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www.dtcc.eduA Publication for Alumni and Friends of the College | Spring/Summer 2013A Partner inEducationDelaware middle and high schoolstudents benefit from the manypartnerships with Delaware TechLearningCommunitiesAn educational model providesopportunities for integrativelearning and increasedstudent successChampions ofUndergraduate ResearchBiology and chemistry students conduct undergraduate research

In this issue Spring/SUMMER 2013 ~ NUmber 1featuresCover Story9Learning CommunitiesAn educational model provides opportunities for improvedlearning and increased student success.15Health Sciences on the RiseDelaware Tech makes improvements and expansions to producegraduates for high-demand career fields.17A Partner in EducationDelaware middle and high school students benefit from the manypartnerships with Delaware Tech.Kaliopi Bousses, Biological Sciencesstudent2225Career ServicesStudents are provided career self-assessment and exploration, aswell as job search assistance.Cirwhat? Cirwa!CIRWA delivers future-focused, labor market data and workforceinformation to enable proactive strategic decisions.11CHAMPIONS OFUNDERGRADUATERESEARCHBiology and chemistry studentsconduct undergraduate research.In EVERY ISSUE5 STUDENT LIFE23 GIVING7 ALUMNI27 EVENTS13 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 31 ATHLETICS19 ACADEMICS1 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

MESSAGE from THE presidentOn behalf of the entire DelawareTech community, please join mein congratulating the membersof the Class of 2013 who received theirwell-earned degrees during the recentcommencement ceremonies held on May20, 21, and 22. Our graduates have beenwell prepared for jobs in high-demandfields like healthcare, informationtechnology and education, and we knoweach of them is destined for success.As you may know, connectingDelawareans with jobs and studentsuccess have been the College’s toppriorities. Since 2011, we’ve launchedfifteen new degree, certificate and shorttermtraining programs that provide thehands-on training that local employers are looking for – programs like surgical technology,energy management, and information security. This has only been possible thanks to theefforts of countless faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing opportunities for ourstudents to pursue successful careers. And to make sure that our students are reaching theiracademic goals in all of our programs, we recently signed the National Call to Action,joining nearly 70 other community colleges in a commitment to raise graduation rates 50percent by 2020.As our 2013 graduates enter a new phase of their lives, we hope they’ll realize thisis not the end of their Delaware Tech experience, but rather the beginning of a new,ongoing relationship with their alma mater. As I travel up and down the state, I meet somany graduates and friends of the College who serve as an inspiration to all of us bygetting involved and giving back. They attend campus events, join our alumni association,volunteer their time and expertise at our annual fundraisers, and support the College’sEducational Foundation. As many of you have so aptly demonstrated, giving back – nomatter what form it takes – is vitally important to the College, to our students and to ourcommunities.“ConnectingDelawareans with jobsand student successhave been the College’stop priorities.”Thank you!Orlando J. George, Jr.PresidentSPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 2

Message from Alumni PresidentsBoard of TrusteesMark S. Stellini, ChairmanJohn M. Maiorano, Vice ChairmanWilliam G. Bush, IV, Esq.Norman D. Griffiths, Esq.Louis F. Owens, Jr., M.D.Selham Sue SalibaAudrey Van Luven~Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr.College PresidentPresident’s CouncilDr. Mark T. BrainardVice President & Campus DirectorStanton and Wilmington CampusDr. Kimberly L. JoyceAssociate Vice President forAcademic AffairsDr. Frances H. LeachAssistant Campus DirectorStanton and Wilmington CampusGerard M. McNesbyVice President for FinanceDr. Judith A. ScipleVice President for InstitutionalEffectiveness & College RelationsBrian D. Shirey, Esq.Chief Legal Counsel & Vice Presidentfor Human ResourcesDr. Ileana M. SmithVice President & Campus DirectorOwens CampusStephanie S. SmithVice President for Academic AffairsDr. June S. TuranskyVice President & Campus DirectorTerry Campuswww.dtcc.eduConny R. WertzAlumni President,Owens CampusGary W. PippinAlumni President,Terry CampusSharon L. MossmanAlumni President,Stanton and Wilmington CampusFirst, we must echo the words of our college president:“Congratulations to the Class of 2013!” And as theybegin a new chapter, so does their College alumniassociation.Delaware Tech’s three alumni chapters – representing theOwens, Terry and Stanton/Wilmington Campuses – havejoined forces to create a stronger, more unified collegewidealumni association. You’ll find that this and future editionsof Delaware Tech will reflect a one college perspective witharticles highlighting events, activities and initiatives fromacross the College.As chapter presidents, we are excited to collaborate moreclosely to strengthen ties not just between our membersbut between the College and its alumni, so we believe it’simportant to take a moment to reaffirm our commitmentto graduates. Delaware Tech’s new collegewide alumniassociation is committed to the same values that shape ourpromise to students…Access, Opportunity, Excellence andHope:Access: As students graduate and become alumni, accessto their community college continues…access to campusservices like our career centers and libraries.Opportunity: The College is working to expandopportunities for its alumni and friends to engage withthe College and one another through this publication, ourFacebook sites (Friend us!), and our website. There are alsoopportunities to become more actively involved includingattending or volunteering at campus events like new studentorientation, graduation, and our annual 5K races and galas.Excellence and Hope: As graduates who have greatlybenefited from our Delaware Tech education, we encourageour fellow alumni and friends to help financially supporttoday’s students. Any level of contribution – no matter howsmall – helps the College carry on a tradition of excellence ineducation and a legacy of providing students with hope thatthey can achieve their academic goals.The future of Delaware Tech and its alumni association isbright and exciting, and we encourage all alumni and friendsof the College to get connected and get involved…there hasnever been a better time!STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICYIt is the policy of the College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age disability, sexual orientation(defined exclusively as heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality), or genetic information be subjected to any discrimination prohibited bythe Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended;Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Genetic Information NondiscriminationAct of 2008 and other applicable laws, regulations and Executive Orders. This policy applies to recruitment, employment and subsequentplacement, training, promotion, compensation, continuation, probation, discharge and other terms and conditions of employment over whichthe College has jurisdiction as well as to all educational programs and activities. The College has designated a Civil Rights Coordinator,who serves as the College’s Title IX Coordinator and the College’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, to carry out its commitment to equalopportunity and nondiscrimination. Inquiries or complaints by students or employees regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies maybe addressed to: Barbara Mignon Weatherly, Esq. Civil Rights Coordinator, Office of the President, P.O. Box 897, Dover, DE, 19903, (302) 739-6356, civilrights@dtcc.edu3 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Delaware TechnicalCommunity CollegePublished by the Division of InstitutionalEffectiveness and College RelationsP.O. Box 897Dover, DE 19903(302) 739-4623~Design and productionTom Burn, Art DirectorPatti BishopVassili KormalosTammy Watkins, Production ManagerGet involved!Become active in the Alumni AssociationWriters and EditorsChristine GillanLisa Hastings-SheppardAllison HayesDiane MaxwellPhotographyJason BurlewPrudy PiersonCharles UniatowskiThe mission of the Delaware Tech Alumni Association is to generate a sense ofidentity, loyalty and commitment toward the institution, its students, graduates andthe communities it serves. The Alumni Association collaborates with the College tomaintain the excellence of existing programs, highlight the Colleges’ achievementsand achievers, and meet the ever-changing and expanding needs of the College.Benefits of being active in the Alumni Association- Connect with fellow alumni- Make an impact by sharing your ideas and knowledge- Provide internship opportunities for students- Use the campus library, career services and fitness center(with a valid alumni ID)Connect with a Campus Near YouOwens Campus (302) 855-1607Terry Campus (302) 857-1125Stanton and Wilmington Campus (302) 453-3722Mission StatementDelaware Technical Community Collegeis a statewide multi-campus communitycollege committed to providing openadmission, post-secondary education atthe associate degree level. The Collegeoffers comprehensive educationalopportunities that support economicdevelopment and are relevant andresponsive to the needs of thecommunity including career, general,developmental, and transfer education;workforce training; professionaldevelopment; and lifelong learning. TheCollege believes in the practical value ofhigher education as a means of economicand personal advancement. The Collegerespects its students as individuals andas members of diverse groups and iscommitted to fostering student success.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 4

