O.C.C. Professor Has A Passion For Teaching

O.C.C. Professor Has A Passion For Teaching

Ah, yes the college days, the days of the best teachers that opened your eyes to the world. The teachers who had a burning desire to teach us everything. Well those teachers still exist, very close to home.

Jim Place, a native of Detroit, Michigan grew up in the southern tier of Corning, N.Y. Place has lived in Syracuse for 26 years and has made a name for himself in his years here. Place is a full time faculty member at O.C.C in the English department. Place starts his days with a revitalizing trip to thy gym .One of Place’s favorite hobbies include weightlifting and Place prides himself in the shape he is in at his age.

Every Wednesday night for three hours Place also teaches a class on his passion, public relations. Before becoming a full time faculty member at O.C.C. Place found his love in advertising for 15 years. Prior to owning his own advertising business place was the director of an advertising agency for some time, working both nationally and internationally. Place has designed a number of logos in the advertising community. He has worked advertising for major companies such as Bristol Myers and Webster Coffee (Juan Valdez). Students in Public Relations describe it as not only a class but also an ”experience.” Place teaches this class with good message about common sense and applying it to the real world.

Another passion Place holds close is travel. With many relatives in Athens, Greece he travels there religiously. This would explain him being the Director and Advisor to the International Travel Club at O.C.C. Place has been honored with this position since 1998. Every year the club takes approximately 40 students to Europe .In past years Place has traveled to London, Ireland, Whales, and Paris (twice). This coming June ,Place will be accompanying the students to Italy.