Acommodations

Acommodations
Join us at the best hotel in
the North Platte Valley, the
Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel
and Conference Center. The
81-room, non-smoking hotel,
the newest in the area, has a
great breakfast buffet, incredible
service and is within walking
distance to Perkin’s Restaurant.
Amenities include:
• Indoor Pool and Whirlpool
• Fitness Center
• Nearby restaurant
• On-site convenience store
• Guest laundry
• Free wireless Internet
Hotel Reservations:
Do not contact the hotel
directly. Please note your
housing preference on your
registration form. There is no
charge or double occupancy
hotel accommodations. Private
rooms are available for $40.
Deadline to reserve rooms is
Nov. 9.
Getting to Scottsbluff
From Interstate 80: Take
Exit 20 (Kimball/Scottsbluff)
and turn north on Highway
71. Follow Highway 71 into
Scottsbluff (about 45 miles) until
you reach Highway 26. Turn
west on Highway 26 until you
reach Scottsbluff. The HATC
is on the corner of Highway 26
and East 27th Street. The hotel
is just two stoplights to the west.
Admissions Office
1601 E. 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1815
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By air: Scottsbluff is served
by United Airlines and Frontier
Airlines. Frequent arrivals
and departures are available.
For more information, check
out our new terminal at www.
flyscottsbluff.com
About us: Take time to enjoy
beautiful and historic Scotts
Bluff County. We trace our roots
back to the early settlers of our
region, when river travel, outpost
trading and the Wild West were
active.
For more details, check out
www.scottsbluffgering.net or
www.visitscottsbluff.com.
Chauncey Veatch
2002-2003 National
Teacher of the Year
O
n April 24, 2002, before an audience in
the White House Rose Garden, President
George W. Bush presented to the American people the 2002-2003 National Teacher of the
Year, Chaucey Veatch. Mr. Veatch was a teacher at
Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, California, an amazing accomplishment, considering Mr.
Veatch was only in his sixth year of teaching.
Mr. Veatch was encouraged to become a teacher
by his brother and sister,
both teachers themselves.
ost of my
In 1995, at the end of his
students come
United States Army active
from families of modest
duty service, he became
economic means, but
a teacher at a Head Start
their parents have the
through eighth grade
same dreams for them
school site. Over the
as parents everywhere.
next four years, he taught
My mission is to be
eighth grade science,
a dream maker, not a
mathematics, reading,
dream breaker.”
writing, social studies,
physical education,
English as a second
language (ESL) and English Language
Learners (ELL). In 1999, Mr. Veatch
began teaching at the high school
level. At the high school, he became a
“M
social studies and vocational education teacher for
ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students,
mainly working with students with learning
disabilities, special education students, pregnant
teens, students involved with gangs or drugs, and
non-English speakers. His students’ achievements
have been impressive, and more importantly,
consistent. Currently, Mr. Veatch teaches eleventh
and twelfth graders and preschoolers in Riverside
County Head Start, Even Start and Early Reading
First programs. In addition, he is currently
developing a county-wide Leadership Academy.
In his classroom, two themes dominate his
instructional philosophy – literacy and leadership. Mr.
Veatch says that part of his mission as a teacher is
to be “a dream maker for my students, not a dream
breaker.” As he explains, “Most of my students come
from families of modest economic means, but their
parents have the same dreams for them as parents
everywhere.”
Don’t miss the inspirational, challenging and
informative keynote from the 2002-2003
National Teacher of the Year at the 2006 WNCC
Principal/Counselor Conference. This seminar
is open to all educators, and will be held on
Thursday evening.
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Discover the Sidney Center
Deanna Trowbridge, center director
Breakout Sessions
The Sidney Center of WNCC is proud to provide
great instruction in both career prepatory programs
and transfer degree areas. Through our signature
aviation maintenance and cosmetology programs, the
Sidney center has been at the forefront of career prep
programs. Now, with the addition of great community
partnerships, Sidney is also rapidly developing targeted
employer-based training programs customized to meet
the needs of large and small corporations, including
Cabelas. Learn how WNCC’s Sidney Center can help
your students succeed.
TRiO
Ce Merrigan, TRiO program director
WNCC is a proud participant in the federally-funded
Student Support Services (Y.E.S.) and Veterans Upward
Bound (V.U.B.) programs. Learn how these programs
assist students at WNCC through supplemental
instruction, advising, VA certification, support groups,
grant aid, workshops, textbook and laptop lending,
college visits and more. We’ll also cover the eligibility
requirements and regulations for participation in the
program.
Outreach Recruitment – Guadalupe Center and
more!
