Mel,
 
I'm trying to figure out what to pack for Omaha. Will I be needing a long-sleeve
shirt?
 
Phil

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Oh Phil, bring two! :) (Mel, sorry to preempt you; just happened to be on the
computer now.)

It's been chilly here in the Midwest, below normal temps. The 10-day forecast
for Omaha including the time we'll be there is for near normal temps—highs 60s,
lows 40s, partly sunny to cloudy Wed through Fri; possibility of some rain Sat
and Sun.

So, I'd recommend bringing layers so you can put on and take off as the comfort
level changes. It's unlikely that we'll have an earthquake or a tsunami but we
could have some snow flurries. They're not in the forecast, but few odds-makers
would bet against them.

To paraphrase the movie: "Dorothy, we're not in Southern California anymore."

Lloyd


On Apr 1, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Philip Stein wrote:

> Mel,
>
> I'm trying to figure out what to pack for Omaha. Will I be needing a
long-sleeve shirt?
>
> Phil
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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Begin forwarded message:

> From: Amy Goldenberg <agoldenberg@...>
> Date: April 1, 2011 3:06:59 PM CDT
> To: Amy Goldenberg <agoldenberg@...>
> Cc: Mark Booker <mbooker@...>
> Subject: April AN
>
> Dear AN Contributing Editors,
>
> Thank you all for your great contributions to our April issue, which features
a thematic series on sustainability. AAA members and subscribers are now
receiving print copies, and In Focus contributions are available as featured
articles (pdfs) on the AAA website at www.aaanet.org/publications/articles.cfm.
They will be posted there through the end of the month—please feel free to
circulate this link among your friends, students and colleagues. You can also
comment on the issue by visiting the AAA blog—this month’s theme post is at
http://blog.aaanet.org/2011/04/01/sustainability-featured-in-april-an/. As
always, I also welcome letters to the editor (up to 400 words).
>
> The complete issue of AN will be available online soon through AnthroSource
(free for AAA members). To access AN on AnthroSource simply visit
www.aaanet.org, click on “Member Profile & AnthroSource Login,” submit your
login info, then click “Use AnthroSource now!” Since this brings you to our new
database system,  please take a few minutes to check out and update your profile
information too. Once you’re on AnthroSource, use the green ShareThis button to
announce your own publications or others on a Facebook page, on a Twitter feed,
on a blog, etc.
>
> Right now, we’re working on the May issue. If you haven’t heard from me yet
about suggested edits for May, you’ll hear from me next week.
>
> I’d also like to let you know that the themes for Oct-Dec have been finalized,
and I’m seeking proposals for each. You may opt to incorporate the theme into
your regular column. The themes and proposal deadlines are:
> ·         October: Renovation and Restoration (Proposals due May 20)
> ·         November: Funding (Proposals due June 24)
> ·         December: Peace Corps and Anthropology (Proposals due July 22)
> You may recognize the October theme: I moved that thematic series in order to
place the series on energy (May) right after sustainability. Details on each
series are available
athttp://www.aaanet.org/issues/anthronews/callforpapers.cfm.
>
> Thanks again to everyone for all your hard work on this issue.
>
> Best regards,
> Amy
>
>
> Amy Goldenberg, PhD
> Managing Editor, Anthropology News
> American Anthropological Association
> 2200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600
> Arlington, VA 22201-3357
> 703.528.1902 x1184
> Fax: 703.528.3546
> agoldenberg@...
>
> Keep up with the AAA Blog.
> http://blog.aaanet.org
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Hey SACC Colleagues

I have a client who has hired me to conduct an Internet Survey on the connection
between sexual practices and relationship happiness.
To participate you must be heterosexual and either be married, in a committed
relationship or have relationship experience.

The survey is completely anonymous and takes just a couple of minutes to
complete.  Here's the link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/relationshiphappiness

Thanks so much.
Leanna Wolfe, Ph.D.

Hello SACC Members-

I received a call from a young woman in California who is moving to the East
Coast soon and is looking for an Anthropology program at a community college
in Boston, Philadelphia, D.C. or any other “big” city.  As you know AAA does
not make any determination on quality of programs and I am not familiar with
all of the community college programs.  Could you please let me know if any
of you have suggestions?  Many thanks!

Kathleen


--
Kathleen Terry-Sharp
Director, Academic Relations
Director, Practicing and Applied Programs
American Anthropological Association
2200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: (888) 393-1141, Fax: (703) 528-3546
web: www.aaanet.org


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Every year, the AAPA does a workshop for secondary teachers on human
evolution and related topics.

In the past, we have also found that general anthro instructors at CCs
are interested, so I wanted to let any of you in that area know that we
are holding the workshop on Saturday Morning, Apr 16.

The workshop is free; breakfast, coffee breaks, and meeting registration
are usually included.

If interested, please contact Martin Nickels:
email: mnickels@... phone: 309.661.1909

_Program schedule:_

8:15 -- 8:20 Registration and Welcome (Coffee, tea, juice, pastries and
such will be available.)


8:20 -- 9:00 "Primate Clues to Human Behavior" Dr. Andrew Petto, Univ.
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This workshop focuses on primate behavior and
the many relationships and similarities between what we perceive to be
human behavior and that seen in other living primates. Many of these
behaviors provide insight into our own behavioral repertoire. Behavioral
examples will be provided from each of the major groups, especially the
apes. Information sheets and resource lists will be provided to assist
teachers in classroom preparation and discussion.


9:05 -- 9:45 "Using the Fossil Record in Teaching Human Evolution" Dr.
Michael Alan Park of Central Connecticut State University. This session
demonstrates and discusses differences and similarities between modern
apes and humans. This establishes a "baseline" of observations for
interpreting fossils. Participants will use a series of fossil casts to
assess the pattern of evolutionary change over time. We will end by
considering the "answers" and what they tell us about the evidence for
and pathway of our evolution. Additional information plus educational
resources and materials will be provided.


9:50-10:05: Coffee Break.


10:05 - 10:45  "Human Skin Color Variation and Race" Dr. Pamela Ashmore,
University of Missouri-St. Louis & Dr. Barbara O'Connell, Hamline
University.   This hands-on session provides the opportunity to explore
the adaptive significance of human skin color variation. Participants
will investigate the application of this trait to recognized racial
categories and address misconceptions regarding race and human
variation.  This session will demonstrate how scientific methods can be
applied to the biological study of race and will provide a knowledge
base for teachers to discuss the reality of using human physical
characteristics as predictors of racial assignment. Information sheets
and resource lists will be provided.

