Month: July 2015

Basic Nurse Assistant Training Classes Starting August 10th at South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) is running a daytime cohort session from August 10th through October 1st at the Oak Forest Center. Successful completion of this non-credit course is required in order to become eligible to take the State of Illinois Nursing Assistant Certification Examination–SSC offers more contact hours for training than traditional CNA programs along with an additional free refresher course prior to this critical certification exam.

Instruction includes basic nursing skills through lecture, campus laboratory and supervised clinical experiences at a long-term health care facility. The classes meet at the Oak Forest Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with lab and clinical instruction rotating on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., respectively. Each individual who successfully passes the certification exam will then be placed on the State Registry for Health Care Workers.

Students must submit a health physical, proof of health insurance or signed release of liability waiver, and completion of a fingerprint criminal history record. The total cost of the program is $1,299.99 which includes tuition, textbook/workbook, stethoscope and blood pressure cuff, gait belt and the cost of the state competency exam upon successful completion of the course. (Financial Aid cannot cover the cost of this program, nor the physical and background check.)

There will also be another round of fall sessions running in both the daytime and evening from October 19th through December 10th. Please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2497 or email JMabry@ssc.edu for more information. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.

SSC is hosting a college-wide Open House on Thursday, August 6th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. Visit www.ssc.edu for information about Open Houses, to access the Online Application, and to view the dynamic schedule.

Roof Replacement and Related Work at Oak Forest Campus

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Roof Replacement and Related Work at Oak Forest Campus

Titled, sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing, Room 2115, at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on August 20, 2015, for the following work: ROOFING REPLACEMENT AND RELATED WORK AT OAK FOREST CAMPUS for SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE. Bids will be opened at that time, or shortly thereafter in the President’s Conference Room. Work will be let under one prime contract, to the lowest responsible bidder.

Plans and Specifications may be obtained on or after August 03, 2015, at the office of the Architect, PLANERA ARCHITECTS 18225 Morris Avenue, Homewood, Illinois, 60430. Contractors wishing to submit proposal are advised to contact the architect prior to picking up plan and specifications. Further, all questions regarding the Plans and Specifications should be provided to the architect prior to the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The architect may be contacted at 708-747-3600. ALL BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED. If not pre-qualified, complete A.I.A. Document A-305 (Contractors Qualification Statement) for consideration before picking up Plans & Specifications. A $100.00 deposit is required. Deposit is refundable if a bid is submitted; forfeited if no bid is submitted.

A 10% Bid Bond will be required of all bidders. A 100% Performance Bond and a Labor/Material Bond will be required of the successful bidder, written by a Surety approved by the Owner. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance and payment bond, execute the Contract and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes or errors on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle him to a return of the aforementioned amount.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on August 12, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the Oak Forest Conference Room 5190, South Suburban College / Oak Forest Campus, 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois, 60452. Bidders will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment. Compliance with all requirements of the laws of the State of Illinois shall be mandatory.

These requirements shall include, but are not limited to, payment of the prevailing wage including fringe benefits for labor on the work to be done, the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects, the State of Illinois Human Rights Act, and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. The Board of Trustees, Community College District #510, South Holland, Illinois, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and award the bid in the manner that best serves the interests of the Owner.

Bulldogs Student-Athletes Earn Transfer Scholarships

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College proudly announces 16 student-athletes from the 2014-15 academic year who have committed to play on scholarship at four-year institutions and universities.

“We are very proud of the way all of our student-athletes represented South Suburban College this past year,” said Steve Ruzich, Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach. “They have done an excellent job of balancing their education and sports with a great deal of hard work on and off the field. I would also like to congratulate those who have earned scholarships to keep playing and furthering their education–we wish you all the best and look forward to watching your continued growth and success.”

