Month: January 2019

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Spring – Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College February 11th

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Registration for the Spring 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 the week of February 11th and later.

Prospective students should get started with the Online Application at www.ssc.edu. Once the application process is complete, new students will receive an SSC email account and a Self Service Username & Password via email which will allow access to student information and class registration. Both interactive and printable Spring Credit Class Schedules are also accessible online.

The Late Start classes are offered in a variety of subject areas including Accounting, Art, Basic Nurse Assistant Training, Biology, Business, Community Health Worker, Computer Information Sciences, Court Reporting, Drama, Emergency Medical Services, English, First Aid, Health Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Music, Office Administration Technology, Overview of College Success, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Education, Psychology, Reading, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Speech Language Pathology, Welding and more.

Register soon – space is limited and classes may be subject to change. 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. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The college’s extension site, the Oak Forest Center, is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for The 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College will be holding its 11th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Women’s Conference Committee is seeking nominations for its 4th Annual STAR Awards. The STAR Awards recognize the accomplishments of fabulous women and encourage other women to also be STARS. The application deadline is Tuesday, February 12th and recipients are expected to be in attendance at the event.

The STAR Awards are presented for two different categories. The Alumna STAR Award will be presented for achievements by an outstanding South Suburban College (Thornton Junior College) alumna, and the Community STAR Award will recognize women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in business, community and/or education.

“How appropriate for our STAR Awards that this year’s theme is Leading the Way through Vision & Action,” said Nancy Burrows, Co-Chair, Women’s Conference Awards Committee. “We hope women from throughout the community and our college alumnae will nominate their deserving friends and colleagues and consider attending this truly enriching conference.”

The link for the STAR Nomination Form can be completed online from www.thechicagowomensconference.org/star-awards. If you have any questions, or for more information about the 2019 Women’s Conference, please contact Nancy Burrows at nburrows@ssc.edu. The Women’s Conference is held at SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland, IL.

Pictured: 2018 Women’s Conference STAR Award recipient Erika Gilchrist.

Bulldogs Basketball to Host Community Day

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host the Bulldogs’ Annual Community Day on Saturday, February 2nd vs. Kishwaukee College. The #20-ranked Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the #1-ranked Men’s Team at 3:00 p.m.

All residents, businesses and employees of SSC District 510 and Lake County, Indiana, are encouraged to come out and see the exciting 2018-19 Bulldogs Basketball Teams free of charge. There will also be special raffles and prizes during the game.

For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524, or email jpigatti@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Bulldogs Baseball Program to Host Adult-Child Baseball Camps

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Baseball Program and Head Coach Steve Ruzich will be conducting Adult-Child Baseball Camps February 15th through 17th for boys and girls ages 6 through 14. The Camps will feature sessions for pitching, catching, hitting and fielding while providing adults and children the opportunity to improve their knowledge of baseball skills and techniques. Kids will be given expert instruction and time to practice and improve their skills through a variety of station drills. Adults will be taught how to use effective teaching methods, provide instruction using proper skill techniques, and utilize effective drills.

Ruzich has coached the SSC Baseball Program for the past 32 years and has accrued over 1,000 wins with a winning percentage over 63%. Not only has he enjoyed success as a college coach and player, he has also established himself as a reputable youth baseball camp director around the state. In addition to Ruzich’s instruction, SSC baseball players will be on hand to help the campers develop and improve their skills. The players’ enthusiasm and expertise always adds to the camp’s success.

Each player should wear gym shoes and workout attire, and bring their own equipment. Adults should dress casual and wear gym shoes. The cost is $45 for one adult and one child per camp, and $40 per camp if enrolled in more than one. The cost is $30 for each additional child. Checks should be made payable to South Suburban College Baseball.

The camp options are as follows:

Pitching
Saturday, Feb. 16th from 9:00 am-11:30 am

Hitting
Saturday, Feb. 16th from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Sunday, Feb. 17th from 11:00 am-1:30 pm

Fielding
Friday, Feb. 15th from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm

The camps are located at Bulldog Field on SSC’s Main Campus at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL. For more information or to register, contact Coach Ruzich at (708) 225-5843, or email sruzich@ssc.edu.

South Suburban College Dean Anna Helwig Receives Recognition Award From District 228

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Anna Helwig, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) was presented with a Board Recognition Award from Bremen High School District 228 at their Students in Leadership Board Meeting this week. According to the District, the award is intended to acknowledge individuals who have provided above and beyond service or assistance to its students.

