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Northeast.edu RSS News Feedhttp://www.northeast.edu/NewsRss Feed For Northeast Community College Newsen-usCopyright (C) 2009. All rights reserved.Sat, 18 May 2013 13:32:56 -0500Northeast.edu RSS Feed Generatorhttp://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=804http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=804Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsBoard of GovernorsSpecial EventsStudents and AlumniNorfolkWest PointO'NeillSouth Sioux CityFaculty and StaffHonorsGraduationCareer ServicesAdult Education Recognition Night held at Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK – 29 students out of 100 graduates were honored at Northeast Community College in Norfolk Monday during the 37th Annual Adult Education Recognition Night. The students were honored for completing the requirements to receive a Nebraska high school diploma through the GED ® (General Educational Development) tests administered by Northeast’s Adult Education (AE) Program. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:08 -0500  The Program included a welcome by Northeast Vice President of Educational Services John Blaylock. Nancy Schultz, director of adult education at Northeast, recognized the group and presented the Class of 2013.   The Adult Education Program honorees make up the third largest high school graduating class in Northeast’s 20-county service area.   Wayne Erickson, dean of institutional advancement, announced the recipients of the Northeast Adult Education Deans’ Scholarships. This scholarship is a $500, one-time award that the Adult Education Department grants to students who plan to attend Northeast Community College on a full-time basis after completing the Northeast Adult Education program requirements and earning his /her state of Nebraska high school diploma. Deans’ Scholarship winners were Kelly Rowley, Bloomfield, Lewis Keller, Madison, Kyle Klug, Meadow Grove, Jennifer Holloway, Yolanda Mendez, Joshua Sojka, and Timothy Stockton, all of Norfolk. Two individuals were given special recognition for their contributions to the success of the Adult Education program. Tierra Hodges was honored as Instructor of the Year. She is the lead instructor at Northeast’s site in South Sioux City at the South Sioux City Public Library. Jackie Wozniak, Norfolk, was recognized as Volunteer of the Year.   Northeast executive Vice President Mary Honke was the commencement speaker. In her address, she told the graduates that achieving their high school diploma is one of the keys that will open doors in their futures. “By 2018, it is projected that 2/3 of the jobs will require at least some college, and many of those jobs require an associate’s degree that can be earned at Northeast. Unfortunately, current statistics show that nationwide only 18-percent of those individuals who complete their GED® enroll in college and fewer still continue and eventually earn a college degree.”  “I hope that each of you will be one of those individuals who choose to continue your education so you will have more opportunities open to you in the future,” Honke said. “I encourage you to follow the slogan that represents Northeast Community College – Success Starts Here - and visit with the faculty, advisors and other support staff at Northeast who will continue to help you be successful.”  The honorees, listed first by hometown, included: Bloomfield - Kelly Rowley Ewing - Caleb Schilousky Norfolk - Jessica Acosta, Caleb Belina, Eduardo Calderon, Sheanne Chapman, Paul Eisenbraun, Martin Fowler, Kendsey Hoadley, Seth Kimble, Ericka Martinez, Yolanda Mendez, Brittanie Moffre, Philip Randall, Raquel Sanchez, Joshua Sojka, Timothy Stockton, Daniel Stone Macy - William Winchell Madison - Alejandra Chandia, Lewis Keller, Ben Ramirez Meadow Grove – Kyle Klug Neligh - Tyler Murray Ponca - Trevor Watchorn  Stanton - Ellen Hein For more information about Northeast’s Adult Education program, contact Schultz at (402) 844-7255.                                                                       PHOTO CUTLINEYolanda Mendez, Norfolk, is congratulated by Northeast Community College Board of Governors member John Davies, Pilger, during the 37th Annual Adult Education Recognition Night recently. The 100 students eligible to participate in the recognition night make up the third largest high school graduating class in Northeast’s 20-county service area. After receiving her Nebraska high school diploma through the GED ® (General Educational Development) tests administered by Northeast’s Adult Education (AE) Program, Mendez will continue her education at Northeast. http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=803http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=803Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsStudents and AlumniNorfolkFaculty and StaffNortheast PTA Students Collect Shoes for Homeless KidsNORFOLK – Some Northeast Community College students have a better understanding of the phrase “Walk a mile in my shoes.”Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:08 -0500  Students in Andrea Suhr’s Physical Therapy Assistant class participated in a service learning project with other college students across the state called “Shoes 4 Kids.” The Nebraska Student Special Interest Group coordinated the statewide effort. “The Family Promise Foundation was founded by a physical therapy assistant and distributes free pairs of new athletic shoes to low-income kids in the inner city,” Suhr said. Suhr and her students collected new children’s athletic shoes during the drive. They also asked others to contribute with additional new shoes. 