President's Report to the Board – October 2016

event to raise much-needed funds,” said Jensen.

To learn more about ways to support the SCC Foundation, visit stchas.edu/foundation.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – October 2016

Foundation Updates

Golf scramble raises more than $46,000 for SCC The St. Charles Community College Foundation raised more than $46,000 at its 20th annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble on Sept 26. Proceeds will support scholarships as well as academic and program enhancements for the college.

“The support we receive helps our students to get a high quality, affordable education,” said Betsy Schneider, SCC director of development.

Richard Jensen, CEO of Rx Systems, Inc., and Chuck Pilliod, CFO of Krey Distributing Company, were co-chairs of the planning committee for this year’s golf scramble.

“We are so thankful to our generous community members who came together for this

Tributes roll in … The Foundation has received more than $2,500 in donations in memory of Michelle Killeen, former SCC international student coordinator, who passed away in September.

The funds will be used to establish a named scholarship that will be awarded to an international student each year. The Foundation team is working with Michelle’s family to establish the criteria of the scholarship.

Employee giving … The SCC Foundation’s Employee Sponsored Program welcomes 245 employees who joined or renewed membership during the 2016-17 membership drive. ESP members are SCC employees who believe in spreading compassion and goodwill to our students, coworkers and community. To do that they raise funds for scholarships, campus enhancements and the Celebration of Life and New Life program.

ESP welcomes new members at any time throughout the year.

Event series raises $86,000 … The final Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night event of the season was held on Friday, Sept. 23, with the showing of Finding Dory. CHOMP and the Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night series raised more than $86,000. Proceeds from the events benefit both the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce and the SCC Foundation.

MARK THE CALENDAR SCC Speaks Freely: “Hurt, Pain and Peach Cobbler” | Oct. 18 | 1-2 p.m. SC 205/206

SCC Fall Student Art Show | Nov. 14-27 FAB gallery

Faculty Recital | Oct. 23 | 3-4 p.m.

FAB theater

What You Need to Know About Health Insurance | Nov. 14 | Noon-1 p.m.

SSB auditorium

Scary Movie Marathon | Oct. 24-27 6:30-9 p.m. | SSB auditorium Halloween Trivia | Oct. 24 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Scooter’s Place Pumpkin Carving Contest | Oct. 25 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Scooter’s Place Student Recital | Oct. 26 | Noon-1 p.m.

FAB 118 Between the Covers Book Club Meeting Oct. 26 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | LRC commons Veterans Week events | Nov. 7-10 SSB auditorium and Campus Plaza

Step Up! Training | Nov. 15 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

SSB 1102 Health Insurance Enrollment Days (Affordable Care Act) | Nov. 16-17 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

SC 205/206

Coffeehouse | Nov. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | SSB lounge Theater Department Open House for area high school students | Nov. 17 | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

FAB theater & SSB auditorium Campus will be closed Nov. 23-25 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. No credit classes will be held Nov. 23-27.

SCC Speaks Freely “White Privilege” | Nov. 28 2:30-3:30 p.m. | SC 205/206

Student Recital | Nov. 16 | Noon-1 p.m. | FAB 118

Lunchtime BINGO | Tuesday, Nov. 29 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Scooter’s Place

Center Stage production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Nov. 16-20 | FAB theater

Between the Covers Book Club Meeting Nov. 30 2:30-3:30 p.m. | LRC commons

The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving Nov. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Scooter’s Place

SCC Band and Jazz concert | Dec. 5 7:30-9:30 p.m. | FAB theater

Tieon Wright, a seventh grader at Jennings Junior High, assembles a “brushbot” – one of the various activities for students visiting SCC on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 7.

SCC Workforce Development co-sponsors community Manufacturing Day Dual enrollment provides high school students head start When it comes to getting a head start on college, motivated high school students have options – dual enroll in college courses or enroll in AP or dual credit courses.

What’s the difference?

AP courses are standardized high school courses that are roughly equivalent to undergraduate college classes and dual credit courses stem from agreements between high schools and colleges, while dual enrollment allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation.

