Join us February 13, 2013 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. for some amazing treats during our Celebration of Soul Food.

This event, part of the College's celebration of Black History Month, will take place at JTCC's Midlothian Campus in Hamel Hall, room H109.

A Celebration of Soul Food is open to JTCC students, faculty and staff. There's no charge to attend, by you must e-mail your reservation to acarpenter@jtcc.edu. 

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – The written word is a powerful force – one that can create haunting stories, adoring verses, imaginative lyrics, belly-aching laughs, dramatic speeches, and theatrical spectacles. This variety will be celebrated during  John Tyler Community College’s 18th Annual Literary Festival, February 19–28, 2013. The festival will feature Joe Oestreich, an author, songwriter and musician whose memoir, Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll, documents his twenty-plus years in the rock band Watershed. Oestreich’s work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Esquire, Ninth Letter, Fourth Genre, and in other publications. He is an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Coastal Carolina University.  In addition to participating in a reading and book signing event that will be open to the community, Oestreich will lead writing workshops designed specifically for John Tyler students.

The Literary Festival features several events that are open to the public, including:
Joe Oestreich Reception, Reading and Book Signing
February 19
7:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student and Faculty Readings
February 21
11:30 a.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student Speech Contest
February 26
1:00 p.m.
Chester Campus, Bird Hall, room B124

Theatre Presentation: The Belle of Amherst
A staged reading by actress Catherine Bryne, who teaches acting at John Tyler.
February 26
7:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student and Faculty Readings
February 28
11:30 a.m.
Chester Campus, Bird Hall, room B124

All of the above activities open to the community, and admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.

To learn more about Joe Oestreich, visit http://joeoestreich.com/ For a.dditional information about the John Tyler Community College Literary Festival, visit http://www.facebook.com/johntylercc or co,ntact Jeff Landon at jlandon@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1473.  For directions to John Tyler Community College’s Chester and Midlothian campuses, go to http://www.jtcc.edu/locations

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,895 students during the 2011-12 academic year, offers 18 associate degrees, eight certificates, and 35 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Joe Herbert made a discovery while attending classes at John Tyler Community College. He learned that he was not limited academically – something he believed after dropping out of high school. For Donna Simmons, a single mother of three who works full time, John Tyler gave her the scheduling flexibility and lower tuition she needed to earn a degree that will allow her to seamlessly transfer into a baccalaureate program. Luke Griles, a homeschooled student, got a jump-start on his college education, thanks to Tyler. These are just some of the stories shared by John Tyler Community College students who met with state legislators on January 22, 2013 and January 30, 2013.  During those two days, the students, accompanied by Dr. Marshall W. Smith, president of John Tyler Community College and College staff, met with Sen. Frank Ruff, Sen. John Watkins, Del. Betsy Carr, Del. Kirk Cox, Del. Rosalyn Dance, Del. Riley Ingram, Del. Rick Morris, Del. Joseph Morrissey, Del. Roslyn Tyler, Del. Lee Ware, and Del. Thomas Wright.

In addition to sharing their personal stories and talking about their experiences at John Tyler Community College, the student delegation talked to legislators about the importance of affordable tuition, course and program variety, and financial aid. The students also talked about JTCC’s need to expand its classroom space. They asked the legislators to support Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposed budget for higher education, which includes funds for a new building on the College’s Midlothian Campus. The proposed 70,000 square foot building would house academic classrooms, faculty offices, a student services center, and an auditorium. The project also would include a much-needed parking garage.

To learn more about students’ visit to the General Assembly, please watch our video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICyOmQoV-OM&feature=youtu.be.  Photographs taken during the two trips may be found on the College’s Flickr page at www.flickr.com/johntylercc.

The student participants included (zip codes appear in parenthesis):

Tyler Buteau (23831)
Tyler Buteau wants people to be heard. So, she’s pursuing a career as a sign language translator. The road to that career has sent her in some unexpected directions. Until July 2012, Buteau was living in Alabama. While she was in high school, her father, who works for the government, was transferred to Virginia. Buteau did not move immediately. Instead, she stayed behind with relatives until she finished high school. Right after graduation, she packed her bags and moved north, and less than two months later, she was enrolled at John Tyler Community College. Buteau says the decision to go to John Tyler was a good one for her. Tyler is located close to her home and her job, and it offers a flexible class schedule. Its smaller class sizes and friendly faculty, staff and students also helped her as a newcomer to Central Virginia. “It has made my transition from Alabama to Virginia so much easier. I’ve met so many new friends through at Tyler,” says Buteau. “John Tyler is not just a place to go to get your education; it’s a place to create a whole new life, to make connections.” Once she completes her General Studies degree, Buteau plans to transfer into a program to prepare her to become a sign language interpreter. She would then like to use her skills to work with children in foster care and the criminal justice system, so that she can make sure children who can’t speak are heard.

