We are Jackson college Spring 2015

vol. 2 issue 4

Spring 2015

For the Common Good

150 Years of Libraries in Jackson County For 13 Jackson College

For the Jackson District Library’s 150th anniversary,

students, a project to tell the

volunteered for a unique research project which included:

students in Professor Diana Agy’s English classes

• sorting diaries, letters, minutes, and

story of the Jackson District Library helped them write a new chapter in its history.

microfilm articles; • creating a timeline outlining watershed moments in the history of Jackson County libraries; • designing a museum display at the Ella Sharp Museum; • developing a short documentary; and, • sharing research findings in a booklet and JDL newsletter.

Lynne Loftis, Friends of the Library member, project co-director and prior director of the Ella Sharp Museum, asked Agy if students would be interested in doing something to give as a gift to the library. The research project became a partnership between the library, college, and Ella Sharp Museum.

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“I love history, and it was fun to put that to a purpose,” said student Jennifer Demarce. She found a connection between an early member of the Jackson Library Committee, Zelie Emerson, who had known Andrew Carnegie in her

and years of history through old newspaper articles,

Agy said she would like to thank the Jackson

and it was just amazing,” Deibler said. “I enjoyed

District Library staff for their help and commitment,

learning the history about the library, and especially

especially Jean Dailey, Sara Tackett, and Director

about Jackson, because I’ve lived here since I was 4

Ishwar Laxminarayan. Jackson College Library

and I didn’t know a lot of this stuff.”

Director Stephanie Davis was also very helpful, opening the door of the archive to students and

younger years. When plans for the current downtown

Student James Deboe found and annotated the

library went over the budget of $50,000 that the

1929 journals of Jackson Junior College student

industrialist and philanthropist Carnegie had granted,

Len Crandall, who was an avid reader and often

Emerson wrote a letter asking for an additional

went to the library. “I was raised here in Jackson,

“This was a wonderful collaboration. Our students

$20,000, which Carnegie granted in honor of their past

but I really had no ties here to anything, any of the

learned a lot, and they can be proud of the history that

friendship. “How interesting Jackson is! I’ve lived here

(library) buildings or anything. Now I can see how

they helped put together,” Agy said.

for several years and never really connected with the

they are connected.”

helping them gather primary source materials for the film and display.

Students include:

history,” Demarce said.

Scanning old photographs for the film was a key

Ashley Aungst

Kelsey Gough

The project began in August 2014, and students

task of student Scott Weatherwax. “I’ve always been

Abby Buckner

Brianna Green

worked in the Carnegie Building and Administration

interested in history, but really had no chance to

Madisyn Clark

Arden Lee

Building nearly six days a week for three months.

research it like this. I’ve lived here a long time, but this

James Deboe

Gabriel Lefere

“Jackson District Library trusted our students to

brought new light to the history of the area. I’m proud

Dirk Deibler

Joshua Rennell

work there, and they modeled leadership and

Jennifer Demarce

Jordan Rigelman

to show my family and see the film; I’m glad it came

professionalism for the students. We had a strong

together so nicely.”

Scott Weatherwax

collaboration between us,” Agy said.

The exhibit continues at the Ella Sharp Museum Student Dirk Deibler had worked with Professor Agy

through April 18. “I’m proud of the students that put

on another research project about the Cascades Falls,

this project together,” Loftis said. “It was fun watching

so when he heard from friend Arden Lee about this

them discover what history could be, because that’s

project, he volunteered. “We were able to scan years

one of my passions.”

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On Course lauds college for success initiatives Student success is a top priority at Jackson College.

American Honors program

recruiting students for fall start Graduate with honors – and significant savings

our students reach that dream school they’ve always

Since 2008, Jackson College faculty and

– and transfer on to a top university with the

wanted to attend.”

administration have been committed to the principles

new American Honors program, set to launch at

of the On Course program, helping students develop

Jackson College in fall 2015.

traits to do well in college and in life. Several faculty and administration were recognized with the 2014 On Course Ambassadors of the Year Award for their commitment to On Course principles: Dean of Arts and Sciences Todd Butler; Title III Director Charlotte Finnegan; Instructor John Knevel; Professor Ted Miller and Professor Martha Petry.

