2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT
SCC Administration Building, fall 2010
A Message from the President Each year brings changes, and this year was no exception. After careful thought and consideration, I announced in October my plans to retire in fall 2011. It is with gratitude for the exceptional citizen support for St. Charles Community College that I submit this Annual Report to the community. Modest enrollment increases continued throughout fall and spring. After learning the state would reduce appropriations for the second consecutive year, the Board of Trustees approved a $5 increase in tuition (in-state) to begin in the summer 2011 term, our first tuition increase in four years. The college continues its long-standing focus on student success, strengthening its many student support programs and initiating instructional and curriculum designs which enable more students to learn and succeed. A multi-departmental effort put into place green projects and practices that will conserve energy, recycle materials and reduce costs. The Arts and Humanities Division expanded opportunities for students whose native language is not English through the restructuring and enhancement of the English as a Second Language Program. The Multicultural Programming Committee provided events, such as the Mystical Arts of Tibet, that engaged, intrigued and exposed the campus community to global perspectives. In 2010-11, the college prepared for re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. As many as 75 people took part in the selfstudy, a review of the college’s strengths and challenges that will be submitted to the HLC team this fall. The college’s 25th anniversary sparked a flurry of events that began in April and will continue through June 2012. Pages 11-14 of this report reflect on milestones in the college’s history. I encourage you to review SCC’s achievements. The report spotlights just a few of the quality programs, valuable resources and the dedicated team who work, learn and support the college. On a personal note, I would like to express my deep appreciation to the trustees, faculty, staff, students and donors who have demonstrated incomparable dedication to the college and remain committed to student success. To SCC and the St. Charles County community – it has been my privilege to serve and work with you all.
– John M. McGuire, Ph.D. SCC President 1
SCC is becoming a green beacon for its sustainability efforts inside and out, from reduced electricity usage to improved gardening practices. Despite decreases in irrigation and synthetic fertilizers use, campus grounds appear as healthy and vibrant as ever.
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Campus sustainability efforts show continued dividends
It’s easier being
When it comes to being green, SCC has come a long way in the past two years. And there isn’t just one person to attribute SCC’s success at becoming more environmentally friendly – it’s been a campus-wide effort. It started with a meeting of SCC faculty and staff who were interested in pursuing green efforts at the college. The meeting was initiated and led by Chris Breitmeyer, dean of math, science and health, who became chair of the Team Green Committee. “When I came to SCC, I knew something needed to be done about the college’s green efforts,” Breitmeyer said. “And I was pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response I received from my fellow SCC employees.” After Team Green was established in fall 2009, SCC began taking big steps toward achieving a more sustainable campus.
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Recycling In fall 2010, SCC was awarded $25,000 from the St. LouisJefferson Solid Waste Management District to pay for bins, liners, composters and an educational campaign for a new campus-wide single-stream recycling program. “Expanding SCC’s previous recycling program was an easy, cost-effective way to be more environmentally friendly on campus,” Breitmeyer said. “Since we began in October 2010, SCC has been able to reduce nearly half of its total waste to recyclable materials.” The Grounds Department also contributed to recycling efforts by sending 3,000 seedling pots to the Missouri Botanical Gardens Plastic Pot Recycling Program in spring 2011. By participating, SCC has joined with the most extensive public garden recycling program in the nation.
A whisper-quiet GEM Electric Vehicle, purchased in 2010 for use by the Department of Public Safety, costs just $80 per year to operate.
Raising Awareness At the same time SCC was kicking off its new recycling program, Team Green organized “Sustainapalooza,” a week-long campaign highlighting SCC’s sustainability initiatives. The event included a live concert, green game show, vendor fair, presentations and a film screening.
Dan Porter contributes to SCC’s sustainable campus through his roles as grounds supervisor, Team Green and Tree Advisory Committee member and SCC environmental blogger (stchas-dan.blogspot.com).
Campus USA certification by the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’ve always taken great pride in our urban forestry efforts and respected the importance of healthy trees on campus, so the many years of hard work have finally paid off,” Porter said. Other Green Initiatives
“We’re on the right track,” Breitmeyer said. “But we need to raise awareness so that the campus community will continue on this path toward sustainability.”
• The Facilities Department has also contributed
Dan Porter, SCC grounds supervisor, couldn’t agree more. Porter and his department have made green space and tree management a top priority. In spring 2011, SCC became one of the first three colleges in Missouri to earn Tree
• The Grounds Department reduced insecticide
to the green movement at SCC by installing classroom occupancy sensors to control lighting, heating and cooling systems. use by 50 percent, synthetic fertilizer use by 10 percent and water use for irrigation coverage by 30 percent, while increasing the number of perennials and native plants on campus.
Eight popular herbs grown in the SCC box garden are used in campus food preparation.
• The Child Development Center implemented a “Seed to Table” program to teach children about the food cycle.
• The Continuing Education Department hosted the first-ever “It’s Easy Being Green Expo,” a community event focused on showing people how to practice a greener lifestyle.
• The Department of Public Safety purchased an energy-efficient GEM Electric Vehicle.
• Food Services planted an herb garden for use in the kitchens of the Plaza Bistro and Café. “SCC’s green initiatives bring two major benefits to our community,” Breitmeyer said. “One is saving the college money, but even more important is serving as a leader in the community for sustainable best practices.”
“We need to raise awareness so that the campus community will continue on this path toward sustainability.” ~ Chris Breitmeyer, dean of math, science and health
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Facilities Department installed a more energy efficient water chilling system.
Preparations began on the Rabbit Run outdoor classroom, a cooperative project of SCC and the City of St. Peters.
75 cartons of outdated textbooks were recycled, up 12% from the previous year; the Bookstore recycled 7,000+ shopping bags, a 30% increase over 2009-10.
SCC has disposed of 59% of its waste through single-stream recycling since the implementation of the program. 3
English as a Second Language class offerings at SCC have undergone changes as the population in St. Charles County has become increasingly diverse.
