PBR Marketing & College Relations ~ marketing@dacc.eduLara Conklin & Chris Cornell

lconklin@dacc.edu or ccornell@dacc.edu ~ Telephone 443-8768

Volume 38, No. 3 ~ September 15, 2019

Mission StatementDanville Area Community College is committed to providing quality, innovative, and accessible learning experiences that meet the

lifelong academic, cultural, and economic needs of our diverse communities and the world we share.

Plain Brown Rapper

Danville Area Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed Jill A. Cranmore, Director, Human Resources, Affirmative Action officer, Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Danville Area Community College, 2000 E. Main St., Martin Luther King Memorial

Way, Danville, IL 61832-5199, 217-443-8756, or jcranmore@dacc.edu.

For a number of years now, Executive VP Dave Kietzmann has been advocating for the inclusion of academic deans on the College’s leadership team. “They provide a perspective on teaching and learn-ing—and the faculty viewpoint—that would greatly benefit my colleagues on the Administrative Council.”

EVP Kietzmann’s idea came to fruition this month when President Nacco invoked his dictatorial powers. He unilaterally banned all dissenters, nattering nabobs, and fried food. Then he dissolved the Administrative Council, which received its pink slip on Sept. 3.

The following Monday, on Sept. 9, a new leadership team—the College Cabinet—held its first meeting in the DACC Board room. President Nacco formed the Cabinet by rounding up the usual suspects from the original Administrative Council. Then on the advice of EVP Kietzmann, the president welcomed the College’s three academic deans as well as the director of Adult Education and Middle College to the team. The co-chairs of Governance (the coordinator of CQI and the coordinator of ATD) have also become Cabinet members.

One of the catalysts for this change was a recommendation from the HLC. Says President Nacco, “The HLC’s Institutional Actions Council said we ought to have an academic-assessment officer on the College Cabinet. We had an institutional-assessment officer on the Administrative Council in Bob Mattson, but no academic one. We also didn’t even have a Cabinet.”

So along with changing the name of the Administrative Council to College Cabinet, President Nacco appointed Dean Penny McConnell to the team with the new title of dean of Liberal Arts, Library, and Assessment.

Says EVP Kietzmann, “Dr. McConnell was the logical choice based on her role leading the assessment team along with Dr. (Abby) Hahne and Bob Mattson. And then Dr. Nacco and I thought that rather than having just one academic dean, we might as well bring them all in, including adult education and middle college, since all of them have a great deal to offer to the leadership team.”

Welcome to the Cabinet: Kathy Sturgeon, the dean of Math, Sciences, and Health Professions; Terri Cummings, the dean of Business & Technology; and Laura Williams, with the newly minted title of dean of Adult Education & Middle College.

Migrating to the Cabinet from the Administrative Council are Kerri Thurman, vice president of Operations; Jill Cranmore, VP of Human Resources; Mike Cunningham, VP of Administrative Services; Stacy Ehmen, VP of Student Services; Tammy Betancourt, VP of Finance; College Relations Executive Director Lara Conklin; Chief Diversity Officer (and AVP) Carla Boyd; American Job Center Executive Director (and AVP) Brian Hensgen; Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning Bob Mattson; and Foundation Executive Director Tonya Hill.

President Nacco also saw this as an opportunity to raise the profile of the Governance co-chairs by including them on the College Cabinet. “Ryan Wyckoff of CQI and Shanay Wright of ATD oversee college-wide employee committees that play a critical role in supporting the College mission. The inclusion of Governance leadership on the Cabinet is of paramount importance since the chief goal of the Cabinet is for members to share information about what their departments are doing.”

Introducing the College Cabinet

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Visit https://danville.peopleadmin.com/ to view the most recent job postings.

40th Annual DACC College Day DACC will be holding their 40th Annual College Day will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the Mary Miller Gymnasium. DACC students should take advantage of this opportunity to meet with representatives. Last year over 55 representatives from 10 different states were on campus from four-year colleges and universities, and technical schools.

The doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 a.m. Please spread the word!

Note: On Thursday, September 19th, student parking behind Mary Miller Gymnasium will not be available until 11:00 a.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.

A Note from President Nacco: I am writing to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to DACC’s Family Day Committee: Dave Kietzmann, Becky Doss, Brian Hensgen, Kerri Thurman, Tammy Betancourt, Paulina Padjen, Amie Musk, Shanay Wright, Brandice Connor, Stefanie Davis, and Carrie Reed. Through your collective vision, DACC had a banner day on Saturday (Sept. 7). Dozens of DACC colleagues and their families enjoyed the sun-splashed festivities at the American Legion.

Even though I may be leaving someone out (sorry about that!), I also have to commend other key contributors to the day’s success, including Brad Weaver, Brad and Dana Wheeler, Mark Barnes, Rob and Alyssa Doss, Noah Padjen, and Laura Hensgen.

I hope that Family Day continues to be an annual event at DACC. Coming together on such an occasion reminds us as well as our family members that the faculty and staff who work at DACC are a wonderful group of people.

Dr. Stephen NaccoPresident

Danville Area Community College

Cabinet meetings will take place on most Mondays beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding on or before 11:30. In addition, President Nacco will continue meeting with the vice presidents for an hour or so every Wednesday to discuss personnel and confidential issues.

During the week of Board of Trustees meetings, Cabinet meetings will be held on Monday afternoons in an expanded form—with department directors included. “It’ll be similar to expanded administrative council,” says President Nacco, “with updated information on ‘Operation Graduation’ as well as an opportunity for employees to present their ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goal’ for a review by their peers.”

President Nacco might want to start vetting the presentations beforehand just in case somebody’s BHAG happens to be a military-style coup d'état of their dictator.

