From The President As the 2012-13 academic year approaches, we continue to focus on our reaccreditation site visit from the Higher Learning Commission this coming spring and to develop ongoing strategies aimed at increasing the number of college graduates in this region. As a part of our planning effort, we have recently made numerous changes to student services to help increase student completion and success. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sean Hill, formerly a respected faculty member in the Social Sciences division, as our new Vice President of Student Services. On pages 8 & 9, you’ll read more about Dr. Hill and how he has been tasked with taking student services at L&C to the next level in order to aid our growing population of students, many of whom are facing numerous challenges such as financial assistance, childcare needs, inadequate college prep, and full-time employment that sometimes take them off the path to
achieving their education goals. Dr. Hill’s leadership and knowledge in student development will benefit the student body as he works with our faculty and staff to develop resources and support systems that will remove obstacles for students. Additionally, Enrollment Services has designed and implemented a new orientation process geared toward providing new students with information about the types of support services they have access to here at Lewis and Clark. We believe that the more we educate our students about ways they can be successful, the better their chances will be at completing their desired goals here at Lewis and Clark, without interruption. This year, we graduated more than 1,000 students, and I know that with the strategic projects already underway and through the cooperation of staff, faculty, students and the administration, this number will only continue to increase over the next decade. In closing, I invite you to review our current Self Study that has been posted online in preparation for our reaccreditation. We view the self-study effort as an opportunity to reflect on our strengths and weaknesses, to improve institutional and individual effectiveness, and ultimately to better perform our mission, realize our vision, and serve the educational and other needs of our students and community. You can find the study at www.lc.edu/discover/selfStudy. We welcome your feedback.
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Page 5 L&C Green Efforts
Pages 6-7 Art Glass Restoration
Page 8-9 Student Services
Page 10 Student Life
Page 11 Mannie Jackson Visits N.O. Nelson Campus
Page 12-13 Commencement 2012
Sincerely,
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Enroll Now! Fall Classes Begin Aug. 20
Pages 15 Corporate & Community Learning *On the cover: Neil Berkel (left), Sally Wittman (center) and Nic Lancaster (right).
L&C By The Numbers
41 Years retiring V.P. George Terry served Lewis and Clark (Pages 8-9)
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L&C graduates in 2012 (Pages 12-13)
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2012 is NGRREC’s 10th The number of countries Mannie anniversary Jackson visited during his profesPhoto taken from this year’s orientation week
sional career (Page 11)
78 Art and stained glass panels located throughout the historic Godfrey campus (Pages 6-7)
Welcome, New Students: This is Your L&C
Imagine your first day on campus. You’re excited to start a new chapter in your life. Your classes are registered and paid for, you’ve got your parking pass, student ID and books, and you even know where some of your classes are. You’ve been through My L&C: New Student Orientation, and now you’re ready to concentrate on making your first semester a success. L&C’s Enrollment Center recently revamped its orientation program, formerly known as LCCC 101, and made it a requirement all new students must fulfill before they are able to register for classes. “Students who attend My L&C will be better prepared for a successful college experience,” said Delfina Dornes, director of Enrollment and Advising. “The first day of classes can be intimidating, and we’re hoping this will help. At orientation, students will learn about college policies and meet with enrollment staff members who will help guide them throughout their time here. We’ve also included a campus tour and scavenger hunt with prizes.” Visiting groups from local high schools including Alton, Southwestern, East Alton-Wood River, Civic Memorial, Marquette and North Greene were some of the first students to go through the new program this spring. So far, more than 450 students have attended My L&C and are ready to start school in the fall.
Civic Memorial HS Seniors “The feedback from students has been very positive so far,” Dornes said. “We are hoping that they go on to have a better college experience overall, and therefore, will be more successful not only at Lewis and Clark, but in all future endeavors.”
Learn more or register today at (618) 468-2222.
New Student Checklist By deciding to attend Lewis and Clark, you’ve already taken your first step toward a successful future. To make sure your admissions process goes smoothly, check off each of the items in this list before you begin your first semester:
3. Mail us your high school and any previous college transcripts. 4. Call (618) 468-5220 to schedule your testing and orientation day(s). 5. Take the College Placement Test. 6. Plan your first semester of classes with an academic advisor. 7. Get your Lewis and Clark student ID.
1. Before you do anything else, apply for admission online.
8. Get a parking pass. 9. Sign up for L&C’s campus emergency alert system, LC Alert. 10. Get your textbooks and other supplies.
