Monday, July 20, 2009

The mission of South Suburban College is to Serve our Students
and the Community through lifelong learning.

What's Happening Today:

• REBOUND registration is now open for the fall semester.

News:

• There will be a Court Reporting Open House at the UCC tomorrow, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. The next round of Court Reporting classes will begin at the start of the fall semester on August 24, 2009, with daytime and evening sections offered. For more information, please contact Don Dalton at x3216.
  
  
• Congratulations Practical Nursing Graduates! The Practical Nursing Certificate Presentation will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23 in the PAC.
  
  
• The Business & Career Institute is planning an all-day Workforce Development Conference on Wednesday, November 11th at the University and College Center. BCI is currently seeking guest speakers for this special event.The goal of the conference is to highlight several key areas including: Sales, Quality & Compliance, Training and Human Resource Issues and "Green" in the Workplace. Individuals who are interested in speaking at this event should contact Alexandra Glumac at x2346 or AGlumac@southsuburbancollege.edu. All potential speakers are required to complete a "Call for Presenters Form" to be considered.
  
  
• The SSC Fitness Center hours for Spring Summer 2009 are Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Fitness Center will be closed on Fridays from June 5th through August 7th. Students must have their SSC school picture I.D. with them. For further information contact Joe Gillie at x2577.

Wellness Committee:

For wellness and educational materials, visit Perspectives Online at www.Perspectivesltd.com

Due to work schedules and projects, the SSC Wednesday walking club will no longer be meeting.

While we may not be having the sunniest or warmest summer so far, it is still important to wear sunscreen. Don't forget to protect your lips too, use an SPF 20 or better lip balm.

Enjoy seasonal fresh fruits and veggies. Enjoy the outdoors. Have a happy and safe summer.

All College employees are invited to stop by Room 3126 for health and wellness related magazines, recipes and tips.

Forecast:

• Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
  
  
• Nighttime: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
  
  
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
  

SSC officially receives 10-year accreditation:

South Suburban College officially received their full accreditation for the maximum period of ten years from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC made their Site visit at SSC from February 2 - 4, 2009, and informed the college at their exit interview they would be recommending the full term for re-accreditation. The college was recently notified that this recommendation was validated by the Commission Board of Trustees on June 25, 2009.

SSC engaged in a process of self-study and evaluation in preparation of renewing their ten-year accreditation that was earned following the last HLC visit in 1999.

"It's a testament to the knowledge and commitment of everyone at the college that we are honored to receive the maximum ten-year accreditation once again," said Frank Zuccarelli, Chairman of the SSC Board of Trustees. "The administration, faculty, and staff worked extremely hard during the self-study process, and I congratulate them."

This re-accreditation marks Zuccarelli's third during his tenure serving on the Board.

The HLC is an independent corporation and one of two Commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The HLC accredits, and thereby grants membership in the Commission and in the North Central Association, to degree-granting educational institutions in the North Central region: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Accreditation is critical to ensure that courses and degrees are recognized accordingly by other educational institutions and employers. The Five Criteria for Accreditation are as follows: Mission and Integrity; Preparing for the Future; Student Learning and Effective Teaching; Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge; Engagement and Service.

SSC President George Dammer added, "I would like to emphasize to prospective students just how important it is to research higher educational institutions' accredited status when pursuing their degree."

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