As international student population grows,
ESL program expands For non-native speakers, mastering the English language is the first step toward achieving a college education. “Students’ success in college classes has a lot to do with how well they can listen, speak and write in English,” said Gayle FengCheckett, SCC professor of English as a Second Language (ESL). Feng-Checkett was hired 18 years ago when ESL courses were first offered at SCC. ESL curriculum became its own program in 2010-11 to better serve SCC’s expanding population of ESL students. The program has grown from just 40 enrollments in two writing courses in 2005-06 to 302 enrollments in eight courses in 2010-11. New courses cover topics such as reading, grammar,
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pronunciation, college success, conversation and success in health care careers. A revised oral interview process also has been implemented to help prepare students for their college courses. “If students want to transfer or go on with their studies, the certificate proves that students have been working hard on their English skills,” Feng-Checkett said. A new 18-hour ESL Certificate of Specialization was offered in 2010-11 for students who are working to build English language skills while preparing to take college courses in all disciplines. “Students are looking for a rigorous program at an affordable price, and more and more students are learning about the
Serving our students SCC’s English as a Second Language credit program serves students who want college credit, are pursuing academic degrees and are studying in the United States with a visa. SCC also has a grant-funded non-credit ESL program.
quality of our program here at the community college,” Feng-Checkett said. “We get students who want to acquire their English skills here first, before continuing their studies at other colleges.” “The program has grown to independent status but is still closely related to the English Department, with shared faculty and resources,” said Denise King, SCC dean of arts and humanities. “Students will be better prepared to enter the general education English composition courses.” Feng-Checkett and Rebecca Ingraham, associate professor of reading, have been involved in developing the program, which serves students with different academic goals from across the United States and around the world. “The ESL course instructors have really gone the extra mile to be attentive to the needs of the students,” King said. “Some ESL students score highly on reading and writing but need more help with speaking and listening. The program offerings were expanded to meet those needs and better accommodate the students.” Support for ESL students is available in other areas on campus as well. Free tutoring is offered in SCC’s Academic and Career Enhancement Center, and a number of clubs are available, including two that help international students to connect and develop their English skills: International Club and the Global Student Network. SCC also celebrates International Education Week each year in November, which includes a panel discussion for students to talk about adjusting to life in America. The total number of international students studying at SCC has grown nearly 400 percent in the last five years.
Michelle Killeen, SCC international student coordinator, said that while the college doesn’t recruit international students, SCC has gained a reputation for being an excellent college, and that word of mouth has spread as students continue to tell their younger siblings and friends. Killeen works in the Enrollment Services Department, advising and registering international students at SCC. It was through her friends’ recommendations that Ting Ting The population in Xu of Shanghai, China, first became acquainted with SCC St. Charles County also has become increasingly and the English courses offered to non-native English diverse, with a greater speakers. Xu received a bachelor’s degree in her native proportion of non-native residents. “The increase country but came to St. Louis to improve her English skills in immigration, along and, ultimately, to earn an MBA. As Xu works toward with other factors, leads to a vibrant local language mastery and an associate’s degree in accounting, economy,” said Greg SCC has provided her with the first steps necessary to prepare Prestemon, president and CEO of the her for her post-graduate endeavors. St. Charles County Economic Development Center. “Many are employed in jobs with employers along the Highway 40/64 high-tech corridor in St. Charles County.”
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The ACE Center provided additional support for ESL students – an ESL library for students and instructors was added, and a part-time ESL learning specialist to work with non-native speakers was hired.
New Fast-Track Math enabled students to complete two courses in one semester; implementation of Fast-Track Reading course option resulted in a student success rate of 85%+.
Exceeded national pass rates for licensure exams for Associate Degree Nursing (RN), Practical Nursing (LPN), Health Information Technology and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
Library staff provided training on copyright and fair use to faculty and staff after the adoption of a College Copyright Policy. 5
Charlie Albers and Prestige Portraits. High school senior portrait courtesy of
Charlie Albers “In high school, I wasn’t very involved and didn’t get good grades, but after one semester at SCC
I realized my potential and decided to change for the better.” ~ Charlie Albers, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter president, Student Senate treasurer, All-Missouri Academic Team member and part of the Student Selection Committee for the next SCC president
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Crissy Hitchye graduated from Wentzville-Timberland High School early and got a head start on her career thanks to an A+ scholarship.
Affordable quality.
Greater access.
Scholarships and financial aid put a college education within reach for many students. Financial aid awards increased by approximately $3 million in 2010-11.* Several more students were eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program this year due to economic conditions. The number of students requesting Direct Stafford Loans, which offer students a low-interest, fixed-rate loan option, also grew. Scholarship awards, including Foundation scholarships, Trustee scholarships and athletic scholarships, increased by 12 percent. This year, SCC’s Enrollment Services Department and the Foundation aligned the scholarship application deadline for the fall semester. The SCC Foundation streamlined its application process, replacing multiple forms with one form for all scholarships.
Two more high schools in St. Charles County were designated as part of Missouri’s A+ Schools Program, which covers community college tuition for students who graduate from designated high schools and meet program requirements. “SCC will soon see additional students from A+ designated high schools,” said Kathy Brockgreitens-Gober, dean of enrollment services. All together, more than one-third of SCC students received some form of financial aid, she said. With federal, state and local aid, combined with funding from private businesses and individuals through the SCC Foundation, a community college education is becoming an increasingly viable option for St. Charles County students. * Yearly financial aid is distributed Aug. 1, 2010-July 30, 2011; figures estimated at time of print. $13.8 million in financial aid was distributed in 2009-10.
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To enhance the online library catalog, library staff implemented Encore – software that provides faceted search results, tag clouds, relevance ranking and user ratings/reviews.
Facilities built an ergonomic and accessible circulation desk to address the needs of students and library staff.
To protect visitors and college property, the Department of Public Safety added video surveillance equipment in two college buildings and a parking lot.
Improved procedures for distributing financial aid refunds to students, reducing the time from three weeks to one week. 7
student success Spotlight of achievement shines on SCC students, past and present
SCC students and alumni are making headlines locally, nationally and internationally, and they each have their own unique stories of challenge and success to share. Brryan Jackson SCC student Brryan Jackson has been in the limelight since he was five years old, when he was diagnosed with AIDS. Jackson was just 11 months old when his father injected him with HIV-tainted blood. “My experience has given me a unique way to connect with people, and I want them to know there is hope,” Jackson said. Described as an “AIDS survivor [who] inspires kids with HIV,” Jackson was featured in the “Heroes Among Us” profile in a fall 2010 issue of People Magazine.
