Photography students in the Communications Technology program at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown are presenting a new exhibit entitled "Finding Our Frame" from May 1-26 in the Art Gallery. The student photographers are (left to right): (front row, seated) Angela Nicholson, Andrew Hensler, Bryan Johnson; (center row) Thomas Schatzman, Heather Kempf; (back row) Anna Harr, Amanda Cobb, Daniel Klemkowski, Rabecca Townsend, Michal Bobrowski. READ MORE

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Collegewide News, Event Information & Announcements

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant Helps Delaware Tech
Students Succeed in Math

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant Helps Delaware Tech Students Succeed in Math
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to Delaware Technical & Community College to help students succeed in pre-college math through one-on-one and small group tutoring. During the 2007-2008 academic year, the grant will serve approximately 300 students at the College's four locations by providing professional tutors who will help them acquire the skills they need to qualify for college-level math courses. According to College enrollment data, pre-college mathematics is the pre-college course needed most by incoming freshman; more than 1500 Delaware Tech students enrolled in the course last fall.

Fall semester results show that the additional tutoring is having a positive impact. According to Lois Speg, program coordinator for math at the College's Stanton Campus, the pass rate for students in pre-college math classes with Bank of America tutors was 25% higher than classes without a tutor. "Because these tutors are also mentoring them, the attendance, attitude, and preparedness of our students has markedly improved as a result of this program," Speg remarked.

Delaware Tech President, Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr. is especially pleased with the program's success so far: "Helping these students meet with early success in a course they find challenging is significant because our research tells us that students who complete pre-college courses in the first semester have a higher graduation rate. As a former math instructor, I know the difference Bank of America is making for our students, and on behalf of the College community, I thank them for their generosity."

Ric Struthers, market president, Bank of America Delaware shares Dr. George's commitment to education. "We are proud to work with Delaware Tech to provide additional assistance for students," he said. "Education is one of Bank of America's philanthropic giving priorities here in Delaware. Ensuring these students have the resources they need to succeed will create an environment of success for all concerned."

Bank of America has a 10-year goal to give $1.5 billion to nonprofit organizations engaged in improving the quality and vitality of their neighborhoods. It approaches giving through a national strategy called "Neighborhood Excellence,""working with local leaders to identify and meet the most pressing needs of individual communities.

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Owens: College seeks nominations for Arts & Humanities Award
Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is seeking nominations for its 2008 Arts & Humanities Award. The award recipient will be announced June 13 with presentation of the award in November at a special event showcasing the recipient's talent.

This award is presented annually to honor an individual, business or organization for outstanding accomplishments in artistic or humanitarian endeavors that have positively impacted our greater community. Nominations are open to the public. Recipients are selected by members of the Owens Campus Development Council.

The criteria for nomination are: the nominee's artistic or humanitarian contributions must impact the college's geographic area of influence; the contributions may be in either a personal or professional capacity; the nominee must be active in the nominated capacity for at least three years and may not be engaged in an active political campaign for elected office; preference may be given to the timeliness of achievements (current achievements preferred); and the award may be granted posthumously but not in absentia.

Nominations may be obtained by contacting Alison Buckley at (302) 855-1607. Forms must be completed and submitted by May 30 via several options: mail - Arts & Humanities Award, c/o Alison Buckley, Delaware Tech Owens Campus, P.O. Box 660, Georgetown, DE 19947; fax-(302) 855-5982; or e-mail answers to the nomination form questions to: abuckley@dtcc.edu; or in person to the Delaware Tech office in the Carter Partnership Center.

Previous awards winners are Howard Schroeder, Jack Lewis, Howard Pyle, WSCL Public Radio, Gonzalo Martinez, Esq., Rehoboth Art League, Possum Point Players, Delaware Music School, Laura Hickman, Rehoboth Beach Film Society, and Joseph McCarron.

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Owens: Nationally-known businessman Fred Hertrich will address graduates at Owens Campus Graduation May 13
Delaware Technical & Community College, Jack F. Owens Campus will hold its 40th annual Commencement on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. on the east lawn of the William A. Carter Partnership Center.

