Battle Creek, Mich., February 8 — Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University are teaming together to provide students with another path to bachelor’s degrees in Aviation Flight Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Aviation Science and Administration through a joint admissions program. This unique arrangement features admission to both institutions at the same time and provides students with a personalized program plan to follow while attending classes at both KCC and WMU over the course of their degree programs.

The joint program between Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University provides students with the best of both worlds by offering them joint admissions, efficient and flexible class scheduling and the freedom to move seamlessly from KCC to WMU on their way to earning an associate’s degree at KCC and then a bachelor's degree at WMU.

Students who opt to participate in a joint program will need to meet admissions criteria for each school and will be assigned KCC and WMU advisors who will help them develop a Personal Program Plan that identifies the courses needed and their sequence. Students will be enrolled at both KCC and WMU and will enjoy benefits from both institutions, such as library and computer system use and access to athletic, professional and cultural programming. Students may begin taking WMU courses during their first year at KCC and may opt to return to KCC for additional courses even after completion of their associate's degree requirements. On their way to completion of a bachelor's degree, students will take courses at KCC, in Kalamazoo on WMU's main campus, and at WMU’s College of Aviation campus in Battle Creek.

Established as a WMU college in 1999, the College of Aviation has a long and rich aviation tradition, with its roots reaching back to 1939. Located in Battle Creek, the college provides four-year degree programs in Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Aviation Science and Administration as well as in Aviation Flight Science. The flight science program includes flight training up to the FAA Commercial Pilots License with Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine endorsements. The College of Aviation occupies 92,000 square feet on 20 acres at the W.K. Kellogg Airport, and the college's fleet includes the most sophisticated aircraft and avionics used by any collegiate aviation program in the world. WMU's competitive flight team, the Sky Broncos, has placed in the top four in national competitions for 18 consecutive years, winning two national championships in that period.

This is the second joint admission agreement between KCC and WMU. The first was for the Engineering and Engineering Technology programs and currently has 23 students in various stages of the program. The agreement also won a statewide 2009 Innovation Michigan Award from Business Review for its creativity and focus on the needs of the students.

For more information about the KCC/WMU joint admissions agreements, visit www.kellogg.edu/advising/jointadm.html.

Albion, Amanda M. Downing, Debra L. Gaudreau, Adam M. Gochenour, Alyssa L. Rasak, Anna L. Saup, Christi L. Serena;
Allen, Anna M. Wyzykowski;
Angola, Karolyn J. Winebrenner;
Athens, Jeff C. Benoit, Lance R. Hanson, Alyssa A. Quist;
Atlanta, Heather M. Faircloth;
Augusta, Lorraine K. Baker, Carrie A. Dunn;
Battle Creek, Kathryn J. Arnson, Shannon N. Bailey, David A. Bevins, Stephanie A. Boyd, Julia L. Briskin, Jason P. Budnick, Katie L. Buschke, Ryan J. Buter, Elizabeth L. Cameron, Brian W. Crowell, Heidi N. Dadow, Mr. Victor F. Davis, Chrystal L. Dimock, Stacey L. Durham, Karen E. Easterwood, Brendan J. Egan, Sundos Y. Fadel, Kyle B. Fisher, Kaitlyn A. Flint, McKaley J. Freitas, Emily C. Fukuyama, Michael W. Ghere, Nicholas P. Gillette, Talon J. Glaspie-Miller, Jessica R. Glomb, Aleena M. Hamilton, Kwanterryia B. Hampton, Daniel L. Hansen, Mishelle K. Hart, Bradley R. Hayden, Maria F. Hertzler, Zachary B. Hoke, Stephen A. Irby, Tracy A. Johnson, Mandie M. Jones, Kira E. Jung, Norman B. Kolk, Peggy R. Korpela, Meganne S. Laird, Shannon L. Lajoie, Joseph M. Lapalme, Jeremy S. LaRochelle, Skye R. Leffew, Jessica A. Lewis-Perry, Ryan J. Longstreth, Melissa A. Mack, Wendy E. Maddox, Micaella S. Mancio, Jessica A. Measel, Shawnna C. Mitchell, John A. Molendyk, Rachel L. Moran, Elizabeth A. Moreno, Jessica S. Mullins, Caleb M. Munn, Melissa R. Newman, Chad E. Osborn, Tha T. Par, Allie C. Patterson, Andrea L. Perry, Karlee J. Petersen, Rachel M. Popenhagen, Melissa J. Popour, Brian P. Potter, Kimberly N Potter, Mahogany Q. Ransey, Logan C. Reigner, Angelique D. Ritchie, Hope M. Rowan, Jerry L. Rowden, Brice B. Schoemer, Adam J. Shepard, Melinda S. Sidebottom, Trisha L. Simmons, Bryan L. Slann, Benjamin A. Smith, Heather M. Thomas, Jordan C. Torrance, Justin M. Torrance, Latasha S. Traylor, Heather L. Truex, Yan N. Tun, Matthew S. Wallace, Tyler R. Ward, Libby R. Warren, Nichole L. Way, Thomas B. Weaver, Brittney N. Weed, Alesha R. Wemple, Caitlin A. Wetherill, Jason M. Wood, Meg E. Yerby, Jessica L. Zalner;
Bellevue, Elizabeth M. Curry, Alexander H. Dieter-Burak;
Berrien Springs, Elleneth T. Engelkemier;
Bradley, Cortney R. Everhart;
Burlington, Derek J. Guthrie, Stacy J. Kassim;
Ceresco, Dana L. Lowell;
Climax, Ronald M. Henning;
Coldwater, Kyle A. Bowers, Zachary A. Havens, Sandra M. Hendrichsen, Theresa M. Herman, Andrew J. Kelly, Trevor L. Littlejohn, Dustin S. Sims, Rhonda L. Smith, Lauren F. White;
Delton, Elizabeth M. McCord, Katie L. Romanak;
Dowling, Jack L. McKelvey;
East Leroy, Haley J. Hancock, Tara E. Longman, Jeanne G. Markusic;
Fulton, Amy L. Foerster;
Hastings, Alexander S. Backe, Hope L. Bird, Tammy A. Cowles, Jennifer R. Demond, Julie A. Feldpausch, Abigail J. Foote, Stewart T. Hadley, Jr., Christina B. Hurst, Scott L. McClurkin, Hannah B. Scofield, Peter S. Swiatek, Julia L. Thomas, Sara M. Walker;
Hickory Corners, Max M. Perron, Rachel I. Perron;
Hillsdale, Rick W. Webb;
Homer, Kacey J. Patrick, Meghan N. Towery, Laura L. White;
Hudsonville, Eric T. Tornga;
Jackson, Pamela D. Moyer, Cathy S. Zakrzewski;
Kalamazoo, Karen R. Danaher, Andrew C. Kyser, Megan M. Metzger, Christopher R. Zywicki;
Lawton, Christina L. Pike;
Marshall, April E. Carlton, Amanda L. Creel, Joseph F. Day, David S. Graveline, Tracy M. Hargett, Mr. Thomas H. Haroff, Bradley H. Kelly, Devon L. Pehrson, Deborah A. Potter, Thomas G. Woods;
Mattawan, Jeffrey M. Fingas;
Middleville, Lynette M. Adgate, John L. Byl, Mark A. Zoet;
Olivet, Melanie S. Babcock, Erik S. Cantrell, Holly R. Latta, Courtney A. Ripley;
Paw Paw, Lillian H. Murray, Jacqueline R. Reynolds-Hayward;
Pleasant Lake, Frank J. Parzych;
Portage, Jennifer M. Palmiter;
Quincy, Ashley R. Conley, Marcus D. Douglas, Victoria H. Feasel, Samantha L. Frye;
Reading, Dana R. Couch, Bonita L. Shilling, Paula M. Stead;
Shelbyville, Shawna M. Hulbert;
Springfield, Robert B. Callahan, Angela J. Hall;
Springport, Andrew R. Reule;
Sturgis, Amber C. Marchand, Ruth A. Sloan;
Tekonsha, Amber L. Lucas, Stacy J. Sneed;
Union City, Brook M. Clark, Alyce D. Densmore, Amy R. Sneed, Kathleen M. Wallen, Jamie L. Wells;
Wayland, Lindsay L. Flannery, Jesse L. Okeley, James B. Wetmore;

