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Jackson College launches guided pathways initiative New guided pathways offer students a clear path to a college degree!

Pathways provide students a clear program schedule from start to degree completion or transfer. “This effort focuses on getting students on a clear path from start to finish,” said Provost Rebekah Woods.

Pathways New students will enroll in a seminar class to assess themselves and find a career fit.

Each of the six pathways is a broad content area, a kind of “meta-major.” They are:

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• Business & Computer Technology

• Liberal Arts

• Health Science

• Science, Engineering & Math

• Human Services

• Skilled Trades & Agriculture

Let Jackson College help you find your path to success! Visit the website at www.jccmi.edu Fall • Career Source to2016 get started!

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Questions about Jackson College programs and services described in this publication should be directed to Student Services at 517.796.8425.

Comments or questions about the publication should be directed to the Marketing Department at 517.796.8416.

Fall 2016 • Volume 3 Issue 1

2 Career prospects bloom

Publisher: Cynthia S. Allen Editor: Dotty Karkheck

with study of agriculture

5 CMT to present free

Writer: Marilynn Fryer

country concert, career showcase

Graphic Designer: Abbie Stein

6 Radiography careers

Photography: Jackson College Marketing Staff

in focus

9 Education boosts job Jackson College BOARD OF TRUSTEES

opportunities

10 Top 5 reasons to become a

Samuel R. Barnes Chairman

John M. Crist Vice Chairman

police officer

13 Earn a bachelor’s degree in

just 3 years!

14 Workers with good soft

Sheila A. Patterson Secretary

Donna L. Lake Treasurer

skills are in demand

16 Financial aid

questions answered

18 Unveiling the new

Matthew R. Heins Trustee

Philip E. Hoffman Trustee

Bert Walker Hall

20 Corporate and Continuing

Dr. Edward A. Mathein Trustee

Dr. Daniel J. Phelan President

2111 Emmons Road Jackson, MI 49201 www.jccmi.edu

Education Courses

24 What’s happening at

Jackson College

On the cover: Farming offers many career opportunities today, from producing crops, livestock and dairy products to agriculture-related businesses.

Driven by local demand, Jackson College launches a new agriculture program this fall.

Agriculture careers take root with new program

By Marilynn Fryer

Randy, Rick, Levi and Hank Choate at work at Choate’s Belly Acres. The Choate family have been active members of the agriculture advisory board.

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Ever consider the technology involved in today’s family farm? Farming today is a technological wonder. Global positioning systems (GPS) help farmers pinpoint high-producing areas to maximize yields. Computers make tracking livestock protocols, such as vaccines, much easier.

Today’s farmers are planting a new future while sharing much in common with the past. Sound exciting? Students can get their start with a new program taking root at Jackson College, an Associate of Applied Science in agriculture technology. They may go directly into farming or agriculturerelated businesses, which provides goods or services to farms. Students hoping to transfer to a university may complete an Associate of Science degree.

Providing opportunity Local Springport resident Chris Sanford, who works for Agri-King Nutrition, suggested the program to meet local needs. “In other Midwestern states there were more community colleges that offer agriculture, so it was time to get something started,” said Sanford, who attended Lansing Community College for general education, then transferred to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. “I wanted to create another option for learning, one that is affordable and driven by industry here in Southern Michigan.”

Jackson College Dean of Arts & Sciences Todd Butler said program development has been an exceptional experience. “The level of commitment and passion exhibited by the community members on the ag advisory board has driven this effort from beginning to end.

Beyond that group, I have been privileged to meet area farmers, agribusinesses and spend time with rural school districts throughout the counties of Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee,” Butler said. “Each of these groups is very excited about the ag program at Jackson College, but more importantly, they get just what this local and affordable program means in terms of opportunities for our young people, for our rural communities and for our farms.”

Chris Sanford

Todd Butler

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Need for higher education Higher education is more important than ever to today’s farmer. Although he says he’s “backyard barnyard educated,” farmer Hank Choate has encouraged his children to continue their agriculture education.

