Kris Ruebling showed recycled crafts, such as the Christmas lights and objects picture frame shown in the photo.
Lily Siu recommends Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust. It is a beautiful cookbook to curl up with, whether you will actually cook any of the recipes or just dream of cooking. This maple pecan pie from the book sounds just perfect.
Ingredients 1 unbaked Perfect Pie Crust 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup good honey 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 1/2 cups whole pecan halves (9 ounces) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie pan with the pie crust. Place it on a sheet pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, butter, eggs, bourbon, vanilla, orange zest and salt. Stir in the pecans and pour into the unbaked pie shell. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until the center is just set. Set aside to cool, and serve.
In addition, Rasheena Fountain, English Adjunct showed a video that she completed as a part of a course on Sustainability completed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The video is a mini documentary about sustainability efforts in Decatur, IL. This video focuses on Decatur is Growing Gardeners (DIGG), an organization that creates a food source and financial opportunities for low income people through urban gardening with interviews of community gardeners and the executive director of DIGG.
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