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| ICC News Notes | ||||||
| ICC Officials Welcome Students | ||||||
| ICC President, Dean, Faculty Offer Advice | ||||||
| ICC Blue Note Band Looking for New Members | ||||||
| ICC Theater Department to Present “Over the River” Here in October | ||||||
| Theatre Courses Underway at ICC | ||||||
| ICC’s Newest Faculty Member: Cédric Ganné | ||||||
| Have You Figured Out Who You Are | ||||||
| Allied Health Courses Started | ||||||
| Advanced Aerobics Session Slated to Begin | ||||||
| Pirates Show Improvement But Drop First Two Games | ||||||
| Sports Shorts | ||||||
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ICC News Notes
SEPT. 11 -- A remembrance ceremony, sponsored by ICC’s Multi-Cultural Student Organization and the Academic Excellence Challenge Team, was held Wednesday at the Richard Taylor Memorial Fountain in front of ICC’s Student Union building. AWARDS -- Instructor Ken Brown, Media Center Supervisor Kay Ackerson, and Phi Theta Kappa were honored at the ICC retirement and recognition dinner last May. The Professional Development Committee coordinated the awards in which Mr. Brown was given the Spirit Award, Mrs. Ackerson was given the Master Staffer Award, and Phi Theta Kappa, under the guidance of Karen Roush and Brenda Thomason, received the Cornerstone Award. BILL KURTIS -- ICC grad and famed television personality Bill Kurtis has enlisted another Kansas native to work with him in his efforts to make Southeast Kansas a tourist destination. Kurtis said artist San Herd, native of Protection in western Kansas, will be artist-in-residence at his Red Buffalo Ranch near Sedan, and will be involved in the Art on the Prairie Gallery, scheduled to open next month in Sedan. CLOSING -- The Woods Restaurant, 120 W. Laurel, has gone out of business. Jed Schlegal, owner of the building, said he will make an announcement soon about another “totally different” restaurant being located in the building. Restaurant in that area have traditionally hired a number of ICC students for a variety of jobs. WINNER -- Troy Lucas, assistant residence life director, won a $25 gift certificate for being the first one to name the author of a quote published in the in-service seminar guide. SUPERINTENDENT -- District curriculum director Randy Wagoner has been appointed pointed interim superintendent of school in Cherryvale. He replaces Jay Smith, who was suspended by the Cherryvale Board of Education Aug. 13. Mr. Smith was recently selected to the ICC Board of Trustees to replace Jack Reddick, who resigned after moving out of the ICC district. WEST NILE VIRUS -- Kansas health officials reported last week that the West Nile virus has been found in 35 Kansas counties, including Montgomery. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito never get sick, and most of the rest see only flu-like symptoms. A small percentage of people contact encephalitis, a potentially fatal infection of the brain. GET TOGETHER -- Some 50 teachers and instructors attended the Faculty Exchange Dinner was spring sponsored by the ICC Professional Development Committee. High schools represented were Fredonia, Neodesha, Cherryvale, Sedan, Altoona-Midway, Independence, and West Elk.
ICC Officials Welcome Students College Beginning 79th Year ICC is beginning the 2002-2003 school year with more than 1000 students -- including 27 international students from 20 countries --, new $4.43-million dorms (photo on Page 3), and a number of new programs and courses. The following welcomes to students and staff were offered this week by ICC President Judith Hansen, Dean of Student Services Dixie Schierlman, and Dean of Instruction Ray Rothgeb: Dr. Hansen: “Welcome to Fall 2002 with the Independence Community College Pirates. You are creating ICC history! Unprecedented growth in classes and students enrolled at Independence mark this fall semester, providing the best of the best for everyone. ICC enjoys historic prestige as the premier community college in our four-state region because of our academic, arts and athletics excellence. Pirate Pride in our Phi Theta Kappa Scholastic Honorary, new Honors Program, winning legacy in every sport, William Inge Theatre, Multi-cultural Student Organization, one-on-one concern for your future and award-winning staff and faculty launched a great year. So, get on board for a voyage of success!