Employee Health Evaluations & Flu Shot Clinic

Wed., Sept. 257:30-10:30AM

Vermilion Hall, Room 306Employees have until September 18 to register for the Health Evaluations. Contact HR for information.

This program is FREE to all current employees, spouses, and dependents age 18 and older who are covered under the DACC medical health insurance plan. UNINSURED employees, spouses and depen-dents can participate for a fee of $190.00.

Flu shots are FREE to employees covered under DACC health insurance. Students & non-insured employees $35. No appointment necessary for the flu shot.

Health & Wellness Fair - 8-10:30AM

3Sustainability Farm BBQ FundraiserA BBQ Fundraiser for DACC’s Sustainability Farm will be held on Sunday, September 29 from 1-3PM at the Bremer Conference Center. Tickets for the dinner are $50 which includes BBQ chicken and pulled pork with multiple sides and wine.

Contact Becky Doss at 217-443-8770 or rdoss@dacc.edu to purchase tickets or for more information.

All proceeds go to support the DACC Sustainability Learning Land Lab.

Golf Outing Fundraiser for DACC National Basketball TournamentDACC has scheduled a golf outing fundraiser benefitting the DACC National Basketball Tournament. The event, 2019 Oktoberfest Open, will be held Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 at the Danville Country Club. Event details are listed below:

Two-Person Scramble36-hole event $300 per team

Limited to 40 teams

Friday shot gun start at 1PM;Flighted after the 1st round.

Saturday tee times begin at 9AM;Starting with the highest scores.

Lunch

Cart and range balls for each round. Awards reception after the tournament.

Payouts for 1st and 2nd place in each flight. (flights TBD depending on the field size)

Wristband for Oktoberfest Event Friday Evening beginning at 5PM.

Skins game each day ~ 50/50 raffle ~Wheel of Fun ~ Hole Sponsorship for $50

For more information or to register contact Brian Hensgen at 217-443-8823 or bhensgen@dacc.edu

DACC Community Education Presents Biltmore Estate & Asheville, NC$415* 4 days, 3 nights per person, double occupancyMon.-Thurs., April 6-9, 2020Departure from DACC @ 8AM

Incredible price includes:• Motorcoach transportation • 3 nights lodging • 6 meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners • GUIDED TOUR OF ASHEVILLE, NC • Full day visit to the BILTMORE ESTATE • GUIDED Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway • Visit to the famous FOLK ART CENTER • Visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center • For pictures, video and Information visit: www.GroupTrips.com/DanvilleAreaCommunltyCollege

DAY 1: Depart your group’s location in a spacious, videoand restroom equipped motorcoach as you head for yourdestination: beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains! Later that day, enjoy a relaxing Dinner and check into your Asheville area hotel. DAY 2: Begin the day by enjoying a Continental Breakfast, before departing for a visit to the spectacular BILTMORE ESTATE, America’s largest privately ownedhome. Your visit will include experiencing the BiltmoreHouse and Gardens. You will also visit the new AntlerVillage and Winery. This is Biltmore’s new village thatconnects the estate’s present and past, providing a relaxingplace for dining, shopping, historical exhibits, and newways to experience Biltmore’s hospitality. This is a “mustsee” destination in America. Later, you’ll enjoy Dinner with entertainment before returning to your hotel for the night. DAY 3: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before departing for a GUIDED TOUR OF ASHEVILLE. Downtown Ashevillefeatures more Art Deco architecture than any other southern city outside of Miami Beach. You will also seethe magnificent ST. LAWRENCE BASILICA. Thisafternoon, you will go with your guide for a drive on thescenic Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s most visited National Park unit and known as “America’s favorite drive”. You will visit the Blue Ridge Parkway VisitorCenter and see “The Blue Ridge Parkway - America’sFavorite Journey”, a 24-minute film shown in HighDefinition surround sound and using breathtaking aerial photography. Later, you will visit the famous FOLK ARTCENTER. This evening, you will enjoy Dinner beforereturning to your hotel to relax and recall the highlightsof the day. DAY 4: Today after enjoying a ContinentalBreakfast, you depart for home ... A perfect time to chatwith your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, thespectacular sights you’ve seen and where your next grouptrip will take you!

For more information contat Leslie Sconce at 217-554-1667.

4Personal NotesFree Electronics Collection

Event The free electronics collection event will be held at DACC on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9-11 a.m.

Bring your broken or unwanted: CRT or tube televisions, flat screen or LCD televi-sions; CRT monitors, flat screen or LCD monitors;computers, printers, electronic keyboards, fax ma-chines, VCRs, portable digital music players, video disc player, video game consoles, electronic mice, scanners, converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers, video disc recorders, or small-scale servers.

Our local recycling companies do not take TVs or computer monitors, but can accept many electronic items for recycling or reprocessing during their nor-mal business hours. Contact them to learn more.

No more than a combination of 7 items per vehicle.Free to any Vermilion County resident. Please bring proof of residency. Donations to Keep Vermilion County Beautiful for future events will be accepted. Collected items will be recycled or reprocessed.

Visit www.vchd.org or call 431-2662, ext. 5 for more details.

Calendar of EventsInformation for the Weekly Calendar of Events

is due THURSDAY @ 8AM to the Marketing Office at marketing@dacc.edu

PBR Deadlines:Tues., Oct. 15 @ 8AMFri., Nov. 15 @ 8AMFri., Dec. 13 @ 8AM

DACC Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, Administrators and Faculty & Staff,

The family appreciates the flowers, thoughts, notes, and donations in Bob’s name.

Thank you!The Family of Bob Fink

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DACC Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, Administrators and Faculty & Staff,

Just saying Thank You doesn’t seem enough. Hope you know how much your thoughtfulness is appreciated.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers.

