SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In light of the State of Illinois’ financial issues, budget impasses and their direct impact on South Suburban College (SSC), the SSC Foundation is seeking $90 gifts from those who wish to help make a difference for students on campus.
This charitable activity is the college’s first capital campaign in decades in order to make a key facility project finally become a reality—a student assistance center named SSC Circle. SSC Circle would provide significant, much needed immediate support for student assistance with enrollment and registration processing, and much more. The campaign is titled “90 for 90” and is targeting $90 one-time donations throughout SSC’s current 90th anniversary year with a goal to raise $90,000. Once the goal is achieved, the college will provide matching funds to complete the project. All donors will have their names recognized on a donor wall within SSC Circle.
“The 90 for 90 campaign is an opportunity for everyone to help – our faculty and staff, retirees, alumni, community partners and local residents – to support SSC in our greatest time of need,” said Don Manning, SSC president. “Individuals can take great pride in providing an affordable, charitable gift, while earning a tax-deduction and permanent recognition on the SSC Circle donor wall.”
All contributions to the SSCF are 100% tax-deductible (TIN: 23-7191738). The SSCF staff works cooperatively with individuals and organizations to develop a donor plan of any level, with the larger the donation the larger the recognition. Donations may be made online from www.ssc.edu/foundation
For more information, please contact the Foundation Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463 or foundation@ssc.edu.
Please quote us your net cost on the following: athletic uniforms and supplies. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 9:30 AM on May 17, 2017, in room 2115. Bids will be opened at that time in the Board Room, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This is a public bid opening.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is encouraging residents to take this opportunity to volunteer as a tutor or encourage someone you know to take advantage of the free program.
New tutor SUMMER FUN training sessions will take place at the Main Campus in South Holland on May 15 & 17 from 5pm until 7pm and May 22 & 24 from 5pm until 7pm. Come join our Literacy Program and help us start the summer off right!! The tutor training is an 18-hour program that culminates with literacy training certification. We also offer online training as well. Once certified, the tutors will go out to visit their adult learners at locations in or near their neighborhoods. Tutoring sites have already been established at the following locations: Acorn Public Library, Oak Forest; Glenwood-Lynwood Library; Harvey Public Library; Phoenix Library; Calumet City Public Library; Grande Prairie Library, Hazel Crest; Homewood Public Library; South Holland Public Library; South Suburban College Library, Main Campus; Oak Forest Center Library, Oak Forest; Lansing Public Library; Dolton Public Library; Riverdale Public Library; Markham Public Library and Midlothian Public Library. Tutoring is scheduled by the availability of the tutors and the learners, and the availability of space and hours of the tutoring sites.
Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults who never received the proper instruction. Adults who are unable to read have a much more difficult time with many daily activities that others may take for granted, along with a clear disadvantage in today’s competitive job market. SSC’s Office of Adult Education administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE).
Tutors will receive free professional development services throughout this program. Successful tutors are also eligible for letters of support or recommendation for jobs, scholarships, educational opportunities, and more. These opportunities are made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.
If you would like to register for the upcoming volunteer tutor training class please register, or if you know someone who could benefit from tutoring services, please contact Raylynn Stokes, Literacy Coach of the Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email rstokes@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois. Contáctanos al (708) 210-5740 o a Latino@ssc.edu.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Summer is a great time to take a few classes and our schedule is online at www.ssc.edu. Summer classes begin Monday, June 6th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. Don’t wait; classes fill quickly. The summer session allows students to begin or continue their college experience with SSC, or to come home from their four-year institution to take additional credits conveniently and at a more affordable rate.
SSC is also offering a special 50% discount for summer classes at the Oak Forest Center. The discount is only applicable at the Oak Forest Center in order to promote expanded offerings at this location, and is good for credit classes on a first come, first served basis. Some restrictions apply – the 50% discount will only apply to courses offered at the OFC, not programs such as Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT).
Open Registration for the Fall 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. The Admissions/Registration areas are open Mondays through Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Apply online at www.ssc.edu to begin the enrollment process. 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 also allows students 24-hour access during college closed periods.
Fall classes begin Monday, August 21 at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. We invite the public to come and register so that they can see for themselves the opportunities that await with lower tuition that could save hundreds, even thousands of dollars versus four-year university costs.
Contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for enrollment information. Contáctanos al (708) 210-5740 o a Latino@ssc.edu. 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.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business and Career Institute of South Suburban College, the Chicagoland Speakers Network, the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and Prudential Financial are partnering to provide you with a half-day seminar entitled, Build a Better You! Join us on Thursday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. to hear eight local experts provide practical suggestions and inspiring information that benefits your whole being.