Mario Chavez, admissions recruiter
Rachel Gonzales, student services outreach coordinator
Western Nebraska Community College is rapidly
developing new programs and offerings at the
Guadalupe Center in Scottsbluff. The Guadalupe
Center is in the heart of the Hispanic culture in our
area, and through the Center, WNCC is building trust
and futures every day. By recognizing cultural nuances,
we have been able to create programs and offerings
that are useful, affordable and relevant to the Hispanic
culture. Now, we’ve expanded that program through
our minority recruitment process headed by Mario
Chavez.
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Detailed Conference Schedule
Noon
to 1 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Dessert Tour
8:45
to 9:25 a.m.
Stop 1
Applied Tech Building
Stop 3
President’s Office
Stop 2
Health Occupations
Stop 4
Cosmetology Department
(Pedicures and Manicures)
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Breakout Sessions
Preparing Students for Math & Science
Judy Schnell and Scott Schaub, WNCC instructors
Learn how high school students can prepare for
innovative programs in the math and science fields. Judy
will be discussing our INBRE program for biomedical
research, and how to tailor student learning into success
at the college level.
Scott will cover our new scholarships and the
revamped engineering program at WNCC.
Residence Hall Living
Christine Snipes, WNCC residence life coordinator
Residence hall living is one of the hallmarks of the
traditional college experience – and students can have
that experience right here at WNCC! National surveys
show that students who live on campus tend to have a
better academic and social experience that those who life
off campus. Learn more about WNCC’s newest residence
hall opening in the fall, along with the current offerings
in Pioneer Hall.
Learn what students need to know when moving into
the residence hall, and how residence life at WNCC can
help them succeed.
Dual Credit Enrollment
Deanna Trowbridge, WNCC Sidney Center director
Dr. Dan Doherty, WNCC Dean of Instruction
Mr. Mike Mitchell, principal of Bridgeport High School
Learn more about the dual credit enrollment program
offered at WNCC. We can give students a glimpse of what
college life will be like, while taking courses in the familiar
surroundings of high school with substantially reduced
tuition, all while receiving both high school and college
credit. See how this partnership can greatly impact your
students and conserve vital educational funding through a
win-win relationship. Help your students get a jump start
on their college career by learning more about dual credit
enrollment.
CISCO Networking Academy
Robert Kraft, HATC business and industry instructor
Through WNCC’s CISCO Networking Academy,
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Breakout Sessions
students learn to develop and maintain global
information systems from the world leader in internet
networking. Once the Academy is complete, the
participants can gain certification from one of the
industry’s most respected certification programs for
network professionals. Through Bob’s presentation, find
out how your school can develop a partnership with us
that will get your students on the right track.
CSI:Scottsbluff – Career Readiness and Skills
Identification
Jann Rouzee, WNCC tech prep coordinator
Kim Scripter, WNCC tech prep assistant
It’s a crime for any high school senior not to have a
clearly defined career/postsecondary plan. Unearth the
components for successful career readiness for the high
school student.
Investigate this session for clues about Nebraska career
education and secondary/postsecondary transition.
And, we promise not to bore you to death!
Health Occupations
Anne Hippe, WNCC practical nursing instructor
Health care careers are in demand, and WNCC is creating
targeted program offerings to develop the health care
professionals of tomorrow.
See how community partnerships have lead to highlyskilled, responsive programs in health information
management systems (HIMS), LPN and ADN nursing areas.
Through online development for HIMS and accelerated
learning in ADN, WNCC is leading the creation of usable,
workable and affordable career learning.
Discover the Alliance Center
Dr. Royce Ammon, center director
The Alliance Center of WNCC is providing futuristic
education today, for tomorrow’s knowledge-based
workplaces. As part of that mission, WNCC developed
a partnership with local enterprise, city leaders and
community members to create the PowerLine program
at Alliance. This program is uniquely designed to
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Detailed Conference Schedule
10:10 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m.
Break
Breakout Session #3
8:45
to 9:25 a.m.
eCompass
Veronica Miller
Discovery Lab
Chuck Karpf
Sidney Center
Deanna Trowbridge
Trio Programs
Ce Merrigan
11:15 to
1155 amm.
Breakout Session #4
Residence Hall Life
Christine Snipes
Entrepreneurship
Chuck Karpf
Dual Credit Enrollment
Deanna Trowbridge and Dan Doherty
Guadalupe Center/Outreach Recruitment
Mario Chavez and Rachel Gonzales
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Detailed Conference Schedule
8 to 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast in the HATC Plex
8:30 to
8:45 a.m.
Welcome by Dr. Eileen Ely, WNCC President, in the HATC Plex
Breakout Session #1
8:45 to
9:25 am.
Preparing Students for Math and Science
Judy Schnell and Scott Schaub
Dual Credit Enrollment
Deanna Trowbridge and Dan Doherty
Residence Hall Life
Christine Snipes
Cisco
Bob Kraft
Breakout Session #2
8:45 to
9:25 am.
