Ase Student, Russell, Wins State Award by John Homan

A high school dropout has found her academic niche through the Alternative Secondary Education program on the John A. Logan College campus.

Katelyn Russell of Cartervil le, who enrolled in the Logan program two years ago when she was 16, was recently honored by the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth with the “Outstanding Student of the Year” award at a luncheon in Bloomington.

Russell receives a $500 scholarship, which she will apply toward her tuition and book costs next fall at Logan.

“Katelyn entered the ASE program here at Logan six days after turning 16 with three high school credits; a 0.91 grade-point-average and 73 percent attendance rate,” said Crystal Hosselton, ASE director. “Giving up on the chance of completing high school, experiencing bullying in her home school, and having difficulty managing emotional

issues and family turmoil, Katelyn decided to give our program a shot.”

Hosselton said Russell initially showed a defeated attitude towards the educational system and didn’t think anyone cared whether or not she succeeded or failed.

“Fortunately, Katelyn was willing to work on improving her attitude, focus on her grades and re-establish a daily routine and faith in the educational system. Eight months into the program, she had earned 5.5 high school credits; a 3.54 GPA; and increased her overall attendance rate to 97.44 percent.”

Hosselton said Russell next enrolled in the dual-credit Certified Nursing Assistants program at Logan in the spring of 2011. Throughout the semester, she maintained consistent attendance and above-average grades in both the dual-credit program and her high school classes.

Russell completed the CNA program in May of 2011 and earned her state certification the next month when she began working full-time at Parkway Manor in Marion.

Over the last 22 months, Russell has maintained a full-time job and is about to complete her tenure as a high school student at Logan. Moreover, she assists in supporting her family financially.

As if Russell didn’t have enough on her plate, she learned in July of 2012 that her mother, Monica, was diagnosed with breast cancer. One day later, the family home caught fire, leaving them homeless.

“The emotional, mental and financial pressures of these sudden events impacted Katelyn and her family greatly,” Hosselton said. “Despite the devastating news and fact that the hotel room was her new home, Katelyn was back in school the beginning of the school year, continuing her full-time work and school schedule. She was awarded the Adult Secondary Education and Early School Leaver Transition Programs ‘Student of the Year’ award for the 2011-2012 school year.”

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John A. Logan College Alternative Secondary Education senior Katelyn Russell (left) and Crystal Hosselton, ASE director, show off Russell’s plaque and certificate she was recently awarded at a state convention, honoring Russell as ‘Outstanding Student of the Year.’ (Logan Media Services photo)

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Message froM the presidentDuring the holiday break in December, I spent a couple of quiet hours pondering the beginning

of my presidency here at John A. Logan College. In many ways, I am my own harshest critic. The product that emerged from my quiet meditation was a one-page document listing the

things that needed to occur during the spring semester for me to feel like there was momentum in the evolution of the institution. As I sat to write this column…I have pulled out my notes from December.

Here are a few of the things that were on the page that have occurred…or are in the process of occurring…as we move to the end of the semester: • The purchase and implementation plan for an ERP system to enhance student completion.• Significant progress in diversity hiring. • Completion and approval of a comprehensive, five-year strategic plan.

I believe we are well on our way to accomplish all three tasks with varying degrees of success. The selection of an ERP system is underway. The engagement of CampusWorks will help us make a selection and start a 30-month conversion from our current APECS system. This single

action by the Board of Trustees opens a whole new era of evidence-based decision making at the college. We have reached out to the minority community to help bolster the number of qualified minorities who seek employment at the

college. Recently, we added our first African-American police officer. With the help of the board, we have seen diversity rise to the top of our strategic thinking.

My first nine months on the job have been incredibly challenging. The culture of JALC is unique and I have worked very hard to understand it and appreciate how the history of the college has shaped the organization that we see today.

Change is constant. We must embrace the evolution of John A. Logan College. I feel that is my calling here - to help shepherd a culture that not only accepts change…but embraces it.

Remember…we are not retreating…we are merely advancing in another direction.

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Hosselton said Russell has demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles, both internal and external.

“Her outlook is now more positive and objective and she is able to hear feedback and verbalize how to use her past experiences and attitudes as a way to grow and move forward.”

Hosselton said Russell’s selfless personality is reflected in her daily behavior – from assisting her peers with homework and rides to-and-from school, to asking staff members if they have extra work for her to do, and from sharing the financial responsibility of her household and working 40 hours a week to cleaning, feeding or just reading to a patient at the nursing home.

“Katelyn’s generosity is exemplary,” Hosselton said. “While her academic and vocational achievements are truly rewarding and exceptional, the personal growth and changes that she has made are what truly makes her an outstanding student and person.”

Russell said she has learned that an education is important to a successful future and she couldn’t be more pleased with her experience at Logan.

“From the time I started, my teachers here pushed me to do better. They showed me how to push myself, too, and be more responsible for my actions. Because of that, I started coming to class more and more. And I started to care about what kind of grades I was making. Today, I have A’s in almost all my classes. This program has given me an opportunity to succeed.”

Russell said teachers and staff within the ASE program have “bent over backwards” to help her and her family in times of need.

“The most important thing they have shown me is the concern they have for me and other students like me. If you don’t show up to class, you can bet they’re going to ask why. If you are failing a class, you can rest assured they are going to try to figure out a way to help. Thanks to them, I am not the same person I was three years ago when I first started. The ASE program has been a lifesaver for me. If not for this program, I probably would have never finished my high school education and positioned myself to attend college in the fall.”

Russell is one of 30 students enrolled in the ASE program at Logan. She and 10 others will be eligible to graduate this May with their high school diplomas.

“Although I like the work that I do as a CNA, my goal is to be accepted into the criminal justice program here at Logan and eventually study forensic science.”

Katelyn Russell, a student in John A. Logan College’s Alternative Secondary Education program, recently received the ‘Ouststanding Student of the Year’ award from the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth at a luncheon in Bloomington. Here, Katelyn is pictured here with her boyfriend, Andrew Freund; her mother, Monica King; and stepfather, Jeff King. (Photo provided)

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Pictured lef t are of f icers with the Carbondale Police Department receiving their check from JALC Criminal Justice students. From left: Patrolman Michael Vaughn, K9 Viper, Haley Schultz, Ryne Bryant, Karen Reynolds, Jake Lustig, K9 Cyco, and Chief Jody O’Guinn.

Pictured below are officers with the Marion Police Department receiving their check from JALC Criminal Justice students. From left: Officer Justin Francis, K9 Loeke, Arika Murray, Shelby Counts, Officer Pete Huddleston, K9 Rocky, and Assistant Chief Dan Byrne. (Photos courtesy Jonathan LeBlond)

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CRJ Donations To Area K9 Units Top $50,000 Over Eight Years by John Homan

The John A. Logan College Criminal Justice Department reached a milestone recently, topping the $50,000 mark in donations for canine units working with area law enforcement and firefighting agencies.

