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A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of Delaware County Community College
Spring/
Summer 2010
STEM Center Grand Opening at Marple Campus
The STEM Center, second and final phase
of the $60 million Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics Complex,
made its official debut before more than
200 guests eager to experience the sleek
new building and all its amenities.
Flagship of the STEM Complex, the
STEM Center, with its wide open spaces,
glowing glass prism and busy study
spaces, commands attention from every
part of the campus. The audience of business
partners, donors, students, alumni,
faculty and staff heard local legislators
offer congratulations and commendations
on the College’s venture into STEM
education while corporate benefactors
Roger Lyle of Sunoco and Vince Donlevie
of Harrah’s Chester spoke of their pride in
being part of this enterprise.
College President Dr. Jerry Parker
expressed special thanks to guest speaker
Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader
Dominic Pileggi (left) for his continuing
support and advocacy on behalf of
the College.
James P. Gaffney (left), Chair, Board of Trustees,
accepts a Senatorial citation from Pennsylvania San.
Ted Erickson, commending the College for its investment
in STEM education.
Pa. Sen. Ted Erickson and Pa. Rep. Brian
Lentz, also in attendance, presented
resolutions from the Senate and House
commemorating this milestone event in
the history of the College.
Support for the STEM Complex was
provided by the Commonwealth as well
as the Federal Government, corporations,
foundations, alumni, friends, faculty and
staff, many of whom were in attendance.
The speaker who brought the entire
audience to its feet, however, was
Amanda Valentin (below right), a 2010
graduate in natural science. She ended
her remarks with the announcement that
just hours before, she received a letter
of acceptance to Albany College of
Pharmacy and Health Science, where she
will continue toward her goal of a career
in pharmacy.
Dr. Bela Dadhich, assistant professor of
biology, summed up the faculty perspective.
“This is where the future begins for
thinkers, designers and problem solvers,”
she said. “We are committed to teaching
excellence to give an advantage to our
students.”
See p. 3 for a photo tour of the STEM
Center.
“I can’t believe I
have advanced from
remedial math to
calculus to this!” she
said, thanking the
College for it role in
her success.
Alumnus Jim Wescott (left), Wescott Electric Company,
and Ron Lafferty of Pennsylvania Machine
Works, Inc., supported the Advanced Technology
Center, which opened in October 2009.
The Sunoco Foundation’s major contribution to the Gateway to Opportunity Campaign for the STEM Complex
resulted in a naming opportunity for the Center’s Auditorium. Standing before the new high-tech facility are Ray
Toto (left), vice chair, Board of Trustees, and Roger Lyle. Both represent Sunoco and are members of the Campaign
Leadership Committee.
Dave Banet, Campaign Leadership Committee
member, and his wife Susie visit the STEM Center
classroom named on their behalf.
Dr. Daniel Pantaleo, formerly of SAP AG and the
Campaign Leadership Committee, and Kathleen
Breslin, vice president, Institutional Advancement,
survey the open computer lab funded by SAP AG.
The lab is a focal point of student activity in the
STEM Center.
Serving Delaware and Chester Counties

president’s letter
The good news is that the College alumni association
is 1,100 members stronger since we’ve added
the Class of 2010 to our ranks. These are men and
women who, like many of you, came to Delaware
County Community College to begin their post high
school education, train for a good job, or enhance
their lives.
More good news: enrollments for the past year were
up 10 percent over last year’s numbers. Especially in
the present economy, Delaware County Community
College makes education affordable for students who
would otherwise miss out on a college education.
The numbers tell the story. People are coming to
us for training and education to qualify for the best
careers and contribute to the economy.
The not so good news is that our state budget
support is not increasing—it may even decrease. State leaders need to provide greater
budget resources for community colleges and Pennsylvanians seeking education and
economic opportunity. We are asking you to help us tell them.
It’s an election year! A new administration is coming to Harrisburg. New candidates
are running for state office. Incumbents know they will be challenged as never
before. We want them to listen to what we have to say.