10:50 -- 11:30 "Who are you? Strategies for Presenting Forensic
Anthropology and Human Variation in the Classroom" K. Lindsay
Eaves-Johnson, M.A., University of Iowa & Dr. Nancy Tatarek, Ohio
University. When all that remains of a person are bones, forensic
anthropology can help answer this question. Using the tools of
anthropology and knowledge of human variation, one can determine sex,
age at death, race or biological affinity, and sometimes even
indications of a person's occupation. Participants will work through
sample exercises that may be used with their own students and will
receive a list of resources, including videos and a short bibliography.


11:30 -- 12:00 "Q & A Session" Dr. Briana Pobiner, Human Origins
Program, NMNH, Smithsonian Institution. Participating teachers are
encouraged to bring up any problems and difficulties they may have had
teaching about evolution, especially human evolution. Share your ideas
and resources for teaching about human evolution and suggest additional
resources you would like to see made available.

--

-----------------------------
Andrew J Petto, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee WI 53201-0413
CapTel Line: 1-877-243-2823
Telephone: 414-229-6784
FAX: 414-229-3926
https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/ajpetto/www/index.htm

*************
Now Available!!! Scientists Confront Intelligent Design and Creationism.
https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/ajpetto/www/scc2.htm
*************



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Bill Byrne (past president and one of SACC's charter members) has kindly offered
some old anthro journals and printed material of historic and nostalgic value.
Anyone interested may contact Bill directly.

Lloyd

Begin forwarded message:

> From: William Byrne <wgbyrne@...>
> Date: April 4, 2011 3:39:14 PM CDT
> To: Lloyd Miller <lloyd.miller@...>
> Subject: Old Newsletters, AnthroNotes, etc`
>
> Hi Lloyd,  My son has uncovered a treasure trove of old stuff the some old
SACCERs who have nostalgia for old print may actually want. I have:
> Anthro Newsletter, Nov. 83-84 and Vol 26 85 thru vol.37. May 96;
> AnthroNotes from Fall 83 to Fall 95,
> J. Central States Anthro Soc. Jan84-July 88, Central States Bulletin,
> Anthro and Educ. Quarterly, Fall 81, thru March 96 but missing some.  of
Special interest may be Vol.21, Strategies for Teaching Anthro in the 90's.
> Can you ask the SACCERs if any are interested?  I can keep this stuff for a
month of two then it all gets recycled. I sort of enjoyed looking thru some of
it just to fight the old battles.
> A happily Bill Byrne



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Hoping to see at least the occasional SACC tweet and Facebook post from Omaha.
Please.

Bob

SACCers,

We've just concluded our first full day of SACC Fest 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska. It
has been a wonderful conference so far! I'm looking forward to tomorrow's visit
to Little Priest Tribal College, and meeting the students there.

If you would like to follow along, several SACCers are making real time comments
about the meeting with twitter. Go to twitter.com, and search for #SACC_L. You
don't have to join anything, and you will feel as if you're here with us.
Almost. No steak for you.

Fondly,
Laura

Bill Fairbanks, long-time SACC member, is walking across America. Read his daily
updates on the SACCommentary blog at http://ccanthro.blogspot.com/

Several folks asked about the dates of the AAA in Montreal.  The dates
are:  Nov. 16-20, 2011.



Cheers!

Dianne



Dianne Lynn Chidester, Assistant Professor

Anthropology & Sociology

Greenville Technical College

P.O. Box 5616  MS 1042

Greenville, SC  29607



864-250-8729







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You've got to be taught from year to year

It's got to be drummed in your dear little ear

You've got to be carefully taught"

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Hi All -


Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting.  I hope you all had fun.  I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying.  It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.


I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me!  Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments?  Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes?  Is it
getting guest speakers?  Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):


1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other.  Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes.  The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective!  Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this?  Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?


3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center".  I like this idea - my problem is:
where?  There is literally NO SPACE on this campus.  Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet!  And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this?  Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center?  Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input?  I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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Hi, Nikki,

What courses are currently being taught? It may be that the course content,
titles, or catalog description are not that interesting.

Do any students at this school pursue the A.A. degree with the intent to
transfer to a 4-year program? Do the Anthro courses count toward their transfer
credits? If that is the case, then talk to the academic advisors and find out
which colleges or universities are most commonly the recipients of your
students. Check out their Anthro offerings. It would be best of PGCC offerings
corresponded with those courses so that students can place out of those courses
when they transfer. This is something you can recommend that your new dean
consider.

If the A.A. degree is not a big program, then what sort of education do your
students seek? If some study for a business certificate, then an Anthropology of
Business course could work. (Mel showed some research results at SACC which
indicated that a large percentage of Anthro students go into business.) If most
students are Black, you could propose a Cultures and Prehistory of Africa
course. If many are Muslim, then devise a cultural course that would appeal to
that community.

Deborah

From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nikki
Ives
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:18 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments



Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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Nikki:

My strongest recommendation is to try to get Anthropology listed as one of the
options for the required social science - that would give you much more
leverage.  Most community colleges have a "curriculum" process, and you may be
able to change the designation that way.

When I first came on board at Pima, Anthropology was not very strong.  It had
previously been on the list of one of a few social sciences for the College of
Ed at the U of A, and had recently been taken off.

I did a couple of things.  First, there was a general requirement for students
to take a class with a Non-Western Civilization orientation.  Strangely
Anthropology wasn't counted.  I created a new class and called it "Exploring
Non-Western Cultures" - bad title, but it worked like a charm.  When we created
the class, we included the additional curriculum paper work for having the
course reviewed to satisfy this requirement, and we got it (probably just
because of the title).  It quickly became a popular course, and our enrollments
went up.

Following this model, there was a second special requirement for a class with
Gender, Race and/or Ethnicity in the content.  I created a new Gender and
Culture class, did the extra curriculum paper work, and voila, we got a second
class that fit a special requirement, and our enrollments continued to increase.

Oddly, I got people into regular Intro to Cultural Anthro through the back door,
as they enjoyed these courses and wanted more.

We also have a strong Field Archaeology program, which requires our Intro
courses, and so we funnel students who just want to go dig in the dirt into our
classroom classes through this avenue.

In the past 5 years, the Non-Western Civ and Gender/Race/Ethnicity requirements
gave way to NEW requirements - students now, to finish a degree or a "transfer
certificate" (which doesn't require as many classes as the full A.A. or A.S.)
need one class each with content in "Global Awareness", Cultural Diversity" and
"Intensive Writing" (the latter cannot be a regular writing class, but must be
another class with strong writing components, and a page minimum is specified).

I jumped on the band wagon and applied for these requirements for our classes. 
The old Exploring Non-Western Civ gets all three special requirements (the C, G
and I) and is still one of the most popular classes district wide as a result! 
(Our system allows double dipping or even triple, with these special
requirements).  The Gender Class gets the C and G, and most of the rest of our
classes get at least the G, usually a second one.

