September 2004 • Volume 14, Number 3 Marketing and Public Relations Office Staff and Faculty Newsletter

Tunxis Receives Award for Work with Cabling Industry Tunxis received an award from Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) in recognition of its help in creating legislation that requires licensing for those who design telecommunications infrastructures, the first of its kind in Connecticut. BICSI members Rick Foster, RCDD, managing partner of Communications Infrastructure Group, LLC, and Richard Chasse, RCDD, president L to R are: Rosa Rosado, Neville Hall, Hector of 568Systems, Inc., presented the award Maldonado and Mindy Ky. on 5/21/04.The Telecommunications Infrastructure Layout Technician (TLT) Hygienists With Diverse license, which took effect in 10/03, Backgrounds Benefited From recognizes telecommunications infrastructure Hands-on Clinical Experiences design as a specific discipline and ensures by R to L are: Susan Dantino, associate dean of law that consumers and industry receive institutional planning and effectiveness; President Cathryn Addy; Richard Chasse, RCDD, president of “I was born in Puerto Rico, and came to proper standards-based designs. BICSI is a Hartford in 1986 when I was 19 years old,” 568Systems, Inc.; and Rick Foster, RCDD, managing professional, worldwide not-for-profit partner of Communications Infrastructure Group, LLC. remembers Hector Maldonado, a graduate telecommunications association. o of the dental hygiene associate’s degree program at Tunxis Community College.

Hygienists—continued on p. 18 Campus Expansion Update

Hines Lauded for • As a result, groundbreaking for the first of two construction phases is planned for Contributions with First late fall 2004. Honorary TCC Degree • When completed in 2006, phase I will add 92,000 square feet of space to campus.

• During this phase, construction of a new building will create space for science labs; a dental hygiene laboratory; studios for fine arts, computer graphics, lighting, computer Architectural rendering by DuBose Associates Architects of the new Library planned, from viewpoint of Route 6. art, and photography; classrooms; and meeting space.The new Library will be Expansion of the Tunxis campus will be housed in a separate building to be under way soon. constructed, with classrooms and study L to R: President Addy bestowed an honorary degree rooms.A pedestrian walkway, student and Board of Trustees of Connecticut Community- • Bonding for Tunxis is now scheduled to lounge area, café, and gallery space are Technical Colleges Merit Award to Jack Hines in o recognition of his many endeavors for the College, be reviewed at the next state bonding also planned. area youth, and greater Bristol community. commission meeting in 9/04.

Hines—continued on p. 3

Education That Works For a Lifetime tunxis.commnet.edu by Cathryn L. Addy, Ph.D.

Considering Ethics in Our Roles at Tunxis

It has been difficult not to think about ethics lately, given the swirl of controversy in our state government and the resignation of Governor Rowland.There are still many ripples outward as a result of his actions and the deeds of those whom he hired to be his agency heads. New oversight commissions and boards are being proposed; new declarations of honesty are being required of state officials and private citizens who do business with the state; new procedures are being put in place in government, ostensibly to thwart any repetition of the events which resulted in the well-publicized “scandals.” To tell the truth, I believe it is a lot of sound and fury and simply will result in more bureaucracy,more delay,more inefficiency,and more aggravation for the 99 percent of state officials and employees who are honest and do behave ethically. Of course, that statement is based on an assumption that we all define “ethical” in the same way.

In our case at Tunxis, ethics and ethical behavior are often more implied than explicitly discussed.What would we cover if we were to talk about ethics, however? I have some suggestions:

• How we communicate We talk a lot about the lack of communication at Tunxis (how ironic is that?), yet there is never a dearth of rumors making the rounds. How ethical is it to talk about people in a personal sense, or make assumptions about what someone thinks or believes or how someone lives outside of Tunxis? • How we evaluate performance There are numerous formal mechanisms for performance evaluation, but there are even more informal judgments constantly being made about someone’s competence, or lack thereof. How ethical is it to “evaluate” others when we may have actually no idea what that person’s job is really supposed to be? • How we present ourselves to others As any good business,Tunxis does spend time and energy putting our best foot forward.We brag about all that is going on here; we sell our programs and services in a variety of ways; almost all of us participate in community-based activities or volunteer for things and are identified as being from Tunxis. One would assume from the outside that we have a great deal of pride in who we are and how well we do for our students. How ethical would it be, then, if we didn’t deliver on what we promised? Didn’t we learn years ago to say what we mean, and mean what we say? • How we treat our students One of the most consistent comments we get back from students after they leave Tunxis is that they usually felt they were treated well, were listened to, and never felt lost in the crowd or anonymous, as is a complaint often heard in larger colleges than Tunxis. How ethical would it be if we were to lose that personal touch just because we are crowded right now, or too busy, or distracted by our personal agendas? Students deserve our respect and our support and usually they get it. Even if that feeling is not mutual, would it really be ethical to react to occasional negative behavior and blame every student for the actions of one or two?

Personally,I don’t think we have an ethics problem at Tunxis of any great magnitude. However,I do believe that we cannot allow ourselves to always assume that we are guiltless of occasional ethical lapses.We do talk about people; we do judge others based on incomplete information; we do get tired and snippy with each other sometimes; we do get impatient with some students; we do disagree with each other,and not always agreeably…Ethics in state government may not be applied to us in the same way recently applied to the Governor’s Office, yet many eyes are always watching and waiting for any one of us to do something we might regret later. Let’s not give anyone the chance to point fingers by ignoring our ethical responsibilities, however we define them. o

Tunxis Launches Redesigned Web Site

Easier navigation for students, businesses and the community is “Tunxis offers so many things to so many people that we wanted featured in the redesigned Tunxis web site.The new site, launched to create clearer pathways to information, depending on interests,” 8/24/04, provides several portals from the home page for quicker said President Addy.“As either a prospective or current student, or access to information. The College’s Internet address remains the someone interested in online or continuing education, the redesign same: tunxis.commnet.edu. better guides viewers to what they need to know.”

Web Site Launch—continued on p. 5

2 Education That Works For a Lifetime From Dr. Cathryn Addy, Greater Visibility president— Gained at Tunxis Day I just wanted the campus community to know that Tunxis Day on 4/21 went very well and we were not competing with the UConn Huskies for attention—we got there first.The displays were very attractive, as well as informative, and about 25 legislators stopped by to see us and to talk.That is a much better showing than we had last year. In addition, there were many other people who came by—aides, legislative workers, people on tours. Maybe it was the coffee and food, but they couldn’t get to that without walking through our displays! In any case, I believe that we accomplished what we set out to, which was to make Tunxis visible and give us the opportunity to brag about all the wonderful things that are going on here. Next year we will make it even better and will try to get the student displays out in the concourse where they will be more visible. A second bus of students arrived, with Christina Gotowka, professor of psychology, and Dr.Rafaele Fiero, lecturer in history, in tow (or is it the other way around?), so we got them College facts, campus expansion, as well as all in their blue t-shirts and Bette Marafino, professor of English, led everyone over to the Tunxis students and programs were the talk at Capitol.We were ushered into the House floor, introduced by Rep. Giannaros (D-21), and Tunxis Day, held 4/21/04 at the State Capitol’s given a standing ovation. I hope it is something the students will remember for a very long Legislative Office Building atrium, hosted by Rep. time. Sen. Colapietro (D-31) agreed to do the introductions in the Senate, Bette helped Bob Peters (R-30). L to R: Michael Aldi,director of institutional advancement, takes a minute to students talk to their legislators, and everyone got back to campus by 2 p.m. pose for a photo with Rep. Peters in the atrium I want to thank all of those who came to help out, especially Melissa Witt, public during the event. relations associate, for her work behind the scenes as well, Bette Marafino for sharing her legislative expertise and contacts, arranging for the buses, and working with the students in the afternoon; Gary Jacobs, assistant professor of dental assisting, and Lee Chiodo, dental clinic coordinator, for setting up the table clinics; David Archambault, lecturer in photography/fine arts, for getting some student artwork there to display,and everyone who Hines—continued from p. 1 was there “on duty”: Mike Aldi, director of institutional advancement; John Lodovico, director of facilities; Colleen Keyes, dean of academic affairs; Maggie Ducharme, director of Tunxis conferred the first-ever honorary student activities; Susan Dantino, associate dean of institutional planning and effectiveness; associate’s degree in its history to Jack Leigh Knopf, director of marketing and public relations; Diane Morton, then-assistant Hines, member of the TCC Foundation professor of early childhood education; Monica Ervin, human resources aide; Nancy and Advisory Board, Inc. since 2001 and Grassilli, professor of marketing; Christina Gotowka; Dr. Rafaele Fiero and his students. business development manager at First I continue to be proud of this College and the great work we do.Thank you! o Bristol Federal Credit Union, during Commencement on 5/23/04. “The opportunities Tunxis affords the greater Bristol community are very Grants and Funding Update important,” said Hines. “The need for community colleges will continue to grow The following reflects any information pertaining to grants that was submitted for this issue. with the changes taking place in these communities Tunxis serves,” he added.“I was • Lifelong Learning Association (LLA), formerly affiliated with Tunxis from 1990 to 3/03, honored to be part of Commencement and donated $500 to Tunxis Library. Each book the Library purchases with this donation will look forward to working side by side be identified with a gift plate that will recognize the Lifelong Learning Association. with the Board towards the achievement of its goals.” Reports Dr. Donna LaGanga, director of workforce development & continuing education— Hines also received the 11th Board of • Workforce Development & Continuing Education (WD&CE) was recently granted funds Trustees of Connecticut Community- to offer computer literacy training through the CT Department of Labor’s One-Stop Technical Colleges Merit Award, which career center in New Britain. The monies awarded are part of the Capital Workforce recognizes individuals who have provided Partners consortium that will run 7/1/04-6/30/05. Clients working with case managers extraordinary service to the community from the New Britain One-Stop are eligible to enroll in one of the Tunxis computer literacy colleges. He was honored for being classes. Manchester,Asnuntuck, and Capital Community Colleges are part of the Capital instrumental in fundraising efforts for the Workforce Partners consortium and will also be offering applicable classes. Clients are Foundation, the majority of which is used for individuals who have lost their jobs for any number of reasons and are eligible for student scholarships. training/re-training dollars. Companies cannot elect to send people through this initiative. (See more on Commencement, p. 9) • Funds awarded through the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) have enabled WD&CE to develop and expand non-credit online offerings. The grants, called Managing Change and Bristol Career Center Online Learning initiative, are for $25,000 each and have been in progress for multiple years. o

