KNIGHTLINEOLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE

January 2016

Upcoming Events LSC!makes changes to Tutoring Program

College Visit Tables will be locatedoutside the StudentServices Office.Jan. 28 Franklin University, 10 a.m. to 1p.m.

Learning Skills Center Direc-tor Dr. Linda Shidler is initiat-ing changes designed to enhancethe LSC’s Tutoring Program.

Kara Roberts joined the LSCon Jan. 5 as a learning specialistand will be overseeing the tutor-ing program, working closelywith students and tutors.

“We are going to connect herto anyone coming into the reme-dial courses,” Shidler said. “She will followthem through the remedial course and onto thenext class. We want to give students a personthey can contact and feel comfortable with.”

Shidler also is working to place more teach-ers in tutoring positions and will be utilizingthose who are teaching remedial courses. Sheis looking at outside sources and online tutor-ing as well.

“I have contacted Eastern Illinois Universityto get good tutors for the higher-level math andchemistry courses,” she added.

Shidler said the LSC will continue to use stu-dent tutors. Roberts will be working with these

individuals to strengthen theirteaching skills so they can con-vey information to their peersin a clear and concise manner.Shidler encourages those whoare interested in becoming tu-tors to visit the LSC.

With the new semester justunderway, Shidler also urgesstudents to check out the serv-ices available through the LSC

Tutoring Program.“We want them to sign up for tutoring at the

first sign that a course looks tough or they ex-perience trouble,” she said. “There is no chargeor fee and they don’t have to use it if they de-cide they don’t need it. But, if they do need tu-toring, it will be in place.”

Students can contact Shidler at 618-395-7777, ext. 2264, or Roberts at ext. 2269. TheLearning Skills Center is located in the back ofthe OCC Anderson Library in ConferenceRoom 4. If you have trouble locating the LSC,stop by the desk in the Anderson Library andthe staff will be happy to direct you.

January18 College Closed MartinLuther King Jr. Day

20 Mini Hiring Event,9 a.m. to 1 p.m., OCCBanquet Room

25 Last Day for 100 PercentRefund of 16-week SpringSemester Classes

25 Last Day for Spring Semester Textbook Refunds

February1 FAFSA Night, 5 to 7p.m., Room 208

3 Music Department Auditions

10 Music Department Auditions

15 College Closed for Presidents Day

15 Tickets Sales Begin forOCC Theatre’s “SouthPacific,” 10 a.m., Theatre

16 Application Deadline for Nursing Program

19-20 Music DepartmentWinter Concert, 7:30 p.m.,OCC Theatre

Kara Roberts joins Learning Skills CenterKara

Roberts hasjoined OCC’sLearningSkills Centerand will beoverseeingits tutoringprogram.

“I love work-ing with people and helpingthem learn to be successful,”Roberts said. “That is my pur-pose in life.”

Roberts brings a long historyin education to her position aslearning specialist.

She served as a third-gradeteacher at New Hebron Chris-

tian School in Robinson andhas taught developmental ed-ucation classes.

“This experience along withan enthusiasm for helpingstudents succeed makes her aperfect fit for her new role,”said LSC Director Dr. LindaShidler.

Roberts received a bachelor’sdegree in psychology with aminor in creative writing fromMurray State University andearned a master’s degree inteaching K-Ninth grades fromGreenville College. She is cur-rently pursuing a doctorate ofeducation in transformativelearning with a special em-

phasis in administration.In her new position, Roberts

will be working closely withthe LSC tutors to enhance andfine-tune their teaching skills.

“I want to help them feelmore comfortable workingwith the students and to ad-dress any areas of concern,”she added.

OCC’s tutoring program isfree and open to all OCCstudents.

“We don’t want anyone todrop out or withdrawal be-cause they are having troublewith a class,” she added. “Wewant you to come in. We willhelp you.”

KARAROBERTS

Richland County Sheriff Andy Hires talks to OCC!faculty and staff following anactive shooter drill, which was held during the annual Spring Workshop.

Olney Central College partnered withlocal law enforcement and emergencymanagement officials to conduct an ac-tive shooter drill during the Faculty andStaff Spring Workshop.

“We feel the exercise helped us pre-pare for an event,” said OCC PresidentRodney Ranes. “If one occurs, we feel wecould better manage our response andassist law enforcement in their capacityas well.”

Those helping coordinate the campussafety event included Richland CountySheriff Andy Hires, Olney Police ChiefKevin Paddock and Kevin Parker, SteveSimms and Adam Croy of the Illinois

Emergency Management Agency. Offi-cers from both the Olney Police andRichland County Sheriff’s Office tookpart in the exercise along with countydispatchers, city utilities and the OlneyFire Department.

“We want to thank them for their as-sistance with this project and helping usin maintaining a safe environment forour students,” Ranes said.