HIGH HONORS FALL 2009 FULL TIME High honors (3.5-3.89 gpa) among full time students at Kellogg Community College in the 2008 fall semester were the following:

Albion, Farrah S. Erwin, James C. Herwarth, Laura A. Leightner, Briahna N. Mitchell;
Athens, Julie M. Coffey, Alanna A. Garcia, Danielle N. Griffin, Nicole A. Latimer, John J. Leddy;
Battle Creek, Courtney A. Armour, Kelsie F. Arnett, Samantha A. Bannister, Lauren M. Barnard, Teresa A. Barrett, Christena L. Becker, Timothy C. Bedsole, Joshua J. Bishop, Christopher J. Bitgood, Josh P. Blanchard, Andrew R. Bloch, William D. Bond, Allyson R. Borgerson, Janelle M. Boyer, Kathaleen M. Boyer, Rebecca S. Brady, Amanda R. Broestler, Kayla R. Brott, Anthony R. Brown, Becca K. Brownell, Jamie L. Bunch, Elizabeth M. Burton, Christopher D. Carr, Brandy L. Cattell, Ashley C. Chaney, Andrew J. Chapman, Heather L. Church, Kenneth L. Clevenger, Quinn D. Clifford, Karisa M. Cowles, Trevor W. Crane, Melissa S. Crooks, Tyler J. Davis, Lynsee M. Depew, David E. Dewey, Robert J. Dice, Charles E. Dillon, II, Brian Diverio, Anthony T. Dix, Courtney L. Donnelly, Bridget A. Dove, Jonathan D. Doviak, Annette M. Dyer, Trevor D. Eason, Cameron J. Elkins, Hannah M. Elkins, Wayne B. Elliott, Nicole L. Ellis, Amy M. Embry, Jessica S. England, Calvin R. Ernsberger, Keith L. Fletcher, Susan K. Fowler, Amanda F. Gates, Nina W. Gathogo, Cynthia K. Gorte, Courtney D. Grant, Patricia A. Gunning, Ashambi A. Guy, Valerie L. Haiser, Bridget M. Halder, Cassandra B. Halder, Kevin M. Haley, Shannon M. Hansen, Max E. Hardish, Irene R. Haviland, Elizabeth M. Hawes, Brittany L. Hecht, Michael C. Hentges, Breyden A. Hoffman, Shannon N. Holt, Susan M. Horner, Dennis W. Hudson, Sammi J. Jones, Aubrey R. Kipp, Ashley L. Krawczyk, Christina L. Kubasiak, Brandi L. Leffew, Ashlynne B. Lesher, Nicole M. Lewis, Jordan K. Linscott, Ryan A. Linscott, Tahmee S. Little, Rebecca N. Lykins, Kimberly P. McClure, Lydia A. McGrone, Jacob A. McNees, Carlye G. Mercer, Lauren A. Meyers, Ashlee M. Miller, Matthew S. Miller, Cameron L. Millsap, Jessica D. Moore, Thomas Z. Musolf, Britta K. Myers, Heather L. Navis, Katie M. Norton, Linee M. Nulf, Peter J. Patterer, Jeremy M. Paulson, Joshua A. Pelfrey, Derick C. Perry, Alyssa S. Poole, Christopher M. Rabineau, Ryan A. Ramsey, Ofelia Rangel, Amanda J. Rease, Jessica M. Reynolds, Alexandria E. Roberts, Breanne R. Ross, Jenna C. Rossetti, Richard L. Roth, III, Susan D. Rudolph, Ivy S. Russell, Christopher J. Sajtar, Kiranjit K. Sandhu, Matthew C. Schaefer, Malia J. Scott, Andre A. Settler, Jr., Emily J. Simons, Stephanie M. Smith, Michael L. Sparks, Amanda R. Spencer, Jonathan M. Spencer, Sandra S. Stafford, Heather C. Stahlhood, Chris T. Stouder, Amber N. Suedmeyer, Meaghan J. Sutherland, Gloria H. Tannis-Coward, Stephanie A. Thacker, Kelly M. Thompson, Ryan J. Thurston, Anna M. Tolf, Alyssa J. Tone, Daniel P. Tursell, Lisa B. Vanameyden, Stephanie A. Vandenbosch, Jason T. Ware, Christopher K. Whitney, William F. Willavize, Mark D. Williams, Kara S. Wilson, Kimberly S. Wolfersberger, Michael J. Wolford, Kaylee J. Woodmansee, Mira L. Wuerges, Kristi K. Wygant, Raymond A. Yager, Amanda E. Young, Kaitlin A. Zull;
Bellevue, Tiffany N. Bramer, Michael A. Church, Kendal L. Darling, William P. Debruine, Melissa S. Hutchings, Stacy R. Jones, Amy L. Leclear, Rebecca M. Lyles, Holly L. Rose, Cherielynn E. Shooltz, Megan J. Whitney, Janika T. Williams, Sheryl L. Woods;
Bronson, Collen E. Gregory, Devin W. Grindle, Bradley J. Losinski, Stacy-Shaydon L. Weaver, Sandra S. Williams;
Burlington, Daphne L. Dolbee, Jennifer N. Rome;
Caledonia, Angela D. Chapin;
Camden, Terry E. Harding, Brittany L. Traxler;
Ceresco, Austin G. King, Josalynn K. Parker, Robin I. Patterson, Crystal A. Seaman, Madeline L. Smith, Evan P. Ziegler;
Charlotte, Emily H. Czarnecki, Khailea M. Pena;
Climax, Tyler E. Wade;
Coldwater, Troy J. Cook, Lauren K. Dean, Mrs. Mandy M. Dunlap-Jones, Danielle N. Farmer, Janelle L. Fisher, Kevin W. Garn, Brandon L. Halstead, Christy L. Hart, Alison J. Harwell, Cory W. Herendeen, Brittany N. Johnson, Courtney R. Knight, Roger A. Palmateer, Justice D. Parker, Josue Ramirez, Chad D. Ruhl,, Adam C. Ryder, Amy N. Sattler, Brian E. Wells, Justin T. Whitson;
Delton, Matthew J. Carter, Joanna L. Hoeberling;
Dorr, Amanda L. Tugen;
East Leroy, Heather L. Beck, Charlcie A. Daghuer, Livia C. Gasser, Eric M. Otis;
Galesburg, Tina M. Bowler, Dana E. Chase, Erin C. Leder;
Hastings, Erin N. Bare, Amanda F. Boyd, Michael J. Case, Marcus D. Chase, Benjamin D. Conklin, Andrew S. Cotant, Alexandria V. De Goa, Amy J. Demott, David F. Gallagher, Michelle A. Gonzalez, Angela S. Hall, Cody L. Horn, Chelsie N. Hughes, Jessica E. Kaczmarczyk, Alicia L. Kaufman, James A. Klein, Ashley A. Marlette, Elizabeth L. Ogrodzinski, Tammy L. Ray, Sara A. Scofield, Kevin M. Taylor, Elizabeth A. Teunessen, Kristin L. Williams;
Homer, Ariel L. Bates, Timothy J. Douglas, Austin E. Rinard, Tasha N. Truax;
Jackson, Jode L. Paola, Ryanne R. Strouth, Michelle M. Vennettilli;
Kalamazoo, Jennifer L. Basse, Steven D. Holloway, Sarah E. Houser, Jon E. Martin, Jaclynn M. Schavone, Patrick J. Withrow;
Lake Odessa, Paula J. Clark, Lauren L. Erb, Megan L. Goodemoot, James D. Leak, Jamie L. Silverthorne;
Marshall, Susan K. Burd, Cassandra L. Christensen, Alexander L. Definta, Nicholas O. Dillman, Elizabeth A. Dosh, Maryssa K. Liscombe, Jacob D. Maurer, Sara A. McKim, Teresa Pizzimenti, Sean R. Radigan, Brittney D. Richie, Samuel J. Rodriguez, Hans W. Rogers, Sarah K. Russon;
Middleville, Tim W. Etter, Ashley N. Hovinga, Lisa F. Saylor, Daniel S. Terpening, Nicole L. Tinker, Sheri L. Wenger;
Montgomery, Whitney S. Keegan, Amy N. Westfall;
Nashville, Rachelle L. Bouchard, Traci L. Grinage, Quentin J. Lesage, Shawna M. Tevelde, Brooke L. Varney, Kathleen S. Welch;
Okemos, Pamela Y. Eckelbarger;
Olivet, Ms. Bobbie J. Carrigan, Myra J. Cronkhite, Andrew T. Fleming, Molly E. Kleinfeld, Laura E. Otto, Britney S. Page;
Parma, Eric Posler;
Pittsford, Anna M. Tracey;
Plainwell, Meagan L. Dolfman, Joshua A. Piszker, Kelsey A. Whittaker;
Portland, Cynthia A. Brearley;
Quincy, Jason D. Cary, Rebecca K. Hard, Matthew S. Schoenauer, Angela R. Whalen;
Reading, Wilma J. McLaughlin;
Shelbyville, Brian P. Bieganski, Matthew E. Nichols;
Sherwood, Trevor M. Lavergne;
Springfield, Chelsea E. Davidson, Antonio T. Johnson;
Stockbridge, Ryan D. Losinger;
Sturgis, Chadwick A. Mobley;
Tekonsha, Jessica L. Esterline, Lisa M. Risner, Ms. Angela D. Shedd, Wendy M. Winans-Griffith, Nicole M. Winans;
Three Rivers, Steven R. Dibble;
Union City, Denise B. Draper, Marlee N. Lepper, Donald P. Needham;
Vermontville, Ashley R. Smith;
Vicksburg, Samantha L. Meert;
Wayland, Jason J. Flannery;
White Pigeon, Kayla E. Rex;

