Month: May 2019

STEM for Kids Summer Program Coming to South Suburban College in July

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education and STEM Department are partnering to offer a course to help fill the summer days with activities that will inspire and challenge kids and young adults.

SSC Maker Lab presents, Google AIY Projects: bring artificial intelligence to your maker projects. With this AIY Voice Kit from Google, students can build a standalone voice recognition system using the Google Assistant or add voice recognition and natural language processing to Raspberry Pi based projects. In this class, students will assemble the basic kit that works with the Google Assistant as well as on-device voice recognition with TensorFlow.

All course materials are included. Students will also have the opportunity to create a custom 3D printed enclosure for their device using the SouthWorks Maker Lab laser cutter, vinyl cutter and 3D Printers. (Parents, please note: the students will need to create a Google mail account if they do not already have one.)

SSC is pleased to offer the following STEM for Kids class at the Oak Forest Center in July for grade school and high school students:

KFK C03 730
July 8-11, 2019, M-Th, 8:30-12 noon, Oak Forest Center, Room 5130
Cost: $150, includes all materials needed
Students: Entering Grades 5 through 12
Instructors: Desmond Campbell and Julia Dixon

First time non-credit students should visit the Admissions Office, Room 2348, or call Continuing Education at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2231 to get started. For questions about these classes or STEM programs at SSC, please contact Anna Helwig, STEM Dean, at (708) 210-5706. 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. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois 60452.

Custodial Supplies

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Please quote us your net cost on the following: custodial supplies. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 AM on June 19, 2019, 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.

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 should be sent separately from samples. All bids should be sent to the attention of Laurie Czulno, Purchasing Coordinator. Facsimiles will not be accepted.

The results of the bid will be posted on line at www.ssc.edu/purchasing after the bid is awarded. We estimate, but do not guarantee, the bid(s) will be awarded at the July 11, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting.

Bid prices must be good for 1 year. The College reserves the right to reject any and all bids and retains the right to waive any and all bid formalities. The responsibleness of the Bidders will be considered in making awards. Bids must include delivery and/or freight charges.

Bid was awarded on July 11, 2019.

South Suburban College Awards Over $100,000 in Student Scholarships

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2020 to local students at the college’s annual Academic Achievement Reception in May. In doing so, the SSC Foundation surpassed the $2.1 million in total scholarships since it began awarding them in 1989.

“It is an honor to serve on this board and to be able to assist so many deserving students to begin and continue their college dreams,” said Tim Woloszyn of Fifth Third Bank, and SSC Foundation President. “Thank you to all of the donors – SSC employees, alumni, members of our community and Foundation directors – who have generously supported these scholarship programs so that we can help residents in our community to improve their lives through higher education.” Woloszyn and his wife Christy themselves established the Delainey Belle Memorial Fund during the Foundation’s donor drive last fall in honor of their daughter, which raised over $6,000 in total for SSC students pursuing a Nursing Degree or related field.

Whether the recipient is a high school graduate, an unemployed resident looking for a career change, or a single parent pursuing their college degree for the first time, the SSCF offers scholarship assistance to all students in need. Many are struggling to balance family, employment, and school responsibilities while they are often unable to receive Financial Aid. Scholarship money is raised primarily through the annual spring Showcase Gala and fall Scholarship Donor Drive providing both a charitable gift opportunity and tax-deduction for all donors.

Woloszyn added that the SSC Foundation has further assisted the college with nearly $1 million in other special student projects, facility and technology improvements that are otherwise not in the college budget.

Making a donation can be an easy and affordable way to leave a lasting legacy–the SSCF staff works cooperatively with individuals and organizations to develop a donor plan of any level. New scholarships may also be established with naming rights or in memorial for a minimum of just $1,000. Donations may be made online from www.ssc.edu/foundation, via PayPal to foundation@ssc.edu, or via cash, credit card, check or bequest.

At SSC, 90% of students fall under the low income, first generation or disabled criteria. Established in 1973, the SSCF is a philanthropic, not-for-profit organization chartered in the State of Illinois and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (EIN: 237191738). For more information, please contact the Foundation Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463 or foundation@ssc.edu.

Land O’Frost and the VanEkeren family scholarship recipients Marie Padonu, Robert Williams, Qiana Clay and Sanquelle Sanders.
Land O’Frost and the VanEkeren family recently awarded six new scholarships to South Suburban College students at the SSC Foundation’s 2019 Academic Achievement Reception on May 7th (Peggy Szumski, Land O’Frost Director of Human Resources, pictured at middle with recipients Marie Padonu, Robert Williams, Qiana Clay and Sanquelle Sanders at SSC).

Highway Construction Careers Training Program Graduates are Recognized at South Suburban College

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OAK FOREST, IL–When Jacob Mora, 22, received his Highway Construction Careers Training Program Certificate last week at South Suburban College’s HCCTP Graduation, he looked for his mother who he found smiling from ear to ear in the audience. Chasity Winiecki, 44, had plenty of reason to be excited for her son as she knew his future was bright. After all, she was already enjoying a rewarding career at Judlau Contracting, Inc. in Homer Glen since she completed the program herself in 2018.