Vivian Schultzand The Family of Glen Schultz

Sept. 15 Phillip Langley Liberal ArtsSept. 15 Kendra Morts HoopestonSept. 17 Jamie Moreland Math/Sciences/HealthSept. 18 Dr. Ruth Lindemann LibrarySept. 21 Maggie Hoover Online LearningSept. 24 Laura Williams Adult EdSept. 26 Amanda Krabbe Business & TechnologyOct. 3 Lisa Osborne Business & TechnologyOct. 3 Mimi Skinner Math/Sciences/HealthOct. 5 Brian Fink Business & TechnologyOct. 5 Naomi Yonke Computer ServicesOct. 8 Dr. Dwight Lucas II Business & TechOct. 8 Garry Morris MaintenanceOct. 11 Jessica Aquino Advisement & CounselingOct. 21 Carla Boyd Student ServicesOct. 25 Sadie Edwards Testing/Academic Serv.Oct. 25 Todd Flessner Business & TechnologyOct. 27 Barbara Weldon Math/Sciences/HealthOct. 28 Tom Carey Institutional Effectiveness

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Women’s SoftballSeptember 201921 at Lincoln University (Missouri); 11AM; St. Louis,

Missouri; ABC Park; Fontbonne Showcase21 at Missouri Valley College; 1PM; St. Louis,

Missouri; ABC Park; Fontbonne Showcase21 at Fontbonne University; 3PM; St. Louis, Missouri;

ABC Park; Fontbonne Showcase22 at Northwestern Univ.; 12PM; Evanston, IL; Sharon

J. Drysdale Field; Northwestern Round Robin22 at Loyola University; 2PM; Evanston, IL; Sharon J.

Drysdale Field; Northwestern Round Robin28 vs Rio Grande University; 12:45PM Columbus,

Ohio; Buckeye Field; Ohio State Charity Classic28 vs Ohio Christian University; 3PM; Columbus,

Ohio; Buckeye Field; Ohio State Charity Classic28 vs Cincinnati Christian University; 5:15PM;

Columbus, Ohio; Buckeye Field; Ohio State Charity Classic

29 at Indiana University; 12PM; Bloomington, Indiana; Andy Mohr Field; Indiana Round Robin

29 at Purdue University 2PM; Bloomington, Indiana; Andy Mohr Field; Indiana Round Robin

October 20195 vs Alumni Game; 2PM; Danville; Winter Park6 at Illinois State University; 10AM; Champaign;

Illinois Eichelberger Field; Illinois Round Robin6 at University of Illinois; 2PM; Champaign, Illinois;

Eichelberger Field; Illinois Round Robin

Men’s BaseballSeptember 201921 vs Vincennes University; 1PM; Danville, Illinois;

Danville Stadium22 vs Lincoln Land Community College; 10AM;

Danville Stadium; MWAC Conference Showcase25 at Heartland Community College; 4PM; Normal,

Illinois; Corn Crib Stadium27 at University of Illinois-Springfield; 3PM;

Springfield, IL; UIS Baseball Field; UIS ShowcaseOctober 20192 vs Lincoln Trail Community College; 3PM;

Danville Stadium5 vs Olney Central Community College; 12PM;

Danville Stadium9 at Vincennes University; 3PM; Vincennes, Indiana;

Jerry Blemker Field

Cross CountrySeptember 201920 Cross Country at Bradley University; 8AM; Peoria,

Illinois; Detweiller Park; Bradley InvitationalOctober 20194 at Augustana College; 8AM; Rock Island, Illinois;

Saukie Golf Course; Augustana College Invitational12 at Illinois College; 8AM; Jacksonville, Illinois;

Illinois College Invitational18 at Bradley University; 8AM; Peoria, Illinois;

Newman Golf Course; Bradley Invitational25 Region 24 Championships; 8AM; Charleston,

Illinois; Tom Woodall Panther Trail

Men’s GolfSeptember 201920 at Illinois Valley Community College Fall

Invitational; 8AM; LaSalle, Illinois; Oak Ridge Golf Course

21 at Illinois Valley Community College Fall Invitational; 8AM; Olgesby, Illinois; Deer Park Country Club

28 at Lewis & Clark Community College Fall Invitational; 8AM; Godfrey, Illinois; Spencer T. Olin Golf Course

29 at Millikin Country Club Classic; 8AM; Decatur, Illinois; South Side Country Club

30 at Millikin Country Club Classic; 8AM; Decatur, Illinois

October 201912 at Mid-West Athletic Conference Championships;

8AM; Alton, Illinois; Lock Haven Golf Club16 DACC Invitational; 8AM; Danville, Illinois;

Danville Country Club

Women’s GolfSeptember 201914 at University of Illinois-Springfield; 8AM;

Springfield, Illinois - UIS Classic15 at University of Illinois-Springfield; 8AM;

Springfield, Illinois - UIS Classic21 at Millikin University Decatur, Illinois; Millikin

Dechert Classic22 at Millikin University; 8AM; Decatur, Illinois;

Millikin Dechert Classic29 at Illinois College; 8AM; Jacksonville, Illinois;

The Links Golf Course; 2019 Illinois College InviteOctober 201916 DACC Invitational; 8AM; Danville, Illinois;

Danville Country ClubWomen’s BasketballOctober 20194 TBA; Peoria, Illinois; Ramsey Gymnasium; ICC

Jamboree5 TBA; Peoria, Illinois; Ramsey Gymnasium; ICC

Jamboree13 10:30AM; Robinson, Illinois; Lincoln Trail Exposure13 2:45PM; Robinson, Illinois; Lincoln Trail Exposure

