The Communicator - 06/15/09
Human Resources Awarded
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) was recently recognized with the 2009 Excellence in Human Resources Practice Award by the Southern Region of the College and University Professionals Association-Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Only one college or university in the region is selected for this annual award.
The award was presented to the college in May during CUPA’s annual conference in Louisville, KY. Oklahoma is one of 13 states that make up the Southern Region, of which OCCC is a member. Being named to this honor automatically makes OCCC the Southern Region’s nominee for the CUPA-HR national award that will be granted at the national convention in Las Vegas later this year.
The award was given to OCCC for the work of the newly formed Investment Committee. The committee was created to work with Gallagher & Associates to meet new 403(b) retirement plan requirements and eventually in selecting ING as the college’s new sole vendor for the OCCC 403(b) plan. The committee remains in place to continue to monitor employee investments, as required by the new Federal regulations.
“The members of the college Investment Committee are to be congratulated for their efforts on behalf of the full-time employees at our institution,” OCCC Executive Vice President, Dr. Jerry Steward, said. “This prestigious award is richly deserved.”
Gallagher representative, Eric Dyson, referred to the committee’s response to the change in the regulations and the work of the Investment Committee as exemplary and said that he wished he had videotaped the committee meetings to use in training demonstrating a best practice.
For more information about the award or the OCCC Human Resources Investment Committee, please call the Office of Human Resources at ext. 7810.
First Graduates Ready to take to the Wind
A milestone for Oklahoma City Community College and nearly 30 students occurred last week as the very first OCCC Wind Turbine Technician class graduated at OCCC’s John Massey Center.
As interest in the wind energy industry has expanded, a program to support this renewable energy industry has been developed and offered at OCCC. Within the program, students gained knowledge and technical expertise on wind turbine fundamentals, environmental issues, and safety concerns related to the industry.
The giant-sized wind turbines that have created such a stir of interest can be seen throughout the flat Oklahoma and Texas landscape, for miles. Soaring 300 to 400 feet high, the massive wind vanes are known as one of the best ways to convert wind energy into electricity. In fact, the use of wind turbines has grown rapidly, doubling in number between 2005 and 2008.
Just as this first group graduates, another is finishing its last few classes, and enrollment is being accepted for the fall course, also to be held at OCCC’s John Massey Center, located at 11919 S. I-44 Service Road.
For more information on the Wind Energy Technician Program, or to reserve your seat for the upcoming courses, please contact Rhonda Cantrell in Corporate Learning at 7853, by email at rcantrell@occc.edu, or log on to www.occc.edu/corporatelearning.
Child Care Spots Open
The Child Development Center and Lab School (CDCLS) will have several full-time child care spaces available for three and four year olds in our preschool classrooms beginning this August.
The CDCLS is open from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday to the children of students, OCCC employees, and the community.
The CDCLS serves student-parents in the evening from 5 to 10 p.m. for Student Scheduled Child Care. Please contact the CDCLS Lab Supervisor, Lee Ann Townsend, at ext. 7423 if you or someone you know would be interested.
Three Sports in One at OCCC
Swimming, biking and running combined this weekend at OCCC for the 14th annual Oklahoma City Super Sprint Triathlon.
Triathlon participants started at the Aquatics Center first for a 500 yard swim. Next, they hit the road for a 12 mile bike ride down south May Avenue to 149th Street, west on 149th to Meridian, and then back to campus. Competitors finished with a 5k run around Faculty Circle.
Awards were given to the top finisher in each age group as well as the top overall athlete, top relay, and top junior.
For more information on OCCC’s Recreation and Fitness Department, please call 7860, or visit www.occc.edu/rf.
Pharmacy Tech Program Begins
The increase in the number of chain drug stores across the United States has resulted in an increased demand for trained pharmacy technicians. Also responding to the demand, Oklahoma City Community College will be offering the Technician I: Basic Prescriptions & Dispensing course during the summer.
The course, taught by Jeff Yanchick, a pharmacist and member of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association, will offer participants a firm foundation to receive certification in this growing field. Students will meet June 15 through August 5 on Monday and Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Keith Leftwich Memorial Library on the OCCC campus.
Prerequisites for the class include a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills. Cost for the course is $325.00 which includes all instruction and course materials.
For more information or enrollment, call Corporate Learning at 7562 or visit the website at http://www.occc.edu/corporatelearning/.
