QCC e-News The Campus Newsletter of Quinsigamond Community College

July 2012

Chinese University Delegates Visit QCCOn July 25, QCC hosted delegates from Hefei Polytechnic University and Shandong University of Science and Technology, China. The goal of the Chinese University administrator’s trip was to learn more about higher education in the United States.

Florence Lucci, Professor of Business Administration coordinated the visit with colleagues from Clark University and the College of the Holy Cross. Professor Lucci conducted a tour of the QCC Worcester campus and led an informal question and answer session with QCC faculty and staff. Pictured at left are the delegates with Wyvern souvenirs.

Secretary of Education Visits QCC’s Children’s School

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On July 26, the Massachusetts Secretary of Education, Paul Reville, visited Quinsigamond Community College’s Children’s School. QCC President Dr. Gail Carberry welcomed Secretary Reville; Nancy Knight, Director of the Children’s School/Early Childhood Education program conducted a brief tour of the facility and Charlene Mara, Program Coordinator, provided an overview of QCC’s Early Childhood Education program. Secretary Reville recently began a Summer Literacy Tour across the Commonwealth to highlight the importance of establishing strong literacy foundations for children at an early age. The Patrick-Murray Administration has prioritized efforts to increase early literacy rates as a key strategy in helping all students achieve at higher levels and realize long term academic success and positive life outcomes. Dr. Carberry was pleased and proud that QCC’s Children’s School was selected as one of the visit sites, saying, “We have a gem in our Early Childhood Education program that readily translates into the success of our Children’s School, which is among the very best in Central Massachusetts. We are very proud of our program and our Children’s School and the

dedicated faculty and staff who make it all possible.” Before concluding the visit, Secretary Reville had an opportunity to read to the children, inset below. For more information on Secretary Reville’s tour, visit: http://www.mass.gov/edu/secretary-reville-launches-early-literacy-tour.html.

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Left to right: Secretary Reville, Charlene Mara and President Carberry

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Vincent DiTaranto, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, was invited to present his findings on Problem Based Learning (PBL) Education at the HI-TEC High Impact Technology Exchange Conference in Denver, Colorado, from July 23 - 26.

Professor DiTaranto’s presentation was part of a collaborative conference session called “STEM Problem Based Learning (PBL) in the Classroom: High School and College Implementation Models” coordinated by the New England Board of Higher Education, Boston, MA. Professor DiTaranto shared his and his students’ experiences involving his unique PBL classroom model and the ability to solve specific STEM Challenges. Findings from instructor and students’ implementation surveys indicated that the Challenges increased students’ interest in STEM disciplines as well as teamwork. Team collaborations in the Challenges were found to be a positive step toward college students seeing themselves as role models. HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with Educating America’s Technical Workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.

Professor DiTaranto was profiled in STEM PBL News, a publication of the New England Board of Higher Education and was selected to receive a 2012 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, both for his work in problem-based learning over the last 25 years, and his involvement in the STEM PBL project.

Professor Vincent DiTaranto Presents at HI-TEC Conference

QCC President Gail Carberry Receives Certificate of Appreciation At the July 19 meeting of the Worcester Public School Committee, President Carberry was presented with a certificate of appreciation recognizing the QCC programs that support students in the Worcester Public Schools throughout the year. (The certificate will be on display with other noteworthy honors and awards in the new glass display case located in the gallery hall of the Administration building.)

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Psychology Club and Psi Beta Honor Society Donate to Dynamy QCC’s Psi Beta Honor Society and the Psychology Club, advised by Valarie Clemente, Professor of Psychology, recently donated over $400 to Dynamy Youth Academy programs of Worcester, MA. The Honor Society and Psychology Clubs have formed a unique and supportive partnership with Dynamy, a non-profit, after-school college access and leadership program for promising, low-income Worcester High School students whose life circumstances put them at risk for not reaching their academic and career potential.

The Honor Society and Psychology Clubs offer specialized college tours as well as raise funds through-out the year for the 33-year old program.

Adjunct Professor Charles Bevis recently published the latest in a series of baseball books for McFarland Publishing entitled, Jimmy Collins, A Baseball Biography.

Professor Bevis is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and lives in Chelmsford. Other books by Charles Bevis available from McFarland include:

• Mickey Cochrane

• Sunday Baseball

• The New England League

• Doubleheaders

More information on Jimmy Collins, A Baseball Biographycan be found at: http://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-6359-6

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TEC Relocates QCC’s Training and Education Center has re-located from 280 May Street to 751 Grove Street, the former St. Peter-Marian Junior High School location. The main telephone number for TEC, 508.751.7900, is fully operational and TEC staff have full access to e-mail.

An Open House is in the planning stages; the date is to be determined.

Circuit TrainingMonday, Wednesday and Friday: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 4:15 – 5 p.m.

Kung FuMonday & Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Indoor CyclingMonday: 6 – 6:45 p.m.Wednesday: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday: 12:15 – 1 p.m.

Yoga/PilatesTuesday and Thursday: 12 – 1 p.m.and 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

ZumbaMonday and Wednesday: 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

All programs are FREE for QCC students, staff and faculty!

Benefits of Regular Exercise:• Controls Weight• Combats Health Conditions and Disease• Improves Mood• Boosts Energy• Promotes Better Sleep• Enhances Sexual Activity• Is FUN!

(Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676/)

Athletic Center Posts Fall Fitness Class Schedule; September 4 Start Date

New Faculty and Staff On July 10, 2012, Academic Affairs welcomed Dawn Kiritsis as College and Career Navigator. Ms. Kiritsis brings over 16 years of career services and admissions experience to QCC from both public and private higher education, including her most recent employment with Becker College. Her professional experience has included collaborating with adult learners and traditional students, designing academic and career plans, facilitating career workshops, providing career advising and exploration, and building employer relations. Ms. Kiritsis earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication at Central Connecticut State University, a Master of Arts Degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs at the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Behavior at the University of Hartford.

On July 17, 2012, Community Engagement welcomed Jenna Glazer as Resource Specialist, Gateway to College Program. Ms. Glazer brings four years of workforce development experience that has included recruitment, enrollment and retention of low-income, at-risk youth in career and college readiness programming. Most recently, Ms. Glazer served as the Youth Coordinator for Employment Links through the North Central Career Center in Leominster. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Clark University.

On July 23, 2012, Academic Affairs welcomed M. Beth Fullerton as Transfer Counselor. Ms. Fullerton brings ten years of advising, academic counseling and teaching experience from within public higher education, most recently serving as Academic Counselor, Visions Program/TRIO Program at Mount Wachusett Community College. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Central Missouri State University, and a Master of Arts Degree in British and American Literature from Pittsburg State University, Kansas.

On July 30, 2012, Administrative Services welcomed Nicole George to the Business Office as Receiving Teller I. Ms. George brings four years of cash collection, business transaction and customer service experience as a teller in both bank and credit union environments to QCC. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Quinsigamond Community College.

The QCC Family welcomes Ms. Kiritsis, Ms. Glazer, Ms. Fullerton and Ms. George into their new roles at QCC!