STUDENT LIFEProfessional tennis playerArthur Ashe once said,“From what we get, wecan make a living; what we give,however, makes a life.” DelawareTech students are learning thislesson on a regular basis througha wide variety of service learningprojects statewide.Service learning is a teaching andlearning strategy that integrates meaningfulcommunity service with instruction andreflection to enrich the learning experience,teach civic responsibility, and strengthencommunities. The College offers a studentsuccess course called Introduction to ServiceLearning that provides students withcommunity service ideas and opportunitieswhile helping them learn the value of civicengagement.Stuff the Bus is one example of astudent project that has a profoundimpact on the community. Culinary artsstudents at the Terry Campus collaboratewith DART First State to fill a bus withedible contributions for the Food Bankof Delaware. “Our students embrace theopportunity to feed people,” said Chef EdHennessy, department chair for culinaryarts. “This year, the students wanted tofocus on nutritional choices so they usedthe money earned through the CulinaryArts Club to buy healthy, non-perishablefood items like canned vegetables andfruit.”A wide variety of service projects existat every campus and include everythingfrom planting trees tocleaning up our beaches tomaking blankets for childrenwho are ill or traumatized.The efforts can be linked toa program of study, such asnursing students providinghealth screenings or agriculturestudents planting trees. Others areinitiated by student clubs. Alpha BetaGamma, the business students’ honorsociety, donates stockings filled with toysto the Salvation Army every Christmas.And some are the result of employees orstudents rallying volunteers to their cause.A team at the Terry Campus participatesin the Annual Dash for Organ and TissueDonor Awareness in Philadelphia eachspring inspired by Lloyd Saba, their mailroom manager, who was an organ donorrecipient.“Our service learning initiativesare successful because the divisions ofinstruction and student services workcollaboratively to provide resources andThe Vanguard Society and Dean of Students Regan Hicks-Goldsteinvolunteered at the Delaware Food Bank. The Vanguard Society is a studentorganization of diverse male students at Delaware Tech who are communityconscious and driven to raise social and self-awareness.The Architectural & Civil Engineering Club at the Terry Campus, with advisorDr. Reginald Chandler, participates in two Habitat for Humanity projects a year.5 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Owens Campus students helped make fleece blankets as part of Project Linus that will be distributed to first responders across Sussex County by a local non-profit organization.experiences for our students to engagewith our local community,” said JenniferBlackwell, academic counselor/civic andcommunity engagement coordinator atthe Owens Campus. “And many of ourcommunity partners have expressed thatwhen they see volunteer or service hourson a candidate’s resume when making ahiring decision, they are more likely toconsider that candidate over one who hassought paid employment because of thedrive and dedication it takes to volunteerone’s time.”Another example of a successfulproject was created by a group of studentsenrolled in the Occupational TherapyAssistant (OTA) program at the Stantonand Wilmington Campus. Last fall,a group of 13 OTA students engagedparticipants in Chimes, Delaware’sCommunication Activities RecreationExercise Services (CA.R.E.S.) program, ina special class project. C.A.R.E.S. offersopportunities for community inclusion,sensory stimulation, daily living skills andhealth education, and fitness promotion.The first thing the students didwas assess their varying needs from anoccupational therapy standpoint. InDecember, when the students returnedto C.A.R.E.S., they brought a variety ofcreative materials they had designed andconstructed to improve the gross and finemotor skills and eye-hand coordinationneeds demonstrated in the assessments.There were bowling pins made from plasticwater bottles, a handmade ring toss, ashopping game made from grocery storecirculars and even paper dolls that neededto be dressed.Counselors at Delaware Tech seea bright future for initiatives designedto get students involved in communityservice projects. “Service learning willcontinue to grow over the coming years,”said Blackwell. “I am thankful to be ina position to help connect students withthese opportunities.”Delaware Tech Terry mascot “Terry Hawk” is on hand each year to seeto it that no one goes hungry for the holidays. Terry Campus studentsparticipated in their fourth “Stuff the Bus!” event at the Acme, North DoverCenter in the fall.Delaware Tech was proud to host Give Kids a Smile again at The Dental Group inLewes, Delaware. Give Kids a Smile is a program that provides free dental care tochildren from low-income families.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 6

AlumniDelaware Tech AlumnusFulfills LifelongDreamWhen John Przybylski graduatedfrom high school, he knewhe wanted to pursue a careerin the medical field. But a series of lifeevents laid out a different path for him.He ended up training as a hair stylist andjoining a salon where he worked as a stylistand manager for 23 years. His dream ofmedicine was not forgotten, however. Heincorporated it into his job by starting acharitable program that provides educationabout dealing with the outwardly visiblesigns of cancer treatment to those affectedby the disease. He also fielded medicalquestions from family and friends ona regular basis. “I told them I wasn’t adoctor,” he says. “But they always calledme back to tell me I was right on with mydiagnosis.”Finally one day, he decided it was timeto put his dream into action. He decidedhe wanted to become a Physician Assistant(PA), chose the school he wanted to attend,and found out what would be needed toget there. He then enrolled in classes atDelaware Tech to fulfill the prerequisitesfor Drexel University’s HahnemannPhysician Assistant program. Over thenext four years, he took two classes persemester, while continuing to work fulltime at the salon to support his family. Hemaintained a 4.0 and earned a CampusDirector’s Scholarship. While at DelawareTech he formed many bonds with thefaculty and staff at the school. He stillkeeps in touch with many of these peopletoday, and credits them with making histime at Delaware Tech a pleasure. “I wishI could have taken all of my classes atDelaware Tech,” he says. “It was a greateducation, and the classes prepared mewell for my studies at Drexel.”In fact, with just the classes fromDelaware Tech under his belt, he was ableto secure one of 90 spots in the PhysicianAssistant program at Drexel out of a poolof about 1,700 applicants. “The supportI got at Delaware Tech gave me the toolsI needed to succeed.” He mentions thescholarship opportunities, writing center,math lab and mentoring as key strengthsthat Delaware Tech offers students. “It’saffordable, it was convenient, and it workedwith my schedule,” he says. “I never couldhave done it if these pieces hadn’t all cometogether.”After three-and-a-half years in thePhysician Assistant program, Johngraduated with honors, passed the boards,and accepted a job at Christina CareHealth System as a surgical physicianassistant in February of this year. It wasthe culmination of an eight-year journeythat he says was only made possible by thestrong support of his family. “They willnever know how much they mean to me.”He is especially proud of his daughter whograduated from Padua Academy during hisstudies and went on to college, majoringin biology at the University of Delaware.“She attends classes at Delaware Tech inthe summer,” he says, “because of howpositive my experience was.”John says he loves his current careerand feels like he is finally where he issupposed to be. Recently he assisted ina surgery for a woman who had battledbreast cancer. She remembered himhelping her with a wig in the salon wherehe worked more than a decade ago.“Sometimes there are just signs that tellyou you’re in the right place at the righttime,” he says.7 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Alumni SpotlightAs executive director of the FirstState Community Action Agencyin Georgetown, Bernice Edwardsoften tells people, “If you have a dreamand you’ve set your goal, don’t let anythingdeter you from achieving it. You might notreach it right away, but keep persevering,and it will happen.” Her clients take herseriously because Bernice doesn’t just talkthe talk. She’s walked the walk.At 38 years old, she sat down with herhusband and two teenagers and told themshe wanted to go to college. She neededtheir cooperation to make it happen,and they wholeheartedly agreed. Havingstarted at the First State CommunityAction Agency (First State CAA) as aHead Start parent volunteer and then as anemployee working in community outreach,Bernice knew that human services wasthe degree for her. First State CAA workswith individuals and communities toovercome the challenges of unemployment,homelessness, substandard livingconditions and hunger.“I was really nervous to go back toschool at first,” said Bernice. “But twopeople at the Owens Campus, RichardWindsor and Ray Lord, helped menavigate the process. I remember the dayRichard said to me, ‘You can do it. Don’tthink that you can’t.’ He helped me withmy financial aid, and Ray helped me designmy class schedule. He was also my firstteacher.”She knew that Delaware Tech wasthe perfect option for a working wife andmother. And as she worked her way upthrough the ranks at First State CAA, shefinished her bachelor’s degree in behavioralscience at Wilmington University.In addition to her education, the factthat she held a variety of jobs at the agencyhelped her in her role as executive director,a job she has held for eight years. “It wasdefinitely good having that experiencebecause I have sincere empathy for thosethat we’re helping. I’m not talking aboutsympathy. When you have empathy, youcan really feel their feelings. Being sorryfor them doesn’t help them get out ofthe situation they’re in,” said Bernice.“Also I know what each job requires, andI wouldn’t ask my staff, which is a verydedicated group of people, to do anythingI wouldn’t do.”She was presented in 2004 withDelaware Tech’s Distinguished AlumniAward, an honor that recognizes graduateswho have made significant contributions totheir communities through their academicand career achievements, communityservice, and personal accomplishments. Asa result, her name is etched on a plaque onthe campus “Walk of Success” sidewalkoutside the Student Services Center.Bernice also maintains deep ties to hercommunity through a variety of activitiesoutside of her role at First State CAA. Inaddition to serving on the Owens CampusAlumni Board, she is active in her church,Friendship Baptist Church in Lewes.Bernice also is a member of the SussexCounty Alumnae Chapter of Delta SigmaTheta, Milton Lions Club, GeorgetownChamber of Commerce, Sunshine CircleClub, and Georgetown-Millsboro RotaryClub. She serves on the Governor’s EqualOpportunity Commission, the StateHuman Relations Commission, the Boardof Trustees of the Rehoboth Art League,and the First State Community Loan FundBoard. She is also a recipient of the MartinLuther King Jr. Community ServiceAward.Even though she’s been working inhuman services for many years now,Bernice still feels a passion for her job.“It’s very exhausting work, but when Isee someone reach a milestone that theyhaven’t been able to achieve before, it’s allworth it.”SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 8

