A publication of Stark State College of Technology for alumni, friends of the College and the community

NEW AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER FUELS PROGRAM’S GROWTH SEE PAGE 6

F A L L 2 0 0 5WHAT’S INSIDEz NEW! Automotive Technology Center

Fuels Program’s Growth

z Third Annual Benefactors Luncheon

z NEW! Associate of Arts Degree

z Stark State Leads Ohio In EnrollmentGrowth

z NEW! TRIO Student Support Program

z Satellite Centers Continue To Grow

President’s Messageby John O’Donnell, President, Stark State College

As we gathered on August 10, 2005 for the dedication of the Stark State College Automotive Technology Center(pages 6 and 7), we could feel the excitement and pride during the ceremony, the result of the vision, collaboration,and teamwork of the many partners in the room.

The partners in attendance were many and each wasacknowledged. Local representatives were present fromthe Stark County Automobile Dealers’ Association, theGreater Cleveland Automobile Dealers’ Association,Harris-Day Architects, and Shalmo Construction Company.

Our national corporate partners were there in force as well – Toyota,General Motors, Chrysler, Honda, and Caterpillar, traveling from Illinois,Michigan, and as far away as California. Professor Randy Bennett was excellent in acknowledging the contributions of all present and stronglyemphasized the dedication of his automotive technology faculty to teaching,to integrating technology into the curriculum, and to the success of their students both both in mastering skills and obtaining employment in theirareas of expertise.

Fonda Williams, vice president of sales for GroupMidwest and chairpersonof the Stark State College Board of Trustees, summarized the mission of Stark State College by acknowledging the complexity of the technology, thecontributions of our partners, and the expertise of our faculty. He added that at Stark State College “We save lives.” Simply through access to highereducation, mastery of career skills and career placement, we take our studentsto a new level of life achievement.

Many of our students first come to us unsure of their career goals andunable to specify a particular academic program. In this issue of the Review,you will read about our new joint associate degree program with Kent StateUniversity and Kent State University–Stark Campus (page 4). The generalstudies program provides students with a chance to explore career areas toeither choose a particular associate degree or transfer to Kent Stark or othercolleges. Imagine earning an associate degree at Stark State College and abachelor’s degree at Kent Stark for the approximate total cost for two degreesof $21,000 – access, affordability, and excellence. I thank Dr. Carol Cartwright,president of Kent State University, for her support in advancing this publichigher education partnership, and I welcome Dr. Betsy Boze, dean of KentStark, to our partnership in public higher education.

More exciting things are happening at Stark State with the addition ofanother satellite center. Beginning in January, Stark State, at the request of Lake Local Schools, will offer courses at Lake Community Center (page 9). Once again, Stark State is making the pursuit of higher educationmore convenient for the residents of greater Uniontown/Hartville.

Vision. Collaboration. Teamwork. At Stark State College, we are working with our many partners to advance the lives of the citizens, businesses, and communities of Stark and surrounding counties.

Stark State College is committed to equal opportunity for all anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry,national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran’s status.

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AdministrationJohn O’Donnell, Ph.D., President

Thomas A. Chiappini, Vice President for Business and Finance

Lawrence M. Cox, Ph.D., Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs and Corporate Services

Para M. Jones, Vice Presidentfor Advancement and Student Services

John J. Kurtz, Vice President for Information Technology and Administrative Services

Board of TrusteesFonda P. Williams II, Chair

Christopher J. Maurer, Vice ChairMichael J. Hill

Penny L. Sherrod-CampanizziWilliam Strohmenger

Michael Thomas, D.D.S.

Foundation Board of DirectorsRon Wilkof, President

Paul Feaser, Vice PresidentCharles West, Treasurer

Nancy McPeek, SecretaryHortense BobbittDonald ColanerGene DeChellisSally EfremoffDavid Ewing

Irving Gordon, D.O.Monica GwinLynn Hamilton

Robert Leasure, Ph.D.George Lemon

William Luntz, EmeritusJohn J. McGrath, Ed.D.John O’Donnell, Ph.D.

James Powell, EmeritusAhmed Sabe, M.D.Terrence Seeberger

Mary Jo Shannon SlickWilliam Strohmenger

Thomas StroubleGrace WakulchikJeffery Walters

Frank Weinstock, M.D.Frank Wittman

Steve Yoder

EditorIrene Lewis Motts

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ON THE COVERStark State College President John O’Donnell, left,

and Automotive Technology Department Chair Randy Bennett,admire a few of the many automobiles

that were displayed at the grand opening.