2. Go through the Financial Aid process.
11. Pay for classes before deadline!
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Faculty Spotlight Luke Jumper, coordinator and instructor for L&C’s Architectural Technology and CAD/Drafting programs, brings a lot to the table. “I’m interested Not only does he have a in passing on the wealth of experience working for firms of knowledge that I sizes in the have and furthering various architectural field, but my own he is also a Leadership in understanding Energy and Environmental through teaching.” Design (LEED) Accredited
professional helping to further the college’s efforts in “greening” both the curriculum and the community. “I want to help the students in my community move toward a career in architecture through L&C’s unique programs, as well as further the development of the sustainable movement in the River Bend,” he said. “I’m interested in passing on the knowledge that I have and furthering my own understanding through teaching.” Jumper, who favors giving students individual attention on projects in class over blanket lectures, has worked on projects ranging from single-family homes to multi-billion dollar military facilities – “but seeing a concept you’re trying to teach finally click with a student – that’s a moment that’s hard to beat.” Using the knowledge gained from working on LEED buildings, Jumper is able to offer valuable training to students in the growing sustainable components of architecture and construction. “Sustainability is integral to the construction of future buildings, so knowing how to design and build ‘green’ is key to a successful career,” he said. Lewis and Clark works to integrate sustainable concepts into the curriculum across all programs wherever possible, but will soon offer an Introduction to Sustainability course(ADCG 150), which will prepare students to sit for the LEED Green Associate Exam and add sustainability training to their resumes.
www.lc.edu/green Scientists visiting from The University of Leeds in the United Kingdom pose with Lewis and Clark Community College faculty and National Great Rivers Research and Education Center researchers and educators on the green roof of the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station. During their April 20 visit, the Leeds scientists shared information about their water research center, water@leeds, and the groups discussed programs of mutual interest and considered opportunities for future collaborations. www.lc.edu - 5
Art Glass Being Restored Across Historic Godfrey Campus A summer restoration project revolving around the Godfrey campus’ extensive stained and art glass collection recently stirred some excitement amongst college officials and local history buffs alike. The nearly 175-year-old campus has long evoked history to anyone passing by its notable front gates, stately trees, majestic front lawn and Theodore Link designed main complex, which housed the female students of Monticello College from 1838-1970 – but when Jacksonville Art Glass, out of Jacksonville, Ill., started work to preserve the historic integrity of the stained glass artwork in May, a mystery was uncovered that prompted an investigation and had the campus abuzz.
“It’s amazing that even after being here for more than two decades, I continue to learn about historical elements of this campus I never knew existed.”- Dale Chapman John Krol, owner of Jacksonville Art Glass, and his crew were taken aback by the striking similarities between the “Praise Angel” window 6- “Discover”
inside Reid Memorial Library and the distinct artistic design elements made famous by Louis Comfort Tiffany. “The entire set of four windows inside the library show unique features that were popular around the turn of the century. The angel’s wings are made up of distinct drapery glass made popular by Tiffany,” Krol said. The company contacted Tiffany historians to see if there was any record of the project, but found nothing. What they did find appeared to be initials and a date, located in a small section of the window, which was covered with repair putty. Once the putty could be removed back at the Jacksonville studio, it became clear that the initials were “F.S.” and the date was “1890.” Back on campus, Lewis and Clark employees and officials did some research of their own. Using an online newspaper archive, L&C employee Lloyd Maulden and his wife Linda found an article in the June 19, 1890 edition of the Alton Weekly Telegraph naming the artist of the “Memorial Window” as Frederick L. Stoddard of St. Louis – F. S. The window was described in the article as “the finest work in thin line ever done in the West,” and compares it with Tiffany
work in New York. “It’s amazing that even after being here for more than two decades, I continue to learn about historical elements of this campus I never knew existed,” L&C President Dale Chapman said. “Every time you walk around the exterior of the main complex you notice a new date in a cornerstone, a new artistic element on the façade of the main complex, or a new architectural element you’ve never witnessed before. This campus is full of history and stories that are just waiting to be discovered.” Linda Nevlin, executive director of the Monticello Foundation, said the date on the window coincides with the reconstruction of the main complex that same year, following a fire that destroyed the entire complex in 1888. “The Monticello Foundation appreciates the preservation efforts the college is making to insure the long term integrity of this valuable collection that is rooted in the history of Monticello College,” she said. “These pieces are so significant to the exterior and interior look and feel of this historic complex,” L&C Board Chairman Robert L. Watson said. “They are badly in need of care and
restoration, some having never been touched since they were originally installed more than 100 years ago. We are excited to be working with Jacksonville Art Glass and cannot wait to see the pieces restored and reinstalled on campus.” “Praise Angel” or the “Memorial Window” is the most recognized of more than 75 panels of stained or decorative art glass being restored across campus. “This is really one of the most significant collections of stained glass that we have ever uncovered in this region,” Krol said. The restoration work will be done using techniques that preserve the integrity of the original artists and craftsmen. It is anticipated that the windows will be returned to campus and reinstalled in early August, at which time Chapman anticipates the college will provide tours focused on the art glass. In the meantime, Chapman said researchers from the college’s library continue to research Frederick Stoddard and his work. “We think this might be the last piece of stained glass he ever created,” Chapman said. “We will look forward to their findings and the re-installation of the glass itself.”
