FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2016 | VOLUME 03 | ISSUE 01 FISCAL AND BUDGET UPDATE TOWN HALL MEETING THIS FRIDAY Faculty, staff and students have been invited to attend a town hall meeting with Truman President Reagan Romali and repre- sentatives from the District Office regarding a Fiscal and Budget Update. The meeting that is open to the entire Truman com- munity is being held this Friday, Feb. 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Truman Auditorium (O’Rourke Theater). In the coming weeks, each of the seven campuses of the City Colleges of Chi- cago will have town hall meetings to view the presentation which includes a discussion of the State and CCC fiscal outlook; enrollment trends; the implica- tions stemming from those trends; and priorities for the current fiscal year and the upcoming FY2017 budget. The presentation will conclude with an op- portunity for questions from attendees. TRUMAN TO HOST CILC LEARNING COMMUNITY BEST PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM Harry S Truman College is hosting the annual Consortium of Illinois Learning Communities (CILC) Learning Community Best Practices Symposium on Friday, April 15. Faculty and staff from Truman have been presenting at this symposium for the last several years on other campuses, and now we have the opportunity to host. Organizers are looking to showcase any knowledge and experience in teaching Linked Courses, such as First Year Linked Courses, developmental reading and writing, co-requisite English and math, etc. A call for proposals has gone out with a proposal form available at http://consortillc.org. For questions regarding the conference or the call for proposals, see any of the Linked Courses Initiative Team members at Truman: Geoff Martin, Susan Marcus, Kim Steffen, Simon Amman, Liz Rosenthal, Peg- gy Korellis, Mary Ann Soley, My Linh Tran, Maureen Pylman, or Cari Hennessy.
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FISCAL AND BUDGET UPDATE TOWN HALL MEETING THIS FRIDAY Faculty, staff and students have been invited to attend a town hall meeting with Truman President Reagan Romali and repre-sentatives from the District Office regarding a Fiscal and Budget Update. The meeting that is open to the entire Truman com-munity is being held this Friday, Feb. 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Truman Auditorium (O’Rourke Theater).
In the coming weeks, each of the seven campuses of the City Colleges of Chi-cago will have town hall meetings to view the presentation which includes a discussion of the State and CCC fiscal outlook; enrollment trends; the implica-tions stemming from those trends; and priorities for the current fiscal year and the upcoming FY2017 budget. The presentation will conclude with an op-portunity for questions from attendees.
TRUMAN TO HOST CILC LEARNING COMMUNITY BEST PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM Harry S Truman College is hosting the annual Consortium of Illinois Learning Communities (CILC) Learning Community Best Practices Symposium on Friday, April 15. Faculty and staff from Truman have been presenting at this symposium for the last several years on other campuses, and now we have the opportunity to host.
Organizers are looking to showcase any knowledge and experience in teaching Linked Courses, such as First Year Linked Courses, developmental reading and writing, co-requisite English and math, etc. A call for proposals has gone out with a proposal form available at http://consortillc.org. For questions regarding the conference or the call for proposals, see any of the Linked Courses Initiative Team members at Truman: Geoff Martin, Susan Marcus, Kim Steffen, Simon Amman, Liz Rosenthal, Peg-gy Korellis, Mary Ann Soley, My Linh Tran, Maureen Pylman, or Cari Hennessy.
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SAFETY FIRST: DON’T COVER UP CLASSROOM DOOR VISION PANELS! Classrooms and offices in educational institutions have vision panels in their doors for a reason: ensuring visibility of faculty and students inside in the event of an emergency and discouraging inappropriate behaviors behind closed doors. These vision panels are there to protect students and faculty, allowing clear sight lines for security personnel.
Recently it has been observed that a number of classroom and office door vision panels have been covered. In the case of an emergency or lockdown, occupants of rooms are directed to lock their doors and stay away from windows and doors so that they are not visible to any intruder, but security personnel will continue to need unimpeded vision into a room or office.
Going forward, all obstructions on vision panels will be removed. Please remove any materials currently preventing clear sight lines through these windows. For additional, older door locks that don’t allow for locking from the inside are being replaced.
