Chaz - Fall 2010

IN THIS ISSUE ...

SCC soccer continues to build reputation as competitive program Cougar soccer teams finish 2010 season with winning records; women win 13 of 17 games The SCC men’s and women’s teams ended the regular season with winning records and hope to continue on in postseason play. In SCC’s second season as an NJCAA accredited soccer program, they are building their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the region.

7-6-3. Sophomore team captains Brad Jacobsen, Ben Spaunhorst and Michael Turner, along with freshmen goalkeepers Austin Haywood and Austin Cantrell, were instrumental this year, said men’s head coach Tom Kearns.

“This was our first year as a combined freshman and sophomore team,” Holbrook said. “The girls did everything that was expected of them and more.”

the regional tournament, with a semifinal game slated for the last weekend of October against Forest Park, as of press time.

The Cougars earned the top seed and a first-round bye in

The men’s team improved to a winning season with a record of

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at the college. More than 25 people nominated him for the award. “Ralph is proof that a person well past retirement age can contribute not only to do a good day’s work, but also impact other people’s lives in a positive way,” said April Hoekenga, coordinating counselor at SCC.

Administration Building housekeeper Ralph Hunter is St. Charles County’s 2010 Outstanding Older Worker. At age 79, Hunter has been with SCC 18 years.

SCC housekeeper is positive influence To Ralph Hunter, every day is “the same old soup, just warmed over,” as he often says. But Sept. 10 was not just any other day. Ralph was named the St. Charles County regional winner of the 2010 Missouri

Former student Nicole Ashcraft said she nominated Ralph for the award because he was more than willing to help anyone, even on his breaks.

Outstanding Older Worker of the Year Award at a ceremony in St. Louis. Ralph was one of only 14 regional winners in Missouri.

“He was always such a pleasure to see,” Nicole said. “He greeted every student he met with a smile.”

A housekeeper at SCC for the past 18 years, Ralph, 79, is said to bring smiles to the faces of literally thousands of people

When asked about the award, Ralph simply said, “I’m proud to death; I’m still happy about it.”

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MARKING CHAPTERS IN SCC HISTORY

“The men’s team has established themselves as a competitive program, and we look to continue and build upon that reputation,” Kearns said. The Cougars advanced to the semifinal round of the NJCAA Region XVI tournament with a match against Crowder Community College on Oct. 29.

In Memoriam ...

Jeffrey M. Dominguez, O’Fallon June 13, 1989-April 19, 2010 Brandon T. Pyles, St. Peters July 3, 1990-April 19, 2010 Sarah A. Goldstein, Winfield July 30, 1990-April 24, 2010 April M. Faulkner, St. Charles March 29, 1975-May 28, 2010 Daniel C. Brennan, St. Charles Dec. 17, 1986-July 14, 2010 Nathan A. Denny, Warrenton July 11, 1987-Sept. 12, 2010

Chaz is a publication of the SCC Marketing and Communications Department for students, employees, and friends. To suggest items, call 636-922-8080. Heather McDorman, co-editor/contributing writer • Ben Munson, co-editor/photographer/designer • Peggy Schreiner and Kanna Taylor, contributing writers

Vol. 22, No. 2 | 2010

SCC weighs in on D.C. Summit

President Barack Obama challenged community colleges across the nation to reach 5 million graduates by 2020 at the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges on Oct. 5. To reach that goal, several nationwide initiatives were announced, including “Skills for America’s Future,” a partnership initiative for SCC president Dr. John McGuire, announced he will retire in September 2011. McGuire is SCC’s second president. businesses and community colleges, and “Completion By Design,” a $35 million grant from the Gates Foundation. Dr. John McGuire, St. Charles integrate and implement plans that of the county’s population. College presidents, Community College president, and programs in the face of The campus also grew with two chancellors, students and recently announced his plans to shrinking state budgets and construction phases resulting in business leaders from all retire in September 2011. booming enrollment.” five new buildings. over the country attended the “Dr. McGuire’s focus on McGuire became the “I am deeply grateful for Summit, organized by Dr. Jill the success of our students college’s second president my time at the college and for Biden, wife of Vice President has not waivered,” said in November 1996. He is in the opportunity to have worked Joe Biden. After the opening William Pundmann, SCC his 20th year as a community closely with a supportive, address, attendees were split Board of Trustees president. college president, having served talented and dedicated faculty into small groups to discuss “He possesses extraordinary as president of Owensboro and staff,” McGuire said. “I challenges community colleges organizational skills, a keen (Ky.) Community College from have been gratified being part of are facing today. awareness of major influences 1991-96. During his tenure, a campus community that keeps Darren Osburn, SCC affecting community colleges SCC’s enrollment has more than student success at the center of associate professor of and the rare ability to analyze, doubled, growing at a rate twice the college’s mission.” communication, said it’s important to recognize the At the start of the Fall 2010 semester, SCC launched its competitive global climate re-designed website, stchas.edu. Built with the busy student college graduates are entering and how community colleges in mind, it features quick, site-wide access to some of the can help students achieve their most frequently used tools and applications. academic and career goals close to home.

McGuire shares retirement plans with campus, community

The college has been notified of the untimely deaths of six students and alumni since the last printing of Chaz. Our thoughts are with their families and friends.

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The Lady Cougars improved upon last season’s record, tallying 13 wins and only 4 losses in 2010. They broke individual records too, including most goals scored (13) by freshman striker Ashley Burbank and most assists (10) by freshman midfielder Melissa Beste.