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The Lucy Window The “Lucy window” is named in honor of Lucy Stowell, who is credited for making the very first contribution to rebuild Monticello College after it was nearly destroyed by fire on Nov. 4, 1888. According to legend, Lucy had twenty five cents to put in the Sunday school missionary collection on the Sunday after the fire. Instead, Lucy gave her money to Harriet Haskell, principal of Monticello, urging her to rebuild the college. In gratitude for this “first gift,” the stained glass window was included when the new building was erected. It was placed over the fireplace in what was Haskell’s library. Lucy Stowell later attended and graduated from Monticello in 1904.
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Students at Springfest 2012
Student Services Gets a New Leader Sean Hill is Lewis and Clark’s newest vice president, and is taking the reins over Student Services on campus just as the college centers on a “Focus on the Future” initiative to improve student success. “My primary goal is to create a stronger connection between the academic mission of the college and student services and programming,” Hill said. “I strongly believe education is not confined to the classroom or the sole responsibility of instructors.” Hill has been with the college since 2002, most recently serving as coordinator and associate professor in the Social Sciences division. He has served on numerous campus committees and as a club advisor for student organizations. Off campus, he has worked with the YWCA of Alton, Edwardsville School District, Cornerstone Center for Early Learning and is a member of several professional organizations. “As we continue to focus in on student success and completion, we find ourselves strengthening and enhancing our student service areas. As vice president, Sean will be tasked with working with other student 8- “Discover”
service areas on campus to enhance services that will boost student success, retention and ultimately completion,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. Hill replaces former Vice President of Student Life George Terry, who served the college for 41 years, including extensive work in minority affairs and student services. Terry retired June 30. “As much as the college and our students have benefitted from his involvement with many community groups, the community has benefitted greatly from George’s knowledge, experience and leadership,” Chapman said. “The community will surely continue to be advantaged even more so in his retirement.”
“My primary goal is to create a stronger connection between the academic mission of the college and student services and programming.”- Sean Hill
Getting to Know the New V.P. Name: Sean Hill Hometown: Edwardsville, Ill. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in sociology) from Anderson University (1996), Master of Arts in Student Personnel from Slippery Rock University (1998), Doctor of Philosophy in Research Methodology/ Human Development from Loyola University (2005) Work Experience: Various teaching and research positions at Loyola University, Northwestern Business College, Greenville College, Missouri Baptist University and L&C You May Know Him From: His most recent position as coordinator and associate professor of Social Sciences here at L&C Other Qualifications: Sean is a member of many professional organizations past and present; has received many awards throughout his professional career as well as during his graduate and undergraduate studies; has been published multiple times; has given many academic presentations and participated in numerous academic symposia; serves on/participates in a number of institutional and non-institutional committees and activities, etc. Family: Wife Rachel, 3-year-old son Mark, soon to be 6-year-old daughter Anna Hobbies: Exercise, watching his favorite films, exploring ideas of chaos theory, doing random Internet searches and searching for the perfect doughnut
& Q: What does the college mean by “Focus on the Future,” and what does it mean for student life and athletics? A: “Focus on the Future”
means creating programs and support networks that are designed to help students move beyond simply passing a course. It is equipping and empowering students to successfully stay in school, graduate and transfer. Within Athletics /Student Life, it involves concrete things such as tutoring, teaching study skills and extracurricular
involvement, as well as experiences, programming and activities that support intellectual and character development, critical thinking and an awareness and understanding of different ways of thinking and seeing the world.
Q: What are your goals as the new V.P.? A: My goals include
working with faculty to generate programming with a more direct relationship to the academic curriculum, collaborating with agencies in the community, and increasing the profile of L&C Athletics.