What can you do First of all, visit the website www.advancepa.net and add your
name to the online petition. It only takes a minute.
campus news
quick hits
Raymond G. Toto of Drexel
Hill has been named chair
of the Board of Trustees at
Delaware County Community
College. He will serve a three
year term ending in June, 2013.
Toto has been a member of the
Board since 2005. Currently,
he is manager, Asset Planning,
at Sunoco Refining and Supply.
Dr. Henrik Eger’s review of the Walnut Street
Theatre production Fiddler on the Roof, geared
to young people and educators, made the lead
story on the website *All About Jewish Theatre*
(AAJT). Also on the AAJT site is Eger’s interview
with Alexander Sovronsky, the actor who plays
the fiddler and whose violin once belonged to
a musician in Hitler’s orchestra. Eger is professor
of English and Communication.
Linda Collier, dean of Public Services and
Social Science, gave a presentation entitled
“Can Society Provide an Alternative to
Delinquent Survival Strategies” during the
Oxford Round Table’s annual colloquium
held in July 2010 at Oxford University, UK.
The Oxford Round Table, a not-for-profit
organization, is chartered under the laws of
England and Wales as authorized by the
Companies Acts of Parliament.
Assistant professor of English
David Robson has two new
books out: The Murder of
Emmett Till, about the brutal
killing that inspired the modern
civil rights movement,
and The Israeli-Palestinian
Conflict, a history of the ongoing
war in the Middle East.
Eleven Delaware County Community College
students were honored March 17 at the 2010
Keystone Collegiate Press Awards luncheon
in Hershey, Pa. for their work on the campus
newspaper, The Communitarian. The newspaper
took a total of 16 awards, including
first place for the newspaper’s web site, sports
writing, feature photos, and review, and
second place for feature story, personality
profile, public service story and review
Then, if you have a chance, talk to your local state representatives. Whether in
person or by letter or email, let them know that you are a Delaware County
Community College alumnus, alumna or supporter. You know firsthand the value of
the education we offer here. Remind them that they probably know our graduates
themselves: nurses, plumbers, teachers, police officers, who started here. Remind
them that you are constituents; you are voters.
Tell them how community colleges are leading the way in the 21st century, with
higher education, workforce development, career and skill training opportunities.
That can’t continue unless our leaders vote for greater resources for community
colleges. I hope you will join our efforts to keep community college
education affordable.
Jerome S. Parker
p r e s i d e n t
COMMUNITY COLLEGES LEADING THE WAYPA
New Pathway with Temple
Delaware County Community College and Temple University joined forces to create
pathways from the College’s associate degree programs in Applied Engineering
Technology (AET) to Temple’s bachelor of science degree in Engineering Technology
(BSET). Seated from left: Dr. William N. Black, Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment
Management, Temple; Dr. Jerry S. Parker, College President. Standing from left: from
Temple University College of Engineering, Dr. Keya Sadeghipour, Dr. Steven Ridenour;
from the College, Dr. Eric Wellington, dean, Technical Education; Dr. Virginia Carter,
Provost; and Frances M. Cubberley, vice president, Enrollment Management.
For more information about AET programs, call Dr. Bernie Carrozza at 610-359-7389.
Please join us in congratulating these faculty
who have been awarded tenure:
• Eileen Colucci,
Assistant Professor (Counselor)
• Sandra Graf Devenny,
Assistant Professor of Biology
• Kellie Given,
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
• Dr. Beiye Gu,
Assistant Professor of Psychology
• Dr. Pamela Santarlasci,
Assistant Professor of Nursing
The Board of Trustees recently approved
these faculty promotions: Chuck Baker,
associate professor; Shelley Burkhalter,
associate professor; Bela Dadhich, associate
professor; Glenys Gustin, associate professor;
Jennifer Kalligonis, associate professor;
Jill Kirschman, professor; Ralph Marano,
associate professor; William Ollinger,
associate professor; James Raschka, professor;
and Ife Williams, associate professor.
