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Owens Campus • Georgetown, DEwww.dtcc.edu • Fall 2012

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6 New AirplanesThis fall the Owens Campus Airframe Maintenance Technology program is taking its students to new heights thanks to the addition of two new aircraft.

Energy HouseEnergy House is open at the Owens Campus and filled with Energy Management students getting hands-on experience with a variety of alternative and renewable technologies.

Java 101 Coffee HouseJava 101, a new coffee house that will serve as a business and a learning lab for students will be open in the Student Services Center.

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Cover StoryGlobal Understanding Series features programs and workshops free to the community, Delaware Tech students and staff. Presentations and performances provide a personal perspective on a global issue, region, culture, or people.

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Message from the Campus Director

Dear Alumni & Friends,

When the doors of Delaware Tech in Georgetown opened to students in the fall of 1967, I doubt that anyone could have imagined the wealth of innovative and exciting programs that exist at the College today. The founders of Delaware Tech wanted to offer the opportunity of a college degree to people living in the southern Delaware region, as

well as skilled and knowledgeable employees for local businesses. I’m pleased to report that, four and a half decades later, we are still working toward that goal every day. And we continue to develop new and improved academic and training programs each year, as well as provide valuable resources for our community. I hope you will enjoy reading in this issue about the many exciting things that are happening at the Owens Campus.

On Saturday, November 17, we hosted our Saturday Before the Season event. The day included Couture & Class, our annual fall fashion show to raise funds to support international education programs on our campus. Proceeds provide scholarships for our students to study abroad, as well as our Global Understanding series, which is a series of workshops that

provides personal perspectives on a global issue, region, culture, or people for our students and our community. We were thrilled that so many joined us to support this very important program. We also hosted a shopping bazaar, The Gift Bag, on campus that day to provide people with an opportunity to do some early holiday shopping at many different boutiques under one roof.

I also welcome you to visit the campus to see what’s happened since you were last here. If you haven’t seen Energy House, you will marvel at this wonderful facility, which is a working lab for students pursuing an energy management degree. It is also a resource for our students and community to learn about environmentally responsible ways we can build and sustain our homes. Read about the green screen at Energy House in this issue. In addition, you can see our two new science labs that are almost complete, and our new Innovation and Technology Center under construction.

As you read through this fall 2012 issue, remember that we are here and able to accomplish great things because of you – our graduates and friends. I sincerely appreciate your support of our students, faculty and staff, and the College.

Dr. Ileana SmithVice President and Campus Director

“we are here and able to accomplish great things because of you – our graduates and friends.”


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Kids think it’s FUN! Parents know it’s STEM!

Kids On

Campus

For more information, call 302.854.6966

Explore youth programs offered year round. Visit dtcc.edufor a wide variety of hands on activities for kids ages 4 -15.

Scholarships are available for programs in STEM areas -Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

CULINARY ARTS CAREER EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN GIRL IPAD LEGOS IN MOTION KAYAKING ACADEMIC SKILLS BUILDER ADVENTURE FITNESS

Delaware Tech makes learning fun!

Kids think it’s FUN! Parents know it’s STEM!

Kids On

Campus

For more information, call 302.854.6966

Explore youth programs offered year round. Visit dtcc.edufor a wide variety of hands on activities for kids ages 4 -15.

Scholarships are available for programs in STEM areas -Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

CULINARY ARTS CAREER EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN GIRL IPAD LEGOS IN MOTION KAYAKING ACADEMIC SKILLS BUILDER ADVENTURE FITNESS

Delaware Tech makes learning fun!

N ick Lawrence remembers well the day he first encountered Delaware Tech. After working in the

construction industry for 15 years and as a technician in the tool rental business for almost five years, it was time for a change. Looking for another job, he went to the Sussex County Airpark in Georgetown to apply for any available position. As he was leaving, Lawrence noticed information about Delaware Tech beginning a new program in the aviation industry. Nothing ventured, nothing gained .... he went immediately to talk with Barry Weiss, department chair for the College’s airframe maintenance program. And so he began his journey to a new career.

It soon became evident to Lawrence that he was talented in sheet metal work; that asset combined with being a quick study helped to ensure his success in the classroom and in the lab while working on aircraft. According to Ed Phillips, retired program instructor, “Nick is deliberate in his efforts, thinking through what he is doing. Very diligent, he is almost a perfectionist. With those qualities, he’ll have a job in the industry for many years to come if that’s what he wants.”

After completing the airframe maintenance program as a member of the first class in 2010 and earning a repairman certificate and an airframe license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Lawrence began his employment with Summit Aviation in Middletown. He is a company fabricator of sheet metal structural assemblies that are installed in special mission aircraft, such as the Hawker Beechcraft Super King Air. In that role, he does the “mod work” or modifications to interiors/exteriors of turbo-prop powered aircraft, which are purchased for specific purposes or special missions. He also has been the primary fabricator for several projects.

“I do a lot of that type of work on the lathe and mill, as well as very intricate bends in sheet metal assemblies,” Lawrence explained. The type of precision required in that work frequently involves dimensions as small as 0.0015 of an inch, in accordance with various drawings for the modifications, which are generated by the company’s engineering department.

During the fabrication of custom sheet metal components, Lawrence must ensure that the parts he makes comply precisely with FAA-approved drawings. “About 50 percent of my work involves conformity checks as well as inspection of the final installation,” noted Lawrence, “before signing off on my portion of the work.”

On a day-to-day basis, Lawrence collaborates with company engineers and is learning about the sophisticated

computer programs used to create the drawings. He also works closely with the company’s team of airframe and power plant mechanics, who hold FAA Inspection Authorization and are responsible for reviewing the work of the technicians to ensure compliance with federal regulations before final paperwork is completed.

Additionally, part of the modification process of special mission aircraft requires Lawrence to work on airframe subsystems, such as electrical, hydraulic and environmental components that may need to be relocated or modified to accommodate the electronic equipment.

For businesses and their employees involved in retrofitting aircraft, meeting the rigorous standards imposed on the aviation industry by the FAA is a formidable task. Training and education are key to success for the employee, and Lawrence feels he was well prepared by the airframe maintenance program.

“I enjoyed being in class and learned a lot. The faculty really helped us learn the FAA regulations as if it was our bible.”

That Lawrence had the skills and training essential for entry into this demanding field was re-affirmed by his employer. Daniel R. Andress, lead program manager for Summit Aviation, stated, “Nick came here as a mechanic trainee with only what he had learned from Del Tech. Since he started here at Summit Aviation, he’s excelled quickly beyond all expectations in his training. Excelled so much that I would feel confident in putting him on any structural assignment we have with minimal help required for him to complete his task.”