HIGHEST HONORS FALL 2009 PART TIME Highest honors (3.9-4.0 gpa) among part time students at Kellogg Community College in the 2008 fall semester were the following:

Albion, Ammie K. Miller, Ms. Danielle R. Mills, Anna L. Morgan;
Allegan, Virginia R. Herweyer;
Angola, Shari L. Dean;
Battle Creek, Rebekah S. Abbott, Kelli J. Angelo-Palmer, Christel A. Arnold, Kristie R. Baker, Sarah E. Barry, Alissa K. Belles, Kathryn M. Boult, Autumn L. Braman, Ms. Ludwien G. Brazie, Bettina L. Brown, Ema K. Brown, Kimberly A. Brown, Zachary R. Burgess, Michael E. Carter, Ava L. Cipcic, Jessica L. Coakes, Joanne G. Colyn, Aaron M. Cooper, Ashley R. Corley, Amy M. Craig, David G. Crandall, Natasha A. Crow, Jeremy D. Culver, John P. Dipierro, II, Courtney L. Edmonds, Allison M. Fields, John L. Finch, Jr., Sharon L. Frost, Anthony J. Gancer, Brian L. Gonzales, Sonia Gonzalez, Brandon S. Hendrix, Debbie A. Hendryx, Kristina M. Herman, Jeffrey S. Heuer, Dana M. Hill, Tammie L. Hills, Nicholas K. Hughes, Jack A. Johnson, Bernadette M. Kalisz, Barbara B. Keagle, Tara S. Kiersey, Erin L. Lane, Rebecca J. Larson, Diane K. Lehnen-Rose, Gail A. Long, Jenna M. Long, James R. Mackey, Lisa J. Mathey, Dawn M. McKellar, Laura A. Nhiwatiwa, Cassandra L. Norton, Linda S. O'Keefe, Michelle L. Oppenhuisen, Jason A. Pancost, Shevi A. Petty, Heather R. Phillips, Judy A. Phillips, Larry E. Porter, Renae S. Prechtel, Deborah J. Ptak, Creceda M. Quarles-Keener, Timothy B. Reilly, Gena M. Reist, Lisa M. Rench, Misty R. Robbins, Rebecca L. Rothwell, Rebecca A. Senn, Jamie S. Shellenberger, David J. Sherban, Jennifer J. Shultz, Valerie K. Sloan, Felicia R. Smith, Melissa R. Solis, Shelby A. Spring, Benjamin S. Stout, Stephanie J. Thomas, Rocky D. Thompson, Kristy L. Towery, Victoria A. Towery, Kimberly R. Turner, Matthew S. Vaughn, Alyssa C. Warren, Darcy R. Wellington, Barbara J. Westworth, Pamela L. Whitehead, Kimberly S. Wilson, Lucas P. Yarger;
Bellevue, Cassandra D. Ormsbee, Mark S. Pestun, Tina M. Pestun, Della J. Simmons;
Bronson, Sandra D. Shiery, Emily J. Weage, James L. Wickey;
Burlington, Edward G. Arlt, Connie L. Macey, Andrew Q. Martin, Maria B. Rocco, Noel E. Russell, Cheryl A. Troup;
Caledonia, Kimberly J. Huisman;
Camden, Patricia L. Furney;
Ceresco, Joseph C. Felice, Kathryn M. Kile;
Charlotte, MacKenzie R. Foster, Charissa J. Leclear, Stephanie A. Wilson;
Clarksville, Deborah J. Lindquist, Heidi M. Smith;
Coldwater, Christopher L. Kempton, Kimberlie L. Morrill, Wendi C. Paradine, Aimee S. Prater, Christine H. Rekeweg, Christina J. Robinson, Marian L. Ruhl, Anthony J. Searls, Mark E. Sexton, Linda D. Siegel, Gerardo Torres, Stasha J. Wheaton, Robert K. Woodhams;
Delton, Jennifer L. Cole, April A. Hoeberling, Angela I. Kennedy, Victoria L. Lafleur, Chastity A. Roblyer, Katie L. Smoczynski;
Dowling, Roger A. Byykkonen, Loretta J. Franklin;
East Leroy, Kenneth E. Bucher, II, Jamie M. Traister, Lisa M. Tuinstra;
Freeport, Karen L. Crawford;
Fremont, Shannon M. Buell;
Galesburg, Bylinda C. French;
Hastings, Kaylyn R. Armstrong, Jeri A. Depue, Nina J. Graham, Tara B. Heath, Heather Huska, Jennifer A. Johnson, Antoinette M. Krouse, Jennifer L. Madden, Jennifer L. Madsen, Steven F. Maurer, Angela T. Mead, Sarah A. Okamoto, Tricia J. Olin, Victoria J. Rea, Caitlin Vreugde, Charles A. Ziny;
Hillsdale, Douglas R. Fouty;
Homer, William J. Cole, Marguerite M. Nevins;
Howe, Nicole L. Stager;
Hudson, Sheryl E. Lyons;
Jackson, Nigel R. Wyckoff;
Jonesville, Eric P. Verdin;
Kalamazoo, Justina A. Franklin, Marcie M. Moore, Scharon L. Rose;
Lake Odessa, Stacy J. Gangwer, Tami L. Gregg;
Litchfield, Jennifer R. King;
Marshall, Ryan R. Hudson, Joel D. Jezowski, Amy K. Kalisz, Laurie A. Kline, Marguerite P. Lawhead, June M. Lewis, Brenda L. Richards, Kandy L. Slack, Angie M. Van Zyl;
Mendon, Lindsey R. Smith;
Middleville, Melissa V. Hodges, Jennifer A. Meyer;
Montgomery, Tiffany M. Davis;
Nashville, Angela N. Curtis, John C. Smith;
Olivet, Danielle K. Hallock, Iris K. Hebenstreit;
Orland, April C. Parker;
Parchment, Jeffrey M. Green;
Plainwell, Angela R. Doster, Deborah A. Vist;
Portage, Mary F. Hunt, Kymi R. Toliver;
Quincy, Cody W. Blatt, Rodney L. Forrister, Jr.;
Scotts, Donald R. Deal;
Shelbyville, Hazel G. Devries;
Springfield, Irina M. Clopatofsky, Shawnda L. Johnston;
Springport, Henry Honaker, Jr., Paul A. Milizia;
Sturgis, Heather L. Salisbury;
Sunfield, Denise M. Dennis;
Union City, Mary B. Clark;
Vermontville, Kelli A. Cowell, Mindy L. Schriver;
Wayland, Ashley K. Wolters;
Woodland, Sarah E. Bassett, Linda E. Vasquez;

HIGH HONORS FALL 2009 PART TIME High honors (3.5-3.89 gpa) among part time students at Kellogg Community College in the 2008 fall semester were the following:

Albion, Calvin L. Brewer, Andrea L. D'Arpini, Merrilyn L. McMiller, Patricia K. Patterson-Arnold, Ashley M. Rugg, Denise M. Streeter;
Angola, Josh A. Kilburn, Claudia S. Musser;
Athens, Joseph A. Henderson, Chelsea L. Manies, Rachel B. Shaver;
Augusta, Russell A. Gregory;
Battle Creek, Jurnis P. Allen, Shawna M. Allen, Tonya L. Almeida, Kayla N. Arnold, Amy M. Ayres, Nonamarie Barnett, Scott C. Bartzen, Lacy L. Batterson, Shannon L. Becerra, Ms. Patrice L. Beuschel, Stacy M. Bingaman, Scott A. Blanchard, Jonathan S. Bowen, Ms. Natasha N. Brandt, Nancy A. Bristol, Benjamin F. Bronson, April M. Bruinekool, Brandy N. Burke, Bret A. Busick, Ronda E. Carmichael, Jennifer K. Chrenenko, Thang K. Ciang, Bridget J. Collie, Kenneth D. Cooper, Ms. Denna M. Crandall, Rae D. Cribbs, Nicholas J. Darlington, Kerri L. De Jonge, Julie K. Dellinger, Patricia M. Dellinger, Mindy N. Denton, Angel L. Devlin, Christi K. Dowding, Karl A. Downer , Susan K. Eberhard, Jessica M. Ellsworth, Danielle H. Erskine, Kathleen M. Espinoza, Venetia S. Estabrook, Katherine L. Fox, Toni M. Fox, Jocelyn D. Freeze, Jennifer L. Garrett, Katherine M. Gehrman, Nickolas T. Gordier, Cheryl A. Harris, Robert D. Hart, Aaron L. Hasman, Michelle R. Henderson, Lori S. Herman, Tyler J. Hersha, Lauren R. Hert, Noelle R. Hogan, Laura L. Hogue, Sarah K. Holt, Mayra Hurtado, Chelsey N. Johnson, Deborah A. Johnson, James K. Johnson, Kristen H. Keesling, Leslie A. Kenney, Barbara J. Kidd, Stacy A. Kik, Jacquelyn J. King, Ms. Loretta J. Kinney, Cathryn L. Kirkbride, Kelley R. Klein, Stormie A. Lantis, Wendy A. Lightcap, Lindsay A. Magoon, Megan L. Marlow, Tamara A. Matheson, Heather E. McDermott, Lacey E. McMillan, Odell Miller, Ms. Shannon M. Miller, Danesha M. Morseau, Mistel S. Myers, Jennifer M. Norris, Ms. Brandy M. Olmstead, Alexander M. Pacillo, Stephanie J. Pacillo, Jason J. Pena, Rachel L. Phillips, Gloria A. Quick, James B. Quines, Rachel L. Reed, Denise M. Robbins, Amy J. Roller, Daniel M. Rowse, Kelley H. Royer, Brandi R. Russell, Steven A. Sadowski, Stacey L. Sager, Melissa R. Sawyer, Karen A. Secord, Megan P. Sheehy, Laura L. Sherman, Charles D. Smith, Bethany J. Stewart, Jennifer A. Swenson, Heather L. Thawnghmung, Derek J. Thurmer, Katheryn T. Turley, Cassandra M. Van Nortwick, John K. Vandenbosch, Joshua M. Vanderweide, Edward A. Vandorsten, Michael S. Wagner, Molly E. Warren, Ms. Elizabeth S. Wassenaar, Ms. Roberta L. Wetherill-Zull, Stacey L. Wheeler, Marie L. Wicks, Jennifer A. Wilkerson, Wendy M. Willavize, James C. Willbrandt, Hope E. Wojack, Jennifer R. Zirkel;
Bedford, Ranah L. Davis;
Bellevue, Sara J. Agnello, Corbin N. Angus, Jacob L. Potter, Chad M. Reynolds;
Bronson, Aleesha A. Myers, Sara A. Sickels, Tiffanie D. Watts, Douglas L. Wheaton;
Burlington, Deborah L. Baldwin;
Caledonia, Carolyn S. Bergy, Debra L. Westra;
Ceresco, Heather L. Frey, Elissa L. Hagadorn;
Charlotte, Sonja J. Place, Majil N. Rivera, Nicole A. Royston, Amy L. Wilkins;
Clarksville, Jessica L. France, Scott J. Hostetler;
Climax, Veronica K. Bolhuis;
Coldwater, April L. Alexander, Renee D. Elkins, Aaron L. Hisel, Rachel J. Hoard, Jamie L. Langwell, Andrea Mekas, Hana M. Mohamed, Michael C. Patterson, II, Blanca Ramirez, Jonathan D. Roberts, Melissa R. Rothfuss, Adam D. Sherfield, Brandee L. Wheaton;
Corunna, Laura S. Lewis;
Delton, Matthew T. Deike, Melissa L. Evans, Gary D. Fales, Brandy R. Gorodenski, Jennifer L. Hickerson, Chris M. Marlow, Kasandra L. McGuire, Jessica M. Samis, Jessica M. Staton;
Dowling, Darnell J. Pacillo;
East Leroy, Stacy L. Ackley, Stacie L. Enyart;
Eaton Rapids, Autumn R. Stevenson;
Freeport, Bailey R. Van Tol;
Fulton, Kristine N. Hahn;
Gobles, Hannah L. Tucker;
Hastings, Jessie L. Burton, Linsey R. Clark, Danny R. Davis, Tanya K. Edger, Catherine H. Engle, Nicole S. Frazer, Kathryn J. Halsey, Kelsi N. Herrington, Lori A. Hurless, Melissa S. Karn, Nichole J. Louden, Robert W. McKinley, Krystal A. Pratt, Michele L. Price, Karen L. Rugg, Davena K. Shute, Bri A. Simmons, Ms. Ginger A. Sprague, Letha M. Standler, Christopher J. Taylor, Mara P. Teunessen, Leah M. Thompson, Matthew R. Ulrich, Sr., Denise L. VanBuren, Julia L. Vanhouten, Kayla N. Wickham;