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Brryan Jackson (above), one of several SCC student bloggers (stchas-brryan. blogspot.com), was featured on ABC World News With Diane Sawyer in December.
Art by Jesse Kuhn covered billboards throughout the region in Spring 2011. Kuhn, an SCC alum, is a freelance artist, editorial illustrator and children’s book illustrator based in New York.
Jackson shared his tragic and inspirational story with the SCC campus on World AIDS Day in 2010. Two days later, he was the “Person of the Week” on ABC World News With Diane Sawyer. In April, Jackson was featured in the Japanese Fuji TV program, Amazing Stories.
were the prominent feature in a St. Louis-area McDonald’s billboard campaign that promoted the global fast-food chain’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich. “I learned at SCC that you must step outside the box to find out what you really want to do,” Kuhn said. Michael Detmering
“I will always be a voice for those who are silent and not ready to speak,” he said.
Michael Detmering, SCC student, was a gold-medal winner at the U.S. Junior National Tae Kwon Do Championships in 2010. Detmering was filmed on SCC’s campus in May 2011 for an episode of The Real Winning Edge. The syndicated television series profiles young achievers who are peer role models and includes nationally known elite athletes. The show is set to air in the 2011-12 season on KNLC, Channel 24, in St. Louis.
Jesse Kuhn When Jesse Kuhn began at SCC, he never imagined he could make a career out of art. But after taking a drawing class, he reignited his creative passion and opened the gateway that led to a career as a successful freelance artist in New York. In March 2011, his whimsical illustrations
“You must step outside the box to find out what you really want to do.”
~ Jesse Kuhn, SCC alum, freelance artist
“I think the show will help other youth recognize what is good,” SCC student Michael Detmering said. A television crew filmed Detmering on campus for an episode of the The Real Winning Edge.
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Women’s Soccer captured the NJCAA Region XVI championship; Men’s Soccer finished runner-up in the NJCAA Region XVI tournament. Both teams were in their second competitive season.
Cougar Roller Hockey Club defeated local rival St. Louis Community College to collect its ninth National Collegiate Roller Hockey Assocation championship in the Junior College Division.
Formed six new student organizations, bringing total number of clubs to 35, an 8.3% increase.
In support of nursing mothers and in compliance with new Healthcare Reform Act legislation, Human Resources established a lactation room for use by students, employees and visitors.
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Celebrations of colorful culture to Cottleville THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET BRINGS
The SCC community got a rare glimpse into the lives of Tibetan monks during a week-long visit in the spring. Throughout the week, monks from the Mystical Arts of Tibet constructed a Mandala Sand Painting, a tradition of Tantric Buddhism where millions of grains of sand are artistically and delicately laid into place on a flat platform. SCC students, faculty, staff and community members gathered and watched in awe as the monks constructed the painting with various tools in an open viewing area. “I love that they shared their talents with everyone at SCC,” said Bobi Keyes, SCC facilities office assistant. “It was wonderful watching how much the sand painting expanded and changed every day.” The monks consecrated the site of the Mandala Sand Painting during an opening ceremony at the beginning of the week. Faculty, staff, students and the community
were invited to two lectures, including “The Life of a Tibetan Monk” and “Meditation: A Tool for Conscious Living and Stress Relief.” During the closing ceremony, the monks dismantled the Mandala Sand Painting and distributed the sand to the audience. The Mystical Arts of Tibet promote the artistic activities of Tibet and the Drepung Loseling Monastery. It was one of many events sponsored by the Multicultural Programming Committee and the Student Activities Office throughout the year. “Our goal is to expose students, faculty, staff and the community to different cultures,” said Mandi Smith, student activities specialist and member of the Multicultural Programming Committee. “You often hear and learn about other cultures, but it’s an entirely different experience when you get to be a part of it.”
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Burgeoning creative writing curriculum allowed students and community to share their work in Mid Rivers Review literary journal and at four open-mic Coffeehouses.
Art Department sponsored collaborative iron pour for sculpture course taught with Southern Illinois University, Washington University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Fort Hays University and Kansas State University.
Twelve SCCougar student newspaper staffers collected 21 Missouri College Media Association awards, double the number won last year, and finished third in the sweepstakes.
Students Samantha Chiodini (soprano), Shelby Misuraco (alto), Spencer Youngblood (tenor) and Dorian Carr (bass) sang in the All-State Collegiate Choir at the annual state music conference.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: A LOOK BACK AT SCC, 1986-2011
A St. Charles Post (Dispatch) report from Dec. 14, 1984, shows interest and support was mounting in St. Charles County for a new community college district. “You have to go with an idea several times before it takes,” said Don Otto, then chairman of the group that set out to help establish St. Charles (County) Community College. A similar attempt in 1977 had proven unsuccessful.
SCC English professor recalls college’s early years “St. Charles County wanted a community college,” said Karen Jones, professor of English and English Department chair. The early story of the college is one of determination, she said. Two previous attempts to establish a community college in St. Charles County had been unsuccessful. “Missouri had concluded its initiative of creating community colleges in the 1960s, and only exceptionally strong community leadership could secure the creation of a new college nearly two decades later,” said John McGuire, SCC president. Jones learned of the need for a community college while serving on Fort Zumwalt School District’s school board in the early ‘80s. She helped form the steering committee in 1984, made up of local representatives of various backgrounds that worked tirelessly and donated time and funding to form the community college district.
Jones initially led that steering committee, and with her background in teaching English, she soon took on the task of creating the written proposal to justify the need for the college to the state’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education/ Missouri Department of Higher Education.
governed public higher education. In that same election, six people were elected from more than 40 candidates running for the Board of Trustees. Selected as the first president was Donald D. Shook, who had previously served as the first president of two other Missouri community colleges.
She collected the signatures required for the election petition and organized the sales pitch to the community. The pitch included mailing a flyer to every voter in the county and coordinating a group of speakers to speak at PTA/PTO meetings at elementary schools in the county in an effort to gain support from the local schools.