FRED F. SILK SCHOLARSHIP“The scholarship helped so much with

the cost of books and materials.In addition, it allowed me totake two additional special-ized courses, beyond mydegree requirements, whichwill make me even more

employable.”— Sue Lechner, Canton,

computer networking and telecommunicationstechnology, graduated May 2005

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP“I’m grateful for the financial help,

especially while I’m supporting a family and attending college.

On behalf of the studentbody, I’m also grateful to theAlumni Association for theirsupport and to everyone

who supports scholarships.— Chris Monroe, Louisville,

environmental, health and safety technology,will graduate May 2006

BETTY JEAN MORFORD MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP“I am very fortunate and honored to

have received this scholarshipbecause I know that BettyJean Morford had such animpact on the program. Itrelieved a great financial

burden while I worked andattended classes.”

— Shelley Haueter, Bolivar, environmental, health and safety technology,

will graduate December 2005

WILLIAM V. HAVERLOCK SCHOLARSHIP“I was on my own for 11 years with

a young son at the time and thisscholarship had a tremendousimpact on my financial situation. It was a dreamcome true to receive my education!”

— June Weaver, Dover,human and social services, will graduate

December 2005About the Stark State College Foundation - The Stark State College Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization formed in1986 to seek, receive, manage and distribute funds, equipment, property and other contributions for the benefit of the students andprograms of Stark State College. The Foundation plays a crucial role in helping the College provide excellent educational services to the Greater Stark County community. 3

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT NEWS

Stark State Vice President Para Jones addresses donors and scholarship recipients at the Third Annual Benefactors Luncheon, held October 27.

As a community-based college of technology, Stark State changes lives andbuilds futures in so many ways by creating a learning and support environmentthat encourages personal and academic growth. Many of our students struggle to make ends meet while paying for college costs.

As more and more students arrive on our doorstep, the need for donor support increases as we seek ways to bridge the increasing gap between state support and student costs. That is why we turn to our community to help our students through private scholarship support. The facts speak for themselves:• The median annual income of our students who receive financial aid is

$12,064. Federal and state financial aid programs do not provide sufficientresources to help low-income students with tuition, books and other costs.

• 86% of Stark State students work in low-paying jobs, making them ineligiblefor most federal and state financial aid programs. These “working poor”

students – many with dependent children – have a difficult time paying tuition while supporting themselves and their families.

• Many students must “stop out” (do not return for classes from one semester to the next) or drop out entirely due to financial reasons. This past academic year, the Stark State Foundation endowment provided

nearly $75,000 in private scholarships to 175 deserving students. Student need ismuch greater than the College can serve. Additional private scholarships andtuition assistance is needed to ensure that more Stark County high school studentscome to Stark State directly after graduation to earn associate and transfer degrees,ensuring a brighter economic future for them and for the community.Approximately 90% of Stark State’s graduates remain in the area and are gainfullyemployed following graduation.

“The Stark State Foundation’s goal is to increase the College’s scholarshipendowment to provide a permanent, stable source of financial support for low-income students now and in the future,” said Para M. Jones, vice president for advancement and student services. “We thank our many generous donors for the scholarship assistance they provide to our students.

“I wish donors could see firsthand how their generous gifts change the lives of students,” she added. “The Foundation will continue to ask the community tosupport the needs of our students through more private scholarships.”

Our students, our success, our spirit; scholarships support their goals

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NEW!Associate of artsdegree opens a worldof opportunities for students

Stark State College, in conjunction with Kent State University–Stark Campus, is offering an exciting, jointly-awarded associate of arts (A.A.) with five degree“tracks” to fit a variety of interests and educational pursuits.

This program is designed to allow students the opportunity to graduate with an associate of arts degree which positions graduates to pursue more focusedstudy at the baccalaureate levels. Through a special partnership with KSU-Stark,transition to a B.A. at KSU-Stark is seamless for the student.

“Because the associate of arts degree opens so many pathways to continue one’s education, it is specifically designed to promote higher educational attainment and the establishment of successful careers in Stark County,” said Dr. John O’Donnell, president, Stark State College.

