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Marketing & Communications • June 2014 Board Report

Marketing & Communications

June 2014 Board Report


PRODUCTION PIECES2014-2014 Potter Center Season Announcement (Direct Mail) - Annually the marketing department creates a direct mail piece to announce the upcoming season of professional shows at the Potter Center. This year we are taking a different approach by using a post card that was e-mailed to just over 16,000 previous ticket buyers. Postcards were mailed just prior to individual tickets going on sale and a revised postcard will be mailed in early September just prior to the first performance. Ticket buyers will receive something in the mail boxes twice prior to the season kick off. As the season progresses we will develop postcards for individual shows and sort and mail to tickets buyers who have purchased like tickets in the past.

Non ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 117

Jackson, MIThe Potter Center

2111 Emmons Road • Jackson, MI 49201

C O L L E G E

AIR SUPPLYSeptember 28, 2014

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND: THE INSPIRATION OF BROADWAYOctober 19, 2014

360 ALLSTARSNovember 1, 2014

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, FEATURING THE COASTERSNovember 8, 2014

JOSH TURNERNovember 22, 2014

THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVEDecember 5, 2014

AMERICAN BIG BAND: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSDecember 14, 2014

LATE NITE CATECHISMJanuary 23, 2015 BALLROOM WITH A TWIST ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros and finalists from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and ‘American Idol’February 7, 2015

CIRQUE ZIVAFebruary 21, 2015

THE NEWSBOYSMarch 15, 2015

THE STEPCREWApril 11, 2015

THE TEMPTATIONSApril 26, 2015

RAT PACK IS BACKMay 5, 2015

For detailed information on this season’s shows go online to www.jccmi.edu/events

http://www.jccmi.edu/administration/president/Board/Meetings/MarketingPacks/2014/Feb/MLkprogram14.pdf

http://www.jccmi.edu/administration/president/Board/Meetings/MarketingPacks/2014/Feb/MLkprogram14.pdf


Juneteenth (Poster) - Annually the Office of Multicultural Affairs celebrates Juneteenth by offering quality entertainment in downtown Jackson. Marketing continues to provide support for this event with posters, flyers, digital billboard, table tents and communication with potential sponsors. advertising, radio, table tents and internal signage.


Juneteenth Digital Billboard

Juneteenth Flyer


2014 JUNETEENTH SPONSORSHIP FORMSubmit form by Friday, June 13, 2014

by mailing to address at the bottom of page.You may also fax form to 517-796-8642,

Attention: Mr. Lee Hampton

Personal, Company or Organization Name ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPONSOR LEVELS (check appropriate box)

q $1,000 GOLD – Personal, Company or Organization Name on Event Banner; Personal, Company or Organization Name Recognition from Stage; Appreciation Package from Jackson College as a Gold Sponsor.

q $500 SILVER – Personal, Company or Organization Name on Event Banner; Personal, Company or Organization Name Recognition from Stage as a Silver Sponsor.

q $250 BRONZE – Personal, Company or Organization Name on Event Banner as a Bronze Sponsor.

q Other Donation ___________________________________________

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: JC Multicultural Affairs

REMIT TO:Mr. Lee HamptonJackson College

Multicultural Affairs - GP213B2111 Emmons Rd.

Jackson, MI 49201

Juneteenth Sponsor Form


Front Porch Concert Series (Poster) - Poster for the Front Porch series were created in an effort to increase community attendance at this series of FREE summer concerts. Performances are on the front porch of the George E. Potter Center and move indoors if weather disrupts the show. Posters are distributed to all JC campuses, in area businesses, on the JC web site and on Facebook.


Front Porch Concert Series Digital Billboard


Program Info Cards - Created to inform prospective students of degrees and programs offered here at Jackson College. These cards were used at the Ready, Set, Go to College event held at the MLK Center last month

Corrections Officers guard inmates in prisons according to established rules, policies and procedures to prevent disturbances and escapes. Officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory or penitentiary. They periodically inspect the facilities, checking cells and other areas of the institution for unsanitary conditions, contraband, fire hazards, and any evidence of infractions of rules. In addition, they routinely inspect locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering. Probation and parole officers fall under the title of corrections. They maintain contact with convicted offenders and act as rules enforcers as well as guidance counselors. Parole officers may be assigned within a prison facility to assist inmates before their release from prison.



2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201517.787.0800 • www.jccmi.edu

Board of TrusteesSamuel R. Barnes, Chairman • John M. Crist, Vice Chairman

Sheila A. Patterson, Secretary • Donna L. Lake, Treasurer Matthew R. Heins, Trustee • Philip E. Hoffman, Trustee

Dr. Edward A. Mathein, Trustee • Dr. Daniel J. Phelan, President

If you are interested in becoming a Corrections Officer, you should prefer:

• Activities concerned with communication of information/ ideas to people

• Activities involving business contact with people

High school pathway courses to take:• Communications • Criminal Justice• Math • Social Studies

Earnings: Corrections Officers median pay: $38,970

Recommended education to enter this profession:College courses in Corrections, Certificate or Associate Degree

Outlook:Number of jobs, 2012 469,500Job outlook, 2012-22 5% growth (slower than average)
























Engineers bring together scientificdiscovery and practical application tohelp meet commercial and public needs. Some engineers work in testing, production ormaintenance while others are involved in managementand sales.

Engineers build highways, bridges, buildings or skyscrapers. They also improve the design of manufacturing systems to increase efficiency and production. Some engineers formulate new materials that both improve the performance of products and help implement advances in technology.