Mrs. Schierlman: “Welcome to Pirate Country! All of us have set sail on a great voyage for the year. I look forward to meeting each of you around the campus as we sail along.” Mr. Rothgeb: “Welcome to Independence Community College! Whether you are a retuning, or a first-time student I know you share the excitement that comes with the beginning of another semester. I want you to know that our staff is here to assist you with your learning experience. “The meaningful experiences and previous learning you bring with you is your launch pin for new learning. We are proud to provide an outstanding learning environment. You will be a community college student only once, but you are being prepared for a life time of learning. “I challenge you to take responsibility for your learning and make the most of your ICC experience. Get to know yourself, “be here now” and become a Master Student.” ICC President, Dean, Faculty Offer Advice Material compiled by Ene Tuylieva. Photos by Luke Kern. The 2002-2003 ICC college year is in its fourth week. More than 800 students are attending ICC this year. Each, in one way or another, will be searching for an education leading to a future that offers fulfillment of dreams. What is education? Is it magic, practical, a little or a lot of both, or simply what we, the learners, would have it to be? We asked ICC’s educator family, Judith Hansen, president of ICC; Ray Rothgeb, dean of instruction, and the 29 members of the full-time faculty to tell us what, in their opinions, is most important about eduction. By the way, the full-time faculty have a combined 363 years experience. The oldest member of the faculty, in terms of years served, is John Favero, who is in his 40th year. The newest member is Cedric Ganné, foreign language teacher from France. Here’s what we found, along with photos and a little biographical information to help you get to know these people:
The faculty:
Melissa Ruberson; Assistant Librarian. At ICC since August 15, 1974. A.A.-Independence Community College; B.A.-Pittsburg State University; M.L.S.-University of Oklahoma. (Ext. 4255): “Anyone who’d like to have an education and is willing to work can have one and there’re some really good educators in ICC, willing to help students to get and education.”
Don Schnurbusch, Biological Science. At ICC since August 20th, 1972. B.S.-Southeast Missouri State University; M.S.T.-University of Missouri; Ed.D.-Ball State University. (Ext. 4253): “Education improves the quality of your life.”
ICC Blue Note Band Playing, & Looking for New Members As the ICC Football team began to play its first home game of the season Saturday night in Riverside Stadium, the ICC Blue Note Band began theirs. The band, along with several community band members, started the season off with a striking rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. They then played many popular pep tunes as the game began. Due to graduation, the band lost a number of members last Spring. This year Dr. Dan Frizane, ICC instrumental instructor and band leader, has recruited a few more members, but the band’s numbers are still down. Along with the band veterans this year are some new members: Chris Sheel on trumpet, Jared Riley on baritone, Tiffany Combs on clarinet, and Travis Kelley on trombone. The band is very glad to have them. The band will play many times this semester. They play at every home football and basketball game. The band meets for practices session at noon every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the music hall if you wish to join them. If you have musical talent or can just play an instrument come and join them on Saturday nights at the football games for great music and loads of fun. ICC Theater Department to Present “Over the River” Here in October The ICC Theatre Department will present Joe Di Pietro’s comedy-drama “Over the River and Through the Woods” to open its 2002-2003 theatre season Oct. 3, 4, and 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the William Inge Theatre on campus.. Di Pietro’s play was featured as part of “New Voices of the American Theatre” at the William Inge Festival and was so popular with local audience members that the entire play was read for the public later that year with Di Pietro’s blessing at the Independence Arts Council office. The play is about two sets of Italian-American grandparents, emigrants and daughters of emigrants who build a family in their new country. When their grandson decides he needs to move from New Jersey where they live to Seattle, he finds himself betraying the values that his grandparents have set for him – do all that you can to support your family and keep it together. The grandparents decide to provide Nicky with an attractive girlfriend, in hopes that he’ll fall in love with her and decide to stay in New Jersey. Their meddling leads Nicky to suffer a panic attack and a crisis in