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FY 2010
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES OVERVIEW
FY 2010
This year, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Kaskaskia College. Looking back over a phenomenal year,
it is rewarding to consider how well situated we have become to meet present and future needs of students and
the communities we serve. We have just completed the tenth year of a decade of extraordinary growth
at KC in terms of enrollments, new educational programs, state-of-the-art technology and diverse modes of
instruction, expansion of modern facilities, increased access opportunities for students of all ages, and continued
growth of an exceptional faculty and staff, all of whom are committed to excellence in higher education.
For the third consecutive year, Kaskaskia College has surpassed all-time records in terms of total credit hours
generated (115, 257 credit hours). This represents an 11.5% increase in total credit hours generated since
FY09 (80.8% increase since FY01). We also served more than 12,000 total students for the first time last year,
reaching another all-time record of 12,118 in unduplicated headcount.
1 During the past decade, Kaskaskia College has been the fastest growing community college in Illinois, largely
because of the world-class quality of KC educational programs. Although it is no secret that we offer students
excellent instruction, premier learning environments, cutting-edge technology, convenient access, studentcentered learning opportunities, and a wide range of student support services—our greatest resources are human
resources, the individuals who have become part of the “KC Family,” which includes an ever-growing number of
past and present faculty and staff members who are extremely dedicated to the mission and core values of the
College.
2 3 In recent years, unprecedented levels of support from our public and friends of KC have also played a major
role in our success. During the past five years, individuals and organizations throughout our district have
contributed more than $11.5 million which has allowed the College to invest in new learning resources and
increased student scholarships that would not have been possible without these noble contributions.
Community leaders and residents in our district continue to support the growth of KC, understanding that
education and workforce training are the keys to sustaining and improving quality of life in our region.
In 2005, Kaskaskia College launched “Vision 2020”, a comprehensive planning initiative designed to
incorporate the desires and authentic needs of district residents. The KC faculty, staff, students,
administration and trustees provided recommendations as well throughout the planning process. Guided by
our Mission Statement, “Kaskaskia College is committed to life-long student learning and to providing
quality comprehensive education,” and our Vision Statement:
We see Kaskaskia College as a premier learning college with the following characteristics:
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A World-Class Institution of Higher Education
A national reputation of high quality and excellence with state-of-the-art technology
Student-Centered, Learning-Oriented, Innovative, supporting globalization and
internationalizing curricula
College of “first Choice” for district citizens
The center for intellectual, social and cultural events for the district with an orientation for
community service and economic development
Comprised of a superb faculty and staff committed to continuous quality improvement
A model AQIP institution for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association
Program offerings delivered through multiple modes of instruction and accessible to learners
through outreach and scheduling
Supported by an active and effective Foundation and partnerships with public and private
organizations
The regional workforce training institution
A College committed to the core values of: Honesty, Fairness, Compassion, Respect and
Responsibility
The “Vision 2020” Community Engagement Project created rich input which continues to guide our planning
processes and serves as the foundation for the College’s Fifteen-Year Strategic Plan. Through public
engagement initiatives, such as Open Forums throughout the district with the President and Trustees,
invitations and encouragement for constituents to serve on planning committees, and extensive research
procedures to gather public feedback, Kaskaskia College continues to benefit from widespread community
support. Experience has proven that when the public is fully engaged in the planning process, creative ideas
emerge, volunteerism increases and community constituents are extremely supportive of college initiatives.
Kaskaskia College also actively recruits professionals from our district to participate in Program Advisory
Board activities. With input from these important groups, and based on program feasibility research, we are
currently introducing and planning to introduce 22 new programs by the end of FY12. The following page is
a summary of planned introduction dates for new programs.
4 5 6 7 8 “Bringing Education to You”
As mentioned in the last section, the Fast Forward program is one of many that will continue to be expanded
and migrated to our Education Centers throughout the district. Our theme of “Bringing Education to You”
has become part of the Kaskaskia College culture that has been embraced by local communities. It is
important to recognize that the credit hours generated at our Education Centers have increased from
approximately 17,000 to 21,000 credit hours in the past five years—a 24% increase. Our local school
superintendents, and the parents of current and previous high school students who have enrolled in KC Dual
Credit classes are very supportive of this program, which has grown from generating 4,171 credit hours in
FY02 to 17,913 credit hours generated in FY10—a 429% increase. Meanwhile, credit hours generated
through KC online instruction has grown from 20,871 credit hours in FY08 to 21,790 credit hours in FY10—
a 4.5% increase.
The extraordinary growth that Kaskaskia College has experienced, especially during the past five years,
would not have been possible without our Education Centers and other outreach programs that make
education more accessible to more individuals. It is also important to note that enrollment growth at the KC
main campus continues to occur simultaneously, which indicates that the outreach efforts have been well
worthwhile. When gathering feedback from constituents during open forum meetings, they have consistently
praised the College for bringing our programs and learning resources into their communities—and have been
instrumental in suggesting ideas for new and expanded programs.
As a result of our collaboration with neighboring communities and organizations, fruitful partnerships
continue to flourish with local school districts, businesses and industries, other colleges and universities,
local community governments, other non-profit organizations, and government agencies. We know that
pooling our resources with other institutions allows us all to serve more people in more ways. These and
other innovative components of our philosophy of education create the foundation for several important
themes: “Kaskaskia College is a place where everyone is someone,” and we will always continue “bringing
education to you.” Lifelong learning opportunities, world-class educational programs, expanded access for
traditional and non-traditional students, state-of-the-art learning resources, a student-centered approach to
learning, an extremely supportive public, along with faculty, staff, and Trustees who exemplify our core
values, are all vital elements to the past and future success of Kaskaskia College.
9 Adult Education and Literacy
FY 2010
Adult Education and Literacy Overview
Kaskaskia College’s Adult Education and Literacy (KC-AEL) Department provides free literacy services to
those individuals desiring to fulfill one or more of the following goals:
• enhancement of their literacy abilities
• obtain knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency
• obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in their children’s education
• completion of their secondary school education (GED)
• improvement of their non-native speakers English language skills (ESL)
The KC-AEL Department consists of the following programs which are supported by grant funds and/or
fund raising activities:
• Adult Education - GED® Review classes
• Adult Volunteer Literacy - “The Reading Link”
• Bridge to Healthcare
• Even Start
• Family Success – (Marion County)
• Family Success – (Clinton County)
• TANF Job Placement
• YouthBuild
Assessment and Advisement
In August 2009, new procedures for instructional placement of adult learners to KC-AEL’s GED® review
classes were implemented to gather a true assessment of student academic abilities and to minimize the
number of classroom interruptions due to enrollment of new students.
In anticipation of ICCB’s Statewide Managed Enrollment System in July 2010, personnel from the KCAEL Department met on a bi-weekly basis during the months of May and June to develop new enrollment
procedures to fulfill the ICCB and KC-AEL missions of delivering quality instructional services to adult
learners. The KC-AEL Department perceives that the new enrollment procedures will also enhance
retention rates, post-testing rates, and learners’ awareness of the significance of our services.
Adult Education Student Advisory Council
Bess Wesling, Academic Transitional Advisor, served as the chairperson of the Adult Education Student
Advisory Council until her retirement in January 2010. In February 2010, KC-AEFL personnel, Deborah
Clark, Betty Holthaus, and Spring Thomas chose to share the duties associated with maintaining the
10 council. Monthly meetings were held to develop fund raising events and advocate for continued funding of
adult education and literacy programs by contacting state and federal legislators.
Because of scheduling conflicts, members of the council were not able to attend the annual Legislative
Awareness event that was held in Springfield, IL during the month of April.
The Adult Education Student Advisory Council plans to continue their effort of advocating for an increase
in state and federal funding for adult education and literacy programs during FY11.
Adult Education Graduation
Due to the eligibility criteria of the GED Scholarship, the KC-AEL Department revised its yearly calendar
to include the hosting of three GED Graduation ceremonies per fiscal year, rather than the former yearly
event in the month of June. The total number of students participating in these graduation events surpassed
all previous records from past years.
Based on the suggestions of members of the Adult Education Student Advisory Council, the first
celebration on October 20, 2009, included the hosting of a dinner prior to the actual GED ceremony. As a
result of low attendance of graduates to the dinner session of the event, the second ceremony, which was
held on February 6, 2010, included a pre-reception for the graduates. Overwhelmingly, graduates
responded to the event and commended the KC-AEL staff for providing the opportunity for them to meet
and communicate with members of the Board of Trustees and KC Administration prior to the graduation
ceremony.
On June 8, 2010, the KC-AEL Department celebrated its largest graduating class (50). The number of
participants has increased as a result of an increase in the number of individuals earning their GED®
Credentials and implementation of the new graduation policy and procedures. Below is a table that
illustrates the increase in the number of GED Graduation participants:
YEAR
NUMBER OF GED®
GRADUATES
FORMERLY
ATTENDING A KC
GED® REVIEW CLASS
NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS IN
GED GRADUATION
CEREMONY
2007
111
27
2008
151
48
2009
153
46
2010
*151
115
*As of June 8, 2010, number of graduates during FY10.
PERCENTAGE
OF GED®
RECIPIENTS
PARTICPATING
IN GED
GRADUATION
24%
32%
30%
76.1%
Transitional Orientation
GED® recipients who desired to continue their education at Kaskaskia College by using the GED
Scholarship are required to attend a transitional orientation designed specifically for former KC-AEL
students. The orientation is conducted by the Kaskaskia College Academic Transitional Advisor, and
11 consists of the following components: (a) time and stress management; (b) note taking and study skills; and
(c) test taking tips. Forty-two former KC-AEL students attended the orientations scheduled during FY10.
Orientations were held on August 11, August 13, and December 17, 2009.
Adult Education GED® Review Curriculum and Classes
To fulfill our Area Plan obligations of offering transitional services to adult learners, the administration of
KC-AEL supplied its instructors with supplemental instructional materials related to career assessing,
computer literacy, workplace ethics, and college readiness. Interim classes in the area of computer literacy
were offered in November, 2009 and included visiting the state’s career and employment website, Illinois
workNet and Illinois Skills Match. Career, college, and workplace services have and will continue to be
offered to students through the collaborative services offered by Kaskaskia College’s Career Service
Specialist and its Academic Transitional Advisor.
As a pilot program, Evidence Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) classes were offered in FY09 and FY10 in
Centralia. Current instructors and administrative personnel were trained by specialist from Southern Illinois
Professional Development Center (SIPDC) of Edwardsville, IL. The assessment and instructional
concepts associated with implementing EBRI in ABE classrooms has proven successful in diagnosing and
fulfilling adult learner academic needs in the four components of reading: alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary,
and comprehension. Plans are to implement EBRI as mandatory training for all KC-AEL instructors by
FY12.
KC-AEL is still awaiting approval of statewide ABE and ASE Content Standards developed by SIPDC.
Upon approval of the standards by ICCB, they will be used by the KC-AEL administration and instructors
to select and implement academic coursework for the GED® Review classes.
In comparison to FY09, the number of individuals served through the offering of KC-AEL GED® Review
classes for FY10 increased by 1.8%. The number of former KC-AEL students receiving their GED®
increased by 7%:
FY08
FY09
FY10
TOTAL STUDENTS
662
903
920
PASS GED® TESTS
151
153
*164
US CITIZENSHIP
1
*As of July 1, 2010, number of graduates during FY10.
The Reading Link Program provides individualized literacy services to residents of the college district
through the use of trained, volunteer literacy tutors. In comparison to FY09, the number of adult learners
served through the Reading Link Program increased by 17%. 475 adult learners received literacy services
12 in FY09. In FY10, the Reading Link Program provided literacy services to 557 adult learners in an
individualized and/or group setting. Following is a chart that shows the number of adult learners served,
during FY10, according to site locations and/or county residency of the adult learner:
Location
Centralia Correctional Center
Federal Correctional Institute at Greenville
Centralia Area
Clinton County
Fayette County
Marion County
Washington County
Bond
Nashville GED Class
Salem GED
Workforce GED
Crisp GED class
Northeast Center – GED class
Carlyle GED class
North Wamac GED class
Damiansville ESL
Centralia ESL
Even Start
Family Success
TOTAL
Students Served
316
65
28
19
1
17
15
2
7
7
3
5
2
18
3
7
10
12
20
557
According to data collected for ICCB reporting, 98% of the adult learners were satisfied with the services
they obtained through their Reading Link tutor.One-hundred and thirty-three (133) volunteer tutors
provided literacy services to community learners or inmates during the fiscal year. 18 of the 133 volunteer
tutors were new and received 18 hours of mandatory, pre-service training prior to being assigned to an
adult learner. 32 of the 133 volunteer tutors were inmates that resided in either Centralia Correctional
Center or Greenville FCI. Within the confinements of their penal system, each inmate tutor participated in
the mandatory pre-service training conducted by our Reading Link Coordinator .
Bridge Grant
In December 2009, ICCB awarded Kaskaskia College a grant to implement a healthcare bridge curriculum
that was developed by the KC-AEL Department in FY09. The curriculum focused on introducing adult
learners to the healthcare industry while earning their GED® Credentials. Adult learners were recruited for
the spring semester during the months of November and December. During the spring semester, 24 adult
learners were enrolled in the day and evening classes of the program. Amongst the 24 bridge students, four
students successfully completed the program; two students obtained employment in the healthcare industry;
one student has begun the registration process for entering the Nursing Program at Kaskaskia College; and
13 one student is serving as a volunteer at an animal hospital as a result of a classroom visit to the hospital.
Plans are to continue the Bridge Program during FY11.
Even Start Program
ROE #13 and Kaskaskia College’s Adult Education and Litarcy Department have partnered through the
ISBE Even Start Program for nine years to offer educational services to at-risk, low income families in the
college district. The Even Start Program is housed at the Second Baptist Church in Centralia. Funding is
primarily used to serve teen and young mothers, with children between birth and seven years of age, who
struggle in fulfilling their duties as parents and as their children’s first teacher.
In October 2009, the program expanded its program to five days a week and began offering parent-child
activities on Wednesday nights.During FY10, the Even Start Program proposed that it would serve 25
families. The Even Start Program served 31 families. 11 parents received their GED® Credentials. All
children enrolled in the program met the ISBE performance indicators regarding development of language
and reading skills.
Family Success Programs
The Family Success Programs (FSP) provides library services, adult education, children’s education,
parenting education, and Parent and Child Together (PACT) activities to eligible families in Centralia. The
eligibility criteria for enrollment consist of the following:
• a parent/caregiver whose reading or math level is below a 9th grade level or who speaks English
as a second language AND
• a child under 10 years of age who is struggling to perform at their grade level
During FY10, two grant awards were received by the KC-AEL Department to offer services in northeast
(Marion) and southwest (Clinton) Centralia. Thirty-five (35) families were recruited for the programs.
Twenty-one (21) families, consisting of 22 adults and 47 children, were retained for more than three
months and received literacy services through the program. One-hundred percent (100%) of the parents
enrolled in the program demonstrated improvement in their reading skills, writing skills, and their ability to
communicate effectively with their children. According to data gathered by FSP staff and participants’
child care provider and/or educators, 100% of the enrolled children demonstrated gains in the areas of
lanugage, cognitive, and social skills.
TANF Program
The TANF Program provides job skills and placement services to TANF recipients of Marion, Clinton, and
Fayette counties. In July 2009, the Career Service Specialist of Kaskaskia College was approved to
provide job skills instruction to participants through the program’s Job Club.
Job skills and placement services were provided to 175 TANF recipients during FY10. As a result of
surpassing the original contractual obligations of job placement and retention of the TANF recipients, KCAEL was awarded an additional $32,300 to continue the availability of the program during the fiscal year.
14 YouthBuild Program
KC-AEL partnered with the United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) of Mt. Vernon, to offer the
YouthBuild Program in Marion County. YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that
simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment,
crime prevention, and leadership development. YouthBuild of Marion County is located in downtown
Centralia.
Through the program, low-income adults of Marion County, between the ages of 17 and 24, are provided
the opportunity to earn their GED® credentials, learn job skills, serve their communities by building
affordable housing, and transform their own lives and roles in society.
During FY10, 24 adult were enrolled in the program. Eight received their GED® credentials and have been
offered the opportunity to continue their education at Kaskaskia College by using the Kaskaskia College
GED® Scholarship.
Funding Resources
The Kaskaskia College Adult Education and Literacy Department received the following grant funding for
FY10:
ICCB Public Aid
$50,789.00
ICCB State Basic
$84,837.00
ICCB Federal
$75,433.00
ICCB EL/Civics
$30,643.00
ICCB State Performance
$76,193.00
Even Start Program
$95,700.00
Reading Link Program
$65,000.00
Family Success – North Wamac
$29,750.00
Family Success – Central City
$28,000.00
TANF
$120,922.00
Bridge Implementation Grant
$25,000.00
GRAND TOTAL
$682,267.00
15 Arts and Sciences
FY 2010
Arts and Sciences Overview
The 2009-10 year in the Arts and Sciences Division was a year of expansion and success. One significant
area of growth this year was in our Dual Credit Program. With the passage of the Dual Credit Quality
Act in fall 2009, several state guidelines are now in place that will strengthen dual credit programs across
the state. Fortunately, KC was ahead of this legislation and had begun putting similar measures in place.
One of the new state requirements was the requirement of dual credit classroom visits and collaboration
between KC faculty and the high school dual credit instructors. Last academic year (2008-09), KC faculty
began visiting dual credit high school classrooms within the district. This past academic year (2009-10),
the goal was to reach those schools that were not visited in the prior year. These visits allow our KC
faculty and the high school dual credit instructors the opportunity to review course learning outcomes,
syllabus requirements, and assessment of student learning. Both KC faculty and the high school faculty
involved in these visits have commented on the value of these collaborative meetings.
Another significant area of growth included the continued renovation of our science labs in the ST West
Wing. The anatomy and physiology lab and cadaver room renovation was completed in early August 2010.
This new space along with the chemistry and inorganic chemistry lab remodeled last year provides our
science students with state-of-the-art facilities. Transient students taking chemistry this summer 2010
remarked in chemistry class how impressed they were with our lab space as compared to their four-year
institution.
This year two new associates’ degrees were developed and sent to ICCB for approval. The Associates of
Engineering Science (AES) was approved summer 2010 by the ICCB and the IBHE. This completed
degree application process represents the hard work of Professor Eric Hofelich and Dean Kellie Henegar.
Additionally, the Associates of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (AAT) was submitted to ICCB and
will be reviewed this fall 2010. Professor Susie Wurth is to be commended on her hard work and
collaboration with ICCB on getting this application submitted.
One of the most exciting projects that impacted the Arts and Sciences Division began in October 2009 with
the award of the federal Title III Grant. This 1.9 million dollar grant disbursed over the next five years
allows KC the time and resources to focus on transitional English and math curriculum and support
services needed to ensure student success at KC. This past year, several English and math faculty under the
leadership of the Title III Grant staff and the Dean of Arts and Sciences redesigned the first level of
transitional English and math courses. A pilot of this new curriculum will occur fall 2010. Professors Sam
Bundy, Clint Stevens, Wayne Watkins, and Josh Woods will be teaching in these pilots. In addition, the
new Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) and the Instructional Center for Excellence (ICE), will provide
students and faculty support services in their transitional level courses.
16 Two wonderful faculty additions were made this past academic year in the English area. Professor Josh
Woods came on board in August 2009 and Professor Clint Stevens joined KC in January 2010. Both are
involved with the Title III Grant and have already made an impact on the lives of students at KC. We are
extremely proud to have them as a part of our KC family.