There are many specialties recognized in engineering, and numerous sub-specialties that include:• Aerospace • Chemical• Civil • Electrical and Electronics• Environmental • Industrial• Manufacturing • Mechanical• Mining • Nuclear• Petroleum











If you are interested in becoming an Engineer, you should prefer:


• Activities involving logical problem solving

High school pathway courses to take:• Computer Science • Math• Science • Speech

Earnings (median pay): Aerospace engineer: $103,720Chemical engineer: $94,350Civil engineer: $79,340Electrical/Electronic engineers: $89,630Environmental engineers: $80,890Industrial/Manufacturing engineers: $78,860Mechanical engineers: $80,580Petroleum engineers: $130.280

Recommended education to enter this profession:Typically a bachelor’s degree is necessary for engineers.

Outlook:Job outlook, 2012-22 5% growth (slower than average)

Jackson College offers a Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate that prepares students to transfer four-year institutions as engineering majors.

























Program Info Cards


Computers today reach into almost all aspects of our lives. More and more workers will be needed to keep computer and technology-related systems running, and develop new products, applications and uses. Jackson College’s various computer programs are designed to prepare students to work with, design and manage computer-based information systems.

Programs include:• Computer Programming Specialist (Associate

Degree & Certificate) • Computer Science Transfer• Computer Support Specialist (Associate Degree

& Certificate) • Cyber Security (Associate Degree) • Microsoft Office Specialist (Certificate) • Networking Specialist (Associate Degree

& Certificate) • More shorter-term credentials, called

concentrations or skill sets, are available. See the Jackson College catalog or speak with an advisor for more information.

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If you are interested in a career in the information technology field, you should enjoy:

• Activities of a scientific and technical nature

• Activities that require creative imagination and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar

• Customer service and communication skills

High school pathway courses to take:• Communications • Computers• Electronics • English• Math • Technology

Recommended education to enter this profession:Certificate or associate degree is a good starting point for many. Some will benefit from further study and a bachelor’s degree.

Outlook:Michigan has seen significant growth in technology fields. Computer Programmers, 8 percent growthComputer Support Specialists, 17 percent growth Computer Network Architects, 15 percent growth

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook)



























Program Info Cards


Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs)provide basic medical care. They work underthe direction of registered nurses and doctors.

LPNs/LVNs typically do the following:• Monitor patients’ health – for example, by checking

their blood pressure

• Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters

• Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress

• Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns

• Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors

• Keep records on patients’ health





















If you are interested in becoming a LPN/LVN, you should prefer:

• Activities that involve direct personal contact with people


• Activities that involve helping and working with people

High school pathway courses to take:• Communications • Health & Health Careers• Math • Nutrition• Science • Social Studies• Technology

Wages:

Percentile 10% 25% 50%(median) 75% 90%

Hourly Wage $15.05 $16.99 $20.15 $23.52 $27.90

Annual Wage $31,300 $35,340 $41,920 $48,920 $58,020

Source: www.bls.gov/oes/2013/may/oes_mi.htm

Recommended education to enter this profession:Certificate

Outlook:Number of jobs, 2012 738,400Job outlook, 2012-22 25% growth (much faster than average)

Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm










Wages:


Hourly Wage $15.05 $16.99 $20.15 $23.52 $27.90

Annual Wage $31,300 $35,340 $41,920 $48,920 $58,020














Wages:


Hourly Wage $15.05 $16.99 $20.15 $23.52 $27.90

Annual Wage $31,300 $35,340 $41,920 $48,920 $58,020





Program Info Cards


Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

Registered nurses:• Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms• Administer patients’ medicines and treatments• Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute to

existing plans• Observe patients and record observations• Consult with doctors and other healthcare

professionals• Operate and monitor medical equipment• Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results• Teach patients and their families how to manage

illnesses or injuries• Explain what to do at home after treatment

Most registered nurses work as part of a team withphysicians and other healthcare specialists. Some registered nurses oversee licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants and home health aides.

















If you are interested in becoming a Nurse, you should prefer:





Wages:


Hourly Wage $21.94 $26.05 $31.84 $38.55 $46.31

Annual Wage $45,630 $54,180 $66,220 $80,190 $96,320


Recommended education to enter this profession:An associate degree is an excellent way to enter the field of nursing. Graduates are encouraged to continue for a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

Outlook:Number of jobs, 2012 2,711,500Job outlook, 2012-22 19% growth (faster than average)Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm

JC also offers a program designed specifically for licensed practical nurses who wish to become registered nurses.










Wages:


Hourly Wage $21.94 $26.05 $31.84 $38.55 $46.31

Annual Wage $45,630 $54,180 $66,220 $80,190 $96,320














Wages:


Hourly Wage $21.94 $26.05 $31.84 $38.55 $46.31

Annual Wage $45,630 $54,180 $66,220 $80,190 $96,320





Program Info Cards


Police Officers and Detectives are government employees whose functions are protecting life and property, preserving the peace, detecting and preventing crime, and maintaining public order through the application of the law. Police and detectives pursue and apprehend individuals who break the law, respond to medical emergencies and public disorder situations. Officers must possess good interpersonal communication skills to handle encounters with citizens who are angry, injured or filled with despair. A large proportion of their time is spent in the outdoors, patrolling assigned areas, writing reports and maintaining records of incidents they encounter. Detectives, who are often called agents or special agents, perform investigative duties such as gathering facts and collecting evidence after an initial investigation has been completed. Assignment as a detective is sometimes a special appointment or promotion.







If you are interested in becoming a Police Officer, you should prefer:

• Working to serve your community

• Communicating ideas• Having business contact with

people

High school pathway courses to take:• Business • Communications• Computers • Criminal Justice• English • Foreign Language• Government • Health & Health Careers• Math • Physical Education• Public Speaking • Social Studies

Earnings: The median wage for Police Officers and Detectives is $56,980

Recommended education to enter this profession:Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree and/or completion of a police academy.









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Program Info Cards


AQIP Systems Portfolio Cover - Created for the AQIP 2014 report.


Starry, Starry Night Save The Date (Postcard) - Mailed to just over 800 potential attendees to the upcoming Jackson College fund raising event Starry, Starry Night in Venice. version below was mailed to corporations that may wish to be informed of sponsorship opportunities!

