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The Voice November 2011
Volume 6, Issue 3
7410 Northside Dr., Ste. 100
North Charleston, SC 29420
843-414-0350
www.ecpi.edu
Student Appreciation
Day 1
Message from the
President 2
CAAP Exam Results 2
Phi Theta Kappa 2
Student Awards Day 3
IT Services 4
Career Services Tip
of the Quarter 4
Career Services
Update 5
New Faculty and
Staff 6
Practical Nursing 7
Calendars 8
Inside this issue: Student Appreciation Day
Students, faculty, and staff had a fantastic time at the
Halloween Student Appreciation Day!
ECPI University
Charleston
Volume 6, Issue 3, Page 2
Are you looking for your
Campus President?
I have moved to a new location in our building,
located on the ground floor
across from the Student
Records office. In addition
to my new location, I have
a new schedule which allows me to be available for evening
students as well as day students. I will on-campus Mondays
and Thursdays until 7:30PM. Please feel free to stop by and
talk to me about your educational experience at ECPI
University. Please understand that challenges may exist from
time to time and I hear your voice and am ALWAYS working
towards resolving any challenges we experience. Some challenges take longer than others, but I do not want you to
feel as if your voice is not being heard and or considered.
Our November term is starting soon and all students should
have schedules for the term. If you have not been scheduled,
please stop by and see me.
In addition, I am pleased to see our students working towards
their educational goals. Keep up the good work!
James Weaver, Campus President
Phi Theta Kappa
Students in ECPI’s B.S. degree programs take the Arts & Sciences Capstone class, CAP480. As part of this class, students
take the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)
exam. This is the “standardized, nationally normed assessment
program from ACT that enables postsecondary institutions to assess, evaluate, and enhance student learning outcomes and general
education program outcomes” (from act.org/caap). Mr. Penberthy
and ECPI would like to congratulate these students for scoring in the 90th percentile or better:
ECPI University
Charleston
Message from the Campus
President
Find us on Facebook!
Want to keep up with what is happening on campus?
Look for our campus Facebook page by doing
a keyword search for:
“ECPI Charleston”
Then “like” our page to get access!
Visit the ECPI Online
Library at any time, from anywhere at:
http://ecpilibrary.sirsi.net
Phi Theta Kappa members would like
to thank those students, faculty, and staff
who brought in items for the PTK
toiletries drive. Akida Ivory, Phi Theta
Kappa Vice President, headed up this
initiative and was able to drop off quite a
few items at Crisis Ministries in
downtown Charleston. Krista Gaddy, Practical Nursing student, won the movie
ticket raffle with her donation.
Exam Results
Writing Skills:
Jacob McCandless (99%!)
Michele Nicholas (99%!)
Math:
Jacob McCandless (99%!)
Essay Composition:
Jacob McCandless
Ronnie Mitchum Michele Nicholas
Walter Payne
Jerry Thorsell
Critical Thinking:
Jacob McCandless (99%!)
Jerry Thorsell
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Student Awards Day was held on September 14. Awards were presented for Dean’s List, Perfect Attendance, 4.0 Allstars, and
Student of the Quarter. A special congratulations goes to Verjoyce Woods, Practical Nursing student, and Bryan Robertson,
Business student, who were each presented with the Advisory Board Scholarship Award. This award is presented those students in
a particular program who have the highest GPA and best attendance. Also, please congratulate our Students of the Quarter, Sierra
Wright, day student, and Jacob McCandless, evening student.
