by Heather Busch

On the evening of Saturday, June 8, with bagpipe music in the air, 150 faculty, staff, board members, friends and family gathered at the Nicholas Student Center for a cèilidh to celebrate Dr. Marshall W. Smith’s retirement. 

A cèilidh is a Gaelic celebration with stories and tales, poems and ballads, music and food, and the evening included all of those elements.

Smith family friends Marsha Summers (soprano) and Suzanne Riehl (keyboard) performed songs by Robert Burns.  Faculty members Kerrigan Sullivan and Sandy Via read poetry by Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Burns, Carol Ann Duffy and Helena Nelson.

Delegate Riley Ingram presented Dr. Smith with a resolution created in his honor.  Executive Director of the John Tyler Community College Foundation, Beverley Dew, and members of the Foundation Board announced that through generous donations from the community; the College family; and Dr. Smith’s colleagues, family and friends, the Dr. Marshall W. Smith Endowed Scholarship has been established.  

Dew and Foundation Board members also presented Dr. Smith with a large, framed drawing of Dr. Smith created by Professor of Art Colin Ferguson.  The drawing is a study for a painting of Dr. Smith that will be hung on campus.

Personal notes that were collected through the cèilidh invitation were given to Dr. Smith that evening in a handsome antique mahogany box with the College seal on it made by Mike Mathieu of Woodworking Plus.

Three videos were also shown during the evening.  The first featured many of Dr. Smith’s former and current colleagues and employees telling funny stories about working with Dr. Smith.  The second video detailed Dr. Smith’s many accomplishments during his career, notably the quarter system conversion, the establishment of dual enrollment, and the creation of the Midlothian Campus.  The last video was a chance for many to let Dr. Smith know just what he has meant to them in their careers and personal lives. 

After Dr. Smith’s son, Matt, gave a final toast, the group closed the cèilidh in the traditional manner by joining hands and singing Auld Lang Syne. 

More photos of the event are available on the College’s Flickr site.

More informaiton on Dr. Smith's retirement announcement and more than 22 years of service to John Tyler is also available, and donations to the scholarship can be made at www.jtcc.edu/giving.  

By Holly Walker

The road to becoming an engineer is challenging. You have to be determined. You have to be focused. You have to build a strong educational foundation. And, as technology advances, you have to be ready to learn new things. Two brothers, Steven Easter and Jonathan Turman, decided to embrace those challenges together. They enrolled in John Tyler Community College’s Engineering program when it was brand new and became members of the program’s first graduating class. After completing their associate degrees in 2011, Easter and Turman used guaranteed admissions agreements to transfer to the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. Both brothers excelled, and this spring, they completed their bachelor’s degrees. In addition, Easter received a very big honor; he was named the top academic graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

During their time at U.Va., the brothers garnered lots of attention for building a fully functional plane using cutting-edge 3D printing technology. The two spent countless hours working on their unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, as part of an internship with MITRE Corporation – an organization that manages federally funded research. There were twists, turns and failures along the way, but when the time came to fly their creation in front of representatives from MITRE Corporation, Easter and Turman enjoyed success and praise. That success led to media attention, an extension of their internships, and a new project – a second UAV.

In between classes, the two got back to work, refining their design. They also began writing a paper about their work, which they hope will be published. Their second UAV was completed just days ago and will now undergo testing with MITRE. The brothers say the workload has been intense but rewarding, and it has given them a real-world engineering experience that goes beyond textbooks. Both will now enjoy a little bit of rest, but it won’t last for long. Turman is currently interviewing for jobs, and Easter is preparing to start grad school at U.Va. in the fall.

Congratulations to these amazing JTCC Engineering alum!

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Mark your calendars. Registration for the fall semester at John Tyler Community College opens on July 8. Whether you want to become more competitive in the workforce, change jobs, save money while working on a bachelor’s degree, or explore your long-held interests, John Tyler has the classes and programs to help you reach your goals. The College offers nearly 60 programs that build foundations for continuing education and for immediate employment. In addition, John Tyler provides a number of support services and resources designed to help students succeed, such as tutoring, veterans’ assistance, career counseling, advising, financial aid, scholarships and library services. The College also has guaranteed admissions agreements that give John Tyler graduates the ability to seamlessly continue their educations at more than 25 four-year colleges and universities. A list of the agreements may be found at http://www.jtcc.edu/transfer.