“We presented Dr. Helwig with the award because we are very thankful for all that she has done to help build such an impactful partnership among our schools, and she has been critical in providing many new opportunities for District 228 students,” said Renee Mack, Career Readiness Supervisor for BHSD 228. “Some of these opportunities include STEM Day, Manufacturing Day, the Robotics Olympics, and Dual Credit opportunities. She donated a 3-D printer on behalf of SSC to our IT staff and also trained our Industrial Tech teachers on programs using the College’s Maker Lab.”

Dr. Helwig said she has enjoyed working collaboratively with District 228 to engage high school students in all of the technology opportunities that SSC’s provides, including its Manufacturing Lab, Maker’s Lab, CNC Lab – all housed at its Oak Forest Center (OFC) near BHSD 228 schools. She also serves as the lead contact for the District’s Alternative Education Program and has assisted in creating new college classes for DELTA students, now housed at the OFC.

“It has been my pleasure working with the students of District 228 and alongside their outstanding teachers and administration,” said Dr. Helwig. “SSC looks forward to building new partnerships and seeing all of our students have great success in the years to come.”

For more information about SSC’s STEM programs and services, contact Dr. Helwig at (708) 210-5716 or AHelwig@ssc.edu, or visit options.ssc.edu

Bremen High School District 228 students Alonzo Arostegui (left) Jamal Cole (right) presented SSC’s Dr. Anna Helwig, Dean of STEM, with a Board Recognition Award as part of the District’s Students in Leadership Board Meeting this week.

ICCTA Presents Service Award to South Suburban College Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Mike Monaghan made a special trip Thursday evening to the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of South Suburban College to acknowledge and present the ICCTA Service Award to Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli.

“The ICCTA would like to recognize Frank Zuccarelli for 40 years of dedicated service to the Board of South Suburban College, Community College District 510, and the Illinois Community College System,” said Monaghan at the open meeting. “Of the more than 2,000 trustees to serve since 1965, Frank is one of only four still serving with 40 or more years of service. So this wasn’t by accident, this is all about his leadership.”

Zuccarelli, a South Holland resident and SSC alumnus, enrolled at SSC–then Thornton Community College–in 1974 after he completed his enlistment in the United States Air Force where he served as a medic. Zuccarelli earned his Associate of Science Degree in 1976 and his Associate of Arts Degree in 1978. He was elected to the unpaid post on the Board of Trustees in 1978, and was chosen by his peers to be the Chairman of the Board in 1987. He has served in this capacity for the college ever since.

“I would like to thank Mr. Monaghan and the ICCTA for this honor and especially all of the faculty, staff and administrators here now and through the years that I have had the privilege of serving with,” said Zuccarelli. “Our talented faculty are our best asset and they are what have kept me going here—all of us working together—that’s what makes it work and makes SSC so special.”

Established in 1927, South Suburban College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college with a diverse annual student population of more than 10,000. Located in South Holland, Illinois, SSC offers over 100 educational and career pathways through associate degree, certificate and transfer programs.

Frank M. Zuccarelli and Mike Monaghan of the ICCTA–Monaghan
Pictured from left to right: South Suburban College Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli and Mike Monaghan of the ICCTA–Monaghan attended SSC’s Jan. 10th Board Meeting to present Chairman Zuccarelli with a special service award.

SSC Echocardiography Garners Exclusive Accreditation, Graduates Earn 100% Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College was recently notified that 100% of its 2018 Echocardiography Program graduates passed the critical certification exam of the CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) for Registered Cardiac Sonographer. The news comes on the heels of the program’s first year under the exclusive accreditation of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The SSC Echocardiography Program is one of just three accredited by CAAHEP in the State of Illinois.

“We couldn’t be happier for our graduates on their success, and look forward to great things from them in the field of cardiac sonography,” said SSC’s Echocardiography Program Coordinator, Zubeir A. Haroun, MPH, MBChB, RDCS, RCS. “The quality of our program, technology and students just continues to grow. I’m very optimistic about our future and am very proud of the progressive collaboration of our Allied Health Department.”

SSC’s program received the maximum five year accreditation from CAAHEP – the main programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2,100 individual education programs in 30 health science occupations. CAAHEP accredited programs are assessed on an ongoing basis to assure that they meet the Standards and Guidelines of each profession.

Haroun said the program currently works with eleven regional hospitals providing clinical opportunities, and graduates are employed at Loyola University Medical Center, Advocate Christ Hospital, Advocate Trinity, Ingalls among other prominent Chicagoland and Indiana hospitals and medical centers.

