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November–December 2008
The internal newsletter of Prince George’s Community College
Prince George’s Community College
From the Employees are “Simply the Best”
President awards to employees, who were recognized
with special honors.
The 2008 award recipients included:
As we approach • Vera Bagley, director of admissions and
the end of this year records, and June Fordham, senior aca-
that was filled with demic administrator to the vice president
so many accom- for academic affairs, President’s Medal
plishments, I am
• Andristine Robinson, interim dean of
reminded of our glorious history that began
college life services, Administrative Staff
50 years ago with the ideals of those great
Award
visionaries who dared to dream the birth of
Prince George’s Community College. I am • Janice Goodwin-Alston, supervisor
optimistic about our future, and with your for library public services, and Jo Ann
President Charlene M. Dukes’ holds up her sign “Simply
faith, vision and determination, we will the Best” to Alonia C. Sharps, executive assistant to the Todaro, manager for athletics, Full-time
continue to be recognized as the number one president. Classified Staff Organization Award
choice of Prince George’s County residents
for an undergraduate education. However, 2008 Award Recipients • Cheryl Reynolds, divisional support for
Workforce Development and Continuing
we cannot rest on our laurels. We must take Recognized at College Education, Part-time Classified Staff
this time to strengthen our commitment to
our institutional priorities of student success, Enrichment Day Organization Award
E
investment in human capital, communica- mployees gathered for the annual • Laura Ellsworth, associate professor and
tion, community service and organizational College Enrichment Day on Oct. 28 department chair for public safety and
improvement. W.E.B. Du Bois, once said, during which they participated in law, and Mark Hubley, associate profes-
“Education is that whole system of human opportunities for professional development sor of biological sciences and president of
training within and without the school house and had the Senior Team answer important Faculty Organization, Full-time Faculty
walls, which molds and develops men.” questions. Organization Award
And, as we prepare for an exciting new year, The program began with a Tina Turner
we must make student success our high- “You’re Simply the Best” salute to the entire
est priority by fostering and cultivating an college community, followed by welcom-
environment that is comprised of its employ- ing remarks from President Charlene M.
ees—faculty, staff and administrators. Dukes. Louis Renaud, sock-less master
Thanks to you, we kicked off the “2008–2009 of ceremonies, carried on tradition with
Legacy Circle Annual Giving Campaign.” humorous tactics. Some of his victims
The program was hosted by Prince George’s included the “Bobfather” Robert Barshay,
Community College Foundation, Inc. and dean of liberal arts, and long-haired Joseph
the 50th Anniversary Retiree Subcommittee, Rossmeier, vice president for technology
and will continue until June 30, 2009. With services.
your continued support, I am confident we Next, college employees received awards
will reach our goal of $100,000. for years of service and achievement dur- Students of the culinary arts program prepare a first-
ing the 21st Annual Faculty and Staff class meal during the evening College Enrichment
program.
Honors Convocation. Each constituent
From the President continues on page 8 group at the college presented excellence Simply the Best continues on page 3
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November–December 2008
Theatre Department Opens 2008 Fall own fears of change and isolation,” said
O’Donnell. “The family dynamics are
Season with “The Glass Menagerie” complex and yet seem very familiar in the
struggles society faces today,” she added.
The Glass Menagerie is a loosely
Award-winning Production autobiographical story of a fam-
Directed by College Professor ily desperate to break free of
the burdens of their past and
The Theatre Department of Prince George’s their present. Set during the
Community College presented Tennessee Great Depression in Missouri, it
Williams’ award-winning classic, The Glass explores the troubled relation-
Menagerie, directed by Tammy O’Donnell, ship between a fading southern
professor of communication and theatre, belle and her painfully shy
and starring students Brandon S. Boyd daughter, as told by the son/
(Upper Marlboro, Md.), Gina Boyd (Upper brother.