“There are benefits to each, but dual enrollment courses at SCC are widely transferrable within the state of Missouri and often times other states as well, whereas many college and universities accept only certain AP credits and require minimum scores to do so,” said Tara Patton, SCC academic counselor.

Dual enrollment credits earned will be recorded on an SCC transcript and may be used to fulfill degree requirements at SCC or at a

transfer institution’s discretion.

Students who dual enroll during high school give themselves a leg up on their college journey. “When I graduated high school, I was already a whole semester ahead of my friends,” said Katie Legate, SCC alum. “I felt super prepared to attend another semester at SCC and eventually transferred to the University of Central Missouri.”

Other benefits to dual enrollment include building a strong base GPA before becoming a full-time college student, having the opportunity to take classes not offered in high school and the flexibility to explore areas of interest for possible majors or careers.

“Dual enrollment is not only a great way to begin college classes,” Legate said. “It’s also really quite fun. I enjoyed having the freedom to leave my high school classes at noon everyday so I could attend my college classes at SCC. I really felt like dual enrollment gave me the boost I needed to realize I was capable of so much.”

St. Charles Community College, in partnership with St. Charles County Workforce Development, City of O’Fallon, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and several local manufacturers, hosted a Manufacturing Day Celebration on Oct. 7.

Activities included a manufacturing expo, breakout sessions and facility tours for middle and high school students. Tour facilities included Seyer Industries, True Manufacturing, National Cart Company, SAK Construction, Craftsmen Industries and Component Bar Products.

Students saw hi-tech robotics equipment in action, talked with engineers and designers to hear what they love about their careers, won prizes and much more.

During one breakout, session students built “brushbots,” simple robots made from a toothbrush and other crafting materials. While working on her robot, Alexis Jasper, Jennings Junior High eighth grader, talked about why she wanted to attend Manufacturing Day with her classmates. “I thought it’d be fun to meet some entrepreneurs and CEOs, because I’m taking an entrepreneur class at school,” Jasper said. “I also just wanted a fun day out to learn about business and technology.”

SEE “MANUFACTURING DAY,” P. 2

SCC to host weeklong veterans celebration

Students, faculty and staff take part in discussions of national, local interest during Democracy Days 2016

St. Charles Community College will bring the community together to celebrate Veterans Day with a series of events Nov. 7-10. Events are free and open to the public, and will take place on the college’s campus in Cottleville.

Lisa Davis, SCC adjunct political science faculty (pictured, right), moderates the open forum on current events during the week-long Democracy Days event. While any issue was open for discussion, particular emphasis was given to the 2016 presidential race. The forum was held Tuesday, Sept. 20, as part of some 19 offerings of lectures, panels, films and discussions that examine the history, health and functioning of democracy in America and abroad.

The multi-day forum, held Sept. 19-22, was founded by Michael Kuelker, SCC professor of English, and has been held annually at SCC since September 2001. Some of the topics for

Veterans Celebration: 11 a.m. Mon-

day, Nov. 7 – SSB auditorium – Join a celebration to honor veterans with music and spoken word. The ceremony will include a keynote from Captain Jamie R. Schwandt, Ph.D., and participation from local veteran organizations and their color guards.

SCC Student Veterans Panel: 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 – SSB auditorium – Hear about life from the student veteran’s perspective. All panelists are current SCC students who have served in the military.

“Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor” Film: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9

MANUFACTURING DAY, FROM P. 1

Her hopes came true, as attendees listened to and asked questions of multiple local CEOs during breakout sessions.

“Manufacturers aren’t born, they are made,” said John Clark, CEO of Masterclock, Inc., and Manufacturing Day presenter. “We all have to help in the making process. Who better to help make them than the manufacturers themselves?”

Manufacturing Day is an annual national event held on the first Friday of October. At the local level, it is supported by thousands of manufacturers as they host students, teachers, parents, job-seekers and community members at open houses, plant tours and presentations designed to showcase modern manufacturing technology and careers.