John Tyler Community College’s fall schedule is packed with a wide variety of classes from architectural drafting, creative writing, algebra, legal research, and welding to biology, engineering mechanics, Spanish, photography and international relations. And, because scheduling flexibility is important, John Tyler offers courses starting as early as 7:00 a.m.; in the evenings; on the weekends; in the classroom; online; in a hybrid format (taught partially online and partially in the classroom); and in various sessions, ranging from eight weeks to 16 weeks in length.  Those interested in exploring John Tyler Community College’s Fall 2013 class options may visit http://www.jtcc.edu/schedule.  On this page, courses may be sorted by subject, location, session length, and days of the week.

Starting July 8, students already enrolled at John Tyler Community College may register online at http://www.jtcc.edu, using the Student Information System in myTyler. They also may register in person at the Admissions and Records Office on either the Chester Campus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, or the Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway. Hours for in-person registration are as follows:

Chester Campus
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Midlothian Campus
Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Extended Hours on August 12 – 15, August 19 – 22, and August 26 – 27 (on both campuses)
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuition and fees are $130.00 per credit hour for Virginia residents and $324.60 per credit hour for out-of-state residents. All students must pay a comprehensive fee of $35 per semester. During the General Registration period, tuition and fees must be paid by 5:00 p.m. of the week in which a student registers.

Those interested in attending John Tyler but not enrolled at the College must first submit an application for admission, and those who applied to the College but did not attend classes in the past year must reapply to John Tyler. The application for admission may be found online at http://www.jtcc.edu, or it may be picked up at the Chester or Midlothian campus. John Tyler Community College has an open door admissions policy, and there is no application fee.

