Massasoit, Past & Present A Journey Through Time Part Three ~ Into A New Century

the associateA NEWSLETTER FOR THE ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Summer/Fall 2010 Volume V Issue 9

Even the drizzle of rain could not dampen the spirits of those attending Massasoit Community College’s

open house and ribbon cutting celebration on September 17th. The afternoon began under gray skies as members of local veterans organizations raised the flag, which was recently flown at an American Base in Kandahar, Afghanistan. A huge tent set the stage for over 250 faculty, staff, elected officials, and community friends who gathered for the much anticipated symbolic event. Secretary of Education, Paul Reville, told the crowd, “We see the demand for public higher education day in and day out in Massachusetts and we are pressing on capacity of our existing institutions. Governor Patrick and I believe that at the heart of our Commonwealth’s future and the heart of our capacity to develop economically is to develop brain power and talent and our community colleges play a central, critical role in this.”

After five years of planning and preparation, Massasoit now has a home in Middleborough. Taking up residence in the former Lincoln D. Lynch School, adjacent to town hall, the location offers many benefits to all; economic invigoration to the downtown area, local access to higher education for the community, and workforce training for the many businesses in the region. Representative Tom Calter said in his address, “Something like this doesn’t come together without passion, energy, and vision of the people from this community and Dr. Wall and his team at Massasoit. This community has recognized that the pathway to refueling and re-energizing our economy is through education.”

Staff and faculty are now gearing up for their second semester at the Middleborough Center. The College has scheduled a wide variety of credit courses. The Division of Workforce Development and Community Education will offer classes for those looking for noncredit career or personal interest options. “Our expansion to Middleborough brings opportunity to the citizens of Middleborough, our host town, and to towns and cities in the region of southeastern Massachusetts. We are here to stay, and we plan and expect to grow,” said Dr. Wall, in his welcome speech at the event. This marks a momentous occasion, as it is Massasoit’s fist major expansion since Canton in 1985.

Massasoit Opens in Middleborough

A Decade of Innovation and Sustainability

Progress and innovation marks the past decade at Massasoit. While there are similarities between the Massasoit of

40 years ago and the Massasoit of today, one close glance will prove that the College has moved forward significantly in every area in order to provide the best possible education for our students. In early 2002, the College community welcomed their new President, Dr. Charles Wall. His leadership continues to greatly impact the College’s future. Access for our students, collaborations and partnership with local and regional organizations, new and innovative programming, and growth in both enrollments and physical capacity top the list of the College’s accomplishments in the past decade under his stewardship.

In the spring of 2001, the College introduced “internet and telecourses.” These courses were the start of a major move to integrate technology into learning. There were 9 courses that spring, and in 2002 that number increased to 20. This fall, online classes made up 49 of Massasoit’s course offerings with an additional 10 hybrids. In an effort to continue to meet student’s needs, in the fall of 2004, Massasoit began offering Weekend College classes. What began as 47 courses running on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and afternoons has grown to 85 course offerings that run all weekend long including Sundays. Introduced this fall, was an all day Sunday option where courses run for only 10 weeks. Weekend College has proven itself to be a flexible learning option that is widely popular with students. If you drive through the Brockton Campus on the weekend, you will find a busy parking lot and the campus bustling with activity.

Starting in 2007, Massasoit proudly unveiled the Shaw’s Modern Language Lab which is a great example of collaboration between private and public sectors teaming up for their community. The Language Lab features interactive listening, reading, writing and speaking opportunities. Emphasis is placed on grammar, sentence structure, idiomatic expression, reading comprehension, and recognizing and developing correct language patterns in sentences and paragraphs. Starting in 2009, the Canton and Brockton Campuses are equipped with SMART classrooms. These technology-based learning rooms have such tools as document cameras, computer controlled projectors, touch screens, and mobile command consoles. There are two fully equipped classrooms, one in Brockton and one in Canton, with a number of additional classrooms outfitted with selected elements of the SMART classroom equipment. These classrooms are user friendly for professors and greatly enhance the learning environment.

