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Parkland wins regional equity award
Initiatives for underprepared students highlighted
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Parkland College recently won the 2009 Regional Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The award recognizes work of the college and its employees in ensuring equitable treatment for women and minority students in such areas as enrollment, successful program completions, participation in higher mobility college majors, community involvement, and employment/promotion.
The award will be presented on Friday, October 9 during the ACCT Annual Community College Leadership Congress in San Francisco, California. Additionally, as award recipient for the Central Region, Parkland will be the sole nominee from the region for the ACCT’s prestigious Charles Kennedy Equity Award. The winner of the national award will be announced for the first time at the conference gala that evening.
Parkland was nominated for the regional award for several equity-enhancing initiatives; chief among them are two which have improved academic success among students taking developmental courses. A disproportionate number of academically underprepared students who must take these courses are from minority groups; minority students make up almost 40% of students with developmental reading placements, for example.
To meet this challenge, Parkland created the Academic Development Center (ADC) in 2001, which was later supported by a five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Students receiving ADC services showed a 15% increase in fall-spring persistence, and earned 38% more in college credits, over students who declined this learning assistance. The ADC won several awards for its service, including the 2006 Terry O’Banion Shared Journey Award (Gold) from the National Council of Student Development and League of Innovation.
In 2006, Parkland integrated the ADC with three other learning support units to form the Center for Academic Success (CAS). Directed by Pam Lau, former reading professor from the Humanities Department, CAS was identified in 2007 as one of eight model community college programs in the nation for student retention and success. This recognition came from Community Colleges Can!, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education; it led to Parkland’s selection as a ‘mentor’ college to help other community colleges replicate similar support programs for developmental students.
The ACCT Regional Equity Award nomination for Parkland also included initiatives such as:
• Parkland Pathway to Illinois, a dual admissions transfer-guaranteed program between Parkland College and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), established in fall 2008. This program lets first-time students fulfill their first 60 hours at Parkland while taking one course per semester at UIUC and enjoying the benefits of university housing and recreation opportunities. Funded by the Lumina Foundation, the program strongly encourages participation by low-income, first-generation students, and by under-represented groups.
• Three programs that involved the college in minority community support: The Parkland College/Garden Hills Elementary School “Homework Club”, the award-winning program that partners Parkland students with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at the school for one-to-one tutoring/mentoring relationships; the college’s “Latino Family Day”, held in March 2009, in which more than 250 members of the Latino community participated; and Parkland’s Information Technology Workshops, open labs for the community set up at the Illinois Worknet Center. The workshops recruited and provided personal computer training to participants from underserved minority sectors of the community, with the goal of narrowing the digital divide.
• Parkland’s PROF (Professors of the Future) Scholar program, which identifies outstanding Parkland students who can bring diversity to Parkland’s faculty and assist them in becoming community college teachers.
More information on Parkland College initiatives listed in the 2009 ACCT Regional Award for Equity nomination may be found here.
Parkland wins regional equity award
Initiatives for underprepared students highlighted
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Parkland College recently won the 2009 Regional Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The award recognizes work of the college and its employees in ensuring equitable treatment for women and minority students in such areas as enrollment, successful program completions, participation in higher mobility college majors, community involvement, and employment/promotion.
The award will be presented on Friday, October 9 during the ACCT Annual Community College Leadership Congress in San Francisco, California. Additionally, as award recipient for the Central Region, Parkland will be the sole nominee from the region for the ACCT’s prestigious Charles Kennedy Equity Award. The winner of the national award will be announced for the first time at the conference gala that evening.
Parkland was nominated for the regional award for several equity-enhancing initiatives; chief among them are two which have improved academic success among students taking developmental courses. A disproportionate number of academically underprepared students who must take these courses are from minority groups; minority students make up almost 40% of students with developmental reading placements, for example.
To meet this challenge, Parkland created the Academic Development Center (ADC) in 2001, which was later supported by a five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Students receiving ADC services showed a 15% increase in fall-spring persistence, and earned 38% more in college credits, over students who declined this learning assistance. The ADC won several awards for its service, including the 2006 Terry O’Banion Shared Journey Award (Gold) from the National Council of Student Development and League of Innovation.