Hillsdale, Johnna L. Bautista, Alsita E. De Oliveira;
Homer, Angelica R. Barr, Darcy E. Blosser, Maegen M. Lowder, Hadessha E. Moor, Christy N. Phelps, Julie A. Raysin;
Jackson, Tara J. Beebe;
Jonesville, Mr. Roger P. Hartsell, Jr., David J. Hess, II;
Kalamazoo, Jennifer L. Cieresewski, Kelly M. Dean, Brittany J. Miko, Vicky L. Robbins;
Lake Odessa, Kimberly M. Alderink, Kristy L. Moralez;
Litchfield, Robert D. Henley, Jr.;
Marshall, Robin R. Brubaker, Debora J. Burmeister, Christopher A. Dahlem, Sheila M. Devolder, Anne M. Flynn, Amy K. Laupp, Ms. Wendy K. Lien, Sharon E. Noud, Lisa M. Nyland, Marc R. Rosebush, Teri L. Simmons, Jennifer E. Smith, Kimberly J. Smith, Dyan E. Sykora;
Middleville, Nicole K. Kerr, Michaeleen E. Neal, Julie A. Shilton, Amy M. Sines, Tiffany N. Werkema;
Montgomery, Amber E. Nye;
Nashville, Amy A. Abbott, Natalee J. Barke, Penny L. Curtis, Mandy L. Dahms, Wendy M. Merica, Katie L. Rice, Chris C. Silverman, Eugene C. Snook, Jr., Amy R. Steele, Felicia L. Tomich, Rachel E. Vincent;
Olivet, Jamie L. Baxter, Molly A. Hawkins, Lisa A. Latta;
Portage, Brian M. Craven, Jr., Thomas F. Dimick, Steven A. Ferenc, Stanley W. Jeremiah, Faith L. Towne;
Quincy, Julie A. Hinds, Katherine R. Podoll, Natasha L. Roll, Mark R. Schoenauer, Chad M. Spotts, Rory E. Woodward;
Reading, Martina C. Girdham, Tereasa J. Penney;
Richland, Michelle K. Roberts;
Saranac, Denise N. Wittenbach;
Schoolcraft, Kayla M. Douglas;
Sherwood, Nicholas L. Smith;
Springfield, Chris C. Burdett, Terri J. Clark, Jeffrey A. Oliver, Emily J. Poole, Lisa S. Stevens;
Sunfield, Caroline A. Armbruster;
Tekonsha, Brian R. Wrobel;
Three Rivers, Elizabeth A. Baumgardner, Tara R. Sternaman;
Union City, Staci R. Beckmeyer, BobbieJo M. Briggs, Isaac R. Martin, Steven R. Meyer;
Vicksburg, Tara S. Sharp;
Wayland, Ann Marie Cook, Nancy E. Hey, Cindy L. Sweeney;
Winston-Salem, Chris L. Ecton;

Battle Creek, Mich., February 8 — Kellogg Community College will hold its annual Soul Food Luncheon on Wednesday, February 24 from 11 am to 1 pm in KCC’s Bruin Café student center located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

The luncheon will display the culinary talents of Dr. Marshall Washington, vice president of student services at Kellogg Community College. The menu for this year’s event includes BBQ spare ribs, fried chicken, mixed greens, candied sweet potatoes, macaroni & cheese, cornbread, hoppin john (black-eyed peas & rice), cheese bars, pound cake, sweet potato pies and pecan bars.

This year’s entertainment will feature Walkin’ Cane from Cleveland, Ohio. Austin "Walkin' Cane" Charanghat is a blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist that performs acoustic solo, duo & electric band sets. Walkin' Cane has travelled all over the country from New Orleans, Louisiana to Juneau, Alaska and has acquired various blues/instrumentalist awards over the years. Charanghat walked for ten years with a cane due to an arterial venous malformation at birth. While performing on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, a homeless man called out "Hey Walkin' Cane got some spare change for a brother?!" Charanghat took the jibe as his nickname. In 1996, after years of battling the inevitable, his left leg was amputated below the knee. A year after the surgery, he returned to the music scene stronger & without need of a cane. In 2002, Charanghat & Karen Starks were married at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee and began recording his 706 Union Ave. cd at the legendary studio immediately after the ceremony. "The thought of recording & getting married in the same room where many of my heroes took their first steps was incredible." Austin "Walkin' Cane" is proud to be sponsored by National Reso-Phonic Guitars, Dr. Z Amplifiers & Ernie Ball Strings.

