Nov. 13, 2015
COD Grad Begins Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard
Former student Marsela Jorgolli (above right) recently visited
with her mentor, Physics Professor Tom Carter. Jorgolli’s
passion for physics has led to a decade of academic research
that continues at Harvard University as a postdoctoral fellow.
Having successfully defended her Ph.D. in Physics at Harvard
this past May, she is working as a member of the university’s
Park Research Group, led by renowned Professor Hongkun
Park. “When I came to the U.S., I wanted to attend a great
university. I didn’t come here for a two-year community
college, but College of DuPage ended up as the best route for
me. COD gave me the resources and opportunities to excel in
my academics and my career.” Read More
Rick Polad Publishes Fourth Mystery Novel
COD Earth Science instructor Rick Polad recently released
the mystery novel “Missing Boy,” the fourth installment in his
Spencer Manning detective series. Polad’s previous novels
include Change of Address, Dark Alleys and Harbor Nights.
“I love my characters like family,” he said. “I wake up each
morning wondering what they’re going to do next.” Polad
said he is already working on the fifth Spencer Manning
mystery and has ideas for additional books, including a kid’s
series, a historical fiction novel set in Chicago before the
Great Fire and a non-fiction book about his experiences
while his father spent five years in a nursing home suffering
from Alzheimer’s. Read More
New Welding Degree Program at COD
The new ICCB-approved Welding Technology program at
COD prepares students to earn credentials from the
American Welding Society. COD instructor of Welding
Technology David Ellis said the degree is “a natural
extension’ of the existing program. “The program is now
stackable as the degree builds on our certificates and
goes into more advanced topics such as robotic welding,
which isn’t offered at most schools.” Read More
Free Program Combines GED with Certifications
The new Integrated Career and Academic Preparation
System (ICAPS) program at COD helps students such
as Alessandra Suarez (above left) and Melvyn Jones
earn their high school equivalency and COD certificate
while preparing for industry certification – all at the
same time and at no cost. A select group of community
colleges in Illinois is participating in ICAPS, which
assists students by integrating the GED program with
career and technical training. “The ICAPS program
gives students who are truly in need of both their high
school credentials and workforce training the
opportunity to gain both in a relatively short period of
time,” said Dan Deasy, Manager of Adult Education
and Grant Compliance. Read More
November Service Anniversaries
5 Years: Todd Buikema, Finance; Jason Jasnoch, Facilities,
Operations and Maintenance; Nicholas Peczkowski, Accounts
Receivable
10 Years: James Cronin, Office and Classroom Technology;
Lucy Jakubas, Information Systems
20 Years: Kennith Danielsen, Facilities, Operations and
Maintenance
Kudos to…
Polysomnography program
director Melissa Henry and
her team. The new program
recently received
accreditation from the
Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) based on the
recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for
Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG).
Click here to read more.
More Kudos to…Photography Alum Robin Tryloff who is
featured in “The Power and Politics of Anger” Exhibit at the
Women Made Gallery Nov. 13 to Dec. 20. Read more.
More Kudos to…Carol Stream Center Supervisor Peter
Mumphord who was recently invited to serve on the Carol
Stream Chamber Board of Directors. Congratulations, Pete!
More Kudos to...History Professor William Whisenhunt who
recently published a book on Russian-American relations.
Click here to read more.
More Kudos to…COD employees who recently participated in
the Northern Illinois Network (NIN) Staff Exchange for support
staff hosted by Joliet Junior College. The program included 76
attendees from 12 community colleges. Next year, COD will host
this event, which was attended by Judy Coates, Gina Wheatley,
Kristina Henderson, Stephanie Quirk, Barbara Miller, Lucy
Stoica; Mary Jo Duffey, Angela Nackovic, Cindy O'Neil,
Trisha Sowatzke, Chris Wosachlo, Christina Sabo and
Patrick Moriarty.
More Kudos to…HSTI Director Tom Brady and his team who
recently completed their final Senior Citizen Crime Prevention
Workshop series for 2015. More than 475 seniors attended the
series of four programs, which covered scams and frauds that
target seniors. The sessions were funded by a Motorola Solutions
Foundation Grant.
Even more Kudos to Multimedia Services Producer/Director
Kevin Willman who was recently featured in an article in the
Daily Herald titled “Honor Flight Chicago’s Last Hurrah for World
War II Heroes.”
November Images
Tune into the November “Images”
program produced by COD’s
Multimedia Services. This month’s
program covers Homecoming 2015,
the Scholarship Reception and the
Dental Hygiene program at COD. Click here to view.
COD Board Paves the
Way for Positive Change
Focusing on a
comprehensive list of
improvements in
planning, processes and
procedures, COD
Chairman Kathy
Hamilton said at last week’s special Board of Trustees
meeting that "COD is moving toward an incredibly positive,
productive future” that stresses student success, open
communication and responsibility to taxpayers. Read More
COD and Elmhurst
Announce New 2+2
A new partnership
between College of
DuPage and Elmhurst
College, COD students
now can transfer
seamlessly to Elmhurst to
earn both an Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Philosophy in four years. Read More
COD Earth Science a
Step Above Competition
The Earth Science
program at College of
DuPage is providing
students with crucial
hands-on experiential
and enhanced learning
in the areas of Astronomy, general Earth Science, Geology,
Hydrology and Oceanography, and Meteorology for both
non-science and science majors. Read More
Thanksgiving Recess Reminder: There are no classes but
the College is open on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The College is
closed for Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 26 to 29. For MAC
programs during this time, visit www.atthemac.org. For
athletic programs, visit www.cod.edu/athletics.
Weight Watchers On-Campus Session Starts Nov. 18
A new 12-week session of Weight Watchers starts Wednesday,
Nov.18, in BIC 2411, from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feel free to
join us at any time. Questions? Contact the WW leader Micki
at mickelle_olawoye@yahoo.com or Pam McNamara
at McNamara@cod.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Please check www.cod.edu/calendar for a complete list of
upcoming academic, arts, lectures, athletics and other
events at COD, including next week’s Global Education
Week and Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce on Nov. 20.
Purchasing Dates
Please contact the College of DuPage Purchasing Department
at (630) 942-2217 for questions about dates required for
purchasing approval for upcoming Board of Trustees meetings.
Job Opportunities
To view and apply for any posted internal job opportunity, go
to: https://cod.hiretouch.com. Job opportunities will be posted
to the external web page after they have been posted on the
COD Portal for seven days. For questions, please call ext.
2639.