Two faculty gave presentations at the
“Teaching Academic Survival Skills” (TASS)
conference in Ft. Lauderdale. Dr. Diane
Picciani, director of the Center to Promote
Excellence in Teaching and Learning, gave an
illustrated report about “Supporting ESL Students
in Our Classrooms: Examining the Issues
and Exploring Best Practices.” Henrik Eger,
Ph.D., professor of English and Communication,
conducted a workshop on the impact
of anonymous weekly student feedback on
both instructor and students: “What We Think
We Know About Student Perceptions, But
Often Don’t.”
Let Go! A Therapeutic Musical, co-written
by Marc Henley, professor of psychology,
Eartha Holley, assistant professor of English,
and Paula Skutnick-Henley, was performed at
Footlighters Theater in Berwyn in July.
Two Delaware County Community College Phi
Theta Kappa Honor Society members have been
named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.
Celeste Harmer of Havertown,
a 2010 graduate in Liberal Arts,
holds a 3.8 grade point average.
She plans to transfer to Rosemont
College in the fall and
ultimately work in an art related
field in a museum or gallery.
Jawanda Jackson of Lansdowne, also a 2010
graduate, is an Architecture major. She will
transfer to Indiana University of Pennsylvania
this fall to complete a
bachelor’s degree and then
hopes to continue to a
master’s degree in architecture.
Her career goal is to be a
licensed architect specializing
in academic buildings.
These women and 38 other Team members
were honored by the Pennsylvania Commission
for Community Colleges at a banquet in
Harrisburg.
Tracey Hindorff of Wallingford is the 2010
recipient of the Marie Patriarca Award.
Hindorff, a senior assistant in the Records
office, has worked at the
College for 10 years. The
award was established by
Labron Shuman, professor of
Administration of Justice and
coordinator of the Paralegal
program, to recognize staff
members who exemplify Marie Patriarca’s
distinguished and exceptional service to
Delaware County Community College.
Patriarca, secretary to the President and
assistant secretary to the Board of Trustees,
retired in 2003 after 25 years of service.
Congratulations to the Phantoms baseball team for an undefeated league record of 16-0,
capped off with a league championship! The Phantoms completed their great season with a
10-6 victory over Luzerne County Community College on May 2.
Brian Bayliss Matt McGee
Armendino Cavaliere Craig Morrison
Jorge Cayasso Paul Motta
Evan Cline
Tim Schultz
Matt DeBarbarie Mike Szczepaniak
Michael Delio Bobby Williams
Andrew Dunn Travis Wramble
Darryl Gore Sean Wyatt
Kevin McEnt
Andrew Grafstrom, Head Coach
Chip Scherer, Assistant Coach
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STEM Center
The STEM Center has earned LEED
Silver Certification for the U.S. Green
Building Council for its extensive use of
sustainable features, including recycled
materials, green vegetated roof, low VOC
finishes throughout, and natural light.
• 19 classrooms
• 11 science labs
• Two computer aided design (CAD) labs
• Blueprint reading room
• Mathematics and Science Learning
Center
• More than 200 desktop and laptop
computers
• Tiered multimedia lecture hall
• Burlap and Bean Coffee Bar
• 24 iMac computers in a student lounge
• Fitness Center
• Aerobics Studio
• Group study rooms
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It’s A
Great
Place to
Work!
Delaware County
Community College
has been recognized
in the Chronicle of
Higher Education
“2010 Great Colleges
to Work For” Program
in the Confidence
in Senior Leadership
category.
The results, released
in July in the
Chronicle’s third
annual report on the
Academic Workplace,
are based on a survey
of more than 42,000
employees at 277 colleges
and universities
nationwide.
In all, only 97 of
the 277 institutions
achieved “Great Colleges
to Work For”
recognition including
77 four-year institutions
and 20 two-year
institutions. Results
were reported for
small, medium and
large institutions, with
Delaware County
Community College
included among the
large institutions
with 10,000 or more
students.
The primary factor in
deciding whether an
institution received
recognition was the
employee feedback.
For more information
and to view all the
results of the survey,
visit the Chronicle’s
web site at http://
chronicle.com/academicworkplace.