These five tracks are available within the A.A. degree:

The Generalist Track: This is the most academically flexible approach tothe A.A. and recommended for students wanting to keep their options open.In this option, students complete the first two years of studies, then transfer to a baccalaureate program or decide, through their course exploration, to pursue a specific associate degree.The Math/Science Track: This track is recommended for students considering pursuit of a baccalaureate-level major in mathematical and scientific fields of study.The Fine Arts-Art Track: This track is recommended for persons giving thought to a career in the visual arts. The Fine Arts-Music Track: This track is recommended for students investigating further education in music and musical performance.The Information Technology Track: This track is recommended for students preparing for computer-related careers.

Those who should consider this degree are:• recent high school graduates, uncertain about their career paths, who

would like to explore a variety of career options for which an associate degree is beneficial.

• adults who are uncertain of their career plans and want to explore different areas while pursuing a course of study guaranteed to transfer easily into a range of degree completion plans.

• students who have accumulated credits on their Stark State transcript, but who have not completed a degree.

• students who have earned a one-year certificate and wish to pursue an associate degree.

• pre-health students who do not matriculate into a health degree program.

Since the A.A. degree is jointly awarded, students may enroll in the degree program at either Stark State or KSU-Stark. Classes may be taken on both campuses and students pay the tuition rate of the institution in which they are enrolled, even though they are considered cross-registered.

For additional information, call the Office of Admissions/StudentServices at 330-966-5450 or visit the Web at www.starkstate.edu.

Stark State Trustee wins humanitarian awardStark State College Trustee

Dr. Michael Thomas, DDS, hasbeen awarded the 2005 OhioDental Association MarvinFisk Humanitarian Award.

Thomas was nominatedby the Stark County DentalSociety who cited several vol-unteer efforts and commitments toprograms for the disabled, elderly andyouth.

Thomas was instrumental in thedesign and early funding of the dentalclinic at the Canton Community Clinic.He has volunteered his services one daya month at the Clinic, without fail, sinceit opened in 1996.

“I’m pretty much living a nice life,but it’s all God given,” Thomas said. “I welcome the opportunity to giveback from what God has given me.”

Thomas joined the Stark State Boardof Trustees in 2000 and was reappointedin 2003.

Second year medical laboratory technology student,Terri Wilbert examines a gram stain for bacteriausing the program’s newly acquired microscopes.

The clinical grade microscopes are equipped withfluorescence and a camera. This allows imagesfrom a specimen slide to be projected on screen,enabling the entire class to view the same informa-tion. The images can also be converted into a digital format and saved to a CD for future use.

Ohio congressman Ralph Regula was instrumentalin obtaining the federal funds used to purchase themicroscopes. Regula is the chairman of the Housesubcommittee on Labor, Health and HumanServices, Education, and Related Agencies.

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Stark State College reappoints two Board members

Christopher J. Maurer, executive vice-president, human resources ofFirstMerit Corporation andPenny Sherrod-Campanizzi,director of EnterpriseSystems at The Babcockand Wilcox Company,have been reappointed tothree-year terms on theStark State College Board of Trustees.

Maurer, a past chairperson, is currently serving for the second time as vice chairperson, and has been serving onthe Board since 1993. He joined FirstNational Bank of Ohio in 1992 as senior vice president and director of human resourcesand was named to the same position withFirstMerit in 1993. Prior to joining FirstNational, Maurer worked for 21 years withDiebold Incorporated, holding various humanresources management positions. Hereceived a bachelor’s degree in educationfrom the University of Akron and is pursuingan executive MBA degree at Kent StateUniversity.

Sherrod-Campanizzi has been a Boardmember since 2002. She joined Babcock andWilcox in 1974 and worked inthe areas of production control, materials and marketing. Prior to beingnamed to her currentposition in 2001, Sherrod-Campanizzi servedfour years as general manager of replacement parts.She is currently the chair of theManufacturer’s Alliance (MAPI) E-BusinessCouncil and chair of the Babcock and Wilcox 2005 United Way campaign.Sherrod-Campanizzi earned her bachelor’sdegree in business from Hiram College.

Other Board members include Fonda P. Williams, chairperson; Michael J. Hill, William R. Strohmenger, and Michael Thomas, DDS.