This Week’s WOW! Sessions
Take advantage of professional development opportunities provided through the college’s WOW! Program. Please be aware of the following WOW sessions scheduled for June 15-19, 2009.
Teaching in Angel - Basics
Course Number: TEC-1054-006
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Times: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Main Building - 2G1A
Presenter: Smith, Monique E
Teaching in Angel - Advanced
Course Number: TEC-1054-009
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Times: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Location: Main Building - 2G1A
Presenter: Smith, Monique E
A comprehensive catalog of WOW! sessions can be found on http://www.occc.edu/wow.
GET TO KNOW…
John Claybon
Position:
Consultant
Department:
Corporate Learning
How long have you worked for OCCC:
2.5 years
Previous Jobs:
Bob Moore Auto
Family:
Rocio
Isabel - 11
John Anthony - 6
Pets:
Fish named Carl
Hobbies:
Softball and Mountain Biking
Community Involvement:
Coaching Daughter’s Softball team
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“Carpe Diem.”
Happy Birthday
Penny Hampton - 6/15
Amy Wilson - 6/16
Julie Young - 6/16
Murod Mamatov - 6/16
Ronnie Grant - 6/16
Cheri Lee - 6/17
Jane Harding - 6/17
Monica Holland - 6/18
Rashida Douglas - 6/18
William Busby - 6/18
Jimmie Baker - 6/19
Steve Kash - 6/19
Beverly Schaeffer - 6/20
Debbie Myers - 6/20
Jennifer Maracara - 6/20
Pat Berryhill - 6/21
Catherine Kinyon - 6/22
Ron Scribner - 6/22
Rosemary Klepper - 6/22
Christopher Lusk - 6/24
John Brumfield - 6/24
Judy Martin - 6/24
Lori Lowe - 6/24
Marcy Roll - 6/24
Martie Collin - 6/24
Tracy Lister - 6/24
Amin Shariat Zadeh - 6/25
Kevin Tipton - 6/25
Vicki Gibson - 6/25
Denise Stewart - 6/27
Sharen Hall - 6/27
Kristy Bailey - 6/28
Grant Draper - 6/29
The Communicator - 06/01/09
New Regent at OCCC
Recently appointed to the College Board of Regents for Oklahoma City Community College, Ms. Teresa Moisant was sworn in Friday as the newest addition to the OCCC Board. Moisant was chosen by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry.
Soon to begin her service, Moisant follows in the footsteps of Ms. Candy Hines. Moisant will be responsible for operations and oversight of Oklahoma City Community College.
Currently Moisant serves as president of Moisant Promotional Products, a company she founded in 1990 after a lucrative career in the corporate world of advertising. In her career she has served as a director of advertising for Target Stores, director of training for TG&Y Stores, district manager of Revlon, and national accounts manager of a major gift company.
In the 2008 and 2009 Oklahoma Biz Magazines, a leading central Oklahoma business communication publication, Moisant’s company was recognized as the “Best of Business” in the Promotional Products category. The company has also been recognized by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on three occasions as one of Oklahoma City’s “Fastest Growing Businesses.” In years past, Moisant has earned the honor of State of Oklahoma’s Minority Business of the Year and AT&T’s Supplier of the Year.
Moisant is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City, Class of XXVI and is a graduate of the inaugural class of the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce’s Team South leadership program.
In the Promotional Products industry Moisant has served on the board of the Promotional Products College Educational Foundation, on the board of directors for Promotional Products Southwest, as a Regional Association Council representative, and on several Promotional Products Association International committees and task forces. Moisant has served on the Promotional Products Association International’s Women’s Leadership committee since its beginning in 2004.
Hollywood and OCCC Combine at OFI
OCCC once again hits the big screen as aspiring cinema professionals take part in the Oklahoma Film Institute (OFI) beginning June 4.
The Institute is led by Academy Award winning film producer and OCCC Artist in Residence Gray Frederickson (”The Godfather Trilogy”,”Apocalypse Now”). Frederickson says this is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for those interested in learning true Hollywood filmmaking.
“Those who enroll in OFI have the ability to learn all facets involved in making movies, from concept to final cut,” Frederickson said.
OFI features a series of seven, three day clinics (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) and one six day clinic, teaching students cinema production, directing, art direction, cinematography, lighting, makeup, editing and writing.
