Fall/Winter 2008 - Kennebec Valley Community College

Ke n n e b e c Va l l ey C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e
Fall/Winter 2008
A Newsletter Published Annually for the Friends of KVCC
New Advanced Certificate programs
in Computed Tomography and
Mammography
Foundation
Issues “Call
to Action” as
Scholarships
Decline Due to
Economy
Photo provided courtesy of MaineGeneral Medical Center
Enrollment began this fall at Kennebec Valley Community College for two new medical
imaging programs offering training to experienced radiologic technologists previously
unavailable in Maine.
The Advanced Certificate programs in Mammography and Computed Tomography (CT)
are being delivered primarily on-line with the first classes beginning in January 2009.
The programs were tailored to meet the needs of area health care facilities, and the on-line
format makes it easier for those already working in the imaging field to fit courses into their
busy schedules, according to Barbara Larsson, Allied Health Chair for the College.
“These programs are designed for the working radiologic technologist,” Larsson said. “In
both cases, hospital staffs that do CT scans and mammography scans have to be credentialed
in those areas, and these programs will meet that need.”
The College plans to enroll approximately 15 students in the CT program and 10-15 in
Mammography for the spring semester. Admission criteria include proof of a current American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential and a state of Maine Radiologic
Technologist license.
The programs are the latest example of KVCC working in partnership with area employers
to develop training that meets their needs. At the same time, the College is contributing to
a stronger Maine economy by offering affordable local education that increases the earning
potential of workers.
The need for more workers skilled in Mammography and CT in Maine is well established
and the demand for training has increased as many health care facilities have begun to prefer
specialists trained in more than one imaging field in order to more efficiently and affordably
deliver services.
Continued on page 2
The Kennebec Valley Community
College Foundation has announced that due
to a decline in the value of its endowment
the number of scholarships it will be able to
award will drop sharply in 2009.
Trustees of the nonprofit organization
met Dec. 11 to review the impact of
the current economic downturn on the
Foundation’s investment portfolio, which
funds scholarships to students of the
College as well as other activities.
The endowment has lost more than
19 percent of its value since July 1 due to
instability in the stock market, mirroring
a nationwide trend among college and
university endowments.
Continued on page 8
Inside this issue
New Advanced Certificate programs
in Computed Tomography and
Mammography ...................................Cover
Foundation Issues “Call to Action” as
Scholarships Decline Due to Economy ....Cover
New, Unique Certificate Program Offered
in Autism Spectrum Disorders .................. 2
New Business Administration Finance
Option Cashes in on Job Opportunities ........3
Voters say YES Fundamental Fixes Funded .....3
Faculty Features .......................................4
Annual Donor Report .................................5
13th Annual Golf Tournament Sets New
Record and Moves in 2009! ........................7
Alumni – Where Are They Now? ...................9
Important Dates ..................................Back
Ke n n e b e c Va l l ey C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e
Fall/Winter 2008
New, Unique Certificate Program
Offered in Autism Spectrum
Disorders
New Advanced Certificate programs in Computed
Tomography and Mammography continued from page 1
Mammography is vital to correctly
diagnosing and treating many forms of breast
disease, including cancer. Mammographers
use low-dose X-rays to examine the human
breast and combine scientific knowledge with
strong patient skills to provide quality care and
valuable diagnostic information.
The Mammography Advanced Certificate
program is designed to
give radiologic technologists the necessary
knowledge and skills to become competent in
the field.
CT is a medical imaging method that
produces a three-dimensional view of the
axial tomography (CAT or CT) scan.
inside of an object from a large series of twodimensional X-ray images. Developed three
CT scans can allow doctors to inspect
decades ago, it was originally called the “EMI
the inside of the body without having to
scan” and later became known as the computed operate or perform unpleasant examinations.
Continued on page 11
Photo provided courtesy of MaineGeneral Medical Center
A pressing statewide need for professionals specifically trained in Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD) triggered the creation of KVCC’s new Certificate Program in ASD.
In 2003, 1,017 Maine children were diagnosed with ASD and within two years that
number jumped to 1,473. At the same time, intervention services treating the disorders were
experiencing a high employee turnover rate, due to the unique challenges ASD presents.
“The Board of the Maine Community College System agreed with our assessment of the
need for this program, so that children with ASD will have trained people helping them to reach
their potential,” KVCC Education Coordinator Martha Naber, said.
ASD is described by the Centers for Disease Control as developmental disabilities that
typically last throughout a person’s lifetime. People with ASD have significant impairments in
social skills and communication and often exhibit repetitive behaviors and unusual interests.
ASD can often be diagnosed in children as young as 18 months, though symptoms vary from person to person and range from mild to severe,
according to a CDC report dated February 9, 2007.
Prior to the inception of ASD program at KVCC, workers needing training in Maine generally learned the specific skills they required on the
job, a less-than-optimum approach to successfully meeting the demands of each student with ASD. Turnover sometimes occurred in as little as a
single day, due to the unanticipated behaviors workers encountered.
Working with people with ASD requires specific skills, such as accurately defining differences
from individual to individual, appropriately evaluating and choosing the best treatment method,
“Graduates of this program
altering methods as indicated, gathering reliable data about a method’s effectiveness and results, and
working with families and community professionals in a complex and demanding environment.
will acquire the training
Graduates of this program will acquire the stabilizing training and knowledge to effectively assess
and knowledge to effectively
and address the individualized needs of Maine’s children with ASD.
assess and address the
This post-associate-degree ASD certificate program is unique in a community college. Its 31credit curriculum consists entirely of specific courses related to autism spectrum disorders. The
individualized needs of
coursework includes both academic courses and practical application courses in understanding and
children with ASD.”
planning for work with individuals with ASD. Two practicums are included in the coursework to
introduce students to settings and methods they will use when employed in the field.
The Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders will qualify its holders to apply for authorization as an Education Technician III working with
individuals with ASD in public schools. They can also work in home based services, in early intervention programs, Head Starts, child care, special
purpose programs and in other community settings.
For acceptance into this certificate program, students need an associate degree in special education or a closely related field including
a course in education of children with disabilities survey course (EDU 101 at KVCC.) Experience working with individuals with ASD will be
considered in lieu of this course. An interview with the Education Coordinator may be requested to consider alternative prior preparation. For
more information, or to apply, please contact Program Coordinator Martha Naber at (207) 453-5198 or [email protected].
