Issue 4, Spring 2012 - Riverland Community College

Massage Therapy Program News Page 10
Story Submitted by Karla Caruso, Massage Therapy Instructor
The Riverland Massage Therapy Program is currently in its eighth year and going strong. We have an eighty-five to
ninety percent job placement rate, and some former students are getting exciting job offers as well as recognition in the
field of massage therapy.
Prospective employers seek out Riverland massage graduates before they are even done with school. Being recognized
as a high-quality massage program is very exciting for instructors Karla Caruso and Kris Graff. “We strive to provide a
well balanced program so students are ready to successfully begin their career upon graduation.”
Some comments from Riverland’s massage therapy students include:
“I learned so much in a short amount of time and was able to apply the techniques.”
“I learned massage was much more then just relaxation. There are lots of types of massage that add to the
therapeutic benefits. The small class setting and knowledgeable teachers also helped me learn.”
“The warm and caring personalities of the instructors really make learning about the body an enjoyable and fun
experience. I feel supported on my path.”
Austin Student Senate News
Story and photos submitted by Suzan Hebrink, Student Senate Co-Advisor
Amelia Holcomb,
President
Richard Brown,
Vice President
The Riverland Community College Austin Student Senate is up and running this year with
plenty of new faces. Mindy Askelson along with Suzy Hebrink are first year co-advisors
this year.
Voted in as new President is Amelia Holcolm, a second-year nursing student, who took over
as President after the recent resignation of former Student Senate President Ed Gonzales.
Replacing Amelia as Vice President is Richard Brown, a Computer Technology Program
student. Faith Snater, a Liberal Arts major, returned as Secretary; she graduated in fall semester
2011 with her Associates in Arts degree. A new Secretary will be voted in soon.
The Austin Student Senate has grown to twenty-one members; fourteen are Liberal Arts
majors and eight are in our Career Programs. With many first-time Senators, this is a
learning experience for all.
Jordan Wylde, Amelia Holcomb, Gustavo Xicara and Ed Gonzales along with Advisor
Mindi Askelson attended the Fall General Assembly meeting in Minneapolis for a long
weekend of fun, networking, and much learning. With their renewed energy, our Senators
are eager to bring their expertise to college/campus committees as they work to represent the
Riverland Community College student body at the state level.
Faith Snater,
Secretary/Treasurer
ALUMNI, our 75th anniversary is only three
years away. Send your ideas to Marijo
Alexander at marijo.alexander@riverland.edu and help
us plan a “platinum” alumni celebration in
2015!