Lawrence notes his job is challenging, having to complete work within time guidelines and restrictions, and especially when installing something new on an airplane. With a slight smile, he remarks that one doesn’t want to mis-drill on a plane.

But he’s up to the test with each new project; a solid educational background combined with daily learning on the job has transformed his venture into an in-demand career. Although not one to boast of his success, Lawrence quietly shares his story when the opportunity arises and recommends the airframe maintenance program to relatives and neighbors.

Job Search Leads to Degree and a New Career


Delaware Tech’sAirframe Maintenance Technology Program Adds Two Planes


T his fall the Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus Airframe Maintenance Technology

program is taking its students to new heights thanks to the additions of two new aircraft.

Near the beginning of the year, the Owens Campus received the anonymous donation of a Piper Aerostar 600A in excellent condition with no known damage history and a full analog instrument panel. In late spring, the College purchased a well-equipped Learjet 24 that was used as a test bed for the RSVM high-performance wing, as well as other modifications. Both planes were

flown to the program’s location at the Sussex County Airport.The addition of the Aerostar and Learjet gives the program seven aircraft and

16 simulators for students to train on. “This really helps to meet many of the FAA requirements we need to have to teach our students,” said Barry Weiss, department chairperson.

The donation of the Piper Aerostar was made because the unnamed donor knew of Delaware Tech’s aircraft maintenance program and wanted to contribute to its success. “It has systems that are really a step above what we have now,” Weiss said. “It allows the students to view and get hands-on experience with something more complex.”

Weiss said the main difference with this plane, in contrast to the College’s other aircraft, is that it features an electro-hydraulic landing gear system. Currently, the students receive hands-on experience with an electric landing gear system found in the program’s Beechcraft Baron 55A aircraft or must use one of the simulators to experience a hydraulic landing gear system.

“Simulators are nice, but working on the aircraft is really what the students want to do,” Weiss said. “And the more modern you can get, the more a student can learn.

Though technology has advanced over the years, especially in the areas of composites structures and avionics, what our students learn in using

our equipment is fundamental to the aviation maintenance industry.”

Students are also gaining experience working on the College’s new Learjet. This aircraft was purchased primarily for the new Powerplant Maintenance

program Delaware Tech is developing and hopes to have certified by the FAA early next year. That program will focus on

engine maintenance.Weiss said that the Learjet has more advanced systems than the other

aircraft the College now possesses due to its high-performance capabilities. Delaware Tech is also receiving several donated items to assist in working on the Learjet

and maneuvering it around the hangar. Donations of airplanes and airplane materials are always welcome. If anyone is interested in donating these items, contact Jason Bentley, development director, by email at [email protected].

For more information about Delaware Tech’s Airframe Maintenance Technology program, visit www.dtcc.edu/academics/programs-study/airframe-maintenance-technology.


International Education

Global to Local Service ProjectPoints of Contact: China

February 2013

Denmark

Postcards from

Denmark

January 2013

Costa Rica

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“Schooling

the World” 2013

International Speaker Carlos Andres GomezFebruary 2013


A Global Perspective for Students and Faculty

D elaware Technical Community College’s Global Understanding Series features programs and workshops free to the community, Delaware Tech students and staff. Presentations and performances are generally 60 minutes long and provide

a personal perspective on a global issue, region, culture, or people.“We try to use community members who are interested in contributing, or students and faculty members who have

something to share from their international experience,” said Amy Russell, Owens Campus instructional coordinator.The programs that have already occurred this fall, as well as those that are still to come, have been scheduled at different

times of the day and in different buildings on campus. “We try to have events at different times and locations and on different topics so there is a variety and so it works around

the schedules of students and faculty,” Russell said.Four different components comprise the Global Understanding Series:

• Global Voices – Provides a personal perspective on a global issues, region, culture or people• Postcards from Abroad – Presented by Delaware Tech staff and students from different cultures or who have

participated in previous study abroad programs• Global Skills – Interactive workshops which teach participants new skills they can use in a workshop activity• Culture & Arts – an immersion in dancing, cooking, traditional dress or theater

All are welcome to attend upcoming spring semester programs, which include:

• Postcards from Denmark• Postcards from Costa Rica • International Speaker Carlos Andres Gomez• Schooling the World Film Showing• Global to Local Service Project

For more information, visit www.dtcc.edu/academics/international-education/global-understanding-series. Specific dates will be posted in January.

Visit Delaware Tech’s website today to sign-up for email notifications for upcoming Global Understanding Series programs.


Opportunities Abound


M any Owens Campus students might be surprised to learn that global education and experiences are within

their reach through the Study Abroad Programs the college offers.

Study Abroad Programs are credit courses that require completion of assignments and focus on development of specific learning objectives. Some programs include work specific to a major, while others are cultural immersion trips. Students are eligible to apply for any of the trips being offered, as long as they have a minimum 2.0 GPA and are in good academic standing.

Trips are mostly scheduled over spring break to prevent students from missing classes and last seven to 10 days. The cost is also kept as low as possible, and there are several scholarships available for students.

Some of this year’s trips are to Costa Rica, England, Belize, Russia, Denmark and Scotland, and in the past students have been able to visit China and Italy.

“I think a lot of people would like to study abroad,

but they think they can’t,” Owens Campus Instructional Coordinator Amy Russell said. “But you can do it with a little bit of planning and the desire to do it.”

The fee for each course includes airfare, transportation from the campus to the airport, lodging and some meals. Oftentimes Delaware Tech partners with a school or tour group in the country of the trip, which can help with lodging or meals. Other times a home stay will be arranged.

“We do everything we can to keep you safe and happy and make sure you learn a lot,” Russell said.

Since each trip combines learning and sightseeing, Russell said students who have previously traveled have loved their experiences.

“You can apply real-world skills, you can learn about new and different cultures and you can increase your confidence by functioning in unfamiliar environments,” Russell said.

For more information, and a complete list of all Study Abroad Programs being offered, visit dtcc.edu/academics/international-education/study-abroad-programs.

“ I have journeyed all over the globe and spent time in the company of wonderful people whose lives looked nothing like my own, on the top of rural mountainsides or in the world’s bustling

centers of commerce, and in places where folks struggle to afford the most basic of necessities … all were transforming moments that have broadened my perspective. So I know first-hand why it is so important for our students -- as part of their education -- to be able to explore the world. For they come home with an appreciation and understanding for different cultures that can be gained in few other ways. But most important, this exposure furthers students’ ability to analyze ideas, adapt, and respond to different situations, which is critical for success in the 21st century workforce.” – Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr., President of Delaware Technical Community College.