Fine and Performing Arts
The Fine and Performing Arts Department at KC continues to growth and expand opportunities for our KC
students. Over the past five years overall headcount (including students taking more than one class) in the
fine and performing arts classes (art, music, speech, and drama) increased from 1,927 enrollments in 2005
to 2,615 enrollments in 2010. In addition, credit hours being generated from the fine and performing arts
classes have increased from 5,407 credit hours in 2005 to 7,199 credit hours in 2010.
Art
The art program at Kaskaskia College continues to provide KC art students with a quality education and
cultural experiences to help shape their educational experience at KC. Under the leadership of Professor
Diana Hansen, the art program extends the campus classroom experience to include courses with field trip
experiences to local museums, hands on experience for students where they learn to curate art at famous
museums like the Vietnam Veteran’s Museum, and opportunities to learn from visiting artists who work is
display in the Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery. The annual KC Regional High School Art Exhibit and
competition continues to provide KC with a wonderful recruiting opportunity where district high school art
students visit our campus and display their artwork.
During April of 2010 with funds from the KC Friends of the Fine Arts Enrichment grant, the art students at
Kaskaskia College, along with professors Diana Hansen and Dale Waggoner, went to Chicago to visit
several museums and other points of interest pertaining to art. The students visited the Art Institute of
Chicago, The Contemporary Museum, the Vietnam Veterans Museum, The Shed Aquarium, China Town,
and the Red Moon Theatre. The students were given a tour of the school portion of the Art Institute, and
then spent the remainder of their time there enjoying the museum portion of it. During their visit to the
Vietnam Veterans Museum, students were asked to select different artworks to be transported to Kaskaskia
College for future viewing. While walking to and from these places, students were able to view the great
architecture and outdoor artworks that the city of Chicago had to offer. For many, this had been their firstever trip to this city. The students were able to experience the fine arts of Chicago, while expanding their
knowledge and understanding of the art and of the city itself.
Theater
The theater program at KC, under the direction of Professor David Quinn, had another successful year.
The KC Theater Guild presented My Three Angels on Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday,
November 22 at 2:00 p.m. Area high school students also attend a morning performance on Thursday,
November 19 and Friday, November 20.
17 The KC Theater Guild presented Jack and the Beanstalk on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. On
April 24 and 25, approximately 2,750 grade school students attended morning performances. KC Director
of Theater, David Quinn, adapted this play.
Our theatre students performed a play on January 28 for the Vandalia Chamber of Commerce Awards
Banquet. It was a huge success! Additionally, the KC Theater Guild students performed highlights from
Plaza Suite, on Saturday, April 10 at the 5th Annual Kaskaskia College Friends of the Fine Arts/Rotary
Scholarship Dinner/Auction. This event helped raise money to support Fine and Performing Arts students
at Kaskaskia College.
Additionally, KC theater students attended four productions at the Fox Theater in St. Louis with funds
provided by the KC Friends of the Fine Arts Enrichment grant.
In the 2010-11 the KC Theater Guild will present It's a Wonderful Life on Thursday, December 9 for area
high school students. It will also present three additional performances on Friday, December 10, and
Saturday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. along with a performance at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12. The
KC Theater Guild will also be performing a short play for the KC Family Reunion and Open House on
October 9, 2010.
Vocal Music
The Kaskaskia College Concert Choir and Community Chorale presented their Fall Concert on Thursday,
November 19, 2009. The concert was held in the Nashville Community High School Auditorium. The
choirs were directed by Professor Mike Register.
The Madrigal Singers presented a Madrigal Dinner on Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, 2009 in the
Lifelong Learning Center.
The Kaskaskia College Concert Choir and Community Chorale presented two concerts this semester. The
first was held on April 22, 2010 Vandalia at the First Baptist Church and the second concert was held on
the main campus on May 6, 2010 in the Lifelong Learning Center. The choirs were joined by the KC vocal
ensemble, The KC Blues. Both concerts were under the direction of KC Director of Choirs Mike Register.
The KC Blues vocal ensemble performed on Saturday, April 10 at the 5th Annual Kaskaskia College
Friends of the Fine Arts/Rotary Scholarship Dinner and Auction. The event helped raise money to support
Fine & Performing Arts students at Kaskaskia College.
The KC Blues performed on April 19 for a scholarship fundraiser featuring inspirational speaker John
Foppe. Nearly $10,000 was raised to support scholarships at Kaskaskia College.
The KC Blues performed at the ICCTA staff awards dinner on May 4, 2010.
Vocal music students attended a showing of Wicked on Sunday, June 20 at the Fox Theater in St. Louis
with funds provided the KC Friends of the Fine Arts Enrichment grant.
18 This upcoming year, Director Register is looking forward to providing a new event, A Feast of Song at
Christmastide, on December 3 and 4th. This event will replace the traditional madrigal event this year and
will be rotated the years to come between the two musical events.
Instrumental Music
The Instrumental Music program at KC, under the leadership of Professor Cliff Jourdan, continues to reach
new audiences and provide outstanding outreach to the community and possible student recruits.
The Kaskaskia College Music Department and Instrumental Music Club hosted the 2nd Annual Honor
Band on Thursday, April 8 on the KC main campus. The Honor Band was conducted by Michael Hanes,
Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. The Kaskaskia College Concert Band
also performed that evening and was conducted by Professor Cliff Jourdan. Out of the over 150 applicants
for this year’s group, 94 students were chosen from 10 surrounding schools. The Honor Band provided an
opportunity for local students to work with and learn music from an internationally known educator.
The Kaskaskia College Concert and Jazz Bands presented their first concert of the season on Tuesday,
October 2, 2009. A nearly full Jane Knight Auditorium enjoyed a great concert. In addition, the concert
band performed “Semper Fidelis” with guest conductor Don Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder, was the first music
director at Kaskaskia College when the music program began in 1969. He served as music director before
moving to college administration and eventually retiring from KC. The Kaskaskia College Concert and
Jazz bands also were in concert on Tuesday, December 8. They shared the concert with the KC Concert
Choir and Community Chorale. On Tuesday, March 2 the Kaskaskia College Music Department presented
its annual winter instrumental concert in the Jane Knight Auditorium. The concert featured the Kaskaskia
College Concert and Jazz Bands under the direction of Cliff Jourdan. Finally, on Tuesday, May 11 the KC
Concert and Jazz Bands presented its annual spring concert. A great crowd enjoyed a great performance by
both ensembles.
The Kaskaskia College Pep-Band took its act on the road this year and performed in several public
schools. The group kicked off its tour with a full school assembly in the Odin school district on
Wednesday, March 31. Odin music director Karen Collier was excited about the opportunity to have the
group perform. The event corresponded with the end of “Music In Our Schools” month. A very enthusiastic
student body warmly welcomed the KC students and had a great time at the performance. The next stop
was Sandoval Grade School on Tuesday, April 13. The Pep-Band was once again met with a great response
as the students danced and sang and had a great time with the group. “I really enjoy having a positive
impact in the lives of the students through music” said Alexsis Snyder an instrumental music major at
Kaskaskia College. Later that afternoon, the Pep-Band moved to Sandoval High School to perform for
another full student body assembly. The KC students were treated to another warm reception by the
Sandoval High School students. Sandoval High School band director William Reynolds said, “It really
helps my program to have my students watch the KC students perform.” Instrumental music major Cody
Cox stated “Performing in front of the public school students makes you feel like you’re doing something
worthwhile”.
Students from surrounding schools participated in a trombone feature with the Kaskaskia College Concert
Band on Tuesday, March 2 during the KC Winter Instrumental Concert. The featured piece was titled
19 “Trombonanza” and was written by Joseph Compello. KC Director of Bands, Cliff Jourdan said “It was a
fun opportunity for the students to perform with a group outside of their schools. It was also an opportunity
for KC to help the schools by working and rehearsing with their students; they can take tips and
techniques with them and apply them in their own groups. I had a very rewarding time working with some
wonderful young trombone players.” Jourdan was assisted during the rehearsal and performance by KC
student Jaron Wright.
KC Director of Bands Cliff Jourdan, assisted by KC student Nick Snider, held a percussion clinic with
Vandalia Jr. High School students on Monday, March 22. Professor Jourdan was invited by Vandalia Jr.
High band director Sara Berg to help “fine tune” some of her percussion students before they went to
contest on Saturday, March 27. The students focused on their fundamentals and worked on each of their
solos with Professor Jourdan. All of the Vandalia percussion students received 1st ratings at contest!
On Monday, March 22, KC Director of Bands Cliff Jourdan traveled to Okawville High School as a
clinician and worked with the Okawville High School band. The Okawville band is led by Mr. Brent Tebbe
who invited Professor Jourdan to rehearse the band in advance of their April 17 contest in O’Fallon.
Members of the Okawville band also participated in the 2nd Annual Kaskaskia College Honor
Band on April 8.
The Kaskaskia College Concert Band had the pleasure of participating in the 2010 Centralia Sound
Spectacular concert held on Tuesday, March 23 at the Centralia High School. The concert featured the
Lincoln School 5th grade and Centralia Jr. High bands under the direction of Mr. Rob Dycus, the Centralia
High School band under the direction of Mr. Kevin Devany, and the Kaskaskia College Concert Band
under the direction of Professor Cliff Jourdan. Each ensemble took their turn performing while the other
ensemble members watched in support. Each group performed very well prompting standing ovations from
the appreciative crowd after each ensemble finished playing.
Kaskaskia College Director of Bands Cliff Jourdan premiered his latest composition- titled “The Journey”with the Kaskaskia College Concert Band on Tuesday, May 11 in the Jane Knight Auditorium. “The
Journey” was composed for the Kaskaskia College Concert Band and is a programmatic piece that tells the
story of Orpheus and Eurydice. “The Journey” is a single movement work with four distinct sections:
Apollo and Orpheus, Orpheus and Eurydice, The Underworld, and Return to Apollo.
On Monday, April 12 Kaskaskia College Director of Bands, Cliff Jourdan, conducted a clinic for the
Vandalia High School band. Mr. Tony Hicks, Vandalia band director, invited Jourdan to help prepare his
students before their concert on Sunday, April 25 at the Vandalia High School
This is only the 2nd year for the honor band and we have already seen a doubling in the number of
student’s applicants. With the increase in student, there was an increase in percussion applicants.
Unfortunately, not all applicants could be part of the honor band, which is why we created the percussion
ensemble. The percussion ensemble was directed by KC instrumental music students Nick Snider, Eva
Potter, and Jesse Shelton. These student instructors rehearsed the high school students and then led them in
a performance of Kevin Tuck’s “Tribal Beats” later that evening. “Working with the students helped me
understand what it feels like to be an instructor. I think the students had a good time and learned a lot” said
Nick Snider. Professor Jourdan commented “I am proud of the job that both the KC students and the high
20 school students did preparing the music and their performance that evening”.
Kaskaskia College recently held a percussion clinic at Vandalia High School. The clinic was conducted by
Professor Cliff Jourdan with assistance from KC percussion student, Nick Snider. The clinic was held on
Monday, October 19 and Monday, October 26 for two hours each day. The 10 percussion students focused
on fundamentals, technique, and worked on expanding their musicianship.
Kaskaskia College Director of Bands Professor Cliff Jourdan conducted a band clinic at Highland Middle
School on Wednesday, November 4th. Jourdan was invited by Highland Middle School director, Greg
Allen to help prepare his group prior to their next concert. The Highland band is an award winning group
that recently placed 13 of its students in the statewide Illinois Music Educators National Conference Band.
The band performed in Peoria in January. The 90 + students in attendance were attentive and enthusiastic
during the session.
The Kaskaskia College Pep-Band continued its busy schedule this year by performing at 5 home pep-band
games in the fall and 10 home games in the spring. In addition, the Pep-Band performed 4 times this year in
the KC Student Center. They provided entertainment for students, faculty, and staff during their lunch hour.
Members of the KC Instrumental Music Club sold tickets outside the student center 2 days this spring to
raise money for the KCFFA/ROTARY Auction. Club members also helped plan and participated in the 2nd
Annual Kaskaskia College Honor Band Event.
The Kaskaskia College Jazz Ensemble performed on April 19 for a scholarship fundraiser featuring
inspirational speaker John Foppe. Nearly $10,000 was raised to support scholarships at Kaskaskia College.
KC Instrumental Music students attended a performance of The Wizard of Oz, at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall
over Memorial Day weekend. Instrumental Music students also attended the Midwest Band and Orchestra
Clinic December 17, 18, and 19 in Chicago Illinois.
Mathematics
The Mathematics Department at Kaskaskia College continues to grow and adapt to the ever changing needs
of the KC district by providing expanded learning opportunities for the KC student. In the past year, the
KC Mathematics Department has worked to help develop new programming to serve both the transitional
learner through the Title III grant program and the transfer student by developing new courses to help
satisfy requirements for the new Associates of Engineering Science (AES) degree. In an attempt to
support the new engineering degree, Professor Eric Hofelich developed a Pre-Calculus class (MATH 160)
last summer and taught it for the first time summer 2010. This class was designed to help engineering
students that need a refresher before going into Calculus. Professor Hofelich also developed Statics and
Dynamics courses to support the first year curriculum for the Pre-Engineering student. Engineering
Drawing, taught by Richard Rittenhouse, and Computer Programming for Engineers, taught by Sandra
Cox, saw a substantial increase in enrollment from previous years. This past year, the KC Mathematics
Department completed its first full year curriculum with the new Pre-Engineering program cohort of
students. The Mathematics Department is also pleased to announce that all dual credit math faculty are
covering the same learning outcomes as mathematics courses taught on campus as well as participating in
21 assessment of student learning and teaching of these learning outcomes. There is also an increase in fulltime KC math faculty collaboration with dual credit math faculty. Nearly all dual credit math faculty
received a classroom visit from a KC full-time math faculty instructor to discuss learning outcomes and
assessment. Also, all full-time and a large number of part-time math instructors attended the, week long,
Transitional Studies Summer Institute this summer at Kaskaskia College.
Physical and Life Sciences
The Physical and Life Science Department continues to offer a full spectrum of science classes in
traditional, on-line and hybrid formats. Faculty in the Physical and Life Science Department continue to
develop quality alternative delivery methods for instruction to include a variety of online and hybrid course
offerings.
The Chemistry Lab renovation was completed in fall 2008 and it fully operational. This new lab space
provides KC science students with a state-of-art lab fully equipped and modernized. Renovation of the
Anatomy and Physiology lab and cadaver room is scheduled for completion August 2010. A new course in
Environmental Chemistry was created and taught this past school year by Professor Niranjan Goswami.
Likewise, a new course, Introduction to Biotechnology, was created this spring 2010 semester and science
faculty member, Professor Bill Mathena, is currently working on expanding our science program in the
areas of biotechnology.
Physical Education
This past year was an exciting year for our physical education department with the creation of the new
Fitness Center that allowed for an expansion in physical education programming. Effective fall 2010 the
following new courses were created and approved by ICCB: Beginning Racquetball, Tennis Participation,
Wallyball, Fitness Center Participation, and Golf Participation. In addition, the walking and jogging
classes now have adequate space to meet and complete course requirements. Enrollment in physical
education courses have also increased in part due to the fact that students can now sign up for classes in the
Fitness Center. Likewise, the amount of daily users has increased and students enrolled in physical
education courses feel that they are getting more with the new Fitness Center. Changes made in the
tracking system from outdated workout cards to signing in at the fitness center front desk has also provided
a more accurate number on workouts and makes the student more accountable for their course work.
Goals for upcoming year include continued expansion of programming to include new courses: Zumba,
Pilates, and a cardio class. Another goal will be to increase the number of students enrolled in physical
education courses by marketing and making the courses more visible. This includes continuing to provide
information to faculty and staff about the Fitness Center and physical education courses and the benefits of
getting fit and staying healthy. Additionally, plans include continuing to assist individuals with wellness
questions, concerns and providing information on what one might need to meet fitness goal. Of course,
plans also include continuing to monitor all the physical education courses and making necessary
improvements throughout the year.
22 Social/Behavioral Sciences and Professional Studies Department
The Social Sciences Department enjoyed a very successful 2009-2010 academic year. The Department
served record enrollments in a variety of venues at a variety of locations. Courses were offered to students
on the main campus, at extension centers, satellite campuses, online, and via distance learning technology.
Full-time faculty members and adjunct faculty members offered classes in the mornings, afternoons,
evenings, and weekends.
The goal of the Department for the year was to maintain an excellent level of service to our students.
While this goal was challenging, given the expanding class sizes and course loads, student evaluations and
administrative evaluations indicate that we are achieving our goal. Faculty members of the Department
have continued to perform assessment activities and are using the results to monitor effectiveness in the
classroom and thus better serve our students.
The goals for next year include the continuation of providing excellent service to our students and
expanding our relationships with dual-credit teachers throughout the district to ensure that all students
receiving credits from Kaskaskia College are receiving a quality education.
AQIP/Accreditation
Kaskaskia College completed its fourth year as an AQIP institution and it continuing to move forward in
campus wide continuous improvement.
The intent of the Improve and Expand Online Learning project is to evaluate the current state of online
learning at Kaskaskia College and establish benchmarks from which to improve the quality and consistency
of the online learning experience for KC students and faculty, to identify stakeholders in need of support
and/or training which may be hindering their participation, and to identify new opportunities to increase
online offerings, including online degrees. Improve infrastructure and support for the needs of increased
online enrollment. Develop and improve the Web-based student services with an online admissions
process, online counseling and advising.
This past semester, the AQIP Improve and Expand Online Learning project team, co-chaired by Steve
Jerden and Irina Neuman and sponsored by Kellie Henegar, administered the second yearly student
satisfaction survey to online students in fall 2009. There were 864 responders out of a total of 1423 online
students. The results were very favorable in regards to KC’s student online experience. Overall student
satisfaction with their online experience was rated at 92%. A total of 96% of students were satisfied with
student support assistance. A comparison of the yearly student satisfaction surveys can be seen at
http://kconline.kaskaskia.edu/fall09survey/combined08-09.htm.
The present AQIP Online Learning action plan will retire in August 2009 and a new action project charter
will be submitted to AQIP in September that represents phase II of the original online project. The purpose
of the phase II project is be to develop course quality review process, evaluate and develop student support
services, with a goal of ultimately achieving online accreditation of our first complete online degree. The
AQIP Online Learning Committee is meeting on a regular basis exploring and addressing student
enrollment, online instruction, and online accreditation needs. A rubric used to assess new and existing
23 online courses had been developed and revised. The rubric is being used to review online courses with the
purpose of achieving consistent quality across our online course offerings. The AQIP Online Learning
Committee Web site is kept up-to-date with the latest activities and information.
Members of the AQIP Improve and Expand Online Learning Action Project Team and Distance
Learning Committee include: Steve Jerden and Irina Neuman, Co-Chairs, Angenien Huffstutler, Barb
Norstrom, Bruce Fink, Charles Kuhn, Christin Dalaviras, Denise Derrick, Diana Hansen, Elizabeth
Sundermeyer, Eric Hofelich, Jeff Sulcer, John Orlet, Joyce Pryor, Kellie Henegar (Sponsor), Kenneth
Ingersoll, Mike Stone, Nathan Wilkins, Pradeep Vig, Sam Bundy, Sandra Cox, Sedgwick Harris, Steve Cox
, Sue Aman, Sue Hardebeck, Tim March, Virginia Williams and Wayne Watkins. Additional information
regarding this project is discussed in the Distance Learning section of this report.
The KC Diversity Awareness Initiative action project was launched in fall 2008 and accomplished
several goals this year under the leadership of Associate Professor, Diana Hansen as chair. This project is
under the sponsorship of Vice President of Student Activities, Sedgwick Harris.
