Tiger Times The Student Newsletter

Cincinnati Technical College July 7997

CTC's transfer Inodule approved Cincinnati Technical College

received state approval for its transfer module, a 56 to 58 credit hour program guaranteed to transfer to all Ohio public four-year and two-year universities and colleges. CTC's program responds to an Ohio General Assembly mandate that all public colleges and universities implement a state­wide articulation and transfer policy.

Ohio's articulation and transfer program was initiated in 1989 with action by the General Assembly. The state bill directed the Ohio Board of Regents to develop and implement a statewide articulation and transfer policy.

"The transfer policy is probably one of the most

Inside This Issue

Reciprosity starts 2

Commencement 2

Student thanks CTC 3

Scholarships, sports & such4

Parking rates to increase 6

Last chance survey 7

significant decisions to affect Ohio transfer students in years," stated Thomas J. Stark, dean of the humanities and sciences division at CTC. "For years students transferring among Ohio's colleges and universities were not guaranteed that their course work would be accepted by another public institution. Now we are able to tell students that if they successfully complete our transfer module program, all the course credits in the module will be accepted at another Ohio public college or university."

Dean Stark, along with CTC physics department chairman Rodney Rupp, served with other state college and university faculty and staff on the state's Articulation and Transfer

Council which developed the requirements for transfer modules and approved each institution's program.

Mr. Rupp noted that CTC's transfer module contains both new and existing college courses. He said that only five new courses had to be created to meet the statewide requirements. Those course are in literature, history, philosophy, art, and music.

Dean Stark said that students pursing technical associate degrees at CTC also can benefit from the transfer module. "Our degree-seeking students are already taking most of the approved transfer courses

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June Term scene: Students enjoy summer sun

Reciprosity Agreement starts in fall Cincinnati Technical College,

the University of Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky University have entered into a Tuition Reciprocity Agreement that will begin with the September 1991 term.

David Ballinger, CTC's Registrar, said that students must be enrolled in a program in order to participate in the reciprocity agreement.

Mr. Ballinger said that degree-seeking students who are residents ofthese Kentucky counties are included in the Agreement: Bracken, Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, and Pendleton Counties.

Some degree programs at CTC are excluded from this agreement because two-year programs in these fields are offered at Northern Kentucky University. The programs are:

Nursing, Office Management, Real Estate, and Respiratory Therapy.

CTC students wishing to enroll in the Tuition Reciprocity Agreement program should fill out the normal admissions forms to be identified as eligible for the program.

Students with questions about reciprocity should contact the Admissions Office, room 157, or call 569-1544.

CTC's 24th Annual Commencement to be Sept. 15 Cincinnati Technical

College's 24th Annual Commencement Exercises will be held Sunday, September 15, at 2:00 p.m. in Music Hall.

The Commencement speaker will be Elizabeth Lanier. Mrs. Lanier is an attorney with the Cincinnati law firm of Frost and Jacobs, and she is one of nine members of the Ohio Board of Regents, which is the governing board for all Ohio public colleges and universities.

In June, Mrs. Lanier visited CTC and toured the campus.

Honorary degrees will be awarded to Mrs. Lanier; Ernest L. Robinson, chairman of the CTC Board of Trustees; and

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Staff for this issue: Bonnie Gleason TWE

Donna Riegel, editor TWE

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John Lalley, a faculty member in the Physics Department who is retiring this year.

In order to participate in Commencement, a student must complete a graduation petition and submit it to the Registrar's Office.

Students who will complete all their degree or certificate requirements in the June Term should have filed petitions by April 26. At the Commence­ment ceremony, degrees and certificates will be presented to students who completed their programs in the June Term.

Any student who completed a program since September Term 1990 and was not eligible

Student Activities Director John Hurley

Editorial Advisor Pam Ecker, Program Director, TWE

to participate in last year's Commencement may participate in this year's exercises.

Students who will complete their degree or certificate requirements in the September 1991 Term may participate in this year's Commencement also. To be eligible, the student should file a petition by July 19.