Marlboro, Md.), Tiana
Bias (New Carrollton, Produced in 1944, the play was
Md.) and Justin Swinson Tennessee Williams’ first big
(Forestville, Md.). The success and catapulted him to
Student actors, Brandon S. fame. Williams would later write an essay
play was a full-stage pro- Boyd and Tiana Bias, portray
duction, that ran for two Tom and Laura Wingfield in called “The Catastrophe of Success,” detail-
weekends, Nov. 13–16 The Glass Menagerie. ing the change in lifestyle he experienced
and Nov. 20–23. after The Glass Menagerie and his eventual
Students Justin Swinson and
Gina Boyd depict the true
escape to Mexico, where he could live an
“The play forces the characters of the production. anonymous life.
audience to face our
Students Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarships
to Prince George’s Community College Adaku Lynda Ihekweme (Upper Marlboro,
Apartment and Office The Honorable Donna F. Edwards of
Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District
Md.), Prince George’s Community College
Isha Kamara (Landover, Md.),
Building Association Gives was the keynote speaker. She spoke Prince George’s Community College
Back to the Community directly to the students and challenged
them to think creatively. Prince George’s Tenika Phillips (Suitland, Md.),
Prince George’s County students were County Council members showed sup- Prince George’s Community College
awarded full-tuition scholarships worth port for the students in their districts by Even Reeves (Upper Marlboro, Md.),
$6,000 each for a two-year period to attend providing proclamations that reiterated Central High School
Prince George’s Community College. their commitment to the importance of
During the academic year, eight students education. Syeda Silkandar (Lanahm, Md.),
received educational opportunities and Parkdale High School
retention support through the Apartment In addition, Tawan Perry, author, educa-
Since 1996, AOBA has funded nearly 90
and Office Building Association (AOBA) tor, Fabulous 50 alumni and former AOBA
scholarships and contributed more than
of Metropolitan Washington and prop- scholar, addressed the students and shared
$500,000 to the college. Scholars partici-
erty owners of low to moderate income how 10 years earlier, AOBA helped him
pate in a successful academic and career
apartment communities. The college and realize his potential. President Dukes
preparation program with emphasis on
AOBA hosted a reception for the scholar- named him the son of Prince George’s
leadership and community service. Past
ship recipients at the 13th Annual AOBA Community College.
awardees have successfully transferred to
Scholarship Ceremony on Oct. 16.
AOBA Scholarship recipients are: four-year universities to pursue bachelor’s
“Prince George’s Community College and Christianah A. Adewuyi (Lanham, Md.), degrees after completing an associate degree
AOBA have worked together for more Prince George’s Community College program. Applicants must be a resident of
than 10 years,” said Brenda Mitchell, Prince George’s County, accepted for admis-
interim director of the development office. Nusirat Balogun (Mount Rainier, Md.), sion and hold a minimum grade point
“AOBA continues to support the college Prince George’s Community College average of 2.5. Preference is given to appli-
initiatives for a lifelong learning center,” Redeat Berhanu (Laurel, Md.), cants residing in apartment communities
she added. Prince George’s Community College owned or managed by members of AOBA.
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November–December 2008
Prince George’s Community College Hosts
the 50th Annual Art Faculty Exhibition
Past and Present Art Professors Participated in Tradition
who exhibit at various galleries, alterna-
tive spaces and museums throughout the
United States and internationally.
“Prince George’s Community College
students, faculty, staff and the commu-
nity derived exceptional aesthetic and
educational benefits from viewing this
exhibition,” said Thomas Berault, professor
of art. “I welcomed all who attended the
enjoyment of the art of our talented and
dedicated art professors,” he added.
The self portrait “Mirror Mirror on the
Wall” of Barbara Johnson, professor of
art, captured the essence of her emotions.
“Peering at all the various ways in which
artists have portrayed the human face is
fascinating,” said Johnson. “I have painted
Barbara Johnson, professor of art and music, reveals the many portraits, a number being my own
essence of her emotions in her self-portrait.
face. I view my self portraits as visual jour- The botanical watercolor paintings of Valerie Watson,
professor of art, catches the eye of the beholder.
nals looking into a mirror,” she added.
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Prince
George’s Community College, the 50th Various media included animation,
Annual Art Faculty Exhibition was held in ceramics, computer graphics, drawing, exhibition. Work of the first art professor at
Marlboro Gallery from Oct.13–Nov. 6. The multi-media, painting, photography, Prince George’s Community College, Doyle
exhibition revealed the diverse interests sculpture and video. Past and present full- Eskew, who passed away in 2007, was
and proficiency of multi-talented faculty, time art professors were featured in the included in this exhibition.