Technology has probably been the most notable change of the past ten years, but the College has been busy in other areas this decade as well. One area is sustainability. On March 21, 2007, President Wall joined college presidents nationwide to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. Since then an active campus sustainability committee has been created. The College entered into a partnership with MassRIDES in an effort to encourage carpooling. In November 2007, the College began a single stream recycling program, (a system in which all paper fibers and containers are mixed together in a collection truck, instead of being sorted into separate commodities) which is now fully implemented. Environmental and Energy Fairs have been held, uniting students and community organizations and businesses in sustainable efforts. The Grants Department

established a competition to encourage faculty members to integrate sustainability into their curriculum. Faculty members then use these grant awards to implement their ideas. The College also created a sustainable landscape committee which has been very busy with various activities including planting native species to attract wildlife, and eliminating the campus of invasive plants, while planting beautiful gardens of non-invasive native species.

The campuses’ physical structures have undergone many significant upgrades in the past several years such as the Energy Conservation Project which was a full lighting retrofit complete with new efficient lights and sensors. The Brockton Campus is currently having photovoltaics (solar panels) installed, with 1,760 panels being placed on five campus buildings with potential savings of 453,615kW. Sustainable practices have been implemented in every area of the College, from the Copy Center to the Cafeteria, to water conservation. It has become a true campus-wide initiative.

The inauguration of Dr. Charles Wall, in 2002, as Massasoit Community College President.

paramount for all of us. Listening, speaking, writing, the power of language will continue to be highly important to our wellbeing, your wellbeing, our democracy, our civilization. Frankly, you are on the road -to say it again- through your Massasoit experience to using, knowing, and improving the quality of language skills. Don’t ever stop. To research further about the power of language: look at a fellow by the name of Abraham Lincoln, or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On a more personal level I urge you to slow down some-- you know what I mean. Technology is finally a tool. Relish and savor the ordinary. One of my favorite phrases, and I’ve used it at every commencement I’ve spoken at is smell the lilacs in the spring; also carve a pumpkin in the fall, really enjoy the Thanksgiving dinner because the people around the table someday won’t be there. Get up with the sun and watch the day unfold.

Realize you will always ask the question “What am I going to do when I grow up.” We all ask that question. If I polled the people behind me on the platform, we’ll find they ask themselves that question. It’s not unique to you. There are many answers and opportunities.

Practice kindness whenever possible – it sounds simple, sounds very straight forward, and is hugely important. Visit relatives and friends in a nursing home, do it often, but when you are there make other friends. You will make a world of difference to them and to yourself.

Where did this speech come from – right from the heart to you for you.

We have confidence in you the Massasoit Class of 2010. Go forth and do yourselves, your families, your communities, the state, the nation, the world, and yes, Massasoit Community College proud.

My personal congratulations!

As in past summer/fall editions of The Associate, I have shared my Commencement remarks given to our graduates. I try to talk directly to them, so some of this will sound conversational. Greatly enjoy this time with our Massasoit success stories.

Sincerely,

Dr.CharlesWall, President, Massasoit Community College

From the Desk of Dr. Charles Wall, President of Massasoit Community College

Staff Profile: John Morosco leading the way as Middleborough Instructional Center Takes Shape.

You may recognize him as one of your professors from a business course you took at Massasoit during the past couple years, but these days John Morosco is busy in his new role as Director of the Middleborough Instructional Center of Massasoit

Community College. While John loves teaching and has been doing so for the past 25 years, he is eagerly approaching his new role with the same kind of enthusiasm and creativity he exhibits in the classroom.