Student Awards Day
ECPI University
Charleston
Dean’s List - These students have achieved
an overall combined grade point average of
3.7 or higher for three consecutive terms:
Maryem Ali Vernon Barry
William Boatwright
Wesley Boothe
Michael Brock
Brian Cadle
David Castle
Julie Delice
Shannon Frazier
Ashley Graham
Robert Hawkins
Dorothy Heath
Jake Johnson John Kaiser
Martina Lomax
Jacob McCandless
Joseph McCranie
Cassandra Moats
Tyson Murta
Michele Nicholas
Edil Pamplona
Walter Payne
Jeffrey Peterson
Todd Pickett
Brandon Rinker Cory Sanders
Tunjay Sefer
Stephen Shallberg
Angela Singleton
Michele Skukowski
Jordan Smith
Daniel Spicher
Darrell Suggs
Joseph Tewksbury
Jerry Thorsell
J Vongsaly
Shanta Washington Robert Werner
Wilbur White
Michael Woodcum
Perfect Attendance - These students have
had perfect attendance for each class taken
during a three-term period:
Megan Appleget Allen Banerian
Rachael Bentabet
Michael Best
William Boatwright
Jacqueline Brooks
Robert Cochrane
Larry England
Krista Gaddy
Deirdre Keiper
Courtney Lamb
James Lowery
Kyle Miller Ronnie Mitchum
Elizabeth Moake
Cassandra Moats
Edil Pamplona
Dominique Pough
Brandon Rinker Robert Rowand
Laura Sheppard
Angela Singleton
Dejona Smalls
Gregory Spears
Joseph Tewksbury
Shanta Washington
Wilbur White
Advisory Board
Scholarship Award
Winners:
Verjoyce Woods (top) and
Bryan Robertson (bottom)
4.0 Allstars - These students maintained an
overall, cumulative grade point average of
4.0 over at least two terms:
Maryem Ali Wesley Boothe
Michael Brock
Brian Cadle
Armand Doobay
William Ertell
Shannon Frazier
Dorothy Heath
Genise Keiper
Jacob McCandless
Brandon Rinker
Roberto Sanchez
Michele Skukowski
Daniel Spicher Jerry Thorsell
Shanta Washington
Robert Werner
Most Professionally Dressed:
Akida Ivory
Roberto Sanchez
Students of the Quarter:
Sierra Wright (left) and Jacob McCandless (right)
Volume 6, Issue 3, Page 4
Career Services Tip of the Quarter
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
In an economic downturn, any jobseeker is wise to achieve as many professional credentials as possible, as long as they are
relevant to the positions you seek. Professional certifications are a way of validating your college education, your knowledge, your
skills and your abilities. In addition, they show that you are able to set goals and achieve them.
If you are unaware of professional certifications available in your field of study, please speak with your instructors, Career
Services or seek information from our campus library. When the competition for a job is very tough, certifications are one way you can distinguish yourself. While there are many colleges out there, there only a handful of professional certifications; thus,
employers are familiar with them.
When choosing a certification, make sure you do your research and answer these questions:
1. Is the certification relevant to the field in which I want to work and is it in demand?
2. Is the certification widely recognized by employers in my chosen field?
3. Will the certification make me more marketable to employers?
4. What types of jobs will the certification help me achieve?
5. Do I have the prerequisite training/experience to successfully study for and pass this certification test?
6. What are the specifics: cost, test sites, test dates, study materials, etc. needed to start the process of obtaining this
certification?
Most importantly, each program of study at ECPI University includes some professional certification (s). Taking advantage of
this benefit can make a big difference in your marketability to employers. If you are unaware of this aspect of your program, please
see your program department head, an instructor, and/or the Librarian, Ms. Bell.
ECPI University
Charleston
There are new computers in the Library, room G05, and room 109. We have made some
changes in the classrooms with the introduction of VMware workstations. These virtual
workstations allow students to install applications and to act as administrator for the machine.
In addition, EET students now have access to a virtual computer that can run a pre-
configured Linux Fedora machine. This machine contains a number programs that are useful for circuitry classes. Students are also able to access XEN Desktop virtual machines with Multisim.
Access to these machines by web allows students to work anywhere via an Internet connection.
IT Services is continuously looking into making the classrooms more accessible for students’
learning needs.
Please remember that no personal computers are to connect to any physical medium on our
campus. This also includes power outlets in the computer labs. No classroom computer systems
are to be disconnected or moved for any reason.
On another note, wireless devices no longer need to be inspected prior to connecting to the wireless network. The wireless net-
work you should use is named ECPINET.
IT Services
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Students: If your name was not published, it’s because you didn’t tell Career Services. Make sure you let us know when you
achieve any successes, because we want to share the good news. It’s what keeps us all going!
Career Services Update
Employment Front The following students are working in their field of study.
Congratulations!
New Externship Sites The following companies have signed Externship
Affiliation Agreements:
Certification Central
ECPI is a Pearson VUE and Prometric computer-based testing center, serving our students and the
local community. ECPI students receive financial assistance to take some of these exams in the form of vouchers or discounts. If you are preparing to take an exam, visit the library to utilize the many certification manuals that are
offered. For more information and/or to register for an exam, see Jennifer Bell, Librarian, or Susan Osterdock, Student Records
Coordinator.