For more information about Manufacturing Day St. Charles County, contact Fay Aubuchon at 636-922-8546 or faubuchon@stchas.edu.

President to continue SCC Listening Tour into December With eight sessions in the books, the 2016 President’s Listening Tour continues in November and December with five more sessions scheduled. The Listening Tour offers faculty and staff the opportunity to share

– SSB auditorium – “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor” is a documentary

by John Wager that spotlights five severely

SCC ARCHIVE PHOTO

wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans who were given the opportunity to explore their experiences through the healing power of humor.

Veterans Week Ceremonial March: 12:30 p.m. Thurs-

day, Nov. 10 – near the flagpoles outside the LRC – Campus and community members may join the ceremonial march around campus to honor and recognize our veterans. Hosted by the Student Veteran Organization, the ceremonial march will begin near the flagpoles outside the Learning Resource Center, rain or shine.

For more information on Veterans Week events, visit stchas.edu/veteransweek. To learn more about services for veterans on campus, the Student Veteran Organization and Honoring Military Families Scholarship, contact Cassie Hagan, financial assistance manager, at 636-922-8578.

SCC to host first-ever Chuck Wagon Chili Cook-Off 11 A.M.-1 P.M. THURSDAY, OCT. 27

review included Ferguson two years later, the 2016 national election, the economy, marijuana legalization, and Muslims in America, in addition to many other relevant subjects.

Barbecue marks transition for IT team The teams supporting the college’s Information Technology departments came together on Monday, Oct. 3, to mark their transition from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs to the Office of Administrative Services. College President Dr. Barbara Kavalier hosted an outdoor barbecue lunch and yard games to provide the teams of Technology Support, Network Operations, Distance and

Game On!

(From left) – Members of the IT division include Angie Hampel, Tracy Rudisill, Henry Versemann and Jason Winterowd. | Photo by Bob Gill

Online Learning, Instructional Media and Administrative Computing an opportunity for team-building as they transition to new leadership.

Faculty areZ invited C A M Pand U S staff PLA A + AtoMtake P H part I T H EAT ER in SCC’sDONATIONS first-everWILL Chuck Wagon Chili CookBE ACCEPTED TO BENEFIT STUDENT CLU Off from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

Departments/groups can music sign up to compete for chili, and fun RAIN SITE: COLLEGE a chance to take home a trophy by cooking up CENTER QUESTIONS? CONTACT KELLY PALADIN AT 636-922-8218 KPALADIN@STCHAS.EDU. SEErecipe.

BACK SIDE FOR COOK their bestOR homemade chili Winners will OFF D be selected in four categories – overall taste, overall presentation, name and booth design.

Attendees who’d like to skip cooking can relax, taste the entries, cast a vote for their favorite batch and enjoy the festivities. Tasters will receive a judging sheet for comments and a judging slip to vote in each of the four categories.

If your department is interested in entering a chili recipe in our Chuck Wagon Chili CookOff, email Dawn Thornton at dthornton@ stchas.edu by Oct. 19.

SCC Marketing team takes home 10 regional awards for writing, photos, design Day of Service volunteers take a short break from their landscape cleanup along the Great Rivers Greenway trails along Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

SCC Day of Service extends support to local community Nearly 60 SCC students, faculty and staff came together to make a difference in the community as part of its semi-annual Day of Service on Sept. 30. The day exemplified SCC’s commitment to serving the community by focusing on student success and lifelong learning.

Several agencies participated in the day – Calvary Church, Boys and Girls Club-St. Peters, Boys and Girls Club-St. Charles, Crisis Nursery-St. Charles and Wentzville, North East Community Action Corporation and OASIS Food Pantry. Volunteers cleaned, decorated, organized, and played with children and packed Christmas bags for them. SCC’s next Day of Service will be held in the spring.

thoughts with the College President, Dr. Barbara Kavalier, in an informal setting.

The sessions were organized to provide all different faculty and staff categories to gather together in groups to meet with the president, including; support staff, professionaltechnical, administrators, full-time faculty and adjunct faculty.

