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High School Students Can Get Head Start
on College through Dual Enrollment
Some local high school students are jump-starting
their college education by enrolling in dual-enrollment courses
through Southwest Virginia Community College. Pictured are Russell
County students in a dual-enrollment physics class with their
instructor Amanda Slaughter.
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more about it...
 Richard Edwards (right), a
successful businessman and community leader in Dickenson County,
was honored as the PTK 2005 Distinguished Alumnus at Southwest
Virginia Community College’s Homecoming Celebration. Edwards, a
1975 graduate of SVCC, has dedicated many years of his life to
providing opportunities for others to obtain a college education.
He has served on the College Board for 19 years and is currently
serving on the SVCC Educational Board. He is pictured with Dr.
Charles King (left), president of SVCC and Jessica Johnson-Clark
(center), vice-president of Phi Theta Kappa.
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about it...
A Singing
Christmas Tree
The
2005 Southwest
Virginia Children’s Chorus will present many Christmas pieces
including an arrangement of “Still, Still, Still” sung in German
and English; a partner song featuring Jingle Bells, and a Mark
Hayes arrangement of “God Rest.” 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM on
December 10
An Evening of
Christmas Dining and Dancing by the SVCC Jazz Ensemble
Friday, December 16th at the Armory from 7 to 11 pm
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS....
SVCC Homecoming ’05 a Huge Success!
Southwest Virginia Community College alumni are
pictured who were inducted into this year’s SVCC Alumni Hall of
Fame. Over 400 alumni, former and current board members, faculty,
staff, and students gathered recently for Southwest Virginia
Community College’s Homecoming 2005. SVCC literally rolled out the
red carpet as the theme of the evening was “Spotlight on SVCC
Alumni Stars.” Guests enjoyed an evening of food, fun, and
memories as they honored SVCC Alumni.
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 The “Veterans All” Veterans Breakfast 2005 was held on Saturday,
November 5 at 9:00 a.m. in the Gene T. Dye Armory. Special thanks and
recognition was extended to the 276th Engineer Battalion Company B,
which recently completed a tour of duty in the Middle East.
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(Bill Patton photos)...
F or a look at the 2004-2005 academic year in
review, check out Southwest’s Annual Report.
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here to view.
Read the latest edition of the
Southwest Gazette.
Dateline 2009
College Working Towards Goals
 Dateline
2009 gives a strategic direction to Virginia Community
Colleges to move toward becoming a world-class community college
system. There are seven major components of this strategic plan
including: enrollment; workforce training; graduation, retention,
placement rates; transfer to four-year colleges and universities;
affordable tuition; dual enrollment with high schools; and private
funding. Southwest is working diligently towards contributing to
Dateline 2009 goals.
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more about it....
 Tuesday,
November 1, at 6:30 p.m., Shelby Stephenson, SVCC
Poet-in-Residence, and his wife, Linda, will present a Musical
Tribute to Hank Williams, performing familiar and well-loved songs
made popular by Hank Williams. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and
the performance at 7:30 p.m., in the Community Center.
Reservations are required for dinner at $15 each. Contact
Mary.Lawson@sw.edu, 276.964.7348 for information. A
WORKSHOP and reading for student classes will be held on
Wednesday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. in B 130,
sponsored by the SVCC Cultural Arts and Education Series.
Learn more about Shelby Stephenson, SVCC's Poet-in-Residence
at his website
http://www.shelbystephenson.com
Dr. Charles King, president of Southwest, is shown
at the podium addressing Tazewell County Business and Industry
Leaders. The panel presentation by economic development power
hitters kicked-off the annual Tazewell County Business to Business
Showcase. A reception followed the presentation and a sneak peek
at the large number of vendor booths was provided. The Business to
Business Showcase is a spectacular economic development event that
draws participants from all over Virginia.
SGA Sets Goals for Academic Year
The Southwest Virginia Community
College Student Government Association is shown meeting with Dr.
Charles King, president of SVCC, during a recent planning session.
The SGA has set an ambitious calendar for this academic year.