Alex Clark (23831)
Alex Clark wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life. He knew that after high school, he wanted to go to college, but he also knew that he wasn’t quite ready to leave home. So, he chose to go to John Tyler Community College. Clark says he was comfortable selecting Tyler because he had a good experience with the College through his high school dual enrollment classes and because his mother had attended Tyler. He also appreciated the College’s wide variety of courses, which would allow him to explore his various interests, and its lower tuition costs. When he started considering his degree options, Clark says he thought about earning an IT degree. However, after taking a class in the subject, he realized that it was not a good fit for him. His classes at Tyler also led him to another discovery – that he has a true love for history. Through his classes and his involvement in the History Club, of which he is currently co-president, Clark built on that interest and decided to make it part of his career goal. He plans to graduate this spring with a General Studies degree and then transfer to Longwood University to earn a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in graphic design. He then wants to go to Virginia State University to earn a master’s in history before pursuing a Ph.D. in history from Central Michigan University. Ultimately, he wants to put his love and knowledge of history to work with the National Park Service. Clark says he would like to work at the Petersburg National Battlefield or Cold Harbor Battlefield parks. 

Silvia Garcia Murcia (23237)
Silvia Garcia Murcia’s life has taken some unexpected turns, but one thing has held constant – her desire to be a physician. Garcia Murcia was born in Honduras, and as she was growing up, her family always talked about the importance of getting an education. Garcia Murcia took that advice to heart, and she thought about trying to go to Cuba to study medicine. But, then, her life took a new direction. About three-and-a-half years ago, her father brought her to the United States. He ended up being deported, but Garcia Murcia wanted to stay. She was placed in the foster-care system, which moved her to Virginia where she began attending Meadowbrook High School in Chesterfield and continued to work on teaching herself English. After graduating, she enrolled at John Tyler Community College. The College was highly recommended by her high school teachers, and Garcia Murcia liked that it had a strong Nursing Program. When she started at Tyler, Garcia Murcia immediately got involved with the College’s Great Expectations program http://www.jtcc.edu/greatexpectations" target="_blank">(http://www.jtcc.edu/greatexpectations), which has provided her with a variety of resources and support – things for which she’s grateful. “I love this college. Everybody here is wonderful. They are always there for me. They’ve helped me with tuition, housing, transportation. They’ve helped me get tutoring support, which I need since English is my second language. My life changed totally when I came here.” She wants others to know that their lives can change too. She regularly reaches out to friends in the Hispanic community and encourages them to come to Tyler to get an education, something she is very focused on doing. Currently, Garcia Murcia is working on her pre-nursing courses so that she can apply to Tyler’s Nursing Program. But, that’s just the start. Garcia Murcia is determined to become a physician, so after she earns her nursing degree and gets some work experience, she plans to start medical school. Her top choice? Johns Hopkins.

Pam Girten (23236)
Pam Girten has devoted her life to the care of children. She’s been a nanny, caring for children from infants to teenagers. She’s taught young children and children with special needs, and she’s worked at a daycare center. In 2010, Girten took part in a mission trip to the inner city of Philadelphia, and she says that experience made her realize she wanted to do even more to help children. That’s when she decided to enroll at John Tyler Community College to pursue a degree in General Studies with a Teacher Education Specialization. Girten was nervous about going back to school but says she soon discovered that the faculty and staff really cared about her success. She says she also quickly learned that the College offers a variety of resources, from tutoring and advising to student activities, designed to enrich students’ lives. “John Tyler Community College gives you the opportunity to better yourself,” says Girten, and that is just what she is doing. Not only is she pursuing her degree, while working part time, Girten is also involved in the life of the College. She was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and is now treasurer of her chapter, and she is active in the Future Teachers Club, where she’s held the office of president and now holds the position of public relations officer.  Once she completes her degree in May, she hopes to spend the summer in a Spanish immersion program at the University of Virginia before transferring to William and Mary to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education. Her goal is to get a job in an inner city elementary school where she can inspire children to reach for their dreams.