“My father had to farm differently than I do, and they will have to farm differently than me, too,” Choate said. “Education gives you the opportunity to come into contact with people who will be a resource to solve problems and get answers. Farming today is more engaged with the marketing of a product you raise, and with growth in technology. Having more resources to help when a problem arises will benefit you.”

Hank Choate Farmers may produce crops, livestock and dairy products. Careers are available in related businesses, such as equipment sales, purchasing agents, livestock feed sales and more. Many still start at an established operation and gain skills through experience, such as a family farm or on another large farm. As the field becomes more complex, college courses – especially in business and mathematics – are necessary. Mathematics will be useful in many ways, such as measuring and mixing fertilizers or herbicides. Jackson College’s associate degree program features diverse courses to prepare for today’s agriculture field.

The new agriculture program will begin this fall semester. Speak to a student success navigator at any location to learn more.

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CMT presents free Courtney Cole concert

and Career Showcase Careers and country music… a partnership between Jackson College and CMT will bring those two together for one night this October!

Jackson College will host a Career Showcase highlighting today’s in-demand fields, topped off by a free country music concert featuring performer Courtney Cole on Thursday, Oct. 13. The opening act will be performer Kris Hitchcock, a native of Grass Lake.

Jackson College and CMT want to encourage area residents to further their education as part of the CMT Empowering Education initiative.

All area high school students, recent graduates and interested future students are invited to the Career Showcase from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Local business and industry partners will discuss careers and the education needed. College personnel will discuss the admissions and financial aid processes. The event will be held in the second-floor lobby of Potter Center.

At 6:30 p.m., guests may move inside the Harold Sheffer Music Hall to hear success stories of local students. Afterward, sit back and enjoy Kris Hitchcock, followed by Courtney Cole. The concert is free to all who attend the Career Showcase!

“I’m excited to partner with CMT on their Empowering Education initiative,” Cole said. “Music and education are a powerful combination.”

For tickets, visit www.jccmi.edu/CMTconcert. You may also contact the Potter Center Box Office at 517.796.8600; Jackson College @ LISD TECH at 517.265.5515; or Hillsdale LeTarte Center at 517.437.3343.

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Take a close-up look at

radiography careers

By Marilynn Fryer

Have you ever broken a bone? Chances are, you utilized the services of a health care professional called a radiographer.

Radiographers, or radiologic technologists, use radiation – x-rays – to create images of body parts for diagnosis. They may also perform fluoroscopic exams, computed tomography (CT) scans, mammography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They work to correctly position patients for

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procedures, operate high-tech equipment, explain procedures and guard against unnecessary exposure to radiation.

“When you become a radiographer, there are a lot of directions you can go in,” said Joe Shackelford, assistant professor of radiography.

“All of the areas, though, involve caring for people. That’s where your central focus should be. Your patients will make the work great.”

Jackson College’s Health Laboratory Center on Central Campus offers top-quality equipment and facilities for students in radiography, and faculty goes out of their way to help students succeed.

Shackelford favors hiring Jackson College alumni to teach in the program. Alumna and registered radiographer Stacy VanRiper has taught for about three years, in addition to practicing at Chelsea Community Hospital.

Joe Shackelford

“When you become a radiographer, there are a lot of directions you can go in.

All of the areas, though, involve caring for people.

That’s where your central focus should be.

Your patients will make the work great.”

- Joe Shackelford

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“I love the field,” VanRiper said. “I love being with people. It is a very hands-on field; you need to be able to work with people and be caring and compassionate.”

Radiography is a two-year associate degree that is a second admit program, meaning students begin with general education courses and prerequisites and then apply for admission to the program. Jackson College accepts about 20 students each year in radiography, with applications due at the end of January. The College maintains a strong relationship with its clinical partners.

Students, once admitted into the radiography program, tend to form a strong bond with one another. “Each class tends to develop its own a culture. They grow close to each other and help each other, like a cohort,” Shackelford said.

The field is in demand, with about 9 percent growth projected through 2024. As the general population grows older, there will be an increased demand for imaging as a tool for making diagnoses. Students will need good interpersonal skills and compassion, as they deal with patients who are sick, injured and likely scared. Good communication skills are necessary to explain procedures and position the patient correctly.

