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New
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Delgado
Community College’s West Bank Campus has relocated their
library to a space twice as large as the original
library and is increasing its services to meet the needs
of nearly 3,000 students. In addition to added space,
improved facilities include twice as many reading
tables, study carrels, bookshelves and office space. A
major addition to the library’s service is the new
Information Literacy classroom for Internet research
instruction. The library has added twelve additional
computers giving twenty computers for student use.
Emily
Painton, assistant dean of Library Services, West Bank
Campus, said, “Now that we have moved to the new larger
library location, the students have a much quieter and
more pleasant place to study and do research. Because
of this, I have found that more students are coming into
the library. Over and over the students tell me how
much they love the new library. That makes me happy
because these students deserve the best.”
The
West Bank Campus library’s hours of operation are Monday
through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday,
8 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. The library’s
office phone number is (504) 361-6300.
Pictured are, left to right, Amanda Roche, student
worker; Steve Hoover, library specialist 3; Emily
Painton, assistant dean of Library Services; and
Christal Ferrance, librarian.
Improved facilities of the new West Bank Campus Library
include twice as many reading tables, study carrels,
bookshelves and office space.
More
students are using the new West Bank Campus Library to
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ECE Held Open House on City Park Campus |
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Nearly
130 Delgado Community College Early Childhood Education
majors participated in the college’s Early Childhood
Education (ECE) Open House held at the City Park Campus
on February 23.
The
students had the opportunity to network with ECE faculty
and representatives from various community organizations
and four-year universities that offer baccalaureate
degrees in ECE. In addition, the students had the
opportunity to experience professional storytellers who
provided advice on reading to and telling stories to
young children.
Participating organizations and universities included
Agenda for Children, Child Sexual Abuse Task Force,
Delgado Education Association, Delgado Children’s
Centers, Dillard University’s Division of Education,
Families Helping Families & Early Start, Greater New
Orleans Association for the Education of Young Children,
LaCHip Health Insurance, Literacy Across the
Curriculum/Field Experiences, Longue Vue Discovery
Gardens, New Orleans East Public Library, Pathways,
Scholarships for Early Childhood Careers, Region I
Education Service Center, Louisiana Department of
Education, Southern University at New Orleans, Xavier
University, and Project SEEK.
The ECE
Department and the Delgado Education Association, an ECE
student organization, sponsored the Open House,
coordinated by the ECE faculty members.
Dynamic storyteller Olayeela Daste, also known as “Mama
O,” demonstrated effective story telling techniques.
Literature was made available to attendees.
Children in one of the two Delgado Children’s Centers
played during the Open House.
Local organizations and businesses set up tables with
displays and information. |
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Massage Therapy Program Doubles; Offers Massages;
Student Club Established |
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The
West Bank Campus Massage Therapy program has doubled its
enrollment from 15 students in 2003 to its present
enrollment of 30 under the direction of Sallye Raymond.
Delgado
remains the only public college in Louisiana to offer a
certificate of technical studies in Massage Therapy. On
completion of the program, graduates must then take the
National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork exam, and the State of Louisiana Licensure exam
to become a licensed massage therapist.
Due to
the popularity of the program, a Massage Therapy Club
was founded this semester. The club meets once a month
for discussions concerning the program, licensing,
employment and other items of interest. The club will
also feature guest speakers later this semester.
To
promote the Massage Therapy program, massages are
offered by appointment to the public
for a
fee of $15. Days and times for massages are:
Monday:
10:30-11:30 a.m.
11:45-12:45 p.m.
1:15-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
7:45-8:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
For
a massage appointment, call Sallye Raymond at (504)
361-6417; visit her in Building 2, Room 101; or email
her at sraymo@dcc.edu.
Sallye Raymond (extreme left, kneeling), and members of
the Massage Therapy Club. |
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The 60 Minute Italian Gourmet
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As a special interest class,
Delgado's Workforce Development and Education presented
an exclusive culinary course entitled "The 60 Minute
Italian Gourmet" on Tuesday, February 22nd in Delgado’s
Culinary Arts kitchen. This unique lesson/dining
experience in preparing (and consuming) some favorite
Italian foods was taught by guest instructor, Chef
Buster Ambrosia. The menu included fresh tomato
bruschetta; black pepper linguine with pancetta &
walnuts; mushroom, olive and parmesan salad; sautéed
veal saltimbocca; grilled eggplant with garlic and fresh
herbs, Italian fried cabbage; crema di ricotta alla
frutta fresca con biscotti.