Why You Should Attend:
Build a Better You will address all aspects of self, including these interactive and invaluable talks: A Better You Starts with a Better Morning facilitated by Certified Professional Organizer Colleen Klimczak; Build Quality Relationship Skills by Professional Massage Therapist Sabrina Schottenhamel; The Power of Mindful Eating presented by Licensed Nutritionist Erin Dubich; What is Stress and How Does it Affect Your Decisions? by Business Coach Mark Fechner; Better Future with Estate Planning presented by attorney Sonia Coleman; Emotional Intelligence for Business Success facilitated by Client Solutions Specialist Alexandra Glumac; Snapshots to Success by Speaking Coach Lori Klinka and Women & Money: Taking Control of Your Financial Future facilitated by Financial Professional Associate Tiffany Allen.
Building on decades of experience and expertise, these Ted-talk style presentations are designed to provide you with the best of the best information to improve the various areas of your life. You are worth the investment!!
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer a 2017 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. SSC and Thornton Township invite all job seekers to participate at this special event. For your convenience, free resume writing assistance will also be offered.
The following employers/service organizations have committed to attend to date, and more are expected to confirm soon:
ABF Freight
Advantage Nursing Services
Advocate Healthcare
Aperion Care Dolton
Bria of River Oaks
Calumet Carton Company
Chicago Transit Authority
Childcare Careers
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Countryside Nursing and Rehab Center
Elite Ambulance
Elite Staffing
First Student
FP International
GCA
Homewood Police Department
Illinois Action for Children
Joliet Fire Department
Kickert School Bus
Lynwood Fire Department
Manor Care Health Services
Metra
Metropolitan Water Reclamation
Mi-Jack Products/Lanco Group
Moore Security, Inc.
Pace Suburban Bus
Professional Transportation Inc. (PTI)
Providence Life Services
Rush University Medical Center
Safety Service Systems, Inc.
Schillings
Schneider Truck Driving
South Chicago Parents & Friends
Speedway LLC
Staff Source
Star Truck Driving School
The Chicago Urban League
UPS
The Community Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to recruit upcoming SSC graduates and alumni, current students, and community residents. For more information please call Diamond Wright at (708) 210-5748 or email: dwright@ssc.edu. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740.
Job Seekers at the South Suburban College and Thornton Township Job Fair at the College in South Holland.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In honor of 2017 Court Reporting & Captioning Week, the National Court Reporting Association’s (NCRA) Student Committee challenged court reporting students to transcribe as many tests as possible during the week to qualify for a prize. First place was awarded to Angela Patla, a student at South Suburban College, Oak Forest, IL. Robyn Broyles a student at GateWay Community College, Phoenix, Ariz., earned second place, and Evie Morris, a student at the Court Reporting Institute of St. Louis, Mo., earned third place.
Under the contest’s rules, participants did not have to pass the tests, simply transcribe them. The first place winner Patla will be awarded a copy of NCRA’s RPR Study Guide, Broyles will have one leg of the RPR Skills Test covered, and Morris will receive a $25 Starbucks gift card.
Students who participated in the challenge were also required to submit a test verification form signed by both the student and a teacher.
“When I heard of the contest, I was debating on whether or not I should go for it. Winning the RPR Study Guide book was definitely something that pushed me in doing the contest,” said Patla, who won top honors by transcribing 31 tests during the competition.
“Although court reporting and transcribing came fairly easy to me since I started the program, I think participating in this contest helped a lot with my transcribing skills. It gave me a chance to feel what it was like to have a deadline on something like I would if I was on a job out reporting.”
Patla, who is almost through with 190 Testimony, is done with Jury Charge and is working on her 180 Literary. She plans to either freelance or work as an official court reporter when she graduates. She attributes her choice of court reporting as a career to her mother.
“My mom actually helped me choose court reporting my junior year of high school. I had no idea what I wanted to do. She mentioned to me a few different ladies in the area that we know who are court reporters. Right away I was interested, and I went to South Suburban’s open house. I couldn’t wait to graduate school and get started with the program,” said Patla.
For more information on the Court Reporting Program, contact LaTherese Cooke at (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email lcooke@ssc.edu. 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.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce its annual Earth Awareness Day Expo to be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. The expo is free of charge and open to the public.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a prescription drug take-back throughout the day in the Atrium and there will be an e-waste collection for used electronics and computers
We Cannot Accept Clothing Washers, Clothing Dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Stoves or Televisions.
Prescription Drug Take Back • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Atrium
Prescription and over-the-counter medications will be accepted. Contents should be removed from their bottles and placed in a sealable plastic bag. Aerosol pharmaceuticals such as inhalers will also be accepted.
We Cannot Accept Needles, Infectious Medical Waste, and Controlled Substances.
SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information on Earth Awareness Day, please call (708) 210-5757.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s John Pigatti is the recipient of the 2017 Jack Bennett Man of the Year Award.
Pigatti continues to excel at South Suburban College in Illinois. He led the program to the NJCAA Division II Final Four for the second consecutive season and was named the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s Junior College Division II and Region IV-B Coach of the Year for the eighth time in 11 seasons at the school. Pigatti’s squad finished the season with a 23-12 record. They have compiled a 313-55 mark during his tenure.
“All Coach Pigatti does is win and he does it the right way,” said CollegeInsider.com’s Angela Lento. “He should be a Division I head coach right now. The guy can coach.”
Last season, he coached Jovan Mooring, who was named the NJCAA Division II Player of the Year.
The Jack Bennett Award, which represents winning with integrity, is named in honor of former head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Bennett won five Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles, made five NCAA tournament appearances and won two national championships. He’s the program’s all-time winningest coach with a 200-56 record. In 34 seasons as head coach he compiled a record of 480-175.
For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.
South Suburban College’s John Pigatti is the recipient of the 2017 Jack Bennett award, which represents winning with integrity.
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 April 27, 2017 for the following work: CORRECTING FLOORING CONCERNS 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 April 17, 2017, 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 April 20, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the South Suburban College Board Room #2248, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois, 60473. 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.
Please quote us your net cost on the printing of College publications. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:30 AM on April 27, 2017, in room 2115. Bids will be opened at that time in the President’s Conference Room, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This is a public bid opening.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department 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/GED) program. The HSE program will develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency 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.
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:
SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street,
South Holland, IL 60473
Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday through Friday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 1243B
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. in Room 1243B
Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (May 1 – June 7, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Room L233
**NEW** Part-Time GED/HSE Technology Bridge Classes: Monday through Thursday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Room L233
High School Equivalency (HSE) for ESL Students
Full-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday through Friday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 2452
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 2452
SSC Adult Education Center Oak Forest
Oak Forest Center
Room 5240
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029
Full-Time ABE/ASE: Monday through Friday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 5240
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 5240
***NEW*** Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (May 1 – June 7, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 5240
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Room 5240
SSC Adult Education in Riverdale
Thornton Township Center
14323 S. Halsted St.
Riverdale, IL 60827
Part-Time ABE/ASE/HSE: Monday through Thursday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
Full-Time ESL: Monday through Friday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room L233
Part-Time ESL: Monday through Friday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in Room L233
Part-Time ESL: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (May 1 – June 7, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 in Room 1243B at 6:00 p.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Room 1243B
NEW!!! OAK FOREST PART-TIME ESL PROGRAM
SSC Adult Education Center Oak Forest
Oak Forest Center
Rooms 5240 & 5320
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029
Part-Time ESL: Monday through Friday (May 1 – June 8, 2017)
Register: April 24, 25, 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 5320
Classes Begin: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in 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 $395,020 provides approximately 38% of the support of these programs. Indiana residents are not eligible to participate in the Adult Education programs.
To request ADA accommodations allow three weeks. Please contact: Gail Bonds-Carpenter, ADA Coordinator, (708) 596-2000, ext. 2691. For enrollment and class information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2385 or ext. 2240, or visit www.ssc.edu under “Adult and Continuing Education, Adult Education.”
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On March 15, 2017, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) hosted its’ annual all-staff meeting at South Suburban College where President Don Manning welcomed approximately 210 CCDPH staff members. This is the second year that CCDPH has hosted the meeting at South Suburban College. SSC’s partnership with Cook County Department of Public Health provided technology, facilities, and invaluable staff support for making this meeting a success. This year, CCDPH focused on Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement and Health Equity throughout the Cook County.
The Cook County Department of Public Health was established on December 10, 1945 and is the state certified public health agency for Cook County with the exception of Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park and Stickney Township. CCDPH serves approximately 2.5 million residents in 125 municipalities and strives to meet the public health needs of our suburban Cook County jurisdiction through effective and efficient disease prevention and health promotion programs.
For more information about SSC and its programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.
Pictured: SSC President Don Manning welcomes the CCDPH staff members
Pictured: SSC 2016-17 Bulldogs and Coach John Pigatti
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – It’s been another great year for the South Suburban College Bulldogs. It was the men’s basketball team’s 8th time at the national championship and they finished third in the country two years in a row. Congratulations to our entire team, coaches and assistants. Honors include sophomores Rasheide Bell and Anthony Harris being named to the National Championship All Tournament Team, and Coach John Pigatti was named Region IV-A Coach of the Year. It was the 8th time in his 11 seasons at South Suburban that he has won this award.
For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.