“The event is part of Kellogg Community College’s celebration of African-American History Month,” said Dr. Washington “It gives people an opportunity to experience traditional southern cuisine.” Tickets for the event are $10 per person, include lunch, beverage, and entertainment, and are available through the College Life office at KCC. For more information, please call (269) 965-3931 extension 2634 or e-mail collegelife@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., February 1 — In an effort to reduce the college’s impact on the environment, Kellogg Community College is piloting a program that eliminates the printed class schedule in favor of an electronic-only class schedule for the summer 2010 semester. The program is expected to eliminate the printing of over 740,000 pages of paper and provide students with real-time information about course offerings. The website to view the schedule is www.kellogg.edu/schedule.

For the 2009 summer semester, Kellogg Community College printed approximately 27,200 class schedules. The majority of the schedules were mailed to homes within Kellogg Community College’s service area, including Calhoun, Barry, and Branch counties. “The summer electronic schedule pilot will significantly reduce our impact on the environment,” said KCC’s Dean of Enrollment Management/Registrar, Kay Keck. “As an educational institution that teaches environmental and social responsibility, we felt it was important for the college to look at our own environmental impact and how we could be greener in our operations.” In addition to not printing the class schedules, the college has incorporated many energy-efficient programs including installing energy-efficient light bulbs on the campuses and changing employee summer work hours to reduce building cooling costs.

The other key benefit of this pilot program for students is the real-time accuracy of the online schedule versus the printed schedule. “To accommodate the number of students enrolling, the semester class schedule is often changed to add classes, drop classes, or alter the times and days of classes offered. Because of this, the minute we print the class schedule, it's inaccurate due to the changes. The online version is updated automatically, so by directing students to view the schedule online, they will be looking at the most accurate information we have. In addition, by going online, it’s a simple click to enroll in the classes they want” said Keck.

The college will be mailing a postcard with instructions of how to access the online schedule to households who would regularly receive the 28 page schedule. The college will also offer assistance to students through KCC’s Information Services Helpdesk. A few printed copies will also be available for viewing in the Kellogg Community College Learning Resource Center. “Our goal is to make this transition as stress-free as possible for our students while offering them accurate information and reducing our carbon footprint,” said Keck.

For more information, contact Kellogg Community College’s Customer Service area at (269) 965-5522.

Battle Creek, Mich., February 1 — Kellogg Community College has extended the enrollment deadline for the international trip to Costa Rica until 5 pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The course, titled INTL 210: International Travel, will take place April 2-10, 2010 with class sessions leading up to the trip. The course will focus on the ecology of the rainforest and Costa Rican attempts to develop sustainable agriculture and a carbon-free nation. During the trip, students will visit Arenal Volcano and its hot springs, a nearby sustainable ranch, and a permaculture farm on the border of Panama. Among other activities, the trip will also include an evening walk to watch the leatherback sea turtles lay their eggs, white water rafting, a canopy tour of the rainforest, and a visit to La Selva Rainforest Preserve. The cost of the trip to the student will be approximately $1,200 and includes housing, food, and in-country travel expenses. Tuition, fees, and round trip airfare are not included in the estimate. The course is open to anyone who enrolls or is enrolled as a KCC student. Seating is limited.

The information sessions will consist of a short presentation followed by a time for questions. Anyone interested in the trip is encouraged to attend one of the information sessions. For more information, contact Peg Stapleton at (269) 965-3931 extension 2224 or stapletonp@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., February 1 — “You know I’m checking you, right? You better be ready” called KCC Women’s Basketball team member, Shardae Moore, to KCC’s Athletic Director, Tom Shaw. “Bring it Shardae! And you better bring your four teammates with you when you do,” Shaw shot back. The trash talking and banter is part of the fun of an upcoming basketball game between a group of KCC employees and “adopted employees,” called the Noon-Time Basketball Association (NBA), and the KCC Women’s Basketball Team. The game is a fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association (AHA) and will take place on Friday, February 19 from 12 pm to 1 pm in KCC’s Miller Gymnasium. There is no admission fee, although donations for the AHA will be accepted, and the public is invited to attend. The gym is located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

Miller Building Coordinator, Sharon Powell, came up with the idea for the event. “We were looking for a way to raise funds for a good cause and to promote a healthy lifestyle to the KCC and Battle Creek Community,” said Powell. The NBA players will be wearing red shirts during the game to promote heart health. The Lady Bruins will be wearing their uniforms.

The NBA has 12 members, ranging in age from 23 to 77 years old, with some players boasting 38 years on the team. The group plays basketball together over the noon lunch hour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The current NBA roster includes Doug “Pretty Boy” Borton, Graham “The Professor” Smith, Brian “3.14159265” Goetz, Mike “The Commissioner” Rae, Ivan “Artificial Hip” Thompson, Rick “Great” Scott, Dean “Experienced” Barnum, John “Credit & Debit” Wooten, Tom “Out of Shape” Shaw, Ron “Haiku” Davis, Brian “Bottom Line” Murphy, and Tom “Bear” Rose. For the game, the team will be coached by KCC Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Melvin “Butter” McKnight.

The Lady Bruins have a 4-4 conference record and a 10-9 overall record with eight scheduled regular games left in the year. The team consists of Cassie Halder, Ashley Gonser, Jasmine Lucas, Briana Trevino, Taquweisha King, Shantinique Baker, Marisa Hamilton, Samantha Rando, Amanda Henry, Lindsay Gibbs, Heather Navis, Chelsea Mead, and Shardae Moore. The team is coached by Head Coach, Kyle Klingaman, and Assistant Coaches, Chad Dolven and Mark Gibbs.

For more information on the NBA vs. Lady Bruins game or to make a donation, please contact the KCC Athletics office at (269) 965-4151.

Battle Creek, Mich., February 1 — The Kellogg Community College Lifelong Learning Department is offering the following classes starting the week of February 8, 2010. Unless noted, each takes place at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center located at 405 Hill-Brady Road in Battle Creek.

Registration with a major credit card can be completed by calling (269) 965-4134 or visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong for more information on other registration options and class offerings.