Students should be responsible as they will have to be at work each day before their shift starts, and should be ethical in dealing with patients’ confidential health information.

Combine a good “bedside manner” with technical know-how, and graduates can go far. Radiography is also a technologically Stacy VanRiper advanced program that utilizes digital imaging equipment, so it can be a good fit for the tech-minded.

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Higher education

leading to more jobs

By Marilynn Fryer

While the U.S. continues to recover from the “Great Recession,” studies show that now more than ever, higher education is important.

“The post-Great Recession economy has divided the country along a fault line demarcated by college education. For those with at least some college education, the job market is robust.” That is according to a recent study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots.”

The economy has added 11.6 million jobs since the recession’s lowest point.

Of those, 11.5 million, or 99 percent, have gone to workers with at least some college education. By contrast, workers with a high school diploma or less may hear about economic recovery and wonder what people are talking about. Of the 7.2 million jobs lost, 5.6 million were jobs for workers with a high school diploma or less. These workers have recovered only 1 percent of those losses over the past six years.

Learn more, earn more Statistics demonstrate that acquiring some postsecondary education will be necessary for finding jobs in the future. Higher education opens the door today’s growing high-skill career fields. Jackson College offers career programs and university transfer options to fit today’s job market. Check out the website at www.jccmi.edu, or stop by any Jackson College location.

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On the home front:

Police work offers challenges & rewards

By Marilynn Fryer

Communities depend on police officers to protect their lives and property. It can be a challenging job, encompassing stress and danger.

Considering a career in law enforcement?

Here are five reasons to go into police work.

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To protect and serve.

Law enforcement officers – police and detectives – protect the public, maintain order and investigate crime.

Careers include police officers and detectives, who are charged with protecting lives and property, and investigating and apprehending individuals who break the laws. If you are community minded and enjoy helping others, police work could be the perfect fit.

Each day brings something new.

There is no such thing as a boring day for a police officer! Each day will bring something new. “The job is rich in diversity; you get to deal with all sorts of circumstances, anything from a barking dog complaint to helping someone out during one of the lowest points of their life. The diversity is certainly an attraction,” said Matt Heins, chief of police for Jackson and a Jackson College trustee.

Matt Heins

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Competitive wages.

Police work does pay a good wage and offer benefit packages. The median wage for police and detectives was $60,270, with the lowest 10 percent earning less than $34,170.

Lt. Christopher Simpson of the Jackson City Police has said, “As a police officer, you may never be a millionaire, but you will make a good wage to take care of a family.”

Employment of police officers is Chris Simpson expected to grow about 4 percent in the coming years, and Heins said there is a demand due to retirements and usual turnover.

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You enjoy working with people.

Police work is all about helping people. “You definitely need to have compassion and respect for others,” said Mary Jo Kennedy, criminal justice coordinator at Jackson College and a retired police officer. “You need to be a people person.

You are working with people all the time, working with diverse populations. You will be communicating with people of all backgrounds and levels of economic status.”

Mary Jo Kennedy

You’re looking for variety and advancement opportunities.

Depending on the organization, police work does offer variety and opportunity for advancement. For larger police organizations such as the state police, special assignments may include canine officer, auto theft investigation, fugitive team or drug unit. Police officers may also work their way up in the ranks to sergeant, lieutenant or deputy chief. In addition to local agencies such as municipal police or sheriff departments, there are opportunities in the federal system, such as the FBI or Homeland Security.

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While national events involving police have lessened the number of people interested in the field, police work is rewarding. “It’s a great career,” Heins said. “You do help people. When you get that thank you or show of appreciation, it makes the job worth the effort.”

Questions to ask.

• Hours can be challenging; police agencies operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Are you willing to work midnights, holidays or 12-hour shifts?

• Are you honest and ethical?

• Do you want to make a difference?

• Are you ready to set a positive example for our youth?

• Are you willing to put yourself in harm’s way if necessary?

• Are you able to handle criticism and not respond?

• Can you handle high-stress situations and behave appropriately?

