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January/February 2013
New Program Advisor
Katrin Teel is the new Program Advisor for
the Accounting, Business Management,
Administrative Management and Administrative
Assistant programs.
She is an experienced administrator, policy
advisor and college instructor. Katrin returns to Beal
College as Director of the Business Studies program. In
2011 she was in her second year of teaching in the
Business Management and Allied Health departments
and worked as an Adjunct Instructor within the Van
Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies at
Endicott College. In June 2011, she accepted an
appointment by Governor Paul LePage to serve the
people of Maine as a Senior Policy Advisor and advised
the Governor on all issues related to health and health
care. As former director of the Wellness Council of
Maine, an affiliate of the Bangor Region Chamber of
Commerce, she worked with employers throughout
Maine to develop employee wellness programs to
improve health and reduce healthcare costs. Her
position at the Chamber strengthened her pro-business
resolve and provided a strong background regarding
issues surrounding local business development in the
Bangor region. Katrin has volunteered on nine missions
to Latin America. In that capacity, she has served as an
operating room nurse, set up teaching programs on
women’s health, participated in a pilot program to
provide health care in remote Indian communities in the
Ecuadorian jungle, taught as a nurse educator in
Bolivian schools, and worked with HIV positive orphans
in the Dominican Republic.
She holds an undergraduate degree in nursing
and a master’s degree in business, both from Husson
University.
PEER TUTORING
Don’t wait until it’s too late to
ask for help.
If you need a tutor, talk with
your instructor, Debbie
LeBlanc, Director of Student
Affairs, or Stephanie Mishou,
Student Affairs Assistant.
BECOME A TUTOR
Want to earn money off your
tuition? Become a peer tutor.
For more information, see
Debbie LeBlanc or Stephanie
Mishou.
STUDENT OF THE MOD
The faculty would like
to announce that Mardi
Campbell
of
the
Accounting program, has
been selected as the MOD
1, 2012 Student of the
MOD! She is recognized
for her achievement at Beal
College throughout her
program.
Mardi has exhibited
exceptional professional
conduct during her tenure
as a Beal College student.
Mardi has made the
honor roll every MOD.
Mardi’s attitude and
respect towards the
program and instructors
enhances each class and is
well appreciated.
Student of the MOD
selections are nominated by
the faculty using the
following
criteria:
Academic Performance,
Professional Conduct, Peer
Role Model, Leadership
and Attendance Record.
CONGRATULATIONS
MARDI!!
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Christopher Dyer from the Law Enforcement
program has been awarded Beal College’s Perfect
Attendance Award for MOD 2, 2012.
Christopher’s name was drawn out of a basket with
other students who did not miss any class from
October 29th - December 20th. Along with receiving
a certificate, he received a gift card in the amount of
$20.
Each MOD, Beal College will award a student with
perfect attendance. Work hard and you may be the
next lucky recipient!
CONGRATULATIONS
CHRIS!!
Staying Safe and Healthy in the Winter
Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are
not ready for it’s arrival. If you are prepared for the
hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe
and healthy when temperatures start to fall.
Many people prefer to remain indoors in the winter,
but staying inside is no guarantee of safety. Take these
steps to keep your home safe and warm during the winter
months.
Winterize your home
Install weather stripping, insulation, and storm
windows.
 Insulate water lines that run along exterior walls.
 Clean out gutters and repair roof leaks.
Check your heating systems
 Have your heating system serviced
professionally to make sure that it is clean,
working properly and ventilated to the outside.
 Inspect and clean fireplaces and chimneys.
 Install a smoke detector.
Test batteries
monthly.
 Have a safe alternate heating source and
alternate fuels available.
 Prevent carbon monoxide (CO) emergencies.

Install a CO detector to alert you of
the presence of the deadly,
odorless, colorless gas. Check
batteries regularly.