Save the Date Postcard.indd 1 6/3/2014 11:30:32 AM

2111 Emmons RoadJackson, MI 49201

SAVE THE DATE

Starry, Starry Night in

Friday, October 17, 2014Jackson College Central Campus

Robert Snyder Dining Room

Experience the sights and tastesof an evening in Venice.

Call 517.787.0224 for more information.

Non ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 117

Jackson, MI

Save the Date Postcard.indd 2 6/3/2014 11:30:34 AM


Jackson College and theJackson College Foundation present

Rialto Bridge - $2,000✯ Eight tickets to the event

✯ VIP priority seating

✯ $500 JC student scholarship presented

in your company’s name

✯ Full page ad in the program

✯ Signage and acknowledgement the night of the event

Santa Maria della Salute - $1,500 ✯ Eight tickets to the event

✯ Priority seating

✯ Half page ad in the program

✯ Acknowledgement the night of the event

Fondaccp del Turchies - $1,250✯ Four tickets to the event

✯ Quarter page ad in the program

✯ Acknowledgement the night of the event

For more information please contact: Jason Valente ([email protected]) John Ortega ([email protected]) John Karkheck ([email protected]) Brigette Robinson ([email protected])or call 517.787.0244

Friday, September 19, 2014George E. Potter Center O Jackson College

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Starry, Starry Night Sponsor Sheet


Hillsdale Fair (Advertisement) - Created to market the Hillsdale LeTarte Center in the Hillsdale Fair Premium Program. These booklets are distributed at the fair to individuals exhibiting, curent fair participants


Potter Season 2014-2015 (Digital Ads) - These ads have been designed to run a digital advertisements on campus tvs, MLive and JTV. Ads promote individual shows.






JC Garage Sale (Print Ad & Flyer) - Created to inform residents of the upcoming Jackson College garage sale. Flyers were posted on al campus location and the ad ran in the Salesman.


Print and Digital Billboards - Created to encourage enrollment in Jackson College. These billboards post in Jackson, on US 127 and I-94, in the city of Jackson, in Adrian and Hillsdale. Boards relay the message to prospective students and their families what they can receive by attending Jackson College.



2014 at Jackson CollegeSPORTS CAMPS


BOYS BASEBALL BOYS BASEBALL

Boys ages 8-12 • June 23 & 24Cost: $60 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Learn fundamental baseball skill development

Boys ages 13-18 • June 23 & 24Cost: $60 • 12 noon - 3 p.m.Learn fundamental and advanced

baseball skill development

Boys ages 8-12 • June 23 & 24Cost: $60 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Learn fundamental baseball skill development


baseball skill development

Spots are filling up quickly!Call 517.796.8592 to register

or mail in the registration form



REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian:__________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth:____________ ________________ ______ q Male q Female

q Enclosed is my check/money order payable to Jackson College Total $______________

Please submit a separate registration form for each child.

REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________




By submitting this registration information, I confirm that I read, understand and my child and myself will adhere to the safety, program, and behavioral guidelines.

Parent/Legal Guardian Name: ___________________________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________

Child’s Name:___________________________________ Date of Birth:____________

Primary Emergency Contact:______________________________________________

Relationship: ______________________________Phone Number:________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Pick-up Authorized Personnel:

Person authorized to pick-up student:_________________________________________

Phone Number:______________________________________________________

Please Mail to: Jackson College Fieldhouse, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI, 49201




Address:__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________




Address: __________________________________________________________



Phone Number:______________________________________________________


Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement• Please read this form carefully and be aware that

by having your child registered and participating in this program, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries your child might sustain in this program.

• While we strive to provide a safe environment, we cannot control what you child will come in contact with because of the open environment on a college campus.

• As the parent/legal guardian of a participant in this program, you recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury arising out of this program and agree to assume full risk of any injury, damage or loss which your child may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities associated with this program.

• You agree to waive, release, discharge and/or relinquish all claims or accrued costs you may have as a result of your child participating in this program against Jackson College, its Board of Trustees, officers, representatives, agents, and employees.

• You further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Jackson College, its Board of Trustees, officers, representatives, agents, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by your child and arising out of, connected with or in any way associated with the activities of the program.

• In the event of an emergency, if the College is unable to contact one of the individuals identified as the emergency contact(s) you authorize Jackson College staff to secure from any licensed hospital, physician and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for your child’s immediate care and agree to be responsible for payment of any and all charges for medical services rendered.








Media Release• As a parent/legal guardian of a participant in

this program you authorize and acknowledge permission for any video, digital or still photography made with your child’s image to be applied to a variety of uses by Jackson College. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, in-house training of staff and students, College web pages, broadcasting and/or other forms of electric transmission.

• You release Jackson College, its Board of Trustees, officers, representatives, agents, employees of and from any claims (monetary or otherwise) that you may have related to the use of these images.

Sports Camps Behavioral GuidelinesStudents are expected to: • Behave in a friendly, cooperative and responsible

manner towards other students, instructors, and Jackson College staff;

• Respect the ideas and property of others; and• Participate and be actively engaged during

sessions.

Students may be excluded from activities or dismissed from the program for not adhering to the behavior guidelines or for:

• Leaving assigned area unaccompanied by a staff member;

• Stealing or vandalizing College property or the property of others;

• Bullying;• Jeopardizing the safety or well-being of oneself

or others; or• Disrupting the learning environment.

Jackson College reserves the right to exclude any student from an activity and/or remove a student for not adhering to the behavior guidelines.







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Summer Sports Camps (Brochures) - Created to encourage students to attend summer sports camps hosted by Jackson College Athletics. Camps are taught by College coaches and JC Jet athletes.




GIRLS SOFTBALL GIRLS SOFTBALL

Girls ages 8-12 • June 21 & 22Cost: $60 • 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Learn fundamental softball skill development


softball skill development


Learn fundamental softball skill development


softball skill development





REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________




REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________







Address:__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________




Address: __________________________________________________________



Phone Number:______________________________________________________





Address:__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________




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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

ALL SKILLS CAMP


Learn volleyball skills with training and game play.

