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THE BULLET N Published for faculty & staff of North Shore Community College – Danvers, Lynn, & Beverly, MA
CommUniverCity at Lynn Summit Photos by NSCC Staff
Volume 44, No. 11, November 17, 2014
CommUniverCity at Lynn charter partners, from left, NSCC President Patricia Gentile,
Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, Salem State University President Patricia
Maguire Meservey, State Senator Thomas McGee, North Shore Workforce
Investment Board Director Mary Sarris, Lynn Public Schools Superintendent Cathy
Latham and Lynn Community Health Center Executive Director Lori Berry.
More info on NSCC’s CommUniverCity View photos of the event on Flickr
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Call for 2015 Commencement Speaker Suggestions
Who would you like to see as Commencement Speaker at North Shore
Community College’s 49th annual graduation ceremony in May of 2015? Who
do you feel would be inspirational, motivating and enjoyable for our
graduates? Who would be most appropriate as we celebrate the college’s 50th Anniversary this year?
Please submit your suggestions to the 2015 Commencement Committee,
along with a brief explanation of why you are recommending the person(s) and their qualifications to
serve as Commencement speaker to Dr. Joanne Light, Interim Vice President of Student Enrollment
Services, at [email protected] Ideas are welcome from all students, faculty, staff, and alumni and should be received by Friday, December 5, 2014.
Ideally the Commencement speaker should have a connection to the college or be able to address topics of relevance to NSCC. Please consider the following when making your suggestions:
Outstanding or innovative achievement of some kind (in academics, business, politics, science, the
arts, for example)
Humanitarian deeds
The extent to which the candidate’s achievement represents sustained efforts over the course of a
career
Connection with NSCC
Degree to which the candidate’s activities have touched the lives of others
The extent to which the candidate represents an outstanding model for our graduates
The honor brought to NSCC should the candidate accept our invitation
The NSCC Commencement speaker is chosen through an annual selection process that gives the college
community the opportunity to offer speaker suggestions. All names submitted to [email protected]
will be compiled in an alphabetical, unranked list and shared with a speaker selection committee.
Following a thoughtful deliberation process, the committee will present a final list of proposed speakers to President Gentile, who will review the options and make a final decision.
Please note that Commencement will be held on May 21, 2015. Thank you for your participation in suggesting the 2015 Commencement speaker!
--Joanne Light, Interim Vice President, Student & Enrollment Services
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To Schedule an appointment to save a life! - Student Life is once again
teaming up with the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive on Thursday, November
20, 2014 in the Lynn Gym from 8am-2pm.
Every day, there are people who count on blood to be available to help save lives.
Accident victims, premature babies, people undergoing cancer treatment, organ recipients, and many
others rely on the generosity of blood donors to ensure that blood is available when it's needed. Please
email [email protected] or call X6659 to schedule an appointment or to volunteer at this drive.
Eligible donors must be at least seventeen years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs., have not given blood in
the past fifty-six days and be feeling well and healthy. Proof of identification is also required.
All presenting donors and volunteers will be eligible to enter a drawing to win a Visa Gift Card.
“The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood.”
You are invited to attend North Shore Community College’s first Saturday Open House on November
22nd from 10 a.m. - noon in the Berry Building at the Danvers campus. This event will include an open
format featuring all of our academic programs and departments. Attendees will have the opportunity to
talk individually with division deans, department chairs, program coordinators, faculty and student services staff regarding specific program requirements and career pathways.
Please invite your family and friends to come join us for this informative event and contact the
Admissions Office if you are interested in helping out, [email protected] or x6225.
--Admissions Office
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NSCC’s Annual Paralegal Employment Panel NSCC’s Nineteenth Annual Paralegal Employment Panel will be held on
Wednesday, November 19th from 7:00PM - 8:30PM in the Danvers
Campus Math and Sciences Building, lecture hall DS119. All are welcome
to this free lecture sponsored by NSCC’s Paralegal Department and
Alumni Office. This forum provides valuable information about
employment in the legal field. Guest speakers will be NSCC paralegal
program graduates who will discuss their different career paths and
educational experiences. Please join us to learn the latest in the legal
profession and expand your professional contacts.