Fifty-five percent increase in enrollment since 2000

Stark State College leads Ohio in enrollment growth

Stark State College leads all public Ohio colleges and universities in enrollmentgrowth, according to the Ohio Board of Regents, with an 11.3 percent increase forfall semester. Stark State continues as Ohio’s largest technical college and has beenranked nationally as 30th among 50 of the fastest growing public technical collegesin the country.

For the sixth consecutive year, Stark State College has reported the highestenrollment in the College’s 45-year history, with 7000 students on campus this fall.Overall, Stark State’s enrollment has increased 55% since 2000.

“The College’s continued record enrollment is testimony to the quality of StarkState’s academic programs,” said Dr. John O’Donnell, president of Stark State.“Students value our affordability, accessibility, and transferability. We offer a broad selection of degree programs that provide our graduates with rewardingcareers in today’s fastest-growing fields and provide opportunities for bachelor’sdegrees at our partner institutions in the community.

O’Donnell added that of the College’s 593 graduates in 2004, over 93% wereemployed upon graduation. “Our degrees are market-driven,” O’Donnellexplained. “Our instructional programs are state-of-the-art and meet the needs of our students and employers.” Stark State’s affordable tuition of $120 per semester hour is also an advantage for local students, as well as the College’s wide range of scholarships and financial aid programs.

Stark State recently started an associate of arts degree for those individuals seeking more of a liberal arts-based degree. Offered in conjunction with Kent StateUniversity – Stark Campus, the degree provides seamless transition to the bachelorof arts program at KSU (see page 4 for more information about the AA degree).

To keep pace with growing enrollments, Stark State’s campus has continued to expand with the completion of the W.R. Timken Center for InformationTechnology, the Ralph Regula Wellness and Therapy Center, the AutomotiveTechnology Center located on Whipple Ave. and several new student parking lots.

According to the Ohio Board of Regents, Stark State’s closest competitor inenrollment growth this fall among all public institutions of higher education wasCentral Ohio Technical College with an increase of 9.1 percent.

Two additional parking lots with 266 spaces were added this semester at the corner of Mega Streetand Frank Avenue to accommodate increased enrollment.

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An enrollment growth of 582% in Stark StateCollege’s automotive technology program fueledthe need for the new, free-standing AutomotiveTechnology Center on Whipple Avenue.

“Awesome” is the most frequently heard description of the high-tech, $4.2 million facility,currently home to 396 students, 11 full-time faculty,6 part-time faculty and several staff members.Nearly 40,000 square feet of classrooms, laborato-ries and car bays now accommodates this rapidlygrowing program. The facility provides room toexpand the number of cars that can actually be inclassroom settings. Previously, the program hadabout 17,000 square feet at the College. The newfacility has a 15,000 square foot, state-of-the-art,computerized automotive lab area that can accommodate 35 vehicles; 24-station computer

classroom/lab; 110 free-standing computers; andthree business/general studies classrooms.

“This center is designed to allow automotivetechnology students the opportunity to take allrequirements for an associate degree in this facility– without having to commute between our campus-es,” said Stark State President John O’Donnell at the grand opening. “It is truly a high-tech centerfor teaching and learning to support the northeastOhio automotive industry.”

Bennett still marvels at the amount of spaceavailable for instruction. “Having the ability to adda wider variety of models makes our students moreversatile and more employable in the workplace,”said Randy Bennett, chair of the automotive technology program, who calls the new Center “a dream come true.”

Bennett and his faculty are responsible for theprogram’s growth from 68 students in 2000 to 396students this fall. They have worked closely withauto dealers in the area to offer programs to meettheir needs. Dealership support is strong, with deal-ers donating vehicles on which students learn.

The quality of the automotive technology pro-gram drew students even before the facility openedin January. “It is vital that today’s auto techniciansbe highly-trained and that they keep their skillscurrent,” said Bennett, explaining that the programsoffered also train service and parts managers, dealership service advisers and factory service representatives.

Classic cars were on display at the

Automotive Technology Center grand opening.

Stark State Automotive TechnologyCenter fuels program’s growth

“It is vital that today’s autotechnicians be highly-trained

and that they keep their skills current.”

— Randy BennettDepartment Chair

Automotive Technology

“…a dream come true.”

Randy Bennett, department chair of the automotive program, praised his faculty andstaff (in the background) during the Automotive Technology Center grand opening.

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“…This is truly a model facilityin the country.”