Key college personnel have been given the opportunity to participate in an On Course workshop, helping better engage and empower students for success and increase retention and completion rates. The College has also designed the First Year Seminar (FYS) course -- required for all developmental education students -- around On Course principles, and all new faculty and FYS instructors are required to participate in an On Course Workshop. Over the past four years, the percentage of students passing their developmental courses has steadily grown by about

Information sessions are offered once a month at either the Central Campus or W.J. Maher Campus, as well as

American Honors is a competitive community

the College Access Center in Jackson Crossing Mall

college honors program that offers the challenge

from 4-6 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month.

of academic rigor, along with the tools and

Information sessions will also be planned in Hillsdale and

support to help students succeed. Students may

Lenawee counties. The program is, in general, seeking

apply for transfer to any four-year university,

new students or those with fewer than 30 college credit

as well as a network of top schools that are

hours, and preferably those with a strong academic

particularly interested in accepting American

history, although they do take a holistic approach at a

Honors graduates.

student’s overall record and performance.

Latisha Hurd is a former enrollment services

Any future students interested in applying should

specialist for JC who is now working as the

visit Apply.AmericanHonors.org and e-mail

associate program director for American Honors.

admissions@americanhonors.org. For questions,

“We have over 40 partner schools right now which

contact Latisha.Hurd@AmericanHonors.org or

they can connect with if they so choose,” Hurd

mccoklcandys@jccmi.edu.

said. “If they stay inside the network, they may have the opportunity for contingent enrollment, better scholarship opportunities, may be part of that institution’s honors program, and it also helps

10 percent, from 55.6 to 65 percent. The College is considering making the Freshman Year Seminar a three-credit course required for all new students.

“This is evidence JC students are applying these principles in their studies,” Miller said. “As they further cultivate these soft skills, JC students and graduates become highly valued employees and role models at home and in the community.”

Steps to Apply Construction continues on1-2-3 CV3 at Jackson College Construction is progressing on schedule for Jackson College’s third student housing site,

College has instituted a full meal plan on the Central

Ensure you’ve Jackson College applic Campus forcompleted students with your three options to meet various Apply.jccmi.edu

Campus View 3, set to open in August 2015 and

student needs. There will also be student study spaces

welcome even more students to live on campus!

throughout the Campus View 3 building, two elevators

CV3 is a $10 million, four-story housing unit being

and two laundry rooms.

built in partnership with Student Suites, Inc. It will have 202 beds in total, 200 for students and two manager suites. The facility will AmericanHonors feature two- and four-bedroom units, and AmericanHonors while each unit will have a mini-fridge and @AmericanHonors microwave, they will not have full kitchens as the existing Campus View housing does. The

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Crist honored as outstanding alumnus Jackson College recognizes John Crist with the 2015 Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award.

Crist has served as president and chief executive officer of CP Federal Credit Union for 17 years, and before that worked for 29 years for Consumers Energy in various accounting and benefits roles. He is an alumnus of Jackson Community College, graduating in 1966, and he earned his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in business and accounting.

Crist is an active community

United Way, served on the board for the March of

advocate, serving numerous

Dimes District Office in Lansing, and Cascades Park

service organizations. He

Improvement Committee. He served on the board of

has served on the Jackson

Western Schools for 11 years. John lost his wife of 45

College Board of Trustees

years in 2012. He remarried in May 2014, to wife, Jan.

since 2006, and is currently

They have four children, and seven grandchildren.

vice chairperson. He serves on the Jackson Foundation Foundation Board of Directors, the Enterprise Group board, and the Allegiance Hospice board. He is a past campaign chair and president of the board of

The Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award is named in honor of the 1934 Jackson Junior College graduate who went on to become Michigan’s first female African-American obstetrician/ gynecologist. Her achievements serve as a positive example to our College community.

Jackson’s Pastor Hampton recognized for distinguished service Jackson College is pleased to honor Pastor Frank Hampton Jr. with the 2015 Distinguished Service Award.

Hampton serves as pastor of the Church of God at 140 W. South Street in Jackson, which he has been leading for nearly 50 years.