OCC was closed and access to the cam-pus limited during the exercise.

“We apologize for being closed,” Ranessaid. “We want to thank the communityfor their understanding and continuedsupport of OCC.”

OCC!conducts active shooter drillduring Spring Semester Workshop

OCC Baseball Winter Campset for Jan. 24

Olney Central College will host aBaseball Winter Camp from 1 to 4p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24 at the OCCGymnasium and Britton’s Bullpenin Olney.

Check-in will be at 12:30 p.m. inthe OCC Gym.

Age groups are 6-8, 9-10, 11-12,13-15 and 16 and older. The cost is$75 and those attending will need tobring a bat, glove, helmet and shoes.

Instructors will include the OCCcoaching staff and players, alongwith many former OCC players andcoaches including:

Phil Britton, a native of Olneyand two-time NJCAA All-Americanwho played minor league baseballfor seven years. He is the owner ofBritton’s Bullpen;

Jerad Eickhoff, who made hisMajor League Baseball debut in Au-gust pitching for the PhiladelphiaPhillies and has given pitching les-sons at Britton’s Bullpen for manyyears;

Andy Haines, current minorleague hitting coordinator for theChicago Cubs and manager of theNew Orleans Zephyrs (AAA, MiamiMarlins) for the past two years;

Kyle Haines, manager this pastyear of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes(Short Season A, San Francisco Gi-ants);

Brady Shoemaker, a two-timeNJCAA All-American who currentlyplays AAA with the Miami Marlinsand holds many hitting records atOCC; and

Shawn Garrett, a six-time MinorLeague All-Star, who played withnine different professional organiza-tions.

To pre-register or for more infor-mation, call Coach Dennis Conley at618-843-0333, or 618-395-7777, ext.2131. You also may contact him byemail at conleyd@iecc.edu.

Tai Chi class being offered this semesterIndividuals of all ages

can benefit from a Tai Chicourse being offered thissemester at OCC.

Instructor Kevin Polandsaid research has proventhe health benefits of thiscenturies-old Chineseform of exercise. The low-

impact movements help tolubricate joints and tostrengthen muscles whilereducing stress and ten-sion and lowering bloodpressure.

The class will meet inthe OCC Student Unionfrom 6 to 7 p.m. on Tues-

days and Thursdays. Theclass started Jan. 12, butstudents can still register.The cost is $50.

Students may choose toattend one or both nights.For more information orto register, call 618-395-7777.

Olney Central College Career Services Co-ordinator Allan Alldredge is reminding stu-dents to sign up for Purple Briefcase,especially if they will be graduating thisspring.

Through Purple Briefcase, students canpost resumes for prospective employers andperuse job openings listed by more than 330participating businesses. Currently 36 jobopenings are posted on the site.

“If you are getting ready to graduate thisis a good way to stay informed on trends inthe job market,” Alldredge added.

Students can sign up for Purple Briefcasefrom their Entrata accounts. Just click onthe Career Services link on the left-handside of the page and fill in the required in-formation. Students will have to use theirEntrata email account for their first visit.

“Once they have an account, students cancreate a resume and access the many careerservices tools available through the free pro-gram,” Alldredge said. “This is an all-roundgood tool for students to have.”

In addition, students can watch instruc-tional videos, which provide tips to preparethem for job interviews and how to addressquestions they may encounter. Help also isavailable for resume writing and composingcover letters.

Alldredge also encourages faculty to uti-lize the software.

“It can keep them up to date on currentpositions needed in the workforce,” he said.

Purple Briefcase can assist with job searchNursing applicationsdue Feb. 16

The Illinois Eastern Com-munity Colleges: OlneyCentral College AssociateDegree Nursing Program iscurrently accepting stu-dents for Fall 2016.

Individuals wishing toapply should schedule anappointment as soon as pos-sible to meet with NursingProgram Advisor LindaHorn to discuss program re-quirements.

Horn may be reached at618-395-7777, ext. 2246, orcall toll-free 1-866-622-4322. The applicationprocess must be completedby Feb. 16, 2016.

For further informationabout nursing at any of theIECC colleges, please visitwww.iecc.edu/page.php?page=NURS.

A mini hiring fair will beheld from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onJan. 20 in the OCC BanquetRoom. Representatives fromseveral area businesses willbe in attendance. The eventis sponsored by the IllinoisDepartment of Commerceand Economic Opportunity,Workforce Development,Richland County Develop-ment Corporation and OCC.

Those planning to attendthe hiring event shouldbring their resumes and beprepared for an onsite inter-view. For more information,contact Allan Alldredge at618-395-7777, ext. 2019.

OCC!to hostMini HiringEvent Jan. 20

STUDENTSDELIVERCARDSStudents inAmie Mayhall’sPathways toSuccess classdeliveredChristmascards to BurginManor.

