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Some COD part-time faculty will get health care May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said.
Elimination forces COD softball to think about next year May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The summer started early for the College of DuPage softball team this year.
COD OKs decision to name building after president May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage President Robert Breuder's name will be etched in the history books of the state's largest community college, but now it'll be permanently etched on campus, too. In his last formal action as board chairman Tuesday night, David Carlin proposed the college's 66,000-square-foot Homeland Security Education Center be named in Breuder's honor at the time of his retirement.
Sustainable landscaping is eco-friendly and less work May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Landscaping provides people with a huge array of benefits from shade to rainwater absorption to the prevention of soil erosion and beautification. But it delivers the maximum number of benefits to humankind and the planet when it is designed in such a way that it works with nature, instead of against it.
The lessons Boston bombing taught usApr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Several experts from College of DuPage's Homeland Security Training Institute share their thoughts about what security lessons were learned from the Boston Marathon bombing. “You can't let fear dictate your life,” Michael Casey of the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy said. “Because if you do, then they (the terrorists) have won. But you must be vigilant.”
Glen Ellyn, COD reach lift station agreement Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn public works employees will now be able to work on a village-owned sanitary lift station located on College of DuPage property, under an agreement approved this week. The lift station was constructed in the early 1970s on COD property at 580 S. Park Blvd., and while an easement was drafted at the time, it was never executed, village officials said. COD and Glen Ellyn officials have had discussions about easements over the past seven years, but it wasn't until this week that the village board and college board both unanimously approved a licensing agreement that grants the village a 20-by-60 feet easement.
DuPage hangs on at Harper Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, Harper College welcomed one of the North Central Community College Conference's top softball teams to Palatine in College of DuPage. It wasn't easy for either team, but the Chaparrals (16-9, 10-1) managed to pull out an 11-10 victory before weather and deteriorating field conditions forced the cancellation of the scheduled second game.
Hamilton in, Carlin out, Wozniak stays at COD Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Board of Trustees will maintain its current board majority — although its current board chairman won’t be there to oversee it. Kathy Hamilton, a CPA from Hinsdale, was the top vote-getter Tuesday in a six-way race for two available seats while incumbent Trustee Joe Wozniak of Naperville was re-elected.
Woman gets probation for Batavia retirement home theft Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
A 19-year-old from Warrenville, who authorities charged with stealing and forging checks from residents at a Batavia retirement home, pleaded guilty to reduced charges and received two years probation and 200 hours of community service. Teejana S. Perry also must pay a $1,185 fine and restitution, and spent 15 days in jail after her arrest in December 2012.
Roselle trustee makes ballot challenges an art Mar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Kory Atkinson has developed something of a reputation for himself since entering public office: He's the guy who tries to get other candidates kicked off the ballot. "There's a tendency to think it's just a lawyer doing some slick tricks, but the rules that apply to elections are not ones I've created," he said.
Group pulls support for COD candidate accused of harassment Mar 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The political action committee of the College of DuPage Faculty Association has withdrawn its endorsement of board candidate Frank Flores, Jr., who officials said was fired as a COD employee in 2010 after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. In a statement withdrawing official support for Flores' candidacy, the faculty called the allegations against Flores "untrue" and "clearly politically motivated."
COD considers plans to build training center for first responders Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage officials say the nearest comprehensive training center for emergency first responders is in Texas, so they're taking the lead in trying to bring one to Chicago's suburbs. The Midwest Regional Training Center is envisioned as an off-campus training facility for local, state and federal agencies, as well as an emergency operations locale for those groups to work together during a major incident.
COD candidate was fired for sexual harrassment claimsMar 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A candidate for the College of DuPage board of trustees was fired as a COD employee in 2010 after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced, officials said Tuesday. Frank Flores, Jr. was employed as a temporary assistant aquatics manager from Aug. 18, 2010 to Dec. 2, 2010. Flores said Tuesday he was “dismissed unjustly after a cursory review of the facts.”
COD faculty members question campaign contributions to Chairman Carlin Mar 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Faculty members at the College of DuPage are calling into question campaign contributions received by Board Chairman Dave Carlin from firms that have done business with the college. The Friends for Education COD Faculty Association political action committee, which is supporting two of Carlin's opponents in the upcoming election for COD board of trustees, are firing back at Carlin for statements he made in a March 13 Daily Herald article.
Endorsements: Carlin, Hamilton for College of DuPage board Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endoses David Carlin and Katharine Hamilton for College of DuPage board of trustees.
Faculty endorsements an issue in COD trustee race Mar 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The impact of contentious negotiations last year over a new faculty contract at the College of DuPage continues to reverberate at the Glen Ellyn-based school, and is now playing a part in the upcoming election for board of trustees. The Friends for Education COD Faculty Association political action committee is endorsing two candidates — Ed Agustin and Frank Flores, Jr. — to fill two open spots on the board.
College of DuPage bucking the trendMar 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A DuPage letter to the editor: During their 2012-2013 planning process, College of DuPage administrators set a goal to grow the college's 2012-2013 full-time equivalent enrollment by 1 percent. Despite an economy still struggling to recover and an uncertain job market, COD met that benchmark, exceeding our initial goal by nearly 500 FTEs, or a 3.8 percent growth in FTEs over last spring.
North Central, Wheaton face difficult tasks in second round Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
It's hard to believe that a team with as much postseason success as North Central would go into the first round of the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament and feel inexperienced. However, in their first home playoff game in more than two decades the Cardinals came out of the gates with some obvious jitters Saturday against Centre College. Fortunately for North Central, the overall talent was just too much for Centre to keep up with and the Cardinals won decisively 66-50 led by junior forward Landon Gamble. Coach Todd Raridon's team was steadied after a consistent post presence in the first half.
COD consultant to help school develop ‘brand’ Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage is a community school, but officials want its message to prospective students, donors and residents to be much more. COD is spending $290,000 on a consultant to help develop a “brand” for the school as part of an overall effort to increase its profile from simply a community college to what President Robert Breuder calls a “hybrid” institution.
Some fear new, high-tech GED a problem for low-income test takers Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban education officials are worried looming federal changes to GED testing will leave those less fortunate with one less path to joining the workforce. The test will become computerized in 2014, and the price to take the exam will more than double. Plus, you need a credit card and an email address. "It’s going to be people with the least resources who are going to be left out," Josh Boies of Kane County says.