SCC Closed Friday for In-Service Training

South Central College Closed for In-Service Training on Friday, April 12th

Faculty and staff of South Central College’s Faribault and North Mankato campuses will participate in an annual in-service training day on Friday, April 12, 2013. Both campuses will be closed for the entire day and the college apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this may cause for prospective students and our business partners.

For additional information regarding this press release or South Central College, please contact Ann Anderson, Marketing Director at 507-389-7289 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marketing Update February 2013

By Ann Anderson

Thanks for Your Support
I’m finally back at work, on a limited part-time basis, after being hospitalized for removal of my left kidney on December 24th. Progress is slow but steady. Thanks to all those that have followed my Caringbridge site and provided words of encouragement, cards and prayers. I appreciate all your support. Keep the prayers coming for my complete recovery!

Construction Zone
“Building for A Brighter Future” is the theme that has been chosen for the Faribault Campus Remodeling and Expansion project. Thanks to Sandi Myer for her entry of a theme. Anyone wishing to join the committee to help with the promotion of our construction project should contact Elizabeth Prange or Ann Anderson for additional details.

Major Day On Campus
The Marketing and Recruitment Committee has been making final changes in preparation for our upcoming Major Day events:

We need faculty involvement for the Academic Fair portion of the day. Please make every effort to have an interactive display that engages our prospective students.

Scholarship Promotion
Please help us promote our scholarship application deadline of March 8th. Last year, SCC students received over $300,000 in scholarship support from our Foundations! Returning and incoming students can apply online at: www.southcentral.edu/scholarship. The process has been simplified and no longer requires two recommendations. We have a variety of mailings planned to incoming freshmen, high school counselors and returning SCC students to support this effort but appreciate your assistance in spreading the word!

Marketing & Recruitment Meetings
Our Marketing & Recruitment Committee will meet from 2:00-3:30 PM on the following Dates for Spring Semester:

• Wednesday, February 20 (FBO-B115 and N MKTO E132)
• Wednesday, March 20 (FBO-B115 and N MKTO E132)
• Wednesday, April 17 (FBO-B115 and N MKTO E132)

Please make plans to join us for one or all of our Marketing & Recruitment Meetings. See David Miller or Ann Anderson for more details.

Connection Newsletter
The Connection Newsletter will be published monthly. Please submit your articles to Ann Anderson or Wallace Werling. Our March Newsletter deadline is February 26th, for publication March 7th. Thanks for your assistance in providing news of the great things happening at SCC.

Marketing Update December, 2012

By Ann Anderson

SCC RADIO JINGLE
Our new radio jingle is complete and the master disks should be delivered soon. Thanks to Jeannie Ender, Elizabeth Prange, Jody Bloemke and Ramiro Alvarez for their input regarding the college jingle and Roberta Moorhouse for focus groups presented to her marketing students. For the first time, SCC will also have a Spanish version of our jingle available for use on several area Spanish radio stations. We will also be using our jingle to update our message on hold. For those of you who have called the college and have been put “on hold” ---you have listened to the welcoming voice of retired Business Office Manager, Doug Midthun….for years! Thanks Doug for serving as our “voice” even after retirement!

MAJOR DAY ON CAMPUS
The Marketing and Recruitment Committee has been making final changes in preparation for our upcoming Major Day events:

North Mankato – Tuesday, February 12, 2013
(Academic Fair 9:45-11:00 AM)
Faribault – Thursday, February 14, 2012
(Academic Fair 10:15-11:00 AM)

We need faculty involvement for the Academic Fair portion of the day. Please make every effort to have an interactive display that engages our prospective students.

MARKETING RFP FUNDING
Over $25,700 in program-specific marketing money has been approved to date! Programs can apply for $1500 ($2000 for programs offered on both campuses) of marketing funding to support their program’s recruitment efforts. Deadline for application is December 19th.
The following department was approved since our last Connection:
• Child Development Careers
Funds are available on a first-come basis and application must be made prior to the end of fall semester. See Ann Anderson for any questions regarding the RFP process.

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIC PLANNING
Stamats Market Research Group presented their findings on our Social Media Strategic Plan on November 19. Now the REAL work begins in refining our social media policies and procedures. Copies of the entire report are available on the SCC Website, along with all of our current marketing materials, by clicking on Faculty/Staff on the home page, then under Operational Resources click on “Marketing Materials. The report is entitled “SCC Social Strategy”.

Our Social Media Users group will meet on Tuesday, December 4, from 11-Noon in the IT conference room behind the Copy Shop. Please join us if you have an interest in shaping the policies and strategies to help shape our Social Media presence.

