Many MCC Grads Obtaining Jobs
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Murph' Shapiro retires as coach A long, distinguished "This was not an overnight him over the years, and his I coaching career has come to an decision," Shapiro added. overall concern for thew end at Monroe Community Col- Shapiro said, however, that players as individuals after lege. Bruce "Murph" Shapiro, he intends to remain as their basketball playing days men's basketball coach at MCC associate professor of physical had ended. for the past 16 seasons, an- education at MCC and plans to "His dedication to the basket- nounced his retirement enter his fourth year as coach of ball program will be missed," Wednesday, March 13. the women's softball team next added Monagan of Shapiro, Shapiro, who guided the month. who is the nation's 26th winn- Tribunes to a 17-9 overall "I have enjoyed working ingest coach among junior col- record this past season, posted a with our student athletes," leges. "His record speaks for career mark of 331-111 (.749 Shapiro said. "I think I've had itself." winning percentage) during his the greatest bunch of kids to Shapiro, a graduate of tenure that included eight play for me over the past 16 Franklin High School where he 20-or-more win seasons. years that a coach has ever had. played basketball, was His most successful campaign They have made MCC a great graduated from the University was in 1979-80 when he coach- place to coach. of Miami in Florida with a ed the Tribunes to the Region "I have received tremendous degree in Health/Physical III Championship and a berth in support from the College Ad- Education. A native of the NJCAA National Tourna- ministration over the years, and Rochester, he spent six years as ment in Kansas. I really appreciated their en- a coach for the Rochester City "At this time of my life, I just couragement." School district and Eastridge felt a change was necessary," Athletic Director George before arriving at MCC. explained Shapiro, who only Monagan expressed regret over Monagan said the College had one losing season as MCC Shapiro's decision. will be actively seeking a new coach. "I need new and dif- "He has been an outstanding basketball coach to "continue ferent challengesm," he stated. coach for us," said Monagan of the winning tradition" and all "Basketball, which I still enjoy Shapiro. "He was characterized interested persons should apply Shapiro: "...I just felt a change was necessary." very much, has been the biggest by his life-long commitment for in care of the MCC Athletic Of- Photo by Kurt Keber part of my life since age 14. the players who performed for fice. monroe DOCTRINVOLUME 23 NUMBER 20 MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE E MARCH 25, 1985 Many MCC grads obtaining jobs 1,355 students responded to "I think the study showed local area," said Chris Belle- Area employers approve the survey, which found that: that students still obtain jobs Isle, Assistant Director of •kOi career program grads, locally and, even with the Transfer and Placement. of A.S. degree education 60% were employed, and 90% decrease in the number of "We try to develop our pro- By Jon Hockenbury ficials. of those were in their related manufacturing jobs (causing grams with local employers' MCC career program grads The report, entitled Follow- majors; decline in overall employment), demands in mind," said MCC fared well in the job market, Up Study Of 1984 Graduates was *Of transfer program grads, our programs dovetail very well President Peter A. Spina. This is while transfer program grads prepared in January 1985 and 64% transfered to other colleges with the local industrial base. achieved by having professors require further training, said a released the first week of or universities, and 24% were (The MCC grads') training with professional experience report issued by College of- March this year. employed full-time. equates to what's needed in the (con't on page 7) Who1 sin Who's Who By Robert Eckert dent can use a special reference The Who's Who Among service the Who's Who pro- Students In American Junior Col-vides. The student can refer leges is a yearly publication prospective colleges and honoring outstanding junior employers to Who's Who and Ill college students. This year, Who's Who will provide the MCC submitted 75 nomina- school or employer with letters tions and 51 students were ac- of recommendation and cepted. (Those names will be biographical material. The ser- published in a few weeks.) vice is performed for free and at Each Fall, faculty and com- any time in the student's life. mittees on campuses across the The student also receives a cer- country select nominees based tificate from Who's Who which on a wide range of criteria. is usually presented at the Selected students generally awards ceremony at the end of have a grade point average of the school year. 2.50 or better. They are also ac- tive in committees, student To be selected into the Who's government, clubs, athletics, Who Among Students In work study, student aides and American Junior Colleges is a peer counseling. Selected rare honor. Of 14,000 students students are usually second attending MCC either full or year students planning to part-time, only 51 students graduate that year. were selected. That's only 1/3 Being selected into the Who's of 1% of the total. The Who's Who Among Students In Who receives nominations from American Junior Colleges pro- 500 schools that are located in vides not only an honor but also all the states and the District of Monroe Doctrine photographer Richard M. Lettau took time out on the MD's trip to New a benefit to the student. The stu- Columbia. York City to photograph this woman in Central Park. 2 Monroe Doctrine March 25. 1985 tion, Advisement and Registra- tion Program consists of eigh- The search is on! teen (18) work days, with a JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT possible income of approx- imately $450. The dates and Peer counselor positions tentative times are listed in the shaded box below. open for Summer 1985 - Throughout the year, peer Off-the-cough notes counselors may also have the almost 20 jobs available opportunity to assist with other ByJ. Tabone, R.N. that keeps you awake at night additional registration activities Under the heading of "cough can be treated by a single in- The Counseling Center will A four-day paid training pro- during September and preparations," the Physicians gredient cough suppressant. employ approximately 20 peer gram will be conducted by the November, 1985, and January Desk Reference for Non- Cough medications with more counselors to assist with the Counseling Center staff for all and April, 1986. Prescription Drugs lists 89 pro- than one active ingredien Summer 1985 Orientation, Ad- peer counselors. During this ducts. (I counted them!) How (often a suppressant, deconges- visement and Registration Pro- period, services of the College If you are interested and meet can you possibly know which tant, antihistamine, etc.) treat a gram for New, Transfer and will be reviewed and general the above qualifications, please one is best for your cough? variety of symptoms with a Readmitted Students. This is an policies, procedures and pro- come to the Counseling Center First, determine what kind of shotgun approach. Doctors do exciting job opportunity for grams will be explained. Peer to pick-up an application. cough you have. There are two not recommend these "com- returning students who enjoy counselors will also explore and general types of cold-induced bination drugs" for severa helping people and want to gain further develop their leadership THE APPLICATION coughs — dry (unproductive) reasons. Many contain ingre- experience in public relations. skills and techniques. DEADLINE and wet (productive). Each calls dients that cancel each other The job involves conducting in- The Summer 1985 Orienta- IS FRIDAY, MARCH 29! for a different treatment. out; often, ingredients are pre- formative discussion groups A loose, productive cough sent in less-than-effectiv doses. While expectorants are with new students and also that clears respiratory passages Training Workshop labeled "secretion looseners,' assisting faculty members and should not be suppressed by there is little evidence to prov counselors with advisement medication. Coughing is a nor- June 24-27 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. their effectiveness. and registration activities. mal reflex that clears secretions and irritants from the throat A good peer counselor can- If a cough is not accompaniec and Registration Program and lungs. Instead, you can didate is outgoing, friendly, ver- )rientation, A<jyiseinent by cold symptoms or if it per alleviate the discomfort of bal, and possesses leadership sists, see your doctor. A coug] coughing by sucking on hard can be a sign of a serious pro skills. It is also expected that a July 10-12 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. candies, inhaling steam and blem — such as asthma, lun candidate will have a basic July 15-18 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 22-24 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. drinking hot beverages (tea and cancer or bronchitis. knowledge and interest in cam- honey, and chicken soup are pus programs and services and July 29&30 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Health Services good choices). Monday-Friday 8:00 am a positive view of MCC is essen- A dry, hacking cough that br- 5:00 pm tial. August 19&20 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ings up no mucus or a cough Bldg.