Jones was among the first faculty on the scene. She recalled many stories – about rented classes, travel between temporary locations, shared offices and class scheduling at one location that was challenged by a noisy night club next door. “Dr. Shook’s first office was in the basement of Paul and Helen Schnare’s house,” she said. Paul was on the first Board of Trustees and Helen was part of that first steering committee.
“We received 100 percent support in the form of resolutions from the local school districts and chambers of commerce,” Jones said.
“Community colleges make life possible for people in ways that are not possible in any other place in world,” Jones said. “Today, those opportunities are available to the residents of St. Charles County.”
Voters created St. Charles Community College in an April 1, 1986, election, confirming the need for affordable, close-to-home and locally
August – First students graduate
August – Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
November – $24 million bond approved to build permanent campus April – College district established; Board elected
February – 135-acre permanent campus site chosen
October – Dr. Donald D. Shook becomes first president
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June – Phase 1 campus ground breaking
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Centered on Student Success
Second president reflects on 15-year tenure
Dr. John M. McGuire arrived at SCC 10 years after the Board of Trustees hired the college’s first president, Dr. Donald D. Shook, in October 1986. As the college’s second president, McGuire set out to fulfill a vision that was student centered.
included two buildings, a building enhancement and athletic fields; Phase 4 included three buildings that opened in fall 2006. In 2007, SCC became the second Missouri college to go “tobaccofree” inside and out. “A cross-section of the campus community developed an implementation plan for a tobacco-free campus that has improved the environment for everyone,” he said.
Fifteen years later and on the precipice of retirement, McGuire reflects on that vision and recounts the challenges and accomplishments during his tenure. “When I arrived, I was eager to get to know the campus, its culture and the people, while maintaining a focus on student success,” he said.
McGuire’s interest in architecture and green space management is reflected in the campus. “There is attention to detail that exemplifies the campus as a place of value and enhances the teaching and learning environment,” he said. He insists, however, that the quality of learning has been shaped by the people who have served the college.
The biggest challenge has been the institution’s growth, he said. Since 1996, SCC’s enrollment has grown 120 percent, three times that of the St. Charles County population in the same period. “Accommodating growth in all aspects – funding, staff and faculty, facilities, and maintaining the quality of all our services – has been our challenge,” McGuire said.
“The faculty and staff have made SCC what it is today – a quality educational institution that is responsive to the needs of the community,” he said. “From groundskeepers and counselors to administrators and faculty, the employees continue to take a great deal of pride in the facilities, programs, services and cultural opportunities offered to the community.”
To meet the demands of increased enrollment, the Board purchased additional acreage, and county voters passed bond issues for campus expansion. Completed in January 2001, Phase 3
January – Phase 1 campus dedication May – Gala Grand Opening campus celebration October – IRS approves new SCC Foundation
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March – Phase 2 campus ground breaking
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April – $10 million bond approved for Phase 2
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February – First season begins for men’s baseball, women’s fast-pitch softball May – Permanent Child Development Center opens
1995 November – Phase 2 dedication
1996 October – Dr. Donald D. Shook retires November – Dr. John M. McGuire becomes president
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: A LOOK BACK AT SCC, 1986-2011
Tina Green Theriot, originally from Bowling Green, Mo., paired her Student Senate experience with a stint as a work-study student.
Lance Swearengin (left), a 1992 SCC graduate, worked with administrators like the late Don Sigler on Student Senate projects.
Kendra Kaine, now 24, marked her time as Senate president organizing events and meeting with state legislators like Rep. Joe Smith.
Student leaders take skills from SCC to the real world Three former Student Senate presidents, each from different backgrounds, with different goals, reflect on student life during SCC’s first 25 years. Tina Green Theriot attended SCC from 1989-91. After a year on Student Senate, she became president in fall 1990. “I wanted to be involved in the future of SCC,” Theriot said. Now 47 and a chiropractor in Louisiana, Theriot came to SCC as a non-traditional student. “I was a single mother and wanted to better myself. I knew I needed an education,” she said.
school to a much larger university.” Swearengin completed his first two years of college before transferring to Auburn University.
She quickly signed up for Student Senate at Student Activities’ annual Fall Fun Blitz. After a year on Senate, she was elected president.
He was determined to be active at SCC. “Senate gave me a greater sense of ownership in my college experience,” he said. “I wasn’t just present for classes; I made a difference for students and in the college’s future.”
“Our goal was to get more people involved,” Kaine said. “SCC had a reputation as a commuter college, but the energy and spirit of Senate made an impact on campus activities.”
Headed up by Swearengin, it was a survey of the student body and community that determined the character that would later become the SCC mascot; Swearengin credits it as Senate’s biggest achievement. “I presented the results – the Cougars – to the Board and it was approved,” he said.
At the time, SCC was composing the self-study for accreditation. She considers Senate’s role in the process valuable. “It helped me prepare for leadership in graduate school and equipped me with skills to run my business,” she said.
At 39, the senior pastor at a community church in Colorado claims to be SCC’s most enthusiastic alum. “Go Cougars!” Kendra Kaine didn’t know anyone when she came to SCC in fall 2005.
Lance Swearengin’s 1991-92 term as Senate president was unique. It took place on two campuses when the college moved from temporary locations to the permanent campus in January 1992.
“I wanted to explore different facets of education in an intimate setting without having my bank account drained,” she said. “I took a leap of faith. After the first week, I knew it was the right decision.”
The Warrenton High School alum said SCC “was the perfect transition from a small high
January – Phase 3 dedication April – $13.75 million bond issue approved
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That spirit was on display at the first (and only) Mr. SCC Contest. “Eight faculty and staff members walked the runway in evening attire, dancing to Stayin’ Alive, and showing off their talents,” she said. “It was a huge undertaking and an event to remember.” Kaine has taken her organizational skills to Sacramento, Calif., where the 24-year-old serves as a campaign coordinator for the March of Dimes. “Senate made me feel like I played an active role at the college,” Kaine said. “I know SCC was the right decision for me because I look back and feel nothing but gratitude.” For students who become active on campus in the next 25 years, Kaine has this advice: “Not every plan you make, event you brainstorm, or student you want to recruit will unfold how you want. Don’t be discouraged. The work you’ll do will make a difference. Enjoy the experience!”
