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Southwest Virginia Community College

Math & Science Learning Community

Advisors: Georgia Householder, Office T-328 & Jason Osborne, Office T-222

	Appalachian College of Pharmacy Information What is the Science Learning Community? Download brochure (pdf)
	Review Course Requirements for Associate of Arts & Sciences- Science Major
	Library Resources for General Science Program;
	2011 Graduates

	Chelsea Warner completed science pre-requisite courses for pharmacy school and will be attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy. She is the daughter of Charlotte Hillman and Randall Warner. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Zora Hillman of Lebanon, VA.

	Douglas Burke completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science. Mr. Burke is attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA .He is the son of Doug and Sarah Burke of Castlewood, VA.
	Jenna Nicole Pruitt completed science pre-requisite courses for pharmacy school. She graduated from Bluefield College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Mrs. Pruitt will be attending the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA She resides in Pounding Mill, VA with her husband, Justin. She is the daughter of James and Gay Pruitt of Pounding Mill, VA

	Jarren McCowan completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science in May. Mr. McCowan will be attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA this fall. He is the son of Dennis and Pam McCowan of Haysi, VA

	Laurin Widener Keene completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science in May. Keene will be attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA. She resides in Richlands, VA with her husband, Ethan. She is the daughter of Richard and Sheilah Widener of Richlands, VA.

	Matthew Shawn Justus completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science. Justus will be attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA this fall. He is the son of Shawn and Rebecca Justus of Hurley, VA.

	Jessica Street completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science at Southwest. Street will attend the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA She is the daughter of Eddie and Regina Street of Rowe, VA.

The Math & Science Learning Community

is composed of students and faculty working collaboratively to expand the college experience of science majors

2011-12 Science Learning Community
Members Listing

Pictured are graduates of Southwest Virginia Community College’s Science Learning Community (SLC) who were recently honored at a luncheon.

Row 1 (left to right) Amanda Robinette, Paula Davis, Megan Mathis, Savannah Horn, Lindsey Wallace

Row 2 (left to right) Professor Georgia Householder, Alex Bailey, Chelsey Hale, Veronica Smith, Eugena James, Jeff Gilbert, Dr. Susie Mullins

The SLC exposes students to career choices and broadens knowledge of what is available in science education through field trips, guest speakers, mentoring and job shadowing. The SLC provides help to students intending to transfer. SLC faculty members are on-hand to help students through the process. Students can also take advantage of the many resources the SLC offers such as loan of Dell laptop computers and Texas Instruments Voyage 200 multifunctional calculators. Any SWCC student interested in a career in science can enroll in the SLC. For more information, contact Georgia Householder at georgia.householder@sw.edu, or Jason Osborne at jason.osborne@sw.edu, or Susie Mullins at susie.mullins@sw.edu.

Asa Kirby (left) and Lindsey Wallace, members of the Science Learning Community at SWCC, have been accepted for admission to Virginia Tech. Kirby will major in Animal and Poultry Science and Wallace’s major will be Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with a Dietetics option. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech offers a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement to SWCC students. In order to qualify, students sign a letter of intent, complete a transfer associate degree with a specified set of courses, and graduate with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Southwest recently hosted the Tazewell County Science Fair. Judges for the event were: Jason Osborne, Professor of Biology; Annette Lockhart, Professor of Chemistry; and John Brenner, Professor of Sociology. Assistant judges were members of the Science Learning Community. Pictured are the Science Learning Community students and advisors who assisted with the event. From left to right: Ethan Prater, Professor Georgia Householder, Amanda Robinette, Lindsay Vance, Veronica Smith, Savannah Brooke Horn, Lindsey Wallace, Professor Jason Osborne

SWCC proudly announces students accepted to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, Virginia for fall of 2012.
Pictured from left to right Zachary Payne, Amanda Robinette, Veronica Smith, Christopher A. Cook.