President George has a long-standing commitment to furthering international education initiatives at the College like Study Abroad. Now in his 18th year as president, he has established a collegewide international education team to promote international awareness and global understanding among students, faculty, and community members at every campus; allocated presidential scholarships to students who might not otherwise been able to study abroad; and launched an annual professional development trip abroad for faculty who are recognized for excellence in teaching. Dr. George is also a member of the board of directors for Community Colleges for International Development.


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Belize

Costa Rica Russia

Scotland

Overall:Since 2002, a total of 1,719 international students have studied at the Owens Campus.

Current school year:355 foreign-born students are enrolled in 105 different majors

24 different countries are represented

International Students at the Owens Campus



D e l a wa r e Te c h H o s t s S u cce s s f u l

Saturday Before the SeasonNovember 17, 2012

D elaware Tech hosted a day of elegant fashion and pre-holiday shopping on Saturday, November 17, 2012. The new Saturday Before the Season event included the College’s fifth annual Couture & Class Fashion Show and Luncheon, as

well as a unique shopping opportunity – The Gift Bag, which offered visitors the opportunity to peruse a collection of regional boutiques under one roof.

The Couture & Class Fashion Show offered guests two options. The $50 ticket included an international champagne luncheon with premium show seating along the runway and reserved parking. The $35 ticket included a wine & cheese reception with open show seating. All proceeds from the annual show benefit international educational programs at Delaware Tech’s Owens Campus. Funds support Study Abroad scholarships for students, as well as the Global Understanding Series, a series of free workshops and presentations open to students and the community. The Fashion Show each year is the result of hard work by a committee of dedicated volunteers and Delaware Tech staff members. This year’s committee co-chairs were Selham Sue Saliba, Peg Hertrich, and Robert Sessa.

The Gift Bag was a shopping bazaar on campus open to the general public from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with no charge for admission. In addition to offering guests the chance to shop many regional vendors under one roof, there were “how to” demonstrations during the day on topics related to fashion, accessories, and wellness.

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I t was Sue Saliba, Delaware Tech alumna, member of the Board of

Trustees, and Owens Development Council member, who suggested the idea to host an annual fashion show to raise funds to support international education. A native of Senegal, West Africa and fluent in four languages, she has had the good fortune to travel, visit other countries, and experience first-hand how enriching an opportunity that can be. It was her intent to provide an avenue for funds that would enable students at the Owens Campus to benefit from international education.

Her idea has certainly lived up to her original goal. She has remained a driving force behind the annual show, working diligently with others on the committee to make it the place to be in November. The sold out event each year makes it possible for students to study abroad - the College awarded ten $1,000 scholarships in 2010 and eleven $1,000 scholarships in 2011. The Owens Campus’s Global Understanding series, free to students, staff, and the community, is also supported by this very important annual event.


D elaware Tech is offering a variety of new programs at the Owens Campus this fall to respond to workforce needs

and continue to connect Delawareans with jobs.The new Environmental Engineering Technology

associate degree teaches students to master common practice environmental procedures such as sampling,

assessment, design, result recording, and analysis. As our environment continues to degrade, there is a need for professionals with the knowledge and skills in the general and technical aspects of preventing, assessing, and managing environmental issues.

Another new associate degree program was created to

Responding to Industry Needs:Connecting Delawareans with Jobs

ACADEMICS AND TrAININg


align with Governor Markell’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiative, which includes providing highly-qualified teachers in those areas. The new associate degree program in Science Education Chemistry Physics prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor’s degree and become a high school chemistry or physics teacher. The Department of Education consistently lists all science disciplines as a critical need for Delaware schools.

The Information Security associate degree program, which began last fall, prepares students to build and maintain secure computer networks, diagnose and resolve vulnerabilities, implement security policies, and manage operating systems. The program was created in response to the growing need for securing cyberspace infrastructure.

With recent advancements in solar technology and great financial incentives, the Renewable Energy Solar associate degree, now in its second year, prepares students with the skills and knowledge to perform site design and to sell and install photovoltaic and solar thermal hot water systems. Graduates of the program are prepared to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic Entry Level Program Exam.

The College is also offering a new 16-week training program in Sustainable Landscaping that provides students with a basic landscaping background, as well as specific experience in the rapidly growing field of sustainable landscaping. Instructional courses cover four major topics – soils and compost, storm water management, vegetation and the environment, and sustainable landscape maintenance.

Looking to the future, Delaware Tech is working to develop a new program called Powerplant Maintenance Technology beginning in fall 2013, pending Federal Aviation Administration approval. It will offer additional opportunities for those completing the College’s already FAA-approved Airframe Maintenance Technology associate degree program. Powerplant students will learn how to perform powerplant maintenance on turbine and reciprocating engines, including auxiliary power units, propellers and accessories. By obtaining both the Airframe and Powerplant license, a mechanic’s opportunities are nearly unlimited in the field of aircraft maintenance.

All of these new programs, with the exception of the Science Education Chemistry Physics and Environmental Engineering Technology degrees, were developed with funding from a $4.9 million U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant that Delaware Tech was awarded in 2011. TAACCCT provides community colleges and other eligible institutions of higher education with funds to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that meet industry needs and prepare adults for high-wage, high-skill employment.

For more information on new and existing degree programs at Delaware Tech, visit www.dtcc.edu or call (302) 856-5400. To learn more about the Sustainable Landscaping training program call the Corporate and Community Programs Division at (302) 855-5905.

Certificate Programs

For more information,or to register, call

(302) 854-6966 or visitdtcc.edu/continuing-education

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Basic SurvivalSign Language

Electronic HealthRecords Specialist

Event Planner

Fiber Optics

Forklift Operation/Safety

Health Information Coding Specialist

Massage Therapist

Medical Codingand Billing

Medical Insurance Specialist

Medical Office Assistant

Medical Transcriptionist

Nursing Assistant

Personal Training

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S truggling with math should not keep anyone from achieving their academic and professional goals. Delaware Tech students have some new options available to them when they are tackling challenging math courses they need for their degrees. The

College’s new Math Emporium, located in the Math Center, offers students two options designed with their success in mind.The Face-to-Face Emporium option exists for the student who wants to accelerate to college-level math quickly. Students

meet with their assigned instructor one hour per week in a classroom. Additionally, they spend at least three hours per week working on one of the Math Center’s 93 computers completing assignments, quizzes, and tests. Math instructors and tutors are available to assist them when they need it.