Faculty and staff should RSVP at www.tinyurl. com/listeningtour16 so that each session is not too large so all have an opportunity to share their thoughts.

There is no formal agenda; instead, Dr. Kavalier begins each session with a few questions addressed to the attendees to facilitate an open discussion about the future of the college.

The college’s Marketing and than 40 categories in the annual Communications Department took competition. The SCC Marketing home individual and team awards and Communications team earned at the recent fall conference of the the following 10 awards: National Council for Marketing Gold – Foundation Report and Public Relations (NCMPR) (Transform), Photo-Manipulated District 5. ( Jane O’Donnell and website); Nick Hogan, SCC’s website and, Computer-Generated coordinator, received the Illustration (campus map). district’s annual Rising Star Nick Hogan Silver – Annual Report SCC Website Coordinator Award. The award recognizes an (2014-15); Brochure (Emergence up-and-coming communications Arts Calendar); Website; Photoprofessional who has demonstrated special Manipulated (Campus Sunset); and, Wildcard creativity or ability in college marketing.

(Holiday Coloring Book).

Hogan’s nomination will compete for the Bronze – Feature Writing (Ericka national award against six other district Williams-Brown faculty-program feature); and winners.

Computer-Generated Illustration (Scooter, Jr.).

“District 5 includes a great deal of The district award program, the marketing talent, so it is always thrilling for the Medallions, included 230 entries submitted team to receive this kind of positive feedback,” from 27 member colleges across more

said Heather McDorman, vice president for enrollment and marketing services. “We are fortunate to have exceptional creative professionals here at the college.”

The Medallion Awards were presented on Oct. 2. McDorman and Hogan attended the conference. Other team members are: Ben Munson, director of creative services; Brynne Cramer, PR coordinator; Kelly Paladin, graphic designer; Kayse Larkin, graphic designer; Amber Peterson, marketing specialist; Harry Morris, website specialist; and Anna Ruck, marketing assistant.

A council of the American Associate of Community Colleges, the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations provides professional development and support to marketing and PR professionals at community and technical colleges in the United States and Canada.

SCC to host weeklong veterans celebration

Students, faculty and staff take part in discussions of national, local interest during Democracy Days 2016

St. Charles Community College will bring the community together to celebrate Veterans Day with a series of events Nov. 7-10. Events are free and open to the public, and will take place on the college’s campus in Cottleville.

Lisa Davis, SCC adjunct political science faculty (pictured, right), moderates the open forum on current events during the week-long Democracy Days event. While any issue was open for discussion, particular emphasis was given to the 2016 presidential race. The forum was held Tuesday, Sept. 20, as part of some 19 offerings of lectures, panels, films and discussions that examine the history, health and functioning of democracy in America and abroad.

The multi-day forum, held Sept. 19-22, was founded by Michael Kuelker, SCC professor of English, and has been held annually at SCC since September 2001. Some of the topics for

Veterans Celebration: 11 a.m. Mon-

day, Nov. 7 – SSB auditorium – Join a celebration to honor veterans with music and spoken word. The ceremony will include a keynote from Captain Jamie R. Schwandt, Ph.D., and participation from local veteran organizations and their color guards.

SCC Student Veterans Panel: 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 – SSB auditorium – Hear about life from the student veteran’s perspective. All panelists are current SCC students who have served in the military.

“Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor” Film: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9

MANUFACTURING DAY, FROM P. 1

Her hopes came true, as attendees listened to and asked questions of multiple local CEOs during breakout sessions.

“Manufacturers aren’t born, they are made,” said John Clark, CEO of Masterclock, Inc., and Manufacturing Day presenter. “We all have to help in the making process. Who better to help make them than the manufacturers themselves?”

Manufacturing Day is an annual national event held on the first Friday of October. At the local level, it is supported by thousands of manufacturers as they host students, teachers, parents, job-seekers and community members at open houses, plant tours and presentations designed to showcase modern manufacturing technology and careers.

For more information about Manufacturing Day St. Charles County, contact Fay Aubuchon at 636-922-8546 or faubuchon@stchas.edu.