There is no charge to attend but registration is required. For more
information, or to reserve your spot, contact Sandra Rochon in the
Alumni Office 978-762-4000 x5481 or e-mail to [email protected].
--Sandra Rochon, Alumni Coordinator, [email protected]
Congratulations to
Professor Moonsu Han and the
students in the Economics and
Finance Club on being the
ONLY community college team
to compete in this year’s Fed
College Challenge at the
Federal Reserve Bank of
Boston.
While they didn’t make the
finals – Bentley University took
first place – Professor Han
said, “It went really well and,
even though we didn’t win, all
of us are very happy.”
Student Julia Lyons
acknowledged, "At the
beginning of the semester,
when we first started meeting,
I had no idea what was going
on. The readings and Fed's
press releases looked like they were written in a foreign language. Now looking back at everything we
learned I can now confidently say that I have a concrete understanding of monetary policy and the world
of economics and how it plays a role in my own life. I am most certainly smarter than before I joined the
Fed Challenge team."
l-r, Professor Moonsu Han, Shoshana Heerter, Julia Lyons, Asa Bourrie, Sean Reid, Lydia
Peverada, Steven Preston , Gabrielle Gauthier, and Rollin Acertuno.
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Updates from HR/Payroll
EATING YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS
Free Webinar - Tuesday, November 18th
12pm ET/9am PT & 2pm ET/11am PT
Healthy eating can have a significant impact on your overall wellness. In this
webinar, participants will learn to choose and prepare healthy foods, receive
tips for eating healthily, and find resources to make eating healthy a habit. To
register, log on to www.LifeScopeEAP.com with your company username (nscc) and password (guest). In
the middle of the homepage, click on 'Online Seminars' then "Eating Your Way to Wellness" to sign up.
Family and household members are invited to register as well.
--Jennifer Chavez, Human Resources, [email protected]
Open Enrollment
2015 HCSA and DCAP Program
October 14, 2014 – December 5, 2014
Open enrollment for the 2015 Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Assistance Program
takes place from October 14, 2014 to December 5, 2014. Please visit http://www.asiflex.com/gic to re-
enroll or enroll in this program.
Current participants must re-enroll online. You must print a copy of the confirmation page and submit
to Human Resources.
New participants must complete the 2015 Enrollment Form. Fully complete this form, sign and date,
and submit to Human Resources.
Please note that the maximum contribution for Health Care Spending Account has been
increased to $2,550.00, and the minimum has been reduced to $250.00. The Dependent Care
Assistance Program maximum remains at $5,000.00.
Find out what’s new with this year’s Flexible Spending Account benefits and how to enroll here.
Transition Information for Current Flexible Spending Account Participants
If you are a current Flexible Spending Account Program participant, enrolled in the Health Care Spending
Account and/or Dependent Care Assistance Program, here is important information for you to know.
If you have any questions on the Flexible Spending Account program, please contact me at X5558.
--Patty Bradford, Benefits Coordinator
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On Campus November 18 - Jesse White, our campus representative from
Aflac, will be at the Lynn and Danvers campuses on Tuesday, November 18,
2014 at the following locations and times:
Lynn Campus: LE-315 (Academic Affairs)
Time: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Danvers Campus: DB-341 (Human Resources Conference Room)
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Products offered through Aflac include Short Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and
Accident Insurance.
Please feel free to stop by during the hours listed above to receive general information and/or to ask any
questions you may have.
Supplemental Retirement Plan (457 Plan)
Laurence Guelfo, our campus representative from the SMART Plan, will be at the Lynn
and Danvers campuses on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the following locations and times:
Lynn Campus: LW-102 (Student & Enrollment Srvcs)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Danvers Campus: DB-341 (HR and Payroll Conference Room)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
If you would like to schedule a time to meet with Laurence, please call (781) 581-0233 or Email:
[email protected] OR feel free to stop by during the open hours listed above to receive
general information.
