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

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

*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

Posted on May 15, 2019June 17, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on May 14, 2019May 28, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is Offering Free Services and Seeking Volunteer Tutors

Posted on April 29, 2019April 30, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is currently 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.

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.

New tutor Summer Semester Training Sessions will take place at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland on May 20-23rd from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The tutor training is a 12-hour program that culminates with Literacy Training Certification. Once certified, the tutors will go out to visit their adult learners at locations in or near their neighborhoods.

Tutoring sites have 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 schedules are based on the availability of the tutors and the learners, and the availability of space and hours of the tutoring sites.

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, 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. 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).

Athletic Uniforms and Supplies – REVISED

Posted on April 26, 2019July 11, 2019 by Webmaster

Please quote us your net cost on the following: athletic uniforms and supplies. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 9:00 AM on May 15, 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.

Bid was awarded on June 13, 2019.

Bulldogs’ Lewis Named All-American, Selected for National All-Star Game in Las Vegas

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College Men’s Basketball student-athlete Rhyss Lewis recently received two major post-season honors when he was named All-American by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II along with being selected to play in their National All-Star Game in Las Vegas, NV.

A sophomore guard, Lewis averaged 26.6 points, 3.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 steals this season for the Bulldogs. He represents the 10th First Team All-American under Head Coach John Pigatti in his 13 seasons at South Suburban. Lewis led the Bulldogs to the District III Championship Game and a 28-4 record this season. He was previously named to the All-Tournament Team and District III Player-of-the-Year.

“Being recognized as All-American is a great honor,” said Lewis. “A lot of credit goes to my coaches and teammates—we stayed together through a lot of changes and really had a great season.”

Lewis, a graduate of Chesterton High School in Indiana, came to SSC in 2019 after one year at Iowa Western.

“Coach Pigatti toughened me up, made me take responsibility and become more mature, and South Suburban College provided the tools and academic support to be successful,” said Lewis. “This entire experience taught me how to overcome adversity.”

The All-Star game will be played on Saturday, May 18th at 4:30 p.m. CT in the Orleans Arena. The game will feature the best players in the country from NJCAA Division I, II, and III schools.

“I am very happy for Rhyss,” said Coach Pigatti. “He has been through a lot and worked very hard this season to get to this point. Being named 1st Team All-American and to the NJCAA National All-Star Game is very special. Rhyss has a very bright future in this game. We were very lucky to have a person of his quality representing the school.”

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.

Satellite Copiers

Posted on April 18, 2019June 17, 2019 by Webmaster

Please quote us your net cost on the following: Satellite Copiers on a Cost per Copy Basis

Sealed proposals will be received up to the hour of 10:00 AM on May 9, 2019, in room 2115. Proposals will be opened at that time in the Board Room, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This is a public proposal opening.

Mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting:
May 2, 2019 10:00 AM in the Board Room

Proposal Opening:
May 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the President’s Conference Room

AWARD
The Satellite Copiers contract was awarded to Martin Whalen Office Solutions of Bolingbrook, Illinois on June 13, 2019.

Babatunde Adamson Takes His Seat as the New Student Trustee at South Suburban College

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) student Babatunde Adamson, of Hazel Crest, was recently sworn in by Marty Lareau, SSC Vice President and Board Secretary, for his first term as the new Student Trustee at the college’s April Board Meeting. He was warmly welcomed to his new post by Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli.

“Welcome, Student Trustee Adamson, we look forward to getting to know you and helping you learn about the educational process and board governance,” said Zuccarelli, a 40-year veteran of the Illinois Community College Trustee’s Association (ICCTA). “Your participation and input on behalf of SSC students will be very important to us.”

Adamson, 21, moved to the United States from Nigeria a little more than two years ago with his father and sister. He began pursuing his college education at SSC in the Spring 2017 Semester. His sister currently attends the University of Illinois–Chicago.

“I have had a great experience at South Suburban; the college faculty and support services have really provided me with a good foundation for success,” said Adamson.
Adamson is pursuing his Political Science degree at SSC and one day hopes to follow in his mother’s footsteps as a foreign services officer.

“I’m very excited to serve on the SSC Board of Trustees,” added Adamson. “I wanted to get involved and become a voice for the students. I hope and do as much as I can for them and that this opportunity will help me be the best I can be.”

New Student Trustee Babatunde Adamson (pictured at right) took his seat for the first time at the April 11thmeeting of the Board of Trustees. — *South Suburban College’s new Student Trustee Babatunde Adamson (pictured at right) took his seat for the first time at the April 11thmeeting of the Board of Trustees.*

South Suburban College Recognizes High School Students at 12th Annual Video Competition

Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC), with the assistance of Career Development Systems (CDS), hosted the 12th Annual Video Competition on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The competition showcases talent from high schools as well as provides tours of the college’s facilities, including the television studio, audio studio and multimedia lab.

Communication Professor John Geraci and other SSC staff welcomed high school students and their families to the event. “This year’s event was bittersweet for me,” said Geraci. “I’ll be retiring in May and I’ve been involved with this competition since it began. I’ve really enjoyed it. Over the years, a few students that have participated in this event have enrolled in my production classes. I hope they continue to choose SSC for their college education.”

Seven high schools submitted entries into the competition: Bremen, Eisenhower, Oak Forest, Richards, Shepard, Southland Prep and Thornwood. Students entered work in eight different categories: Commercial/Promo, PSA, Short Subject, Music Video, Live Multi-Camera Program, Creative Editing, News Story or Feature and News Program. The 51 entries were judged on aesthetic quality, technical quality, program design and overall effectiveness.

In addition to the student awards, high schools competed for the Regional Award of Distinction, which is determined by the highest average score per entry. Ivan Aragon, a senior at Richards High School, accepted this award on behalf of his school. His goal is to study cinematography and movie directing in college. Aragon credits his teacher, Brian Wujcik, for their overall success. “He is an amazing instructor. He did a really good job preparing us for the competition this year. This is the first time Richards has won this award, and I’m excited that our hard work paid off.”

The student awards for each category are as follows:

Commercial/Promo: First Place, “This is Shepard, We Are Astros” – Shepard; Second Place, “Locked In” – Thornwood; Third Place, “Winterfest” – Bremen.

PSA: First Place, “You Are Not Alone” – Eisenhower; Second Place, “Tell Me Your Story” – Shepard; Third Place, “Domestic Violence” – Thornwood.

Short Subject: First Place, “Unprepared” – Bremen; Second Place, “Snapped” – Eisenhower; Third Place, “Escape from LEGO City” – Richards.

Music Video: First Place, “Laundry” – Shepard; Second Place, “So Far Away” – Richards; Third Place, “Holiday Mashup” – Bremen.

Live Multi-Camera Program: First Place, “The Late Night Show” – Bremen; Second Place, “Late Show with Michael” – Oak Forest.

Creative Editing: First Place, “The Purge: Rosewood” – Thornwood; Second Place, “A.I.” – Shepard; Third Place, “Man Up” – Shepard.

News Story or Feature: First Place, “Pancake Breakfast” – Eisenhower; Second Place, “Petting Farm” – Southland Prep; Third Place, “Behind the Scenes of Stage Crew” – Eisenhower.

News Program: First Place, “Talon Newsnet Ch. 5 Q1” – Southland Prep; Second Place, “Astroworld Media 3/1/2019” – Shepard.

Photo of John Geraci and Ivan Aragon — **Pictured:** John Geraci (left), South Suburban College Communications instructor, alongside Ivan Aragon (right), Harold L. Richards High School Senior, with the Regional Award of Distinction at the 12th Annual SSC Video Competition.

Earth Awareness Day Activities Coming to South Suburban College’s Main Campus on April 23

Posted on April 10, 2019April 15, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Green Club is pleased to host a Sustainability Fair this month to celebrate Earth Week. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the movie “Home,” a documentary by French director Yann Arthus-Bertrand, will be shown in Lecture Hall C from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Through visually stunning footage from over fifty countries, all shot from an aerial perspective, Yann Arthus–Bertrand provides a viewpoint most have never seen. Popcorn will be provided. Afterwards, SSC Biology Faculty Eric Myers will give a lecture on sustainability and our future.

Additionally, guests are welcome to visit the college’s Atrium from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and browse the many “green” vendors. There will be an oak sapling giveaway to the first 50 customers, a free reusable bag for the first 30 customers, a book collection, glasses collection, old cellphone collection, plastic bags recycling, clothing and shoes donations, and a free seed giveaway. A recycled art gallery will be displayed in the glass case outside the library.

The Sustainability Committee was established in 2011 to coordinate SSC’s efforts in sustainability leadership within its community. Its number one goal is to educate staff and students about how to practice environmental stewardship at home and in the community.

SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. Visit www.ssc.edu/calendar for more information about upcoming events at SSC.

SSC’s Court Reporting Program is Hosting an Open House at the Oak Forest Center on May 9th

Posted on April 9, 2019April 15, 2019 by Webmaster

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, May 9th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase this unique profession and wide-open job market, along with SSC’s program and curriculum. SSC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and its Court Reporting Program is one of a few in the Chicagoland that is certified by the National Court Reporters Association.

Court reporters use machine shorthand to capture the spoken word quickly and accurately. The use of sophisticated computer equipment has broadened the nature of the profession. SSC’s program focuses on the theory behind it all, with an emphasis on judicial reporting.

Court reporting is an interesting, challenging field that can provide a flexible work schedule with excellent income potential. Broadcast captioners, for example, can earn over $100,000 per year and may work out of their homes. There is a severe shortage of skilled reporters in the Chicago area, and courts need court reporters to record trials of all types. Reporters also provide closed captioning of live television such as the news and sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball games to aid the hearing impaired.

To RSVP or for more information, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email LCooke@ssc.edu The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is once again offering Forklift Operator Training on two separate sessions Saturday, March 30th and Wednesday, April 3rd from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center.

Individuals who are seeking to enhance their skills with a short-term career certification and employers who need to ensure their workforce is safe and in compliant should check out this one-day training. SSC will provide completers with a Forklift Operator Certification Card in conjunction with the National Safety Council.

Illinois requires all forklift operators to obtain a license to avoid OSHA sanctions and possible penalties. Forklift driving is no simple matter; it causes more than 100 deaths each year. This certification course covers the basic fork lift driving skills needed to obtain your Forklift Operator Certification.

For more information, please contact Gervaise Edwards at (708) 225-6032 or email gedwards@ssc.edu. SSC’s Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois, with convenient access from I-57, I-80, and I-294. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740.

Online Marketing Workshop Series Coming to Oak Forest Center

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is presenting three workshops designed to assist with online marketing for business: Design, Video, and Automation. These workshops, by Erial Ramsey, will be held at the South Suburban College Oak Forest Center from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Erial Ramsey, The Dream Queen, is an author, marketing and brand expert, entrepreneur and former college instructor. Her company, Imperial1002 (ten-oh-two), focuses on marketing design solutions for both print, web and social media. Ms. Ramsey has genuine heart for helping people succeed. For over 14 years she has served as a coach and consultant to many starting their own businesses.