Since 2005, hundreds of CRJ students at the college have participated in myriad fundraisers while battling heat, cold, rain and wind to help raise much-needed supplementary funds so that the canine units can continue to play a vital role in police and fire operations.

“Our kids have experienced the helping hands of some and endured the negative comments of others to bring in a successful purse for the dogs,” said CRJ instructor Rick Ellett.

Fundraisers have included: concessions at softball games, bocce tournaments and National Hunting and Fishing Days, as well as the annual “Walking the Dog” Chili Cook-Off and “Grilled Cheese Cook-Off.”

Ellett said he and his wife (fellow CRJ instructor, Micki) are proud of their students’ efforts.

“We push the kids to be part of the community and to give back to the community,” he said. “We drive them to be people workers. It is very gratifying as an instructor to hear a group of students say they enjoyed an activity. The sophomores recruit the younger students to get involved.”

Ellett said that instructors can deliver the basic academics in the classroom, but the real learning environment is in the field.

“As our softball coach, Bruce Jilek, has reminded me many times, ‘We should strive to deliver good people to the community and the workplace.’ We have seen some students struggle with academics, but after he or she participates and buys into the group activity, their students reflect their positive experience.”

Ellett said additional community events CRJ students have participated in include the Special Olympics Torch Run and Polar Bear Plunge.

“Students are reminded and encouraged through our instruction to do the simple things like to say ‘Hello, how are you?’ or ‘Thank you very much, we appreciate your help.’ We ask them to smile and laugh and just talk. Some of these basic interpersonal skills have been lost with the increased use of social media technology.”

Ellett said he and his wife want CRJ students to enjoy the college experience.

“We hope that by participating in community events and interacting with the community that many of our students will someday become leaders in their community.”

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JaLc’s hawkins reaches Milestone With Win no. 500 as college coachby John Homan

As numbers go, 500 is a pretty good number when it comes to wins for a coach.John A. Logan College women’s basketball coach Marty Hawkins reached that personal

milestone in late Februrary when the Volunteers defeated Rend Lake, 87-75, in Carterville.The majority of Hawkins’ wins have come at Logan, where he has posted a 270-185

record in 15 seasons. He had 227 wins in 14 seasons at Loyola. That’s after a one-year stint at Morton Community College, where he won three games.

“Winning 500 games at the collegiate level means a lot to me,” said the 61-year-old Hawkins, a Chicago native. “Now that I’ve had some time to think about it, I am proud of the accomplishment. I have been inundated with congratulations from former players both at Loyola and Logan. And I have told each and every one of them ‘Thank you’ for being a part of our success.”

Hawkins was a baseball player in high school, but always enjoyed the game of basketball as his father took him to see a number of DePaul and Loyola games in the early 1960s. After graduating from DePaul in 1974, he was hired there, serving as sports information director.

It was at DePaul where he worked for the legendary men’s basketball coach, Ray Meyer, and first met good friend, Doug Bruno, now the women’s basketball coach at the university. It was Bruno, Hawkins said, who kind of furthered his interest in coaching women’s basketball.

“I’ve always loved the game, but Doug got me thinking more about it. So when a job opened up at Loyola in 1979, I applied and was fortunate enough to get hired.”

Hawkins enjoyed great success at the university and was a driving force in moving Loyola into Division I status with the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

After 14 seasons at Loyola, Hawkins was relieved of his coaching duties. It didn’t take long for John A. Logan College women’s head coach Gary Barton to come calling.

The two knew one another from summer camps and Hawkins accepted an offer to serve as Barton’s assistant beginning the 1994-95 school year. Four years later, Barton retired and Hawkins took over the reins as head coach of the Vols.

“I wanted to stay in the college game after I was fired at Loyola,” Hawkins said. “I learned a lot from Gary and enjoyed serving as his assistant those four years. I was impressed with his commitment to the game. It was a good experience for me.”

Hawkins said he has learned much about the game from his coaching colleagues over the years, but pointed out that he learned so much more from his high school coach, the late Bill Shay, a Hall of Famer, who coached at Fenwick High School.

“Bill was a guy exuding class and dignity,” Hawkins said. “He treated people the way he wanted to be treated and that’s always the way I have tried to conduct myself. I try to teach my players something about how to deal with wins and losses. Coach Shay was such a gentleman and very successful as a coach. I have worked hard to emulate him.”

Hawkins said he may come off as stern and crabby at times, but believes he has always treated his players and others fairly and with respect.“I think if I hadn’t, I probably wouldn’t have as many of my former players staying in touch with me over the years. It’s always a thrill to me to get

an e-mail, a phone call or now a post on Facebook saying hello or wishing me well. I like hearing from everyone. It’s those kinds of relationships that you treasure, especially as you get older.”

Having been around women’s college basketball since the 1970s, Hawkins has seen the game change dramatically. Sure there were standout athletes 30-to-35 years ago like there are today, but what has changed the most is the financial commitment to the sport brought about by Title IX. Female student-athletes have just as much chance to succeed in collegiate athletics as men do.

“There are more schools with teams, which means more kids are playing today and that’s a good thing,” Hawkins said.Although he doesn’t consider himself to be a pioneer in women’s basketball, he does consider himself a longtime advocate.“I’m glad to have played a small role in furthering the cause,” he said. “A group of my friends and I get together once a year at the Final Four and

raise a toast to the history and development of the game. In the early days, we all had to wash the uniforms, find a way to get the team fed and maybe even drive the bus or van. Things have changed quite a bit over the years. It’s been an amazing progression.”

Hawkins said he still gets excited about coaching.“Absolutely,” he said. “I still get butterflies in the stomach before the game starts. When the day comes that you can’t feel anything anymore, it’s

time to walk away.”Hawkins, who said he is blessed to be in good health, explained that he has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Logan and has no immediate plans

to retire.“Since coming to Logan, I have never sought another job,” he said. “There may be other challenges for me ahead, but right now, I’m concerned

with getting our basketball team back to Nationals. There are four or five spots open on our roster and it’s our goal to find the right players to fill those spots. I thought we made tremendous strides this year from last year and I think we can make tremendous strides again next year, too.”

Earlier this month, JALC women’s basketball coach Marty Hawkins was recognized with a game ball decorated by an art student in honor of his 500th career win as a college coach. Presenting Hawkins with the ball is JALC President Dr. Mike Dreith. (Photo courtesy Jonathan LeBlond)

Logan Inducts Four Into Athletic Hall of Fameby Pete Spitler, The SouthernEditor’s Note: This article ran previously in The Southern Illinoisan.

Greatness is going for it.That was the theme of guest speaker Bill Plaschke’s speech last month at the John A. Logan

College Hall of Fame ceremony, as the Volunteers inducted golfers Brian Norman (2001-03) and Spence Andrews (2000-02) along with former women’s basketball coach Gary Barton and former coach and athletic director John Sala.

“You work your butt off and good things happen,” said Plaschke, sports columnist with the Los Angeles Times and a panelist with ESPN’s “Around the Horn”. “You learn from doing and I was taught that here in Southern Illinois.”