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 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 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. – John Tyler Community College is pleased to announce its honors and dean’s list students for the Spring 2013 semester. Students named to the honors list have completed at least 24 college 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)
Taylor-Leigh Adams (23112)
Travar Addison (23832)
Shannon Ades (23114)
Hilda Aguilar (23236)
Lauren Aguilar (23236)
Ayodeji Akadiri (23224)
Elizabeth Alexander (24153)
Hunter Alford (23831)
Kaitlyn Allen (23803)
Robert Allen (23830)
Rosson Allen (23114)
Alexander Aloma (23120)
Frank Altimari (23113)
Renato Arenas Castillo (23235)
Christopher Arnold (23803)
Melinda Arnold (23860)
Kenrick Arthur (23832)
Saleha Aslam (23834)
Chelsee Atkins (23002)
Kara Atkinson (23113)
Jasmine Awad (23235)
Remon Aziz (23114)
Nicole Baker (23231)
Paul Balduf (23831)
Amy Bales (23237)
Loren Bales (23139)
Brooke Ballance (23832)
Megan Bardrof (23842)
Amanda Bareford (23235)
Diamond Barham (23883)
Lauren Barlow (23112)
Brian Barnes (23834)
Maegan Barnes (23836)
Joseph Barrett (23112)
Svetlana Barrett (23114)
Vicki Barron (23842)
Valeri Barton (23112)
Wendy Bass-Caul (23002)
Amanda Bates (23226)
Nathaniel Battaglia (23225)
Taylor Baugh (23231)
Stephanie Baughan (23112)
Nicole Bayer (23237)
Ashanti Beatty (23883)
Holly Beck (23838)
Natalie Beck (23838)
Jessica Beggs (23860)
Shannon Bell (23234)
Stephanie Bell (23229)
Soupornn Beng (23234)
Christopher Bennett (23220)
Rachel Benton (23838)
Desiree Bernardo (23890)
Zacharia Berry (23834)
Allyson Bess (23831)
Malik Biddle (23831)
Dolly Blanks (23139)
Michael Bloecker (23836)
Theresa Blosser (23836)
Catherine Boardman (23838)
David Bockenkamp (23114)
Coleen Bogert (23113)
Jesse Bogert (23113)
Stacey Bohm (23236)
Kristol Boisseau (23113)
Ilona Bolotova-Diamond (23832)
Carley Boltz (23015)
John Booker (23838)
Alexandra Borden (23114)
Audrey Bounds (23834)
Abigail Bowen (23838)
Cheryl Bowers (23836)
Lu Bowman (23112)
Matthew Boyd (23112)
Hannah Brackett (23112)
Michael Brackett (23112)
Najai Bradley (23803)
Terry Bradshaw (23113)
Jake Brady (23120)
David Branch (23235)
Tammy Breining (23838)
Andrew Breneman (23112)
Corrin Brewer (23113)
Amy Brick (23831)
Tanisha Briggs (23831)
Lacey Briglia (23860)
Evan Brockwell (23831)
Tina Brothers (23236)
Alexander Brown (23114)
Barrett Brown (23235)
Lindsey Brown (23114)
Stephanie Brown (23236)
Carmen Buchanan (23225)
Kara Buettner (23234)
Rene Bulger (23842)
Corinne Burgess (23113)
Melissa Burgio (23139)
Carrie Burkhardt (23140)
Zenada Burnette (23237)
Neal Burns (23113)
Katherine Butler (23832)
Brandi Byrd (23234)
Leah Caldwell (23235)
Adriana Camargo (23234)
Justin Camden (23834)
Jeremiah Camp (23224)
Kathleen Campbell (23235)
Allison Capley (23113)
Amanda Capley (23113)
Danielle Carawan (23112)
Joseph Carlson (23834)
Ann Carmody (23225)
Jeri Carney (23237)
Jennifer Carr (23831)
Frank Carrillo (23002)
Brittany Carroll (23238)
Jonathan Carter (23112)
Joy Carter (23112)
David Castelvecchi (23112)
Xenia Castro (23836)
Jennifer Cather (23233)
Alexander Catrett (23838)
Victoria Catrett (23838)
Patricia Chambliss (23860)
Wendi Chapman (23235)