their relationship. Playing the part of grandson Nick Cristano is Justin Justice from Wyandotte. His maternal grandparents, the Gianellis, are played by Cory Venable from Baldwin, and Marisa Fritzemeier from Independence. His paternal grandparents are played by Jessica Thompson and Mike Pokorny of Independence. The “blind date” – Caitlin O’Hare – is portrayed by Tara Olson of Fredonia. Gary Mitchell, ICC instructor, is the director; David Sherlock, ICC instructor, is the set designer. Tickets go on sale on Sept. 23. For more information about the play, contact Mr. Mitchell at 331-4100, extension 4231. Outside of Independence, call 1-800-842-6063, ext. 4231. Theatre Courses Underway at ICC “Musical Theatre Technique” has been added to the Independence Community College fall semester course selection due to the popularity of the session taught during the summer semester by Peter Ellenstein, William Inge Festival director, and Ruth Hanke, ICC vocal music instructor. Classes started Tuesday and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. each aTuesday through Oct. 24 in the ICC music hall in the Fine Arts Building. A second session of “Musical Theatre Performance” will run from Oct. 28 to Dec. 12. That class will meet from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The class offers a continuing performance section and another technique section for students who have completed the technique class last summer. Both sections are for students interested in continuing their presentation skills and who want to sing solo or perform in public. This class is a prerequisite for the performing class. Students will be taught the necessary elements of presenting a song on stage, from analyzing the music and lyrics to stage presence and focus. Students will be assigned two songs chosen especially for them to practice the techniques. The second session will continue the reefing process and introduces additional songs to students who finished their work on the first set. As some students maybe returning the class will be listed in two sections, “Performance 1” and “Performance 2.” The classes are related whether it is your first time or second time taking the class. ICC’s Newest Faculty Member: Cédric Ganné By Ene Tuylieva, Buccaneer Editor
His first impression of ICC was that it is very peaceful and friendly, as are the town and the people. The highlight, he said, would be the cleanness of this place. He says: “I’m a foreigner. Things and the way people behave are different here for me. Sometimes I have a fear that I might seem not proper or right enough because I don’t know how to behave, as people in the U.S. act differently in the streets, in the stores, classrooms, hallways. I think they are friendlier.” Mr. Ganné had to leave his country, his parents, and friends to come here. It was a big change in culture, and in habits. He says “the biggest changes in my habits are the food and the hours. The food is generally not really balanced-either very fat or diet, but there’s nothing actually in the middle. Another thing would be hours. I am used to lunch around 3, not noon, and having dinner around 8, not 6.” It’s not the first time for Mr. Ganné to be living, studying or working in a foreign country, as during his junior high school years he was in the Lycée d’état in Port-Gentil in Gabon, Africa. After that, he studied in College Curie, Lycée Victor Hugo in France. He got into Univeristé of South Bretagne in Lorient in France and then Univerisity of Rennes 2 in Rennes, France. In 1997, Mr. Ganné got a chance to take an educational trip to Argentina where he wrote a thesis in Spanish on horses in the Argentine literature from Facundo to Don Segundo Sombra. In 1998, Mr. Ganné arrived in Laramie, Wyoming, to do more research work. He wrote a comparison between Argentine gauchos and north-American cowboys there, and completed his thesis about horses and Indians in the Argentine pampa. He also accomplished another major achievement in his life there: he met his future wife Christina there. Mr. Ganné loves teaching. He thinks learning other languages is learning other cultures. “When you learn other cultures you understand them. When you understand it, after a while it becomes your culture too. It’s becomes a part of you. If you know that, you avoid wars and conflicts,” he says. He also loves teaching because it is communicating and exchanging ideas. He quoted Gaston Bachelard, the French philosopher who said: “Any knowledge is an answer to a question.” Mr. Ganné feels the same way, as he likes asking questions, and he likes to find the answers for them too. Mr. Ganné uses several strategies to help students interact during his classes. “If you offer just too much grammar, students get tired,” he said. “That’s when it’s the time to relax a little bit. At this point I always try to find different experiences to share with students, take them