A typical day in the life of John Morosco might include a visit to a local high school or technical school where he shares information about Massasoit with students and advisors, attendance at an energy fair or recycling program to share the College’s passion around renewable energy, a visit to a job fair, or networking at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. All that AND advising students already enrolled at the Middleborough campus makes for a full and rewarding day. According to Morosco, “My job is to be the liaison with students and the community. I make sure everything in the Middleborough building is safe, and assist professors to make sure everything is up and running properly.” Not easy tasks, but ones that John takes seriously and juggles with effectiveness.

John Morosco believes that opening the Middleborough campus was a sound and astute vision for Massasoit. In fact, according to Morosco, “Working on the opening of Middleborough has been in progress for 5 or 6 years. It has been a vision of Dr. Wall and the College Community to expand into other locations and markets. Growing Middleborough was far enough from Canton and Brockton for great market potential, but close enough for name recognition.”

John Morosco is the first to admit that he has a passion for education AND teaching and

that’s why his role as Director of the Middleborough Instructional Center makes sense. John still teaches business courses at Massasoit and according to Morosco, “I work for one of the best organizations around and this job is ideal because I get to teach and do everything else.” John has deep credentials in business as well, having run hotels and restaurants, acting as a nursing home administrator, and owning a small business. All of

these experiences support his classroom teaching style as he has a vast collection of business anecdotes to share with students.

Stop by the Middleborough Instructional Center and say hello to John Morosco or give him a call or email. He can be reached at jmorosco@massasoit.mass.edu or 508-947-6737, ext. 4001. He likes to show people around the building, so why not arrange a meeting and quick tour?

When John Morosco is not teaching at Massasoit or acting as Director of the Middleborough Instructional Center at Massasoit, you’ll find him working on his doctorate, sailing, enjoying music or playing cello, and hanging out with

his 13 year old lhasa apso/sheltie mix named Tuffy.

John Morosco Director of the Middleborough Instructional Center

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts its largest class ever in the history of the Massasoit Chapter.

President Charles Wall flanked by (l. to r) MCC Foundation Golf Classic Sponsors from Gaucher Associates, Richard A. Gaucher and Bob Anzalone.

Attendees enjoying the 2nd Annual Arts Festival on the Canton Campus last spring.

V.P. Nick Palantzas, Exec. Dir. Sheryl Savage, and President Charles Wall present citation to Alumni Artist Charles Lanphear.

The title of my remarks to you is “Where Did This Address Come From?” It was not from a speech writer, nor was it from

the internet, although, I could have looked under great speeches, average speeches, short speeches, long speeches, etc. These are my own thoughts for better or worse. Being a historian by discipline, I did consult some of my previous titles: “Wear Sunscreen and Bob Hope Lives.” (That one is surely dated.) “A Falling and a Rising Barometer” (I would have to give the entire speech for you to follow that one), one of my favorites “Bad Poetry is Better Than no Poetry at All,” and last year’s “Study History – Study History.” So, here are a few thoughts from me for you to carry with you and ponder, much like Dr. Charles Desmond, Chairman of the Board of Higher Education, asked you to carry three points with you.

Real knowledge and genuine understanding through education are always at the core of the best of who and what we are, including our prized and vital freedom and democracy. By being here tonight, you are well on the road to appreciating and living that reality. Do you want to consult further sources? I recommend Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson, among others.

I offer you this highly important concept, a favorite of mine, called perspective. It is crucial to have and crucial to use. But what is perspective? It is knowledge, it is thinking, it is vision, it is experience, it is asking the right questions, all combined. When you make decisions for and about life, you want the broadest possible “site line” you can get. That’s what perspective is. It’s what Dwight Eisenhower, President and General, used and had when he warned the United States of the dangers of the military-industrial complex in 1960 – Ike had perspective!

I also offer you the word compromise. It is a good word! It is a necessary part of life, often. Without compromise, the United States Constitution would not have been written in 1787 or ratified in 1788. The rest would have been a different history for us.