Plaschke attended SIU Edwardsville, but was given his first job at the school’s newspaper by John A. Logan College president Mike Dreith. In a 26-year career at the Times, Plaschke has been named the National Sports Columnist of the Year by The Associated Press four times, got a cameo role as a sportswriter in the movie “Ali” and even carried the Olympic torch through downtown Los Angeles in 2002.

“I think there’s a tendency to think sports journalism is all about shouting, which we do some of that on television,” Plaschke said. “It’s all about tweeting and blogging, but at the end of the day, we have to remember it’s still about storytelling.

“People will read good stories if you tell them.”Barton led the Lady Vols for 20 years from 1978-98, posting a career record of 546-113 and

qualifying for the NJCAA Nationals 11 times. His 1988 team finished second in the country and he has been inducted into the NJCAA and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fames.

“My first year, I recruited kids out of the cafeteria,” Barton said. “We were in P.E. shorts and baseball jerseys, to be honest with you.

“To see it come to the level it is now and feel that you were a part of it, really makes you feel good.”

The Lady Vols were also known for their lengthy home winning streaks under Barton, who had separate 73, 55 and 89-game stretches without a defeat in Carterville.

“I was the only male coach in the conference when I started,” Barton said. “It was a jump for me, but it was the best thing I ever did.”

Sala was an original member of the college’s faculty when the school was founded in 1967. The West Frankfort native served as athletic director from 1981-2001 and also coached golf and men’s basketball.

“Being named to the Hall of Fame means a great deal to my family and me,” Sala said. “It says that my efforts at the college have been recognized and appreciated.

“No one can ask for more.”

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Pictured are those inducted into the John A. Logan College Athletic Department Hall of Fame Saturday. From top: Spence Andrews (golf ), Brian Norman (golf ), Gary Barton (women’s basketball) and John Sala (coach and athletic director). (Logan Media Services photo)

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JALC sophomore lefthander Derek Thompson is enjoying another big

season for the Vols. (Photo courtesy Jonathan LeBlond)

JALC sophomore Tucker Guisewite works on his putting game. (Logan Media Services photo)

It’s been a troubling start to the spring sports season here in Southern Illinois as the weather has simply not cooperated. More than a dozen John A. Logan College softball and baseball games have already been washed out, plus a pair of golf tournaments.

And if the rain and snow hadn’t wreaked enough havoc, temperatures that have rarely touched 50 degrees, have made for brutal playing conditions. This is in stark contrast to last year when temperatures were well above normal for the spring.

When actually able to get on the field, the softball team, coached by Bruce and Angie Jilek, had posted a 9-5 record through March 27th. The Vols were 2-2 in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference and were about to delve head-first into the meat of their league schedule.

Sophomore returnees include: pitchers Sarah DaRosa, Sydney Skeel and Sara Malanowski; outfielders Ana Duda and Kortney Crawford; catcher Julian Sroka; and infielders Marissa Montgomery and Jayda Rendleman. Freshmen on the team are: pitchers Heather Johnson and Sara Kroeger; catcher Taylor Brackett; outfielder Taylor Price; and infielders Jessica Hirsch and Kirsten Price.

The baseball squad, led by 30th-year head coach Jerry Halstead and second-year assistant Kyle Surprenant, had put together a 15-13 overall record through March 27th, including a 3-2 mark in the GRAC. Two of those league wins came over Kaskaskia and one against preseason league favorite, Wabash Valley.

Sophomores include: pitchers Derek Thompson, Wes Mason, Chris Hunt, Austin Denault, Eben Brooks, Jay Williams and Anthony Spangler; infielders Zac Mishler, J.C. Davis, and Keelin Rasch; catcher Derek Repking; and outfielders Dontrell Rush and Anthony Bayus.

Freshman pitchers are: Tyler McGowan, John Hondlik, Jon Schram and Clint Crawley; outfielders Joba Ferrell, Matt Woolwine and Jamal Fletcher; catcher Tanner Scott; and infielders DeJohn Suber, Mark Self and John Tolliver.

The women’s golf team, coached by Bill Glenn and Harry Melvin, had only competed in one tournament through March 27th with another cancelled due to inclement weather in Carbondale.

There is only one sophomore on the team with that being Kelsey Cicardi. The five freshmen are: Brittanie Garrison, Dana Kaufmann, Abby Miller, Mollie Borowiak and Alexa Bond.

The men’s golf team, led by veteran head coach Tom Ferris, boasts a mix of sophomores and freshmen. Sophomore team members include: Tucker Guisewite, Steve Souchek, Andrew Mitchell and Tanner Werner. Freshman are: Jack Wilson, Mike Mencaccy, Connor Graves, Thomas Simpson and Brock Bolton.

The Vols had only competed in two meets in the deep south and lost a third tournament to foul weather at Kokopelli Golf Course in Marion .

Logan has won two national championships in Division II men’s golf over the last four seasons and hopes to seek a third title in Scottsboro, Ala. later this spring.

spring sports in full Bloom despite Weatherby John Homan

Sophomore Sarah DaRosa is shown pitching earlier this spring.

(Logan Media Services photo)

Vols’ sophomore Kelsey Cicardi approaches her spot to putt on the green. (Logan Media Services photo)

JALC Receives Largest Ever In-Kind Donationby Steve O’Keefe

Classical and Quantum Gravity (CQG, Inc.) of Denver recently announced that John A. Logan has become the first community college in the country to join the company’s “CQG on Campus” partnership program.

The program is designed to support futures industry education for college and university students while providing hands-on experience with CQG’s electronic trading tools.

CQG’s original donation of in-kind software was valued at $450,000 and allowed students to access CQG Integrated Client program as part of their trading and technical analysis training.

But, as the spring semester got under way at JALC, instructor David England ran into a problem. The class was so popular that there were more students than licenses. That is when CQG offered to increase the number of licenses available to the College to 61.

Associate professor of Finance, David England, could not be more excited for his students and thankful to CQG for providing the largest in-kind donation in the history of the College.

“The additional licenses put this in-kind donation to over $500,000,” England said. “It is just a tremendous opportunity for our students because we are the only community college in the country to be part of this program and I am so excited that our students will have this opportunity.”

England said the curriculum at the college covers everything from ‘This is a stock’ to trading E-Mini futures.

“So, being able to work with the legendary CQG Futures trading platform is like a dream come true to me,” he said. “I know I speak for the college, and over 60 very excited students when I say thank you very much CQG for the opportunity.”

It has been a big year for CQG in terms of adding university partners. Earlier this year, in-kind software gifts were made to the University of Dayton’s Hanley Trading Center and the University of Colorado Denver’s new J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, according to Bette Smith, Vice President of Communications at CQG.

“We hope that the students at John A. Logan College will benefit from the experiential learning now available to them with our trading and analytics platform, which will allow them to analyze markets and simulate trades,” Smith said.

John A. Logan College President Mike Dreith expressed great pleasure with what England has been able to do with his program at the college.