Tech Prep
Jann Rouzee and Kim Scripter
Alliance Center
Royce Ammon
Health Occupations
Anne Hippe
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Grace Hendrickson and Susan Stephenson
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Breakout Sessions
provide graduates with specific skill sets for tomorrow’s
knowledge-based economy, via an innovative, timecompressed format that caters to the preferences
of today’s students. Now, in as few as 12 months,
graduates of the PowerLine program can secure gainful
employment in a profession where starting salaries at
$30,000 or more. See how the power of partnerships
make this possible, and how we are charting the course
for skill-based education in our rural economy.
E-Compass: Get Started in the Right Direction
Veronica Miller, WNCC transfer advisor
Learn about the status of eCompass workstations
in high schools, uses for the eCompass information,
placement parameters and how you can assist your
students in getting the best possible results. See how
WNCC coursework transfers to four-year schools.
Financial Aid Fundamentals
Grace Hendrickson, financial aid associate
Susan Stephenson, financial aid associate
Applying for financial aid can be confusing and
frustrating. It can also be one of the most important
factors in determining a student’s higher education
options. This session will cover how to get started
and where to go for important information regarding
the financial aid process. We will examine the FAFSA,
scholarships, Academic Competitiveness Grants and
other Title IV programs. Please join us for an overview
of how to guide students through the application process.
Entrepreneurship: Set Sail with E-Ship
Chuck Karpf, entrepreneur/discovery program director
Do your students have what it takes to start their own
business? Do you know what it takes? Through the
entrepreneurship program (e-ship for short), WNCC can
help. Through innovative one day mini-sessions to fullfledged week-long programs, students and adults alike can
find out what it takes to make a small business succeed
in today’s marketplace. Throw in the Nebraska EDGE
(Enhancing Developing Growing Entrepreneurs) business
plan development course and find that your students are
charting the right path to success.
More breakout sessions are listed on page 11
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Conference Schedule
Thursday, November 30
3 to 5:45 p.m.
Hotel Check-in at Hampton Inn and Suites
5 to 5:45 p.m.
Conference check-in at HATC
6 to 7 p.m.
Dinner and performance by WNCC Collegiate Chorale
7 to 8 p.m.
Keynote Address by Chauncey Veatch
8 to 10 p.m.
Hotel check-in at Hampton Inn and Suites
Friday, December 1
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Registration/Continental Breakfast at HATC
8:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Welcome: Dr. Eileen Ely in the HATC Plex
8:45 to 9:25 a.m.
Breakout Session #1
9:30 to 10:10 a.m.
Breakout Session #2
10:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 to 11:10 a.m.
Breakout Session #3
11:15 to 11:55 a.m.
Breakout Session #4
Noon to 1 p.m.
Networking Lunch in HATC Plex
Dessert Tour
Stop #1 — Applied Tech Building
12:45 to 2 p.m.
Stop #2 — Health Occupations
Stop #3 — President’s Office
Stop #4 — Cosmetology Department
(Pedicures and Manicures)
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2006 Principal / Counselor Conference Registration Form
At Western Nebraska Community College – Scottsbluff
Register now! The deadline to register is November 21 to guarantee seating.
Hotel room reservations are due by November 16. Registration available
online at http://events.wncc.net, select “Principal/Counselor Conference
Link”.
Personal Information:
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Title:
__________________________________________________________________
School: __________________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP:
______________________________________________________
Work Phone: ___________________
E-mail: ______________________________
We abide by the strictest privacy guidelines. We will not sell, give or otherwise distribute this information with out your advance knowledge.
Session Registration:
I will attend the Keynote Address by Chancey Veatch on November 30. No charge
for principals, superintendents or counselors. All other educators invited to attend
for a $15 charge.
Any special dietary restrictions: ____________________________________________
We will make every attempt to honor restrictions made known to us no later than November 21.
Breakout Sessions (may be changed the day of the event):
Session I
Session II
Session III
Session IV
Preparing Students for Math and Science
Residence Hall Life
Dual Credit Enrollment
Cisco Networking
eCompass
Sidney Center
Discovery Lab
TRiO programs
CSI:Scottsbluff–Tech Prep Program
Health Occupations
Alliance Center
Financial Aid and Scholarships
CSI:Scottsbluff-Tech Prep Program
Health Occupations
Alliance Center
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Lodging Information (please select one):
No, I will not need lodging for the conference.
Yes, I will need lodging for the conference.
If “Yes”, will you be willing to share a room with a roommate of the same gender? Double occupancy
rooms are provided at no charge. Single rooms, based upon availability, are available for at $40 fee, and can be paid
directly to the hotel.
No
Yes
Name of requested roommate__________________
Return the completed form to us:
Mail
Heath Martin
Admissions Director
Western Nebraska Community College
1601 East 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Fax
308.635.6100
Online
http://events.wncc.net
(select Principal/Counselors Conference Link)