Introducing: Our Newest Instructors in the Culinary Arts And Hospitality & Tourism Programs!

We are pleased to welcome the following new instructors to Dorsey Schools:

Carl Williams, MBA, joins Dorsey Schools as an instructor for the Hospitality and Tourism program.  A hospitality operations professional, he has more than 16 years of progressive management experience at restaurants, casinos and hotels. He has held positions at MotorCity Casino, Chartwells, Hyatt Regency and Aramark.

Mr. Williams earned a MBA from Ashford University, and a BA in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University.  He will be teaching the HOS 103 Managing Hotel Operations course during the Summer A module.

Darren Wendel, C.E.C., joins Dorsey Culinary Academy with more than 20 years culinary experience, including Executive Chef Instructor at Henry Ford Community College.  He also worked at Sodexo Health Care Dining Services as an Executive Chef, Morrison Health Care Dining Services, Continental Dining and Refreshment Services, and LSG Sky Chefs.

Chef Wendel earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Schoolcraft College and is a member of the American Culinary Federation.  

Dawnmarie Chmiel brings 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry to Dorsey Culinary Academy.  

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Eastern Michigan University, and an Associate of Liberal Arts in Culinary Arts, Schoolcraft College.   Her previous experience includes the Guidance Center, 2 Unique Caterers, Oakwood Hospital Heritage, Hyatt Regency , Chuck Muer’s Big Fish and the Tournament Players Club PGA Tour.

Both Chef Wendel and Chef Chmiel will be teaching the 101/102 Culinary Fundamentals and Culinary Skills courses.

Review Of Important Dates And General Information

Summer ‘A’ is underway at Dorsey Schools in Roseville and we have some important dates to make note of below.

As part of a collaborative effort with our Madison Heights campus, we have been able to increase the amount of workshops we can offer our students.  Take advantage of all of these workshops to expand and perfect your skills!

Stay professional by observing policies meant to mimic a career environment such as dress code, attendance, and cell phone usage.  You never know when a potential employer might be visiting Dorsey and your professionalism could make the difference in obtaining a future career with that employer.  Take pride and ownership in your school by keeping the campus clean. Pitch in by throwing trash in it’s proper place and disposing of cigarette butts in ash trays located outside the buildings.  Keep an open mind and stay positive as you’re learning new and challenging material. 

The faculty and staff here at Dorsey are here to SERVE you.  Take advantage of the resources here at Dorsey, such as Student Services and Career Services.  If there is anything we can do to help you, please let us know.  Have a great Summer ‘A’ Module!

IMPORTANT DATES!
Monday	July 4th	No School – Independence Day
Tuesday	July 5th	Classes Resume
Saturday	July 9th	Open House / Workshops – Roseville Campus
Saturday	July 16th	Open House / Workshops – Madison Heights Campus
Saturday	July 23rd	Open House / Workshops – Roseville Campus
Friday	July 29th	Certification Exams
Saturday	July 30th	Open House / Workshops – Madison Heights Campus
Wednesday	August 3rd	Final Exams – Evening Classes Only
Thursday	August 4th	Final Exams – Evenings / Afternoon Classes
Friday	August 5th	Final Exams – Day / Mid-day classes

New Educational Growth Classes Available For The Summer 'A' Module

It’s a new module with new Adult Educational Growth Classes!  Every Thursday during the Summer ‘A’ Module from 1:10pm – 3:25pm in building B, room B3 there will be a different adult education class available.  This week's class is Language Arts/ Reading and Interpretation. 

As a reminder, our Adult Educational Growth classes are open to current students looking to improve their skills and are also a great, FREE resource for people you may know who are interested in attending Dorsey but have not received their GED. Although these are not GED prep classes, they do cover much of the information on the GED.

Here’s the schedule for Summer ‘A’:

Adult Educational Growth Classes Bldg. B  Room B3
DAY	CLASS	TIME
Thursday, June 30	Language Arts I: Reading / Interpretation	1:10pm-3:25pm
Thursday, July 7	Language Arts II: Grammar	1:10pm-3:25pm
Thursday, July 14	Math I: Numbers & Operation	1:10pm-3:25pm
Thursday, July 21	Math II: Algebra & Geometry	1:10pm-3:25pm
Thursday, July 28	Social Studies	1:10pm-3:25pm
Thursday, August 4	Science	1:10pm-3:25pm

These classes are designed to improve your overall skill levels in these areas.  Once again, there is no charge for these classes. 