Simply the Best continues from page 1
• Albert Vanthournout, adjunct faculty Edward Whitfield, director of the culinary
of history, political science and geography, arts program, students delivered a first-
Part-time Faculty Organization Award class meal and quality customer service.
• Jean Hawkins, adjunct faculty The evening program
of Workforce Development and also included remarks
Continuing Education, Workforce by President Dukes and Mission Statement
Development and Continuing a presentation by June IQ seeks to strengthen internal communica-
Education Outstanding Adjunct Fordham, senior aca- tion among Prince George’s Community
Faculty Award demic administrator College employees by providing useful
to the vice president of
A 50th Anniversary Recap con- and enlightening information.
academic affairs, and
cluded the awards ceremony. Sandra F. Dunnington, Contact Us
Members of the 50th Anniversary interim vice president Earlene Dowell (editor)
Celebration Committee reminisced of academic affairs. phone (301) 322-0157
on past 50th Anniversary activities. e-mail dowellek@pgcc.edu
Tributes included celebrating the
decades, education, arts and culture, campus mail Office of Marketing and
the inauguration and gala. Public Relations
Kent Hall, Room 236
An evening program was hosted
Louis Renaud, dean of Science,
by the hospitality and culinary arts Technologies, Engineering and Math
program. Under the direction of (STEM), demonstrates his flair for
IQ is produced by the Office of Marketing
fashion in his flip-flops and tuxedo. and Public Relations.
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November–December 2008
Campus News Briefs
A series of events for International
Education Week took place Nov. 10–17
in the Largo Student Center. The
International Education Center pro-
motes programs that prepare students
for a global environment. The week-long
celebration was an opportunity to learn
the benefits of international education.
Visit http:// academic.pgcc.edu/interna-
tionalcenter for upcoming events.
Prince George's Community College Students Supreet Singh,
International students wave their native flags. Nirav Bhalal and
Lawam Tekelemariam
Maryland's Fourth District, pro- share traditions of
their culture from
vided the evening keynote address. Eritrea, Africa at the
The evening also included a Global Cafe.
Marlene Cohen, director of the International
Education Center, leads the International students in panel of representatives from the
the annual Parade of Flags. Prince George’s County Department of
Foundation, Inc. hosted a red carpet
◆ Housing and Community Development,
premier and after party. A projected goal
Svetlana Popovic, professor of art his- Sowing Empowerment and Economic
of $100,000 in donations will go towards
tory, presented two public lectures titled Development, Inc. (SEED) and the
student scholarships and special pro-
“Monasteries Floating in the Air,” that Community Law Center.
grams. The Legacy Circle campaign runs
highlighted seven remaining monasteries through June 30, 2009.
built in Greece.
◆
The biology department hosted Health
Careers Symposium on Wednesday,
Nov. 12. health care professionals Sheryl
Clements, professor of nursing; Cheryl
Dover, chair and professor of nursing;
and Malinda Cecil, dietician at University
of Maryland Eastern Shore, shared infor-
From left to right: Cara Gold, director of program
mation on the education and training outreach and implementation in global community
required for careers in healthcare, as well relations, Citi; Shahidah Shamsud-Din, senior
relationship manager, Citi and work program vice Adrienne Coleman, coordinator of development
as the needs and outlook of the profession. reading and writing, and Pamela Wells, coordinator
president; President Charlene M. Dukes; Brenda
◆ Mitchell, director of development; Sheldon Caplis, of foundation and corporate relations, walk the red
carpet during premier night of the historical film
Prince George’s Community College regional director of community relations for the
South Atlantic Region, Citi; Harry Bosk, Community “Legacy of Excellence Lifetime of Learning.”
launched Finance 911, a series of finan- Relations Manager, Citi; Sara B.J. Sung, Eastern
cial literacy forums and workshops Region Program Outreach and implementation ◆
designed to educate Prince George’s director global community programs unit of Citi Music faculty of Prince George’s
global consumer, launched Finance 911, a series of
Community College students and county financial literacy forums and workshops. Community College presented a piano
residents. The program kicked-off with recital on Monday, Nov. 24. The ensemble,
two community forums titled “The
◆ Gary Kirkeby, Ned Judy, Susan Ricci-Rogel
The Legacy Circle Annual Giving
Financial Crisis and Your Business” and and Angelina Shumway, performed con-
Campaign Kick-off featured the histori-
“The Economic Bailout Plan and You” certo by Bach, Schubert, Rachmaninoff,
cal film “Legacy of Excellence Lifetime
in November. Andy Bauer, economist Corigliano and Tchaikovsky on two pianos
of Learning” on Nov. 20. The 50th
with the Federal Reserve Bank, was the with two to four performers (eight-hands)
Anniversary Retirees subcommittee and
keynote speaker for the morning session at a time.