HITTERS CLINIC

Girls ages 10-18 • June 26 & 27Cost: $60 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Learn the mechanics of attacking and how

to become a more productive hitter.

ALL SKILLS CAMP


Learn volleyball skills with training and game play.

HITTERS CLINIC

Girls ages 10-18 • June 26 & 27Cost: $60 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Learn the mechanics of attacking and how

to become a more productive hitter.





REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________




REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________







Address:__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________




Address: __________________________________________________________



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YOUTH SOCCERYOUTH SOCCERRISING STARS CAMP

Boys & Girls ages 6-12 • June 23-26

Cost: $40 • 9 - 11:30 a.m.Learn and practice fundamental soccer

skills in a fun atmosphere

ELITE PLAYER CAMPBoys & Girls ages 13-18 • June 23-26

Cost: $40 • 6-8:30 p.m.Learn and develop fundamental skills

and practice in game play.

RISING STARS CAMP Boys & Girls ages 6-12 • June 23-26

Cost: $40 • 9 - 11:30 a.m.Learn and practice fundamental soccer

skills in a fun atmosphere

ELITE PLAYER CAMPBoys & Girls ages 13-18 • June 23-26

Cost: $40 • 6-8:30 p.m.Learn and develop fundamental skills

and practice in game play.





REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________




REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________


Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________







Address:__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________




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NEWS RELEASESMay 29, 2014Juneteenth Community Celebration to welcome Motown sounds of Serieux Jackson College will host a Juneteenth Community Celebration with a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at Jackson’s Downtown Riverwalk Amphitheatre.

Enjoy the sounds of the Serieux Motown Review (pronounced “Serious”) at this Juneteenth event. Serieux is a Motown tribute band that pours on the energy during their shows! The front line consists of five talented vocalists who emulate the great Motown legends like the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Contours and more! Backed by a five-piece band, Serieux combines strong vocal harmonies with the famous Motown dance choreography for a truly authentic show!

Serieux is a Detroit-based, traditional soul vocal group that was founded in 1998 by Larry Griffin, Valenica Taylor, Donovan Johnson (musical director) and Robert Grande (road manager) to recreate the style of classic soul groups like the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Manhattans. Splitting their time principally between Detroit and Las Vegas, Serieux has opened for the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Whispers and other major acts. They’ve also performed in a Motown Musical, “Come and Get These Memories” with Martha Reeves, and played the Temptations in the play “Marvin, My Brother - The Marvin Gaye Story.”

Serieux issued their first disc, “I Can Give You Love,” in 2007, featuring former Spinners and Temptations lead singer GC Cameron. The group currently includes Eddie Watkins, Quinton Troutman, Leon Franklin, Dennis Ewell and Griffin. Opening act will be the band Cold Blu Steel.

The Juneteenth Celebration is a free community event hosted by the Jackson College Office of Multicultural Affairs. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of freedom for African-Americans. Originally celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and originated in Galveston in 1865. The observance of Juneteenth as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African-American freedom and emphasizes achievement.

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May 20, 2014Stanton Foundation establishes scholarship to help young adults from foster care system Growing up in the foster care system may not be easy, but Jackson’s Stanton Foundation wants to help young adults get a great start in higher education by creating the Stanton Foundation Educational Scholarship at Jackson College.

The Stanton Foundation Educational Scholarship will provide full tuition, room and board for one student who was a non-adopted foster child and is now pursuing their education at Jackson College. The $20,000 scholarship is designed to cover all expenses for the student. Funds will be available for up to a total of 30 credit hours, student fees, books, and on-campus housing with meal plan for one year.

“I want to leave the world a better place than I found it. I believe there is no better way to do this than to stimulate young minds,” said David Stanton of Stanton & Associates Inc., president of the Stanton Foundation. Stanton & Associates, Inc. is a franchisee of Wendy’s and Biggby Coffee restaurants. Companywide, Wendy’s community


service is largely focused on children, on their potential and on helping them develop that potential into the realization off their dreams. “I hope the people I help will go forward themselves to stimulate people’s minds in the future.”

Students may apply by completing the Jackson College Foundation Scholarship Application. Student must attend full-time and maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). For more information, call the Foundation office at 517.787.0800.

“The Jackson College Foundation is grateful to the Stanton Foundation for their generosity in funding this important scholarship. This scholarship supports a population of students often overlooked and provides an opportunity for year-round housing, room and board, and tuition for the young adult in the foster care system,” said Jason Valente, Jackson College Foundation president. “The Stanton Foundation Scholarship will provide for the student’s personal well-being, enabling that individual to focus on their studies and future. This scholarship takes access and affordability to the next level, and I am very proud that the Stanton Foundation is piloting this with us.”

The Jackson College Foundation was established to support the mission of the College by providing the additional resources necessary to ensure success. The Foundation’s endowment earnings and donor contributions are used to award nearly 200 scholarships a year to JC students, totaling nearly $200,000 to help students make their educational goals a reality.

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May 20, 2014Potter Center 2014-15 season announced Jackson College’s Potter Center has announced its 2014-15 entertainment season, featuring music, stage shows, magic, comedy and more! Season package tickets for three or more shows are available now at www.jccmi.edu/events. Individual tickets go on sale June 9. This season’s performances include:

AIR SUPPLY, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014Air Supply is one of the quintessential adult contemporary artists of our times. Still inspiring waves of romantic frenzy across the globe three decades after their debut hit single “Lost in Love,” Air Supply has been caught in a joyfully frenzied musical whirlwind these past few years, keeping a diverse international schedule. Their greatest hits include “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love” and “Now and Forever.” Ticket prices $45, $42 and $38.