- Jake Biggs, Energy Management studentLearning CommunitiesIntegrative Learning and Student Success“The learning community wasinteresting because we ranweather simulations on ourcomputer model to determineways the school could save onenergy costs. The work we didis identical to what we couldbe doing in the real world as acareer. “- Jake Biggs, “Building Specialist”learning communityAlearning community is acombination of courses linkedtogether around a commontopic or theme with assignments that cutacross courses. Students enrolled in thelearning community all take the linkedcourses together – creating a community oflearners.Instructors work together to teachstudents in the learning communitieswith ongoing collaboration and crossinstructionthroughout the semester.The faculty “team” approach providesan educational experience that connectslearning across subjects.Studies across the nation have shownthat learning communities improvelearning and student success. While thisis reason enough, students also say thatthey get to know their classmates andinstructors better, and they enjoy theclasses more than individual “stand-alone”courses.Research also indicates that studentsare more likely to stay in college whenthe learning experience is meaningful,engaging, and relevant to their lives.This instructional model was put intoplace at Delaware Tech in 2009, and it’ssuccess has resulted in the creation of 72learning communities collegewide.Many of the College’s learningcommunities are developed as partof a program of study or consist ofrequired courses. Some first-year learningcommunities include a student successcourse – another proven best practice forsuccess in college.One example of a popular learningcommunity is called “Brewing Up a9 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Business Career.” It is designed for businessstudents who together take Introduction toBusiness, Critical Reading and Thinking,and a student success course.Students read the book “Brewing Up aBusiness” by Delaware entrepreneur SamCalagione which is discussed in all threeof their courses from varying perspectives,and tour Dogfish Head Brewery to learnfirst-hand about the company. Ultimately,students develop their own career planafter researching a wide variety of fields.Additional learning communitiesthat link courses in a specific majorwith general education courses and/or astudent success courses include “Puttingthe FUNdamentals in English” (reading/English), “Bookworm and the Brain”(reading/psychology), “So...You ThinkYou Can Teach” (education/English),and “You’ve Been Hacked” (computerinformation/math), “Communicationand the Path to Justice” (criminal justice/English), and “Policy and Pen” (politicalscience/English).The College also has created learningcommunities for second-year courses,and courses that are required in a major.Examples include “Bugs and Drugs”(biology/chemistry), “Building Specialist”(energy), and “It’s More Than Black andWhite” (dental hygiene).By offering this instructional model,Delaware Tech is demonstrating itscommitment to student success asevidenced by the commitment to investin the resources to “do it right.” In fact,instructors from Delaware Tech haveattended national training and visitedother colleges who have been successfulwith this initiative.In addition, funding from the TradeAdjustment Assistance CommunityCollege Career Training (TAACCCT)grant program has contributed to thecreation of learning communities andprofessional development for facultymembers.To learn more about all of the learningcommunities offered this fall, contact aDelaware Tech campus nearest you or visitwww.dtcc.edu/academics/alternative-learningoptions/learning-communities.Students in the “Brewing Up a BusinessCareer” learning community tour aDelaware business and read a localentrepreneur’s book as part of theircoursework.Owens Campus, GeorgetownRoady Center for Student Success(302) 855-5951Terry Campus, DoverAdvisement Center(302) 857-1017Stanton and Wilmington CampusStudent Information Center(302) 283-3100This workforce solution was funded by a grantawarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’sEmployment and Training Administration. Thesolution was created by the grantee and does notnecessarily reflect the official position of the U.S.Department of Labor. The Department of Labormakes no guarantees, warranties, or assurancesof any kind, express or implied, with respect tosuch information, including any information onlinked sites and including, but not limited to,accuracy of the information or its completeness,timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continuedavailability, or ownership.The Benefits of Learning Communities• Interrelated concepts,assignments and activitiesengage students with coursematerial.• Students connect and makefriends through sharedexperiences and by takingmultiple courses together.• Students report strongerrelationships with instructors.• Classes that might seemunrelated are connectedthrough a common theme. Thisintegrative curriculum modelsupports engaged studentlearning.• Ready-made study groups areformed by classmates for coursediscussion, homework andstudying.• Students often feel more involvedand connected to the campus,which increases the likelihoodthat they will stay in college anddo well academically.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 10

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Kaliopi Bousses measures DNAconcentrations with a nano dropWhen most people think aboutcommunity college, researchisn’t the first thing that comesto mind. But Dr. Virginia Balke, biologyand chemisty instructor, and her studentsdon’t let that stop them. Four years ago,a student approached her about startinga biochem club and conducting researchprojects. The idea snowballed from thereand what began as a Friday afternoon clubproject has evolved into a thriving researchhub with multiple experiments going on atonce. Visit the chemistry and biology labson any day of the week, and you will findstudents mixing, examining and measuringas they solve scientific problems.Dr. Balke saw tremendous possibilitiesin what she observed happening inthese labs, and in 2010 applied for andwon a National Science FoundationAdvanced Technological Education granttitled SITE SMART (Serving Industrythrough Education: Student Mentoringand Research Techniques). The grantsupported the establishment of a longtermsustainable undergraduate researchprogram at Delaware Tech’s StantonCampus, giving even more studentsopportunities to conduct undergraduateresearch. Dr. Balke also is workingwith other colleges and all campuses ofDelaware Tech to share what she haslearned.Dr. Balke’s work has not goneunnoticed. She was recently honoredwith the Delaware Bio Educator of theYear award in part for integrating studentresearch into her classrooms and creatinga hands-on approach that helps studentssee science in action. Dr. John McDowell,an instructor who joined Delaware Techrecently, says this approach is somethingthat attracted him to the College. “I wasimpressed by the undergraduate researchthat was going on at Delaware Tech,” hesaid. “Science can be very abstract, andthis brings it down to size. It’s a big stepin our students becoming independentscientists.”One such student who is well on herway is Kaliopi Bousses, a second-yearstudent studying biological sciencesat Delaware Tech. She discovered theundergraduate research program throughan Introduction to Research class whichculminated in a department poster session.Bousses participated in the departmentof biology and chemistry’s 2nd AnnualStudent Research Poster Session inDecember 2012, along with 13 otherstudents who competed for monetaryprizes provided by Fraunhofer Center forMolecular Biotechnology.Bousses joined Dr. Balke at theNational Conference for UndergraduateResearch in April to present her researchposter, which centers on DNA barcodingto determine the diet of the big brown bat.Bousses and four other students alsojoined Dr. Balke at an annual conferencesponsored by Community CollegeUndergraduate Research Initiative,an organization that seeks to promoteresearch programs such as the one atDelaware Tech.“The opportunity to participate inthese types of conferences allows me tomeet so many scientists and figure out whatI might want to do in the future,” Boussessays. For now, she plans to continue on forher bachelor’s degree in molecular biologyand genetics through a Connected Degreeprogram with the University of Delaware.She believes the education she received atDelaware Tech will serve her well in heracademic and professional career. “Smallclass sizes, study groups, great instructors,and the relationships I have built are allpriceless things I have experienced atDelaware Tech,” she says.Dr. Balke is inspired by students likeBousses to keep the research programgoing and share her experiences withothers. Drs. Balke and McDowell recentlypresented a poster at the AmericanSociety for Microbiology Conference forUndergraduate Education titled, “UsingUndergraduate Research in Microbiologyand Biotechnology Courses to ImproveStudent Engagement and Critical ThinkingSkills.” Back at Delaware Tech, she needlook no further than the lab down thehall from her office to see her poster inscientific action.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 12

Corporate and Community ProgrAMSDelaware Tech is helping to trainthe next generation of workers inscience, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) by offering nearly 50youth camps that focus on these fields. Bymaking learning fun and interactive, kidsmay consider building a future career inone of these disciplines.STEM education is sweeping thecountry as an issue of national importance.According to both the United StatesNational Research Council and theNational Science Foundation, STEM fieldsare the backbone of a strong economy,an advanced workforce and our country’sefforts to create a more sustainable society.In support of Governor Markell’sSTEM initiative in Delaware, the Collegeis expected to serve approximately 1,000students statewide this summer.Delaware Tech’s STEM-related camps,include Mythbusters, a popular camp inwhich kids use creative, out-of-the-boxthinking to solve mysteries. A Robo-campfocuses on engineering and manufacturingand is co-sponsored by DEMEP (DelawareManufacturing Extension Partnership).Innovative camps such as Crime SceneInvestigation, Little Scientists, MagicalTravel into the Human Body, Sid theScience Kid Comes to Kamp, VideoGames: Behind the Scenes, and Wondersof Web Design are all designed for fun andto stimulate interest in STEM areas.In addition, the College’s RenewableEnergy Camp is free of charge througha grant from the National ScienceFoundation.For more information about all ofDelaware Tech’s STEM camps, visit www.dtcc.edu/continuing-education/youthprograms.13 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Promising High School Entrepreneurs Excelat Preliminary Rounds ofDiamond ChallengeDelaware Tech hosted thepreliminary rounds of theDiamond Challenge for HighSchool Entrepreneurs. Competitions wereheld in March in each county at threecampus locations.The Diamond Challenge is apartnership that provides high schoolstudents the opportunity to exploreentrepreneurship as a future career path.The competition gives students real worldexperience in developing a business plan.Students presented their business ideasto a panel of judges comprised of localbusiness professionals. Business plans werejudged on feasibility of the idea and growthpotential.Twenty-four teams representing 13Delaware high schools competed in thepreliminary rounds.Winners of the preliminary round allreceived $500 and competed in the finalround and attended the awards luncheon atthe University of Delaware on April 18.A broad coalition of partners workedto create this event including DelawareTechnical Community College, JuniorAchievement of Delaware, GlasgowHigh School, Delaware’s Department ofEducation, and two University of Delawareprograms – the Center for EconomicEducation & Entrepreneurship, and theHorn Program in Entrepreneurship.New Castle County WinnersAcademy, Wilmington Friends School:Chase Conley, Roth Johnson, Luke Morganand Greg Szumel (Advisor: Lynn Puritz-Fine)Service with Perks, Wilmington FriendsSchool: Emilio Ergueta, Elijah Jabbar-Beyand Fiona Nagaswami (Advisor: JavierErgueta)Four Corners, Tall Oaks ClassicalSchool: Hannah Crimson, Sabrina Myoda,Jaime Weber and Valerie Ziegler (Advisor:Laureen Davison)Woodcraft Supply, Salesianum School:Michael Ryan and Chris Walker (Advisor:George Horn)Kent County WinnersClimate, PolyTechHigh School: JeffreyJohnson, Jesse Sappand Matthew Wright(Advisor: DorothyWilson)Cookielicious,Middletown HighSchool: Isabell Arellano andLexas Murray (Advisor:Veronica Marine)SunDown Drive-In, LakeForest High School:Dominque Collier, DerekGlover, Dianna Nguyen and Jessica Sullivan(Advisor: Corey Yanoshak)Sussex County WinnersEZM Farms, Seaford High School:Zachary Marine (Advisor: DonnaSaunders)Raven Eyes, Sussex Tech High School:Tyler Butler, Devin Deloach, EmilyNichols and Jenna Stevens (Advisor: FrankMakray)2 Past Max Music, Seaford HighSchool: Joshua Mears (Advisor: DonnaSaunders)Brakelite, Seaford High School: JordanWalls (Advisor: Donna Saunders)SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 14