September 2004 3 Tunxis Efforts Help Less Fortunate In CT From Vivian Craven, counselor, and co-advisor for the Celebration of Womanhood Club— Contributors to Charitable Giving Campaign Increase The Tunxis student Celebration of Tunxis employees increased this year’s donations to the Connecticut State Charitable Womanhood Club collected 110 Giving Campaign from $4,896 to $6,521, reports Maggie Ducharme, director of student coats for the Button Up Connecticut activities, and TCC campaign coordinator.The number of contributors rose from 28 to 37 project this year! Wow, I thought we did a for a 21.7% participation rate. great job last year when we collected 70 coats! I want to thank all Tunxis Student’s Prestigious Award Fosters More Volunteerism employees, Tunxis students, and the folks from Apria Healthcare who donated coats, snow pants, boots, scarves and mittens. On those chilly mornings as you drive to work, may your heart be warmed knowing that somewhere in Connecticut, a person with your old or new coat is warmer.

NOTE: The Tunxis student club Celebration of Womanhood sponsored the drive at Tunxis. According to a news release from Button Up Connecticut, coats were collected from over 122 businesses, schools and organizations and distributed to thousands of capital region men, women and children in need through 12/19/03. Button Up Connecticut is a collaborative effort of several area agencies and corporations.

Jacob Komar kneels with some of the thousands of items he received as part of his award, which On 12/18/03— were shipped to him at Tunxis prior to distribution.Tunxis AmeriCorps VISTA Office and Dr. Kirk I want to thank everyone who Peters, dean of student services, helped Komar make deliveries. donated money or a toiletry item to get a picture taken with our very own Santa, Tunxis student Jacob Komar, age 11, was named one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers Bob Brown, assistant professor of by Prudential Financial, Inc., and received The Prudential Spirit of Community Award in 2003. history/English. Dr. Kirk Peters, dean of In 12/03 he received the final part of the award—$25,000 worth of toys, clothing and student services, was a great photographer other supplies for donation to local charities of his choice.The engineering science major and Bob made a lovely Santa! The is one of two youngsters currently enrolled at the College after meeting special Celebration of Womanhood club collected requirements. Komar shared the award with the Tunxis AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in $85 and some very nice gifts for the Service to America) Office, which helped him distribute the items prior to the holidays to women and children at the Prudence area families, social services departments and shelters. Crandall Shelter.Wishing you all a new year Komar received the award for a previous volunteer project in which he restored and filled with many blessings! updated more than 60 outdated personal computers and installed them in the homes of families who could not afford them. Over 24,000 youth volunteers submitted applications to the awards program.

A total of 110 new teddy bears donated by Tunxis students,faculty and staff were put on a teddy bear “tree” set up in the main lobby of the College during the annual Teddy Bear Drive 12/1/03-1/31/04. The bears, which help to comfort critically ill or injured children, were donated to New Britain General Hospital, Bristol Hospital, and CT Children’s Medical Center in Hartford.Tunxis AmeriCorps VISTA coordinated collection of the teddy bears, in conjunction with Heather’s Teddy Bear Organization, Inc.

R to L:Vivian Craven, counselor, and co-advisor for the Celebration of Womanhood, takes a turn sitting on “Santa”Bob Brown’s lap for a photo on 12/17/03,with TCC student members of Celebration of Womanhood standing behind them. Less Fortunate—continued on p. 5

4 Education That Works For a Lifetime Web Site Launch—continued from p. 2 Less Fortunate—continued from p. 4 Businesses are also offered a more-user From Liz Chaput, friendly approach, through the site’s secretary I, and member of CSA executive board— workforce development portal which The Classified Staff Association (CSA) voted to participate in the holiday season by presents employee training opportunities adopting a family in need. Estelle Carenza, secretary I, made the contact for us, and based on labor trends and local needs. a family of three children—ages two, six and eight—was assigned through the Information on the College’s research and Plainville Food Pantry. Between 11/21/03 and 12/4/03, CSA members collaborated to planning, as well as Foundation activities, will meet the holiday wishes of “our” family. be included. The inspiring response from CSA members and others included everything from The look and feel of the new web site is socks to sleds for the boys and a tricycle for the little girl. By the time all was pledged, consistent with the College’s other purchased, donated and wrapped, every item on the children’s wish lists was provided, communications. “It reflects the identity of with an estimated total value of over $500! Tunxis, and the value of its programs,” said No matter who we are, what we believe in, what we have or what we wish for, Leigh Knopf, APR, director of marketing and the heart of a child speaks to most everyone. The participants in this event public relations. collaborated their efforts in a spirit of giving to let this family know their wishes were “For the community, our many public heard. Daren Casey, data processing technical specialist 2, media instructional events will be listed,” said Knopf. “Music, technologies, and CSA president, provided the “sleigh” for the 12/8/03 delivery to lectures, art shows, exhibits, and special the Pantry.Workers at the Pantry were ecstatic over the delivery and ready to call celebrations run throughout the year at the family to inform them that “Santa” had arrived! On behalf of the adopted family, Tunxis,and there is much for the community a bright and shining thank you to all who volunteered in this unforgettable event— to enjoy free of charge.” whether by purchasing, donating, collecting or wrapping. While they won’t know us The College’s multi-year campus and we won’t know them, do know that you have acknowledged the hearts of a family expansion project, for which groundbreaking this holiday season. In return, may your heart be blessed and your joys be many during is expected this fall, will be documented on this season and the coming year! the site as well. “We’ll provide regular at-a- glance updates for interested persons,” said Shown are some of the CSA members who purchased and Addy,“including pictorals of the progress.” donated gifts and clothing for Questions about the web site redesign a Plainville family during the should be directed to 860.255.3775; holidays. F to B, L to R are: [email protected]. Susan Rogowski, data processing technical specialist I; Laura Laperuta, fiscal administrative assistant; Christopher LaPorte, processing technician; Juanita Ellard, part-time clerk; Daren Casey, data processing technical specialist 2; Christopher Okenquist, office assistant; Nina Jablonska, office assistant; and Liz Chaput, secretary I.

On 2/18/04 From Susie Woerz, executive director, The Plainville Community Food Pantry, Inc.— Dear Secret Santa: Thanks to your time and effort, our Secret Santa program here at the Pantry was a huge A reception honoring Theresa Lantz, commissioner of CT success! Our clients,staff and board members were overwhelmed by your generosity.We’ve Department of Correction, and Tunxis lecturer in criminal justice, was held on 10/30/03 at Bristol Career Center of heard many reports of ecstatic children who were delighted to see that Santa visited them TCC. She was recognized for her appointment as on Christmas morning! commissioner earlier in 2003, and for her long-time Our clients wished to send you a special note to thank you for providing their children commitment to Tunxis as an instructor. L to R are: Dr. with gifts and hope during the holiday season. Enclosed you will find a letter written by the Donna LaGanga, director of workforce development & client family that you adopted for Christmas. continuing education, Theresa Lantz, and Dr. Craig On behalf of the staff, volunteers and board members, I would like to express our Zendzian, professor of criminal justice. heartfelt thanks to you for making our holiday program a success and for bringing the joy of Christmas to our children.