Q: What is the biggest asset you bring to the table in this new position? A: I think my biggest
strength is my combined knowledge and skill set. Although I have spent the last 10 years as a full-time faculty member, I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with students and being an advisor of student organizations. Interestingly, this position was my dream job before I started pursuing faculty positions.
Q: What will you miss about teaching?
A: Like many instructors, I love those “light bulb moments” when a student has a realization or understanding of a concept, idea or theory, and I will miss those moments greatly. However, I am currently mourning the loss of my summer vacation.
Q: How can getting
involved on campus help students become successful?
A: Getting involved helps
students in many ways. Extracurricular opportunities allow students to experience things in ways that are not possible in a classroom. It gives students the opportunity to form relationships with other students who have similar goals, experiences and interests. Many of these students even have the chance to hold leadership positions and develop leadership skills. Student involvement in extracurricular activities is also related to higher levels of academic success and a more positive overall student experience. www.lc.edu - 9
Student Spotlight
Nate Gnau, of Brighton is Lewis and Clark’s newest Student Trustee. Gnau, who earned his GED from L&C, plans to earn an associate degree in Radio Broadcasting in the Spring of 2013, and then find work at a commercial radio station – either on the business side or as a radio personality. He chose Lewis and Clark because of its closeness to home, affordability, and “totally rockin’ radio program.” This fall, he’ll likely have his own segment on WLCA 89.9-FM, and will work as the station’s business manager, dealing with clients regarding underwriting and overseeing station promotions.
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“I’ve always had an interest in the media,” Gnau said. “I love that the program here is so hands on. Everything is literally at my fingertips, and we’ve got some of the best equipment in the industry.” As the student trustee, Gnau represents the student body and its interests to the rest of the college’s Board of Trustees. “He has a big personality and is extremely outgoing – very professional, but still young at heart,” said Mike Lemons, Radio Broadcasting program coordinator and WLCA station manager. “He’s a strong student, and a great leader – the student body is lucky to have him as a student trustee.”
Mannie Jackson Presents ‘Boxcar to Board Rooms’
Pictured from left to right: Edwardsville City Manager Ben Dickman, Edwardsville Mayor Gary Neibur, Mannie Jackson, Edwardsville Superintendent and L&C Board Member Ed Hightower and L&C President Dale Chapman.
Former Edwardsville resident Mannie Jackson discussed his memoir, “Boxcar to Board Rooms,” and announced his partnership with Lewis and Clark in the creation of the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities at an event held this spring at the N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville. Jackson, a former Edwardsville High School basketball standout, all-Big Ten basketball superstar at the University of Illinois and former owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, teased his memoir by highlighting his journey from being born in a railroad boxcar in Illmo, Mo. to his athletic and professional success and world travels. “Read the book,” he urged a crowd of about 350. “I’ve been to 105 countries and it’s the best recollection, the best of my memories of all of the events and the influences that I had.” Through the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities, Lewis and Clark will present lectures, readings, dialogues, public service opportunities and humanities programs for the community to bring together diverse modes of intellectual exploration and examples of
transformational leadership. “This project will serve as a model of collaborative institutional advancement for other community colleges with interests in strategies for building capacity in the humanities,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. “We are so grateful to Mannie for choosing Lewis and Clark as a site for his book tour, as well as for lending his support to our fundraising efforts to establish a humanities endowment.” Lewis and Clark was one of only six community colleges nationwide to be selected to receive a National Endowment for the Humanities grant – the first ever awarded to community colleges by the NEH. The grant is $250,000, with a required match of $500,000 from the college. “The college has received a $100,000 gift and Mannie has pledged $200,000 to put us more than half way to our required match goal. Mannie’s support is a key factor to helping us fulfil the grant’s mission and helping us meet out fundraising goal,” Chapman said.
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Commencement 2012
Lewis and Clark’s 41st Annual Commencement celebrated the academic achievements of 1,072 graduates in 2012. Approximately 200 students attended the ceremony, along with their family members, inside the Hatheway Cultural Center on the college’s Godfrey campus. This year’s address was delivered by Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Vice President and President and CEO of Cope Plastics Jane Saale.
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Memorial in Tennessee and Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Fla. to play ball, as well as continue her college education in pursuit of a career in business management or finance. Back home, Audain was already an outstanding scholar and academic overachiever, but she had only a few years of experience playing basketball, as well as a few playing netball – a similar sport played without a backboard. At L&C, she grew as a player and helped the Trailblazers come within one win of a National playoff berth in 2012. At the college’s annual Athletic Banquet in May, she was honored for being named First Team All Conference MCCAC, Second Team All Conference MWAC, and First Team All Region NJCAA during her sophomore season.