In 2006, Parkland integrated the ADC with three other learning support units to form the Center for Academic Success (CAS). Directed by Pam Lau, former reading professor from the Humanities Department, CAS was identified in 2007 as one of eight model community college programs in the nation for student retention and success. This recognition came from Community Colleges Can!, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education; it led to Parkland’s selection as a ‘mentor’ college to help other community colleges replicate similar support programs for developmental students.
The ACCT Regional Equity Award nomination for Parkland also included initiatives such as:
• Parkland Pathway to Illinois, a dual admissions transfer-guaranteed program between Parkland College and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), established in fall 2008. This program lets first-time students fulfill their first 60 hours at Parkland while taking one course per semester at UIUC and enjoying the benefits of university housing and recreation opportunities. Funded by the Lumina Foundation, the program strongly encourages participation by low-income, first-generation students, and by under-represented groups.
• Three programs that involved the college in minority community support: The Parkland College/Garden Hills Elementary School “Homework Club”, the award-winning program that partners Parkland students with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at the school for one-to-one tutoring/mentoring relationships; the college’s “Latino Family Day”, held in March 2009, in which more than 250 members of the Latino community participated; and Parkland’s Information Technology Workshops, open labs for the community set up at the Illinois Worknet Center. The workshops recruited and provided personal computer training to participants from underserved minority sectors of the community, with the goal of narrowing the digital divide.
• Parkland’s PROF (Professors of the Future) Scholar program, which identifies outstanding Parkland students who can bring diversity to Parkland’s faculty and assist them in becoming community college teachers.
More information on Parkland College initiatives listed in the 2009 ACCT Regional Award for Equity nomination may be found here.
Sign up for campus emergency alerts
Free notification to phone, fax, computer
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
All faculty, staff, and students are eligible to subscribe to Parkland’s Emergency Notification System. In the event of a severe emergency, you can receive broadcast alerts to multiple devices simutaneously– i.e. your cell phone, land line, computer, and/or fax–within minutes, at no cost to you.
Sign up today for this FREE service at www.parkland.edu/ct/help/iris.
Parkland Reads activities underway
Find events at One Book, One College website
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Parkland Reads: One Book, One College seeks to encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to read the same book and participate in discussions and activities related to the shared work of literature. The program fosters academic and civic engagement throughout the Parkland community. The book chosen for this year’s program is The Complete Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. A graphic novel and compelling coming-of-age story, the book also provides opportunities to explore Iranian history and current events, Islam, and Iranian culture. Find out about current resources and activities related to our Parkland Reads selection by visiting the Parkland Reads website at www.parklandreads.org.
Student-constructed yard sheds for sale
Just pay cost of materials for well-built sheds
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Yard sheds built by students in the Parkland College Construction program are now being sold at the cost of the materials. They are on display at 1319 North Mattis Avenue in Champaign.
The students have gained real-world, hands-on experience constructing the sheds during the past year. The shed dimensions are 8 feet by 12 feet. Their features include: treated floor framing; walls framed with 24-inch standard stud placement and 7/16-inch plywood sheathing; vinyl siding; an 8-foot overhead door; aluminum soffit and fascia; and fiberglass shingles.
The price is $1,500 per unit. For moving the sheds, interested buyers may contact Tatman’s Towing or Reynolds Towing Service. For more information, call Greg Walburg at 217/373-3784.
Register for spring classes
Sign up for semester that begins Jan. 11
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Open registration for Parkland College’s spring semester courses begins Monday, November 9.
Interested in taking classes for the first time at Parkland? You may apply to Parkland in several ways: in person at the Admissions Office, Room A164; online; by faxing a completed application form to 217/353-2640; or by mailing a completed application form to: Admissions and Records, Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899.
Parkland’s continuing students may register for classes starting Monday, November 2, either online at the Parkland Connection; in person at the admissions office, or by mail. Students may register during this week based on earned credit hours; see further details.
Open registration will continue to January 10. Spring classes begin January 11. The late registration and add period takes place January 11-17. For more information on registration steps, call the Office of Admissions and Records at 217/353-2625 or email admissions@parkland.edu.