Course Dates and Times:

Design
Monday, May 6th from 6-9 p.m.
Learn how to create stunning graphics for your business AND use them in your email campaigns and social media platforms.

Video
Monday, May 13th from 6-9 p.m.
Learn how to create custom videos and animated gifs. Learn how platforms like YouTube and Vimeo are helpful for your business.

Automate
Monday, May 20th from 6-9 p.m.
Schedule your posts and don’t think about them again! Learn how to setup ads for Facebook and Instagram.

Individuals may sign up for single courses or the series of three; each workshop is $30 per person, or all three workshops for $75. For more information or to register, please call (708) 225-6055 with payment. The college’s Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois, with convenient access from I-57, I-80, and I-294.

South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 6th Annual Law Day on May 1st

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their sixth annual Law Day on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in the Performing Arts Center. This is a rare opportunity for the community to observe the First District at work at an off-site location. The general public–especially educators and students–is encouraged to attend this unique opportunity to witness some of the area’s most talented, professional litigators in action.

Opening remarks will begin at 10:00 a.m. with doors opening at 9:30. Following the arguments, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Appellate Prosecutor and Appellate Defender. The justices will return to the PAC for another question and answer session at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Attendees are welcome to stay for a Mock Crime Scene Demonstration from 12 noon–2:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Main Campus, as well as a Court Reporting Demonstration from 12 noon–2:00 p.m., in the mb Financial Bank Business Suite. This event also provides guests with an opportunity to find out more about educational and career opportunities in the judicial field, and to learn about SSC’s Paralegal, Court Reporting and Criminal Justice programs.

For more information about Law Day, or to RSVP for the day’s events, please email jcieslik@ssc.edu or contact Jason M. Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal Coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579.

Community Job Fair Coming May 21st to South Suburban College

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Webmaster

SSC and Thornton Township invite all job seekers to participate at this special event. 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.

SSC and Thornton Township are also currently seeking employer participation. There is a $50 Early Bird Employer Registration by April 1st or $75 for Employer Registration from April 1st – May 1st. Early registration is encouraged at www.ssc.edu/jobfair.

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

South Suburban College Women’s Volleyball Team is Hosting an Easter Egg Hunt April 7th

Posted on March 14, 2019March 15, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Women’s Volleyball Team is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 7, at 3:00 p.m. in the SSC Fieldhouse. The event is open to the public free of charge for kids ages 10 and younger. All children must be preregistered as space is limited.

For more information or to register please contact Coach Michelle at (708) 655-9965 or email morth@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL.

Free English as a Second Language Classes Coming Soon to South Suburban College’s South Holland and Oak Forest Campuses

Posted on March 14, 2019March 15, 2019 by Webmaster

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. English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels.

Registration begins April 15, 2019. (Students must be prepared to stay the entire time designated.) Students may register at any of the following ESL program sites:

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS
15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2240
General Registration: April 15, 16, 17, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in Room L233 or 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Room 1243B

Full-time ESL: Monday through Friday, April 22 – June 20, from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm in Room L233
Part-time ESL Day Program: Monday through Friday, April 22 – June 20, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am in Room L233
Part-time ESL Evening Program: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 – June 19, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Room 1243B

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE – OAK FOREST CENTER
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452, (708) 225-6029

General Registration: April 15, 16, 17, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in Room 5240
Students must be prepared to stay the entire time.

Part-time ESL Day Program: Monday through Friday, April 22 – June 20, from 9:00 am – 11:30 am in Room 5680 OR 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm in Room 5680

At the time of registration all students will take a Placement Test and need the following items:

CURRENT STATE I.D. or DRIVERS LICENSE INDICATING ILLINOIS RESIDENCE
UNDER AGE 18 – WITHDRAWAL FORM FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL OF CURRENT RESIDENCE
Information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380).
For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment) Federal funds of $343,670 provides approximately 36% of the support of these programs.

The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Priority registration is given to continuing students who are making progress in their studies. Waiting lists will be taken as classes have a maximum number of students who can be served. (Indiana Residents cannot participate in this program.)

For more information contact South Suburban College at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2240 or 2385, or visit Adult Education online from ssc.edu. To request ADA accommodations (allow three weeks), please contact Gail Bonds-Carpenter, ADA Coordinator, (708) 596-2000, ext. 2691.

Kryder Solo Exhibition Now on Display in Photo Four Gallery of South Suburban College

Posted on March 11, 2019March 12, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled “Eclectically Yours, Tanya,” photographs by artist Tanya Kryder in the Photo Four Gallery through April 4, 2019. There will be a closing reception for the artist on Thursday, April 4th at 12:30 p.m. The Photo Four Gallery is located in Room 4338 of SSC’s Main Campus.

Tanya Kryder is an emerging fine art photographer based in Northeastern Indiana. She works in still life—constructed reality through digital composites and experimental (alternative/historical processes). While her composite work is dark and surreal with a bit of whimsy, that follows several themes with one common connection, the human condition. Meanwhile, her alternative process work is still in its experimental phase and is ever-changing in content and subject matter.

Kryder began her love affair with the camera at a young age. However, it wasn’t until she found a mentor that taught her traditional darkroom that she realized she had a passion for the whole artistic process, form capture to final print making. She holds a degree in Fine Art Photography from
Academy of Art University. She started her freelance career in 2009.

Kryder gained national recognition for her volunteer work with a project near and dear to her heart, focused on historic cemetery preservation. She worked on the project as the photographer, photo editor and graphic artist. Tanya has participated in four group shows, two art fairs and has had work published in more than 14 publications.

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 holidays. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Victoria Fuller’s Exhibition “Plants, Pollen, Sun and Sci-fi” Exhibiting South Suburban College Dulgar Gallery

Posted on March 8, 2019March 11, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of sculptural works and guest lecture by artist Victoria Fuller. “Plants, Pollen, Sun and Sci-fi” is currently on display in the Dulgar Gallery culminating with a special Artist Lecture on April 30th at 10 a.m., followed by the closing reception at 11 a.m.

Victoria Fuller is a Chicago sculptor, painter, natural science illustrator, and curator. She creates works with appropriated objects and nature themed art work. Fuller has been honored with fellowships from the Colorado Council for the Arts and Humanities and the Illinois Arts Council with appearances in galleries, museums, and public spaces across the United States.

Fuller loves science and natural history displays in museums. Her work revolves around and is influenced by science, nature, surrealism, science fiction, 60’s pop art, and kitsch Americana and gigantism. Her show “Plants, Pollen, Sun and Sci-fi” explores these influences.

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.

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.

"Going Nuts" - 2015, Cast flax fiber, epoxy clay, acrylic medium, acrylic paint 36″ x 110″ x 84″ — **Pictured:** “Going Nuts 2015” by Victoria Fuller

Summer Class Registration Opens March 18th at South Suburban College

Posted on March 6, 2019March 8, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Summer Registration opens at South Suburban College (SSC) on Monday, March 18, 2019. 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.

SSC continues to offer a “Free Class” waiver to first-time credit students who don’t receive other financial assistance or subsidies and who reside within South Suburban College District 510 or Lake County, IN. The waiver applies to tuition only and does not apply to courses of more than 5 credit hours. More information is available at www.ssc.edu/freeclass.

Linda Hoffhines Exhibition Coming to SSC’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery

Posted on February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Linda Hoffhines entitled “Studio Stories.” The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery March 1st through April 17th with an artist reception on April 2nd from 1-2 p.m.

Linda Hoffhines was educated at Ohio State University, earning both Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees. She is currently a professional artist who has shown internationally and been extensively collected since the 1980’s. Her work is featured in books, galleries, private collections and museums. Originally trained in photography, painting and drawing, she fell in love with clay during the last year of her undergraduate BFA Degree. She later was an integral part of the Chicago Ceramics scene and a prominent member of Lill Street Studios, Chicago. Hoffhines is known for her Etruscan vase forms, ceramic mosaics, and color sense. More recently, her repertoire includes non-traditional mixed media and traditional painting.

“I make abstract paintings that explore the relationship between gesture and intension,” said Hoffhines. “My paintings express the joy of the process of painting – color and line – it’s an adventure! I don’t know where a painting is going to go and that’s the beauty and magic of painting.”

The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge. The Dorothea Thiel Gallery is located on the fourth floor and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The galleries are supported in part by the SSC Foundation. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316.

“Dance Partners” mixed media by artist Linda Hoffhines — **Pictured:** “Dance Partners” by artist Linda Hoffhines mixed media on exhibit at South Suburban College.

South Suburban College Foundation Seeks Support For Scholarship Fundraiser Gala

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Each year the South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) hosts a spring gala from which proceeds benefit critical scholarship opportunities. The SSCF is now seeking support from local residents, alumni and community partners for Showcase 2019: Blueprints for a Future Workforce on April 12, 2019, at Odyssey Country Club. This year’s event will both highlight, and in part support, Manufacturing & Technical Education programs at SSC.

The annual gala evening event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features an open bar and premier buffet dinner, silent auction, dancing, and the outstanding music of Rhonda High Browne & Pieces. Individuals and local businesses can support this mission while marketing themselves to approximately 300 guests through several tax-deductible sponsorship levels and auction gifts. Tickets are also available for $125 each.

With the cost of higher education on the rise and the level of state funding on the decline, students are finding it more and more difficult to afford a full-time college education. The SSC Foundation’s support is often critical for students to begin or continue their college education. Donations for this cause are fully tax deductible.

Registrations, auction donations and sponsorships can all be made online from sscf.givesmart.com. (Foundation Staff will pick up donations for auction.) For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463 or email foundation@ssc.edu.

The SSC Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors composed of 25 of the south suburban area’s generous business, civic and community leaders. The SSCF has now awarded over $2 million in scholarships since 1989. In 2018, over $125,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to SSC students.

Roof Coating and Related Work – Phase Two

Posted on February 20, 2019April 15, 2019 by Webmaster

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 10:30 a.m. on March 14, 2019 for the following work: Roof Coating and Related Work- Phase 2 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 February 25, 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. 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 March 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.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.

Exterior Coating and Caulking

Posted on February 20, 2019April 15, 2019 by Webmaster

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 March 14, 2019 for the following work: Exterior Coating and Caulking for SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE. Bids will be opened at that time, or shortly thereafter in the President’s Conference Room.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on March 4, 2019, at 11:30 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.

6th Annual Community Open House Coming to South Suburban College’s Main Campus April 9th

Posted on February 12, 2019April 4, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will host a Community Open House on Tuesday, April 9th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. The Open House is the perfect opportunity for current and prospective students to learn more about SSC’s programs and support services while making plans for the Summer and Fall 2019 Semesters. It will feature tours, demonstrations, raffle prizes and much more.

