1000 Viking Drive Hillsboro, MO 63050 (636) 481-3000 or 797-3000 www.jeffco.edu September 2013 2013-14 PACE Series Begins September 5 Guest Artists and Events are World-Class ollowing last year’s inaugural season, the Jefferson College Performing Arts and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) event series Fwill return for 2013-14 with numerous presentations including comedy, film, jazz, art, dance, classical music, and magic/illusion.

Sponsored by the college’s Cultural Diversity Committee, the upcoming PACE series will include a variety of guest artists such as the Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, Brandon Ridenour of the Canadian Brass, master illusionist Keith Jozsef, the Funky Butt Brass Band, the Wee Trio, and a Spring Jazz Showcase featuring Christian McBride and Peter Martin. The series will also

include several student-community performances such as plays, band *free admission and choir concerts, theatre performances, and art exhibits. event The Improv Shop...... September 5 “A hallmark of any great college is a vibrant arts series featuring USAF Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble...... September 15* performers and experiences that shape our perspective and offer The Wee Trio...... September 24 something for everyone,” said Cultural Diversity Committee Chair Fall Play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”...... October 10-13 and Music Assistant Professor Dr. Joel Vanderheyden. “The PACE Band Concert “Americana”...... October 15* series includes first-rate artists and performers that celebrate the Choir Concert “Masquerade Ball” ...... October 20* human spirit, enrich our lives and broaden our understanding of the Faculty Jazz Concert...... October 24* world, all while providing great entertainment.” Fall Back Into Jazz...... November 3* Music of with Master Sitarist Ustad Imrat Khan. . . November 7 A PACE season pass, which includes admission to the entire season United Nations Librarian Ann Fuhrman...... November 15* Grupo Atlantico Colombian Folk Dance ...... November 17 of events, is available for $25 per person general admission and $15 Children’s Theater “Jack and the Giant”...... November 20-23 for students and senior citizens. Season passes can be purchased via Choir Concert “Harvest Moon”...... November 24* cash, check or credit card at the cashier’s office in the Student Center Band Concert featuring Brandon Ridenour on the Hillsboro campus. There are no refunds for unused cards/ of the Canadian Brass...... December 3 performances. Those who purchase a season pass will save $12-35 Student Pottery Sale...... December 4-5 compared to single event admission for the entire series. Jefferson College Jazz Festival Concert...... December 12* Master Illusionist Keith Jozsef...... January 30 Individual event advance tickets are also available for $5 general Saxophone Quartet “Music Around the World” . . February 9 admission, $2 students and senior citizens. All individual advance Spring Play ...... March 6-9 ticket purchases must be done in person at the cashier’s office Band Concert “Through the Years” ...... March 11* Spring Jazz Showcase featuring Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday from Christian McBride & Peter Martin ...... March 13 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 48 Hour Film Festival Screening ...... April 4 Choir Concert “Handel’s Messiah” parts I & II...... April 6* To view a full-color e-brochure detailing PACE performances Student Art Show...... April 28-May 9* and season pass information, visit the Jefferson College website at Backyard BBQ with the Funky Butt Brass Band ...... May 4 www.jeffco.edu/pace. Additional information about purchasing Band Concert “Summer Celebration”...... May 6* PACE season passes is also available by calling (636) 481-3123 Student Pottery Sale...... May 7-8 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3123. Choir Concert “Spring Fling”...... May 11* 1 Friday Speaker Series Season Begins September 6 with “Growing Up in the Ozarks”

he Jefferson College Friday Speaker Series for 2013-14 will begin on September 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the Viking Room of the TStudent Center on the Hillsboro campus with a presentation by Colonel Jim Bell titled “Growing up in the Ozarks.” Bell, a longtime resident and auctioneer in Jefferson County, will share information and stories about his life growing up in Iron County near Bell Mountain Wilderness during the Great Depression era. He recently authored a book, “Growing Up in the Ozarks: The Iron County Kid,” a biography of his life. Bell is 81 years old, and has been a resident of Jefferson County since 1961.

Other upcoming Friday Speaker Series programs include:

October 4 – “Conservation Education – A Global Perspective” Jefferson College Biology Professor Dr. Patricia McDaniel will present her most recent work in Panama, where she has been developing and implementing conservation education programs while working with the indigenous Ngobe. McDaniel will also highlight some of her previous conservation efforts in other Central and South American countries. November 8 – “Nature and the Great Outdoors” John Winkelman, communications coordinator at Mercy Hospital Jefferson and member of the Jefferson College Board of Trustees, will give a presentation on nature and the great outdoors based on his experience as a Leader newspaper columnist and Outdoor Guide Magazine editor.