Summer Charles (23832)
Stefan Chase (23235)
Rima Chater (23139)
Xiao Chen (23236)
Eric Chi (23225)
Dakota Childress (23831)
Sandhya Chiluvuri (23233)
Si Choi (23235)
Jessica Christian (23002)
Mary Christian (23002)
Yun Churchill (23113)
Alexander Clark (23831)
Dillon Clay (23235)
Janet Clayton (23831)
Troy Clayton (23830)
Cody Cline (23234)
Eric Cline (23860)
LaKeisha Clinton (23847)
Alexandra Closson (23237)
Pamela Cole (23834)
Yesenia Cole (23801)
Robert Coleman (23237)
Pamela Collins (23234)
John Collins-Bey (23237)
Elizabeth Colston (23112)
Pamela Comer (23885)
Matthew Comerford (23002)
Michael Connor (23838)
Ty'Sheona Cook (23237)
Angela Copi (23235)
Laurie Corbett (23832)
Jacob Corbin (23234)
Leslie Corbitt (22437)
James Cottles (23220)
Kenneth Crabtree (23831)
Erica Crafton (23803)
John Craig (23831)
Erica Cravens (23229)
Angela Crawley (23805)
Melissa Creasey (23831)
Ke-Onna Creel (23083)
Megan Creggar (23222)
Jesse Crowder (23834)
Thomas Crowder (23237)
Julianna Culpepper (23224)
Christina Cummings (23112)
Emily Cushman (23832)
Jeremy Da Costa (23860)
Christina Daffinee (23860)
Hannah Dalane (23113)
Caleb Dalton (23236)
Nicole Damron (23112)
Harrison Daniel (23235)
Jeanne Daniel (23005)
Desirae Daniels (23113)
Jimmie Darden (23229)
Minal Dave (23234)
Amanda Davis (23832)
Kendal Davis (23832)
Joeny Davitt (23112)
Janet Dawson (23235)
Jacqueline Day (23227)
Aaron Deavers (23832)
Lane Dechristopher (23112)
Anai Deese (23236)
Javon Delaney (23237)
Amaris Delgado (23294)
Christopher Deloglos (23236)
Erica Deluhery (23234)
Patricia DeRatto (23832)
Joshua Devericks (23150)
Courtney Diamond (23112)
Leonardo Diaz (23112)
Danielle Diesi (23836)
Jacob Dillard (23238)
Sue Dillard (23236)
David Disselkamp (23112)
Joseph Dixon (23139)
Michael Doan (23140)
Tracy Dodd (23860)
Charles Doebler (23236)
Stephanie Dolan (23225)
Meghan Donnelly (23002)
Lauren Dougherty (23220)
Kyle Doughty (23237)
Krystin Dowdy (23237)
Amanda Doyle (23875)
Megan Drury (23831)
Shanna DuBose (23112)
Russell Dunavan (23113)
Karen Dunkum (23936)
Michael Dunn (23235)
Jennifer Duplissey (23059)
Deidra Dwyer (23113)
Sarah Dyer (23005)
David Dziekonski (23112)
Kim Easley (23139)
Melissa Eckert (23002)
Antionette Edler (23883)
Tamera Edler (23883)
Kayla Edmonds (23838)
Cory Edwards (23857)
Crystal Edwards (23114)
Jonathan Edwards (23832)
Samantha Edwards (23235)
Wallace Epps (23831)
Stephanie Erickson (23225)
Sandra Escorcia (23113)
Pavlina Espana (23832)
Sherilyn Evans (23237)
Audrey Evitts (23832)
Victoria Fairman (23836)
Tiffany Farley (23834)
Devon Farrar (23114)
Laura Fayman (23113)
Kathleen Feiring (23236)
Jessica Felts (23834)
Kelly Fenwick (23831)
Moriah Fetter (23228)
Sarah Fielden (23228)
Myra Joy Filliben (23139)
Nicole Firestone (23112)
Michael Forehand (23112)
Richard Fortney (23150)
Pryce Fortune (23234)
Jessica Fox (23836)
Melinda Foy (23221)
Meghan Fresco (23233)
Anna Friedrichs (23114)
John Frith (23139)
David Frost (23112)
Jared Gaines (23228)
Crystal Gambardella (23220)
Lauren Gangwer (23139)
Megan Garabedian (23228)
Marissa Garcia (23831)
Matthew Garrett (23236)
Lori Gentry (23836)
Angela Gibbs-Wilson (23831)
Rushane Giles (23083)
Katie Gillespie (23139)
Stony Gillespie (23139)
Bianca Gilliam (23237)