We are on the list for social sciences that satisfy the social science
requirements for most degrees and certificates, but it is the additional bonus
of knocking out those special requirements that has students choosing
anthropology.

Of course we think we are the best department around, with great instructors (
:) ), and that once in our classes students will continue, and to some extent
the latter seems to be true - we have lots of "repeat offenders" who show up.


*** In brief, I would find out what the process is for being considered a
required or recommended social science, and see if there are any other
requirements you might be able to associate yourself with, and try to build from
there.  Students will go for maximum efficiency where possible.

Mary Kay Gilliland
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nikki
Ives
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:18 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments



Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

One more thing - an online version or a web-hybrid (some face time, some web
time) of an anthro class might increase enrollments overall - but coming from
where you are I'm sure you have tried this.

Mary Kay

From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Gilliland, Mary
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:02 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments



Nikki:

My strongest recommendation is to try to get Anthropology listed as one of the
options for the required social science - that would give you much more
leverage. Most community colleges have a "curriculum" process, and you may be
able to change the designation that way.

When I first came on board at Pima, Anthropology was not very strong. It had
previously been on the list of one of a few social sciences for the College of
Ed at the U of A, and had recently been taken off.

I did a couple of things. First, there was a general requirement for students to
take a class with a Non-Western Civilization orientation. Strangely Anthropology
wasn't counted. I created a new class and called it "Exploring Non-Western
Cultures" - bad title, but it worked like a charm. When we created the class, we
included the additional curriculum paper work for having the course reviewed to
satisfy this requirement, and we got it (probably just because of the title). It
quickly became a popular course, and our enrollments went up.

Following this model, there was a second special requirement for a class with
Gender, Race and/or Ethnicity in the content. I created a new Gender and Culture
class, did the extra curriculum paper work, and voila, we got a second class
that fit a special requirement, and our enrollments continued to increase.

Oddly, I got people into regular Intro to Cultural Anthro through the back door,
as they enjoyed these courses and wanted more.

We also have a strong Field Archaeology program, which requires our Intro
courses, and so we funnel students who just want to go dig in the dirt into our
classroom classes through this avenue.

In the past 5 years, the Non-Western Civ and Gender/Race/Ethnicity requirements
gave way to NEW requirements - students now, to finish a degree or a "transfer
certificate" (which doesn't require as many classes as the full A.A. or A.S.)
need one class each with content in "Global Awareness", Cultural Diversity" and
"Intensive Writing" (the latter cannot be a regular writing class, but must be
another class with strong writing components, and a page minimum is specified).

I jumped on the band wagon and applied for these requirements for our classes.
The old Exploring Non-Western Civ gets all three special requirements (the C, G
and I) and is still one of the most popular classes district wide as a result!
(Our system allows double dipping or even triple, with these special
requirements). The Gender Class gets the C and G, and most of the rest of our
classes get at least the G, usually a second one.

We are on the list for social sciences that satisfy the social science
requirements for most degrees and certificates, but it is the additional bonus
of knocking out those special requirements that has students choosing
anthropology.

Of course we think we are the best department around, with great instructors (
:) ), and that once in our classes students will continue, and to some extent
the latter seems to be true - we have lots of "repeat offenders" who show up.

*** In brief, I would find out what the process is for being considered a
required or recommended social science, and see if there are any other
requirements you might be able to associate yourself with, and try to build from
there. Students will go for maximum efficiency where possible.

Mary Kay Gilliland
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:SACC-L%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:SACC-L%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of
Nikki Ives
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:18 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:SACC-L%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments

Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi, Nikki:

It seems you have lots of great ideas! One other point to remember is that
Anthropology fulfills a "Diversity" or "Multi-cultural" requirement for many
4-year schools. I would take a quick look at local 4-years and then market
Anthro as fulfilling their needs.

Sydney

Sydney Hart, Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Social Sciences Department
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, and Global Studies
Wilbur Wright College
4300 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
>>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...> 04/12/11 9:18 AM >>>
Hi All -


Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting.  I hope you all had fun.  I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying.  It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.


I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me!  Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments?  Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes?  Is it
getting guest speakers?  Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):


1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other.  Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes.  The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective!  Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this?  Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?


3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center".  I like this idea - my problem is:
where?  There is literally NO SPACE on this campus.  Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet!  And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this?  Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center?  Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input?  I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Nikki,


I suggest you survey some of the current anthropology students to see what they
would like to see offered. Our department did this and were a bit surprised. We
typically offer multiple sections of the intro courses but offer several
different second year courses. Our enrolments weren't going as good as we
thought they should so rather than guess what the students wanted, we asked
them. We did a survey asking students  what other courses they would be
interested in taking (beyond the intro course). As a result, one course we
regularly offered every year is now out of the rotation completely, we have
reduced the frequency of some others, and have initiated some new courses. Our
most popular courses (other than our intro courses) are now Anthropology of
Religion, Anthropology of Food, and Ethnomusicology. I expect interests will
change over the next few years, but we won't forget to survey the students
again.   We do not simply follow the survey to choose our course offerings. We
also consider what is best for the students in regards to transferability and
completion of associate degrees, and instructor interest and expertise,
but.....student interest is valuable when you throw it into the mix.

I also suggest that you make yourself known to prospective students  in a very
simple way. I think if the students can put a face to the instructor, in most
cases they will think more seriously about taking the course. When I recruit
students for my fieldschool, I very rarely get applications from any student who
has not personally seen me in the classroom. I used to get other anthropologists
and historians and geographers entusiastically promote my fieldschool in their
classes, but I got very few applications. Once I started to go into those
instructor's myself for a two or three minute promo, I started getting many
applications. I think just removing the "unknown" (as in not knowing the
instructor) can clear a big hurdle to student enrolment.

Along that same line of thinking, you can ask some of your cnon-anthropology
colleagues if you can promote anthropology in their classes. Or, better yet, you
can offer to give a guest lecture in some of your non-anthropology colleague's
courses. It will make you known, and students will follow.

Good luck with the interview.

Bob



>>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...> 04/12/11 7:18 AM >>>
Hi All -


Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting.  I hope you all had fun.  I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying.  It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.


I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me!  Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments?  Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes?  Is it
getting guest speakers?  Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):


1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other.  Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes.  The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective!  Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this?  Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?


3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center".  I like this idea - my problem is:
where?  There is literally NO SPACE on this campus.  Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet!  And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this?  Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center?  Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input?  I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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At Pima we have a new course, started by our new full-time instructor, Dianna
Repp, which focuses on Anthropology and Body Art.  She has only one section, but
it is packed full.