on map journeys, and discuss interesting topics,” he said. Mr. Ganné says: “I don’t teach them. We teach each other all together. I’m also a student, as I try to learn and understand their needs, questions and problems. I think it’s an advantage to be young, so far. I’m very close to them.” Mr. Ganné knows six languages, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Italian. He also is trying to pick up Rumanian, as it’s his big dream to travel to Rumania. Have You Figured Out Who You Are? By Ryan Wade, Buccaneer Staff Writer As human beings we spend most of our lives trying to figure out who we are. Everyday is a struggle to live up to the impossible standards created by the people who write magazines, produce television shows, and sing this weeks number one hit. As Americans our society has trained us not to define ourselves by who we are, but by what we have, and for many people the hardest thing in the world to do is answer the question, “who am I?” When we were children life was grand. We didn’t worry about anything in the adult world. We had no idea what others thought of us, and honestly we couldn’t have cared less! But somewhere along the way things begin to change. Somewhere along the way we started listening to others define us, and when we found out that we didn’t fit into their mold of the “perfect human being,” we begin to sacrifice our morals for the sake of others. As human beings one of our most sought after desires is the desire to be wanted. We long to feel loved, and to know we fit in somewhere. So we change ourselves to fit into the mold of people who we think have all the answers and can take us where we want to go. We sacrifice so much of ourselves for a friendly smile, and to be known.
Those of you who have chosen to partake in these ventures think about this. Why did you take your first drink of alcohol at that party? Why did you take that first drag off a cigarette? Why did you go through with it when you were so afraid and you knew that it was wrong? Did you do it because you wanted to, or because they wanted you to? For a majority the answer will be because they wanted you to. We all have our “they.” We all have people that we want to belong to and although our sacrifices felt wrong at first, they begin to be almost second nature as our hearts harden. The sins we commit make us wonder if we are worthy of God’s grace. Therefore, in most cases, instead of drawing away from our sin, our lack of confidence pushes us in the direction of our sin. Fortunately, there is hope. While you may have felt the need to change yourself and to drown in sin and despair in order to fit in with your group of so called “friends,” it can all be erased. There is one out there who loves you for who you really are. It’s not too late to turn back. Romans 5:21 says that God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Ten months ago I learned just who I was at an event at Ottawa University called “Braving Discipleship.” On November 3 of last year I made a simple decision, but behind the simplicity was awesome, life-changing power. From the first row standing in front of my seat crying like a newborn baby I dedicated my life to Jesus Christ. At that point I gave up the rights to my life and said, “Lord, I’ve tried to make it on my own and all I’m doing is causing pain to myself and to those who love me. I can’t do this anymore. Take control of my life and heal my broken soul.” Well, here I am 10 months later with a clear definition of who I am. I am a child of God! I was created in love that I can’t even comprehend. I was made in the likeness of a God that is perfect, therefore I too am perfect just the way I am. I am an alien to this world (John 15:19) and an ambassador to the Kingdom of Heaven. I am a dead man for I no longer live, but Christ lives within me (Galatians 2:20). The amazing thing about all this is that everyone is just like me, and you everyone can become the righteousness of God. All it takes is to ask for forgiveness and to have faith to know that you are forgiven. Three Allied Health courses have been announced by Independence Community College’s Safety, Health and Wellness department. The courses offer individuals both continuing education opportunities for established health care providers, with the First Responder Class and Certified Medical Aid Update courses, as well as entry level care with ICC’s First Aid Class. The First Responder course began in the Downtown Learning Center, located on the third floor of the Independence Corporate Office building beginning Monday, and continues through Oct. 30. The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 4, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals taking this course must also enroll in Medical Care Applications. A two-part course in First Aid began Tuesday and will also be held Thursday in the Downtown Learning Center. The course