Blake Gilliam (23830)
Christopher Gilman (23228)
Elaine Gioeli (23112)
Anna Giotta (23112)
Pamela Girten (23236)
Ian Glass (23831)
Pamela Glass (23112)
Carey Glenn (23112)
Daniel Glidewell (23114)
Tricia Goins (23836)
Edward Gomes (23836)
Annabel Goodridge (23113)
Matthew Gordon (22408)
Justin Gort (23832)
Megan Graham (23838)
Courtney Granderson (23860)
Joseph Granger (23060)
James Grant (23805)
Yvette Graves (23234)
Alonda Gregory (23116)
Gregory Gresham (23114)
Joshua Griffin (23224)
Nikolaus Grimsley (23114)
Amanda Grizzle (23805)
Paul Grois (23235)
David Grup (23114)
Marcia Gwin (23836)
Chandler Hadden (23838)
David Hailey (23112)
Niamh Haines (23112)
Karin Haley (23236)
Ashley Hall (23237)
Eva Hall (23237)
Lauren Hall (23832)
Tammy Hallstein (23139)
Patsy Hamilton (23027)
Eric Handschumacher (23234)
Shelby Hansen (23838)
Kim Hardy (23803)
Johnelyn Hargrove (23234)
Justin Harley (23235)
Sarah Harman (23831)
Travis Harnsberger (23226)
John Harper (23838)
Lisa Harper (23834)
Stephanie Harrelson (23832)
Aretha Harris (23223)
Emily Harris (23112)
Megan Harrison-Moore (23832)
Andrew Hart (23112)
Amie Harter (23881)
Alan Hartmann (23229)
Gary Haskins (23112)
Lindsey Hassel (23112)
Jessica Hatcher (23838)
Justin Hawley (23836)
Monique Hayes (23832)
Robert Hayes (23237)
Jennifer Hayghe (23002)
Thomas Hayghe (23002)
Ti Haynes (23875)
Amanda Haywood (23113)
Natalie Heacock (23831)
Jennifer Healy (23112)
Donya Heide (23112)
Michelle Heilman (23803)
Joseph Herbert (23221)
Scarlyn Hermosilla (23112)
Patricia Herrera (23831)
Adriana Herring (23235)
Victoria Hertless (23228)
Natalia Hester (23834)
Supapon Hia (23113)
Joshua Hill (23112)
Ricky Hill (23860)
Aaron Hinspater (23233)
Arthur Hinton (23832)
Beverly Hios (23234)
David Hix (23231)
Melissa Hockman (23803)
Sarah Hocutt (23237)
Chad Hohensee (23832)
JoAnna Holland (23113)
Joy Holliday (24551)
Brenda Holmes (23237)
Jennifer Holt (23834)
April Hooks (23114)
Barbara Horton (23002)
Naomi Horton (23002)
Bonnie House (23234)
Tammy House (23139)
Ashlyn Howard (23002)
Jessica Hoyer (23860)
Anna Huddle (23234)
Tami Hulcher (23235)
Katelyn Hundley (23112)
Alexander Huneke (23221)
Anita Hunter (23803)
Cynthia Inge (23805)
Brooke Intagliato (23112)
Jeremy Jacob (23842)
Douglas Jamerson (23113)
Stacey Jenkins (23832)
Jessica Jennings (23237)
Michelle Jennings (23834)
Crystal Jensen (23234)
Erin Johnson (23235)
Eunice Johnson (23231)
Grace Johnson (23059)
Lindsey Johnson (23140)
Sharon Johnson (23836)
Sheniqua Johnson (23120)
Stephanie Johnstone (23139)
Austin Jones (23831)
Jerald Jones (23234)
Macy Jones (23236)
Nicholas Jones (23030)
Sarah Jones (23083)
Sheri Jones (23860)
Gwendolyn Jordan (23803)
Steven Jordan (22060)
Tivis Jordan (23227)
Adam Joyner (23875)
Christina Joyner (23112)
Ktina Kagel (23060)
Leslie Kegley (23059)
Douglas Kelleher (23235)
Madison Keller (23936)
Anna Kelly (23229)
James Kelly (23235)
Laura Kelly (23229)
Leslie Kemp (23803)
Joshua Kennedy (23112)
Michele Kenney (23112)
Lisa Keppler (23112)
Charles Kerr (23112)
Erin Kessinger (23235)
Sunny Kim (23112)
Megan Kirby (23834)
Joshua Kirkham (23236)
Holly Kleidosty (23112)
Nathan Klein (23114)
Kristie Klement (23040)
Stephen Klimek (23834)
Lauren Knaresboro (23112)
Mandy Korver (23112)
Ashley Kusterer (23294)