Did you know that many employers now administer a basic skills test as a requirement in addition to your interview?  This is a great way to be familiar with the basic skills employers are looking for.

Matthew Thisse

Academic Dean

Welcome to the Summer 'A' Module 2011

This week I’d like to share an article that I have had for a long time.  I am not sure who the author was or from where I received it. I do however believe the words will ring true for everyone.

YOUR BRAIN NEEDS GOALS

First, what is the difference between your brain and your mind?  You may have said before “I’m going out of my mind!” However, you wouldn’t say, “I’m going out of my brain.”  Your brain is the soft mushy, three-pound pink tissue inside your head.  It has its own wired-in biological impulses. It thrives on oxygen, glucose, and amino acids which is certainly not very romantic!  But your mind; well that is simply the brain in action.  It is the part of you that wants a hot fudge sundae, but then you say to yourself, “I’ll get one after I study for this upcoming test.”  So you wait awhile, and get it later.  Your brain is biology, it wants you to survive, but the mind makes life interesting.  Get the difference?

Back to your brain; Give your brain a goal and it wants to reach it.  Your brain is a very goal-directed organ.  Imagine a goal with color, sound, taste, smell, and feel.  Now your brain wants to reach that goal.  If you make it more real, it wants it even more.  Make the goal extra-attractive and now the brain really wants it.  Make the goal something that links up with other goals you have, and the brain craves it.  Make the goal an absolute, definite must and the brain really, really, really wants it.

Do you get the idea?  The brain learns early to seek goals.  It’s your mind that wants to talk you out of them or into them.  So what does this have to do with school?

Simply said it means that you need to set short-term goals, long- term goals, set easy goals, set hard goals.  Set goals you want, set goals you know are good for you. BUT SET SOME GOALS!!

Let’s say you already have a specific goal in mind, like your new career.  However, you need to make these goals more specific.  It is not enough to say, “I want to be a medical, legal, culinary, business, professional.  You should decide what position you wish to be in, where you want to do your externship or be employed at and when you want this to happen.

Next, the time commitment is important.  By setting a date for completion, you have created focus and purpose.  Goals are great, not only because they help you stay on track, but also because they keep you from being distracted by other paths that may sound interesting.  The time deadline gets you focused on the when as much as the what.

Finally, give yourself reasons to reach your goals.  Goals with time deadlines create a laser sharp deadline, but a reason is the “fuel” for striving for it.  In sports, every team sets as their goal - winning the championship, but only one team wins it.  Is it always due to talent?  Not really.  It’s usually the team that wants it more.  The one that is more dedicated, more motivated to win, and more intense in emotion.  That’s right, your feelings are important.  The stronger you feel about reaching your goals the more likely you will do it.*

So, give your brain some goals, be specific, set a time line and make it something you really, really want!! This is your future, you are in control and Your journey begins now.

*Excerpts from an article--- Unknown Author

My quote for this week is “The world is round so the place that may seem like the end, may in reality be just the beginning”.   Have a great Summer 'A' Module!

Sharon Eifert

Associate Director of Student Services

Dorsey Students and Staff Pitch in at St. Pat’s Senior Center in Detroit

Dorsey’s students, faculty and staff embrace the importance of giving back to the communities in which we live through volunteer service.

Recently, a group of Culinary Academy students, along with the Career Development team, pitched in to support the 34^th Annual St. Patrick Irish Festival in Detroit.  The festival, one of St. Pat’s biggest fundraisers, raised more than $100,000.  

St. Pat’s serves more than 2,000 area residents, providing a wide range of services, activities and classes.

Dorsey Schools has supported St. Patrick’s Senior Center in Detroit for the last couple years, preparing food and assisting with fundraisers, led by Chef Jim Johnson, Culinary Externship Coordinator.  In addition, several students have completed their externship at the center.

Several of Dorsey’s Culinary Arts students were on hand to assist during the festival, including: Annette Parker, James Talley, Phil Greer, Lori Lake, Linda Smith, Duane Kitchen and Sofiya Wylie. In addition, members of the Career Development team, including Christie Wilshaw, Michelle Taylor, JoAnne Jamrog, Christal Yono, Jim Johnson and Dawn Pauli helped set up the event.