Men’s BasketballOctober 20196 TBA; Danville, Illinois - Danville Jamboree13 TBA; Vincennes, Indiana; Vincennes Jamboree

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DACC Calendar of EventsSEPTEMBER 201917 Millikin University Rep; Tues., Sept. 17; 10AM-

1PM; Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union17 U of I – College of Applied Health Sciences Rep;

Tues., Sept. 17; 10AM-1PM; Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union

18 PTK Orientation/Membership Meeting; 10AM; CT-011.

19 40th Annual DACC College Day; Thurs., Sept. 19; 9-11AM; Mary Miller Gym

20 DACC Foundation Honors Program; 10-11:30AM; Gym

20 Last date to apply for Stafford Loan for Fall 25 PTK Membership Meeting; 10AM; CT-011.26 Eastern Illinois University Rep.; 10AM-1PM;

Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union26 DACC Board of Trustees Meeting; 5:30PM; VH-30229 Sustainability Farm Fundraiser, 1-3PM; Bremer

OCTOBER 20191 It’s FAFSA Time! Popcorn and information about

funding for college; 11AM-12:30PM; Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union.

1 PTK Membership Meeting; 3PM; CT-0112 Financial Aid 101 Workshop; 1-3PM; LH-204. 2 Governance Forum; 3PM; VH-3063 Indiana Wesleyan University Rep; 10AM-1PM;

Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union3 Hope Heals Expo; Featuring Kevin Hines;

Mental health advocate, award-winning speaker, bestselling author and documentary filmmak-er; 11AM-Noon; DACC Bremer Theater. This event is free to DACC students and employees. For more information, contact Ashton Greer at ashton.t.greer@osfhealthcare.org.

4&5 2019 Oktoberfest Open; Two-Person Scramble. 8 U of I Rep; 9:30AM-3PM; Advisement & Counsel-

ing, Lincoln Hall, Room 104H9 Minority/Female Owned Business Expo; 9AM-

2PM; Mary Miller Gym. For more information contact Carla Boyd at 443-8593 or cboyd@dacc.edu

9 Eastern Illinois University Rep. Ryan Howard; 10AM-1PM; Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union

9 PTK Membership Meeting; 10AM; CT-01110 Financial Aid 101 Workshop; 9-11AM; LH-204. 11 Last day to charge at Bookstore 11 Deadline to RSVP to be included in the PTK Fall

Induction Ceremony. 11 Liberal Arts will be hosting a viewing of Matt

Shepard is a Friend of Mine, a documentary about the life of a young gay man who was the victim of “one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history.” All are welcome for the showing at 1PM; Bremer Theater. For more information contact Dr. Stefanie M. Davis at 554-1537 or sdavis@dacc.edu

14 Columbus Day Holiday – College Closed

15 Financial Aid 101 Workshop; 1-3PM; LH-204. 15 PTK Membership Meeting; 3PM; CT-011.

16 PTK Fall Induction Ceremony; 5:30PM; Bremer Theater. For more information contact Ronnie Johnson 443-8869 or rjohnson@dacc.edu.

17 Western Illinois University Rep; 10AM-1PM; Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union

19 Vermilion County Health Department Electronic Recycle event; 9-11AM; Front Parking Lot

21 Financial Aid 101 Workshop; 9-11AM; LH-20422 PTK Membership Meeting; 3PM; CT-01124 DACC Board of Trustees Meeting; 5:30PM; VH-30225 Spring/Winter Online Registration Begins28 Spring/Winter On-Campus Registration Begins29 PTK Membership Meeting; 3PM; CT-011.30 PTK Bake Sale; 9AM-12PM; Clock Tower Center

and 9:30AM-12:30PM; Mary Miller Complex. 31 PTK Bake Sale; 9AM-12PM; Clock Tower Center

and 9:30AM-12:30PM; Mary Miller Complex. 31 Halloween

NOVEMBER 20192 Financial Aid 101 Workshop; 9AM-12PM; LH-2053 Daylight Savings Time Ends4 Eastern Illinois University Rep.; 10AM-1PM;

Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union6 Governance Forum; 3PM; VH-30611 Veterans Day Holiday – College Closed20 U of I Rep; 9:30AM-3PM; Advisement & Counsel-

ing, Lincoln Hall, Room 104H21 DACC Board of Trustees Meeting; 5:30PM; VH-30228-29 Thanksgiving Holidays – College Closed

DECEMBER 20194 Governance Forum; 3PM; VH-3066 Last day to withdraw from 16-week classes with a

“W” grade9 Study Day or Makeup Day10-13 Final Exams13 Nursing Pinning Ceremony; 2PM; Bremer13 Fall Term Ends16 Winter Term Begins19 DACC Board of Trustees Meeting; 5:30PM; VH-30224 Christmas Eve - College Closed25 Christmas Day Holiday - College Closed26-31 Holiday Break - College Closed27 Last day to withdraw from winter session classes

with a “W” grade

JANUARY 20201 New Year’s Day Holiday – College Closed2 College Offices Open2 Foundation Scholarship Applications available3 Last day to submit a Financial Aid appeal for 2020

Spring Term 3 Winter Term Ends

Oct 3 Hope Heals Expo; Featuring Kevin Hines; Mental health advocate, award-winning speaker, bestselling author and documentary film-maker; 11AM-Noon; DACC Bremer Theater. This event is free to DACC students and employees. For more informa-tion, contact Ashton Greer at ashton.t.greer@osfhealthcare.org.