MARKETING & RECRUITMENT MEETINGS
Our Marketing & Recruitment Committee will meet from 2:00-3:30 PM on the following Dates for Fall Semester:

Wednesday, December 12 (FBO-B114 and N MKTO E132).

We are a very active group and we’d love your input. Please make plans to join us for one or all of our Marketing & Recruitment Meetings. See David Miller or Ann Anderson for more details.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please encourage your prospective and returning students to apply for scholarships online beginning December 10, 2012. The deadline to apply is March 8, 2013. We’ve simplified the scholarship process and eliminated the recommendation forms in favor of a request for contact information on references. This will hopefully save our faculty time and effort in completing numerous recommendation forms for their students. Please help spread the word. Our Foundations provided over $300,000 in scholarships during the past fiscal year.

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
The Connection Newsletter will be published monthly. Please submit your articles to Ann Anderson or Wallace Werling. No January edition. Our February Newsletter deadline is January 29th, for publication February 7th. Thanks for your assistance in providing news of the great things happening at SCC.

IT’S OFFICIAL – RETIREMENT JULY 31
My letter of intent to retire July 31, 2013 was presented to President Stover last week. I have had the pleasure to serve three wonderful Presidents during my 23 years at the college; I’ve survived four name changes; two mission changes; and three mergers (Albert Lea, Faribault and MnSCU). I feel truly blessed to have worked for this fine institution, supported by my Graphics team (Wally Werling, Scott Rahe, Jane Geiger, and our talented workstudy student Cassandra Guyer) who continue to make me look good. I knew it was time to retire during the recent creation of our new SCC jingle ----my age missed the targeted demographic by nearly 40 years! It is definitely time for someone younger to assume the duties! The next months are certain to go by far too fast and I assure you…I’m not retired yet!

Marketing Update November, 2012

By Ann Anderson

SCC RADIO JINGLE
Our new radio jingle is about to be unveiled. I sincerely want to thank Jeannie Ender, Elizabeth Prange and Jody Bloemke who served on the taskforce to update our college jingle. For the first time, SCC will also have a Spanish version of our jingle available for use on several area Spanish radio stations.

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE – TOUR OF MANUFACTURING SCC
participated in the Tour of Manufacturing through Greater Mankato Growth and the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 25th. SCC’s Faribault Campus hosted a luncheon and panel discussion followed by a tour of our Computer Integrated Machining Department and local manufacturing facilities. This event was extremely successful and helped to expose high school students and community members to the great jobs available in manufacturing and the education available at SCC. I wish to thank our engaged faculty members who provided such amazing displays and our enthusiastic student affairs staff that acted as our tour guides.

MARKETING RFP FUNDING
Over $24,000 in program-specific marketing money has been approved to date! Programs can apply for $1500 ($2000 for programs offered on both campuses) of marketing funding to support their program’s recruitment efforts.

Congratulations to these departments for already submitting their request for funding:
• Biology
• Construction Field Supervision
• Graphic Communications
• Psychology
• Building Design & Energy Technology
• Medical Assistant
• Farm Business Management
• Office Technology & Administration
• Carpentry
• Agribusiness
• Medical Laboratory Technical
• Community Social Service
• Dental Assisting

Funds are available on a first-come basis and application must be made prior to the end of fall semester. See Ann Anderson for any questions regarding the RFP process.

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIC PLANNING
Representatives from the Stamats Market Research Group will report their findings on our Social Media Strategic Plan with a condensed report at our November 19th Staff and Faculty Meeting (12 Noon). Anyone desiring a more in depth report can join our Facebook Users Group for a meeting from 11:00-Noon in the IT Conference Room (behind the copy shop) on Monday, November 19th. Copies of the written report will be available upon from Ann in Marketing.

MARKETING & RECRUITMENT MEETINGS
Our Marketing & Recruitment Committee will meet from 2:00-3:30 PM on the following Dates for Fall Semester: November 14 (FBO-B114 and N MKTO E132), December 12 (FBO-B114 and N MKTO E132). We are a very active group and we’d love your input. Please make plans to join us for one or all of our Marketing & Recruitment Meetings. See David Miller or Ann Anderson for more details.

MAJOR DAY ON CAMPUS
Please make plans for participation in our annual Major Day on Campus Events North Mankato Campus – Tuesday, February 12th Faribault Campus – Thursday, February 14th The schedule for these recruitment events will be available following our November Marketing and Recruitment Committee Meeting.

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
The Connection Newsletter will be published monthly. Please submit your articles to Ann Anderson or Wallace Werling. Our December Newsletter deadline is November 27th, for publication December 6th. Thanks for your assistance in providing news of the great things happening at SCC.