Advancement news
Bradley Award Headline
Lindsay Aberts of Downingtown (second from right) and Thomas G. Deitman of Parkside (second from
left) received the Judge Harry J. Bradley Awards, presented annually to graduating Delaware County
Community College Paralegal students who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence and
whose contributions to the College and the Paralegal Studies program deserve special recognition.
The recipients have been designated Bradley Scholars.
Both plan to become attorneys.
The late Harry J. Bradley served for 19 years as a Judge of
the Court of Common Please of Delaware County. He was
respected for his skill, integrity, decency and dedication
to the law. Judge Bradley was a founding member of the
Delaware County Community College Paralegal Advisory
Committee and served as an active member from 1993
until his passing in 2008.
Mrs. Harry J. Bradley (left) presented the awards. Also congratulating the students is Labron Schumann
(right), professor of Administration of Justice and coordinator of the College’s Paralegal program.
College Receives Grants
Grants awarded to Delaware County Community College for 2010-2011 will strengthen delivery of
education and training to current and incoming students as well as members of the community
seeking counseling and job readiness services.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a $90,000 grant request to support scholarships for new
and continuing students training for careers as technicians in nuclear energy facilities. Delaware County
Community College was one of nineteen community colleges nationwide, and the only community college
in Pennsylvania, to receive an award. All of the scholarship recipients will participate in a program
established in 2007 by a partnership between the College and Exelon to develop curriculum for an associate
degree program to meet anticipated demand for a trained workforce in the nuclear energy industry.
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation awarded a two-year grant totaling $100,000 through
the Nurse Faculty Lines Grant Program. Funding for the grant was provided by a generous donation by
Independence Blue Cross. The grant will support the salary and benefits of a full-time Clinical Faculty
position for the College’s Nursing program. Of the thirty-four applications submitted for this funding
initiative, only seven grants were awarded across Pennsylvania. The Clinical Faculty position will be
responsible for overseeing the clinical learning experiences required by all students enrolled in the
Nursing program. Oversight and coordination by the Clinical Faculty will increase the consistency of
clinical rotation experience by students regardless of location; improve delivery and oversight of clinical
assignments; increase student success through a more consistent approach of clinical experiences;
strengthen relationships between the program and clinical sites; and increase the level of professional
and consistent interaction at clinical locations.
The $558,411Perkins grant for 2010-2011 is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and
administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Career and Technical
Education. The grant is used to support a variety of activities that strengthen career education programs
at the College. This year, funds will be used to improve credential attainment with tutorial and online
tutorial services, strengthen technical skill attainment with the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment,
increase the retention and completion rates of students enrolled in programs nontraditional to gender,
and improve placement follow-up to identify students that have obtained employment or continued
their post-secondary education.
Funding provided by the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will support three ongoing
initiatives that provide direct services to residents of Delaware County. A $298,237 grant will continue
the services of the CareerLink Assessment Center which supports the CareerLink offices in Chester and at
the College’s Marple Campus. The $41,176 Workforce Prep grant will support eligible Delaware County
residents who need the career guidance and services available through the College’s longstanding and
highly successful New Choices program. A $68,692 PC Workshops grant will offer workshops in three
Delaware County locations to assist CareerLink clients in using a computer to register and access job
training and employment services available throughout the statewide CareerLink system.
A $690,000 grant from CCRES will support the College’s partnership with the Chester County
Intermediate Unit at the Pennocks Bridge Campus. This unique, hybrid secondary and post-secondary
educational setting has experienced significant enrollment increases for classes offered by the College.
A Permanent Reminder
The Donor Recognition Wall was installed in time for the
May 14 Grand Opening event for the STEM Center. The 150
donors who purchased nameplates were able to enjoy public
recognition of their generosity on this special occasion.
The vibrant colors of the nameplates on the wall reflect the
colorful “subway tiles” on the ground floor of the building
and in other architectural elements throughout the building.
Many donors created nameplates in memory of a loved
one or in appreciation to the College. Student members of
the Business Society pooled resources to purchase a tile.
Dr. Daniel Pantaleo, former member of the Delaware
County Community College Educational Foundation,
and wife Judy scan the wall for their nameplate.
Various departments at the College, such as the Student Affairs and Student Success Area, did the same.
Retired faculty member Reuben Aronovitz’ nameplate proclaimed, “For the Glory of Science.” College
Nurse De Vitale crafted an inspirational message for future generations: “Persist – Learn – Grow.”
A limited number of nameplates are still available. For information, please contact the Office of
Institutional Advancement at 610-359-5131.
Renovated Tennis
Courts Enhance
Campus, Invite
Local Competition
The Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial
Fund awarded the College a $40,000 grant
for restoration of the tennis courts at the
Marple Campus. The repair and resurfacing
of the six tennis courts took place in spring
and the courts have now reopened.
“The opportunity to restore our tennis
courts had not been a priority because of
our focus on the new academic facilities,”
said College President Dr. Jerry Parker.
“Thanks to the foundation’s interest, we
were able to enhance an athletic program
that provides competition and recreation for
the College community and beyond.” Parker
added that the improvements to the Media
Line Road courts offer more opportunities
for community members, local tournaments,
and intercollegiate competition.
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith was a prominent
member of Philadelphia society. Her
love of tennis led to her establishing the
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Girls’ Sportsmanship Trophy and the Middle
States Lawn Tennis Association Tournament.
The Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial
Fund, formed in 1977 from her estate and
managed by Wachovia Bank, N.A., benefits
organizations located in Southeastern Pennsylvania,
with primary emphasis on serving
community needs in Delaware County.
Lindback Award
The final faculty meeting of the academic
year is a time reserved for celebrating
the accomplishments of the College’s
most distinguished faculty.
Highlighting the May 2010
meeting was the presentation
of the prestigious Christian R.
and Mary F. Lindback Award
to Jill Spelina, professor,
Division of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering.
Provost Ginny Carter presided
over the meeting and awards
ceremony. The Lindback
award winner was kept secret until the
public announcement at the meeting.
The Lindback Award, which is presented
annually to a full-time tenured member
of the faculty recognized for academic
excellence and outstanding teaching,
enjoys a long history at colleges and
universities throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Foundation
Part-Time
Faculty Awards
and Mini-Grants
The Delaware County Community College
Educational Foundation presents awards for
outstanding teaching to part-time faculty.
Presenting these awards on behalf of the
Foundation were Executive Director
Kathleen A. Breslin, and Board Member
William H. Torian, Jr., who is also an
adjunct faculty member in the Division of
Business and CIS. This year’s winners are:
Dr. Fiona Geiser, Division of Allied
Health, Nursing and Emergency Services
Ann Kistler – Developmental Studies
Giancarlo Ricci – Carpentry, Division of
Technical Education
The Foundation also awards minigrants
up to $5,000 to assist faculty in
developing innovative programs.
Dr. Pamela Santarlasci received a grant
for her proposal, “Student Readmission
and Retention in an Associate Degree
Nursing Program.” Grants are submitted
and awarded through the Center for
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
under the direction of Dr. Diane Piccani.
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Happy Anniversary!
The 10th anniversary of the Lou Scott Golf Classic was
memorable for many reasons. Besides the truly perfect
weather, several new activities were added to the
annual event, which drew about 100 golfers on June 8
to The Golf Course at Glen Mills. Philadelphia golf legend
Jay Sigel offered golf tips on the putting green and at the
10th hole, where he greeted each foursome as they tried
their luck at winning the hole-in-one prize, a new Jeep,
courtesy of Videon Chrysler Dodge Jeep. The outing
concluded with a “ball drop” from a helicopter whose
bombardier released a load of golf balls at a target on the
ninth hole. Another anniversary bonus was a complimentary
ticket to the AT&T National PGA event held at Aronimink
Golf Club in July.
It was also a day to remember Lou Scott and the lasting
impression he has made on friends and family who continue
to support this event. The golf outing augments a scholarship
fund established by Lou’s wife to benefit graduates
of Penncrest High School attending Delaware County
Community College. At the time of his death, the retired
principal of Penncrest was working at Delaware County
Community College as an assistant to the President.
