Please note: This calendar is correct at time of publication and is subject to change.
All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on SSC’s Main Campus and
admission is free at all events. (Donations are appreciated to benefit the Music
Scholarship Fund.)

Friday, October 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
The South Suburban Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Orchestra perform in their exciting first fall concert.

Friday, October 10, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
The South Suburban College Voices and Jazz Ensemble perform in their exciting first fall concert.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 12:00 p.m.
David L. Howard, SSC Violin Professor, lectures on works by Bach, Sarasate, and Paginini. Marilyn Bourgeois, SSC Piano Professor, will accompany in recital.

Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
The SSC Symphonic Band will perform in concert.

For more information, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–State Representative Thaddeus Jones (D-29th District) has announced a $225,000 legislative award for South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education. This represents the second consecutive year Jones has secured funds to enable SSC’s Adult Education to create new state-of-the-art technological classrooms for its English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) programs.

“Technology is essential to everything we do today, and it starts with education,” said Representative Jones. “The Illinois GED Exams have now become entirely computer-based, so it is critical to modernize these programs to help more adult students succeed in the classroom and in the workforce.”

Funds have been used to purchase Epson Interactive White Boards, classroom projectors, laptops, charging carts, student tables and more. The new grant funds will continue the classroom upgrades with enhanced technology including expansion of programs at the college’s Oak Forest Center and Calumet City adult education sites.

“We are very pleased to receive these funds for programs that are so important to thousands of adults in our community who need our help,” said SSC Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli. “Our mission is to help residents improve their education and employment through lifelong learning. We are thankful to Representative Jones for securing these funds and sharing our commitment to education.”

SSC’s Division of Adult Education offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. ABE helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade, and ASE helps men and women whose skill levels are between the ninth and twelfth grade. Many adults choose to further build on these skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE) program which will develop the skills required to pass the GED exams. Additionally, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels. All courses are offered free of charge. For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment) Federal funds of $307,398 provides approximately 36% of the support of these programs.

In Fiscal Year 2014, SSC serviced 660 students through adult education programs including approximately 40 students that received their GED certificates, many of whom moved on to their postsecondary education at SSC.

For more information, please contact Jane Ellen Stocker, Vice President of Enrollment and Community Education, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2227, email jstocker@ssc.edu or visit www.ssc.edu. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College (SSC) Business & Career Institute (BCI) is hosting Consumer Wellness Advocate (CWA) Certification Training for individuals who wish to gain the tools to promote wellness at home and in the workplace. This unique program will be facilitated by Alexandra Glumac, MS, NCC, LCPC, RDDP, CWA, BCI Client Solutions Specialist. The CWA Training will take place in the Mi-Jack Room on the 1st Floor of SSC’s Main Campus, on Wednesday, October 29th from 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon, with registration and continental breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. and training to begin at 8:15 a.m.

The CWA certification training is available for anyone ages 18 or older (college degree not required) who work in the fields of health and fitness, human resources, corporate wellness or education, or simply anyone who has a desire to make a difference in the community. The program is composed of one half-day comprehensive workshop culminating with a certificate of completion and certification. Additional benefits include an interactive program workbook, an innovative personal well-being profile “The Rating of Perceived Wellness,” official status as a certified CWA on the Wellness Registry and membership in the online CWA Network.

The cost is $299 with advance registration by October 1st, or $349 thereafter. Checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Please call (708) 596-2000 ext. 2346 or email aglumac@ssc.edu for more information or to register. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL.

SSC’s Business & Career Institute serves as a regional headquarters for workforce preparation, employee training, business development and technology deployment. BCI provides training, consulting, and economic and business development resources for the Chicago Southland. For their efforts, BCI has been recognized as a High Performance Business & Industry Center by the Center for Adult and Experiential Learning, among other accolades.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–State Representative Thaddeus Jones (D-29^th District) has announced a $225,000 legislative award for South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education. This represents the second consecutive year Jones has secured funds to enable SSC’s Adult Education to create new state-of-the-art technological classrooms for its English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) programs.

“Technology is essential to everything we do today, and it starts with education,” said Representative Jones. “The Illinois GED Exams have now become entirely computer-based, so it is critical to modernize these programs to help more adult students succeed in the classroom and in the workforce.”

Funds have been used to purchase Epson Interactive White Boards, classroom projectors, laptops, charging carts, student tables and more. The new grant funds will continue the classroom upgrades with enhanced technology including expansion of programs at the college’s Oak Forest Center and Calumet City adult education sites.