September 2004 5 Workforce Development and Continuing Education Update

From Dr. Donna LaGanga, available by Bristol Hospital as students move toward the completion director of workforce development & continuing education— of a nursing degree. Our ongoing alliance with Bristol Hospital and the Workforce Development & Continuing Education has been Board of Education is helping meet community and student needs. productive as we continue our endeavors and pursue new ventures! To continue and grow the efforts of business and industry sales Our award-winning Motorcycle Rider Education Program is initiatives,Victor Mitchell and Joseph Jenecaro have joined Workforce now in its 23rd year.Approximately 785 students are enrolled this Development & Continuing Education. season, with limited space available for classes in September and Mitchell, director of business & industry services, is responsible for October 2004. Irene Woods, part-time evening administrator, and securing training opportunities from the public sector of the service our Motorcycle program coordinator, reports that students who area. He has worked in programs that provide opportunities and successfully complete the course have the added benefit of taking service to the unemployed, notably in the area of plant closings, their on-cycle test at the Tunxis site and are eligible for a 10% Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Workforce discount on their motorcycle liability insurance. We continue to Investment Act (WIA) clients, and has assisted people in securing offer both basic and experienced rider classes, in addition to meaningful and employable job skills. Mitchell’s goal is to sell training private and semi-private classes. and to work responsively with towns,cities,and non-profit agencies.He The booming real estate market will also facilitate the recent grant coupled with low interest rates dollars received to offer computer has created a surge in workforce Our ongoing alliance with Bristol literacy training through CT development opportunities and training Department of Labor’s One-Stop for real estate salespeople and brokers. “ Hospital and the Board of Education career center in New Britain. At the The Connecticut State Real Estate is helping meet community and same time, he will collaborate with Commission has doubled the number case managers and identify training of required educational hours for student needs. opportunities to empower people to licensure; and we have a bull market for take command of their lives and help training opportunities! Under the them become employed. leadership of Chris Piantek, continuing education coordinator, the” Jenecaro, director of workforce development, will be responsible Tunxis program has been working with our sister CT Community for securing training opportunities from the private sector of our Colleges for the past year to adjust curriculum to meet this increased service area. A former member of Capital Community College’s hourly training requirement for licensing scheduled to go into effect Customer Service Institute of Connecticut, Jenecaro will be after 10/1/04. To meet the increased demand experienced this responsible for facilitating the start-up and growth of a customer summer due to this new requirement, Tunxis was able to adjust its service program that replicates this one at Bristol Career Center of real estate offerings to accommodate a greater number of learners. TCC. In addition to his higher education experience both at Capital Online courses offered by Workforce Development & Continuing CC and as an adjunct instructor at Rensselaer at Hartford, he has also Education are active and growing. As a member of the national worked in a sales and marketing capacity for two leading Connecticut- Education to Go learning program, we are able to provide quality based human resource and consulting firms. He has a strong programming at a reasonable price. Grants awarded through the commitment to helping companies develop their employees through Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) have enabled meaningful and effective training opportunities. His varied background us to expand our offerings to meet service area needs. From our and experience bring a wealth of contacts and opportunities to humble beginning, the Tunxis Education to Go program and most Workforce Development & Continuing Education. recently our own online program developed in-house now offer well Both Victor and Joe are based at Bristol Career Center of TCC and over 300 online learning and certificate programs per semester.Topics will be working with Theresa Mastrogiovanni, secretary I for Business are as diverse as “Introduction to Perl Programming,” “Screen & Industry Services.Workforce Development & Continuing Education Writing,” “Theme Park Engineering,” “Lean for the Service Sectors,” welcomes Victor and Joe as we continue our mission statement to “Child Care,” and management issues and training. grow this area, enhance training and workforce sales initiatives, Our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program, offered in and prove that when working as a TEAM: Together Everyone collaboration with Bristol Hospital at Bristol Eastern High School, Achieves More! o recently graduated 16 students.All 16 will pursue careers in nursing or allied health fields. Fourteen of the 16 students took advantage of Bristol Career Center of TCC is a satellite facility located at 430 North Main Street in an opportunity to participate in a clinical nurse internship program in Bristol. Phone: 860.314.4700; Fax: 314.4701.Victor Mitchell’s phone is 314.4709; summer 2004 at Bristol Hospital by securing employment as a patient Joseph Jenecaro may be reached at 314.4706. care assistant (PCA) trainee. Students who work 20 shifts before Labor Day can earn an additional $500 toward the cost of books for college. During the academic year and summer they can secure additional shifts as available.Tuition reimbursement is also being made

6 Education That Works For a Lifetime Faculty,Writers Share Writing Experiences at Festival

The Board of Trustees of the CT Community-Technical Colleges held a meeting 7/26/04 at Tunxis that included updates on the College among other agenda matters. Ken Mikulski, professor of sociology, gave a presentation on the work of Dr. Fran O’Neil, professor of psychology, in her research of the Mojave and Navajo Indians over the past few years, and resulting courses she has developed. Mikulski presented for O’Neil since she was at one of the southwest tribes during that period. O’Neil, with Mikulski’s input, is in the process of creating a new course about Southwest Indians, the final course in a sequence developed to help prepare students who are interested in transferring to UConn’s urban and community studies program. Diana Lewendowski, a Tunxis DARC graduate and former student in O’Neil’s course “Special Topics: The Mojave Indians,” spoke briefly about her trip with O’Neil to the Navajo reservation in 5/04, and how she was allowed to witness the Blessing Way, a sacred Navajo ceremony. Lewendowski videotaped scenery, the site where the ceremony took place, and some of the tribe’s members during her visit. She supplemented with her own During the Writer’s Conference, Colin McEnroe narrative of some of the ceremony details, incorporated in the resulting video “Native Peoples of the Southwest” talked to the audience about successful memoir that was presented at the board meeting. During the meeting, Dr. Addy also gave an update on the campus writing, and shared his experiences interviewing his expansion, among other board agenda matters. own family in writing My Father’s Footprints.

Tunxis held a Writers’ Festival 4/26/04- Dorling Publishes Book on Infamous Connecticut Crime 4/28/04, sponsored by the Student Government Association, which was open Ernie Dorling, instructor of criminal justice, to faculty, staff and students.The event was read from his latest book “Murder: A Family kicked off with an open mike poetry reading Affair” on 4/29/04 in Tunxis Library, followed and 25th Annual Tunxis Student Art Show by a book signing. The true-crime book opening reception. Topics on 4/27/04 chronicles the Anson “Buzz” Clinton murder included “Amistad,” with author David Pesci, in 1994 in East Lyme, CT, masterminded by keynote speaker; “Hypertext,” by Steve his sister-in-law Beth Carpenter.Dorling read Ersinghaus, assistant professor of English; from the book and discussed the extensive “Interactive Fiction,” with John Timmons, research he conducted on this nationally- assistant professor of CIS/communication; renowned case, which led to one of the and “The Bone Weaver,” presented by the lengthiest and highly-publicized trials in L to R: Bill Detlefsen, member of the Tunxis Alumni novel’s author Victoria Zackheim,with book Connecticut’s history. Association, waits with his wife Mary to get a book sale and signing. Talks featured on 4/28/04 Murder: A Family Affair, published in 2/04 signed by Ernie Dorling. were “Non-Fiction,” by Ernie Dorling, by 1stBooks (Bloomington, IN), is the first instructor of criminal justice; “Memoir in-depth look into the murder of the 28- Writing,” with Colin McEnroe, author of My year-old Clinton over a child custody battle. Until 1986 he served with the Bureau of Father’s Footprints, former reporter and Dorling conducted approximately 50 Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives columnist for The Hartford Courant, and local interviews, and tied together evidence (ATF), U.S Department of Justice, as a Secret AM radio talk show host;“Publishing,” uncovering sexual obsession, drugs, Service agent, senior investigator working on with Patrice Hamilton, instructor of embezzlement, devil-worship and other arson and bombing cases, and head of the English; “Journalism as Narrative,” with sordid details which sowed the seeds of this Atlanta, Georgia Field Offices’ International Bob Brown, assistant professor of senseless crime. He tracked the investigation Trafficking in Firearms Initiative. Dorling history/English; and “Poetry,” by Jesse of Connecticut State Police detectives worked on the famous case involving the Abbot, lecturer in philosophy. o which led from Connecticut to California, kidnapper-murderers Alvin and Judith Neely,in London and Ireland, and the pursuit by Georgia and Alabama. Judith Neely was the prosecutors in unraveling the clues of youngest woman in U.S. history to be corruption and conspiracy. sentenced to death. Prior to 1986 Dorling Dorling’s career in law enforcement was a federal agent in the Defense Criminal spans nearly 27 years, originally as a police Investigative Service (DCIS). o officer in Florida and then as a federal agent. September 2004 7 Keyes Travels to Pakistan for Conferences conference on “Religious Perspectives on Global Peace and Justice” was held. The conference was attended by Pakistani students, faculty at the Islamic University of Islamabad, parliament members, and ambassadors to Pakistan from Sudan and Bosnia. I gave two presentations which were followed by very lively Q & A on “American Muslims and their Role in Issues of Global Peace and Justice” on 1/15/04 and “Challenges to the Institution of the Family in America” on 1/17/04. On 1/16/04, our delegation met with leaders of the Christian community in Pakistan at the Christian-Study Center where we listened to various Christian speakers, clerics as well as lay persons about the difficult Colleen Keyes, dean of academic affairs (center), participates in a roundtable discussion on contemporary Pakistan and Islamic thought in Lahore, Pakistan, the first in a series of conferences and meetings she attended. situation of Pakistani Christians in Pakistan.We had lunch at the center with Christians and From Colleen Keyes, Muslims who work together on issues of Dean of academic affairs— interfaith dialogue and human rights.The same Shortly after the nearly successful assassination attempt on the life of Pakistani President day a bomb attack on a church injured 13 Pervez Musharraf, I traveled in January ’04 with a group of academics and community leaders people in Karachi, which was reported in the from the United States, India, Turkey, and England to participate in two academic Pakistani daily The News, as “the first instance conferences in Pakistan. of anti-Christian violence in more than a Participants were: Dr.Ibrahim Abu Rabi,professor of Islamic studies and Muslim-Christian year.” I believe that this bombing was not relations, Hartford Seminary; Dr.Faris Kaya, executive member of the Risale Nur Movement, featured in news coverage by American TV or Turkey; Dr.Roger Van Zwaenberg, co-publisher and managing director of Pluto Press, London; print media.That night there were many police Dr. Norton Mezvinsky, professor of history, Central Connecticut State University; Dr. Ian check points and car searches on the streets Markham, dean and professor of theology and ethics, Hartford Seminary; Nirmal Singh of of Islamabad. We also learned weapons Farmington, CT; Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, professor of political science at Hampton University in connected with Al Qaeda had been found in VA; the Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Ahlberg, president of Interfaith Council Congregational Church, large quantities on that day or immediately United States; and Worth Loomis, professor of business ethics at Hartford Seminary. preceding days, and there were serious Pakistani participants were: Dr. Israr Ahmad, Dr.Absar Ahmed, Dr. Ghulam Murtaza,Asif security concerns on the streets of many Hameed, Hafiz Akif Saeed,Qamar Saeed Qureshi, Mustapha El Turk,Hashim Khan,Aziz Khan, Pakistani cities. and Dr.Arif Rasheed. Also on 1/16/04, we attended dinner at the The first conference, held 1/9/04-1/14/04 in Lahore, Pakistan was a roundtable discussion exclusive Islamabad Club hosted by both the with Dr. Israr Ahmad, founder of the Tanzeem-i-Islami, an international Islamic movement. rector and the president of Islamabad Our trip was very generously supported financially and hosted by the Tanzeem members. University. I sat at the table with both the Topics of the roundtable were “The Human Personality and Two Forms of Knowledge,” rector and president and we exchanged ideas “Islam, Imaan, and Jihad,” “Political and Economic System of Islam,” “Social System of Islam about possible collaborations with Tunxis in with Special Reference to the Status of Women,” “Islamic Intellectual History in Modern the future. South Asia,” and “Islamic Revolution and Contemporary Pakistan vs. the Prophetic Model of Each day there were articles and photos of Establishing Islam and the Total Politio-Socio-Economic System.” Dr. Ahmad’s system of the participants and reports about the thought on Islam and the state of Pakistan is widely known throughout Pakistan and parts conferences in the national press of Pakistan, of the Muslim world. Some of the group from the United States differed substantially with both in Urdu and English newspapers. Several Dr.Ahmad on a number of topics including his concept of the true Islamic state, the need articles written by Drs. Mezvinsky and for total segregation of the sexes in society, and the need for Islamic revolution. Markham have also appeared in local newspapers and international journals since We also visited the famous Allama Muhammed Iqbal Academy in Lahore where o we held an evening conference followed by an interchange over dinner with faculty of our return. Punjab University on Iqbal’s thought and the contemporary intellectual and political Anyone seeking more information or who would like a issues in Pakistan. presentation about contemporary Pakistan is invited to We traveled by land to the border with India and crossed into Amritsar, India by foot on contact Colleen Keyes at 860.255.3616. 1/13/04 where we toured the Golden Temple of the Sikhs, Sikhism’s holiest site. We spent 1/14/04-1/17/04 at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)—Islamabad, a government-sponsored think tank with ties to the Islamic University of Islamabad, where a

