It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall – Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College September 21st

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Registration for the Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin September 21, 2015.

Prospective students should get started with the Online Application at www.ssc.edu. Becoming a student is simple, and there is still time to apply for Financial Aid and speak with Admissions staff and counselors. Once the application process is complete, new students will receive an SSC email account and a “My SSC” Username & Password via email which will allow access to student information and class registration. The “My SSC” portal also allows students 24-hour access during college closed periods. Both interactive and printable Spring Credit Class Schedules are also accessible online from www.ssc.edu.

The Late Start classes are offered in a variety of subject areas including Accounting, Art, Building Construction Technology, Biology, Business, Community Health Worker, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Information Sciences, Court Reporting, Emergency Medical Services, English, Health Information Technology, Foundations for College Success (OCS), Mathematics, Manufacturing, Medical Assistant, Music, Office Administration & Technology, Pharm Tech, Philosophy, Physical Education, Psychology, Reading, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Study Skills, Teacher Aide/Child Development, and more.

Payment is currently due at the time of registration for Late Start classes, but Financial Aid can be utilized for the 12-week credit classes (FAFSA must be completed by September 14th). SSC’s Financial Aid Office encourages all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible at fafsa.gov using institution code 001769. For help filling out FAFSA, please call (708) 596-2000, extension 2242 or stop by the Financial Aid Office (Room 2355) for assistance.

As a payment alternative, SSC offers the FACTS interest-free monthly payment plan. There is a $25 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester. Payments may be made from savings, checking, or credit card accounts. 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.

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.

Free Adult Education Registration Days Coming Soon to South Suburban College and Community Sites

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. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. 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. Studies will include Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and the US and Illinois Constitutions. Additionally, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels.

Most of the Adult Education programs are offered both full and part-time at the Main Campus in South Holland or the Oak Forest Center. At the time of registration, all students will take a Placement Test. The complete schedule of locations for registrations and classes is as follows:

PART TIME ABE/ASE/HSE, MAIN CAMPUS

Address:                      15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 6:00 p.m., Room L233
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

PART TIME ABE/ASE/HSE, MAIN CAMPUS

Address:                      15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Room 1243B
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays through Fridays
9:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

HSE for ESL STUDENTS, MAIN CAMPUS

Address:                      15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Room 2452
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays through Fridays
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Room 2452

FULL TIME ABE/ASE/HSE, OAK FOREST CENTER

Address:                      16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Room 5240
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays through Fridays 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Room 5240

Part-Time ABE/ASE/HSE, SANDRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER

Address:                      600 Oglesby Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 17, 2015, 5:45 p.m.
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 17, 2015, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.

Part-Time ABE/ASE/HSE, THORNTON TOWNSHIP CENTER

Address:                      14323 S. Halsted Street, Riverdale, IL 60827
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 17, 2015, Mondays through Thursdays,
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

FULL TIME ESL, MAIN CAMPUS

Address:                      15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Room L233
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays through Fridays,
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Room L233

PART TIME ESL, MAIN CAMPUS

Address:                      15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Room L233
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays through Fridays,
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Room L233

PART TIME ESL, MAIN CAMPUS

Address:                      15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 6:00 p.m., Room 1243B
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Room 1243B

PART TIME ESL, OAK FOREST CENTER

Address:                      16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Register:                      September 14, 15 and 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Room 5320
Classes Start/End:    September 21–December 18, 2015, Mondays through Fridays
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Room 5320

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 $306,398 provides approximately 36% of the support of these programs. Indiana residents are not eligible to participate in the Adult Education programs.

For enrollment and class information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2385 or ext. 2240, or visit www.ssc.edu under “Adult & Continuing Education.”

Manufacturing & Electronics Engineering Programs Open House Coming to Oak Forest Monday

 

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Manufacturing & Electronics Engineering Open House on Monday, August 17th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase the college’s fast-track Manufacturing Basics and Industrial Maintenance certificate programs, as well as the Electronics Engineering degree program.

This specialized open house will highlight occupations, provide a tour of SSC’s new state of the art Manufacturing Lab, and give attendees the opportunity to speak with engineering instructors. These hands-on programs are designed to serve the needs of both employees and employers.