Luke Griles (23002)
Luke Griles enjoys exploring new opportunities, and he says that’s what John Tyler Community College is allowing him do. Griles, who is home-schooled, enrolled in Tyler as a concurrent student in the fall of 2012, so he could jump-start his college education. Griles says Tyler was a good choice for him. It came highly recommended by his friends, was convenient to his home in Amelia County, and offered classes in a variety of formats. Griles says when he first started his classes – a combination of online and on-campus courses – he wasn’t sure what to expect. But, he said the faculty did a great job of helping him transition into college-level work, and he has enjoyed experiencing their various teaching styles. He also said he quickly found himself involved in student activities, joining the Disciples of Christ Club and the Student Council. Griles calls his time at Tyler an “excellent experience,” and when he graduates from high school this spring, he plans to continue at John Tyler. He hopes to earn an associate degree in information technology before transferring to a four-year institution to study psychology and international relations. He would then like to go to seminary and become a minister.

Joe Herbert (23221)
Joe Herbert views his life as one adventure after another, and he says each adventure teaches him a lesson that helps him build on his next quest. His time in the military was one such venture – an experience that laid the groundwork for what he’s doing now. During his time in the Army, he served in the 3rd Ranger Battalion and did two tours in Afghanistan. Even after he decided to leave active service, Herbert still had a desire to stay tied to the military. He felt he could help others by sharing his knowledge and experience with them. So, he joined the National Guard and is currently training other soldiers. As part of his transition out of active duty, Herbert began thinking about going back to school. Herbert, a high school dropout who earned a GED, went into this venture believing that he would be limited academically. He tried out a couple of colleges, and neither suited him. Then he turned to John Tyler Community College. He says he decided to try Tyler because of its technical programs and because he had family members who had highly recommended it. “Immediately, I was impressed by my professors – their enthusiasm and their command of the classroom,” says Herbert. He was also impressed by their willingness to help him, encourage him, and provide advice. But, for Herbert, the experience offered at John Tyler goes beyond the classroom. He says he’s found the College’s connection to its community to be vitally important to his education. He points to various events and student club activities that support the community, including the work the Philosophy Club, which he is president of, has done for the Humane Society. “John Tyler Community College fosters an environment that enables students to give something back,” says Herbert, and he likes that. He says his experiences at Tyler and the care shown by the people at the College have made him realize that he is not limited and that there are many opportunities available to him. He hopes to graduate with a General Studies degree in December, and then he hopes to transfer to the University of Richmond, University of Virginia or William and Mary. In the meantime, he will be transitioning out of the National Guard, continuing his work with a start-up company, and looking forward to his next adventure.

Chris Kegley (23059)
Chris Kegley is pursuing a dream – one she has held for many years – becoming a nurse. Kegley started pursuing that dream when she originally went to college, but something stopped her, and she switched gears. Instead, she turned her attention to the field of communications, in which she earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. She put her education to work in the corporate world before becoming a mother and deciding to stay at home with her family. Once her kids were in school, she worked as a substitute teacher and then in a library, but she couldn’t get nursing out of her mind. The idea of going back to school seemed overwhelming until she got a job at a veterinary clinic that reignited her interest in the medical field. It was the spark she needed to pursue her dream. “I wanted a good nursing degree that commanded respect in the community,” says Kegley. She said Tyler’s Nursing Program had a good reputation on the nursing floor, and it included the practical experience she wanted. The program also offered her a hybrid option, a combination of online learning and face-to-face lab time and clinicals. Kegley says the hybrid program option has given her the flexibility she needs to balance her education with her family life, and that, along with the caliber of the teaching faculty, has made Tyler a great experience for her. When she graduates in December, Kegley wants to go into the workforce and then continue her education. She’d like to eventually earn a master’s degree with the hopes of one day teaching.

Kelly Seay (23139)
Kellie Seay wants people to know that they have the ability to change the direction of their lives. She’s proof. Seay dropped out of high school – just three credits short of earning her diploma. Fast forward to today. Now, Seay is a college student, who is managing motherhood, work, classes, and extracurricular college activities. Seay says her decision to revisit her education was sparked by several things. She says the birth of her daughter inspired her to go after her GED, and her desire to go to college emerged after she began feeling like she had no opportunity for job advancement. Seay says she was drawn to John Tyler Community College because of its reputation in the community as well as among her family and friends. She also found the College’s location to be convenient and liked the wide variety of course subjects and scheduling options. After starting her classes, Seay says she was quickly impressed by her instructors. “They have been amazing,” says Seay. “They are knowledgeable, nice, and willing to go the extra mile for their students.” Also amazing for Seay have been her experiences beyond the classroom. She works in the College’s Financial Aid office, represented the College at the Student Leadership Conference, is president of the Future Teachers Club, and is a member of Student Council. And, that’s just the beginning. After she graduates in the summer with a degree in General Studies with a Teacher Education Specialization, Seay plans to transfer to Old Dominion University where she’ll earn a master’s degree in education. She will then put her education and experiences to work as a teacher.