Student with questions about graduation petitions should talk to Carolyn Robinson in the Registrar's Office, Room 153.

If a student is not eligible to graduate because program requirements are not completed, the student will be notified.

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The mission of Tiger Times is to promote cohesiveness among CTC students by providing timely, valuable, interesting information about students' lives, activities, concerns, and attitudes. The news and opinion contained in this publication are not intended to be interpreted as official policies of Cincinnati Technical College.

Thanks, CTC ...

Dear Mr. Stoll:

I would like express my sincere thanks for the education I received from CTC. As a result of my completing the degree in the Mechanical Engineering Technologies program, I was offered and accepted a position as a mechanical design engineer with a local engineering company. Today I am a mechanical engineer, and I am a

new person thanks to you. I did not realize the high esteem your school actually holds in our community. Attending college at night and working full-time during the day is rough, but it pays off. I had job offers before graduating, without even applying for them.

I worked in a dirty chemical plant as a welder for many years, ignored, and going nowhere fast. Today I wear a tie, have my own office, and work as a team member. I perform my work using the CAD system and calculator, not with a ball-busting hammer and a grinder. I also received a handsome increase in pay, from the mid-twenties to the mid-thirties. My hours are flexible with plenty of overtime if I want it. I get to use all the

knowledge you taught me, plus my past experience, to perform my duties. No longer will my suggestions and ideas be ignored, for now I am a person others value.

Please show other students and your fine staff this letter of appreciation. I know other students will find job opportunities very favorable, if they work to make good grades, pay attention to what is important, and don't give up. Thanks again for the incentive you have given me.

Sincerely, Terry Angel, Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technologies (ASMET)

September pre-enrollment begins July 29 Students currently enrolled at

Cincinnati Technical College may pre-enroll for the 1991 September Term, from July 29 to August 1, 1991. The Registrar's Office will be open until 7:00 p.m. on those four days to accommodate receiving pre­enrollment forms

Students choosing to pre­enroll should complete and submit the pre-enrollment forms no later than Thursday, August 1.

September term schedules are available in each Division Office,

_Child Care Center updates waiting list

The William Mallory Child Care Center, located on the 4th floor, is updating the waiting list for child care services.

Parents whose children are on the waiting list now should reapply as soon as possible, on weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

New applications will also be accepted during this time. Parents can also apply to include their children on the awaiting list at this time.

For more information contact Doris Meece at 569-1504.

the main lobby of the College, and in the office of the Registrar.

Students who pre-enroll will receive a schedule and bill which must be paid by August 16, 1991.

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Scholarships Curtis Creech & Clair Ventre win AAUP Awards

CTC AAUP president Pam Ecker with Curtis Creech (left photo) and Clair Ventre (right photo)

The Cincinnati Technical College chapter of the American Association of University Professors (CTC AAUP) has presented Student Academic Excellence Awards to Curtis D. Creech and Claire M. Ventre. Each student received a $500 award.

Mr. Creech is majoring in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology and has maintained a grade point average of 3.96. He is employed in cooperative education work experience at Bushman Conveyor Co., and he expects to graduate in April 1992. Prior to beginning his studies at the College, Curtis was employed at EG&G Frequency Products, Inc.

Ms. Ventre is majoring in Medical Record Technology and has maintained a 3.96 grade average. She is a part-time employee of Expert Reporting Services, and has served as an

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Official Court Reporter for Hamilton County Municipal Court. Clair will graduate in September and plans to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Medical Record Administration.

According CTC AAUP President Pam Ecker, the Academic Excellence Award was established this year to honor outstanding students. "Although the College awards many scholarships, not enough special recognition is given to academically exceptional students," Ms. Ecker said. "The CTC AAUP established this award because the faculty believe that our students--many of whom combine studies with work and family responsibilities-deserve more recogni tion."

Applicants submitted academic and employment records, a letter of recommendation, and an essay on the topic "What reasons

would you give to high school students to continue their education, especially at Cincinnati Technical College?" The applications were evaluated by a committee of College faculty members.