Tickets for theOCC Theatre’sproduction of“South Pacific,”sponsored by FirstNational Bank inOlney, will go onsale at 10 a.m. onMonday, Feb. 15.

Performancesare scheduled for7:30 p.m. onMarch 11, 12, 17,18 and 19. Afternoon shows will begin at 2p.m. on March 13 and 20.

Dinner theatres will be held before the Fri-day and Saturday shows at 6 p.m.

Set in an island paradise during World WarII, two parallel love stories are threatened bythe dangers of prejudice and war.

Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, fallsin love with a mature French planter, Emile.Nellie learns that the mother of his childrenwas an island native and, unable to turn herback on the prejudices with which she wasraised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage.

Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable de-nies himself the fulfillment of a future withan innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he'sfallen in love out of the same fears that haunt

Nellie. When Emile is re-

cruited to accompanyJoe on a dangerousmission that claimsJoe's life, Nellie real-izes that life is tooshort not to seize herown chance for happi-ness, thus confrontingand conquering herprejudices.

Tickets may be pur-chased from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. Tickets for the productionare $12 for reserved seating for children andadults. Tickets for the meal and show are$24.

Those who wish to reserve tickets may call395-7777, ext. 2408, during the hours desig-nated for ticket sales. Tickets may be pur-chased with a Mastercard or Visa.

Reserved tickets will be held for five work-ing days, until picked up in person or a checkis received in the mail.

Patrons may send a check with a self-ad-dressed, stamped envelope to OCC and thetickets will be sent by return mail. Any re-maining tickets may be purchased one hourbefore the performance.

Spring musical tickets on sale Feb. 15

Olney Central College willoffer a FAFSA (Free Applica-tion for Federal Student Aid)Night from 5 to 7 p.m. onMonday, Feb. 1 in Room 208.

The OCC Financial Aidstaff will be available to as-sist students and parents incompleting their 2016-2017FAFSA application. For moreinformation, contact the OCCFinancial Aid Office at 618-395-7777, ext. 2021.

FAFSA Nightset for Feb. 1

PTK FILLSSHOEBOXESOCC’s Phi ThetaKappa chapterparticipated inOperation ChristmasChild, sponsored bySamaritan’s Purse.Members collectedtoys and other itemsfilling 65 shoeboxes,which were deliveredto children in Ghana,India and Uganda.

Red CrossBlood DriveFeb. 19

The OCC Student Senatewill host a Red Cross BloodDrive on Feb. 19.

Those interested in donat-ing can utilize RapidPass tocomplete their pre-readingand donation questions on-line. The process can reducethe time donors spend at theblood drive by up to 15minutes.

Just visit the website:redcrossblood.org/RapidPass,read the information and an-swer the questions. Thenprint the pass or email it toyourself.

RapidPass cannot be com-pleted prior to the date of thedrive. Donors must finish thesteps to redeem their pass onthe day they donate.

Donors who do not bringthe printed pass with themto their donation or cannotshow it on a mobile devicewill be asked to complete thequestions again.

RapidPass does not takethe place of scheduling anappointment.

Sports Schedule

Women’s Basketball

Baseball

Men’s Basketball

Jan. 20 — OCC vs.Kaskaskia College, 5:30 p.m.at homeJan. 23 — OCC at VincennesUniversity, 4 p.m.Jan. 27 — OCC at RendLake College, 5:30 p.m.Jan. 30 — OCC vs. Linden-wood Belleville University,JV, 5:30 p.m. at homeFeb. 3 — OCC vs. WabashValley College, 5:30 p.m. athomeFeb. 6 — OCC at LincolnTrail College, 5:30 p.m.Feb. 10 — OCC vs. South-western Illinois College, 5:30p.m. at homeFeb. 13 — OCC vs. John A.Logan College, 5:30 p.m. athome

Jan. 20 — OCC vs. KaskaskiaCollege, 7:30 p.m. at homeJan. 23 — OCC at VincennesUniversity, 7 p.m.Jan. 27 — OCC at Rend LakeCollege, 7:30 p.m.Jan. 30 — OCC vs. Lewis &Clark Community College,7:30 p.m. at homeFeb. 3 — OCC vs. WabashValley College, 7:30 p.m. athomeFeb. 6 — OCC at LincolnTrail College, 7:30 p.m.Feb. 10 — OCC vs. South-western Illinois College, 7:30p.m. at homeFeb. 13 — OCC vs. John A.Logan College, 7:30 p.m. athome

Above, the Olney Cen-tral College interna-tional students displaythe plaque they re-ceived in the annualOlney Rotary ChristmasParade. At left, is theirentry, which wonsecond place in themost inspirational floatcategory.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Cast members have beenannounced for the OCCTheatre’s upcoming produc-tion of “South Pacific,”sponsored by First NationalBank in Olney.