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Determination the Hallmark of SVCC
Student
Elizabeth Scruggs is a typical college student. The
Southwest Virginia Community College student is concerned about
classes, homework, and tests. In between classes you can find her
chatting with friends or at her home base in the Student Support
Services office. Her unrelenting determination and winning
personality are what make her unique. “Her presence has added a
lot to this campus. She is a positive role model for students,”
said her counselor and mentor, Dr. Susie Mullins. Born with spina
bifida, Scruggs was able to walk on canes until a back surgery at
the age of nine left her weakened. Since then Scruggs has gotten
around in a wheelchair. “I can still walk some, I walk sometimes
at home,” she said.
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Donation made to SVCC Scholarship Effort
Dan L. Adams, Manager of
Community Affairs for Appalachian Power Company, presents Dr.
Charles R. King a gift to Southwest Virginia Community College
Educational Foundation, Inc. as a tournament sponsor for the 2005
SVCC Scholarship Golf Classic. The popular golf tournament had 86
players and raised over $22,000 for scholarships. Dr. King affirms
that “AEP has been a longtime friend of SVCC and we appreciate
their valuable support in numerous ways.” Mary W. Lawson,
Executive Director of the SVCC Educational Foundation, joins in
the presentation.
Tuesday,
November 1, at 6:30 p.m., Shelby Stephenson, SVCC
Poet-in-Residence, and his wife, Linda, will present a Musical
Tribute to Hank Williams, performing familiar and well-loved songs
made popular by Hank Williams. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and
the performance at 7:30 p.m., in the Community Center.
Reservations are required for dinner at $15 each. Contact
Mary.Lawson@sw.edu, 276.964.7348 for information. A
WORKSHOP and reading for student classes will be held on
Wednesday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. in B 130,
sponsored by the SVCC Cultural Arts and Education Series.
Learn more about Shelby Stephenson, SVCC's Poet-in-Residence
at his website
http://www.shelbystephenson.com
 Southwest Virginia Community College’s
chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (business fraternity) has
elected its officers for the 2005-2006 academic year. Pictured in
the first row are faculty advisors (left to right) Phillip Imel
and Paris Lester. Pictured in the second row is Donna Chancey,
President; Ambreia Collins, Parliamentarian; Megan Wolford,
Reporter; Delila Arnold, Historian; Kristy Stump, Vice-President;
Erin Snead, Photographer; and Dr. Barbara Fuller, dean of the
Business Division.
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about it....
 The Virginia College Tour for 2005 recently brought 44
senior college representatives plus the National Guard to the
Southwest Virginia Community College
Community Center. The College was host for this
event for the four Tazewell County high school senior classes.
Many Southwest students, who are considering transferring after
completing a
two year degree, were also able to make contact with this
wide-variety of four-year college and university representatives.
The event was well attended.
 A participant in the annual
Southwest Virginia Community College
Scholarship Golf Classic may be the winner of a new
Ford truck sponsored by Prestige Ford of Claypool Hill. The
winner must have a Hole-in-One on Hole Number 3 at Tazewell County
Country Club during the tournament on September 22nd, beginning at
1:00 PM. Scotty Lawson (far left) of Prestige Ford admires the
Grand Prize with Dr. Charles R. King, President of SVCC, and Mary
W. Lawson, Executive Director of the SVCC Educational Foundation.
Other prizes will be awarded for a Hole-in-One on other par 3
holes. Numerous other prizes are awarded to the participants in
this popular tournament. Proceeds go to the scholarship program at
SVCC, where many students qualify for financial aid. For
sponsorship and registration information call 276.964.7348.
 The Southwest Virginia Community College Student
Government Association has collected over $1,000 from SVCC
students, faculty, and staff to send to the Gulf coast for the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Pictured (l to r) are SGA members
Megan Wolford, Kristen Prater, Amanda Bohon, SGA advisor, and
Elizabeth Scruggs.
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 Students were CONNECTED with their academic
and club advisors on Thursday, September 1. The event featured fun
inflatables (like rock-climbing and Velcro walls), free hotdog
lunch, and club and academic contacts. The event was held to
promote a connection between students and their advisors.