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND: “THE INSPIRATION OF BROADWAY,” 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014The Inspiration of Broadway is a wonderful evening of vocal music for all ages featuring the inspirational quartet styles of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and J. Mark McVey from “Les Miserables.” The group is both Grammy-nominated and GMA Dove Award-winning, and a radio favorite. Enjoy these great songs: “Climb Every Mountain,” “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat,” “Get Happy,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Bring Him Home,” “Blue Skies,” “I Got the Sun In the Morning,” “Blow Gabriel Blow,” “Seasons of Love,” and “Old Man River.” Tickets $30, $28 and $25.

360 AllStars, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 360 AllStars reinvents the circus by presenting contemporary performance styles instead of conventional circus art forms. Replace acrobats with break-dancers, substitute a basketball freestyler in place of a juggler, swap the unicyclist for a BMX flatlander, and throw in a Roue Cyr artist and you get an exhilarating performance like nothing you have seen before! With live music, 360 AllStars is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement! Tickets $30, $26 and $21; discount available for children and students.


SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, FEATURING THE COASTERS, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 Welcome to the hottest joint in town! The Coasters are headlining and it’s always a party at Smokey Joe’s Cafe! This Tony Award®-nominated and Grammy Award®-winning salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a raise the roof, song-and-dance celebration of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits. Get ready for songs like “Hound Dog,” “Stand by Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Potion #9,” “Fools Fall in Love” and more. Tickets $45, $40 and $30. JOSH TURNER, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 One of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers, earning numerous CMA, ACM and Grammy nominations since the release of his debut album, “Long Black Train,” Josh Turner has sold more than five million albums and garnered four No. 1 hits (including three multi-week chart-toppers): “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” (a four-week No. 1 that was named the most-played song of the year in 2010 by MediaBase). Turner released his fifth studio album, “Punching Bag” in 2012, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The record is a knockout collection of bluegrass-influenced barnburners, lonesome laments, and the slow and steady love ballads on which Josh’s trademark baritone excels. The debut single, “Time is Love” was No. 1 on the Best of 2012 Billboard Country Chart. Tickets for Josh Turner will be $50, $45 and $38.

THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill Blagg’s incredible high-energy, grand-scale magic and illusion that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Called “simply amazing” by The Chicago Tribune, Blagg’s show is packed with new mind-blowing illusions and his trademark off-the-cuff personality, making this show a great family event! Audience volunteers will levitate in mid-air, others will vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more! Tickets $28, $22 and $15; discount available for children and students.

AMERICAN BIG BAND: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 The highly acclaimed touring show, American Big Band is back with an all new Christmas production, Home for the Holidays! An amazing 11-piece big band along with eight outstanding singers and dancers fill the stage with majestic and lush arrangements of Christmas favorites. Glorious, colorful costumes in our grand Christmas setting enhance the exciting choreographic routines as the joy of Christmas comes to your home for the holidays! Tickets $30, $27 and $21.

LATE NITE CATECHISM, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 “Late Nite Catechism” is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of “students.” Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Now in its 20th year, “Late Nite Catechism” has brought its nostalgic kick to every state in the U.S. as well as to Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Tickets $25 reserved seats, $20 for students.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST, with “Dancing with the Stars” pros and finalists from “So You Think You Can Dance” and “American Idol,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing, but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins, and booming sounds of rumba bass is another. Ballroom With A Twist brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers spanning the hot moves of samba, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep and jive. Ballroom is infused with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and “hip-hop” styles. Tickets $45, $42 and $35. CIRQUE ZIVA, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015Back by popular demand, Cirque Ziva features a large cast and spectacular set designs, illustrating the best of producer Danny Chang’s brand of artistic merit, high production value and solid commitment to cultural exchange. A display of visually and technically innovative performances will showcase traditional, centuries-old Chinese acrobatics, dance and costumes. This fast-paced show combines ancient and contemporary music along with modern theatrical techniques. Tickets $28, $22 and $15. Discount available for children and students.


THE NEWSBOYS, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015 Grammy-nominated band the Newsboys boasts a record of 16 albums, five gold certifications, 30 No. 1 radio hits and close to 8 million units sold. This rock and pop-driven worship band includes front man Michael Tait (vocals), Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums). Their 2010 release, “Born Again,” debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and garnered three No. 1 hits. Their 2012 record, “God’s Not Dead,” has sold over 300,000 copies. Tickets $45, $40 and $32.

THE STEPCREW, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 The StepCrew is a new Celtic-inspired evening with six of the most charismatic dancers performing today. Led by the Pilatske Brothers (Jon & Nathan) from Ontario, The StepCrew is the first of its kind to combine three unique styles of dance: Irish Step, traditional tap dancing, and the extraordinary Ottawa Valley Step dancing. The group takes Celtic dance to the next level and demonstrates, with flair and humor, the similarities between these various forms. Tickets $32, $27 and $21.

THE TEMPTATIONS, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015For more than 50 years, The Temptations have been thrilling audiences. The Temptations began their musical life in Detroit in the early 1960s. In 1964, “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” written and produced by Smokey Robinson, turned the group into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, including “My Girl,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” The Temptations’ stage show is still electric! Tickets $38, $35 and $28.

RAT PACK IS BACK, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015What happens in Vegas…all started with The Rat Pack. This spirited show recreates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” nights when swingin’, ring-a-ding group known as “The Rat Pack” was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Produced by Dick Feeney, The Rat Pack is Back features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor, and a hot, live 12-piece orchestra. Tickets $32, $27 and $21.

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May 20, 2014Jets finish strong season; individual players honored

Congratulations to the Jackson College men’s baseball team, who had a strong showing in the National Junior College Athletics Association Region XII Division II Tournament last week, and to several individual players who received accolades for the season.

The Jets defeated Delta College in the first round of the regional tournament, and then fell to Sinclair Community College and Grand Rapids Community College in the second round. They finished the season with a 28-22 record. This marked the eighth consecutive year the Jets team has made it to the regional tournament.