Donna Simmons (23231)
Donna Simmons wants to make a difference, and she plans to do so with the Human Services, Pre-Social Work Specialization degree she will earn at John Tyler Community College. Simmons, who expects to graduate this May, says her journey to this degree took many years and a few unexpected detours. Simmons graduated from high school in 1992 and immediately went to college, but she said she didn’t have the focus she needed, and she soon left higher education. Instead, she turned her attention toward raising a family and working. But, she kept thinking about one day going back to school. With some encouragement, she headed back to college with the intention of earning an accounting degree. However, a few classes in, she decided that she wanted to do something else – something that would allow her to work with and help people. So, she changed direction and enrolled in John Tyler Community College’s Pre-Nursing curriculum. Simmons was then accepted into the College’s Nursing Program, where she began the challenge of trying to juggle nursing classes with being a single mother of three and working full time. She used her personal and vacation time from work to attend class, but she still fell two points shy of making into the clinical part of the program. Simmons said she was disappointed, but she refused to give up. She did some research and worked with the College’s counselors and discovered the Human Services program. Although she still hopes to one day pursue a nursing degree, Simmons says the Human Services field feels right to her. The degree she earns at Tyler will allow her to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University to pursue her bachelor’s degree in social work. But, she’s not waiting to put her education to work. Simmons is busy volunteering her time with various organizations, is starting an internship at the YWCA, is president of the Human Services Club, participates in Student Council, and represented Tyler at a Student Leadership Conference. She says Tyler has made all of this possible through its caring faculty, who bring many perspectives to the classroom, and its helpful staff, who understand the challenges faced by the College’s diverse student population.

Thomas Wise (23834)
Thomas Wise has a plan. He plans to earn a Business Administration degree at John Tyler Community College, to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University to study marketing, and to use the knowledge learned at both institutions to become a successful manager. This, however, is not the path Wise initially set for himself. When Wise first enrolled at John Tyler Community College, he had his eye on an Engineering degree. He found the program to be challenging and the material and instructors to be interesting. But, then came a surprise. He got a job as a retail merchandiser, and he discovered that he loved the work. Wise says he had been shy in high school, so he was amazed to learn that he enjoyed sales and customer service work. Wise, who is participates in the College’s Great Expectations program (www.jtcc.edu/greatexpectations), says his mentor encouraged him along the way, and with her help, he transitioned out of the Engineering program and into Business Administration. Now, he works during the day and takes classes at night, something he says is made possible by Tyler’s flexible scheduling options, convenient location and affordable tuition. Wise says John Tyler has been a good choice for him. Not only has it allowed him to explore his various interests, it has given him what he needs to succeed – smaller class sizes, instructors who are willing to spend time helping their students, tutoring services, and mentors. 

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,895 students during the 2011-12 academic year, offers 18 associate degrees, eight certificates, and 35 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

by Molli Channell

In our continuing effort to link students with information, the JTCC libraries are holding focus groups on a new library discovery tool, QuickSearch.  Gone are the days of searching the library catalog followed by endless article databases; with QuickSearch, library resources are integrated into one, easy-to-use interface that allows users to search for books, academic journals and films all at the same time.

Discovery tools like QuickSearch are the new wave in library resources.  QuickSearch is also known as PRIMO and was developed by Exlibris, a leading provider of library automation technology.  Think of QuickSearch as a Google-esque search for libraries or a one-stop-shop for research needs. Using this service, libraries are able to combine their physical holdings of books, DVDs, and other materials with the vast online databases filled with articles, e-books and more.  Two area university libraries, VCU and Virginia State, have transitioned to this type of service with great reviews from students and faculty.  We anticipate that QuickSearch will be the preferred resource for most library users for many reasons, but mainly because of its ability to accommodate various levels and types of researchers. 