the Prince George’s Community College
and Congresswoman Donna Edwards,
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November–December 2008
New Look of Class Schedules Wins National Award
Marketing and Public Relations Team Brings Home the Silver
Prince George’s Community College won everyone’s efforts to be recognized,” he the winners in 40 categories, ranging from
the 2008 Silver Medallion Award presented added. Morgan Gilpatrick also assisted in brochures and view books to news articles
by the National Council for Marketing and developing the new design. and photography. This year’s competi-
Public Relations for its newly designed tion was coordinated by the Community
PGCC’s course schedule edged out
schedules of classes. The award was pre- College of Baltimore County.
Housatonic Community College (Bronze)
sented during the District I Conference in
and Union County College (Bronze) for The National Council for Marketing
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in October. Michael
the top award in the Class Schedule A and Public Relations is an affiliate of the
Percy, senior graphic designer, attended
(Small Shop) category. No gold was given American Association of Community
the conference and accepted the award on
in the category. Colleges. It is the only national profes-
behalf of the college.
sional organization that exclusively
A team of 10 judges representing market-
“It was an honor representing the col- supports community colleges.
ing firms, printing companies, graphic
lege at the district conference,” said Percy.
design studios and higher education insti-
“Many people dedicated their time to
tutions was responsible for selecting all of
produce the course schedule. It’s nice for
Collegian Centers Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
centers have sponsored or co-sponsored
Coordinators Recognized for Dedication more than 500 events and activities on
and off campus, ranging from the “Poetry
Slam” to professional conferences.
The current Collegian Coordinators
include:
Sherri Beatty-Arthur and Ray Harris,
Administration of Justice
Kathy Yorkshire, Bernard Center
Patricia Corbin, Health Sciences
Bridget Brennan, Humanities
Dawn K. Wadud, Psychology, Sociology,
Education
David Rollins and Helen Mirtova, Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math
wVerna Teasdale, senior administrative assistant to the vice president for academic affairs, presents Dr. Vera Former Collegian Center coordinators
Zdravkovich, former vice president of instruction and founder of the Collegian Center, with a Heuchera plant and certifi- also were recognized:
cate.
The college’s six Collegian Centers cel- strong, it is perennial and it comes in sev- Christine Barrow-First-time collegiate coordinator
ebrated their fifth anniversary, Thursday, eral varieties,” she added. Lorraine Bassette
Oct. 30. The celebration took on a Cathy Bernard
Five Collegian Centers were founded in
Halloween and fall theme with pumpkins Laura Ellsworth
2003 to provide academic opportunities
and “trick or trick” candy.
outside of the classroom for students to Mary Falkey-First-time collegiate coordinator
Dr. Vera Zdravkovich, founder of the meet other students and faculty with simi- Donna Gaughan-Wilson
Collegian Centers and former vice lar academic interests. The Health Science George Hairston
president for instruction, and former Collegian Center was added in 2007.
Michele Hardy-First-time collegiate coordinator
Collegian coordinators were presented
In the past five years, more than 5,000 Rik Karlsson
with Heuchera plants and certificates.
students have participated in Collegian Nancie Park
“The Heuchera plant is representative of
Center activities. PGCC students applying
the Collegian Centers,” explained Verna Michon Parker-First-time collegiate coordinator
to four-year institutions have found mem-
Teasdale, senior academic assistant to the Lisa Rawlings
bership to be an asset. Collectively, the
vice president for academic affairs. “It is Linda Stabile-First-time collegiate coordinator
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November–December 2008
Calendar
The Fall 2008 Juried Student Art Join the college for its annual college- Harold Fisher, host and reporter, WHUR
Exhibition runs through Monday, Dec. wide Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 96.3 FM The Daily Drum; and Guy
8 in Marlboro Gallery. The semi-annual 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Largo Student Center, Lambert, news director, WPGC 95.5 FM
student exhibition exposes emerging Community Rooms A, B and C. A deli- The Donnie Simpson Show.