Additional presentations will be announced soon. Each monthly program will be held in the Viking Room of the Student Center on the Hillsboro campus. Admission is $7 per person, which includes a buffet lunch with beverages and dessert. Because space is limited, advance reservations are recommended.

Friday Speaker Series presenters represent a broad spectrum of fields and subjects including regional, national and international agencies and organizations; regional landmarks; education; historical events; professional sports; and film and television. To make reservations or to be placed on Jefferson College’s Friday Speaker Series mailing list, contact Dorothy Maupin at (636) 481-3101 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3101, or email [email protected].

College Selected to Participate in Excellence in Healthcare – Missouri Completion Academy Jefferson College OTA

efferson College has been selected as one of only nine institutions/ Program Receives systems from across the state to participate in the Missouri Accreditation JCompletion Academy on Sept. 10-11, an initiative by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. ongratulations to Program Director Jefferson College was selected on the basis of its strong proposal that LisaC Martin and faculty/ reflected extensive use of data to inform policy decisions, focus on staff in the college’s policies and procedures to improve degree and certificate attainment, and Occupational Therapy the strength of commitment demonstrated by the composition of the Assistant program on leadership team. Led by Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Mindy Selsor, receiving seven-year Jefferson’s team consists of Business Information Technology Professor accreditation by the Janie Blum, Arts and Science Dean Shirley Davenport, History Professor Accreditation Council for Gabrielle Everett, Director of Admissions and Student Records Occupational Therapy Education. The program Dr. Kim Harvey, Learning Center Director Betty Linneman, Career and is one of several new healthcare-related options Technical Education Dean Dr. Dena McCaffrey, and Director of the college has created in response to regional JC Online and Instructional Technology Allan Wamsley. and national employment demands.

2 Open to All: Expanded Menu Selections Enhance Food Service Options at Viking Cafe

n response to campus requests and feedback from advisory committee members, Food Service Consultants is making a number of changes for the upcoming year to provide additional healthy eating options and increase variety within the existing IViking Café menu. From an expanded deluxe salad bar and a new deli bar with made-to-order sandwiches/wraps to a daily value meal and homemade hamburgers, there’s something for everyone.

Some of the many customer-focused changes include:

• Deluxe Expanded Salad Bar –Includes daily fresh fruit, • Panini and Hot Sandwich Specials – Available daily yogurt bar, hummus, and a wider variety of healthier items. with a soup/panini special on Friday

• New Deli Bar – Features sandwiches and wraps made-to- • Soft Drinks/Coffee – A variety of popular beverages order. Sandwiches are prepared much like Subway with a are available along with half-price refills. Beverage prices choice of ingredients. Wraps for “grab and go” will still be remain the same as last year. made available as an option. • Value Meals – To help those that are on a limited • Main Entrée and Daily Features – Features the most budget, a $3.50 value meal has been added and will be popular menu items, as well as some new and “lighter” featured daily. Patrons are encouraged to purchase a selections. Menu items will be homemade as much as Viking Café meal card, which features a 10% savings on possible. There will also be an emphasis placed on reducing all purchases at both the café and snack bar! the use of processed foods. Alternative or additional entrees and hot sandwiches will be added to the menu cycle. • “Going Green” – The café and snack bar have begun Vegetables will be primarily “fresh or frozen.” Homestyle using paper plates while working toward eliminating all mashed potatoes and other accompaniments will be featured styrofoam where possible. and fresh-baked breads and rolls will be offered as well. • Vending – To make it more convenient for everyone to • Grill Area – “Homemade” hamburgers are cooked-to-order purchase their favorite beverage, “credit card” validators and grilled chicken breasts and breaded chicken menu items have been added to a couple of the new soda vending are available daily. Although items will be progressively machines at the main campus as well as one each at the cooked in order to ensure speedy service, everyone is Arnold and Imperial campuses. encouraged to request that their selection be freshly prepared while they wait. Feel free to let cafeteria staff know • Papa John’s Pizza Day – Due to popular demand, what other items you would like to see offered. the café will be bringing back Papa John’s Day.

Hungry? Both the Viking Café and Snack Bar are open to community members as well as students and college employees. Stop by for a delicious meal at an affordable price.

Viking Café – Student Center (Hillsboro Campus) 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday

Snack Bar – CTE Building (Hillsboro Campus) 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

3 Soccer and Volleyball Seasons Begin - Go Vikings

et’s get ready to rumble! Jefferson College’s volleyball and soccer teams have begun their respective seasons and you’re invited Lto catch all the action of every goal, spike, and game winner. Come join the fun and cheer the teams on to victory.