He leads an active ministry that reaches beyond his church and congregation to serve the larger Jackson community, and even internationally through missions.

Hampton and his church have worked with the Jackson County court system to assist and intervene on behalf

of defendants, often with success with county judges.

Interfaith Shelter. He has supported youth by helping

The Church of God has an active prison ministry where

out with both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and also

Hampton volunteers to counsel, minister and teach

supports the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center

Bible classes at both the Jackson County Jail and

in Jackson.

in the prisons. The church welcomes parolees when they are released to become part of the body, and Hampton and his members work to get them back

“We make ourselves available, whenever we’re called.

We are open to help,” Hampton said.

on their feet, providing shelter at times, working to

In 2013, he had a special honor when he was asked to

restore broken family relationships, finding work and

travel to Washington, D.C. to pray before Congress.

educational opportunities and much more. They assist

With his servant’s heart, Hampton took some young

the underprivileged who are in need of food and other

people along with him for the experience.

necessities, and respond to the numerous requests that come into their congregation.

Hampton said he had no idea he’d even been nominated for the award, but was excited and

In the community, Hampton has volunteered to meet

honored to be recognized.

with patients and families at Allegiance Health. To help the homeless, he has volunteered at the Jackson

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Students visit Atlanta area colleges, historical landmarks over break Jackson College students from the Men of Merit and Sisters of Strength groups traveled to Atlanta, Georgia over spring break to visit three historically black colleges and universities -- Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University.

“We want our students to be exposed to these historical campuses,” said Lee Hampton, director of multicultural affairs at Jackson College. “We want to show them the history of how these colleges started, and hopefully it will help our students with their own education and future.”

Students also had the opportunity to attend a leadership institute with local leaders and executives from the Atlanta academic and business community, who presented the keys to success. One of them was

“I enjoyed the Martin Luther King Home visit the most.

Jackson native Babbie Mason, now a world famous

Students raised close to $3,000 to help finance the

Going into that house almost brought me to tears,”

gospel singer. Students visited and spoke at Bazoline

trip, and several community members donated to help

said student Krischelle King-Lewis, Sisters of Strength

E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary, encouraging

make it possible.

member. “Just knowing that I was walking the same

students to do well in school and to go on to college

steps that the famous MLK walked was crazy. It was

after high school. A particular favorite of many was

just a wonderful experience. I also enjoyed visiting the

a visit to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Home and

schools because I now know where I want the

Civil Rights Museum. Forty-three students and six

rest of my life to be.”

every place we went to and every person we met, had a struggle to get to where they are now,” said Daisha Davenport, Sisters of Strength. “That shows me that I may stumble a little, but it’s nothing to get back up.

chaperons made the trip.

Student Ryan Williams also enjoyed the historical landmarks, as well as fellowship and bonding with classmates. “I learned to stay focused and keep my head on straight, and I’ll be able to do anything I want,” Williams said. “I see that even people from Jackson can leave and have great success. I really enjoyed myself. Thank you to

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“I learned so much. What stuck out to me was that

Plus, you need a strong relationship with God.” King-Lewis said that, after this trip, she would like to move to Atlanta after finishing at JC to attend either Spelman or Clark. Davenport said she plans to use the skills and ways of the people they met to be successful in her own life.

“I want to thank everyone who made it possible to go

everybody who had a part in

on this trip. It was a great learning experience, and I

making this trip happen.”

am truly glad that I was a part of it,” Davenport said.

Spring break trip to Ireland added to international experience!