April – $23 million bond approved for Phase 4
April – College name shortened
1999 May – Phase 3 campus ground breaking
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2002 October – College receives 10-year accreditation
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Commemorating 25 remarkable years ...
St. Charles Community College Est. 1986 | Cottleville, Mo.
The 16 file photos above give a brief look at St. Charles Community College’s first 25 years. Photo captions, along with a collection of additional images, are available online in the SCC Flickr album: www.flickr.com/stchas.
October – Phase 4 dedication August – First season of men’s and women’s soccer teams
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March – Presidential search begins
2010 October – Dr. McGuire announces fall 2011 retirement
January – College becomes tobacco-free
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SCC Insights:
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These are just some of the stories of SCC – a quick look at a few of the people who help make up the rich SCC tapestry and contribute to the college’s mission. Discover more at stchas.edu.
Jennifer O’Malley It was in graduate school that Jennifer O’Malley, assistant professor of biology, first discovered her love of teaching. After teaching part-time at various colleges, she decided the community college atmosphere was for her. “I remember being so excited to land my first full-time teaching position,” she said, “and I’ve enjoyed working at SCC ever since.” Jennifer credits students as the reason her five years at the college have passed quickly. “I love nothing more than to change their perceptions of science and foster an interest where none may have existed before.” Known as a teacher who works alongside her students in the field, her passion for science is evident. “It is such an integral component of our daily lives and is accessible to everyone given the right setting.”
Lee Zhong Diligence. It’s a word that means a lot to Lee Zhong, assistant professor of economics. “Success of any type comes from 99 percent hard work and only one percent talent,” Lee said. Not only does he preach diligence, but he practices it also. “I see how faculty here are committed to student success,” he said. “They serve as a role model for me and their efforts push me to improve.” His diligence paid off in 2007 when he and his wife lived in different cities. “We were both applying in the other’s city. The opportunity came in St. Charles and I don’t regret coming here,” Lee said. “SCC has things others can’t provide – I have my own office, the classrooms are well equipped, the campus is clean and we are surrounded by flowers. The longer I work here, the more I like it.”
Barb Chandler Barb Chandler, associate dean of the Academic and Career Enhancement (ACE) Center, remembers walking into the learning center at the West Campus in 1987 as its first employee. “It got busy very quickly,” she said. Twenty-four years later, she is still going strong. “It’s the students who inspire me,” she said. “I’ve seen so many students come in frantic to the ACE Center, and now they have master’s degrees.” The learning center, which provides a variety of support services and materials to help students succeed in their college courses, has transformed through the years, she said. “The college has been so receptive to new ideas and actually letting us try them out. Working here has been engrossing, inspiring and always interesting.”
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Joyce Lindstrom, professor of math, was presented with the Association of Community College Trustee’s 2010 William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award for excellence in teaching.
Chris Romer, director of purchasing, was recognized as the 2010 Manager of the Year by the Missouri Association of Public Purchasing.
John Bookstaver, professor of chemistry, received a 2010 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award and was named SCC Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year.
Tammie De Los Santos, manager of workforce development initiatives, received the Missouri Jaycees Outstanding Young Missourian Award. 15
From robots to sauce pots ...
SCC summer camps fulfill a community call for quality, kid-centric learning
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“We want our campers to experience
challenging and exciting concepts.” ~ Yvonne Wills, dean of corporate and community development
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he Continuing Education Department’s name for its summer camps is a perfect fit: College for All Kids. And, they really mean all kids.
By June 2011, more than 800 kids, ages 4 to 16, were enrolled in the College for All Kids summer camp program. Enrollment increased by 36 percent from 2010, and more than 200 kids remained on wait lists for camps that were unavailable due to space constraints or instructor availability. Yvonne Wills, dean of corporate and community development, said the addition of Friday camps and before- and after-camp care contributed to the increase in enrollment. She cited other possible reasons including the elimination of several area school districts’ summer programs and the careful planning and valuable insights of the camps coordinator, Amy Fitzwilliam. Enrollment numbers show that the science camps are the most popular, including Lego Robotics, Computer Game Design, CSI, Camp Tech and Geocaching, accounting for 40 percent of registrations. “We recognize the need for kids to enjoy and succeed at math and science at an early age,” Wills said. “We want our campers to experience challenging and exciting concepts that will help them become better students in the future.”
In addition to the science camps, Continuing Education joined a collaborative initiative with Partners for Progress to pilot a math program for students entering grades 7-9. The program, called STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Camp, is focused on getting students more excited about math.
Pairing food and learning
“What’s great about all of our summer camps is that they provide the kids with a good mixture of learning and having fun,” Fitzwilliam said. “Our camps feature a lot of hands-on activities, so the kids have opportunities to do things that they don’t normally do in school.”
down the street from the college.
Instructors try to incorporate their students’ interests into the camps as much as possible, said Fitzwilliam.
hosting such a class,” said Trenda Roch von
For instance, College for All Kids focuses on popular kids’ TV shows and movies with programs like Project Runway and Camp Glee. These camps expose kids to fashion, singing, dancing and other activities in a new way. “The SCC summer camps continue to gain popularity and positive feedback because they are unique,” Fitzwilliam said. “Our camps aren’t just focused on sports, instead they’re more educational and cover many different subjects. You just can’t get that kind of experience anywhere else in St. Charles County.”
When Sherlock’s Steak and Seafood opened in 2008, the Continuing Education Department was eager to build a relationship with the new restaurant just
“I’ve always wanted to have a wine tasting class, so when Sherlock’s first opened I immediately asked them about Rochsburg, project coordinator. “It just so happened the owner, Mike Holmes, wanted to get involved in the community, and we’ve been good friends ever since.” In early 2010, Sherlock’s not only ended up hosting the class, but they donated their space for free, too. Their chef also does cooking demonstrations. “It’s a great partnership because it benefits the restaurant, the college and Cottleville,” Roch von Rochsburg said. “We continue to build relationships with the community,
S C C P O I N T S of E X C E L L E N C E
Obtained $30,000 in funding from St. Charles County’s Partners for Progress and CitiCorp for ACT Scholarships for area high school students.
Awarded $1,575,500 in Energy Training Partnership and State Energy Sector Partnership and Training grants as a service provider; others include Training for Tomorrow, Energy Sector, College Access Challenge grants.
