THE BULLET N Published for faculty & staff of North Shore Community College Danvers, Lynn, & Beverly, MA

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1 THE BULLET N Published for faculty & staff of North Shore Community College Danvers, Lynn, & Beverly, MA Volume 43, No. 26, March 31, 2014 Dean of Liberal Studies Open Forums (Revised Schedule )- Open Forums for the finalist candidates for the position of Dean of Liberal Studies will be held during the next two weeks and we would like to invite all faculty and staff to "meet and greet" the candidates according to the following schedule: Dr. Laurel Messina will be on the Danvers and Lynn campuses as follows: Wednesday, April 2nd: LW-209 9:15 10:00 a.m. DS-106B (across from the Veteran s Services Office) 2:30 3:15 p.m. Dr. Irina Del Genio will be on the Danvers and Lynn campuses as follow: Wednesday, April 9th: LW-209 9:15-10:00 a.m. DS-106B (across from the Veteran s Services Office) 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. We certainly hope that you will be able to join us. --Madeline Wallis, Vice President, Human Resource Development 2014 Governance Award - Nominations are being accepted for the 2014 Governance Award. This award was initiated 3 years ago to recognize a governance participant who has demonstrated commitment to the work of college governance. Past award recipients include: Tom Gerecke, Art Neuner and Lloyd Holmes. The deadline for applications is April 24, Please see the attached information for eligibility criteria and other details. --Madeline Wallis, Vice President, Human Resource Development THE BULLETIN Page 1 of 12

2 Interim Dean of Students Named - I am pleased to announce that Stephen Creamer has been named Interim Dean of Students (DoS), effective immediately. He will maintain his role as Dean of Student Financial Services (SFS) with increased support from Susan Sullivan and the continued support from all the SFS staff, the Student Life/Health Services staff, and others. Recently, there have been several changes in the Student Life/Dean of Students Office. Following is information that may be helpful to you: Interim DoS Responsibilities (Spending 2-3 days per week in Lynn, as appropriate) 1. Leadership of Student Development (Health Services, Student Life, Student Activities, etc.) 2. Judicial Affairs/ Code of Conduct Issues 3. Shuttle Bus - operational issues 4. Common Application & Dean Transfer forms Stephen Creamer -ext (Danvers) Mari Connolly, Assistant to the Dean of Students (Lynn)- ext Other DoS Responsibilities - Assumed by Others During Interim 1. Student- at- Risk Committee - Dan O'Neil - Submit concerns to Dan, Stephen, or any member of the committee. 2. Special Withdrawals - Susan Sullivan (permanent transition) *Please continue to refer students to the Student Life offices for forms and submissions until otherwise noted. 3. Presidential Scholars - D. Richemond (w/ V. Pascuito- contact via vpasciut@northshore.edu) 4. Commencement - D. Richemond (oversight) 5. Equipping Danvers Fitness Center - D. Richemond Coordinator of Student Activities and Engagement Responsibilities Until a Coordinator of Student Activities and Engagement is hired, the following responsibilities will be fulfilled by the individuals listed below: 1. Student Clubs - Lisa Milso 2. Program Council/Earth Day - Lisa Milso 3. Student Government - Michele Harris 4. Pennon - Victoria Pascuito - Victoria can be reached via SPARK- D. Richemond Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. --Donna L. Richemond, Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services, drichemo@northshore.edu THE BULLETIN Page 2 of 12

3 NSCC Brings Home the Gold! Congratulations to Samantha McGilloway, Director of Marketing Communications and NSCC s Marketing staff Tracy Callahan, Erin Field and Ejyo Katagiri on winning the Paragon gold for their 2013 Viewbook (pictured left). The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) prestigious Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community and technical colleges. It's the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marketing and PR professionals at two-year colleges. The Paragon Awards were presented at the recent NCMPR National Convention held in New Orleans, LA. GOVERNANCE ELECTIONS: It s the time of year when we elect and appoint representatives to our governance committees. Attached to this Bulletin is information about the process for filling vacancies on the College Coordinating Council and the eight Standing Committees that represent our governance system. You can indicate your interest to serve on a committee or nominate someone else. This is your opportunity to participate in the decision making process of the college. Please take the time to review the materials and consider making a commitment to serve. Nominations are due to Tammy Nguyen in HR by April 11, If you have any questions contact anyone on the Governance Sub-Committee: Madeline Wallis (x5553) Mary Meng (x4165) Pat Lavoie (x2124) Lynn Wermers (x5415) LAST CALL! TO ALL FACULTY, CLASSIFIED, AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF: WE MIGHT SEND YOU FAR AWAY! Would you like to attend a conference or training related to your area of expertise on or before June 30th of this year? Apply for a Professional Development Committee grant! The committee meets the second Tuesday in April and May. The deadlines to submit your application are: 4/1 or 5/6 More info: uarcosca@northshore.edu --Ulises Arcos-Castrejon, Chair, Professional Development Committee THE BULLETIN Page 3 of 12