New Business Administration Finance Option
Cashes in on Job Opportunities
An increase in the number of local bank
branches in Waterville has created a shortage
of qualified job applicants for positions in
these new locations, according to banking
officers sitting on the advisory committee for
Kennebec Valley Community College’s Business
Administration Program.
As a result, KVCC has added a finance option
to its BA program to prepare graduates to fill
these new entry level positions in commercial
banking.
The new option can also attract high school
students interested in pursuing a transfer
to a four-year program with a wide array of
potential baccalaureate degrees in areas such as
investment banking, strategic planning, financial
analysis, portfolio management, and securities
sales and trading.
“Students, step up to BAT (Business
Administration Technology) for a great future
in finance and multiple job opportunities,” said
Department Chair Marge York.
The new program
option will provide a third
choice for students
who have completed
their business core
courses in the first year.
The Business Department carefully matched
course descriptions and content to finance
programs currently being offered at Husson
College, Thomas College, the University of
Maine in Augusta (UMA) and the University
of Southern Maine (USM).
Students seeking additional training
or specialization in finance will be able
to transfer their credits into the third year
of a bachelor program at the aforementioned
colleges/universities, according to York.
The Finance option provides students with
the tools and methods necessary to expand
their understanding of finance. Analytical
and managerial skills will help prepare them
for a beginning career in financial services.
Customer service will be emphasized. Finance
option students will have the opportunity to
work collaboratively with students from the
other business options in a simulated office
environment to include the ‘Virtual Office’ and
incorporated internship program.
“The new, dynamic Virtual Office course
will provide hands-on experience in completing
finance projects for area banks, specifically
assisting their customers in developing financial
plans for loans,” York said.
The objectives of the Finance option
include: Responding to the expressed needs of
the financial institution community by providing
initial and upgrade training for new hires and
existing employees; providing opportunities
to use communication and interpersonal
skills to speak and write clearly, effectively
and persuasively in the business community;
offering real world scenarios and projects
stimulating the use of knowledge and skills
in problem solving and informed
decision-making; helping
students recognize
and respect cultural,
ethnic and intellectual
diversity; stressing the
importance of due diligence
and responsibility in the practice
of financial services; and training
conscientious professionals who
practice within the legal and ethical
parameters of finance.
Two bank vice presidents and a financial
advisor now serving on KVCC’s Business
Advisory Committee are eager to provide
“Two bank vice presidents
and a financial advisor now
serving on KVCC’s Business
Advisory Committee are
eager to provide experiential
internship sites and job
positions to graduates of
this program.”
experiential internship sites and job positions to
graduates of this program. Current employees in
area financial institutions will also be accessing
the courses to upgrade their skills, either
through evening or online offerings.
Overall employment of financial analysts
and related financial occupations is expected to
increase faster than average for all occupations
through 2014, in part due to the deregulation of
the financial service industry, according to the
U. S. Department of Labor Occupation Outlook
Handbook, 2006-07.
KVCC’s advisory committee has indicated
that, for Maine and our local region, earnings
would range from $30,102 to $69,867, depending
on the degree and position level held.
“Finance professionals are experts at
managing money and advising others on how
to spend and invest their resources,” York said.
“Careers in finance are available in both large
and small businesses, charity organizations,
governments and private consulting firms.”
Voters say YES Fundamental Fixes Funded
In November 2007 Maine voters approved Bond Referendum Question Three, which, among other things, provided funding for “interior and exterior
building renovations, improvements and additions to all campuses of the Maine Community College System.”
KVCC received $3.03 million to fund the sorts of essential infrastructure repairs and replacements to existing facilities that you usually notice most
when they don’t get done.
The 36-year-old Frye Building will receive roof and exterior repairs, improvements to the administrative wing, and a new boiler. With this last
improvement, the years of swinging between glacial and steam room conditions in the building should soon be only a distant memory.
King Hall, which opened in 1986, will receive a new skin, replacement windows, heating and cooling upgrades and renovations to instructional labs.
Students are working with members of the Harriman Associates architectural staff to finalize plans for renovations to the campus center.
The Bond also will also pay for adjustments to controls in Carter Hall, roof and exterior skin repairs to the Frye Annex, and IT instructional equipment
and infrastructure upgrades.
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Faculty Features
Barbara Larsson
Chair, Allied Health Department
Program Director, Respiratory Therapy
Barbara Larsson simply calls herself
a facilitator, but new Kennebec Valley
Community College programs in her
busy department just seem to follow her
around, and she always finds the people
and resources to get a job done.
Jobs like introducing the Health
Information Technology program in
1993. It is the only one in Maine, and was
created to fill a need for educated and
credentialed HIT management personnel.
In 2003 Larsson facilitated the
development of the Radiologic Technology
program to address a severe shortage
of qualified radiologic technologists in
Maine. A KVCC partnership with seven
area hospitals identified this need and the
program has been very successful.
“The shortage still exists, so there are
plenty of jobs in this field,” Larsson said
recently.
Another addition to the College
that would not have happened but
for Larsson’s efforts is the Advanced
Certificate in Sonography, which requires
an associate’s or bachelor’s degree for
entry. Radiologic technologists receive
preference in the application process in
this program, the only one of its kind in
Maine. Once again, its hospital partners
approached KVCC to create the program,
and the College responded.
Larsson also facilitated creation of the
Massage Therapy program. This certificate
course meets evenings and weekends.
While most other programs of this kind
are only available in private schools which
do not offer the added benefit of college
credits, KVCC is one of only two post-
secondary institutions in Maine to offer
such training.
Throughout the 2007-08 academic
year, Larsson successfully chaired the
New England Association of Schools and
Colleges (NEASC) Committee for College
Re-accreditation, leading a committee of
more than a dozen people.
Re-accreditation is a labor-intensive
process that occurs every ten years,
and Larsson’s committee involved the
entire campus through focus groups and
soliciting website comments. Members
gathered information from every
administrative and academic department
to prepare a self-study document and for
the four-day re-accreditation site visit.