8 Education That Works For a Lifetime Perseverance Prominent in Commencement Addresses working hard, following your inner intuition, staying focused on your dreams, and also surrounding yourself with supportive people whom you respect and who will help you achieve your goals,” said Babineau. “Throughout history, ordinary men and women have been able to accomplish incredible things, regardless of whether they came from privileged or not-so- privileged backgrounds,” Babineau continued. “Keep tapping into your potential and you too will discover that you can contribute great things to society,” she urged. “Remember, today is only the beginning.” Kristie Cahill, valedictorian, 33, a DARC graduate, also spoke about putting her education on hold for many years for different reasons—to work so that she Graduates watched on as the Class of 2004 was conferred diplomas and certificates during Commencement could provide for her daughter as a single exercises. Shown in front (center) is Jim Revillini, information technology intern/web technician specialist, who received an associate’s degree in computer information systems. mom, and later to stay at home and care for her children as a stay-at-home mom. Tunxis conferred 318 associate’s degrees and certificates to about 300 graduates at “When I enrolled at Tunxis,I expected the 33rd Commencement on 5/23/04. to earn a degree in drug and alcohol Marc Herzog, chancellor of the CT Community Colleges, commented on the many counseling,” said Cahill. “James Truslow obstacles and challenges graduates have overcome, among which are full-time jobs, Adams once said that ‘there are obviously taking care of children, and two educations; one should teach us how language barriers. “Your to make a living and the other how to persistence to get to this day is I was fortunate enough to encounter live,’” she continued.“Today, I realize that I inspirational,” said Herzog. am leaving with so much more than that,” Keynote speaker Beatrice “a team of wonderful teachers adding that she believes Tunxis has Babineau, senior analyst at The here at Tunxis who supported provided her and her fellow graduates Hartford and 2001 Tunxis with both. salutatorian, spoke about her and encouraged me toward my “On behalf of the graduating Class of own personal struggles in educational pursuits…They provided 2004, I would like to thank the faculty for pursuing an education. She put a foundation for me to go on investing themselves in our futures and for her goals on hold when she successfully fulfilling their mission to the graduated from high school achieving great accomplishments. Class of 2004,” Cahill continued. and was forced to marry a man She thanked Harriett Cianci, assistant to whom she was betrothed —Beatrice Babineau, keynote speaker professor of drug and alcohol recovery from her native Haiti. He ” counselor program, Dr. Barbara Boccaccio, opposed her aspirations and ultimately divorced her when she enrolled at Tunxis. professor of human services/psychology, and “I was fortunate enough to encounter a team of wonderful teachers here at Tunxis Steve Ersinghaus, assistant professor of who supported and encouraged me toward my educational pursuits,” said Babineau. English, for their inspiration, guidance and “They provided a foundation for me to go on achieving great accomplishments.” She encouragement as she progressed toward fondly remembered Jack Colgan, assistant professor of business, who left a permanent her degree. impression on Babineau with his humorous but earnest comments on the importance “As you move forward with your lives, of education in increasing women’s self-reliance. I encourage you to continue to pursue Despite the challenges of being a single mom of four children, working full-time, your passion, to never settle for anything and going through a contentious divorce, she persevered in her studies full-time to less than what you desire, and above all, to get her degree at Tunxis and a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Central CT always stay connected to what you truly State University. want out of life,” she said, concluding that “I’m here to tell you that you can accomplish the most incredible things under the the foundation they’ve gained at Tunxis most difficult circumstances if you commit to developing strong character and values, will help them face the challenges ahead. o

September 2004 9 Tunxis Students Again Tunxis Students Appear on Television Counted Best in Math Michael Shey and Steven Coan, two CT brothers who attended evening classes at Tunxis, Contest were featured on PAX TV’s It’s a Miracle; segment entitled “Brotherly Reunion” on 11/13/03. Since different families adopted each, they weren’t aware they were related while at From Robert Clark, Tunxis. The two met five years ago when Shey began a search for his biological parents, assistant professor of mathematics— according to a story in The Bristol Press on 11/12/03. Another outstanding achievement for Tunxis: for the second straight year, Ted Everett, a former Tunxis Continuing Education student who graduated from the Tunxis students won two of the top Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program in 12/03 and is also concurrently pursuing an acting three systemwide places in the career, appeared as an extra on the TV show Third Watch on NBC-TV on 3/5/04, MATYCONN Mathematics Contest. reports Cheryl Conaty, R.N., allied health coordinator for WD&CE.The drama centers on the Tunxis students Raymond Byczko and Vadim lives of police, firefighters and paramedics who serve on the third shift. Conaty says Everett told Korf tied for second place in the 14th annual her he plans to go to California soon to pursue several other acting positions. contest. First place went to Mariko MacDonald of Three Rivers CC. Byczko and Korf each received a check for $150 as well as a plaque. In addition to these prizes, the two received $200 each, as Tunxis always awards its top three scores. MATYCONN stands for Mathematical Association of Two- Year Colleges in CT. The annual two-hour math contest is organized locally by each participating campus. Tunxis Dental Students Receive Scholarships

Tunxis dental hygiene students April Beaman and Mindy Ky were each awarded scholarships of $1,300 from P.E.O. Chapter D in West Hartford, CT on 1/8/04. Beaman and Ky were among four Tunxis dental hygiene students who have been conferred these awards since 2002,totaling $5,200.The organization presented the checks to Beaman and Ky at the chapter’s Program for Continuing Education grants presentation. Francena Dwyer, associate professor of English as a second language/developmental reading, (left) Beaman and Ky both graduated from Tunxis answers questions during the Majors Fair, held in the Administration Building hallway. in 5/04. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization. Career Fairs were held in fall and spring semesters. Over 40 employers participated in the two fairs, including those in the insurance, automotive, human services, security, retail, manufacturing, financial services, correction, health care, and service industries. Students and the public were able to take advantage of on-site interviewing at the 4/20/04 fair.