Names of cast membersselected and characters are:Brenna Heidinger, En-sign Nellie Forbush; DerekMason, Emile de Becque;Emily Baltzell, Ngana;Hayden Baltzell, Jerome;Bryce Klingler, Henry;Ashlie Lawhead, BloodyMary; Claire Downes,Liat; Sam Heidinger,Luther Billis; LanceLucas, Stewpot; Keegan

Tucker, Professor; An-drew Flynn, Lt. JosephCable; Bill Padgett, Capt.George Brackett; BillWhite, Cmdr. William Har-bison; Adam Wyatt, Lt.Buzz Adams; Shaun Hop-kins, Yeoman HerbertQuale; Mike Shaw, RadioOperator Bob McCaffrey;Samuel Khairkar, ShorePatrolman; Mikayla Mur-phy, Ensign Dinah Mur-phy; and Emma Roark,Ensign Janet MacGregor.

Ensemble: Adam Wyatt,Shaun Hopkins, MikeShaw, Samuel Khairkar,Jason Shryock, Emma

Gulovsen, Delaney Shry-ock, Kristen Brian, RebeccaShires, Stephanie Klingler,Katie Hostetter, EmmaCorry, Autumn Scherer,Abigail Nealis, ShaeCaulfield, Jessica Slater,Tracy Snyder, Neita Le-near, Jordan Morris, Syd-ney Pitts, DeAnna Aldridgeand Hannah Johnson.

Performances are sched-uled for 7:30 p.m. on March11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. After-noon shows will begin at 2p.m. on March 13 and 20.

Tickets for “South Pa-cific” will go on sale at 10a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15.

Cast selected for ‘South Pacific’

Feb. 14 — OCC at Universityof the Cumberlands, 1 & 3 p.m.

SoftballFeb. 6 — OCC at JacksonState Community College, 1 &3 p.m.

STUDENTSERVICEPROJECTSStudents in AmieMayhall’s Pathwaysto Success classesparticipated in com-munity service proj-ects last semester.At left, students de-liver items fromtheir food drive toThe Master’s Hands.Students collectedthree boxes of food.

Amie Mayhall’s Pathways to Success students donated their time to help out at RichlandCounty Animal Control.

OCC!students named to Who’s WhoSeveral Olney Central College students

have been selected for inclusion in Who’sWho Among Students in American Univer-sities and Colleges. Students are nomi-nated by the faculty. Selection is basedupon GPA, participation and leadershipwithin school organizations and extracur-ricular activities, community involvementand future leadership ability and potential.

OCC students selected include:Albion: Morgan CollinsCarmi: Neal NorthcottClay City: Quentin Klingler and

Christina WelkerDundas: Heather VaupelFlora: Luke DurreGeff: Doug Ukena

Lawrenceville: Kristen Aldridge andChristy Wimberly

Mill Shoals: Becca StoverNewton: Ariel Flowers, Chelsea Kocher,

Will May, Brianna Nail and Katlin RauchOlney: Bree Boley, Dalyn Brach, Bridget

Brian, Sandra Davis, Danny Deimel,Claire Downes, Lexie Erwin, Madison Gib-son, Zachary Hardin, Jill Humes, CourtneyJames, Jason Jones, Stephanie Kirkland,Leighanna Miller, Jordan Morris, TamieSager and Rachel Zwilling

Sumner: Torri FryeWest Liberty: Kristen Urfer West Salem: Linda GoodwinOhio: Spencer SchultzSouth Carolina: Jack Dwyer

Student IDsAll students are required

to obtain a Student ID Cardin Student Services. Stu-dents should bring their stu-dent course schedules and beprepared to have their pho-tos taken.

Music Dept.auditions setfor February

The Olney Central CollegeMusic Department will hostauditions on Wednesday,Feb. 3, Wednesday, Feb. 10and Saturday, Feb. 20.

Students interested in par-ticipating in OCC’s choraland instrumental ensemblesmust audition in order to beconsidered for a Music De-partment Tuition Waiver forthe 2016-2017 academicyear.

Tuition waivers aregranted based on the needsof the OCC ensembles aswell as student ability leveland commitment.

The Wednesday auditiondates allow students to at-tend rehearsals of the choraland band ensembles, audi-tion for the OCC music fac-ulty, meet with a facultymember of their chosenmajor and tour the college.

On Saturday, students canaudition with the OCC musicfaculty.

All three audition datesprovide instrumental stu-dents the opportunity to per-form with the OCC CavalierPep Band at an OCC BlueKnights Basketball game.

For information about au-dition requirements, visitwww.occmusic.org/auditions.You may also call 618-395-7777, ext. 2251.