• Are you able to work without supervision?

Jackson College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in law enforcement. Students don’t necessarily have to go that route, though. Heins said a degree in English or the humanities are also welcome, and departments will train for police work.

Accelerated bachelor’s degree program offers learning in community

By Marilynn Fryer Jackson College @ LISD TECH and Siena Heights University offer the opportunity for students to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in just three years instead of four!

A bachelor’s degree in business administration can prepare students for careers in business, government, nonprofit/community work, or prepare them for graduate school studies. It offers versatility and broad exposure to all the elements that makes business and organizations functional well.

The Accelerated Business Program offers the same courses as a traditional bachelor’s degree program but in a shorter time frame. It combines classroom and online learning, and students are admitted in a “cohort” group who progress through the program together. Through this partnership, students earn the first 90 credits at the Jackson College tuition rate prior to completing the additional 30 credits necessary for a bachelor’s degree at Siena Heights.

“Being in the cohort, the class sizes were small so there was plenty of one-on-one working with the professors, which made it much easier to succeed as an adult student,” said Kevin Sterling, retail center manager and assistant vice president of Old National Bank.

Professor Barbara Van Syckle agrees. “The cohort provide social support. While the instructors may come and go, your cohort moves with you,” she said. “Also, you never have to worry about a class being canceled.”

Kevin Sterling

Students will complete a Management Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration from Jackson College, and continue to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from SHU. Any questions, call Jackson College @ LISD TECH at 517.265.5515.

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Help wanted: Employers searching for workers sharp on soft skills

By Marilynn Fryer Looking for a competitive edge in today’s work world? Increase your employability by brushing up on skills that go beyond a résumé!

Employers today are looking for workers who are team players, possess a good work ethic, positive attitude and can communicate well. A recent survey by the Jackson Cradle to Career Network, in partnership with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Area Manufacturers Association and The Enterprise Group, revealed that what are commonly called “soft skills” – attendance and punctuality, cooperation and teamwork, respectful interactions and communications -- are vital for an employee and sought after by employers.

Mary Pallesen, professional development coordinator for Michigan Works Southeast, covers these in employability skills workshops, which are free and open to all. “We talk about what is expected of a good employee. For example, if you were the employer, would you hire yourself? How would you expect your employees to treat you? If you are a customer and walk into a store, what kind of service do you expect?”

Mastering social skills can be a challenge in today’s changing society. While in the past, some of our traditional institutions helped to model ways to behave, think, communicate and problem solve, with dramatic changes to our society, we now have different challenges, said Professor Barbara Van Syckle, who teaches Human Relations and Customer Service at Jackson College.

Barbara Van Syckle

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Soft skills relate to one’s emotional and social understanding, explored by Daniel Goleman in his well-known book “Emotional Intelligence.” This work explores four areas: • self-awareness and self-management – understanding and managing our own emotions, self-confidence; and,

• social awareness and relationship management – understanding and

influencing the emotions of others.

Start with yourself.

Goleman’s first points for emotional intelligence involve exploring one’s self.

What are your personal values? What are your strengths and weaknesses?

When you understand yourself, then it’s easier to understand other people.

Do you play well with others?

Emotional intelligence then involves awareness of relationships. It involves empathy, the ability to understand others’ emotions. Are you able to get along easily with others? How do you handle conflict? Good social skills involve managing relationships, an ability to find common ground and build rapport.

To help boost one’s own emotional intelligence, perhaps a Human Relations course such as Van Syckle teaches can help. Finding others in one’s life who can offer feedback and model appropriate skills can be a benefit. Resources are also available on the Internet or at your local library.

“There may be challenges that come in increasing emotional intelligence, but what it does is improve the quality of your life,” Van Syckle said. “You can end up with relationships that you enjoy, more success in life and fewer regrets.

It’s what life is all about.”

How can I afford college?

Tips for financial aid

By Marilynn Fryer

College can be a big expense. Attending a community college can save significant dollars over a four-year institution, but it does take planning. Here are answers to some common questions about financial aid.