Learn symptoms of CO poisoning:
headaches, nausea, and disorientation.
Be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including
power outages.
Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration
and water stored in clean containers
Keep an up-to-date emergency kit, including:
 battery-operated devices, such as flashlight, a
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio, and
lamps;

extra batteries;

baby items; and

cat litter or sand for icy walkways.
Many people spend time outdoors in the winter working,
traveling, or enjoying winter sports. Outdoor activities
can expose you to several safety hazards, but you can
take these steps to prepare for them:
Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light,
warm clothing, mittens, hats,
scarves, and waterproof boots.
Sprinkle cat litter or sand on icy patches.
Learn safety precautions to follow when outdoors.
 Be aware of the wind chill factor.
 Work slowly when doing outside chores.
 Take a buddy and an emergency kit when you
are participating in outdoor recreation.
 Carry a cell phone.
Protect your family from carbon monoxide.
 Keep grills, camp stoves, and generators out of
the house, basement and garage.
 Locate generators at least 20 feet from the
house.
 Leave your home immediately if the CO
detector sounds, and call 911.
When traveling, be aware of current and forecast weather
conditions.
Avoid traveling when the weather service has issued
advisories.
If you must travel, inform a friend or relative of your
proposed route and expected time of arrival.
Follow these safety rules if you become stranded in
your car:
 Stay with your car unless safety is no more
than 100 yards away, but continue to move
arms and legs.
 Stay visible by putting bright cloth on the
antenna, turning on the inside overhead light
(when engine is running), and raising the hood
when snow stops falling.
 Run the engine and heater only 10 minutes
every hour.
 Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by opening
window a little and make sure the tailpipe is
not blocked.
Above all, be prepared to check on family and neighbors
who are especially at risk from cold weather hazards;
young children, older adults, and the chronically ill. If
you have pets, bring them inside or provide them
adequate, warm shelter and unfrozen water to drink.
National Center for Environmental Health:
www.cdc.gov/features/winterweather
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Early Childhood Education
program prepares students to
become teachers in pre-school/
nursery programs, lead teachers in
centers and/or own their own
daycare or pre-school. They also
have enough education to be an
Education Technician II in a public
school.
Core classes at Beal College
give students the opportunities for
interaction with young children.
Students plan activities through
literature, arts and crafts, play and
music, circle time and much more.
The children enjoy the mornings
especially the lunches and treats
our students prepare for the them.
During the 2-years, field
experiences are incorporated into
the classes. 200 hours are spent
directly in the field. Many of the
classes include a number of “hands
-on” projects in the classroom.
Students have the opportunity to
practice their ideas and lesson
plans with each other and they
truly experience how “learning is
fun.”
In the last few years new
classes have been added that focus
directly on special education.
Doreen Page who has many years
of experience in this field, teaches
these classes. More emphasis will
be placed on working with children
in the autism spectrum.
Graduates from this program
have found success as daycare
lead teacher assistants, directors
of daycares and pre-schools,
nursery school teachers,
daycare owners, Ed Techs and
some have pursued a Bachelor