A group of Jackson College students enjoyed their

landscape, and the old monasteries were fantastic.

international study abroad experience to Ireland over

It was a great inspiration for drawing.” LaFollette is

spring break so much, they want more!

studying three-dimensional (3D) design and animation

A group of 11 students and three faculty traveled to Ireland for the nine-day trip, part of an Intercultural Communications class. They started in Dublin, and then traveled northwest to Donegal. The trip was presented in conjunction with the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, based in Donegal. Students visited

at Jackson College and enjoys drawing. He hopes to draw from his experiences in creating landscapes for his animations. “I enjoyed the different culture. We do have some older things in the U.S., but we don’t have anything that’s 1,000 years old, which they do in Ireland.”

historical sites including St. Patrick’s Well, Glencar

Student Lauren Hubbell has Irish ancestry and of the

Waterfall, Parke’s Castle, W.B. Yeats grave, and

Roman Catholic faith, so visiting Ireland meant a great

Donegal Castle. They visited Derry City in Northern

deal. This was her first trip abroad. “When I stepped

Ireland, and in Dublin, visit the National Museum,

foot in the Irish homeland, a part of me just felt like I

Oscar Wilde Home, and Trinity College.

was home,” she said. Now, she is planning future trips.

“Derry was probably the most powerful day,” said Dr. Becky Belter Roberts, professor. Derry is the

While she is here to teach, Liang Wei of China is also eager to learn.

Wei is a Confucius Institute scholar from Qinhuang Dao, China, who is visiting Jackson College for the next two years. The Confucius Institute is an international program committed to providing education in Chinese language and culture to the world.

“I was teaching English in China,” Wei recalls. “I wanted the opportunity to introduce my culture to the United States, and also learn something about U.S. culture and be able to take that back to teach to my students in China.”

“I want to broaden my horizons, any chance I get, if I

Wei has a master’s degree in English literature

can go to another country, I want to go.”

and was teaching English to non-majors at the

second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-

Roberts said she plans on taking another Ireland trip in

largest city on the entire island of Ireland. It was an

2016, and that some students from this trip are already

epicenter for many of the troubles between Catholics

planning return trips.

and Protestants in Northern Ireland. Part of it is a

College welcomes visiting Chinese scholar

university level for six years. The Confucius Institute program provided the opportunity she was looking for. She underwent training to travel to the U.S., where she will teach at JC for

“The students have been given the opportunity to see

two years. She’s enjoyed Jackson College and

the world through a different lens,” Roberts said. “You

the surrounding area, and has several activities

“I’ve always been interested in the old Celtic kind

can read about a place, you can see it on the Internet,

planned already this semester to share Chinese

of vibe,” said student Jim LaFollette. “It’s called the

but until you are physically there it doesn’t really

culture with JC students.

walled city that dates back to the 1600s.

Emerald Isle for a reason. I loved the

resonate. Several students have already asked me, ‘Where are we going next?’”

“I was so inspired by some of my former teachers, that I wanted to be an inspiration to others,” Wei said.

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“I had never planned to go to college, so to hear about this program with two free years of college, earning an associate degree and job training, it was well worth it, I thought it would definitely pay off,” said student Zack

Lopez, studying welding at the Jackson Area

New manufacturing-based early college programs builds over first year

Career Center. Lopez is working with Technique Inc. of Jackson, which he says has been

Job training, work experience and a

participants have the opportunity to simultaneously

“amazing.” He hopes to someday be a deep sea

free college credential – all are benefits

earn their high school diploma, college credit, and a

welder or pipe welder.

of the new countywide Jackson Area

technical/career credential within three years, with no out-of-pocket tuition costs for the student or the family.

College and Career Connection Early/ “I like the experience, I’ve been learning a lot,” said

Hudson Ellis, studying machining and working at Northwest Tool & Machine Inc. “I get a free degree and I get to work and make money.”

“I encourage everyone who is interested to do it,” said student

Steven McVay,

who is studying welding and working at Lematic Inc. “It’s a good way to start toward a job if you haven’t had any working experience, and a good introduction into manufacturing.”

Student Brice

Dennis is

studying welding and enjoys the opportunity to get free education and training, and work at a job where he gets paid. He is working with Alro Steel. “It’s a great opportunity, it’s well worth it,” Dennis said. “There’s no down side, really.”

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Middle College Program (JAC3E/MC).