A Majors Fair was held on 11/12/03 for the more than 1,200 Tunxis students who haven’t declared a major, as well as for those contemplating changing majors. The Academic Support Center, Counseling Office, Financial Aid,Tunxis Library, Student Services, Career Counseling, Records Office, and about a dozen program areas were among those with tables. Programs that chose to provide information included drug L to R are: Mary Bencivengo, chair of allied health and alcohol recovery counselor, human services, early childhood education, English programs; President Addy;April Beaman and Mindy as a second language, visual fine arts, graphic design, computer information systems, Ky, Tunxis scholarship recipients; Marti Kalar, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, business administration, business office member of P.E.O. Chapter; and Kathy Church, CT technology, and online learning. state president for P.E.O

10 Education That Works For a Lifetime Early Childhood Center Updates

The Early Childhood Center and early childhood education academic program held a reception for Tunxis early childhood education majors at the Center on 1/21/04, which included a tour of the Center, highlighted the academic program, and explained how the Center is used as part of the academic program to demonstrate and provide hands-on skills during course work, with observations, student teaching practicums, and student employment options. The Center also provides work-study job placements and volunteer opportunities for any student enrolled in the early childhood education academic program at TCC.

(Submitted 3/2/04) From Carolyn Miranda, Posing for a photo during the celebratory cake-cutting are (l to r) Carolyn Miranda, director of child development center— director of child care services, and Beverly Stergos, placement testing specialist, whose grandson Hunter (right), is enrolled at the Center. We provided 660 contact hours in Spring ’04 semester to train student teachers enrolled in the early childhood Tunxis Early Childhood Center Celebrates 15 Years education program on campus.We also offer numerous opportunities for other early Children enrolled in the Tunxis Early Childhood Center of TCC since 1989, and their childhood education program students to parents attended a family fun event celebrating the Center’s 15 years of service to the complete their various observations and community on 5/1/04. other assignments at the Center. In Fall ’03 “About 1,500 children have benefited from Tunxis Early Childhood Center in the last semester, 150 contact hours were provided 15 years,” said Carolyn Miranda, director of child development center,who added it was to Tunxis students to complete assignments. a great chance for families to get reacquainted and catch up with friends from the past. We also offer dental assisting students Activities included a roving clown,puppet show,face painting,“fishing,” basketball toss, opportunities to present lessons to the a Maypole event, arts & crafts, cupcake decorating, and photo taking. A “guess who” children, and provide other dental students exhibit displayed photos of children enrolled at the center over the years. Works by with opportunities to present lessons and children of the Center were displayed in the Administration Building hallway. interact with the children on an individual The Center, which enrolls three- to six-year-old pre-kindergarten children, is one of basis.Tunxis students from any discipline are a select “high quality” group in the nation accredited by the National Association for the welcome to complete related assignments Education of Young Children (NAEYC).This prestigious recognition has been achieved at the Center. Early childhood education by approximately 7% of early childhood programs nationwide.Tunxis ECC teaching staff program instructors also use the Center in all hold college degrees in Early Childhood Education. There is also a higher ratio of the evening hours for some of their class teachers to children than found in most programs. o sessions to enhance their course work.

During the 13th Commencement ceremony of the Supervisory Leadership Program (SLP), held 12/12/03 at Bristol Career Center of TCC, 14 graduates watched on as (L to R) Dr. Craig Zendzian, professor of criminal justice, received the Visionary Leadership Award on behalf of the Criminal Justice Command Institute, presented by President Addy, CT DOC Commissioner Theresa Lantz, and Dr. Donna LaGanga, director of workforce development & continuing education.The award announcement was a surprise to Zendzian, who was earlier led to believe someone else was receiving the honor, a ploy to keep the award a secret from him.The Command Institute recognizes a leader at each SLP Commencement who has helped pave the way for others and through their leadership helped develop future leaders. Zendzian was recognized for his contributions at Tunxis,for establishing the Criminal Justice Command Institute,and for serving in many other organizations including a governor’s appointment to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST). September 2004 11 Campus Celebrations Highlight Diversity

Attorney Saundra Kee Borges, former city manager for the city of Hartford, shared her professional experiences in leadership positions with Tunxis students on 3/18/04, in commemoration of Women’s History Month in March. She talked about advantages and rewards of pursuing careers in public service, and what goes into the decision-making that has an impact on the welfare of residents and businesses, among other topics. Borges worked first as an attorney with the city of Hartford’s Corporation Counsel’s Office and then as corporation counsel for the city in the 1990s. Following her position as corporation counsel she was promoted to manager of the city of Hartford, which she held for seven years, Dr. Darlene Powell-Garlington was a guest the longest held by a city manager in Hartford speaker during Black History Month. in many years. The talk was sponsored by Minority Affairs and student club Celebration Dr. Estela Lopez, vice chancellor for the CT State University System of Womanhood.

Black History Month was observed in 2/04 with events sponsored by Minority In recognition of Latino Heritage Month, Affairs: 2/4/04—Rev. Cornell Lewis, founder of Community Action Drugs and a Dr. Estela R. Lopez, vice chancellor for the minister, presented “The Black Holocaust.” Lewis is most noted for his stance in CT State University System and author of trying to eliminate violence and drug sales in the north-end communities of Hartford several books and journal articles, spoke at where these issues continue to be a prominent problem. 2/12/04—The “Antwone Tunxis on 4/19/04 about her background Fisher” movie, based on the true-life experiences of Antwone Fisher,a troubled sailor and what led her to pursue a career in whose orders to see a Navy psychiatrist for his volatile temper lead him on an education. She also talked about issues emotional journey to confront his painful past and connect with the family he never the Latino population faces, such as below- knew. 2/17/04—Movie “The Tuskegee Airmen,” the story of the first squadron of average high school graduation rates, and African American pilots allowed to fight for their country during World War II in 1943 underrepresentation in such areas as university at a time when black pilots were not welcome in the Air Force; 2/19/04—“Poetry faculty and legislative positions. Retention and Slam 2004” featuring the performing poetry group Bulanians, with open mike. steps that colleges can take to make the 2/24/04—Dr. Darlene Powell-Garlington, nationally-recognized author and child whole college experience more student psychologist, and whose daughter was then a Tunxis student,was guest speaker. Most centered were also discussed. Lopez’s career of the students who listened to her talk about how to succeed in college were in their in education includes a number of positions at first year at the College. She also spoke briefly about her job as a psychologist and International American University of Puerto author and answered student questions. Powell-Garlington spoke with a few students Rico with increasing responsibility prior to directly about the importance of setting goals and working hard in college. She has becoming vice president for academic published six books including The Power of Soul: Pathways to Psychological & Spiritual affairs and planning. She recently served as Growth for African Americans, Raising Black Children in a Race-Conscious Society and Juba provost and vice president for academic This & Juba That: 100 African American Games for Children. Powell-Garlington conducts affairs at Northeastern Illinois University workshops on diversity, communication, women’s issues, self esteem of African and has presented workshops and keynote American children and women, parenting and family dynamics. She has received national addresses throughout the United States recognition in more than 300 newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, and Puerto Rico. Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and The Hartford Courant. 2/26/04—Black History Month Luncheon and awards The Multicultural Alliance student club recognition, with Cajun food and performance by the Hopewell Baptist Choir. Keynote sponsored “Let’s Get Down,” a Latino, hip- was Joe Rogers, who spoke on his “Dream Alive” program, an acclaimed dedication to hop and R & B music celebration with DJ on the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and leaders of the Civil Rights 11/21/03 in Whit’s Place cafeteria for Movement.The program has been presented at colleges, corporations and conferences students, staff and faculty. The club offered throughout the United States. Rogers is an attorney who formerly served in Colorado reduced ticket prices for those who brought as America’s youngest lieutenant governor and only the fourth African American in this non-perishable food items. o position. He also spoke at a morning presentation to a group of local high school students who participated in the Tech Prep program at Tunxis,along with Tunxis students.