Degree at Husson, Thomas
College and on-line colleges.
2 Professional Development
certificates are earned as well.
One in the literature class on
“Sharing Books with Babies
and Toddlers,” and a state
mandated reporter certificate is
awarded in the abuse and
neglect course.
Beal College’s Mission Statement
To become partners with our
students in their journey to improve
their career opportunities through the
contemporary academic programs
offered at Beal College.
Beal College’s Vision
There are some exciting
changes coming to our program Beal College will become the
soon. STAY TUNED!
region’s premier career college by
Susan Xirinachs, Program
focusing on academic programs and
Director
associated student support services
that are both qualitatively and
quantitatively effective.
If you know someone who loves working with
children and would like to earn an Associate Degree in
Early Childhood Education, have them contact the
Admissions Office to come in and learn more about it.
The number is (207) 947-4591 or go to our website to
request information at www.bealcollege.edu.
www.facebook.com/bealcollege
PRESIDENT’S DAY
WORD SCRAMBLE
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PRE-ORDERING
Check out the menu
board for new daily meal
and dessert specials!
Do you hate waiting in
line? Pre-order your food
and it will be ready when
you are.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!!!!
GOODBYE JOAN!
Joan Tukey who has been the
Program Director for the
Accounting, Business
Management and Administrative
Assistant programs for several
years has decided to leave Beal College to pursue other
personal endeavors. Beal College would like to wish her
well and she will be missed. Katrin Teel has returned to
Beal College and is the new Program Director. Read all
about Katrin on the first page in this edition of The Link.
NEED A JOB? HELP
WITH A RESUME?
Make an appointment with
Donna Gillette, Career
Services Coordinator and
she will assist you.
We are looking for current
students to mingle with our new
students for 30 - 60 minutes
before the orientation starts.
If interested, contact Erin
Leighton, Director of Admissions
at 947-4591, ext 321 or stop by
the Business Office and ask to
speak with her.
Also, need clothes for an
interview but cannot afford
to go out and buy an outfit?
Stop by the Career Services
office and check out
Emily’s Closet.
Happy Valentines Day
February 14th
The Admissions Office needs
student volunteers to help out
with Orientation.
National Puzzle Day
January 29th
February
3rd
Martin Luther King Day
January 21st
HONOR ROLL FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
MOD 2, 2012
STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE GRADE OF A, A-, B+, OR B IN ALL COURSES TAKEN IN THE MOD, AND
CARRY AT LEAST 6 CREDIT HOURS, AND ARE ENROLLED IN A DEGREE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
Adams, Joel
Adams, Laura
Adams, Sandra
Adolphsen, Colby
Adomatis, Jeanne
Allen, Elizabeth
Allen, Naomi
Alley, Brian
Alley, Tory
Ames, Jennifer
Antworth, Amanda
Arsenault, Sara
Banks, Jessica
Barron, Ashley
Beal, Joshua
Beaulieu, Renee
Beauregard, Joshua
Beers, Ryan
Bishop, Karen
Black, Peggy
Boone, Breanna
Boone, Jarrod
Bouchard, Karen
Bradeen, Ricky
Butler, Jada
Carpenter, Shannon
Champney, Angela
Chapman, Travis
Chase, Bridget
Chipman, Lisa
Clarke, Thomas
Cleaves, Wanda
Collagan, Leslie
Colleton, Ashley
Combs, Timothy
Connors, Melissa
Copper, April
Cote, Jessica
Crocker, Branden
Cullens, Justin
Curtis, Shannon
Curtis, Trista
Cushman, Virginia
Derosier, Kari
Desjardins, Stephen
Dillon, Joshua
Dionne, Jennifer
Doughty, Aubri-Maria
Downs, Richard
Dugal, Chelsea
Dugan, Patricia
Dugan, Rachael
Dunton, Richard
Eaton, Cory
Elkins, Robert
Erickson, Seth
Ethier, Raychell
Fairbrother, Amy-Jo
Faunce IV, Roland
Feero, Jasmyn