Sarah Swain, Biotechnology/Biological Sciences studentWith jobs in health care expectedto grow exponentially over thenext five years, Delaware Techis focused on preparing our students forthese high-demand fields. Across the state,each campus of the College is makingimprovements and expansions to producemore trained and skilled workers to boostDelaware’s economy.Owens CampusAt the Owens Campus in Georgetown,two new laboratories and prep roomshave increased the College’s capacity toprovide state-of-the-art science educationfor students – especially in the areas ofbiotechnology and food safety. The impactof these new facilities is far-reaching andrepresents a significant asset to DelawareTech.The biotechnology program cannow incorporate the use of advancedtechnology into its coursework and intothe students’ capstone projects much moreeffectively.Students in the food safety programwill benefit greatly by having a spaceoutfitted with the equipment and toolsnecessary to train future food safetytechnologists. Training in this area cannotbe completed in a regular classroom; thusthe additional laboratory space has beenkey to program development.The labs also allow the studentexperience to better reflect the real-worldworking environment, which in turn betterprepares students for future employment.Finally, the new labs have expanded theCollege’s capacity to provide the requiredlaboratory courses, such as general biology,microbiology, and anatomy and physiologyfor other majors.Stanton and Wilmington CampusAt the Stanton and WilmingtonCampus, the Dental Health Centerhas undergone a more than $1 millionrenovation in Wilmington, while a projectto expand the nursing wing by 20,000square feet is underway at Stanton.The Dental Health Center (DHC) isa clinical educational facility supportingthe dental hygiene associate degreeprogram. The DHC provides qualitydental care within the community whileenabling students to meet the educationalrequirements of the dental hygieneprogram, which is unique in the state ofDelaware. The Center offers financialassistance programs to help with the costof dental treatment.The renovations, which were supportedby the State Bond Bill, updated thefacilities with new technology andequipment, such as digital x-rays andultrasonic cleaning tools, and incorporatedelectronic medical record technology tomeet a 2015 mandate that all medical anddental records be electronic. The expansionalso allows the program to educate morestudents. The DHC currently trains 30students at the Wilmington Campus and16 at a satellite campus in Dover. Theyhope to expand these numbers in thecoming years. The community will alsobenefit from the expansion with increasedservices to patients.“We are committed to the idea thatproviding a facility equipped with leadingedgetechnology will provide DelawareTech Dental Hygiene students with the15 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

skills needed to enter the job market ashighly-qualified dental hygienists,” saysVivian Rizzo, department chair of dentalhygiene. “The renovation allows us toimplement new learning strategies tostrengthen our curriculum.”At the Stanton Campus, the popularnursing program has operated out of thesame 10,000 square foot “C” wing spacefor many years, even as the number ofenrolled students has nearly doubled overthe last 10 years. Despite the crampedspace, the department has continued tothrive, maintaining academic excellence asmeasured by NCLEX pass rates, employerfeedback and job placement rates.The College recognized the needfor more space to continue to prepareour students for contemporary nursingpractice. The C Wing ExpansionCommittee was formed about 18 monthsago and was comprised of Stantonadministrators, staff, architects andnursing faculty. A 20,000 square footaddition to the “C” Wing was designedthat incorporates four state-of-the-artnursing labs, clinical simulation space, andadditional classrooms. It will also includebreakout space for students to participateWilmington Campus Dental Health Centerin debriefing following learning, as wellas to gather and study. Groundbreakingoccurred in April, with completionscheduled for August 2014. The fundingfor this expansion was obtained through acombination of state and local monies.“The nursing department is excitedabout the construction of the newexpansion. The new spaces will provideflexibility in teaching and learning andincorporate more technology into theexisting program,” saysPatricia Welsh, actinginstructional director/chair of the nursingdepartment. “Thisadditional space willallow students moreopportunity to integratenew knowledge, to workin collaborative teams,and to utilize highfidelity simulation forlearning. The focus ofour new curriculum ishands-on learning and a student-centeredclassroom, and this expansion will providethe space to allow this to occur.”Terry CampusThe Science and EngineeringTechnology Building project at the TerryCampus includes biology and chemistrylabs that are scheduled to open in August.Adding these labs will allow more studentsaccess to courses that prepare them foradmission into competitive nursing andallied health programs such as surgicaltechnology, paramedic, and associatedegree nursing (RN).“Courses such as anatomy andphysiology, biology, and chemistryare critical to preparing students to besuccessful in these fields of study,” saysJohn Buckley, dean of instruction. “Thereis high need for these graduates in thestate’s workforce and adding this facilitywill enable Delaware Tech to meet thisneed.”Another project at the Terry Campusis being funded by a grant received bythe nursing department. This grant willbe used to purchase state-of-the-artsimulation lab equipment, which supportsthe education of healthcare professionalsto meet the employment needs of thestate of Delaware. The grant is fundedthrough Highmark Blue Cross BlueShield Delaware’s “BluePrints for theCommunity” grant program.“The new lab simulation equipmentmakes a difference in the students’education and promotes excellencein the care they will provide for ourcommunities,” said Dr. June Turansky,campus director. Delaware Tech’s nursingprogram involves classroom theory andclinical skills.A special thank you to the followingdonors who contributed to the sciencelabs. Their generous donations willprovide access for students to achieve theireducational goals.Arthur W. Perdue FoundationAstraZenecaBank of AmericaHighmark Blue Cross/Blue ShieldCrystal TrustDelaware ParkDuPont CompanyLongwood FoundationMarmot Foundation Inc.Jim PorterWelfare Foundation Inc.Wilmington Trust Co./M&T BankTerry Campus Science Labs ExpansionSPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 16