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Positions currently available at NSCC (see the college website for full descriptions)
Vice President of Student Affairs
Financial Analyst (Staff Associate), Fiscal Affairs Office
Coordinator of Institutional Assessment (Senior Special Programs Coordinator)
PT Adult Career Pathways Project Coordinator/Lead Achievement Coach
PT Curriculum Developers (Learning Specialist) for STEM Starter Academy
PT Administrative Assistant, Budget and Planning
PT Evening Custodian, (Maintainer), Facilities Department
FT Faculty
FT Faculty, Nurse Education (AS Degree) Program, Fall 2015
FT Faculty, Radiologic Technology (AS Degree) Program, Fall 2015
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Faculty, Administrative Office Procedures, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Keyboarding & Word Processing, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy & Physiology, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Composition and Literature, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Digital Page Layout, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, English as a Second Language (ESL), Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, History, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Information Technology & Its Applications, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate Accounting, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Intro to Digital Photography, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Business, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Financial Services, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Marketing of Services, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Medical Terminology, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Small Business Financial Management, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Sociology, Spring 2015
Adjunct Faculty, Speech, Spring 2015
Non-Credit, Adjunct Faculty
Non-Credit, Adjunct Faculty, Culinary Arts Instructor
Non-Credit, Adjunct Faculty, Floral Design
Non-Credit, Adjunct Faculty, Landscape Design Graphics
Please feel free to call Kim Bevan on ext. 5572 to obtain further information about a posted position.
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Technology Across the Curriculum Grant Applications: The TAC Committee invites all full-time and
adjunct faculty and all professional teaching staff to submit applications to develop a Technology Across the Curriculum (TAC) project in the spring of 2015 with implementation in the summer or fall of 2015.
Fall application materials are being distributed in October, and proposals are due by 11:59PM on Tuesday, November 18th. There are two types of TAC applications: one for faculty wishing to develop online/hybrid courses and one for those wishing to develop projects that integrate technology into their curriculum. For faculty wishing to develop online/hybrid courses, there are two separate applications, one for faculty new to online course development, and
one for faculty who have already developed online courses at NSCC. 1. If you would like to develop an online/hybrid course: Please contact Andrea Milligan ([email protected]) or Lance Eaton ([email protected]). They will explain the process and discuss the expectations, have you complete some short readiness activities, and give you an application. You will also need to discuss your plans with, and get the approval of, your Division Dean.
The design and development phase for faculty new to teaching an online/hybrid course at North Shore
Community College begins with a 6 week online course, Teaching and Learning Online. This online course
will run January 2 – February 15, 2015 (for fall 2015 and spring 2016 courses) and May 15 – June 28,
2015 (for spring 2016 courses only). Applications and process are available during your consultation with Andrea Milligan or Lance Eaton. 2. If you would like to develop a project integrating technology into the curriculum:
Apply for a TAC grant. The application also includes project ideas and the description of the TAC process. Please read all of the materials before completing your application. Division Deans and Department Chairs would appreciate an email letting them know about your ideas so they can support your efforts. To submit an application: Please send your application as an attachment to [email protected] by 11:59PM on Tuesday, November 18,
2014. No late applications will be accepted under any circumstances. Notification of awards will be made before the end of the semester. Please note:
These application materials are also available on Pipeline. To access, go to the My Northshore tab and click
the Technology Across the Curriculum link (left column in the Faculty Resources box.) Applicants need not have high level experience using technology, but because the TAC grant is becoming
highly competitive, we urge applicants to prepare their applications carefully, making sure the descriptive narrative is thorough and clear. We are also, of course, interested in the applicant’s motivation and willingness to think about how technology can improve his/her teaching.
Finally, we would be delighted to answer any questions or discuss application ideas.
TAC Materials:
1. TAC Project Ideas: http://goo.gl/oGb6z
2. Explanation of the TAC Process and Requirements: http://goo.gl/z9qt8 3. TAC Application for Technology Project: http://goo.gl/2WrD7 4. TAC Appliction for Online/Hybrid Course: Please contact Andrea Milligan or Lance Eaton
We hope you will consider applying for a TAC grant and look forward to assisting you in any way we can in that process. --Andrea Milligan, Director of Instructional Technology and Design, and Terri Whitney, TAC Coordinator and Professor of English
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Classified Staff – Save the Date! Professional Half Day – Friday, December 5, 11:30am – 4pm
Danvers Campus, Berry Building Café
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Flyer attached to the Bulletin
--Classified Staff Steering Committee
No Leaf Left Behind - On November 4th, our
students from the Bridge to the Future
program spent the afternoon doing community
service with Gerard "Sully" Sullivan's Current
Events class. They worked hard raking leaves
and cleaning up debris at a Lynn group home
that is run by the Northeast Arc.