“We are very pleased to receive these funds for programs that are so important to thousands of adults in our community who need our help,” said SSC Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli. “Our mission is to help residents improve their education and employment through lifelong learning. We are thankful to Representative Jones for securing these funds and sharing our commitment to education.”

SSC’s Division of Adult Education offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. ABE helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade, and ASE helps men and women whose skill levels are between the ninth and twelfth grade. Many adults choose to further build on these skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE) program which will develop the skills required to pass the GED exams. Additionally, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels. All courses are offered free of charge. For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment) Federal funds of $307,398 provides approximately 36% of the support of these programs.

In Fiscal Year 2014, SSC serviced 660 students through adult education programs including approximately 40 students that received their GED certificates, many of whom moved on to their postsecondary education at SSC.

For more information, please contact Jane Ellen Stocker, Vice President of Enrollment and Community Education, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2227, email jstocker@ssc.edu or visit www.ssc.edu. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute and SCORE have once again partnered to bring free business workshops geared for small business developers and owners. Two new workshops will be offered this fall at the college’s Oak Forest Center.

Attendees may choose to attend one or both of the workshops at no charge to help their business grow and take advantage of the networking opportunities. Registration and networking at the SCORE workshops begins at 8:45 a.m., with instruction and discussion to follow from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The upcoming workshop schedule is as follows:

Starting a Family Business?

Wednesday, October 8, 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Family businesses are similar to any other business, but when you add the family dynamic to the equation, it gets complicated.  This workshop examines advantages and disadvantages and takes a realistic look at safeguarding family relationships in a business environment. This session will guide attendees to assess first steps to journey through myths, opportunities, organizations, insurance/regulations, funding, cash management business plans and personal funding protections.

Taking Your Business Idea from Concept to Reality
Wednesdays, November 12 and 19, 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 am

Coming up with ideas is the easy part; executing the idea is the hard part! Most entrepreneurs focus more on the ideas and less on how to organize for action. This two-part series workshop includes two sessions on consecutive weeks.   The first session is intended to stimulate ideas into business actions. Attendees will learn to become a business thinker by examining and developing an action plan document. The second session the following week is an open panel discussion of selected summaries, also intended to stimulate business thinking. Attendees will learn to sell their ideas professionally, enthusiastically and concisely.

All workshops will be held at the 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois. To register by phone, please call Carmen Garcia at (708) 596-2000, extension 2663. For more information, email NBurrows@ssc.edu.

9/3/2014

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL— The Chicagoland Speakers Network is hosting a Women’s Empowerment Event at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center Friday, September 12, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Check-in will take place starting at 8:00 a.m. with five, hour-long seminars to follow:

8:30 a.m. How Great Women Inspire Action

9:30 a.m. Do You Have What It Takes? Busting 11 Myths about Alternative Career Paths

10:30 a.m. Women’s Worth: Finding Your Financial Confidence

11:30 a.m. People Don’t Come with Warning Labels

12:30 p.m. Yes, You Can: Practical Advice for Big Nutrition & Health Changes

Advanced registration is $25 for all seminars and continental breakfast; walks-ups will pay $30 at the door. Early registration is encouraged at csn-wee.eventbrite.com. For more information, please call (724) 344-5958.

The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.

8/29/2014

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade, and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) helps men and women whose skill levels are between the ninth and twelfth grade. ABE/ASE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Additionally, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels.

New this fall, SSC is offering part-time ESL courses at the Oak Forest Center. Most of SSC’s Adult Education programs are now offered both full and part-time at the Main Campus in South Holland or the Oak Forest Center.

The registration and assessment at the Oak Forest Center for these programs this fall will take place on September 8th at 9:00 a.m. for ABE/ASE, and September 10-11th at 9:00 a.m. for ESL, with classes beginning Monday, September 15, 2014. The Adult Ed ABE/ASE is five days per week, five hours per day from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 5230. The ESL class will run five days per week, two hours per day from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in Room 5320. The registration and assessments will take place in their respective classrooms.

Please Note: An Adult education student enrolling for the first time at an SSC Adult Education Center must have:

• CURRENT STATE I.D. or DRIVERS LICENSE INDICATING ILLINOIS RESIDENCE (MUST BE AN ILLINOIS RESIDENT)
• UNDER AGE 18–WITHDRAWAL FORM FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL OF CURRENT RESIDENCE
• PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Many adults choose to further build on these skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE) program. The HSE program will develop the skills required to pass the GED exams. All courses are offered free of charge. For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment) Federal funds of $307,398 provides approximately 36% of the support of these programs.