Information about Financial Aid, scholarships and tuition waivers will be available. SSC is still offering a Free Class to first-time credit students who don’t receive other financial assistance and who reside within South Suburban College District 510 or Lake County, IN (applies to tuition only and does not apply to courses of more than 5 credit hours; more information is available at www.ssc.edu/freeclass).

2019 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo – Leading the Way Through Vision & Action!

Posted on February 12, 2019February 14, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) announces its 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Leading the Way through Vision & Action” marks the 11th Annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career Institute (BCI). Women of all backgrounds ages 18 and up are welcome to come together for one day dedicated exclusively to women.

What started off as a small series of workshops in 2009, has turned into a yearly event that continues to grow. Last year over 350 participants and 50 vendors attended this truly unique opportunity. SSC invites all women to join in the experience and connect with hundreds of other women this March.

This year’s conference focuses on leadership and will be meaningful to women in leadership roles and those aspiring to leadership—whether in business, education, volunteer organizations, or governmental settings. Complimentary professional web-ready headshots (a $50 value) will be available to attendees.

The Admission Fee through 2/22/19 is $49; after 2/22/19 is $59; $49 per person in a group of three or more; or $65 at the door. The cost includes a full breakfast and admission to interesting break-out sessions addressing relevant issues for today’s woman in Health & Wellness, Personal Empowerment and Business & Finance. Throughout the day, shop the event’s wonderful vendors.

There are several ways to register for the conference:

Call (708) 225-6055 to complete form and pay by credit card
Submit the online registration form at www.thechicagowomensconference.org and call (708) 225-6055 to pay by credit card
Fax form to (708) 225-6044 and call (708) 225-6055 to pay to pay by credit card
Mail check by March 8th to:
“Business & Career Institute”
South Suburban College – Oak Forest Center
16333 S. Kilbourn Ave.
Oak Forest, IL 60452

For more information, email bci@ssc.edu or call 708-225-6055. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL.

SSC Regional High School Art Student Exhibit & Festival

Posted on February 8, 2019February 11, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is hosting its 23rd Annual SSC Regional High School Art Student Exhibit & Festival through February 22, 2019.

The exhibition includes 22 regional high school districts from Illinois and Indiana. Approximately 300 pieces of student artwork will be on display in the galleries and display cases of the Art and Design Department for the month of February. In addition to the High School student artwork, the High School Art Faculty will be displaying their artwork for their Biennial HS Faculty Exhibition in the Lee E. Dulgar Gallery, located on the first floor atrium area of the college during the month of February.

On Friday, February 22nd all the participating high school students and teachers will spend the day on the college’s South Holland campus for a visiting artist lecture, a gallery crawl reception, and demonstrations in various art studios. The Festival begins in the Performing Arts Center at 10:00 a.m. with opening remarks. Following, visiting guest artist Mr. Cesar Conde, a Chicago-based artist, will present a PowerPoint presentation of his artwork and life experiences in the art world. Ms. Bridget Covert is the juror of this year’s High School Art Exhibition. An awards presentation for the High School students’ artwork will follow. Several businesses, including Jimmy Johns of South Holland, Dick Blick Art Materials Inc., Art NXT Level, and Great Lakes Clay, Inc. will sponsor the awards. Additionally, two art merit scholarships from the offices of Dr. Lynette Stokes, President, and Dr. Tasha Williams, Vice President of Academic Services will be presented.

Afternoon activities include a gallery reception crawl for the High School students with Guest Artist Mr. Cesar Conde touring the exhibit and providing commentary. The SSC Art Faculty will also conduct demonstrations in the Digital Graphic Arts Studio, Painting Studio, Ceramics Studio and bronze casting in the Sculpture Atelier. The day’s events will conclude at 2:00 p.m.

The Art and Design Department of SSC is located on the fourth floor, Northeast section of the main building on the South Holland campus. The Dorothea Thiel and Photo-Four Galleries are both located within the Art and Design studio complex. The Bi-annual SSC Art Faculty Exhibit in the Lee E. Dulgar Gallery is located on the first floor atrium area of the college.

The public is cordially invited to attend the exhibition and festival free of charge. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and college holidays. More information is available from Mr. Jack Kirkpatrick, Chairman of the Art & Design Dept. at (708) 596.2000, ext. 2445. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

**Pictured:** Artwork from Hillcrest High School students currently on display during SSC’s Regional Student Art Exhibit.

**Pictured:** Artwork from local High School students currently on display in the Photo Four Gallery during SSC’s Regional Student Art Exhibit.

Seeking Employers for Community Job Fair Coming to South Suburban College

Posted on February 7, 2019February 20, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering once again to offer a 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 Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SSC and Thornton Township are currently seeking employer participation. The Community Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for businesses to recruit from hundreds of SSC’s current students, 2019 graduates, alumni, and community residents. There is a $50 Early Bird Employer Registration by April 1st or $75 for Employer Registration from April 1st – May 1st. Early registration is encouraged at www.ssc.edu/jobfair.

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

South Suburban College March and April Musical Performances

Posted on February 7, 2019February 11, 2019 by Webmaster

This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, music events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE of charge (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund).

March 5, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Combo Concert
Kindig Performing Arts Center

March 8, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band, SSC Voices, Orchestra, Chamber String Ensemble Concert
Kindig Performing Arts Center

March 20, 2019 – 12:00 noon
Lecture Recital: Mark Downey, SSC Organ Faculty
Kindig Performing Arts Center

April 26, 2019 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
4th annual SSC Music Competition for Young Musicians
Room 1137

April 27, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
4th annual SSC Music Competition for Young Musicians
Room 1137

May 4, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Orchestra Festival with Clinician Phil Bauman
Kindig Performing Arts Center

May 6, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Orchestra and Chamber String Ensemble Concert
Kindig Performing Arts Center

May 7, 2019 – 2:00 p.m.
Student Recital
Kindig Performing Arts Center

May 8, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Orchestra Concert
Kindig Performing Arts Center

May 10, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band and SSC Voices Concert
Kindig Performing Arts Center

May 14, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Combo Concert
Kindig Performing Arts Center

For more information regarding concert performances or to confirm performance dates, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

SSC Seeking Comments from Public

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. SSC will host a visit on March 25-26, 2019, from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Every ten years, the HLC conducts a comprehensive review of the College. SSC has been accredited by HLC since 1933. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation.

Comments must be in writing and must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. All comments must be received by February 25, 2019.

Submit comments to HLC at hlcommission.org/comment or by mail to:

Public Comment on South Suburban College
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

The HLC is a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit degree granting colleges and universities. There are six regions of the U.S. in which regional agencies operate. These regional accreditation agencies have similar standards for accrediting colleges and universities. Regional accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole and evaluates multiple aspects of an institution ranging from its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances, and resources.

For more information, please call (708) 225-5807 or email rkawanna@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Volleyball Camp Coming to SSC February 10th

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is hosting their winter Volleyball Camp on Sunday, February 10th from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. for girls in grades 3-8. Groups will be organized by skill level. The goal of the camp is to improve fundamentals and to have some fun along the way. The camp will be run by the current coaching staff and the Lady Bulldogs players.

To receive an early registration discount, call or text Coach Orth at (708) 655-9965 or register via email at morth@ssc.edu by February 9th. Registrations will also be taken at the door on February 10th. There is also a multi-family camper discount.

SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois

Register Now For Non-Credit Classes at South Suburban College

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– It’s not too late to get registered for classes at South Suburban College. SSC’s Office of Continuing Education offers a variety of non-credit courses throughout the Spring Semester, with Registration open right up to the start of class.

With the wide-variety of start dates, class times, course lengths and offerings, students have the flexibility of fitting school around a busy schedule. Some of the programs available include IL-CCL Firearms Training, Food Service Sanitation, Introduction to Photography, Sign Language, Computers for Seniors, The Bible as Literature, Learning Windows, Dialysis Tech Basic Training, The Road to Wellness, Conversational Spanish I, and more.

Classes are starting February 12th and later. 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.

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

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on January 22, 2019January 24, 2019 by Webmaster

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

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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.

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

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

Posted on January 10, 2019January 11, 2019 by Webmaster

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

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

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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

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HVAC/TC: DDC Conversion And Related Work

Posted on January 3, 2019February 15, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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“Robin Hood” Coming to South Suburban College Stage

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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.

“Robin Hood” Coming to South Suburban College Stage

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

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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

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Carpet and Carpeting Supplies

Posted on December 13, 2018February 15, 2019 by Webmaster

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.

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SSC Lady Bulldogs Basketball Coach Darrell Scott Wins 500

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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

SSC Lady Bulldogs Basketball Coach Darrell Scott Wins 500

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

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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

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

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

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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.

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

Posted on December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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

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South Suburban College December 2018 Music Performances

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Webmaster

Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on South Suburban College’s Main Campus and admission is FREE for these events (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund). For more information or to confirm dates and times, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316 or visit www.ssc.edu/calendar. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

December 3, 2018 – 7:00 p.m.
Orchestra & Chamber String Ensemble Concert
The SSC Chamber String Ensemble and the SSC Orchestra will return to perform the second concert in the Fall semester. Join the SSC Orchestra, under the direction of Professor Phil Bauman, as they present classical favorite and seasonal selections sure to warm your hearts. Music from around the world representing various nationalities will be presented. Don’t be surprised if you are encouraged to lend your voice to concert!

December 4, 2018 – 2:00 p.m.
Student Recital
The Student Recital will feature our applied music students singing and playing musical works from the Baroque period to the twenty-first century.

December 5, 2018 – 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Orchestra Concert
The SSC Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Professor Sam Hankins, will be performing our winter concert.

December 7, 2018 – 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Concert
Join our annual holiday concert featuring the SSC Symphonic Band, SSC Orchestra, SSC Voices, and PAC Rats Theatre Company.

South Suburban College December 2018 Music Performances

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South Suburban College Cuts Ribbon on SSC Circle

Posted on November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College hosted a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for a new state-of the-art facility called SSC Circle on November 8, 2018. SSC Circle is a student assistance center that will serve as a “one-stop-shop” for students with questions about the registration, financial aid and payment processes, and will be a new “front door” for first-time students, said Robin Rihacek, Executive Director of Enrollment & Retention Services.

“This facility has been a goal of ours for almost eight years,” said Rihacek. “It is so rewarding to see it come together because of donations as a part of our 90th Anniversary. SSC Circle is going to a great benefit to our students.”

The SSC Foundation launched the 90 for 90 Capital Campaign in 2017 in hopes of finally making SSC Circle a reality on campus. The campaign sought donations from college employees, alumni, board members and community partners throughout the college’s 90th Anniversary year with a goal to raise $90,000, which the college matched. All donors are recognized on a donor display in front of SSC Circle, located on the 2nd floor of the Main Campus in South Holland.
“SSC Circle is a great example of how much we can accomplish when we all work as a team to make a difference,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Chairman of the SSC Board of Trustees. “I would like to thank all of our donors who made this project possible so that SSC can continue to grow and provide the best possible services for our students.”
In addition to capital projects, the SSC Foundation provides students of all ages, backgrounds and academic pursuits with critical scholarship assistance. The Foundation once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2019 and has now surpassed $2 million in total scholarships since 1989. The Foundation is currently seeking tax deductible donations for its annual Scholarship Donor Drive through the end of the year. Contact the SSC Foundation Office at (708) 225-5846, email foundation@ssc.edu or visit www.ssc.edu/foundation to learn more or to donate.