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Alex Pajda (left) and Ashley Burbank

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Louis, was sold out for the third year in a row, with 144 golfers taking to the greens. “The outpouring of support from the community and from the college’s faculty and staff during these tough economic times has been such a blessing,” McKee said. RHYTHM & RIBS, ROUND 2

Scooter McCougar, SCC’s mascot, got in on the fun at this year’s Presidents Classic Golf Scramble and encouraged participation in the always-popular putting contest.

Annual Foundation events raise awareness, funds for scholarships Contributions to the SCC Foundation are on the rise, enabling the dream of a college education to be realized by a growing number of local students. The number of SCC employees giving to the Employee Sponsored Program in Fall 2010 is up 13 percent over last year, said Kasey McKee, executive director

for Foundation and alumni relations. ESP funds go toward student scholarships, campus enhancements and the Celebration of Life program. The 14th annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble brought in more than $52,000. Event proceeds will support student scholarships in the spring. The Sept. 27 event, held at Lake Forest Country Club in Lake St.

The second annual Rhythm and Ribs is just around the corner, planned for Friday, May 20, 2011. Friends and neighbors will gather on SCC’s campus once again to enjoy barbecued ribs, drinks and live music. Last May, the inaugural event drew 1,000 people and raised more than $42,000. With a vision of transforming lives and strengthening communities, the SCC Foundation raises funds for student scholarships and academic programs. To help, visit stchas.edu/ foundation or facebook.com/ SCCFoundation.

SUMMIT CONTINUED FROM P. 1 “These recent initiatives underscore how valuable we are as an educational resource,” Osburn said. Martha Toebben, SCC coordinating counselor for career services, said the Skills for America’s Future program aligns perfectly with the goals of career services. “As career counselors, our goal is to continually develop partnerships with employers so our graduates will be considered for employment,” Toebben said. Current SCC student Evan Loveless said he believes that the Summit will have an incredible impact on higher education in the coming years. “With the increase of funding and awareness, community colleges will be able to expand their reach to those who thought a college degree was not an option,” Loveless said.

New SCC loop road helps relieve traffic congestion around campus To accommodate the growing number of SCC students, a new loop road on the north side of campus was constructed to connect SCC’s north entrance on Mid Rivers Mall Drive (near the Child Development Center) to the west entrance on Cottleville Parkway (near the Social Sciences Building). Completed for the first day of the fall 2010 semester, the 2,570-foot long

road connects the orange and yellow parking lots, and relieves the traffic congestion between classes. Students, faculty and staff can now easily access all SCC parking lots without having to exit and re-enter campus. The new road also helps improve campus safety, allowing a faster route for Department of Public Safety personnel to access the campus buildings and parking lots.

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Spotlight turns on SCC as five garner prestigious state, national awards Dr. Joyce Lindstrom, professor of math, recently was awarded the 2010 William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award and the Central Regional Faculty Member Award by the Association of Community College Trustees. Four from SCC will be recognized at the Missouri

Community College Association Convention Nov. 3-5 in St. Louis. Jean Ehlmann, a member of SCC’s Board of Trustees since 1994, will receive the Trustee Leadership Award. Ehlmann is a history teacher and the Social Studies Department Chair at St. Charles High School.

Dr. William Griffin, professor of anthropology and two-time participant in the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program, will receive the Global Educator Award. Ann Vernon, professor of science, will receive the Senior Faculty Service Award for SCC.

Vernon has been a professor at SCC for 23 years. Alec Kelley, SCC’s Student Senate President and student representative for SCC’s NCA accreditation steering committee, will receive the Student Leadership Award for SCC for the second year in a row.

A full slate of education and entertainment events have kept the auditorium, theater and gymnasium doors swinging this fall. 1 Tommy Johnagin, a comedian who has been seen on David Letterman and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” entertained a packed theater for SCC’s second comedy night, held on Aug. 28. Also featured was Kira Soltanovich.

Student Alec Kelley (right) moderated a faculty panel on democracy during SCC’s 10th 2

annual Democracy Days forum, held annually at SCC around Constitution Day.

campus recognition of Pride Month – celebrated in October at SCC around National Coming Out Day.

3 On Oct. 1, Kayla Propst captured the 2010 title of “SCC Idol,” edging out last year’s champ and eight other contestants. The singing competition raised funds for multicultural programming at the college.

5 At SCC’s Transfer and College Majors Fair on Oct. 6, more than 400 students participated, learning about 62 different college majors from faculty and professionals in the field, and visiting with 29 universities. This year marked the first time the two events combined for one larger fair, held in the College Center.

Experts John Corvino and Glenn Stanton were at SCC on Oct. 5 to debate the issue of same-sex marriage. The special event was part of the larger 4

Stephen Snyder, SCC assistant professor of philosophy (right), hosted the lecture, “Andy Warhol: 6

The Embodiment of Danto’s Theory of Art,” on Oct. 21. Snyder discussed Warhol’s art in terms of Arthur Danto’s philosophical theory that the way art is made has changed. Also pictured is Jon Bowman, assistant professor of philosophy. ENTERTAINMENT: A LOOK AHEAD More events are scheduled for the fall semester including recitals, concerts and poetry readings. For details and dates, visit www.stchas.edu and click on “Athletics and Activities” followed by “Arts on Campus.”