And finally on this list are language skills. We can talk to people instantly, everywhere, at anytime, all the time. I’m not going to comment whether that is good or bad, we can just do it. Hopefully you are not doing it during this ceremony! Language skills are

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D ear Alumni and Friends,

I hope you enjoy the summer/fall edition of our Alumni and Friends newsletter, The Associate. As always, I look forward to

your continued feedback concerning this edition and what you would like to read about in future publications.

Please continue to check our web site, www.massasoit.mass.edu to stay informed on what is happening at the college. Please refer to our web site and click on Alumni and Friends to make a general donation on line through PayPal or download the donation form for a designated gift to your favorite fund. If you have any questions please call us at 508-588-9100 extensions 2602 or 2603. We sincerely appreciate your help. Thank you.

Sincerely,

SherylSavage,Executive Director for College Advancement

News from the Office of Development and Alumni Relations & The Alumni Association

HelloToAll!

The Alumni Association meets on the second Thursday of each month from September to June at 7:00 P.M. The

Alumni Association’s Annual Meeting will be held on June 9, 2011. The meetings are held in the Student Center Conference Room the lower level of the Student Center on the Brockton Campus. Please come join us having fun working on events and putting together

a joyous reception for our graduating classes. We welcome any new ideas. Any students with at least 24 credits and all graduates are encouraged to become part of our Alumni Association. Please feel free to contact me at alumni@massasoit.mass.edu.

Sincerely,

BonnieBlackler, President, Alumni Association

Alumni Profile: Meet Alum Germaine Lanzikos, Class of 1973

as a nurse, expert in diabetic healthcare, and later as a superb trainer to other nurses learning to care for diabetic patients. “When I started in nursing, the hospitals were still challenged on how to care for diabetic patients, especially on how to get them ready to go home from the hospital [and care for themselves],” said Mrs. Lanzikos. Seeing a gap in the healthcare system, Germaine Lanzikos decided there was a focus for her, a need

for hospitals, doctors, and diabetics, and embarked on a career that kept her working until her retirement.

During her career, Mrs. Lanzikos spent time working for Healthway, one of the first health plans in the area, and then

went on to spend the biggest portion of her career at Goddard Hospital. At Goddard, she started as a department of 1 focused on

diabetes and according to Lanzikos, “. . . by the time I left Goddard we were so busy that there were 3 other nurses, 2 dieticians,

and a secretary in the department.” During her career, Germaine Lanzikos also became well-known and recognized as a Certified

Diabetes Educator, having taught nurses how to care for diabetics and prepare them for independent living. Her membership in the

American Association of Diabetes Educators brought her great pride and experience, providing Germaine the opportunity to share

all she knew with others. In reflecting on all the doors that her education at Massasoit Community College opened throughout her career, Germaine Lanzikos says,

“I would highly recommend the quality of education and opportunity at Massasoit. The college gives students the

opportunity to make decisions about a career path early on in their education.”

Today, Germaine Lanzikos keeps her family ties close, stays in touch with her nursing buddies, and loves to travel every

chance she gets. In fact, Germaine has been able to keep the happenings of the Massasoit Community College close, as one of

her 10 grandchildren is a student at Massasoit.

Germaine Lanzikos owes much of the full and rich life she’s had to Massasoit. As a testament to those words, says Germaine Lanzikos,

“Living in a small town and going to a small college has its advantages. You can do anything you want to, you just have to want to.

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Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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You Can Do Anything You Want To, You Just Have to Want To

The weather in Bridgewater, MA may have been rainy, raw, and windy on a recent autumn morning, but the climate inside Germaine Lanzikos’s Bridgewater home was full of sunshine and warmth. Mrs. Lanzikos is a 1973 graduate in Nursing from

Massasoit Community College and we had the chance to catch up with her recently. Germaine Lanzikos’s story is a striking one, as she got her start at Massasoit after marrying, working in the family business, and giving birth and raising 6 children. There is always time for education and Mrs. Lanzikos is a shining example of how to fit a college education into your life, even when life is full and challenging. In fact, according to Mrs. Lanzikos, “You can do anything you want to; you just have to want to.”