Fraternity forming at CTC

Director of Student Activities John Hurley has announced that during the 1991-92 academic year, Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, will be organized on the CTC campus.

Membership is open to all students with an interest in serving their campus, community, and nation. Since Alpha Phi Omega is associated with the Boy Scouts of America, prospective members may have been former Scouts and Explorers, or members of volunteer or service groups.

Interested students should contact Mr. Hurley in room 146A.

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Sports & Such Bonnie Gleason wins STC scholarship

The first annual scholarship presented by the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication scholarship was awarded to CTC student Bonnie Gleason. Bonnie is majoring in Technical Writing & Editing with a minor in Computer Information Systems Programming, and has maintained a 3.76 grade point average.

Bonnie received the award of $1,000 plus a plaque at the May meeting of the professional association. The scholarship application required ail academic transcript, a resume, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a cover letter describing career goals and significant achievements.

Yvette Washington wins Powell award for co-op students

Yvette Washington has been awarded $1,000 for being named the 1991 Mr. & Mrs. John Powell Outstanding African­Amercian Single Parent Co-op Student.

Yvette is a student in the Chef Technology program. Her co-op employer, the Brookwood Retirement Center, was quoted as follows :

"Yvette has contributed greatly to our programs at the center. She is an inspiration to all our employees, as she has overcome tremendous obstacles in her drive to succeed. She is single, raising a family, working, and attending college while maintaing a 4.0 grade point average. She has become a role

model not only for our employees but for other co-op students in that she demonstrates the qualities essential to success."

CTC basketball players continue at 4-year schools

Mark Allen, a 6'5" forward for the CTC basketball Tigers, and Trent Martin, a 6'1" guard, have signed national letter of intent at four-year colleges.

Allen was an All-Region and All-Conference player who averaged 19.5 points per game for the Tigers. He has received a full athletic scholarship at Indiana UniversitylPurdue University of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Co-ed golf team to compete in 1992 season

Martin, who also won AlI­Region and All-Conference honors, averaged 16 points per game. He has received an athletic scholarship at Carroll College in Helena, Montana.

In the spring of 1992, CTC will be participating in co-ed intercollegiate golf.

The golf team will be competing against other two­year colleges and a few four-year colleges. The team will also compete as a member of National Junior Ccllege Athletic

Association Region XII and the Ohio Junior College Athletic Conference.

Students interested in joining the golf team should contact John Hurley in the Student Activities Office in room 146 or call 569-1555.

Brian Kelly, former CTC standout who transferred to Georgetown University, was seen this season in several nationally-televised basketball games playing for the u·Hoyas." Brian also made the uDeans's List" for the spring quarter.

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Cost of parking permits to increase Effective with the start of the

September 1991 term, student parking fees will be increased.

The College Board of Trustees approved the news rates at its June meeting.

The new fees are:

• $45 per term for upper lot parking during the day.

• $0.75 per day for lower lot parking during the day.

• $8 per term for upper or lower lot parking during the evening.

Transfer module, continued from 1 as part of their regular Dean Stark said Ohio's policy degree programs. Many can help students who opt to students will only need to transfer from one college or complete four or five university to another. However, additional courses to have the students should know the transfer module, too." he said. requirements of specific programs

"Students who have earned the associate degree and completed the transfer module are given preferential consideration when transferring to state universities," Dean Stark added.

to which they wish to transfer while they plan their course schedules in their first two years.

For more information students should contact the office of Admissions and Counseling, at 861-7700.

Commencement, continued from 2 Students who are eligible to

graduate will be mailed detailed Commencement instructions in late August. The instructions will include an order form for tickets.

Initial ticket orders will be limited to six per student. Any remaining tickets will be available on Wednesday, September 11.

Graduation supplies, including caps and gowns, are to be purchased in the Follett Bookstore. The cost will be announced later this summer.

There is no general rehearsal for Commencement. The first two students in line for each division will be invited to a rehearsal.