The Face-to-Face Emporium with Lecture option is for students who want to get extra support from their assigned instructor. They meet with that instructor for two hours per week and spend at least two hours a week on the computers in the

Math Center working on assignments, quizzes, and tests.

“I really like it,” said Joni Cahall, a first year nursing student. “With all of the teachers and tutors in there it gives you a different perspective on how to do a problem.”

The Emporium program was created using funds from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) program. This multi-year grant provides community colleges and other eligible institutions of higher education with funds to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that: can be completed in two years or less; are suited for workers who are eligible for training under the TAA for Workers program; and prepare program participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations.

Come and visit!

We’d love to show you the exciting things that are going on here at the Owens Campus. Come and tour the campus to see Energy House, our new labs, and more! Call (302) 855-5951 to schedule a tour today!

If you haven’t seen Delaware Tech’s new collegewide website, visit dtcc.edu today!


Energy House’s Efficient Practicesare Available at Your Fingertips

E nergy House is open at the Owens Campus and filled with Energy Management students getting hands-on

experience with a variety of alternative and renewable technologies, as well as energy efficient and sustainable home designs. Energy House was built as a residential-style building constructed with sustainable design and building materials that earned it LEED Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Energy House is both a working lab and an actual home. Energy House is collecting and providing data every minute from various points of the building and the grounds, allowing

students and the public to learn from its efficient practices. As soon as visitors enter Energy House, they can use a new touchscreen in the main lobby to:

• View live data points to see real time reporting of Energy House’s efficiency

• Take a virtual tour of the building and the grounds• Learn about alternative and renewable technologies

and practices they can use at home and calculate the savings of some of those practices


For those that are unable to visit Energy House in person, the Owens Campus can bring that touchscreen right in your home via an interactive Web site.

“The only difference between the home-based version and the Energy House-based version is that you would not have the equipment physically in front of you,” said David LaFazia, department chairperson for Energy Management Technology. “A person is able to monitor energy usage, compare basic weather data to real-time power readings and gain ideas on how they can apply these sustainable design options to their own situations.”

The live data points give users the real-time measures of:

• Energy House’s electricity usage• Solar PV (the rate at which light from the sun is being

converted into electricity)• Wind turbine power• Light and outlet load (the portion of the overall

electrical load being devoted to running the lights and powering equipment plugged into the outlets)

• HVAC load (the rate at which energy is used for HVAC comfort control)

“Overall electricity use is most familer for the public,” LaFazia said. “The PV array and the wind turbine are very visible alternative energy technologies and ones in which community members might be able to invest. HVAC tends to represent the majority of energy use in buildings, and light and outlet load provides a view on hidden costs.”

Another interactive feature is the calculator, which allows users to determine their carbon footprint, as well as how much they would save by using low flow faucets and having a programmable thermostat.

After visiting the website, anyone should be able to begin using some of the sustainable and energy efficient practices that Energy House uses daily.

“The Virtual Tour provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies that make up the Energy House,” LaFazia said. “Your first steps toward sustainability can be as simple as changing out an old toilet with a dual-flush unit, or perhaps swapping out an inefficient HVAC unit with a high-efficiency one. Energy House showcases multiple technologies in order to help you make informed decisions about the ones that are right for your own situation.”

To view the website from home, visit go.dtcc.edu/energyhouse.


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I n Jenna Cahall’s last year playing softball, she made history for the Owens Campus Lady Roadrunners of Delaware

Technical Community College.Cahall, of Laurel, was named NJCAA Division II First Team

All-American, the first softball player from Delaware Tech to win such an honor since it was created in 2000. She was named to the second team in 2011.

“I just wanted to be the best I could,” Cahall said. “It was a good way to wrap up my whole career. I accomplished a lot, and the team accomplished a lot.”

Offensively, Cahall led Region XIX players in individual hitting, with an overall batting average of .545, led the league in RBI with 51, tied for the most home runs with seven and finished second in on base percentage at .576. Defensively,

Cahall had the second-best fielding percentage at .986 with 209 put outs, eight assists and only three errors.

“Her stats have been solid for two years,” Owens Campus Head Softball Coach Wayne Price said. “And during the last two weekends of the season her bat got really hot. Nobody could get her out. And her defense was also stellar all year.”

The All-American honor wraps up a spring season for Cahall that included a return trip to the NJCAA Division II World Series with the Lady Roadrunners and being named Region XIX Player of the Year and First Team All-Region. The team had a record of 71-13 in her two seasons.

“I couldn’t have won anything without my teammates and coaches who pushed me every day in practice,” Cahall said.

Cahall, who has played softball since she was nine, will now focus on her nursing degree instead of sports. She said she feels lucky to have been able to play almost her entire softball career with fellow Laurel players Stephanie Wheatley, Brooke Evans, Melissa Trout and Kelsey, Alexis and Taylor Oliphant who were all members of the Lady Roadrunners for the last two years.

“It made the transition from high school to college better knowing I had friends on the team,” Cahall said. “Being able to play with these girls I’ve played with basically my whole career made it really memorable. We just played every game like it was our last.”

Other Owens Campus Division II All-American players were: Kelsey Oliphant, third team 2011; Brittany Hood, second team 2008; Christy Lewis, second team 2004; Katie Couchman, honorable mention 2003 and Leah Conley, second team 2001.

Jenna CahallDivision II All-American Softball Player


T his fall, the aroma of knowledge won’t be the only thing in the air on campus. Java 101, a new coffee house that

will serve as a business and a learning lab for students, will be open in the Student Services Center. The coffee

house will provide a variety of drinks,

such as coffee, cappuccinos,

tea and smoothies, and likely some light

food items to go with the beverages.Students will be

involved in Java 101 in a variety of ways. There will be several part-time

positions that students are able to apply for, and Entrepreneurship, Business and Food Safety students will use Java 101 as a lab for observations, internships and practicums.

“An instructional team is meeting to develop and determine the academic course integration of the coffee house with the curriculum,” said Keena Ross, instructor for Entrepreneurship Technology.

Jaci Beaston has been hired as the manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She has worked in management for Moe’s Southwest Grill in both Wilmington and Rehoboth beach, and as a dietary specialist for a nursing home in Dover.

“I am excited to get this project up and running,” Beaston said.