This is the program’s first year, and there are 19

The JAC3E/MC is a unique, three-year learning

machinists -- and 12 local companies involved. What

program that creates a pathway to college and

sets the JAC3E/MC apart from similar Middle College

career success for its participants. The Jackson

programs is the addition of a sponsoring local business

Area Manufacturers Association and The

organization; students participate in school-to-

Enterprise Group partnered with the Jackson

registered apprenticeship with JAMA’s Academy for

Area Career Center, Jackson County Intermediate

Manufacturing Career, who commits a vested interest

School District, and Jackson College on the

in each student with on-the-job training and, in many

manufacturing-focused education program.

cases, opportunities for internships and employment

Beginning with the students’ junior year,

upon graduation.

students participating – 11 welders and eight

“I think it gives the students a great experience and introduction into the world of manufacturing,” said Eric Johnson, welding instructor at the Jackson Area Career Center.

Tutoring experience opens students’ eyes Two Jackson College Writing Fellows recently

thinkers. We wanted to offer the same to the inmates,”

gained statewide recognition for work tutoring inside

Sutter said. “It was quite an interesting opportunity.

the prison as part of the Pathways from Prison to

They were the best students; these inmates were very

Postsecondary Education program.

eager to learn.”

Reaching for the stars: Treacher honored for service to vocal music education Instructor Wendy Treacher has been making and promoting vocal music education for years! Her

JC students Melody Sutter and

The Pathways from Prison program is made possible by

efforts were recently recognized by the Michigan

Joel Evers won first place in the

a grant from the Vera Institute of Justice. The College

School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) with

student division for their “lightning

began offering classes at the prison in November

their “Reach For the Stars” Award, the highest

talk” presentation at the Liberal

2012. Tutoring began in fall 2014 at Cooper Street and

honor given to a vocal music teacher in the state.

Arts Network for Development

Parnall facilities, with five students participating.

Conference in February. Writing Fellows are enrolled in an advanced composition class and practice peer tutoring and research writing. While it is usual for them to tutor fellow students on campus, Professor Gary Cale, who also teaches in the prison program, asked some Writing Fellows if they would be interested in volunteering in the prison program.

Treacher’s professional repertoire has rivaled her

“The experience was quite

vocal repertoire over the years, as she has been

changing, but wonderful,” Evers

a school choir director, church music director,

said. “Jackson is known for the

conductor of the Jackson Chorale, and now an

prisons, and I’ve been driving by

adjunct college instructor. Treacher retired in

them my whole life, but I had no

2008 after 32 years of teaching choir at Northwest

idea of what the people were like

Community Schools in Jackson. She also served

inside. The people we worked with are really trying to

32 years on the MSVMA board, including six years

“What we do as Writing Fellows is help college

make the most of their lives and their experience, and

as president-elect, president and past-president.

students to become better writers, readers and

I have a lot of respect for them.”

The organization promotes vocal music education throughout the state, and coordinates middle and high school choir festivals, solo & ensemble

JC student recognized as Coca-Cola Silver Scholar

festivals and honors choirs.

Congratulations to Shane Stephens of Jackson,

of Detroit – Mercy in the fall. Stephens said he has

For the past three years, Treacher – herself an

named a Silver Scholar on Coca-Cola’s 2015

met some wonderful teachers at Jackson College,

alumna of Jackson Community College – has

Community College Academic Team!

and has been thrilled with the opportunities that Phi

taught voice and piano/keyboarding classes

Theta Kappa has created. Because of PTK, he is being

at Jackson College. Treacher conducts the

considered for a full tuition scholarship to University of

Jackson Chorale, a community group of about

Detroit – Mercy!

100 singers who perform a variety of concerts;

The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team recognizes high achieving two-year college students

students may participate as a one-credit course.

who demonstrate academic

“I am proud of Shane! He is a servant leader who

“I have wonderful classes,” Treacher said. “Every

excellence and combined with

knows himself well, but never acts arrogantly or

semester, I’m amazed at how hard people work

leadership and service. Awards and

attempts to control others,” said Professor Martha

and how they grow.

scholarships are presented at three levels, Gold, Silver

Petry, PTK advisor. “His approach is to develop and

and Bronze. The program is sponsored by the Coca-

foster understanding. He articulates and shares his

Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi

vision of inclusion and academic curiosity.”

Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Stephens is in his third year at JC and has served as vice president of service for Phi Theta Kappa. He will complete his Associate of Science degree this semester, and is considering transfer to the University

For Treacher, making music is the best kind of communication. “Music is communication of the human

Stephens looks forward to what the future holds.