For enrollment and class information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2385 or ext. 2240, or visit www.ssc.edu under “Non-Credit Offerings, Adult Education.” The Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

8/29/2014

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting Career Development System’s (CDS) 25th Annual College & Career Expo on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in the Physical Fitness Athletic Center. This year’s Expo is an hour longer to allow more parents and students to attend.

The Expo is an excellent opportunity for 8th grade, high school and SSC students, along with their parents, to explore a wide range of college and career options at one time, in one location. Admission and parking are FREE and the event is conveniently located at SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland.

This cooperative venture is designed to provide the most current information available regarding post-secondary educational opportunities across the country. More than 120 universities, colleges, technical school, armed forces, and construction trades will be featured. Career programs available at SSC will be highlighted along with the “Parents’ Place” resources.

Three prizes will be raffled for students attending to include the grand prize of an IPAD Mini, second prize a $100 VISA gift card, and third prize a $50 VISA gift card.

The 25th Annual College & Career Expo 2014 is open to all residents of the area who are interested in furthering their education. For more information regarding the College & Career Expo 2014, visit the CDS website at: www.CareerDevelopmentSystem.org . SSC is located 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL.

8/27/2014

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present Moon Over Buffalo, Ken Ludwig’s madcap backstage comedy. Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the Main Campus on September 19, 20 and 26 at 8:00 p.m., September 27 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and September 28 at 2:00 p.m.

It’s 1953 and fading stars George and Charlotte Hay (Paul Braun of Lansing and Heather Young of Burnham) are on tour in Buffalo, NY with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac and Noel Coward’s Private Lives. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingenue (Ashley Orendorff of Thornton), they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Unfortunately for George and Charlotte, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Enabled by Charlotte’s deaf old stage manager mother, who hates every bone in George’s body (Betty Owens of Glenwood), a case of mistaken identity causes hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing.

Richard (Martell Jefferson of South Holland), Charlotte’s would-be suitor, makes an appearance and tries to woo her away from George. Meanwhile, the Hays’ temperamental daughter Rosalind (Cathy Hundt of Thornton) splits time between fiancé Howard (Kevin Hathaway of Park Forest) and ex-fiancé Paul (Charlie Furtek of Lansing), who works as the company’s stage manager.

The hopeful actors sprint through the tangle of confusion to produce a woefully misbegotten mixture of two different plays in their hoped-for presentation piece, and in the play’s climactic scene, manage to set everything right by still more series of coincidences and mishaps.

The play is directed by Lansing resident Sandra Wagner. Set design is by Dean Scalzitti of Hegewisch. Lighting design and fight choreography are by Laura Tiemens of South Holland. The costume designer is JoAnna Tassin of Park Forest, with Melody Jones of Calumet City as her assistant. Angela Martin of Midlothian is the stage manager. June Wagner of Lansing is designing the props for the production and Jordan Swierczyna of Robbins is the sound designer.

Tickets are just $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 55 or better, $6 for students. Call the 24/7 box office voicemail line at (708) 210-5741. You may also reserve tickets by e-mail at boxoffice@ssc.edu. South Suburban College student and employee discounts, as well as group rates are also available.

South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, Illinois, between Sibley Boulevard and 159th Street. The campus is convenient to Routes 94, 80, 57, and 294. Free, ample, well-lit parking is available.

8/21/2014

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition titled Trail to Arcadia on display August 25th through September 17th. Trail to Arcadia is the show’s title piece and the exhibition of watercolor paintings from Chicago-based artist Anna Zanic on display in the Lee E. Dulgar Gallery at the South Holland Campus August 18th through September 15, 2014.

Zanic was born in Vinkovci, Croatia in 1976. She earned her Master’s of Fine Arts from at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2002. In this body of work, the abstracted notion of atmospheric landscape is a metaphorical expression of life’s mysterious and elusive path. Works are built with layers of watercolor washes, intermixed with dynamic lines, scribbles and marks of ink drawing. There is a quiet tension between the watercolor’s fluidity, softness and calm, vs. the dynamic, rhythm and energy of drawing.

Trail to Arcadia joins another exhibition at SSC already on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery titled Welcome to Earth. Welcome to Earth is select body of ceramic sculptures from artist Matthew Groves that display through September 15th. Welcome to Earth is both figurative and narrative, reflecting Groves’ unique point of view, and demonstrating his passion for craft and traditional forms.

The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge. The Dulgar Gallery is located on the 1st Floor near the Atrium and the Thiel Gallery is on the 4th floor in the Art & Design hallway. SSC Galleries are open at minimum Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or visit www.ssc.edu/art . SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

8/20/2014

South Holland, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Building Business Success with Emotional Intelligence, facilitated by Alexandra Glumac, MS, NCC, LCPC, RDDP, CWA, BCI Client Solutions Specialist. This event will take place in the Heritage Room on 1st Floor of South Suburban College’s Main Campus, on Thursday, September 18th from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., with a check-in time of 8:15 a.m.

Success in business depends on our ability to understand and effectively manage emotions–in others and ourselves. It is not enough to have the technical skills to do our jobs well, it is just as important to possess the necessary interpersonal skills in order to be effective. Emotional Intelligence (EI), loosely defined, is one’s ability to use emotions intelligently and appropriately in different situations. It is becoming the “new yardstick” by which employees are being evaluated. Attendees of this workshop will learn the Four Functions of EI, the Five Competencies of EI and several proven strategies to promote and strengthen EI.

The cost of the event and refreshments is $30 per person, or $25 per person if three or more individuals from the same company attend. Reservations are required by September 15th and walk-ins will be charged $40.

To register, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2346 or email AGlumac@ssc.edu . South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

8/19/2014

Several program open houses also coming soon to Main Campus.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Registration for the 2014 Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of Late Start Classes. Prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin September 15th and later.

The Late Start Classes are offered in a variety of subject areas including Art, Biology, Business, Community Health Worker, Computer Information Sciences, Emergency Medical Technician, English, Mathematics, Manufacturing, Medical Assistant, Pharm Tech, Philosophy, Psychology, Reading, Sociology, Speech and more. The dynamic class schedule can be accessed online at www.ssc.edu.

SSC is also planning some upcoming program open houses including the credit Medical Assistant (MAS) Program, the new credit Manufacturing Basics Program, and the non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA).

Medical Assistant Open Houses
August 26-27, 2014, SSC Atrium
Meet new program coordinator Adrienne Reaves and learn more about this rewarding certificate program at open houses scheduled in the college’s Atrium on Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Wednesday, August 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon. The SSC Medical Assistant Program provides training in patient-care management including both administrative and clinical duties. Medical Assistants can be employed in physician offices, clinics, prisons, the armed services, public health departments, medical agencies, and HMOs. The program is offered on a full-time basis during the day or in the evening. These 12-week classes will start on Monday, September 15th.

Manufacturing Basics Program Open House
September 3, 2014, SSC Atrium
Learn more and join the first class of the newly accredited Manufacturing Basics Certificate Program in the Atrium on Wednesday, September 3rd from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This 16 credit-hour certificate program is designed to build the core competencies of manufacturing production to prepare students for internships and entry-level positions in manufacturing. The certification coursework will prepare the student for an industry recognized certification assessment. Students who successfully pass all four assessments will be recognized as Certified Production Technicians (CPT) by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). These 12-week classes will start on Wednesday, September 17th.

Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Open Houses
September 8th and September 10, 2014, SSC Cafeteria
SSC’s non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program will be running both daytime and evening cohort sessions later this fall. They are also hosting two information sessions where you can learn more about the program. The sessions are scheduled in the Cafeteria on Monday, September 8th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 12 Noon – 3:00 pm. Students in this program will be prepared to work under the supervision of nurses and other licensed medical professionals as vital members of the healthcare team. Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic direct patient care to assist with daily living activities. They fulfill critical roles in various medical communities, including hospitals, residential care facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and home health services. Successful completion of this course is required in order to become eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Assistant Certification Examination, and SSC provides more contact hours for training than traditional CNA programs along with an additional free refresher course prior to this critical certification exam. The college offers five 8-week sessions per year. The next class will start on Tuesday, October 14th. Please note: Financial Aid cannot cover the cost of this non-credit program, nor the physical and background check.

Payment is currently due at the time of registration for Late Start Classes but financial aid can still be applied for the 12-week credit classes (financial aid application must be completed by September 9, 2014). New students should visit the Admissions Office in Room 2348 to complete the Application Form, or complete the Online Application at www.ssc.edu. New students will receive an SSC email account and a “My SSC” Username & Password via email which will allow access to the online schedule and class registration. The “MY SSC” portal allows students 24-hour access during college closed periods.

For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.