ECPI University
Charleston
Latosha Bailey, Associates in Internal Medicine Patrice D Limehouse, East Cooper Family Physicians
Jason Boyd, Johnson Service Group, Inc. Brittney Lucas, Edisto Beach State Park
Tyneeka B Burroughs, Wabco Compressor Mfg Samantha McClam, Palmetto Pediatrics, PA
Brian Cadle, UEC Electronics, LLC Octavia Mitchell, Associated Foot Specialists
James R Chamberlain, EnviroSep Jalon Nishimura, Charleston County School District
Jerome Colden, SPAWAR Todd Pickett, Goodwill PC Recycle Center
Micaela H Cruz, Lowcountry Cardiology Associates Kari Poole, Nason Medical
Elizabeth Drake, Nason Medical Octavia Porter, Carolina Lung and Critical Care
Kyle R Farrington, S3 Network Support Corey Short, Michael Business Machines
Richard B Fincher, Computer Doctor Tamara Snider, Berkeley Family Practice
George C Fordham, Network Certified Professionals Natasha M Thagard, Lowcountry Cardiology Associates, P.A.
Charmal L Hill, ATC Healthcare Chrystal Vass, National Allergy, Asthma & Urticaria of Charleston, P.A.
Charmal L Hill, Select Health of South Carolina Daisy White, Coastal Neurology
Michael B Infinger, AT&T Mobility Bryanna Wilson, Goodwill PC Recycle Center
Christy N Lee, ATC Healthcare Chelvis M Wilson, McLeod Orthopedic
CreateSpace Associated Foot Specialists
Envirosep Crisis Ministries Health Clinic
Naval Health Clinic Lowcountry Dermatology
Mt. Pleasant Radio
Certifications The following have achieved professional
certifications. Way to go!
MCSA:
Matthew Demaske
MCP:
Julie Delice
Security+:
Wesley Boothe
Jordan Smith
David Whitt
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New Faculty and Staff
ECPI University
Charleston
Krista Rodgers, BS, RMA
was born in Reed City,
Michigan but lived in
several states due to her
father’s military involvement. She graduated
from Summerville High
School and the joined the
US Navy, serving as a Navy
Corpsman. She trained as a
combat medic but worked
in many areas of the medical field, her favorite being Labor and
Delivery. Mrs. Rodgers graduated from Newberry College with
two Bachelor’s degrees and went on to teach in the public
school system and to become a trainer. For the last five years,
she has been teaching in the medical program at post-secondary
schools. On a personal note, her nieces and nephews call her Aunt Froggie!
Shantae Brown-Jenkins is
the new Health Sciences
Department Head. She is a
South Carolina native who
attended and graduated from Berkeley County public
schools. She received an
Associate in Applied Science
in Medical Assisting from
Miller-Motte Technical
College, a Bachelor in Health
Science from The Medical University of South Carolina, and
Master’s in Business Administration from Strayer University. In
addition to her educational background, she has worked in the
health care field for ten years as a Medical Assistant. Mrs.
Brown-Jenkins is married with two children and some of her
favorite things to do are cooking, shopping, fine dining, and taking weekend trips. She is also very involved with her church
and community.
We have a new face in the
Financial Aid Office! Please
welcome Demain Green.
Mr. Green grew up in the
Charleston area and is excited to join the ECPI
team. He studied business
management and operations
at DeVry University and
Charleston Southern
University. He enjoys helping others to reach their full
potential. He also loves sports and is a big fan of the Cowboys.
Financial Aid Also Welcome:
June Yoon, EET Instructor Ann-Marie Kraft, PN
Instructor
Ntombinde Dunmore, PN
Instructor
Dan Myers, CIS Instructor
Leta Drew, English
Instructor
Attention!
Professional Dress Day is every Wednesday!
Make your first impression the best
impression. Employers visit the
campus on a regular basis. If you want
to be successful, you have to look
successful!
Gentlemen, please wear a dress
shirt and slacks. Ladies, please wear a
dress, suit, dress slacks, or skirt. All
should wear business-appropriate footwear.
Practical Nursing Program
In The Classroom
The Practical Nursing program started their fourth group since the program’s initiation less than a year ago. With 56 current
students, the burgundy of their scrubs is making quite an impression on the community of ECPI University and local health-care
providers. The senior class recently held an extremely successful health fair that included helpful information on a variety of common ailments as well as a free blood-pressure screening. The seniors are also busy raising money for their pinning
ceremony. They had both a hotdog lunch and a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale this past month.
Program director, Yvette Spees, has welcomed several new instructors for the program as well as creating contacts with some
new clinical sites to really prepare our students for careers in the nursing field. The nursing department would like to welcome
Larisa Hogan to a new role as the Nursing Administrative Assistant. She has brought with her several years of experience working
at ECPI into this role increasing the efficiency of the nursing department.
New Practical Nursing students Chantel Glover and Marquita Browne at the Senior PN
Health Benefit
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ECPI University
Charleston
Senior PN students Shara McCarley, Olga Schouten, and
Nicole Heyward talk with MA students at the Health
Benefit.
Janette Stinson & LaKosha Sanders at the Health Benefit
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Charleston
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