“I’m so very happy. I never thought that I would be successful at school; I never thought I could do this. To have these awards and recognition means the world to me, it is really exciting!”

spirit between human beings.

It allows all of us to express ourselves,” Treacher said. www.jccmi.edu

Hillsdale WAMP program

gives students a head start

With the help of the Hillsdale County Community Foundation, 20 Hillsdale County area high school students are getting a jump start on their future with a new Welding and Manufacturing Program available at the LeTarte Center, Hillsdale.

“I love it,” said Andrew Marvin, junior from North Adams-Jerome High. “We’re supposed to get 27 college credits by the end, that’s something to look forward to. I want to go on to college, do something in the auto industry, so this is a good start with the basics.”

If students complete both years of the program, they will receive Jackson College Skill Sets in both welding

In WAMP, students may dual enroll in welding and

and advanced manufacturing - industrial systems, and

advanced manufacturing classes at Jackson College,

have completed 27 college credit hours. They will be

focusing on industrial systems, welding and energy

able to test to become certified welders, as well as

systems, while completing their regular high school

test to receive ANSI Energy Industry Fundamentals

program. This is the first year of a two-year pilot.

certification, and will have earned their 10- and

“One of the things that attracted me about this program is that the Hillsdale Foundation is providing opportunities for students who may not have other opportunities,” said instructor Randy Dertinger.

“These students can get a leg up before they graduate high school, and can graduate with skills in a specialized trade. This is a good opportunity.”

Dertinger helped several students complete a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certificate already this year, another credential that can help put the students ahead.

30-hour OSHA cards.

Nick Abogilal, also from North Adams-Jerome High, hopes to someday be an automotive engineer. He too is happy to get an early start toward his career. “I’m definitely happy with my choice to be in the program,” he said.

This program provides in-demand skills that will make students employable right out of high school. The courses in this program are also required for other degrees at Jackson College, so students may continue their education at JC and receive degrees in advanced manufacturing or energy production.

Student Brevin Bowman, junior from Jonesville High, hopes to someday go into the military and is thankful for the program to give him a career when his service is complete. “It’s a really good experience. The work is tough, but you can get through it.”

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Hillsdale LeTarte Center LeTarte Center invites older students

program offerings and asked any questions they may

who want to learn about career programs, and

to ‘Return to Learn’

have. Jackson College has a variety of classes and

community members. Please call 517.437.3343

programs available, with career programs that can put

to RSVP for either event.

The Hillsdale LeTarte Center will host a Return to Learn event coming Wednesday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m., designed for older or “non-traditional” students interested in returning to college.

Any students who have been out of school for a few years are welcome to come and get a taste of what college is really like. Participants will hear from staff and faculty, and have the opportunity to sit in on two classes. They may check out the LeTarte Center facilities, learn more about

you into a career in just a year or two, as well as transfer programs for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree at a university. Learn more about this Return to Learn event. Everyone is welcome.

On May 15, the LeTarte Center will host a Career Expo, in partnership with South Central Michigan Works!

New Jackson College graduates as well as community members are invited to meet with area employers and learn about what jobs are available. This event will be open to college graduates, new high school graduates

For more information call 517.437.3343

It’s financial aid time, and JC @ LISD TECH

will be times for families to learn about financial aid and

more interactive and detailed overview of the program.

has a number of options to help students

receive assistance completing the FAFSA. Please bring

Please RSVP to Deanna Case 517.266.6982.

complete their Free Application for Federal

recent tax forms, W-2s and other records of money

Student Aid (FAFSA).

earned, as well as driver’s license or state ID and Social

JC @ LISD TECH

The JC @ LISD TECH Center continues Financial

Security number.