Larsson also serves on five additional
KVCC committees.
KVCC President Barbara Woodlee
said Larsson’s tireless efforts on behalf of
Allied Health programs and her rapport
with the area’s medical community make
her a tremendous asset to the College.
“I just think what she has done here
is so impressive,” Woodlee said. “We
would not be where we are today if it
were not for Barbara Larsson.”
In a blend of professional and
personal interests, Larsson has
volunteered extensively with the Maine
Society for Respiratory Care, where she
has held every office. She currently cochairs their education committee.
Larsson lives in Smithfield with her
husband and two dogs. In her free
moments she enjoys knitting, gardening
and cooking.
Bill Dolan
Lead Instructor, Program Coordinator
Applied Electronics and Computer Technology
It was 1971 and Bill Dolan was a freshman
in high school when he realized he would like to
become a teacher.
Growing up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the
birthplace of the industrial revolution, a college
education was not considered an option for many
young people whose families were employed in
the local mills.
In his senior year of high school, Dolan earned
a performance scholarship to study at Boston’s
prestigious Berklee School of Music, but lack of
financial resources put the school out of reach.
Instead, he went to work as a professional jazz
musician, performing extensively throughout
Providence and Newport in Rhode Island’s jazz
clubs on the upright and electric bass.
After completing a two year program at Rhode
Island School of Electronics, Dolan took a position
at Northeast Cash Register as a field service
technician repairing networked cash register
systems for large retail outlets throughout New
England.
The early 1980’s brought fiber-optic digital
communication to the telecommunications
industry. In an effort to further his technical skills,
Dolan moved to a new position as a senior test
technician for Telco Fiber Optics Corporation
outside of Boston.
The mid 1980’s brought a new wave of
consumer electronics technology to the home.
In 1986, Dolan purchased a television sales and
service business in Oakland and relocated his
family to central Maine. He loved the opportunity
to help and educate his customers in the use of
the new electronics products they were buying.
The business grew to incorporate the sales and
service of multiple brands of consumer electronics
ANNUAL DONOR REPORT
products, including the newly released
desktop personal computer.
Dolan developed a relationship with what
was then known as Kennebec Valley Technical
College by agreeing to have his business act
as an experiential education work site where
students could come and gain valuable work
experience in the electronics field. In 1989
he joined the adjunct faculty at KVTC.
In 1993 Dolan was offered a full-time
position teaching in the new Applied
Electronics Technology program at KVTC.
He quickly developed and broadened
the program to incorporate electronics,
telecommunications and computer
technology as part of the curriculum.
In the years since, KVTC became
Kennebec Valley Community College, and
Dolan has expanded the Applied Electronics
and Computer Technology program
to incorporate an electrical/computer
engineering technology preparatory option
as an alternate path for students interested in
the pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Electrical/
Computer Engineering Technology upon
graduation.
After receiving his B.S. in Applied
Technical Education from the University of
Southern Maine and an M.S. in Computer
Technology in Education from Thomas
College, Dolan is currently attending the
University of Maine in Orono, working
towards a second Bachelors degree in
Electrical Engineering.
Dolan has been happily married for 27
years to his wife, Grace. His oldest daughter,
Emily, is currently a PhD student in the
English Department at the University of
Connecticut. His youngest daughter, Jamie,
is a graduate student at Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary in Massachusetts.
“As a professional, Bill Dolan is the best
electronics teacher I’ve ever come across,”
Department Chair Greg Fletcher, said. “As a
person, he’s a good friend, honest as the day
is long, and an all-around good guy.”
2007-2008
Private donations allow Kennebec
Valley Community College to take its
commitment to affordable, quality
education beyond what is possible
with current public funding resources.
This year, our partners, staff, alumni,
and friends contributed over $625,000
(excluding federal funds) to KVCC and the
KVCC Foundation in cash and equipment
donations. This charitable giving produced
more scholarships for needy students and
provided much needed equipment and
resources to strengthen our academic
programs.
Kennebec Valley Community College
is a commuter college located on a sixtyfour acre campus in central Maine. KVCC
was organized in 1969 by the 104th Maine
Legislature and its first classes began in the
fall of 1970 with 35 full-time and 131 parttime students. Since then, KVCC has gone
through many changes and has grown to
an enrollment of 2,184 full- and part-time
students enrolled in credit courses for
the fall semester, 2008. In addition, KVCC
also offers a comprehensive schedule
of continuing education courses and
business and industry programs. The
College is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
and offers 28 full-time associate degree,
diploma, and certificate programs; seven
of which are also delivered on-line.
The KVCC Foundation is a separate
501(c)(3) organization governed by a
Board of Trustees. The KVCC Foundation
was established in 1993 to help KVCC
fulfill its mission of providing area citizens
with an accessible and affordable quality
education. The KVCC Foundation Board of
Trustees achieves this goal by raising funds
to promote and support all educational
programs at KVCC; to provide state-of-theart equipment and facilities; and to ensure
access through scholarship funds to needy
students.
KVCC and the KVCC Foundation truly
appreciate the generosity of our many
donors, listed below, for the opportunities
they create for KVCC students.
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
INDIVIDUALS
The individuals below made
thoughtful contributions in memory
of an alumnus/a, relative, colleague,
or friend. These gifts either
created or enhanced endowed and
unendowed student scholarships for
tuitions and/or books, supplies, or
equipment.
Harold “Mickey” Marden
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Farber
Mrs. Catherine M. Marden
Alyssa Erin Bickford
Maine State Credit Union
GIFTS FOR STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
The organizations below made
generous contributions toward
ensuring access to higher education
in the Central Maine area. These gifts
either created or enhanced existing
endowed student scholarship funds.
Central Maine Power Company
Scholarship Endowment
Central Maine Power Company
KVCC Foundation Scholarship
Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Eskelund
Lunder Scholarship Endowment
Lunder Foundation
Earl Smith Scholarship Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Terp
Colby College
Thelma Swain Scholarship
Endowment
Ms. Thelma C. Swain
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GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Appeal raised funds for a variety of critical needs at the College, including student scholarships, academic programs and related
training equipment, and student support services including the Mickey Marden Center for Student Success.