As of July 27, 2015, those commitments are as follows:

Name Sport at SSC Position High School Previously Attended College Transfer Scholarship
Lavell Boyd Men’s Basketball G Farragut Academy (IL) University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kelsie Brezinski Softball IF Lake Central (IN) Calumet College
Jerry Davis, III Men’s Basketball G Gordon Tech (IL) Robert Morris College
Becky Dent Volleyball MH/OH Powell (WY) Dominican University
Tyler Fritz Baseball RHP Grant Park (IL) Indiana University-South Bend
Alyssa Gebo Women’s Basketball G Griffith (IN) Indiana University Northwest
Jake Hikey Baseball C Lincoln-Way East (IL) Northern Kentucky
Courtney Holm Softball OF Crown Point (IN) Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Nick Kellams Baseball OF Lake Central (IN) Indiana University-South Bend
Mariah Middleton Women’s Basketball G Bloom Trail (IL) Missouri Valley College
Ryan Novak Baseball LHP Lincoln-Way West (IL) Indiana University-South Bend
Tevin Parker Men’s Basketball F CICS Longwood (IL) Calumet College
Justin Pasko Baseball RHP T.F. South (IL) Purdue Calumet
Jordan Perry Men’s Basketball F Crete-Monee (IL) Trinity Christian
Jesse Smith Baseball RHP Griffith (IN) Indiana University-South Bend
Jeremy Wright Baseball SS Andrean (IN) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The South Suburban College Bulldogs are a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), offering full tuition scholarships in seven sports: Men’s Basketball, Soccer and Baseball, along with Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. Bulldogs’ student-athletes have enjoyed much success in the classroom and on the playing field over the years. Currently, 73% of SSC student-athletes continue their playing careers at four-year schools. Countless Bulldogs have transferred to play their respective sports at hundreds of different NCAA Division I, Division II and Division III schools, in addition to NAIA institutions. More than 50 former Bulldogs have further advanced on to play Professional and Semi-Pro sports. Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich is in the NJCAA Coaches Hall of Fame.

Please visit www.ssc.edu or contact Coach Ruzich at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2413 for more information about SSC Athletic Programs. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Bulldogs student-athletes signing transfer scholarships
SSC student-athletes sign their commitment letters: Mariah Middleton, Alyssa Gebo, Kelsie Brezinski, Lavell Boyd, Jerry Davis, III, and Tevin Parker are part of at least 16 Bulldogs who will be advancing on to play their respective sports on scholarship in 2015-16.

Fall Registration is Still in Progress at South Suburban College

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Comprehensive open house schedule now set for new and current students.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Open Registration for the Fall 2015 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is still in progress. Fall classes don’t begin until Monday, August 24th, giving current and prospective students plenty of time to become a student, get any financial aid in order, and choose classes to meet their needs. The college has set a comprehensive open house schedule to further help students make critical choices about their future.

SSC’s upcoming College-Wide Open House–scheduled for August 6th–is the perfect opportunity for first time students to learn about the college’s wide range of programs and services. It will include a variety of tours and demonstrations, and prospective students 18 and over will be entered in an Open House Raffle for a trip for two to any concert of their choice in the Continental U.S. (excluding Multiple Day Festivals), Round Trip Airfare for two, overnight hotel stay and $500 spending cash.

The complete open house schedule is as follows:

Echocardiography Open House
Tuesday, July 21st, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Main Campus, Atrium, AUnderwood@ssc.edu

Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Open House
Tuesday, July 21st, 12 noon – 2 p.m., Main Campus, Atrium, AUnderwood@ssc.edu

Emergency Medical Technician Open House
Tuesday, July 21st, 12 noon – 2 p.m., Main Campus, Atrium, AUnderwood@ssc.edu

Child Development Center Open House
Wednesday, August 5th, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Main Campus, L233, RBlisset@ssc.edu

SSC College-Wide Open House
Thursday, August 6th, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Main Campus, Atrium, www.ssc.edu

Paralegal Open House
Tuesday, August 11th, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Oak Forest Center, Room 5190, JCieslik@ssc.edu

SSC is also now offering a Free Class to first time credit students residing in District 510, Lake County, IN, or those who qualify for the Chicago Regional Rate. The Free Class applies to tuition only, and does not apply to courses of more than 5 credit hours. Individuals must not be receiving any state or federal financial aid or employer subsidies. More information is available at www.ssc.edu/freeclass

Contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for enrollment information. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.