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February 10, 1988 Page 6 STAFF PROFILE ON MR. GAMAGE . ’ Didja ever wonder? Didja ever wonder what "burning rubber" means? Does the rubber actually goup in flames? And when you do burn rubber, where does the rubber 07 “MR. GAMAGE Did you ever wonder why Herb Gamage, engineering and mathematics instructor at ACC would leave an awesome, high- “paying job in (extremely warm) California to come back and eons (extremel, with ACC Partakes in This month, ACC will join more than 1,200 other community, technical, and junior colleges in the U.S. to celebrate National Community College month. This was first proclaimed by President Reagan in February, 1986, and. in his statement the President said, "The key word is community. They are truly part of their communities, offering accessible and affordable educatic » President Newport Receives Resolution ao “Mayor _to almost everyone. Michigan ranks as one of the top states in community college enrollments. More than four: million students took credit classes _ at America's community colleges last year, representing over 41 percent of all undergraduate “sun_and fun" over the wind chill, it isa thousand below) Alpena, Michigan? My first thought was, maybe the engineering job was in San Francisco in the Haight-Asbury district in the late ‘60's. But I was mistaken. Gamage was bom and raised in Alpena, and he graduated from the University of Michigan with an engineering degree. He was offered a teaching job, but the thoughts of red_the National students and 55 percent of all first-time freshman in the U.S. Of ACCis especially proud of the vital role it played in developing courses designed to help those workers who were laid off because * of cutbacks in industrial jobs last year. Because of the classes that were offered, many of those the New College Fletch snaents: an back to work beginning new job careers while others have elected to continue taking courses offered by. the college that will help insure their future in the job market. The important features ACC tries to make people aware of are: ‘fishing and gardening. He Community. nme rem thoughts of "chalk and talk", and ‘Gamage headed for California. Gamage was employed at Space Technology Laboratories in California for five years before he packed up his earmuffs and red union suit and moved back to Alpena. The proximity of his family was one of the main reasons for the move back to Michigan. Gamage also found that working with the faculty and students at” ACC was much more enjoyable than working at Space Laboratories. : Gamage is also involved in a number of community services. He has held the positions of treasurer for the Alpena Junior-Senior High Recreational Basketball Association, township clerk for Green Township agd finance chairman for his church in Hillman. For the past 14 years, Gamage has worked as a volunteer fireman for the Green Township Fire Department. Some of Gamage's hobbies include camping, hunting, enjoys helping students sharpen their mathematics and engineering skills. ores the conyenience of being | community based and locally controlled, cost effectiveness with affordable tuition, a caring environment and comprehensive programs with highly qualified instructors. It has been noted that over 80 percent of all credit students in: community colleges are employed either full or part time while they attend college and a majority ‘of students. are: older than the traditional college age of 18 to 21. } The average age ofthe student at ACC is 26 and a large majority of them attend on a part-time basis. In addition to: the educational opportunities offered, the college has a close partnership with business and industry inyolved with area economic development and at the same time, ACC returns millions of dollars to the Alpena area because of the sizse of its. faculty and staff. A group of porronimately Unity 25 students an ac members a at Dr. Newport's reception, held in room 450 NRC, Febuary 9, 1987, This, being a small crowd, was a perfect . example for one of the problems Dr. Newport addressed. He commented that,"Communication is a concern we all should be worried about." The college's students and faculty members, with STUDENTS GATHER FOR RECEPTION meet at, so better communication can be established between the clubs, was brought up. Dr. Newport thought this was an important need, so the clubs can come together and support one another. Another issue brought up was -the smoking policy. There seems. to be a progressing problem with the situation, first it is cold out, second there seems to be alot more — trash out by the doors, someone. mime a need to to supportsone- another, this needs to be done through Soumnunication reception was the perfect partanily for anybody to address the President with their concerns, or praises about the colleges. Dr. Newport answered many pressing questions that were of concern. When ask what would be done pass, Dr. Newport stated, "There are two factors, that will be immediate challenges, one being, to establish stability, and two, to look at where we are trying to get: student center, for all the clubs to | with the funds if the millage did The question of getting a ignored though, so hold-on smokers, maybe heat is not to far away. : Better lighting in the parking — lot, was also a major issue addressed. Dr. Newport said, "I think it can be improved, -and it needs to be i Dr. Newport when asked, “What are you going to do for the ‘college as Dr. Donald Newport he said, "I tend to be very visible as a person. Responsible, open and straight with people, my: door is always open. -I plan to be active in the community and keep ~ looking down the road to where we are trying to get.” which will b Congregational Church at Business Club, is sponsoring a Support Goup e meeting Fone 17, at the First t 7: he support group is open s -all single parents who are presently: attending ACC. designed to help single parents cope with their. oe chedules. licensed social worker, Debra .m topics discussed are those which the group suggest. ¢ Some topics are financial support, school/work/and For more information contact Tammy Cox at 356-4647 or Donna Cochrane at 356-4170. The group is