June 27, 2013
COD Photography Alums Capture a Piece of
American History through NASA Images
Two College of DuPage alumnae have captured and
documented a piece of American history through their
photographic work with NASA's Space Shuttle program.
When COD Photography Program Manager Frank
Jackowiak built his first darkroom in the sixth grade, he
couldn't have known that his passion for photography
would one day lead to documenting NASA's iconic space
shuttle program. Jackowiak is a veteran of approximately
40 launches and 12 landings, including the final landing
of Atlantis in 2011. Jeffrey Ross said COD’s
Photography program turned his passion into a career.
Ross has captured launches and landings of the Atlantis,
Discover and Endeavor shuttles, as well as documenting
the shuttle program to conclusion. In October 2012, Ross
was on hand to photograph the Endeavor as it made its
final journey through the streets of L.A. to its new home
at the California Science Center. Read More
Library Third Floor Renovation Completed
The upper level of the COD Library is now open as
the main level closes for renovations. “We are very
excited about the first phase of renovation being
completed,” said Lisa Stock, Dean of Learning
Resources. Read More
Weather Hazards and Preparedness Certificate
College of DuPage is offering a new Weather Hazards and
Preparedness certificate program this fall that maximizes
meteorological skills for people who work in public safety,
emergency and risk management, and school/business
administration. Recently approved by the ICCB, the program
will increase knowledge and preparedness for the impact of
weather as it relates to business, emergency management and
response, environment, and other meteorology careers. “When
you look at emergency management, for example, 60 percent of
their responses is addressing severe weather incidents,” said
Meteorology Professor Paul Sirvatka, “Unlike a terrorist
attack or a similar event, bad weather happens all the time, and
people in both the public and private sectors need to be
prepared.” Read More
Chicago Fire Department Commissioner José Santiago
(holding hat) receives information on the HEC Smoke Room
from Dan Krakora, Manager, Fire Science and EMS. Santiago
and several CFD Chiefs and staff toured the Homeland
Security Education Center June 24 and were briefed on the
proposed Midwest Regional Training Center. Santiago was
very complimentary of the HEC and noted that the CFD is
very interested in the prospect of conducting future training
within the facility.
Kudos to…COD Senior Vice President
for Administration and Treasurer Tom
Glaser, who was recently named among
the 2013 CFOs of the Year by the Daily
Herald Business Ledger. Tom is one of
17 individuals being honored at a
reception July 18 for contributions to the
success of our region’s economic growth
and stability. Click here for a link to the
Business Ledger page. Please click
here for information on the passage of
the FY 2014 budget at the June 20 Board meeting.
In Memoriam of former COD Trustee Beverly J. Fawell
the College’s flag is at half-staff to honor the service she provided to
this institution as a Trustee (2001-2007) and the DuPage
community. Please take a moment to read about this remarkable
woman in recent Daily Herald and Suburban Life articles and
on the College’s website.
Even More Kudos to…Eric Hahn, Dan Krakora and Nancy
Carey, who hosted three students from Downers Grove North and
South high schools as part of the Attainable Futures, a youth
program coordinated by the Downers Grove Area Chamber of
Commerce. The students had the opportunity to job shadow the
faculty/staff members as well as speak to them about career
opportunities in their field. Attainable Futures Coordinator Ann
Hattan sent this note to Community Relations Specialist Becky
Gavillet who arranged the visit: “On behalf of the Downers Grove
Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, I would like to thank you
and COD for your assistance…what a great experience for the
students to see what College of DuPage has to offer. Thanks again
and we look forward to working with you in the future!”
Cod-4-Cod: It Is Not Too Late To Join Us!
Paralegal Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Chapter
The Paralegal Studies program at College of DuPage
recently inducted 24 students and graduates into
Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), the national honor society
founded by the American Association for Paralegal
Education. Pictured above are LEX and Paralegal Club
officers and advisors. Read More
June Service Anniversaries
5 Years: Chris Kornsey, Facilities, Operations and
Maintenance; Jaime Dudzik, Enrollment Management;
Juan Tapia Almendarez, Facilities, Operations and
Maintenance; Laura Galto, Center for Entrepreneurship;
10 Years: Maria Gasior, Facilities, Operations and
Maintenance; Michelle Helms, Learning Resources;
Tom Schrader, Mathematics;
15 Years: Beth Vlad, Biology; Sailaja Duggirala,
Enrollment Management; Rana Sapna, Accounting
20 Years: Anna Gay, Business and Technology;
Scott Albert, Mathematics
More Kudos to…the
COD Library, which recently
received a $5,000 federal
Library Services Technology Act
grant to purchase cyber security
resources. “This funding allows
the Library to purchase a
number of new materials that
will be accessible to students, community members and
through the state inter-library loan system," said Dan
Blewett, reference librarian. Resources largely will be
academic in nature, but Library officials are seeking input
from COD faculty and community members on what titles
ultimately will be purchased, he said. For more information,
or to provide input on the grant purchase, contact Blewett at
(630) 942-2279, or blewett@cod.edu.
Thank you to those that have pledged support for the
COD-4-COD Campaign. Your support goes directly to benefit
projects such as the Resource for Excellence Fund that provides
grants, student emergency funds, and unrestricted scholarships for
students, and support for various awards and programs here at COD.
We need your help in reaching our goal! Please consider
supporting scholarships and programs at COD through the
COD-4-COD Campaign. More information and donation forms
are available online at www.cod.edu/COD4COD.
COD Leadership Academy
One of the institutional priories of the College is to “Develop and
implement professional development programs that enhance
employees’ effectiveness and capabilities in supporting the goals and
tasks of the College.” Please see the attachment for the official
announcement from the Learning and Organizational department as
well as more details around the Academy and the Leadership
Success Factors.
Save the Date(s) for Upcoming Events
- Rockin’ for the Troops July 2o – Read More
- Made in America: Growing Strong Business” July 23 – Read More
- Waterleaf Food & Wine Festival Sept. 21 and Duckhorn Winery
Dinner Sept. 26 –– details to follow!
(Click here for comments from Waterleaf Executive Chef Nadia
Tilkian regarding the new brunch menu, which aired on WDCB.)
Purchasing Dates
Please contact Purchasing at ext. 2217 for deadline information for
an item to be recommended for purchasing approval at an upcoming
Board of Trustees meeting.
Job Opportunities
To view and apply for any posted internal job opportunity, go to:
http://inside.cod.edu. Login using your network ID, click on the
“employees” tab, “COD Links” then “internal job opportunities.” Job
opportunities will be posted to the external web page after they have
been posted on the COD Portal for seven days. If you have any questions,
please call ext. 2639.
Employment Information Lines
(630) 942-2460 – For a listing of faculty, classified and
administrative positions. (630) 942-2639 – For detailed information
and to schedule skills testing for clerical positions. Apply at
www.cod.edu/hr.