PRESIDENT’S REPORT | June 2013
SCC professor receives post-secondary educator award
RegFest, a one-stop registration event, set for June 19 St. Charles Community College will host RegFest at 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. SCC RegFest is an afternoon and evening full of food, prizes, music and educational planning – meant for the whole family. Future students of all ages can learn what degree programs SCC offers, meet with financial aid and A+ Program advisors to discuss eligibility and benefits, become familiar with the process for getting enrolled, gain insight from current and former students, and take all the steps necessary to get enrolled. A drawing will be held in which as many as three student participants will take home a $1,000 scholarship to SCC for use in the Fall 2013 semester. “We created RegFest to make enrolling at SCC fun and easy for potential students,” said Kathy Brockgreitens-Gober, dean of enrollment services. “For those who haven’t yet enrolled for fall classes, it isn’t too late.
We are hosting RegFest to help.” Students can meet with enrollment advisors, complete any necessary assessment tests and learn about the options for the fall semester. The event is a one-stop-shop for recent high school grads and their parents as well as for busy adults considering going back to college. The event will also include interactive tours in addition to music, food, games and prizes. Scooter McCougar, SCC’s mascot, will be handing out free Cougar swag along with free food and information about SCC student life. There will be information about Cougar athletics, SCC’s student clubs and organizations, veteran services and mental health services. Additional information and an RSVP link are available at stchas.edu/regfest. A second RegFest will be held 3-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, on campus.
SCC Child Development Center earns ‘Eat Smart’ status The SCC Child Development Center has adopted new food guidelines to promote healthier eating habits and improve the nutrition of children at the facility. The Missouri Eat Smart Guidelines, developed by the state health department, can help boost the nutrition of children ages 2-12 and help them maintain a healthy weight. “We’re pleased the CDC is working to improve the health of the children it serves,” said Ann McCormack, chief of the Bureau of Community Food and Nutrition Assistance.
The Eat Smart program is voluntary and open to child care facilities throughout Missouri that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Eat Smart recommendations include more whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables, fewer processed foods, lower-fat milk and fewer sweet snacks and breakfast foods. The program is offered at three levels: minimum, which are minimum CACFP and state licensing requirements, intermediate and advanced. The CDC has achieved the advanced level.
Lisa Stoner, SCC professor of psychology, received the 2013 ABLE Excellence in Education award in the post-secondary school category. Stoner has been the sole faculty member of the Behavioral Intervention Team LISA STONER since its inception. As SCC Professor of Psychology a volunteer, she spends 90 minutes each week meeting with the BIT Team, in addition to fielding crisis issues throughout the week via phone and email. Stoner is trained to work a suicide hotline and gives time each week answering phones. In addition, she organized SCC’s Child Abuse Prevention Week, which drew more than 1,000 students. Nominators described Stoner as studentcentered, goal-driven and approachable. Area teachers were honored by the St. Charles County Alliance for Business, Learning and Education (ABLE), a partnership between local businesses, education organizations and St. Charles Community College. The ABLE Excellence in Education Awards recognize excellence in the teaching profession to those who play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of area children and the community. ABLE partners with local schools, businesses and organizations to design and deliver quality programs that focus on career development, career readiness and career exploration. Awards were also presented to educators representing pre-school/kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school categories. Nomination letters were submitted by parents, current or former students, teachers, staff members, administrators and community leaders.