Mary Kay

From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Muckle
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:12 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments



Nikki,

I suggest you survey some of the current anthropology students to see what they
would like to see offered. Our department did this and were a bit surprised. We
typically offer multiple sections of the intro courses but offer several
different second year courses. Our enrolments weren't going as good as we
thought they should so rather than guess what the students wanted, we asked
them. We did a survey asking students what other courses they would be
interested in taking (beyond the intro course). As a result, one course we
regularly offered every year is now out of the rotation completely, we have
reduced the frequency of some others, and have initiated some new courses. Our
most popular courses (other than our intro courses) are now Anthropology of
Religion, Anthropology of Food, and Ethnomusicology. I expect interests will
change over the next few years, but we won't forget to survey the students
again. We do not simply follow the survey to choose our course offerings. W e
also consider what is best for the students in regards to transferability and
completion of associate degrees, and instructor interest and expertise,
but.....student interest is valuable when you throw it into the mix.

I also suggest that you make yourself known to prospective students in a very
simple way. I think if the students can put a face to the instructor, in most
cases they will think more seriously about taking the course. When I recruit
students for my fieldschool, I very rarely get applications from any student who
has not personally seen me in the classroom. I used to get other anthropologists
and historians and geographers entusiastically promote my fieldschool in their
classes, but I got very few applications. Once I started to go into those
instructor's myself for a two or three minute promo, I started getting many
applications. I think just removing the "unknown" (as in not knowing the
instructor) can clear a big hurdle to student enrolment.

Along that same line of thinking, you can ask some of your cnon-anthropology
colleagues if you can promote anthropology in their classes. Or, better yet, you
can offer to give a guest lecture in some of your non-anthropology colleague's
courses. It will make you known, and students will follow.

Good luck with the interview.

Bob

>>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...<mailto:ikkinh%40yahoo.com>> 04/12/11 7:18 AM
>>>
Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi All -

Thanks so much for the feedback!

Right now we offer:

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Introduction to Archaeology
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
Peoples and Cultures

The only two that ever run are the intro to cultural/physical anthro courses.  I
think we need to rename the magic and witchcraft one.  We have a high number of
students here who refuse to read Harry Potter in the Children's Lit classes and
I just get the feeling that anything with magic and witchcraft in the title is a
major turn-off for many of our students here.


I have proposed new courses with a lackluster response.  One proposal was "Women
in Japan" since I am the club advisor for the Anime Club and many of the
students in this club have expressed an interest.  I thought this could avoid
the curriculum committee and fall into the "Peoples and Cultures" category and
also be used in the Women's Studies program.  That proposal did not go over
well.  Maybe it is just because I'm an adjunct, I'm not sure.

Apparently it is perceived as being "a lot of work" to get a new course past the
curriculum committee and I haven't found much support in that area.  Of course,
if I get this position, I will lobby for that again.  As far as making the
course "required" I'm not sure if that is an option any time soon.  Again, I'll
lobby for that with all of this advice in mind if I get this position.

I like the idea of determining what it could fulfill at four-year colleges and
see if the advisors can advise accordingly.


Bob, you're right about the personal touch. During the peak registration time I
go over to the registration area and talk to students and talk up my classes.
It does seem to work so I'll keep doing that.  Thanks again for all of your
feedback - I really appreciate it!


Nikki





________________________________
From: Sydney Hart <shart9@...>
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 1:04:52 PM
Subject: Re: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments


Hi, Nikki:

It seems you have lots of great ideas! One other point to remember is that
Anthropology fulfills a "Diversity" or "Multi-cultural" requirement for many
4-year schools. I would take a quick look at local 4-years and then market
Anthro as fulfilling their needs.

Sydney

Sydney Hart, Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Social Sciences Department
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, and Global Studies
Wilbur Wright College
4300 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
>>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...> 04/12/11 9:18 AM >>>
Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting.  I hope you all had fun.  I have a

question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying.  It has been neglected

over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me!  Not to mention the fact that

there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments?  Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes?  Is it
getting guest speakers?  Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other.  Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes.  The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective!  Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science

requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this?  Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at

the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this

happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center".  I like this idea - my problem is:
where?  There is literally NO SPACE on this campus.  Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet!  And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this?  Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center?  Has anyone ever done this or heard of

this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input?  I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I can see your point about the Magic and Witchcraft course. Perhaps your
students just aren’t going to be happy with an Anthro of religion course under
any title. I think your titles are really bland. “Peoples and Cultures” is
not only bland but vague. Even a retitling of the courses, without any
restructuring, might help.

Yes, I can agree from experience that being an adjunct makes it much harder to
push changes through. However, new courses always have to be introduced.
Education needs don’t stand still. Talk to faculty in other departments to
find out their experiences in bringing new courses on board.

One problem about planning new courses is that it often takes at least a year
from initial approval to getting listed in the catalog and students registered.

From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nikki
Ives
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:24 PM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments



Hi All -

Thanks so much for the feedback!

Right now we offer:

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Introduction to Archaeology
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
Peoples and Cultures

The only two that ever run are the intro to cultural/physical anthro courses. I
think we need to rename the magic and witchcraft one. We have a high number of
students here who refuse to read Harry Potter in the Children's Lit classes and
I just get the feeling that anything with magic and witchcraft in the title is a
major turn-off for many of our students here.

I have proposed new courses with a lackluster response. One proposal was "Women
in Japan" since I am the club advisor for the Anime Club and many of the
students in this club have expressed an interest. I thought this could avoid
the curriculum committee and fall into the "Peoples and Cultures" category and
also be used in the Women's Studies program. That proposal did not go over
well. Maybe it is just because I'm an adjunct, I'm not sure.

Apparently it is perceived as being "a lot of work" to get a new course past the
curriculum committee and I haven't found much support in that area. Of course,
if I get this position, I will lobby for that again. As far as making the
course "required" I'm not sure if that is an option any time soon. Again, I'll
lobby for that with all of this advice in mind if I get this position.

I like the idea of determining what it could fulfill at four-year colleges and
see if the advisors can advise accordingly.

Bob, you're right about the personal touch. During the peak registration time I
go over to the registration area and talk to students and talk up my classes.
It does seem to work so I'll keep doing that. Thanks again for all of your
feedback - I really appreciate it!

Nikki

________________________________
From: Sydney Hart <shart9@...<mailto:shart9%40ccc.edu>>
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:SACC-L%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 1:04:52 PM
Subject: Re: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments

Hi, Nikki:

It seems you have lots of great ideas! One other point to remember is that
Anthropology fulfills a "Diversity" or "Multi-cultural" requirement for many
4-year schools. I would take a quick look at local 4-years and then market
Anthro as fulfilling their needs.

