Ben Seel, Independence Community College Political Science Professor, has announced a Board of Trustee Candidates Forum for students, staff and community members on Tuesday, March 29th. The event will be held in the William Inge Theatre on beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a casual meet and greet. The formal platform speeches will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception and informal discussions at approximately 6:45 p.m.
“I’ve invited all nine of the candidates to the public forum on the ICC campus where they can introduce themselves and share their thoughts with our students, employees of the College, and the general public,” said Seel, who will serve as host and emcee for the evening. “This event is being sponsored by the Political Science Department because many people on campus are interested in meeting our candidates in person.”
The nine candidates are vying for three board positions and will be on the April 5th general election ballot for registered voters living in the northern half of Montgomery County.
Each candidate has been asked to bring a one page document listing their qualifications for the board, their platform, and any other information that whey will want voters to have about their candidacy. A list of questions was included and the candidates’ information and answers will be compiled into information packets for those attending the forum.
During the public forum, each candidate will have several minutes to address the audience. “After all the candidates speak, we will take a short recess and then move into a Q&A session. Members of the audience will be allowed to direct a question to a specific candidate and the candidate will have up to two minutes to respond; one other candidate will be given the opportunity for a one minute rebuttal/extension. There will be time allotted for one direct question per candidate,” added Seel.
For more information about the forum, contact Seel at either bseel@indycc.edu or 620-332-5464.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Scuba Kansas this Spring with ICC
Scuba Diving is back by popular demand this spring at Independence Community College. Whether you’re looking ahead for adventure in exotic locales or fulfilling a thirst for knowledge, Scuba Diving will begin at ICC Tuesday March 29th.
Master Scuba Instructor Grady Weston, of Extreme Sports of Joplin, will be teaching the class on Tuesday nights on ICC’s Main Campus in room AC101 of the Academic Building. The class meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. through May 12th.
Students of the class will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and enjoyable scuba diving in lakes, bays, and oceans. Students learn principles of diving physics and physiology, selection and maintenance of equipment, and safe diving practices. In addition to pool training, students will participate in five open water scuba dives and upon completion will qualify for SDI Open Water certification
The two-credit hour course training will be divided into two parts. The first three sessions will be held in AC101 of the Academic Building. Enrollment is open to anyone aged 13 and up who is interested in getting open water scuba certification for both fresh and salt water diving. Cost of this course including books, tuition, college fees, instructional supplies, scuba boots, and diving fees is approximately $350. Students may contact the college or enroll the first night of class.
Following successful completion of the course, an open water certification will be held for students at Beaver Lake in Arkansas.
For more information, contact Travis Githens, Director of Evening and Outreach Programs, at (620) 332-5420 or email Tgithens@indycc.edu.
Master Scuba Instructor Grady Weston, of Extreme Sports of Joplin, will be teaching the class on Tuesday nights on ICC’s Main Campus in room AC101 of the Academic Building. The class meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. through May 12th.
Students of the class will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and enjoyable scuba diving in lakes, bays, and oceans. Students learn principles of diving physics and physiology, selection and maintenance of equipment, and safe diving practices. In addition to pool training, students will participate in five open water scuba dives and upon completion will qualify for SDI Open Water certification
The two-credit hour course training will be divided into two parts. The first three sessions will be held in AC101 of the Academic Building. Enrollment is open to anyone aged 13 and up who is interested in getting open water scuba certification for both fresh and salt water diving. Cost of this course including books, tuition, college fees, instructional supplies, scuba boots, and diving fees is approximately $350. Students may contact the college or enroll the first night of class.
Following successful completion of the course, an open water certification will be held for students at Beaver Lake in Arkansas.
For more information, contact Travis Githens, Director of Evening and Outreach Programs, at (620) 332-5420 or email Tgithens@indycc.edu.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Bread Making Topic of New Class
A Bread Making Class has been added to the Mid-Semester Course line up at Independence Community College. The hands-on instructional sessions are laid out in three evening classes beginning on March 28th and continuing on April 4th and 11th.
“Hands-on yeast bread is the study topic,” said instructor Patty Wolfe, who teaches ICC’s popular Cake Decorating classes. “We’ll study white and whole wheat breads, cinnamon rolls, raisin bread, and, time permitting, may work with yeast doughnuts and different shaped dinner rolls. My plan is to have some product ready to bake so students can see what it looks like at each stage of the process and we’ll be using the oven to bake during class so they can see the finished product.”
She went on to add that the students will learn bread baking skills and get success tips, in addition to the experience of stirring up their own dough, kneading, and letting it rise. Each student will be making their own dinner rolls and small loaves of bread.
Wolfe will be teaching in the Community Room Kitchen of ICC West from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Cost is $25.00 and can be paid on the first night of class. Minimal supplies will need to be purchased and the supply list will be distributed at the first session.