How do I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

The FAFSA may be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The first step is applying for an FSA ID, at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid. To complete the FAFSA, students will need their tax returns from the previous year, and their parents’ returns if they are still a dependent. Applicants will also need their Social Security number, driver’s license, and proof of any untaxed income.

I don’t think I’ll qualify for aid, should I file?

Yes! A variety of federal and state aid is available, including grants, workstudy, loans and scholarships. Federal loan applications will not be considered without a FAFSA and all required documentation. Many scholarships require the FAFSA be completed as a first step.

How is the financial aid package figured?

In figuring financial aid, four key areas are considered: number of people in the household, the number of people in college, household income, and household assets. Each individual’s aid report will vary based on any combination of these factors.

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What types of financial aid are available?

Financial aid comes in four forms: scholarships, grants, loans and workstudy. Grants and scholarships are monies that don’t have to be paid back, such as the federal Pell Grant. Work study is part-time employment on- or off-campus. Student loans are monies that are borrowed and then paid back with interest.

When should I file the FAFSA? Changes are coming to the financial aid filing process for 2017-18. Students will be able to submit a FAFSA earlier; for the 2017-18 year, students will be able to complete the financial aid form as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. Students will use income information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 2017–18 FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income information, rather than their 2016 income information.

Is my aid in place?

After a student has completed their FAFSA, they will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) which details the information submitted and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the dollar amount that is subtracted from the school cost to determine one’s need for financial aid. Jackson College will mail one letter to let the student, and further communication will be through e-mail. The letter includes directions for logging in and checking e-mail to follow through the process.

Once registered, can anything affect my aid?

Yes! Students using financial aid are expected to make satisfactory academic progress (SAP). This means that they must pass 67 percent of their attempted courses with a financial aid grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

A withdrawal (W) or incomplete (I) is still figured into the financial aid grade point average as 0.0, which can significantly impact a student’s future eligibility.

Are there additional sources for aid?

Yes! The Jackson College Foundation and local community foundations offer many scholarships. In addition, many local non-profit organizations, churches, chambers of commerce, civic groups such as Rotary and Kiwanis, and even some businesses offer scholarships to employees and their dependents. Ask around, and apply early.

What if I have special circumstances?

Some students do have special circumstances or face unexpected challenges that arise during their college experience. A change in a parent’s financial picture or the loss of a parent will significantly impact a student’s financial situation. Some may immediately think they can’t continue in college, but that is not the case – come in and speak with a student success navigator or financial aid representative right away.

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A new Bert Walker Hall designed for today’s students!

Serving as a new front door to Jackson College’s Central Campus, the newly renovated Bert Walker Hall welcomes students this fall!

Bert Walker Hall has been completely reconstructed and renovated to serve today’s students. The building’s design with the one-stop service has been designed with the success of students in mind.

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A 12,000-square-foot addition has been added with large community rooms, study areas, reception area and more. Walker Hall now houses all student services and related services: • admissions • student success navigators (advising) • financial aid • veteran services • registration and records • multicultural affairs • student government • foundation studies • Center for Student Success • TRiO Student Support Services program • International Student Institute • Learning studios, and • New “Sandbox” Center for Innovation, where faculty and staff can learn, collaborate and innovate.

Originally built in 1971, it was the last of the College’s original academic buildings to be updated. The project cost $15.2 million, with half paid by state Capital Outlay dollars.

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Jackson College Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) offers training to employers across multiple industries.

Classes are added according to industry demand. Check the CCE website for a full list at www.jccmi.edu/cce.

National Electrical Code

Quality

NEC Code Update • $185

Internal Auditing for ISO 9001:2015 • $899

Sept. 17 & 18, 2016 or Oct. 15 & 16, 2016 or Nov. 12 & 13, 2016 or Dec. 3 & 4, 2016 This 16-hour course includes an explanation of all changes to the 2014 National Electric Code, the Michigan Residential Code, and Part 8 Rules of the Construction Code Act. Class meets eight hours each day, with a working lunch included.