69 pairs of shoes and $165 were collected. This year, representatives of “Shoes 4 Kids” will be visiting various shelters in the Salt Lake City, UT, area during the American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, June 26-29. A Family Promise Foundation (FPF) spokesman said “While it may not be able to provide a child a home or provide financial support to their family while in Salt Lake City, perhaps a new pair of shoes for the summer might provide them and their family a little hope when hope sometimes is short in supply.” The FPF reports families with children constitute the fastest growing segment of the homeless population nationally and locally.                                                                                    PHOTO CUTLINE Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Northeast Community College pose with the numerous pairs of shoes they have collected for a campaign to help homeless children. The shoes will be distributed during the American Physical Therapy Association National Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, next month.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=802http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=802Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsSpecial EventsNorfolkFaculty and StaffAnnouncementsDisability Services Meeting to be held at Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK - The Disability Services Department at Northeast Community College has scheduled a special meeting to familiarize individuals with services offered by that department. The annual Disability Services Informational Meeting is planned for Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in the College Welcome Center, Room 1108, on the campus in Norfolk. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:57 -0500  According to Mary Balaski, Disability Services coordinator, this meeting is for incoming students diagnosed with a disability or those who believe they may have a disability.  Parents of those with a disability and students who have benefitted from a special education program or served under a 504 plan are encouraged to attend. During this meeting, Balaski will explain eligibility and documentation requirements, how to receive accommodations, assistive technology supports for specific disabilities, course recommendations, and a realistic number of credit hours for which to register.  Balaski will explain the importance of communicating needs to faculty and staff, housing/residential life, support services, and community resources. Current Northeast students will also be sharing their experiences with using accommodations. Before the meeting begins, from 5:30-6 p.m., representatives from the Assistive Technology Partnership Program of Nebraska will demonstrate various devices and software to aid students with studying and access to education material. Northeast's financial aid office will remain open until 6:30 p.m. that day. Balaski said a disability is defined as a physical, mental or learning condition that affects major life activities. Major life activities that can be affected and influence access to educational programs may include seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and mobility.    Registration for the special meeting is requested by calling (800) 348-9033 or (402) 844-7714.  Those interested may also email <a href="mailto:shari@northeast.edu">shari@northeast.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:conniem@northeast.edu">conniem@northeast.edu</a> with a name, contact information, and the number of people planning to attend.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=801http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=801Press ReleasesNorfolkFaculty and StaffWomen's VolleyballWest Holt Student to Play Volleyball at Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK – A student from West Holt High School in Atkinson will be playing volleyball this fall for Northeast Community College.Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:55 -0500  Northeast Coach Amanda Schultze said Shelby Weber will join the team in its inaugural season. Northeast reinstated volleyball about a decade after it was discontinued. Weber, the daughter of Bob and Nancy Weber, had 184 kills, 102 blocks and 39 digs for the Huskies during the 2012 season. Her team, coached by Karla Slaymaker, earned several honors last season including: NENAC Tournament Champions for the second straight year; NENAC regular season champion; first place in the Plainview Tournament; and second place in the Creighton Tournament. Several other high school volleyball players from across Nebraska have signed to play for Northeast during the 2013-14 season.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=800http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=800Press ReleasesSpecial EventsNorfolkNortheast Community College to Host NEN All-Star Volleyball ClassicNORFOLK – The roster has been announced for the 2013 Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Classic. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:18:02 -0500  The 16th annual event will be held Saturday, June 8 at 4 p.m. at the Cox Activities Center at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. Members of the Dark Team include: Lindsey Appleby, O'Neill; Michaela Dendinger, Hartington; Anna Grovijohn, Howells-Dodge; K.C. Heimann, Howells-Dodge; Emily Knobbe, Guardian Angels Central Catholic; Amy Miller, Norfolk Catholic; Abby Ortmeier, Guardian Angels Central Catholic of West Point; Haley Roelle, Humphrey; Sydney Rose, Wakefield; Emily Schrempp, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Brittany Sullivan, Allen; and Mandi Uecker, Lutheran High Northeast. Head Coach is Sarah Edwards of Howells-Dodge. Assistant Coach is Nicole Renshaw of O'Neill St. Mary's. Members of the Light Team include: Bridget Arens, Crofton; Michaela Barry, Norfolk Catholic; Katelyn Dickes, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Alyssa Frauendorfer, Humphrey; Carissa Gutz, Osmond; Bre Hagedorn, Norfolk, Krystina Koepke, Pierce; Alexis Steffen, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Nazya Thies, Winside; Kiley Thompson, Laurel Concord - Coleridge; Rachel Weiser, Norfolk Catholic; and Rachel Wiedenfeld, Pierce. Head Coach is Patti Cunningham of Laurel-Concord. Assistant Coach is Susie Johnson of Crofton. Sullivan of Allen, and Thies of Winside are among the players in the All-Star Game who have signed to play volleyball at Northeast Community College this fall. The College has reinstated its volleyball program, with Amanda Schultze as head coach.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=799http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=799Press ReleasesSpecial EventsNorfolk30th All-Star Basketball Games Set at Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK – Some of the finest basketball players in the region will take to the hardwood next month in Norfolk.Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:03 -0500  Northeast Community College will host the 30th Annual Northeast Nebraska All-Star Basketball games in the Cox Activities Center on Friday, June 14, in the Cox Activities Center. The girls game will tip-off at 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow at 8 p.m. Members of the Girls’ Light Team include: Bridget Arens, Crofton; Michaela Barry, Norfolk Catholic; Katelyn Dickes, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Morgan Hansen, South Sioux City; Krystina Koepke, Pierce; Allie Millard, Valentine; Amy Miller, Norfolk Catholic; Makenzie Polacek, Howells-Dodge; Mandi Uecker,  Lutheran High Northeast; Rachel Wiedenfeld, Pierce. Coaches are Darren Sindelar of Pierce and Larry Ballinger of Pender.   Members of the Girls’ Dark Team include: Marisa Blanke, Emerson-Hubbard; Alayna Daberkow, Madison; Kirsten Fink, Randolph; Alyssa Frauendorfer, Humphrey; Carissa Gutz, Osmond; Bre Hagedorn, Norfolk; Ashley Heine, Wynot; Laurel Krohn, Osmond; Chelsi Mescher, Elgin/Elgin Pope John; Abby Ortmeier, Guardian Angels Central Catholic of West Point. Coaches are Randy Eisenhauer of Elgin/Pope John and Theresa Schnoor of Randolph. Members of the Boys’ Light Team include: Grant Anderson, Wayne; Trey Blackhawk, Winnebago; Kenny Blank, Lutheran High NE; Anthony Fast Horse, Valentine; Matt Gooch, Howells-Dodge; Jonathan Guenther, Guardian Angels Central Catholic of West Point; Derrick Hostert, O’Neill; Mitch Knobbe, Lutheran High NE; Nate Rogers, South Sioux City; and Brady Soden, Wayne. Coaches are Rocky Ruhl and Matt Schaub of Wayne.Members of the Boys’ Dark Team include: Grant Anderson, Randolph; Mark Bender, Humphrey; Dexter Black, Boyd County; Logan Feilmeier, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Riley Knake, Norfolk Catholic; Adam Krentz, Stanton; Kyle Lindhorst, Lindsay Holy Family; Mitchell Mailloux, Pender; Nick Martin, Ainsworth; and Nathan Wieseler, Wynot. Coaches are Lee Heimes of Wynot and Tyler Fincher of Wausa. http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=798http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=798Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsPresidentBoard of GovernorsSpecial EventsStudents and AlumniNorfolkWest PointO'NeillSouth Sioux CityFaculty and StaffHonorsGraduationNursingPTK40th Commencement at Northeast Community CollegeApproximately 800 students took part in the 40th Commencement Ceremony at Northeast Community College on Saturday in the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:28 -0500Northeast President Dr. Michael Chipps gave the commencement address. http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=797http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=797Press ReleasesPresidentNorfolkFaculty and StaffPtak Steps Down As VP At Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK – A top administrator at Northeast Community College has stepped down. Dave Ptak, vice president of Human Resources (HR), submitted his resignation Wednesday.Thu, 16 May 2013 06:41:53 -0500  Ptak, who has served the College on its administration team the past seven years, has expressed an interest in returning to the practice of law. Before joining Northeast, he served as city attorney for Norfolk and also was in private practice. “During his time at the college, Northeast has implemented many excellent policies and procedures which Dave has had a role in developing,” said Northeast President Dr. Michael Chipps. “The Northeast family thanks Dave for his contributions to the College and we wish him the best in his chosen profession.” Jennifer Happold, Northeast Human Resources coordinator, will oversee the HR office in the interim. The Human Resources Department is responsible for employee-related matters at the College from the time people inquire for a job to when they retire. The department’s duties include coordinating, hiring and employee evaluation processes, administering the college’s benefits program, and managing personnel issues, among others.