For more information, call (620) 332-5433 or email asmith@indycc.edu
“Hands-on yeast bread is the study topic,” said instructor Patty Wolfe, who teaches ICC’s popular Cake Decorating classes. “We’ll study white and whole wheat breads, cinnamon rolls, raisin bread, and, time permitting, may work with yeast doughnuts and different shaped dinner rolls. My plan is to have some product ready to bake so students can see what it looks like at each stage of the process and we’ll be using the oven to bake during class so they can see the finished product.”
She went on to add that the students will learn bread baking skills and get success tips, in addition to the experience of stirring up their own dough, kneading, and letting it rise. Each student will be making their own dinner rolls and small loaves of bread.
Wolfe will be teaching in the Community Room Kitchen of ICC West from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Cost is $25.00 and can be paid on the first night of class. Minimal supplies will need to be purchased and the supply list will be distributed at the first session.
For more information, call (620) 332-5433 or email asmith@indycc.edu
Thursday, March 3, 2011
"School House Rock, Live!" Opens Friday
The Independence College Music Department will present School House Rock, Live! opens this weekend on the William Inge Theater stage. The Emmy Award winning television hit of the 1970s will come to life again on the stage of the William Inge Theater March 4, 5 and 6.
The fast paced musical is a fun adaptation of the popular educational cartoon that taught everything from grammar, math and to government using quirky characters and song. The show will be presented Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. with a special Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.
The show is being presented at ICC under the musical direction of Eric Rutherford and Lisa Kramer with a cast of talented ICC students. General seating tickets are: $8 for adults; $4 for children. ICC faculty, staff and students with college IDs will be admitted free of charge. The production is of course suitable for all ages.
The fast paced musical is a fun adaptation of the popular educational cartoon that taught everything from grammar, math and to government using quirky characters and song. The show will be presented Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. with a special Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.
The show is being presented at ICC under the musical direction of Eric Rutherford and Lisa Kramer with a cast of talented ICC students. General seating tickets are: $8 for adults; $4 for children. ICC faculty, staff and students with college IDs will be admitted free of charge. The production is of course suitable for all ages.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Reservations now being accepted for Pirate Preview Day
Reservations for Independence Community College’s Pirate Preview Day are now being accepted. Pirate Preview Day for high school seniors and their parents will be held on ICC’s main campus on Friday, March 11th from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. An optional Financial Aid Workshop is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. All interested seniors and parents are invited to attend and each attending student will be awarded a $100 scholarship for use in Fall 2011 classes.
Events of the day include meeting faculty members and learning about ICC’s academic programs, student organizations and activities, campus tour, information about student support services and student organizations and activities. A scavenger hunt will also be conducted and prizes will be awarded. Lunch will be provided for participants and their parents.
Pirate Preview Day is a way for students and their families to learn about ICC’s many academic programs, learn the ins and outs of financial aid and apply now for fall scholarships, while boosting students confidence as they prepare for their college experience.
Instructors will be on hand to meet the guests, pass out departmental information and to answer any questions that students/parents may have. Departments and organizations participating include: Student Support Services, Admissions, The Inge Center for the Arts, Library Services, Fine Arts, Vet Tech Program, Financial Aid, Communications, Foreign Languages, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the ICC Student Ambassadors, Athletics, Academic Advising, Housing, Freshman Seminar, Fusion and the Business Office.
To attend Pirate Preview Day, students must pre-register by contacting the Welcome Desk in Student Services by calling 1-800-842-6063, ext. 5472 or (620) 332-5472. Registrations can also be made by emailing Rebeka Crawford, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students, at Rcrawford@indycc.edu.
Events of the day include meeting faculty members and learning about ICC’s academic programs, student organizations and activities, campus tour, information about student support services and student organizations and activities. A scavenger hunt will also be conducted and prizes will be awarded. Lunch will be provided for participants and their parents.
Pirate Preview Day is a way for students and their families to learn about ICC’s many academic programs, learn the ins and outs of financial aid and apply now for fall scholarships, while boosting students confidence as they prepare for their college experience.
Instructors will be on hand to meet the guests, pass out departmental information and to answer any questions that students/parents may have. Departments and organizations participating include: Student Support Services, Admissions, The Inge Center for the Arts, Library Services, Fine Arts, Vet Tech Program, Financial Aid, Communications, Foreign Languages, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the ICC Student Ambassadors, Athletics, Academic Advising, Housing, Freshman Seminar, Fusion and the Business Office.
To attend Pirate Preview Day, students must pre-register by contacting the Welcome Desk in Student Services by calling 1-800-842-6063, ext. 5472 or (620) 332-5472. Registrations can also be made by emailing Rebeka Crawford, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students, at Rcrawford@indycc.edu.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Advanced Training Available for Working EMTs beginning March 1st
Advanced Emergency Medical Tech training is being offered at Independence Community College beginning March 1st. The three-month class opens the door for additional earning potential for licensed EMTs seeking increased skills and training for job advancement.