Attendees will receive insight on how Manufacturing Technology and Engineering are providing tremendous opportunities for those ready for a career of the future. All are welcome–parents and especially students who are in the process of choosing an exciting career. Financial aid, scholarships, and internships are available to those who qualify.

Manufacturing companies are expanding their workforce in the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana region and are seeking employees who are prepared to meet their demand. Get the skills now to capitalize on the industry growth in the coming years. Some certificates can be completed in less than a year, and classes are available for credit or non-credit.

Classes begin Monday, August 24, 2015. For more information, call (708) 225-6032. SSC’s Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Manufacturing & Electronics Engineering Programs Open House flyer

PAC Rats “Play On” at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present Play On!, the hilarious Rick Abbot comedy. Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the college’s Main Campus on September 18, 19 and 25 at 8 p.m., September 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and September 27 at 2 p.m.

Amateur dramatics takes a good-natured ribbing in this behind-the-scenes comedy about the perils of community theatre. A theatre troupe is mounting of a local playwright’s original murder mystery. With no royalty fees to pay, the company thinks it got a great deal until the playwright continues to interrupt the rehearsal process with constant rewrites and changes. To add to the problems, the cast and crew are starting to get on each other’s nerves. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show with bickering actors, bumbling crew and backstage romances in full swing. Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is opening night where anything that can go wrong, does.

The cast includes: Pat Nevins of Homewood as Auggie, the capable but pessimistic stage manager; Sandra Wagner of Lansing as Gerry, the often exasperated director; Kevin Hathaway of Park Forest as Lou, the sad-faced sound, lighting and scenic technician; Laura Tiemens of South Holland as Violet, the not-too-bright ingénue; Heather Young of Chicago as Polly, a character actress; Julian Hall of South Holland as Henry, the character actor and Polly’s husband; Charlie Furtek of Lansing as Billy, a spirited young actor; Rob Smagacz of Calumet City as Saul, an actor who can’t resist a wisecrack; Michelle Castellanos of Lansing as Smitty, the inexperienced high school actress; and Betty Owens of Glenwood as Phyllis, the novice, inept playwright.

The play is directed by Thornton resident Cathy Hundt, set design by Dean Scalzitti of Hegewisch, and lighting design by Lydia Bellamy-Palma of Park Forest. 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. Anne Begora of Chicago 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, and $6 for students. Group rates are also available. Ticket reservations can be made through the 24/7 box office voicemail line at (708) 210-5741, or email boxoffice@ssc.edu.

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.

Photo of the cast of "Play On!"
Pictured from Left to Right: Rob Smagacz of Calumet City as Saul, Pat Nevins of Homewood as Auggie, Michelle Castellanos of Lansing as Smitty, Kevin Hathaway of Park Forest as Lou (on ladder), Laura Tiemens of South Holland as Violet, Charlie Furtek of Lansing as Billy, Heather Young of Chicago as Polly, Julian Hall of South Holland as Henry, Sandra Wagner of Lansing as Gerry. Not pictured: Betty Owens of Glenwood as Phyllis.

SSC Child Development Center and College-Wide Open Houses in South Holland This Week

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is hosting two open houses this week geared towards assisting new and prospective students in getting ready for the fall. The Child Development Center Open House will be held this Wednesday, August 5th from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., followed by a College-Wide Open House on Thursday, August 6th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Child Development Center (CDC) Open House on Wednesday is for both students and residents, as the CDC will open its doors to the public for the first time in the fall of 2015. The CDC was originally established to serve students, faculty, and staff in need of child care while participating in college classes and related activities. The goal of the CDC is to provide a safe and enriching environment that will stimulate the development of the “total child” for children ages 2-12 (must be potty trained). The CDC tuition is extremely affordable and the center is DCFS licensed. The CDC serves nutritious meals daily (breakfast, lunch, P.M. snack, and dinner). Kids will enjoy child-focused, hands-on activities and occasional field trips. The CDC is located in Room L233 of SSC’s Main Campus and is open Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The College-Wide Open House–coming Thursday–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.

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 students plenty of time to become a student, get any financial aid in order, and choose classes to meet their needs. 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

For more information about CDC Open House, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2210. Contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for College-Wide Open House or enrollment information. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.