— Jim Kling, executive director of the Stark County Automobile Dealers Association

“This is truly a model facility in the country,” said Jim Kling, executive director of the Stark County Automobile Dealers Association.

Students can earn a two-year associate degree in automotive technology and specialize in General Motors, Honda or Toyota programs. In addition, the Center is the training facility for all of northeast Ohio’s GM dealership technicians.

The automotive students also like the new building. “It’s so much of a difference,” said Richard Smith, a sophomore in the automotive technology program. “We’re able to get a car in every classroom so we can have a hands-onlab in every classroom.”

During the last 20 years, there has been a rapid expansion in the use of electronics and microprocessor controls on automobiles. Today’s automobiles can have up to 42 on-board computers and microprocessors that control enginemanagement, emissions, occupant restraints, and on-board navigation systems. There are no printed service manuals in the building. Students use one of the 110 computersavailable in the facility to access online service manuals and to print the referencepages needed for the repair, this allows students to access the most current repairinformation available.

Along with their technical skills, today’s technicians must also have good computer, communication and customer contact skills.

“Our program blends classroom theory and hands-on training, thus giving the student the knowledge base and competencies they will need to process technical information, solve automotive problems and use diagnostics effectively,” said Bennett. “And, that makes our graduates very employable!”

Clockwise from the top:Automotive TechnologyDepartment Chair RandyBennett keeps the action moving at the Center. Faculty members workingwith students in the newCenter are Charles McDowell,instructor, GM ASEP; PerryBrelish, instructor, GMASEP, and Kevin Smith,instructor, comprehensiveautomotive technology.

CAMPUSNOTES…J The Stark State College student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants(IMA) has been named IMA’s “OutstandingTwo-Year College Chapter in the Nation”for the sixth time in seven years, and the fifthconsecutive year. Representatives from theCollege’s student chapter were recognizedrecently at the IMA national conference inBoston. In addition to the trophy, the winningchapter received a $1,000 cash award that will be used for student scholarships at StarkState. The annual competition honors studentchapters from across the U.S. for their effortsin promoting management accounting andfinancial management as professions andcareers. Judging criteria include the chapter’ssuccess with educational meetings, communityservice projects, awareness projects, linkagesto area businesses and more. J Healthinformation technology sophomoreMary Ann Patterson is therecipient of a 2005 FORE Merit Scholarship. FORE, theFoundation of Research andEducation of the AmericanHealth Information ManagementAssociation, provides financial and intellectualresources to sustain and recognize continuousinnovation and advances in health informationmanagement for the betterment of the profes-sion, healthcare, and the public. She wasawarded her the FORE UndergraduateScholarship. J BLAST, Business Leadersat Stark State student organization, created agreat deal of fun on campus with a specialHalloween party for students, faculty and stafffeaturing a scavenger hunt, pumpkin eatingcontest and prizes. J Phi Theta Kappastudent honorary society sponsored a “Make a Difference” campus-wide drive for new andgently-used stuffed animals to donate to theState Highway Patrol, Stark County Sheriff’sDepartment, Plain Township Fire Departmentand Canton City Police and Fire Departments.They collected over 700 stuffed animals thatwill be provided to comfort children who arevictims of fires, accidents or crimes.

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In June, Stark State was awarded a four-year, $880,000 grant to develop a new stu-dent services program. The TRIO StudentSupport Services program is designed toassist low income students, first generationcollege students, students with disabilitiesor any combination of the three.

The program director, Benjamin Tobias,says the goal of the program is to help students graduate and then either transferto a four-year institution or transitiondirectly into the workforce.

“We try and guide each student downthe path that is right for them individually,”Tobias said.

According to grant guidelines, the program must maintain an enrollment of 160 students. Currently, the programhas 100 students enrolled and will fill theremaining openings by the beginning ofspring semester 2006.

“We have a waiting list right now,”Tobias said. “We’re having great successenrolling students, but we wanted to slowdown and make sure we’re adhering tothe grant requirements and addressing allthe needs of our students.”

New student services program puts students on path to success

TRIO offers a number of servicesincluding tutoring, academic advisement,seminars and cultural enrichment activi-ties. Tobias said the enrichment activitiesare designed to encourage students toexperience things outside of their normalrealm.

One of the program’s participants,Danielle Martin, a human and social services major, praised the program. “I’mhere a lot,” she said, “The people are greatand the tutoring is very helpful.”