4 NSCC Students Visit Varian Semiconductor Equipment - Twenty-one NSCC students visited Varian Semiconductor Equipment in Gloucester as part of a series of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field trips scheduled this semester. Students learned how computer chips are made, toured the manufacturing floor and observed ion implanters being built for Varian s customers including Intel and Samsung. Key Varian employees, including one NSCC graduate, met with the students, sharing their personal backgrounds and experiences that led them to their current jobs and encouraged our students to pursue STEM careers. The tour concluded with a visit to Varian s wind turbine which provides the electricity for the plant, saving the company over a million dollars in energy cost in the first year. Student feedback from the trip was extremely positive. The next field trip is scheduled for March 27 to irobot in Bedford. --Barbara Harrison, STEM Achievement Coach, Bharriso01@northshore.edu 20 Minute Online Professional Development The Monday Morning Mentor series will be available over the spring semester to bring you professional development in twenty minute snippets. For the week of March 31: How Do I Set Students Up for Success in Online Courses? Directions for Accessing the Link to the Presentation and Supplemental Materials Select the URL link below to access the presentation and to print the supplemental materials. (You may also copy and paste the URL into your browser s address bar.) Supplemental materials are available to view and print now. New presentations go live at 10:00am each Monday morning and are only accessible through Sunday. The series is being brought to you by Academic Technology along with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment we would appreciate your input! -Andrea Milligan, amilligan@northshore.edu WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR WEEK! THE BULLETIN Page 4 of 12

5 Upcoming LMS Sandbox Evaluation Dates - We Need Your Feedback The college has recently begun a search for a new Learning Management System, with implementation scheduled to begin in summer In early March, three vendors came to campus to present their LMS solutions to the college community. Each company's product is now available for members of the college community to experience and evaluate. ITD is hosting several opportunities in March and April for faculty and staff to stop in, test out the different systems, and provide us with feedback. The upcoming LMS Sandbox Evaluation dates are: Wednesday, April 2nd from 8:00am-10:30am in DB201 Wednesday, April 2nd from 2:00pm-6:00pm in DB201 Thursday, April 3rd from 8:00am-10:30am in DB239 (Library Preview Area) Thursday, April 3rd from 2:00pm-6:00pm in DB201 Access to the sandbox environments are also available virtually if you are interested in exploring them on your own. If you would like the access information along with the evaluation form, please send an to itd@northshore.edu. We will need all feedback sent to us by Friday, April 11 th. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, --Michael Badolato, Dean of Academic Technology --Andrea Milligan, Director of Instructional Technology and Design New in the Bookstore! The Bookstore is now carrying Foster Grant reading glasses and sunglasses, phone chargers and Colorado Nut Company snacks. With every $3 purchase, get a free NSCC decal while supplies last! --Helen Lee, Bookstore, hlee@northshore.edu AMCOA Annual Conference Teaching & Reflection: Learning from Assessment Further information in the flyer attached to the Bulletin. THE BULLETIN Page 5 of 12

6 Celebrating NSCC s 50 th Anniversary.. NSCC opened its doors in September, 1965 we plan to launch a yearlong celebration of the college s 50 th anniversary with the inauguration of new president, Dr. Patricia Gentile, in September, We expect the 2014/2015 year will host special events ranging from an Inauguration Gala sponsored by the NSCC Foundation to a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Lynn campus expansion. Annual college events for students, staff, and the community will also focus throughout the year on a 50 th anniversary theme. A 50 th Anniversary Steering Committee is being formed co-chaired by Linda Brantley, Director of Public Relations/New Media and Lesley Peters, NSCC Alumni Trustee. Committees for Student events chaired by VP Donna Richemond and Alumni events co-chaired by Sandy Rochon and Donna Rosato are also being formed. Additionally, an Inauguration Committee will be co-chaired by Maureen O Neill, VP of Academic Affairs and Richard Yagjian, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Brainstorming sessions for 50 th Anniversary ideas, projects, events, etc. will be held on: Tuesday, April 1 2:00 p.m. in LE 234, Lynn campus (Professional Day) Monday, April 7 11:00 a.m. in DB 322, Danvers campus Wednesday, April 9 2 p.m. in LE 234, Lynn campus Join us! More details to come! Come share your ideas! Consider volunteering for a committee! For questions or to volunteer, contact Linda Brantley (lbrantle@northshore.edu) for 50 th anniversary events, Sandy Rochon (srochon@northshore.edu) for alumni events, or Cathy Anderson (canderso@northshore.edu) for inauguration. SAVE the DATE: Classified Staff monthly meetings are 2pm-4pm...If you're interested in attending, please contact Susan Downey x5529. Tuesday, April 08, 2014, Cummings Center Conference Room Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Teleconferencing, DB 308/LW 307 THE BULLETIN Page 6 of 12