Pictured with Scissors: South Suburban College’s Robin Rihacek, Executive Director of Enrollment & Retention Services and Frank Zuccarelli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, cut the ribbon to officially open SSC Circle, a new student assistance facility at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland.

South Suburban College Cuts Ribbon on SSC Circle

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Court Reporting Program Open House Coming to Oak Forest December 6th

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Webmaster

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, December 6th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center—Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this unique profession and wide-open job market, along with SSC’s program and curriculum. SSC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and its Court Reporting Program is one of a few in the Chicagoland area that is certified by the National Court Reporters Association.

Court reporting is an interesting, challenging field that can provide a flexible work schedule with an income potential of $100,000 or more. Many closed-captioning reporters work out of their homes, for example. There is a severe shortage of skilled reporters in the Chicago area, and courts need court reporters to record trials ranging from the Laquan McDonald murder to car accidents. Reporters also provide closed captioning of live television such as the news and sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball games to aid the hearing impaired.

Court reporters use machine shorthand to capture the spoken word quickly and accurately. The use of sophisticated computer equipment has broadened the nature of the profession. SSC’s program focuses on the theory behind it all, with an emphasis on judicial reporting.

To RSVP or for more information call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email LCooke@ssc.edu The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Court Reporting Program Open House Coming to Oak Forest December 6th

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Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference Coming to Oak Forest

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is presenting a Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference designed for Public Works directors, supervisors and operators on November 14th and 15th. These workshops are also valuable for snow plowing company owners/managers and operators. The conference will be offered in three sessions at SSC’s Oak Forest Center and feature award winning presenters Chris Walsh, retired Director of Operations of Beloit Public Works, and Stephen McCracken,The Conservation Foundation. The cost of theses workshops is just $28 per person. New chloride regulations require training as part of compliance.

THREE SEPARATE SESSIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS MANAGERS, DIRECTORS AND OPERATORS

The Basics of Snow & Ice Wednesday, November 14th from 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Planning for winter operations is critical for leaders and involves thinking and planning before,during and after a storm. This session will focus on safety, establishing policies and procedures, fostering excellence in staff, complying with new chloride regulations, and updates and changes in products and the industry.

Thursday, November 15, from 7:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and duplicate session from 11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Every winter season needs to start out with the basics of preparing for winter operations. The workshops will cover snow and ice basics—safe, efficient and effective winter operations, environmental concerns including new chloride regulations, and communications such as policies and procedures during winter operations.

This conference is partially sponsored by SNI Solutions. For more information, please email Nancy Burrows at NBurrows@ssc.edu. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference Coming to Oak Forest

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South Suburban College Students Gain Valuable Insights from Exclusive DLS Conference in Chicago

Posted on November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) recently sent 10 students to the 2nd Annual DLS Conference at the Swiss Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, from October 19-20, 2018. Created BET media mogul Louis Carr, the exclusive dirty little secrets conference geared towards young African American men promotes leadership, community involvement, and strategies to succeed in work and life. Carr invited South Suburban to select a handful of student participants at no charge to expose them to the notable panel of highly successful leaders and entrepreneurs who were presenting at this year’s two-day event.

“This was a one of a kind opportunity to hear real life stories from highly successful men of color that truly motivated me to stay on the right track,” said Babatunde Adamson, 20, of Hazel Crest. “It was also an excellent networking event, and I was able to meet someone who will serve as my peer mentor.”

Self-proclaimed as “not a traditional conference – it’s a movement,” the DLS event was created to challenge men of color to become leaders in their communities. It aims to change the narrative by not only inspiring, but also by providing men tools and strategies to succeed immediately. Topics include Money, Entrepreneurship, Relationships and Health. DLS provides an environment that allows men to ask anything and give them the courage to hear a transparent, honest answer.

“DLS was a very informative event that had a great mix of celebrity and empowerment leaders sharing an amazing amount of wisdom about different approaches to life, goal setting and responding to challenges,” added Jaleel Harris, 24, of Chicago. “It’s a privilege to be a student and to get to experience unique and inspiring opportunities like these through South Suburban College.”

Louis Carr has generated 7 billion dollars in revenue over his 32-year career at BET Networks. He is the only African American to head up national sales for a major cable company. Serving BET’s President of Media Sales, Carr has transformed some of the biggest brands in the United States. A complete list of speakers and more conference details can be found from www.dlsmen.com

South Suburban College provides a variety of support services and leadership opportunities to its students in addition to a wide range of academic program options. For more information about opportunities at SSC, please visit www.ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois.

Pictured from left to right: South Suburban College Business Major Jaleel Harris at the 2nd Annual DLS Conference in Chicago with Louis Carr, President of Media Sales BET Network, Author, Mentor, & Philanthropist.

South Suburban College Students Gain Valuable Insights from Exclusive DLS Conference in Chicago

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Veterans Appreciation Day at South Suburban College Nov. 8th

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Day in the MB Financial Bank Business Suite on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to the community.

SSC Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli will provide the introductions. Mr. Zuccarelli is a Veteran of the Air Force. Additionally, a Veterans Panel comprised of SSC faculty, staff, and students who have served their country proudly will assemble and share experiences. U.S. Veteran and Dean of Adult Education, Matthew Beasland, will moderate the discussion and provide historical commentary.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life and Leadership at (708) 210-5737. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL 60473

Veterans Appreciation Day at South Suburban College Nov. 8th

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South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, November 13th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is encouraged to join SSC for this free event to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and presentations. There will also be free books for children, raffles, interactive games and refreshments.

Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults and children 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 Adult Education Department administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE/GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

For more information about Family Reading Night or the Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, please contact Raylynn Stokes, coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email rstokes@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois. This event is sponsored in part by the SSC Foundation.

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South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

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Former South Suburban Basketball Star Drafted into NBA G-League

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Former Hillcrest High School and South Suburban College (SSC) men’s basketball star player – Jovan Mooring – was drafted in the first round by the Grand Rapids Drive of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League during their annual draft on October 13, 2018. Mooring, a 6’2” Guard, was the 13th pick overall.

“Jo Mooring is a ‘once in a lifetime’ player for any coach—he has a great feel for the game and his competitiveness and drive match his incredible talent,” said his South Suburban Head Coach, John Pigatti. “This is a huge day for Bulldogs Basketball to see one of our own get to the NBA, and congratulations to Jovan. He was a hard worker and a good student, and is an even better person. He still comes back to SSC when he’s home and practices with our kids.”

Mooring averaged 26.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assist, and 3 steals per game during the 2015-16 season for the Bulldogs. With his production and leadership, the Bulldogs finished 3rd at the National Championship Tournament with a 34-3 record––good for best in the nation that year and tops in school history. Bulldogs Head Coach John Pigatti was named Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Junior College Division II Coach of the Year after the season.

“It’s ironic that in one of the best performances I have ever seen, Jo scored 51 points for us at Grand Rapids Community College in 2016,” said Coach Pigatti. “He’s the only player I have ever coached to get a standing ovation from the crowd, when he walked off the court that night.”

Mooring was the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Player-of-the-Year at SSC before transferring to University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to play for the Rebels and 2015 Western Athletic Association Coach of the Year (WAC), Marvin Menzies. Mooring recently graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from UNLV.

Pictured with ball: Former Hillcrest High School and South Suburban player – Jovan Mooring – was drafted into the NBA G-League last weekend.

Former South Suburban Basketball Star Drafted into NBA G-League

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Registration is in Progress for Spring 2018 Classes at South Suburban College

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Open Registration for the Spring 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 14th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for the Spring Semester is January 4, 2019.

SSC offers over 100 educational pathways through its cutting edge career programs, transferable credits or professional certifications programs. Visit www.options.ssc.edu for more information about SSC’s program options.

Students may apply online at www.ssc.edu to begin the enrollment process. New students will receive an SSC email account and a self-service Username & Password via email which will allow access to the online schedule and class registration. Registration Services are currently open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Current and prospective students are encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov using institution code 001769. 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.

Please 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

Registration is in Progress for Spring 2018 Classes at South Suburban College

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Laurie LeBreton’s “Evidence of Things Unseen” Exhibiting at South Suburban College

Posted on October 22, 2018October 23, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Laurie LeBreton “Evidence of Things Unseen,” from October 29th through the Artist Reception in the Lee Dulgar Gallery on November 27th at 10:30 a.m.

“I create my own evidence through sculpture, with handmade paper as my primary medium,” said LeBreton. “The creative interactions of others with their own spirits are a constant source of inspiration for me. Many of my influences come from popular religious culture: Haitian altars, Indian roadside shrines, 15th Century Japanese Buddhas and the simple artifacts sold outside South American cathedrals. For me, paper is the ideal medium to explore these ideas.”

LeBreton has exhibited widely in the Chicago area, across the country and internationally. She will have two solo shows this fall, and later in the year will be part of a three-person show at the Evanston Art Center.

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 holidays. For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or ext. 2316, or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Pictured: “Joyful Noise Single” by Laurie LeBreton, exhibiting at South Suburban College October 29th through the Artist Reception on November 27th.

Laurie LeBreton’s “Evidence of Things Unseen” Exhibiting at South Suburban College

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Nina Weiss Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery through November 20th

Posted on October 16, 2018October 17, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled “A Passion for Landscape: Nina Weiss.” The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery October 22 – November 20, 2018. An Artist Lecture and Reception will take place on October 25th in Room 4340 and Gallery from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Artist Nina Weiss lives and works in Evanston Illinois. She has taught classes and workshops at colleges and art schools throughout the country and travels to Europe each summer to teach her European Landscape Painting and Drawing Workshops in Italy, France, and Ireland. She has been painting and drawing the landscape for over 30 years. Her work is represented by galleries and in private and corporate art collections including United Airlines, Aetna Insurance, McDonalds, Eli Lilly, and Avon. Her work has been included in Hollywood films and television shows such as “Chicago Fire” and is licensed in prints and posters. Exhibitions include the New York Art Expo, Koehnline Art Museum, J. Petter Galleries, The Art Center Highland Park, Union League Club and more. Weiss’ publications include the books “100 Artists of the Midwest,” “Artists Homes & Studios” and “The Chicago Art Scene.” Her videos include two instructional painting videos for the Craftsy Company, and Prismacolor. Visit ninaweiss.com or learn about Weiss’ workshops from artendeavors.org.

The Dorothea Thiel Gallery is located on the fourth floor and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The galleries are supported in part by the SSC Foundation. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information contact (708) 596-2000 ext. 2316.