The 2013-2014 soccer team is comprised of Andrew Carlile, Dwight Degazon, Cameron Laywood, Samuel Charles, Jair Hernandez, Jonathan Lopez, Luke Heneghan, Prince Kabedah, Carlos Paz Zapata, Brian Jurado, Nijaz Muratovic, Riley Turner III, Marcos Middleton, Nicholas Pacino, Matt Robinson, Antonio Arias, Connor Kinkead, Doroteo Luviano, Jr., Kanrwea Blamo, Jordan Peters, Colton Rector, Austin Roth, Austin Schrum, Robert Jones, and Eric Beltran.

The coaching staff includes Head Coach, Ricardo Garza; 1st Assistant Coach, Alex Ochoa; Assistant Coach, Bob Bartolone; Volunteer Assistant Coach, Joe Lange; Goalkeeper Coach, Duane Kloepple; and Manager, Jacob Luviano.

Soccer Home Schedule 2013-2014

Wednesday, September 4, at 4 p.m. vs. East Central Saturday, September 7, at 2 p.m. vs. Parkland Saturday, September 14, at 2 p.m. vs. Lincoln Land CC Tuesday, September 24, at 4 p.m. vs. St. Charles Thursday, October 3, at 4 p.m. vs. St. Louis CC Friday, October 4, at 5 p.m. vs. South Suburban Tuesday, October 8, at 3 p.m. vs. Blue River Thursday, October 10, at 3 p.m. vs. Maple Woods Monday, October 21, at 3 p.m. vs. JV

The 2013-2014 volleyball team members are: Alexandria Pierce, Aimie Simmers, Ottessey Nathan, Sarah Bukich, Lucija Barac, Victoria Bowens, Mikah Simpson, Mareta Illetskova, Marissa Cage, Callie Jo Smith, and Martyna Mersinska.

The coaching staff consists of Head Coach, Aida Steiger, and Assistant Coach, Tara DeMage.

Volleyball Home Schedule 2013-2014

Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. vs. St. Louis CC Wednesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. vs. Mineral Area Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. vs. Southwestern Illinois Saturday, October 19, vs. MSU-West Plains Friday, October 25-Saturday, October 26, Halloween Classic

For complete schedules, player profiles and statistics for all of Jefferson College’s athletic teams, visit the Jefferson College website at www.jeffco.edu and click on the “Athletics” logo. Go Vikings!

4 August Report Student Center to Undergo $300K Personnel Actions Approved Renovation as Part of “One Stop” Concept Taking steps to fill the remaining faculty In connection with the college’s long-range vacancy in the Nursing program, the Trustees strategic plan and key performance indicators approved the appointment of Kathleen regarding student support, the Board of Harris as a level II instructor for the 2013-14 Trustees approved a contract with Brockmiller academic year. Construction for $294,800 to renovate the Student Center in order to create a “one stop” Additionally, in conjunction with their location for enrollment, financial aid, advising, decision last month to establish a campus and payment, while better complying with police department, Diane Scanga, Director federal and institutional privacy laws. of the college’s Public Safety programs, was approved for a supplemental contract to The Strategic Planning Committee approved the incorporate her duties as Police Chief through project as a capital expense for fiscal year 2014. June 30, 2014. Construction for the project will begin immediately. When the renovation is complete, Annual BAT-FAT Agreement Sanctioned the first floor of the Student Center will provide The annual meet-and-confer process involving a more favorable first impression for prospective the Faculty Association Team (FAT) and the students, with enrollment services provided in a Board Administration Team (BAT) resulted in more efficient manner. a compromise agreement that was approved by the Trustees. Fall Classes and Teaching Assignments Presented Athletic Transportation Contract With the start of a new academic semester, the Awarded for 2013-14 Trustees approved a list of tentative college To prepare for the upcoming year of collegiate credit teaching assignments contingent on athletics, the Trustees approved a contract with sufficient enrollment in each class. Final Huskey Trailways, the low bidder, to provide approval will be sought after enrollments have transportation for the college’s five athletic been determined. teams throughout 2013-14.

Instructional Equipment Benefits Students Future Meetings in Science Classes The Board of Trustees meets in public session In connection with identified institutional on the second Thursday after the first Monday strategic needs, the Board approved the purchase of each month. Remaining meeting dates/ of 22 Leica binocular microscopes from North times for 2013 are: Central Instruments for $38,500 to be used September 12 – 5:30 p.m., by students in Biology, Nursing, Veterinary October 17 – 5:30 p.m., Technology, and Respiratory Therapy. The November 14 – 5:30 p.m., and Strategic Planning Committee approved the December 12 – 5:30 p.m. project as a capital expense for fiscal year 2014.