President to continue SCC Listening Tour into December With eight sessions in the books, the 2016 President’s Listening Tour continues in November and December with five more sessions scheduled. The Listening Tour offers faculty and staff the opportunity to share

– SSB auditorium – “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor” is a documentary

by John Wager that spotlights five severely

SCC ARCHIVE PHOTO

wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans who were given the opportunity to explore their experiences through the healing power of humor.

Veterans Week Ceremonial March: 12:30 p.m. Thurs-

day, Nov. 10 – near the flagpoles outside the LRC – Campus and community members may join the ceremonial march around campus to honor and recognize our veterans. Hosted by the Student Veteran Organization, the ceremonial march will begin near the flagpoles outside the Learning Resource Center, rain or shine.

For more information on Veterans Week events, visit stchas.edu/veteransweek. To learn more about services for veterans on campus, the Student Veteran Organization and Honoring Military Families Scholarship, contact Cassie Hagan, financial assistance manager, at 636-922-8578.

SCC to host first-ever Chuck Wagon Chili Cook-Off 11 A.M.-1 P.M. THURSDAY, OCT. 27

review included Ferguson two years later, the 2016 national election, the economy, marijuana legalization, and Muslims in America, in addition to many other relevant subjects.

Barbecue marks transition for IT team The teams supporting the college’s Information Technology departments came together on Monday, Oct. 3, to mark their transition from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs to the Office of Administrative Services. College President Dr. Barbara Kavalier hosted an outdoor barbecue lunch and yard games to provide the teams of Technology Support, Network Operations, Distance and

Game On!

(From left) – Members of the IT division include Angie Hampel, Tracy Rudisill, Henry Versemann and Jason Winterowd. | Photo by Bob Gill

Online Learning, Instructional Media and Administrative Computing an opportunity for team-building as they transition to new leadership.

Faculty areZ invited C A M Pand U S staff PLA A + AtoMtake P H part I T H EAT ER in SCC’sDONATIONS first-everWILL Chuck Wagon Chili CookBE ACCEPTED TO BENEFIT STUDENT CLU Off from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

Departments/groups can music sign up to compete for chili, and fun RAIN SITE: COLLEGE a chance to take home a trophy by cooking up CENTER QUESTIONS? CONTACT KELLY PALADIN AT 636-922-8218 KPALADIN@STCHAS.EDU. SEErecipe.

BACK SIDE FOR COOK their bestOR homemade chili Winners will OFF D be selected in four categories – overall taste, overall presentation, name and booth design.

Attendees who’d like to skip cooking can relax, taste the entries, cast a vote for their favorite batch and enjoy the festivities. Tasters will receive a judging sheet for comments and a judging slip to vote in each of the four categories.

If your department is interested in entering a chili recipe in our Chuck Wagon Chili CookOff, email Dawn Thornton at dthornton@ stchas.edu by Oct. 19.

SCC Marketing team takes home 10 regional awards for writing, photos, design Day of Service volunteers take a short break from their landscape cleanup along the Great Rivers Greenway trails along Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

SCC Day of Service extends support to local community Nearly 60 SCC students, faculty and staff came together to make a difference in the community as part of its semi-annual Day of Service on Sept. 30. The day exemplified SCC’s commitment to serving the community by focusing on student success and lifelong learning.

Several agencies participated in the day – Calvary Church, Boys and Girls Club-St. Peters, Boys and Girls Club-St. Charles, Crisis Nursery-St. Charles and Wentzville, North East Community Action Corporation and OASIS Food Pantry. Volunteers cleaned, decorated, organized, and played with children and packed Christmas bags for them. SCC’s next Day of Service will be held in the spring.

thoughts with the College President, Dr. Barbara Kavalier, in an informal setting.

The sessions were organized to provide all different faculty and staff categories to gather together in groups to meet with the president, including; support staff, professionaltechnical, administrators, full-time faculty and adjunct faculty.

Faculty and staff should RSVP at www.tinyurl. com/listeningtour16 so that each session is not too large so all have an opportunity to share their thoughts.