“In the short time that I have been at John A. Logan College I have been amazed with the level of excitement that David’s classes and seminars generate. What this partnership with a company as respected as CQG means to us is immeasurable, and I am very thankful for this in-kind donation from CQG, especially for the benefit that it will have for our students.”

Through the CQG on Campus program, the company provides in-kind software license support to more than 12 schools in North America and abroad.

In addition to these college and university partnerships, CQG serves as the technology sponsor of the CME Group Commodity Trading Challenge, an annual event that attracts competitors from more than 90 schools worldwide.

John A. Logan College is the first community college to be part of this unique program.

For additional information regarding the in-kind donation of $500,000 from CQG to John A. Logan College Contact Associate Professor of Finance David England at 618-889-8274 or at davidengland@jalc.edu.

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With cold temperatures and sleet and snow still here in late March, call them crazy, but the Logan maintenance staff has been busy preparing the College for cooling season. While it’s hard to think about now, we’ll soon all be complaining about the hot weather and the higher utility bills that come with it. The following tips will help you use a little less energy yet stay cool and comfortable at your house. The best part is they don’t require an expert maintenance staff or a lot of money.

• If you have central air conditioning, keep your thermostat at 78 degrees (save an extra six to seven percent off your cooling costs for each degree above 78).

• Install a ceiling fan.  It will allow you to raise your thermostat about four degrees with no reduction in comfort due to evaporative cooling effect. But remember, fans cool people, not room air. Turn off fans when

you leave the room or leave home.

• Get rid of hot air. Use an exhaust fan to blow hot air out of your kitchen while you’re cooking. The savings on your cooling costs far outweigh the electricity used by the fan.

• Instead of using your oven or stove, grill outdoors. If you must cook in the house, use your microwave or countertop appliances for cooking instead of the oven or stove which put out more heat that your AC system has to overcome.

• Close blinds, drapes and shades during the hottest part of the day. This keeps the strong sunlight from heating your home.

• Convert bulbs in your most used fixtures to CFL or LED. They use far less energy and produce far less heat.

• Better yet, turn off lights when you don’t need them. The most efficient lighting

fixture is one that is not on! Consider using task lighting instead of lighting a whole room.

• Change your furnace filter monthly. A dirty filter will make your system work harder to distribute cool air.

• Clean your refrigerator condenser coils. When dust and hair build up on them, the motor works harder and uses more electricity. Your refrigerator can be up to 11% of your household energy use.

• Postpone laundry and dishwashing until nighttime to avoid generating extra heat in your home.

• Seal up any leaks around windows and doors with caulk or foam. It’s as important to keep heat out in summer as inside in winter.

Spring/Summer Home Energy Savings Tips by Tim Gibson, JALC Sustainability Coordinator

Although she only served on the John A . L oga n Col lege Board of Trustees for a brief period of time (September, 2010 to April, 2011) as an appointee to replace trustee Bill Kilquist, Cheryl McLaughlin G r a f f s a i d s h e

thoroughly enjoyed her time on the board.“It was a privilege to serve the communities

and give back to the education system that has served me well in my career,” Graff said. “Education is an important part of my life. Data shows that skills and education beyond high school correlate with higher salaries. I want to serve the communities of the John A. Logan Community College and ensure that a quality and affordable education is available to the citizens.”

Graff said unemployment and poverty are high in Southern Illinois and she knows that a skilled labor force can bring economic development to the region and help lower the unemployment and poverty rate.

“JALC needs to be a leader in economic development and growth and prepare students with the needed skills,” she said.

Graff, 51, has taught for 28 years. She currently teaches sixth- and seventh-grade math at Trico Junior High School and has also served as Somerset Township Supervisor for 16 years. She and her husband are business owners, as well, presiding over CherCo SilkScreens, Inc. and Bill’s Auto Clinic.

Graff is a Murphysboro High School graduate. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and master’s degree in education in curriculum and instruction from SIUC.

“I have many years of service to my community as a 4-H leader, Sunday School teacher, Upward Basketball coach, and member of a Relay for Life team,” Graff said. “And as a business owner, I know the value of skilled employees. As township supervisor, I understand the process of levies and budgets. I believe with my educational background and with the many skills I have acquired, I will be an asset to the JALC Board of Trustees.”

Graff and her husband have two grown children, Jacob and Tyler, and two grandchildren, Haley and Karson.

C .W. “ C h u c k ” H a m i l t o n i s a McLeansboro native, who has resided in Carterville for more than a decade. He is employed as director of Tri-County Special Education, which covers 20 school districts in Union, Jackson and

Perry counties.Hamilton said he has had an interest in the

community college system since he first attended Rend Lake College as a student in 1974.

“I believe the community college system is vital to meeting the needs of the local community, state and even the nation,” he said when explaining his interest in running for the Board of Trustees. “For the past 27 years, I’ve been primarily working in Special Education, initially as a project director and vocational evaluator, working my way up the ranks to assistant director at Wabash & Ohio Special Education and then director at Tri-County Special Education.

“During this time, I was able to forge a solid relationship with John A. Logan College and Eastern Illinois University to establish the first Grow-Your-Own program for Special Education teachers,” Hamilton said. “Basically, we recruited classroom aides and assisted them in obtaining an Associate’s degree and then brought in Eastern Illinois to the Logan campus to complete the final two years of their B.S. degree in Special Education.”

Hamilton, who has earned degrees from Rend Lake, SIUC, Eastern Illinois University and the International College of Bible Theology, said he directs a cooperative that employs over 240 people with a budget in excess of $12 million, providing services to nearly 3,000 students each year.

“My career has provided me with opportunities to write hundreds of grants; manage multi-million-dollar budgets; negotiate collective bargaining agreements; deal with difficult personnel decisions; maintain and even build physical plants; and perhaps most significantly, develop creative solutions to difficult problems with limited monetary assets. I also believe that the student is the most important asset the college has and should always be treated with respect.”

Hamilton, 58, has been married for 36 years to his wife, Susan. The couple has two grown children – Jennifer Marie Hamilton-Gilpin of Herrin and Nathan Hamilton of St. Louis.

William “Bill” Kilquist is seeking a second stint on the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees. He first served from 2005 through 2010. He resigned shortly before his term ended in order to accept a job as the college’s Director of Emergency Services

and Risk Management.Having retired from his job earlier this year,

Kilquist maintains an interest in serving the college.

“I feel that Logan is the jewel of Southern Illinois among community colleges,” he said. “We offer so many people opportunities that they may not otherwise have the chance to take advantage of due to financial or work obligations. The facilities, faculty and staff are second to none here at Logan. The college not only educates students, but re-educates non-traditional students and provides training for others.”

Kilquist said students can take advantage of the education they get from Logan and use it to help build a strong Southern Illinois.

“Take a look at the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds, the most up-to-date equipment available to students and an instructional staff that is far and away the most competent and caring anywhere,” he said. “Whose interest wouldn’t be piqued in trying to be a part of and better this gem of educational opportunity?”

Kilquist said he believes his past experience as a trustee makes him a good fit for the position.