Southwest proudly announces students accepted to the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee for the fall term of 2012.
Pictured from left to right; Kristin Lester, Christopher Cook, Alexander Bailey

Members of the SWCC Science Learning Community recently visited the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, Virginia. The students were provided a tour of the campus. A luncheon provided an informal opportunity to talk to college administrators and current students to learn about experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
For more information about Science Learning Community activities and how to become a member contact Professor Georgia Householder or Dr. Susie Mullins.

2011 Graduates Accepted into Pharmacy School

Pictured above are Southwest Virginia Community College students who were recently accepted into Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA. Shown left to right: Dean Cathy Smith-Cox, Wes Bevins, Jarren McCowan, Brandy L. Lockhart, Kaitlin Clay, Laurin Widener, Shandi Mullins, Jessica Street, Shane Viars, Matthew Justus, Dr. Mark Estepp, SWCC President.

Pictured are Spring 2011 graduates of the Science Learning Community (SLC) who were honored at a recent luncheon. Row 1 (left to right): Professor Georgia Householder, Shandi Mullins, Kaitlin Clay, Libby Widener, and Dr. Susie Mullins. Row 2 (left to right): Professor Jason Osborne, Shane Viers, Jarren McCowan, Jacob Rife, Dallas McClanahan, Ricky Johnson, and Wes Bevins. The SLC exposes students to career choices and broadens knowledge of what is available in science education through field trips, guest speakers, mentoring and job shadowing. The SLC provides help to students intending to transfer. SLC faculty members are on-hand to help students through the process. Students can also take advantage of the many resources the SLC offers such as loan of Dell laptop computers and Texas Instruments Voyage 200 multifunctional calculators. Any SWCC student interested in a career in science can enroll in the SLC.

For more information on the SWCC pre-pharmacy program, contact Georgia Householder at 276.964.7397 or email georgia.householder@sw.edu .

Advisors

Jason Osborne

jason.osborne@sw.edu

964.7309

T-222

Georgia Householder

georgia.householder@sw.edu

964.7397

T-328

Susie Mullins

susie.mullins@sw.edu

964.7231

B-158




	More young women are pursuing lucrative careers in non-traditional fields. Laurin Widener, a science major at Southwest, is one of them. She is featured in a new publication, Non-Traditional Careers for Women 2 developed by the SWCC Institutional Development Division and funded through the Carl Perkins Vocational Act. For more information about non-traditional careers for women at SWCC, contact Elizabeth Honaker at 276.964.7322 or elizabeth.honaker@sw.edu .

	How to Enroll
	All math and science majors enroll in SDV 101 (Orientation for Science majors) in the first fall semester. SDV 295 in the following spring semester is optional.
	SDV Class
	The SDV 101 is a two credit course taught by Dr. Susie Mullins on M-W from 12-1:00. The SDV 295 is a one credit course taught by Dr. Susie Mullins on Mondays from 12-1:00 p.m.
	SEE 2010 GRADUATES
	2011 Graduates

	Dax Bostic completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science in May. Mr. Bostic is attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA. He is the son of David and Deane Bostic of Council VA.

	Shane Viars completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science and will be attending the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA. He is the son of Berlin and Norma Viars of Oakwood.
	Shandi Mullins completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science. Mullins is set to attend the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA. She is the daughter of Noah and Nikia Mullins of Iaeger, WV.
	Wes Bevins completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree with a major in Science. Bevins will be attending the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA iHe resides in Coeburn, VA with his wife, Sarah. He is the son of Charles and Jennifer Bevins of Coeburn, VA.

	Brandy L. Lockhart completed science pre-requisite courses for pharmacy school at Southwest . She graduated from SWCC with an Associate of Applied Science degree with a major in Respiratory Care in May of 2005. Lockhart will be attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA . She is the daughter of Fairley Lockhart and the late Deborah B. Lockhart of Tazewell, VA.

	Kaitlin Clay (pictured) completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science. Clay will be attending Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA, She is the daughter of Danny and Karen Clay of Castlewood, VA.