Sydney

Sydney Hart, Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Social Sciences Department
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, and Global Studies
Wilbur Wright College
4300 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
>>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...<mailto:ikkinh%40yahoo.com>> 04/12/11 9:18 AM
>>>
Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a

question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been neglected

over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact that

there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science

requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at

the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this

happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard of

this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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Nikki:  It sounds like you have lots of good ideas – it’s a matter of
finding the right avenues at your college to make these things work.  Simple
things such as re-naming classes might be very helpful.  Find out if the
Curriculum process is really that difficult, or maybe even get on the curriculum
council or committee.  And you are absolutely right that most important in all
this is transferability – if it doesn’t transfer mostly it won’t work.

Good luck with the application!

Mary Kay

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Hi All -

Thanks so much for the feedback!

Right now we offer:

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Introduction to Archaeology
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
Peoples and Cultures

The only two that ever run are the intro to cultural/physical anthro courses. I
think we need to rename the magic and witchcraft one. We have a high number of
students here who refuse to read Harry Potter in the Children's Lit classes and
I just get the feeling that anything with magic and witchcraft in the title is a
major turn-off for many of our students here.

I have proposed new courses with a lackluster response. One proposal was "Women
in Japan" since I am the club advisor for the Anime Club and many of the
students in this club have expressed an interest. I thought this could avoid
the curriculum committee and fall into the "Peoples and Cultures" category and
also be used in the Women's Studies program. That proposal did not go over
well. Maybe it is just because I'm an adjunct, I'm not sure.

Apparently it is perceived as being "a lot of work" to get a new course past the
curriculum committee and I haven't found much support in that area. Of course,
if I get this position, I will lobby for that again. As far as making the
course "required" I'm not sure if that is an option any time soon. Again, I'll
lobby for that with all of this advice in mind if I get this position.

I like the idea of determining what it could fulfill at four-year colleges and
see if the advisors can advise accordingly.

Bob, you're right about the personal touch. During the peak registration time I
go over to the registration area and talk to students and talk up my classes.
It does seem to work so I'll keep doing that. Thanks again for all of your
feedback - I really appreciate it!

Nikki

________________________________
From: Sydney Hart <shart9@...<mailto:shart9%40ccc.edu>>
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:SACC-L%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 1:04:52 PM
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Hi, Nikki:

It seems you have lots of great ideas! One other point to remember is that
Anthropology fulfills a "Diversity" or "Multi-cultural" requirement for many
4-year schools. I would take a quick look at local 4-years and then market
Anthro as fulfilling their needs.

Sydney

Sydney Hart, Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Social Sciences Department
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, and Global Studies
Wilbur Wright College
4300 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
>>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...<mailto:ikkinh%40yahoo.com>> 04/12/11 9:18 AM
>>>
Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a

question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been neglected

over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact that

there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science

requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at

the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this

happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard of

this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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It was a wonderful SACCfest in Omaha!  Mel, you did such a terrific job of
organizing and keeping us on track.  As usual, SACC takes me to places that are
new, interesting, and where I might not otherwise go.



The hotel was unbelievable.  I think it's the best I've experienced at SACCfest!
We had suites, free breakfasts, and, most importantly, a free happy hour when we
were back at the hotel in time.



The location of the hotel was terrific.  If folks didn't explore the gastronomic
opportunities in Old Market, they really missed out.  I had Omaha steaks, some
of the best Persian food ever, and ate at a French Café.  I heard the Italian
restaurant was really good, too.  I'm sorry I didn't have more time to explore!



The guest speaker made forensic anthropology real and important.  It was a tough
topic to watch and hear about, but well worth it.



The students from University of South Dakota (Dona Davis is calling them the
"SACCettes") presented excellent papers and were fun to hang out with.  I hope
we didn't scare them off!



Becky, thanks again for organizing the papers so they were all part of a
cohesive whole.  How do you do that?



Thanks to presenters for sharing their knowledge.



The tour of the Primate Center at  the Henry Doorley Zoo was unbelievable.  I
can't believe we got so close to those wonderful silverbacks.  I had to stand
with my hands in my pockets to keep from making contact.  I doubt that I will
ever get an opportunity to be that up close and personal with gorillas!



Mel, thank you for working so hard to make it possible for us to visit Little
Priest Tribal College.  Their kindness and hospitality, especially the drumming
and prayer, were moving and important for me.  Having the Tribal Council
Chairman was particularly interesting.  They were all so open to any questions
we had even though they had said they didn't want us to be like anthropologists
asking lots of questions. I hope they got as much out of our visit as I did.  I
gotta get a recipe for fry bread!



I never would have gone to Boys Town but now that I've seen what they do and how
they do it and hearing the testimonies of our two young guides, I'm ashamed that
I didn't visit there when I lived in South Dakota.  It just goes to show that
Margaret Mead was right:    Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever
has. <http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/33522.html>



And, it was so cool to wander around Elephant Hall and have dinner with friends
in such an extraordinary place.  Ribs, anyone?



Chuck and Gayle, thanks for delivering the SACC Net.  I promised Lloyd that I'll
write a little later on the adventures of the net!



Last, but not least, one of the best things about SACCfest is renewing
friendships.



Mel and Leatha, thank you so much for making this such a special SACCfest.



Thanks to everyone who contributed to another memorable event.



Cheers!

Dianne







Dianne Lynn Chidester, Assistant Professor

Anthropology & Sociology

Greenville Technical College

P.O. Box 5616  MS 1042

Greenville, SC  29607



864-250-8729







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You've got to be taught from year to year

It's got to be drummed in your dear little ear

You've got to be carefully taught"

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Mel, Dianne's email reminded me that we'll want a description of the annual
meeting from the president for the website. Anyone have photos they'd like to
include?  Ann


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It was a wonderful SACCfest in Omaha! Mel, you did such a terrific job of
organizing and keeping us on track. As usual, SACC takes me to places that are
new, interesting, and where I might not otherwise go.

The hotel was unbelievable. I think it's the best I've experienced at SACCfest!
We had suites, free breakfasts, and, most importantly, a free happy hour when we
were back at the hotel in time.

The location of the hotel was terrific. If folks didn't explore the gastronomic
opportunities in Old Market, they really missed out. I had Omaha steaks, some of
the best Persian food ever, and ate at a French Café. I heard the Italian
restaurant was really good, too. I'm sorry I didn't have more time to explore!

The guest speaker made forensic anthropology real and important. It was a tough
topic to watch and hear about, but well worth it.

The students from University of South Dakota (Dona Davis is calling them the
"SACCettes") presented excellent papers and were fun to hang out with. I hope we
didn't scare them off!

Becky, thanks again for organizing the papers so they were all part of a
cohesive whole. How do you do that?

Thanks to presenters for sharing their knowledge.

The tour of the Primate Center at the Henry Doorley Zoo was unbelievable. I
can't believe we got so close to those wonderful silverbacks. I had to stand
with my hands in my pockets to keep from making contact. I doubt that I will
ever get an opportunity to be that up close and personal with gorillas!