Heritage Club ($5,000-$9,999)
Central Maine Power Company
MaineGeneral Health
Mrs. Catherine M. Marden
On Target Utility Services
RehabCare Group East, Inc.
Sukeforth Charitable Foundation
Ms. Thelma C. Swain
President’s Club ($1,000-$4,999)
Anonymous
Bangor Hydro Electric Company
Bangor Savings Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bickford
Colby College
Mrs. Regina A. Coppens and
Mr. Steven Buchsbaum
Mr. Steven Diaz
Dr. and Mrs. Peter C. Doran
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems
Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union
GHS Data Corporation
Inland Hospital
Kennebec Savings Bank
Dr. and Mrs. John E. Macklin
Madison Paper Industries
Marden’s, Inc.
Mid-State Machine Products
Mr. Jim Mitchell and Mr. Jed Davis
Mr. Zlatko Necevski and
Dr. Helen L. Bell-Necevski
Northeast Laboratory Services
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
SAPPI North America
Sebasticook Valley Hospital
The Sheridan Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sutton
TD Banknorth
Benefactor ($500-$999)
Mr. and Mrs. William Alfond
Central Maine Motors, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William Charity
Cianbro Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Corey
D. L. Electric, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Dalton
Dick’s Sporting Goods
A.G. Edwards, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Eskelund
G & E Roofing Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Karter
Kennebec Tool and Die
Mr. Michael H. Marcoux
Mr. Thomas Martin, Jr.
Mr. Rodney Mears
Pen-Bay Healthcare
Waterville Housing Authority
Waterville Savings Bank of Maine
Mr. Andrew F. Woodward
Trustees’ Club ($250-$499)
Mr. Justin Alfond
Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Baker
Mr. Paul Boghossian
Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Bullock
Care & Comfort
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas G. Fox
Harriman - Architects & Engineers
Mr. and Mrs. Cass R. Hirschfelt
Karen Heck & Associates
Dr. Lewis S. Maisel and
Dr. Patrice Franko
Ms. Marilyn Mavrinac
Ms. Suzanne I Uhl-Melanson and
Mr. Jeffrey Melanson
The Honorable Elizabeth H. Mitchell
Ms. Kathleen Moore
Plum Creek Corporation, Inc.
Ms. Tobi L. Schneider
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Company
Ms. Melissa J. Tilton
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Viens
Century Club ($100-$249)
All Seasons Driving School
Mr. Randall M. Anderson
Ms. Barbara Atkins
Ms. Polly P. Beatie
C.O. Beck & Sons, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Beckerman
Mr. and Mrs. Parker J. Beverage
Mr. Mark Bradstreet
Mr. Stephen B. Collins and
Ms. Candace R. Hill
Mr. and Mrs. David Daigler
Mr. and Mrs. Dana A. Doran
Mr. Michael Dubois
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dubord
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dutram
Early Bird Restaurant
Mr. John Fallona
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Gaunce
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Grover
Mr. Keith J. Gunning
Mr. Dan A. Gwadosky
Hamelin Furniture Company
Mr. and Mrs. John Hamelin
Mr. Gregory P. Heikkinen
Ms. Linda S. Hepfner
Mr. and Mrs. David N. Holden
Houle’s Plumbing & Heating
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Hutchins, Jr.
Interim Nighttime Club
J & S Oil Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kassman
Ms. Pierrette E. Kelly
Ms. Barbara A. Larsson and
Mr. Ronald Slater
Mr. Silas T. Lawry
Ms. Kimberly N. Lindloff
Lunder Foundation
Maine State Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Marden
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Martineau
McCormack Building Supply
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. McGraw
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Meehan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Melrose
Merrill Bank
The Honorable Peter Mills
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell G. Mitchell
Ms. Alice R. Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nale
Natanis Golf Course
Nelson & Small, Inc.
Mr. Steven Neumeister
Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson
Ms. Julie Omsberg
Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Parker
Mr. David Pease
Ms. Hope H. Potts
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Purnell
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Ratner
Ms. Darlene Ratte
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Salett
Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Salmon
Ms. Joan Sanzenbacher
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Saulter
Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Serdjenian
Ms. Sara J. Sylvester
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Smart
Mr. and Mrs. David V. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Smith
Mr. Joel Smith and
Ms. Staci Whitcomb-Smith
Mr. Douglas A. Tatham
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Terp
Ms. Karen B. White
Mr. Jimmie J. and
Dr. Barbara W. Woodlee
Supporter ($10-$99)
Al Corey Music Center
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Booth
Ms. Janet C. Cahoon
Ms. Rebecca C. Cirillo
Mr. and Mrs. David Comeau
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Crate
Day’s Travel Bureau
Delta Ambulance
Eric’s Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Farber
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Farr
Flagship Cinema
Fortin’s Home Furnishings
Mr. Bruce R. Godin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hanley
Harry J. Smith Company
James D. Julia, Inc.
John’s Market
Ms. Theodora J. Kalikow
Mr. Richard Kelso
Dr. Robert L. Kenney
Ms. Lynette C. Kibler
KSW Federal Credit Union
Lakewood Continuing Care Center
Maine Eye Care Associates
Maine Scholastic Products, LLC
Mr. Joseph Marcus
Marden, Dubord, Bernier, & Sevens
Ms. Joyce H. McPheters and
Mr. Ronald J. Turcotte
Dr. Catherine E. Meikle
Oakland Pharmacy
Ms. Julie A. Preston
Ms. Diane Sauter-Davis
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Stockwell
Mr. William D. Taylor
Teague Distributors, Inc.
Ms. Katherine Turner
Windows Plus
GIFTS TO THE LIBRARY
We are grateful to the individuals and organizations that generously supported the Lunder Library. Their donations provided valuable
resources that aid all KVCC students in their academic pursuits.