Oct 11 Liberal Arts will be hosting a viewing of Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine, a documen-tary about the life of a young gay man who was the victim of “one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history.” All are welcome for the showing at 1PM; Bremer Theater. For more information contact Dr. Stefanie M. Davis at 554-1537 or sdavis@dacc.edu

7DACC Higher Learning Center- HoopestonEVENTS @ HOOPESTON:• Vermilion County Works/American Job Center;

Sept. 26; 9-11AM by appointment only• DACC Advising and Counseling; 8:30-11AM• Career Services/Veterans Services; Oct. 8; 1-5PM

by appointment only• Vermilion County Works/American Job Center;

Oct. 24; 9-11AM by appointment only• Career Services/Veterans Services; Nov. 12; 1-5PM

by appointment only.• Vermilion County Works/American Job Center;

Nov. 14; 9-11AM by appointment only.• Advising and Counseling; Nov. 19; 2-4:15PM.

Schedule an appointment.• Advising and Counseling; Dec. 3; 8:30AM-

1:30PM. Schedule an appointment.• Career Services/Veterans Services; Dec. 10; 1-5PM

by appointment only.• Starting Your Business in Illinois; Tues., Dec. 10;

8AM-10AM; Hoopeston; $10• Vermilion County Works/American Job Center;

Dec. 19; 9-11AM by appointment only.

DACC - Hoopeston Higher Learning Center, 847 E. Orange St., Hoopeston. For more information or to schedule your appointment call 217-283-4170. Visit www.dacc.edu/hoopeston for schedules and class information.

CQI & AtD Meetings ScheduleASSESSMENT CHAMPIONS Fri., Oct. 4 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room Fri., Nov. 1 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room Fri., Dec. 6 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room

ASSESSMENT TEAM Fri., Sept. 20 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room Fri., Oct. 18 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room Fri., Nov. 15 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room Fri., Dec. 13 - 8:00 a.m. - Laura Lee Room

AtD – DATA TEAM Thurs., Oct. 3 - 2:30 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 102 Thurs., Nov. 7 - 2:30 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 102 Thurs., Dec. 5 - 2:30 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 102

AtD – LEADERSHIP TEAM Tues., Sept. 24 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conf. Rm. Tues., Oct. 22 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm. Tues., Nov. 26 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conf. Rm. Tues., Jan. 28 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm. Tues., Feb. 25 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm. Tues., Mar. 24 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm. Tues., Apr. 28 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm. Tues., May 26 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm. Tues., June 23 - 2:00 p.m. - President’s Conference Rm.

AtD – TEACHING & LEARNING TEAM Tues., Sept. 17 - 1:00 p.m. - President’s Conf. Rm.

CAMPUS COMMUNITY TEAM Tues., Oct. 2 - 10:00 a.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 102

DIVERSITY TEAM Tues., Oct. 8 - 2:00 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 112 Tues., Nov. 12 - 2:00 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 112 Tues., Dec. 10 - 2:00 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 112

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT TEAM Thurs., Nov. 14 - 2:00 p.m. - HR Conference Room Thurs., Jan. 16 - 2:00 p.m. - HR Conference Room Thurs., Mar. 12 - 2:00 p.m. - HR Conference Room Thurs., May 14 - 2:00 p.m. - HR Conference Room

GOVERNANCE FORUM Wed., Oct. 2 - 3:00 p.m. - Vermilion Hall, Room 306

TECHNOLOGY TEAM Thurs., Oct. 17 - 7:15 a.m. - Tech Center Conf. Room Thurs., Nov. 21 - 7:15 a.m. - Tech Center Conf. Room

Financial Aid WorkshopsIt’s FAFSA Time! Come and get popcorn and infor-mation about funding for college from the DACC Financial Aid Office staffon Tues., Oct. 1 from 11AM-12:30PM in Lincoln Hall hallway outside Student Union.

Financial Aid Workshops• Wed., Oct. 2; 1-3PM; LH-204• Thurs., Oct. 10; 9-11AM; LH-204• Tues., Oct. 15; 1-3PM; LH-204• Mon., Oct. 21; 9-11AM; LH-204• Sat., Nov. 2; 9AM-12PM; LH-205

Come and let us help you get your FAFSA filled out for the Fall 2020-Spring 2021 school year. What to bring: 2018 tax information and GSA ID information for student and parent! Don’t wait! A waste of time could be a waste of money!

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• 2019 Lean Certificate Series; Lean Leadership & Change Management; Sept. 17; 8AM-5PM

• 2019 Lean Certificate Series; Quick Changeover; Sept. 18; 8AM-5PM

• Driver Education; Mon.-Thurs., Sept. 23-Oct. 22; 4-6PM. For more information call (217) 443-8565 or email ppowell@dacc.edu.

• 2019 Lean Certificate Series; Cellular/Flow Manufacturing; Sept. 24; 8AM-5PM

• 2019 Summer/Fall Leadership Bootcamp; Realizing Talent in Others; Sept. 25; 8AM-Noon

• 2019 Lean Certificate Series; Pull/Kanban Systems & Total Productive Maintenance; Sept. 25; 8AM-5PM

• Realizing Talent in Others; Sept. 25; 8AM-Noon• Forklift Operator Training; Sept. 26; 8AM-3:30PM• 2019 Summer/Fall Leadership Bootcamp;

Resolving Conflicts Within Your Team; Oct. 8; 8AM-Noon

• 8 Hour Hazwoper Annual Refresher Course; Oct. 9; 8AM-5PM

• CDL Driver Training; Oct. 21-Nov. 29; Mon.-Fri, 8AM-4:30PM

• Driver Education; Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 28-Nov. 27; 4-6PM. For more information call (217) 443-8565 or email ppowell@dacc.edu.