talent to the gallery art scene. Digital cious meal will be served by the Senior ◆
imagery, computer graphics and anima- Team, followed by the Holiday Shuffle
Enrollment for intersession classes is
tion together with the traditional art of Competition.
currently underway. The last day to reg-
drawing, painting, photography, sculp- ◆ ister is Wednesday, Dec. 17. Intersession
ture and ceramics, are on display. Many
The PGCC SAGE seniors’ piano class of classes begin Monday, Jan. 5 and end
works are for sale. A reception is sched-
Angelina Shumway, professor of music, Wednesday, Jan. 21.
uled for Friday, Dec. 5, 6–9 p.m. For
more information, call (301) 322-0965.
will present a piano recital featuring ◆
music performances of seasonal, classi-
◆ The college will be closed for Winter
cal and other music on Friday, Dec. 19,
Break beginning Saturday, Dec. 20–
A series of HIV Testing is scheduled 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Marlboro Gallery.
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. The college
on Dec. 11 and 18 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information, contact the music
re-opens on Monday, Jan. 5.
in the Health Education Center, Bladen office at (301) 322-0955.
Hall 132. ◆ ◆
◆ The World of Panoramic Photography
The last day of regular classes for the
The PGCC Jazz Ensemble led by Ned will be on display from Monday, Jan.
fall semester is Monday, Dec. 8. Final
Judy, professor of music, is Friday, Dec. 12–Thursday, Feb. 5 in Marlboro Gallery.
examination week begins Tuesday, Dec.
5, 2–3:15 p.m. in the Marlboro Gallery. Landscapes, cityscapes, groups of people
9 and runs through Monday, Dec. 15.
For more information contact the music and architectural studies are some of the
office at (301) 322-0955. ◆ categories included in this exhibition. For
◆ The Fifth Annual Journalism and more information, call (301) 322-0965.
Spring 2009 registration begins Dec.
Communications Workshop for high ◆
school and PGCC students is sched-
8 for new students seeking to earn an Men’s Basketball December 2008
uled for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m.
associate’s degree or certificate at Prince Schedule
–1:30 p.m. in Largo Student Center. The
George’s Community College. Advance • Howard Community College,
theme is “News Coverage of the 2008
registration for current students begins Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Novak Field House
Presidential Election.” Students will learn
Monday, Dec. 1. Classes for spring semes- • Baltimore City Community College,
first-hand how to prepare for careers in
ter start Thursday, Jan. 22. At Laurel Dec. 9, 6 p.m., Novak Field House
journalism and communications fields.
College Center, classes begin Jan. 31. • Cuyahoga Community College,
Guest speakers include Derek McGinty,
◆ Dec. 12, 6 p.m., Novak Field House
anchor, WUSA 9NEWS NOW TV;
The Honors Recital features advanced Jennifer Donelan, news reporter, ABC7/ Women’s Basketball December 2008
voice and instrumental students of WJLA-TV; Christina Bellantoni, White Schedule
PGCC, Monday, Dec. 8, 8–9 p.m., in House correspondent, The Washington • College of Southern Maryland,
Marlboro Gallery. For more information Times; Krissah Williams Thompson, staff Dec. 5, 5 p.m., Novak Field House
about the recital, call (301) 322-0955. writer, The Washington Post; Jonathan • Chesapeake College,
Martin, senior political writer, Politico; Dec. 17, 5 p.m., Novak Field House
Louis Renaud, dean for STEM, Elaine Kass, profes-
Snapshots
sor of communication and theatre, Nelson Kofie,
professor of anthropology, economics and sociology,
Deborah Peters, administrative clerk for student
governance board, and Sylvia Simmons, co-chair
of the events subcommittee, participate in the 50th
Anniversary Recap.
Andristine Robinson, interim dean of
college life services, humbly accepts the
Administrative Staff Award.