Mel, thank you for working so hard to make it possible for us to visit Little
Priest Tribal College. Their kindness and hospitality, especially the drumming
and prayer, were moving and important for me. Having the Tribal Council Chairman
was particularly interesting. They were all so open to any questions we had even
though they had said they didn't want us to be like anthropologists asking lots
of questions. I hope they got as much out of our visit as I did. I gotta get a
recipe for fry bread!

I never would have gone to Boys Town but now that I've seen what they do and how
they do it and hearing the testimonies of our two young guides, I'm ashamed that
I didn't visit there when I lived in South Dakota. It just goes to show that
Margaret Mead was right: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
<http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/33522.html>

And, it was so cool to wander around Elephant Hall and have dinner with friends
in such an extraordinary place. Ribs, anyone?

Chuck and Gayle, thanks for delivering the SACC Net. I promised Lloyd that I'll
write a little later on the adventures of the net!

Last, but not least, one of the best things about SACCfest is renewing
friendships.

Mel and Leatha, thank you so much for making this such a special SACCfest.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to another memorable event.

Cheers!

Dianne

Dianne Lynn Chidester, Assistant Professor

Anthropology & Sociology

Greenville Technical College

P.O. Box 5616 MS 1042

Greenville, SC 29607

864-250-8729

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You've got to be taught from year to year

It's got to be drummed in your dear little ear

You've got to be carefully taught"

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In case you hadn't heard, Lewis Binford died yesterday (April 11th).

He was controversial, and some of his stuff was tough to read, but he had many
seminal publications and led the charge into processual archaeology beginning in
the 1960s. He made signficant contributions to the development of archaeological
method and theory in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and the early years of the 21st
century.

He was one of those larger-than-life figures, and in my view one of the two or
three most influential archaeologist of the 20th century. Not just in North
America, but globally.

I wasn't really a fan of his specific work, but I am grateful for the broader
intellectual changes he brought to the discipline.

Bob

Nikki,

I suggest you contact Amanda Paskey at Cosumnes River College (California).  She
and her two colleagues have done some very innovative things for their
department.  One is that they have a Facebook page (they are very careful with
it); they have "Lunch with an anthropologist" on a regular basis, and they have
several other activities.  They even have a logo which is a take off on the old
"Charlie's Angels:"  since there are three female anthros at Cosumnes River,
they are the Anthro Angels.  I know it sounds hokey, but the three of them have
the ability to pull it off!

I agree with Mary that you will want to get those courses incorporated into the
degree/transfer requirements FIRST, but ideas like the ones above can help you
instigate internal interest as well.

Good luck!

~Pam Ford
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA


-----Original Message-----
From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Nikki Ives
Sent: Tue 4/12/2011 7:18 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments

Hi All -


Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting.  I hope you all had fun.  I have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying.  It has been neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
retiring anthropology person.


I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me!  Not to mention the fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments?  Any ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes?  Is it
getting guest speakers?  Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
interview, if I even get an interview):


1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other.  Strategically place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
classes.  The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective!  Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
this?  Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?


3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center".  I like this idea - my problem is:
where?  There is literally NO SPACE on this campus.  Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet!  And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this?  Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center?  Has anyone ever done this or heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input?  I know you are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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My strongest recommendation is to try to get Anthropology listed as one
of the options for the required social science - that would give you
much more leverage. Most community colleges have a "curriculum"
process, and you may be able to change the designation that way.


especially for a nursing/ health sciences major.
Good Luck - Mike Pavlik


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Subject: RE: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments




Nikki:

My strongest recommendation is to try to get Anthropology listed as one
of the options for the required social science - that would give you
much more leverage. Most community colleges have a "curriculum"
process, and you may be able to change the designation that way.

When I first came on board at Pima, Anthropology was not very strong.
It had previously been on the list of one of a few social sciences for
the College of Ed at the U of A, and had recently been taken off.

I did a couple of things. First, there was a general requirement for
students to take a class with a Non-Western Civilization orientation.
Strangely Anthropology wasn't counted. I created a new class and called
it "Exploring Non-Western Cultures" - bad title, but it worked like a
charm. When we created the class, we included the additional curriculum
paper work for having the course reviewed to satisfy this requirement,
and we got it (probably just because of the title). It quickly became a
popular course, and our enrollments went up.

Following this model, there was a second special requirement for a
class with Gender, Race and/or Ethnicity in the content. I created a
new Gender and Culture class, did the extra curriculum paper work, and
voila, we got a second class that fit a special requirement, and our
enrollments continued to increase.

Oddly, I got people into regular Intro to Cultural Anthro through the
back door, as they enjoyed these courses and wanted more.

We also have a strong Field Archaeology program, which requires our
Intro courses, and so we funnel students who just want to go dig in the
dirt into our classroom classes through this avenue.

In the past 5 years, the Non-Western Civ and Gender/Race/Ethnicity
requirements gave way to NEW requirements - students now, to finish a
degree or a "transfer certificate" (which doesn't require as many
classes as the full A.A. or A.S.) need one class each with content in
"Global Awareness", Cultural Diversity" and "Intensive Writing" (the
latter cannot be a regular writing class, but must be another class
with strong writing components, and a page minimum is specified).

I jumped on the band wagon and applied for these requirements for our
classes. The old Exploring Non-Western Civ gets all three special
requirements (the C, G and I) and is still one of the most popular
classes district wide as a result! (Our system allows double dipping or
even triple, with these special requirements). The Gender Class gets
the C and G, and most of the rest of our classes get at least the G,
usually a second one.

We are on the list for social sciences that satisfy the social science
requirements for most degrees and certificates, but it is the
additional bonus of knocking out those special requirements that has
students choosing anthropology.

Of course we think we are the best department around, with great
instructors ( :) ), and that once in our classes students will
continue, and to some extent the latter seems to be true - we have lots
of "repeat offenders" who show up.

*** In brief, I would find out what the process is for being considered
a required or recommended social science, and see if there are any
other requirements you might be able to associate yourself with, and
try to build from there. Students will go for maximum efficiency where
possible.

Mary Kay Gilliland
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

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Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:18 AM
To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments

Hi All -

Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I
have a
question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so
long...

The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at
Prince
George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of
service.
Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been
neglected
over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that
at this
point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace
the
retiring anthropology person.

I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied
for the
job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at
the end
of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the
program
and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope
that
this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the
fact that
there will be an increase in students who are educated in the
fascinating and
relevant field of anthropology.

So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any
ideas?
Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is
it
getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job,
here are
the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during
the
interview, if I even get an interview):

1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is
on one
side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically
place
this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
registration period. (I actually already do this).

2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to
anthropology
classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective!
Yes, a
few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that
anthropology
is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required"
social science
requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever
done
this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come
speak at
the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or
African
American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the
speaker - this
happens a lot on our campus :-(

4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my
problem is:
where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next
semester.
They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's
closet! And,
where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this?
Maybe I
could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or
heard of
this?

