The Communicator - 06/15/09
Posted on June 19, 2009
Filed under Communicator
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