Began homeschool initiative including advisory meetings and programming to serve and target growing market in St. Charles County.
and they get to promote their business Developed a class to improve success of through ourspeakers classes.entering ” non-native into Allied Health programs. 17
$90,600 – Endowment Fund value
$75,600 – Academic program support
$82,300 – Student scholarships
TRANSFORMING LIVES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
The St. Charles Community College Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation formed to solicit, receive and administer gifts, grants, bequests and donations to support the educational purposes of the college.
2010-11 Foundation Board president-elect Brenda Lowder and her parents have given the gift of education through a memorial scholarship in memory of Brenda’s late sister Kathy Underwood Smith (pictured in the framed photo above).
P R I VAT E S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D I N G G R O W S
Donations come from every avenue Turning a tragedy into a gift, Brenda Lowder, along with her parents, Bobby and Blanche Underwood, chose to carry on her sister’s legacy by creating the Kathy Underwood Smith Memorial Scholarship through the SCC Foundation. Together with friends and family, Lowder raised $2,000 for this scholarship, which will be used to help a teenage parent or single mother afford a college education. Recipients will be identified through a partnership with two service organizations that specialize in such areas: Youth In Need and Our Lady’s Inn. “Just like Kathy’s generosity in life, we too can make a difference in the life of a child by making sure mothers have more opportunities to provide for their families,” Lowder said. “Plus, through their actions, kids are seeing the positive impact of higher education and that there are people in the community who believe in their future.”
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Lowder was the 2010-11 president-elect on the SCC Foundation Board and is a broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial. The 30-member board provides personal and professional support
of the Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support student scholarships and educational programs for the college. “Thanks to the generosity of people like Lowder who invest in the future of our community, the SCC Foundation’s scholarship program awards increased by nearly 30 percent this year,” said Kasey McKee, associate vice president for foundation and alumni relations. In addition to the Smith Scholarship, six more private scholarships were established in 2010-11, bringing the total to 43. These include the Lorrie Munson Scholarship, First State Bank Scholarship, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Progress West HealthCare Center Nursing Scholarship, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Nursing Scholarship and Virginia Daugherty and Joetta Drake Nursing Scholarship. In March, Ameristar Casino added to existing scholarship funds to create a named endowment fund, turning their gift into a long-term investment that will benefit SCC students of today and tomorrow.
Grants from businesses provide academic enhancements More than $60,000 for academic program enhancements came in through grants from businesses including the Employee Community Fund of Boeing, Citi, Emerson Climate Technologies-Flow Controls, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, General Motors, The Foundation for Geriatric Education, MasterCard Worldwide and PNC Bank.
Invested in education
The fun in funding
Help from within
The SCC Foundation established a general
SCC Foundation events brought the community
The number of SCC employees contributing to the
endowment fund this year, thanks in large part to
together to help ensure that a high-quality college
SCC Foundation through the Employee Sponsored
a stock gift from Chris and Dawn Lissner, co-owners
education remains within reach for thousands of
Program (ESP) increased by 19 percent over the
of Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, in
students each year. More than 1,100 friends and
previous fiscal year. The ESP, chaired in 2010-11
Chesterfield, Mo. The general endowment fund will
neighbors attended the second annual Rhythm and
by Jan Hackney from SCC’s Welcome Center, supports
provide one more means for the SCC Foundation
Ribs in May, and 144 faithful golfers attended the
scholarships, campus enhancements and celebration
to accept gifts and provide scholarships for under-
annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble at Lake Forest
of life mementos for members of SCC who lost a
resourced students and funding to enhance academic
Country Club last September – a sell out for the third
loved one.
programs now and into the future.
consecutive year.
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S C C P O I N T S of E X C E L L E N C E
Increased student sign-ins for the ACE Center 19%; specific subject increases include: science 8%, English 43%, First-Alert English 33%, computer lab use 5%, and general assistance 34%. Stepped up Continuing Education promotional efforts through use of Facebook, Twitter, Google Ads, MailChimp email campaigns and Web page advertising. Human Resources and the Department of Public Safety developed a plan for improving safety awareness with a goal of reducing or preventing injuries. William Griffin, SCC professor of anthropology, received the 2010 Missouri Community College Association Global Educator Award. Library staff expanded laptop computer availability to students by adding 11 netbook laptops which resulted in an 8% rise in laptop computer circulation. Three student athletes were named to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Distinguished Academic All-American team: Ryan Abernathy (superior academic achievement, men’s baseball), Jacob Spies (exemplary academic achievement, men’s baseball) and Jordon Dollar (exemplary academic achievement, women’s softball). Continuing Education was awarded Best Web Page at Lumen’s User’s Summit.
Student Opinion Survey was redesigned and administered throughout 2010-11 to provide data to support program and service improvements. Continuing Education Department served 550 in College for All Kids 2010 summer camp program. Processed an additional 1,071 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications, an increase of 16%. Sponsored 14th Annual Math Tournament for metropolitan area high school students. Marketing and Communications Department won 2011 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Silver Paragon for promotion campaign for a special event (Rhythm & Ribs) and five regional Medallion Awards at the 2010 NCMPR Fall District 5 Conference. Gold – photography (Not This Year, Not Ever roller hockey), TV ad/PSA series (Success Is the Word ads) and special event (Rhythm & Ribs); Silver – e-marketing (SCC blogs); and Bronze – 2009 Annual Report. Emily Holbrook, women’s head soccer coach, was honored as National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region Coach of the Year. Math Department redesigned MAT 095 course to include computer-based modules allowing for more individualized instruction (emporium model). Curt VanGeison, professor and communications program coordinator, reviewed four textbooks, Reflect and Relate: An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (Bedford/ St. Martin’s); Understanding Human Communication (Oxford University); Intercultural Communication Contexts (McGraw-Hill); and Civility and Communication (Pearson, Allyn & Bacon).
