Month: June 2019

South Suburban College Plants Garden for Pollinators

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–This spring, 17 South Suburban College staff, Green Club students and their families gathered together to kick off the college’s community garden clean up and to plant a special garden just for pollinators. The pollinator garden will benefit butterflies, bees and birds by providing food and nectar sources, as well as plants for butterflies to lay their eggs. The pollinator garden contains flowers and herbs, while the vegetable plots will benefit from insect pollination, which results in a more abundant fruit and vegetable yield.
The heavy jobs of weeding and digging were much more fun when families came together to make the weedy spot look gorgeous and become productive. Everyone was excited to meet each other and work together to share the tools and take over when someone else was tired. Cooperation was key to getting all 21 plots set up and ready for planting. Some people were better at digging up the grass, some people were brave and donned gloves and pulled the spiky thistles, and the kids really enjoyed saving the worms from the shovel.

“One lesson we all learned was the importance of Pollinators and that they are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day,” stated Alysia Robinette, the event’s coordinator. “Our pollinator garden includes flowering plants, water and a resting place for insects. We focused on growing native and non-invasive species with continuous blooms throughout the season and used only organic fertilizer. Families can take this knowledge home with them and plant their own pollinator gardens.”

SSC’s garden is now registered as part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. This year’s challenge asks participants to plant three pollinator-friendly plants that bloom at various times during the growing season, that is, one during the spring, one in summer, and the last in fall. That way, pollinators will have food through most of the year.

“This year’s garden is just the beginning,” added participant Joanna Tassin, SSC. “Next year we hope to add another pollinator garden!”

South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SSC students work in a garden for pollinators plant young plants with SSC Green's Alysia Robinette, the event’s coordinator

Business & Career Institute to Host Non-Credit Instructor Open House at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on July 23rd – UPDATED

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OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College’s Business and Career Institute (BCI) is hosting a Non-Credit Instructor Open House on Tuesday, July 23, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the college’s Oak Forest Center. The goal of this event is to identify prospective part-time instructors and consultants to deliver non-credit training, develop curriculum and/or provide consultative services in a variety of areas.

BCI offers customized, high-quality non-credit training to business and industry in the Chicago Southland region to assist with workforce optimization. If you are a teacher or subject matter expert, join BCI for this informational reception to learn more about its programs and available opportunities.

The agenda is as follows:

4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Networking
4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Welcome/Program
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Brianna Wells by phone at (708) 225-6055 or via email at bwells@ssc.edu. The South Suburban College Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest, IL.

Paralegal Open House Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center June 26th

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OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College is hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career pathway that is expected to grow 18% through 2020, according to the US Department of Labor.

Information will be provided about SSC’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant curriculum including a 60-hour Associate Degree program and a 39-hour Certificate, both designed to prepare students to become highly trained paralegals and legal assistants. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and credentials to work in a variety of legal environments including:

  • Civil and criminal litigation
  • Law offices, and corporate legal departments
  • Insurance and banking
  • Public and governmental agencies

SSC has the only American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program in the Chicago Southland region, giving graduates a huge advantage when entering the workforce. The college also requires that all of the instructors in the program are lawyers or judges to ensure the quality of instruction.

“Whether you are looking for a change in your career path or looking to begin a career, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has an interest in the law,” says Jason Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal Program Coordinator.

Paralegal classes are offered at the Oak Forest Center, online and at the Main Campus in South Holland. New this fall, SSC is also offering an entirely Oak Forest-based curriculum track option.

The Oak Forest Center is conveniently located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue. For more information, please contact Jason M. Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program Coordinator at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579 or email jcieslik@ssc.edu.

Volleyball Summer Camp Coming to SSC in June

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is still accepting registrations for their Summer Camps for boys and girls from 3rd through 8th grade along with a high school camp from June 24-25, 2019. The goal of the camps is to improve fundamentals and to have some fun along the way. Registration is encouraged by June 18th to ensure a spot in camp.

3RD-8TH GRADE CAMP:

Dates:  June 24 and 25, 2019
Time:  9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost:  $30.00 per camper

HIGH SCHOOL 9TH-12TH GRADE CAMP:

Dates:  June 24 and 25, 2019
Time:  6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost:  $30.00 per camper

Family discounts are available. For more information or to register, please contact Coach Michelle Orth (708) 655-9965 or email morth@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

TruVision Productions 2019 Non-Credit Summer Class Session Coming to South Suburban College

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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Office of Continuing Education is now offering a TruVision Productions class. This six week summer session runs from June 24-August 1, 2019, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for a total of 72 hours.

KFK-C78-730, Ages 12-18
The TruVision Productions curriculum includes acting, vocal arts, scriptwriting, songwriting, dance/choreography, video production, editing, music production and sound engineering. The script is entitled “Live, Love, Laugh,” written by Jacqueline D. Sanders. A field trip will be included to reinforce what the students learn within the program, as well as a final showcase performance.

The cost for this exciting program is $350.00 per student with a limit of 30 students. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited.

For more information about SSC’s non-credit classes or to register, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2231, or visit www.ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. 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.

Surplus Property Auction

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South Suburban College is interested in auctioning surplus property per attached specifications and criteria:

AUCTION CONDITIONS

  1. Only sealed bids will be accepted. Bid must be clearly marked as a bid. Envelopes must be marked as a bid for Surplus Property, and addresses to the Purchasing Department, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473.
  2. The College reserves the right to remove any item from the surplus list prior to 9:30 A.M. June 19, 2019.
  3. All items should be bid “each.” Individuals may bid for one or more of multiple items.
  4. All items should be bid by the item number and description.
  5. In case of a tie, a lottery will be held at the time of opening.

PURCHASING CONDITIONS

  1. Bids must be delivered to South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, Illinois 60473, and Attn: Purchasing, room 2115 no later than June 19, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. The bid opening will be held at that time in The Board Room.
  2. All surplus property is sold where is, as is, and with no written or implied warranties.
  3. Payment must be made by cash, check or money order by June 24, 2019. If payment is not made, the item may be offered to the next highest bidder. All items must be removed at the time of payment.
  4. The successful bidder must provide any and all equipment and personnel necessary to remove their items.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding the auction procedures, call Laurie Czulno, (708) 210-5757.