“I’ve been secretary, vice chairman and chairman,” he said. “I was nominated and elected to these positions by my peers on the board. I must have been doing something right to garner their support and confidence.”

Kilquist added that he subscribes to the adage of giving the good students, faculty and staff a chance to do what they do best – “learn, teach and work.”

Kilquist, 63, worked 11 years as a Carbondale Police officer; 21 years as Jackson County sheriff; and five years as warden with the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro. He and his wife, the former Susie Glidewell, have four children – Paul, Jon, Clay and Celci, as well as three grandchildren.

Seven vie for two seats on the JALC Board of Trustees April 9, 2013

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John o’keefe There’s little college

business that Dr. John O’Keefe hasn’t dealt with in his 20 years as a member of the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees.

“I th ink we have weathered just about any type of challenge, financial or otherwise,

that a community college could face over that period of time,” he said. “Whatever the problem, we’ve solved it and moved forward as a college.”

O’Keefe, 67, is a native of Carrier Mills, having graduated high school there. He eventually moved to Marion to raise his family and practice dentistry. He is a graduate of both SIUC and the University of Illinois and also served 22 years with the Air Force Reserve, retiring as colonel.

O’Keefe said he is proud of the work he and his fellow trustees have done as stewards of the college.

“Because of good planning, we have been able to work our way through the financial turmoil placed on us by the state. I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish. Good planning has not only allowed us to keep our heads above water in these stressful times, but also ahead of other community colleges in Illinois. We continue to provide a first-class education at a reasonable price.”

O’Keefe said he believes that the financial issues Logan and other schools face will increase in the forseeable future.

“That’s why I believe my experience on the board can help the college continue to progress,” he said. “I have learned the give-and-take approach in making decisions that will ultimately benefit all of us. If there were no give-and-take, there would only be gridlock and nothing would ever be accomplished. I have never been one who believes it is my way or the highway when focusing on a specific issue. As a board member, you have to be willing to listen to one another in order to make the best decisions possible. And I think we have done exactly that in my time on the board.”

O’Keefe and his wife, Janice, have two children, Julie Emery and Steve O’Keefe, and four grandchildren.

James “Jim” Snider hopes that his 40 years of experience in finance and six years of experience on the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees make him a logical choice for re-election to the board in April.

A retired state bank examiner, the 62-year-old Snider is a native of the region, having grown up in Herrin. He is a 1968 graduate of Herrin High School.

He proceeded to earn an associate’s degree from Logan in 1971 and bachelor’s degree from SIUC in 1973 in education. He went on to graduate from Stonier Graduate School of Banking on the campus of Rutgers University.

Snider began his career in the field of finance as he was completing his formal education. He later taught finance at the college level.

“With my experience as a bank examiner and teacher, and having already served the past six years under former president, Dr. Robert Mees, and three former vice presidents, I feel I can be helpful to our new administration,” Snider said. “I also feel I relate well to students and teachers, as well as administrators.”

Snider said he was a non-traditional student at Logan, going to classes during the day and working nights to support his family.

“When I was elected to the board, I wanted to make sure the college was doing all it could to help non-traditional students and we have.”

As vice chair to the board, Snider serves on the Finance, Planning and Campus Safety committees. He was also co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee that landed current president, Dr. Mike Dreith.

“In the past six years, we have replaced all three vice presidents and president due to retirements,” Snider said. “While all of our administrators are very capable people, they are relatively new to JALC. I feel this is not the time to be changing the board. We need to maintain stability in these current economic times.”

Snider and his wife, Mary Jane (Gray), have three adult children – Jill, Jason and Lindsey, and four grandchildren.

Mike Vanhorn moved back to Southern Illinois two years ago after having spent most of his adult life in the northern part of the state teaching and coaching at Kankakee and operating two businesses – Midwest Sports and Awards and Diamond Sports Promotions in Bourbonnais.

But while he enjoyed his time up north, Vanhorn has never forgotten his roots.

“I am a Carbondale High School graduate and went on to earn an associate’s degree here at Logan and bachelor’s in secondary education from SIU with a major in health,” said the 61-year-old Vanhorn. “I just believe it’s time for a change on the board and I want to be the guy who fills one of the two vacant seats.”

Vanhorn said he wants to “pay back” the institution that gave him so much as a young man.

“I believe my communication skills, along with my education, business and fundraising experience make me a qualified candidate for the board,” he said. “I want to see us recruit more in-district students and eventually hire more full-time instructors. I am confident that I can work well

with the faculty, staff, administration and board.”Vanhorn said he would like to see the graduation

rate at the college improve and would also like to see Logan offer more classes.

“I have never really participated in politics before,” he said. “I am an individual who cares about the college and wants to do something to help improve the overall community attitude toward the board of trustees. The only way to do that is get involved. My background in teaching, coaching and business gives me all the necessary tools to help this board and new president accomplish any established goals.” Vanhorn added that he is ready for any challenges placed before him. “I just think we need some new blood on the board and I think I can help,” he said.

Russell Williams of Marion said he wants to serve the people of the JALC district as trustee and feels his background in education and leadership make him a viable candidate for the job.

“I want to provide e x c e l l e n t s e r v a n t leadership in the governance of the college, which should measure success by how our students succeed after they leave John A. Logan College,” Williams said. “Logan provided me, as a student, with direction and a foundation to succeed in my education, career and as a citizen. My goal is to offer these opportunities to all of our students.”

Williams is a native of West Frankfort. After obtaining an associate’s degree from JALC, he earned a bachelor’s degree in social science and education from McKendree University and then a master’s degree in divinity from Emory University. He is presently serving as Director of the Brehm School Foundation in Carbondale.

“My experience as an educator, student, parent, taxpayer and community leader in the JALC district will bring high-quality leadership that represents all stakeholders in the college,” Williams said. “I’ve been a part-time instructor at Logan since 2003, teaching students at the West Frankfort and Du Quoin extension centers. I’ve been in the Logan classrooms and in many high school classrooms around the district since 1990. I know the challenges that our teachers and students face every day. I will be an advocate for our local students and educators.”

Williams said he knows how boards function and how they can strive to be better.

“Striving for excellence in education is a team effort that begins with the Board of Trustees,” he said. “Communication, accountability, transparency and movement in the same direction with the administration, staff, faculty, students and community can always be improved. I am committed to JALC and how we can better serve our students, employees, businesses, colleges, universities, and our vision for the region.”

The 45-year-old Williams and his wife, Rocio, have one so, David.

Pictured are members of the award-winning Model Illinois Government team from John A. Logan College coached by Dr. Jane Bryant. Front row from left: Chris Wheetley, Lauren DeRossett, Taylor Bryant, Mandy Little, Sarah Vangorder, and Cory Henkelman. Second Row: Tim Murray, Alexandra Barben, Samantha Hamilton, Kendra Weinhoffer, Bryant, Nick Roberts, and Seth Richardson. Third Row: Colin Keith, Derek Cima, Joel Clements, Jon Cano, Joel Williams, Garrett Russell, Cliff Reeder, and Joseph Chance. Back Row: Nick Rafael, Ethan Edwards, Michael Roberts, and Cory Frisby. Not pictured are Emily Rich and Payne Massetto. (Logan Media Services photo)

JALC’S MIG TEAM wInS AwArdS by John Homan

The John A Logan College Model Illinois Government delegation came away with multiple awards at a recent simulation held at the Capitol building in Springfield.