Women Soccer receives regional, conference honors
Players named to First, Second Team conference spots
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Several Cobra Women’s Soccer players received Region 24 and Mid-West Athletic Conference honors in voting announced today.
Forward Jenny Musick was selected as a First Team All-Region 24 and a First Team All Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) player. The freshman from Mt. Zion High School lead the (10-5-1) Cobras in scoring with 17 goals and 3 assists on the season.
Brittani Gentry (Danville), who was second for the Cobras in scoring with 12 goals and 8 assists, was also named to the All-Conference First Team, while Alexia Sokol (Bloomington Central Catholic), Tara Rossdeutcher (Dekalb), and Sophia Ryan (Urbana) were named Second Team conference players.
Gentry, Camille Repass (Geneseo-Darnall), and Sokol also received Honorable Mention selections in All-Region 24 voting.
Congratulations to our Cobras!
Foundation director named group’s “Citizen of the Year”
Chamber of Commerce honors Carl Meyer
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Carl Meyer, executive director of the Parkland College Foundation, was recently honored by the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce with its Citizen of the Year award. Learn more at the News-Gazette:
http://www.news- gazette.com/news/business/2009/10/03/mr_parkland_named_as_groups_citizen_of_the_year
No english! what?!@#$#%#!%!
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Dallas police chief says officers have written dozens of tickets to people for not speaking English 2:46 PM CT
03:37 PM CDT on Friday, October 23, 2009
By SCOTT GOLDSTEIN / The Dallas Morning News
sgoldstein@dallasnews.com
Editor’s note: Comments have been disabled on this story.
Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle said this afternoon that his officers have written at least 39 citations to people over the past three years for not speaking English.
Apologizing publicly to the city’s Spanish-speaking community, the chief said all officers and supervisors involved will be investigated for dereliction of duty. All pending citations will be dismissed, and people who paid fines will be reimbursed.
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“I was stunned that this would happen,” Kunkle said at a news conference.
The police chief added: “In my world, you would never tell someone not to speak Spanish.”
The bogus citations – there is no law requiring Dallas residents to speak English – came to light after it was revealed that a rookie officer, Gary Bromley, had issued a citation on Oct. 2 to Ernestina Mondragon for being a non-English-speaking driver.
Bromley had stopped the 48-year-old woman for making an improper U-turn in the 500 block of Easton Road, near East Northwest Highway, according to the citation.
Police officials at first dismissed Bromley’s action as the foolish error of an inexperienced cop.
“That’s a charge that does not exist here in the city of Dallas,” said Sgt. Warren Mitchell, a department spokesman.
“Although we believe it was a sincere mistake … there’s no excuse for it.”
He said that charge and a charge of failure to present a driver’s license were dropped.
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In all, about Dallas police write about 400,000 citations a year, department officials said.
Bromley, 33, is a trainee officer in the Northeast Patrol division. His trainer on the date the ticket was issued was Senior Cpl. Daniel Larkin, 53, said Deputy Chief Tom Lawrence, Northeast Patrol commander.
Under the Dallas City Code, taxi drivers must be able to communicate in English. Mitchell said there is also a federal statute that says commercial drivers must speak English, but it would not have applied in this case.
Mondragon’s daughter Brenda Mondragon said her mother was rushing to take her younger sister to school that day and did not see the “no U-turn” sign. Records show Ernestina Mondragon has a driver’s license, but her daughter said she had forgotten it. She said her mother, a native Spanish speaker, speaks limited English.
“She was very mad; she was very upset,” Mondragon said of her mother’s reaction. “We ended up taking her to the [emergency room] because she was nervous; she was just stressing over the ticket.”
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New student facility fee at Parkland
Trustee-approved increase takes effect spring semester
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Parkland College Board of Trustees approved the creation of a $5-per-credit-hour student facility fee which takes effect in spring semester 2010. The fee will be part of an overall funding plan of monies from the state, community, and students to pay for renovations and new facilities at Parkland.