Love Your Outfits and Downsize Your Closet
Monday, February 8, 6-8:30 pm

In this workshop participants will learn how to downsize their closets by learning what looks best, the fit, the colors and the style, for them.
Course fee is $29

No More Cookie-Cutter Weddings - NEW
Tuesday, February 9, 6-8 pm

Participants will check out expert tips for planning a wedding. A local wedding planner will assist as members learn little-known planning secrets of professional wedding planners, creative and unique ways for planning, and how to trim the budget.
Course fee is $19

Communication Classics - The Basics - NEW
Tuesdays, February 9-16, 6-9 pm

This workshop will help participants learn the importance of both verbal and non-verbal language and how to effectively and appropriately combine the two into a positive communication experience. The group will also discuss how to adjust their communication style to be as effective as possible.
Course fee is $49

Explore Eclectic Magick - NEW
Tuesdays, February 9-March 3, 6-8 pm

Participants will take a journey through eclectic magick, a balanced combination of many belief systems including Spiritualism, Wicca, and Paganism. Each week attendees will discover the aspects of magick such as altars and their uses, the energy of the god and goddess, the history of the pendulum and how to make one, candle magick, talismans, and using the moon cycles and crystals.
Course fee is $49

The Art and Power of Revealing Your Heart: Manifest Your Heart’s Desires - NEW
Wednesday, February 10, 6-8:30 pm

This interactive workshop will help participants learn and experience how to identify what walls exist around their hearts, while also learning how to break through the ones that no longer serve purpose.
Course fee is $19

ACT Test Preparation Workshop
Saturday, February 13, 12-4:30 pm

The workshop is open for high school students in grades 10-12, as well as adults planning to take an upcoming exam for college admission. It will provide an orientation to the ACT exam and its format, test taking strategies, sample test items, improved methods for answering questions, timed sample tests and take-home guides. The accelerated workshop will help with test anxiety and specific areas such as math, science or reading.
Course fee is $119

Complete PC Beginner’s Series - NEW
Thursdays, February 11-March 18, 6-8 pm

This workshop will spend time helping participants become oriented to their computer and how it works. The highlights of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point will all be covered. Plus, attendees will receive three handy reference guides.
Course fee is $79

Basic PC Troubleshooting
Wednesdays, February 10-17, 6-8 pm

This course will cover dozens of preventative measures to keep a computer in good working order and protect valuable electronics and irreplaceable data from disaster. Learn what to do when disaster strikes, how to install and uninstall software applications, run basic Windows utilities (using XP, Vista and the new Windows 7 operating systems), maintain files and disk drives, understand the control panel and its functions, install and set-up new hardware (sound cards, modems, etc.), understand spy ware and ad ware, and use the Device Manager function to understand system resources.
Course fee is $39

Advanced PC Troubleshooting
Wednesdays, February 24-March 3, 6-8 pm

In this next level of PC troubleshooting, participants will learn how to edit registry, partition hard drives for backups, and do a real backup of their machine. The workshop will also cover what to do when a computer will not boot, recovering data off of a machine that will not boot, how to edit a PC, and how to install new memory. This works for systems that run on XP, Vista, or the new Windows 7. Participants will also walk away with a CD full of free tools and Internet resources to troubleshoot a machine and keep it in perfect health.
Course fee is $49

Both Basic & Advanced PC Troubleshooting – Best Deal!
Wednesdays, February 10-March 3, 6-8 pm

Sign up for both and get a discount.
Course fee is $69

Battle Creek, Mich., February 1 — Hundreds of volunteers will help college-bound Michigan students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA during statewide College Goal Sunday events on Sunday, February 14, 2010. The local event for College Goal Sunday will be held in Kellogg Community College’s Student Center, located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek, from 1 to 4 pm.

College Goal Sunday is a collaborative effort of the Michigan Guaranty Agency, the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association, and EduGuide. The program was created to increase the number of students who continue education beyond high school and earn post-secondary degrees. The FAFSA is required of any student seeking financial aid including grants, loans, and many scholarships. Last year, 3,373 students received assistance at College Goal Sunday events.

"We want to make sure students and their parents are aware of this important event," said Bryan Taylor, President of EduGuide. "Students must complete and file a FAFSA in order to secure financial aid and they should file by the March 1st priority date to ensure eligibility for federal and state programs." Statistics show that students who complete and submit FAFSA forms are more likely to go on to college.

On College Goal Sunday, financial aid experts will be available to guide students and their parents through each step of completing and filing the FAFSA. Students under 23 years of age are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. Parents and students should bring their completed 2009 Federal tax return (1040) if possible, or their W-2 and 1099 forms.

Dozens of sites across Michigan will be hosting College Goal Sunday on February 14, 2010. For a complete list of locations and additional information, visit www.micollegegoal.org.

Valuable prizes will be awarded during College Goal Sunday events, including a $1,000 scholarship, three $500 scholarships, an iPod Nano, and a Dell laptop computer.

Additional support for College Goal Sunday was provided by the C.S. Mott Foundation, the Lumina Foundation for Education, and the DTE Energy Foundation

Battle Creek, Mich., January 25 — The Kellogg Community College Lifelong Learning Department is offering the following classes starting the week of February 1, 2009. Unless noted, each takes place at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center located at 405 Hill-Brady Road in Battle Creek.

Registration with a major credit card can be completed by calling (269) 965-4134 or visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong for more information on other registration options and class offerings.

Conversational Spanish – Level 1
Wednesdays, January 27-March 3, 6-8 pm

Participants will expand their language skills and grasp the basics of Spanish through conversation and listening. The basics of the Spanish language, common phrases and aspects of the Spanish and Hispanic cultures will be covered. The class fee includes the text book.
Course fee is $99

How to Write Your Way Out of a Paper Bag - NEW
Mondays, February 1-8, 6-8 pm

Participants will learn how to get into contact with their own unique voice in writing short stories, poems and engaging letters. Materials will be provided.
Course fee is $25

Be Safe Online: Introduction to PC and E-mail Security - NEW
Monday, February 1, 6-8 pm

This workshop will show participants how to protect personal and business data from the outside world. Also, how one can secure their PC from viruses, worms, spy ware and ad ware. One will also gain knowledge about firewalls and their main function, and how to secure e-mail.
Course fee is $15

Beginning Ashtanga Yoga
Mondays, February 1-22, 6-7 pm

This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. Wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring a yoga mat, a yoga block or pillow, a blanket and a hand towel.
Course fee is $29

Energy Balancing for Women - NEW
Thursday, February 4, 6-9 pm

In this new workshop, one will learn about energy balancing and experience gentle physical stretches and movements that help the body deal with stress and emotional challenges. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Course fee is $19

Battle Creek, Mich., January 25 — The Kellogg Community College Lifelong Learning Department is offering an ACT test preparation workshop on Feb. 13, 2010. It will take place from 12-4:30 p.m. at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center located at 405 Hill-Brady Road in Battle Creek.

The workshop is open for high school students in grades 10-12, as well as adults planning to take an upcoming exam for college admission. It will provide an orientation to the ACT exam and its format, test taking strategies, sample test items, improved methods for answering questions, timed sample tests and take-home guides.

For $119, the accelerated workshop will help with test anxiety and specific areas such as math, science or reading. Bring a calculator and a pencil to class; the rest will be provided.

Registration with a major credit card can be completed by calling (269) 965-4134 or visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong for more information on other registration options.

Battle Creek, Mich., January 25 — Kellogg Community College Math Instructors, Brian Goetz and Graham Smith, recently published “Basic Mathematics” with co-author Dr. John Tobey of North Shore Community College. The book arrived in early January, just in time for the beginning of the spring semester for most colleges and universities.