Aid Fridays each week from 8-11:30 a.m., where

JC culinary arts students will be cooking up a Blooming

students and families can stop in to the office

Spring Dinner Buffet from 6-8:30 p.m. April 15 at the

for help completing their FAFSA. Walk-ins are

LISD TECH Center. Staff, students and families of

welcome. FAFSA filing workshops will be held

the JC/LISD Academy will be available to meet with

from 6-8 p.m. April 21 at South Central Michigan

prospective students and families about the middle

Works!, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, and from

college program. This event is designed for those

5:30-7 p.m. April 22 at JC @ LISD TECH. These

considering the JC/LISD Academy who would like a

W.J. MAHER CAMPUS Registration for spring and fall semesters continues at the W.J. Maher Campus.

For more information call 517.265.5515

College in the fall. Learn more at an American Honors

Renovations are complete at the Maher Campus to create

Program Information Sessions – 6 p.m. on April 20 and

more classrooms and student spaces! Read about it in this

June 5 at Maher Campus.

newsletter, and watch for more information.

Spring semester begins May 18, and fall semester

• A representative of Siena Heights University will be

begins Sept. 8. Students may check out the class

available to meet with students interested in transfer

schedule online at www.jccmi.edu, and call or

on April 13, 12 noon to 4 p.m., and again May 6

stop by the Maher Campus to schedule a time to

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Maher Campus. Some

meet with an advisor.

popular transfer programs include accounting and business administration, criminal justice, automotive,

Other upcoming events include:

and computer support. Siena Heights also offers

• Students may graduate with honors and

customizable degree programs for many applied science

transfer to a top four-year university with the new American Honors program, coming to Jackson

associate degree graduates or those with technical or occupational training to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Learn more by meeting with a representative.

For more information call 517.768.7097 www.jccmi.edu

Good things continue to happen at Jackson College!

In late February, the College received news that it is one of 18 community colleges across the State of Michigan

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College Skilled Trades Equipment Program (CCSTEP).

Jackson College was awarded $3.874 million to provide state-of-the-art equipment and training to meet the demand for good-paying jobs. The award requires a 25 percent match, about $986,000, from College funds.

We are grateful to Gov. Rick Snyder for his support of community colleges though the creation of this fund. We are likewise appreciative for the assistance of Amy Cell at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, as well as Representative Earl Poleski and Senator Mike Shirkey for supporting Jackson College and our students.

Funding will benefit programming in allied health,

June

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advanced manufacturing, and provide for a new

Free health screenings offered Jackson College will present a free community health screening event on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Laboratory Center on Central Campus.

dental hygiene program. A portion of the advanced

Visit the JC website for more information.

manufacturing allocation will be used to support the Jackson Area College and Career Connection Early/ Middle College Program (JAC3 E/MC).

In Michigan and across the U.S., middle skill careers make up the largest part of the labor market. However, a skills gap has developed since there are not enough workers to meet the demand. These middle skill jobs typically require education beyond high school, with some onthe-job training, but less than a four-year degree. Careers like nursing, allied health, computer technology, and

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Registration continues for spring AND fall semesters!

Take your next steps toward your goal with Jackson College!

Registration for the spring 2015 continues, with spring classes starting May 18.

Registration is also underway for fall semester classes, which begin Sept. 8.

advanced manufacturing offer ample opportunities for

New students may register at orientation. For

students, with programs at Jackson College.

more information about registering, orientation,

Please share with friends, students or family members about the valuable opportunities that are not only available, but in demand. Then stop by any Jackson College location and see how we can help you find the career to fit your future!

hours or to speak with an academic advisor, call JC Student Services at 517.796.8425.

In Hillsdale County, call the Clyde LeTarte Center at 517.437.3343, and in Lenawee County, call the JC @ LISD TECH campus at 517.265.5515.

Call your preferred location for registration hours or visit online at www.jccmi.edu.

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

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

Publisher: Cynthia S. Allen • Editor: Dotty Karkheck • Writer: Marilynn Fryer • Graphic Design: Ashley Banks • Photography: JC Marketing Staff

Daniel J. Phelan We Are Jackson Jackson College | Spring 2015 President, College

Board of Trustees Samuel R. Barnes, Chairman • John M. Crist, Vice Chairman • Sheila A. Patterson, Secretary • Donna L. Lake, Treasurer Matthew R. Heins, Trustee • Philip E. Hoffman, Trustee • Dr. Edward A. Mathein, Trustee • Dr. Daniel J. Phelan, President