SCC Mission plaques were designed and installed in hightraffic locations in each building. Library staff processed 977 books, 2,751 electronic books and 120 VHS/DVD to the library collection. Due to SCC student use and MOBIUS library requests, general circulation transactions increased nearly 20% in the last two years. Ann Vernon, SCC professor of science, received the 2010 Missouri Community College Association Senior Faculty Service Award for SCC. Vernon has been a professor at SCC for 23 years. 20
Public Safety Department offered campus safety seminars and training to faculty, staff and students in the fall and spring semesters; training was expanded to include use of an automated external defibrillator, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification.
SCC Foundation awarded $82,000 in scholarships, 30% above goal, and funded more than $75,000 in academic program support, 26% above goal. Library increased its online presence and student engagement by adding blogs and a Facebook page. Marketing and Communications created “Tell Us Your Story” online campaign to compile student/faculty/staff/ alumni success stories and reached out to faculty and college departments to share stories. Instructional designer prepared training materials, trained more than 100 faculty members in the Moodle learning management system and piloted Moodle and Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool to support learning and educational integrity. Network Computing Department conducted fullscale Windows 7 operating system upgrade on all administrative computers.
Launched free public SCC Flickr account for social marketing and photo sharing purposes.
In its 20th season, Center Stage Theatre produced five main stage productions: See How They Run, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, A Piece of My Heart, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, and The Drowsy Chaperone, offering 36 performances for approximately 7,000 students and community members.
Corporate and Community Development was awarded a $5,000 grant from PNC Bank for its non-credit English as a Second Language program to be used for books and technology.
Bookstore sales showed modest increases compared to last year’s sales. Individual sales categories marked increases in computer/electronic products (up 74%), soft goods (up 42%) and new textbooks (up 10%).
Increased production of Corporate and Community Development class schedule to mail five times a year instead of three.
100% of employers who responded to survey feel SCC’s allied health program graduates are prepared for entry-level practice.
Opened three new Adult Education and Literacy class sites to support area basic education needs.
Organized Missouri Community College Rally Day Team to reinforce value of community colleges to legislative delegation.
Eleven managers completed the Leadership Enrichment Program to enhance or refresh their skills and establish a fundamental foundation necessary for supervisory responsibility. Department of Public Safety replaced aging outdoor light-pole phones with new blue light emergency call boxes including installations in a new parking lot.
Received annual gifts from 100% of Foundation board members. Darren Osburn, associate professor of communication, reviewed News Now: Visual Storytelling in the Digital Age for Allyn & Bacon and joined the Board of Judges, National Scholastic Press Association/Associated Collegiate Press. Combined the Majors and Transfer Fairs resulting in a 14% increase in student traffic and decreased costs. Conducted 268 online surplus property sales through govdeals.com and generated $40,251 in revenue. Campus-wide task force planned events and presented week-long kick-off to celebrate SCC’s 25th anniversary, informing students, faculty, staff and community through events, website, social media and more. Food Services added healthy selections to Plaza Bistro, Café-Bookstore and in vending machines.
SCC music program provided entertainment for on-campus events including: String Orchestra performance at SCC Foundation Breakfast; Chamber Choir performances at two Phi Theta Kappa installation ceremonies; cast of Guys and Dolls performed for GED graduation ceremony; and SCC Singers, Concert Band and Chamber Choir performed at commencement. Off-campus, the Chamber Choir performed at St. Charles County Veteran’s Day celebration at Lake Saint Charles Retirement Community and performed a community concert in Defiance, Mo. Child Development Center was accredited by Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth in December, the fifth three-year cycle of accreditation with no findings and no recommendations for improvement. Increased SCC Facebook fans by 73%, at an average of 112 new fans per month, and increased monthly active users by 523%. Increased SCC’s Twitter followers by 50%. Diana Schoo, purchasing specialist, served as president, and Chris Romer, director of purchasing, served as treasurer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Association of Public Purchasing.
Accounting students completed and filed federal and state income tax returns for community and campus taxpayers, free of charge, for ninth year in a row.
Several campus departments provided site visit support for Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s commencement address/ appearance, including logistics, security and media relations. Office of Marketing and Communications redesigned Intranet to reflect redesigned public website and college brand. Behavioral Intervention Team began outreach to campus community, enhancing awareness and encouraging a campus-wide approach to sharing concerning behaviors.
Keely Nelson was part of the first-ever class of CDC students in 1996, the year the building was finished and dedicated.
First Child Development Center ‘grads’ return to SCC Familiar faces returned to SCC as college students in 2010-11 – the same students who started their education as young children at the Child Development Center when it first opened in 1996. Alyssa Seely, a 2010 Troy-Buchanan High School graduate, completed her first year at SCC, taking advantage of the A+ Schools Program. “I have great memories of my teacher, Miss Liz, and I remember my dad coming up to the fence during playtime,” Seely said. Seely’s dad is Doug Seely, former SCC grounds supervisor. Liz Quiggins still teaches at the CDC. Keely Nelson, a 2010 Duchesne High School graduate, also took classes at SCC in 2010-11. While her current interests are in marketing and advertising, her first days on campus were when she was 4 years old. She performed as a preschooler in the SCC Center Stage Theatre production Tiger in Traction and the CDC performance of “Three Piggy Opera.” Keely’s mom is Lee Ann Nelson, assistant professor of communication. Since 1996 the CDC has been providing an environment of high quality, developmentally appropriate early care education for young children, serving children of faculty, staff, students and the general public. The current building opened in May 1996 and was expanded in 2000 during Phase 3 allowing the center to serve 156 children from infancy through 8 years of age in a variety of program options. The center also serves as a resource for area professionals in early care and education and is a laboratory site for students in early education. 21
FINANCIAL SUMMARY, FY 2010-11
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
General Operating Fund (Millions)*
Our People – Students (Credit Enrollment)
Total Revenues
$36.700
Total Operating Expenditures
($34.314)
Enrolled for fall 2010
8,290
Total Non-Recurring Expenditures
($0.319)
Fund Transfers
($1.439)
Unduplicated enrollment for entire 2010-11 academic year
11,892
Change in Fund Balance
$0.624
Fund Balance Beginning of Year
$13.930
Male 42.9%
Fund Balance End of Year
$14.554
St. Charles Community College Revenues for FY 2010-11 (Millions)*
Tuition $15.107 (41.2%)
Investment Income $0.051 (0.1%)
Local Taxes $13.133 (35.8%)
Other Sources $0.565 (1.5%)
State Appropriations $7.843 (21.4%)
Female 57.1% Full-time 4,314 Part-time 3,976 Average age of students
25
Traditional students (ages 18-22)
59.8%
Nontraditional students (ages 23+)
38%
High school dual-enrolled and others (14-17)
2.2%
Minority students
12.6%
Main county of origin, St. Charles
89.5%
Percent of spring 2010 St. Charles County high school graduates attending SCC in fall 2010
22.9%
Students (Non-Credit Participants)
St. Charles Community College Expenditures for FY 2010-11 (Millions)*
Enrollments in Corporate and Community Development in 2010-11
67,671
Faculty & Staff Full-time faculty
95
Part-time faculty
280
Full-time staff
324
Part-time staff
95
Other
Academic & Student Affairs $20.341 (56.6%)
Fund Transfers $1.539 (4.3%)
Student-to-faculty ratio
20:1
Institutional Support $6.366 (17.7%)
Library $0.883 (2.5%)
Average class size
24
Physical Plant Operation $5.674 (15.8%)
Academic Support $0.882 (2.5%) Non-Recurring Expenditures $0.253 (0.7%)
Auxiliary Services for FY 2010-11 (Millions)* Total Revenues – $6.235 22
(without project-based, work study or student assistants)
Total Expenditures – $6.200
* Unaudited Figures
Our Campus Acres 235 Buildings 12 Square feet
550,000
Sports fields:
Baseball, softball and soccer
A LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
William R. Pundmann President
Ryan Robertson Vice-President
Rose Marie Mack Secretary
Robert R. Proost Treasurer
Jean Ehlmann
William T. Lohmar, Jr.
