WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE AN ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

THE VIEW FROM THE VALLEY

Volume 15, Issue 4 October 14, 2020

WVC Making Progress Towards PTA Program

Wabash Valley College contin- Therapy from Indiana University WVC requested, and was granted, cation for Candidacy in March of ues to make progress towards and is a clinical specialist in neuro- placement into the March 2022 2022 followed by a candidacy site the full implementation of its logical physical therapy. pilot cycle. visit in April of 2022. The technical fledgling physical therapist education phase of the first PTA assistant education program. Dr. Hoipkemier is teaching Structur- Presently, Dean of Instruction cohort will start in August of 2022. al Kinesiology, Prevention/ Robert Conn and Dr. Hoipkemier In the spring of 2018, Wabash Treatment of Athletic Injury and in are working together and making Student inquiries about the PTA Valley College proposed the the Health Careers program this progress towards the implementa- program have been robust and an implementation of a physical semester. tion of WVC’s PTA program. even greater response is anticipat- therapist assistant education ed when the program begins ac- program. The PTA program is “I am enjoying the challenge of “Dr. Hoipkemier and I are currently tively recruiting students. a full-time, five-semester pro- classroom teaching and definitely enrolled in the American Physical gram that consists of general seeing so many areas I can grow Therapy Association’s Developing In the meantime, WVC is asking education courses, technical and develop in,” said Dr. Hoipkem- Program Workshops,” said Conn. prospective PTA students about PTA-specific courses and clini- ier. “All of the faculty have been so “Subject matter experts from their goals and educational needs cal education experiences. helpful in this process for me.” around the country present CAP- and steering those students to- TE’s accreditation processes with wards several existing programs In 2018, WVC completed a The Illinois Community College guidelines for submitting the Appli- that currently offer training for en- PTA Needs Assessment and Board and the Illinois Board of cation for Candidacy.” try-level employment in health and formed a hiring committee Higher Education approved the business careers. charged with finding the right development of a Physical Therapy According to Dean Conn, the next professional to lead the pro- Assistant Associate of Applied Sci- steps for WVC’s PTA program are Once fully implemented, the PTA gram. Dr. Lisa Hoipkemier was ence degree at WVC in early 2019. developing the program curricular program will employ a competitive hired to serve as Program Di- The Higher Learning Commission map and student-related policies, enrollment process and will admit rector of PTA by the IECC then approved PTA at WVC in Sep- procedures and practices in line recent high-school graduates as Board of Trustees for the 2020 tember of 2019. with CAPTE’s Standards and Re- well as adult learners. High-school – 2021 academic year. quired Elements. students should study advanced In December of 2019, WVC submit- math, biology, chemistry and Dr. Hoipkemier brought with ted a Notification of Intent to Seek A second full-time faculty member health careers to prepare for the her a wealth of experience in a Accreditation for a physical thera- is expected to be hired and serve PTA program. Adult learners may wide variety of settings. She pist assistant education program to as the Clinical Education Coordi- want to refresh their skills with holds a Doctorate of Physical The Commission on Accreditation nator in the Spring of 2021. WVC prerequisite and general educa- in Physical Therapy Education. is scheduled to submit the Appli- tion coursework at WVC.

WVC Foundation “Drive Thru” Chili Supper Set for November 6

The annual Wabash Valley Cars should enter in the north Tickets are $5 and are available College Foundation Chili Sup- parking lot entrance near the from any Foundation Director or per will be held on Friday, Spencer Sports Center. in the WVC Administration/ November 6, with serving Foundation Building on the from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., with Foundation Directors will be WVC Campus. drive thru only in the WVC serving delicious chili with Main Hall parking lot. cheese, corn muffin, crackers, and homemade desserts.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges reserves the right to change, without notice, any of the material, information, requirements or regulations published in this newsletter. IECC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religious affiliation, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected category. IECC adheres to the Federal Regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and offers appropriate services or activities with reasonable accommodations to any qualified disabled individual upon request. IECC’s Board of Trustees has adopted the Substance Abuse policy. Students and employees involved in substance abuse, within the college environment, are subject to disciplinary action. New Company Takes Over Managing Red Café