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November–December 2008
Employee Bulletin
Welcome new employees a public relations/media and writer/editor
consultant for over 20 years for nonprofit
Employee Achievements and
Vickie Claflin, program director for stu- agencies and private industry. Recognitions
dent support services/TRiO, accepted her
Camille Crawford, senior coordinator for
new position on Nov. 11. Claflin has a Other new employees since
Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally
doctorate in curriculum and instruction September include:
(SAGE) of Workforce Development and
in adult education from the University Ramin Arablouei
technical manager, distance learning Continuing Education, was appointed to
of Arkansas and master’s in counseling
Felicia Brown serve on the County Executive’s Advisory
and bachelor’s in advertising graphics
coordinator of scholarships, financial aid Commission on aging. She has served on
from Louisiana State University. Prior to
Crystal Cross the Commission for 15 years.
PGCC, she was the director of research administrative clerk, upward bound
and development with the Archdiocese of Rudell Daniel Ajay Gupta, director of security services
Washington. co-op student, administrative technology for technology services, and Deidra Hill,
Denise Davis-Henry director of marketing and public relations,
Gina Evers, coordinator of college life
student account represented the college at the Incident
services, joined the college on Nov. 11.
Denise R. Elliott-Bourdeaux Management Strategies for Colleges and
Previously, she worked for Ithaca College professor, math Universities Workshop on Oct. 23. The
in Ithaca, N.Y. where she served as a Matokia Jones workshop was for “first responders,”
resident director and coordinator for the student loan specialist, financial aid
people who have an important emergency
Spanish Language & Culture Residential Rebecca Kraus
research and planning analyst, office of plan- response role and would be first on the
Learning Community. Evers has a bach-
ning and institutional research scene of an incident on campus. The event
elor’s degree in writing with minors in
Lucinia Mundy was hosted by The Johns Hopkins Center
English and theatre from Ithaca College. marketing coordinator, workforce development for Public Health Preparedness. Both
Marshall Johnson, cable station super- and continuing education Gupta and Hill received certificates for
visor, is the most recent addition to the Johnika Nixon attendance.
retention advisor, ALANA
Video Systems staff. Johnson is a gradu-
Greg Ogle Scott Sinex, professor of physical sciences
ate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s in survey and statistical analysis, office of plan- and Science, Technology, Engineering
communication studies-film and broad- ning and institutional research
and Math (STEM), received the Dr. Mary
casting. He comes to us from the National Richard Park
grounds maintenance, facilities Ellen Verona Computational Science
Geographic Society where he was a media
Ryan Peed Teacher Leader Award from the Super
encoder in the digital media department.
computer technician, technology support service Computing (SC) Education Program of
Additionally, Johnson is a PGCC adjunct
Joanna Smith the SC Conference. He accepted the award
professor and certified trainer in Apple’s
program assistant, Laurel College Center at the annual conference in Austin, Tex.
Final Cut Pro.
Beverly Walker Sinex is involved in the Pittsburgh Super
Brenda Parker, writer/editor of market- program assistant, workforce development and Computing Facilities education program
continuing education
ing and public relations, joined the college through the Maryland Virtual High
Bryce Walker
Nov. 10. Parker began her quest for higher technology resource center School.
education at PGCC more than 30 years Mamei Willie-Bonglo
ago. She later transferred to Howard coordinator of workplace ESL programs, work-
University and graduated with a bachelor force development and continuing education
of arts in public relations and journalism Sondra Windsor
with a minor in history. She has worked as technician, student assessment services
President Charlene M. Dukes, Sandra F.
Dunnington, interim vice president for academic
affairs, John Rosicky, dean of behavioral, sci-
ence and business studies (Back row) Dr. Vera
Zdravkovich, former vice president of instruction
and director of CyberWATCH Center, Dr. John
Baker, director of undergraduate information
technology programs, John Hopkins University
(Second row)Diane Webb, program specialist for
academic resource development, Sally Sullivan,
professor of computer information systems, Barry
Bugg, professor of computer information systems, Left to right: Students Demetrese Hunter, Susan Crenshaw,
and Laura Ellsworth, professor of public safety Beatina Coe and Mark Moon, the winning team of the Digital
and law (Front row) pose for a photo during the Cup Competition, and Tran Nguyen (center), professor of
Digital Cup Award Ceremony. computer information systems, proudly display their awards.
7November–December 2008
Campus Security the time lapse in reporting a crime and
09041
the ability of the police to solve a crime.