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE (PINK) ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM – ANNUAL AAWCC SALE Mark your calendars now for the Annual Pink Elephant/Bake Sale, sponsored by the Truman chapter of the American Associa-tion for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC). The sale, scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cafeteria Foyer, raises funds for the scholarships the chapter awards to deserving Truman women students.
Once again, they are in need of generous contributions to ensure the success of this fund-raising event. Donations may include:
• Gently used items for sale that may be dropped off to Naeema Mahmood in Room 162, or Teresa Walker in Room 118 of the McKeon Student Services Building.
• Baked store-bought-goods: Send an email about your contribution to Naeema at [email protected] or Teresa at [email protected], or drop them off to the sale loca-tion on that day.
• Volunteers to serve at the sale tables. Contact Naeema or Teresa to volunteer.
As always, the chapter wishes to thank everyone for their continued generous support. The event would not be possible without the help of everyone at Truman.
34 STUDENTS HONORED AT COSMETOLOGY COMPLETION CEREMONY It was a celebratory mood on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, as 34 cosmetology students were honored at the annual completion cer-emony. Having completed all their coursework and laboratory hours, they are ready to sit for the licensure examination through the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
TRUMAN VETS SPONSOR FALCON PANTRY FOOD DRIVE The Truman Veterans Student Association is overseeing a Falcon Pantry Food Drive through Monday, Feb. 15. Non-perishable, non-expired food items (including canned fruit; whole grain cereals; canned chicken or tuna; 100% shelf stable fruit juices; and personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste) will be accepted.
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Additionally, the drive has planned upcoming Popcorn Drives to provide monetary funds for the Falcon Pantry. Any monetary do-nation is gratefully accepted at one of the Popcorn Drives or may be dropped off with Vincent Guzman, [email protected], in Room 106 of the McKeon Student Services Building. Checks should be made payable to the Falcon Pantry.
NEED TO BEAT THOSE WINTER BLUES? WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS TIPS Got the winter blues? Who doesn’t? But the Truman Wellness Center has the resources to help you beat them.
Each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Center (Room 1946), and continuing every Wednesday, stop in to learn tips and strategies to manage the cold weather; how the weather affects mood and behavior; and stress and time management in the cold.
Light refreshments are offered at each session. Contact the Wellness Center at 773.907.4786 for more information.
‘SMART’ TUTORIALS AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE As a SMART Board user, are you looking for some great resources on usage? The Truman Information Technology Department recommends checking out two videos currently available on YouTube:
• https://www.youtube.com/user/smarted2ed
• https://www.youtube.com/user/SMARTClassrooms
FACULTY COUNCIL EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO ORGANIZERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF RECENT FORUM The Faculty Council is extending its thanks to all those who organized, helped in organizing, and participated in the first of a series of forums on race issues. Eighty to 100 faculty, staff and students, many of whom spoke during the event, attended the Forum on Police Brutality, Rac-ism, and Disposable Lives. The Council realizes the tremendous expertise, talent and scholarship members of our faculty possess, and are planning on harnessing such talents during the spring events. The plan is to organize one or two similar events and to invite outside speakers to serve on the panel along with our in-house experts. Those interested in serving on such a panel in Spring 2016, please contact either Geoff Martin ([email protected]) or Mohamed El-Maazawi ([email protected]) as soon as possible.
CPS SCIENCE FAIR CONTINUES TO SEEK JUDGES FOR FEB. 5 EVENT Chicago Public Schools will again host its Science Fair at Truman College, on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, and CPS is looking amongst the ranks of Truman students, faculty and staff for judges. Those interested in participating as judges must register in advance at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vNlCAFjmbVG3OOYT-Cf2L0ripD4iNC0cmZ98RsqJDsY/viewform. Judges attend an orientation at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, and judging runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with judges having the ability to choose from a vari-
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ety of time slots within that period. A continental breakfast and lunch are provided to the judges. For more information, contact Meredith Murphy, College to Careers Coordinator, at 773.907.4650, [email protected].
ON OUR RADAR • Fiscal and Budget Update/Town Hall, Friday, Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m., Truman Auditorium (O’Rourke Theater).