A Partner inK-12 EducationMany Delaware students aregetting the opportunity toexperience a taste of collegelife even before graduating high school bytaking part in one of the many programsthat Delaware Tech offers to middleand secondary school students. Thesepartnerships give students a chance tolearn more about Delaware Tech and themany opportunities it has to offer.Stanton and Wilmington CampusEleven high school juniors from JohnDickinson and Thomas McKean HighSchools just finished a successful firstyear in The Construction and RenovationCertificate Program, an innovativepartnership between Delaware Tech andRed Clay Consolidated School Districthigh schools. Students spent part of theirschool week at Delaware Tech’s Innovationand Technology Center taking classessuch as math for technicians, plumbing,carpentry, drywall, basic electricity,flooring and tile installation. The programallows students to graduate with a highschool diploma and nationally recognizedcertifications that immediately qualifythem for entry-level construction jobs.Endorsed by the Delaware Departmentof Labor and local unions, the programwill continue and possibly expand in thecoming years. The program was developedby the Red Clay Office of District Services,headed by Burton Watson, and DelawareTech’s Corporate and CommunityPrograms, directed by Paul Morris.“The College has a long history ofworking with our high schools, particularlyRed Clay, but we are especially proudto offer this innovative facility, throughthis creative partnership, to provide thesestudents yet another option to enrich theireducational experiences,” said Dr. MarkBrainard, vice president and campusdirector, Stanton and WilmingtonCampus.Owens CampusAt the Owens Campus, DelawareTech is working on developing successfulentrepreneurs of the future throughEntrepreneurial Enlightenment offeredas part of Delaware Tech’s AcademicChallenge Program. This year, 22 eighthgraders in the pilot group began a fiveyearafter-school program focused onlearning the fundamentals of startingand sustaining a business. During thefirst two years, students focus on personaldevelopment, through personal and teamchallenges. In the third year, the studentsfocus on business and financial skillsneeded for success in business followed bya year where they learn leadership skillsand lead a team. In the capstone year,students are given the opportunity toutilize all the skills they have developed tojump-start their own business venture.Terry CampusTo promote student success in highschool and college, Terry Campus haspartnered with Lake Forest High Schoolin an early enrollment program. DelawareTech’s John Buckley, dean of instruction,says this partnership has been successfulbecause both Delaware Tech and LakeForest believe it is a great opportunityfor the students. The entire Lake Forestadministration is completely supportiveand has even obtained a two-year U.S.Department of Education grant that fullycoversthe costs of tuitionand books for theirstudents.The first year ofthe program offeredtwo tracks, which werecompletely filled: English/Reading and Psychology/Sociology. In the 2012-2013 school year, 22 LakeForest seniors earnedbetween 6-12 collegecredits simultaneously,while satisfying their highschool requirements.Many will have completeda full semester of collegecoursework prior tograduation.All classes are taught byDelaware Tech instructorsat the Lake Forest facility.Dean Buckley said in thecoming years, there are plansfor more sections such ascalculus, introduction to17 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Further, the Department points toevidence that dual enrollment increasesacademic performance.computerapplicationsand oralcommunication. Allcourses offered arehighly transferable toany college or university.“The Delaware Tech-LakeForest partnership providesan excellent opportunityfor students to earncollege credit in additionto completing their highschool education. Thesestudents will have asignificant head start incompleting their collegeeducation,” said DeanBuckley.The U.S. Departmentof Education finds thatcollege credit earned priorto high school graduationreduces the average timeto-degreeand increases thelikelihood of graduation forstudents who participate inearly enrollment programs.CollegewideIn addition to the campus-specificprograms described above, theCollege is seeking opportunities on acollegewide basis to offer programs tostudents across the state. One example ofthis is the Diamond State Challenge (seepage 14).In partnership with JuniorAchievement of Delaware, the Universityof Delaware, Glasgow High School, andthe Delaware Department of Education,Delaware Tech hosted the regional roundof the competition in March 2013, withwinners moving on to a statewide round inApril at the University of Delaware.The college also partners withSkillsUSA, a national nonprofit whosemission is to prepare students for careersin trade, technical and skilled serviceoccupations. As part of the program,students participate in local, state, andnational competitions demonstrating theirskills in areas such as electronics, HVAC,culinary and visual communication.High school students from Delaware’svocational high schools compete inregional competitions hosted by DelawareTech, and winners move on to competein national competitions in their subjectmatter. The competitions are a great wayto bring together professionals from thecommunity to judge the competitions,students and faculty.High school students can participate in events such as theSkillsUSA Culinary Arts competition.Senator Tom Carper meets with Red Clay students at theInnovation and Technology Center.High school students participate in the EntrepreneurialEnlightenment Program at the Owens Campus.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 18

academicsStudents Share NASA Experience with TeachersDelaware Tech students (left to right), Ryan Caufield, Robin Depto, Jeffrey Szczubelek, and Diego Zelaya along with their faculty advisors, Mike Cimorosi andNavarun Jagatpal, ventured to NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston to conduct experiments aboard a microgravity aircraft in a unique environment thatmimics space with periods of weightlessness for up to 25 seconds at a time.Last summer, four Delaware Techstudents ventured to NASAJohnson Space Center’s EllingtonField in Houston to conduct experimentsaboard the “Weightless Wonder.” DelawareTech was the only institution representingDelaware in this study, joining institutionssuch as Yale, MIT and Carnegie Mellon.Now that the students have returned toEarth – and campus – they are sharingtheir experiences with their classmates,instructors and even Delaware’s teachers.Depto and the rest of Delaware Tech’sReduced Gravity team performed theirphysics experiment, “Vertical ProjectileMotion with Drag” on board G-ForceOne, a Boeing 727-200. The plane flewparabolic maneuvers over the Gulf ofMexico, simulating zero gravity, lunargravity, Martian gravity, and other valuesof g. Under each of these conditions, theteam launched a small steel sphere upward.The various motions of the projectile werevideo recorded for comparison with eachother and with the motion of the spherewhen launched on Earth.The students presented a workshopentitled “Gravity and Motion: Researchwith NASA and Its Use in the Classroom”several times through the DelawareAerospace Education Foundation. TheFoundation aims to inspire and educatethe people of the Delaware Valley inlearning about the Earth’s environment,space science, mathematics andtechnology through the use of academies,presentations, symposiums, professionaldevelopment, events and activities and theresources of the Environmental Outpost inSmyrna, DE.“Gravity and Motion” targets teachersof grades 4-12, and earns them threeContinuing Education clock hours.During the workshop, the students sharetheir experience of the Reduced GravityEducation Flight Program and show howtheir research can be used by teachersin their classrooms. Delaware Tech’sopportunity to participate is the resultof the hard work and commitment ofstudents Robin Depto (team lead), RyanCaulfield, Jeffrey Szczubelek and DiegoZelaya, and faculty supervisors MichaelCimorosi and Navarun Jagatpal. Theteam was selected based on scientific meritand educational outreach potential frommore than 60 proposals. They put manyhours into researching and building theirexperiment.During the workshop, participantshave the opportunity to work with physicslaboratory equipment like that used bythe Reduced Gravity team, view videorecordings of the team’s trials, and exploreways in which these can be used in theirown classrooms.The information is also shared inDelaware Tech physics classes. Physicsinstructor Jyotsna Sau says it’s a greatway to inspire her physics students tosee the practical applications of physics.“The students really respond to thevideo and seeing Delaware Tech studentswho have done such an amazing thing.”The experience was a once-in-a-lifetimeexperience that the students won’t soonforget.Beyond sharing their experiences withteachers, the NASA participants also haveused their trip as a catalyst to increasingawareness of the subject of physics. A“Zero G Club” was formed and officiallylaunched on Earth Day this year. Thegroup meets every Saturday at the NewarkLibrary to discuss physics research theyare conducting. Other club activitiesinclude celebration of G Day and HertzDay, as well as student demonstration andresearch projects. Sau says she hopes thatmore Delaware Tech students will get toexperience space one day – either throughthe NASA program, or even as NASAphysicists. The sky is the limit.19 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

PIONEER INRENEWABLE ENERGYSupplying the nation’s electricity needs through clean,renewable energy sources is one of the most importantchallenges of our time. Many experts say that becauserenewable fuels like wind and solar are intermittent – the sundoesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow – they arenot sufficiently reliable to meet all our energy needs. This notionhas recently been put to the test with research demonstrating thatwhen the right balance of wind, solar and energy storage is built,a 99.9 percent renewable electricity grid can be just as reliable astoday’s predominantly fossil fuel grid and at comparable costs.At the heart of this important research is Delaware TechEnergy Management and Electronics instructor, Dr. CoryBudischak. Dr. Budischak recently received his doctorate inelectrical engineering from the University of Delaware, where he,along with a team of researchers, studied ways to fuel our worldwith renewable resources.In December 2012, he published his research in the Journal ofPower Sources. The article brought national media attention tohis research, which challenges many misconceptions regarding theuse of renewable energy and was featured in Discovery News, TheHuffington Post and Scientific American. He recently traveled toIowa for the 2013 Annual Iowa Wind Energy Association (IWEA)conference, where his research “Can Wind & Solar Shake TheirPerceived Intermittency Problems?” was a featured presentation.Dr. Budischak combines his research savvy with a love ofteaching. He came to Delaware Tech because of the emphasis onhands-on, problem-based learning. One of the classes he teachesis a learning community, “Building Specialist.” The BuildingSpecialist learning community consists of two courses thatexamine a building’s energy use in three different ways.Another example of the problem-based learning thatattracted Budischak to the College is the field work that is partof a capstone class in the energy management (EM) program.Recently, EM student Jake Biggs and his classmates travelled toa local elementary school to conduct an energy audit. Duringtheir audit, the class analyzed several years of past utility billsand constructed a 3-D model of the school in an effort to identifyproblems and improve the school’s energy efficiency.Students choosing to follow this career path could be doingmuch the same thing in the real world, making the class a valuablelearning tool. Biggs likes that his degree is so relevant to thereal world, and says Dr. Budischak was a great teacher whopushes students to find answers to problems with hard work andresearch.Dr. Budischak believes that Energy Management could be the“next big thing” at Delaware Tech. He is looking forward to thecompletion of the Sustainable Energy Training Center (SETC)at the Stanton Campus, a 6,000 square foot building that willDr. Cory Budischakhouse specialized classrooms to focus on biofuels, photovoltaic,solar thermal technology and energy management. The buildingitself has been designed so that energy management students willbe able to view the geothermal, photovoltaic and solar thermalsystems and monitor the buildings’ energy usage. “Graduateswho leave Delaware Tech from these programs will pave the roadfor a more efficient and more sustainable energy system,” saysBudischak.Budishak thinks the SETC will be a “beacon to our growingenergy management program.” He looks forward to continuinghis Delaware Tech journey.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 20