Martin was referred to TRIO by KathyBernstein, coordinator of disability supportservices. Students can be referred to TRIOby any member of the College or they maycome in and apply on their own.

The first step of the application processis a needs assessment to verify the studentfits at least one of the three criteria – lowincome, first generation college student ordisability. Each student is then given alearning and study strategy inventory.This is an assessment of the student’sexisting habits and abilities and is thenused to develop an individual studentsupport plan.

Once a decision is madeto accept a student into theprogram, the student signsa contract agreeing to givea minimum of 20 hours tothe program each semester.The 20 hours can be fulfilled using any of theservices TRIO offers.

“Basically we want thestudent to commit to beingactively engaged in theireducation,” Tobias said,“The contract is how weencourage that.”

Denise Messier, an occu-pational therapist assistantstudent in her second

semester at Stark State, said she wouldstrongly recommend TRIO to any studentwith the opportunity to enroll.

“TRIO provides me with a lot of supportand encouragement. Anyone who has achance to use this program definitelyshould,” she said, “It’s only to their bene-fit; TRIO is a real asset to the College.”

In addition to Tobias, TRIO employstwo retention specialists, an administrativeassistant and two work-study students.The program submits annual performancereviews and must reapply for the grant atthe end of this four-year term.

TRIO directorBenTobias reviews ahomework assignmentwith program partici-pant Danielle Martin.Martin is pursuingher degree in humanand social servicesand hopes to go on toMalone College or theUniversity of Akron forher bachelor’s degree. Murray Hooten, a retention specialist with the

TRIO program, discusses studying strategieswith Krystal Fuller, a dental hygiene major.Fuller credits the program with “helping me tokeep focus and not lose concentration in class.”

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Frank Fuller, Ph.D. has been named department chairof engineering technology. Fuller has 14 years of

engineering technology management, as well asteaching experience in post-secondary design andmanufacturing engineering. Prior to joining StarkState, Fuller taught at Trumbull Career and

Technical Center in Warren, OH. He has a bachelor’sdegree in industrial technology from Ohio University and

master’s and doctorate degrees in industrial technology education from the Ohio State University.

Barbara Harwell, massage therapy program coordinator and a licensed massage therapist, has

been named president of Ohio Council of MassageTherapy Schools (OCMTS), after serving one year as vice president. The OCMTS is a group of accredited Ohio massage therapy schools,

established to foster and influence policies and procedures concerning the operation and regulation of

professional massage therapy schools in Ohio. She also was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the StarkCounty ALS Network. Harwell has a bachelor’s degree inpsychology from the University of Akron and is pursuing hermaster’s degree in educational psychology from CapellaUniversity.

Sheryl Stuck, assistant professor of nursing, hasbeen named Outstanding Nurse of the Year -

Education, by the Ohio Nurse Association –Stark Carroll District (SCDNA). Stuck is thenewly elected SCDNA secretary and haspreviously served as board member and

delegate to the Ohio Nurse Association. Stuck has been at Stark State for 13 years. She

is currently serving on the academic affairs committeeof the President’s Cabinet.

Benjamin Tobias has been named program director of TRIO Student Support Services.

TRIO is a new grant-supported student services program designed to help studentsachieve their educational goals at StarkState as well as after graduation. Tobias

came to Stark State from Canton Country DaySchool where he taught grades five through eight

for the past three years. He has a bachelor’s degree in government from the United States Coast Guard Academyand master’s in education from Walsh University.

Glenda Zink, department chair and professor ofaccounting and finance, has been selected as part

of the 19th class for Leadership Stark County(LSC). From September 2005 through September2006, participants are given exposure, experiencesand connections, and challenged to learn more

about themselves, expand their social and profes-sional networks and refine their leadership skills.

Zink is one of 35 participants chosen for the 19th LSC class.

WORTHNOTING Stark State College satellite classes continue to grow

Enrollment at Stark State College’s satellite centers continues togrow as the program enters its fourth semester of offering courses inseveral locations. The College offers courses to the general public andcurrently enrolled high school students (post-secondary educationoption) who would prefer to take college classes at locations inAlliance, Carrollton, downtown Canton and Uniontown/Hartville.

“We have over 200 currently enrolled in satellite centers and wehope to increase enrollment even more for spring semester,” saidDennis Trenger, satellite coordinator. A complete listing of satellitecourses is available at www.starkstate.edu.