Mr. Will Anderson
Anonymous
Art Resources Transfer
Autism Speaks
Mr. Seth Baker
Ms. Nancy Chandler
Ms. Barbara Conner
Ms. Ann Davis
Mr. Stephen Duren
Ms. Jody Elias
Ms. Lila Finlay
Ms. Claudette Fougere
Mr. Marc Gray
Ms. Marta J. Hall
Ms. Linda Hepfner
Ms. Ann Hickman
Ms. Evie Hirschfelt
Ms. Julie Hood
Mr. Scott Hood
Mr. Mark Kavanaugh
Ms. Catherine Kruithoff
KVCC Student Senate
L.A. Theatre Works Library Access
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Mr. Stephen LaRochelle
Ms. Lisa Larrabee
Ms. Barbara Larsson
Mr. Eric Lovejoy
ME Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Maine InfoNet
Ms. Nellie Mawhinney
Mr. Mark McCafferty
National Association for the
Education of Young Children
Oprah’s Book Club
Ms. Dorothy Pappadakis
Ms. Marcia Parker
Mr. Ray Pellerin
Ms. Vikki Perry
Pittsfield Public Library
Ms. Elizabeth Poulin
Putumayo World Music
Ms. Sharon Quinn
Ms. Cyndi Richardson
Mr. Dana Richardson
Ms. Gail Sanborn
Ms. Diane Sauter-Davis
Mr. Pete Sirois
Mr. David O. Smith
Ms. Ms. Ellyn K. Smith
Ms. Teresa Smith
Southern Maine Down Syndrome
Network
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation
Thorndike Press
Mr. Don Trask
Ms. Verla Ubert
GIFTS OF EQUIPMENT, SERVICES &
SOFTWARE
The KVCC community gratefully
acknowledges the following organizations
for their donations of equipment, contract
services, and/or software. Their generosity
helped the College to improve and support
academic programs.
Bangor Hydro Electric Company
Central Maine Power Company
Mr. Hubert Fougere
General Electric
Madison Electric Works
MaineGeneral Health
On Target Utility Services
Ms. Marcia Parker
Union River Telephone Company
PROGRAMMATIC GRANTS
The generosity of the following
organizations is greatly appreciated. Their
support assisted the College in offering
innovative programs that help area high
school students and adults prepare for and
enroll in college, as well as in enhancing
academic programs and student support
services.
Maine Manufacturers Association
MELMAC
National Science Foundation
Stephen King Foundation
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Labor
Verizon
PROGRAMMATIC SPONSORSHIPS
We gratefully acknowledge our seven
hospital partners for their continued
financial and clinical support needed to
support the Radiologic Technology and
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs.
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Inland Hospital
MaineGeneral Health
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
Redington-Fairview Hospital
Sebasticook Valley Hospital
Waldo County General Hospital
13th Annual Golf Tournament Sets New Record
and Moves in 2009!!!
The KVCC Foundation Board of Trustees offer their deepest appreciation to the many volunteers who assisted with the event, to the
teams and individual players, and to our many sponsors and contributors whose generosity made the 13th Annual KVCC Foundation Golf
Tournament our most successful event to date. The event raised more than $18,000 for endowed student scholarship funds.
The 14th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2009 at noon at the Waterville Country Club.
Presenting Sponsor
Contest Sponsors
On Target Utility Services
Hole in One Sponsors
Thompson Volkswagen, Inc.
Josephs Clothing and Sporting Goods
Tournament Sponsors
Northeast Laboratory Services
Post-Tournament
Reception Sponsor
Kennebec Savings Bank
Platinum Sponsors
Colby College
MaineGeneral Health
Mid-State Machine
Sukeforth Charitable Foundation
TD Banknorth
Gold Sponsors
Waterville Housing Authority
Men’s Long Drive Sponsor
GHS Data Management, Inc.
Women’s Long Drive Sponsor
Waterville Savings Bank of Maine
Putting Contest Sponsor
Kennebec Federal Savings Bank
Men’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor
C.O. Beck and Sons
Women’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor
The Avalon Group – Karen Heck
and Associates
Tee Sponsors
Cianbro Corporation
D.L. Electric
Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union
Merrill Bank
Tobi L. Schneider – Attorney At Law
Contributors
Al Corey Music Center
American Lung Association of Maine
Augusta Country Club
Belgrade Lakes Golf Club
Cedar Springs Golf Course
Champions Fitness Club
Clinton Golf Course
Cold Brook Saab
Country View Golf Club
Dead River Company
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Early Bird Restaurant
Flagship Cinemas
Grondin’s Certified Cleaners
Harriman Associates
Harry J. Smith Company
Hammond Lumber Company
Inland Hospital
J&S Oil Company
Jokas Discount Beverage
Josephs Clothing and
Sporting Goods
J.W. Parks Golf Course
Lakeview Golf Course
Marden’s Surplus and Salvage
Mid-Maine Marine and RV, Inc.
Northeast Laboratory Services
Oakland Pharmacy
PrideSports
Priorities Hair Salon
Rockland Golf Club
Sable Oaks Golf Course
Spring Brook Ice and Fuel
Company
Spring Meadows Golf Club
Sunday River Resort
Teague Distributors, Inc.
The Villager Family Restaurant
Val Halla Golf Club
Waterville Country Club
Cart Sponsors
All Season Driving School (2)
Care and Comfort
Central Maine Motors (2)
Colby College (2)
David and Jo Comeau
Day’s Travel Bureau
Delta Ambulance
Eric’s Restaurant
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney W. Farr
Fortin’s Home Furnishings
G & E Roofing Co., Inc. (2)
Bruce Godin – Class of 2000
Hamelin Furniture Company (2)
Houle’s Plumbing & Heating (2)
John’s Market, Inc.
Jostens – Maine Scholastic Products
Kennebec Savings Bank (2)
Dr. Robert L. Kenney, D.O.
KSW Federal Credit Union
Lakewood Continuing Care Center
The Lunder Foundation (2)
John and Kay Macklin (2)
Maine Eye Care Associates
MaineGeneral Health (2)
Marden, Dubord, Bernier & Stevens
Mid-State Machine (2)
Catherine Meikle, M.D., P.A.
Northeast Laboratory Services (2)
On Target Utility Services (2)
Sukeforth Charitable Foundation (2)
Douglas Tatham, CPA (2)
TD Banknorth (2)
Windows Plus
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Foundation issues “call to
action” as scholarships decline
due to economy
Lilly Brown
continued from page 1
As a result, the Foundation has determined
dollars awarded in scholarships must be reduced
by more than 60 percent for the current school
year, which runs through June 30, 2009. That
means approximately 60 scholarships will be
awarded compared to the 180 awarded from July
1, 2007 – June 30, 2008.