• 2019 Summer/Fall Leadership Bootcamp; Manag-ing Your Priorities; Oct. 29; 8AM-Noon

• 2019 Summer/Fall Leadership Bootcamp; Offer-ing Rewards & Recognition; Nov. 12; 8AM-Noon

• CDL Driver Training; Dec. 2-Jan. 17; Mon.-Fri, 8AM-4:30PM

Please submit your registrations for your selections as soon as possible as seating will be limited. For more information, contact Stephanie Yates at 217-554-1628 / syates@dacc.edu or the Corporate Education office at 217-443-8777.

Online Training Courses for Business & IndustryFor immediate training needs, we offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. https://www.ed2go.com/dacc_cce/

Corporate Education & Customized Training Programs

SBDC Classes• QuickBooks – Online; Tues., Sept. 24; 4PM-

5:30PM; Lincoln Hall, Rm. 206; $35; Pat Owens, CPA

• Starting Your Business in Illinois; Tues., Oct. 8; 11AM-1PM; Village Mall; $10

• Preparing For Shop Small; Thurs, Oct. 10; Noon-1PM; Lift Off Downtown $2 lunch included

• Understanding Small Business Taxes; Wed., Nov. 5; 11AM-1PM; Lift Off Downtown; $35; Pat Ow-ens, CPA

• Starting Your Business in Illinois; Tues., Nov. 12; 6PM-8PM; Lift Off Downtown; $10

• Finding Your Business Online; Thurs., Nov. 14; Noon-1PM; Lift Off Downtown $2 lunch included

• Small Business Saturday - Saturday, November 30• Starting Your Business in Illinois; Tues., Dec. 10;

8AM-10A; Hoopeston; $10• Pricing and Estimating; Thurs., Dec. 12; Noon-

1PM; Lift Off Downtown $2 lunch included

The SBDC is located on the DACC campus, Bremer Conference Center. E-mail: sbdc@dacc.edu or call 217-442-7232. Visit www.dacc.edu/sbdc for information and registration.

For more information on Adult Education classes call 217-554-1663.

• ESL - English As A Second Language On-Campus Classes Begin: Oct. 14; Mon.-Thurs.; 8-11AM

• GED/HSE On-Campus Classes Begin: Oct. 14; Mon.-Thurs.; 9AM-Noon

• CNA Skills Refresher Course; Oct. 16-18, must attend all three sessions: Wed., Oct. 16 8:30-10AM; Thurs., Oct. 17 8:30AM-12:30 and Fri., Oct. 18 8-10AM.

• Free GED Prep Classes at the American Job Cen-ter, 407 N. Franklin St., Danville; Classes Begin Oct. 21; Mon.-Thurs.; 9AM-Noon

Adult Education Classes

Vermilion County Works• Kelly Services; Sept. 18; 9AM-Noon • StaffQuick; Sept. 24; 1-3PM• Kelly Services; Sept. 25; 9AM-Noon

The Vermilion County Works/American Job Center (VCW/AJC) is located at 407 N. Franklin St., Suite B., Danville. Phone: 217-442-0296.

Trips & Tours• Turkey Run Adventure - Thurs., Sept. 26; $25• Hairspray - Beef and Boards - Wed., Oct. 2; $65• Covered Bridge Festival - Tues., Oct. 15; $10• Driving Miss Daisy - Myers Dinner Theater -

Wed., Oct. 16; $55• Enjoy Fall Foliage - Thurs., Oct. 24; $20• Christmas Gift and Hobby Show - Thurs., Nov. 7;

$30• Inspired Fire - Tues., Nov. 12; $45• Rialto Christmas: Luncheon and Organ Concert -

Wed., Dec. 4 (date may change); $55• 85th Annual Purdue Christmas - Sun., Dec. 8; $55• A Christmas Story - Beef and Boards - Wed.,

Dec. 11; $65• International Trip Classical Greece - March 15-24,

2020. Call to have a brochure mailed to you.

Lunch & Learn SeriesThese programs are held on the campus of DACC in Bremer Conference Center Room 141. Lunch is served at 11:15 and the program follows at Noon. Cost for lunch and the presentation is $12.

• Footprints of Those Colorful Vikings - Tues., Sept. 17

• New Zealand and Hawaii – History formed them both - Thurs., Oct. 10

• Antarctica, Land of Snow and Penguins - Thurs., Nov. 14

The Community Education office is located in the DACC Village Mall Office, 2917 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL. For more information call Community Education at 554-1667 or 554-1668 or e-mail commed@dacc.edu. Complete courses descriptions at: www.dacc.edu/cce

Boomers & SeniorsClasses geared specifically for boomers and seniorsAll classes held at the Village Mall DACC Office

• Ins and Outs of the Internet – Mon. & Tues., Sept. 30-Oct. 1; 5:30-8:30PM; $45

• Tablets for Beginners - Kindle Fire - Wed., Oct. 2; 9AM-Noon; $25

• Intro to the Smart Phone - iPhone - Thurs., Oct. 17; 5:30-8:30PM; $25

• Intro to the Smart Phone - Android - Mon., Nov. 4; 5:30-8:30PM; $25

• Tablets for Beginners - iPad - Wed., Nov. 6; 9AM-Noon; $25

• Digital Photo Storage - Wed., Nov. 13; 9AM-Noon; $25

• Tablet, What? - Thurs., Nov. 14; 9AM-Noon; $25• Computer Understanding - Mon.-Fri., Nov. 18-22;

9-11:30AM; $85• Social Networking - Mon., Dec. 2; 5:30-8:30PM;

$25• Ins and Outs of the Internet - Wed., Dec. 4 & 11;

5:30-8:30PM; $45

NEW! Online Travel Planning - Do you enjoy travel but frustrated that everything is done online now? Turn your computer into your personal travel agent. Learn about scheduling air travel, train travel or map-ping your road trip. Find your perfect place to stay: cheap and easy? luxurious? bed and breakfast? pri-vate home? resort? Learn about using online general travel resources such as Tripadvisor and Expedia or booking directly using online resources to find the top things to do and places to eat and what other travelers think of them. Make travel planning part of the fun of your vacation. Call if you’re interested.