Pictured: “Deep Prairie,” media oil on canvas by Nina Weiss with her solo exhibition coming to South Suburban College through November 20th.

Nina Weiss Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery through November 20th

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Ellen Campbell’s “La Louche” Exhibition at South Suburban College with Artist Reception Thursday

Posted on October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present an exhibition of art works by Ellen Campbell titled “La Louche,” through an October 18th Artist Reception in the Lee Dulgar Gallery from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The animate world—the non-technical—what is generally called nature, is receding from the constructed world. What remains are denatured, proliferating and commodified expressions of a largely abandoned place, ersatz images and products that pretend to the natural; the souvenirs of spoliation. Campbell uses these manufactured, denatured renditions of the organic world to create new visual and psychological relationships, accommodating the malformed nostalgia of cheap goods to reanimate them in a fantastical state of nature. Through shifts and palette and an intimate close-up perspective she attempts to mirror the tension between the technological accelerations of modern existence and the wished-for endurance of the natural world.

Ellen Campbell’s paintings have been featured in solo and group exhibitions at galleries and cultural centers in Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Iowa and Chicago. Campbell is also the recipient of numerous awards and honors including Yaddo and Ucross Foundation artist residencies. In addition, her work is in many private and corporate collections. Ellen Campbell received her M.F.A. from the University of Chicago and her B.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives, works and teaches in Chicago.

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 holidays. For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or ext. 2316, or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Ellen Campbell’s “La Louche” Exhibition at South Suburban College with Artist Reception Thursday

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SSC Foundation Seeks Scholarship Donations for Local College Students

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students in need of financial assistance. The SSCF Annual Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year, providing both a charitable gift opportunity and tax-deduction for all donors.

This support provides scholarship assistance each year to many students who otherwise would be unlikely to begin or complete their college education. One-hundred percent (100%) of Donor Drive donations benefit scholarship and student assistance funds. Whether it 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 opportunities to all students in need. Helping students achieve their college dream can give them the tools to improve their lives and their communities.

All scholarship contributions to the SSCF are 100% tax-deductible (TIN: 23- 7191736). The SSCF staff works cooperatively with individuals and organizations to develop a donor plan of any level. New scholarships can also be established with a $1,000 donation.

Donations may be made online at www.ssc.edu/foundation/, via PayPal to foundation@ssc.edu or mailed to “SSC Foundation” at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473.

At SSC, 90% of students fall under the low income, first generation or disabled criteria. The SSCF once again awarded over $100,000 in total awards to students in 2018, and has now granted over $2 million since 1987. For more information, please contact the Foundation Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2697 or foundation@ssc.edu.

SSC Foundation Seeks Scholarship Donations for Local College Students

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“The Mask Behind The Mask” Photographs by David Hauptschein at South Suburban’s Photo Four Gallery

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled The Mask Behind the Mask, Photographs by David Hauptschein, in the Photo Four Gallery from now through its closing reception on October 24th at 12:30 p.m. The Photo Four Gallery is located in Room 4338 on the 4th Floor of SSC’s Main Campus.

Hauptschein is currently working on several series of photo-based digital paintings. Selections from Never Before Seen and The Mask Behind the Mask were exhibited at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago in 2016. Additionally, Hauptschein is an award-winning playwright, director, and producer. He also created an award-winning experimental animated short film entitled Fecundation.

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 holidays. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

“The Mask Behind The Mask” Photographs by David Hauptschein at South Suburban's Photo Four Gallery

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Open Auditions for Robin Hood at South Suburban College

Posted on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College announces auditions for its annual play for young audiences. This year’s offering will be Michele L. Vacca’s “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Auditions are open to all students and community members aged 18 and up.

Readings will be held on October 4th and on October 5th at 7 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at the South Suburban College Main Campus, 15800 State Street, in South Holland. No prior experience or prepared material is necessary.

This delightful, fast moving and humorous play is directed by Ellie Shunko, manager of the Kindig Performing Arts Center and Lansing resident. Shunko is looking for five men and four women, plus various and sundry “Merrie Personages” to fill the cast.

“The characters in the show are quite a bit of fun,” says Shunko. “The women in the show are not fluffy set decoration. They are quick, witty and saucy. Maid Marian will best Robin in a duel.” There will be a considerable amount of action in the show including jumping, running and sword play. Actors should be “prepared to run a marathon” for the rehearsals and performances.

Copies of the script are available in the South Suburban College library. Most rehearsals will take place 3-4 evenings each week. Cast members are required to attend all dress rehearsals and performances.

Performances are scheduled for January 12 and 19, 2019, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., January 15-18, 2019, at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. each day. For more information, email ssctheatre@ssc.edu or visit the Kindig Performing Arts Center website at http://learn.ssc.edu/theatre/. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Open Auditions for Robin Hood at South Suburban College

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South Suburban College Music Events – October 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Webmaster

Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund).

October 10, 2018 – 7 pm – PAC
Jazz Orchestra Concert
Under the direction of Prof. Sam Hankins, the SSC Jazz Orchestra will be performing our first concert.

October 15, 2018 – 7:00 pm – PAC
Orchestra & Chamber String Ensemble Concert
The concert will feature the two new music ensembles in the Music Department: the SSC Chamber String Ensemble (directed by Prof. David Howard) and the SSC Orchestra. Under the direction of Prof. Phil Bauman, the Orchestra will present a diverse program of string music encompassing a wide range of musical styles, including the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with memorable selections from West Side Story and other favorite composers of “Lenny.”

October 17, 2018 – 12:00 pm – PAC
Lecture Recital: “Joy and Sorrow”
Through the lens of music, we will explore the complex mixture of joys and sorrows that comprise the human experience. SSC cellist Patricia White, guest violinist Tamara Ringas and SSC pianist Marilyn
Bourgeois will present, in various combinations, an assortment of works of music that give voice, as only richly glorious music can, to the emotional spectrum.

October 19, 2018 – 7:00 pm – PAC
SSC Voices & Symphonic Band Concert
The SSC Voices, under the direction of Prof. Doug Ulreich, will be performing famous choral works, including Up, Up and Away, Twilight Time, Hush! Somebody’s Calling My Name, The Joy of Living, and I Know that My Redeemer Lives. Under the direction of Prof. Jeff Brath, the SSC Symphonic Band will present various styles of band music.

For more information or to confirm dates and times, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

South Suburban College Music Events - October 2018

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The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College Presents Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Spies, murder, love, suspense and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life at South Suburban College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center. Performances will take place on September 21 and 28, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., and September 22, 29 and 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.

Through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating revelation of spies and subterfuge. The stage setting is that of a typical radio station of the 1940s. The PAC Rats Radio Players perform not only the characters for The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps, but also generate the wide variety of sound effects needed to bring the stories to life.

The show is directed by Lansing resident Sandra Wagner, who has a passion for the Old Time Radio genre. “The creation of live sound effects is a true art form,” said Wagner. “It’s also called ‘foley’ after movie sound pioneer Jack Foley. Legend has it that Jack walked 5000 miles in the studio doing footsteps. He was a true genius.”

Vintage Hitchcock, written by Joe Landry, features the vocal and foley talents of Heather Young of Chicago, Sabrina Smith of Dolton, Paul Braun of Highland, IN, Bob Colton, Marilyn Kopacz and Pat Nevins, all from Homewood, Charlie Furtek of Lansing, Kevin Hathaway of Park Forest, Kimberly Azana of Posen, Malcolm Banks of Riverdale, Catherine Hundt, Chris Johnson and Ashley Orendorff, all from Thornton.

The behind the scenes artists are costume designer JoAnna Tassin of Park Forest with costume assistants Joan Sehlke of Dolton, and Judy Welch of Sauk Village. The sound engineer is Jordan Swierczyna of Robbins. Angela Martin of Midlothian is the production manager. June Wagner is the stage manager and Ellie Shunko is the set designer, both of whom are from Lansing.

Pictured: SSC’s cast of Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play readies for September performances

The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College Presents Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

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BREAKFAST WITH BCI PRESENTS: “Understanding Workers’ Compensation”

Posted on September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Understanding Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know to Minimize Risk on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South Suburban College Main Campus in the MB Financial Suite on the 1st floor, and will be facilitated by Attorney Sonia D. Coleman and Alexandra Glumac, SSC Client Solutions Specialist.

With job-related injuries and illnesses on the rise, the onus is on managers, supervisors and the HR team to make certain protocols are followed and documentation is timely and accurate. In order to minimize the possibility of lawsuits and other legal actions, those in leadership positions must be knowledgeable about best practices. In this workshop, employment law attorney Sonia D. Coleman, PC and HR specialist Alexandra Glumac, SHRM-CP will review the “whats”, “wheres”, “hows”, and “whys” to successfully managing a workers’ compensation claim from injury to resolution.

Join BCI for this informative discussion on a crucial workplace topic. Business owners, C-Suite executives, HR managers, supervisors and employees are encouraged to attend.

The cost of the workshop with continental breakfast is $15 per person or $10 per person if three or more from the same company attend. Reservations are required by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Monday, October 1st. To register, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3254 or email aglumac@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL.

The Business & Career Institute is a regional headquarters for workforce preparation, employee training and business development. BCI provides assessment and training, consulting, and economic and business development resources for the Chicago Southland. BCI works with a number of industries including agriculture, business and information, construction, education, health services, hospitality, manufacturing and transportation.

BREAKFAST WITH BCI PRESENTS: Understanding Workers’ Compensation

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Golf Outing to Support South Suburban College Bulldogs Baseball Program Coming to Lincolnshire September 21st

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The 2019 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting its 13th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing to raise funds for athletic equipment and travel costs for nationwide tournaments. The Bulldog Golf Outing will take place on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Lincolnshire Country Club—
390 E. Richton Road in Crete, IL.

Registration begins at 11:00am with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $150.00 per golfer or $500 for a foursome, which includes golf (four‐man scramble) with dinner and door prizes to follow. Hole Sponsorships are also available for $100.00.

For more information please contact Head Coach Steve Ruzich at (708) 596‐2000, ext. 2413, or email sruzich@ssc.edu. Checks should be made payable to “South Suburban College Baseball” and delivered to 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473. Hole Sponsors should indicate what to display on the sponsorship when sending in the check, and must be returned by September 17th.

Bulldog Golf 2018 Registration & Flyer

Golf Outing to Support South Suburban College Bulldogs Baseball Program Coming to Lincolnshire September 21st

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Marybeth Beno Named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year at South Suburban College

Posted on September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Marybeth Beno, of Flossmoor, was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award at South Suburban College. The recognition represents a culmination of emotions rooted in 35 years of distinguished, loyal service to students of all ages and backgrounds. For Beno, who will be retiring at the end of this academic year, it was always about the students.

“I feel very honored. It’s always nice to be recognized for doing a good job, especially after pouring your entire heart and soul into your career for over three decades,” said Beno.