Recognition of Service Awards
 Faculty and
staff were honored for dedicated years of service to the College
during pre-service activities. The recipients this year are: (l
to r, first row) Idana Hamilton, 25 years; Patsy Hankins, 20
years; Elizabeth King, 5 years; Mary Easterling, 15 years; Judy
Bales, 15 years; Angie Fuller, 5 years; Dr. Barbara Fuller, 20
years; Jennifer Parish, 5 years; Jan Bowling, 20 years; Alta
Talbert, 5 years; Teresa Thompson, 20 years. (l to r, second row)
Dr. Joey Trivette, 5 years; Doug Branton, 30 years; Jerry
Thornhill, 35 years; Vaughn Lester, 20 years; Dennis Hardy, 20 years;
Tony Roberts, 10 years; Bill Akers, 5 years; Mark Wildman, 20
years, Curtis Breeding, 20 years. (Not pictured: Charlie
Robinette).
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Congratulations Graduates!
 Jerry
Kilgore, former Virginia Attorney General and candidate for
Governor, was the commencement speaker for the Summer 2005
Southwest Virginia Community College graduation. His keynote
message was that “Character and Opportunity Are Keys to Success.”
Dr. Charles King, president of SVCC, is shown awarding him the
College’s Virginia Cup.
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See
Graduation Photo Gallery....
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Photos Taken at Dinner for Commencement Speaker...
Dr. Charles King (left), president of Southwest
Virginia Community College, welcomes Dr. Thomas M. Brewster
to the College’s Local Board. He was appointed by the Tazewell
County Board of Supervisors to represent the county on the Board
through June 30, 2009.
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Respiratory Care
Class of 2006 Recognized
The SwVCC Respiratory Care Class of 2006 was recently
recognized for reaching the milestone of Journeyman of the Fellow
Craft for Cardiopulmonary Sciences. Pictured is the Class of 2006
Journeymen, Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
Front Row: Jennifer Rogers, Candice Huffman, Machelle Kiser,
Ceretha McGlothlin, Kristy Dye, Kristy WileyMiddle Row: Amanda
Tester, Wendy Spencer, Jan Baldwin, Trina Meadows, Stacy Hughes,
Brittany HessBack Row: Jake Stiltner, Jason Hess
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Part-time Evening and Weekend RN Program Unveiled
Southwest Virginia Community College President Dr. Charles R. King has
announced a new part-time evening & weekend Registered Nurse Program that will
offer area residents the flexibility to become a RN while continuing to work.
SVCC was recently awarded a $562,480 federal grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health
and Human Services to establish a nursing program that will offer classes
through alternative delivery methods, such as distance education, online
courses, interactive compressed video classes, weekend and evening classes, and
“virtual clinical experiences.” This project will operate in conjunction with
the Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program (VATNP). VATNP has
established RN programs at Southwest Virginia Community College, Mountain Empire
Community College, and Virginia Highlands Community College. For more
information about the program contact the admission offices of SVCC, VHCC, or
MECC. You may also contact Kathy Mitchell at 276.739.2439 or 276.964.7307.
Mitchell can also be reached by email at kathy.mitchell@sw.edu or kmitchell@vhcc.edu.
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Two Years + One SwVCC Degree + a Transfer = A Simple
Formula for Success
 Individuals
thinking about attending a four-year college or university should consider
getting an Associate degree from SwVCC before transferring to the four-year
college or university of their choice.
“We’re very pleased with the fact that our students transfer to their first
choice four-year college or university,” said Dr. Charles King, president of
SwVCC. “One hundred percent of the respondents to a recent Alumni survey
indicated that they were accepted at the college of choice to which they had
applied,” Phyllis Roberts, Grants and Alumni Officer for the College, said
referring to a major finding in a recent survey conducted by her office.
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CLC Announces July Short Term or Weekend
Classes
 Several
computer classes are still open for enrollment during summer semester 2005. The
SVCC Computer Learning Center provides an excellent learning experience, mixed
with casual surroundings that usually eliminate the drawbacks some people
experience when learning how to use computers. Team work and helping each other
is encouraged. If you have a few free Saturdays or at least one night a week,
why not take advantage of the classes scheduled now at the SVCC
Computer Learning Center.
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 SVCC will
host The Image Makers: A Production of Photographs, an annual
photography student exhibit through August 18th in the SVCC
Community Center Gallery. Pictured is a photo by SVCC student Sheila Ball.