The name Java 101 was the result of a “Name Our Coffee House” contest. More than 250 names were submitted by students, staff and faculty when the fall semester started. From that list, five names were selected to be voted on via a poll on the Owens Campus Facebook page. The winner of that poll was Java 101, which was suggested by Kayla Brennick, a Veterinary Technology student. Other finalist names were Brewed Awakenings, Café Diem, Coffee Cave and Technically Coffee.

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N ew Student Government Association (SGA) President Elissa

Troise and Vice President Caitlyn Timko are ready to hear ideas, suggestions, comments and complaints about anything on campus.

“I love our school and I very much enjoy helping people,” Troise said. “I was very excited for the opportunity to serve our students.”

Troise, an Entrepreneurship major, and Timko, a Medical Laboratory Technician major, were voted into their positions during elections that were held last spring.

“The SGA provides a framework for students to become informed about all activities and events happening on campus and also supply valuable input,” said Kerri Harmon, SGA advisor. “We value the student’s opinions, and the SGA gives them an opportunity to share ideas and collaborate on projects, as well as meet new people and serve the campus and local community. SGA allows students to develop skills outside of the classroom that will be essential in personal and career success.”

To be an SGA officer, prospective candidates must submit a nomination form to the Student Life Coordinator who will confirm that the student:

• Has successfully completed a minimum of 12 college credits at the Owens Campus

• Has attained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0• Is currently registered for a minimum of six college

credits in an academic program on the Owens Campus

Harmon said both officers perfectly fit the qualities the College is looking for in student leaders.

“Elissa and Caitlyn make excellent student leaders. They are both determined, outgoing and thoughtful. They truly care about the success of the students on the Owens Campus,” Harmon said. “These ladies are good listeners and enjoy meeting new people and striving to improve all aspects of student life and student involvement at Delaware Technical Community College.”

Troise and Timko each said they hope to be a sounding board for issues, both good and bad, that are

important to the student body.“I don’t want to change things for

me,” Timko said. “I want to change things because a majority wants it.”Students are able to express their ideas

and opinions at monthly SGA meetings, held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Executive Dining Room of the Student Services Center.

The remaining meeting dates for the fall semester are Nov. 28 and Dec. 5.

“I would like that to be an open forum for the students,” Troise said. “Our best and most popular student activities on campus have come from students’ ideas.”

Students can also email both Troise and Timko with comments or questions at [email protected] or [email protected].

STUDENT LIfE


O wens Campus Student Spotlight is a Facebook marketing campaign created by the Owens Campus Marketing Team to spotlight a current student of Delaware Tech each week on the campus Facebook page. Each student has his or her picture

taken, answers certain questions, and then everything is posted on Facebook. The goal of Student Spotlight is to create more interaction with students on the campus Facebook page, provide unique

insights to potential students, and offer a different perspective to current students from their peers that they wouldn’t find on the college website.

So far the campaign has been an amazing success. The weekly Student Spotlight posts are among the most popular and most viral posts on the campus Facebook page, and the overall likes for the main page have increased tremendously. All students who have been spotlighted have been extremely happy with the reactions they have received. The campaign has been very popular with faculty staff and students and recently recieved a regional award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.

Here are some highlights from the first students who were spotlighted:

To read all of the Student Spotlight features in their entirety, “Like” the Owens Campus Facebook page.

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Amit Vyas, 19, General Business,from Lewes –

Why do you like the Owens Campus? “There are always people around to talk to, and it’s not large enough where you don’t know anyone. It’s easy to make friends.”

What has surprised or impressed you about the Owens Campus? “The teachers are always there to help. I didn’t expect to have a math teacher willing to set aside time outside the classroom to help me.”

What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, Amit wants to transfer to a four-year college, most likely the University of Delaware, and major in International Business Studies or some type of management program.

Brianna Fedynich, 19, Human Services, from Lewes –

Why do you like the Owens Campus? “The teachers are really committed to the students, and if I need to talk to an advisor it’s easy to get in to see them. I just like the atmosphere. I feel like it’s very positive.”

Why did you choose to major in Human Services? “I want to help people, and I’ve always been really good at listening. I want to be a therapist, and Human Services was the closest thing to psychology that was offered.”

What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, Brianna plans on transferring to get her bachelor’s degree in psychology and would eventually like to obtain her Master’s degree. One day, she would like to become a licensed clinical social worker.

Carina Braemer, 21, Architectural Engineering, from Tokyo, Japan –

How much English did you know before you moved to Delaware? “I knew basic stuff to communicate with people, but I did not know idioms and slang. Basically I didn’t know what some people were saying.”

What was it like starting ESL classes? “The first time I was so nervous. They spoke in different languages that I had never heard before. But it was also fun to get to learn about other cultures and lifestyles.”

Why did you choose to major in Architectural Engineering? “I love houses and designing things. I’m more creative that way, so I figured I should try architecture and see how it goes. I want to build my own place one day.”

What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, Carina knows she would like to go on to another college and further her education. She doesn’t know if she will stay in the United States or travel to another country. However, she would like to travel all across the United States before she has to make that decision.

Luis Valdez, 20, Math Secondary Education, from Milford –

Why do you like the Owens Campus? “The different events we have like Roady Fest and International Day and the fun trips that are offered. It gives the students an opportunity to do fun things instead of coming and just doing work.”

Why did you choose to major in Middle School Math-Secondary Education? Luis spent some time working at a Boys & Girls Club assisting a teacher with students, especially helping them in math. “Math always came easy to me. When I applied here, it kept ringing in my head ‘go with math, go with math.’ And I love being around and teaching little kids new things, so I figured I could combine both.”

What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, Luis plans on transferring to the University of Dela-ware or a close out-of-state college. He might continue with a math major, but he is also interested in pursu-ing sports medicine or athletic training.


O wens Campus alumna Mollee Crampton has become an important part of the necessary pipeline of well-trained

laboratory individuals that is one of the most important goals of Delaware’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR.

“I think that my education at Delaware Tech helped strengthen my interest in doing scientific research,” Crampton said. “The staff, namely Mrs. Barbara Wiggins and Mrs. Lori Maramante, was particularly helpful in helping me move on in continuing my education.”

By linking the four institutions of higher education in Delaware that offer science degrees, EPSCoR also provides alternative pathways for nontraditional students and members of underrepresented groups that might not otherwise find their way to a STEM career. Delaware EPSCoR provides both the financial and personal support that aspiring scientists often need to persevere.