9Community Education Programs

10Community Education Classes

The Community Education office is located in the DACC Village Mall Office, 2917 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL. For more information call Community Education at 554-1667 or 554-1668 or e-mail commed@dacc.edu. Complete courses descriptions at: www.dacc.edu/cce

• Cricut® - Craft Corner Corny Pillow; Thurs., Sept. 19; 1-3PM; Mall; $30

• Middle & High School Students - Test Taking; Thurs., Sept. 19-26; 5:30-7:30PM; Mall; $40 in-cludes book

• Painting Tiles; Thurs., Sept. 19 & 26; 6-9PM; CT-11; $40

• Floral Design: Make and take a Bohemian themed fresh arrangement using a Holly Chapel pillow as an armature. Sat., Sept. 21; 9AM-Noon; $40

• Couponing Basics; Thurs., Sept. 25; 5:30-7:30PM; Theater; $20

• Wooden Sign Creation - Halloween Sign; Thurs., Sept. 26; 6-9PM; Mall; $40

• Korean Cooking; Fri., Sept. 27; 5:30-8:30PM; $40• DACC Walking Club; Mon., Sept. 30; $5; Depart

DACC at 10AM• Word - Level I; Tues., Oct. 1-22; 5:30-8:30PM; Mall;

$96• PowerPoint; Wed., Oct. 2-23; 5:30-8:30PM; Mall;

$96• Vegetables and Flowers for Fall Planting; Sat., Oct.

5; 9-10:30AM; $15; Julius W. Hegeler II OH Bldg.• Grant Writing 101; Sat., Oct. 5; 9AM-5PM; Bremer;

$55• Line Dancing; Mon., Oct. 7-Nov. 18; 5:30-6:30; MM

Dance Studio; $50• Custodial Technician Training; Tues.-Thurs., Oct.

8-29; 4-5:30PM; LH-213; $250• Composting and Vermicomposting: Recycling

with Nature; Wed., Oct. 9; 6:00-7:30PM; $15; Julius W. Hegeler II Ornamental Horticulture Building

• Grant Writing 102; Sat., Oct. 12; 9AM-5PM; Bremer; $55

• Intermediate Crocheting; Tues., Oct. 15-Nov. 19; 5:30-7:30PM; VH-102; $65

• Pilates; Tues. & Thurs., Oct. 15-Dec. 12; Noon-1:15PM; MM Dance Studio; $99

• Pottery; Thurs., Oct. 17-Dec. 19; 6-9PM; CT-117; $115

• Painting Tiles; Thurs., Oct. 17 & 24; 6-9PM; CT-11; $40

• Floral Design: Make a bright fresh arrangement for “Day of the Dead”, otherwise called All Saint›s Day, using hand made “God eyes;” Sat., Oct. 19; 9AM-Noon; $40

• Wooden Sign Creation - Thanksgiving Sign; Thurs., Oct. 24; 6-9PM; Mall; $40

• Cricut® - Totally Terrific Tea Towels; Thurs., Oct. 24; 1-3PM; Mall; $20

• Cooking: Asian Vegetarian; Fri., Oct. 25; 5:30-8:30PM; $40

• For Beginners Only; Sat., Nov. 2-23; 9AM-Noon; Mall; $96

• Excel - Level II; Mon., Nov. 4-25; 5:30-8:30PM; Mall; $96

• Photography: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0; Tues., Nov. 5-26; 6-8PM; Mall; $64

• Windows 10; Thurs., Nov. 7-14; 5:30-8:30PM; Mall; $48

• Couponing Basics; Sat., Nov. 9; 11AM-1PM; The-ater; $20

• eBay; Tues., Nov. 12-19; 6-9PM; Mall; $45• Food Service License; Tues., Nov. 12-Dec. 10;

6-9:30PM; Hoopeston; $99• Painting Tiles; Thurs., Nov. 14 & 21; 6-9PM; CT-

11; $40• Floral Design: Make and take a “Moon” Arrange-

ment with white flowers and bling that will be seasonal all year!; Sat., Nov. 16; 9AM-Noon; $40

• College Readiness; Mon., Nov. 18-25; 5:30-7:30PM; Mall; $40 includes book

• Excel - Level I; Mon.-Fri., Nov. 18-22; 1-3:30PM; Mall; $96

• Access; Mon.-Fri., Nov. 18-22; 9-11:30AM; Mall; $96

• Turn Your Hobby into a Business; Tues., Nov. 19; 6-8PM; Mall; $20

• Wooden Sign Creation - Christmas Sign; Thurs., Nov. 21; 6-9PM; Mall; $40

• Word - Level I; Mon.-Fri., Dec. 2-6; 9-11:30AM; Mall; $96

• Word - Level II; Mon.-Fri., Dec. 9-13; 9-11:30AM; Mall; $96

• Cooking: Asian Soups; Fri., Dec. 13; 5:30-8:30PM; $40

• Floral Design: Make and take a Steeple Botanical with fresh holiday accents; Sat., Dec. 21; 9AM-Noon; $40

DACC Chapter Danville, Illinois

State Universities Annuitants Association

News from DACC Annuitants Association

Lincoln Hall, Room 113 ~ Phone: 443-8723

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Legislative UpdateThe Illinois House and Senate were very busy until their adjournment on June 3. The bills sent to Illinois Governor Pritzker for signing totaled 591. Gov. Pritzker signed into law all but 8 of the 591 bill. He vetoed seven and one was sent back with an amendatory veto. Veto session begins Tuesday, October 28.