Counseling Center workshops The Counseling Center is

offering the following seminars in July.

Test Taking (Room 161, Tuesday, July 16, 6-6:30 p.m.) Preparing for and taking tests. How to handle stress before and during the test.

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Time Management (Room 171, Tuesday, July 23, 6-6:30 p.m.) How to organize your time and set priorities. How to control procrastination and interruptions.

General Study Skills (Room 161, Tuesday, July 30, 6-6:30 p.m.) How to develop good study habits for improved personal performance.

Handicapped student parking rates will be:

• $30 per term during the day for a full-time student.

• $15 per term during the day for a part-time student.

• $8 per term for an evening permit only.

Corrections and Clarifications

In the May issue of Tiger Times the story on the Women's Basketball Team incorrectly reported the season record for 1990-91 as 17 -3. The correct record was 3-17.

It was reported in the story on the "Ping Pong Panic" that MIT students have 10 minutes to build their robots. These students actually have 6 weeks to build their robots and approximately 10 minutes to demonstrate that the robots work.

The May story said that Ray DiPilla, Program chair for Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, stated that the idea for CTC's robot competition is based on the MIT competition.

Mr. DiPilla also said that the CTC robot competition differs from MIT's in that CTC students have to function as a team, and CTC students use more and different equipment in their competition.

CTC conducts CPS summer school: Last chance This summer CTC opened its

doors to welcome over 200 Cincinnati public high school juniors (seniors-to-be) to summer school.

Remedial courses are being offered in Algebra, Chemistry, History and Government, and English. In addition to the remedial classes, enrichment courses are being offered to students who are not in academic jeopardy.

CTC is not charging the students or the Cincinnati Board of Education for this service. Dr. James P. Long, President of CTC, said, "Cincinnati Technical College is committed to the Cincinnati Public Schools. Our mission is linked to its success. We are proud to be a partner with the schools this summer and to help students who might otherwise not be able to go to summer school."

Faculty Excellence Awards announced The winners of the 1991

Faculty Excellence Awards were announced in May.

Sue Dolan, Cooperative Education Coordinator for some Engineering Technologies, received the Clifford R. House Award for Coordination

Excellence.

Dr. Prem Batra, Program Chair for Laser Electro-Optics Technology, received the Alice P. Bruckman Award for Teaching Excellence.

Tiger Times Editor & Student Senate President jobs available

Students interested in becoming CTC Student Senate President or Editor of Tiger Times for the 1991-1992 academic year should apply now.

The Student Senate President is expected to devote 20 hours per week to his/her responsibilities and should possess these qualifications: Leadership skills, ability to recruit Senate members, interest in student welfare, and ability to communicate with the College administration and other students.

Applicants for Editor must complete an application fonn that can be picked up in the Student Activities Office, Room 146. All Editor application materials must be returned by Friday, August 2,1991.

The student newspaper editor is expected to spend about 10 hours per week writing, editing, and preparing print-ready pages for Tiger Times about 25 times a year, using desktop publishing computer systems.

In exchange for their work the editor and the president each receive a scholarship equivalent to' tuition for 30 academic credit hours (6 credit hours per tenn for 5 terms).

For more infonnation about either job, contact John Hurley, room 146, at 569-1556. For more information about the newspaper editor job, contact Pam Ecker, room 215, at 569-1722.

: to speak out: : Should CTC :be a CC? I Since January Tiger Times I has published infonnation

concerning CTC becoming a community college.

Some surveys have been returned already and are being counted. If you haven't filled out a survey yet, please do so as soon as possible.

Tiger Times has two questions to ask you, the student.

1. Have you been provided with enough information to make a decision about CTC becoming a community college?

__ Yes __ No

2. Do you think CTC should become a community college?

__ Yes __ No __ Undecided

After you answer these questions, please tear off the questionnaire and place your answers in the white lock box next to the newspaper bin in the first floor main lobby.

Your opinion matters! Please return your answers by July 26, 1991. Tiger Times will report on the results later this summer.

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