“Expanding the pipeline of students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics – or STEM fields – is a matter of national importance,” said Jeanette Miller, director of education, outreach and diversity for Delaware EPSCoR. “The cornerstone of EPSCoR is building research capacity through infrastructure improvements, and that includes developing people as well as building facilities and buying equipment.”

For Crampton, 24, from Magnolia, a second-year master’s student in Biological Sciences at UD, that support has been a key component to achieving her goals. Her journey illustrates how the statewide EPSCoR network links what might otherwise be disjointed steppingstones into a smoothly flowing pipeline of higher education.

After high school, Crampton was unable to apply to the University of Delaware right away due to finances. Instead, she took advantage of a state scholarship program and a program for STEM students sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship program, funded by the State of Delaware, enables students to pursue an associate degree from Delaware Tech for free if they meet certain basic

qualifications. The NSF Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is meant to stimulate undergraduates to pursue degrees in these four critical areas.

“I really feel that the smaller class sizes there were beneficial for my learning because I got a lot of time with the professors who were always welcoming and willing to help with questions,” Crampton said. “This is not always the case for larger universities. I always sincerely wanted to learn what was being taught instead of just trying to pass. I believe that saying, ‘you get what you put in.’”

When Crampton completed her associate degree in Biotechnology in May 2009, Barbara Wiggins, her Delaware Tech adviser, encouraged her to apply to a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) internship program in molecular genetics and genomics at Delaware State University. The program places undergraduates in research laboratories for the summer, allowing them to make real contributions to the investigations under way.

“Being a recipient of the SEED scholarship, I was able to have very minimal costs to obtain a degree. This was a large factor in facilitating me to continue on at DSU,” Crampton said. “I learned about the REU internship that is hosted at DSU through Mrs. Wiggins. If she had not told me about the internship, I would have never known about it and gotten the research experience that I was able to obtain.”

Mollee Crampton

Helping to Blaze Trails of Scientific Research

Photo by Ambre Alexander, University of Delaware


The lab where she interned also receives EPSCoR research funding, which made all the difference to Crampton. After her summer REU, she was hired to continue working in the lab during the academic year.

“They paid me to do research,” Crampton said. “So I spent a lot more time in the lab than if I had needed to work in a restaurant or something.”

Crampton received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Biotechnology in May 2011 with a 3.95 grade point average. That summer she was awarded the University of Delaware’s Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) graduate fellowship to pursue an advanced degree in biology. The BD fellowship is funded by NSF to promote the participation of underrepresented students (including women) in STEM disciplines.

Her current research focuses on antimicrobial resistance using Salmonella bacteria. She is also involved in a collaborative project with Penn State University, where researchers are seeking ways to deal with a glut of used tires by grinding them up into crumb rubber and applying them as a soil amendment. However, tires are known to leach chemicals when exposed to an acidic environment, such as acid rain. Crampton is studying Salmonella as a model organism to discover the effects of the leached chemicals on bacterial growth.

“We want to know whether the leachate is an inhibitor of bacterial growth or whether it allows bacteria to propagate more freely,” Crampton said. “Either property could have serious consequences on the local environment.”

Crampton is currently pursuing the Molecular Biology and Genetics track at the University of Delaware and hopes to work in research and development for a pharmaceutical or biofuel company after obtaining her Ph.D.

“One thing led to another from Del Tech to my internship, and then from Del State to the University of Delaware,” she said. “I’m really grateful that EPSCoR has been there to help support me in reaching my goals, and I’d like to give back by encouraging other students to do the same and by contributing productively to our society.”

Find out more at dtcc.edu/seed

Are you considering applyingfor a SEED Scholarship toattend Delaware Tech?

To get a good job, you have to go to college.College tuition doesn’t always fit into every budget, and finances sometimes keep good students from going to college. That’s why the SEED Scholarship program was started. If you keep your grades up in high school and stay out of trouble, you can go to Delaware Tech tuition free. No kidding! Now,there’s nothing holding you back frombuilding the best life possible.

Portions of this article were written by Beth Chajes and Jacob Crum, University of Delaware.


Don Stewart,Turnstone Builders

T o say that he always liked building is an understatement for native Delawarean Don Stewart. His passion to

tangibly create something brought him to the realization that construction was his real path in life.

While his experience in construction design precedes his college education, Stewart, a resident of Milton, is a 1999 graduate of the Engineering Drafting Technology at Delaware Tech. And although he earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Delaware State University, it’s his degree from Delaware Tech that he considers most valuable.

“Delaware Tech prepares you to go right from the classroom to tangible tasks in the world of work. The college well prepared me for further education — it definitely gave me a leg up on others in advanced courses — and with the practical job training Delaware Tech provides, I knew what I’d be doing in the field,” Stewart explained.

He has been an independent consultant and also an adjunct instructor, teaching CAD classes for his alma mater. But it was in 2004, when he formed a partnership with Harvey Ryan of Lewes, that Stewart’s career changed dramatically.

Stewart and Ryan established Turnstone Builders,

LLC, Rehoboth Beach, builder of custom homes in coastal Sussex County. (Interesting note: the company is named after the turnstone bird that inhabits the stony beaches of coastal Delaware.) Friends and relatives helped them get the company on its feet, and fortunately, before the huge decline in the home building business, the partners had established themselves as independent contractors with a good reputation.

A sophisticated operational style combined with the personal touch is a hallmark of the company. Stewart states that “it’s all about what the customer wants.” And the term “custom” doesn’t always mean high price; it strives to keep overhead low in order to help maintain costs.

Turnstone has made its mark in coastal communities, whether it’s new construction, additions or renovation. However, it is arguably most renowned for the home at 34 Collins Avenue, North Indian Beach in Dewey Beach.

Built as a “spec” house, Stewart explains it provides an opportunity to inform people about the variety of options and to show them how the resources can be used best. But this is not a “run-of-the-mill” spec home.

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“It’s all about educating our clients, sharing information about different techniques that can be beneficial to them for many years to come,” he said.

The more than 7,000 square- foot, seven-bedroom home with an inverted floor plan is the first home to be constructed in coastal Delaware with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). The house also boasts a 1,800 square- foot concrete roof, offering a spectacular view from ocean to bay.

For the building industry, ICFs are truly innovative; they provide storm durability, structural integrity, maximize energy efficiency, and are low maintenance — all important factors for the preservation of a coastal home. In addition, ICFs dispel the belief that concrete is an unattractive building material.