Those awards included: “Outstanding Large Delegation,” “Outstanding House Member (Mandy Little),” “Outstanding Original Legislation (iSMART authored by Taylor Bryant),” “Outstanding Lobbyist (Cory Henkelman),” and “Outstanding Moot Court Attorney (Christopher Wheetley).”

Logan also won two executive board positions for next year’s simulation (Attorney General Taylor Bryant and Senate President Mandy Little).

JALC government professor, Dr. Jane Bryant, said the “Outstanding Large Delegation” award was earned by having Logan students on the current executive board and elected/appointed in other leadership positions for this year’s simulation.

Those students holding leadership positions include: Taylor Bryant -Senate Majority Leader (elected); Mandy Little-House Majority Leader (elected); Cory Frisby-House Whip (elected); Kendra Weinhoffer -House Whip (elected); Nick Rafael -Senate Whip (appointed); Seth Richardson-Senate Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Gaming Committee Minority Party Spokesperson (elected); Derek Cima-House Firearms, Gambling, Alcohol, and Tobacco Committee Minority

Party Spokesperson (elected); Frisby-House Government Affairs Committee Minority Party Spokesperson (elected); Bryant-Senate Education Committee Chair (appointed); Weinhoffer-House Education Committee Chair (appointed); Tim Murray-current Attorney General (elected); and Joel Clements-current lieutenant governor (elected).

JALC President Dr. Mike Dreith was impressed with the delegation’s accomplishments.

“I think the only word that comes to mind is dominance. They did an incredible job,” he said. “It was probably the best performance by a community college I’ve seen in the state of Illinois in my 25 years as an administrator. And it’s wonderful because it teaches the art of political science. Dr. Bryant put together a top-notch team and they went up to win and that’s what they did.”

The Model Illinois Government or MIG simulation is one of the preeminent intercollegiate government simulations in the United States.

Each spring semester, approximately 300 students from over 20 colleges around Illinois participate.

The MIG simulation is structured for a legislative simulation, as well as a moot court competition. Students choose among various roles, including: legislators, lobbyists, journalists, attorneys, justices, and budget

analysts. There are many leadership positions within the parties and committees. Within the legislature, students are assigned political parties and districts and placed in committees of their particular interests. The legislators then simulate the legislative processes in the actual committee rooms and chambers of the Capitol building.

The Moot Court competition is held in the chambers that were once the home of the Illinois Supreme Court. Teams of attorneys argue before a panel of student justices and legal professionals and are scored on the basis of presentation and knowledge of the case fact.

Awards are presented at the end of the simulation and students may also campaign for Executive Board positions (governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller, etc.).

Other JALC students who attended the simulation are: Sarah Vangorder, Joseph Chance, Colin Keith, Michael Roberts, Joel Williams, Emily Rich, Garrett Russell, Samantha Hamilton, Nick Roberts, Ethan Edwards, Jon Cano and Payne Massetto (House of Representatives); Cliff Reeder (Senate); Cory Henkelman (lobbyist); Lauren DeRossett (journalist); and Alexandra Barben and Christopher Wheetley (Moot Court attorneys).

Some information for this story was provided by Zachary Sullivan from the Model Illinois Government Web page.

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Eleven of this spring’s 38 new members of John A. Logan College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international honor society for community colleges, attended the induction ceremony held recently in Logan’s conference center.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is based on academic achievement and is by invitation only. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above and have completed 12 credit hours of college work.

Jennifer Rose, a counselor/advisor at JALC who sponsors the college’s chapter, said there are many benefits to being in Phi Theta Kappa.

“Students in Phi Theta Kappa have opportunities to participate in service projects, engage in networking opportunities, and develop leadership skills,” Rose said. “There is also a lot of scholarship money available for them to earn.”

In addition to the students who were inducted, JALC English instructors Nikki Borrenpohl and Charles Rudolph and Dr. Tim Daugherty, vice president of administrative services, were all inducted as honorary members.

“Every year, members of Phi Theta Kappa can nominate anyone on staff at the college who they feel has been supportive of them as a student or of the organization as a whole. The nominees are then voted on by the entire organization,” Rose said. “These three nominees were very strong. The students felt they were outstanding in their support of students and the honor society.”

Rose said she was particularly glad to see Daugherty receive the honor.

“Dr. Daugherty has consistently supported Phi Theta Kappa and the projects the students are involved in,” Rose said. “I think his support has positively impacted the culture of academic excellence as well as leadership in our students. This honor is long overdue and very well-deserved.”

Daugherty said he was pleased to be inducted.

“This is one of the highest honors they could have given to me,” Daugherty said. “Throughout my career, Phi Theta Kappa has been the organization that I think best exemplifies what community colleges are all about. It has always been a pleasure of mine to support them and their activities. To be inducted with a group of students was quite a thrill for me.”

For more information about Phi Theta Kappa, contact Rose at 985-2828, Ext. 8259 or by email at jenniferrose@jalc.edu.

JALC English instructors Nikki Borrenpohl and Charles Rudolph (right) and Dr. Tim Daugherty, vice president of administrative services, were all inducted as honorary members into Logan’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at the spring induction ceremony held recently at the college. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for community colleges. (Photo provided)

JALC HoLds PHi THeTA KAPPA induCTion Ceremony

CoLLeGe eVenTsApril 13 Political Science

Trivia FundraiserApril 14 John A. Logan College

Community Band & OrchestraApril 23 Board MeetingApril 24 Women’s Center

Clothesline ProjectMay 1 JALC Student Art

Awards ReceptionMay 6 Honors NightMay 16 Commencement CeremonyMay 27 Campus Closed

Mark Your Calendars!June 1

John A. Logan College Walk for ALS Come join the fun, walk to raise

awareness, and funds for ALS research. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

and Walk begins at 9:15 a.m. Watch for Details!

June 21 Foundation Golf Day Fundraiser

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Staff Spotlight: Donna Glodjoby Teri Campell

The General News has started a new feature called the Staff Spotlight to shine a light on the exceptional people who work at the college. It seems fitting that the first one focuses on Donna Glodjo since she was instrumental in getting the General News started.

“Dr. Ray Hancock, who was the president of the college at the time, came up with the idea to do a newsletter,” said Glodjo, administrative assistant to the president and recording secretary to the board of trustees. “He wanted to improve communication on campus and also have a place to showcase and recognize the accomplishments of employees.

“I had never done anything like that before, but I took on the challenge,” she continued. “Herb Russell (former director of college relations) was here at the time, and he’s a very accomplished writer. And Robin Egelston (graphic designer) is wonderful with layout. The

three of us formed a team and got it started.”The first issue of the General News was released in February 1997. It went out monthly for

several years and is now distributed on a quarterly basis.“At first, Herb was skeptical about how successful it would be, but we were fortunate that

people embraced it and contributed to it,” Glodjo said. “We worked hard on it and it has been going strong ever since.”

