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Nurses Pinning May 2015 (l-r) Front row: Nakia Doldo, April Gonzales, Sierra Reed, Mikayla Lyttle, Maria DuBose, Heidi Moser, Kristina Taylor. Second row: Tyler Sorrell, Kristin Navarra, Angela Duque, Donielle Hall, Amber Lobdell, Amanda Whitson, Tara Fullam, Justin Farman. Back row: Brandy Vondell, Megan Ackland, Alexandra Desonier, Amber Mc- Cargar, Jamie Sylver, Rachel Wakefield Academic News New Transfer Degree Program in Early Childhood Jefferson Community College launched a new Early Childhood associate in science (A.S.) transfer program designed to be the first two years of a four-year education in early childhood or related field. The program features fieldwork placement in either an infant/ toddler or preschool early childhood setting that allows students to gain practical, hands-on experience. Fieldwork placement sites may include, but are not limited to: Head Start, Fort Drum Child Development Centers, Campus Early Childhood Learning Center, a variety of local day care centers, preschools, and universal pre-K, a NYS Registered family day care, group family day care, as well as public and private schools. The A.S. degree in early childhood can be completed in four semesters of full-time study or over a longer period of time through part-time study. Classes are held on campus and are available online. Graduates of JCC’s early childhood A.S. program will have many transfer opportunities to colleges and universities in the State University of New York (SUNY) system as well as private institutions. Jefferson has a partnership with SUNY Cobleskill through the Jefferson Higher Education Center (JHEC) which enables a Jefferson graduate to enroll in SUNY Cobleskill’s baccalaureate program and take classes held on JCC’s campus. Classes are taught by SUNY Cobleskill faculty. Jefferson also has a formal partnership with Excelsior College to provide graduates a seamless transfer. Other transfer opportunities exist with SUNY Cortland and SUNY Empire. Fall semester condensed late session (4-week) classes run October 21 to December 16. Applying to Jefferson is free! For more information about Jefferson’s Early Childhood degree programs, contact Gwen Francis-Frey, Associate Professor of Early Childhood, at 786-2362 or email gfrancis-frey@sunyjefferson.edu. Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu to learn more. Jefferson Insider - Volume 13 • 14 SUNY Oswego Brings Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership to Watertown A partnership between SUNY Oswego and Jefferson Community College will add a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Educational Leadership to the options of advanced degree programs offered at JCC through the Jefferson Higher Education Center (JHEC). Designed for certified tenured school personnel who hold a master’s degree in any New York State education certification ( including student support services), the CAS in Educational Leadership program consists of part-time study and leads to full certification in any school leadership position. It includes both School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) NYS certifications. SUNY Oswego’s program features a combination of integrated coursework, authentic learning inside schools, and field experience. Designed to be completed over the course of two and half years, students will meet one night per week during the evening on JCC’s campus. Applications are now being accepted with rolling admissions. The program formally begins in the Fall semester, but candidates can also take one or two courses in the summer preceding their formal entry. To apply, contact Chris Taylor, department secretary at SUNY Oswego, Chris.Taylor@oswego.edu. For more information about the program, contact department chair Angela Perrotto at angela. perrotto@oswego.edu or call the JHEC office at 315-786-2265. Open House on November 13, 2015 Have you thought about earning your degree, but didn’t know where to start? Attend Jefferson’s open house on Friday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to learn about our friendly admissions process. High school seniors are invited to come see for themselves why JCC is a perfect fit! Tour East Hall, learn how to apply for student housing, and about athletics and student life at Jefferson. RSVP online at www.sunyjefferson.edu/openhouse. Have questions? Call the JCC Welcome Center at 315-786-6567 or email admissions@sunyjefferson.edu. News from JCC’s Continuing Education Division Kids College a Success Campus was alive with activity this summer as kids expanded their knowledge through the exploration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) workshops offered through Continuing Education. This was the first year for Continuing Education to offer Kids College on campus, and, from all accounts it was a success! On any given morning or afternoon kids were seen making their way to Keyboard Piano Kamp, Art Mania, Archery, Digital Photography, Bridge Building, Rocket Building, or playing Quidditch on the quad. Continuing Education also offered a week long enhanced workshop experience for kids beginning at eight in the morning and ending at four in the afternoon Monday through Thursday each week in July. Called Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead, the program included hands on activities and projects for the kids that focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Youth and adult workshops combined brought in more than four-hundred-andfifteen registrations! Workshops offer Something for Everyone JCC offers professional growth, personal enrichment, pre-certification, and a wine appreciation and education series of noncredit workshops. Programming is offered year round and the fall workshop schedule is open to registrations. Adult learners should be sure to check out the offerings. You can enhance your professional status by becoming a Notary, or have some laughs learning ballroom dance! Workshops are scheduled on campus, off site and online. The complete fall schedule is listed online at www.sunyjefferson.edu/workshops.
Aspiring Musician Builds Repertoire at Jefferson Phuc “Brian” Vo is every music professor’s dream come true! Originally from the extremely hot and crowded Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Brian has been playing the piano since the age of 5 and performed his first recital at age 11. He came to the United States in 2013 as an international exchange student who attended Indian River Central School District and performed in the high school’s orchestra ensemble. With dreams of attending a prestigious music college and one day becoming a concert pianist, Brian chose to cultivate his musical talents and build his performance skills by starting college at Jefferson! In addition to completing every music course possible at JCC, Brian keeps his piano fingers fine-tuned by performing alongside the JCC orchestra ensemble, volunteering as secondary accompanist for the College’s official choir, the Jefferson Singers, and performing a recital for the community. “Brian has proven himself to be a professional artist with an abundance of talent, having displayed considerable performance abilities on piano, violin, and voice,” says Dr. Lisa Scrivani-Tidd, JCC music professor. “Most commendable is Mr. Vo’s exceptional dedication to his piano studies.” When not in class, Brian can be heard in Sturtz Theater where he practices piano for countless hours. While learning to play the piano comes naturally easy for Brian, speaking the English language is self admittedly his biggest challenge. “JCC has helped me prepare to think and learn as a college student and…. talk more,” said Brian as he spoke about class participation and group discussions. His academic efforts combined with his dedication, hard work and commitment to music made him the ideal candidate for the JCC Outstanding Music Award he received at the Annual Student Awards Ceremony in May 2015. Starting the fall semester as a college sophomore, Brian expects to join JCC’s Tau Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community colleges, and looks forward to resuming a role in the JCC music ensembles. Brian anticipates graduating from Jefferson in May 2016 and transferring to Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam or Eastman School of Music to major in piano performance. Jefferson Insider - Volume 13 • 15
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