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SVCC, MECC and VCEDA Receive Technology in Education
Award
 Dr. Barbara Fuller (left) and Dr. Sherri Dawson (far right), representing the
Southwest Virginia Community College Workforce Development Office, and Jessica
Horn, representing the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA),
are shown receiving the Southwest Virginia Technology Council’s High Tech in
Education Award for 2005. Mountain Empire Community College’s Workforce
Development Office (representative not pictured) was also acknowledged for this
award.
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 The 2005 Southwest Virginia Community College Virginia
Mountain Music Festival was a resounding success. This yearly event is a
free gift to the community that helps preserve the region’s rich musical
heritage. This year’s festival showcased such legendary acts as Larry Cordle &
Lonesome Standard Time and The Tony Rice Unit as well as a variety of other
bluegrass talent including Foggy River, Bluegrass Kinsmen, Fescue, Faster than
Walking, Ron & Rory Mullennex, Bluestone, Pack ‘n tha Grass, and SVCC Bluegrass
Band. For more information about the festival, contact Bob Sutherland
(276.964.7260) or Jackie Hartman (276.964.7262).
Displaced worker Christopher Axsom is enrolling in classes at
Southwest Virginia Community College to prepare himself for another
career path. Brenda Robinson, the Trade Readjustment Allowance (TRA)
Representative for SVCC, will be at the SVCC Lebanon Center on June 16
and June 23rd from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A financial aid representative
will also be available at that time. Christina Rimmer (pictured with
Axsom), Educational Support Specialist II, is available every Thursday
at the SVCC Lebanon Center. For more information, contact Christina
Rimmer at 276.964.7392 or 276.889.7613.
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High school seniors from the McDowell County Career and Technical Center in Welch, West Virginia, (pictured above) and from Virginia High School in Bristol,
VA recently traveled to the SVCC Computer Learning Center (CLC) to take the
CompTIA A+ Hardware exam. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
provides vendor neutral informational technology examinations and
certifications.
Read more about it....
 Jimmy W. Welch (second from left), executive director of the Credit Bureau of
the Virginias Foundation, Inc., presents Dr. Charles R. King, president of
Southwest Virginia Community College, with a gift for scholarship assistance.
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias Foundation Scholarship program grants five
$1000 scholarships annually to students from the southwest Virginia/southern
West Virginia counties bordering the Bluefield area.
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it....
 New Peoples Bank is helping bring educational opportunities to the region by
establishing an endowed scholarship at SwVCC. Tim Witt, branch manager of the
Claypool Hill office, presents the gift to SVCC President Dr. Charles R. King.
Mary W. Lawson, executive director of the SVCC Educational Foundation, joins in
the presentation. New Peoples Bank is an independent, locally owned, community
bank with 21 offices located in Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee and Southern
West Virginia. Kenneth Hart serves as President and CEO of New Peoples Bank
which is headquartered in Honaker, VA. The New Peoples Bank scholarship will be
awarded annually to a student of any age and in any curriculum at SVCC. The
first scholarship award will be made for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Recipients of the Sam G. McCall, Jr. Family Scholarship
 at Southwest
Virginia Community College were recently guests at a lunch in their honor. The
scholarship fund was established by Sam G. Mc Call, Jr., former resident of
Richlands, and his wife, Priscilla and son-in-law, David Moon, now of
Greensboro, NC. Twenty $1000 scholarships are awarded annually to first or
second year students, who are residents of either Tazewell or Buchanan County.
Read more about recipients....
Pictured are SwVCC’s 2005 recruiters. (Front, l to r): Donna Chancey of
 Russell
County, Jessica Meade of Lebanon, and Chad McFarland of Tazewell. (Back, l to
r): Pam Robbins of Cedar Bluff, Sabrina Compton of Oakwood, Will Hannah of
Vansant, and Ryan Moore of Richlands. Look for the SwVCC recruiting booth at
events in your town. For additional information about SVCC contact the
recruiting office at 276.964.7764 or 276.964.7762.