“I’m so proud of Jacob—I can’t believe he’s following in my footsteps,” said Winiecki, who is currently in a two-year apprenticeship as a laborer. “I know he learned an amazing amount of stuff and I know the money is great. And I absolutely love the work!”

The Dyer, IN duo are the first mother and son to graduate from HCCTP at SSC since the program started back in 2014. Since that time, 223 of 324 students have competed the free 12-week program which is the largest of the 12 community colleges in Illinois that offer HCCTP.
HCCTP was implemented to increase the number of minorities, women, and disadvantaged individuals working on IDOT highway construction projects. The training consists of an intensive program to teach the skills necessary for acceptance into the highway construction trades and provide opportunities for careers with high wage potential. Career opportunities include cement mason, electrician, pipefitter, carpenter, laborer, and equipment operator. The requirements for admittance include: valid driver’s license, 18 years or older, high school diploma/GED, and completion of assessment testing.

Mora earned his GED from Merrillville High School, said the program was perfectly suited for his situation. “I love to work hard, and if you love to work hard you’re going to get the most out of this program. I learned a lot of different skills in a short period of time. I highly recommend it.” Mora is currently seeking a pipefitter or elevator constructor apprenticeship opportunity.

Chasity added, “People questioned me when I first told them about the program but I’m here to tell you that it’s for real!”

While job placement is not a guarantee upon HCCTP completion, 7 of the college’s current 10 graduates have already earned jobs or apprenticeships with their newfound skills. SSC will be offering its next HCCTP course this summer at the college’s Oak Forest Center. Orientation and assessment testing will take place June 11-13th with the program set to begin on July 15, 2019.

All candidates must have a valid driver’s license with them to attend orientation. For more information please visit www.ssc.edu/hcctp, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3219, or email hcctp@ssc.edu. Para información en Español llame (708) 210-5740. All orientation and assessment testing will be held at the Oak Forest Center. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois 60452.

South Suburban College Instructor Gerald Griffith Receives Red Tulip Award From Village of South Holland

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Members of the Village of South Holland Education Commission visited South Suburban College’s May Meeting of the Board of Trustees to make a special award presentation to longtime college Biology instructor Gerald (G.A.) Griffith.

“The Red Tulip Award is presented annually to educators who work with South Holland students and who demonstrate outstanding service by going beyond their daily duties to effectively change student lives,” said Mike Nylen, Chairman of the Village of South Holland Education Commission. “On behalf of the Commission and the Mayor, Clerk and Trustees of the Village of South Holland, we are proud to have presented this award to such a worthy recipient as Gerald Griffith.”

Nominations are evaluated using a scoring rubric for demonstrating a high commitment toward student achievement, extending oneself beyond the classroom, exhibiting enthusiasm about teaching and caring for students, modeling appropriate behavior for students and exemplifying professionalism. The Red Tulip Award also comes with a $250 check from the Village. Griffith, an instructor at SSC since 1990, said he was honored to be recognized with his first award.

“I would like to thank the Education Commission and the Village of South Holland for this honor,” said Griffith, a South Holland resident. “I feel fortunate to have been able to work with people I enjoy personally as well as respecting their views on education. It sounds cliché but I always tell my students to do something that they love and it won’t feel like work, and that’s how I feel about teaching at South Suburban College.”

In addition to serving as a Biology instructor for 29 years, Griffith serves as Department Chair for Life Sciences and has served as President of the Faculty Union at SSC for more than 10 years.

Griffith added, “SSC has two advantages in the classroom that I think are important to student success – we have small class sizes that allow students to connect with faculty, and our faculty’s primary focus is on teaching, rather than research.”

Mr. Griffith will also be recognized at the Village of South Holland Board Meeting on June 3rd at 8:00 p.m.

South Suburban College is a community college with locations in South Holland and Oak Forest that has been providing quality, accessible education for more than 90 years. Summer and fall class registrations are currently in progress. Visit ssc.edu for more information.

Members of the Village of South Holland Education Commission present their Red Tulip Award to SSC Biology instructor, G.A. Griffith
Pictured from left to right: Members of the Village of South Holland Education Commission (Vanessa Bradley, Pat Mahon, Mike Nylen) present their Red Tulip Award to SSC Biology instructor, G.A. Griffith (with Frank M. Zuccarelli, SSC Chairman of the Board of Trustees).

South Suburban College Announces New Pharmacy Advisory Board, Entry Level Summer Program

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Pharmacy Technician Program has undergone a series of changes over the past academic year under the direction of new program coordinator Alfred Evans. Changes include new curriculum and delivery strategies, and most recently, the college announced its new Pharmacy Faculty Advisory Board.