7 Eastern Bank Invites NSCC Community to Participate in Farmer Dave s CSA - Our Lynn neighbor, Eastern Bank, located at 1 Eastern Place is inviting the NSCC Community to participate with them in Farmer Dave s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture.) Farmer Dave will be bringing shares to Eastern Bank on Wednesday s this summer for 20 weeks. Here is their invitation to us to attend an information session: Please join us in the Atlantic View Café on April 2 nd from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM to meet with Farmer Dave s. The Atlantic Café is located on the 5 th floor of the Eastern Bank building. They have informed their Security staff that people from North Shore Community College will be coming to the information session. You will need a photo ID and may be asked to sign the guest register. Farmer Dave will be discussing their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for They will discuss typical weekly shares, share sizes, costs and affordable ways to pay for your share. David Dolbashian of Eastern Bank writes: As many of you know, last year the Green Team introduced Farmer Dave s CSA shares to Eastern. It was a huge success. People who participated loved the fresh produce and fruit. From my own experience I can say that for 20 weeks I actually ate well. For more information about Farmer Dave s here is the website: --Barbara Ikalainen, Green Initiatives Coordinator, bikalain01@northshore.edu Upcoming Events at NSCC 9 th Annual NSCC Fit & Fun Health Fair Wednesday, April 2 nd 10 AM 2 PM Are you in need of a free physical therapy assessment, bone density screening or HIV test? Would you like to receive a Reiki treatment, hand or back massage from NSCC students? Please join us on Wednesday, April 2 nd from 10 AM 2 PM for the 9 th annual Fit & Fun Health Fair in the Lynn gym. Over fifty community agencies and departments will once again volunteer their time, talents and services for our college community. Please encourage your students to stop by to receive valuable information on health, free screenings, demonstrations, and giveaways. ~ Health Services THE BULLETIN Page 7 of 12

8 Blood Drive Nursing Club 2014 is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Where: Math& Sciences room 111 (old cafeteria) When: April 7, AM-3PM (BRING ID - Need a driver's license or two other ID's) Donor qualifications: see or call REDCROSS llatva@northshore.edu to make an appointment or sign up in the cafeteria Thank you, --Lorinda Latva, Professor Nurse Education You are invited to attend Arts in April, a celebration of the arts at NSCC, from April 14-April 19 on both the Danvers and Lynn campuses as well as at some off campus venues. Please encourage your students and members of your community to attend as well. This year we have a rich program that includes, among many other exciting events: a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts; a dance concert based on three literary works; a talk and reading by the visiting writer JoeAnn Hart; pop-up theatrical performances; an exhibit of art work by NSCC students, faculty and staff; and an evening band concert by Ralph Tufo and the Squeezebox Stompers. Also, President Pat Gentile will open the festival with remarks at the Spark (NSCC student literary and visual arts magazine) launch on Monday, April 14 at noon in DS111 (area outside the bookstore) on the Danvers campus. Check out the schedule of events. Join us--and bring your students! --Terri Whitney, twhitney@northshore.edu Save The Dates! Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Lynn Gymnasium 6:00 P.M. Thursday, May 1, 2014 Lynn Gymnasium 6:00 P.M. Phi Theta Kappa Induction Student Service Award Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2014 The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) Lynn Gymnasium 6:00 P.M. For more information call Student Life, Lynn, x2164 or Danvers, x5536 THE BULLETIN Page 8 of 12

9 Worthy Causes Haven From Hunger Food Drive Two of my classes, along with MassPIRG, are doing a Service Learning Project. We are having a food drive to benefit Haven from Hunger in Peabody for two weeks - March 24 to April 4, Look for collection boxes that will be placed in all three Danver s lobbies. Items most desperately needed are: peanut butter, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, and tuna. Thank you for your support. --Kathy Yanchus, Communications Skills, kyanchus@northshore.edu Discussion on the Plight of Syrian Children and Families - All are invited to join us for an informal discussion on the plight of Syrian Children and Families on Thursday, April 3, 1-2p.m. in the Lynn Campus ESL lab, LE Tom Justice, ESL Lab Coordinator, tjustice@northshore.edu NSCC s Veterans Center Fundraiser at the Texas Roadhouse Thursday, April p.m. Just print out the coupon attached to the Bulletin, give it to your server and the Texas Roadhouse will donate 20% of your total purchase to the fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Veterans Center. Thank you for your support! --Kristine Babcock, NSCC Veteran s Services Specialist, kbabcock@northshore.edu Walking 20 Miles to Stop Hunger - This year, I m once again participating in the Walk for Hunger (Boston, May 4 th ). By sponsoring my walk, you will help to change lives. Hunger is something we can alleviate, prevent, and stop, but with your help. Here s the link: I hope you ll consider a small contribution to this important cause. --Dave Houle, Instructional Technology, dhoule@northshore.edu THE BULLETIN Page 9 of 12

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