Approximately seven years ago, Goetz and Smith had an idea to create a new type of math book for Mathematics Clinic (Math 97) courses. “We saw people coming to school that never anticipated being in school. They tended to struggle with how to learn math and how to study with the materials that were available, so the goal was to create materials with easier access to mathematics and imbed a study system into the book,” said Goetz. “And we didn’t want to have lives for bunches of years,” joked Smith. With the help of Dr. Tobey, the pair spent countless hours and put other personal projects on hold to create a new type of book that would help students not only be more successful in mathematics, but also in all their classes in college.

Each chapter in “Basic Mathematics” features objectives that cover only one topic at a time instead of multiple topics at a time. “Math is a subject that builds on itself, so you have to build your knowledge one step at a time. Only then can you move on and understand the next section and step,” said Smith. For each of these small lessons, there are an instruction examples, guided practices, and opportunities for the students to immediately practice the skill. Unlike a typical math book, where the problems are at the end of the section, the practice problems within each section eliminates the need for students to constantly flip back and forth to review examples.

In addition, “Basic Mathematics” is filled with tools to help students learn effective study skills. Throughout the chapters, there are self-assessment tools that allow students to check either a box that says “got it” or one that says “must study” so students can review what aspects they need to study further. At the end of the chapter, there is another self-assessment that lets the student review their understanding of all of the materials covered. There are also question logs for students to write their questions to ask their instructor as well as spaces to write things they need help with and a list of potential resources where they might seek additional help (their instructor, a classmate, a tutor, etc). “A reoccurring theme for us when working on this book is that we wanted it to be like an on-ramp to student success. The book has so much support that struggling students will get the help they need to be successful,” said Goetz. This theme became the inspiration for the cover, which shows a traffic on-ramp.

Portions of the book have been used by colleges and universities across the country for five years, including in Goetz’s and Smith’s classrooms. The feedback helped the authors to make the revisions necessary for students to be successful and resulted in approximately 500 students receiving free classroom materials. Now that the final version is complete and printed, the publisher, Pearson Education, Inc. has donated 80 copies for KCC student use.

Not only was Dr. Tobey a critical asset to the successful publication of “Basic Mathematics,” but Goetz and Smith are quick to point out that KCC’s Director of Institutional Research, Doris Lewis, also played a critical role. Lewis, formerly the chair of the Math and Science department at KCC, completed the answer portion of the book including how to develop the answers. Based on her work with the answers, the publisher has contracted with her to also complete the instructor’s resource manual for the book.

Goetz and Smith will receive a percentage of the net sales of the book, but will donate any royalties from purchases by Kellogg Community College students to the KCC Foundation for scholarship use.

For more information about the Math and Science department at Kellogg Community College, contact the department chair, Bob Westdorp, at (269) 965-3931 extension 2353 or at westdorpb@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., January 25 — The Kellogg Community College Foundation raised $9,934 during its annual Bid a Brighter Future Auction held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 on the campuses of Kellogg Community College. The money raised will benefit scholarship funding for Kellogg Community College students.

The all-day event included silent and web auctions as well as a cash prize raffle. During the silent auction, current and former KCC employees circled auction tables, bidding on over 140 gift and service items. Laura’s Gourmet Catering’s food was enjoyed by all in attendance. In the spirit of fun, some KCC staff members dressed as referees and “arrested” anyone suspected of pushing, stalking items, or any other territorial behavior. Offenders were taken to a mock jail where they had to beg their coworkers for $5 bail money to ensure their timely release. “We’re really excited to have raised so much money for scholarships,” said Rose Dulaney, co-chair of the Bid a Brighter Future committee. “But it was almost as important for everyone to have a great time.”

The auction began 7 years ago as a way for employees to donate unwanted holiday gifts to help raise funds for scholarships. “Instead of standing in long return lines, employees could donate unwanted gifts to the KCC Foundation,” said Ginger Cutsinger, executive director of the KCC Foundation. “It started out almost like a white elephant exchange but has grown to include some truly exceptional items and services such as golf lessons, fishing trips, gourmet meals – all offered by co-workers, and the opportunity to wear jeans to work on payday Fridays. This year, we also had a large selection of pieces created by our staff including quilts, fine art work, and framed photographs – several from KCC students.”

Battle Creek, Mich., January 18 — Kellogg Community College’s Jazz Ensemble and Olivet College’s Jazz Ensemble will present a cabaret-style concert, called “Jazz for Valentine’s Day,” on Friday, February 5 at 7:30 pm in KCC’s Student Center, located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek. The concert is free and open to the public.

Jazz lovers can enjoy listening to classic tunes by Count Basie, Glen Miller, Les Brown, and more while sitting comfortably at clothed tables with refreshments. In addition, there will be a space available for dancing while both bands treat guests to a variety of jazz pieces. “We wanted to create an atmosphere where people could enjoy listening or get up and spin around the dance floor,” said KCC’s Instrumental Music Instructor, Dan Alt.

For more information, please call (269) 965-4126 or e-mail altd@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., January 15 — Additional auditions for several male and female roles in the production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” are at 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 21, in Kellogg Community College’s Binda Performing Arts Center, located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited stage musical that was adapted from the 1968 movie of the same name. The musical is full of new songs and bright dance numbers. This zany story takes place in 1922, where Millie Dillmount has come to New York to break away from her little town roots and find a career and then marry the boss. Millie finds that things are very different in that New York is full of intrigue and jazz. It’s also a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. The production is based on the book of the same name by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, new music by Jeanine Tesori, and new lyrics by Dick Scanlan.

Those auditioning should come prepared to showcase their voice by performing a 16 bar/measure vocal selection. The college will provide an accompanist to play the sheet music. In addition, each person auditioning will be asked to do some readings from the script.

Performances for “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be March 4, 5, 6 and 7 of 2010. For more information, please contact Theater Manager Gary Cuyler at (269) 965-3931 extension 2558 or cuylerg@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., January 12 — From February 1 to April 1, Kellogg Community College’s Davidson Gallery, located at 450 North Avenue, will present the student “KCC Documentary Photography Project.” This 100-image photographic exhibition, created by KCC Photography & Multimedia Program students, showcases the results of the year-long project. There will be an opening reception Friday, February 5, from 4 to 7 pm in the Davidson Performing Arts Center Gallery.

The documentary assignment introduced students from eight Photography & Multimedia Program courses to the practical skills needed in visual storytelling by portraying the various aspects of Kellogg Community College, including community outreach, developmental education, diversity, lifelong learning, athletics and quality instruction. Students from each class completed the photography, editing, retouching, digital printing, mounting and framing for each image. After the exhibition, the 100 framed 20” by 30” images will permanently hang at the various Kellogg Community College campuses.

The project was in collaboration with KCC’s Public Information and Marketing Department, who will be using some of the photos for marketing and community relations. “This project not only honed the photography skills of the students, it also gave the students hands-on experience working with marketing professionals,” said Photography and Multimedia Program Coordinator, Ryan Flathau. “Working with the photography students was a wonderful experience,” said KCC’s Director of Public Information and Marketing, Nicole Finkbeiner. “We had a lot of fun and it was helpful for us to see what aspects of the college the students view as its most valuable assets.”

Gallery hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday. For more information, please contact Ryan Flathau at (269) 965-3931 extension 2559, or at flathaur@kellogg.edu.