is being instructed by Sue Manning, EMT I/C from 6 to 10 p.m. both nights. A special two session CMA (Certified Medical Aid) Update class has been scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the Downtown Learning Center. The sessions will be conducted by Lynn Crain, RN, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about these or any of the other Allied Health courses offered by Independence Community College, call (620) 332-1422 or visit the ICC website at: www.indycc.edu Advanced Aerobics Session Slated to Begin Heidi Delich will begin a new session of Aerobics II for Independence Community College beginning Monday. The five-week class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Civic Center from 8 to 9 a.m. Cost of the session is $25. For more information about this or any of ICC’s other Allied Health course offerings, call 332-1422 or visit the ICC website at: www.indycc.edu Pirates Show Improvement But Drop First Two Games Ryan Wade, Buccaneer Staff Writer Turnovers and penalties haunted the Independence Pirates in the first two games of the 2002 season. ICC turned the ball over four times and was penalized eight times for 60 yards in its 26-3 loss in the season opener against the hosting Hutchinson Blue Dragons. The story was much the same Saturday at Riverside Stadium in the Pirates’ 40-24 loss to Dodge City. Though the game ended in defeat for the Pirates, it was also marked by vast improvement. For the first time in a couple of seasons the Independence Pirates were able to mount a running attack to relieve some of the pressure on the passing game. Kevin McKenzie, a transfer student from the University of Tulsa, stomped out 194 yards in 17 carries. The Pirates compiled 306 yards on the ground and had 487 yards total in the contest. On the defensive side of the ball, the Pirates have been intense in both of its losses. ICC held Hutch to 354 yards of total offense and Dodge City to 487 yards of offense. Independence will have a tough week of preparation as they get ready for Saturday’s game against cross-county rival Coffeyville Community College. The hosting Ravens are 1-1 on the season following a 19-6 win over No. 2 ranked Garden City last Saturday. ICC had problems in the early going of Saturday’s game which enabled DCCC to jump out to an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Conquistadors were able to march down the field in the opening minutes for its first score, then made its way back in the endzone picking off a pass from Independence backup quarterback Clement Kinnard. The Pirates, though, answered back by scoring their first touchdown of the season with an 11-play, 67-yard drive midway through the second quarter to cut the deficit to eight, 14-6. It didn’t take long for Dodge City to answer back with yet another touchdown, putting ICC down by 14. However, Independence wasn’t done, as the Pirates managed to use 5 ½ minutes on a 14-play, 93-yard drive that was capped off by a four yard scramble by second year quarterback Forrest Mazey. At the half, ICC trailed the Conquistadors by eight, 20-12. The second half belonged to DCCC. Dodge City’s power running game, lead by Gerard Jackson, proved to be too much for the Independence defense as they scored three more touchdowns. The Pirates season opener had a much different story with the same result. ICC had only 179 yards of total offense in the contest, 149 of which came through the air. Independence tight end Ray Gurley, who had seven catches for 77 yards, was the bright spot in the ICC offense. ANTHONY CHAMBERS -- Former ICC football star Anthony Chambers scored Purdue University’s first touchdown Saturday against Notre Dame on a 76-yard point return, the third longest in Purdue history. Chambers played for ICC in 2000 and 2001. Last year he caught 41 passes for 640 and six touchdowns for the Pirates. Purdue lost to Notre Dame, 24-17. Eric Smith, a star the past two years at ICC, is also on the Purdue team. BASKETBALL TEAM -- ICC Basketball Coach Mick Wilson is working with 17 players for this year’s Pirate team. The players are: Don Busby, Linden, N.J.; Derrick Darkis, Independence; Craig Donnell, Kansas City, Ks.; Trudrell Greene, Little Rock, Ark.; Daniel Joyner, Philadelphia, Penna.; Antwon Hawkins, Largo, Md.; Vincent Hillyer, San Antonia, Tex.; Clement Kinnard, Independence; Ryan Koontz, Topeka; Jermaine Maybank, Bronx, N.Y.; Parker McKee, Colby; William Morris, Willingboro, N.J.; Chris Roe, Iola; Robert “Chuck” Smith, Kansas City, Ks.; J’son Stamper, Bronx, N.Y.; Sam Sutera, Kansas City, Ks., and Melvin Williams, Milwaukee, Wis. VOLLEYBALL -- The ICC Lady Pirates volleyball team, under coach Kelley Bickham, is off to a winning start. We’ll have more on the team in the next edition of The Buccaneer. |
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Judith Hansen,
president of ICC. Named president of ICC in August, 1997.