Individual Jets players receiving honors for the season are:

First Team All-NJCAA Region XII and First Team All-MCCAA Caleb Baragar - sophomore pitcher from Jenison High School, Jenison Tyler Reed - freshman outfielder from Columbia Central High School, Brooklyn

MCCAA All-Freshman Team Tyler Reed


NJCAA Region XII All-Tournament Team, Second Team All-MCCAA Todd Phelps - sophomore outfielder from Western International High School, Detroit Third Team All-MCCAA Austin Plasterer - sophomore second baseman from Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, IN Honorable Mention All-MCCAA Austin Shepherd - freshman pitcher from Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg Brad Allen - freshman pitcher from Manchester High School, Manchester Connor Alexander - sophomore first-baseman from Lumen Christi High School, Jackson Cole Knaup - sophomore designated hitter/ pitcher from Columbia Central High School, Brooklyn

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May 16, 2014Front Porch Concert Series features great music in fun, casual setting Free music in a fun outdoors setting is on tap at the 2014 Front Porch Concert Series at Jackson College this June!

All concerts begin at 7 p.m.; they are free and the public is welcome! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the music! This year’s schedule includes:

June 12 — Capital City Brass Band, (CCBB), an all-volunteer brass and percussion ensemble inspired by the traditional British-style brass band model.

June 15 — Annual Trombonefest with guest artist Ron Kischuk. Kischuk is a prominent Detroit-area trombonist who has been a featured soloist with The Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Trombone players from across the state gather for this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.

June 19 — Jackson Jazz Ensemble, a local jazz group made up of 20 local jazz musicians under ensemble Director Jim Stuart.

June 24 — Jackson Community Concert Band Pre-Fourth of July Concert. The band is comprised of college students and community members, under the direction of Conductor Ronald L. Douglass. Concerts will move indoors in case of inclement weather.

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May 15, 2014Nursing student receives George Potter Outstanding Student Award Jackson College student Joy Gebhardt has dreamed about becoming a nurse her whole life. She’s now pursuing her dream, and had to overcome significant personal challenges to stay the course.

For her academic excellence and service to others, Gebhardt is the 2014 George E. Potter Outstanding Student Award winner. Gebhardt is in the second year of the registered nursing program, with one semester to go.

“It is very humbling to be honored. I was very surprised and excited to learn about the award,” Gebhardt said. “I take great pride in the quality of education I have received here at Jackson College, and I feel I am exceptionally


well prepared for my field and profession of nursing. The professors make an investment into each student and strive to help us achieve our goal of becoming successful, competent RNs. With outstanding faculty and caring administrators, the ADN program is one of the best in the state.”

As a single mother returning to college, she chose Jackson College because she thought it would be the most affordable and convenient. She’d also heard positive remarks about the College’s nursing program and that it prepares nurses for the “real world” or nursing, and she wanted to be challenged. Scholarships have helped with the cost of her education, for which she is very grateful.

While she was going to college, her son was diagnosed with brain cancer and battled the disease for a year before passing away in 2013. Her son was an inspiration to her, as his goal was to be the first to graduate college and earn his bachelor’s degree. When he became ill, Gebhardt volunteered to drop out of college to care for him, but he said absolutely not because he wanted her to continue toward her dream. She recalls bringing her textbooks to his hospital room and studying by his bedside. Her son did persist through radiation treatment and chemotherapy to complete his bachelor’s degree in December 2012, before passing away three months later, in March 2013. She said through her son’s inspiration and her faith in God, she was able to continue.

Gebhardt is an excellent student academically, and has also given back to her community through service. She was the opening speaker for the Grass Lake Relay for Life following her son’s passing, and participated on a team to help raise money for cancer research. She is active with the Aware, Inc. Shelter, where she is a volunteer on-call advocate for victims of sexual assault. She has volunteered to go out to speak to schools about domestic violence and dating violence awareness, and also volunteers for the program Girls on the Run, geared to help build confidence and self-esteem in young girls. In the past, she traveled to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina as part of a relief effort, where she helped cooked meals for hundreds who were displaced by the storm. She and her husband belong to the Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, where she sings in the choir and serves on the hospitality committee.

“Those are the things that make me feel the most blessed, not just working to get grades but being other-oriented, thinking what can I do to help this person? That’s something I feel good about. Now, I am looking forward to the journey that lies ahead and the opportunities to serve and care for others.”

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May 14, 2014Registration continues for spring semester, with many later-starting classes offered Get ahead this spring semester at Jackson College! There is still time to register for later-starting spring semester classes, several beginning the last week of May or in June.

More than 100 courses are yet to begin this semester. Spring classes offer university students home for the summer the chance to pick up a class, new high school graduates the opportunity for a jump start on college, or adults who have been thinking about returning the college a good time to start.

Jackson College offers online and face-to-face classes that are convenient and affordable. A degree can open the door to career opportunities and higher wages. Check the schedule online at www.jccmi.edu, or contact any Jackson College location for more information: Central Campus, 517.796.8425; Jackson College @ LISD TECH, 517.265.5515; Hillsdale LeTarte Center, 517.437.3343; and Maher Campus, 517.768.7097.In case of overflow during the commencement ceremony, activities will be broadcast simultaneously in the Michael Baughman Theatre, also in the Potter Center.


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May 13, 2014Jets softball players recognized Jackson College Jets women’s softball players have received accolades for the 2014 season from the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Western Conference. Jets receiving recognition include: Andi Dragonetti, shortstop, received All-Region, All-MCCAA Team, and First Team All-Conference Player honors. Dragonetti was captain of the Jets team this year and was second in the NJCAA in hitting with a .546 average. She is a sophomore at JC and graduate of Lumen Christi High School. Kyndle Wolfinger, second base, received Second Team All-Conference and All-Freshman Team honors. Wolfinger was the second place hitter in the Jets lineup with a .436 batting average. She is a freshman at JC and graduate of Grass Lake High School. Kellyn Herendeen, center fielder, received Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. Herendeen was the lead-off hitter and batted .423 this season. She is a sophomore from Grass Lake High School.