There is no formal agenda; instead, Dr. Kavalier begins each session with a few questions addressed to the attendees to facilitate an open discussion about the future of the college.

The college’s Marketing and than 40 categories in the annual Communications Department took competition. The SCC Marketing home individual and team awards and Communications team earned at the recent fall conference of the the following 10 awards: National Council for Marketing Gold – Foundation Report and Public Relations (NCMPR) (Transform), Photo-Manipulated District 5. ( Jane O’Donnell and website); Nick Hogan, SCC’s website and, Computer-Generated coordinator, received the Illustration (campus map). district’s annual Rising Star Nick Hogan Silver – Annual Report SCC Website Coordinator Award. The award recognizes an (2014-15); Brochure (Emergence up-and-coming communications Arts Calendar); Website; Photoprofessional who has demonstrated special Manipulated (Campus Sunset); and, Wildcard creativity or ability in college marketing.

(Holiday Coloring Book).

Hogan’s nomination will compete for the Bronze – Feature Writing (Ericka national award against six other district Williams-Brown faculty-program feature); and winners.

Computer-Generated Illustration (Scooter, Jr.).

“District 5 includes a great deal of The district award program, the marketing talent, so it is always thrilling for the Medallions, included 230 entries submitted team to receive this kind of positive feedback,” from 27 member colleges across more

said Heather McDorman, vice president for enrollment and marketing services. “We are fortunate to have exceptional creative professionals here at the college.”

The Medallion Awards were presented on Oct. 2. McDorman and Hogan attended the conference. Other team members are: Ben Munson, director of creative services; Brynne Cramer, PR coordinator; Kelly Paladin, graphic designer; Kayse Larkin, graphic designer; Amber Peterson, marketing specialist; Harry Morris, website specialist; and Anna Ruck, marketing assistant.

A council of the American Associate of Community Colleges, the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations provides professional development and support to marketing and PR professionals at community and technical colleges in the United States and Canada.

event to raise much-needed funds,” said Jensen.

To learn more about ways to support the SCC Foundation, visit stchas.edu/foundation.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – October 2016

Foundation Updates

Golf scramble raises more than $46,000 for SCC The St. Charles Community College Foundation raised more than $46,000 at its 20th annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble on Sept 26. Proceeds will support scholarships as well as academic and program enhancements for the college.

“The support we receive helps our students to get a high quality, affordable education,” said Betsy Schneider, SCC director of development.

Richard Jensen, CEO of Rx Systems, Inc., and Chuck Pilliod, CFO of Krey Distributing Company, were co-chairs of the planning committee for this year’s golf scramble.

“We are so thankful to our generous community members who came together for this

Tributes roll in … The Foundation has received more than $2,500 in donations in memory of Michelle Killeen, former SCC international student coordinator, who passed away in September.

The funds will be used to establish a named scholarship that will be awarded to an international student each year. The Foundation team is working with Michelle’s family to establish the criteria of the scholarship.

Employee giving … The SCC Foundation’s Employee Sponsored Program welcomes 245 employees who joined or renewed membership during the 2016-17 membership drive. ESP members are SCC employees who believe in spreading compassion and goodwill to our students, coworkers and community. To do that they raise funds for scholarships, campus enhancements and the Celebration of Life and New Life program.

ESP welcomes new members at any time throughout the year.

Event series raises $86,000 … The final Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night event of the season was held on Friday, Sept. 23, with the showing of Finding Dory. CHOMP and the Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night series raised more than $86,000. Proceeds from the events benefit both the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce and the SCC Foundation.

MARK THE CALENDAR SCC Speaks Freely: “Hurt, Pain and Peach Cobbler” | Oct. 18 | 1-2 p.m. SC 205/206

SCC Fall Student Art Show | Nov. 14-27 FAB gallery

Faculty Recital | Oct. 23 | 3-4 p.m.

FAB theater

What You Need to Know About Health Insurance | Nov. 14 | Noon-1 p.m.

