Many Voices - One Community

Campus Climate Survey

Lisa Cole — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:30 PDT

Climate represents the atmosphere in which learning takes place at JCCC. Climate represents how students feel included and respected on this campus. The ODEI office administered a campus climate survey to students who have completed 15 or more credit hours.

America II

Carmaletta Williams — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:30 PDT

A poem by ODEI Dean Carmaletta Williams.

JCCC Collections Focus Contemporary American Indian Art

Bruce Hartman — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:29 PDT

Since its dedication in November, 2009, the college's Contemporary American Indian art installation is the most visited collection site on campus for all docent-guided educational tours.

A World Away: US Teacher Who Misses Hoisting of Kenyan Flag

Samuel Siringi — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:29 PDT

Bob Perry traveled around the world, and has ties to Kenya. This reproduction of an article first featured in the Daily Nation, a Kenyan newspaper.

My Lesson

Evan Harmon — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:28 PDT

The decades-old van hurtles down a treacherous, dirt road, lurching violently at each bump, rut, and pothole. With each lurch I am amazed the van does not fall to pieces. I am in Ghana, West Africa, visiting my brother who is in the Peace Corps. And Ghana is soon to teach me something I will never forget.

Madre de los Campos

Miguel M. Morales — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:28 PDT

A poem by Diversity Fellow Miguel M. Morales.

Photographs Offer No Objective Justification

Jon C. Miller — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:27 PDT

Photographs offer no objective justification for feeling certain about anything; as the days pass it is harder to understand what's real.

Full Lip Press

Marvita Oliver — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:27 PDT

I lived in Ghana, West Africa, for almost 12 years of my life. My son and I returned to the states in the cold of December, 2008, to spend time with my family here. Once here, I decided to attend JCCC as a way to help me transition back into living in the states.

Across the Borders

Danny Alexander — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:26 PDT

The singing over the opening bass and synth carried a quaver that sounded a little like American Indian song, but this was clearly hip-hop even before the Arabic rhymes started cascading one after another. And all of that musical color served as a perfect complement to the slide show Sara Jawhari showed of her trip to the Gaza strip.

"We're Only as Diverse as Our Curriculum"

Jim Leiker — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:26 PDT

Twenty years ago, a wise professor told me that any college or university is only as good as its course offerings. Though his wisdom has not dimmed over time, I would amend his statement to say that diversity in any educational institution is only as good as its curriculum.

Intentional Connections = Student Success

Carmaletta Williams — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:25 PDT

Learning really does come first at JCCC. We want our students to be successful, and we have an entire community committed to making that happen.

Full Issue Spring 2010

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:24 PDT

The full issue for Many Voices - One Community Spring 2010

More Than Just Some Rain

Ignacio Carvajal — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:41 PDT

Carvajal discusses his time at Johnson County Community College and the changes which he has seen over four semesters.

The Diversity Next Door

James Leiker — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:41 PDT

This past April, while helping lead a tour of the Fllint Hills for JCCC international students, Leiker is reminded of the diversity within Kansas.

Nationality: Sudanese

Ajok Deng — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:40 PDT

Ajok Deng, former student, discusses Sudan and being Sudanese at JCCC.

A Sharpened Lens

Mackenzie Smith — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:40 PDT

Mackenzie Evan Smith, recent graduate at JCCC, describes time spent living in Morocco.

(Untitled)

Adam Lenk — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:40 PDT

Student Adam Lenk describes his introduction into Japanese language and culture through music.

Vision of the World: Ethiopian Connection Day

Jason Rozelle — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:39 PDT

The Ethiopian community is one of the largest immigrant communities in Johnson County. The ODEI wanted to capture the essence of the Ethiopian community and share it with our JCCC community.

Mexico City

Carlos Duarte — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:39 PDT

A poem by Carlos Duarte, student, poet, member of the Latino Writer's Collective.

Another First at JCCC

Samira Hussein — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:09:38 PDT

The first group of five Egyptian Fulbright professionals sponsored by The Community Colleges for International Development and the State Department arrived at JCCC to study in the Hospitality Program.