QuickSearch is a work in progress and we want your input! After all, who knows student research better than those working directly with them?  To make sure we are on the right track, we would love to hear what you think of the discovery tool and your impressions upon searching the collections.  You can access QuickSearch right now by visiting JTCC QuickSearch.  Please join us in the following focus groups and share your thoughts:

Midlothian:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in H202K
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in H202K

Chester:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the library lab
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the library lab

These workshops are open to all interested faculty, staff, and students. Registration is not required.  If you have any questions, please contact Molli Channell at mchannell@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1519 (Midlothian) or Ha Hoang at hhoang@jtcc.edu or 804-706-5198.

by Molli Channell

In our continuing effort to link students with information, the JTCC libraries are holding focus groups on a new library discovery tool, QuickSearch.  Gone are the days of searching the library catalog followed by endless article databases; with QuickSearch, library resources are integrated into one, easy-to-use interface that allows users to search for books, academic journals and films all at the same time.

Discovery tools like QuickSearch are the new wave in library resources.  QuickSearch is also known as PRIMO and was developed by Exlibris, a leading provider of library automation technology.  Think of QuickSearch as a Google-esque search for libraries or a one-stop-shop for research needs. Using this service, libraries are able to combine their physical holdings of books, DVDs, and other materials with the vast online databases filled with articles, e-books and more.  Two area university libraries, VCU and Virginia State, have transitioned to this type of service with great reviews from students and faculty.  We anticipate that QuickSearch will be the preferred resource for most library users for many reasons, but mainly because of its ability to accommodate various levels and types of researchers. 

QuickSearch is a work in progress and we want your input! After all, who knows student research better than those working directly with them?  To make sure we are on the right track, we would love to hear what you think of the discovery tool and your impressions upon searching the collections.  You can access QuickSearch right now by visiting JTCC QuickSearch.  Please join us in the following focus groups and share your thoughts:

Midlothian:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in H202K
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in H202K

Chester:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the library lab
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the library lab

These workshops are open to all interested faculty, staff, and students. Registration is not required.  If you have any questions, please contact Molli Channell at mchannell@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1519 (Midlothian) or Ha Hoang at hhoang@jtcc.edu or 804-706-5198.

by Holly Walker

The stories were personal, and like every John Tyler Community College student, unique. For Silvia Garcia Murcia, JTCC and the Great Expectations program are giving her the education and support she needs to pursue her dream of becoming a physician. For Donna Simmons, a single mother, Tyler’s flexible scheduling allows her to juggle family, a full-time time and classes as she works on a degree that will allow her to transfer to a four-year university. For Luke Griles, a homeschooled student, JTCC is giving him a jump-start on his college education. And, for Joe Herbert, John Tyler Community College has shown him he’s not limited academically – something he believed after dropping out of high school. These are just a few of the stories that ten JTCC students shared during two recent trips to the General Assembly. During those trips, the students and Dr. Marshall Smith met with Sen. Frank Ruff, Sen. John Watkins, Del. Betsy Carr, Del. Kirk Cox, Del. Rosalyn Dance, Del. Riley Ingram, Del. Rick Morris, Del. Joseph Morrissey, Del. Roslyn Tyler, Del. Lee Ware, and Del. Thomas Wright.

In addition to sharing their personal stories and talking about their experiences at John Tyler Community College, the student delegation talked to legislators about the importance of affordable tuition, course and program variety, and financial aid. The students also talked about JTCC’s need to expand its classroom space. They asked the legislators to support Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposed budget for higher education, which includes funds for a new building on the College’s Midlothian Campus. The proposed 70,000 square foot building would house academic classrooms, faculty offices, a student services center, and an auditorium. The project also would include a much-needed parking garage.

Read more about the students who made up JTCC’s 2013 student delegation to the General Assembly.

Watch this video to hear what the students had to say about their experiences at the State Capitol.

Look at photos taken during the two trips.

Learn about JTCC’s legislative advocacy efforts.

by Holly Walker

Experience the written word in many forms at John Tyler Community College’s 18th Annual Literary Festival, February 19 – 28. This year’s Festival kicks off with special guest Joe Oestreich, an author, songwriter and musician whose memoir, Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll, documents his twenty-plus years in the rock band Watershed. Oestreich’s work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Esquire, Ninth Letter, Fourth Genre, and in other publications. He is an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Coastal Carolina University. Oestrich will participate in two student writing workshops and a reading and book signing. The Festival also highlights the works of John Tyler Community College’s very own students, and faculty.

Literary Festival Schedule
All activities are free, and with the exception of the Student Writing Workshops, all are open to JTCC students, faculty and staff as well as the community.)