Women’s softball finished the season with an 8-8 record in the MCCAA Western Conference, and a 12-17 record overall.

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May 13, 2014Dr. David Halsey appointed to JPEC Board of Governors

Jackson College’s Board of Trustees Monday night approved the appointment of Dr. David Halsey, M.D., to serve a two-year term on the Board of Governors of the Jackson Preparatory & Early College. JPEC governors unanimously approved the appointment one week ago, May 5.

Halsey, a local physician practicing general internal medicine and endocrinology, has been affiliated with Allegiance Health System since 1986. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received both his undergraduate and medical degrees. He completed his residency at the University of Michigan Hospital and Health Centers and performed a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. He is active both in his profession and in the community, and currently serves on the Allegiance Health Board of Directors, is chairman of the Jackson Health Network, and is medical director of both the Allegiance Health System Diabetes Center and the Allegiance Health System Osteoporosis Clinic. He served the Jackson Public Schools board from 2003-12, serving as president from 2005-11, and was a Promise Zone member from 2010-12. He has numerous other activities and recognitions.

“I am excited for the opportunity to be involved with what I know will be a world-class educational opportunity for Jackson,” Halsey said.

“Dr. Halsey brings years of educational board service and leadership talent to Jackson Preparatory & Early College,” said JPEC President Michael Masters. “We are very pleased to have another high-caliber individual join with our current Board of Governors.”

Halsey will fill a fifth seat on the JPEC Board of Governors that has remained vacant; his term will end in April 2015. He joins members Dr. Robert Rando, Harry Baltimore, Dr. Rebekah Woods and Jonathan Williams.


The Jackson College Board of Trustees voted to become the authorizing authority over JPEC in January 2013, and planning has continued since then, including appointment of a Board of Governors and hiring of a president. Enrollment is currently underway for the school’s opening in fall 2014.

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May 12, 2014Jets baseball clinches spot in NJCAA tourney

Congratulations to the Jackson College men’s baseball team, who clinched a spot in the NJCAA Region XII Tournament with two wins last Thursday.

The Jets faced Macomb Community College in a double header, taking the first game 13-3 and the second 7-6, to wrap up the season. The Jets end the season with a 16-10 record in Michigan Community College Athletic Association conference play, and a 27-19 record overall.

This makes the eighth consecutive year the Jets baseball team has made it to the regionals, said Rick Smith, head coach. While the team faced a couple key injuries with some position players during the season, they were able to come together and keep themselves in the running for a berth in the regional tournament. “It’s a very well-balanced conference, any team can beat you at any time,” Smith said. “As a team, we pulled together throughout the season and were able to get into the regional again.”

The National Junior College Athletics Association Region XII Division II Tournament will be held May 14-17 at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. The Jets will play Wednesday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m. against Delta College. Smith is optimistic about the tournament, especially with a pitching staff that has more than 320 strikeouts throughout the season. “That makes you very optimistic. I feel we have four quality starters for the tournament; if our hitters swing the bat like they are capable of, we should have a good opportunity in the regional. We’re optimistic, but we’ll take it one game at a time.”

Winner of the regional tournament will quality for the national championships, the NJCAA DII Baseball World Series, to be held in Enid, Oklahoma from May 24-31.

** Update: Jets victorious in first round of regional Wednesday, May 14: Jackson College (28-19) 6, Delta College (33-12) 5

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May 7, 2014Summer sports camps planned at Jackson College Jackson College athletics will host several summer sports camps for young people this summer. Summer sports camps combine fun with age-appropriate fitness, learning and social opportunities. This season’s camps include: Girls Softball Camp Girls ages 8-12, June 21 & 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn fundamental softball skills, cost $60. Girls ages 13-18, June 21 & 22, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Learn fundamental and advanced softball skills, cost $60. Boys Baseball Camp


Boys ages 8-12, June 23 & 24, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn fundamental baseball skills, cost $60. Boys ages 13-18, June 23 & 24, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Learn fundamental and advanced baseball skills, cost $60. Youth Soccer Camp Rising Stars Camp, boys & girls ages 6-12, June 23-26, 9-11:30 a.m. Learn and practice fundamental soccer skills, cost $40. Elite Player Camp, boys & girls ages 13-18, June 23-26, 6-8:30 p.m. Learn and develop fundamental skills and practice in game play, cost $40.

Girls Volleyball Camp All Skills Camp, girls ages 10-18, June 26 & 27, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn volleyball skills with training and game play, cost $60. Hitters Clinic, girls ages 10-18, June 26 & 27, 1-3 p.m. Learn the mechanics of attacking and how to become a more productive hitter, cost $60.

For more information or to register, call the JC Athletics Office at 517.796.8592

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May 6, 2014Basketball teams sign 3 players for next season Jackson College Jets men’s and women’s basketball teams have signed their first players to the 2014-15 teams. Men’s coach Carl Thomas signed Gary Junior Cooper last week, a 6-foot 9-inch power forward who is a 2011 graduate of Monroe High School. Cooper is a big-bodied post player and a good finisher around the basket, Thomas said, who can also knock down shots from the perimeter.

Tre’vion Crews, a 6-foot point guard, also signed to play for the Jets. Crews is a 2014 graduate of Northside High School in Fort Wayne and is coming off a great senior year campaign that saw him receive numerous post-season accolades, including being one of the top guards in Indiana. He was named All-City Player of the Year as well as Northeast Indiana’s Player of the Year. Thomas said Crews is quick and speedy, a point guard that has a great mid-range jump shot and the ability to shoot three-pointers also. Women’s coach Courtney Ivan signed Vandercook Lake High School 2014 graduate Kennedi Showerman to the 2014-15 team. Showerman, a 6-foot center and former Jayhawk, was an All-Conference, Academic All-State, and Second Team All-State honoree. “Kennedi will bring a toughness and grit to the court,” Ivan said. “I’m very excited to have such a decorated athlete in my program. She will do great things as a Jet!”