The class was a participatory one in which all attendees
were required to assist the Chef in preparation, cooking
and serving. Participants were encouraged to bring and
wear their own aprons, and prizes were awarded for a
number of categories. Those winners who received copies
of Chef Buster's cookbook included:
Senator Ann Duplessis: the person who traveled the
farthest to attend the class
Doris Solomon: the woman who cooked/helped the most
Raymond Fryoux: the man who cooked/helped the most
Elton Lagasse: the person who enjoyed the food the most
Jan and David Oreck: the most devoted couple
Greg and Denise St. Etienne: the couple who had the
most fun
Mary and Harold Bartholomew: the couple who had the
most desire to be Italian chefs
A special prize (a jar of Ragu) was awarded to the
person least likely to actually use the night’s lesson
in their home... the winner was Carol Gniady, Director
of Public Relations.
Other attendees included Virgil Duplessis, Sterling and
Charlene Dolese, Daphne Johnson, Frank Stansbury, Yvonne
Lagasse, Kathleen Mix, Jim Diamond, Sharon Talbert,
Laura Ditta, Curt Cowan, Rich Schwab, Leroy Kendrick and
Harold Gaspard.
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Navigating New Waters Held on the City Park Campus |
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Fifty-five persons participated in
Navigating New Waters seminar held at Delgado Community
College City Park Campus on Saturday, February 19.
Navigating New Waters was a free
informal program designed to assist parents and high
school students understand the various post-secondary
opportunities available and the necessary steps to take
advantage of them.
Sally Ann Roberts, anchor of WWL-TV
Morning News, was the guest speaker. Workshop topics
included Choosing a Career, Types of Colleges and
Universities, Applying for College, Funding Education
and Financial Aid. Academic programs that participated
included Business and Technology, Career and College
Success Skills, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early
Childhood Education, Electrical Electronic Engineering
Technology, ESL, English/Writing,
WIA Youth Program
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Library, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology
and Veterinary Technology.
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Sally Ann Roberts gave the keynote
address.
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ask questions of the Career Counselors during a panel
discussion session. |
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Free Tax Services for Those Who Qualify |
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Delgado
Community College West Bank Campus, in conjunction with
the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program, is again offering free tax
preparation assistance for low-income individuals who
qualify. IRS-trained student volunteers aid in the
preparation of the tax returns through April 2.
The IRS
in an effort
to assist taxpayers with low to moderate income to
prepare and electronically file their tax returns
established VITA.
The
service is free and covers simple returns (forms 1040,
1040A, 1040EZ, 2441), Schedules A and B (interest only)
and Earned Income Credit (EIC). Many taxpayers who are
eligible for EIC do not even know it exists. According
to the IRS, millions of dollars of EIC are unclaimed
every year.
Individuals or couples who think they may qualify for
this free tax assistance program should bring a primary
form of identification (driver’s license, picture I.
D.), social security cards for all persons on the tax
return (including children claimed and birth dates), all
income statements, including spouse’s if filing a joint
return (W-2s, 1099s, unemployment, proof of social
security benefits, interest statements), child care
information, last year’s tax return, and bank account
information for direct deposit (voided check or deposit
slip).
The
VITA service is offered on Delgado’s West Bank Campus,
2600 General Meyer Ave., Building 1, room 108. Times of
operation are Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 6-9 p.m.,
and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon. A Spanish-speaking tax
assistant is available on Saturdays only.
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more information, please call (504) 361-6427. |
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Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu to be Roasted
April 1 |
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Join
the college community for an unforgettable evening at
the 3rd Annual Delgado Community College Foundation
“Roast of the Town” featuring Lieutenant Governor Mitch
Landrieu.
Invited
roasters include Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco,
Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard, U. S.
Congressman William Jefferson, Judge Moon Landrieu, and
New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin. WWL-AM radio host Spud
McConnell will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
The
“Roast of the Town” is slated for Friday, April 1 in the
Student Life Center on the Delgado Community College’s
City Park Campus.
Champion Award recipients will also be acknowledged for their
contributions to Delgado’s Workforce Development
program.
Call
(504) 483-4118 for reservations. Proceeds benefit the
Delgado Community College Foundation’s Tuition
Assistance Program.
You are
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Food Service Training Offered |
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Delgado
Community College and Goodwill Industries of
Southeastern Louisiana have entered into a partnership
to prepare clients from the Office of Family Support for
employment in the food industry.
This
13-week program includes targeted skills assessment,
food preparation skills, foundation skills, ServSafe
certification, and WorkKeys assessment. In addition to
instruction conducted at Goodwill Industries on South
Jefferson Davis Parkway and Delgado’s City Park Campus,
training will be held at Baronne Street Transitional
Housing.
Under
the supervision of an experienced chef and culinary
instructor, clients will receive on-the-job experience
by preparing meals for the residents of Lindy’s Place, a
transitional housing program for unaccompanied females,
and Catholic Charities’ program for single
head-of-household and intact families.
For
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Student
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History Month Contests Honors Student
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Four Delgado
students won the 2005 Black History
Month Poetry and Essay contest held in
February.