Glodjo, who earned her Associate in Science degree at JALC in 1974, is in her second stint as an employee at the college. She began her career in 1977 as a secretary to Jim Bales, the dean for business. In 1980, she moved to the President’s Office to work for Ray Hancock who was the executive assistant to then President, Dr. Bob Tarvin. She remained at the college as Dr. Hancock’s secretary until 1986.

“I left the college at that time to do family things,” Glodjo said. “I helped my husband, Pete, in his business, and we had our son. I did all the ‘mom things’ for a few years.”

Glodjo returned to work in the President’s Office at Logan in 1994 and has now served under three more administrations: Dr. Ray Hancock (until 2000), Dr. Robert Mees (2000-June 2012), and currently Dr. Mike Dreith (since July 2012).

“This has been a wonderful position for me, and I’m very thankful to work here,” Glodjo said. “I like my coworkers, and all my bosses have been great to work for. I’ve always been blessed to work for people that I’ve respected, admired, and have learned a lot from.”

Glodjo said she she’s enjoying working with Dreith.“Dr. Dreith has brought a lot of innovation and leadership to the college,” she said. “He’s

a great communicator. That’s definitely one of his strengths. I think everyone on campus appreciates that about him.”

Dreith had high praise for Glodjo, too.“Donna is an irreplaceable asset to the college and the board of trustees,” Dreith said. “She

is personable and thorough in her various responsibilities. Donna’s biggest strength is her communication. She is an expert observer and reporter of the college’s most important meetings. She does so with class and professionalism that makes her unique.

“Personally, I respect her honest opinion when it comes to difficult decisions and often use her as a sounding board for such action.” 

When not at work, Glodjo enjoys spending time with her family. She has a daughter, Angela, and a son, Adam. She also has three step-daughters, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGEFOUNDATION NEWS

Stacy Holloway, director of scholarships and alumni services for the John A. Logan College Foundation, has announced the awarding of the following scholarships:

Elaine Mitchell Memorial Scholarships

Sarah Myers, HerrinDiana Johnston, Carbondale

Jim Horn Memorial ScholarshipEdwin Harris, Carbondale

John M. Armstrong Carbondale Rotary

ScholarshipWilliam Dunkel, Carbondale

John A. Logan College Foundation Awards

Five Student AchievementsJustin Wiseman, Cambria

Aaron Jackson, CarbondaleMarcus Jordan, Carbondale

Violet See, Du QuoinCory Davis, Marion

Louis Wides Memorial Scholarship Award

William Dunkel , CardondalePaPa and MaMa C Scholarships

Connor Eaton, CartervilleMiranda Parker, Carterville

Shorty Switzer Memorial ScholarshipsMichael Cusick, West Frankfort

Tyler Nance, Carterville

Leatherneck Motorcycle ClubVeteran Scholarship Award

Jason Hold, Carterville

Chi Alpha AwardsAlicia Chow Cheng, Yasile Compaore, Simon Daniel, Kritchapat Jampatong, Keita Morimoto and Sara Nafari all of Carbondale and Thi Hoang of Marion.

Noah Saffelder MemorialScholarship Award

Austin Elmore, Marion

Illinois Health Improvement Association Scholarship

AwardMelissa Russell, Norris City

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Dwight Hoffard, director of buildings and grounds at JALC (left), and, building maintenance staff Dwayne Sanders (middle) and Larry Tanner look over the rainwater collection system, one of the projects that is part of the college’s energy-conservation campaign. (Logan media services photo)

Energy Conservation Paying Off At JALC by Teri Campbell

In these cost-conscious and energy-conscious times, John A. Logan College is doing its best to conserve both. Its reduce, reuse, recycle campaign is showing positive results and the college was recently informed that it ranks third among community colleges in Illinois for energy costs per square foot.

Brad McCormick, vice president for business services and campus facilities at JALC, said the college embarked on its energy-saving campaign about five years ago.

“In 2008, we set a goal to reduce our energy use by 10 percent by 2010,” McCormick said. “The first energy conservation measure (ECM) project we did was to replace the welding machines in the welding lab. Max Damron (instructor of welding) proposed the idea. He had done some research and calculations and thought we could save enough energy by buying a new welding machine to pay for that machine in a very short period of time. We ran the numbers and found the current welding machines were huge energy hogs. We were able to obtain a grant that rebated part of our investment and that project had a payback of about two years.”

Since that first ECM, the college has done several other projects in an effort to save energy costs and energy use. The reduction in energy costs during that period of time has been dramatic. In fiscal year 2008, JALC ranked 13th in the state and paid $1.82 per square foot. In fiscal year 2011, it ranked third and paid $1.24 per square foot, a decrease of over 31 percent.

McCormick said one of the college’s next goals is to get a formal calculation of its carbon footprint.

“It will be interesting to find that out,” he said. “We will have to recognize all the commuting to our campus and the fossil fuels that are burned to get here, along with our own energy use and emissions. But to our credit is all the land we have around us with acres and acres of trees and grasslands. Those are a positive contribution to the environment and will reduce our carbon footprint.”

Tim Gibson, sustainability coordinator at JALC and chair of the college’s Green Committee, said he is pleased with the third-place ranking for energy costs.

“We’re one of the most progressive campuses for energy reduction in the state, and we’ve been working really hard to reduce both our energy costs and use,” Gibson said. “In 2011, we won the Governor’s Sustainability Award for our efforts. However, I’m a little surprised that we’re ranked that high because there are some newer campuses in the state. I would expect them to be more energy efficient, but a lot depends on how their facilities are operated and maintained. I have to give a lot of credit to our HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) facilities staff and the scheduling office. They are very diligent about energy conservation.”

Gibson said the college is continually working to improve energy efficiency. It will soon be participating in a statewide Illinois Green Economy Network initiative called the Behavior Change for Energy Efficiency Pilot Program.

“We are one of four community colleges in the state that will be part of the pilot program,” Gibson said. “We are going to have a building dashboard installed in our G Building. The dashboard is a display monitor that people can see when they walk into the building and it shows how much energy the building is using in real time. In conjunction with that, we’re going to challenge the occupants of that building with a behavior change campaign aimed at reducing energy use. The thinking is that if people can see how their actions are affecting energy use, they will be inspired to change their behavior.

“Starting in the fall, the energy in that building will be studied to see what effect the behavior change campaign and the dashboard have on energy usage.”

Both McCormick and Gibson say that the whole campus community is involved in the energy-saving campaign.

“The great thing about it is that everybody is contributing,” McCormick said. “The facilities staff has done a great job implementing our ECM projects, faculty members have come up with energy-saving ideas, and the entire staff is being more conscientious about turning off computers and light switches. For a campaign like this to be successful everyone has to be onboard.”