These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you
are all
busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much
appreciated.
Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or
at least
have something to say in the interview)!

thanks,
Nikki

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Nikki: I am looking for a copy of the plan that I did when I started building an
anthro program at a similar community college with a similar demographic. Until
then, let me add a few items from memory, as we built our program with many of
the same problems over a relatively few years from one intro cultural section to
a three field program, with
   1.. It is important to build with a dean partner and an approved plan. Build
toward a dept. with separate budget and a Program Coordinator position formed
with your Dean. Offer a written 3-5 Year Plan for growth and development of
anthro in a local-global context. (local club, local digs, local presentations
in ethnic neighborhood centers, to counseling dept., to linked occupational
programs: nursing, law enforcement, hospitality management, Honor's Program.)
Deans like this kind of linkage and you can include faculty partners in the
linked areas...I did Food and Culture projects added to my 1010 class linked to
Hospitality Management, health/medical care projects with my nursing
students...was going to try a pre-Forensics section of  Intro to Biological Anth
and Intro to Archeology linked to local forensics programs .
   2.. If you do archaeology, try linking the course to a campus field site for
historical arch. and get a grant to do so.  External local/state/national grants
bring with them admin support and in-kind contribution...I got a lab in our
campus from this effort. You can start this field effort with a high school(s)
linked with credit in escrow program. Archaeology only fills with such student
populations...look for a high school history or soc. studies partner to do that.
   3.. 3 cultural sections: Intro to Cultural, Peoples and Cultures, and Urban
Cultures...we had a Magic W, and Rel., but it died without linking to the
Religion/Philosophy Dept...and I had to take out the Magic label as it was
attacked by the heavy-handed Christian evangelicals in our counseling dept. and
among the faculty. The Peoples and Cultures course is a comparative ethnology
course that I wrote and was first done as a videocourse produced at our college,
then reworked into a web class that runs 4-6 sections as a 200-level class that
satisfies a local non-Western diversity requirement for our linked 4 year
university.
   4.. Growth began with utilizing the new delivery systems as they came up:
telecourses, webcourses, cable courses. For 1010 the first growth happened with
use of Faces of Culture telecourse and use of the video series for our
traditional classes...then we constructed our own cable and video classes with a
county-wide draw for students....then we got into web classes and built quickly
with those.
   5.. we also marketed classes online to high schools for credit in escrow, to
other off-site students like military personnel and students wanting to take
anthro at our college rather than local 4 year colleges.
   6.. we built anth 1010 from one to 7-10 sections per term using the student
peer interactions with an active Anthro Student Club with myself as advisor, and
connected funtionally to the International Student Club for social events and
for projects. growth continued strongly due to our web delivery system...we can
run almost as many as we want to handle with this Blackboard option with
seminars on campus offered..
   7..
   8..  Intro to Physical, web-based, two sections...being renamed soon as Intro
to Human Origins though I asked for Intro to Biological Anthro.  Wanted to link
this class with pre-Forensics program and add Intro to Archaeology. (methods are
very close) need lab unless it becomes a webclass, then need lab simulation.
   9.. Intro to Archaeology, Archaeological Field Methods with lab component.
This Field Methods course is geared toward student interns in our lab and with
our CCR program.
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Nikki Ives
   To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:23 PM
   Subject: Re: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments



   Hi All -

   Thanks so much for the feedback!

   Right now we offer:

   Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
   Introduction to Physical Anthropology
   Introduction to Archaeology
   Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
   Peoples and Cultures

   The only two that ever run are the intro to cultural/physical anthro courses.
I
   think we need to rename the magic and witchcraft one. We have a high number of
   students here who refuse to read Harry Potter in the Children's Lit classes
and
   I just get the feeling that anything with magic and witchcraft in the title is
a
   major turn-off for many of our students here.

   I have proposed new courses with a lackluster response. One proposal was
"Women
   in Japan" since I am the club advisor for the Anime Club and many of the
   students in this club have expressed an interest. I thought this could avoid
   the curriculum committee and fall into the "Peoples and Cultures" category and
   also be used in the Women's Studies program. That proposal did not go over
   well. Maybe it is just because I'm an adjunct, I'm not sure.

   Apparently it is perceived as being "a lot of work" to get a new course past
the
   curriculum committee and I haven't found much support in that area. Of course,
   if I get this position, I will lobby for that again. As far as making the
   course "required" I'm not sure if that is an option any time soon. Again, I'll
   lobby for that with all of this advice in mind if I get this position.

   I like the idea of determining what it could fulfill at four-year colleges and
   see if the advisors can advise accordingly.

   Bob, you're right about the personal touch. During the peak registration time
I
   go over to the registration area and talk to students and talk up my classes.
   It does seem to work so I'll keep doing that. Thanks again for all of your
   feedback - I really appreciate it!

   Nikki

   ________________________________
   From: Sydney Hart <shart9@...>
   To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 1:04:52 PM
   Subject: Re: [SACC-L] How to increase enrollments

   Hi, Nikki:

   It seems you have lots of great ideas! One other point to remember is that
   Anthropology fulfills a "Diversity" or "Multi-cultural" requirement for many
   4-year schools. I would take a quick look at local 4-years and then market
   Anthro as fulfilling their needs.

   Sydney

   Sydney Hart, Ph.D.
   Co-Chair, Social Sciences Department
   Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology, and Global Studies
   Wilbur Wright College
   4300 North Narragansett Avenue
   Chicago, Illinois 60634
   >>> Nikki Ives <ikkinh@...> 04/12/11 9:18 AM >>>
   Hi All -

   Sorry I couldn't make it to the SACC meeting. I hope you all had fun. I have a

   question for all of you and I apologize in advance that this is so long...

   The full-time anthropology person (and former SACC member) here at Prince
   George's Community College is about to retire after 40+ years of service.
   Unfortunately, anthropology here at the college is dying. It has been
neglected

   over the past 5 or so years and enrollments have dropped so much that at this
   point, they are only offering a 1-year fixed-term position to replace the
   retiring anthropology person.

   I, of course, am going to throw caution to the wind and I have applied for the
   job fully realizing that if I get the position, I may be unemployed at the end
   of 2012. However, if I could figure out a way to start re-growing the program
   and increase enrollments, then, perhaps, there is a tiny sliver of hope that
   this could actually turn into a "real" job for me! Not to mention the fact
that

   there will be an increase in students who are educated in the fascinating and
   relevant field of anthropology.