“This is an unfortunate but not unexpected
consequence of the current economic turmoil,”
KVCC President Barbara Woodlee said. “It
is regrettable that one of the best tools for
overcoming difficult economic conditions – a
college education – will now be harder for some of
our students to obtain.”
The announcement does not affect the many
other forms of financial aid available to KVCC
students, but it has prompted Foundation trustees
to issue a call to action on behalf of the students
who will lose money and opportunities as a result
of fewer available scholarship dollars.
Foundation scholarships can be more than
$1,200 per student and are an important tool
for aiding hard-working students as they pursue
degrees.
Dana Doran, Executive Director of the
Foundation, said the effect on a majority of
students will be immediate, and the situation may
be hardest for those nearing the completion of
their degrees that could now lack the funds to
finish.
“You’ve got second-year students here who
may not be able to continue in their degree
programs,” Doran said.
The Foundation is doing whatever it can to
mobilize additional aid for students. Supporters
are being encouraged to attend upcoming
Foundation fund-raisers including the Annual
Evening of Jazz Gala Feb. 7 and the Annual KVCC
Scholarship Golf Tournament June 22. Other
opportunities to support students affected by the
scholarship decline are also available, and Doran
said he welcomes inquiries from individuals,
companies, or organizations willing to offer help.
The KVCC Foundation’s mission is to raise
funds for scholarship, facilities, and the general
betterment of the College. Donors willing to aid
the Foundation are being encouraged to contact
Doran at 207-453-5157 or ddoran@kvcc.
me.edu.
Alumni –
Suzanne Adams
Profession: Stock Preparation Operator
Year Graduated: 2007
Major: Pulp and Paper Technology
Residency: New Vineyard, Maine
Personal: Single
Suzanne Adams had always wanted to
attend college, but the opportunity did not come
to her in a traditional way.
Adams began working as a trainee at
International Paper during a strike in 1987,
beginning a long career in the paper industry.
She eventually learned that IP offered Pulp
and Paper Technology classes through Kennebec
Valley Community College to its employees
and in 2000 Adams began attending those
classes. Seven years later she achieved her
goal of becoming a college graduate when she
earned her associates degree in Pulp and Paper
Technology at KVCC.
From her beginning as a trainee at IP,
Adams progressed to stock preparation helper
and then to her current position of stock
preparation operator. “I love my job,” Adams
said recently.
Adams said having her PPT degree helps
her better understand her job. Being able to
write and apply algebraic equations has raised
her level of effectiveness in her department.
Chemistry courses expanded her ability to
understand how and why things work. Her
degree has also provided opportunities for her
to temporarily replace a supervisor or foreman
when necessary.
The drive to attend college seems to run
in Adam’s family. Her sister, Mary Ann Weese,
graduated from KVCC with a certificate in
occupational therapy. She subsequently earned
a baccalaureate, and now works in Maine as an
occupational therapist.
Adams loves living and working in Maine.
When not working, she enjoys lakeside camping,
water skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and
hiking.
Profession: Director of Outpatient Clinics,
Inland Hospital
Year Graduated: 1993
Major: Nursing
Residency: Oakland, Maine
Personal: mother of five, grandmother of seven
Lilly Brown faced major obstacles when she
first considered attending college to work toward
a better future. At age 24, she had two sick
children and a brain tumor, and was working as a
dishwasher at a Burger King.
After successful surgery at Massachusetts
General Hospital, Brown decided to focus on
being a mother and pursuing a career in the
medical field.
In the
fall of 1986,
Brown met
Kathy Moore at
Kennebec Valley
Community
College, who
later became
Dean of
Students for the
College, and
together they
worked out a plan that put the young mother on
a path to achieving her goals.
“Kathy Moore believed in me,” Brown said.
“I would have quit many times if not for her.”
Brown had no high school diploma, but she
passed her General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
test at Waterville High School and began classes
at KVCC that fall.
Brown first earned her Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) credentials, and by this time she
had a third child.
“Every time I got a degree I had another
child,” Brown laughed of the challenges of
balancing school, work and family. “I went to
school part time forever!”
Brown returned to school aiming for her
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) while still
working to support her growing family. She
earned her LPN—and gave birth to her fourth
child - two days before she began classes in
1988.
The challenges she overcame did not go
unnoticed at the College, and Brown earned
KVCC’s Perseverance Award, later known as the
Fred W. Whitney Award, when she graduated with
an Associates Degree in Nursing in 1993.
Where Are They Now?
Brown adopted a daughter in 1992, so her
family now totaled five children—all born while she
was attending college.
As she studied to become a Registered Nurse
(RN), Brown worked at MaineGeneral Hospital. With
her RN degree in hand she added work at Inland
Hospital. In addition, she did Home Health work for
the HealthReach Network.
For the past eight years Brown has been
Director of Outpatient Clinics at Inland Hospital,
where she maintains responsibility for seven clinics
and employee health.
Robert Farmer
Profession: Assistant Back Tender, SAPPI
Year Graduated: 2005
Major: Pulp and Paper Technology
Residency: Norridgewock, Maine
Personal: Married, three children
Things aren’t always what they seem, and
Robert Farmer knows that as well as anyone.
Farmer went to work for Great Northern
Paper Company right out of high school,
and once there he noticed college graduates
remained behind him in seniority - and thus in
job opportunities - no matter how well educated
they were.
All that changed when layoffs began at the
mill.
Farmer said
laid-off college
graduates at
Great Northern
quickly found new
jobs, but with no
college degree
he soon found
himself collecting
unemployment
insurance while
waiting for a job
recall. Four rounds of layoffs in six years definitely
changed his perspective on education.
Sappi Fine Paper initially hired Farmer as a
reserve employee for its Somerset County mill,
and he attended classes to learn operations for
the mill’s Number Two machine, working for
four years as a coater assistant and as a winder
assistant. He again attended classes to learn not
only new job responsibilities but also an overview
of the total Number Three machine.
When Farmer read a posting for Pulp and
Paper Technology classes onsite, he jumped at
the opportunity, taking classes through Kennebec
Valley Community College from 1999 until his
graduation in 2005. Higher grades brought free
tuition, providing a financial incentive. He already
had a more personal incentive - the long-held
desire for a college education. The good-natured
competition with his fellow students for a 4.0
Grade Point Average also spurred him onward
toward success.