Student Writing Workshop led by Joe Oestreich (open to JTCC students only)
February 19
2:30 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H109

Joe Oestreich Reception, Reading and Book Signing
February 19
7:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student Writing Workshop led by Joe Oestreich (open to JTCC students only)
February 20
10:00 a.m.
Chester Campus, Moyar Hall, M229

Student and Faculty Readings
February 21
11:30 a.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student Speech Contest
February 26
1:00 p.m.
Chester Campus, Bird Hall, room B124

Theatre Presentation: The Belle of Amherst
A staged reading by actress Catherine Bryne, who teaches acting at John Tyler.
February 26
7:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student and Faculty Readings
February 28
11:30 a.m.
Chester Campus, Bird Hall, room B124

Light refreshments will be served at all activities.

To learn more about Joe Oestreich, visit http://joeoestreich.com/. For additional information about the John Tyler Community College Literary Festival, contact Jeff Landon at jlandon@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1473.  For directions to John Tyler Community College’s Chester and Midlothian campuses, go to www.jtcc.edu/locations.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – John Tyler Community College is pleased to announce its honors and dean’s list students for the Fall 2012 semester. Students named to the honors list have completed at least 24 credit hours at John Tyler and have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. Students named to the dean’s list are full-time students who have earned a minimum 3.2 GPA for the semester.

Honors (zip codes appear in parentheses)
Travar Addison (23832)
Hilda Aguilar (23236)
Lauren Aguilar (23236)
Ayodeji Akadiri (23224)
Tayo Akadiri (23224)
Olufunmilayo Akinrinmade (23234)
Wafa Albadani (23113)
Elizabeth Alexander (24153)
Frank Altimari (23113)
Angelica Alves (23832)
Thanh Antrobius (23139)
Renato Arenas Castillo (23235)
Angelica Arias (23237)
Christopher Arnold (23803)
Corey Arnold (23222)
Saleha Aslam (23834)
Kara Atkinson (23113)
Jasmine Awad (23235)
Adam Baldwin (23888)
Loren Bales (23139)
Brooke Ballance (23832)
Megan Bardrof (23842)
David Barlow (23139)
Maegan Barnes (23836)
Svetlana Barrett (23114)
Vicki Barron (23842)
Kenneth Bartley (23236)
Keyona Bartley (23236)
Valeri Barton (23112)
Wendy Bass-Caul (23002)
Amanda Bates (23226)
Nathaniel Battaglia (23225)
Ashley Batten (23832)
Alexander Battle (23235)
Taylor Baugh (23231)
Stephanie Baughan (23112)
Floyd Bayne (23112)
Tyriek Bayne (23860)
Jessica Beggs (23860)
Stephanie Bell (23229)
Tyrone Bell (23831)
Jennifer Bellaver (23221)
Soupornn Beng (23234)
Christopher Bennett (23220)
Diane Berge (23838)
Desiree Bernardo (23890)
Scott Bernardo (23890)
Zacharia Berry (23834)
Catherine Biringer (23139)
Kelly Blankenship (23885)
Dolly Blanks (23139)
Theresa Blosser (23836)
Travis Blosser (23089)
Coleen Bogert (23113)
Stacey Bohm (23236)
Ilona Bolotova-Diamond (23832)
Carley Boltz (23015)
Denise Bonner Beauford (23112)
Audrey Bounds (23834)
Cheryl Bowers (23836)
Matthew Boyd (23112)
Hannah Brackett (23112)
Michael Brackett (23112)
Terry Bradshaw (23113)
Jake Brady (23120)
Tammy Breining (23838)
Corrin Brewer (23113)
Amy Brick (23831)
Tanisha Briggs (23831)
Lacey Briglia (23860)
Evan Brockwell (23831)
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John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,895 students during the 2011-12 academic year, offers 18 associate degrees, eight certificates, and 35 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

by Holly Walker

Experience the written word in many forms at John Tyler Community College’s 18th Annual Literary Festival, February 19 – 28. This year’s Festival kicks off with special guest Joe Oestreich, an author, songwriter and musician whose memoir, Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll, documents his twenty-plus years in the rock band Watershed. Oestreich’s work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Esquire, Ninth Letter, Fourth Genre, and in other publications. He is an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Coastal Carolina University. Oestrich will participate in two student writing workshops and a reading and book signing. The Festival also highlights the works of John Tyler Community College’s very own students, and faculty.

Literary Festival Schedule
All activities are free, and with the exception of the Student Writing Workshops, all are open to JTCC students, faculty and staff as well as the community.)