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Sept. 21, 22, 23, 2016 This is a three-day workshop to develop the skills required to conduct effective quality management system audits. Recommended for new or current internal auditors who need to perform internal quality audits, this course provides hands-on learning, applying and auditing to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

Advanced Manufacturing CCE has reserved seats, at a reduced price, in credit-bearing classes to allow individuals not pursuing credit to explore programs, advance their skill set, or for employers looking to train a small number of employees.

Participants not seeking credit must register through CCE and purchase required textbooks at the Jackson College bookstore. Prerequisites may apply. Upon successful course completion of 70 percent or better, participants will receive a Corporate and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.

Fundamentals of Welding • $515 Starts Sept. 6, 2016 This is a beginning theory and practice course which will introduce the safe operations and applications of oxyacetylene welding, cutting, brazing and shielded metal arc welding. Practice will consist of these methods of joining steel in the horizontal, flat and vertical positions.

Destructive testing will also be taught. Register today, only four seats available!

AutoCAD I • $405 Starts Sept. 6, 2016 This course will prepare students to use computer-aided design (CAD) to produce high-quality prints that utilize all current ANSI terminology and standards. A working knowledge of a variety of mechanical, architectural, welding and electrical blueprints is required prior to taking this class. Register today, only three seats available!

GD&T • $325 Starts Nov. 7, 2016 This online course will provide the student with a working knowledge and understanding of dimensioning and tolerance for specific design requirements on engineering drawings. Students are exposed to symbols, terms, datum’s, material conditions, form, profile, orientation, runout, and location tolerances. Content includes use and understanding of the symbolic method of specification related to tolerances being applied using ANSI Y14.5. Register today, only five seats available!

Blue Print Reading • $405

MIG/TIG Welding • $515

Starts Sept. 12, 2016

Starts Sept. 20, 2016

Students will gain a working knowledge and understanding of a variety of mechanical, architectural, welding and electrical blueprints.

Register today, only five seats available!

This is a welding course in GMAW (gas metal arc welding is formerly known as MIG welding) and GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding known as TIG welding) processes and techniques. Topics will include safety, use of equipment, power sources, shielding gases, filler metals, welding techniques, trouble-shooting, weld defects and welding in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions.

Register today, only three seats available!

Questions? Visit www.jccmi.edu/careersource

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Circuit Analysis I • $841 Starts Sept. 6, 2016 Students examine the fundamental concepts of DC circuits, including electricity and magnetism, resistance, capacitance, inductance, series and parallel circuits, power and basic electrical measurements.

Residential Wiring • $332 Starts Sept. 9, 2016 – Register today, only five seats available!

Topics covered include blueprint reading, NEC code, branch circuit design, service entrance and switch control. Students are required to practice wiring and design skills with hands-on experiences.

Industrial Wiring • $332 Starts Sept. 6, 2016 Topics covered in this course include substation and high-voltage metering, feed duct, panel boards, motors and controllers, signal systems, ventilation and others.

Students will be given opportunities to practice skills in the electrical wiring laboratory.

Continuing Education Teacher State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) CCE offers State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs), previously known as Continuing Education Units for Michigan K-12 certification renewal. Educators can now complete online courses, and earn 24 SCECHs for the State of Michigan approved offerings. Classes must be listed on CCE’s SCECHs Instructor Center to be eligible for SCECHs. Cost: $114 per course.

• Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom • Solving Classroom Discipline Problems • Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II • Creating a Classroom Website

Real Estate Online CCE partners with Career WebSchool to offer quality Pre-License, Broker Pre-License, and Continuing Education Courses. Each course offers a variety of packages to choose from, from basic to deluxe, designed to help you succeed.

• Michigan Real Estate Pre-License • Michigan Real Estate Broker Pre-License • Michigan Real Estate Appraisal • Michigan Real Estate Inspection • Michigan Real Estate Continuing Education

Advanced Truck Driver Training CCE partners with ABC Training and Testing to offer advanced truck driver training. Students are prepared to take the State of Michigan Skills Test to obtain a CDL License. Students receive more than 160 hours of combined extensive classroom and hands-on experience during this three-week course.

VA funding is available! For more information, call 1-800-914-4605.

Online Trainings CCE offers a robust catalog of online courses, from family learning to workforce training and more.

