Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 30-31

Posted on November 19, 2015November 23, 2015 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Wednesday, December 30th and Thursday, December 31th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 29 years and has taught baseball skills at many other baseball camps throughout the state.

This clinic will provide catching instruction in the areas of blocking, calling a game, pick offs, pop throwing times, stance and footwork, drills for practice, pop ups, handling pitchers, and conditioning. In addition to Ruzich’s instruction, Bulldog baseball players will be on hand to help and develop skills. The players’ enthusiasm and expertise always adds to the camp’s success. The Catching Camp is open to boys ages 8-18. All players should bring their glove and gear. All participants should wear baseball or sweat pants and gym shoes, and boys must wear cups.

Coach Ruzich was an All-American catcher at the College of St. Francis. He graduated in 1985 and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Coach Ruzich had a short stint as a pro catcher before coming to SSC as Head Baseball Coach in 1987, where he has compiled a winning record of 1048-607.

The cost of the Catching Camp is $100, and checks should be made payable to SSC Bulldog Baseball. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is suggested. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL. For more information contact Coach Ruzich at (708) 225-5843.

SSC Catching Camp Brochure

OTA Class of 2016 ~ Community Service Activity

Posted on November 2, 2015November 2, 2015 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– On October 16, 2015, four class of 2016 SSC Occupational Therapy Assistant students participated in volunteering for the 2015 MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Muscle Team Gala held in the ballroom at Navy Pier. Their hard work, energy and enthusiasm helped the event to raise over $440,000 dollars to support MDA services, programs and research. The students who participated were Ulices Maldonado, Kelly Moriarty, Hope Franzen and Jodi Daebelliehn. South Suburban College is proud of our students for serving their community.

For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please 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.

OTA image 10-26-15 — *Four class of 2016 SSC OTA students (From L-R) Ulices Maldonado, Kelly Moriarty, Hope Franzen and Jodi Daebelliehn, participated in volunteering for the 2015 MDA Muscle Team Gala.*

New Poll Shows That Americans Give High Marks to Community Colleges For Quality, Value

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Community colleges have long operated in the shadows of more expensive four-year colleges, but worries about the cost of college are now drawing students to two-year programs. A new survey by WGBH News shows Americans believe strongly that community colleges are essential to providing families with opportunities and give high ratings to the quality of community colleges compared to four-year universities—and consider them a much better value.

Increasingly, the public has come to understand the importance of a community college education. Data revealed that if someone knew a high school graduate who had inherited $200,000, nearly two-thirds of those polled said they would encourage him or her to go to a community college and keep the rest of the money, instead of spending it all on a four-year degree, the survey, by WGBH News in Boston, found.

One reason is a backlash against the price of private four-year colleges and universities. Fewer than half of those polled said they considered four-year private colleges and universities a good value for the money. Affordability is a factor driving 75 percent of community college students’ enrollment.

“This really is bubbling into the mainstream,” said Chris Anderson, president of Anderson and Robbins Research, who conducted the survey. “The value proposition with four-year colleges may be a little bit out of whack right now.”

With open enrollment and low-cost tuition, South Suburban College serves all students, including: full-time workers, parents, military veterans, immigrants and people who speak English as a second language. Our campuses in South Holland and Oak Forest offer an academic curriculum, which attracts students looking to continue at a four-year institution, as well as those preparing to go right into the workforce. Payment options such as Financial Aid, Scholarships, Work Study and FACTS payment plan are available to help students pursue their education. A variety of one-class tuition waivers can also be found online at ssc.edu. Our Child Care Center serves students in need of child care while participating in college classes and related activities.

Prospective students are encouraged to get started soon with the Online Application at ssc.edu. Tuition at SSC is only $135 per credit hour for In-District students, and the Lake County rate is just $170 per credit hour.

Upcoming Court Reporting Open House at South Suburban College

Posted on November 2, 2015November 10, 2015 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, November 19th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the College’s Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase this profession which offers a wide-open job market and excellent income potential.

Court reporting is an interesting, challenging career which offers a flexible work schedule, and excellent income potential ($64,672 average yearly income). Broadcast captioners can earn $70,000+ and may work out of their homes. The use of sophisticated computer equipment has broadened the nature of the profession. Our program focuses on the theory behind it all, with an emphasis on Judicial Reporting.

There is a severe shortage of reporters in the Chicago area. The Court Reporting Open House is the perfect opportunity to get an overview of SSC’s Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology program, certified by the National Court Reporters Association. You will be able to talk with a certified court reporter, see a demonstration of real-time writing and tour the court reporting facilities, including our state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Transcription lab.

Refreshments will be served. For more information call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.