Student Writing Workshop led by Joe Oestreich (open to JTCC students only)
February 19
2:30 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H109

Joe Oestreich Reception, Reading and Book Signing
February 19
7:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student Writing Workshop led by Joe Oestreich (open to JTCC students only)
February 20
10:00 a.m.
Chester Campus, Moyar Hall, M229

Student and Faculty Readings
February 21
11:30 a.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student Speech Contest
February 26
1:00 p.m.
Chester Campus, Bird Hall, room B124

Theatre Presentation: The Belle of Amherst
A staged reading by actress Catherine Bryne, who teaches acting at John Tyler.
February 26
7:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, room H109

Student and Faculty Readings
February 28
11:30 a.m.
Chester Campus, Bird Hall, room B124

Light refreshments will be served at all activities.

To learn more about Joe Oestreich, visit http://joeoestreich.com/. For additional information about the John Tyler Community College Literary Festival, contact Jeff Landon at jlandon@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1473.  For directions to John Tyler Community College’s Chester and Midlothian campuses, go to www.jtcc.edu/locations.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the John Tyler Community College Board on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 3:00 p.m.  The meeting will take place at the College’s Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway, in Hamel Hall, room H109. A sign-up sheet will be made available 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting for those persons interested in addressing the board.

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,895 students during the 2011-12 academic year, offers 18 associate degrees, eight certificates, and 35 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

By Holly Walker

Join us for what’s sure to be a mouth-watering experience – JTCC’s International Food Festival. The event, organized by the College’s Student Activities office with the help of some of JTCC’s student clubs and organizations, will feature a variety of tastes from around the world. The festival will take place from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on March 21 in the Nicholas Student Center at the Chester Campus and is open to all John Tyler students, faculty and staff. There is no cost to attend, but you must e-mail your reservation to Amanda Carpenter at acarpenter@jtcc.edu.

By Holly Walker

Are you planning to travel with JTCC to Ireland or Peru during the Summer 2013 semester? If so, you may want to consider applying for an International Studies Scholarship. The scholarship can help you offset some of the costs associated with summer study abroad.

If you’re interesting in applying, you must submit your application to the John Tyler Community College Foundation by no later than March 15. A link to the scholarship application may be found at http://www.jtcc.edu/scholarships. On that page, you’ll also find information about the other scholarships offered by JTCC’s Foundation.

Want to know what it's like to transfer from JTCC to a four-year college or university? Now's your chance to talk to students who've experienced it firsthand.

This Friday, March 8, JTCC alumni who have successfully transferred to GMU, ODU, UR, UVA, VCU, VSU and VT will join us for a Transfer Forum. The group will talk about the process involved in transferring and what to expect once you get to a four-year college or university. 
The forum begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Midlothian Campus in Hamel Hall, Room H109.  Light refreshments will be served. 

For a look at the guaranteed transfer agreements JTCC has with various four-year colleges or universities, check out our revamped Transfer Information page at www.jtcc.edu/transfer. The page is packed with the specifics on what you need to do to transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice.

By Holly Walker

Join us for what’s sure to be a mouth-watering experience – JTCC’s International Food Festival. The event, organized by the College’s Student Activities office with the help of some of JTCC’s student clubs and organizations, will feature a variety of tastes from around the world. The festival will take place from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on March 21 in the Nicholas Student Center at the Chester Campus and is open to all John Tyler students, faculty and staff. There is no cost to attend, but you must e-mail your reservation to Amanda Carpenter at acarpenter@jtcc.edu.

Want to know what it's like to transfer from JTCC to a four-year college or university? Now's your chance to talk to students who've experienced it firsthand.

This Friday, March 8, JTCC alumni who have successfully transferred to GMU, ODU, UR, UVA, VCU, VSU and VT will join us for a Transfer Forum. The group will talk about the process involved in transferring and what to expect once you get to a four-year college or university. 
The forum begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Midlothian Campus in Hamel Hall, Room H109.  Light refreshments will be served. 

For a look at the guaranteed transfer agreements JTCC has with various four-year colleges or universities, check out our revamped Transfer Information page at www.jtcc.edu/transfer. The page is packed with the specifics on what you need to do to transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice.

By Holly Walker

Join us for what’s sure to be a mouth-watering experience – JTCC’s International Food Festival. The event, organized by the College’s Student Activities office with the help of some of JTCC’s student clubs and organizations, will feature a variety of tastes from around the world. The festival will take place from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on March 21 in the Nicholas Student Center at the Chester Campus and is open to all John Tyler students, faculty and staff. There is no cost to attend, but you must e-mail your reservation to Amanda Carpenter at acarpenter@jtcc.edu.

by Heather Busch

Need help preparing for the Virginia Placement Test (VPT) in Math?  The VPT MathSite is a new web site that provides free, online resources to prepare for the VPT Math.