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May 6, 2014Baseball players give team effort to clean up Portage Lake campground Jackson College’s men’s baseball team put their teamwork skills to use recently when they volunteered to clean the trails at Portage Lake / Waterloo State Recreation Area.

Coach Rick Smith, assistant coach Gary Goodwin and 24 baseball players spent six hours Sunday, April 27 clearing away branches, brush and other debris from the winter to widen the trails for the summer season. They also straightened out locator poles for the Michigan Department of Resources.


“Having our team participate in community service projects helps with team bonding and gives us as a group the opportunity to give back to the community,” Smith said. “It also gives us as a team a good feeling that we were able to help accomplish a goal for the group that we worked together to complete. The DNR was able to take advantage of a strong group to achieve such a job. All in all it was a good project and we are looking forward again, in the fall months, to do another project with the Michigan DNR.”

A representative from the National Resources Commission of the Michigan DNR thanked the team for their efforts, and said it was the most work any volunteer group had ever done in one day at the campground!

“You and Coach Goodwin have really got these young men engaged in team involvement,” said Tim Nichols, Natural Resources Commission. “Thank you again for the involvement and awesome effort!”

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May 5, 2014Taste of College to welcome prospective students to campus Choosing the right college is an important decision. Learn more about the many opportunities available at Jackson College at an upcoming Taste of College Open House, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 16. Students may check out all that Jackson College offers: Learn about academic programs, organizations, athletics, financial aid, transfer opportunities, housing and more; Meet college faculty, students and staff; Take a campus tour; Enjoy a free lunch in the dining commons. This free event is open to all prospective students and their parent(s). Check in is at 8:30 a.m. in the Potter Center, and the first session begins at 9 a.m. Students must register to attend at www.jccmi.edu/tasteofcollege. All students who register and attend the Taste of College will be eligible to win a Jackson College three-credit tuition voucher. Visit www.jccmi.edu/tasteofcollege for a schedule of the day’s events. n n n n n

May 1, 2014Get College Ready Night to help students, parents prepare What does it take to be ready for college? Find the right answers and more at Get College Ready Night, presented by Jackson College at the Martin Luther King Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15.

All students from grades four through 12 and their parents are invited to learn more about what they need to know to prepare for college at this free event. A college education is increasingly important in today’s world, and Jackson College wants to help students and their parents understand the steps necessary to be ready for college when the time comes. Staff, administration, faculty and students will be available to answer questions like:

Is college really for me? How do I prepare for college? How can I afford college? What should every parent know about preparing their children for college? What age should college preparation begin?


There will be a frog dissection exhibit, how to master math and reading, a scientific model rocket launch exhibition, exploring engineering, technology, and nursing fields, and a host of others. In addition, there will be door prizes awarded, as well as drawings for Jackson College tuition scholarships, a Kindle Fire and more! For more information please call 517.796.8470.

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May 1, 2014President Phelan recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Jackson College President Dr. Daniel Phelan was among 14 college presidents and chief executive officers who received 2014 Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction at NerdNation, Phi Theta Kappa’s 96th Annual Convention in Orlando, April 24-26.

College presidents and campus CEOs are selected for this award on the basis of outstanding efforts given toward promoting the goals of Phi Theta Kappa. The award is named for the late Dr. Shirley B. Gordon, Phi Theta Kappa’s longest serving Board of Directors Chair and President Emeritus of Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington. Dr. Gordon was named Phi Theta Kappa’s Most Distinguished College President in 1984. Nominees should have served as president at least five years at the current institution, and must attend the Phi Theta Kappa Annual Convention to receive the award. The 2014 recipients have served an average of eight years at their colleges.

“I am honored by Phi Theta Kappa and grateful to Professor Martha Petry for her nomination for this award. I receive it not for myself, but as a tribute to Martha’s commitment to this program, her advancement of our chapter, and for the many students who participate in this organization,” Phelan said. “I am likewise gratified by the many faculty members who support this program and the academic advancement of our students. PTK provides a solid pathway for students who are committed to academic excellence at Jackson College, and a rich opportunity to collaborate with other students and encourage each other.”

Jackson College’s Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Rho Lambda chapter, with Petry as advisor, has been busy increasing participation and involvement. For the past two years, the chapter has achieved Five-Star level status, the highest honor possible for chapter development. Members must complete specific goals relating to promoting membership, interacting with college administration, and improving student engagement.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,285 chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States and around the world. Nearly 3 million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 131,000 students inducted annually.


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Jackson Citizen Patriot

Former Jackson School Board member slated for fifth Jackson Prep board seat

May 7, 2014

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Jackson College anticipates interest savings by refinancing 2010 Health Laboratory Center bonds

May 12, 2014

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Free prizes, hands-on activities for kids highlight ‘Get College Ready Night’

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Jackson Prep enrollment applications up to 210, new board member approved

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Jackson College baseball players earn postseason region, conference honors

May 21, 2014



Air Supply, the Temptations highlight Jackson College’s 2014-15 entertainment season

May 22, 2014



Jackson High School pitcher Connor Klug to play baseball at Jackson College

May 28, 2014


Brooklyn Exponent

JC Baseball players clean up Portage Lake trails

May 13, 2014

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County Press

Get College Ready Night

May 7, 2014

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President Phelan recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

May 7, 2014


County Press

Baseball players give team effort to clean up Portage Lake campground

May 14, 2014

County Press

JC to host annual garage sale

May 14, 2014


County Press

Dr. David Halsey appointed to Jackson Preparatory & Early College Board

May 21, 2014

Jackson Blazer

Jackson College hits home run with College Night at King Center

May 26, 2014

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