Beno ran into one of her former students who let her know if it weren’t for her teaching methods and encouragement, he wouldn’t have made it through her class and engineering school. “When students thank you at the conclusion of a semester, or when you run into a former student who tells you that your class made a difference in their lives, it’s the best feeling!”

Beno is a firm believer that community college is the best place to start for college degree seekers. All three of her children attended SSC before completing their Bachelor’s Degrees at DePaul and Purdue and becoming gainfully employed in their chosen fields. “Faculty and staff here really care about one another and the students. Our decisions are based on student needs and student success.”

Beno said receiving the award and reflecting on her career is bittersweet knowing she’s facing her “last syllabus, last PowerPoint, last final exam week… I will miss the students, my office, and seeing my friends every day. But, with every ending, there’s a new beginning. I have three little people who mean the world to me. Mikey is 4, Sydney is 1, and Haley is brand new. I will see them as often as I can and watch them grow.”

Marybeth Beno always wanted to teach. She played school with her sister when she was young, and she was always the teacher. They had a blackboard in their basement and worked on math problems together. Soon, it will be time to dust off the old blackboard for her three little people.

Pictured: SSC’s Marybeth Beno was presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award by college president Don Manning. Beno and Manning will both be retiring this year.

Were you a student positively affected by Professor Beno or another faculty member at SSC? Share your story with 360@ssc.edu for a chance to be featured on one of our social media pages.

Marybeth Beno named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year at South Suburban College

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Toilet Room Renovations RE-BID

Posted on August 27, 2018October 15, 2018 by Webmaster

Invitation to Bid

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 September 25, 2018 for the following work: TOILET ROOM RENOVATIONS for SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE. Bids will be opened at that time, or shortly thereafter in the Mi-Jack Room. Work will be let under one prime contract, to the lowest responsible bidder.

Plans and Specifications may be obtained on or after September 4, 2018, 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. 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 September 12, 2018, 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.

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Artist Mark Frazer Opens a Solo Exhibition “Fruit Fly: Summer of the Grasshopper” in Photo Four Gallery of South Suburban College

Posted on August 27, 2018August 28, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled “Fruit Fly: Summer of the Grasshopper,” by artist Mark Frazer in the Photo Four Gallery from now through September 12, with a closing reception on September 12 at 12:30. The Photo Four Gallery is located in Room 4338 on the 4th Floor of SSC’s Main Campus.

Mark Frazer has been living in Chicago since 1995 and creating art since about 1990. In 2016, he got a phone with a great camera to document his artwork in color pencil. He had just completed a 10-year mandala series. After documenting his artwork, Frazer got to play with his phone camera. In the process, he discovered a technique of multiple exposures in a single shot and then started creating a series of images which he began to call “grasshopping.” Each image is the same motion, the same rhythm, like a haiku, one shot, like a movie still…a rhythm of a breath of a moment. Mark ended up with almost 3000 different images. He limited the series to his commute to and from work and walks around his Chicago neighborhood.

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 holidays. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Artist Mark Frazer Opens a Solo Exhibition “Fruit Fly: Summer of the Grasshopper” in Photo Four Gallery of South Suburban College

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Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery in September

Posted on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled Day By Day, Artworks by Daniela Kovačić. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery August 27 – October 11. On September 26, Ms. Kovačić will deliver an Artist Lecture at 12:00 noon in room 4340 with an artist reception to follow at 1:00.

Born and raised in the Chilean Patagonia, Daniela has dedicated her career to oil painting. Her work explores different topics around self-identity, largely through the depiction of women and children. She has a master’s degree from the New York Academy of Art and a bachelor’s degree from Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile. Daniela has received prestigious awards and scholarships such as Fulbright, Becas Chile, Robert Gamblin Painting Award, NYAA scholarships and a residency from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Her work has been exhibited and published internationally since 2005.

The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge. The Dorothea Thiel Gallery is located on the fourth floor and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The galleries are supported in part by the SSC Foundation. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information contact (708) 596-2000 ext. 2316. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740.

**Pictured:** The Knob, 2017, Oil on canvas, 48 by 60 inches by Daniela Kovačić

Free High School Equivalency & English as a Second Language Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 by Webmaster

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.

Most of the 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:

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY:

SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

Part-time ABE/ASE/GED®/HSE:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 6:00pm in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm in Room L233

**NEW** Full-time ABE/ASE/GED®/HSE:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room 1243B
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-2:30pm in Room 1243B

Part-time ABE/ASE/GED®/HSE:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room 1243B
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-11:30am OR 12:00-2:30pm in Room 1243B

**NEW** Part-time GED®/HSE Technology Bridge Classes:
Monday through Thursday (October 1 – December 13, 2018)
Register: September 24, 25, 26, 2018 at 10:00am in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, October 1, 2018
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm in Room L233

High School Equivalency (HSE) for ESL Students

Full-time ABE/ASE/GED®/HSE:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room 2452
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-2:30pm in Room 2452

Oak Forest Center, Room 5240
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029

Part-time ABE/ASE:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room 5240
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-11:30am in Room 5240 OR 12:00pm-2:30pm in Room 5240

**NEW** Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED®/HSE:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (October 1 – December 13, 2018)
Register: September 24, 25, 26, 2018 at 5:30pm in Room 5240
Classes Begin: Monday, October 1, 2018
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm in Room 5240

SSC Adult Education in Riverdale, IL
Thornton Township Center
14323 S. Halsted St.
Riverdale, IL 60827

Part Time ABE/ASE/HSE:
Monday through Thursday (October 1 – December 13, 2018)
Register: September 24, 26, 26, 2018 at 10:00am
Classes Begin: Monday, October 1, 2018
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:

SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

Full Time ESL:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-2:30pm in Room L233

Part-time ESL:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-11:00am in Room L233

Part-time ESL:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 6:00pm in Room 1243 B
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm in Room 1243 B

NEW!!! OAK FOREST PART-TIME ESL PROGRAM

Oak Forest Center
Rooms 5240 & 5320
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029

Part Time ESL:
Monday through Friday (September 17 – December 14, 2018)
Register: September 10, 11, 12, 2018 at 9:00am in Room 5320
Classes Begin: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 9:00am-11:30am in Room 5230 OR 12:00pm-2:30pm 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 $343,670 provides approximately 36% of the support of these programs. Indiana residents are not eligible to participate in the Adult Education programs.

Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740. 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.”

SSC Fall Open House a Success

Posted on August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College hosted its 5th Annual Open House on Thursday, August 2nd from 4:30-7:00 p.m. with something for everyone. There was fun, excitement and a large dose of enthusiasm provided by college staff. The Open House, geared toward providing College information and pathways to successful careers, saw nearly 300 persons come through its doors seeking just that. Many participated in College tours and raffles for Visa Gift Cards, and other giveaways. WGCI and Tone Kapone were also on campus and rounded out the fun.

Program representatives from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Manufacturing, Building and Construction, Paralegal Studies, Court Reporting, Allied Health, SSC Maker Lab, Graphic Arts, Nursing, Applied Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Job Training, the new Latino Center and many more were on hand to answer questions and guide potential students with program facts and requirements.

Representation from Admissions, Registration, Counseling, Academic Assistance Center and other supportive services assisted our students in navigating their college and career choices. Students received valuable information on the registration process, course selection options, Financial Aid, as well as Student Life. Despite the lingering budget crisis with the State of Illinois, our doors are open and we remain committed to the mission of South Suburban College by “Serving our Students and the Community through lifelong learning.”

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

*SSC’s mascot Bruno the Bulldog was on hand as part of the fun at the South Suburban College Open House.*

South Suburban College Fall Registration Still in Progress

Posted on August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Fall 2018 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. For your convenience, Registration Services will also be open Saturday, August 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including Admissions, Registration, Records, Student Life, Business and Accounting, Financial Aid, AAC, Counseling and Testing.

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 20 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.

Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., Named Incoming South Suburban College President

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., the incoming President of South Suburban College.

Dr. Stokes will be the first woman President in SSC’s history.

Stokes, currently serving as Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, will officially assume leadership of the college when the current President, Donald Manning, retires on October 1, 2018.

“The entire Board of Trustees and I believe that Lynette is exactly the kind of leader our college requires as we move forward,” Chairman Frank Zuccarelli said. “She is experienced, energetic and collaborative and places a high value on partnering with the community.”

Asked to describe her purpose in life, Dr. Stokes offered a quote that has always served as an inspiration and guiding light throughout her life: ‘the purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be useful, honorable, compassionate and to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.’

“That exemplifies who Lynette Stokes is, Zuccarelli continued. “She has been a youth advocate in the child welfare system – passionately involved with Ada S. McKinley Foster Care Services, an elementary school teacher and active in equal rights organizations.”

“Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to return to school herself – earning both Master of Arts and Doctoral Degrees from Roosevelt University in Public Administration and Educational Leadership. Dr. Stokes has dedicated her life and career to structuring and sustaining strong educational institutions and making a real difference in people’s lives. Every Trustee on the Board and I are enthusiastic about working closely with Lynette to advance our mission and serve our community,” Zuccarelli concluded.

In addition to her vast experience and accomplishments in higher education and child welfare, Dr. Stokes was the recipient of Roosevelt University’s ‘Most Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award” in 2005, the “Kathy Osterman Award for Outstanding Public Service Supervision” and the 2014 Chicago Defender’s “Women of Excellence Award.” Dr. Stokes resides in South Holland with her family.

Stokes will succeed President Donald Manning, who led the college for the past six years and who announced his retirement last March. Manning assumed leadership of the college in 2012 – overseeing increased academic programming options and the transformational revitalization of the college’s Oak Forest Campus.

“I am confident that in Lynette Stokes, the Board of Trustees has chosen a person with the right approach to educational leadership and management and who will lead a renewed commitment to our mission,” Manning said. “Lynette will advance a bright future for this important and critical institution serving the needs of the South suburbs in so many ways.”

Chairman Zuccarelli thanked President Manning for his thirty-one years of exemplary service. “Don has been an indispensable part of our college family and I believe I can speak for all the Trustees and everyone at SSC in saying that we will miss Don’s energy, expertise and dedication. The entire Board and I want to extend our best wishes to Don, as he and his wife Jill move on to this new chapter in their lives. Don, thank you so much for your work, your leadership and friendship.”

Photo of Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D. — Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D.

Print of College Publications

Posted on July 16, 2018August 13, 2018 by Webmaster

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 July 25, 2018, 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.

Anticipated Award Date: August 9, 2018

South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center.

Attendees will learn about an exciting career 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 the Associate Degree and certificate programs. In addition, former students from the program, working as paralegals, will be present to answer questions.

The curriculum prepares students to work in a variety of legal environments including civil and criminal litigation, insurance, banking, public and governmental agencies, law offices and corporate legal departments. Emphasis is placed on the development of core skills in legal research and writing techniques including compilation and analysis of data, understanding legal vocabulary, law office technology, and preparation of legal documents.

“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., Coordinator for the Legal Studies Program.

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.