Flood, Meagan
Folster, Steven
Gagnon, Victoria
Gallagher, Elizabeth
Gamache, Megan
Gastia, Daniel
Geel, Deborah
Gibbs, Andrew
Goldsmith, Karen
Gray, Heidi
Greenleaf, Emily
Hackley, Amanda
Hager, Alicia
Hamm-Wilson-Frascone,
Mallory
Hanscom, Amy
Herrick, Mitchell
Herring, Lauren
Hersey, Kelly
Howes, Dustin
Hughes, Elijah
Jacobs, Heather
Jamieson, Katie
Jarvis, Malissa
Joseph, Linda
Joy, Sherri
Keniston, Nicole
King, Ryland
LaBelle, Amanda
LaBree, Jessica
LaBree, Myranda
LaFlamme, Kathleen
LaForest, Jesse
LaHaye, Keri
Lane, Deborah
Larrabee, Nichole
Lawson, Michael
Leland, Whitney
Levesque, Joel
Loupin, Rhianna
Lowe, Gerald
Luke, Tracy
MacDougall, James
MacLeod, Mackenzie
Madden, Deanna
Mahan, Brian
Marshall, Joshua
Martin, Katie
Martin, Marie
Mays, Ashley
McCann, Terry
McCann, Thomas
McCarthy, Crystal
McKenzie, Jennifer
McKinnon, Casey
McLain, Jonathan
McMillan, Eric
McMillen, Christine
McNeal, Joseph
McPherson, Shane
Merrithew, Christy
Mickel, Ashley
Mills, Andrew
Morin, Tabatha
Mosley, Regina
Moulton, Scott
Mower, Vanessa
Murray, Kimberly
Oko, Renee
Paradis, Justine
Parent, Ashlee
Parker, Joanne
Perry-Smith, Rebecca
Peters, Melinda
Pike, Nathan
Plante, Timothy
Porter, Joshua
Priest, Emily
Prins, Elaine
Reeves, David
Richardson, Catherine
Roberts, Stephanie
Robertson, Angel
Roderick, Daniel
Rolfe, Tyler
Rowe, Rebecca
Runnells, Catherine
Sanborn, Samantha
Sanders, Victoria
Sandstrom, Haley
Sawyer, Rhiannon
Schmersal, Kasey
Schmidt, Frank
Scripture, Susan
Secotte, Michelle
Seekins, Beau
Shaw, Jonathan
Simpson, Carline
Slama, Anthony
Snelling, Joelene
Soderberg, Jeremy
Spann, Harrel
Spaulding, Jenelle
Spratt, Sarah
Stefanski, Dympna
Stetkis, Alex
Stockley, Joshua
Stover, Bille-Jo
Strout, Jillian
Taylor, Jon
Theriault, Alicia
Thibodeau, Tammy
Thomas, Amy
Thompson, Megan
Verrill, Megan
Verrill, Nancy
Wallace, Taylor
Webber, Michael
Woodhead, Vincent
Wright, Kelly
Yeo, Amber
Young, Amanda
HONOR ROLL FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
MOD 2, 2012
STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE GRADE OF A, A-, B+, OR B IN ALL COURSES TAKEN IN THE
MOD, AND CARRY 3 CREDIT HOURS.
Allen, Kristine
Almenas, Patrick
Armstrong, Joshua
Ashe, Jill
Bass, Gena
Bell, Crissy
Bingaman, Amy
Bligh, Donna
Brazier,Kristen
Cantwell, Debbie
Carlisle, Rebecca
Coombs, Chad
Craven-Valcourt, Angela
Cronk, Brian
Dauphinee, Luann
Desjardins, Cassandra
Dubois, Robin
Dutille, Crystal
Fish, Rebecca
Garnett, Lanie-Anne
Gilbert, Caroline
Giles, Heidi
Glushko, Olena
Grant, Teresa
Haney, April
Hannigan, Jessica
Hartford, Shannon
Hayden, Barbara
Hazelton, Danielle
King, Clayton
Ladd, Joseph
Lee, Deanna
LeMay, Katlyn
McCordic, Sheridan
McCullough, Deborah
McDowell, Nicole
Moore, Casey
Morrill, Amy
Neill, Karen
Newland, Elizabeth
Nielsen, Tammy
Ouellette, Chelsea
Pendleton, Rachael
Preston, Samantha
Ruhlin, Tracey
Rush, Teresa
Sharp, Bretney
Spencer, Michelle
Thomas, Raymond
Thompson, Nicole
Tracy, Sasha
Varney, Brittany
Wade, Jordan
Ward, Jessica
West, Arthur
Weymouth, Kasey
White, Laura
Wing, Eric
York, Brian
ATTENTION STUDENTS!!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Please be advised that we have an upcoming Orientation for new students.
This event will be held in the Student Lounge from 3:00 pm - 5:00pm
Winter Orientation Session:
February 21st
The Student Lounge will be CLOSED for set up at 1:00 pm
We apologize for the inconvenience,
The Admissions Team
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Interpersonal Communication and Leadership Skills
Kristen Hornbrook
Wednesday, January 30th
4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
In the Beal College Criminal Justice Center
Ideas and tips to build interpersonal communication and leadership skills for every area of
life, both personal and professional.
Attendees will learn through:

Listening

Role Playing

Practicing skills in a safe and fun classroom environment
Resources include:

What To Say When You Talk To Yourself
by Dr. Shad Helmstetter

How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please register in the
Career Services office or at the Front Office.
IMPORTANT GRADUATION DATES TO REMEMBER!
GRADUATION REQUEST FORMS DUE:
Friday, February 1, 2013
CAP & GOWN ORDERS DUE:
Friday, February 1, 2013
JOSTEN’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLASS RINGS:
Tuesday, February 19th and Wednesday, February 20, 2013
From 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAID IN FULL BY:
Friday, March 29, 2013
CAP & GOWN PICK UP:
Week of April 8, 2013 from 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. in the Bookstore
MANDATORY MARCHING PRACTICE:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
3:00 p.m. @ Peakes Auditorium
GRADUATION BANQUET:
Friday, April 26, 2013
6:00 p.m. @ Spectacular Event Center
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES:
Sunday, April 28, 2013
11:00 a.m. @ Peakes Auditorium
Graduates participating in Commencement Exercises
MUST be at auditorium by 9:30 a.m.
Class Photo taken at 10:15 a.m.
2013-2014 FAFSA REMINDER
It is time to file the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you will be attending Beal
College after June 30, 2013 you should renew your FAFSA online and complete and return the
Financial Aid Information Form to Beal College. To complete the 2013-2014 FAFSA go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov
For the 2013-2014 FAFSA you will need financial information from 2012. You may need to refer to:
Your Social Security card. It is important that you enter your Social Security Number correctly!
Your driver’s license (if any)
Your 2012 W-2 forms and other records of money earned
Your (and your spouse’s, if you are married) 2012 Federal Income Tax Return. (IRS 1040, 1040A,
1040 EZ ) *
Your Parents’ 2012 Federal Income Tax Return (if you are a dependent student) *
Your 2012 untaxed income records
Your current bank statements
Your current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond
and other investment records
Your alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
*New FAFSA Feature: Whenever possible Students and Parents should elect to import their tax return
data directly from the IRS by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in income section of the FAFSA. We
advise choosing this option to ensure the accuracy of the information being entered into the FAFSA.
Please Note: The Maine State Grant Program has an application deadline of May 1, 2013. File your
FAFSA online by April 25, 2013 to be considered for eligibility.
If you have questions, please contact the Beal College Financial Aid Office by phone (207-947-4591)
or email.
Maggie Magee, Financial Aid Director [email protected]
Amy Tapley, Financial Aid Specialist [email protected]
WE
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Study Room
MOD 3
If the Student Lounge or Café is too loud, students may use the classroom
as an alternate study area. The room is available on:
Monday - Thursday
10:45 am - 1:15 pm
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IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER PLEASE TUNE IN TO ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING STATIONS FOR BEAL COLLEGE
CLASS CANCELLATIONS.
TELEVISION STATIONS
WLBZ TV CHANNEL 2
WABI TV CHANNEL 5
WVII TV CHANNEL 7
WEBSITES
www.wlbz2.com/weather/forecast/default.aspx
(click on closings)
http://station.wabi.tv/content/4051/StormWatch/
RADIO STATIONS:
WABI/WAEI AM 91.1
WQCB Q106.5
WWBX B97
WBZN Z107
WKSQ KISS 94.5
WQSS COAST 102.5
WBFB BEAR 104.7
WMCM
WVOM VOICE OF MAINE 103.9
WLKE
WZON AM 620
WDEA-AM 1370
WKIT K 100.3 FM
WWMJ MAGIC 95.7
WDME
WEZQ 92.9
WERU FM RADIO
WRKD
Decisions regarding class delay or cancellation are made by:
6:00AM for day classes
2:00PM for evening classes
YOU CAN ALSO LOOK ON OUR WEBSITE OR CALL THE FRONT OFFICE
MOD 4 & 5, 2013 CLASS REGISTRATION
It is time to register for classes again. Listed below are the times students
can come in to register for classes. Be sure to watch your mail and your
Beal College e-mail for the earliest time you are eligible to register. If you
are unable to attend the registration date on your letter, you may register at
any of the later dates listed or stop by the Front Office and schedule an
appointment with Deb LeBlanc, Director of Student Accounts.
SOMETHING NEW!!!
Write your name on the back of the ticket you receive at registration and you will be put in a
drawing for a chance to win a free sandwich from the Beal College Café. The ticket will be
drawn after the last registration date. Only students who attend the registrations will be
eligible for the drawing.
REGISTRATION DATES
Tuesday, January 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 29th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 30th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 30th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 7th from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 13th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Susan Xirinachs, Student
Activities will be providing a
special treat this MOD in
celebration of Valentine’s Day.
On Wednesday and Thursday,
February 13th & 14th, stop by
the Student Lounge and have
some refreshments on us.
Social and Human Services Assisting
Substance Abuse Counseling
Congratulations to Olivia Malloch! She
was just hired in her field of Substance
Abuse Counseling
Pat Keogh, Externship Coordinator has
been working with the BARN (Bangor
Area Recovery Network). We are happy
to announce next MOD the Social and
Human Services Assisting program will
be sending them their first student for
their Externship. Thank you Pat for your
hard work!