SSB auditorium

Scary Movie Marathon | Oct. 24-27 6:30-9 p.m. | SSB auditorium Halloween Trivia | Oct. 24 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Scooter’s Place Pumpkin Carving Contest | Oct. 25 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Scooter’s Place Student Recital | Oct. 26 | Noon-1 p.m.

FAB 118 Between the Covers Book Club Meeting Oct. 26 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | LRC commons Veterans Week events | Nov. 7-10 SSB auditorium and Campus Plaza

Step Up! Training | Nov. 15 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

SSB 1102 Health Insurance Enrollment Days (Affordable Care Act) | Nov. 16-17 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

SC 205/206

Coffeehouse | Nov. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | SSB lounge Theater Department Open House for area high school students | Nov. 17 | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

FAB theater & SSB auditorium Campus will be closed Nov. 23-25 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. No credit classes will be held Nov. 23-27.

SCC Speaks Freely “White Privilege” | Nov. 28 2:30-3:30 p.m. | SC 205/206

Student Recital | Nov. 16 | Noon-1 p.m. | FAB 118

Lunchtime BINGO | Tuesday, Nov. 29 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Scooter’s Place

Center Stage production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Nov. 16-20 | FAB theater

Between the Covers Book Club Meeting Nov. 30 2:30-3:30 p.m. | LRC commons

The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving Nov. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Scooter’s Place

SCC Band and Jazz concert | Dec. 5 7:30-9:30 p.m. | FAB theater

Tieon Wright, a seventh grader at Jennings Junior High, assembles a “brushbot” – one of the various activities for students visiting SCC on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 7.

SCC Workforce Development co-sponsors community Manufacturing Day Dual enrollment provides high school students head start When it comes to getting a head start on college, motivated high school students have options – dual enroll in college courses or enroll in AP or dual credit courses.

What’s the difference?

AP courses are standardized high school courses that are roughly equivalent to undergraduate college classes and dual credit courses stem from agreements between high schools and colleges, while dual enrollment allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation.

“There are benefits to each, but dual enrollment courses at SCC are widely transferrable within the state of Missouri and often times other states as well, whereas many college and universities accept only certain AP credits and require minimum scores to do so,” said Tara Patton, SCC academic counselor.

Dual enrollment credits earned will be recorded on an SCC transcript and may be used to fulfill degree requirements at SCC or at a

transfer institution’s discretion.

Students who dual enroll during high school give themselves a leg up on their college journey. “When I graduated high school, I was already a whole semester ahead of my friends,” said Katie Legate, SCC alum. “I felt super prepared to attend another semester at SCC and eventually transferred to the University of Central Missouri.”

Other benefits to dual enrollment include building a strong base GPA before becoming a full-time college student, having the opportunity to take classes not offered in high school and the flexibility to explore areas of interest for possible majors or careers.

“Dual enrollment is not only a great way to begin college classes,” Legate said. “It’s also really quite fun. I enjoyed having the freedom to leave my high school classes at noon everyday so I could attend my college classes at SCC. I really felt like dual enrollment gave me the boost I needed to realize I was capable of so much.”

St. Charles Community College, in partnership with St. Charles County Workforce Development, City of O’Fallon, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and several local manufacturers, hosted a Manufacturing Day Celebration on Oct. 7.

Activities included a manufacturing expo, breakout sessions and facility tours for middle and high school students. Tour facilities included Seyer Industries, True Manufacturing, National Cart Company, SAK Construction, Craftsmen Industries and Component Bar Products.

Students saw hi-tech robotics equipment in action, talked with engineers and designers to hear what they love about their careers, won prizes and much more.

During one breakout, session students built “brushbots,” simple robots made from a toothbrush and other crafting materials. While working on her robot, Alexis Jasper, Jennings Junior High eighth grader, talked about why she wanted to attend Manufacturing Day with her classmates. “I thought it’d be fun to meet some entrepreneurs and CEOs, because I’m taking an entrepreneur class at school,” Jasper said. “I also just wanted a fun day out to learn about business and technology.”

SEE “MANUFACTURING DAY,” P. 2