   So, my question to all of you is - how can I increase enrollments? Any ideas?
   Is it a matter of just getting the word out and advertising classes? Is it
   getting guest speakers? Keeping in mind I may not even get the job, here are
   the ideas that I've come up with (I figure this may also come up during the
   interview, if I even get an interview):

   1) Create a flier with information about how relevant anthropology is on one
   side and advertises the available classes on the other. Strategically place
   this flier around campus and near the advising offices during the peak
   registration period. (I actually already do this).

   2) Schmooze with the advisors and get them to direct students to anthropology
   classes. The problem with this is - anthropology is only an elective! Yes, a
   few years ago, someone neglected to remind the powers that be that
anthropology
   is very relevant and it somehow got "dropped" from the "required" social
science

   requirements for many majors here at the college. Have any of you ever done
   this? Do you think it matters that it is only an elective?

   3) Invite someone from the Association of Black Anthropologists to come speak
at

   the school (since 70% of our students identify as Black, African or African
   American). My concern here is that nobody will show up to see the speaker -
this

   happens a lot on our campus :-(

   4) Create an "Anthropology Resource Center". I like this idea - my problem is:
   where? There is literally NO SPACE on this campus. Seriously, they are
   converting the lunch room in our building to a classroom for next semester.
   They almost put the International Education Center in a janitor's closet! And,
   where would I get the money for the resources?? Any ideas about this? Maybe I
   could make a "traveling" resource center? Has anyone ever done this or heard
of

   this?

   These are my ideas - do any of you have any ideas or input? I know you are all
   busy and I just wrote a novel here but, any advice will be much appreciated.
   Please help me save the dying anthropology department here at PGCC (or at
least
   have something to say in the interview)!

   thanks,
   Nikki

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I have lots and will post them on the facebook page. Anyone can view them, even
if you are not a member of fb yourself. After I finish Earth Week at school (!)
I'll get the pictures posted. You'll just go to facebook.com and type The
Society for Anthropology for Community Colleges in the search box. Ann, you can
just tell me which ones you want, or you may be able to copy or save them off
the facebook page.

Laura

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 12, 2011, at 12:08 PM, "Kaupp, Ann" <kauppa@...> wrote:

> Mel, Dianne's email reminded me that we'll want a description of the annual
meeting from the president for the website. Anyone have photos they'd like to
include? Ann
>
> From: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SACC-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
dianne.chidester@...
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:55 PM
> To: SACC-L@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [SACC-L] SACCfest Omaha
>
> It was a wonderful SACCfest in Omaha! Mel, you did such a terrific job of
organizing and keeping us on track. As usual, SACC takes me to places that are
new, interesting, and where I might not otherwise go.
>
> The hotel was unbelievable. I think it's the best I've experienced at
SACCfest! We had suites, free breakfasts, and, most importantly, a free happy
hour when we were back at the hotel in time.
>
> The location of the hotel was terrific. If folks didn't explore the
gastronomic opportunities in Old Market, they really missed out. I had Omaha
steaks, some of the best Persian food ever, and ate at a French Café. I heard
the Italian restaurant was really good, too. I'm sorry I didn't have more time
to explore!
>
> The guest speaker made forensic anthropology real and important. It was a
tough topic to watch and hear about, but well worth it.
>
> The students from University of South Dakota (Dona Davis is calling them the
"SACCettes") presented excellent papers and were fun to hang out with. I hope we
didn't scare them off!
>
> Becky, thanks again for organizing the papers so they were all part of a
cohesive whole. How do you do that?
>
> Thanks to presenters for sharing their knowledge.
>
> The tour of the Primate Center at the Henry Doorley Zoo was unbelievable. I
can't believe we got so close to those wonderful silverbacks. I had to stand
with my hands in my pockets to keep from making contact. I doubt that I will
ever get an opportunity to be that up close and personal with gorillas!
>
> Mel, thank you for working so hard to make it possible for us to visit Little
Priest Tribal College. Their kindness and hospitality, especially the drumming
and prayer, were moving and important for me. Having the Tribal Council Chairman
was particularly interesting. They were all so open to any questions we had even
though they had said they didn't want us to be like anthropologists asking lots
of questions. I hope they got as much out of our visit as I did. I gotta get a
recipe for fry bread!
>
> I never would have gone to Boys Town but now that I've seen what they do and
how they do it and hearing the testimonies of our two young guides, I'm ashamed
that I didn't visit there when I lived in South Dakota. It just goes to show
that Margaret Mead was right: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever
has. <http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/33522.html>
>
> And, it was so cool to wander around Elephant Hall and have dinner with
friends in such an extraordinary place. Ribs, anyone?
>
> Chuck and Gayle, thanks for delivering the SACC Net. I promised Lloyd that
I'll write a little later on the adventures of the net!
>
> Last, but not least, one of the best things about SACCfest is renewing
friendships.
>
> Mel and Leatha, thank you so much for making this such a special SACCfest.
>
> Thanks to everyone who contributed to another memorable event.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Dianne
>
> Dianne Lynn Chidester, Assistant Professor
>
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> Greenville Technical College
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From the BBC: This is a three-and-a-half minute collection of video snippets
portraying human beings in all their variety. Looks like excerpts from the many
anthro films I've seen over many years. Really beautiful, though.

Lloyd


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It seems he was controversial and he knew it from the start. My late 60s
graduate experience involved lots and lots of Binford back when nobody had begun
referring to things "post-processual."  An old video of one of his paper
presentations showed an ernest fellow who was somewhat hurried.  No hint as to
whether there was a time clock on him or what, but he seemed to be a
less-than-affable camper.  I attended a presentation much later -- decades
(blush) -- in Austin, TX in the mid 90s, and by that time he had taken in all
the life-kudos he needed, smiled a lot, and salted his comments with some
unclassifiable brand of humor.  What an influence he had!
The kind of influence that -- well, this really happened: I bought Binford and
Binford (eds) "New Perspectives in Archaeology" (1968), hot off the press, and
went to eat lunch.  A classmate took a look at my purchase and suggested that I
had been sucked in by a passing fad.
As in the conventional wisdom on automobiles in 1890.  Or as in, "no, no!  Don't
buy any stock in that upstart Microsoft!  You'll lose your shirt!"
G
 
Lewis Binford is Dead
    Posted by: "Bob Muckle" bmuckle@... canadianarchaeologist
    Date: Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:16 pm ((PDT))

In case you hadn't heard, Lewis Binford died yesterday (April 11th).

He was controversial, and some of his stuff was tough to read, but he had many
seminal publications and led the charge into processual archaeology beginning in
the 1960s. He made signficant contributions to the development of archaeological
method and theory in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and the early years of the 21st
century.

He was one of those larger-than-life figures, and in my view one of the two or
three most influential archaeologist of the 20th century. Not just in North
America, but globally.

I wasn't really a fan of his specific work, but I am grateful for the broader
intellectual changes he brought to the discipline.

Bob









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