B.S.-Sociology, Iowa State University; M.S.-Counselor Education, Iowa
State University; Ph.D.-Higher Education, Iowa State University.: “Successful
students should spend three hours outside of class per each hour in the
class. Statistics tell us that 75 percent of what is learned in college
is not learned in class. It’s not time in class, but outside of class
spent on activities that is most important.”
Michael Cosgrove;
Chemistry. At ICC since Aug. 22, 1994. B.S.-University of Nebraska;
M.S.- Northwest Missouri State University. (Ext. 4285): “Education is
important because mind will turn into mush if you don’t use it. The
classes are not so important, but rather that they make you think
critically.”
John Eubanks;
Accounting/Business. At ICC since August 16th,
2001. A.G.S.-Independence Community College; B.B.A.
(Accounting)-Pittsburg State University, M.B.A.-Pittsburg State
University. (4251): “Treat your time in getting your education as if
your life depended on it. At some time in the future you will find that
the quality of your life really did depend on what you are learned
today.”
John Favero;
Math. At ICC since August 1st,
1962. B.S.-Pittsburg State University; M.S.-Pittsburg State
University; Ed. S.-Emporia State University; (4214): “You want to take a
variety of courses so you have a strong background and you are well
rounded.”
Jim Fischer;
English/communications. At ICC since Aug. 15, 1991. B.S.E. - Emporia
State University; M.S. - Pittsburg State University. “When we stop
learning, we stop living.”
Stoney Gaddy,
Computer Technology Instructor. At ICC since August 8th,
1996. A.A. – Independence Community College; B.S. – East Central
University; M.S. – Pittsburg State University (Ext. 4306): “Education
should be looked at not only as a means to landing the perfect job but
also an opportunity to learn concepts and skills in order to become a
more productive and well-rounded citizen. In addition to a major field
of study, many students take exploratory courses in a variety of topics.
A class in first aid may save someone’s life. A class in golf may
save someone’s job. A class in woodworking may save someone’s finger.
Very few individuals in today’s economy keep the same job from entering
the workforce to retirement. Education should be considered a lifelong
pursuit.”
Cédric Ganné, Foreign
Languages. At ICC since August 19th,
2002. DEUG – University of South Brittany;
Ruth Hanke, Vocal
Music. At ICC since August 16th,
2001; Southwest Baptist University; M.M. – Pittsburg State University;
Ph.D. Educational Candidate – The University of Kansas (Ext. 4241):
“Montessori said that there would not be any wars or prejudice if the
world was truly educated.”
Frankie Harriss, Biology.
At ICC since August 16th,
2001. B.S.M. – Biological Sciences, San Diego State University, M.S. –
Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa, Post Graduate Studies,
University of South Florida, Tampa (Ext. 4248): “Education is
such a personalized experience for each individual, and it is extremely
difficult to summarize its importance as education impacts every facet
of one’s life. For me, education is a never-ending process. Our minds
afford us such wonderful opportunities to explore new people, cultures,
emotions, and challenges. Certainly, without education, life would be
dull. And, of course, I wouldn’t have such a wonderful career, and
probably would not be able to pay my bills.”
Debra Havener,
Psychology. At ICC since July 1st,
1984. B.A. – Kansas State University; M.A. – Kansas State University;
M.S. – Pittsburg State University (Ext. 4256): “Education is
vitally important to the future. For students to develop the leadership
abilities we’ll need, they must strive to not only learn what we now
know-but also develop the passion to continue to learn throughout their
lifetime.”