This course includes instruction in IV therapy, blood draws, and advanced airway skills along with additional leadership skills in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. The course includes 30 hours of clinical application at EMS and the hospital. Successful completion will allow the student to challenge the Kansas State Registry Exam. Students must hold a current EMT certification to enroll in this class.
Sue Manning will instruct the six-credit hour class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-10:00 p.m. from March 1st, through June 2nd. Classes will meet in the EMT Classroom at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in Room ICCW105.
The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT training. For more information, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
This course includes instruction in IV therapy, blood draws, and advanced airway skills along with additional leadership skills in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. The course includes 30 hours of clinical application at EMS and the hospital. Successful completion will allow the student to challenge the Kansas State Registry Exam. Students must hold a current EMT certification to enroll in this class.
Sue Manning will instruct the six-credit hour class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-10:00 p.m. from March 1st, through June 2nd. Classes will meet in the EMT Classroom at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in Room ICCW105.
The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT training. For more information, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Cast Gathers for “Community 24-Hour Plays”
Media Contact: Bruce Peterson (620) 331-4100, ext. 4216
Numerous area residents take on the artistic challenge to create original short new plays at the Annual Independence Area Community 24 Hour Plays performing Saturday, January 29, at 8:00 p.m., in the William Inge Theatre at Independence Community College.
The event is sponsored by the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College. Admission is $5 adults and $2 students.
Community members will participate as actors, directors, playwrights and backstage help. The initial list of anticipated community participants, along with some ICC students, include: Sherri Allen, Caleb Bechtle, Lauren Bell, Rich Browning, Marcia Carvalho, Vanessa Dennis, Michael Fienen, Jim Fischer, Peggy Forsberg, Jill Huggins, Jonna Jarnagin, Callie Kays, Lily Morgan, and Leslie Anne Padilla.
Liz Reynolds, Lavinia Roberts, Deb Sandoval, Keith Shepard, Jordan Shapley, Joel Simwinga, John Lloyd Stafford, Adrienne Thompson, Allen Twichell, Matt Wallis, Asa Walker, Zach Webb, Zach Webb the younger, Dan Williams, and Tony Wood.
There remain possible openings for additional assistant directors and technicians and some actors. Please call the Inge Center at (620) 332-5492 for more information.
The plays are appropriate for ages 13 and older.
The event is conducted in partnership with the 24 Hour Play Company of New York. The Inge Center sponsors two similar events in the fall—the High School 24 Hour Plays and the College 24 Hour Plays. The Community 24 Hour Plays were formed to allow for more local residents to participate in the “24 Hour Plays” experience.
The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, the Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar (“Splendor in the Grass”) winning writer who was born and raised in Independence. The Inge Center for the Arts is supported in part by major grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, the Hallmark Corporation and the Dramatists Guild of New York.
For more information regarding the Community 24 Hour Plays, or other Inge Center activities, contact the Center at (620) 332-5492 or visit www.ingecenter.org.
Numerous area residents take on the artistic challenge to create original short new plays at the Annual Independence Area Community 24 Hour Plays performing Saturday, January 29, at 8:00 p.m., in the William Inge Theatre at Independence Community College.
The event is sponsored by the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College. Admission is $5 adults and $2 students.
Community members will participate as actors, directors, playwrights and backstage help. The initial list of anticipated community participants, along with some ICC students, include: Sherri Allen, Caleb Bechtle, Lauren Bell, Rich Browning, Marcia Carvalho, Vanessa Dennis, Michael Fienen, Jim Fischer, Peggy Forsberg, Jill Huggins, Jonna Jarnagin, Callie Kays, Lily Morgan, and Leslie Anne Padilla.
Liz Reynolds, Lavinia Roberts, Deb Sandoval, Keith Shepard, Jordan Shapley, Joel Simwinga, John Lloyd Stafford, Adrienne Thompson, Allen Twichell, Matt Wallis, Asa Walker, Zach Webb, Zach Webb the younger, Dan Williams, and Tony Wood.
There remain possible openings for additional assistant directors and technicians and some actors. Please call the Inge Center at (620) 332-5492 for more information.
The plays are appropriate for ages 13 and older.
The event is conducted in partnership with the 24 Hour Play Company of New York. The Inge Center sponsors two similar events in the fall—the High School 24 Hour Plays and the College 24 Hour Plays. The Community 24 Hour Plays were formed to allow for more local residents to participate in the “24 Hour Plays” experience.
The Inge Center is named for the late William Inge, the Pulitzer Prize (“Picnic”) and Oscar (“Splendor in the Grass”) winning writer who was born and raised in Independence. The Inge Center for the Arts is supported in part by major grants from the Kansas Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, the Hallmark Corporation and the Dramatists Guild of New York.
For more information regarding the Community 24 Hour Plays, or other Inge Center activities, contact the Center at (620) 332-5492 or visit www.ingecenter.org.
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