12 Education That Works For a Lifetime Tunxis Health and Safety Committee; Spring Fling for students was held on 2/25/04—Eating disorders lecture to mark 5/4/04. The day’s activities included obstacle National Eating Disorders Awareness week, course and tug of war competitions, a rock with Jill Cristo, program coordinator for wall, velcro wall, jousting pit and the annual Adult Mental Health Services at Wheeler faculty/staff versus students volleyball game. Clinic, on the many aspects of eating Student clubs had tables with giveaways disorders including anorexia nervosa, and information. bulimia, binge eating, and other related mental health issues, sponsored in The Tunxis Community College Gay-Straight conjunction with the Counseling Office; Alliance sponsored a presentation by the 4/8/04—National Alcohol Screening Day, Stonewall Speakers on 4/8/04. Following is which offered the public and students the an excerpt of what they discussed: opportunity to learn more and take a brief, “Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people private self-assessment about their drinking are often invisible. Our invisibility allows myths, habits and behaviors as a result of drinking; stereotypes, misinformation, fear and confusion to Farmington Savings Bank installed an ATM in the 4/20/04—Tunxis/Bristol Hospital Health flourish. This leads to harassment, discrimination Student Lounge in 1/04. “FSB is proud to offer Tunxis Fair, which featured blood cholesterol and and oppression against us.We speak because we students and faculty free checking as well as debit blood pressure screenings by two believe that fear, homophobia and trans-phobia, cards with no foreign ATM fees,” said an FSB registered nurses, “Skin Cancer Analyzer,” and the resulting oppression and violence of representative. Pictured with the new ATM are (l to r): with John Connole, American Cancer heterosexism are products of ignorance. By letting President Cathryn Addy; Lucinda Abshire, assistant vice Society representative; body art information you get to know us, we hope to dispel some of the president and branch manager, Westwoods Branch, from Jolene Nevers, UConn educator; Lyme myths, stereotypes and misinformation present in FSB; and Bryan P. Bowerman, chairman, president & disease display; medical advice on various CEO, FSB. society about gays, lesbians, bisexuals and women’s issues with Dr. Marcovici, transgendered people. We are committed to obstetrician and gynecologist at Bristol breaking the silence by talking with people about Hospital; child and family programs with our lives.” Minority Affairs sponsored a talk for Tunxis Kim Carmelich, director of the Parent and students on 4/7/04 by Delois Traynum Child Center; and “How to Find Health The Student Government Association (SGA) Lindsey, assistant to the vice president of Information on the Internet” demonstration and Tunxis PC Club held a Holiday Décor student development at University of with Marilyn Pittman, Bristol Hospital Party on 12/11/03 to decorate the College Hartford, about transitioning from Library director. and festoon a holiday tree donated by a two-year to a four-year college. Zarella Farms in Plainville.All of the clubs on Lindsey, who is also a novelist, talked about campus, as well as faculty and staff were financial aid, challenges of living on a invited to participate by making or residential campus, student leadership and decorating their own items and placing them organizations, the transfer process and on the tree. Earlier in the day, the SGA held requirements, campus resources, choosing a an ornament and seasonal decorating major, diversity, and mediation. gathering for children of the Early Childhood Center. The children were encouraged to A Classified Staff Association contribute decorations meaningful to them Luncheon on 4/27/04 featured guest in their holiday seasonal celebrations. speaker Victoria Zackheim, author of two books and other fiction and non-fiction works. Zackheim, a longtime friend of President Addy who currently lives in San Francisco, talked about how the two met overseas and also shared her experiences During National Alcohol Screening day, (r to l) Terrijean writing her first book, The Bone Weaver. Erasmus, officer for the Farmington Police Department, steadies a student unsuccessfully attempting to walk a Lectures sponsored by Bristol Hospital straight line as she wears fatal vision goggles that simulate Health Services Clinic of Tunxis were alcohol’s effect on vision, coordination and motor skills. held in Fall ’03 and Spring ’04: 11/18/03— “Type II Diabetes—A Growing Epidemic” to mark National Diabetes Month, with overview of diabetes and why it has become a public health crisis in the past decade, by Wendy Spurrier,A.P.R.N., certified diabetes L to R: Neha Bawa, president of SGA, gets ready to help a child from the Early Childhood Center put an educator with Bristol Hospital Wellness ornament on the tree with Ryan Thomas, treasurer of Center, sponsored in conjunction with the Tunxis PC Club, during the seasonal decorating.

September 2004 13 From Colleen Richard, In 12/03, human services program coordinator— From Tunxis ’03 television operations graduate Michael Carbone, a technician for studio National Coming Out Day, 10/9/03: production at ESPN News Network, on Tunxis’ television operations program— Over the last four years, the Human Services Program and Human Services Club for Tunxis students have hosted My internships at ESPN were key in helping me land a job activities for National Coming Out Day.This there.“ I thought a lot of the studio classes the program offered were day promotes information, honesty and openness about being gay, lesbian, bisexual helpful.The program had all of the same equipment we use at ESPN, or transgender on campus, in the and the instructors were knowledgeable and experienced. I received a workplace and in the community. Last year more than 100 participants (including well-rounded education in all aspects of television operations.You can faculty, staff and students) attended the take this and go into any part of the business. presentation. Guest speaker: Robin Passariello McHaelen, M.S.W., from the organization True Colors, on issues facing In 12/03, ” lesbian, gay,bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) From then-Tunxis online student Felix Cantrell, Jr., who received a certificate in computer youth, adults, and families in CT today. information systems in ’03 and an associate’s degree in computer information systems in ’04, both from Tunxis— From Lisa Lavoie, librarian— On Tuesday, 5/4/04, 40 4th and 5th grade I have already used the skills I learned in some of my online special needs students from New “courses at work. It’s convenient to be able to take a class on my Britain’s Holmes Elementary School visited Tunxis as part of an Early own time and not have to go there a particular day or time.They’re College Awareness Program in the also fun and challenging because of the online discussion portion of elementary school. I led students on a tour of the campus, which ended with free milk the courses. and cookies supplied by TLC in the Tunxis cafeteria. Dr. Kirk Peters, dean of student services,provided a fun opening greeting for ” the students, and faculty members Jeanne Manzelli, lecturer in fine arts, Dr. Fran Coan, instructor of history, Bob Brown, assistant professor of history/English, Bette Dr. Cathryn Addy, president, talked about leadership in the community college and Marafino, professor of English, and Dr. what it means from a presidential perspective at two workshops in summer ’04 for Barbara Boccaccio, professor of human attendees aspiring to presidencies or higher-level management positions. The first services/psychology, invited the students to workshop was in Providence, RI on 6/15/04 for 30 deans and vice presidents of colleges view their classes in session during the in New England for the New England Board of Higher Education. At a 6/24/04 morning tour.The students had previously workshop, she presented to about 25 deans and directors in the Massachusetts visited the campuses of Yale University and Community Colleges at their summer residential experience in Greenfield, MA. Central Connecticut State University.May 4 was also the date of Spring Fling which Susan Bacon, assistant professor of English; Andre Blaszczynski, professor of made the Tunxis campus look especially business/economics; Susan Dantino, associate dean of institutional planning and alluring to the students. Students asked effectiveness; Diane Ellis, professor of allied health/dental hygiene; Kim Karath, questions about the number of African assistant professor of English; and Colleen Keyes, dean of academic affairs, attended American students on campus, whether the Fall Forum 2003 entitled “Demonstrating Quality through Assessment” at Holy Tunxis had detention for students who got Cross in Worcester, MA on 11/7/03.The annual assessment conference was sponsored in trouble, and how much it would cost to by New England Educational Assessment Network (NEEAN), New England Association attend—all great questions! o of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Consortium of Worcester Colleges and College of the Holy Cross. Bacon and Ellis report the group’s attendance as follows:The keynote speaker, Jon Wergin, prof. at Antioch University, gave a presentation entitled “Academic Quality:What It Is and What It Isn’t.” He listed several characteristics associated with academic quality in various types of groups or associations, but he proposed that all definitions of quality included five important themes: collaboration, shared mission, energy/engagement, successful students and quality leadership. The questions for academia, then, become: How do we recognize these qualities in our existing programs? How do we provide evidence to demonstrate these five qualities? And how do we reshape or develop programs at our colleges and universities to foster these characteristics? 14 Education That Works For a Lifetime A workshop “Using Program Review to and hygienists. A total of 72 students learned experiences, knowledge, techniques, Support More Effective Assessment of participated in the survey distributed at and results.The workshops I attended gave me Student Learning,” was presented by Cathy Tunxis. The article is timely since the valuable insight into the world of institutional L. Livingston, vice president of academic prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder research and ideas on how to use current affairs at Quinsigamond Community College symptoms has been documented in 63 to 93 and prospective research for the betterment in Worcester, MA. She focused on the percent of dental hygienists. of Tunxis. organization of the internal program review; Turcotte and Rebecca Sullivan, The first workshop that I attended was student, faculty and institutional benefits; professor of dental hygiene, participated in ‘Newcomers to Institutional Research.’ student outcomes and lessons learned the 81st Annual American Dental Education Although I no longer consider myself new to throughout the process. Those from Tunxis Assoc. Session & Exhibition in Seattle, WA the field, it was interesting to hear from who attended have a copy of Quinsigamond 3/6-3/9/04. They attended “Writing researchers with varied backgrounds, from Internal Program Review for anyone Stronger Scholarly Articles: From Concepts varying types of institutions of higher interested in further information. to Commas,” “Clinical Simulation,” “Planning education, who also have many years of Another workshop conducted by Gretar for Your New Curriculum and Technology experience. So much that was presented Tryggvason of Worcester Polytechnic Focused Dental School,” “Developing supported and verified everything that I have Institute, offered observations on the work Distance Education for Today’s Dental learned in my nearly two years at Tunxis, while of the new Accreditation Board for Student” and educational exhibits on oral a great deal also gave me a broader look at the Engineering and Technology’s Path to hygiene aids, technology, simulation significance of what we as institutional Outcome Assessment.The key message was equipment and software. Sessions provided researchers do for our colleges. that new criteria, while still requiring experiences with software packages, dental There were also several different vendors students to identify, formulate and equipment, and simulation mannequins. at the conference, each offering a different solve engineering problems, focuses on Among the multiple sponsors were product that would be useful in daily the need for graduates to function on Colgate-Palmolive Co., GlaxoSmithKline, institutional research operations. multidisciplinary teams, to understand OralB, and Procter & Gamble. I attended the following workshops which professional and ethical responsibilities, to Together with Julie Nocera, instructor were very enlightening: ‘Newcomers to communicate effectively, to understand the of dental hygiene, Turcotte attended the Institutional Research,’ ‘Benchmarking in impact of engineering solutions in a global Yankee Dental Congress Meeting in Boston, Community Colleges,’ ‘Predict Student and societal context, to engage in lifelong MA on 1/31/04, sponsored by the MA Behavior to Increase Retention,’ ‘Beyond learning, and to have a knowledge of Dental Society. Dental equipment and Factbooks—Building an Online Institutional contemporary issues. clinical set-ups were assessed with regard to Portfolio,’ ‘Recruitment and Retention: Using Wrote Bacon and Ellis, “Over 300 the simulated dental hygiene clinic being Institutional Data to Impact Your Enrollment educators and administrators from all over proposed for inclusion in the upcoming Objectives,’ and ‘Using Grades Analysis to New England participated in this assessment campus expansion. As part of planning for Improve Teaching and Learning.’ workshop. It was great to see former TCC the 4/1/04 Technology Day at Tunxis, dental Throughout the weekend, I met some very Dean Bob Ross, now academic vice hygiene staff contacted corporate sponsors interesting people from various colleges and president at Cape Cod Community College. at Yankee Dental Congress, as well as guest became a part of a great network of Assessment is definitely a hot topic at all speakers who could provide the most professionals.All of the researchers who I had colleges and universities, and participants current information on dental materials and the pleasure of meeting were very open to discussed some innovative solutions to the magnification loupes. sharing their ideas and knowledge and problems of navigating the rough waters of Turcotte and Diana Himmel, assistant offering any assistance they can provide to outcome assessment.” professor of dental hygiene, conducted a their colleagues. I gained a greater dental hygiene forum at Gateway appreciation for the field of institutional Claudia Turcotte, professor of allied Community College on 1/7/04. This forum research and the impact our responsibilities health/dental hygiene, R.D.H., M.S., along was open to all Connecticut dental make in higher education.” with six other co-authors wrote “A Pilot hygienists to discuss the future practice of Study of Hand and Arm Musculoskeletal dental hygiene focusing on local anesthesia. Carolyn Miranda, director of child Disorders in Dental Hygiene Students,” development center, was the featured guest published in Journal of Dental Hygiene, vol. 77, Lisa Augustin, then-research analyst, speaker for her presentation “Preparing Your issue 3, summer 2003. The article details attended the NEAIR (North East Child for Preschool” at the Preschool findings of the combined study, conducted Association for Institutional Research) 30th Showcase on 11/12/03 held at Farmington by Ergonomic Technology Center at UConn Annual Conference 11/15/03-11/18/03 in Library. Wrote Miranda, “This is an annual Health Center and faculty from Tunxis and Newport, RI, sponsored by North East event sponsored by the Children’s Quinnipiac University. The questionnaire Association for Institutional Research. Department of the library. One of the was developed as an initial pilot instrument Augustin wrote, “It was an enriching purposes is to provide families living in for a larger National Institute for weekend filled with meaningful workshops, Farmington and the surrounding communities Occupational Safety and Health-funded discussions, and presentations. The an opportunity to speak with various program cohort study examining the relationship conference provided an opportunity for representatives about their child care between vibration and musculoskeletal many public, private, four-year, and two-year programs/offerings at their respective centers, disorders, including dental hygiene students colleges to come together and share and also ‘view’ through pictures, brochures,