Prince George’s Community College Reporting quickly is the best chance of
strives to provide a crime-free environ- having property recovered.
ment in which to work and study. Safety is
a shared responsibility. Personal safety is Be aware of surroundings. Take mental
the first concern of the college community notes. Know the location of building exits
and a number one priority for the Campus and emergency phones before needing
Police. It is important to remain aware them. Be aware and report suspicious
of personal security issues and safeguard activity to the Campus Police immediately.
personal property whenever possible. Be a keen observer. Physical descriptors
Thefts are the largest single crime problem including height, weight, skin complexion,
facial hair, clothing descriptions, vehicle Former student, Jermaine James, is now a police officer
on campus. Frequent targets are personal for Prince George's Community College.
property that is left unlocked or unat- descriptions and license plate numbers
tended. The following simple precautions are invaluable to the Campus Police when
valuable quick communication tool.
can help protect personal property: incidents occur.
The campus also is in the midst of several
Lock-up. Lock office, labs, classrooms Use the Escort Service. Call Campus
renovation and construction projects.
and car doors. Most property crimes are Police for an escort when feeling uncom-
Please be cautious when parking. Many
crimes of opportunity. Take away the fortable walking to the parking lots during
traditional areas are now unavailable
opportunity and lower the chances of the evening and nighttime hours.
for parking. Employees and students are
being the victim of a property crime. Stay in public places. Don’t stay late in encouraged to obtain a parking permit
Mark property. Keep a list of all serial classrooms or offices after hours. If you and have it prominently displayed in their
numbers of all valuables (PDA’s, laptop must, call Campus Police. vehicles when on campus. Call Campus
computers, cameras) in a safe place. Police when in doubt about parking.
Protect yourself. Have car keys in hand
Property without serial numbers should before leaving the building. Each member of our community should
have a unique number or signature always practice good personal safety
inscribed in an inconspicuous location. Protect others. Keep a watchful eye out
habits, discourage careless practices and
Markings of property with a unique iden- for students, staff, and faculty and others
behavior and promptly report any suspi-
tifier along with recorded serial numbers respective personal property. Crime can
cious activity immediately to the Campus
aid in the recovery of property and the be prevented with the cooperation of the
Police. Prevention is the key to reducing
prosecution of the offenders. entire campus community.
crime in any community including PGCC.
Report promptly. If an item is stolen, Sign up for Owl Alert. Prince George’s For information, call (301) 322-0666.
report it to Campus Police immediately. Community College emergency text mes- Comments or questions may be submitted
There is a direct correlation between saging and email notification system is a at campuspolice@pgcc.edu.
From the President continues from page 1 Organization Award; Laura Ellsworth, For 50 years, the college has stood on faith
We are rejoicing at another great insti- associate professor and department chair when nothing else seemed possible, and I
tutional feat. This year, we honored for public safety and law, and Mark Hubley, applaud each of you who sacrifice daily to
119 faithful employees for their years associate professor of biological sciences and make Prince George’s Community College
of contributions to the success of Prince president of the Faculty Organization, Full- the institution that will go down in history
George’s Community College at our College time Faculty Organization Awards; Albert as offering the best education in human
Enrichment Day. Recognition by one’s Vanthournout, adjunct faculty of history, development. As your new president, I
peers is one of the highest achievements, political science and geography, Part-time stand ready to proudly serve you.
and our employees were recognized for Faculty Organization Award; and Jean
May you and your loved ones have a won-
continued delivery of high quality, state- Hawkins, adjunct faculty of Workforce
derful holiday season, and I look forward
of-the-art engaging programs and years of Development and Continuing Education,
to seeing you at our holiday party on
service. The 2008 award recipients included Workforce Development and Continuing
December 9 in Student Largo Center.
Andristine Robinson, interim dean of Education Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
college life services, Administrative Staff Award.
Award; Janice Goodwin-Alston, supervi- It was my honor and pleasure to present
sor for library public services, and Jo Ann this year’s President’s Medal to Vera Bagley,
Todaro, manager for athletics, Full-time director of admissions and records, and
Classified Staff Organization Awards; June Fordham, senior academic adminis- Thank you.
Cheryl Reynolds, divisional support for trator to the vice president for academic
Workforce Development and Continuing Charlene M. Dukes
affairs.
Education, Part-time Classified Staff
8November–December 2008
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