Six-week classes start every month.

Cost per class is $109. Please visit www.jccmi.edu/cce to view the complete catalog of online offerings.

• QuickBooks • Computer Skills for the Workplace • Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word • InDesign or Photoshop • A to Z Grant Writing • HIPAA Compliance

How to Register Online Go to www.jccmi.edu/cce and browse the CCE schedule of classes, create your CCE account, register for your class, and pay directly online.

In Person Central Campus, George Potter, Suite 210.

Payment Methods For your convenience, CCE accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover and personal checks. Full payment must accompany all course registrations.

Course/College Information • Information in the catalog is subject to change. Every attempt will be made to notify participants of class changes.

• Classes are canceled when the College is closed. Please visit our website at www.jccmi. edu/info/closings.htm or tune into K 105.3 for information on college closings due to weather.

If You Must Cancel Students will receive a full refund for all courses and workshops canceled by the college. A full refund will be given to students who officially drop a course by 5 p.m. ten (10) business days prior to the first class meeting.

Failure to attend does not constitute an official drop and no refunds will be granted. Please note that Jackson College will enforce all other online and contracted company’s refund policies.

Accommodations If you have a learning disability, hyperactivity (ADHD), vision or hearing impairment or other disability that interferes with your learning, the Center for Student Success can provide the support you need. We also provide special seating or other reasonable accommodations for those with physical challenges.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) these disabilities must be documented within the last three years. In cases where you need to obtain appropriate documentation, we may assist you in finding the resources or by making referrals. Other reasonable accommodations may include note takers, text books on tape, sign language interpreters, lecture taping, scribe, extended test time, oral testing, quiet testing place and others as appropriate. Academic advising for students with disabilities is available through the CSS. Assistive technology is available in the computer labs. These services are free to Jackson College students.

NOTE: The Jackson College Central Campus is located at: 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI.

Sports management program gets rolling America today has seen a surge in interest in sports at all levels. Individuals with knowledge of sports and coaching as well as business acumen are in demand. Jackson College now offers a sports management degree to help students become qualified with entrylevel skills. Additionally, the program paves the path to transfer to four-year institutions for bachelor’s degrees.

Students will gain a background in business administration along with sports management courses. They will study the worlds of recreation, school, college, community and professional sports today. It is a vast field, and those in it will have a variety of opportunities and functions – such as budgeting, marketing, planning, and organizing events, teams, programs, or facilities management. Entry-level opportunities offer students a chance to work one’s way up the ladder. Visit any location and speak with a student success navigator to learn more.

College earns Gold recognition for service to veterans Jackson College is honored to be selected as a Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

The Veteran-Friendly School program recognizes institutions of higher learning for their dedication to student veterans and dependents utilizing their G.I. Bill and other educational benefits. The College was recognized at the Gold Level for its commitment to supporting the needs of student veterans and dependents.

Jackson College offers a Veterans Resource Center in the newly renovated Bert Walker Hall. Veterans are welcome to stop by and speak with Veterans Affairs Certifying Official Elizabeth Snell about education benefits, or relax and speak with fellow veteran students.

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Bill Engvall Saturday, October 1, 2016 • 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Magic of Bill Blagg Live Friday, October 21, 2016 • 7:30 p.m.

BE ONE Tour with Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey Saturday, October 29, 2016 • 7 p.m.

FAME The Musical Friday, November 4, 2016 • 7 p.m.

Art Garfunkel: In Close Up Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 7 p.m.

Sandi Patty Friday, December 9, 2016 • 7 p.m.

Russian National Ballet Theatre The Sleeping Beauty Saturday, January 21, 2017 • 8 p.m.

WYNONNA and The Big Noise Saturday, January 28, 2017 • 7 p.m.

Late Nite Catechism 2: Sister Strikes Again Friday, February 24, 2017 • 7:30 p.m.

Al Jarreau Saturday, February 25, 2017 • 7 p.m.

Cirque Ziva Saturday, March 18, 2017 • 7 p.m.

Survivor Saturday, April 22, 2017 • 7 p.m.

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