This project’s fundamental goal is to raise awareness of the necessity for tolerance towards all aspects of
human diversity throughout our entire campus community. In today’s complex world, an informed
environment recognizes that pluralism is the established paradigm. Tolerance of diversity needs to become
routine and fully integrated in all the areas of the KC campus including staff, faculty, and students.
Becoming aware of our own prejudices and preconceptions and broadening our definition of diversity is
just the beginning. Some of the major categories of difference to be approached are culture, religion, race,
gender, age, health and socio-economic conditions.
Since the inception of this project in fall 2008, the Kaskaskia College Diversity Awareness Initiative
AQIP Action Project Committee has worked very hard to accomplish the goals laid out in the project
charter. One of the first steps taken was to assess the general climate of the campus towards this goal. A
campus-wide diversity survey was administered fall 2008 and the results indicated that more emphasis
should be placed on racial/ethnic diversity, gender differences, and more sensitivity training was needed for
staff and faculty around cultural, religious, and ethnic differences. In addition, spring 2009, a campus-wide
activity was presented to highlight our own stereotypes and misperceptions regarding people that are
different than us.
Spring 2009, the faculty and staff were asked to work within their respective departments to create and
submit diversity proposals to the AQIP committee on what types of initiatives they could implement in
their respective areas to enhance the diversity awareness on the Kaskaskia College campus. Many
proposals were submitted and included several faculty incorporating diversity principles into their
curriculum. Nursing faculty member, Professor Janet Garretson, incorporated an assignment to ask her
students to consider how they would serve their patients differently if their culture was different than their
own. This proved to be such a meaningful assignment and assessment of student learning that this faculty
member was nominated and received the Kaskaskia College annual Assessment Award for this project.
Additionally, several academic programs incorporated diversity learning outcomes into their programs:
nursing, cosmetology, mathematics, welding, dental assisting, Spanish, English, humanities, and computer
information technology. The Kaskaskia College Student Activities division was very involved in this
project. Campus visual art displays were created and displayed on the main campus and the Learning
24 Resource Center, in celebration of Hispanic, Native American, and Black History Month. Diversity posters
were displayed on the main campus and all five education centers that included information regarding
different cultures. Finally, the student art club created a diversity calendar listing and highlighting cultural
holidays and culturally diverse art work. Plans are to make this an annual project for the art club.
Institutional changes were also made to improve diversity on campus. The New Student Orientation
course for freshmen students at Kaskaskia College was redesigned to include a stronger diversity
component. New student athletes that sometimes transfer in from different cities, state, and even
countries, were also provided an individualized diversity orientation to help provide these students with
guidance upon entering the culture of Centralia, Illinois. One more significant institutional change was the
addition of an assessment component on the course level assessment reporting forms given to faculty to
guide them in their assessment measures.
A few key project people attended diversity training throughout the life of this project. The action project
chair, Diana Hansen, attended a summer training workshop in summer 2009 at Richland Community
College. A valuable experience that provided a detailed list of resources complied at Richland Community
College and is now on reserve in our Learning Resource Center available to all faculty and staff. Another
key project person, Arlene Covington, attended an extensive weekend training program through The
Kaleidoscope Group, LLC in fall 2009. The President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees were also provided
training through The Kaleidoscope Group, LLC in October 2009. Finally, spring 2010, the entire campus
was provided a keynote address and diversity training by keynote speaker Jose Soto and a diversity trainer
from The Kaleidoscope Group, LLC.
A few foundational diversity campus programs existed prior to the action project but were strengthened by
the focus of this project. The annual Diversity Banquet includes entertainment and food from varying
countries. Likewise, the recently opened Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery will work to highlight diverse
artwork from different cultures during the annual Diversity Banquet and throughout the year. The already
established Season of Entertainment (SOE) program works to bring outside performers into the campus.
During this past 2009 – 2010 season, the SOE committee were lucky enough to highlight a Native
American performer /songwriter and an African dance theater group. Both of these events will continue to
celebrate and education the Centralia community of diverse cultures. In addition, a well-know speaker
with a physical disability spoke at a recent fundraiser planned by the KC Alumni and Friends Organization.
This project and project participants applied for the ICCTA (Illinois Community College Trustees
Association) Equity Award highlighting the accomplishments achieved over this project’s timeframe.
Plans for the future of this project, upon retirement in August 2010, include encouragement from the VP of
Instructional Services and academic deans of faculty in incorporate diversity initiative in their classrooms.
In addition, the campus, as a whole, will work on creating a Diversity Award submission process that will
also quality for the ICCTA Equity Award for the state of Illinois. Additional plans include a permanent
presence on the KC website and the creation of a standing Diversity Committee. Those serving on this
committee will be diverse and present various areas of the KC campus. This committee will take on this
assignment as an additional duty and will provide guidance, direction, and oversight regarding the KC
Diversity Program.
25 Members of this action project team include: Associate Professor Diana Hansen, Action Project Chair,
Professor Sue Hardebeck, Associate Professor Jodi Palm, Beth Sundermeyer, Kellie Henegar, and
Sedgwick Harris, Action Project Team sponsor.
The General Education Core Assessment action project will retired this past year and will now be
institutionalized into the culture of KC. This project collected two years of MAPP data to help the General
Education Core Assessment committee guide decisions on how to help faculty incorporate into their
curriculum the core outcomes. Data collected provided the AQIP team insight into which of the general
education core outcomes KC needs to focus on for improvement. The Quality in the Learning Classroom
faculty class sessions were held in spring 2009 at the April faculty and staff workshop. Plans are also being
considered to expand the Quality in the Learning Classroom to a full semester course for faculty. In
addition, the MAPP exam will become a standardized assessment performed on a three year cycle for
incoming freshmen and exiting sophomores. Additionally, data will be shared with the Core Committee
that consists of department chairs, program coordinators, academic deans, and the VP of Instructional
Services in an effort to ensure that the general education outcomes are being addressed in their curriculum.
The mapping of curriculum in all programs also helped determine areas were the general education
outcomes are not addressed. This mapping began last year and will continue to develop with the assistance
of Assessment Coordinator, Beth Sundermeyer.
Two new AQIP action projects will begin officially this fall to replace the diversity project and the general
education core assessment project. One of these projects is the Adjunct Faculty Enrichment Project. The
Adjunct Faculty Enrichment action project was launched June 2010 and will include a comprehensive
review of the adjunct faculty member experience at KC. This review will include analysis of the
interview/application process, professional growth and development opportunities, various communication
methods, the adjunct faculty evaluation process, course content and assessment. The goal of this project is
to fully engage our KC adjunct faculty in to a wider range of College processes and activities in order to
help them develop stronger connections as vital member of the KC culture. This project will be chaired by
Deans Tonya Odum and Susie Batchelor. The sponsor for this project is Vice President of Administrative
Services, Dr. Al Phillips.
The second new action project that will begin officially this fall is the Creating a Quality Culture at
Kaskaskia College action project. The purpose of this project is to facilitate campus-wide involvement in
the continuous improvement program by strengthening the structure of quality improvement activities
involving all areas of the campus as active participants. This project includes building on the current
Kaskaskia College infrastructure to coordinate quality activities with goals of the institutional plan and
budgeting processes. KC will infuse quality into existing college decision making entities with a goal of
assisting with: determining future AQIP action projects, updating the Systems Portfolio, collecting and
reviewing campus-wide assessment data, forming recommendations to the Strategic Planning Commitment
Teams, disseminating and explaining Systems Appraisal Feedback Reports to those in positions to enact
change, and preparing materials and personnel for the Quality Checkup Visit. This project will be chaired
by Deans Nancy Kinsey and Assessment Coordinator, Beth Sundermeyer. Dean Kellie Henegar will
sponsor this project.
26 Distance Education
Accomplishments this year in online learning included Blackboard’s successful integration with student
services and enrollment. Students are now automatically enrolled in their online classes and automatically
withdrawn when they withdraw from a class. This integration provided a significant advantage for faculty
and student services staff. Prior to the integration these changes occurred manually and faculty and student
services staff had to track these changes daily.
In addition, the College expanded its online, hybrid, and Web-enhanced course offerings and increased
enrollment as identified in the following charts. Hybrid and Web-enhanced courses were not tracked prior
to 2008.
27 ITV (Interactive Television)
Ninety-eight (98) sections were offered through Interactive Video between campuses. Interactive Video
student headcount was 700 students.
** FY 2005 – 2007 AS400 Data not available
Additional achievements this year include the total redesign of GUID 103, Online Student Orientation
course. A policy change accompanied this redesign as effective fall 2010 all students taking an online or
hybrid class are required to take GUID 103. The Blackboard login page has been updated with new student
support information and an updated student resources page. Finally, the Distance Learning Office is
working with the Title III staff to provide support for the development of online transitional studies
courses.
Distance Learning Office
The Distance Learning office moved this year from L-107 to L-114. The adjacent L-114A contains 4
computer stations for small-group faculty training. It’s location to the newly designed Instructional Center
for Excellence (ICE) Title III Faculty Development Lab makes it an ideal resource center for KC faculty.
Various workshops and webinars were conducted this past year in basic Blackboard, pedagogical support
and guidance for “best practices” for online and distance learning. Pedagogical support and guidance will
continue to be offered to help with the assessment and evaluation needs that are unique to online and
distance learning environments.
28 Faculty training and development in distance learning continues to develop in the Distance Learning office.
A course that constitutes an ongoing resource for online instructors has been created and placed on
Blackboard. All faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are enrolled in it. The course contains: a detailed
Blackboard 8 tutorial, covering all relevant aspects of the course management system, examples of how the
various tools should be used, as a well as suggestions about how to best integrate these tools into a
streamlined, student-friendly, easy to follow, and overall effective online course. Also included are
additional and evolving information, such as links to online resources for course development, discussions,
workshop notes and summaries, etc.
Plans for the upcoming year include implement a process for periodical peer evaluation of new and existing
online courses and assessing the process. Next, plans include the formal application for accreditation of the
new online AAS program as part Phase II of the AQIP online action project Finally, on-going faculty
training and development for online, hybrid, web-enhanced, and interactive television will continue.
English
The English program area at Kaskaskia College continues to grow and adapt to the ever changing needs of
the KC district by providing expanded learning opportunities for the KC student. In the past year, the KC
English program area has worked to help develop new programming to serve the transitional learner
through the Title III grant program. The addition of new faculty members, Clint Stevens and Josh Woods,
has provided the program area a concentrated focus on the transitional English courses as well as a depth to
the faculty as a whole. Additionally, Clint and Josh both attended the Kaskaskia College Title III Summer
Institute this past summer that focused on teaching transitional students. KC is very proud of the addition
of Clint and Josh and look forward to working with them for years to come.
Spanish
A full-time temporary Spanish faculty member was hired summer 2010 for the upcoming academic year,
Ms. Shawn Yoon. Professor Yoon will teach dual credit classes at three high school in the district as well
as on the main campus and education centers. This faculty member will also review current curriculum,
redesign curriculum and coordinate Spanish dual credit curriculum and collaboration with high school dual
credit instructors. The Humanities Department is excited about this addition to our faculty and look
forward to the leadership she will provide in curriculum development, assessment, and dual credit
coordination.
Speech Team
The KC speech team finished their 2009-10 season at the State of Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics
Association tournament at Illinois Central College in Peoria, IL on March 5 and 6. Although the team did
not advance to the final rounds of the tournament, nine students entered four event categories to compete.
Events included Dramatic Duos: Kim Hardy and Greg Williams "Mental Reservation", Katherine Bolin and
Anthony Eovaldi "Between Two Friends", and Sierra Miller and Amber Edler "Night' Mother." For
29 Dramatic Interpretation: JJ Bloomquist "The Prophet Preaches," Nathan Slininger "Shopping," and Sierra
Miller “The Price to Pay.”
In Persuasive Speaking: Spencer Marcum spoke on racial hypocrisy in the Church. Lastly, Amber Edler
entered a prose piece entitled "Valentine's Day"
Twenty Colleges and Universities competed such as Northern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois
University, Harper College, and College of Lake County at the IIFA tournament. The current speech team
consists of Katherine Bolin, Amber Edler, Spencer Marcum, Kim Hardy, Sierra Miller, JJ Bloomquist,
Greg Williams, Anthony Eovaldi and Nathan Slininger. Last year's team also included Matthew Horst and
Mollie McGraw.
The speech team has won the following awards: Dramatic Duo 3rd, 4th, and 6th place twice and in
Dramatic Interpretation placed 7th.
"This has been an incredible season for our speech team,” Says sponsor Brandi Wilkins. “We were able to
compete in three tournaments this year which is more than last year and we are hoping with continued
support and funding from the College we can continue to compete in more tournaments as the team keeps
growing." Wilkins continues, "When the team first started in 2005, we only had four members, now we
usually have 10-15 team members each year and I am extremely proud of the team for bringing the College
home five awards in the past year".
The Kaskaskia speech team is sponsored by Associate Professor Speech/Theater David Quinn and
Associate Professor of Speech & Journalism Speech Brandi Wilkins.
Scroll Newspaper/Journalism Program
The Scroll Newspaper staff won the following Division III Illinois Community College Journalism
Association (ICCJA) awards for 2010:
1st place: Entire Staff-Overall Excellence for the entire publication
1st place: Entire Staff-Website Design
1st place: Entire Staff-Newspaper Layout
1st place: Tim Sparling for Advertising Design
1st place: JJ Bloomquist for News Article
1st place: Helen Conrad for Computer Graphics
1st place: Morgan Hatt for Freehand Cartoon
2nd place: Tim Sparling for Advertising Design
2nd place: Morgan Hatt for Freehand Cartoon
3rd place: Kailee Ranes for Photo Spread
3rd place: Tim Sparling for Editorial Article
3rd place: Megan Richter for Sports News Article
3rd place: Tim Sparling for Sports Feature Article
We are extremely proud of the Scroll Newspaper staff for their dedication to excellence this academic year.
The 2009-10 Scroll Newspaper advisors were Sue Hardebeck and Nathan Wilkins.
30 Academic Challenge (WYSE)
WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering), formerly known as JETS, is a program sponsored
by the University of Illinois for “the purpose of fostering excellence in mathematics and sciences among
the youth of the United States and the world. The Academic Challenge is a competitive series of tests
created and administered by Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering and offered to high school
students in Illinois and Missouri. The tests are now offered by more than 50 community colleges and
universities and are designed to present a challenge to the brightest students. Test material is drawn from
senior high school and freshman level college curricula. Written by teams of college and university faculty,
subjects include biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics, and
physics.”
The WYSE regional event took place in the new Lifelong Learning Center on Kaskaskia College’s main
campus on February 4th. There were a total of 321 students from 15 different high schools in attendance.
Professors Bill Mathena and Eric Hofelich were the site coordinators with Donna Powless and Assistant
Professor Kerri Richards handling the scoring and logistics for the event. Additional people who dedicated
time to make this event a success were Cathy Karrick, Amy Troutt, Dr. James Underwood, Kellie Henegar,
Sedgwick Harris, IT Department, Building/Grounds workers, Cafeteria workers, and the many student and
staff volunteers.
The following outlines which schools attended and how many students they brought:
Bond County Community Unit 2 High School 28 students
Carlyle High School
27 students
Central Community High School
24 students
Centralia High School
28 students
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
12 students
Mater Dei Catholic High School
28 students
Mulberry Grove High School
20 students
Nashville High School
28 students
Odin High School
14 students
Okawville High School
28 students
Patoka CUSD #100
14 students
Salem Community High School
28 students
Sandoval High School
14 students
South Central High School
14 students
Wesclin High School
14 students
West Washington County High School
28 students
Phi Theta Kappa
At the Regional Level, Chapter President, Trisha Dale, served as an Illinois Regional Officer, Southern
Vice President, and Advisor, Susie Wurth, continued in her appointment to the Illinois Regional Advisory
Team. The Officers and Advisory Team worked closely in planning for the Region for the year. The
chapter sent five members and one advisor to the Regional Honors and Leadership Institute to St. Charles,
IL in October 09; sent three members to the February 10 Lincoln Lock In, held in Springfield, IL, and had
five members and one advisor representing the chapter at the April 2010 International Convention in
Orlando, FL
31 The awards earned at the International level included 5 Star Recognition and placing in the Top 100
Chapter of International Phi Theta Kappa as well as the Illinois Region earning Distinguished Region for
the second year. At the Illinois Region level, awards garnered included individual awards presented to:
Nicole Schwartz of Centralia named Outstanding Member and Alisha Sabo of Nashville who received the
award for Hall of Honor for Chapter Officer. The Chapter earned the Hallmark Awards for Leadership,
Scholarship and Service for the chapter. The KC Chapter also took home first place honors for their
Scrapbook. Advisor, Wayne Watkins was named an Outstanding Adviser and Advisor Susie Wurth was
given the Regional Coordinator's Horizon Award and recognized as the Most Distinguished Adviser for the
Region.
On the KC campus, the chapter concluded its co-sponsorship of the DCOE Environmental Grant with the
college, and the Green Team conducted environmental friendly education and activities. The chapter and
Green Team supported a celebration of Earth Week/ Earth Day through a Green Awareness theme and used
book sale. Other Chapter Service activities included: participation in Clean and Green, Books for
Africa/Better World Books recycling, supporting Relay for Life with the NEON dance, and a Christmas
Food Drive for the Even Start program.
Leadership activities included working with the College Float, partnering with other student organizations
through the Green Team, members involved in New Student Orientation, the Success Center, SiRs, cosponsoring the Phi Theta Kappa Speaker Series, and initiating a poverty study through the Phi Theta Kappa
Honors In Action project.
Chapter functions included two induction ceremonies with family receptions to honor the new inductees,
working with members for Phi Theta Kappa institution transfer scholarships and also the AA USA
competition.
We are honored to have two students named to the All Illinois Academic Team, Tiffany Hilmes and Paul
Ritzheimer, with Paul receiving a $1,000 Coca Cola Scholarship; member Dawn Carroll receiving a full
transfer scholarship to St. Louis University.
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
This past year the Learning Resource Center (LRC), participated in a pilot using OCLC “World Cat Quick
Cat” search interface to locate items at Kaskaskia College without having to use additional search and limit
keys currently used in Shawnee Regional Library system catalog. This “Quick Cat” takes users to
individual articles we may have in the library, not just books. It also points to materials that are located
beyond the Shawnee Regional Library system.
The LRC also partnered successfully with KC Faculty, KC Adult Education Department, Centralia
Regional Library District, Centralia High School and Centralia Middle School as well as other civic
organizations for the first Centralia, Illinois “Big Read Grant.”
Several other important projects for 2009-10 are as follows:
1) Designed an Online question/reference customized for KC
32 2) Created and marketed Adjunct abode in the library to replace former small office space in the FA
hallway
3) Partnered with the Art program to host the annual high school art exhibition and other diversity
exhibits.
4) Created several promotional resources in conjunction with college activities for constitution week
and diversity efforts and outreach
5) Creation of leisure reading for more ephemeral donations (pleasure reading)
6) Additional purchases of e-reference books with audio interface through Gale Reference
7) Review of topical issue books more than 5 years old.
8) Proxy platform for offline subscriptions coordinated with Instructional Technology Department
(IT). This will allow us to place individual subscriptions online.
9) Re-activated research skills class for fall and spring. Future goals are to target as “late start” to
capture students who might need to add the class. In addition, this research skills course will be
part of a block of classes that our Title III transitional pilot students will be encouraged to take as
part of the first pilot.