The first
place winner of each contest recited
their pieces on February 23 in the Art
Gallery, just prior to the opening of
the Black History Month play,
“Insurrection, Holding History.”
The first
place winner of the essay contest and
$100 recipient is Charles E. Faust Jr.,
a psychology major whose essay is
entitled “The Value of Black History
Month on a College Campus.”
The second
place winner and $50 recipient is Mona
Wexler, an early childhood education
major whose essay is entitled “The Brown
vs. Board of Education’s Supreme Court
Decision.”
The First
place winner of the poetry contest and
$75 recipient is again, Charles E. Faust
Jr., a psychology major whose poem is
entitled “Roots in Sable Puissance.”
The second
place winner and $50 recipient is Kim
Powell, a computer information
technology major whose poem is entitled
“Harriett.”
The third
place winner and recipient of $25 is
again, Mona Wexler, an early childhood
education major whose poem is entitled
“Triumphant People.”
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The
winners in the Black History
Contest. |
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Mona Wexler |
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Kim Powell |
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LeepFrog Pagewizard Launched! |
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After eight
months of preparation, planning, and
conversion the Web Development Office
unveiled LeepFrog Pagewizard content
management for the Delgado web site.
LeepFrog Pagewizard is web based
software that allows faculty and staff
to develop their own website without
knowing the first thing about web
design. With the customized templates,
Pagewizard makes web design as simple as
typing in Word or Notepad. Pagewizard
works great for sites ranging from a
small site to post a syllabus to a fully
functional site that contains all of a
department’s
files, photos and other information. Pagewizard
offers all the features of web design in
just a few simple steps, including
adding photos from the Delgado web site
design photo gallery.
“This is a
truly revolutionary tool that enables
our faculty and staff to contribute to
the Delgado web site and help grow our
offerings there,” said Chancellor Alex
Johnson. “It is important that we
continue to add information and
resources on the web site for increased
service to students and our
constituents,” continued Johnson.
Over the
course of two days in late February more
than thirty faculty and staff attended
LeepFrog Pagewizard workshops in the
CATT representing more than 30 offices
and departments with new web pages to
add. Web Site Coordinator Joe Clark led
the workshops and also offers one-on-one
sessions by appointment. Currently,
Clark is developing an on-line tutorial
for even greater access. Additional
workshops are being scheduled and will
be announced in the near future.
The Web Development
Office is featuring the Delgado Campus
Police site as an example of a fully
integrated LeepFrog site that is managed
entirely by their staff. Campus Police
can now work on their department’s
website in a matter of minutes and have
more time to work on other important
issues. Kathy LeBoeuf is the person
behind the Campus Police website and
stated “Leepfrog is really easy to use
and gives our department the ability to
keep our web pages updated daily. It is
very convenient to be able to modify our
own web content for the crime alerts
section and other department
information. We have 15 pages for our
department and Leepfrog makes it very
easy to maintain and help us grow!”
Please visit the Campus
Police site by
clicking here. As new pages
are added the Web Development Office
will promote them within the “featured
site” section on the home page. For
more information, contact Joe Clark at
jclark1@dcc.edu, or call 483-4960.
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“Learning College” and “Assessment
Program” Workshop Held |
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Dr. Irving
McPhail, chancellor of the Community
College of Baltimore County and a
pioneer in the one-college, learning
college concept, presented two workshops
in the Student Life Center at the
Delgado City Park Campus on February 18.
The morning
workshop, “Creating and Leading the
Learning College,” was held primarily
for the college’s Administrative Team,
and the afternoon workshop, “Developing
an Outcomes Assessment Program: The CCBC
Approach,” was held primarily for
faculty members.
Dr. McPhail
has written extensively on the Learning
Centered College in Leadership
Abstracts and other publications,
some of which were made available at the
workshops.
A question
and answer session on leadership and
organizational transformation followed
both sessions.
At the
Seminar: Cynthia Siegrist, associate
professor of
English as a Second
Language; guest lecturer Dr. Irving
McPhail, chancellor of the Community
College of Baltimore County; and Gayle
Nolan, coordinator of Faculty and Staff
Development. |
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Chancellor
and Liberal Arts Dean On Track |
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Communications Professor Creates Streetcars |
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Dr. Alex Johnson, Delgado
chancellor, and Dr. Sandra Wright, dean of Liberal Arts,
display the hand-painted ceramic streetcars made
especially for them by artist Beverly Wellmeyer,
assistant professor of Visual Communications
Close-up of the streetcar shows
Drs. Johnson and Wright joining New Orleans Mayor Ray
Nagin on the ride. |
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Faculty and Staff
Achievements... |
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Steven C.
Edwards,
associate
professor of
music at Delgado
Community
College and
director of the
Symphony Chorus
of New Orleans,
accepted two top
honors on behalf
of the Symphony
Chorus in the
12th Annual
Tribute to the
Classical Arts
Awards
presentation
held at the
Monteleone Hotel
on February 28.