In previous years, OFI has been a three week course of full immersion in the filmmaking process, but this year, it will be designed as clinics, to let people enter the areas of filmmaking that interests them, and will require less time and tuition.
Also new this year, adding to the latest digital, high-definition equipment already in use at OCCC, this year’s institute will be housed in the brand-new Visual and Performing Arts Center recently dedicated on the north side of campus. The center features a state-of-the-art sound stage unlike anything else in Oklahoma.
Joining Frederickson will be producer/screenwriter Greg Mellott, chair of the Film and Video Production program at OCCC. Mellott will guide student through the process from screenwriting to directing and editing the final product.
During the first session, Frederickson offers training in production, where students learn everything from budgeting to script clearances and marketing.
Then during the second week, on June 11, students learn how a practical approach to directing.
The third session begins June 18 when students will learn all aspect of lighting in the studio as well as lighting exterior shots.
During the fourth session on June 25, students learn all aspects of cinematography, including hands-on training with some of the newest cameras available.
In July, the sessions include art direction, makeup and editing.
OFI concludes the week of July 23 when Mellott teaches all of the requirements needed for writing a professional screenplay, including format, structure, character development, target audience, and even copyright registration.
Tuition for each session is $450. Space is limited. For more information or to enroll, call 682-7847.
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Don’t Forget to Sign Benefits Form
Those employees who have not completed their annual benefit elections need to do so this week. There are 3 forms every employee will need to complete:
1. Declaration of Health and Dental Option
2. Transfer Personal Leave to Sick Leave
3. Flex Spending Account
You will need to go to the John Massey Center to sign. For more information, contact Carolyn Rouillard at crouillard@occc.edu.
Summer Camps Begin
OCCC Summer Sports Camps are underway and run through July 31. It’s not too late to sign up.
Exciting half-day sports camps are full of action and training in a number of areas for children, ages six to eleven and 12 to 14. T-ball, cheer and dance, swimming and flag football, are just a few activities on the summer schedule. Morning and afternoon camps are available, and each half-day camp lasts one week. The cost for each weekly camp is $60, which includes the camp t-shirt.
Each half-day camp lasts one week. For more information, call ext. 7860, or log on to www.occc.edu/rf.
This Week’s WOW! Sessions
Take advantage of professional development opportunities provided through the college’s WOW! Program. Please be aware of the following WOW sessions scheduled for June 1-5, 2009.
Teaching in Angel - Basics
Course Number: TEC-1054-005
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Times: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Location: Main Building - 2G1A
Presenter: Smith, Monique E
A comprehensive catalog of WOW! sessions can be found on http://www.occc.edu/wow.
GET TO KNOW…
Denny Myers
Position:
Director of Information Systems and Services
Department:
IITS
How long have you worked for OCCC:
30 years
Previous Jobs:
Radio Announcer
Family:
Darla
James - 19
Briley - 16
Laura - 28
Johnathon - 30
Pets:
Sky, the old blind beagle
Hobbies:
Reading, Writing and Fishing
Community Involvement:
Former Yukon Council member, Oklahoma Environment Management Authority trustee
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“As long as we’re singin’ then the world’s alright and everything’s swingin’… as long as we’re singin our song.”
- Bobby Darin
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
June 18
Monica Holland - Health Professions
Rashida Douglas - Registration and Records
William Busby - Safety and Security
June 19
Jimmie Baker - Downtown Consortium
Steve Kash - Science and Math
June 20
Beverly Schaeffer - Health Professions
Debbie Myers - Health Professions
Jennifer Maracara - Bookstore
June 21
Pat Berryhill - Instutional Advancement
June 22
Catherine Kinyon - Academic Affairs
Ron Scribner - Science and Math
Rosemary Klepper - Health Professions
June 24
Christopher Lusk - Arts and Humanities
John Brumfield - Information Technology Division
Judy Martin - Health Professions
Lori Lowe - Material Control
Marcy Roll - Student Activity Office
Martie Collin - Health Professions
Tracy Lister - Recreation and Fitness
June 25
Amin Shariat Zadeh - Arts and Humanities
Kevin Tipton - Safety and Security
Vicki Gibson - Information and Instructional Technology Services
June 27
Denise Stewart - Human Resources
Sharen Hall - Finance
June 28
Kristy Bailey - Science and Math
June 29
Grant Draper - Instructional Video Services
June 30
Sara Mathew - Information Technology Division