September 2004 15 and children’s artwork a day-in-the-life at a published six books, 90 research studies and and lighting, meeting of American Marketing center. Licensed child care providers in the 250 additional publications. Association, speaker Jack Desroches, area were invited to showcase their programs MacAnallen (a.k.a. Ms. Math) is the founder of Milestone Events, at Hilton by setting up display and information tables founder of the Institute for Math Mania Garden Inn,Windsor, CT,5/11/04; Universal manned by representatives of their and MacAnallen Consulting Service. She Accreditation Board, Public Relations schools. Follow-up visits to centers by parents has presented hundreds of workshops Society of America, meeting of accredited and their children after this event often help throughout the United States. members to begin campaign planning parents in deciding which program a child will “I had the wonderful opportunity to be regarding revision of examination process attend for their preschool years. Each year a inspired professionally by national education for accreditation of professionals, LIMRA guest speaker presents a topic of interest to experts and by participating in hands on International Headquarters, Windsor, CT, parents of young children and then a math workshops,” said Voisine. “I am very 2/25/04; “What Every Marketer Needs to question/answer session follows. I was invited excited to incorporate many of the Know About Their Web Site,” webseminar to speak about ‘Getting Children Ready for mathematical activities into the classroom.” of American Marketing Association, on web Preschool.’ I suggested points for parents to as one of institution’s strongest marketing ponder, including what they need to consider Melissa Witt, public relations associate, arms, conversion rates, abandonment rates, when choosing a program for their child, attended “Swing a Homerun With a Heavy metrics, approaches to determining web questions they should ask the director and Hitter in News Radio,” on 6/1/04 at site effectiveness, how to leverage web teaching staff, signs they should be aware of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, analytics to make smarter decisions and that might help them identify a quality sponsored by Public Relations Society of improve return on investment (ROI), how program, how to prepare themselves and their America. Guest speaker was Tim Scheld, other organizations have leveraged web child to be ‘ready’ for the preschool news director for WCBS-AM 880 in New analytics to achieve greater results, 12/9/03; experience, what their child needs to York City, a station with a broadcast reach presented overview/update regarding web know prior to his/her first day of school, how extending to Fairfield and New site redesign project, Management to determine if their child is really ready for a Haven Counties in CT. Scheld spoke about Meeting—deans/president, 1/27/04; formalized preschool experience, whether the the news angles sought by WCBS, i.e. the presentation to Management Meeting— parents are really ready to ‘let their child go,’ magnitude of impact a news item will have Deans/President on current marketing how to find a comfort level in their on people’s lives in the station’s metro New and public relations work, need to decisions, and how parents can handle York/southern Connecticut area, with target communications, cost factors in separation anxiety on the first day and first particular emphasis on health and decision-making, need for continuity few weeks of school. This event is always technology stories. of branding/image campaign, tracking well attended, and is a valuable service to He described the station’s format, what needs, 11/11/03; and Management Meeting the community.” the news team looks for in news releases, and on Budget—Deans/President, presented the way in which they like to interact with overview/update on marketing campaign Joyce Voisine, part-time child development public relations professionals. Witt also strategies and successes, and review assistant teacher, attended a series of attended a breakfast with legislators of upcoming strategy modifications, such workshops sponsored by the Farmington sponsored by Central Connecticut Chambers as the new Workforce Development Public Schools Special Education Department of Commerce, Bristol Hospital and New and Continuing Education marketing and facilitated by Amy Sevell-Nelson, M.Ed., England Spring & Metalstamping Association campaign, 5/18/04. educational consultant. She attended “CT’s on 2/2/04 at the Radisson Inn, Bristol. Together with Melissa Witt, Knopf also Preschool Curriculum Frameworks and Among the State Representatives in participated in the following:a CT CC System Benchmarks” on 11/5/03, “Thinking About attendance were Sen. Tom Colapietro (D- Communications Planning meeting to Typical and Atypical Development” on 31), then-Sen. Kevin Sullivan (D-5), Sen. continue discussions on refinements to 11/12/03, and “Drawing Development of Christopher Murphy (D-16), Rep. Betty system advertising and how resources can be Children,” with Sara Wasserman, art therapist, Boukus (D-22), Rep.William Hamzy (R-78), shared to maximize exposure and branding on 11/19/03. “All three workshops provided Rep. Demetrios Giannaros (D-21), and Rep. efforts, 12/17/03;“Shrinking Budgets, Growing Joyce with valuable information that will Robert Peters (R-30). Legislators gave Results: Creative Communication in Tough benefit our preschool program,” wrote Early updates on what was being discussed in Fiscal Times,” Council for Advancement and Childhood Center staff. sessions and talked about continuing budget Support of Education (CASE) teleconference, On 3/15/04, Voisine attended the 2nd issues. The Q&A session focused mainly on presenters Rae Goldsmith, associate vice Annual Keefe-Bruyette Symposium of Early legislative issues that affect business, president for communications and marketing Learning at the School for Young Children, St. manufacturing, and health care. at University of Louisville, and Laurel Harper, Joseph College, West Hartford. This year’s director of marketing publications at topic was “Mathematical Thinking in Young Leigh E. Knopf, director of marketing and University of Louisville, held at Chancellor’s Children.” Two prominent keynote speakers public relations, attended the following: Office, Hartford, 11/18/03; “How to Write for the event were Dr. Douglas Clements and “Event Marketing” on event planning Microcontent that Gets the Word Out on Rachel MacAnallen. Clements has conducted strategies—concept development, theme the Web,” on effective microcontent extensive research in early development of and decor, site selection, entertainment, building, such as page titles, taglines, indexes, mathematical ideas as well as on the effects of team building, catering, transportation, and navigation bars, links, headlines, decks, social interaction on learning. Clements has multimedia/graphics, including video, audio, subheads, captions, and highlighted text vs.