While the majority of the paralegal classes are offered at the Oak Forest Center (conveniently located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue), some classes are offered online and some are offered at the Main Campus in South Holland.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jason Cieslik at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579 or email JCieslik@ssc.edu.

Upcoming Court Reporting Open House at SSC’s Oak Forest Center

Posted on July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 by Webmaster

OAK FOREST, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in Oak Forest Center Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this profession which offers a wide-open job market and excellent income potential.

Court reporting is an interesting, challenging career which offers a flexible work schedule, and excellent income potential ($64,672 average yearly income). Broadcast captioners can earn $70,000+ and may work out of their homes. The use of sophisticated computer equipment has broadened the nature of the profession. Our program focuses on the theory behind it all, with an emphasis on Judicial Reporting.

There is a severe shortage of reporters in the Chicago area. The Court Reporting Open House is the perfect opportunity to get an overview of SSC’s Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology program, certified by the National Court Reporters Association. You will be able to talk with a certified court reporter and see a demonstration of real-time writing.

To RSVP or for more information call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email LCooke@ssc.edu The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Fall Registration is in Progress at South Suburban College

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 by Webmaster

College-Wide Open House coming to South Holland August 2nd and a Free Class also is now available to first time credit students.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Open Registration for the Fall 2018 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 20th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The schedule is available online at www.ssc.edu.

SSC will also host a College-Wide Open House on Thursday, August 2nd from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. featuring tours, demonstrations, and information about the college’s wide range of options, programs and student services. Prospective students 18 and over will be entered in an Open House Raffle for: 1st prize iPad, 2nd prize $200 Visa Gift Card, 3rd prize $100 Visa Gift Card.

Representatives from our new Latino Help Center will be available to offer excellent customer service to prospective and current students and parents by providing interpretation (English/Spanish).

SSC is now offering a Free Class to first time credit students who reside within South Suburban College District 510, qualify for our Lake County, IN or work for an employer within South Suburban College District 510. The Free Class applies to tuition only, and does not apply to courses of more than 5 credit hours. More information is available at www.ssc.edu/freeclass

Our Dual Credit option saves parents and students time and tuition money. Your child can earn credit for both high school graduation and college credit at the same time. Dual Credit at SSC is completely free and is a great opportunity for your child to get a jump start on their college education. Dual Credit is only available for specific high school courses. For more information, please contact your child’s high school counselor.

Students who wish to use financial aid as payment for fall 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.

Prospective students should complete the Online Application Form 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.

The complete upcoming open house schedule at SSC is as follows:

Court Reporting Open House, Thursday, July 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Oak Forest Center Room 5190, Lcooke@ssc.edu
SSC College-Wide Open House, Thursday, August 2nd, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Main Campus, www.ssc.edu
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Open House, Thursday, August 9th, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m., Oak Forest Center, Room 5190.

One Million Degrees Student Supports and Volunteer Opportunities Open at South Suburban College

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) residents who will be enrolled full-time at South Suburban in fall 2018 to enroll in the OMD program.

Students (“scholars”) enrolled in the OMD Program receive access to the organization’s comprehensive on-campus supports, including free tutoring, monthly mentoring from a volunteer professional, career development services, and up to $1,000 annually in cash stipends.

There are limited spots available so current and prospective SSC students are encouraged to apply today at www.onemilliondegrees.org/apply or contact Neal Spann at nspann@onemilliondegrees.org. Eligible students must be HACC residents or voucher recipients, have a 1.8 GPA or higher, be enrolled full-time in fall 2018, apply and receive the Pell grant, and qualify for in-district tuition at SSC.

To work with the expanded student populations at SSC, OMD is recruiting volunteer mentors (“coaches”) to provide monthly in-person professional guidance and supports. OMD Coaches provide one-on-one and small-group professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.

Coaches give just a few hours each month and make a profound difference in the lives of OMD Scholars. “I have loved my mentee and everything about my mentoring experience at OMD,” said coach Neha Gupta, HR Specialist at PwC, “The two hours I spend monthly with my mentee are easily the two most meaningful hours of my month!”

Current and retired professionals from a variety of fields are encouraged to apply today to become a volunteer coach, which has a one academic year (September – May) commitment. Applications are now open at www.onemilliondegrees.org/coach.

OMD provides a variety of holistic supports—financial assistance, mentoring, academic interventions and professional development—to hundreds of community college students each year. It is one of the only organizations in the country working directly with low-income community college students. OMD Scholars graduate from college at over two times the national average. Upon completion, its scholars transfer to four-year colleges and universities to earn their bachelor’s degrees and enter the workforce in high-demand fields, such as health care, IT and engineering. OMD Scholars build better futures for themselves, their families and their communities, while helping to strengthen the local and national economy. In the 2018-2019 academic year, OMD will serve up to 850 scholars across all of its program locations including South Suburban College.

One Million Degrees believes that when given a solid system of support, every student has the ability to reach his or her full personal and professional potential. Since 2006, One Million Degrees has provided critical supports to help empower hundreds of community college students to succeed in the classroom and beyond. One Million Degrees Scholars are equipped with the skills necessary to help them reach their full potential in school, in work, and in life. To learn more about One Million Degrees, please visit www.onemilliondegrees.org.

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.

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Posted on July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this fall at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be July 31-August 2, 2018 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on August 27, 2018.

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 learn the skills necessary for acceptance into the highway construction trades and gives the opportunity for a career with high wage potential.

Career Opportunities Include:

Cement Mason
Electrician
Pipefitter
Carpenter
Laborer
Equipment Operator

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license
18 years or older
High School diploma/GED
Drug Test
Interest working in the Construction Trades

Construction will always be needed for new buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. Some of the more skilled construction careers such as engineer require higher education while others such as cement masonry can be learned as an on-the-job apprentice.

For more information, please visit our website at www.ssc.edu/hcctp, or 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 located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois 60452.

Brent Fogt’s “Re Pose” Exhibition at South Suburban College

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition located in the Dulgar Gallery on SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. An exhibition of art works by Brent Fogt titled “Re Pose” is on display through August 30, 2018. Reception date for Fogt is to be announced.

Brent Fogt has completed artist residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, I-Park Foundation and Yaddo. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.

Fogt describes his art in this way: “My research and artwork focus on how small, discrete actions—additions, subtractions, divisions—accumulate over time. I create slender, off-kilter sculptures by assembling fallen tree branches, discarded furniture, worn-out clothing, and other cast-off materials that I rescue from the streets and dumpsters of my Chicago neighborhood. I suture the branches and prefabricated furniture by screwing, wrapping, or crocheting them together with cotton yarn or jute. The resulting sculptures may hang from ceilings, lean against walls, or rest precariously on floors. By placing humble, weathered materials into predefined architectural spaces, my artwork points to daily activities like standing, sitting and walking that require us to physically balance ourselves and our surroundings.”

The public is welcome to visit the art exhibition and reception at no charge. The Dulgar Gallery is on the first floor. 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 holidays.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or ext. 2316, or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links Awards “Full-Ride” Scholarships to Three SSC Students

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links presented $15,000 in scholarship funds to South Suburban College students Jasmine Carter (Country Club Hills), Cherise Miskell (Dolton), and Adeline Hodge (South Holland) at the SSC Foundation’s Academic Achievement Reception May 8th. All three women are excellent students with GPAs ranging from 3.2-4.0, and Ms. Carter is studying Radiologic Technology, Miskell is a Science major, and Hodge is pursuing her Business degree.

The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has served the South Suburban community for over 40 years by providing financial and educational support with social and civic awareness to enrich and ensure the cultural and economic growth of our communities. The Links has had a relationship with the SSC Foundation for nearly 10 years, sharing in like-missions and providing scholarship funding.

“The South Suburban College Foundation’s mission to support the educational objectives of SSC with the primary focus on student scholarships aligns with our mission to give back to our community by providing scholarships to deserving students,” said Jacqueline James Lewis, Links President. “The South Suburban Chicago Links are extremely grateful for the opportunity to support the educational component of this mission by providing three, $5,000 scholarships. We are so pleased with this partnership and the newly established South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links Scholarship Fund.”

The SSC Foundation provides students of all ages, backgrounds and academic pursuits with critical scholarship assistance. Many SSC students 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. The SSC Foundation once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2019 and has now surpassed $2 million in total scholarships since 1989.

All three of the Links recipients said their scholarships would have a significant, lasting impact on their lives and Ms. Carter added, “This scholarship is just the beginning to a new journey and helping me to complete my goals.”

For more information, please contact the Foundation Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463 or foundation@ssc.edu.

Members of the South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links presented academic scholarships to students at South Suburban College. — **Pictured:** Members of the South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links presented academic scholarships to Jasmine Carter (3rd from left), Cherise Miskell (5th from left), and Adeline Hodge (6th from left) covering a full year of school for each student at South Suburban College.

SSC Bulldog Athletes Receive NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Athletic Department is proud to announce that we have eight NJCAA All-Academic Student-Athlete Award recipients for 2017-2018. That is two more than last year at this time. One of our athletes even made NJCAA All-Academic First Team with a 4.0 GPA: our very own Annie Zubek from softball!

There are three categories in the NJCAA All-Academic Student-Athlete Awards:

NJCAA All-Academic First Team: 4.00 GPA
NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99 GPA
NJCAA All-Academic Third Team: 3.60-3.79 GPA

The recipients are:

Academic | First Team Annie Zubek Softball II
Academic | Second Team Jackson Dvorak Baseball I
Academic | Second Team Nick McAlister Baseball I
Academic | Second Team James Quinn Baseball I
Academic | Second Team Ashley Wiltjer Softball II
Academic | Third Team Kyle Hallberg Baseball I
Academic | Third Team Arrion Pamon Volleyball II, Basketball II
Academic | Third Team Matt Waznis Baseball I

Congratulations coaches and athletes! We know these student-athletes worked very diligently to achieve this goal. “We are very proud of these student-athletes that are not only winners on the field but more importantly in the classroom,” stated Steve Ruzich, SSC Athletic Director. For more information, please contact Coach Ruzich at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5843 or email SRuzich@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

South Suburban College Class Holds 90th Commencement Ceremony

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College hosted its 90th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the SSC Fitness Center/Fieldhouse on the Main Campus located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

This year’s Commencement Speaker was Marcus C. Evans, Jr., State Representative for the 33rd District, serving in his 3rd term. His district covers parts of Chatham, South Deering, Avalon Park, Burnside, Calumet Heights, South Chicago and south suburban communities; Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, Lynwood and Sauk Village. Born on the South side of Chicago with limited financial resources, Marcus grew up in a traditional family structure where he was taught three important ideals that would come to define his life’s work: integrity, hard work and community service. Marcus attended Morgan Park High School and Chicago State University, majoring in mathematics.

This year South Suburban College awarded over 500 degrees and certificates to graduating students, in addition to many more transferring students who are finishing up their two years at SSC. Approximately 200 students walked at the ceremony.

Registration for the fall semester at SSC is now in progress. 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.