The mission of the Kaskaskia College Library is to support the academic and research needs of students,
faculty and staff with appropriate services and resources. Goals for 2010-11 include:
1. Collections and Access
• Align priority purchases of resources purchases with the five year PQP reports submitted to
Curriculum Council
• Continue to purchase digital books on topical issues selected by general education courses for
sociology, psychology, speech and English writing assignments as continued priority
• Explore possibilities for providing more titles virtually in staff development collection for
professional growth and development
• Trial new electronic subscriptions with faculty for best program support and most efficient and
inclusive resources for best distance outreach
• Continue assessment of materials borrowed by students for research and address collection
deficiencies in these topic areas as priority
• Examine options for digital reserves for faculty within existing subscriptions or copyright law
2. User Services including reference, tutorial and instructional
• Continue to update and expand tutorials explaining common usage/mastery needs on the KC
web page
• Continue to support the Success Center, Distance Learning and freshman orientation programs
with library tutorial support
• Continue to promote adjunct abode and new library services and tools of interest to faculty and
staff with the Professional Growth and Development newsletter targeted for each semester
• Develop and promote web guides of KC and internet specific resources by program discipline
with general education departments as first priority
• Explore new products that provide interface for students such as instant messaging as can be
sustained by current KC bandwidth and IT priorities for service.
• Explore print management networks with IT such as GOPRINT to reduce wastage and
overprinting provided free to students
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Examine supplemental resources that reduce textbook costs for students, whether hardcopy or
electronic format.
Provide research skills class as part of transitional studies learning communities
Provide additional research skills class as late start option in spring and fall semesters. This
allows students having to drop a four credit class to switch to a 3 hour class with an additional
option for a 1 credit to complete hours needed for financial aid
3. Facilities
• Keep plans current in Master Facility Plan for promotion of needed group work spaces.
• Continue design and relocation of materials such as special subject collections, for best
browsing and ease of use by students.
• Promote and market adjunct abode space to new adjuncts
4. Technology
• Continue partnership with IT for keeping computer workstations working and with software or
program software licenses needed by the majority of students or needed as an additional copy
for program support: e.g. mathematical, CAD, QuickBooks
• Explore purchase and circulation of pedagogical technology that can be loaned to instructors
for sharing, e.g. clickers, podcast equipment, digital cameras
• Plan, test, and implement instant messaging (IM) and text messaging for reference and research
needs
• Provide a workshop for faculty on library resources for professional growth and development
5. Grants and Community Outreach
• Explore possibility with past Big Read Partners and potential new partners for a grant for FY
2012 spring cycle for Mark Twain Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn selection
• Explore grants for more disability access resources in library. BTOP grant round II was not
funded.
• Partner with other college partners applying for grants to ensure successful resources.
• Library Instructional outreach
• Continue to outreach to adjuncts, and dual enrollment instructors for opportunities to assist
their classes with research assignments
Professional Growth and Development
During the 2009-10 academic year the Professional Growth and Development Committee (PGDC) under
Arlene Dueker’s leadership provided five successful workshop days, successfully offered field trip
workshop opportunities at the February 2010 workshop, and focused more on department specific training
needs. Additionally, this year the PGD expanded the committee’s membership to include a member from
IT and Title III staff. Likewise, a sub-committee of faculty is currently being formed to plan faculty
specific needs on the workshops days as well as training needs outside the workshop days. As a follow up
to training needs outside the workshop days, the Committee worked with Office of Institutional Research to
develop model for capturing training received outside of professional growth day.
34 The PGDC also worked with Title III team to launch professional growth and development newsletter. The
first issue was released in May 2009 with future issues planned for each semester.
Plans for next year include continuing to provide opportunities for training utilizing creative delivery
methods and opportunities outside the workshop days to include virtual as well as physical sessions
including self paced, online or ITV options. Provide assistance to the Leadership Institute and to others
that need help planning training opportunities on campus. PGD committee is committed also to will work
with the new Adjunct Faculty Enrichment Action Project team to enhance professional growth and
development opportunities for the KC adjunct faculty. Finally, the Committee will develop a model for
capturing all training received during and outside PGD assigned days for most complete reporting of earned
hours for ICCB college credit.
Friends of the Fine Arts
This year the Friends of the Fine Arts awarded $1200 Enrichment Grants to each of the areas in the fine
and performing arts: instrumental music, instrumental vocal, theatre, visual arts, and speech. Below is a
list of trips and activities that were funded by the KCFFA Enrichment Grant money this year:
KC Instrumental Music students attended a performance of The Wizard of Oz, at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall.
Eleven students, accompanied by Professor Cliff Jourdan traveled to the “Windy City” by train over
Memorial Day weekend sponsored in part, by KCFFA Enrichment Grant funds. The Chicago Symphony
Orchestra performed the entire musical score of The Wizard of Oz, while the original 1939 film was shown
on a large screen behind the performers. This was the first time some of the students had ever experienced
the symphony and some had never seen this great classic movie before! This was a great evening and a
wonderful experience! In addition to the symphony, students had the opportunity to visit the Chicago Art
Museum, tour Millennium Park, shop Michigan Avenue, visit the House of Blues restaurant and even enjoy
the Memorial Day parade.
The Speech Team attended the Fox Theatre to see Grease on Jan 17. The theatre students used the KCFFA
Enrichment Grant money to attend four productions at the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis,
with 17 students each choosing one production. These productions included: White Christmas, Mamma
Mia, Wicket, and Avenue Q.
During April of 2010, the art students at Kaskaskia College, along with Professor Diana Hansen, went to
Chicago to visit several museums and other points of interest pertaining to art. The students visited the Art
Institute of Chicago, The Contemporary Museum, the Veterans Museum, The Shed Aquarium, China
Town, and the Red Moon Theatre. The students were given a tour of the school portion of the Art Institute,
and then spent the remainder of their time there enjoying the museum portion of it. During their visit to the
Veterans Museum, students were asked to select different artworks to be transported to Kaskaskia College
for future viewing. While walking to and from these places, students were able to view the great
architecture and outdoor artworks that the city of Chicago had to offer. For many, this had been their first
trip to Chicago. The students were able to experience the fine arts of Chicago, while expanding their
knowledge and understanding of the art and of the city itself.
35 Plans for this year include, the KCFFA Annual Meeting, scheduled for September 17. 2010. This meeting
is held to recognize the Student Activity Scholarship students, Fine Arts Scholarships students and their
families. In addition, the $1,200 Enrichment Grants will also be awarded to each department within the
fine and performing arts to assist in funding additional trips and events throughout the year.
The Executive Committee is planning their next Rotary/KCFFA Scholarship Banquet to be held next year.
The event is scheduled to be held in the Lifelong Learning Center and will feature student performance,
silent and oral auction items, and a meal on April 16, 2011.
The KCFFA Focus quarterly newsletter continued to be published this year to include a quarterly article
from Dr. Underwood and highlights of the programs. Thanks to Heather Jourdan and Steve Jerden for their
work in helping get this newsletter published. In addition, the KCFFA website is now up and accessible at:
www.kaskaskia.edu/Campus/KCFFA.
Season of Entertainment
The Guest Artists & Speakers Series component of the Season of Entertainment completed another
successful season in April with a presentation by National Geographic TV host and reptile expert Brady
Barr. Total season attendance for all six events was 4,462 with an average per performance attendance of
496. Audience members came from over 80 communities in southern Illinois and adjoining states with
many visiting the Kaskaskia College campus for the first time. The entire Season of Entertainment, which
includes performances by the KC Concert and Jazz Bands, the KC Choirs and the KC Theater Guild as well
as exhibits in the Boswell Art Gallery, recorded 2009-2010 attendance of over 10,000.
The lineup for Season Five (2010-2011) of the Guest Artists & Speakers Series has been completed and
season tickets are now on sale. The new season’s events are:
Friday, October 1
ABBAmania
Saturday, November 13
Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
Sunday, December 5
Christmas with The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band
Friday, February 25
The Tweaksters: Fabulous Feats of Physical Fun
Friday, March 25
Doug Lansky, Author & World Travel Expert
Saturday, April 9
Aaron Tippin
The Season of Entertainment Box Office continues to operate in the Lifelong Learning Center and serves
not only the Guest Artists & Speakers Series but the KC Fine and Performing Arts Department, the Friends
of the Fine Arts and other campus organizations with ticketed events as well.
Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery
The Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery continues to provide our KC district and community with expanded
cultural experiences on the KC campus. Last year, the gallery was host to a number of interesting and
diverse exhibits. The gallery fall exhibit schedule began with an exhibit of ceramics by our very own
adjunct faculty member, Tim Wight, and an exhibit of intarsia by Centralia resident, Milton Knolhoff.
The breathtaking photographs of Casey Rae transformed the walls of the gallery into landscape views of
36 Lake Michigan and other beautiful vistas in October. Artwork from the National Vietnam Veteran’s Art
Museum, created by veterans, were on display in the art gallery as well as the KC Learning Resource
Center and the Enrollment Center. Enamel art work by John Smith was our last exhibit for the academic
year. This summer a display of KC’s permanent art is currently on display.
Next year’s schedule will continue to highlight and educate our KC community with diverse art mediums
and cultural experiences. The upcoming fall schedule includes a display of fibers by Pat Vivod,
photography from Iraq from the Vietnam Veterans Museum, and a display of religious art work around the
world.
Kaskaskia College is so proud of the Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery and the community service and
education it provides to our students and our district.
Dual Credit
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Registration of dual credit courses for the Fall 09 semester took place between August 20 and
August 28 at 15 high schools.
o 1235 high school students (unduplicated headcount) completed 4592 credit hours.
o Tuition and fee savings totaled $404,096.
Registration of dual credit courses for the Spring 10 semester took place between January 7 and
January 22 at 17 high schools.
o 2094 high school students (unduplicated headcount) completed 13,321 credit hours.
o Tuition and fee savings totaled $1,172,248.
Total students completing a dual credit course in 2009-2010 was 2589 (unduplicated headcount)
earning a total of 17,913 credit hours at a savings of $1,576,344 in tuition and fee costs.
The dual credit student guidebook was completed and will be made available to students at time of
registration. The guidebook will also be accessible to parents on the College website at
www.kaskaskia.edu/dualcredit.
The dual credit office has been collaborating with the Human Resources office and the Deans’
offices to ensure that all dual credit instructor forms and transcripts are on file in accordance with
the Dual Credit Quality Act.
The table on the following page illustrates the savings area high school students have benefited from as a
result of KC’s Dual Credit program.
37 2010 DUAL CREDIT EARNED HOURS & TUITION SAVINGS REPORT
FY 2010
Dual
Credit
Locations
Earned Hours
Fall
09
Spring
10
Total
Unduplicated
Annual
Headcount
Dollars
Saved if
attending
KC
($88)
Dollars
Saved if
attending
SIUC
($375.37) *
Dollars
Saved if
attending
SIUE
($208.04) *
Dollars
Saved if
attending EIU
($322.93) *
Carlyle
197
891
1,088
119
$95,744
$
408,403
$
226,348
$
351,348
Central
288
399
687
222
$60,456
$
257,879
$
142,923
$
221,853
1,114
2,946
4,060
542
$357,280
$ 1,524,002
$
844,642
$ 1,311,096
Greenville
Christ Our
Rock
Lutheran
201
1,152
1,353
212
$119,064
$
507,876
$
281,478
$
436,924
0
65
65
12
$5,720
$
24,399
$
13,523
$
20,990
Mater Dei
Mulberry
Grove
732
957
1,689
189
$148,632
$
634,000
$
351,380
$
545,429
33
222
255
35
$22,440
$
95,719
$
53,050
$
82,347
Nashville
147
1,815
1,962
294
$172,656
$
736,476
$
408,174
$
633,589
Odin
60
135
195
48
$17,160
$
73,197
$
40,568
$
62,971
Okaw AVC
12
124
136
20
$11,968
$
51,050
$
28,293
$
43,918
123
485
608
53
$53,504
$
228,225
$
126,488
$
196,341
Patoka
0
77
77
14
$6,776
$
28,903
$
16,019
$
24,866
Salem
830
1,849
2,679
435
$235,752
$ 1,005,616
$
557,339
$
865,129
Centralia
Okawville
Sandoval
South
Central
82
259
341
49
$30,008
$
128,001
$
70,942
$
110,119
89
357
446
58
$39,248
$
167,415
$
92,786
$
144,027
Vandalia
435
1,051
1,486
127
$130,768
$
557,800
$
309,147
$
479,874
Wesclin
249
537
786
160
$69,168
$
295,041
$
163,519
$
253,823
4,592
13,321
17,913
TOTAL
2,589
$1,576,344
$ 6,724,003
$3,726,621
$ 5,784,645
* Tuition and fee information obtained through the individual college websites for undergraduates.
* Tuition and fees are for Fall 2010 undergraduate per credit hour enrollment.
38 Career and Technical Education
FY 2010
The downturn in the economy has had a dramatic impact on many facets of American life. Large
corporations have been forced to downsize. Some of the smaller mom and pop operations, not having the
ability to compete have closed. The needs for Career and Technical education and workforce training
programs are more important than ever, and Kaskaskia College continues to offer and introduce world-class
programs which are appealing to record numbers of students. People are choosing areas where there are
employment opportunities. This is one of the primary reasons for the enrollment gains in our Career and
Technical Education areas. Programs such as Welding, Automotive Technology, and Allied Health over
the last fiscal year had full classes. Additional sections had to be opened in some programs to
accommodate all the students, resulting in many programs being in operation evenings and weekends.
Special admission programs with limited capacities had more students apply that could be accommodated
based on space.
Along with a faltering economy came cuts in operational funds by federal and state government. Because
Career and Technical Programs are constantly changing to keep pace with new technology, it became
necessary to restructure allocation of some grant opportunities. In FY 2010, the Career and Technical
Education (CTE) Innovation Grant was solely written and dedicated to updating and adding new equipment
for five CTE programs. The addition of this new and updated equipment will allow the programs to offer
training using state-of-the-art equipment, thus making these graduates more competitive in the job market.
Another focus over the past year was on improving services to high school students to encourage more to
explore the many options in CTE fields. This was accomplished through the two career fairs hosted by
Kaskaskia College. The High School Career, open to all secondary schools in our district provided
information on every CTE program offered at KC, including the five programs offered through a
partnership with the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market (SICCM). In addition to educational
exhibits and speakers, representatives of several businesses in the area and armed forces recruiters are
available to speak with students about the opportunities available to them through those entities. Over six
hundred students were in attendance. They had a presentation from a motivational speaker, toured
programs areas of their interest, and were afforded the opportunity to visit booths of all of the programs and
agencies in attendance that day to talk with representatives, pick up additional program materials and ask
questions. The Rural Health Career Fair focused on health care careers. High school seniors with an
interest in this area of study were able to witness a simulated accident, and given a step-by-step
demonstration of how the injuries sustained in this accident would be handled by different departments in
various health care fields. The simulation included the landing of an air evacuation helicopter, and a
demonstration of the services these specialists would provide. Tours the program areas were given and
students were able to do hands on practice of procedures that would be performed in the treatment of the
victims.
Another project aimed at bringing more young people into CTE fields at the college level was the “College
Now” program. Chosen by meeting varying criteria and recommendation of their high school, this program
39 allows juniors and seniors from high schools in District 501 to take classes on campus during the day, while
still pursuing the completion of their high school diploma. Students are bussed here and attend college
classes alongside other students in the program. The expectations for these high school students are no
different than the ones set for any other student. This is a tremendous chance for high school students to
experience what college in all about, while being exposed to high quality training and cutting edge
technology that will be used in the field of their interest. Students who take advantage of this program can
literally cut their time in college in half, and take less time to complete a college degree or certificate in
their field after graduation from high school.
With the high unemployment rates we are currently experiencing, not only in our district, but state and
nationwide, employers do not have to settle for second best when it comes to hiring. Job opportunities are
competitive and employers can afford to be very selective in their search for new employees. Career and
Technical Education programs at Kaskaskia College are dedicated to offering unsurpassed quality degrees
and certificates which distinguish our graduates to be among the most desirable for new jobs. It is our goal
to ensure that all students who complete a degree or certificate at Kaskaskia College will move into the
workforce quickly and successfully.
The faculty and staff at Kaskaskia College remain committed to excellence in student-centered, learning
based education that is affordable and accessible for all students. We continue to offer experiential learning
opportunities that go well beyond the classroom and provide hands-on training, opportunities for student
engagement in career specific organizations, and in regional and national competitions which further
develop their competence and confidence as they demonstrate the skills they are acquiring at KC. The
theme, “Kaskaskia College, where everyone is someone,” is central to our mission, and every student in
any of our Career and Technical programs is someone who is special to us.
Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant
Kaskaskia College has received the Illinois Community College Board Career and Technical Education
Innovation Grant for FISCAL YEAR 2010.
Those programs receiving funding for improvement amounting to $25,573.00 are:
• Automotive Technology Program
Purchase an A-Tech Lighting System Faulted Trainer System and courseware
• Carpentry Occupations Program
Purchase a Theodolite with EMD
• Physical Therapy Program
Purchase of an Intermittent Compression Pump & skeletal model
• Radiology Program
Refurbishing “Pixy”, a manikin
• Respiratory Therapy Program
Purchase a LifeForm Deluxe Crisis Manikin
40 Career Fair
On November 6, 2009, the annual High School Career Fair/Career Day was held on the campus of
Kaskaskia College. The career fair was sponsored by four organizations: Marion, Clinton & Washington
Counties Career & Technical Education System; Bond, Fayette & Effingham Counties Vocational
Education System; Kaskaskia College PCCS (Cheryl Boehne) and Kaskaskia College Perkins Department.
This year’s theme of the career fair was “Your Future…Your Choice.” Over 600 students attended the
event from the following high schools:
• Breese Central
• Centralia
• Centralia Alternative
• Greenville
• Mulberry Grove
• New Approach
• Odin
• Okawville
• Patoka
• Safe School
• Salem
• Sandoval
• South Central
• Wesclin
The event consisted of three activities:
• Career booths in the gym – Kaskaskia College Career & Technical programs had booths as did
local employers
• Tours of KC Career & Technical program areas were also conducted
• Keynote speaker in the auditorium
This year’s keynote speaker was Daniel D. Thomas. Mr. Thomas’ motivational speech centered around
“Finding Point B…” Mr. Thomas is from Connecticut and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy
from Sacred Heart University.
Dr. Underwood delivered the welcome speech for the first session and Mr. Hood welcomed the students
during the second session. Dean of Career and Technical Education, Ava Rawlings, also spoke to the
crowd during the first session in the auditorium. The event was held from 9:30am-12:20pm. Lunch was
served to the students following the last session.
Agriculture
The KC Dairy Judging Team had an awesome day at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA.
Our team finished 3rd in the contest overall against some very strong teams from across the country. We
finished 2nd in two breed categories, and 3rd in three others. Congratulations to Seth Sickmeyer who
finished 4th in Brown Swiss, and 2nd in Holsteins (missed winning the breed by 1 point), and 7th overall;
41 Nick Harre finished 2nd in Guernseys and 1st in Jerseys on his way to a 4th place overall individual finish. It
was an extremely competitive contest and prepared us well for our next challenge. The KC team will
return to competition on Monday at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI.
Results from World Dairy Expo, in Madison, WI were as follows:
• Kristi Droste finished 3rd High Individual in Brown Swiss, and our team finished 1st in Brown
Swiss Overall
• Matt Jansen finished 10th and Kristi Droste finished 8th in Holsteins, team finished 5th in Holsteins
Overall
• Seth Sickmeyer finished 8th High Individual in Jerseys
• Nick Harre finished 8th High Individual in Milking Shorthorns
• Our team finished as the 9th High Team Overall
Automotive Technology
Enrollment in the Automotive Technology program increased by 102% from FY09 to FY10. Students have
also more than doubled the number of automobiles that are serviced through the program for training
purposes, and now have access to a “Transitional Trainer,” which is a simulated car designed for
educational purposes. This technology was made possible by funding from the ICCB Career and Technical
Education Innovation Grant. We are also proud that the KC Automotive Technology program was
recertified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in January 2010.
