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RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEOCCUPATIONAL/TECHNICAL PROGRAMAdvisory CommitteesAgriculture/Horticulture Advisory Committeeo David Brown, WAND-TV Agriculture Reporter, Farmero Connie Burgett, Connie’s Country Greenhouseo Steve Carlson, Decatur Area Technical Academyo Ron Evans, 4 E’s Treeso Dawn Gates, Zip’s Floristo Stu Hawbaker, U of I Extension (Retired)o Jim Kramer, Decatur Park Districto Kevin McSherry, From the Ground Upo Emmett Sefton, Retiredo Rick Starshak, The Garden Patho Frank Thorp, Retiredo Thomas Wargel, Black Prairie Ag Serviceso George Wells, Farmer, ArchitectAutomotive Advisory Committeeo Brian Caudil, ATI Fleet Serviceso Ted Day, Decatur Area Technical Academyo Pat Donnelly, Donnelly Automotiveo Andrew Frost, Decatur Area Technical Academyo Keith Gooding, Gooding Auto Restorationo Brett Henschen, Advance Autoo Kevin Hunt, Bill Abbott Chryslero Kevin Hollingsead, Miles Chevroleto William Schumacher, Pogue Auto MallBusiness Advisory Committeeo Dale Colee, Dale’s Southlake Pharmacyo Jim Gresham, Lock, Stock & Barrelo Connie Houser, May, Cocagne & Kingo Dennis Kerfoot, Archer Daniels Midland Co.o Andy Thomas, May, Cocagne & Kingo Wendy Tohill, NextMedia Groupo Brian Yeager, Archer Daniels MidlandCriminal Justice Advisory Committeeo Lt. Ed Smith, Decatur Police Departmento Jeremy Welker, Decatur Police Departmento Judge Arthur Powers, Jr., Retiredo Pat Murphy, Richland Community Collegeo Brian Earles, Decatur Police Departmento Lt. Tom Schneider, Macon Co. Sheriff’s Office2006-07 Institutional Data Book 85

RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEo Donna Yemm, Richland Community CollegeOffice Technology Advisory Committeeo Nettie Closs, Sincerely Yours Transcription Serviceso Jody Cramer, Dr. Lee’s Officeo Carol Grider, St. Mary’s Hospital2006-07 Institutional Data Book 89

RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEOffice Technology Advisory Committee (cont.)o Brenda Hubner, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Linda Johnson, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Cathy Moroney, St. Mary’s Hospitalo Jennifer Schmidt, Sincerely Yours Transcription Serviceso Dan Stoner, Internal Medicine Subspecialty AssociationRadiologic Technology Advisory Committeeo Marjorie Calvetti, Springfield Memorial Medical Centero Susan Clark, Richland Community Collegeo Susan Grimm, Richland Community Collegeo Dr. John Locke, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Julie Morris, St. Mary’s Hospitalo Dave Overlot, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Lezlie Ruecker, Registered Radiographer, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Dr. Joseph Schrodt, Surgeon (Retired)o Ann Snodgrass, Richland Community Collegeo Kay Woodcock, Registered Radiographer, St. Mary’s HospitalRN-ADN and PN Advisory Committeeo Sharon Austen, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Charlotte Bivens, Richland Community Collegeo Kathy Booker, Millikin Universityo Ann Chelette, Decatur School District #61o Joyce Clay, Richland Community Collegeo Shelba Donoho, Richland Community Collegeo Linda Fahey, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Glen Griesheim, St. Mary’s Hospitalo Beverly Holly, State of Illinois Department of Mental Health (Retired)o Diane Johner, Macon County Health Departmento Esther Johnson, Family Nurse Practitionero Linda Klemm, Millikin Universityo Theresa Larson, Richland Community Collegeo Jean Litchfield, Richland Community Collegeo Judy Maloney, Richland Community Collegeo Gloria Marshall, Heritage Behavioral Health Centero Deborah McGee, Richland Community Collegeo Tanya Murphy, DMH Home Healtho Carol Myers, Richland Community Collegeo Virginia Ostermeier, Richland Community Collegeo Glenna Parish, Richland Community Collegeo Mary Riedell, Richland Community Collegeo Teresa Rutherford, St. Mary’s Hospitalo Terri Scroggins, Richland Community Collegeo Lisa Trudeau, Aspen Ridge Care Centreo Gail Wehrle Fyke, Decatur Memorial Hospitalo Carol Wood, Richland Community Collegeo Edward Yundt, St. Mary’s Hospital2006-07 Institutional Data Book 90

RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEN.A.A.C.P. College Chapter (Charter Date July 12, 2001) – The purpose of this club is topromote diversity as an asset by having students from various social and cultural groups cometogether to discuss issues perpetuated by race, creed, religion, sex, or national origin. Further,this club will assist students in their endeavors to understand the cultures of others.P.A.W. (Performing Arts Workshop) (Chartered in January 2005) - The purpose of PAW isto promote the appreciation and support of the performing arts among the student body ofRichland Community College.Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) (Chartered in October 1974) – This organization, a local chapter ofan international two-year college honor society, initiates eligible members twice a year. Studentsachieving a 3.5 grade point average with 12 or more credit hours at RCC, at the 100 level orabove, are eligible for membership. This organization engages in social, educational, andcharitable projects.P.R.I.D.E. (People Respecting Individual Differences in Everyone) (Charter Date October11, 1996) – The purposes of People Respecting Individual Differences in Everyone (P.R.I.D.E.)are to provide education surrounding gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues, to foster a greaterawareness and tolerance for gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons and issues, and furnish social andemotional support to gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons and allies on campus.Program Board (Established April 1983) – The Program Board consists of students, faculty,and staff who plan and arrange College-wide events. Involvement in the Program Board bringshands-on experience in the areas of time management, delegation, and budgeting, as well asdeveloping skills in leadership and decision making. Membership on the Program Board is opento all students who are enrolled in three (3) semester hours and in good academic and financialstanding with the College. Along with developing the calendar section of the StudentHandbook and the Reception and Recognition Program, unique learning opportunities areprovided through professional entertainers, seminars, lectures, and displays.RN Student Nurses Club (Charter Date November 8, 1991) – The RN Student Nurses Clubwas formed to promote interest and to provides information about nursing and other healthcareers. Meetings are scheduled monthly throughout fall and spring semesters at a timeconvenient for the majority of the members. The club sponsors educational and communityservice programs both on and off campus.Sexual Assault Awareness and Education Organization (SAAEO) Club (Chartered inOctober 2003) – The purpose of this club shall be to provide awareness and education tostudents, faculty/staff and the community about sexual assault and sexual abuse, as well as toprovide support for victim, survivors, and significant others of sexual assault/abuse.Student Ambassador Mentors (Charter Date September 5, 1990) – Student AmbassadorMentors (SAMs) participate in the Student Orientation Advisement and Registration Program.They help new students make a smoother transition to higher education and introduce newstudents to the broad educational opportunities at Richland. They provide on-going support tostudents in the areas of positive attitude development and relationship-building with faculty,staff, and peers. Student Ambassador Mentors are knowledgeable and can refer students toappropriate College services and to staff who provide services for students. Student AmbassadorMentors are nominated by faculty members or staff or may apply directly to the program.2006-07 Institutional Data Book 94

RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEStudent Senate (Established 1975) – The purpose of the Student Senate is to represent thestudents of Richland Community College through effective communications by promoting unityand fellowship with all members of the College community. We encourage the development ofcampus organizations and activities that will meet the needs and interests of the students. TheStudent Senate strives to represent and interpret student opinion as related to the information oncampus policy and to distribute the academic fees to provide a variety of educational and socialopportunities for students. Students are elected each Fall and Spring Semester to the 12-memberboard. Petitions are available at the secretary’s desk in the Campus Life Office. Full- and parttimestudents are eligible for governmental posts providing they are in academic and financialgood standing with the College. The Student Senate meets weekly to take action on matters ofconcern for the student body. Members of the Senate also serve with faculty and administrationon designated committees to represent the students’ point of view. The Student Trustee iselected each Spring Semester by the student body to serve as an advisory voting member of theBoard of Trustees. The Student Trustee may make and second motions during the Boardmeetings, and the Student Trustee also serves on the Student Senate.Surgical Technology Club (Chartered in 2002) – The purpose of this club is to provide aforum to explore the education and vocation of surgical technology. Membership in this clubshall be open to anyone with an interest in surgical technology and/or surgical technologyeducation.Visions of Design (Chartered in 2003) – As members of Visions of Design, we endeavor tocreate and use our inner desires and discoveries as artists to educate and raise awareness aboutGraphic Arts to the community around us. We strive to create high standards and respect for ourprofession and to become mentors for those who will come after us. In our efforts, we also wantto reach out to the community and search out innovative ideas that could cultivate the growthpotential of this profession.W.I.N.S. (Women In New Seasons) (Charter Date October 10, 2006) - W.I.N.S. shall furtherthe exchange of information and cooperation between members, to promote the causes of ISTEP,and to conduct the club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare ofthe ISTEP program within the community.W.O.W. (Women Of Worth) (Chartered in 2005) – The purpose of Women of Worth ofStudent Support Services/TRIO is to provide support for each other and to become empoweredwomen through education, knowledge, awareness, skills, appreciation of diversity, and service tothe community.X-Ray Vision (Charter Date March 31, 2004) – The purpose of this club is to promote thecareer of radiology.2006-07 Institutional Data Book 95