Wabash Valley College is ex- The new management of the Red cited to announce that it has Café also means new food options entered into a partnership with are now available. Manish Malhotra, who owns the company MRM3 LLC “We have an assorted menu which operates several Wings which has some Arby’s and Wings Etc. and Arby’s locations. Etc. favorites along with dinner specials each day,” said Malhotra. Malhotra is leasing the Red “We will also ensure that we have Café and started serving some vegan/vegetarian options WVC’s students and communi- available as well.” ty on Monday, Sept. 21. The café is open in the evenings Malhotra said that he heard in order to better serve WVC’s about the opportunity “through student body and community. Mike Carpenter and Tanner Morris — our favorite guests at “Now, we own six Wings Etc. Res- Wings Etc.,” and that he be- taurants and two Arby’s locations came interested in the oppor- in the Midwest, with the closest The new menu at the Red Café displays a variety of breakfast and lunch op- tunity because of his experi- ones in Princeton, Indiana,” said tions available to students, staff, and the community. ence as an international stu- Malhotra. They are presently serving break- Their hours are 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 dent. “I knew how much I fast, lunch and dinner. They will p.m. and 5:00—8 p.m., Monday missed not having a good Malhotra also noted that they cur- also be taking call-in orders be- through Friday, and the phone meal at college at affordable rently employ several WVC stu- tween serving hours. number for the Red Café is 618- price,” so he decided to dents in the café and that they are 263-5067. change that. still looking to employ more.

WVC Student Senate Formulates Vision for 2020-2021 Schoolyear

In the era of COVID-19, student engagement can be difficult, but that has not prevented WVC’s Student Senate from trying. This semester WVC has approximately 10 students in Senate, and those students are actively looking for ways to keep the student body engaged in campus life.

“We are just now begin- ning to formulate our vision for student en- gagement and other Members of the WVC 2020-2021 Student Senate are pictured at their recent meeting. activities for the year ahead,” said Student Senate fac- promoting FRESH food pantry and ing a drive-in movie so that social tions and facets of WVC student ulty sponsor Kyle Peach. “But, we conducting our annual canned distancing can occur. Other virtual life. are focused on these key areas: food drive for FRESH. events are also being discussed. student activities and campus & Student Senate has members community outreach.” Student Senate officers plan to The Student Senate Board of Di- from the volleyball team, Student meet with Dr. Fowler soon to dis- rectors currently consists of Bryce Nurses Association, Radio/TV Planned activities so far include cuss options for student engage- Klingler, Sidney Foster and Sania club, Social Services Club, Diesel the completion of a Frisbee golf ment, specifically what type of Borom. The entire Student Senate Club and the Teachers of Youth course on campus, completion of events we can host. Initially, the represents various other organiza- (T.O.Y) Club. a Student Lounge, staffing and students have talked about host- WVC Archery Team Wins Big at Regional Championship

Wabash Valley College’s ar- 1st Place Women’s Compound – chery team competed in the Sydney Jones USA Archery North Regional 3- D Collegiate Championship on 2nd Place Women’s Compound – Saturday, Sept. 26 at South- Asilyn Davis eastern Illinois College in Har- risburg, Illinois. 1st Place Men’s Compound – Cuyler Barnum “Our team performed well at this 2nd Place Men’s Compound – event,” said WVC archery coach Dillon Thompson Earl Lawrence. “WVC archers took 1st and 2nd place in the 2nd Place Women’s Bowhunter – men’s and women’s compound Jalyn Shoemaker class and 2nd place in Women’s Bowhunter. We also won the 1st 1st Place Women’s Compound place team award in men’s and Team – Sydney Jones, Asilyn women’s compound, as well as, Davis, Leah Minear 1st in the mixed team award.” The WVC archery team poses for a picture following their victory at SIC. In 1st Place Men’s Compound front are Leah Minear, Sara Harrell, Jalyn Shoemaker, Sydney Jones, Ashlie WVC’s archers finished strong Team – Cuyler Barnum, Dillon Garrison and Coach Earl Lawrence. In back are Carter Dial, Dillon Thompson, by winning 1st in the overall Thompson, Blake Brosmer Cuyler Barnum, Asilyn Davis, Eric Williams and Blake Brosmer. team award for the second year in a row. The team will now 1st Place Mixed Compound begin practice for the upcoming Team – Cuyler Barnum, Sydney indoor archery sea- Jones son. Congratulations WVC Ar- chery and good luck indoors.

