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Page 3 '°L 3 Issue 9 April_ 13, 1994 I ACC instructor Dorothy Fancher speaks ■ Applied reading course currently in development ln Kansas City I BY MELODY SHARP STAFF WRITER role instructors play in the learn- program for underprepared adult ing preference of their students. students. Fancher and Lynda "Although I joke my stu- Riedasch, developmental studies dent~ just grew taller, it isn't ReadinglnstructorOorothy technician, submitted a proposal true. My college students are Fancher was a featured speaker in June, 1993, covering auditory, not beginning readers. They are at the National Association of visual and kinesthetic learning students who have weaknesses Developmental Education con- ference held in Kansas City, Missouri, March 2-6. Over 1,700 people attended the con- ference designed for teachers involved in post secondary de- velopmental education of underprepared students. As a third year attendee, this was the first time Fancher submitted a proposal for presen- tation. Fancher had become inter- ested in learning style preferences at previous NADE conferences. However, empha- sis had always been placed on students and how they acquire knowledge. Fancher was also "extremely disappointed" with the emphasis on outlining and mapping which, "I felt was not conducive to auditory learning." After her own research within the classroom and atten- dance at other conferences, Fancher began focusing on the preferences of instructors and in deciph.ering concepts from the student~ and four note taking sys- printed page. Regardless of the terns. reason for the deficiency, I en- Reidasch needed to with- deavor to instill effective reading draw from the project and Fancher was chosen to present it last month. Fancher b_ecame a reading instructor "partly because I Dated to read all through grade and secondary schools. Even though I love to read now, I don't con- sider myself a good reader." She was teaching kinder- garten in Detroit when the opportunity presented itself to pursue a master's degree spe- cializing in reading. Her stu- dents were from language deprived backgrounds and she accepted the chaUei;ige to " learn how reading is learned and how to implement reading skills in youngsters." Fancher moved to Alpena in 1988 and responded to a post- ing at ACC to develop a reading strategies in my two reading level classes." The conference included sessions on self-esteem, motiva- tion, math, writing, classroom strategies and "The use of hu- mor in the classroom with The Farside[comicstrip]." Summing up the confer- ence, Fancher stated, "I felt it was worthwhile. I got a lot out of it. I contributed to it. I feel I Fancher is currently work- ing on the development of an applied reading course for underprepared students. This course would be geared toward the vocational technical student. J/( ....t1p11s Bio• W Ca••· -I •olhls Spring is in the air. Robins are out in the yard bobbin' their • little heads off waiting for worms. Someone should tell them it's ~ hard for •them• little worms to squash up through frozen ground. \. Of course maybe robins like frozen entrees. If this is spring then that means summer is next. The summer and rall schedules are out, actually on time, even before early registration. Only one problem though. The dates on the front aren't exactly right and it may be confusing or misleading. Early registration for the summer session, for returning students, is April 18 - June 3, 9 a.m. • 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tuition is due when you register. Fall semester registration is April 18 - August 5, with tuition due August 5. If you have any questions, please call Student Services at ext. 219; they can help clear up any confusion. Everything is coming up roses. Do you have a favorite in- structor who deserves roses? Student Senate is sponsoring the 1st * annual ACC Instructor or the Year - 1994. To get your favorite • • instructor in the (Unning all you have to do is write a 500 word or less essay titled, "The best instructor at ACC is ... " Essays need to be dropped off in the box at VLH reception desk by April 15. The award will be presented at Awards Night April 29. Petitions are out for Student Senate elections. All positions are open for the coming school year. Rain, rain go away, I'm gloomy enough for one day. But if you really want gloom, don't forget to pick up your exam sched· ule. You can find it at the switchboard in VLH. It would seem flowers are not the only thing blooming in the Greenhouse this season. It appears a love bug crawled out from under a leaf and bit two of our instructors at NRC. Congratulations to Debbie Hautau and Mark Milostan on their engagement. I guess Biology and Botany do mix. Head blossom on campus this month is Dot Gonia, Youth Volunteer Corps director. Gonia was awarded Lumberjack or • the Month. Her main hobby is playing string bass which she has done for Besser Chorus and Civic Theatre. She will be playing in ·, ,. . a Thunder Bay Theatre production this summer. Gonia stated, . "Wonderful, I'm speechless. I just don't know what to say." Any- body who knows Dot knows that wasa first. New adviser heads Student Senate BY DENINE KONWINSKI COPY-EDITOR way to be