Jay Sigel demonstrates
putting training devices with golfers as they
practice on the putting green.
To date, 46 scholarships have been awarded with
proceeds of more than $130,000 from the outings.
Over time, the scholarship was expanded to include
other high school graduates because of the broader
constituency that participates
in the event.
Rodger Mutzel, outing chair
and friend of Lou Scott, presides over
the awards banquet and shares favorite stories of
Lou Scott with audience.
Larry Moulder of UPS (right) poses with
Jay Sigel and his team. UPS sponsors the
UPS Cup competition each year.
Larry Weathers of
Weathers Automotive presents
Hank Winchester with winnings from
the ball drop contest.
Mary Scott thanks golfers for their
participation and for sharing fond
memories of her husband.
Jim Bryan focuses
on new putting technique.
Dave Banet, title sponsor, (far right)
congratulates the winning foursome, (left to right) John Ammerman,
Mike Howanski, Dan Martelli and Paul Rayer, a team that
frequently places first.
Larry Weathers, ball drop
contest sponsor, waves to crowd
before dropping the balls.
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meet
Jane
Griffin
A.A.S., Data Processing,
1982
Information Assurance
Manager, National Air and
Space Intelligence Center
2010 Recipient of the
Delaware County
Community College
Alumni Professional
Achievement Award
The Alumni Professional Achievement Award recognizes accomplishments by alumni who have demonstrated a significant level of
achievement in their chosen field.
Jane Griffin began her educational journey as a teenager in her native Ohio. In high school, she was chosen for the Upward Bound
program for low income children who were enrolled in college prep courses. After graduation she served as Data Systems technician
in the United States Navy in Philadelphia. Following discharge as a first class petty officer in 1981, she decided to stay in the area and
enrolled at Delaware County Community College. Jane earned an associate in applied science degree in Data Processing in 1982.
She worked full time as an AEGIS programmer while studying for a BS in Information Systems at St. Joseph’s University in 1984. She
went on to earn an MBA from St. Joe’s in 1986.
Relocating to the Dayton, Ohio area, Jane continued to advance in her career, as a
programmer at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, and then lead software engineer
at CACI, Inc., in Fairborn, Ohio.
Since 2000, she has been with her current employer, the National Air and Space
Intelligence Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Her quest for
education continued as she applied to the Department of Defense National
Security Agency Information Assurance Scholarship program. She was selected
to attend the Air Force Institute of Technology where she completed an MS in
Information Assurance, Cyber Operations Computer Science in 2008.
Jane is a role model who encourages self improvement via education, formal and
informal, and we are proud to claim her as a graduate who has acknowledged
Delaware County Community College as the starting point for her success.
Sheriff’s Run for Scholarships
What’s the best way to spend a scorching, muggy Sunday morning For more than 40 College faculty, staff, students
and alumni, it was participating in the 5th Annual Sheriff’s 5K Run/Walk for scholarships.
Delaware County Sheriff Joe McGinn ’75 donates a portion of the proceeds from the event to fund a
scholarship at the College. Veterans in any program or students in the Emergency
Management and Planning program are eligible
for the scholarships. Preference is given to women
and minorities in both classifications.
In the hottest contest of the day (no pun intended),
the College’s Police Academy team beat the State
Police team in an upset victory. In addition, seven
College runners placed high in the scoring and two,
Dawn MacClay and Eileen Colucci, won for their
individual groups.
Last but not least, the Walkers on the team nabbed
first place with an overall finish time of 52 minutes.
Sheriff McGinn (fourth from right) awarded certificates
to team members after the event.
A Call for Nominations
Nominations for the Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni
Award are now being accepted by the Alumni Office.
The Wong Moss Alumni Award recognizes the
achievements of individuals who have attended the
College and continue to promote the values of
lifelong education.
Criteria for the award include outstanding success
and distinction in the candidate’s chosen field; active
involvement in service to the community outside of
professional affiliations; continued interest and support
of education, especially community colleges; and being
an alumnus of the College.