The advisory board includes the following regional experts and SSC personnel:

  • Dr. Laura Licari, PharmD, President, Illinois Pharmacist Association and Instructor, Roosevelt U College of Pharmacy
  • Ms. Tamera M. Scott, CPhT, Certified Pharmacy Technician, University of Chicago Hospital
  • Reverend Calvin Bryant, Jr., R.Ph., MBA, Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens
  • Dr. Rhonda K. Davis, PharmD, President, Chicago Pharmacists Association
  • Mrs. Cindy Morris, Thornwood High School Division Leader for Science/CTE
  • Dr. Adrienne Reaves, Allied Health Chair, South Suburban College
  • Jeffery J. Waddy, Dean of Allied Health, South Suburban College
  • Mrs. Veretta Brooks, Allied Health Administrative Assistant, South Suburban College
  • Mrs. Linda Bathgate, College Academic Counselor, South Suburban College
  • Dr. Dectric Fletcher, MD, Adjunct Faculty, South Suburban College
  • Professor Aleta Kemp, R.Ph., Adjunct Faculty, South Suburban College
  • Alfred W. Evans Jr., R.Ph., MSJ, Program Coordinator, Pre-Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Programs, South Suburban College

“I am so thankful to have these experts committed to advising our pharmacy programs,” said Evans. “It brings SSC to the forefront in educating pharmacy technicians with the new implementation of higher standards and quality of pharmaceutical care. These highly talented professionals are committed to the community by providing quality education that focuses on the public’s health, safety and welfare in the delivery of pharmaceutical care and medication therapy.”

Since Evans arrived in 2019, he has worked to streamline the program to meet the needs of both Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Pharmacy Transfer students more efficiently, and yet maintain all requirements of the accrediting organizations. New to the Pharmacy Technician Program is the Entry Level Pharm Tech Course, an 8-week summer offering which is the approximate time required to acquire the State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License. Students will complete their licensure application during the course. There is also a new 16-week Advanced Level Pharm Tech Course offered in the fall and spring Semesters. The entry level and advanced level programs are guidelines established within the industry that provides technicians with either a job used as a stepping stone or a career that sustains the quality of the professions in pharmacy.

To achieve the Pharmacy Technician Certificate from SSC – a critical component to becoming hired as a pharm tech – students must complete a minimum of 39 hours including prerequisites. The Pre-Pharmacy Transfer curriculum offers a 45-hour General Education pathway and aligns course requirements differently with regional schools of pharmacy as outlined in the catalog and on the college’s website: www.ssc.edu.

SSC’s Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). With the growing demand for pharm techs throughout the country, the ASHP will likely be making changes to standards for training pharm techs. According to Evans, SSC is preparing to be on the cutting edge of this transition.

“Productive, knowledgeable pharm techs are needed more than ever before in the workforce,” added Evans. “It’s an exciting time for our program because we are ready with the talent and technology to provide students with rewarding careers while meeting that demand.”

For more information, please call Alfred Evans, Coordinator, Pre-Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician Programs, at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2204, or email aevans@ssc.edu.

Alfred Evans shows student Carolina Galvan
SSC’s Pre-Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator Alfred Evans shows student Carolina Galvan, of Lansing, the operation of different types of hoods for preparing intravenous solutions.

Printing of College Publications

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Please quote us your net cost on the following: Printing of College Publications. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 AM on May 29, 2019, in room 2115. Bids will be opened at the time in the President’s Conference Room, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This is a public bid opening.

AWARD
The printing of college publications contract was awarded to Kingery Printing Company of Effingham, Illinois on June 13, 2019.

Bulldogs’ Championship Basketball Camp Coming to South Holland This Summer

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Basketball Program is currently accepting registrations for their annual summer camps in June. The 2019 Bulldog Championship Basketball Camp will take place from June 17-20 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with a Shooting Camp the following week from June 24-27 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the SSC Fieldhouse.

The Camps are designed for both boys and girls ages 7-17, and will be directed by Head Coach John Pigatti and current players. The cost of the Basketball Camp is $110 and the Shooting Camp is $60, with a special price of $150 for both camps. Campers will need shorts, basketball shoes, and a T-shirt or practice uniform. Each participant will receive a Camp T-shirt and basketball. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase each day of the camps.

A strong emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals in order to provide each individual with the opportunity to become a better player while having some fun along the way. Coach John Pigatti has just completed his 13th season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SSC. Pigatti has received 9 Region IV Coach of the Year Awards, has been named Illinois Basketball Coach Association (IBCA) Coach of the Year, and District 3 Coach of the Year 9 times.

For more information or to register, please 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.

Community Job Fair on May 21st at South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer their annual 2019 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 21st 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 Fieldhouse at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SSC and Thornton Township invite all job seekers to participate at this special event featuring more than 50 employers. Free resume writing assistance will also be provided. The Community Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for current students and upcoming graduates, alumni and community residents to connect with employers.

For more information, please call (708) 210-5748, or email ajones@ssc.edu or bwierzbicki@ssc.edu.

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Summer Class Registration is Still in Progress at South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Summer Registration is still in progress at South Suburban College (SSC). The 2019 Summer Semester begins on Monday, June 3rd for both credit and non-credit classes at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center.

The summer session is an excellent opportunity for current students to take one or two courses to continue their academic progress, while also providing new students with the perfect opportunity to begin or resume their college experience and check out SSC. Additionally, four-year institution reverse transfer students are able to enroll in classes at a more affordable rate while at home for the summer.

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 Summer Credit Class Schedules are also accessible online.

For more information, 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 Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.