With an eye toward plans for future expansion of the Automotive Technology program, we have developed
a plan to introduce an Automotive Parts Management program next year which will be housed adjacent to
the current Automotive Technology area. A parts counter and inventory room will provide training
resources for students and a supply of parts for other Automotive programs. Plans are also underway to
expand the Automotive Technology program to the East St. Louis Community College Campus.
Program Director Chuck DeBernardi is working toward developing classes for alternative fuel and hybrid
technology automobiles. He completed a training program this past summer which provided state-of-the-art
instructional methods for teaching alternative fuel and hybrid technology vehicle maintenance. We will
soon be able to over these classes to professional mechanics and to KC students, and to incorporate more
green educational components into current classes as a result of this training.
Students in Automotive Technology routinely participate in community service activities. This past fall,
they offered free safety inspections to guests at the annual KC Family Reunion event and volunteered their
services at the Corvette Club fundraising event. This spring, they provided free safety inspections again at
the KC Salem Education Center.
Carpentry
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Built a 1200 sq. ft. house for the Centralia Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
Laying out, digging and pouring the footings, pier footings, anchor bolts, for foundation
We framed the floor system, the walls, and the roof
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Several students made letters for the “Centralia Your Opportunity” sign above the old Benson
building in downtown Centralia
We also laid out the foundation for an addition for YOUTH BUILD, located at Frazier and Perrine
Streets in Centralia
Computer Drafting Technology
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New computers installed fall 2009
AutoCAD software undated to Release 2009
New contacts from industry requesting 3D solid molds are producing new contacts for
employment.
GEDR 103 enrollment has increased. Pre engineering students have expressed interest in additional
drafting classes.
Drafting and engineering toured SIU-C in November 2009
Drafting and engineering will tour SIU-E in the spring 2010
In addition to the above activities, Drafting students were able to secure a number of internships during the
year, some of which led to employment. The following list gives detailed information on the students, their
internship sites, and the end result of those internships.
• Brad Korte
Johnson Design
Germantown, IL.
2009( Internship)
• Phil Poettker
Jim’s Formal Wear
Trenton, IL.
2009( Internship)
• Jeremy Stock
C-F Fabricators
Hoffman, IL
2009( Internship & Hired
Full Time)
• Richard Groff
C-F Fabricators
Hoffman, IL
2009( Internship)
• Allyn Beckmann
City of Greenville
Greenville, Il.
2009( Internship)
• Jason Berkemann
Wedekemper’s Inc.
Carlyle, Il.
2009( Internship & Hired
Full Time)
• Allyn Beckmann
EFI Inc.
Centralika, Il.
2009( Hired Full Time)
• Ryan Goestenkors
US Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis Mo.
2010( Internship)
• Michael Johnston
EFI Inc.
Centralia, Il
2010( Internship)
• Leonard Van Hautin
Schutt Sports
Salem, Il.
2010( Internship)
• Jason Jansen
Cooper B-Line
Highland, Il.
2010 ( Internship &
Current job advancement)
Computer Information Systems
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Several members of the KC CNET computer club traveled on-site to Germantown grade school to
provide them with networking and computer repair/maintenance services. The service work was
completed in the library, work completed including testing all existing network connections,
making new network cables to support additional connections, tracing all cabling and labeling them
as to where they go and what they are used for, and re-arranging the switches and cabling in the
network center. Computer maintenance and repair services included resolving issues with all of the
computer systems in the library being unable to obtain Windows updates, download and install all
missing updates do to previous errors, re-configure the start-up files to improve system
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performance, verify Norton was removed and if not uninstall it as it had expired, and re-configure
two workstations that were non-repairable due to viruses.
Students participating in the on-site work included: Jake Meyers, Jim Howard, Michael Merrick,
Meredith Forson, Will Smallwood, and Ken O'Brien.
We took back with us a total of 18 old computer systems in which the students had to go through
and verify for proper functionality and then wipe existing drive out and install EduBuntu (the
Educational version of Ubuntu Linux) on them. The students have salvaged 14 of the 18 computer
systems as some parts were needed from several computer systems to replace faulty hardware and
two were scrapped to upgrade to other systems with better memory to support Edubuntu. Students
participating in the repair computer system completed in rear L-201 lab included: Michael Merrick,
Bob Foppe, Josh Huffstutler, Rhys Mueller, Ken O'Brien, Will Smallwood, Jake Meyers, Linda
Lanter, & Paul Wilson.
On December 1st we went back to Germantown Grade School at to provide training and tutoring
services to the families that would receive the 14 computer systems that were prepared by the KC
CNET computer club. This training included a short lesson on how to correctly "hookup" the
system when they get it home. Student Team Members providing training: Bob Foppe, Jim
Howard, Meredith Forson, Ken O'Brien, and Rhys Mueller.
Cosmetology
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Introduced a new nail product line into the Cosmetology and Nail Technology program.
Our students enjoyed the switch to the EZ Flow product line. This change encompassed a new kit
bag, implements, and nail enhancement products. This supplier will also be providing free
education for our faculty and students during the Spring semester.
Created a logical inventory system to better divide resale and classroom supplies.
To better control our budgeted monies, the ordering responsibilities were divided amongst the two
full-time faculties. This new method of organization will alleviate double ordering, missed orders
and over-ordering.
Re-designed our program website to make it more user-friendly and accurate.
Our website was filled with many errors and did not have an up-to-date look. Ms Kelli Malone
worked with the web design department to create a website that is more user-friendly, attractive
and allows for the option for visitors to request information/ personal contact from our department.
Streamlined the admission process for prospective students.
Our department has accomplished the mission of having in place a procedure for processing
prospective students. From the initial faculty contact to the first day of class, our process has
become smooth. This new system has also been shared with the Admissions department to allow
for direct contact with the appropriate faculty member. The implementation of this streamlined
process has caused our enrollment numbers to increase greatly.
Incorporated more current salon-type projects to enhance employability.
Since our industry is ever-changing, so has our project sheet. Such projects added were: 3 trend
haircuts using various cutting tools, surface foil highlighting and advanced flat iron styling.
Completed our first Nail Technology program in many years.
Our Nail Technology program was held in the evenings and on Saturday. This program was 18
weeks long and has provided area salons with new graduates trained in natural and artificial nail
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services. In the future, this program would be better served by having it housed outside of the
Cosmetology department.
Serviced many community, professional and charity organizations.
The following table lists numerous Cosmetology Club Activities for the past year.
Professional Events
Hair Show Covington, KY – Fall
09
IACS Student
Competition – Tinley
Park, IL – Fall 09
Student Manikin
Competition – Fall 09
America’s Beauty
Show – Chicago –
Spring 10
Betty Wilkerson
Student Competition
– Summer 10
IACS “Pamper you
Legislator Day” –
Spring 10
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Charity Events
Community Events
Relay for Life –
Corvette Club food
Summer 10
stand – Fall 09
“Girls Night Out” –
assisted for Relay for
Life – Fall 09
Heart Walk Team –
Spring 10
Centralia Elks Relay
for Life event –
Spring 10
Soldier Care Package
Drive – Spring 10
College Events
Fall 09 Blood Drive
SMILES – makeover
class Fall & Spring
Spring 10 Blood
Drive
Weber High School
Self-Care class –
Spring 10
Heritage Woods Spa
Night – Fall 09
Summer 10 Blood
Drive
8th Grade Career Day
– Spring 10
Girl Scout Self-Image
Badge – Fall 09
Fall Picnic table –
Fall 09
Odin 5th Grade
Beauty Hour – Spring
10
Inner-city Mission,
Springfield – Spring
10
Spring Picnic table –
Spring 10
Promotion of “The
Big Read” project –
Fall 09
Developed a strong relationship with the Kaskaskia College’s Success Center.
During this past year, our program found the need to seek further academic assistance for some of
our students past your in-house tutor. We have found that the support offered goes far beyond
what we as a department can offer and has helped some of our students tremendously. The success
is due to Cynthia Webber’s willingness to prepare a personal plan for each student in need. Plans
have been made to partner with Cynthia Webber and the Success Center as a whole for the Fall
2010 semester.
A new class of students began in August, January and June. From Fall 90 through June 10, our
department has started 58 students. We also had 1 student instructor. Counting “floaters” that
were trying to finish a few requirements, we maintained an enrollment of 45-50 students
throughout the entire year.
The educational aspect of cosmetology has always been the backbone of our program. Where
many schools shy away from bookwork, we engage our students in the science of cosmetology
through teachings in cosmetic chemistry, anatomy & disorders and diseases. Our students are also
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privileged to experience business and work ethic classes taught by faculty that has succeeded in
this profession. We are pleased to report that 33 out of 34 of our cosmetology graduates passed the
written exam at the state level. Our statistics weren’t as favorable from our Nail Technology
graduates leading to a re-vamping of this program in the future.
Our students and faculty also had a chance during the Spring 10 semester to reach out our
legislators through the IACTE Legislative Day and the IACS Cosmetology Education event in
Springfield. Chris Browne and Kelli Malone traveled with 18 cosmetology students to help
represent Kaskaskia College at the state capitol. Our students offered mini-manicures and chair
massage to legislators, state employees and lobbyists. Chris Browne also created 10 baskets from
the Career and Technical programs that participated for our area legislators. The baskets were a hit
and even went as high as the Governor’s office!
Throughout the school year, the Cosmetology students were given the opportunity to participate in
off-campus cosmetology competitions. In November 09, Pam DeBernardi, Cosmetology adjunct
faculty member and Chris Browne accompanied students to the IACS Student Competition in
Tinley Park, IL. This state-wide competition challenges students to think beyond mainstream
trend. Our 4 student competitors and 4 student models made us proud through their hard work and
professionalism. We also had students participate in the SkillsUSA competitions in Spring 10. All
of our competitors placed in the state rankings – both Cosmetology and Nail Technology received
1st place. Chris Browne was the trainer for the Cosmetology competitors and Kelli Malone trained
the Nail Technology competitor. Both instructors and competitors l traveled to Kansas City in June
to represent Kaskaskia College and the state of Illinois in the National Championship. It was a
wonderful networking experience for the faculty and students alike.
Two of our major projects throughout the year include hosting 3 blood drives for the American Red
Cross and assisting Sandoval grade school with monthly head lice checks. Our students help the
Red Cross in many aspects of the drive including recruiting donors and serving food. Starting in
Fall 2010, the Cosmetology department will start hosting 4 drives per year. As far as the head
checks go, this is a great service learning project for our students that they find amazingly helpful.
On-site education and identification is far better than learning from the text anytime. We have
formed a close relationship with the school nurse and this has allowed for a wonderful teaching
environment for KC students.
A new experience for our department this year was an all-school cut-a-thon at Sandoval Grade
School prior to the Easter holiday. All of the students involved enjoyed the experience and our
students cut over 70 heads of hair in 1 ½ hours!
The next couple of years offer many paths of expansion for our department, such as nail
technology, hair braiding, part-time enrollment offerings and barbering. With growth brings
opportunity for this community and beyond to experience what we offer here at Kaskaskia College
– a true commitment to superior education & professional growth for a more beautiful world.
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The Criminal Justice Program is now located in the Health and Professional Careers Building. The
Spring 2010 semester was the first semester all Criminal Justice Classes were held in the HPC
Building. The room the program shares with Early Childhood Education is now large enough to
accommodate the practical segments of the program.
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Criminal Justice Polo Shirts were incorporated into the Internship class. Students are required to
wear khaki slacks as well as the navy shirt with Kaskaskia College Criminal Justice logo while
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The Centralia Police Department donated a Portable Breath Test Instrument to the Criminal Justice
Program. The PBT is used in police, probation, and parole agencies to determine the amount of
blood alcohol content of a person. The PBT will be used for demonstrations (show and tell) in the
program.
The Criminal Justice Program purchased a Heat Accelerated Laboratory Chamber with a defumigator extractor. The tank accelerates the visual of prints that then can be collected for
evidence. This “fingerprint tank” will bring the practical profession to the classroom.
The Criminal Justice Program purchased a Lafayette Hand Strength Tester. This instrument will be
incorporated in the Physical Fitness class. This is an instrument used by the Department of
Corrections for academy testing. Students who seek a career with Department of Corrections will
be better prepared for the entry exam.
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The Criminal Justice Program students participated in the KC Thanksgiving Basket donations. We
collected enough money from students to sponsor 4 baskets.
The Criminal Justice Club hosted our annual Toy and coat drive in the month of December. We
were able to collect 130 coats and several dozen toys. All will be donated to BCMW in Centralia.
The Criminal Justice Club participated in the Penny War all our proceeds will go to the Veteran’s
Memorial for the KC campus.
The Criminal Justice Club participated in the Arbor Day tree sales held in the spring.
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Redesigned the curriculum to stay current with Culinary Arts Education in Community Colleges,
changes to take effect fall of 2009
The students Field Experience class has now been revamped. A new Field Experience Handbook
has been established, and will be distributed and put into practice in the Fall semester 2010.
Students will now be able to get a large percentage of their field experience hours working with the
Catering Department.
Three donations were made to local organization for silent auctions: Illinois Theater Association,
Kaskaskia College Sports Association, and the Healthcare Foundation Ball. A 3 course meal for 10
people was donated, provided by the Culinary Arts Students.
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Raised enough money to attend Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting
Provided dental health day for KC students.
Successfully completed Accreditation materials and site visit:
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The visiting accreditation team for our Dental Assisting Program reported the curriculum and all
functions of the program meet the high standards of ADA accreditation. Further, the team reported
that they had no findings or issues to report for follow up action. The team commented that to find
a program with no areas the needed attention is truly an exceptional and rare occurrence.
Additionally, they were very complimentary of Lori Schmidt and the Dental Assisting faculty for
doing an excellent job of managing and operating the program. Our program was said by the
team to be a model program. The team was also very impressed with the administrative support
from the College Administration. Additionally, he team was extremely pleased with the level of
preparation of our students. They also were impressed with the level of community support from
the area dentists.
Applied for grant through Illinois State Dental Society.
DA club partnered with Student Congress for KC Toy Drive.
DA club raised enough money to be able to donate to Smile Train.
DA students’ participated as tooth fairies for KC parade float.
Completed annual survey for ADA.
Held annual advisory board meeting.
Involved campus in Penny War to raise money for charities.
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Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a business, leadership
organization in area high schools and at Kaskaskia College. This group strives to prepare students
to enter the business world with different, leadership opportunities. Kaskaskia College Phi Beta
Lambda was fortunate enough to host the Illinois FBLA State testing session for southern Illinois.
The event was organized by Darlene Shannon, FBLA-PBL Illinois State Chairwoman and assisted
by Nathan Wilkins, Associate Professor from Kaskaskia College.
The high school students took production tests in Word Processing, Computer Applications,
Desktop Publishing, and Spreadsheet Applications. These students went on to the National
Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN from July 12-15 to complete the objective portion of their
testing and participate in various leadership and business related workshops and activities.
Participating, high schools were Red Bud, O’Fallon, Edwards County, Du Quoin, Carterville, and
Herrin. The final count was nine students attending.
KC’s Phi Beta Lambda chapter also attended PBL National Leadership Conference in Nashville
from July 9-12. The advisers for Kaskaskia College Phi Beta Lambda are Nathan Wilkins and
Virginia Williams.
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The Massage Therapy Program introduced two new faculty this past year. Keri Randall, LMT
came aboard in the Fall of 2009 and also became the club sponsor.
Amber Wood, LMT started with the program in January 2010 and was responsible for running one
of the most successful Kaskaskia College Student Massage Clinics ever. The appointments for the
student clinic were booked fully by the beginning of March and the students received very high
marks in client satisfaction surveys.
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The Massage Therapy club was very active under the guidance of Keri Randall, LMT. Some of the
activities included donations to the Emergency Response Management International and to the
National Massage Foundation. The club also assisted at Vandalia’s Kids Health Day, Centralia
Home Show, KC Friends and Family event and purchased new curtains for the student clinic with
funds raised through bake sales, coolie cup sales, and cocoa sales.
The Massage Therapy class of 2010 through the Massage Therapy club also established a
scholarship program to assist future massage therapy students. This scholarship is a $1,000.00
amount that is awarded in two $500.00 installments, one for each semester. The scholarship award
is directly credited to the student’s account at KC and may be used for tuition, fees, and books
purchased at the KC bookstore. The award may also be used for child care at the KC Children’s
Learning Center. The scholarship recipient is chosen by the Class of 2010 (scholarship committee)
and will then become a member of the scholarship committee to select future recipients.
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The Physical Therapy Assisting Program is preparing for its accreditation visit on September 1215, 2010. During this visitation, the team will evaluate and critique the entire program curriculum
for quality and comprehensiveness. Their examination of the program will include but is not
limited to the following: a tour the labs and work sites checking equipment and accommodations;
evaluation of faculty credentials; interviews with current students at the freshman and sophomore
levels as well as past students to determine their satisfaction with the program; and interviews with
employers of graduates of the program to determine their level of preparation for entering the
workforce.
As of the writing of this report, The PTA graduates of 2010 are now 11 for 11 in passing the
licensure exam. We have only one graduate whose test results have not been received.
Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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February 17 and 18, 2010 was the site visit for the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology. The visit was very successful and the program is anticipating the
maximum eight year allowance for accreditation. The program will be reviewed at the JRCERT
board meeting held in October 2010. We owe a debt of thanks to the faculty, staff and Program
Director for the hard work and dedication that lead to this prestigious recognition of academic and
professional excellence.
Amber Edwards, full-time Assistant Professor of Radiology, received the Pacesetter Award which
was given through the ICCTA. She traveled with her family to Chicago to receive this award.
Amber also graduated in April with a Bachelors Degree in Radiology from Florida Hospital
College of Health Sciences based in Orlando Florida.
Sharon Elwood, full-time Assistant Professor of Radiology, received the Horizon Faculty Award in
2009. She also graduated in February, 2010 with a Bachelors Degree in Medical Imaging from
Grand Canyon University located in Phoenix Arizona.
Students in Radiology and Sonography also took several field trips over the year to enhance their
education. They visited Southwestern Illinois College to listen to a national speaker, and took a
trip to Oakbrook Terrace to attend a career fair and seminar. Another field trip during the year was
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to St. Clair Health Center located in Fenton, MO to enhance their education in the field of radiation
therapy. They were also able to visit the “Body World” exhibit at the St. Louis Science Center.
Students and faculty also had the opportunity to reach out to our legislators through the IACTE
Legislative Day event in Springfield. Mimi Polczynski, Amber Edwards, Sharon Elwood, and
Cindy Hoffmann traveled with 4 radiology students to help represent Kaskaskia College at the state
capitol. The students offered information and educational quizzes, and demonstrated anatomy on
radiographic images.
The Radiology students and faculty attended the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists
Annual Conference in April, 2010 held in Normal, IL. They participated in the scholar bowl
competition and professional scientific displays and paper competition. The scholar bowl team
placed third in the state. Members competing in the scholar bowl were the following: Scott Forys
(captain), Heather Weeke, Destiny Cameron, and LeAnn Thompson. Mimi Polczynski was chosen
the Memorial Lecturer for this conference and presented a lecture entitled “Back to Basics.” Mimi
also served as the President of the ISSRT. Earlier in the year, students coordinated three different
fundraisers to raise the funds to cover the cost of the conference.
The radiology students have traditionally been wonderful volunteers for the annual duck race, held
each July in Carlyle, IL. They assist in selling chances for the ducks and cleaning the ducks when
the race is over, which is a very dirty job. They volunteered to ring the bell for the Salvation Army
and took on the “backpack challenge” to provide backpacks and school supplies to needy students.