The distinguished commencement speaker will be Fred W. Hertrich III, president of Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships. This family-owned company, known regionally and nationally for its business endeavors, has grown into one of the top 100 retail automobile groups in America.

Hertrich has served his industry as president of the Delaware Automobile Dealers Association and the Ford National Dealer Council and also served numerous other industry organizations. His success was acknowledged nationally with the award of TIME magazine's coveted TIME Quality Automobile Dealer of the Year. In the August 2007 issue of TIME magazine, a full page was devoted to Hertrich Toyota of Milford and its valued partnership with Delaware Tech and its automotive technology program at the Owens Campus. This highlighted the responsiveness of both partners to the needs of the community and their contributions to the quality of life in Sussex County.

Involvement in the communities in which his dealerships are located is very important to Hertrich. In addition to having served on numerous boards and sharing his talents with various organizations, during the past 30 years Hertrich and his companies have reinvested many dollars and volunteer hours back into the communities via organizations, scholarship programs, and other avenues. In recognition of his commitment to the communities, Mr. Hertrich was named "Business Person of the Year" for Seaford, Delaware as well as Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Ushered seating for commencement will begin at 5 p.m., and a blue ticket is required for all guests sitting under the tent. Seats cannot be reserved, and ticket holder seats cannot be guaranteed after 6 p.m. Guests without tickets may sit or stand outside the tent or view the ceremony via live television in room 529 in the Carter Partnership Center.

The commencement ceremony will be held rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the decision to implement separate indoor commencement ceremonies will be made by 2:30 p.m. The indoor commencement ceremony information will be announced on local radio and television stations or attendees may call the campus Hot Line at 302-856-5555. Receptions for the graduates, their families and friends will be held immediately after Commencement.

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The Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College honored the state’s water and wastewater operators during an annual awards ceremony held Thursday, May 1, in Georgetown. From left to right: 2007 On-Site Professional of the Year Lisa Wood, 2007 Wastewater Operator of the Year Richard L. Buckler and 2007 Water Operator of the Year Ralph Hughes.

Four Environmental Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to, from left to right: Keith Hudson, Wayne Hudson, Steve Rohm, and John (Jack) Hanley was absent from photo

Owens: Water/wastewater operators honored at environmental awards ceremony
Delaware's water and wastewater operators were honored at the annual Operator of the Year awards ceremony, held May 1 at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Richard L. Buckler, of Georgetown, who is the public works assistant for the Town of Millsboro, was the recipient of the 2007 Wastewater Operator of the Year award. There were seven nominees in this category.

The recipient of the 2007 Water Operator of the Year was Ralph Hughes, of Felton, who is employed as the public works superintendent for the Town of Felton. There were six nominees in this category.

Lisa Wood, of Ocean View, who works for Terra Firma Consulting, Inc., was the recipient of the 2007 On-Site Professional of the Year. This category had five nominees.

Each honoree received a wall plaque, a commendation from the Delaware House of Representatives, and a monetary award.

In addition, Environmental Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Steve Rohm of Milford; Keith Hudson of Georgetown; Wayne Hudson of Milton; and John (Jack) A. Hanley of Bethany Beach in recognition of their 'sustained meritorious achievement and significant contributions to Delaware's environment."

Rohm is a retired program manager for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Keith Hudson is a Level IV operator for the Town of Georgetown; Wayne Hudson was the former owner of Clean Delaware, and Hanley was a city engineer for the City of Wilmington.

The statewide Operator of the Year awards ceremony serves to highlight the role of Delaware's water and wastewater operators in protecting the environment. Award winners are chosen for their "outstanding technical excellence and exemplary work ethic contributing to the high level of water quality in Delaware." The awards ceremony is held each year on the Owens Campus, which provides a state-of-the-art Environmental Training Center for hands-on education of operators from all over Delaware and surrounding states. The center has achieved international recognition for the excellence of its training programs.

Co-sponsors for the Operator of the Year awards ceremony were the Delaware Rural Water Association; the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water; the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Water Resources; the Delaware On-Site Wastewater Recyclers' Association; the Eastern Shore Chapter of the Water and Wastewater Operators Association; and Delaware Tech.