16 Education That Works For a Lifetime boldfaced lead-ins, and the importance of Center in Milwaukee,WI.This year’s theme works chosen by Matthew Drutt, juror and accurate, descriptive references that will was “Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit.” Jim senior curator for the Menil Collection in yield better search results and increase Collins, author of Good to Great, was keynote Houston, TX, from over 700 entries for the readability, Public Relations Society of speaker. Workshops Cleary attended juried show. America teleconference held at Greater included “Using Financial Ratios as Klema attended “Presenting Data and Hartford Legal Aid,Hartford, with presenter Benchmarks;” “Four Principles of A Successful Information,” on 3/4/04 at Fairmont Copley Ann Wylie, Wylie Communications, 3/18/04; Campus: Affordability, Accountability & Plaza in Boston, MA. Instructor for the class and “Focus on Connecticut’s Budget— Flexibility;” “Student Financial Services: was Edward Tufte, professor emeritus at Yale Connecticut Business Day 2004,” on Hoshin Planning for Improvement,” which University and author of seven books,three of maintaining a competitive business focused on integrating Records,Financial Aid which focus on analytical design and have won environment in CT, with then-Governor and Business functions to provide a more 40 awards for content and design. He John Rowland, then-Senate President Pro seamless process for students; “Optimizing presented fundamental strategies of Tem Kevin Sullivan, Speaker of the House Facilities Capital Budgets; and Institutional information design; color and information; Moira Lyons, CBIA President & CEO Policy Development: Effective Practices statistical data: tables, graphics and semi- Kenneth Decko, and the Central & Solutions.” graphics; business, scientific, research, and Connecticut Chambers of Connecticut— financial presentations; complexity and clarity; presentations and Q&As from first three David Welsh, director of financial aid effective presentations: on paper and in listed, then one-on-one meetings with services,and Sandy Vitale, associate director person; use of video, overheads, computers, legislators representing over 26 towns, of financial aid services, attended a training and handouts; multimedia, Internet, and web including six in the Tunxis CC service region, session, “The Use of Tax Returns in Need sites; courtroom exhibits; design of on key business priority issues, including Analysis,” 2/19/04-2/20/04 at Rensselaer at information displays in public spaces; education & training,customized job training Hartford, sponsored by the Connecticut animation and scientific visualizations; and programs, manufacturing, fiscal policy, Association of Professional Financial Aid design of computer interfaces and manuals. competitive costs, transportation and energy, Administrators.The session focused on the The class was sponsored by Graphics Press with the following among key areas interpretation of business tax returns with LLC, publisher of Tufte’s books. stressed—Lean, Kaizen, state higher the objective of evaluating whether student education institutions, business partnerships, aid application data fairly reflects actual Maggie Ducharme, director of student and early childhood education, held at state income generated by the business. Wrote activities, attended the Phi Theta Kappa Legislative Office Building, Hartford, 3/3/04. Welsh,“It may be a reflection of the state of Leadership Development Studies Program on the economy, but we see more business 6/10/04-6/13/04 at the Founders Inn, Virginia Keith Duclos, dean of administration, and owners among our aid applicants every Beach, VA. Sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa Chuck Cleary, director of finance and year.” Vitale also attended a workshop that national honor society for two-year colleges, administrative services, attended an introduced the use of tax returns to the program included three days of EACUBO (Eastern Association of Colleges evaluate family financial circumstances as workshops facilitated by Jo Marshall, president & University Business Officers) Professional reported on student aid applications. of Somerset Community College in KY, and Development Workshop 4/15/04 at Lillie McCain, professor of psychology at Mott Western New England College in Lucille Cusano, professor of business office Community College in Flint, MI. Workshops Springfield, MA. They viewed a telecast, technology, was asked and accepted the centered on applying classic literature,film and “Performance and Accountability in an Age honor of presiding as Marshal at Charter Oak contemporary readings to leadership of Markets: The Changing Definition of State College’s commencement ceremony principles. “I completed certification to teach Effective Management in Colleges and on 6/6/04. a Leadership Development Series course,” Universities.” The workshop also included a reports Ducharme. “I hope to offer this presentation by PricewaterhouseCoopers Steve Klema, professor of graphic design, course at TCC in fall 2005.” Thirty attendees entitled “Sarbanes-Oxley Law as It Relates created works entitled “Time” and from all over the country attended, including to College & Universities” and a panel that “Cause/Effect” which ran in the Animation college presidents, professors, activities discussed internal audits. Theater 4/27/04-4/29/04 at AniFest 04, a directors, and counselors. Cleary, also advisor to the Tunxis Queer- computer animation festival hosted by the Ducharme also reports she received a Straight Alliance student club, wrote an Graphic Research Group at Western master’s of science degree in organizational article “Tunxis Students Form Straight-LGBT Connecticut State University that featured management from Eastern CT State Alliance,” published in the 3/04 Metroline juried animation works by college students University on 5/23/04. Commencement magazine, issue 6, vol. 31, which presents and exhibition works by faculty. speaker was John R. MacArthur,president and itself as New England’s oldest gay and lesbian Klema’s piece “Climbing Vine Trellis,” a publisher of Harper’s magazine. o publication. The article describes the club’s 48” x 8” visual narrative in Adobe Illustrator, purpose and activities in Fall ’03 semester. ran 3/25/04-4/15/04 in the 17th Annual On 7/17/04-7/20/04, Cleary attended McNeese National Works On Paper NACUBO’s (National Association of Exhibition, sponsored by the Department of College & University Business Officers) Visual Arts at McNeese State University in Annual Conference at the Midwest Airlines Lake Charles, LA. His piece was one of 39

September 2004 17 255- Brings Improved Connections and Telephone System

Improved customer service and shorter wait time are among the advantages of a new telephone system that became effective on 3/12/04.The new telephone system will also help the College accommodate the upcoming multi-year campus expansion.The change affected all telephone numbers and most fax numbers on the main campus.

Hygienists—continued from p. 1 At the heart of the Tunxis program is an innovative approach to teaching and learning the dental hygiene profession. Students work and “I worked full time as an EMT at Saint Francis Hospital emergency during study under faculty supervision at community-based dental clinics my first semester at Tunxis several years ago,” he continued. “The around the state.These clinics are the gateway to oral health care for schedule was worth it, though, to stay at Tunxis and enter the dental thousands of uninsured patients. hygiene profession.” Explains Mary Bencivengo, chair Dental hygienists are in high demand of allied health,“Tunxis is helping to end in Connecticut. Nationally, dental Getting experience in schools, nursing the critical shortfall of oral health care hygiene is among the 30 fastest “homes and clinics in the area really in Connecticut, not only by graduating growing occupations.Tunxis prepares over 30 dental hygiene students each students to fill the 130 new positions helped prepare me for this career. year, but through our teaching expected each year in Connecticut.At approach which provides our students —Mindy Ky Tunxis, the only public college in real world learning experiences in Connecticut to offer a degree in dental hygiene, enrollment is ” places where the need is high. Connecticut benefits greatly from this.” always filled to capacity.The program is accredited by the American A native of Vietnam,Mindy Ky started the program in 1995,and while Dental Association. also working full-time, gradually attained the credits she needed to Maldonado, along with Rosa Rosado and Mindy Ky, were among a graduate. “I plan to work at my aunt’s practice in Hartford,” she said. diverse student body in dental hygiene at Tunxis. “I selected Tunxis “Getting experience in schools, nursing homes and clinics in the area because there was a wide range of patients and a diverse community on really helped prepare me for this career.” the rotations,” said Rosa Rosado, who graduated in 2004.“I plan to work Neville Hall, a Jamaican-born Hartford resident who graduated from in a pediatric dental office,” she said,“and Tunxis prepared me for this. We Tunxis in 2004, agrees.“We learned how to best serve patients,” he said. got to work in lots of different settings around the state. We were Each cited the camaraderie and teamwork among dental hygiene exposed to a lot.” students at Tunxis, and the support they give one another. “We have depended on each other,” said Hall. “You can surprise yourself here.You don’t think you can Campus Calendar do something, but before you know it, you’re doing it.” Explained Hall,“Now we have our degree, ◗ September and we have our career.We earned it, we own it,and the hard work really pays off.” And,added Rosado, “there is job security, because dental 06 ...... COLLEGE CLOSED—Labor Day observed hygiene jobs are always available.” 23 ...... Diversity Day, events start at 11AM (call Minority Affairs, x3543) “It’s a great faculty at Tunxis,” said Maldonado.“They are strict, but good, so we 24 ...... Professional Day (No classes, College open) can accomplish our goals.” 28 ...... “The Land and Its People,” 2nd Annual Navajo Day, 10AM, Fisher Hall “There is lots of opportunity in dental (call x3734 for more info.) hygiene,” concluded Hall.“You can make that life choice.The jobs are there, and the need is there.” o ◗ October

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18 Education That Works For a Lifetime We’ll Surprise You

Dental hygienists are in high demand in Connecticut. In fact, dental hygiene is among the 30 fastest growing occupations in the nation. In Connecticut alone, 130 new positions are expected to open each year. Tunxis Community College prepares students to fill these positions, and is helping to end the critical shortfall of oral health care in our state. The innovative program at Tunxis uses a community-based teaching approach through which students work and study at dental clinics around Connecticut. These clinics are the first line of oral health care for thousands of uninsured patients. Tunxis dental hygiene graduates are eligible to take the examinations for licensure. A dental hygienist earns an average of $57,580 annually. Accredited by the American Dental Association, the Tunxis program has a 100% job placement rate. At Tunxis Community College, you’ll discover how you can take your place in a high-quality dental workforce, helping communities and all walks of life to obtain oral health care not otherwise available.

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Dental Hygiene Hector Maldonado Graduates: Neville Hall

Rosa Rosado Mindy Ky Contact us at tunxis.commnet.edu or 860.255.3500.