• Men of Color Meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m., Room 187.
• TRC-Wellness Monthly Mingle, Thursday, Feb. 11, 5 to 7 p.m., Fat Cat, 3840 N. Broadway; all faculty, staff, administrators, and your friends are welcome to this 21-and-up, pay-you-own-way opportunity to mix and mingle; snacks and drinks of your choice from the Fat Cat menu.
• Falcon Men’s Basketball: Richard J. Daley College, Thursday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Dave Rowlands Sports Center.
• Falcon Men’s Basketball: Malcolm X College, last home game of the season, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m., Dave Rowlands Sports Center.
STUDENT RESOURCES – A QUICK GUIDE Truman College is in your corner! We have specialized support services to help you succeed. Whether it’s finding a job or internship, getting advice on personal matters, or maybe joining a club or sports team, check out our student resource guide to find out what we can do to help you. ………………………………………………………………………………
Start off college strong Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 118 Whether you are a prospective student looking for help with the application process or a current student looking to speak with an advisor, start college off strong with assistance from the student services team. ………………………………………………………………………………
Visit an advisor to plan my classes Advising Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 118 (or make an appointment through Grades First!) Academic advisors are available to assist you with goal setting, registration, choosing a focus area, creating an education plan, selecting classes, re-viewing semester maps, and applying for graduation. ccc.edu/advising ………………………………………………………………………………
Transfer to a 4-year college Transfer Center // Main Building, Room 1220A (Wilson Avenue Lobby) The Transfer Center can help you transition to a four-year college including researching where you want to attend, learning about transferable courses, and applying for admission and transfer scholarships. ccc.edu/transfer
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Update your contact information or request an official transcript Registrar’s Office // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 135 The Registrar’s Office maintains student records and can help you update your contact information if you move or change phone numbers. The staff can also help you send your official transcript to other institutions or em-ployers, processes credits earned at a non-CCC institution, and handles degree and enrollment verification requests (including student loan defer-ment requests. ccc.edu/departments/Pages/Registrar.aspx ………………………………………………………………………………
Find a job or internship Career Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 162he Career Centers can help you decide on a career and choose the best academic program to get you there. You can also learn how to com-plete a job application, create a resume and interview effectively to help you land a job or internship. ccc.edu/career services ………………………………………………………………………………
Get tutoring in a difficult subject Tutoring Center, Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 177 // Writing Center, Main Building, Room 1435 // Math Center, Main Building, Room 1176 // CIS Lab, Main Building, Room L567 //
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Foreign Language Lab, Main Building, Room 2100 // Reading Cen-ter, Main Building, Room 2230 Tutoring Centers offer free tutoring and academic support services to assist students in achieving personal and academic success. One-on-one and group-tutoring sessions are available. ccc.edu/tutoring ………………………………………………………………………………
Get help from a professor Go to faculty office hours // See your class syllabi for locations and times ………………………………………………………………………………
Find testing services Testing Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 136 The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives students the oppor-tunity to receive credit for knowledge previously acquired by earning qualify-ing scores on any of 30 examinations. ccc.edu/services/Pages/CLEP-General Exam.aspx ………………………………………………………………………………
Order books or supplies for class Online through Akademos ccc.edu/textbook ………………………………………………………………………………
Check out a library book Cosgrove Library // Main Building, Lower Level, Room L625 Your college library offers electronic, database, and print media to support the scholarly work of students, faculty, and staff as well as individual and group library and information literacy instruction. ccc.edu/libraries ……………………………………………………………………………… Ask a question about financial aid or learn about schol-arship benefits Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 106 The Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to provide financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and works-study from feder-al and state resources. For help filling out the FAFSA form or to learn about scholarships, visit this office. ccc.edu/financialaid ………………………………………………………………………………
Learn about veterans’ benefits Veterans Center // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room S105 The Veterans Services Center provides access to veterans-specific re-sources, assistance with the transition from military to civilian life, infor-mation on VA benefits and credit transfer procedures, and a place to net-work with other veterans. ccc.edu/veterans