This year, the club donated 20 backpacks for this cause. Students also participated in the Penny
War and donated $150 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition to the other fund raisers, the
Radiology Club also purchased a tree for the KC Arboretum.
October was national Sonography Month. Sonography students constructed 3-D projects of the
abdomen which were displayed throughout campus. The first week of November was National
Radiology Week for which students provided cups filled with treats to the hospital and clinical
settings.
The Radiology and Sonography faculty hosted a presentation during the fall staff development
workshop to educate fellow faculty and staff about the programs. Objects were x-rayed and
phantoms were displayed to show how students learn about positioning and visualizing anatomy.
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Three KC students competed at the FBLA-PBL National Conference in Anaheim in June. Those
students were Alishia Winkler (Marketing Concepts and Business Communications), Laura Myers
(Business Communications and Management Concepts), and Tara Clegg (Word Processing).
KC was fortunate enough again to have a student place nationally. Alishia Winkler placed 6th in
Marketing Concepts
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The Kaskaskia College welding program had a perfect testing record this past semester for all of
the students that participated in the certified welding qualification test. Given the stringent nature
of this professionally proctored examination this fall semester’s round of A.W.S. testing is
considered and viewed as a superior accomplishment.
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The welding program had its first national representative in the SkillsUSA competition in Kansas
City, Missouri in the spring of 2009 with the first place finisher for the state of Illinois in welding,
Mr. Mitchell Herrin. Earlier in the year of 2009 the welding program had its first gold medal
winner (Mr. Mitch Herrin) and the silver medal winner (Mr. Zach Hiestand) in the Illinois statewide SkillsUSA competition to determine who would be going on to Kansas City for the national
welding competition.
Program Coordinator, Kevin Ray took and completed a review of the American Welding Society’s
standards and practices for becoming a nationally Certified Welding Educator and a nationally
Certified Welding Inspector. He spent the entire summer of 2008, fall of 2008, winter of 2008, and
the spring of 2009 preparing for this three part exam. Professor Ray took the test in the summer of
2009 and passed. This involved reviewing all A.W.S., A.S.M.E., and A.P.I. codes and
specifications for this nationally proctored exam that took place in Denver, Colorado in the month
of July of 2009. To my understanding the college has never employed a C.W.E. / C.W.I. as a
welding instructor in any capacity in the welding department.
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Five students from Kaskaskia College, Rachel Fisher (Cosmetology), Mollie McGraw (Nail Care),
Jennifer Johnson (Nail Care Model), Zac Paine (Criminal Justice), and Dietra Marcum (Technical
Computer Applications) were in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of June 21 through June 26, 2010
as competitors at the 46th National Leadership and Skills Conference sponsored by SkillsUSA.
These five students earned the right to compete when they won first place at the Illinois SkillsUSA
Championships this spring in Springfield, IL. They were accompanied by their advisors, Kelli
Malone (Nail Care), Ken Ingersoll (Criminal Justice), Chris Browne (Cosmetology), and Angenien
Huffstutler (Technical Computer Applications). Also in attendance was Jon Boehning, Skills USA
Advisor.
Zac Paine placed 4th nationally in the Post-Secondary Criminal Justice competition. Dietra
Marcum placed 10th nationally in the Post-Secondary Technical Computer Applications
competition. Mollie McGraw and Jennifer Johnson placed 15th nationally in the Post-Secondary
Nail Care competition. Rachel Fisher placed 21st nationally in the Post-Secondary Cosmetology
competition.
During their stay, the students participated in the SkillsUSA Championships for each of their
respective areas and disciplines of study. The competitions were held on Wednesday, June 23, and
Thursday June 24. More than 5,000 students competed in over 91 occupational and leadership skill
areas. SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the
classroom.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that serves trade, industrial, technical and health occupations
students in public high schools, career and technical centers and schools and two-year colleges.
SkillsUSA has more than 300,000 student members annually, organized into more than 16,000
sections and 54 state and territorial associations (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin
Islands). SkillsUSA has served more than 9.6 million members.
51 Nursing
FY 2010
Nursing
In synchrony with the ever changing world of healthcare, the Nursing program at Kaskaskia College has
experienced continuing change throughout this fiscal year. The most notable changes include those of
leadership as long time Dean of the program, Mary Lou Whitten moved into retirement and newly
appointed Dean Susan Batchelor was hired into the Dean position. Faculty changes included the retirement
of Mary Kuhl and hiring of Tessa Opfer as well as appointment of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
coordinator to assist with the growing program. Changes on a national and state level affected the students
and graduates of the program as the national licensure exam released a new testing design and the state of
Illinois published rules for the recently revised Nurse Practice Act. The rules require that nurses obtain
continuing education credits as a condition for licensure renewal and permits LPN’s to expand their skills
in intravenous therapy. Not to be left out, the laws affecting CNA’s were amended to require students to
have a fingerprint-based background check initiated before starting class.
The comparison of the program to the world of healthcare can be continued by looking at those things that
do not change. A description of healthcare that does not change is, “Countless professionals who place the
health of others as their priority”. Experienced faculty who place the learning and growth of their students
as a priority is a description of KC Nursing that has not changed. The Nursing faculty routinely spend the
“extra” time with students who need it, frequently listen for ways to meet personal needs that are impeding
a students’ ability to learn and always applaud the successes of their students as they approach and meet
their education goals. These unchanging characteristics of the Nursing program have led to record number
of requests for admission to the program, year-to-year increases in KC Nursing graduates and continued
success on the national licensure exams. The following are highlights of information and events of fiscal
year 2010.
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Mary Lou Whitten, long time Dean and trailblazer of the Kaskaskia College Nursing program
retired in December 2009. She dedicated twenty two years to the mission of educating more than
3600 nursing students. Her reputation of dedication, determination and compassion is woven
through the fabric of the nursing curriculum. The students and their accomplishments were most
important to her.
Dedication of staff for coordinating activities of the CNA program was completed Spring 2010 –
this program has consistently increased in numbers in recent years. This is due in part to the CNA
being a requirement for admission to the LPN and ADN programs.
Janet Garretson, Professor of Nursing was awarded the KC Assessment award for her creative use
of assessment in instruction regarding diversity. Professor Garretson continues to integrate online
learning experiences for her students in her second year nursing course where orthopedics and
neurology are taught.
Two grants have been sought during the year: one from federal stimulus funds for purchase of
educational equipment and the other to assist in offering dental and health screening to veterans.
The outcomes of these applications will be announced in the fall of 2010.
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Nursing faculty participated in the Illinois Center for Rural Health careers camp in June 2010.
Assistant Professor Cindy Auld and Dean Batchelor introduced nursing as a career option to camp
participants.
The vacancy left by the retirement of Mary Kuhl who taught in the KC Nursing program for over
thirty years was filled by Tessa Opfer. Tessa began teaching as an adjunct professor in spring
semester 2010 and will begin her full time duties beginning in fall 2010.
The competition for admission into all of the nursing programs remains strong. The number of
applicants for the ADN program has grown from 183 in 2005-06 to 229 in 2009-10. Applications
for the PN program have had similar increases from 114 for 2005-2006 to 150 for the 2009-10
academic year.
The nursing programs hosted 25 members of the Advisory Committee in March 2010. Two current ADN
students spoke to the group about their experience as a student and committee members discussed
information regarding application and admission trends and NCLEX results for recent years.
This past summer, a standing room only crowd gathered to celebrate the largest pinning ceremony to date
for students who recently completed the Kaskaskia College LPN program at the East St. Louis Community
College Campus (ESLCCC). President Underwood, Dean Batchelor, Coordinator Sister McDougall, KC
Board Chairman Bill Hawley, Vice Chairman Brian Courtney, Trustee Jim Beasley, along with KC faculty
and staff members congratulated the graduates and greeted their special guests at the ceremony. Due to
overwhelming support and need for our programs at East St. Louis, we are developing a proposal to expand
our ADN program to ESLCCC as well. The most recent class of 18 graduates brings the total that have
completed the Kaskaskia College LPN program to 94. We are also proud of the work that has gone into
expanding the KC LPN program to our Vandalia Campus—31 students have now successfully completed
the LPN program at Vandalia.
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Community Education – FY 2010
Business & Industry
In a report from The Corporate Learning Factbook 2010, an independent study done by Bersin &
Associates Research, Oakland, CA, corporate training declined 11% in 2008 and an additional 11% in
2009. And the trend looks as if it will continue into 2010. In smaller businesses the decline was even
greater. In an effort to grow our department, despite the decline in industry training, new initiatives and
partnerships have been and continue to be developed to serve the diverse needs of the businesses and
industries throughout our district and beyond.
One new partnership is with Impact Transportation Solutions to provide training through Kaskaskia
College for the entire state of Illinois relating to CSA2010 for trucking companies and drivers. CSA2010
(Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010), is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce commercial motor vehicle related
crashes, injuries and fatalities. It introduces a new enforcement and compliance model that allows FMCSA
and its State partners to contact a larger number of carriers earlier, in order to address safety problems
before crashes occur. When the program is fully rolled out by the end of 2010, FMCSA will have a new
nationwide system for making the roads safer for motor carriers. Currently most trucking companies have
heard little about these new regulations and they are being rated by their past experience, and if not
prepared, many carriers will go out of business and many drivers will lose their license.
Three CSA 2010 workshops have been hosted to serve trucking companies from all over Illinois and one
from St. Louis. These workshops are comprehensive overviews of the new CSA 2010 law that just went
into effect July 1, 2010. There is no grace period with the CSA 2010 laws and there is an immediate need
for remedial and other types of training. These training opportunities are addressed through classes that will
be offered through the Transportation Training & Development Institute at Kaskaskia College (TTDI-KC).
In August, we will begin offering training for “Certified Professional Recruiter” and “Certified Director of
Recruiting”. These certifications are the first of their kind and will be valuable to trucking companies
because of the current and future truck driver shortages. TTDI-KC will be offering additional Certified
Workshops, Seminars and 3-5 day classes specifically designed for the trucking industry. Further, in an
effort to prepare for the trucking company needs, an instructor’s class for a Defensive Driving Course for
Professional Truck Drivers (DDC-PTD) was offered. Kaskaskia College trained several instructors
including our own Truck Driver Training Director, Dean Daum. He will soon be offering defensive driving
classes to area trucking companies.
Another training opportunity that Business & Industry identified was the Renovation, Repair and Painting
Rule (RRP) put into place by the Federal EPA. This rule went into effect April 22, 2010 and says that if
more than six square feet of paint, varnish, shellac or stain is disturbed, in a home built before 1978, the
person doing the work has to be certified as a “Lead Renovator”. Through a partnership with St. Louis
University, KC B&I hosted 9 classes, serving 120 contractors, painters, electricians and HVAC workers
from our area. These certifications will have to be renewed every four years, and there are many workers
54 that do not yet realize they have to be trained and certified. Because of this, we are in the process of getting
Pete Donnelly, carpentry instructor, trained and certified by the EPA as an instructor. This is a several
month process that we hope to have completed by December. Having a trained certified professional on
staff will allow us to offer this training within KC’s district.
Continuing to work with this year’s ICCTA Business and Industry partnership award recipient, BCMW, a
training schedule has been established to train many of their newer employees in a variety of skills in the
fields of carpentry, HVAC and residential wiring. In BCMW’s “Housing Rehabilitation” program they plan
to work on over 400 houses in the coming year. In order to accomplish this, they have hired several new
people, some with experience and some without. Business & Industry is working with them to provide
customized training based on their needs and time constraints. Our instructors have designed “job specific”
training programs to address only the issues they need. Providing one-on-one instruction assures success by
being able to demonstrate and teach based on an individual’s learning style. This training will be ongoing
until BCMW feels they have sufficiently trained all of their personnel.
Another avenue B&I is pursuing is Continuing Education for Professionals. We have started with an online
cosmetology course that offers CEU’s so cosmetologists can receive continuing education hours toward
recertification. In 2010, nail technicians have to renew their license and we are providing online
opportunities for them to get their needed CEU’s in time for renewal. We found another need for training
welding students in CPR and First Aid. This is a credit class that can be applied toward their Welding
Certificate. KC B&I have also found the elementary schools in the district need training for their staff in
CPR, First Aid, and AED. Once certified all certified staff will need recertification every year. A working
schedule is being developed to allow for recertification within the schools. Although, one of the concerns
of most businesses is the work ethics of their employees, we have not had much success in selling the
training for these classes. We are in the process of developing a new strategy to market this training. The
new “Workplace Leadership Series” classes are starting to show some success. This is a series of classes
(mostly offered at the SCT Training Facility) that will be one to two hour sessions featuring such subjects
as: Assertive Management, Customer Service, Employee Motivation, Energizing Your Workplace,
Managing Stress, Time Management, Diversity and much more (23 subjects in all).
Our staff continues to work diligently to maintain contact with area companies. We have had over 620
personal contacts with 305 different businesses since July 1st of 2009, and 170 of those we had not been in
contact with previously (within the last three years). In an effort to save postage expense, a new monthly
B&I newsletter is being sent out to 234 persons throughout the district to area companies. Currently, we
have 4804 businesses in our database, we are continuously working to update and correct the contact
information of all of those businesses.
We not only work with area businesses we are also working with many of our own college departments:
• Institutional Research - Have worked with Nancy Kinsey, Mike Loomis and Nick Kolweier on
many occasions to furnish them with information about contacts and companies throughout the
district for various reasons as well as provided demographic information for different reports and
grant applications.
• Computer Technology - Worked with Charlie Kuhn on getting field trips set up with area industries
so they may tour their facilities and see the types and applications of different computer systems in
industries.
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Development Day, and the evaluations were the best they had ever received.
Cosmetology - We provide Customer Service training to all of the cosmetology students so they
may better interact with their customers.
Truck Driver Training - We provide Customer Service training to the truck driver students, which
is part of the “added value” our students get over other truck driver training programs.
Carpentry Department – We made contact with IntegraSpec Company to present, in conjunction
with our Carpentry program, a workshop, for area contractors and students, featuring installation
and use of “Insulating Concrete Forms”.
Alumni Association - Worked with Angie Heiman to identify a list of businesses and contacts
about purchasing tickets for the Todd Allen Show.
Horticulture Department – B&I is working with Jennifer Heinzmann and provided her with a list of
contacts and companies who work in the Horticulture field and could benefit from training by KC.
Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) / International Trade
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The ISBDC provided 1,160 hours of direct counseling; achieving 97% of goal
The ITC provided 572 hours of direct consulting; achieving 64% of goal
Counseling was provided to over 300 clients total; achieving goal
Assisted clients with obtaining $1,993,000.00 in financing; achieving 95% goal
Hosted 27 workshops with 168 attendees; achieving 113% of goal
Strengthened the “Kid Business” Program with Centralia Jr. High School; over 100 seventh-grade
students participated
International Trade Center
This program supports the Kaskaskia College commitment to regional economic development plus
initiatives by both the State and Federal Government. Export is looked upon at all levels as a key strategy
for economic recovery. Our assigned territory covers the Kaskaskia College District plus an additional 17
East Central Counties. In our second year as an ITC, we serviced 102 clients, an increase of 52%. A needs
assessment survey was completed to assist with FY 2011 planning. Three Export workshops were held with
a total attendance of 32. In addition, six scholarships were awarded to a Kaskaskia College on-line course
“International Business Management.”
Regional Economic Impact
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Kaskaskia College has provided twelve months of
successful service to the community. The ISBDC staff met with 200 clients, providing direct, confidential,
one-on-one counseling. This resulted in over $1,993,000.00 of financing for area small businesses despite
an extremely tight loan market. The ISBDC provided a necessary and welcome service to managers and
owners confronted with a continued sluggish economy, depressed sales levels and severe cash flow
56 problems. Self employment and small business growth are cornerstones for economic recovery by both
Illinois and the U.S.
Seminars & Workshops
The ISBDC offered helpful and educational workshops throughout the Kaskaskia College District, utilizing
the excellent education center facilities. Twenty-nine workshops were held, including our first export
documentation workshops. For details, refer to Table ISBDC 06-10 A. The ISBDC continued to support
youth programs by expanding “Kid Business” at the Centralia Junior High School. Efforts made to connect
with the CJHS District’s AYP (Average Yearly Progress) Math and Critical Thinking Goals have been well
received by the school’s administration. This effort places Kaskaskia College into an important feeder
school and opens young minds to entrepreneurship.
TABLE: ISBDC 06-10 A
Notes: The Workshop ”Creating a Small Business Website” was held once.
“Kid Business 1 & 2” reflect twelve week workshops at Centralia Jr. High School.
Continued Program Funding By State of Illinois
FY 2010 included many administrative requests from the State, including a switch from Federal
reimbursement to Illinois General Revenue Fund reimbursement. This also included migration away from
the calendar year to the State’s & College’s fiscal year. Our Center upgraded grant administration in the
key areas of• Disability Support Services and Emergency Preparedness
• Center Staffing (Added Riley Barker as a Business Specialist & Certified QuickBooks Pro®
Instructor)
• Restoration of a community based Advisory Council
• Accurate reporting to Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
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In addition, we submitted a three year proposal to remain an ISBDC/ITC host for FY2011 through FY2013.
The State has delayed announcing all awards, however we anticipate that our proposal will be favorably
acted upon.
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Reach 2000 hours of direct client counseling (ISBDC & ITC combined)
Provide a minimum of 2 Workshops per month for ISBDC constituents including business start up
guidance plus specialized offerings in financial management, tax matters and marketing
Test market Saturday workshops and measure registration counts
Conduct Kid Business classes throughout the year at Centralia Junior High School and expand this
partnership program to other area K-12 schools
Obtain a minimum of 50% occupancy at all three business incubator sites
2011 Program Plans
Individual client and small business assistance will remain a primary focus of the ISBDC/ITC. Progress
will be tracked throughout the year with regard to meeting IL DCEO expected deliverables & economic
impact targets. A specific look at Veteran’s Services will be undertaken to match Kaskaskia College
initiatives. Support will be provided to the Cosmetology Program and to other College Departments where
self employment is a career option for students. Community based education will continue to be a primary
communication tool for ISBDC services and the ITC will be marketed throughout the assigned area. The
South Central Illinois Growth Alliance (SCIGA) will be given assistance with regard to services offered
and to attract increased local investment. During FY 2011, close contact will be maintained with the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) so that any impact from State financial
matters is prudently managed. Additional grant and funding sources will be researched for business &
industry initiatives.
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The Community Education Office continued our partnership with the Centralia Area Historical
Society. This program has greatly benefited both the museum and the college. The goal is to bring
historical presentations to the people of our area. The program has been very successful for both
the museum and the college. We have offered a wide range of topics including the history of local
businesses, period clothing, and the Kennedy assassination. Several of these programs include
nationally recognized speakers and authors; these are made possible through a grant from the
Illinois Humanities Council. Many of the programs have appeared on the cover of the Centralia
Sentinel. This program provides a service to the community as well as a social atmosphere for the
department to network with area citizens.
The department partnered with the American Red Cross to offer Babysitting Institute as part of the
KICK summer kids programming. Each student received an American Red Cross certification in
Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting. This new program also includes training on how
to organize clients, schedule jobs, collect fees, and manage a babysitting business. This class has
provided many young people with the tools and confidence to start taking responsibility, and
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earning their own spending money. The course is offered on the Main Campus, all Education
Centers, and the Workforce Center.
Participated in Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home Show, Salem Home Show. These events
present an opportunity to reach new students and create interest in our programs, and the college in
general.