Focusing on Excellence inNursing EducationJo Ann Baker, instructional director/department chair of nursing at Delaware Tech, traveled to San Ignacio, Belize in April 2012 as part of a Study-Abroad course, “CulturalCompetency & Health.” Chairperson Baker (holding infant) is pictured with nursing student Jackie Tordella, a ProWorld intern, and nursing student Leticia Carmona.Anyone familiar with DelawareTech is undoubtedly familiarwith its very popular andhighly-regarded nursing program. At theTerry Campus, a driving force behindthis notoriety is the nursing department’sleader, Jo Ann Baker (RN, MSN, FNP-C).Chairperson Baker joined the nursingfaculty as an instructor in 2004. Prior tocoming to Delaware Tech, she worked as astaff nurse (CCU/ICU/ER); nurse managerof the dialysis unit at Kent GeneralHospital; director of the Office of Women’sHealth, Division of Public Health; and asa family nurse practitioner.Chairperson Baker becameinstructional director/department chair ofNursing at Delaware Tech’s Terry Campusin 2006. Since that time, she has seen thenursing program expand 148 percent.In addition to her nursing departmentduties, Chairperson Baker is a leadinstructor for a study abroad program.Last year, she traveled with fourteenstudents and faculty representing threecampuses from Delaware Tech to SanIgnacio, Belize, as part of a study abroadcourse, “Cultural Competency & Health.”She and 14 students and faculty returnedto Belize this spring.Along with garnering recognitionfor her program, Chairperson Baker hasearned personal recognition as well. Shereceived Delaware Tech’s 2011 Excellencein Teaching Award. She was also selectedby her Delaware Nursing Association peersas a Top Nurse (Honorable Mention) for2013 in the Academic Educator category,which was featured in the May 2013 issueof Delaware Today.Chairperson Baker is a graduateof Milford Memorial School ofNursing. She holds a bachelor’s degreein nursing, master’s degree in nursing/family practitioner, and post-master’sdegree in educational leadership fromWilmington College and is currently adoctoral candidate of nursing practice atWilmington University.Outside of the office, she has served onthe Delaware Nurses Association ExecutiveBoard, Board of Nursing; DelawareBoard of Nursing Standards of PracticeCommittee; and the National Leaguefor Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC) Standards and Criteria RevisionSub-committee. She also volunteers withthe Delaware Medical Reserve Corps andthe Federal Medical Reserve Corps.21 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Career Services ServicesCareerDr. Mimi Dupont assists a student inthe Career Services CenterThe first time many college studentsthink of consulting their careerservices department is when they’renearing graduation. But Delaware Techacademic counselors see the process asan ongoing journey that begins beforestudents even fill out their first courseschedule.“There are two main functions ofcareer services here at the College,”according to Academic Counselorand Owens Campus Career ServicesCoordinator Dr. Mimi Dupont. “First wereach students with career self-assessmentand exploration. The second part is thejob search where we assist them in postingresumes and portfolios, searching for joband internship openings, and applying forjobs.”Academic counselors in DelawareTech’s Career Services offices helpstudents identify, research and evaluatecareer options. Students discuss theircareer goals and complete assessments tomatch career options with their uniqueabilities, interests, and values. Using astate-of-the-art online tool called Focus2, students answer questions about theirwork preferences. Then the softwarematches each student’s answers withspecific occupations. Students can make anappointment to discuss the results.Dupont said it’s important to reachstudents at the very beginning of thecollege process. “That allows them tomake a well-informed choice about anoccupation, which they should choosefirst, then identify the major that willprepare them for their chosen career.That minimizes their chances of having tochange majors along the way, saving themtime and money,” she added.Once students are pursuing theiracademic programs, counselors can helpstudents prepare job search documentsincluding resumes and cover letters,preferably long before students areready to graduate. Counselors can alsohelp students search for a job in theirfield as they prepare to graduate. A newsoftware called myCAREER allowsstudents to upload resumes, search forjob opportunities including those localemployers have posted, and apply for jobs.Career Services Offices at DelawareTech are not only open to currentstudents, however. Alumni are free to availthemselves of the services as well.“We are all multi-talented, and mostpeople now change careers several timesin their lifetime,” said Susan Stoller, careerservices coordinator at the Stanton andWilmington Campus. “Either voluntarilyor involuntarily, we change jobs andoccupations. We are here for current andformer students to help them navigatethese changes and sharpen their skillsin areas like resume writing, online jobapplications, and use of social media. Ourstudents and alumni are welcome to callor email us for an appointment wheneverthey’d like to start enhancing their jobreadiness skills.”SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 22

GIVINGInvest in the Future ofDelawareDelaware Tech is committed toconnecting Delawareans with jobsby providing students with theeducation they need to pursue successfulcareers. In fact, Delaware Tech graduatesare the foundation of Delaware’s workforce.They are the nurses and the emergencymedical technicians who take care of youand your family when you need them.They are the police officers, childcareproviders, computer specialists, and automechanics who provide the services ourlocal communities depend upon. While weare proud of our success in helping studentspursue their academic dreams, part of thissuccess depends on people just like you whohave invested in our students and the futureof Delaware.Since 1968, the College has relied ondonations to the Delaware Tech EducationalFoundation to help bridge the gap betweenthe needs of our students and the resourcesavailable to meet those needs. Establishedas a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, itsmission is to work with donors to ensurea quality and accessible Delaware Techeducation for all who wish to enhance theirlives through education and training.Over the years, contributions to thefoundation have funded scholarships,high-tech equipment, science labs, andtutoring programs to name just a few. Asthe financial needs of our student populationcontinue to grow and a struggling economylimits the availability of state funding, wemust rely on donors now more than ever tohelp us continue to meet the needs of ourstudents, local business and industry and ourcommunities.ScholarshipsThanks to the College’s low tuition ratesand federal and state financial aid programs,many of our students can pursue theirdreams of an education, but there are stillothers who cannot do so without additionalfinancial help. Here are a just a few waysyour contribution can make a difference:Academic Program ScholarshipsMany Delaware Tech scholarships havebeen created to support students pursuingspecific degrees. Currently, scholarships existfor students in nursing and allied health,communication, engineering technology,business, computers, transportation,education, and criminal justice among others.Non-Traditional Student ScholarshipsThe average age of our studentpopulation is 26. Because of federal andstate guidelines regarding financial aid andscholarships, many non-traditional studentsare faced with paying for courses on theirown in order to advance their existing careersor to start new ones.Study Abroad ScholarshipsOur graduates compete for jobs in aglobal economy. At Delaware Tech, studentshave the opportunity to study abroad inCosta Rica, Belize, Spain, England, Russiaand Denmark. Unfortunately, becausefederal financial aid cannot be used to coverthis expense, some students are unable to takeadvantage of these life-changing educationalexperiences without scholarship assistance.Athletic ScholarshipsDelaware Tech’s student athletes competein men’s lacrosse, women’s volleyball, men’ssoccer, golf, men’s baseball, women’s softball,basketball, and women’s cross country, aswell as intramurals. Many students receiveathletic scholarships, and teams are inneed of support for facility improvements,equipment, uniforms, travel and otherexpenses.Youth Camp ScholarshipsAt Delaware Tech, we recognize that theseeds for a successful college experience areplanted well before high school. Our summercamps, which serve children from age five to17, provide safe, challenging, enriching andfun experiences at each of our four campuslocations. Even at the reasonable cost of$160 per week, youth from low-incomefamilies find it difficult to attend. Manydisadvantaged youth could benefit from ourcamps if scholarship money was available.Educational Programs andEquipmentHigh-Tech EquipmentThe College is in a period of significantgrowth with new programs in solar energyand energy management, informationsecurity, health information management,surgical technology, computing andinformation science, and food safety. Manyof the College’s programs provide handsontraining that relies on the purchase andmaintenance of expensive technology. Asa result, Delaware Tech has ongoing needsfor equipment (both new and used) to helpprepare students to be job-ready upongraduation.Student Success InitiativesYour donations also help to fund studentsuccess initiatives like tutoring, emergencyassistance, library services, and learningcommunities. These programs help studentsstay in school even when they struggle withcoursework or life circumstances. Yoursupport makes these programs possible.Information ResourcesLibraries require a collection oftraditional and electronic resources tosupport the ever-changing curriculum andto respond to the educational needs, abilitiesand interests of a diverse student body.The expense of online databases and othertechnologically-advanced resources continuesto grow; however, they are vital to supportour students’ need for access to learningmaterials when and where they need them.Other Areas of SupportExplore the many ways your donationsmake a big difference by viewing ourEducational Foundation Funds list (www.dtcc.edu/about/giving/educational-foundation)and to look for other funding areas that mayinterest you.23 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Giving OpportunitiesDelaware Tech offers truly uniquegiving opportunities to ourcommunity friends and alumni.From donating property to attending anannual event – Delaware Tech providesmany avenues for support.Naming OpportunitiesThe College provides guidelines fordesignation of College buildings, facilitiesand specific areas on the College’s fourcampuses in honor of individuals orentities who have donated financially to theinstitution.Donations of less than $25,000 willbe considered for tribute markers such asbenches, theatre seats and trees.Gift of PropertyInstructional technology equipmentsuch as computers, monitors, cameras,laboratory and clinical equipment, medicalinstrumentation, and other equipment isneeded for various departments.Appreciated AssetsGifts of appreciated stocks, bonds,mutual funds and real estate aretransferable to DelawareTech. Donors can receivetax advantages by givingappreciated assets.Gift PlanningDonors can receive significant taxbenefits by partnering with Delaware Techas a beneficiary of various estate planningvehicles. Bequests, trusts, annuities, landdonations and life insurance gifts are justa few of the ways that individuals havesupported Delaware Tech while receivingfavorable tax situations.For more information on gift planning,visit www.dtcc.edu/giftplanning.Matching GiftsMany employers encourage charitablegiving through their Employee MatchingGift Program. Check with your humanresources office to find out how you maydouble or even triple your gift to DelawareTech.Legacy SocietyDelaware Technical CommunityCollege’s Legacy Society is a special groupof individuals who contribute cumulativelifetime gifts of at least $50,000 and/orhave announced their intention to leavea gift to the College through variousestate planning vehicles. Legacy Societymembers receive unique benefits for theirpartnership and commitment to DelawareTech.To view Delaware Tech Legacy Societyand Honorary Society Legacy Members,visit www.dtcc.edu/giving/legacy-society.Annual Fundraising EventsAn Evening of Mardi Gras (Stantonand Wilmington Campus), held inFebruary, raises funds for DelawareTech’s Educational Foundation whiledeveloping and strengtheningcommunity friendships.The Valentine Chocolate Lovers 5KRun/Walk (Terry Campus) is heldin February to benefit the College’sStudy Abroad scholarship recipients.Starry, Starry Night Gala (OwensCampus), held in April, earns friendsand raises funds for College initiatives.Roady 5K Run/Walk (Owens Campus),held in May, raises proceeds thatbenefit students through the annualDelaware Tech Alumni Class Gift.Held in October, the Gourmet Gala(Terry Campus) generates funds forscholarships for students with unmetneeds.The Alumni & Friends 5K Run/Walk(Stanton and Wilmington Campus),held in October, raises money forscholarships to Delaware Techstudents through the Alumni BoardScholarship Fund.Flavors of the World (Stantonand Wilmington Campus), held inOctober, raises proceeds that benefitStudy Abroad scholarships.The Fashion Show (Owens Campus),held in November, helps fund StudyAbroad scholarships.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 24