The yard was leaf-free when the students left and
there were over 20 leaf bags waiting to be picked
up curbside!
We are now accepting applications for the 2015
academic year of Bridge to the Future. For more
information, visit
http://www.northshore.edu/access/bridge/
--Lea Hill, CCAP Coordinator, [email protected]
November 17th Mindful Moment Maintaining good emotional health is important - even for faculty and
staff. Debbie Campbell and Donna Davis, our Crisis/Counseling
Support Team, are here to assist your students. As a reminder of our
services, we offer a ‘mindful moment’ tip bimonthly for you to consider
and, as appropriate, pass on to your students. For student referrals or
faculty/staff consultations, please contact Debbie in Lynn at ext. 6615 or
email [email protected]. Or Donna in Danvers at ext. 4245 or
email [email protected].
Be thankful. In a day and age where complaints fill our day, take a
moment to remind yourself of what you are truly grateful. Fill your mind with thankful thoughts,
especially when surrounded by negativity. We are thankful for our NSCC faculty, staff and students.
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Cummings Foundation Faculty Fellowships
Service with a Community Based Organization
Fellowships include a $1,200 stipend!
Full and part-time faculty members who are interested in working with the community
have the opportunity to develop a service project with a local community-based organization and
complete a 40-hour fellowship over the Spring semester 2015. Deadline December 5, 2014
Please contact Cate Kaluzny for a Fellowship application and for any questions regarding this
opportunity, [email protected]
Spring Break in Costa Rica! – Please share with your students the
attached flyer regarding Service Learning in Costa Rica, Spring Break 2015,
March 13-22. Thank you.
--Irene Fernandez, Professor, Cultural Arts, ifernand@northshore
Ebola College Advisory -On August 20, 2014, the Boston Public Health
Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an Ebola
advisory for colleges and universities. Although the likelihood of becoming
infected with the Ebola virus is very small, the college is being asked to reach
out to every community member who has traveled to an Ebola affected area
within the last 21 days.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Ebola poses little risk to the U.S. general population
and is not contagious until symptoms appear. It is spread through direct contact with blood or body
fluids of an infected person or with objects like needles that have been contaminated with the virus.
The countries primarily affected by Ebola at this time include Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. The CDC
recommends avoiding any unnecessary travel to these countries until further notice. For travel outside of
the U.S. during the upcoming holidays, go to the CDC website for specific advice and travel guidelines:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/advice-for-colleges-universities-and-students-about-ebola-in-west-
africa
Remember - if you have traveled to an Ebola affected area within the last 21 days, please contact
NSCC Health Services immediately for evaluation:
Brianne Duff, MSN, RNC, HN-BC, Danvers, DB108, 978-739-5469, [email protected]
Elissa Al-Chokhachy, MA, RN, FT, Lynn, LW126, 781-477-2197, [email protected]
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and healthy college environment for all.
~ NSCC Health Services
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Worthy Causes
Coat Collection Drive, November 7th – 21st - Join the NSCC’s National Society of Leadership and
Success, Sigma Alpha Pi and our Alumni Association in helping those in need stay warm this winter.
Donate a gently used coat to either Student Life Office Danvers DB132 or Lynn LW171. Check your
closets and invite your families and neighbors to do the same. All donations will be given to the Haven
Project, Lynn, MA.
The number of people experiencing homelessness is continuing to rise. According to the Housing and
Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-In Time count Massachusetts saw the 5th highest increase in
homelessness among all states from 2012-2013. Please help us make a difference.
--Jaime Figueroa, President of Sigma Alpha Pi at [email protected]
--Lisa Milso, Director of Student Life at [email protected]
--Gerard Sullivan, President of the Alumni Association at [email protected]
Save the Date!