Graduate Spotlight Brascia Audain, of St. Kitts, West Indies, was an MVP on and off the court during the 2011-2012 basketball season, and was named Scholar Athlete for her hard work and stellar 4.0 GPA. In May, she walked the stage during the college’s 41st Annual Commencement to receive her Associate in Science degree. She is (at time of publication) deciding between Lincoln
“It felt like I had just swept at the Grammys,” she said. When she wasn’t honing her athletic skills, she spent quality time with her teammates, who would eventually feel like family, and took her studies seriously, helping to set a precedent for student athletes at Lewis and Clark. “There are good and bad stereotypes of student athletes – plus, I’m black and female, so there are other stereotypes that come into play. Still, as a student athlete, I feel like I broke a mold.” she said. “Brascia is a model student athlete because she presents herself professionally on the court and in the classroom,” Athletic Director Deon Thomas said. “Above all, student athletes are also students, and Lewis and Clark strives to help its students succeed academically, so they can succeed in their career path of their choice.” www.lc.edu - 13
TRAILBLAZERS
Staff Spotlight
Jim Hunstein of Manchester, Mo., is taking the reins of the USTA Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament this July, and is Lewis and Clark’s new volleyball and women’s tennis coach. He comes to Lewis and Clark from Washington University, where he has been an assistant volleyball coach since 2008. His experience also includes coaching high school and club volleyball teams, attending and presenting at volleyball coaches clinics around St. Louis, and even announcing for and managing the St. Louis Spirits (National Volleyball Association). Hunstein holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Tulsa, and has even written a few books on sports. For volleyball, Hunstein and Assistant Coach Melissa Bear are busy with recruitment. “It’s going well. We have a very strong group of incoming freshmen to go along with our returning sophomore, but I’m still looking for a few good players who can contribute and make the team better,” he said. “We’re certainly in a strong position to compete this year, but we can always get stronger.” As for tennis, Hunstein’s experience is as a
Men’s Futures Tournament July 19-29, 2012 Andy Simpson Tennis Complex
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player, both at the high school and competitive levels. “I have been playing competitive tennis since college on a variety of teams, playing mostly doubles. The last time I was rated by the USTA, I was a 4.5, but I’m probably closer to 4.0 now. Having played for so many years, I have developed certain strategies and game plans that I have found successful, and I know how to make adjustments based on what I see happening on the court,” he said. Hunstein’s coaching philosophy boils down to four main points: work hard, have fun, be fearless and trust your team. His goal for both teams this year is to “maintain the excellence they’ve already achieved” for a strong foundation, and still find room for growth. As for USTA, which is set for July 19-29 – “I look forward to watching some outstanding tennis played by all these young guns as they try to move up to the next level. I have tremendous respect for athletes willing to work that hard to try to get better,” he said. “It has to be such a challenge to face that weekly grind, but they recognize that there is a price to pay for success and that starts right here at this level.”
CCL Spotlight
Greg Bock joined Corporate and Community Learning in the Spring of 2012, following his retirement from the Alton Fire Department. He had served the department for 24 years, and retired as chief. With safety being a big part of his career, working with CCL’s Safety Programs seemed like a natural step, he said. As associate director, Bock is responsible for the creation and operation of a best-in-class contractor safety orientation facility for businesses and associations within the St. Louis area, with an emphasis on those located within the Lewis and Clark Community College district. “One simple choice at any given moment can, and often does, have a domino effect in either direction, good or bad, and the choice to do things in a safe manner is always the right one. That remains our focus,” Bock said. Bock has an associate degree in fire science from Lewis and Clark Community College, and a bachelor’s degree from Greenville College. He’s had extensive experience as a firefighter with not only Alton, but the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Reserves. His teaching experience includes fire science courses at L&C as an adjunct instructor, as well as leadership classes at Conoco-Phillips (now Phillips66) through CCL. “For me the key is that safety should never be ‘just another training topic,’” said CCL Director Kathy Willis. “It can literally mean the difference between life and death; between staying out of harm’s way or being badly hurt. As a fire fighter, an incident commander and former fire chief, Greg gets that in a way that transcends step-by-step safety instructions or quiz questions. It is that first-hand knowledge and passionate safety advocacy that illuminates his conversations, his classes and his managerial approach.”
“One simple choice at any given moment can, and often does, have a domino effect in either direction, good or bad, and the choice to do things in a safe manner is always the right one. That remains our focus.”- Greg Bock
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