The Symphony
Chorus of New
Orleans won
“Best Classical
Music
Performance of
2004” for the
Louisiana
Philharmonic
Orchestra
Classics Mahler
Symphony No. 3
and “Best New
Orleans
Classical Music
Performance”
(contemporary)
for Odyssey of
Faith, World
Premier,
Symphony No. 5. |
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Delgado’s
Gayle Nolan
and Cynthia
Siegrist had
their article,
“Transformative,
Collaborative,
and Integrated
Leadership
Development at
Delgado
Community
College”
published in the
January issue of
Leadership
Abstracts, a
publication of
the League for
Innovation in
the Community
College. The
article
discusses
Chancellor Alex
Johnson’s vision
to transform
Delgado’s
multi-campus
community
college to a
more unified
learning-centered
institution. To
view the web
version of this
abstract, in
printer friendly
layout,
click here
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Delgado
Community
College’s
Dietary Manager
Training program
received full
approval from
the Dietary
Managers
Association
(DMA) Program
Review Committee
to offer
certification-eligible
training to
foodservice
managers.
Debbie Kern,
director of the
Dietary Manager
Training
Program, reports
that the DMA
approval for
Delgado extends
to January 2010.
The only other
DMA approved
Dietary Manager
Training program
in the state of
Louisiana at
SOWELA Technical
College in Lake
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Delgado
Community
College’s
Office of Public
Relations
won the 20th
annual national
Admissions
Advertising
Awards gold
award for the
High School View
Book in the
brochure
category. It is
a full-color
16-page
publication that
is used by the
Admissions and
Enrollment
Services
Department in
recruiting
purposes. |
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Delgado
Community
College
received three
Carl Perkins
Leadership
Grants, funded
through the
Perkins
Leadership
Carryover and
Perkins
Incentive Grant
II. The grants
are “Film and
Television
Production”
proposal written
by Carmen
Walters and
Larissa
Littleton-Steib,
funded for
$75,000;
“Learning
Communities in a
Learning
Centered
College---Faculty
in Training”
proposal written
by Arnel
Cosey,
funded for
$30,000; and
“Middle College
Initiative”
written by
Juan Chevalier
and Bridget
Smith,
funded for
$5,500. |
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Rick Seymour,
coordinator of
Maritime, Fire
and Industrial
Training, was
stationed in
Afghanistan in
2003-04 with the
Headquarter
Support
Command 205th
Engineer
Battalion out of
Bogalusa,
Louisiana. He
served as a fuel
handler for the
battalion and
transported
approximately
850,000 gallons
of fuel while he
was there. Since
Seymour has
returned to the
states in May
2004, he
presented the
college with a
flag that flew
for 30 days on
his base while
in Afghanistan. |
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Dr. Alex
Johnson,
chancellor, was
appointed as a
board member for
Junior
Achievement of
Greater New
Orleans. |
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Kathy Ayme,
associate
professor of
nursing,
received the
Gulf States
Quilting
Scholarship to
attend the Gulf
States Quilting
Association
seminar in Baton
Rouge this year. |
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Iva Bergeron,
director of
Institutional
Effectiveness,
had an article
“Striving for
Continuous
Improvement”
published in
Community
College Week’s
“Special Fall
Supplement on
Technology.” The
article
discusses the
college’s
implementation
of TracDat. |
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Malayne
DeMars,
director of
Workforce
Development and
training
Initiatives,
represented
Delgado
Community
College in a
two-day
partnership for
major
stakeholders for
the TANF
re-authorization
visit on
February 14 -
15. New Orleans
is one of the
ten cities
comprising the
urban
partnership.
Other
stakeholders
included the
Office of Family
Support, Total
Community
Action, Goodwill
Industries, Job
1, and state
representation
from Department
of Education and
the Louisiana
Community and
Technical
College System.
The
New Orleans
delegation
participated in
the National
Partnership
Initiative with
the other nine
selected cities
held in St.
Louis, Missouri,
March 9 - 11. |
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Denise
Griffin,
instructor of
health sciences,
medical
laboratory
technician, and
Sheila Hickman,
associate
professor of
medical
laboratory
technician,
presented
“Teaching
Techniques to
Promote Student
Responsibility
for
Learning” workshop
at the Clinical
Laboratory
Educator's
Conference held
in Williamsburg,
Virginia on
February 25.
Over 100
participants
attended the
workshop. |
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Karla Sikaffy,
site facilitator
for Kenner/East
Jefferson,
discussed with
Kenner Mayor
Phil Capitano
Delgado’s
presence in
Kenner on “Front
Porch with Phil”
that aired on
KTV 76’s on
March 9 and 10. |
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