Month: December 2018

It’s Not Too Late to Enroll in College this Spring–Classes begin January 14th at SSC

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– General Registration for the Spring 2019 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is currently in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 14, at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The Spring 2019 Schedule is available online from www.ssc.edu. The college is closed for Holiday Break from December 20, 2018, through January 1, 2019. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

The deadline to submit an application for Financial Aid for the Spring Semester is January 4, 2019. Current and prospective students are encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov using institution code 001769, or from the new myStudentAid app. that is available from both the Apple App. Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Students who wish to use financial aid as payment for spring classes must have an official high school or GED transcript on file. Official transcripts must have a school seal and graduation date on them. Transcripts can be hand-delivered to the Admissions Office or mailed to: Office of Admissions (15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473). If a transcript is hand-delivered it must be in the original sealed, unopened envelope.

New students must apply online at www.ssc.edu to begin the enrollment process. Once completed, new students will receive an SSC email account via email which will allow access to the interactive online schedule and class registration.

Contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for enrollment information. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740. 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.

Carpet and Carpeting Supplies

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Please quote us your net cost on the following: purchase of carpet and carpeting supplies. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 AM on January 9, 2019, 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.

Only sealed bids will be accepted. The envelope must be clearly marked to indicate it contains a bid, as well as the bid title and opening date and sent to the attention of Purchasing. Facsimiles will not be accepted. The results of the bid will be posted online at www.ssc.edu/purchasing after the bid is awarded. We estimate, but do not guarantee, the bid(s) will be awarded at the February 14, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting.

SSC Lady Bulldogs Basketball Coach Darrell Scott Wins 500

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darrell Scott earned his 500th victory as the leader of Lady Bulldogs. Scott recently reached the milestone with a 78-32 win on the road vs. Oakton Community College. The win catapulted Coach Scott’s career record at SSC to 500-395 since 1992.

“Even though this is a personal accomplishment, it’s still more of a team accomplishment to me,” said Coach Scott. “The number 500 is a testament to all of the student athletes that I have coached over these number of years—they put in the hard work and effort. They allowed me to push them and create an environment of success at South Suburban College. I’m very proud of what these young ladies have given me.”

Coach Scott is a 1987 graduate of Grinnell College and his 26 years at SSC have been his first and only head coaching job in the women’s ranks. He was inducted into to the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Region IV Hall of Fame in 2016.

Darrell Scott’s teams have made five appearances at the national tournament, have won five Regional Championships, and have been region finalists several more times. Scott also has coached 12 NJCAA All-Americans during his tenure.

Coach Scott added, “While we’ve had some great years, many good years, and a few decent years, each team is special and this year is no different. And I believe this 2018 team has a legitimate shot at getting back to the National Tournament.”

The Lady Bulldogs are 6-3 on the season at the time of this publication. SSC Athletics maintains the women’s teams of basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer, and the men’s teams of baseball, basketball and soccer. For more information, please contact Steve Ruzich, Athletic Director at (708) 225-5843 or visit ssc.edu/athletics. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

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Pictured: SSC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darrell Scott was all smiles after earning his 500th win in a November road game at Oakton.

Fermin Barbosa’s Exhibition “Un Paseo Por el Mercado” Exhibiting at South Suburban College’s Dulgar Gallery

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Fermin Barbosa. “Un Paseo Por el Mercado” will be on display in the Dulgar Gallery from December 12th through the Artist Reception on January 23, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

Born in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico on September 2, 1993, Fermin Barbosa is a Mixed Media artist currently residing in Kankakee, Illinois. He earned a BFA from Governors State University and is currently the Gallery Coordinator at the Feed Arts & Cultural Center in Kankakee.

Within Barbosa’s artwork, there is an established balance between geometric and natural forms. A formalist in practice, Barbosa focuses in on the elements of art, while painting in a spontaneous fashion. Barbosa’s pictures are hashed images rooted in his subconscious that are inspired by the grit and hard edge of urban environments, the contour and color of organic forms, graphic design, fashion, and art history. He uses a variety of methods and materials from painting and collaging to assemblage and drawing.

The public is welcome to visit the art exhibition and reception at no charge. The Dulgar Gallery is on the 1st Floor of SSC’s Main Campus. 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 for the holiday season from December 21st through January 1, 2019.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2300, visit www.ssc.edu/art, or email etucker@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

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Pictured: “Un Paseo Por el Mercado” by Fermin Barbosa, exhibiting at South Suburban College December 12, 2018 through the Artist Reception on January 23, 2019

South Suburban College Nursing Graduates Receive 100% Pass Rate on National Exam

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– As the South Suburban College (SSC) Nursing Class of 2020 began their journey in August full of excitement and anticipation, the most recent graduates proudly achieved a 100% pass rate on the daunting NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) for registered nurses. NCLEX is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice. SSC’s recent graduate success is the culmination of four consecutive years above the annual national average pass rates for an average of 94% since the program reopened in 2013.

South Holland resident Catherine Newport, 31, was one of the 2018 graduates. She is a wife and mom of two boys, and worked a full-time night shift while earning her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at SSC. “I had a few personal struggles during my nursing education, but every single instructor I had was very supportive and willing to work with me,” said Newport. “Passing the NCLEX was surreal – immediately after finishing I remember thinking it was two years of the toughest program for a 35-minute test, but when I got my pass I was elated!”

Just two weeks after graduation Newport embarked on her nursing career at Community Hospital in Munster, IN, on a cardiovascular outpatient floor. “My clinical experience through SSC along with working as a PCT at Rush in the cardiac intensive care unit prepared me well for the workforce,” added Newport. “SSC’s program also showed me how independent and self-motivated I can be. But honestly, nothing fully prepares you for stepping on that nursing unit for the first time with people’s lives in your hands!”

The SSC Nursing Program has undergone a major transformation over the past five years, from revitalizing curriculum to providing innovative new student support systems and cutting-edge technology.

“New students are realizing the benefits of small class sizes and a student-centered approach,” said Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, SSC President. “While the smaller numbers are beneficial to student development and more one-on-one student-teacher instruction, we are really looking forward to growing the program and continuing to support our Nursing students in every way possible in the years to come.”

Immediate growth includes hiring two new full-time faculty and a lab supervisor, said Dr. Stokes. The faculty also look forward to the arrival of their newest acquisition—Victoria—a high fidelity birthing simulator. Long-term, the college is working to increase awareness to expand the Nursing student population with an eye toward a state-of-the-art Allied Health & Nursing Center, which is in the planning and development stage for the college’s Main Campus in South Holland.

The SSC Nursing Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations (IDFPR) and the college is accredited by the North Central Higher Learning Commission (HLC), both critical components to proper credentialing and certification upon graduation. For more information about enrolling in the SSC Nursing Program at SSC, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2260. For information about the SSC Nursing job postings, please visit www.ssc.edu.

South Holland resident Catherine Newport
Pictured: South Holland resident Catherine Newport was a part of SSC’s Nursing Class of 2018 that achieved a perfect pass rate on the NCLEX.

SSC Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 26th and 27th

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Wednesday, December 26th and Thursday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 33 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 1150-673.

The cost of the Catching Camp is $100, and checks should be made payable to “SSC Bulldogs 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.