Stay tuned . . . .

Vacancy Filled on SURS BoardMitchell Vogel, a SURS annuitant and former SURS board member, has been selected to fill a vacancy on the SURS Board of Trustees. The vacancy was created when elected annuitant board member John Engstrom resigned after the June 2019 board meeting.

The Illinois Pension Code directs the elected members of the board to fill any unexpired term of a fellow elected trustee by a majority vote.

Vogel was selected from over 30 annuitant application after an extensive interview process. His term expires in July 2021. Vogel is a retired professor from Northeastern Illinois University. He served on the SURS board from 2004 through 2015 and during his time on the board served as president four years, as chair of the Legislative and Corporate Governance Committees, and as a member of the Investment Committee.

The SURS Board of Trustees consists of 11 trustees: • four appointed by the governor• four active participants elected by current SURS

employees• two retired annuitants elected by the retired annuitants

in the SURS system, and • the appointed chairperson of the Illinois Board of

Higher Education who serves as the chairperson of the SURS Board of Trustees. (The current Chairperson is John Atkinson.)

Welcome New DACC-AA Board MembersTwo new board members who are current employees have joined our board—Cydney Boyd and Brad Weaver.

Cydney Boyd is an Adult Education Specialist in the DACC Adult Education Division. She started at DACC in February 2017 as an adjunct instructor and then joined the Adult Education Department full time in August 2018. Cydney was recently appointed to the Danville Public Library Board.

Brad Weaver is the Supervisor of DACC Campus Services and Graphics, and he has been an employee for 19 years. He is currently a board member of Fetch Dog Park and a member of the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament Leadership Team.

October 28—Next DACC-AA Quarterly Lunch Please mark your calendar now and join us for the next quarterly lunch. These lunches will be the last Monday of the month in April, July, October, and January. The months were adjusted this year to avoid conflicts with Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Monday, October 28, 2019---11:30 a.m.Order from the menu by noonSeparate checksRed Lobster, 3217 N. Vermilion, DanvilleNo reservations necessary

Call a DJC/DACC friend and invite him or her to join us.

What to do When a SURS Member Passes AwaySomeone must notify SURS as soon as possible when a member passes away to determine what benefits are available to survivors. SURS prefers to receive a report of death by phone.

Dial Toll Free: 800-275-7877 Dial Direct: 217-378-8800

SURS Schedules SeminarsSURS has scheduled the following Retirement Education Seminars for Traditional and Portable Plan members who are close to retirement.

9 a.m.-2.15 p.m.,SURS office, 901 Fox Drive, Champaign.

09/25/19—Community Colleges (CIP Insurance)10/23/19—Community Colleges (CIP Insurance)

Important Websites

www.suaa.orgwww.surs.com

www.cms.illinois.gov/thetrailwww.benefitschoice.il.gov

DACC Annuitants Association News

2019-20 DACC-AA Board The following Board members and officers listed below. Contact any officer with your questions, suggestions, and ideas for DACC-AA.

President ......................................................................John BlueVice-President ...............................................Margie ArlingtonSecretary .............................................................Becky SchlechtTreasurer/Membership Dir. ............................ Jane AndrewsCampus Membership ................................... Julie McClintockPast President ..............................................Nancy BoesdorferBoard Members ..... Larry Korte, Carla Boyd, Cydney Boyd, ................... Susie Landers, Sara VanDeWalker, Brad WeaverExecutive Director ....................................Marilyn SatterwhiteNewsletter Editor .....................................Marilyn SatterwhiteLegislative Chair .................................................Jennifer KleinScholarship Chair ............................................ Maggie HooverSUAA Action ........................................................ Pat ShedlockArchive Project Coordinators ................... Maggie Hoover & ...................................................................................Martha Kay

Two Easy Ways to Join SUAA1. Credit cardFor your convenience, you can now join online with any major credit card by following these steps:go to this link:

www.suaa.org/join-suaa-nowthen click on the link “Click Here to Join NOW!” Enter your email address click “Register” and follow the prompts

2. CheckIf you are on campus, contact our campus membership director Julie McClintock. Send your check for $35 payable to SUAA to: Julie McClintock—Vermilion Hall 112 jmcclintock@dacc.edu 217-443-8767

NOTE: Do not send dues to the Annuitants Office on campus—send them directly to Julie.

orMail your $35 check (payable to SUAA) directly to the SUAA state office. SUAA, 217 East Monroe Street—Suite 100 Springfield, Illinois 62701

In addition to your check, include:• your name and mailing address• phone number and e-mail address • and indicate whether you are:

active employee or retiree spouse of employee or retiree survivor of retiree or employee

SURS has also scheduled a webinar for those in the Self-Managed Plan. It is free but you must register ahead of time.11/21/19—from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Register for SURS seminars at www.surs.org/seminars-webinars

Toll Free 800-275-7877

Did You Know?Anytime you have a question about your SURS ac-count, please feel free to call SURS toll free at 1-800-275-7877 or look on their website at www.surs.org

Are You a Member of DACC-AA?If so, congratulations! You’ve taken a big step toward preserving and protecting your SURS pension. SUAA Executive Director Linda Brookhart monitors legisla-tion that will impact your future pension and health insurance. If you are not a member, read the next article.

Protect Your SURS PensionWhat are you doing to protect your SURS pension? Don’t sit back and assume everything is fine. An easy and economical way (only 68¢ a week) to protect your SURS pension is to join and maintain your mem-bership in SUAA.

SUAA!Defenders ofYOUR future!