Parkland students also pay a $3-per-credit-hour fee that covers student activities and registration costs. This fee has not increased since 1990, while other schools require as much as $20 per credit hour in fees. The total fee for students at Parkland will be $8 per credit hour, which is in line with the state average for community college mandatory fees.
Since 1996, the college has had documented deficits of technology, classroom, and student services space. Enrollment has increased 22% over the last 10 years, causing an even greater lack of space. The 2008 Master Plan created by BLDD Architects reported 42 square feet per student at Parkland College; comparable community colleges report an average of 73 square feet per student.
“Students have to sit in the hallway by Financial Aid to fill out confidential paperwork,” said Erica Heller, a Parkland Mass Communication student. “Parkland staff are doing an amazing job with the space they’re given, but they could do so much more for students with the right space.” The Centennial High School graduate said she believed the new course fee was “understandable and still low, compared to other colleges.” Heller said she was happy with recent renovations in the college center, adding that “times have changed, and Parkland needs to update and adapt.”
To address its space deficits, the college plans to build an applied technology building, a student services center, a diesel technology addition, and an art and theatre addition, as well as upgrade science labs, roofs, and elevators, and remodel certain wings. Two of these projects at Parkland are included in the multi-year Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. The $30 million Student Services Center includes $15.4 million in state funding, while the state will pay $9.18 million of the construction costs for the $16.3 million Applied Technology Center. Both projects will be overseen by the Capital Development Board (CDB) which manages all state-funded construction projects.
“These projects at Parkland are a great opportunity to create jobs and economic opportunities for the State of Illinois and enhance the educational facilities at Parkland College,” said CDB Executive Director Jim Riemer.
Swine Flu Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
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Multiple new cases of a new strain of Swine flu (Swine Influenza A, H1N1) have been reported in Mexico and in the United States. Multiple deaths have been reported to the World Health Organization, currently assessing the accuracy of the incoming reports.
Historically, the CDC receives approximately one report of Swine flu case per 1 - 2 years in the United States but over the past four years, these numbers have tripled. Reports are updated daily at on the numbers the CDC is receiving including both national and international cases.
International officials are on alert and airports have begun to screen arriving passengers. Officials are surveying arriving passengers for any viral signs and symptoms. One airport in Chiba, Japan (Narita) is screening passengers arriving from Mexico utilizing thermographic imaging for increases in body temperature.
Transmission of Swine Flu (How is Swine Flu spread?)
As with other flu like illnesses, Swine flu is spread as follows:
Coughing
Sneezing
Kissing
Touching infected objects
Touching nose, mouth and/or eyes with infected hands
Swine Flu Symptoms
Symptoms of Swine flu may including all or some of the following:
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Fever
Muscle aches
Lethargy
Coughing
Headache
Sore throat
Runny nose
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Lack of appetite
Complications Of Swine Flu And Higher Risk Individuals
Those at higher risk include those with the following:
Age of 65 years or older
Chronic health problems (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
Pregnant women
Young children
Complications (for all patients but especially for those at higher risk) can include:
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Sinus infections
Ear infections
Death
Diagnosis And Treatment Of Swine Flu
A respiratory sample collected within the first five days of illness will be collected.
The sample is sent to the CDC for laboratory analysis and confirmation.
At this time the CDC is recommending the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) for treatment and/or prevention of Swine flu.
Prevention of Swine Flu
Covering nose and mouth with a tissue upon coughing and sneezing followed by proper disposal of the tissue.
Avoiding contact with ill persons.
Avoiding the urge to touch nose, mouth and eyes in general.
Staying home form work and/or school upon onset and for the duration of symptoms.
Assuring adequate and thorough handwashing and use of alcohol based hand cleansers (in the absence of proper handwashing facilities).
Providing tissues in common areas of homes, common and public areas.
Encouraging pursuit of medical evaluation at earliest onset of symptoms.
Use of masks to those who are exhibiting symptoms or who are ill.
Maintenance of a 3 to 6 foot perimeter around a coughing patient.
Calm analysis coupled with accurate and proper public education is the key to identifying, treating and minimizing a worldwide outbreak.
