Category: Community

SC4 only Michigan college to receive environmental grant

St. Clair County Community College has been named one of just 33 communities and organizations in Michigan to receive a grant awarded by a partnership of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DTE Energy Foundation and nonprofit ReLeaf Michigan. SC4 – a past awardee and the only college or university in Michigan awarded the grant this year – will receive $1,500 to support the purchase and planting of 12 trees on campus.

SC4 continues to take a strategic approach to help the college grow, be sustainable and positively impact the communities it serves. This grant supports SC4’s commitment to environmental stewardship and represents one of the college’s many green initiatives.

“We’re thrilled to once again receive this grant and look forward to having the new trees on campus,” said SC4 President Dr. Deborah A. Snyder.

The trees proposed for planting on SC4’s campus were selected from a list developed by faculty members interested in both variety and environmental impact. Tulip, Black Walnut, Hop Hornbeam Ironwood, Northern Catalpa, Sassafras and American Beech trees will be planted on campus in the coming months, intercepting approximately 448 gallons of stormwater runoff and reducing atmospheric carbon by about 352 pounds annually.*

According to the Michigan DNR, “the tree planting grant program is part of an initiative supporting environmental care; since the program’s founding, nearly 46,000 trees and seedlings have been planted in more than 500 communities.”

* Calculations obtained from Arbor Day Foundation and Broadleaf Deciduous Medium.

SC4 to unveil Health Sciences Building and hospital simulation wing at grand opening Sept. 27

Well-known for its excellence and training in the health sciences, St. Clair County Community College will unveil its renovated Health Sciences Building to the broader community at its Grand Opening Celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27.

Construction on the $9.8 million Capital Outlay project began last summer and was finalized on time and on budget to open for students in August.

HSB Aerial 08-29_01The building now features an enviably innovative hospital simulation wing, ambulance bay and home setting, and more highly-developed manikins and equipment to help prepare students with realistic scenarios and training. The renovated facility accelerates the expansion of programs, allows for a more interdisciplinary approach to patient care, and will serve more students through advanced teaching systems.

Read more about the Grand Opening Celebration from the Keel.

SC4 heads to Stratford Oct. 12

St. Clair County Community College has announced another community trip — open to all area residents — to the Stratford Festival Theatre for a production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” on Saturday, Oct. 12.

For $150, participants can enjoy luxury bus travel, priority seating at the theatre, lunch at the scenic Marquee Restaurant overlooking the Avon River, a walk around the Stratford Festival Theatre gardens, museum and gift shop, and refreshments and prizes.

“These trips provide a great opportunity for our college and community to come together and share in some truly special cultural experiences,” says Bonnie DiNardo, SC4’s director of community and alumni relations.

Located in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival Theatre is North America’s largest classical repertory theatre company, presenting a dozen or more productions across four distinct venues each year.

Set in the 1950s in a town not unlike Stratford, Ontario, “The Merry Wives of Windsor” brings Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy close to home and hearts. It follows two respectably married women and their would-be seducer who fails to anticipate that his targets are comparing notes.

Space is limited. Those interested must register by Oct. 1. Visit sc4.edu/trips to learn more and secure a spot.

Itinerary:

  • 9 a.m. – Depart SC4 College Center parking lot. Enjoy learning about Shakespeare and the “Merry Wives of Windsor” while relaxing on the luxury bus.
  • 11:30 a.m. – Lunch at the upscale Marquee Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Avon River.
  • 1 p.m. – Take time to explore the Stratford Festival Theatre gardens, museum and gift shop.
  • 2 p.m. – Enjoy “Merry Wives of Windsor.”
  • 5 p.m. – Depart for Port Huron while enjoying a special treat, a video and popcorn.
  • 7 p.m. – Arrive at SC4’s College Center.

Call today at 810-982-7433 to reserve tickets or purchase online.

SC4 begins Campus Patrol Cadet Program to provide practical experience to criminal justice students

St. Clair County Community College is pleased to announce its Campus Patrol Cadet Program, which was created to provide practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a SC4 degree in criminal justice.

“This program will provide its participants with a fully immersive, professional experience right here on our campus,” said SC4 Professor of Criminal Justice James Jones. “The more experiences and scenarios we are able to offer to our students, the better prepared they will be to succeed upon earning their degree.”

The Campus Patrol Cadet Program will offer part-time employment as a campus patrol cadet. Job responsibilities include performing tasks to assist permanent campus patrol staff, patrolling campus, and assisting students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus. Variable shifts and hours, including nights and weekends, are required.

While preference will be given to criminal justice students, the program is open to active students across campus and program areas with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

SC4’s associate degree in criminal justice prepares students to enter police or corrections academies, as well as serve as court advocates, private security workers and more. SC4 students practice crime scene investigation (CSI) techniques such as fingerprint and evidence collections; attend trials and other court proceedings; participate in field trips to the local jail and state prisons; and gain exposure to the field through presentations by active police officers and other criminal justice professionals.

Those interested in applying to the Campus Patrol Cadet Program may do so online. Those interested in pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice can learn more at sc4.edu/starthere.