The award was established in 1990 by College trustee
Barbara Wong Moss and her son John in honor of her
father, a Chinese immigrant who believed in the importance
of education. To request a nomination form or
receive additional information, call the Alumni Office
at 610-359-7399 or email alumni@dccc.edu.
Deadline for nominations is October 30.
Springfest: Students Chill Before Finals
Be an Alumni Mentor!
Have an impact on student career planning by becoming
an Alumni Mentor. Your profile can be made
available to students seeking guidance, assistance
and support with their career planning. This is also
an excellent way to network with other alumni.
To become an Alumni Mentor:
• First register on the Online Job Board:
http://www.collegecentral.com/dccc/Alum.cfm
• Complete and submit the registration form.
• After receiving email confirmation, return to the
site using your ID and password .
• Choose “Become a Career Mentor.” The password
is “mentor.”
• Select “Add My Profile” and complete the form
indicating the type of mentoring activities you’d
like to offer.
Examples of mentoring activities include conducting
an informational or practice interview; critiquing a
resume or cover letter; networking with students
via phone, email or in person visits; serving as a
co-op or internship sponsor; offering a job
shadow experience.
For further information, contact Jane Lang in
the Student Employment & Co-op Center at
jlang@dccc.edu or call 610-359-5331.
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COMMENCEMENT 2010
May 20, Villanova Pavilion
“And now comes the moment you’ve been waiting for….”
An exuberant Class of 2010 went from students to graduates applauded by families, friends, faculty and administrators in a Commencement ceremony with a personal focus on
them and their academic success.
Lisa O’Malley, a graduate in Education, spoke to her fellow graduates, reminding them that they were “…entering a whole new world with a vast variety of different goals…”
and urged them to take into their new world a life lesson: “Nothing can be accomplished without challenges.” Lisa, a graduate of Overbrook High School for the Blind, will
continue her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Special Education this fall at Neumann University.
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calendar of events
September through December 2010
Marple Campus
www.dccc.edu
Your Business
and The Economy
2011
Sept. 22
Large auditorium
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The current economy
and small business,
plus the forecast for
the economy in 2011.
Pre-registration is
required. Please call
610-723-1229 to
pre-register.
Applied Engineering
Technology Info
Session
Sept. 23, Nov. 18
STEM Center
6 – 7 p.m.
Movie Screening,
Q&A with director
Mystic Fair
Sept. 30
Large auditorium
9:30 – noon
Comedy Show
Myq Kaplan
Oct. 5
11:05 a.m.
Café
32nd Annual
Health Fair
Oct. 20,
10 a.m.
A-Lobby
Multicultural Festival
Nov. 18
10:30 a.m.
A-Lobby
Downingtown
Campus
www.dccc.edu/chesco
Tour
Sept. 23, Rotunda
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Exton Center
www.dccc.edu/chesco
Tours:
Sept. 30, Atrium
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Chester
County
Hospital
www.dccc.edu/chesco/
cchcampus
Nursing
Information Session
Oct. 6, Dec. 15
Rhoads Education
Building
6 – 7 p.m.
Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2010
October 19 Start of Mid-Semester
Accelerated Term
November 1 Registration for Spring 2011
Begins
November 1 Recommended Final Date for
Filing FAFSA Form for Financial
Aid for Spring 2011 Classes
December 13 Classes End
SPRING SEMESTER 2011
January 5 Late Registration
January 10 Classes Begin
March 14 Start of Mid-Semester
Accelerated Term
April 1 Recommended Final Date for
Filing FAFSA Form for Financial
Aid for Summer 2011 Classes
May 19 Commencement
Delaware County Community College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution conforming to all applicable legislation that prohibits discrimination. The College does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws in its educational programs, activities, admission
or employment policies, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX and/or
504 compliance should be referred to: Betty Brown, associate dean for student success, room 2195, 610-359-5320; and/or Connie McCalla, vice president of human resources, room 3572, 610-359-5094.
TTY for the hearing impaired: 610-359-5020.
The College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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