CIRWHAT? CIRWA!Helping Prepare Tomorrow’s WorkforceWhat jobs will be available in Delaware in the next 20 years? What skills will benecessary in tomorrow’s workforce? What is the next hot industry? These arethe types of questions that CIRWA is attempting to answer.In 2011, the Center for Industry Research & Workforce Alignment (CIRWA) wasestablished to better connect the College to local business, government, and education inorder to predict labor market changes and niche opportunities in the state of Delaware.This focus will enable Delaware Tech to align its educational programs to emergingoccupations that require a technical associate degree or short-term specialtytraining. CIRWA is funded through the USDOL Trade AdjustmentAssistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) grantprogram.In close partnership with local businesses, governmentand education, CIRWA delivers future-focused labormarket data and workforce information to enableDelaware to make proactive, strategic decisionsin economic development. It also enableseducational institutions to make collaborativedecisions in response to the evolvingworkforce needs of Delaware businessesand industries.“We want to be able toanticipate and grow thelabor market – not justrespond to existing gaps.And that’s what CIRWA isdesigned to do.”- Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr.25 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Delaware’s traditional industries arechanging dramatically due to improvedtechnological advancements, new policiesand mandates, and consumer demand forproducts that provide greater reliabilityand efficiency at more affordable prices.Through research and analysis of real-timeindustry trends and labor market data,CIRWA enables education and trainingproviders to quickly and effectivelyrespond to the changing needs ofDelaware’s most competitive and highpriorityindustries.The results of CIRWA’s research effortswill be used to determine educationalprogramming, inform educationand government leaders of real-timedevelopments within an industry, andassure business leaders that Delaware isready, willing and able to produce a highlyskilledworkforce to meet their changingneeds.Based on the California Centersof Excellence model, Delaware Tech’sCIRWA investigates new and emergingtechnologies, trends and occupations notcaptured in traditional workforce researchand data. CIRWA’s research focus willidentify and explore developing industryand occupational characteristics. Throughthe use of primary and secondary researchand industry validation, CIRWA willcapture regional nuances, supply anddemand projections, barriers to hiring andemployment, and skills gaps that trainingand work readiness programs shouldaddress.CIRWA’s regional and industry studieswill inform Delawareans of overall labormarket statistics, economic indicators, andreal-time trends, events or activities thathave the potential to impact businesses,education, and the workforce.In February, CIRWA published itsfirst labor market landscape study ofDelaware’s energy industry. This studywas a partnership with more than 40researchers and business and governmentleaders. Based on key trends and findings,three broad conclusions were drawnregarding Delaware’s energy market.First, the most potential for economicand job growth lies within the energyefficiency/management sector for publicsectorcommercial buildings.The study also revealed that theenergy sector is becoming increasinglytechnological and digitized. This is creatinga growing need for workers with baselineunderstanding of engineering technology,system integration and operational causeand effect of energy efficient processes andstrategies.Finally, the study determined that thegreatest career opportunity for graduateswith a 2-year technical degree lies withinbuilding/construction and maintenance/repair. However, the study revealed thatthere may be emerging opportunity forengineering technicians within this field.“CIRWA provides businesses andeducational institutions with an entirelynew set of labor market data that is notcurrently captured. We consider variablessuch as unfolding technological, legal,social and legislative change and providereaders with actionable informationbased on current workforce and economicconditions,” said Veronica Buckwalter,CIRWA director.Please visit www.dtcc.edu/cirwa toaccess CIRWA’s labor-market publications,events and news updates as they becomeavailable.This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employmentand Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflectthe official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees,warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, includingany information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or itscompleteness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.Veronica Buckwalter, director of the Center forIndustry Research and Workforce Alignment(CIRWA), and Steve Borleske, project consultant,met with various external constituents todiscuss opportunities for collaboration onCIRWA’s energy industry study.SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 26

EVENTS12 341, 2, 3 The Alumni and Friends 5K Run/Walk, at the Stanton and Wilmington Campus, raises scholarship funds for students in need. 4 Culinaryarts students from the Terry Campus pose with College President Orlando J. George, Jr., at the Gourmet Gala. 5 “The Passing Zone” entertainsat the Owens Campus Starry, Starry Night Gala. 6,7 Owens Gala attendees enjoy food and entertainment throughout the night. 8,9 Runnersparticipate in the Terry Campus Chocolate Lover’s 5K. 10 An Evening of Mardi Gras is the largest annual fundraiser for the Stanton andWilmington Campus benefiting the Educational Foundation. 11 Flavors of the World showcases international cuisine prepared by the Stantonand Wilmington Campus culinary arts and food service management departments while raising money for Delaware Tech’s InternationalEducation Program.27 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

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121314161512, 13 The annual Roady 5K at the Owens Campus is sponsored by the campusalumni association and student government association and supports thegraduating class gift to the campus. 14,15 The annual Owens Campus Fashion Showsupports international education by raising money for scholarship funds. 16 Guestsprepare to sample the array of food at the Terry Campus Gourmet Gala.29 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

Upcoming EVENTSSeptember 24Economic Summit, Terry Campus, DoverMore than 250 residents, business and community leaders, andgovernment officials will come together with the common goalof improving the economic life of Kent County. The summit willinclude vendor exhibits, panel discussions and valuable networkingopportunities. Contact Terry Campus Corporate and CommunityPrograms at terry-ccp@dtcc.edu or (302) 857-1400 for moreinformation or to register.September 25Distinguished Alumni and Walk of Success Celebration,Owens Campus, GeorgetownThe Annual Distinguished Alumni Award honors a graduate of theJack F. Owens Campus. Honorees are added to the campus Walk ofSuccess, which recognizes graduates who have made significantcontributions to the community through academic and careerachievements, community service and personal accomplishments.Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (302) 856-5400, Ext. 6086 formore information or to register.October 2Alumni and Friends 5K Run/Walk, Riverfront, WilmingtonThe Alumni and Friends 5K Run/Walk raises money that providesscholarships to Delaware Tech students through the Alumni BoardScholarship Fund. Contact Kate Vahey at (302) 453-3763 for moreinformation or to register.October 12Flavors of the World, Stanton Campus, NewarkThe annual Flavors of the World, an international food and winetastingevent, raises proceeds that benefit study abroad scholarshipsat Delaware Tech. Contact Carolyn Moloney at (302) 292-3872 formore information or to register.October 19Gourmet Gala, Terry Campus, DoverThis annual black-tie optional event showcases outstanding chefs,microbrewers, restaurateurs, and vintners. Open bar, silent auctionand live music are featured. Proceeds benefit the EducationalFoundation Endowment Fund, providing scholarships and financialassistance to deserving students. Contact Jan Clapp at jclapp@dtcc.edu, (302) 857-1125 for more information or to register.October 30Sussex County Today & Tomorrow Conference,Owens Campus, GeorgetownThis year, the conference celebrates its 20th year of bringing togetherbusinesspeople, educators, community and government leaders, andresidents from across Sussex County to discuss topics of interest. Thisunique forum provides an opportunity to discuss collaborative effortsthat can benefit the community. Contact Jackie Berger at (302) 856-5400, Ext. 6090 for more information or to register.November 23Saturday Before the Season Fashion Show & ShoppingBazaar, Owens Campus, GeorgetownThis day of elegant fashion and pre-holiday shopping features theannual Couture & Class Fashion Show. Proceeds support study abroadscholarships for students, as well as the Global Understanding Series,a series of free workshops and presentations open to students and thecommunity. Contact (302) 856-5400, Ext. 6086 for more information.If you haven’t seen Delaware Tech’swebsite, visit dtcc.edu today!SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 30

