Welcome to...16 international students at COD this year as part of the Community College Initiative Program. Sponsored through the U.S. State Department, the program recruits participants from underserved and unrepresented countries and provides them with a one-year, non-degree academic program at a U.S. community college. Since starting with the CCI program during the 2012-2013 academic year, COD has hosted 124 international students from around the world. Read More

President’s Corner: As we bid farewell to what I hope was an enjoyable and rejuvenating summer for all, we now welcome the fall term with excitement, motivation and hope for a smooth transition for our students, faculty and staff. The campus came to life on the first day of term and I had the privilege of spending some time with students, helping them find their way and even offering them a refreshing treat on a hot day. I can tell you that the energy and enthusiasm at this time of year is palpable and contagious. With this mind, I hope you can look, as I do, with optimism for all that the 2019-2020 academic year is sure to bring. Read More

The Green SheetA news digest for College of DuPage employees • Published by the Public Relations and Communications Office • Aug. 23, 2019

Gearing up for Frida: The MAC welcomed acclaimed Mayan artist Juan Chawuk to recreate some of Frida Kahlo’s most iconic works. Chawuk’s work will be on display during the MAC’s upcoming Frida Fest, a day-long outdoor celebration

beginning at noon Sunday, Sept. 8. Read MoreKudos to...Adult Education staff, who delivered Integrated Digital English Acceleration (I-DEA) training to more than 80 adult education representatives from community colleges across the nation. COD is one of only two community colleges delivering I-DEA in Illinois.Welcome to the New Dean of STEM: Jennifer Cumpston has been named COD’s new Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Jennifer has a significant background in science, education, education administration and leadership, and will oversee Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering, Math and Physics. Read MoreOpen Resources: COD is one of only nine institutions selected for the 2019-2020 OpenStax Institutional Partnership Program. Administered by Rice University, the program encourages use of free textbooks, which eliminate cost barriers for students and allow unrestricted, immediate access to learning materials. Read MoreDon’t Delay: Applications are being accepted for “Funding Global Education Initiatives: On Campus and Abroad” for the 2019-2020 academic year. The fall deadline is Friday, Sept. 13, for fall and spring initiatives, and Friday, Jan. 31, for spring, summer or early fall initiatives. Read More

Kind of Blue: Bringing an end to more than 18 years of spinning tunes at WDCB 90.9 FM, midday jazz host Barry Winograd will be moving on to the next step of his journey. Barry’s last show will air from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Best wishes, Barry!

Congratulations to...the 2019 Fall I Am COD Award recipients. This year's I Am COD Team/Group winners (above, top) were members of the Coach program, Carol Dvorak-Mola, Marilyn Joyner, Karla Megow, Douglas Megow, Valerie Ulett, Pamela Neuner, Azra Yusuf, Patricia Sovonick, Tracy Kline, Julie Konczyk, Joseph Cassidy and Susan Landers. Social Media Specialist Jordyn Holliday (above, center) was the winner of the I am COD O.N.E Award, and Culinary Market and Lab Coordinator Laura Lerdel (above, bottom) received the I Am COD Chap Award. All winners were photographed with members of the COD Leadership Team: Trustee Charles Bernstein, COD President Dr. Brian Caputo, Provost Mark Curtis-Chavez, Assistant Provost of Student Affairs Diana Del Rosario, Board Vice Chairman Christine Fenne, Trustee Heidi Holan, Trustee Daniel Markwell, Assistant Provost of Instruction Kirk Overstreet and Vice President of Human Resources and Project Hire-Ed Linda Sands-Vankerk. Take a moment to view photos from the recent I Am COD nominee reception.

Five Questions with...Assistant Provost of Student Affairs Diana Del Rosario. Diana, who started at COD in February 2019, discusses what she enjoys most about working at the College, what drew her to a career in higher education and the most important element in

supporting student success. Read MoreWelcome to...the newest members of the College ofDuPage family. View a full list of new hires approved at theAugust Board of Trustees meeting. Congratulations to...July I Am COD Individual Award winner Dawn Birkland, Curriculum-Central Scheduling, for her contributions to the College. Dawn’s fellow nominees include Barb Groves, Office of the Provost, and Jessica Lang, Nursing and Health Sciences. Don’t Miss the Last Ever Food Truck Rally/5K! Registration for the ninth and final Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K is open and is set at the discounted price of $20. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5. This will be the last ever, so let’s make it the best ever. Read MoreCongratulations to...the winners of COD’s first Library

Research and Award Symposium. Amanda Murphy, Hannya Gonzalez Serrano, Renee Hyzy, Jane Hernandez-Aguierre (left, with assistant professor of Childhood Education Jean Zaar, second from right), and Katie Moore and Ang Li

(not pictured), for the project “Early Childhood Education: The Foundation of Our Nation.” Read MoreFun and Games: Congratulations to Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Support Anthony Ramos, winner of the Employee Cookout lip sync contest for his performance of a ‘90s medley! Other competitors included Enrollment Operations Specialist Sameena Parveen and Team Admissions performing “Mr. Roboto”; Operations, Outreach and Technical Coordinator Angel Nance performing “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”; Compensation, Benefits and HRIS Manager Beth O'Brien and friend performing “I Got You Babe”; and Adjunct Math Instructor Dan Wilson performing

“Shut Up and Dance.” Special thanks to guest judges Steve Thompson, Casey Emerich and Joe Mullin. Staff enjoyed good company, outdoor games, entertainment and a buffet.