In January 2012 Turnstone Builders won a national award for the house on Collins Avenue. Competing against entries from across the United States, Canada and the Bahamas and rated in eight categories, the company was first runner-up in the unlimited residential category in the ICF Builder Award

competition at the World of Concrete Convention.Stewart is doing what he loves, and he loves what he’s

doing. He makes that clear when he says, “I love dealing with the clients, working with the contractors and being on the job site. I get to do things others don’t and to try new options.”

He also makes it quite clear about the role Delaware Tech played — and continues to play — in his career and success.

“Delaware Tech is a great place. If you are there, you are on the right path. If you aren’t [a student there], take a course to see if you like what you’ll be doing in the field,” he advises.

“I always worked while in college,” he explained. “It was a tough challenge, but if you are interested in the field, it’s worthwhile. The internships, too, offer great job experience.”

On a regular basis, Stewart uses almost everything he learned while a student, and it’s with great emphasis and sincerity that he says, “I owe Delaware Tech a great deal of gratitude.”


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add a new name to an impressive list of alumni recognized for excellence and outstanding achievements. Penny L. Short was awarded the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award at the Jack F. Owens Campus at the annual dinner and celebration on September 26.

Short’s name was added to the College’s Walk of Success, which recognizes Owens Campus graduates who have made significant contributions to their communities through their academic and career achievements, community service, and personal accomplishments. Bronze plaques bearing the graduate’s name, date of graduation, and date of induction are placed in the walkway between the Stephen J. Betze Library and the William A. Carter Partnership Center.

Short has been employed at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital since graduating from Delaware Tech in 1983. She began as a staff nurse, was promoted several times, and in 2008 became Chief Nursing Officer. In July 2012 she was

appointed Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer, the position she holds today. In her current role, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all inpatient and outpatient services for Nanticoke Hospital.

Throughout her career at Nanticoke, she has continued to work with Delaware Tech, serving on the Nursing Department Advisory Board. Additionally, she provides support for the College’s students in their clinical rotations at Nanticoke and works directly with nursing faculty members, who continually express their admiration for her nursing skills and leadership ability.

Penny continued her education after graduating from Delaware Tech by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University, where she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing - leadership track. She also served as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor for 17 years beginning in 1989.

She played an important role in Delaware Tech’s recent nursing re-accreditation process when site visitors from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) toured Nanticoke Memorial Hospital as one of the College’s affiliating clinical agencies. The JCAHO surveyors characterized Nanticoke as a “gem” and were complimentary of Short and her leadership.

Penny is a shining example of a Delaware Tech graduate who epitomizes the College’s core values of access, opportunity, excellence, and hope.

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T hree 2012 graduates of the Electronics and Engineering Technologies Departments at Delaware Tech in

Georgetown spent their summer at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE) working on projects funded through grants from the Delaware Space Grant Consortium. The program, established in 1991, is funded by NASA in order to train students and researchers in the state of Delaware in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and geography.

Paul Spencer, who graduated in the spring with an associate degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, and Tyler Davidson, who graduated with an associate degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, worked with Dr. George Luther at the CEOE to design a pumping and valve control system for deployment at 5,000 meters using the Jason Deep Submersible to collect water samples from a thermal vent. Dr. Doug Hicks and Brent Mitchell, department chairs for Engineering Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology at Delaware Tech in Georgetown, also advised the students as they conducted their work.

“Paul and Tyler have had a wonderful opportunity to

apply the design knowledge they developed through their studies at Delaware Tech to an exciting real world problem,” said Dr. Hicks. “Although simple to do on land, collecting water samples by a remote control 5,000 meters under the sea presents quite a challenge. They did a great job of coming up with a practical solution to a very difficult problem.”

Eric Yoder, an Engineering and Technology graduate, worked with Dr. Jonathan Sharp at the University’s CEOE to expand the use of a water sampling system deployed on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. Dr. Sharp and Eric periodically went on board the Twin Capes ferry to check equipment, take equipment off the ferry to calibrate in the laboratory, and take discrete samples for further laboratory analysis. Dr. Hicks also advised Eric at Delaware Tech throughout the summer..

“Eric assisted in accessing and compiling the data from the ferry, in addition to gathering routine monitoring data from our research vessel,” said Dr. Sharp. “In both cases, very large data streams are potentially available, but not really usable without a systematic method of acquisition. Eric was resourceful and hard working in helping set up these systems. He has great enthusiasm and curiosity, and it was a delight to work with him this summer.”

All three graduates are continuing their education to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Paul Spencer and Tyler Davidson are attending Old Dominion University, where Paul is majoring in mechanical engineering, and Tyler is pursuing a degree in electrical engineering technology. Eric is currently a student at the University of Delaware in majoring in civil engineering.

Delaware Tech GraduatesIntern at University of Delaware through

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G ene Hastings passed on a love of learning to her daughter, Sally. And now Sally and her husband, Robert, are paying it forward to

deserving students at Delaware Tech in honor of her late mother with the establishment of the Gene Hastings Memorial Scholarship. The endowed scholarship allows Gene’s legacy to live on through the gift of learning for many future generations of students at the Owens Campus.

Gene and James Hastings and their daughter, Sally, moved to Hebbville, Maryland when Sally was a young girl. Her mother, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in social work, agreed to fill in temporarily when the school could not find a replacement for the first and second grade teacher at the local school. Then James had a fatal heart attack, and Gene accepted the full-time teaching position to support herself and her 10-year old daughter.

Gene Hastings went on to earn her teaching certification by commuting at night to the University of Maryland at College Park and then earned her master’s degree in education from Towson University. As a teacher in her classroom – sometimes with as many as 50 students – Gene challenged the bright learners and made sure that no child was slighted. She spent many nights creating special papers for the visually handicapped, slower learners, and a Chinese student who spoke no English.

Gene’s ability to work with adults was also evident and was rewarded by a promotion to a helping teacher position that meant she spent her summers writing curriculum. Eventually, she became supervisor of Linguistics for western Baltimore County Schools until her retirement. She then moved to Rehoboth Beach and worked in Sally’s floral business until she was well into her eighties.

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sally Hastings has been an active supporter of education and her community. She has volunteered for the College’s annual gala at the Owens Campus each spring for the past 10 years and for the Owens Campus fall fashion show since it began in 2008. When she married Robert Hastings a year ago, he began volunteering at Delaware Tech with Sally. She has also volunteered for Beebe Medical Center’s Art Auction and Thanksgiving Ball for many years, and they are big supporters of Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary and the SPCA.