5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS:

Michael W. Walsh President Thomas R. Dixon First Vice President Richard S. Vest Second Vice President Richard B. Francis Treasurer Jacquelyn Y. Moran Secretary Dennis J. Kehm Past President John Winkelman Trustee Liaison

MEMBERS: David G. Braun Robert W. Francis Wesley R. Griffith VINTIGEE Krystal L. Hargis Patrick J. Higgins, Sr. Ronald Holland Michelle A. Kennen Michael G. Kumpf Steven A. Markus Glenda M. Potts Dr. Craig Ruble We are very pleased to invite you to our 26th Annual Jefferson College Viking Classic golf tournament, which is being held at the beautiful Fox Run Golf Club in Eureka, Missouri. Proceeds from the Scott M. Seek Viking Classic Golf Tournament will provide quality programs and scholarships that directly Dr. Mark Spurrier benefit student athletes and other students attending Jefferson College. Jack C. Stewart Gary M. Underwood

JEFFERSON Schedule of Events COLLEGE • Registration 10:00 a.m. Dr. Raymond Cummiskey President • PGA Clinic on Practice Range 10:30 a.m. Richard H. Hardin Jr. • Box Lunch in the Carriage House 11 a.m. Controller/Asst.Treasurer • Shotgun Start Scramble Format Noon Thomas J. Burke Executive Director of • Awards Dinner Immediately Development & Foundation Following Tournament Register online at www.jeffco.edu Directions to the Fox Run Golf Club Marie E. Jennewein From St. Louis Development Assistant (click on Viking Classic Logo) Exit Interstate 44 at exit number 264 Turn left on Highway 109 (2 1/2 miles) Turn left on Highway W (3 1/2 miles) Turn left into Fox Run Golf Club to the Club House

6 VINTIGEE “A Taste of the Arts” Proceeds Support PACE Programs

hank you to those that attended the recent “A Taste of the Arts” event sponsored by Tthe Foundation that raised $3,000 to support the college’s new PACE (Performing Arts and Cultural Enrichment) series. The evening featured samples of art, music, theatre, culinary creations, comedy, and magic.

Appreciation also goes to those who showcased their talents including students/alumni Lynn Boischel, James Colville, Will Gerdel, and Taylor Rundel; faculty/staff members Anthony Borchardt, Teresa Schwartz, and Mark Trautwein; and PACE artists Kevin McKernan, Andy Sloey, and Keith Jozsef.

Additional photos of the event are posted on the Jefferson College News and Events page on Facebook.

Save the Date!

7 September 2013

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Baseball vs. 6 7 SLCC LABOR DAY Soccer vs. 2 p.m., Baseball Field Soccer vs. Parkland RECESS ENDS East Central College 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Viking Room Soccer Field All Locations Soccer Field Interactive Workshop 3:30 p.m. Interactive Performance 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Volleyball vs. Board of Trustees Soccer vs. St. Louis Meeting Lincoln Land CC Community College 5:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Board Room Soccer Field Field House-Gym

15 USAF 16 17 18 19 20 21

Jazz Mercy Blood Drive Ensemble 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 3 p.m. Jefferson College Fine Arts Arnold-Room 323 Theatre

22 23 24 Soccer vs. 25 26 27 28 St. Charles Baseball Midwest Community College Softball vs. Central Nationals 4 p.m., Soccer Field Methodist Noon (DH) University Baseball Field Time TBA, Softball Field 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre

29 30 26th Annual 1 2 3 4 5 PTK Fall Induction Volleyball vs. Softball vs. Softball vs. Mineral Area Mineral Area Missouri Baptist 2 p.m. College 11:30 a.m., Fine Arts Theatre College Viking Room University 6:30 p.m. Time TBA, 12 p.m. (DH) Field House-Gym Softball Field Soccer vs. Softball Field South Suburban Viking Classic Soccer vs. SLCC 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Soccer Field Fox Run Golf Club Soccer Field

Dr. Raymond Cummiskey: President Roger Barrentine: Director of Marketing & Public Relations It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, Lauren Murphy: Graphic Designer national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. If accommodations for a disability are needed, please contact Amy Coomes: Senior Graphic Designer Christine Platter at (636) 481-3169 or 797-3000, ext. 3169; TDD (636)789-5772. Samantha DeClue: Secretary, Marketing & Public Relations