involved with the college and the outside community. He also brings with him new ideas, one of which is 'fall mentoring' during freshman orien- Jeff Blumenthal, currently a developmental tation, where sophomoreswouldhelpnewstudents studies technician in The Learning Center, bas become familiar with campus. been named Student Senate adviser, and •as of Blumenthal also looks forward to working now, it's permanent," he said. with the Student Senate itself. "It's an ambitious Blumenthal was "railroaded into the posi- group, and a healthy mixture as far as ages," he tion," after attending a meeting to see what Student stated. Senate is about. As of now, Blumenthal is getting a feel for "I was kind of wondering about it [the open what Student Senate is doing, and "keeping them position] and before I knew it, I was voted in; but on track" for the rest of this semester. that's okay, I'm happy to be involved," Blumen- Blumenthal is replacing Rob Roose, who thal commented. stepped down from the position as Student Senate Blumenthal feels he can be an asset to the adviser after taking a job in Marquette, at North• organization because he is "young and ambitious• em Michigan University, where he will be a and ~ full of enthusiasm. He sees this as a good fi~ancial aid technician. Bowling aids Big Brothers/Big Sisters By KARA BOOMER STAFF WRITER ACC will be represented when the Big Brothers/Big Sis- ters of Alpena County holds its 8th Annual Bowling Challenge Friday, May 13, at Thunder Bowl Lanes in Alpena. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Alpena is an organization which provides one-to-one friendships between an adult volunteer and a child. The big brother or big sister is a friend and companion to a child who works on goals established in conjunction with the child and his or her family. Custodian Jean Nowak is the coordinator for the ACC teams participating in this year's Bowling Challenge. She stated, "Last year we had two teams that participated and we're try- ing to get more involved this year." The teams that bowled la~t year were made up of the custo- dial staff and secretaries. Teams consist of five people who collect donations for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The goal of the local agency is to raise $20,000 from this event, $50 per participant or a team totalof$250. Alpena Mall recognizes community's volunteers \_ ~ENINE KONWINSKI year. Door prizes include Alpena Civic Theatre season tickets for two in the '94-'95 season, din- ner for two at J&M Roadhouse, free use of Gamble's log splitter (rental value $50), and other company and organizational awards. The two grand prizes are a poolside room and dinner for two at the Holiday Inn ($150 value), and five full service washes, one Blue Coral Wax and one Pennzoil oil change from Ripley Street Car Wash ($100 value). ~Y-EDITOR Some of their larger In conjunction with Lead- ers of Volunteer Efforts (LOVE), ACC's Volunteer Cen- ter is taking part in 'Volunteers: The Promise of a Nation,' on April 17. A display at the Alpena Mall aimed at recognizing ac- tive volunteers and recruiting new ones will cake place in honor of National Volunteer Week. According to Volunteer Center Director Vernie Nethercut, the main purpose of the event is to bring recognition to those who already donate their time in some volunteer effort. Cake and entertainment will be provided. The schedule of events for the day follow: Noon - 1 :00 Music by Ed fahnke 1 :00- 1 :30 Unicyclist/jug- gler Tom Tropic I :30 - 2:00 Puppet show hy Cathy Weston 2:00 - 2:30 Music by Jonathan Pugh 2:30 - 3:00 Music by Bi- focal Brass 3:00 - 3:30 Unicyclist/jug- gler Tom Tropic 3:30 - 4:00 Alpena High Concert and Treble Choirs 4:00- 4:30 Unicyclist/jug- gler Tom Tropic The names of many area volunteers will be placed on post- ers created by local organizations and agencies. The posters will be part of the display, and will be kept at the mall throughout the week. Tables will also be set up, with representatives providing information. Table space at the mall is limited to 35, and will be granted on a first come first serve basis. To reserve a table, contact Bill Daugherty at 354- 7259. ACC's Volunteer Center has been working with the com- munity for 17 years, and places college students with various or- ganizations seeking help each I projects include the Christmas Wish List, helping needy fami- lies provide for their children, and the Volunteen Program at Alpena High School, which works to beautify parks and rec- reational areas throughout Alpena and some of the outly- ing townships. Students interested in do- nating time can contact Nethercut at ext. 335. 2565 B US 23 S. Alpena, Ml 49707 ~(In the Lutes Shopping Center) The deadline for team en- try forms is April 15. For more information, contact Jean Nowak at East Campus. This local agency, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Alpena County, is funded by private do- nations received from local busi- nesses and individuals, with 40 percent of their budget raised through the Bowling Challenge. 354-4461 Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 10amto6pm../4 The Polemic Wanted: Writers Artists Photographers Salespeople Computer Wizards Take English 125! Join The Polemic Staff!