athleticsStudent-Athletes are offered aWide Range of SportsWhen Jenna Cahall signed her letter ofintent to play softball at the OwensCampus, the Laurel native probablynever expected to become the program’s firsteverFirst Team All-American player. Cahall’snational honor came from the opportunityprovided to students through Delaware Tech’sathletics programs.Delaware Tech’s student-athletes competein Region XIX of the National Junior CollegeAthletic Association. Currently, there are 10different sports across all three campuses. Eachspring, the Owens Campus Lady Roadrunnersand the Stanton/Wilmington Lady Spirit playeach other in softball in the President’s Cup.Delaware Tech’s athletics departmentprovides a support program for all studentathletesthat promotes academic success, positiveathletic experiences and personal growth.The ultimate goal is to see all student-athletesentering the College fully complete the degreerequirements and graduate. The departmentoffers athletics opportunities at each campus toboth male and female students, and complieswith the spirit and intent of Title IX.Terry CampusThe Terry Campus Hawks in Dover competein three sports – volleyball and cross country forwomen and lacrosse for men.The first lacrosse team was formed in 2008,with the team suffering the usual beginninggrowing pains of having a winless season. Sincethen, the program has a record of 30-43 withtwo nearly .500 seasons of 8-9 in 2009 and 9-11in 2012. In 2011, goalkeeper Nick Goodnowand midfielder Ryan Gray were both named tothe Region XIX All-First Team. Hawks AthleticDirector Anthony Edwards, who is also the headlacrosse coach, views the program as a steppingstone for Delaware athletes looking to competeon a national collegiate level and is hoping toestablish his program as one of the top juniorcollege lacrosse teams in the country.Volleyball began in 2009, and the programstarted off with a bang – a 17-1 regular seasonrecord and a Region XIX championship.The following season, the Hawks added eightmatches and five new teams to its scheduleand went 14-11. While Hawks volleyball failedto win a game in 2011, the program returnedto its winning ways by posting a 12-10 recordin 2012. Head Coach Cindy Savage has seta goal to maintain a cohesive and winningvolleyball program, and also develop confident,independent, determined and successful youngwomen.Cross country is the newest sport on campus,fielding a team for the first time in fall 2011.The new team participated in invitationals atthe University of Delaware and Delaware StateUniversity, competing against runners fromacross the United States. Head Coach KarinRyndak wants to provide high school runnerswith the opportunity to continue to compete andoffer her team the best and broadest experiencepossible.Owens CampusThe Owens Campus Roadrunners alsocompete in three sports – baseball for men,softball for women and golf for men and women.The baseball team is competing in its 22ndseason and has 579 wins and 330 losses. Theteam won the NJCAA Division II World Seriesin 2001, and has also won four Region XIX titlesand three district championships. RoadrunnersAthletic Director Curtis Brock, who is also thehead baseball coach, is a four-time Region XIXCoach of the Year, a three-time District Coachof the Year and a former NJCAA Coach of theYear. In 2012, Robert Kissner and Jose Garciawere both named Region XIX First Teamplayers.After 12 seasons, the softball team is acombined 212-69-1, has five Region XIX titlesand three district championships. Six playershave received national All-American honorssince 2001 and in 2012 six players earned RegionXIX honors.Golf started in 2007 and provides theopportunity for golfers to play home matches atBaywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck.Participating in the golf program gives studentathletesthe opportunity to improve their gamethrough practice and competition. In 2013, theRoadrunners fielded their first women’s teamwith freshman Kara Dunnigan joining thepreviously all-male roster.Stanton and Wilmington CampusThe Stanton and Wilmington Spirit competein three sports – basketball and soccer for menand basketball and softball for women.Since 2001-2002, the men’s basketball teamhas posted a record of 180-149, and has had fiveseasons of 20 or more wins. Coach Larry Bankshas been on the Delaware Tech coaching staffsince 2008, serving as an assistant from 2008-2010 before becoming head coach.The soccer team overcame an initially bumpyfirst several seasons to record at least seven winsevery season since 2008. Overall, the programhas a 53-77-8, and is 34-28-7 since 2008. Thecoaching staff encourages all soccer players tomaintain high fitness levels during the offseason,in order to best prepare for the rigorous gameschedule that begins every year in late Augustor early September.In 2012, forwardPaul Amponsah,midfielder JuanGuadarrama anddefender Anil Akillireceived RegionXIX honors, and fiveother players receivedRegion XIX honorsin 2011.The women’sbasketball team hasbeen playing since the2004-2005 season, andhas an overall recordof 80-111. Since the2008-2009 season, theLady Spirit are 66-48.Jim Kane has served asthe program’s head coach since the 2008 season,and his goal is to continually be consistent andsuccessful. In 2011, guard Antoinette Robertsonreceived Region XIX honors.The softball team has been playing everyyear since 2001, except 2007. In 2003, the LadySpirit enjoyed its best season with a 26-12 recordand came close to matching that in 2011 with a21-12-1 record. The program has also won 10 ormore games in 2002 and 2005. Jillian Murphyhas been the team’s head coach since 2010. In2012, pitcher Georgina Greenfield and infielderCourtney Semans received Region XIX honors,and in 2011 the program had four players receiveRegion XIX honors.For more information about DelawareTech athletics, visit www.dtcc.edu/campus-life/athletics.31 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

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Student-Athlete SpotlightKatelyn DonnellyAge: 20Padua Academy High SchoolWilmington, DENursing (ADS), Stanton CampusAt a glance, Katelyn Donnellyembodies what Delaware Tech“Spirit” is all about, standingout in the classroom and on the court. Astrong student with a 3.4 GPA, Katelynwill be completing her pre-requisites forthe nursing program this year andapplying for a spot in the school’sassociate degree nursing program.Katelyn was also a keycontributor to Delaware Techwomen’s basketball team, helpingthe team to a 2nd place finish inthe NJCAA D-II Region XIX in2013. Katelyn averaged 12 rebounds pergame, leading the Spirit in reboundingand finishing 15th nationally in NJCAAD-II women’s basketball for rebounding.Women’s Basketball Coach Jim Kane saidthis of Katelyn: “Kate is a silent leader.In two years she never missed a practice,played hurt, and guarded the best forwardon the opposition. She is also the secondbest rebounder in the school’s history. Inaddition, she had consistently great grades;it was an honor to coach her.”Q: Why did you come to DelawareTech?A: Delaware Tech offered theopportunity to continue playing basketballwhile pursuing a career in nursing.Q: How did you choose the AssociateDegree in Nursing program?A: I’ve always wanted to be a nurse, soit was an easy decision.Q: What was the hardest part of being astudent-athlete in college?A: Definitely the time commitment. Ontop of classes and homework, we had 30regular season games, playoff games, andpractice.Q: What helped make you successful injuggling academics and athletics?A: I had already learned timemanagement skills from playing basketballat Padua. Coach Kane helped by alwayspushing us to succeed in school as well asbasketball.Q: What are your plans for the futureat Delaware Tech with your collegiatebasketball career over?A: I am applying to Delaware Tech’snursing program. I’m looking forward tofocusing on my studies and having time topursue volunteer opportunities.Q: What career would you like topursue when you complete your nursingdegree?A: I am interested in working inpediatrics, and I am considering a career inpediatric oncology.Delaware Tech Drafts Two All State PlayersImmediato, Pedicone to Play for the HawksHead Coach Cindy Savage willstart her second volleyball seasonat Delaware Tech with two highpoweredadditions to the roster: SamanthaImmediato of Middletown (St. George’sTechnical High School) and SamanthaPedicone of Wilmington (A.I. DupontHigh School). Both women were DelawareAll-State players.“Having two student athletes ofthis caliber commit to our institutiononly reinforces that Delaware TechnicalCommunity College offers the bestopportunities in the state,” said AthleticDirector Anthony Edwards.Immediato said that when Coach Savagecame to one of her games and encouragedher to come to Delaware Tech, she was veryinterested. “I already knew (Delaware Tech)had one of the best nursing programs inthe entire state, but I didn’t know they hada volleyball team that won the (NJCAARegion XIX) championship last season!”Pedicone agreed: “I was already excitedabout the nursing program, and when I metCoach Savage and found out I could playvolleyball, too, that was just another plus!”Coach Savage said, “These twoexceptional young athletes are definitely upto the challenge. They will be positive rolemodels on campus and will no doubt go onto achieve great things.”33 | DELAWARE TECH MAGAZINE

CongratulationsGraduatesThank you to the 2013 commencementspeakers!Owens Campus - Todd F. Lawson, Sussex CountyAdministratorTerry Campus - Terence M. Murphy, FACHE,President and Chief Executive Officer, BayhealthMedical CenterStanton and Wilmington Campus - ColonelNathaniel McQueen, Jr., Superintendent,Delaware State PoliceView photos of the graduation ceremonies atgo.dtcc.edu/GraduationFall SemesterbeginsAugust 26Early registration will help toensure that you get the classes/sections that you want and need.A variety of accelerated coursesessions are offered throughout thesemester.Scholarships and financial aid areavailable.SSC 100: First Year SeminarThis course is designed to facilitatethe successful transition of newstudents into the academic, culturaland social climate of Delaware Tech.To accomplish this, the seminarwill provide information on theCollege and its systems, strategiesfor academic and career success,and opportunities for collegeCongratulationsto all of our graduates!involvement.Need text hereSPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 34

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