WVC Baseball Warriors Hold Pro Day

Wabash Valley College’s baseball skills in front of some great team hosted a number of profes- professional organizations. sional scouts, ranging from area All around it was a great scouts to national cross-checkers, day,” said Fournier. for a showcase on Sept. 17. There were several in attendance repre- The importance of the event senting the majority of the Major wasn’t lost on the team ei- League clubs. ther. For two years straight, Warriors have been drafted WVC Head Baseball Coach Rob into the MLB. In total, 103 Fournier stated the scouts “were former WVC baseball Warri- there to see and evaluate our ath- ors have been drafted into letes, to determine who may be a the MLB since 1986. 85 of fit for their organization in the fu- those 103 were drafted un- ture.” der the leadership of Coach Fournier since 1997. In total, more than 30 MLB and college/university scouts were on “We had a lot of positive hand to scope out the wealth of interactions as there are a Wabash Valley College’s baseball team hosted a number of professional scouts, ranging from area talent the WVC baseball Warriors number of athletes who scouts to national cross-checkers, for a showcase on Sept. 17. There were several in attendance representing the majority of the Major League clubs. have to offer. have the potential to play professionally,” said Fournier. “It was a great event for the guys. “The guys responded well to hav- It allowed them to compete ing the scouts in attendance. They against one another, celebrate didn’t let the moment get too big each other and showcase their for them.” The Brubeck Arts Center Theatre proudly hosted Wabash County’s State Election Judge training on Tuesday, October 13. The theatre, which is being used as a temporary classroom in the mornings, was perfectly outfitted to host the socially-distanced training.

WVC Bass Warriors Off to Good Start

After just weeks into its inaugural I’m pretty pleased about that.” season, the Wabash Valley Col- lege bass fishing club team is There were four weigh-ins on the making a name for itself in the first day of the two-day tourna- Association of Collegiate Anglers. ment. Drew Gill, along with co-angler Clayton Halbig, beat the On Saturday, September 26, the last weigh-in deadline by only 90 tandem of Drew Gill and Clayton seconds, but it was worth it. Gill’s Halbig finished in seventh place catch of 4.39 pounds was the third out of 36 boats in the McKendree best of that session, and sixth best University Invitational on Vandalia for the whole day on Saturday Lake. The event was added to the against a field in excess of 300 schedule only recently and five of fisherman. the 14 Warrior fishermen were entered. On the final day, Halbig finished eighth in one of the morning One week earlier, the full contin- weigh-ins with a catch of 3.22 gent competed for the first time, pounds, and Zane Kelly brough in Drew Gill (center) and Clayton Halbig (right) watch as their recording three top 10 finishes in a catch good for ninth in another catch is measured at Vandalia Lake. the individual sessions of the Bass (2.23 pounds). Pro Shop Big Bass Bash at Paris, Both events were sanctioned by ships, which will be held on May Tenn. on Kentucky Lake. Each of the top 10 finishers for the ACA, which conducts a 26-27 at Lake Murray, SC. each session earned prizes from Team of the Year competition “In the grand scheme of things, tournament sponsors as well. (McKendree won last year). At there were seven weigh-in peri- Overall, Gill’s catch held up for each stop off, the top two finish- ods, and in three out of the seven 11th place for the weekend. Hal- es earn ACA points. Teams we had an angler in the top ten, big’s catch was tied for 32nd. Cole and we had four anglers bring fish Hess (a catch of 2.38 pounds) and hope to earn enough ACA to the scales on Sunday” said Kelly also wound up in the top points to land a spot in the US coach Professor Todd Gill. “So, 100. Collegiate Bass Champion-