Author: Mark Rummel

SC4 certified nurse aide program session to begin March 19

St. Clair County Community College’s certified nurse aide (CNA) training program will offer another session beginning March 19. The program prepares students to take the Michigan CNA exam and immediately enter the health care field as certified nurse aides in just 96 hours.

Students who successfully complete the program will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to begin careers as certified nurse aides, nursing assistants or hospital assistants in a number of health care settings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for those with CNA skills is expected to increase by 12 percent in Michigan over the next six years.

“Becoming a CNA is a great way to get started in the health care field,” says Patti Tibble, director of SC4’s nursing program. “The skills students develop in our program provide a great foundation to continue their education and build a long, successful career in the field. Kathy McGrath is a wonderful instructor who really cares about students’ success and makes each session informative and fun.”

This program has no prerequisites, however applicants are strongly encouraged to take the free Accuplacer tests available through the college’s Testing Center in order to prepare for further studies in nursing, health care or other subjects in the future.

Admission to the program is competitive and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to sign up for course ZPAH 159-02 as soon as possible to ensure their spot. Prospective students can learn more by calling 810-989-5666 and register online at sc4.edu/cna.

SC4’s 17th annual Free College Day to take place March 16

St. Clair County Community College will hold its 17th annual Free College Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, on its Port Huron campus.

DSC_9729This college-wide community outreach program offers a day of free, hourlong classes for children and adults covering a wide range of subjects, including science, technology, arts, business and much more. Classes will be led by SC4 faculty, staff and community members volunteering their time to share their expertise and experiences with the community.

Classes begin at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. While each class is completely free and open to the public, pre-registration is required. Those interested in attending can find full class details and register online at sc4.edu/freecollege.

Free College Day49.jpgThere also are drop-in sessions that require no registration, including hands-on activities in the Experience Center and its Dr. Bassam H. Nasr Natural Science Museum, opportunities to climb the SC4 Tower, and chances to experience the artwork at the SC4 Fine Arts Gallery.

The SC4 cafeteria will be open during the events. To maximize class time, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch or preorder a lunch through the link on the Free College Day website.

For questions about Free College Day, contact Debbie Sta Cruz at 810-989-5709 or dstacruz@sc4.edu.

Summer registration now open at SC4

Registration for summer classes at St. Clair County Community College is now open, providing a great opportunity for students of all backgrounds to earn valuable credits at a fraction of the cost of a four-year institution.

SC4 students continuing their education, guest students from other institutions and community members looking to take courses for personal enrichment are encouraged to browse the full list of available summer courses online at sc4.edu/schedule.

Many courses that qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement are available, covering a range of subjects. Introductory business classes, including accounting, management and marketing, also are being offered, as is an introduction to criminal justice and microcomputer applications, a gateway class to most any computer information systems degree at the college.

Additionally, students looking to complete health science prerequisites such as human anatomy and physiology can benefit from summer courses.

Many summer classes are offered online.

Summer semesters begin Monday, May 13. Students not currently enrolled can start the application process at sc4.edu/starthere. To speak with an admissions representative about options, or for details on how to get started, call 810-989-5571.

SC4 Hall of Fame Inductees to be honored, Zeke the Wonderdog featured on Saturday

Zeke the Wonderdog, a frisbee-catching fixture of Michigan State University football and basketball games, will be the halftime entertainment during the Skippers women’s and men’s basketball games Saturday, Feb. 16, against rival Macomb Community College at the SC4 Fieldhouse starting at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively.

The basketball games and Zeke’s visit to campus lead up to the induction of the Skippers Hall of Fame Class of 2019, which will take place during a formal ceremony at the McMorran Theater at 6 p.m.

The third annual event will honor 14 former SC4 athletes and three teams, including nine All-Americans and three national tournament teams.

2019 Skippers Hall of Fame inductees:

  • Andrea (Gass) Charbonneau, a 2000 Imlay City High School graduate and standout on SC4’s 2000-01 volleyball teams.
  • Penny (Kroll) Cauzillo, a 1986 Anchor Bay High School graduate who excelled in softball and basketball at SC4.
  • Brian Hadley, a Sarnia native and star golfer at SC4 and beyond.
  • Al Hairston, a basketball star at Port Huron Junior College who was later drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics.
  • James ‘Bubbles” Harris, a standout scorer on SC4’s 1967-68 and 1968-69 basketball teams from Lorain, Ohio.
  • Jackie Jeffery, a Detroit native and coach of the first women’s basketball team at SC4 in 1975.
  • Matt Joseph, a transfer from Eastern Michigan University who made a significant impact on the Skippers’ 1982 baseball team.
  • Alicia Kollmorgen, a St. Clair High School grad and important fixture of the Skippers’ 1994-95 national runner-up team.
  • Allison Mattox, A Marysville native and two-time All-American star of SC4’s 2004 national championship volleyball squad.
  • Steve McCalmon, a Port Huron Northern graduate and standout tennis player at SC4 in 1974-75.
  • Jim Paajanen, a St. Clair High School graduate and brilliant tennis player for SC4 during the 1968-69 and 1969-70 seasons.
  • Dennis Queen, a lights-out left-handed pitcher on SC4’s 1970 baseball team.
  • Taylor (Twite) Rutledge, a Lapeer East High School graduate who played a pivotal role in the SC4 volleyball team’s success during the 2001 season.
  • Ashley Valle, an Algonac High School graduate and premier power hitter for SC4’s softball team in 2011.

The 2001 women’s volleyball team, which finished third in the NJCAA nationals, will also be inducted, along with the 2012-13 women’s basketball team and 1970 baseball squad.

Tickets for the afternoon basketball games are $5 at the door and free for SC4 students and alumni with ID. The cost to attend the Hall of Fame Ceremony is $20. Tickets may be purchased by calling the SC4 Business Office at 810-989-5513 or at the McMorran Theater door the night of the event.