Cydney Richardson, Community Education Director attended and was featured speaker at
Centralia Sunrise Rotary . Information presented included program information, available classes,
future plans and an open invitation to tour and make use of the Workforce Center for meetings or
conferences.
Department director planned, coordinated and attended the 2010 ICCET Leadership Conference in
Springfield Illinois. This two day event includes continuing and community education
professionals from across the state. Expert speakers are invited to both participate and present at
this bi-annual event.
Again teamed with the Agriculture department to offer a Bovine Artificial Insemination Certificate
to area livestock breeders. This two day program was held at the Lifelong Learning Center, an area
livestock barn, and the new Salem Education Center. This year’s attendees included breeders from
nearby farms as well as students from upstate Illinois. The course provides participants with both
classroom and hands on learning experiences.
Director and staff member appeared on WILY radio show “Hotline” with Tootie Cooksey. This
program focused on the summer KICK program as well as other opportunities in the department
and the college as a whole.
Director was interviewed multiple times for various radio stations around the district. These
interviews were later played while the stations were reading our press releases promoting our
classes.
Department partnered with the 4th Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council to
provide two day long workshops to law enforcement, social service providers, and educators. The
subject was
“Stalking”. Speakers included Jennifer Welch, Police Director for Illinois
Attorney General
Lisa Madigan and Michelle Garcia, Director, Stalking Resource Center, Washington, D.C.
Community Education Department Director has been a member of the 4th Judicial Circuit Family
Violence Coordinating Council since starting at Kaskaskia College.
The Kaskaskia College Vandalia Campus is working directly with the University of Illinois
Extension office to expand course offerings in Vandalia. Through a marketing and promotion
agreement we have been able to offer classes utilizing the expertise of the extension office offering
programs for both adults and children. The partnership has benefitted both the extension office and
Kaskaskia College.
Coordinated and administered in the Annual Leadership Institute to provide Kaskaskia employees
with valuable leadership skills. Working directly with Dr. Underwood we reworked the topics and
speakers to provide the most timely and up to date information available to the participants. In
addition, graduates of past institutes made up a high percentage of our speakers and presenters,
allowing them to use the skills they had learned. This important program meets throughout the fall
and spring semester and will begin another season this upcoming fall semester.
The department continues to offering classes at the South Central Transit Training Facility in
downtown Centralia. Including Quilting, Sign Language, EBay, and American Red Cross
Babysitting.
Director attended ICCET Regional Meeting at Lewis and Clark Community College. The agenda
included networking, branding, customer service, and thematic programming.
Cydney Richardson, Director of Community Education was elected to the Illinois Council for
Continuing Education and Training board of directors, serving as Professional Development chair.
Assisted in coordinating and planning the Boy Scout Day in April 2010. The event drew hundreds
of scouts from around the region to the Kaskaskia College main campus. Director attended the
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event acting as hostess and tour guide on the campus. The day was an opportunity for these young
men to gain badges that they might otherwise not be able to attain. Each scout was registered in a
non-credit class for this program.
The Kaskaskia College Workforce Center continues to offer quality meeting and classroom space
for the United States Census, GED, tutoring, corporate recruiting, employment testing, and social
service agencies. In addition the center provides onsite meeting facilities for our tenants.
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The Truck Driver Training program successfully trained 68 students. The vast majority of these
individuals are from District 501; however, some of these students did choose to attend the
program at Kaskaskia College over a comparable program closer to their place of residence.
The program director attended a conference held at John Wood Community College for the
directors of publicly funded truck driving schools. Those present discussed the new CSA 2010
regulations and how they will have an effect on the transportation industry.
The use of financial aid (Pell Grant) helps students with the cost of the program. Necessitating the
addition of an extra class, Over Road Driving/Externship (TRUC 120), financial aid has enabled
students to acquire the needed skills to profitably enter the trucking industry. Those choosing to
take TRUC 120 receive their certificate of completion after driving a minimum of 450 hours for an
employer.
The 8 week program consists of 16 credit hours and 20.5 hours with the use of financial aid. To
apply for the Pell Grant, most students reported that they filled out their FAFSA forms online;
however, a substantial number took advantage of the services provided to them by the Financial
Aid Department on the main campus.
All students leave the program with a Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples, Tanker, and Hazmat
endorsements. This most desirable set of driving credentials allows the KC students to enter the
competitive transportation industry with an advantage.
The classroom and office of the program are located at the South Central Training Facility in
downtown Centralia. This location allows for the use of a truck driving simulator housed at the
facility. As they approach the end of their classroom studies, all students are tested on the
simulator.
Instructor Jay Carter and the program’s director were certified to teach Defensive Driving Course.
This is a one day class for experienced CDL holders.
The program director attended a CSA 2010 workshop and received certification to teach about the
new federal regulations. All trucking companies will be required by the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations to comply with CSA 2010.
Larger class sizes necessitated some night and weekend classes. This was accomplished by holding
classes in the evenings on Monday-Friday and all day on Saturday.
Recruiters from approximately 8 different trucking companies meet with the students of every
class. This allows the students to ask questions of the trucking company’s representative.
The program had a strong visual presence in the Little Egypt Parade as well as the Centralia
Halloween Parade.
To better prepare our students, the Illinois State Police visit with every class. The officers
demonstrate how they conduct a Level 1 inspection. This helps our students be better equipped for
what they will encounter.
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Officials with Operation Lifesaver meet with the classes to help students better understand truck
and train safety.
The program continues to have a 100 percent success rate for job placement. Approximately 85
percent being over-the-road positions and the other 15 percent being local driving jobs.
Program director met with students attending the 8th Grade Career Conference held on the main
campus. An additional assembly of high school students had their questions and concerns
explained at a separate meeting.
The Truck Driver Training Program of Kaskaskia College teaches men and women how to be
proficient truck drivers earning great rewards. The 320 contact hours are achieved with
approximately four weeks in the classroom and the remaining time behind the wheel of a semi.
Classes begin every 4 weeks.
We are currently developing a proposal to expand the KC Truck Driver Training program to the
East St. Louis Community College Center (ESLCCC).
Education Centers
Enrollment growth at the Kaskaskia College Education Centers has been tremendous over the past five
years with a 24% increase in credit hours generated collectively. Although, all centers recorded an increase
in credit hours generated, Greenville, Salem, and the Vandalia Campus experienced phenomenal growth.
With the new Education Center in Greenville, credit hours generated for FY 10 increased by 34% over FY
09. Meanwhile, the new Education Center in Salem has enjoyed a 76% increase in credit hours generated
in FY 10 when compared to FY 09. The Vandalia Campus went from 7,238 credit hours generated in FY
09 , to 9,449 credit hours for FY 10, which created a 30% increase in total credit hours.
The charts on the following page contain graphics of enrollment trends for each center and highlights of the
work that has been occurring to stimulate unprecedented growth trends. The communities surrounding the
KC Education Centers, and the individuals who reside nearby, are increasingly supportive of the
educational initiatives and resources that Kaskaskia College has expanded to these centers.
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Objective 1: To continue to show an increase in enrollments over the next academic year.
• The addition of new sections of Community Education programs is sure to boost the enrollments in
the lifelong learning opportunities for the surrounding Bond county communities.
• The new building continues to provide more space and technology to house the new class editions.
We continue to see an increase in the flow of community usage of the open computer lab. A
duplicated total of 599 students and community members utilized the open computer lab in July,
August and September of 2009; 421 students in October, November and December 2009; 606
students in January, February and March 2010; 435 students in April May, and June 2010. Two
weekend classes made in the fall semester. Five Saturday classes made in the spring.
Objective 2: To continue to provide quality instruction, a key component to institutional integrity.
July-September 2009
• Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (2 this quarter) as
needed by the students.
• Direcor continues to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board; we met in August for the
second time.
October – December 2009
• Seven new adjunct faculty prospects noted for this quarter in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry,
English, Speech and Sociology.
• Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (0 this quarter to
date) as needed by the students.
• Coordinator continues to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board; we met in August for the
second time.
• October 5 & November 2 – coordinator attended planning meetings on main campus from 3-6pm.
• October 17th the coordinator participated in the KC family Reunion activity from 8a.m. – 4p.m.
• November 4th coordinator attended Federal Work Study meeting on main campus.
• Five Instructor evaluations were performed during this quarter.
January – March 2010
• Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (1 this quarter to
date) as needed by the students.
• Coordinator continues to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board.
• January 13th the coordinator was appointed to the local Greenville Chamber Board.
• January 28th hosted Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees meeting.
• February 2nd the coordinator represented Kaskaskia College at the Chamber event... New Faces and
Places.
• February 11thattended Greenville Chamber meeting.
• February 24th attended Love’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
• March 5th Turley award Committee meeting attended by coordinator.
• March 17th – attended Kaskaskia College Budget hearing meeting on main campus.
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including the new Demoulin Museum opening.
March 31st - Hosted Community Engagement event for Kaskaskia College.
Attended the Greenville Women’s club meetings on January 13th & February 11th.
Four Instructor evaluations were performed during this quarter.
April – June 2010
• Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (0 this quarter to
date) as needed by the students.
• Coordinator continues to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board.
• Coordinator attended the Chamber meetings in April, May and June.
• Director attended the Greenville Women’s club meetings in April and June
• CCSSE Survey administered during the month of April.
• Coordinator attended meeting on campus for Aquip Adjunct Project on April 23rd.
• April 17th hosted Registration eve for Summer & Fall
• Coordinator attended awards Ceremony on main campus May 4th.
• Coordinator attended Transitional Studies workshop on May 19th.
• Hosted Pete Donnely on May 28th for an OSHA workshop for Mers Goodwill from 7:30am – 6pm..
• Hosted Kaskaskia College Directors retreat on June 7th from 9am – 3:30pm
• Attended the Coordinators annual meeting on June21st in Vandalia.
• Attended a Chamber Business after Hours for the White oaks at the Greenville Regional Hospital
campus on June 8th.
• Four Instructor observations this quarter and 10 student evaluations were administered on
instructors for this quarter.
Objective 3: To improve on community relationships thus enhancing the lifelong learning opportunities and
business connections.
July – September 2009
• The City of Greenville utilized rooms 104 & 107 for a meeting on July 16th from 7:30am-3:00pm.
• The Small Business Development met with approximately clients over the course of this quarter
at the Greenville Education Center.
• Greenville Colleges utilized the Board room for weekly meetings in July, August and September .
• Two sections of GED were started in August for Fall 2009.
• The Bond County Youth Enhancement & Employment Program Used the computer lab for some
testing.
• Greenville College Goal program held a an adjunct workshop on August 22 in the computer lab.
• Student congress elections held on September 2-5; Brittany Paradee was elected to the
representative spot for Greenville.
• Kaskaskia College personnel used the Board room for meetings in August (2) and September(1).
• On September 25th the Annual Art Walk sponsored by Our Common Ground utilized the Center for
a free standing art show presented by Adam Long from 5-9pm.
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• Greenville College staff utilized room 108 Distance Learning for a teleconference on Oct. 14
• The Small Business Development met with clients over the course of this quarter at the Greenville
Education Center.
• Greenville Colleges utilized the Board room for weekly meetings in October, November and
December 7th.
• October 21st the Southwestern Illinois WorkNet met in Room 106 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.
• November 5th the Amateur Radio Club held their monthly meeting in room 106 from 7-8pm.
• Greenville College Goal program held an online workshop on November 17th from 9a.m. –
4:00p.m. in the computer lab room 103.
• On November 17th the AMVETS held their monthly meeting from 7-8p.m. in room 107.
January –March 2010
• The Small Business Development met with approximately 12 clients over the course of this quarter
at the Greenville Education Center.
• Greenville Colleges utilized the Board room for weekly meetings in January, February, and March.
• Kaskaskia College GED Coordinator Susan Bryant utilized the Board room for testing of
prospective GED students twice this quarter.
• The Amateur Radio Club held their monthly meetings in room 106 from 7-8pm in January,
February and March.
• The AMVETS held their monthly meetings from 7-8p.m. in room 107in January, February and
March.
April – June 2010
• The Small Business Development met with approximately 4 clients over the course of this quarter
at the Greenville Education Center.
• Greenville Colleges utilized the Board room for weekly meetings in April.
• Met with the new High school principal with regards to KC classes being held and the great
working relationship was discussed while previous principal in place. I felt positive about the new
relationship after our 20 minute meeting.
• The Amateur Radio Club held their monthly meetings in room 107 from 7-8pm in April, May June.
• The AMVETS held their monthly meetings from 7-8p.m. in room 107in April, May and June.
Objective 4: To continue to provide excellent customer service for the Kaskaskia College student
population.
July – September 2009
• In the past quarter the coordinator administered twenty Compass tests.
• In the past quarter the coordinator proctored eight Math and four Biology online tests.
• The coordinator spoke with approximately six new prospective students about the programming
and financial aid opportunities available at Kaskaskia College.
• The students were treated to a Welcome Back Take-a-snak on September 1 & 2.
• The coordinator addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online questions.
• Book sales were provided at the GEC for the first two weeks of the Fall semester.
• The Coordinator proctored one SIUE student in August and one in September for nursing exams.
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On July 23rd from 1-4:50pm a Guidance 109 class was held at the Greenville Center with
approximately 11 students enrolled.
A FAFSA Day was held on July 10th from 4-7pm and a Registration Day on July 24th from 8am4pm.
One student utilized the Polycom for English tutoring on Fridays in August and in September.
October – December 2009
• Administered twenty-nine Compass tests.
• Proctored nineteen Math and two Biology online tests.
• Advised eight new prospective students about the programming and financial aid opportunities
available at Kaskaskia College.
• Proctored two Busn 149 math tests during this quarter.
• Proctored four Franklin University tests for a local student.
• The students were treated to a Christmas Pizza Party on December 3rd.
• Addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online questions.
• A Registration/FAFSA Eve was held on November 6, 2009 from 3-6pm.
• Two students utilized the Polycom for Math 101(OCT. 14) & one student for Math 107 (October
12)
January – March 2010
• Administered eighteen Compass tests.
• Proctored three Math and two Biology online tests.
• Advised twelve new prospective students about the programming and financial aid opportunities
available at Kaskaskia College.
• Proctored 1 Busn 149 math test during this quarter.
• Proctored 4 Franklin University tests for a local student.
• Proctored a test for a KC Radiology tech student.
• The students were treated to a Welcome Back Brunch on January 28, 2010.
• Addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online questions.
• Two students utilized the Polycom for Math tutoring & one student for BIOL tutoring in January
and February.
April – June 2010
• Administered twenty-eight Compass tests.
• Proctored six Math and five Biology online tests.
• Advised nine new prospective students about the programming and financial aid opportunities
available at Kaskaskia College.
• Proctored 6 tests from another college for a local student.
• The students were treated to a “Build a Sundae” bar on June 24th.
• Addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online questions.
• One student utilized the Polycom for Math tutoring x three & one student for Math & English X
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• The tutoring room was utilized by a Reading Link tutor on Wednesday mornings.
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The GED classes accommodated 13 total students for the day and evening classes in the Spring and
10 total students in the summer of 2010.
Objective 5: To encourage student academic success through creative outreach for tutoring.
July – September 2009
• Worked collaboratively with the Success Center to provide an online student with Polycom
tutoring sessions for a English 099.
October – December 2009
• Worked collaboratively with the Success Center to provide the tutoring sessions for a Math 101 &
107.
January – March 2010
• Worked collaboratively with the Success Center to provide the tutoring sessions needed for the
success of the GEC students.
April – June 2010
• Worked collaboratively with the Success Center to provide the tutoring sessions needed for the
success of the GEC students.
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The Nashville Education Center has established a solid base of students from Nashville, Okawville,
Ashley, Hoyleton, Addieville, Oakdale, DuBois, Radom, New Minden, and many other
surrounding areas. Through the high school scholarship program students are able to take
advantage of enrolling in a summer course and receiving college credit at no charge.
Students are enrolled in credit and non-credit classes, including GED, KICK, and Lifelong
Learning programming.
Through cooperation with the local high school, churches, and library, the center was able to offer
additional opportunities for classes.
The Nashville Education Center has been fortunate in that reading link tutors utilize the Nashville
Center to meet with their students from the community.
Members of the Washington County community appreciate and enjoy the opportunity to utilize the
computer lab on a regular basis.
Technology courses at the Nashville Education Center have led to an array of individuals in the
community taking community education classes.
The Nashville Center continues to work with students on financial aid, advising, compass testing,
on-line testing, tutoring, and other student services.
The Nashville Center’s computer lab is utilized by many citizens of the area during open lab hours.
This too is becoming cumbersome especially with the on line classes; also instructors often request
use of the computer lab even though scheduled in a traditional classroom e.g. Spanish, English, and
Psychology.
The Nashville Center staff participates in community events such as:
o Fall Festival (Held third weekend in September)
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o Seminars
o Parades
o Fund Raisers
With the distance learning equipment, the Nashville Education Center continues to provide classes
to students with lower enrollment between campus and other sites. Due to the availability of the
DL equipment, Nashville and Trenton were able to connect to save a History class for the Trenton
Center. This continued cooperation helps meet the needs of the district students. The Nashville
Education Center needs access to advance math for low enrolling courses.
The Center provides space for the Small Business Development, Department of Human Services,
Department of DHS/DRS, Census Bureau and other public organizations to meet with clients on an
as needed basis.
The implementation of a Mining Technology Program held at the Nashville Education Center has
increased enrollments. Classes are in their second year of the degree program and are held in the
fall and spring in cooperation with IECC in order for students to complete an Associate Degree
with an emphasis on Coal Mining. Another set of classes for the fall of 2010 are currently being
organized. A special EMT class for Coal Miners is scheduled for the upcoming fall semester.
Coal Mining New Hire Class continues to be offered at the Nashville Education Center. To
increase enrollment, facility which has become an extension of the Nashville Education Center.
We are currently developing a schedule to allow students to increase the number of programs that
can be completed at the Nashville Education Center. Current schedule includes the following with
anticipation of expansion. More emphasis on utilizing DL equipment will be a solution which will
enable more classes to make.
o Certificate in Business
o Associate Degree in Coal Mining
o Associate Degree in Art
Academic advising is available at the Education Center
o Polycom System – is available and utilized throughout the week as needed. The Polycom
System was moved to the facility break room which allows for a more confidential
environment.
Tutoring Services
o Polycom System
o Distance Learning
o Reading Link
A smart room became reality in the fall of 2009 in Room 111. Room 111, the largest room at the
Center. Ideally all rooms at the Nashville Education Center would be smart rooms as the
instruction universally is being converted to this technology.
The Nashville Education Center holds many student activities during the year, including student
appreciation week, graduation celebrations, and other events throughout the year.
Class schedule booklets were distributed throughout the community.
Flyers were developed advertising fall classes which were posted throughout the district e.g. post
offices, grocery stores, churches, etc.
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The fall semester of 2009 coal mining degree program classes were offered at the Nashville Education
Center. We made these classes available to more interested students by increasing class times to seven
days per week.
Breakdown of Enrollments (unduplicated headcount)
Traditional Classes
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Community Education
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Coal Mining
GED Classes
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Week of August 18th – Welcome Back with Pizza Snacks.
September 19th & 20th – Information Booth was set up at the Annual Fall Festival
October – Students were treated to Chili and Frito Chips…”Chili in the Bag”
December – Students enjoyed cake cookies, cheese balls, hot chocolate and punch before Christmas
Break
Spring Semester – 2010
Enrollments - were up overall by approximately 18% for traditional classes
Traditional Classes
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Week of Finals Fall Semester…Students were provided snacks and a gift of hot chocolate (snow man soup)
Week of January 12th – Students were welcomed back with a pizza party
March 1st – Casimir Pulaski celebration/open house
Spring Break – Prior to Spring Break students were treated to Soda, Hot Dogs, Chips and dessert
Week of Finals – End of Year Fun In The Sun Basket was given away in a drawing and students were served
Hot Dogs, Chips and Cupcakes.