If you would like to donate to the Gene Hastings Memorial Scholarship Endowment, contact Delaware Tech’s Institutional Advancement Office at (302) 739-4622 or visit dtcc.edu/about/giving and enter the name of the scholarship under special donor instructions on the online giving form.

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Continuing a Legacy of Learning


J oyce Rickards has dealt with a lot in recent years, but she has persevered. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer and returning to Delaware in 2008 to attend Delaware Tech in Georgetown, she was diagnosed with

breast cancer. She continued to attend classes part-time while fighting the disease and wants to give back to others who are dealing with the same obstacles. She has established the Sylvester and Joyce Rickards Memorial Scholarship in memory of her parents, who both died of cancer.

“When I came to Delaware Tech to pursue my degree to become a medical assistant, everyone was incredibly supportive. I received a scholarship and all of my teachers worked with me to keep me up to date during my radiation treatments,” said Joyce. “I want to give back by supplying scholarship support for a student who has survived cancer, is battling the disease, or whose child or other immediate family member has cancer.”

As she has worked to complete her degree, Joyce has stayed active in helping others fight cancer. She works with Sharing Our Story, Saving our Sisters (SOS2), an organization that was featured in a documentary that premiered on September 21 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. She is also active with Sisters on a Mission.

Joyce has been a work study student throughout her education, helping other students in the Tutoring Center at the Owens Campus in Georgetown. Coincidentally, her parents attended the former William C. Jason High School, the only building that existed when Delaware Tech opened in 1966. A graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Joyce is happy to be back in Delaware around her friends and family and is very thankful for the community that supported her. She plans to continue her education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

According to Joyce, “When going through the storm of life, we need to embrace it and ride the wave so that we may come out victorious on the other side.”

If you would like to support Joyce’s initiative, gifts are welcome to support the Sylvester and Joyce Rickards Memorial Scholarship. Contact Delaware Tech Development Director Jason Bentley at (302) 855-5996 or visit dtcc.edu/about/giving and enter the name of the scholarship under special donor instructions on the online giving form.

Delaware Tech Scholarship Recipient Creates New Scholarship

Sylvester and Joyce Rickards


Halina and Carl John Abramowicz, M.D.Charles C. Allen, Jr.John R. Allen, Sr.Paula and Warren L. Allen, Sr.Blanche W. and J. Raymond BakerBarbara and Phillip H. BanksPhilip BillsNorman H. Boyer, M.D.Marilyn and George ChabbottJoyce Stout Cosgrove, M.D. and Martin Cosgrove, M.D.Edwin Davis, Jr.Mirja De Ronde EstateSantos F. Delgado, M.D.Norma Lee and Richard DerricksonIda Mae EllisAlice Etherington EstateIda C. Faucett and FamilyMichelle and Joshua FreemanMarjorie Gail GarbuttDr. Orlando J. George, Jr. and Mrs. Linda K. GeorgeJay W. Glasmann (Glasmann Foundation)Ellen and Joseph GoldsteinJames L. Penn Guenveur and Lucy GuenveurMarcia and Lawrence Jilk, Jr.Melvin L. Joseph, Sr.Kisan Karapurkar, M.D.

Nancy M. KassnerHoward R. Layton, CPA, CSEPJames Lockard, M.D.Jeanette R. McDonnalDorothea McLane EstatePamela and James W. Miller, M.D.Andrea and Robert MinutoliCharles F. Moore, D.D.SAustin F. Okie (Isabel Okie Trust)Carol Owens, M.D. and Louis Owens, M.D.Jim Perdue (Arthur W. Perdue Foundation)Mitzi and Franklin P. PerdueHenry W. PetersDr. Anis Saliba and Mrs. Selham Sue SalibaWilliam W. SpruanceEd and Marjorie SteinerLois Sullivan EstateElizabeth Taylor EstateRaymond G. Tronzo, M.D.Mary Truitt EstateEolyne and Robert W. Tunnell, Sr.William Ulmer, Jr. EstateRuby R. Vale FoundationMargo and Howell WallaceElsie and John Williams

Become a member of the Owens Campus Legacy Society today and make a difference in the lives of our students. The Legacy Society is a special group of individuals who contribute cumulative lifetime gifts of at least $50,000 and/or have announced their intention to leave a gift to the College through various estate planning vehicles. The Owens Campus also has a group of Honorary Legacy Society members, who are the designated individuals to carry on the legacy of the Legacy Society donor.

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Alumni & Friendsis published by the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Marketing and Public Relations Department, Delaware Technical Community College, Jack F. Owens Campus.

Editor: Christine Gillan Art Director: Tom Burn

Contributing Writers: Jason Burlew, Leanne Phillips-LoweDesigner: Christina Caasi

Board of TrusteesMark S. Stellini, ChairmanJohn M. Maiorano, Vice Chairman

William G. Bush IV, Esq.Norman D. Griffiths, Esq.Louis F. Owens, Jr., M.D.Selham Sue SalibaAudrey Van Luven

Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr.,President

Dr. Ileana M. Smith,Vice President and Campus Director


Joe Ann AdamsKelly and Landy AdamsThurman AdamsTracy and Ken AdamsBarbara and Chick AllenBill AllenRen AllenSusie AllenBonnie AtkinsBonnie and Charles EgglestonBen FaucettCarol FaucettConnie Faucett SwiftLinford P. Faucett III

Robert FaucettMargareta GroetsemaRuthi Adams JosephKathy KrajewskiDr. Marcia MooreCarl PetersSherry and Hans PetersNancy Porter PetersMarie RustCharlotte and Jim SamansJill and Stan TaylorPaulyne TunnellRobert W. Tunnell, Jr.Mindi and Robert W. Tunnell III

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How can I support Delaware Tech? A donation of funds goes a long way!

$250$300 $320

$1,000 $1,800$2,000 $4,000

$10,000 $20,000

buys textbooks for a nursing student

provides summer camp scholarships for two students

covers a student’s tuition for a three-credit course

provides a scholarship for a student to attend a service-learning trip

covers a student’s tuition for one semester (15 credits)

provides landscaping for the courtyard, making it a more inviting outdoor space

provides a scholarship for a student to spend three weeks on a study abroad trip

allows the renovation of areas around campus that promote learning

provides an endowed, named scholarship to be awarded to students in perpetuity


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February 7, 2013Open HouseOwens Campus, Georgetown * 5-7 p.m.

March 6, 2013Women’s Day Celebration * Heritage Shores

May 4, 2013Roady 5k* Registration at 7:30 a.m.* Race at 8:30 a.m.May 21, 2013Commencement

April 27, 2013

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