The VPT determines if you need to take developmental math courses, which do not count as math credits toward degree and certificate programs, or if you are ready for college-level math courses.  You can better prepare for this important test by using the VPT MathSite to strengthen the skills you already know and brush up on the skills you need to work on.  Plus, by doing well on the VPT Math, you could save lots of money on tuition and books, hundreds of hours in the classroom, and even graduate earlier. 

Check out the benefits of prepping for the VPT Math in this video.  And explore all the resources available on the VPT MathSite today at http://vccsblogs.com/math/.

by Holly Walker

It seems strange to say this, but we’re ready for fall!  We don’t mean the season itself, but the classes that will be offered during the fall semester. The schedule of classes for the Fall 2013 term is now online at www.jtcc.edu/schedule. That means you can start thinking about what courses you need or want to take and when you want to take them. And, who knows? You might even find a course that sparks a new interest. So, go ahead! Start planning now so you’re ready to roll when fall registration begins in July.

In the meantime, don’t forget – registration for the Summer 2013 semester is just weeks away. It begins April 8.

by Holly Walker

How would you like to receive up to $5,000 to pay for your tuition, books, fees and supplies? The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education is once again offering Valley Proteins Fellowships for the 2013 – 2014 academic year. In addition to funds for tuition and supplies, the program provides Fellows with opportunities to share in a variety of cultural and educational experiences and to meet with successful business and government leaders from across Virginia. Fellows also have the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 summer stipend. Fellows will be selected based on their academic records, leadership potential and commitment to community service.

To be eligible for the Fellowship, applicants must be full-time students who, at the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester, will be starting their second full year of college at John Tyler Community College or another Virginia Community College. They must have completed their first full year of college by the end of the Spring 2013 semester and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Additional information about eligibility requirements and the application process may be found at http://www.vccs.edu/Foundation/Scholarships/ValleyProteinsFellowsProgram.aspx.  A link to the application, which includes a checklist showing the supporting materials that must be submitted, may be found at http://www.vccs.edu/Foundation/Scholarships.aspx.

The deadline to apply for the Valley Proteins Fellowship is April 15, 2013.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Use science to create a beautiful t-shirt design. Learn how to make your own movie. Be wowed by the skills of some amazing robots. Test your knowledge of the human skeleton. Stretch those muscles with yoga. Get tips on how to navigate the web. Discover the safest way to discard medications and household waste. Find out how your teenager can earn college and high school credit simultaneously. Get creative by making your own book. Explore ways to improve your resume-writing skills. These are just a few examples of the many activities you can participate in during Fool for Art. This annual festival, held by John Tyler Community College in partnership with Chesterfield County, will take place Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the College’s Midlothian Campus (800 Charter Colony Parkway). Admission is free.
The day will be packed with family fun, including art, music, hands-on activities and free educational sessions, and much more. Highlights include:

• Art and craft area: Stroll through this area, which will feature more than 100 vendors, and shop from a selection of paintings, ceramics, woodwork, glass art, jewelry, photographs, folk art and more.
• Art of Learning Tent: Experiment, design, plant, imagine, create and learn. Get ready for lots of fun hands-activities for all ages.
• Celebrate our Earth Tent: Want to go green? Chesterfield County wants to show you how. Find out what you can do at home to protect the environment, learn about regional wildlife, and check out the newest eco-friendly cars.
• Free educational sessions, demonstrations and activities: Head inside Eliades Hall and Hamel Hall for a variety of activities and sessions. Whether you want to get in shape, be wowed by robots created by the Midlothian Area Robotics Team, improve your job-hunting skills, get creative, challenge your mind, get technical or find out ways to help your child explore his/her future – there’s a topic for you – no matter what your age.
• Music, dancing and comedy: Get ready to have more fun in the courtyard, which will be filled with music, dancing, and improv.
• Meet furry friends: Find out how to adopt a pet at the SPCA’s Tail Wag’N.
• Paper shredding: Free document shredding will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in parking lot D.
• Food: Yummy offerings from a variety of vendors will be available throughout the day.

To learn more about Fool for Art; to get directions to the campus; and to find a complete list of art and craft vendors, activities, sessions, and food vendors, visit http://www.jtcc.edu/foolforart. Still want to know more? Contact Lisa Kendrick at lkendrick@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1527.

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,895 students during the 2011-12 academic year, offers 18 associate degrees, eight certificates, and 35 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.