June 12, 2014
Proud Families Gather to Celebrate GED Grads
More than 200 family members and friends gathered to
celebrate the accomplishments of 77 Adult Basic
Education/ General Education Development graduates
who received their certificates at a ceremony last month.
Click here for more photos from the ceremony. President
Dr. Robert L. Breuder praised students for their
determination and commitment to education, encouraging
them to take their educational aspirations even further. As
a community college graduate and president for nearly 34
years, Dr. Breuder credits the opportunity of this
educational system for both his career and personal
success. “We couldn’t be prouder of your
accomplishments,” he said. “Today is not the end. Know
that you have family and friends here to help you achieve
the success that you – yourself – define.” Read More
‘Rolling on the River’ Event for Veterans
COD Coordinator of Field Studies and Training Gib Egge
recently helped to organize a paddling excursion for
veterans. More than 100 veterans and volunteers
attended the event, which included basic canoeing and
kayaking instruction before the troops hit the water and
paddled a six-mile stretch of the Fox River. The veterans
were treated to a steak lunch to fuel up before facing the
Marge Cline Whitewater Course in Yorkville. Kudos also
to Veterans Services Coordinator Shelly Mencacci who
spread the word about this inaugural event.
Support for ‘Super Owen!’
College of DuPage employees gathered in support of
Christina Payton’s son, Owen, who recently underwent a
successful heart transplant surgery. Owen’s school buddies
(below) also rallied in support of his speedy recovery.
Horticulture Hosts
Gardening Study School
The COD Greenhouse
Manager Amy Hull,
Greenhouse Grower Marty
Bartz and Horticulture
students provided a daylong gardening gathering
last month for members of
the Garden Clubs of Illinois.
The program included an hour-long tour of the College’s
greenhouse and landscape lab, as well as a presentation by
Professor Judy Burgholzer on Plant Propagation. Participants also
enjoyed a hands-on activity (pictured) that included propagation
practices through cuttings, special structures, division, layering and
seeding. Burgholzer also presented a session on Houseplant
Basics, which included a display of insect pests put together by
College of DuPage students. The event culminated with an exam
for Garden Club members seeking certification.
June Service Anniversaries
5 Years: Jim Benté, Planning and Institutional
Effectiveness; Joe Moore, Marketing and Communications
10 Years: Judith Hayes, Adult Fast Track; Elizabeth
Mares, Languages; Michele Roth-Stobbe, Counseling
and Advising; James Ryan, Counseling and Advising
15 Years: Paula Burns, Centralized Scheduling;
William Fenley, Facilities, Operations and Maintenance;
Elizabeth Kiedaisch, Mathematics; Larisa Miller,
Learning Resources; Jill Mosher, Finance; Olivia
Romero, Facilities, Operations and Maintenance
20 Years: Jim Filipek, Manufacturing Technology;
Nancy Hemphill, Counseling and Advising
25 Years: Dan Deasy, Regional Centers
Kudos to…Associate Dean and Director of the
Homeland Security Education Center Tom Brady and
his team who recently started the College’s first Basic
Polygraph Examiner School at the HEC. This new 10week course will result in the students becoming
certified as polygraph examiners. The course includes
400 hours of instruction provided by the Academy of
Polygraph Science .The program is accredited by the
American Polygraph Association (APA), and recognized
by the American Association of Police Polygraphists
(AAPP), the National Polygraph Association (NPA), and
virtually all national, International, regional, and state
polygraph associations. The current students are
scheduled to graduate on Aug. 8, 2014.
More Kudos to…students in the Fashion Design
program who created some beautiful designs for this
spring’s Fashion Show. Additional kudos to Fashion
instructor Vin Reed who provided this montage of the
show for students and employees to enjoy.
COD4COD, the employee internal campaign, is under way and we
are looking for your help. We recognize that student success
hinges on the dedicated and tireless efforts of our faculty and staff.
The success of some of our students also depends on charitable
gifts from individuals who believe in our mission, including your
gifts during the employee campaign. Please take a moment to read
the stories of some of the COD Foundation Scholarship recipients:
Cherise Ceroke, Paris Dunlap and Christine Polich. Please also
take a moment to visit us at cod.edu/foundation to give and find
out about all of the wonderful scholarship and program
opportunities. Employee participation is the goal and please know
that all gifts are appreciated. Feel free to contact Ellen Farrow at
the Foundation ext. 4476 if you have any questions. Thank you in
advance for your consideration.
Vivian Maier Exhibit at the
Cleve Carney Gallery
The MAC’s Cleve Carney Art
Gallery will host a unique exhibit
of photographer Vivian Maier's
work entitled "Vivian Maier:
Exposed" from June 17 to Aug.
16. A free opening preview reception is scheduled for Tuesday,
June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will include a meet and greet with
members of "Team Vivian," a College of DuPage team, including
vintage film processor Frank Jackowiak and several film and
photography students who processed Maier's film. Read More
NEW ‘Food Matters’ Course
COD has added a new
multidisciplinary field studies
program, "Food Matters:
Connecting Eating, Health and
the Environment," which is
offered Wednesday evenings
July 2 to July 30. Read More
More Kudos to…Religious Studies instructor Les Wolf
and Biology Professor Shamili Sandiford who shared their
expertise at two separate seminars for members of the
Great Decisions group at Indian Prairie Public Library in
Darien. Dr. Wolf discussed challenges faced by individuals
of the Islamic faith and Dr. Sandiford shared information on
the effects of changing global climates on food sources.
More Kudos to…Multimedia Services production
writer/director Paul Thompson and team members who
oversaw the production of a video based on this spring’s
collaborative simulation exercise that included students,
faculty, staff and administrators from six programs at the
College. Click here to watch the video.
Even More Kudos to…
WDCB 90.9fm Station
Manager Dan Bindert and
his team who formed a new
partnership with CAN TV,
Chicago’s public access
television network. The kickoff starts today at noon with a
live co-production from
downtown Chicago at
PianoForte. Blues pianist Barrelhouse Chuck will perform,
showcasing his blues and boogie-woogie piano style. Click
here for an article in the Chicago Tribune. Read More
Purchasing Dates
For an item to be recommended for purchasing approval to the
Board of Trustees at the Aug. 21, 2014, Board meeting, all
specifications, rationales, requisitions and IT equipment reviews
must be in Purchasing by Thursday, June 12, 2014. Please
click here for a list of all deadlines through the June 25, 2015,
Board of Trustees meeting.
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.
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.