These days Farmer understands that the
paper industry is a mature one and to remain
competitive you need to stay many steps ahead of
the competition.
“It’s not enough to let management make all
decisions,” Farmer said. “Many good ideas come
from the operations group. With a good education
it’s easier to communicate to the people that can
make it happen.”
Farmer has continued moving up the ladder
of mill positions to his current job of assistant
backtender, and has developed a reputation as a
problem solver. Superintendents have included
him in teams tasked with correcting design flaws
on the rebuild of the coaters and in helping the
systems group write software for an automated
grade change optimization project.
Farmer is also developing skills as an online
stock trader, thanks to KVCC courses that
increased his computer literacy and broadened
his horizons.
Craig Fisher
Profession: Master Electrician
Year Graduated: 2007
Major: Applied Electronics and Computer
Technology
Residency: North Monmouth, Maine
Personal: Married
Craig Fisher had a goal when he began
working as an assistant to an electrical contractor
– to become a Master Electrician.
One of his job requirements was to take
classes that would enable him to become a
licensed electrician, and so Fisher obtained a
list of courses required for eligibility to sit for
the electricians’ licensure exam and enrolled at
Kennebec Valley Community College in 2002.
Like many other non-traditional students
juggling the demands of work and school in
pursuit of a better future, Fisher attended classes
at night while holding down a full time day job.
After successfully completing his required
courses in the spring of 2007, Fisher passed the
examination for his Master Electrician’s license
that summer, accomplishing his goal. He now
works at Kaplan Electric in Winthrop.
Fisher has
“absolutely the
highest regard
for his KVCC
instructors.” He
took most of
his classes with
Bill Dolan and
Richard Vigue,
as well as Trades
and Technology
Department Chair Greg Fletcher.
Has his KVCC education experience changed
his life?
“You bet,” Fisher said, pointing out he now
earns more money and is a professional in his
field. “You can’t get a better education in the field
than what KVCC offers,”
Perhaps that’s why he’s considering a return
to KVCC to earn an Associates Degree in Applied
Electronics and Computer Technology. Sounds
like Fisher may have another goal.
Nancy Fox
Profession: Major Gifts Officer, Colby College
Year Graduated: 1996
Major: Automated Office Technology
Residency: Winslow, Maine
Personal: Married
Nancy Fox was a first-generation, nontraditional college student who found it daunting
and challenging to think about returning to
school when she first considered going to
Kennebec Valley Community College.
But KVCC’s affordable classes and convenient
schedule offered great programs that meshed
well with her job, and the helpful faculty members
were an important factor in Fox’s decision to earn
a degree there.
Fox had
graduated from
high school in
1986, and she
matriculated at
KVCC in 1994
because she
realized it was time
for a professional
career. Her
thoughts revolved
around obtaining a fulfilling, meaningful job,
advancement, and benefits.
“KVCC was my foundation, getting my feet
wet, getting started—my beginning,” Fox said.
Friends and family encouraged her to do more to
live up to her potential, and so she did.
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None of this might have occurred had it not
been for a very special benefactor, a lady Fox
worked for who told her she should go to school,
and helped her to take that leap of faith toward
a better future. She believes the lady would have
preferred to remain anonymous, and so she has
respected that wish, but she has never forgotten
the difference this woman made in her life.
Fox thrived in college, loving its challenges.
It was the beginning of the Internet age, and an
exciting time. She met interesting students and
had helpful instructors.
Following graduation from KVCC, Fox
began work at Colby College and attended night
classes at Thomas College. In 2000 she earned a
Baccalaureate, and in 2002 an MBA from Thomas
while continuing her employment at Colby. She
advanced to Assistant Director of the Alumni
Fund, and for the past two years has been a
Major Gifts Officer.
“KVCC gave me the confidence to pursue a
career,” Fox said. She encourages young people
not to fear going the extra step in their lives to
advance, and advising them not to settle for the
easy road, but strive to reach their full potential.
Nghia Ha
Profession: IT Department at a Rumford paper
mill
Year Graduated: 2008
Major: Pulp and Paper Technology
Residency: Mexico, Maine
Personal: lives with long-time companion Dave
Gawtry
Nghia (NEE-ah) Ha was 14 when she came
to Maine from Vietnam in 1985, arriving with her
parents and seven siblings, speaking no English,
and loving her new life.
The young
girl learned
English as a
second language
through a
speciallyassigned teacher
and after a
bumpy first year,
her language
skills improved.
Teachers paid
her special attention, and for the first time she
was able to simply be a child. In Vietnam she had
cared for her seven siblings while her parents
worked.
Ha began work as a papermaker at the Boise
Cascade paper mill in Rumford in 1995, and
10
when she learned that the mill offered college
courses in pulp and paper technology with paid
tuition, she recognized it as an opportunity for
self improvement.
When the mill underwrote computer
information technology courses through Maine’s
university system, Ha added those courses to
her busy life. She graduated from the University
of Maine at Augusta in December 2007 with a
Baccalaureate in Computer Information Systems.
She concluded her pulp and paper technology
courses through Kennebec Valley Community
College and graduated in May 2008 with her
second college degree in five months.
Her college education enabled her to move
from shift work in extreme temperatures to
regular hours in a comfortable office. More
importantly, she now has more career options.
When Ha isn’t studying or taking classes, she
enjoys gardening and volunteering at the
Rumford and Mexico Historical Society.
Four of Ha’s siblings are college graduates.
None received parental financing, and she
believes anyone can get a college education if
they try.
“If you want to start college, just start,”
Ha said. “There’s always a way to achieve your
educational goal.”
a degree in Applied Electronics and Computer
Technology. He accomplished this with no
lingering tuition bills, and his credits are
transferable to a four-year institution of higher
learning.
While attending KVCC, Hallee worked for
School Administrative District 49 as a computer
technician, did work study, and volunteered at
the College.
Hallee also worked part-time at Maine
Business Solutions for six months as part of an
experiential education course, staying on there
through part of the summer of his graduation,
and was then hired by E-Pro. E-Pro subsequently
sold to TRC Solutions. He has held a job with this
company since 1999.