SSC High School Equivalency Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College honored its 91, 2018 HSE (High School Equivalency) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their HSE Certificates. Chairman Zuccarelli spoke at the event followed by Thaddeus Jones, Representative of the 29th Illinois District/General Assembly.

The SSC HSE program helps students develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency Exams. Studies include Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitution. SSC’s Division of Community Education also offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA).

SSC will have its next registration for High School Equivalency and English Language Acquisition classes September 10, 11, and 12. These classes are free for all Illinois residents. For more information about the HSE Commencement Ceremony or Adult Education programs, contact the Adult Education Department at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2385 or ext. 2240. Para información en Español comuniquese al Centro Latino (708)210-5740 o a Latino@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL.

Custodial Supplies

Posted on June 4, 2018January 17, 2019 by Webmaster

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 20, 2018, 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 12, 2018 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.

Voice Actors Needed for Next SSC Play

Posted on June 4, 2018June 5, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play. The auditions will take place on July 11 and 12, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the main campus at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL.

Playwright Joe Landry has adapted three of Alfred Hitchcock’s earlier films into suspenseful dramas in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps form a triple feature that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence and a devastating explosion complete with live sound effects performed on stage.

“We’re looking for good speaking voices for the many characters in the three stories,” says director Sandra Wagner of Lansing. “Some characters have one or two lines each, some are main characters. Actors could play more than one role, so the ability to do multiple voices or dialects is a plus, but not a must.”

Wagner is planning evening rehearsals. Performances are scheduled for September 21 and 28, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. and September 22, 29 and 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

In addition to acting talent, the PAC Rats are also seeking volunteers to create the many live sound effects or who want to try their hands backstage, building and painting scenery. If you want to get your feet wet with something small or large, this is your opportunity!

Auditions are open to all community members as well as SSC students, aged 18 or older. Appointments and prepared audition materials are not necessary. Auditioners will read from scenes, which will be available at the time of auditions. Copies of the script are on reserve in the SSC library. Everyone is welcome to attend both auditions. Be prepared to list all conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.

For character descriptions, rehearsal schedule and more information, visit the Kindig Performing Arts Center’s website at http://learn.ssc.edu/theatre/ or email ssctheatre@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.

Volleyball Summer Camp Coming to SSC in June

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is now accepting registration for their summer camp June 25-29, 2018. The goal of this camp is to improve each camper’s fundamentals and to have some fun along the way.

Beginner’s Boys and Girls Ages 3-8th Grade Camp:

Dates:
Monday, June 25, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: 5 Sessions $60.00 per camper
*Must pre-register to get a t-shirt
Early-Registration Discount:
Register by June 11, 2018 for $5.00 discount!
Family Multiplayer Discount:
Call Coach Orth

High School Advanced Camp:

Dates:
Monday, June 25, 2018 – Hitters’ Camp
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 – Ball Control Camp
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 – Serve Receive/Defense Camp
Thursday, June 28, 2018 – Team Drills
Friday, June 29, 2018 – Tournament Day
**Tournament day-Players will be placed on teams and play mini games. Tournament winners will receive a prize!
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Cost: 5 Sessions $60.00 per camper or $15.00 per session
*Must pre-register for two days to get a t-shirt
Early-Registration Discount: Register by June 11, 2018 for $5.00 discount! Preregistration discount ONLY for players registering for all 5 days.

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

South Suburban College Student Selected to Visit NASA in July

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Julia Dixon of South Suburban College in South Holland, IL has been selected to travel to NASA’s Stennis Space Center this summer to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) onsite experience. Dixon has been selected as one of 280 community college students from across the U.S. to be part of the NCAS onsite experience.

The five-week online activity culminates with a four-day on-site event at a NASA Center and offers students the opportunity to interact with NASA engineers and others as they learn more about careers in science and engineering. While at NASA, students form teams and establish fictional companies interested in Mars exploration. Each team is responsible for developing and testing a prototype rover, forming a company infrastructure, managing a budget, and developing communications and outreach. The onsite experience at NASA includes briefings by NASA subject matter experts, information on how to apply for internships and a tour of NASA’s unique facilities.

NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars is activity funded in part by the Minority University Research and Education Program, or MUREP, which is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in authentic learning experiences to sustain a diverse workforce.
With this activity, NASA continues the agency’s tradition of engaging the nation in NASA’s mission. “NCAS not only inspires community college students to advance in STEM fields, but it also opens doors for future careers at NASA. NCAS has a legacy of alumni moving from NASA internships to and ultimately entering the NASA workforce. It is rewarding to see the progression of a student from NCAS participant to NASA colleague,” stated Joeletta Patrick, Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Manager.

For additional information, please contact National Community College Aerospace Scholars by email at JSC-NCAS@mail.nasa.gov or by phone at 281-483-0493.

For more information, visit: http://ncas.aerospacescholars.org/.

For more on MUREP visit: http://www.nasa.gov/education/murep.

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.

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – HR Essentials for Supervisors & Managers

Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled HR Essentials for Supervisors & Managers, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South Suburban College Main Campus in the MB Financial Suite on the 1st floor, and will be facilitated by Attorney Sonia D. Coleman and Alexandra Glumac, SSC Client Solutions Specialist.

We live in a litigious society and businesses are not immune. Protecting your company involves ensuring your managers and supervisors are trained on important HR laws and best practices. Whether you’ve been recently promoted, are a veteran supervisor or are working a non-HR job with HR responsibilities, this workshop is worth the investment. In this interactive session, participants will:

Receive updates and gain understanding on issues related to EEO, ADA, FMLA and other relevant employment laws.
Obtain up-to-date information on sexual harassment and bullying.
Learn essential best practices for hiring and terminating employees.

The cost of the workshop with continental breakfast is $45 per person or $40 per person if 3 or more from the same company attend. Reservations are required by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22nd. For more information or to register, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 3254 or email AGlumac@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL.

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 12-14 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 9, 2018.

Career Opportunities Include: Cement Mason, Electrician, Pipefitter, Carpenter, Laborer, Equipment Operator.

Requirements: Valid driver’s license, 18 years or older, High School diploma/GED, Interest working in the Construction Trades.

All candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license with them to attend orientation. For more information or to download a copy of the study guide for the assessment test, please visit our website at www.ssc.edu/hcctp or 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.

The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Community College Board, and the participating community colleges do not guarantee employment upon trainees’ graduation from the Highway Construction Careers Training Program.

South Suburban College Graduates Associate Degree Nurses

Posted on May 21, 2018May 24, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND – South Suburban College recently honored the 2018 graduates of the College’s Associated Degree Nursing Program. The graduates received their nursing pins from faculty members Oluwakemi Adeyemi and LaDonn Dickens.

Graduate Carl Engfer introduced the guest speaker, SSC alumna Michelle Warszalek, MS, RN. Michelle obtained her ADN from Thornton Community College in 1981, her BSN from Governors State University in 1986, and her MS, her Major in Nursing Administration and Minor in Mental Health Nursing from St. Xavier University in 1990. Michelle has 37 years of nursing experience in a variety of settings.

Speaking on behalf of the graduating class were Catherine Newport and Anastasios Koutsis. The closing address was given by Dr. Miriam Anthony, SSC’s Dean of Nursing.

SSC’s ADN Program is a two-year Associate in Applied Science program that provides learning experiences directed by faculty in local hospitals and health agencies to focus on the direct nursing care of patients of all ages. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurse (RN).

The 2018 graduating class is as follows:

Carl Engfer
Anastasios Koutsis
Nzinga Moyenda
Catherine Newport
Nidia Trinidad-Reyes
Elizabeth Valdivia

For more information about the program, contact Dr. Miriam Anthony, Dean of Nursing at 708-225-5840 or Ms. Patricia Mitchell at 708-596-2000, ext. 2260.

SSC Nursing Graduates and Mrs. Adeyemi — Pictured: SSC Nursing Graduates and their instructor Mrs. Adeyemi

South Suburban College, Calvary Baptist Church and Prairie State Partner to Host Career and Job Resource Fair

Posted on May 18, 2018May 22, 2018 by Webmaster

The Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood is partnering with South Suburban College (South Holland) and Prairie State College (Chicago Heights) and to hold a special event designed to provide south suburban residents with important information on resources and education opportunities available to help launch a new career. The program will be held on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 801 East Glenwood Dyer Road in Glenwood.

“There are many people in the south suburbs looking for new and better career opportunities, and we are excited to partner with our local community colleges and share the many resources available to our community members,” Pastor Kelon Duke, host of the program said. “This event is an important place to begin that process.”

The half-day program will provide valuable information on career certificate programs in various professions including Health Care and Court Reporting, Apprenticeship and Internship programs, Business Development opportunities, support for veterans, tuition assistance, childcare resources, job placement assistance and more. Guidance in attaining associate degrees, educational grants, financial aid and High School Equivalency (HSE) courses also will be offered.

“This truly is a golden opportunity for people to begin improving the quality of their lives by preparing for the kind of purposeful, fulfilling, career and future they have always wanted,” Pastor Duke continued. “If even a handful of people take advantage of this resource, we can consider the effort a huge success.”

For more information about the career and job resource fair, contact Calvary Baptist Church at (708) 758-2300.

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.

SSC Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Local College

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2019 to local students at the college’s annual Academic Achievement Reception on May 8, 2018. In doing so, the SSC Foundation surpassed the $2 million milestone 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 MB Financial Bank, and SSC Foundation President. “The $2 million milestone is tribute to all of the countless donors over the years – SSC employees, alumni, members of our community and Foundation directors who have generously supported these scholarship programs. South Suburban College is a fine institution and plays a critical role in our community.”

Whether the recipient is 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, 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.

Illiana Financial Credit Union scholarship recipients Lilly Martlink, Ivonne Hernandez, and Elizabeth Cervantes pictured with Illiana representatives. — Illiana Financial Credit Union established and awarded three new scholarships to South Suburban College students at the SSC Foundation’s 2018 Academic Achievement Reception May 8th (recipients Lilly Martlink, Ivonne Hernandez, and Elizabeth Cervantes pictured with Illiana representatives).

Student Artwork Purchased By South Suburban College

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – For over thirty years the Board of Trustees of SSC has recognized outstanding art students by purchasing artworks of excellence. The artwork becomes part of the permanent art collection of South Suburban College for use for in our college halls, offices, and galleries. To date there are over 200 student works proudly displayed around South Suburban College.
The selection process involves a jury of art faculty members who nominate artwork from the Fall and Spring Biannual Juried Student Art Exhibit. All selections nominated by the jury are individually evaluated on their merit and as examples of excellence of outcomes the Art & Design faculty have determined to be objectives for the art courses of our college.

Finalists for the college’s art collection are selected at the end of the spring semester and are presented to the Board of Trustees at the May meeting.

The public is welcome to visit our art galleries at no charge. The Dulgar Gallery is on the first floor. 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 holidays. For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or ext. 2316, or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.