Having grown up in the small town of Sandwich, MA, Germaine Lanzikos moved to Brockton, MA during high school and was amazed at how “very busy” Brockton was in the 1940’s compared to Sandwich. Like many women of the time, she went on to work in an office and when she married in 1949, her husband and she moved to his family home on Mount Prospect Street in Bridgewater, MA, the town where his family owned and operated a grocery business. Along with her husband, Mrs. Lanzikos raised her 6 children in Bridgewater and still keeps her home there.

Like so many people today, Mr. and Mrs. Lanzikos were faced with changing economics at home during the late 1960’s when the larger supermarkets came to town and the local grocers (like Mr. Lanzikos) were finding it more challenging to make a living. According to Mrs. Lanzikos, “I knew it was time to pitch in at home and since World War II, I had always dreamed of becoming a nurse cadet so I decided that I would enroll at Massasoit and it was a wonderful way to start my nursing career.”

In the early 1970’s when Germaine Lanzikos enrolled in Massasoit’s Nursing program, it was designed to provide practical nursing education and quickly get its students into the workplace. When Germaine Lanzikos graduated in 1973, she quickly entered the workforce and began a long and successful career

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Call for more info - 508-588-9100, x2602, 2603Massasoit receives $10,000 from Bristol County Savings Bank President Dennis Kelly for educational collaboration with Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS.

Saturday, October 23, 2011 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall • We warmly welcome your support!

Thank you to all of our alumni, staff, faculty, and friends who have been so generous with your donations to the College to help us better serve our students and the community.

Please help us to continue our efforts to provide the best education possible by considering a donation now. Every contribution makes a difference. You can make a difference!Please visit us on-line at www.massasoit.mass.edu and click on Alumni and Friends to make a general donation on-line through PayPal or download the

donation form for a designated gift to your favorite fund. If you have any questions please call us at 508-588-9100 extensions 2602 or 2603.

Thank You!

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12th Annual Massasoit Community College Foundation Golf Classic

Monday May 23, 2011 at Thorny Lea Golf Club.

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Annual Fall Gala 2010Dr. Charles Wall and Massasoit students taking a moment out of the festivities for a formal picture

President Charles Wall congratulating Presidential Medallion recipient Manthala (Matt) George, Jr.

President Charles Wall presenting the Presidential Medallion to recipient Jordan Rich.

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Excited graduates preparing for the processional prior to the Commencement Ceremony.

President Wall addressing graduates at the 2010 Graduation.

President Wall congratulating Andy Clicquot, one of the many 2010 graduates at Commencement.

Friends and family enjoying the celebratory graduation cake, that was part of the array of refreshments served to all after the ceremony.

Massasoit’s 43rd Commencement was held on June 4, 2010 in the Asiaf Field House. The Faculty Address was given by Dr. Kevin MacWade of the History & Government Dept. Professor Roland Blanchette of the Social Sciences

Department proudly called each student to the stage to receive their diploma from the college President, Dr. Charles Wall. The Charge to the College was done by alumnus and Chairman of the Board of Trustees James M. Barrows, Jr. Both Manthala George, Jr. and Jordan Rich were awarded the Honorary Degrees of Associate of Humanities. Nicholas Augustas Mosesso was honored as the Presidential Scholar and received a medallion from Dr. Wall.

Commencement 2010 On October 23rd, over 200 members of the Massasoit community gathered for our 2010 Fall Gala,” Making It At Massasoit” at the Massasoit Conference Center to support the United Student Fund, raising over $30,000. The festive evening of

dining and entertainment featured a “Best of Broadway Musical Revue” accompanied by a delicious surf and turf dinner that was enjoyed by all.

Tribute was paid to Manthala George Jr. and Jordan Rich who were both honored with Presidential Medallions for their continued commitment to Massasoit and the community at large.

Thanks to all our attendees and sponsors who support the College, our students, and the community!