Summer Semester
Unduplicated headcount for the summer 2010 semester increased by twenty-three percent (23%) over summer
2009. A collaborative schedule is being currently discussed which will allow all education centers to more
efficiently utilize the DL equipment in order to have more classes make at each center.
Summer 2010 Enrollments (unduplicated headcount):
Traditional Classes
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KICK Classes
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• Children’s Etiquette
• Story Telling
• Learning About Dinosaurs
• Arts and Crafts
• Scrapbooking for Kids
• Math Mania
• Cake Decorating for Kids
• Learning With Your Children
• Red Cross Babysitting
Identified needs at the Nashville Education Center
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CNA instructors are desperately needed - the Washington County Hospital in Nashville has offered
their facility to help with the facilitation of the class.
Finding qualified daytime and weekend adjunct faculty continues to be a challenge.
Due to the ever-changing world of technology, the implementation of a smartboard in one or more
classrooms would enhance the learning environment.
The installment of ceiling projectors would be a valuable enhancement to the Education Center
A formal notification process needs to be in place for tracking enrollment at the Prairie State
Education facility.
Expansion of weekend classes.
Larger facility
Salem Education Center
Activities:
Spring Semester 2010
• January 5th – New Student Orientation
• January 19th – hosted the FOEA Conference and Luncheon
• February 1st , 8th, & 22nd – provided accommodations for the Census Testing
• February 6th – held a CPR class taught by Debbie Jones
• February 22nd – 25th - held the Defensive Truck Driving course
• I moved to the position of Coordinator of the Salem Education Center on February 17th, 2010
• March 25th and 26th - held the training session for Artificial Cattle Insemination which was taught by
Aaron Heinzman
• The week of March 29th we held a March Madness with a variety of snacks, drawings and prizes
• April 6th - hosted Community Engagement meeting with KC President and Trustees
• April 13th – held a Red Cross Blood Drive
• April 14 – held an ice cream social
• Week of May 10th – end of the semester snacks
Summer Semester 2010
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June 4th – hosted the Select Remedy Staffing Agency which informed individuals about job openings
and assisted with filling out online applications
July 9th – set up and supervised an informational table at the Senior Services Health Fair at Salem
Community Center
July 13th – New Student Orientation with 12 students in attendance
July 22nd – held our second Red Cross Blood Drive
August 5th – will be our Fall Registration Day with Steve Cox in attendance
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During the Spring 2010 Semester 454 students completed classes, as compared to 254 in Spring 2009
39 classes were offered during the Spring 2010 semester, up from 26 in Spring 2009
During the Summer 2010 Semester 223 students completed classes, as compared to 138 during
Summer 2009
22 classes were offered during the Summer 2010 semester, up from 17 during Summer 2009
As of August 3rd, the Fall 2010 enrollment is 604 students
63 classes are being offered for the Fall 2010 semester
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In the past quarter we have administered 160 Compass tests.
In the past quarter we have proctored approximately 105 online tests. These tests are primarily for the
Math and Biology departments.
Our tutors have instructed their students approximately 85.25 hours with the Reading Link Program.
We continually assist students with filling out financial aid information, scheduling, making payments,
online support, and other services offered at Kaskaskia College.
We provide the opportunity for students attending classes in Salem to purchase books at the Salem
Center.
In the past quarter our SC Computer Lab has been utilized by 915 Kaskaskia College students and
community members.
We recruited 3 new instructors to teach at the Salem Education Center.
As director of the Salem Education Center, I have worked closely with the Coordinator of the EMS
program at Kaskaskia College and we have successfully formed a new degree and certificate in
Paramedicine. The program will be coordinated and taught from the Salem Center.
Future Plans
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We offered lab time at the Salem Education Center for the Microbiology, BIOL 215 class that is
taught by Bruce Fink.
We expanded the English 101 and 102 class offerings with day and evening classes taught by Larry
Malone and John Stephenson.
We have increased the class offerings each semester as compared to the same semester in 2009.
Due to the increase in class availability, our enrollment has increased each semester.
New Programs
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We are scheduled to offer the first “Weekend Classes” in the Fall, 2010 semester. The first two which
will be offered are English 101 and Psychology 101.
We are scheduled to begin offering classes in the newly form Paramedicine program.
We are scheduled to offer both Introduction to Sign Language (COMM 106) and Intermediate Sign
Language (COMM 107) with Gayle Kleiboeker as the instructor for the Fall 2010 semester.
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We offered three quilting classes time at the Salem Education Center.
We expanded the Computer College by offering Computer College Part I and Part II classes,
Advanced Internet and Email, How to Buy and Sell on EBay, Introduction to Excel, Introduction to
Word Processing, and Introduction to Powerpoint.
We offered a class in Social Networking for the first time.
We increased the Summer KICK program by offering 15 classes including the new classes Outer
Space, Beading and Jewelry Making, two Music and Movement classes, and Down on the Farm,
which was complete with a visit from a horse, ducks, a rabbit and a goat.
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Midland Pioneer Coalition held their monthly meetings at the Salem Center
The South Central Planning Committee held two meetings at the Salem Center
Robin Matthews-Rehabilitation Counselor meets with her clients at the Salem Education Center. She
is employed by the Illinois Department of Human Services of the Division of Rehabilitation Services
that is located 333 Potomac Blvd in Mt. Vernon.
Community Support Systems (ARC) is located at 511 E. Main St. in Olney. Chuck Sulcer, Director of
Assessment and DT Services utilizes our center to meet with his clients.
We offered 1 daytime and two evening GED classes during the Spring 2010 semester and two evening
classes in the Summer 2010 semester.
Small Business Development Center holds “How to Start a Business” every month at the Salem
Education Center.
There are currently two tenants occupying the incubator offices provided through Small Business
Development, Woodmen of the World and Daxon Medical, LLC.
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Activities
Summer/Fall 2009
July 13
July 16
July 29
July 29
July 1-Sept.30
August 1 -17
August 17
August 21
August 24 – 28
September 1 - 4
September 1
September 10
September 12
September 17
September 23
July – Sept 09
Trenton Education Center host Community Engagement with Dr. Underwood
and KC Board Members 5pm – 6:30pm
Trenton Center host a fall 09 Registration Day ~ Open to the public
Trenton Center host New Student Orientation Sessions 1pm to 4pm
Cisco Open House 6pm – 8pm
Participated in Summer Youth Program ~hired youth worker to assist in the office,
trained youth worker on office procedures and computer technology
Open registration fall 09 semester
First Day of fall 09 classes
Delivered fall09 instructor materials; student handbooks; welcome back packets; pencils and
KC forms to the East St. Louis Campus
Welcome Back Celebration ~students & faculty received updated KC information
including updates on safety procedures at the Trenton Education Center.
Students & faculty participated in a drawing for KC giveaways (cups, pencils, pens)
Financial Aid Staff on site to assist students with information and questions
Held Student Congress Voting; Elected a Trenton Center student congress representative
(Kayla Rensing)
Beth Sundermeyer visits with Trenton adjunct faculty to discuss assessment procedures
Arlene Covington served on a student grade appeal committee at the East St. Louis Campus
Donated KC pencils and mugs to support the local Trenton Parade
Set up and took photo id’s for KC LPN students that attend classes on the East St. Louis
Campus
Participated in Prayer around the poles at 12:30 pm
• Weekly polycom appointments with Academic Advisement Staff
• Proctoring of math exams for online classes
• Training of KC students and adjunct faculty on Blackboard and KCnet
• Weekly compass testing & tutoring sessions
• Registration and advisement appointments with students
Activities
Fall Semester 2009
Oct. –Dec.
Oct. 13, 20, 27th
Oct. 17
Oct. 21st
Conducted instructor/student class evaluations (Trenton/East St. Louis CCC)
New Quilting class begins and it is full.
Trenton Center participates in the annual Harvest Moon Festival held in downtown Trenton.
Signage removed from Trenton Center exterior in preparation of additional parking.
Oct. 27th
City of Trenton sends out a parking bid for the construction of additional parking at
the Trenton Education Center.
Polycom tutoring sessions each Thursday of the month
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Nov. 4th
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Nov. 17th
Polocom advisement appointments available for students
Saturday community education courses offered and made; great enrollment
numbers and classes are full.
Education Center is full to capacity on Mon., Tues. and Thursday from open to close.
Attended student worker training meeting to improve processes for student workers.
completed Student Satisfaction Surveys for Trenton Courses
Met with the County Clerk’s Office (Thomas Lacaze) to discuss arrangements for
hosting voting booths for upcoming elections in 2010.
Nov. – Dec.
Small Business classes are meeting at the local Methodist Church due to limited space
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Parking construction begins.
Dec. 3rd
Instructor/Student evaluations continue in East St. Louis CCC
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Tutor Talk meeting held in Trenton at 5:30pm
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Dec. 14th – 19th
Ebay and Computer classes for Seniors ~ all classes are full!!
Smart room installation begins at the Trenton Center
Dec. 17th
** Enrollment increases in credit and community education classes; increase in class offerings to include
Saturday classes.
Continuing Education
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Offered new courses including quilting and ebay which have made successfully; classes were full.
Continued success with computers for seniors series, internet and email classes.
Offered classes on Saturdays with great enrollments!
Spring 2010
January 11
Jan. 11th -15th
Jan. 25th – 29th
Feb. 2
Feb. 1 – 28
March 1 – 5
March 13th
March 13th
March 16th
March 23rd
March 24th – 31st
Spring 2010 semester begins
late registration and academic advisement via poly com
Welcome back activities for students and faculty
Trenton Center hosts primary election polls for community residents
• Distance learning lab is available for early afternoon workshops via main campus
• Trenton Center serves a worksite for DCFS clients and WIA students
• Tutoring sessions resume
• Saturday computer classes for seniors begin
• Adult Education continues to meet with students on a weekly basis~ Ged classes are held
each Mon. and Wed.
• Compass testing continues
• US Census Bureau utilizes the facility
Ebay classes
Bee Keeping class held in Trenton
Attended College Fair on ESL campus
Trenton hosts Xtra Help job fair
Attended Trenton Chamber of Commerce meeting
• March Madness (student activities) held in Trenton ~ great participation! Trenton
students participate in Student Congress voting!
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May 10th – 14th
May 14th
Jun. 1st – 5th
Summer 2010
Jun. 7th
Jun. 21st
Jun. 1st – 30th
Business & Industry holds Saturday classes at the Trenton Center
Community Engagement with Dr. Underwood
Well attended by KC representatives, community members, chamber of commerce
members; city council, KC students, staff and adjunct faculty
• Participants were provided the opportunity to express needs and expectations for future
programming and growth of the Trenton facility
• KC child care committee was formed and met to address child care concerns that some
Trenton Students shared at the meeting.
• Finals
• Students are provided with refreshments throughout the week
• Registration for sum/fall 2010 is ongoing
• Poly com academic advisement and tutoring is ongoing
• Proctored exams on line and on site is ongoing
• US Census Bureau utilizes the facility for census activities
KC Graduation
Registration/Academic Advisement continues
First day of summer 2010 semester
IT upgrades computer lab
• Computer Understanding classes begin
• Kick Arts and Craft classes make with 15 students
• GED classes resume
• Distance learning class (SOC 101) between Nashville and Trenton begins
• Offer new courses as late start summer course on Saturdays in Trenton
Future Plans
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Increasing science and business offerings during the daytime and afternoon
Increasing basic math offerings through college algebra
English and speech offerings are increasing
Expanding morning and afternoon class offerings in Math, English and science
Administrative of Justice offerings
Increasing Saturday course offerings to include math, English and community education courses.
Computer Information Systems
New Programs
• Cisco Networking Program-stable enrollments and continued interest
• Business Management offerings-2010-2011
Continuing Education
• How to buy & sell on Ebay
• Senior College Part 2
• Seniors College ~ weekend offerings
• Computer Understanding Classes & Welcome to the Internet/Email Classes
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• Social Networking
• Scrapbooking
• Computer Virus Protection
• Study Skills
Points of Interest
• Plans for additional parking to be constructed on the West side of the building in late
October/November 2009
• Additional Parking completed January 2010
• Plans to establish a new site for the Trenton Education Center
Building Usage for Community
• Quarterly Tutoring Training Meetings
• Weekly tutoring sessions
• Customer Service Training
• How to start a business seminars
• Public access to the computer lab
• Extra Help employment services
• Trenton Community Interest Group
• Trenton Reorganization Committee
• Adult Literacy Programs
• US Census Bureau
Vandalia Campus
Following is a listing of activities conducted at the Vandalia Campus during FY 2010:
Spring Semester
January
Welcome Back Snacks
February Souper Bowl (Chili and drawing)
April
Ice Cream Social
May
Summer Splash Snacks
Fall Semester
August
October
October
October 31
December 7-11
Welcome Back Snacks
Fall Cook Out
Pumpkin Decorating
Vandalia Halloween Parade Entry
Holiday Party –snacks and movies
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July 30
Freedom Party –Picnic and games
FAFSA Day/Registration Day
New Student Orientation
IT /CISCO Open House
Accomplishments to Date:
Objective 1: To continue to show an increase in enrollments over the next academic year.
• We have seen an increase in enrollments each semester from the previous year in students and credit
hours.
• We have had continued to increase class offerings and the number of sections which makes continues
to grow as well.
• Community Education and Life Long Learning classes continue to draw more interest from the
community. Classes such as computers, quilting, writing memoirs, cake decorating, and digital
photography are still the favorites.
• We have two GED classes, an evening and a morning make each semester.
• We had two evening CNA classes and one day class this fall; two day classes and two evening classes
in the Spring and two classes in the summer as well.
Objective 2: To continue to provide quality instruction, a key component to institutional integrity.
• I met with new prospective instructors: Dennis Roberts for History; Ken Bivens for Business, Chad
Stork in Biology and Kathy Smith in introduction to computers. All have submitted for adjunct
employment and been approved.
• New instructors teaching this year are Steve Crothers in Philosophy; Donna Ruble in English and
Literature; Joe Meckelbach for Biology and Michael Hall in History.
• Director is serving on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board to help address services and concerns of
adjunct as well as the newly formed AQUIP Adjunct Committee.
• Student Evaluations and Instructor Observations were performed on scheduled adjunct faculty.
Objective 3: To improve on community relationships thus enhancing the lifelong learning opportunities and
business connections.
• President James Underwood, Trustee Bill Hawley were at the Vandalia Campus for an open forum
with the members of the local community. They discussed future plans and programs for KC at
Vandalia.
• The Census Bureau utilized a classroom for testing in December and throughout the Spring Semester.
• The Small Business Development met with several clients and offered Starting a Small Business
classes.
• The Regional Office of Education held several trainings with large groups attending and two
Principals’ Breakaway Meeting with 40 attending during the last quarter.
• We hosted the Federation for Greater Women’s Clubs meeting on August 1st.
• We hosted the 8th Annual Kids Safe-T Expo on Saturday Sept 19 with over 100 attending.
• Hosted the Fayette Country Township Supervisors in August.
• The Mobile Training Unit held Vehicle Stops Training for several area police officers. They used both
the classroom and the parking lot during their four hour training. Two trainers and 15 officers
participated. They returned in March for another police officer training .
• B & I held CSA training for Trucking Companies on Oct. 16th.
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We hosted the Fayette County Hospital and Long Term Care Fall Health Fair on October 24 with over
700 attending and over 43 booths of providers in the building.
We hosted the OKAW Student Services meeting and training on Nov. 12th
We held the second LPN pinning ceremony on Nov. 20th graduating 16 students.
We held our first New Coal Miner class the week of Nov. 16th with 14 students.
We hosted Chamber of Commerce small committee meetings to prepare for the Home and Life Style
Expo.
Hosted the FVCC meetings in the fall and spring which includes Judge Schwarm law enforcement
lawyers and others.
Hosted the Soroptimist International of Vandalia for lunch and a tour.
Hosted the Lions Club of Vandalia with over 50 attending and Dr. Underwood as the guest speaker on
November 9th.
Held a Stalking Seminar for the students and general public during the day and a parent session on
dangers of the internet in the evening. Students received recognition for attending these sessions.
We hosted the Board of Trustees on Feb. 18 for dinner and the meeting.
We hosted our first Red Cross Blood Drive on April 6th with great success.
Gave a tour for the International Exchange Guest from Amsterdam with representative from the
Vandalia Rotary Club on April 27th.
We hosted the US Route 51 Expansion Meetings held by IDOT when they were in the area.
We participated in the Vandalia Chamber of Commerce Home and Life Style Expo Feb 27 and the
Fayette County Hospital Employee Health Fair May 13th with an information booth.
We hosted four library system in central and southern Illinois for two meeting to discuss the budget
cuts and future plans for the restructuring of the systems taking place. Shawnee, Lewis and Clark,
Rolling Prairie and Lincoln Trail systems were present representing 32 counties. Approximately 30
people were in attendance.
For the second year we hosted the YMCA summer baseball and softball Picture Day which saw
hundreds of children and parents enjoy the Simma-Kelly Education Building.
Objective 4: To continue to provide excellent customer service for the Kaskaskia College student
population.
• Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling and Financial Aid appointments as
needed by the students.
• We advised students and sent or processed admissions paperwork for 608 students in the first quarter
and have advised over 281 this second quarter. The second half of the year we processed admissions
paperwork for 796 students. That is a total of 1685 admissions items for the year. These items would
include, student data forms, registrations, add/drop forms, withdrawal forms, change of information,
change of degree/program, transcript requests, etc..
• We assist students in filling out their FAFSA online, answer questions and help them check their
Verification Packets before they return them to Financial Aid.
• In the first quarter the director or assistant director administered 122 Compass tests and the second
quarter we administered 49 Compass test. The second half of the year we administered 102 tests, for a
total of 273 tests this year.
• In the past year several tests were proctored for Math and Biology online classes.
• We also proctor tests for a student from Franklin University and SIU-Carbondale.
• All student inquiries were addressed and students with online questions were assisted.
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Book sales were provided for several weeks in August for both in house and online students. We sold
books to worth over $80,000 to these students.
We take payment of tuition and books and clothing for over 796 students this year. This does not
include Pell /CEFS or other third party vouchers..
We sold many apparel items with the KC logo to the students at the Vandalia Campus, which we
transport from the KC Bookstore.
Objective 5: To continue to provide flexible scheduling for our Kaskaskia College student population.
• As the Vandalia Campus did in previous semesters we will continue to provide classes in both the day
and evening and weekend time slots in future semester schedules. We will do this in both the credit
and community education areas.
• We held four weekend credit classes this year Philosophy, Microsoft Word, History Sociology and
Cook 075 besides Community Education classes such as Cake Decorating and How to Buy and Sell
on Ebay.
• KICK summer program is again successful with Digital Photography, Cake Decorating, Kids in the
Kitchen and Arts and Crafts classes full of happy children. Donations from local foundations made
the cost to the parents more reasonable again this year.
Objective 6: To encourage student academic success through creative outreach for tutoring.
• Students in the classroom took advantage of the Polycom tutoring with tutors at the Success Center on
a weekly base.
• On site tutoring was also arranged for students in the Sonography program and WINS tutoring for the
nursing program.
• Early Alert Notices are sent to the Student Success Center to arrange for a tutor.
Focus for the next year:
• Student Services processes
• Partner with the YMCA to expand offerings
• Spring 2011 schedule updates.
• Prepare for Student Activities
• Prepare for Registration Day
• Work on Adjunct Faculty project for AQIP team.
• Offering complete programming for various degrees
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