A history of Latin America
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What can become the most exciting thing about one’s past than to know your own history! As as matter fact i had the change my che class for history of latin america. This class offers an introduction to latin america history, encompassing political and diplomatic theory, class structure and economic organization, culture and religion, and enviroment. The integrating frameworkis the dependency theory, which, in light of today’s global economy and the economic crisis that have adversely affected many latin america countries, continues to gain relevance. This class gives a view from antropology, economics and sociology. Also, the class has a forum with the help of some lectures from the internet complement the reading of the text book.
In my opinion is a really interesting class that can offer a lot of knowlegde and explanation of why latin america is struggluing right now!
My labor day!
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OMG! I never thought that take che online was so difficult! Homework is overwhelmeing. Assigments dont stop to show up! readings are long long long. I wish that i can be super smart in this way i wont have to worry about a good grade because i spent three days doing homework and figuring out how to solve my first lab! the result of the quiz wasnst good and well hope the lab give me some good points after all!
Today i have one quiz and a long class! i wish i can go back to bed and take a nap! then study because the lack of sleep is making me really tired and lazy!
Right now, i am thinking to buy a couple redbull so i can have energu to ready and go and work afterwards! the funny think is i am working in one of many jobs that i have!
Wait. I forgot! i need to delivery 500 flyers! complete the website, do the proposal! sleep, chemistry! trigonometry! dam i am still thinking what else do i have to do?
Nursing Assistant Class Parkland College
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Performs any combination of following duties in care of patients in hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility, under direction of nursing and medical staff: Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients’ needs. Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help. Transports patients, using wheelchair or wheeled cart, or assists patients to walk. Drapes patients for examinations and treatments, and remains with patients, performing such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights. Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Cleans, sterilizes, stores, prepares, and issues dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies. Dusts and cleans patients’ rooms. May be assigned to specific area of hospital, nursing home, or medical facility. May assist nursing staff in care of geriatric patients and be designated Geriatric Nurse Assistant (medical ser.). May assist in providing medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings and be designated Home Health Aide (medical ser.).
Check list for survive a parkland!
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Parkland is a different kind of a college. It is full of nooks and side hallways, and each one seems to harbor something new and interesting.
1. purchase food separetely.
2.Take a course taught by John Batsie: he is adored by most of the students. He teaches psychology and sociology classes with random outburts and off-subject tangents, and keeps students on their toes.
3. Get in line for a book buyback early!
4. Avoid parking wars! 
5. Utilize public safety
6. walk through the school during your first week of classes: it will help you to become more familiar with the college
7. Get involved: there are a lot of student associations……
8. Get the local media hotspots on campus: dont be timid, go take a walk around, visit the following media offices; prospectus news, the weekly student newspaper, 88.7 the wave radio station, PCTV and others.
9.dont get on facebook or myspace in the library…
10. take advangate of tutoring and writing lab…….
Back to classes! Fall 2009 at parkland college!
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New job, new people, evereything is pretty much new around parkland! everyone is excited about the semester! Especially me! because the last years has brought too many experience that has helped me to realize that college is really important for your future! Also, I have become a mature woman who has grown between two cultures. Yesterday I had my first two classes, they were really interesting besides the ackward feeling of the first day because you dont know or havent talked with the person that is gonna sit there for the next 16 weeks! well participating in class and doing homework and planing to get many A’s! After a quite of time here at parkland! i think that i am going to value more what i am working for!
doesnt make any sense! how i am feeling day after day and so on!
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I gotta say that i failed one classes during the spring semester! After that I had to take a math class in order to get my associate in science so i may be able to transfer fall 2010! there is a time in your life where you want to experience everything that you can! taking different risk make your life more excited! see some of the mistakes that you have done help you to become a better person! but sometimes you wake up happy, sad, wondering or even who your future is going to be! I feel that i am not thinking i just do things without thinking about it! Love is some of the things that i am missing right now! but i cant see myself in a relationship because there are so many things that i need to do and i dont have the time to commit because of the things that i have to do! i would like to have some advice! i would like to scream and have a fight! live a dream, have a shot, meet celebrities, become a gangters, or a model, playboymate, idk whatever is gonna happen tomorrow is gonna happen right?
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