In response to continued growth at satellite centers, the Collegerecently leased a location in Alliance that will serve as a free-standingsatellite center. “This is an exciting move since in most of our locations, we’re using community facilities to hold classes, throughthe generosity of those communities,” said Trenger. In Carrollton,classes are held at the Carrollton Fairgrounds Friendship Center andat Mercy Medical Center of Carrollton. Downtown Canton classesare held at the Timken Campus and at the Southeast CommunityCenter. The newly-planned Uniontown/Hartville satellite will behoused in the Lake Community Center and will open in Januarywith the start of spring classes.

In all locations, College officials met with community leaders todetermine the educational needs. “We had outstanding meetings andreceived wonderful feedback from community leaders,” said Trenger.“Based upon what we learned, we will continue to develop courseschedules to meet the needs of the community, offering courses thatappeal to all ages and that will help students get a good start on acollege education.”

Classes are taught by Stark State faculty and are fully-transferableto main campus and to most Ohio public colleges and universities.For more information about Stark State’s satellite centers, call theAdmissions Office, 330-966-5450 or visit the Stark State Web site atwww.starkstate.edu for the latest class schedule online.

A billboard, strategically located on State Street in Alliance, announces StarkState’s classes offered there.

Create a lasting memory at Stark State

Engraved bricks are a unique andpermanent way to commemorate a person or event.

The Stark State Alumni AdvisoryCouncil’s “Pathway to the Future” is the perfect way to:• celebrate graduation• commemorate a birth• mark a special anniversary• acknowledge a beloved faculty

member• remember a special achievement

in life• memorialize a loved one• recognize your business

This fundraiser supports the purchaseof instructional equipment at theCollege to ensure that students have thestate-of-art equipment to prepare themfor rewarding careers in technologyfields. For more information, visitwww.starkstate.edu/about/alumni/pathway.htm .

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College Central Network assists students, alumni and employers

A new and exciting program through Stark State College’s Career Services Office is College Central Network, where registered students and alumni may post résumésand search for jobs; and registered employers may post job positions and searchrésumés. All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are free of charge. Students, alumni and employers must register with Career Services inorder to use the services.

FOR STUDENTS and ALUMNIOnce registered, you may:• search for jobs targeted to Stark State College.• upload your résumé so that it can be

searched by employers, if you soauthorize. Your résumé must beapproved before it can be sent toemployers and submitted online toposted jobs.

• review your job search history.• receive emails about programs,

services and job-related topics.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR ALUMNI:Join our Mentoring Network bycompleting a profile to assist students and alumni in theircareer development, as well asinteract with them online.

FOR EMPLOYERSOnce registered, you may:• post jobs targeted to Stark State College students

and alumni on the Job Board.• search résumés of our students and alumni. The program has been a huge success withnearly 480 current students registered, over400 alumni registered and about 500 employersparticipating. More than 65 jobs are currently posted on the Job Board.

To learn more about the program, and/or to register, go to www.starkstate.edu or call Career Services at 330-966-5459.

Nominations in progress for 2006 Distinguished

Alumnus of the Year awardNominations are currently being

accepted for the Stark State CollegeDistinguished Alumnus of the YearAward. This special award is presentedto a graduate based upon his or herprofessional and personal achievementsand service to the community.

A nomination form is available onlineat www.starkstate.edu/about/alumni/distingalumni_form.htm .

The form may be submitted electroni-cally or printed and mailed to AlumniAdvisory Council, Stark State College,6200 Frank Ave., N.W., North Canton,OH 44720.

Nominations must be submitted tothe Alumni Advisory Council no laterthan March 31, 2006 so they may beginthe selection process. The recipient willbe recognized at the May 2006 gradua-tion ceremony.

Thanksgiving November 24, 25, 26 (College closed-Holiday)January Commencement January 10 • 6 p.m.

Martin Luther King Day January 16 (College closed-Holiday)Spring Semester Begins January 17

Presidents’ Day February 17 (College closed-Holiday)Semester Break March 20-25

May Commencement May 21 • 3 p.m.