Fourth-grade students from Ms. Ward’s class at Cedar Bluff Elementary School
have visited Southwest Virginia Community College. While on campus, students
enjoyed a bluegrass performance. They also visited Distance and Distributed
Learning to participate in an electronic classroom demonstration. Students
visited the Library and Learning Assistance Center where they toured the
children’s book area of the library and had digital photographs taken. They then
played educational games in the Learning Assistance Center.
Pictured is SVCC
student Rekek Negga (second from left), the recipient of the J. Franklin Long
Scholarship. Negga is a freshman science major. The donor of the scholarship is
attorney J. Franklin Long (second from right) and his wife, Darnell. Negga had
the opportunity recently to thank Long personally for his generosity when they
met at SVCC’s Annual Scholarship Banquet. For more information about the College’s
scholarship program, contact Rod Moore at 276.964.7286 or Mary Lawson at
276.964.7348.
SVCC
Announces Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges Recipients
 Dickenson
County
Ashley Dawn Hackney is in the Radiography program. She is an AIMS
Scholar and a member of the Latent Image Club. Hackney is the daughter
of Avery and Denise Hackney of Birchleaf.
Read more about it....
 Southwest
Virginia Community College students Mark Blankenship (left) and Adam
Shrader (right) are pictured with James Humphrey , associate professor
of Mine Health and Safety. The students are in the Hydraulics class,
part of the new mining maintenance program to train new employees for
Consol Energy.
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UACP and SVCC Sign
Articulation Agreement
 Dr. Charles King, president of Southwest Virginia Community College
(front left), and Dr. Edgar R. Gonzalez, dean and professor of
pharmacy for the University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy (front
right) are shown signing an articulation agreement between the
institutions that will give priority consideration to SVCC students
who transfer to UACP after graduation when compared to similar
applicants from non-partner institutions. Also pictured (left to right
back row) is Fran Minton, chair of the SVCC Board; Dr. Ron Proffitt,
Math/Science/Health Technology Division Dean at SVCC; and Frank
Kilgore, Chair of the UACP Board of Trustees.
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SVCC Student Receives Teaching Scholarship
Southwest
Virginia Community College student Brittany Childress (right) was recently
awarded the Glen Fox Memorial Teaching Scholarship for prospective Math Teachers
from the Virginia Mathematics Association for Two Year Colleges. The $700
scholarship is awarded to one qualified applicant in the state each year. Ashley
O’Quinn (left), another SVCC student, received the honor last year.
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more about it.....
Marketing Consultant and Veterinarian Bitten by Teaching
Bug
Jereial Fletcher, the regional advisor for the southwest portion of the Virginia
Community College System’s Career Switcher Program (CSP) (far left) is shown
with Kira Young and and Kira Swink, two students who are enrolled in the unique
program.
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Spring 2005 Graduates Told to Encourage Others to Seek Education
Southwest Virginia Community College spring 2005 graduates stand during this
year’s commencement. Over 400 students applied for graduation. Clarence “Bud”
Phillips, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 2nd
District was the speaker for the event.
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New
Name-Same Great Service!
SVCC's Distance Education
Services is operating under
a new name, Distance &
Distributed Learning.
Earl E.
Dellinger Recognized as SVCC Patron
Earl E. Dellinger (left), long-time businessman from Grundy and Buchanan County,
has also been a long-time friend of Southwest Virginia Community College.
Dellinger, here with SVCC President Charles R. King, made a generous donation to
the SVCC Educational Foundation at the recent Annual Scholarship Recognition
Banquet. Dellinger was recognized as a faithful patron of SVCC and one who has
contributed generously to the scholarship program.
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SVCC Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Annette Looney (center) is shown
working with two students in a hospital setting. To find out more about
occupational therapy and how it might help you, visit the American Occupational
Therapy Association's Web site,
www.aota.org or contact Annette Looney,
program director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Southwest
Virginia Community College, at 276-935-7748.
Tues., May 10
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Pinning Ceremony, 7 p.m.
The
excitement of competition was in the crisp spring air as students, faculty and
staff enjoyed the End of Year Bash.
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photos......
 SVCC will be hosting
several upcoming art exhibits showcasing student artists. This artwork by
Maranda Helton will be on display from May 4th through May 10th in the Buchanan
Hall Gallery as part of the SVCC Student exhibit. A reception will be held on
Thursday, May 5th from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM in the Gallery.
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