Committed to leadership,
Committed to excellence When voters created the SCC district 25 years ago, they made it known that quality, public higher education was important for their children. That reality has given our community a reason to be proud of what has been achieved through the efforts of many. As we celebrate the college’s 25th anniversary, we also prepare to say goodbye to the college’s second retiring president, Dr. John M. McGuire. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank him for his 15 years of service. Under his steady leadership, enrollment has grown 120 percent, three times that of the county’s population growth rate in the same time period. Dr. McGuire’s focus on the success of students has not waivered. He possesses extraordinary organizational skills, a keen awareness of major influences affecting community colleges and the rare ability to analyze, integrate and implement plans and programs. Despite the change in president, SCC’s leadership remains strong, and committed to student success, as well as local, state and national priorities.
With ever-increasing enrollment coupled with the 5.2 percent cut in state funding for 2010-11, tuition held for the fourth year in a row at $80 per credit hour. With another 7 percent cut in state funding coming in FY12, a $5 tuition increase was implemented in summer 2011; however, SCC’s tuition remains one of the lowest community college tuition rates in the state. Community colleges play a major role in helping the United States return to world leadership in higher education and in contributing to economic prosperity. SCC is committed to partnering with area businesses, agencies and governments to provide workforce training, personal and professional development, as well as educational and cultural opportunities for area residents.
~ William R. Pundmann, President
S C C P O I N T S of E X C E L L E N C E
Following president’s retirement announcement, Board of Trustees coordinated a Search Committee and worked with Association of Community College Trustees consultant to create a Presidential Profile.
Jean Ehlmann, SCC Board of Trustees member, received the 2010 Missouri Community College Association’s Trustee Leadership Award. She has been a Board member since 1994.
About 75 faculty, staff and students assisted with the SCC self-study in preparation for reaccreditation from The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Fay Aubuchon, manager of workforce development initiatives, was presented with the Cottleville-Weldon Springs Chamber Member of the Week. 23
SCC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES College Transfer Program
Career-Technical Programs
Corporate & Community Development
Accounting
Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing
Programs and services appeal to a wide variety of residents in our community: for the young and the young at heart; for the hobbyist and the working professional; for the returning learner motivated to complete high school requirements; for the non-English speaker wanting to master the language; and for people seeking employment or a job change.
Art Biology/Pre-Med
Chemistry
Business Administrative Systems: Clerical Assistant, Customer Service, General, Desktop Publishing
Communication
Child Care & Early Education
Computer Science
Computer-Aided Drafting
Criminal Justice
Computer Science: Advanced Networking (Cisco Networking Academy), Computer Programming, Database Management, Data Management, Management Information Systems, Multimedia, Networking, Programming Languages, Web Design
Business Administration
Economics Education (AAT) Engineering English Foreign Language Geography
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Educational Paraprofessional
History
Emergency Medical Science
Liberal Arts/General Education
General Technology
Mathematics
Global Studies
Music
Graphic Design: General, Art Print Media
Nursing Physics Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Theater
Young People’s Theatre Recreation, Creativity & Lifestyle GED Prep and Basic Skills Remediation Adult Literacy Tutoring TOEFL Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation English as a Second Language Career and Business Senior Adult Classes Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) Computers College for All Kids Summer Camps
Health Information Technology
Online Learning
Human Services: General, Gerontology, Substance Abuse Services, Victimology, Youth Services
Certificate Programs
Nursing (RN & LPN)
Continuing Education Units
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Workforce Development: Business & Industry, School-Business Programs and Missouri Career Center Partnership
Pre-Engineering Skilled Trades
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Programs and areas of interest include:
Professional Development Community Events and Trips
The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty, and staff. The College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities, and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE O U R M I S S I O N – SCC enriches our community by providing life-changing educational and cultural opportunities focused on personal growth and student success in a global society.
O U R V I S I O N – We will be a community college recognized for leadership in academic excellence, student success, instructional and technological innovation, and community responsiveness.
O U R V A L U E S – Communication, Trust, and Respect • Commitment to Student Success • Lifelong Learning • Decentralized and Democratic Decision Making • Instructional Innovation • Cooperation • Service
St. Charles Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS STATEMENT of using post-consumer waste fiber vs. virgin fiber St. Charles Community College saved the following natural resources by printing this Annual Report on chlorine-free paper made with 100% post-consumer waste: TREES 17
WATER 7,819
ENERGY 7 million
SOLID WASTE 495
GREENHOUSE GASES 1734
fully grown
gallons
BTUs
pounds
pounds CO2
Calculations are based on research by Environmental Defense and the Paper Task Force.
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