Check out St. Pat’s Web site at: www.stpatseniorcenter.com

Volunteer Opportunity: "Body & Soul BLUE Challenge Recognition & Community Health Day"!

Hey Grads, Externs and Students…

We have an opportunity to volunteer this Saturday, June 25^th for Blue Cross Blue Shield’s “Body & Soul BLUE Challenge Recognition and Community Health Day”, from 9:30am-1:30pm at the Fellowship Chapel of Detroit, MI located at 7707 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235-3248.
Phone: (313) 347-2820

Directions at: 
http://bit.ly/fellowship-chapel-map

The American Cancer Society and the Wayne County Health Authority are also sponsoring this event.

We will be conducting Diabetes and Cholesterol screenings. 

Ms. Dick, Ms. Thornton, Mr. Vollmer, and Ms. Wilshaw of Dorsey Schools Roseville will be attending.

BCBS has hired Dorsey grads in the past after meeting them at similar events so I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO VOLUNTEER!  Also, many employers are requiring volunteer hours in order to be considered for employment.

I will be there and hope to see you as well. Call or email me (contact info below) and let me know if you will be attending.  You can also let your teacher know you will be there.  If you later find out you can’t make it. Don’t just “no show”. Call to let someone from Dorsey know. We expect a turnout of 400-800 people, so if you commit, it’s important that you be there.

Externs and students: these hours WILL count towards your externship.  Ask Ms. Christi Wilshaw to find out how.  All participants will receive a certificate.

Anthony Vollmer

Medical Director, Dorsey Schools - Roseville

586-415-5089

586-296-3225 x1126

avollmer@dorsey.edu

Dorsey Roseville Culinary Arts Academy Graduate, Jennifer Schankin, Is Recognized!

Our own Jennifer Schankin, a recent graduate from the Dorsey Roseville Culinary Arts Academy, has been highlighted by the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities in a recent Student Spotlight.

Congratulations Jennifer!

Student and Graduate Spotlight

Jennifer's Story

Jennifer Schankin, December 2010 graduate of Dorsey Schools’ Culinary Academy in Roseville, Michigan, was recognized with two notable awards, recognizing her dedication and perseverance in achieving her Culinary Arts Certificate.

“While at Dorsey, Jennifer had the honor of receiving a nomination from her instructors for Culinary Student of the Year,” says Patricia Fischer, president, Dorsey Schools.  “She performed a Culinary externship at Zazio’s, an upscale Italian restaurant in Birmingham.  She is now an employee of Zazio’s and has multiple cooking roles as a Zazio’s team member as a prep cook, as well as leading the set-up and management of the Sunday brunch.”

In April, Schankin received an award for her outstanding dedication to improving her life through education by The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) and the Michigan Association of Career Colleges & Schools (MACCS) during a ceremony. DELEG Propriety School Unit Manager Michael Beamish, MACCS President Patricia Fischer, and MACCS Director Kurt Eli-Mayry presented the awards.

Original story can be viewed here:

http://www.apscu.org/iMISPublic/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Graduate_Spotlight3&CONTENTID=23686&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm

Congratulations To Dorsey Roseville Students Who Challenged The NCCT Exams!

I have been really excited lately.  Why?  The NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) exam results!  I KNEW that our students would do an amazing job and, once again, I am not disappointed.  (You guys make assuming way too easy!)

The results are in … [drum roll]

Medical Administration and Billing:  One student challenged the test and passed.  100% pass rate!

Medical Assisting:  One student challenged the test and passed.  100% pass rate!

Patient Care Technician:  Nine students challenged the test and eight of them passed.  89% pass rate!

  

TOTAL PASS RATE:  91%!!!

Congratulations to the following students for passing their NCCT exams:

Ø  Antoinette S.

Ø  Nadine M.

Ø  Jason B.

Ø  Salonia W.

Ø  Jenilee W.

Ø  Tracy C.

Ø  Renee K.

Ø  Karetta L.

Ø  Barbara V.

Ø  Tammy G.

Again and again, I say it:  Our students and staff are second to none.  These kinds of results are not coincidence.  They are the fruits of your labor.  This is the reason that we do what we do.

Roseville, you rock!!  I am humbled daily that I have been given the privilege to work with such an outstanding group of people.  To be counted amongst your ranks is an honor.  I salute your dedication and your perseverance - at all levels, students and faculty alike.

Mark Young

Managing Director

Dorsey Schools - Roseville Campus