WHAT’S NEW with you?If you’ve had a special event in your life recently, perhaps a marriage, birth of a child, job promotion

or a special honor, please let your Stark State College of Technology friends know about it! Simply fill out this form (additional sheet of paper may be used), attach a photo if you have one and send it to:

The Alumni Office, Rm S200, Stark State College of Technology, 6200 Frank Ave. N.W., N. Canton, OH 44720.You may also complete this form on the Web at www.starkstate.edu/about/alumni/whatsnew.htm

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Nick L. VanPelt, ’79, civil engineering,has accepted the position of

project designer with CivilConsulting and Design inGreenville, SC. VanPelt relo-cated in July after 20 years

living in southwest Florida. Hecurrently resides in Taylors, SC.

Barbara (Long) Kronenberg, ’81,accounting, is a commercial

property manager with SKYProperties, Inc. in Utah. Sheand her husband of twoyears, David, currently reside

in West Jordan, UT.

Denise (Yohe) Evans, ’84, businessmanagement, lives in Plain

Township with her husbandDan and their two sons. Sheis a realtor with Cutler GMACand specializes in residential

and investment properties.

Lonnie Massingill, ’85, business management, recently started a newbusiness in pre-paid legal services. He also serves as a credit analyst forCorporate Express in Atlanta, GA.Massingill, a resident of Riverdale, GA,is a licensed minister and assistant tothe pastor at the Greater New HarvestBaptist Church in Atlanta. He is also vice president of education withToastmasters International.

Greg Migliore, ’95, marketing andmanagement, was promoted

to marketing and operationsmanager at Sirak Mortgage in August. The Canton

resident is a former BLAST(Business Leaders at Stark State

College) scholarship recipient.

Tara (Bloom) Baxter, ’96, microcomputer applications,

and her husband Brian celebrated the birth of theirfirst child in June. The couple

and their daughter live inDennison, OH where Baxter

works as treasurer for Bloom’sPrinting, Inc.

Linda Peebles, ’00, early childhoodeducation, had her poem, Daddypublished by the International Book ofPoetry. The poem can be read online atwww.poetry.com. Peebles lives inNorth Canton where she works as a deliclerk and cook at ACME Fresh Market.

Pamela R. (Smith) Carli, ‘01, account-ing, CPA option, was named divisioncontroller for Foerster Systems in Salem,OH. The Alliance resident served inaccount payables prior to the promotion.

Lucinda Stone, ’01, nursing, has been named Outstanding Nurse of theYear – Practice, by the Ohio NurseAssociation–Stark Carroll District(SCDNA). Stone is a staff nurse inCanton’s Mercy Medical Center

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Rehab Unit and is active in her church’sParish Nurses program. Stone currentlylives in Sherrodsville, OH.

John R. Fetty, ’02, fire science, ofAlliance, OH, graduated suma cum laudefrom Franklin University with a bachelor’sdegree in public safety management.Fetty was a member of Stark State’s PhiTheta Kappa and has been a fire scienceinstructor at Stark State. He is currentlya lieutenant with the City of Alliance Fire Department.

Laura Fries, ’05, nursing received theOutstanding Student Nurse Award by the Ohio Nurse Association – StarkCarroll District (SCDNA). Fries resides in Massillon.

Chad A. Mayle, ’05, accounting, joinedRea and Associates, Inc. as a client

service specialist in their Medina,OH office. Mayle currentlyresides in Canton. Prior to joining Rea, Mayle worked for

Stanley Miller Construction forseven years.

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Massage Therapy ClinicStark State College’s Student Massage Clinic provides

50-minute relaxation massage services to the general public. Licensed massage therapists instruct and supervisestudents to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

The Clinic is currently taking appointments forWednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday andSaturdays from 9 a.m. - noon. During fall semester,Wednesday appointment times are extended until 7:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, or for more informationabout massage services and fees, call 330-966-5458, Ext. 4725. Appointments arerequired.

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Clinics provide low cost services to the public

Clinics are located on campus at 6200 Frank Avenue N.W., North Canton.Free parking for patients is available adjacent to the Clinic entrances.

Dental Hygiene Clinic

Stark State dental hygiene students, supervised by highly-qualified dental professionals, provide the public with educational, preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services at a nominal fee.

Due to the instructional nature of the Clinic, treatmentprogresses at a slower pace than in a dentist’s office, whileinstructors and students interact in a learning environment.All care meets the highest standards of quality.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic is a benefit for the communityand for Stark State dental hygiene students who willbecome future dental hygiene professionals. For more information about service, fees and appointments, call 330-305-6610. Appointments are required.