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=796http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=796Press ReleasesPresidentBoard of GovernorsNorfolkO'NeillSouth Sioux CityFaculty and StaffAnnouncementsNortheast Board Member ResignsNORFOLK - A member of the Northeast Community College Board of Governors has resigned. Peg Niewohner’s resignation took effect April 17. Niewohner, of Norfolk, was elected to the board to represent Madison County’s District 5 in November, 2010. Her term expires in December, 2014. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:42:50 -0500  Niewohner cited time constraints with her work schedule in stepping down. In a letter to the board she said, “I have so enjoyed my time on the Board and especially working with all of the Board members and staff of the College.  I have the greatest respect for the Board and Staff and will miss you all so much.”  Northeast President Dr. Chipps said Niewohner will be missed. “We appreciate Peg’s service on the board. As alum of the college, Peg is a great advocate for Northeast and the success of our students. We appreciate and value these champions of higher education and she will be missed.” According to Board Bylaws, the Board of Governors will accept applications for Niewohner’s seat through June 6th. Applicants must live in District 5. A Board Selection Committee will make a recommendation of a successor, who will be sworn in at the Board’s July 11th meeting. The appointee will also be asked to seek election to the seat in 2014.  http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=795http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=795Press ReleasesPresidentBoard of GovernorsNorfolkFaculty and StaffHonorsNortheast-Nucor Collaboration RecognizedNORFOLK – A collaboration between Northeast Community College and the Nucor Detailing Center (NDC) has been recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges. Northeast was one of five finalists for the 2013 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence in the Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership category. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:39:00 -0500  Northeast was recognized for its workforce development relationship with the Nucor Detailing Center. The facility in Norfolk is a one of a kind operation providing drafting services to eight Nucor/Vulcraft Steel divisions across the United States. Nucor is the largest steel and steel products company in the nation. Northeast committed to doubling the size of its enrollment in its drafting programs after Nucor announced in 2005 it would locate its 50,000 square foot detailing center in Norfolk. “Excellence is sometimes difficult to define, but the program for which your college was nominated clearly demonstrates the kind of outstanding work these awards are designed to recognize,” said AACC President and CEO Dr. Walter Bumphus in referencing the collaboration between Northeast and Nucor. “I hope you and your campus family take pride in being among the first Awards of Excellence honorees. This distinction elevates your institution and your program to the national level. More importantly, it provides a much-deserved return on your dedication and hard work,” he said.                                                                          “This particular awards program was established to not only recognize exceptional achievement and leadership among community colleges, but also to increase national visibility for exemplary practices that will ultimately benefit all community colleges,” said Northeast President Dr. Michael Chipps.                                                      NDC Manager and Northeast alum Cindy Morrow said there is a strong partnership between Nucor and Northeast. “We should be very proud of the leadership we have here at the college. I am very proud of the relation that I have personally and on a business level with the instructors and the staff here,” she said. Dirk Petersen, general manager of Nucor Steel in Norfolk, said the company is interested in seeing an increase in the drafting program at Northeast. Petersen, who also serves on the Northeast Board of Governors, said the company wants to expand NDC operations from not only detailing deck and joists for Vulcraft Steel, but to add detailing of rebar for Nucor. Nucor is the largest rebar manufacturer in the United States. "We’ll need the help of Northeast Community College and the great people here in Northeast Nebraska,” Petersen said. “The reason why this (NDC) has been a success, the reason why we came here is because we have great people in Northeast Nebraska to fill those needs.” Over 60 percent of the detailers at the Nucor Detailing Center are Northeast Community College graduates. The NDC’s recent internship program has brought in several other Northeast graduates who have other majors.                                                                   PHOTO CUTLINE     Northeast Community and the Nucor Detailing Center in Norfolk were presented with a crystal trophy after being named a finalist in the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) 2013 Awards of Excellence in the Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership category. The College presented local Nucor officials with the trophy at Northeast’s Board of Governor’s meeting Thursday in Norfolk.  Pictured (from left to right) are Dirk Petersen, Nucor General Manager in Norfolk and a member of the Northeast Board of Governors, NDC Manager Cindy Morrow, Northeast President Dr. Michael Chipps, and Northeast Vice President of Educational Services John Blaylock.