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Make the most out of your business with opportunities and assistance by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College. In addition to providing resources for small business owners, two- or three-hour classes are available including Cash Flow Analysis, Legal Concerns for Small Business and Green Your Business.

McHenry County College welcomes Flecia Thomas, Ph.D. as the new Dean of Student Success, a new full-time administrative position that will provide leadership for services and programs that enhance the success and retention of all MCC students. Dr. Thomas will provide overall leadership for the Advising and Transfer Center, Career Services, Counseling, Sage Learning Center, Special Needs, Testing Center, and programs for new students.

Adults who have been out of high school for several years or decades and want to explore returning to college may take the first step by attending a "Getting Started" seminar at McHenry County College from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4 or from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 in Room A119.

The McHenry County College Board of Trustees has recently appointed Anthony Miksa, Ed.D. as the new vice president of Academic and Student Affairs. Miksa succeeds Jim Gray, who retired in December 2007. Longtime MCC instructor Brian Sager, Ph.D., served as interim vice president for the past year and a half until his retirement June 30. Miksa has served as dean of mathematics, science, engineering and health professions at Elgin Community College since 2006.

McHenry County College's Sensational Trips and Tours office will offer two single day trips this fall to Wisconsin, including a visit to an Amish community in Kingston September 11 and to the popular Fireside Theatre December 6 in Ft. Atkinson.

McHenry County College's Sensational Trips and Tours office is offering several extended tours featuring Colorado in autumn, Williamsburg at Christmastime, and Ireland in spring. The Sensational Trips and Tours office provides cultural, educational and recreational opportunities via extended trips and day tours.

Make the most of late summer and delve into unique and fun opportunities, including bridge slam bidding, pencil drawing, watercolor, golf lessons or yoga offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department.

McHenry County College welcomes Thomas Kaltenecker, a European-trained chef as the new full-time instructor/executive chef for its first-ever Culinary Management certificate program. MCC's culinary students can earn a professional certificate in either chef assistant or baking and pastry in as early as 16 weeks. Currently, Kaltenecker is traveling in Europe and will post recipes and messages to MCC's Facebook fanpage to stay connected with future MCC culinary students and college staff.

Area residents are making their voices heard at McHenry County College's MAP, a community engagement project to help shape the future of the College. These sessions are part of the College's awareness-building efforts to allow community members to provide input on key issues that will form a new strategic plan for the College.

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2009 semester at McHenry County College. Students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74 were awarded the honor.

The following students were named to the President's List for Spring 2009 semester at McHenry County College. Students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 were awarded the honor.

McHenry County College Shah Center is accepting registrations for a new Developmental Dimensions International New Era Leadership Series. This 8-session DDI series will meet from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning August 11 through September 29.

The Center for Corporate Training at McHenry County College Shah Center has joined a network of 48 community colleges throughout the state reaching out to help Illinois employers meet the challenges of a tough economy and build a workforce for the future.

McHenry County College Shah Center is offering a Quickbooks 2008 accounting software series. This 5-class series is available from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays, from August 3 through 31, QuickBooks is an accounting software for small business financial management and bookkeeping. Individual course fee is $95. The series is discounted by 15 percent for a fee of $403, this includes all materials. Use the QuickBooks series course ID: NTC S57 003 when registering. These courses are located at The Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry.

The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will host auditions for its fall production of Tennessee Williams' fiery and passionate drama "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," directed by Jay Geller. Auditions will be held from 6–8 p.m. Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 in the Black Box Theatre, Room D167 at McHenry County College. Those who audition must prepare a 2-4 minute dramatic monologue or a reading will be provided. Callbacks will be September 3. Performances will begin November 5.

Jay Geller, instructor of Speech and Theater, was selected as McHenry County College Outstanding Faculty Member. He was among eight faculty members considered for the distinction and was recently recognized along with other instructors throughout the state at the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) annual recognition banquet in Chicago.

An MCC administrator was recommended for the first time for an Excellence Award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Normah Salleh-Barone, assistant vice president for Learning and Student Support Services, recently joined faculty members Jay Geller and Sandy Vitale at an Excellence Awards Ceremony at the University of Texas. At MCC, the criteria to be recognized for the award includes teaching excellence/service to students, commitment to assessment and professional development activity.

Preschool enrollment at the McHenry County College Children's Learning Center is underway and will continue until all spots are filled. Morning programs are available for three-year-olds and an afternoon program is available for five-year olds, turning five before January 1, 2010.

McHenry County College Shah Center is accepting registration for a Developmental Dimensions International (DDI) Frontline Leadership Series that will meet from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursdays beginning July 9 through Aug. 20. This DDI series will be faciliated by Sharon Osterberg, SPHR, and will meet at The Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry.

McHenry County College Shah Center is offering a variety of fundamental courses for area businesses of all sizes. The Shah Center offers a cost-effective opportunity for employee training with access to experienced trainers and consultants bringing quality programs to support our area businesses. These courses are located at The Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. The courses include: Ethics 4 Everyone from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 14, Communicating Openly and Directly from 5-9 p.m. July 21 and 23; Job Skills for Success from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 22; and Customer Satisfaction from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 27 and 29.

The McHenry County Master Gardeners' Garden Walk 2009 will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Sponsored by the McHenry County Master Gardeners and McHenry County College, this self-guided tour begins at the Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at the College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake.