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The QC Voice A newspaper for the campus community Fall 2019 Volume 13, Issue 2 Asquino named new interim as Bellotti steps down as QC president By ROBERT A. CERASOLI the Worcester and a B.A. in economics and political sci- QC Voice Staff area. ence from UMass Amherst and Southeast- r. Daniel M. Asquino, the former Asquino, ern Massachusetts University, now UMass President of Mount Wachusett Com- whose first day Dartmouth. He has taught public admin- munityD College, was appointed to replace at QC was Nov. istration at the high school and college Michael Bellotti as the new interim Presi- 18, will serve levels, including at the bachelor’s, master’s dent of Quincy College on Oct. 24 by the for at least six and doctorate levels. QC Board of Governors. months while the Asquino is extremely versed in com- Bellotti, the former Norfolk County Board of Gover- munity college leadership, having served Dr. Daniel M. Asquino Sheriff, resigned just shy of a year as inter- nors continues its for 30 years as Mount Wachusett President im. He will take over as President of ARK search for a permanent president. before retiring in January 2017. Under his Behavioral Health Centers, which operates Asquino holds a Ph.D. and M.P.A. in leadership the college grew exponentially treatment centers in Quincy, Braintree and public administration and political science Continued on Page 2 2019-20 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Granite Nov. 12 E. Nazarene College JV . W, 96-47 Nov. 14 @ Ben Franklin Tech . W, 103-95 hoopsters Nov. 16 Holyoke CC . W, 107-90 Nov. 19 @ Bunker Hill CC . W, 89-84 Nov. 23 Bristol CC . W, 90-86 rocking in Dec. 3 @ Massasoit CC . 6 p.m. Dec. 6 Roxbury CC . 7 p.m. 5-0 start Dec. 12 @ E. Nazarene College JV. 7 p.m. Photo: QC MARKETING DEPT. Dec. 14 Gateway CC (CT) . 1 p.m. Dec. 18 Mass Bay CC . 6 p.m. By AL YOUNG The 2019-20 Quincy College basketball Jan. 18 Quinsigamond CC . 2 p.m. QC Voice team. Front row (L-R): Assistant Coach Jan. 21 E. Nazarene College JV . 7 p.m. wo years ago, as the new kid on the Mike McGee, Gregory Thomas, Josiah Jan. 23 @ UConn-Avery Point . 6 p.m. Jan. 28 @ Springfield CC . 7:30 p.m. block, the Quincy College basketball Davis-Dangelo, Korvonne Whitehall, T Jan. 30 @ Roxbury CC . 7 p.m. team stunned the National Junior College Cameron Mason, Amondee Weaver, Head Feb. 1 Massasoit CC . 7 p.m. Athletic Association (NJCAA) in its Coach Doug Scott. Back row (L-R) Clar- Feb. 6 @ Northern Essex CC . 6 p.m. inaugural season. ence Jefferson, Julian Mincey, Anthony Feb. 8 @ Mass Bay CC . 1 p.m. The Granite ranked No. 5 in the coun- Peacock, Jerome Stephens, Damani Scott- Feb. 11 Ben Franklin Tech . 7 p.m. Feb. 13 @ Holyoke CC . 8 p.m. try, averaging an eye-popping 100.7 Hankerson. Feb. 15 @ Bristol CC . 1 p.m. points a game en route to a 21-3 record, Feb. 20 CC of Rhode Island . 7 p.m. including an incredible 20-game win- big question for head coach Doug Scott: Feb. 22 Bunker Hill CC . 5 p.m. ning streak. Which Granite team can we expect to see? Last season, the Granite fell back to “Well, I hope we are better than that *Home games (in bold) will be played earth, dropping below .500 at a disap- first-year group,” an optimistic Scott said at the Lahue Center on the campus prior to the season. “Every year we set of Eastern Nazarene College, pointing 13-16. 23 East Elm Ave., Quincy, MA. So, heading into the 2019-20 season the the bar high for expectations. Continued on Page 7 The QC Voice | Fall 2019 Issue 2 Page 2 Katherine Collins EDITOR’S NOTE: Occasionally, The QC Voice will spotlight various members of the Quincy College Community, with a short Q&A. This issue we talk to Katherine Collins, the new Director of Library Services. By TYLA PERRY time in the library, studying and doing figuring out what is best for the library. QC Voice Staff research. I was fortunate enough to work atherine Collins joins Quincy College with a few facilities on a couple of student QCV: What do you want the QC Com- this year as Director of Library ser- grant projects that exposed me to do more munity to know about you? vicesK for the Quincy and Plymouth campus- research which I really enjoyed. Once I KC: “I’m here to help. All the library staff- es. A Reading, Mass. native, now living in decided I didn’t want to pursue a PhD, ers are here to help. We are a resource, and Shirley, she has a B.A. in Political Science becoming a librarian was a natural fit. I part of your tuition is going to help support and Philosophy from UMass Lowell and her enjoyed