Echocardiography or cardiac sonography, is a medical test that uses sound waves of high frequencies (ultrasonic) to create moving and still images of the heart. These pictures show the size and shape of the heart and how well the heart’s chambers and valves and other structures are working. Echocardiography has become an important tool in diagnosing or helping to diagnose heart diseases and conditions, and skilled cardiac sonographers are in high demand.

Interested applicants must complete prerequisites prior to application to the Echo Program for a fall enrollment cycle. In total with prerequisites, SSC’s Echocardiography AAS Degree requires 71 credit hours for completion, while its EKG Basic Certificate requires 27 hours. For more information, contact Zubeir A. Haroun at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2204 or ZHaroun@ssc.edu, or visit options.ssc.edu.

SSC to Offer a Free, Short-Term Highway Construction Careers Training Program in February

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this spring at their Oak Forest Center. Orientation and Assessment Testing will take place from January 22-25, 2019, with the program set to begin on February 25, 2019.

The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the number of minorities, women, and disadvantaged individuals working on IDOT highway construction projects. The training consists of an intensive 12-week program to develop the skills necessary for success in the workforce and consideration for well-paying highway construction trades careers. Some of those opportunities include but are not limited to cement mason, electrician, pipefitter, carpenter, laborer, and equipment operator.

Program participants must have a valid driver’s license and must be 18 years or older with a High School diploma or GED.

All orientation and assessment testing will be held at the Oak Forest Center – 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois. For more information, please visit our website at www.ssc.edu/hcctp, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3219, or email hcctp@ssc.edu. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740.

2016 HCCTP Class

HVAC/TC: DDC Conversion And Related Work

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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 February 01, 2019 for the following work: HVAC/TC: DDC CONVERSION AND RELATED WORK 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 January 14, 2019, 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 10% Bid Bond will be required of all bidders. 100% Performance and Labor/Material Bonds 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 satisfactory performance and payment bonds, 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 January 18, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mi-Jack Room, South Suburban College, 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.

“Robin Hood” Coming to South Suburban College Stage

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SOUTH HOLLAND – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College is producing the classic adventure tale The Adventures of Robin Hood, by Michele L. Vacca. The upcoming performances will take place on Saturdays, January 12th and 19th at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Additional performances are January 15th through 18th at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Seating for weekday performances is limited and advance reservations are required.

The Adventures of Robin Hood is a delightful, fast moving and witty play suitable for a wide range of ages. Robin Hood (Juniper Boerman DeYoung of Thornton) and his Merry Band encounter the nasty and nefarious Sheriff of Nottingham (Malcolm Banks of Riverdale) who is about to collect taxes (again!). They immediately don disguises and the fun begins.

While the Sheriff and his hapless assistant Oswald (Jamel Williams of Chicago Heights) search aimlessly in the forest, Robin encounters a disguised Lady Marian (Taylor Michael of Lansing) and challenges her. She easily wins her right of way and Robin invites her to join him and his Band. In an effort to capture them, the Sheriff entices Robin and the Merry Band with an archery contest. When that doesn’t work, the sly Sheriff kidnaps Maid Marian. Robin vows pursuit.

The members of Robin’s Merry Band are Jonathon Gralewski of Lansing as Little John, Paul Braun of Highland, IN, as Will Scarlett, Pat Nevins of Homewood as Friar Tuck. Also included in the cast are Sandy Wagner of Lansing as Nell the Innkeeper, Betty Neil of Markham as Midge the Miller.

The Adventures of Robin Hood is directed by Ellie Shunko of Lansing; the stage manager is June Wagner of Chicago Heights; costumes are by Joanna Tassin of Park Forest; lighting is Lydia and Dominic Bellamy-Palma of Park Forest; fight choreography is by William Boerman-Cornell of South Holland, and the scenic artist is designed by Kyley Hobgood of Calumet City. Jordan Swierczyna of Robbins is the production assistant.

Tickets are only $5 and large group discounts are also available. Call (708) 210-5741 to make reservations. For additional information, email boxoffice@ssc.edu or visit the theatre website at http://learn.ssc.edu/theatre/.

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 and is also accessible by Metra. Free, ample, well-lit parking is available.

Cast of "Robin Hood"
Back Row (from left to right): Pat Nevins of Homewood, Sandy Wagner of Lansing, Paul Braun of Highland and Jonathon Gralewski of Lansing.
Front Row (from left to right): Jamel Williams of Chicago Heights, Malcolm Banks of Riverdale, Juniper Boerman DeYoung of Thornton, Taylor Michael of Lansing and Betty Neil of Markham.