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Access service for students with disabilities Disability Access Center // Main Building, Room 1435 The Disability Access Center provides coordination and supportive services for students with documented disabilities. CCC makes every effort to inte-grate students with disabilities into all courses and programs. ccc.edu/dac ………………………………………………………………………………
Succeed with TRiO Main Building, Room 1435 TRiO’s mission is to provide support services to its students and ensure a smooth transition to four-year institutions. Over the years we have success-fully created a vibrant community of active learners who become academi-cally engaged and prepared to take on leadership roles. By providing these types of opportunities, TRiO empowers its students to succeed in college and beyond. ccc.edu/departments/-Pages/-TRiO-Student-Success-Programs.aspx ………………………………………………………………………………
Put your personal finances in order Financial Coaching Services // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 106 Financial Coaching Services provides real life education about money man-agement and credit building, providing students with financial education, accountability insights, practical experience and support. Meeting with the financial coach can help students avoid the pitfalls of serious financial trou-bles and bad credit, while showing them how to get a jumpstart on their future financial success. ……………………………………………………………………………… Get help with a personal issue Main Building, Room 1946 Wellness Centers offer personal and group counseling, stress and time management coaching, and referrals to community resources including low-cost medical/dental care, emergency housing, groceries, legal services and child care. ccc.edu/wellnesscenter ………………………………………………………………………………
Get a loaner laptop Main Building, Room 3927 City Colleges of Chicago credit students who meet eligibility requirements may borrow a Windows laptop free of charge for up to four weeks. Laptops are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. ccc.edu/brorrowalaptop ……………………………………………………………………………… Join a sport Athletics // Main Building, Room 1220A Athletics play an important role in student life at the City Colleges of Chica-go. Many of our athletes have transferred their talents onto four-year col-lege and university teams and others play intramurals for fun. ccc.edu/athletics
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Get involved in a club or hold an event Student Activities Center // Main Building, Room 1623 Student clubs and organizations are an important part of student life at CCC. Student clubs provide an opportunity to socialize and learn new lead-ership skills with peers and advisors. ccc.edu/sga ……………………………………………………………………………… Find care for a pre-school aged child Childcare Center // Main Building, Room 1128 The City Colleges of Chicago operates Child Development Laboratory Schools at five of the colleges, allowing students to take classes knowing their children are well cared for. ccc.edu/trcdlcz ………………………………………………………………………………
Report a concern President’s Office // Larry McKeon Student Services Building Don’t be afraid to speak up if something should be changed. We want to hear from you. ……………………………………………………………………………… Get help from security or report a safety concern Main Building, Room 1112 Call: 773.907.4800 or 9-9-1-1 from any campus phone to reach Chicago Emergency Services. ccc.edu/security
……………………………………………………………………………… Keep up with the latest news and events at Truman • LIKE Truman College on Facebook: www.facebook.com/trumancollege • FOLLOW Truman College on Twitter: @trumancollege • VISIT the Truman College events webpage:
ccc.edu/colleges/Truman/events/Pages/default.aspx • VIEW the LCD message screens on campus • READ the weekly TRUMAN NEWS ………………………………………………………………………………
Use a Computer Lab Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Lab, Main Building, room 2241 // CTC Lab, Main Building, Room L112 // CLEMS Lab, Main Building, Room 3186 // CAD Lab, Main Building, Room L933 // CIS Lab, Main Building, Room L567 // Library, Main Building, Room L625 Truman College provides computer lab access for City Colleges of Chicago students. Check posted hours for each individual lab. ………………………………………………………………………………
Take a non-credit course Professional and Personal Development // Larry McKeon Student Services Building, Room 162 Professional and Personal Development offers a wide variety of non-credit classes including Spanish for Educators, Web Design, CompTIA A+, TOEFL Preparation, Korean, Watercolor Painting, Photography, Food Ser-vice Sanitation, Bookkeeping, and many others.
NEWS DEADLINE The next issue of this newsletter will be published during the week of February 8, 2016. The deadline for – submitting or suggesting news items for that issue is 12 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016. Send submissions to Scott Brigham, [email protected], Director of Public Relations. Truman College news is always breaking on social media: Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter for the latest.