doing research to find information the library, so we’re here to help with your Master’s in Library and Information Science and being able to help others, connecting projects and your research.” from Simmons College. Previously serving them to those resources and teaching them in librarian roles at Brandeis, Harvard, and how to use them.” QVC: What do you like to do to relax UMass Boston, she most recently was head and unwind? of Collections and Resources Management QCV: What are your main responsibili- KC: “I enjoy gardening, running and read- at Coastal Carolina University. ties as the Director of Library Services? ing things that are not related to my profes- KC: “I’m responsible for coordinating all sional work. I like science fiction and I QCV: What brought you to Quincy Col- of the activities within the library. Man- read and collect comic books.” lege? aging the library budget, coordinating KC: “I wanted to be at a smaller school staffing, overseeing instruction in refer- QCV: What do you think of the vari- where I could work more directly with ence services, helping to implement new ous librarian stereotypes people have: students and, hopefully, have the opportu- services and coordinating the assessment they’re all middle-aged, introverted, nity to work more collaboratively across a piece of the library.” wear glasses, hair up in a bun and shush campus. And geographically, I wanted to students to be quiet? be back in Massachusetts.” QCV: What is the most satisfying aspect KC: “Those are stereotypes . and I re- of your job and what is the most frustrating ally hope that’s the opposite perspective QCV: What made you decide to become part of your job? when students come in here. Librarians are a librarian? KC: “I really enjoy all aspects of my job. definitely not introverted. They’re pretty KC: “I consider myself an accidental . I get to help my students with a reference outgoing, helping students out should defi- librarian. As an undergraduate, I spent my question, and overseeing the budget piece, nitely throw that stereotype away. Asquino replaces Bellotti as new interim president Continued from Page 1 to the college by putting forth a sensible and workable budget to in size to an institution of over 14,000 students. the Board of Governors in April.” On his first day of work, (rumor has it, he showed up for work at Asquino believes an important part of that process will be the 4:30 a.m.) Asquino was gracious enough to sit down with the QC creation of new stackable credential certificate programs in con- Voice for a brief interview. junction with the business community and the expansion of K-12 He was forthright about his new role and expressed his excite- partnerships with local community schools. ment about the opportunities he sees at QC. Asquino was not only He also is interested in seeking solutions to make the school charming and engaging, but has already engaged in a direct hands- more accessible to students. on approach to his work here. “I will pursue successful programs that will increase enrollment While his tenure may be brief, he intends to use all his expertise and create revenue,” he said. “This includes the potential of creat- to develop a new budget for the college to present to the Board for ing profit centers at the school.” the upcoming 2020-21 fiscal year. He also wants to lay the ground- During his brief tenure Bellotti, who took over at QC on Nov. 1, work to implement the state approved template to transition to a 2018, insured the restoration of an accredited Nursing program and four-year college. added a host of other programs, including a partnership program “I intend to create a blueprint for success based on my experi- with Curry College, allowing QC Criminal Justice graduates auto- ence in higher education,” Asquino said. “I want to bring stability matic admission to Curry’s four-year bachelor’s degree program. The QC Voice | Fall 2019 Issue 2 Page 3 INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER Question: Who do you think will win the Democratic Presidential nomination to challenge Donald Trump in the 2020 election and why? Compiled by JAQUANA GILCHRIST, STEPHANIE UMANA, AL YOUNG | QC Voice Staff Jason Paynich Lindsay Peckham Davida Keazer Professor of Admissions Associate Accounting Criminal Justice Rockland Dorchester Quincy campus “I really don’t have much to say, but my wild “I try not to follow politics because it is so “Well, hopefully, Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders. guess is Joe Biden will. It’s his reward for be- negative.