Luis Juarbe; Bus/
Computer Tech. At ICC since January 19th,
2002. B.S. – Aviation Management-Embry-Ridle Aeronautical University,
M.S. – Computer Science, and M.S. Management, Florida Institute of
Technology (Ext. 4222): “Education in my opinion is the great
equalizer. I firmly believe that through education minorities have the
ability of fitting into the mainstream of our society.”
Susan Main, English.
At ICC since August 11th,
1987. A.S.-Independence Community Coll
Isais McCaffery,
History/Geography. At ICC since August 16th,
1999. B.A.-Missouri Southern State College; M.A.-Oklahoma State
University; Ph.D.-The University of Kansas. 
Ron McIntosh,
Journalism. At ICC since August 15th,
1992. B.S.-Empire State College, State University of New York;
M.A.-Pittsburg State University; (Ext. 4250): “I think an
education should be a journey into a land that interests you and gives
you jewels to keep and savior for the rest of your life. Learning is,
in my opinion, a venture that never stops.”
Gary Mitchell,
English/Theatre. At ICC since September 15th,
1972. B.A.-University of Kansas; M.A.-University of Kansas; (Ext.
4231): “I don’t think Education is important, learning is
important. Education has to do with degree, learning has to do with
life. Learning is two thing: connection and empowerment.”
Janelle Null, Art. At ICC since June 11th,
1985. B.A.-Kearney State College; M.A.-University of Kansas. (Ext.
4265): “I like teaching because I enjoy inspiring students and I like to
get students see the world in a new way through the eyes of an artist.”
Dee Dee
O’Malley;
Developmental Education. At ICC since April 8, 1991. B.G.S.-Pittsburg
State University; Developmental Education Specialist
Certification-Appalachian State University. (Ext. 4225): “Education is
a life long adventure that helps you keep growing in a multitude of
ways. Education will help you achieve your maximum potential and
therefore recognize your dreams.”
Kevin O’Neill,
Engineering Technology. At ICC since August 1st,
1992. B.S.-Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.S.-Pittsburg State
University. (Ext. 4266): “Making the right decisions about the
educational future is the most important, as it better focuses the
efforts.”
Joy Pierson, Micro
Computers/Office Tech. At ICC since August 18th,
1997. B.S.-University of Kansas; M.S.-Leslie College; (Ext. 4290): “Education
can help make your dreams and goals come true.”
Karen Roush,
Office Technology. At ICC since August 18th,
1997. B.S.-Ft. Hays State University; (Ext. 4243): “Education opens the
doors and creates many opportunities for students who want to achieve.”
Robert Shaw;
Economics/Mid-mgt. At ICC since May 15th,
1979. B.A.-Emporia State University; M.S.-Pittsburg State University;
(Ext. 4215): “Try to have fun while learning.”
Carlene Smith; English.
At ICC since April 10th,
1974. A.A.-Northern Oklahoma Junior College; B.A.-Oklahoma State
University; M.S.-Pittsburg State University. (Ext. 4269):
“Philosophically, education enhances one’s capacity to understand, to
appreciate and to seek life’s truths. Realistically, education provides
opportunity-opportunity for personal, intellectual and professional
growth.”
Brenda Thomason,
Sociology. At ICC since August 21st,
2000. A.A.S.A.S.A.A.-Connors State College, OK; B.A..,
M.S.-Northeastern State University, OK. (Ext. 4229): “Education allows
you to choose what you really want in your life. College is a good
place to explore new possibilities.”
Mark Winslow;
Physics. At ICC since August 22nd,
1994. B.S.-Greenville College; M.S.-University of Kansas; (Ext. 4301):
“Education is a lifelong learning process where we can continuously
stretch ourselves, seeing the world around us in new ways to better
understand our place in it.”
“Learn foreign
languages, and the world will be yours.” That’s the motto of Cédric
Ganné, ICC’s new foreign languages teacher. He started here August 1,
replacing retired master teacher Leo Carvalho.
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