Hallee isn’t interested only in work, and he
gives back to his community by being a volunteer
for the Boy Scouts of America at the District and
Council levels.
Hallee found his KVCC instructors to be
knowledgeable and his overall college experience
a good one, and he said the College is a great
choice not only for those with a clear plan for
their future, but for those who want to start out
while keeping their options open.
“KVCC is a good stepping stone if you don’t
know exactly what you want,” Hallee said.
Paul Hallee
Laura Jacques
Profession: Senior Help Desk Support Specialist
Year Graduated: 1999
Major: Applied Electronics and Computer
Technology
Residency: Randolph, Maine
Personal: Married
Paul Hallee was a traditional student who
entered Kennebec Valley Community College
immediately after his high school graduation,
choosing it for the same reasons the College
is increasingly popular today with recent high
school graduates.
“The price of tuition and accessibility,” Hallee
said of factors influencing his decision.
Being able to finish college with a couple
of certificates and a degree added to the
appeal of KVCC,
Hallee said.
He earned A+
Certified Service
Technician
and Associate
Certified
Electronics
Technician
ratings, and
graduated with
Profession: Television Advertising Sales
Year Graduated: 1992
Major: Business Administration Marketing
Residency: Fairfield, Maine
Personal: Single, two children
For Laura Jacques, Kennebec Valley
Community College might be considered a
convenience store for career opportunities.
Jacques enrolled at KVCC because it was
convenient to where she lived and it offered the
programs she needed. She had taken courses at
other colleges, and could conveniently transfer
those credits to KVCC.
After earning her Associates in Business
Administration Marketing at KVCC, Jacques
applied for a position as an account executive
at WTVL Radio. She was one of 70 applicants,
and one of only two hired. She credits her
KVCC degree with helping her land that job.
When WTVL was sold, Jacques moved to WTOS,
spending three years as an account executive and
three years as sales manager. Continued sales
of radio stations to larger corporations triggered
her move to Bangor, where she worked as sales
manager for Cumulus Broadcasting for two years.
After
a two-year
return to radio
advertising sales
in Skowhegan,
Jacques accepted
an account
executive position
with Time Warner
Cable.
“The switch
to selling television advertising brought me
additional respect from my clients,” Jacques
said, adding she believes she now has more to
offer as a professional. “You know you can help
businesses target their customers with a good
product.”
As a KVCC student, Jacques enjoyed her
small class sizes and learning with people who
wanted to be there. She found her instructors to
be knowledgeable, and has a particular respect
for Gary Stevens.
“Gary’s always upbeat, makes you learn
through real life experiences,” Jacques said. “Gary
talked about economics and made you think
rather than take notes.”
The things that drew her to the College
in the first place are still there, and the
opportunities it offers have expanded, Jacques
said.
“KVCC has only gotten better, with small
classes and well-educated teachers,” Jacques said.
David LaBrie
Profession: Papermaker
Year Graduated: 2005
Major: Pulp and Paper Technology
Residency: Winslow, Maine
Personal: Married, two children
In the summer of 1999 David Labrie was
working as production manager for a local
window company, but he wanted to earn higher
wages.
Labrie inquired at Kennebec Valley
Community College regarding available courses,
and became interested in the Pulp and Paper
program.
“The whole process, from a tree to a sheet
of paper, interested me,” Labrie said, adding he
also found the extensive math courses a natural
fit and the potential for increased earnings
attractive.
In July 2001 Madison Paper Industries hired
Labrie for their labor pool. A real advantage to
this position was the opportunity to do a variety
of jobs throughout the mill, enabling him to
better determine which job he’d like to bid on.
Matriculation in the Pulp and Paper program
was a job requirement. At this point David was
halfway through KVCC’s program, and was able
to complete his coursework onsite at Madison
Paper.
Labrie went from shuttling parts and
personnel between Madison Paper’s two mills
as part of the yard crew to working on a paper
machine. He is currently working in the MPI
shipping department.
Labrie said his education at KVCC helped
him get his job at Madison Paper and he
appreciated the wide age range of his fellow
students. He enjoyed chatting with them during
breaks, gaining insights into where they had been
and where they hoped to go with their careers.
Given the realities of today’s business
demands, Labrie said he wishes he had attended
college right out of high school, because there
are so many more opportunities for those with a
college education.
No matter what
their goals, he
encourages
everyone to
attend college.
New Advanced Certificate
programs in Computed
Tomography and
Mammography
continued from page 2
CT scanning has also proven invaluable
in pinpointing tumors and planning
treatment with radiotherapy.
The need for CT training in Maine
has grown as imaging departments at
healthcare facilities have begun providing
more advanced services. Demand for
these specialty imaging services to be
accredited has also increased, and part of
the accreditation process includes having
personnel certified in CT.
The CT Advanced Certificate at
KVCC is designed to provide the working
radiologic technologist with the theoretical
background and documented clinical
experience necessary to sit for the CT
registry examination offered by the ARRT.
The CT and Mammography
programs are being funded in part by a
Community-Based Job Training Grant
in the amount of $955,831 awarded to
KVCC by the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Employment and Training Administration.
Kennebec Valley Community College
has been a leader in the field of medical
imaging training in Maine and launched
a highly successful associate in science
degree program in Radiologic Technology
in 2004 with the help of area hospitals and
state and federal workforce grants.
The success of that pioneering
program became a foundation for
establishment at KVCC in 2007 of the first
and only advanced certificate program
in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or
ultrasound, in Maine.
These programs and the new offerings
in CT and Mammography are part of the
College’s ongoing effort to establish a local
career training ladder for medical imaging
specialists.
For more information on KVCC
programs and the application process
visit the College website at www.kvcc.
me.edu or contact the Admissions Office
at (207) 453-5131 or (207) 453-5155.
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Important Dates
December 13, 2008 – Fall Term Ends
January 12, 2009 – Spring Term Begins
February 7, 2009 – 3rd Annual Evening of Jazz Gala
May 6, 2009 – Spring Term Ends
May 16, 2009 – Commencement
May 18, 2009 – Summer Session Begins
June 22, 2009 – 14th Annual KVCC Scholarship Golf Tournament
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