Pictured is a chiller that is used to air condition JALC’s main campus. It was purchased and installed as part of the college’s energy conservation efforts. (Logan Media Services photo)

Student Activities NewsThe John A. Logan College Community

Band and Community Orchestra will have a combined concert on Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the College’s Conference Center. Each group will perform several selections independently and will join together as one large group to perform a combined piece. Featured guest soloists are Gene Stiman on trombone and Rev. Ted Hartley playing the tuba. Admission is free and seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. This concert is a pleasant way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with local musical talent.

Embrace your inner adolescent and join us for laughs, inspiration, and amazing vocal talent at our spring musical - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. This hilarious tale chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, these unlikely heroes learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. This show is PG-13 due to mild swearing and sexual reference. Tickets are $12 general admission and $7 for JALC students with a student ID card. For tickets or more information contact Student Activities and Cultural Events at 618-985-2828 Ext. 8287.

Art students will display their work from the fall and spring semesters in the annual John A. Logan College Student Art Exhibition from April 22 – May 11 in the B Wing, Conference Center and E Wing Galleries. An awards reception will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the Skylight Lounge. You won’t want to miss seeing the skills and creativity these students put into their art.

Kayla Malone was elected student trustee in on March 6, 2013. Malone will begin her term at the April Board of Trustees meeting.

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Crouse, Bradley selected ‘miss and mrs. Volunteer’ by John Homan

Two in-district students recently came away big winners at the 26th Annual Miss and Mrs. Volunteer Scholarship Pageant.

Emma Crouse of Herrin was crowned Miss Volunteer, while Dawn Bradley of Murphysboro claimed the Mrs. Volunteer title.

The JALC students received a $500 scholarship to the school of their choice and flowers courtesy of Etcetera in Marion.

Contestants were judged in talent; swimsuit; and evening wear. Bradley’s talent was ballet and Crouse’s was singing.

“I thought the show went great,” said pageant founder and director Karen Sala. “We didn’t have a large number of participants, but the turnout was very nice. Things couldn’t have run much smoother.”

Crouse edged out three other contestants to claim the “Miss” title – Jenne Doerrr of Du Quoin, Corryne Shaw of Marion and Olivia Lind of Carterville.

Christy Stallings Shoemake served as emcee for the evening. The Johnston City native is the former Miss Indiana International.

John Guetersloh provided musical entertainment.Crouse now advances to the Miss Illinois pageant

the last week of June in Marion. The Miss Illinois competition is associated with the nationally-known Miss America pageant.

“I think what set Emma apart from the others was her talent,” Sala said. “She is a music major at Logan and pretty much outshined everyone with her voice. She comes from a very musical family.”

Emma Crouse of Herrin was selected ‘Miss Volunteer’ at the annual Miss and Mrs. Volunteer Scholarship Pageant Friday at John A. Logan College. She beat out three other contestants to earn the title. (Photo courtesy Jonathan LeBlond)

Dawn Bradley of Murphysboro was named ‘Mrs. Volunteer’ at the annual Miss and Mrs. Volunteer scholarship Pageant Friday at John A. Logan College. (Photo courtesy Jonathan LeBlond)

In MemoriamThe College community is deeply saddened at the loss of long-time term faculty member John Montacue in December. John served as the president of the Term-Faculty Association and taught in the social science department. A memorial service was held on at the College on February 8.

Former Trustee William “Bill” Batteau, passed away on March 4 after a long battle with cancer. Bill served on the JALC Board of Trustees from 1984-1997.

President Emeritus Dr. Harold O’Neil, passed away on March 1. Harold, a charter staff member, served as president from 1982-1989.

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on the Move… Tina Cavanaugh has moved into the position of full-time, temporary, secretary III, for associate dean of ABE/ASE.

congratuLations to…Beth Porritt’s title be changed to Coordinator of Extension Center (West Frankfort)Roger Von Lanken’s title be changed to Coordinator of Extension Center (Alongi-Du Quoin).

Hampson’s milestone Cards Projectrecognized At national nursing Conferenceby John Homan

John A. Logan College nursing instructor Heather Hampson, when surfing the Internet recently, came across a link on FaceBook, which was bothersome to her. It pointed out the lack of attention some patients receive at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in the form of cards, flowers and visits.

Hampson decided she would address the issue head on with some help from her JALC nursing students.

Hampson crafted an extra-credit, service-learning project, which called upon all 10 of her students enrolled in an online pediatrics course, to construct a milestone card for any age group that goes beyond the “Get Well Soon” variety. She wanted her students to encourage the children without speaking specifically to their illness.

“I thought this project was a wonderful way of teaching the caring aspect to our students,” Hampson said. “Some students went all out, making multiple cards and even some with colorful stickers. The cards allowed students to pour their thoughts and emotions into their writing. We have 50 altogether and plan on mailing them to the hospital very soon.”

Hampson was asked to make a poster presentation of the class project before her colleagues at the National Nursing Conference in Las Vegas in January. She used a 3-foot by 6-foot poster, which focused on how to teach pediatric milestones, along with incorporating caring service-learning projects.

“Heather’s presentation was selected from hundreds of other poster presentations,” said Marilyn Falaster, JALC’s Director of Nursing. “This is an extremely prestigious honor and she deserves a lot of credit for coming up with the idea.”

Hampson teaches both traditional classroom and online courses in pharmacology, assessment, orthopedics, dermatology, cardiac, pediatrics and respiratory.

“I give the students all the credit,” Hampson said. “They did a very good job with the cards. I am sure that we will do this project again soon.”

Nursing instructor Heather Hampson looks over some home-made greeting cards turned in by her students to be distributed to patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital as a caring service-learning project. The project was presented at the National Nursing Conference in Las Vegas earlier this year. (Logan Media Services photo)

Business Faculty Play Major Role at the Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education Conference Melanie Pecord, Chair of the Department of Business Education, Terri Rentfro, Professor of Computer Information Systems, Mark Rogers, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, and Dr. Jason Tanner, Professor of Business, attended the annual Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education Conference held in Bloomington from February 21 – 22, 2013. Mrs. Pecord, Mrs. Rentfro, and Mr. Rogers each prepared two presentations for the conference, while Dr. Tanner served on the program planning task force for the conference.

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General Fitness Tip:Mix It Up by Chris Georgantas

You’ll create balanced fitness quicker by intensity cycling and cross training.

Intensity cycling means that each week you do some cardio workouts that are long and slow and some that are shorter and more intense. For ideas to increase intensity, look up interval training and fartlek training. On the strength or weight training side, it means doing some sets (groups of repetitions) that are higher with moderate weight (i.e. 14-16 times) and some lower repetition sets with heavier

weight (i.e. 8-12 times). Look up pyramid sets for examples.

Cross training is the inclusion of a variety of activities into your weekly program. (i.e. Walking, weight training, and swimming). Cross training reduces the risk of chronic injury, and conditions the body in different ways while helping stave off boredom.

Combining intensity cycling and cross training within your individualized program will help you reach your goals with less down-time, greater consistency, and more balanced physical conditioning.