Jessica Kuzma (23237)
Gregory Kwon (23836)
Aaron Ladue (23834)
Tyler Laffredo-Dietrich (23112)
Mollie Laird (23112)
Jeanie Lamb (23842)
Dylan Landes (23831)
Jeffrey Lang (23832)
Samantha Langston (23235)
Brittany Lann (23114)
Alayna Larocca (23112)
Jay Laughlin (23235)
Heath Lavoie (23112)
Christopher Lee (23836)
John Lee (23139)
Rachael Leedy (23235)
Gwendolyn Lee-Henderson (23120)
Catherine Leeper (23838)
Michelle Lefebvre (23112)
James Lenzen (23235)
Dean Lesar (23236)
Rena Leslie (23833)
Jesse Letchworth (23834)
Sydney Levan (23236)
Brian Lilly (23112)
Genesee Little (23866)
Taylor Loftin (23831)
Kirstie Long (23831)
Carleen Lorraine (23120)
Anthony Loterzo (23112)
Noelle Loving (23236)
Sarah Loy (23236)
Adriana Luca (23112)
Harry Macey (23236)
David Macfarlane (23236)
Jenna Machotka (23139)
Samuel Maddox (23002)
Jerry Magana (23237)
John Maggi (23060)
Jonathan Magnusen (23139)
Carolyn Maguire (23063)
Kelly Malone (23834)
Laura Manik (23059)
Jennifer Many (23113)
Manty Marah (23875)
Kelsey Marrs (23238)
Jason Marshall (23113)
Christian Martin (23834)
Shana Martin (23234)
Margarita Martinez (23834)
Gagandeep Marwah (23112)
Wesley Mason (23113)
Jill Mathieu (23114)
Stephen Mathis (22968)
Karen Matthews (23235)
Sonya May (22624)
Joseph Mayhugh (23226)
Sarah Mays (23838)
Emily McAlpin (23235)
Kyle McCartt (23225)
Tyler McCartt (23112)
Audrey McCarty (23832)
Bridgette McCarty (23120)
Jennifer McCord (23112)
Jacob McDonald (23113)
Susan McGee (23831)
Patti McIntosh (23112)
Amber McKinney (23805)
Kujore McKinney (23805)
Saunder Mclain (23236)
Kate McLaughlin (23803)
Gloria McMillian (23235)
Courtney McMurray (23192)
Matthew Meadows (23112)
Jennifer Mendoza (23803)
Matthew Metzger (23120)
Kristen Meyers (23139)
Michael Milaios (23114)
Charles Miller (23113)
Marsha Miller (23113)
Matthew Miller (23237)
Melinda Miller (23838)
Brenda Miller Martin (23112)
Ashley Mills (23150)
Shannon Mills (23139)
Mark Milton (23805)
Kristena Mitchell (23836)
Rita Mix (23225)
Amanda Moore (23832)
Kristofer Moore (23831)
Julianna Morgan (23831)
Brandi Morris (23229)
Brittney Morris (23112)
Jessica Morris (23235)
Danielle Morrison (23112)
Tammy Morrison (23831)
Angela Morriss (23836)
Stephen Mosz (23831)
Sonnhilde Mullican (23832)
Patrick Mullins (23235)
Stewart Murr (23235)
Emily Murrell (23234)
Ramsha Muzaffer (23112)
Vernon Myo (23832)
Caitlin Myzie (23114)
Catherine Nansukusa (23225)
Ashton Neal (23834)
Sara Neihouse (23112)
Travis Nesselrodt (22625)
Amanda Newman (23231)
Amanda Newman (23139)
Thao-Linh Nguyen (23112)
Jessica Noblin (23860)
Paul Nordvig (23139)
Liane Norman (23112)
Jack O’Brien (23113)
Maria Obando Benavides (23234)
Hayley Odegard (23120)
Arynn O'Kane (23838)
Rebekah Oldmixon (23834)
Theodore Olson (23237)
Matthew O'Malley (23120)
Aneta Omiotek (23803)
Thomas O'Neal (23222)
Silke Osborne (23112)
Tyler Ossowski (23838)
Lucretia Pantophlet (23238)
Esra Park (22901)
Cory Parker (23875)
Hanna Parker (23831)
Phillip Parker (23831)
Robert Parsio (23834)
Kevin Parsons (23235)
Laura Passanisi (23860)
Bong Patasomcit (23114)
Ashley Pate (23834)
Rupalben Patel (23237)
Jonathan Paulett (23838)
Gerald Paxton (23831)
Kimberly Pellick (23235)
Marcelo Perez-Rubio (23831)
Maggie Peters (23831)
Patricia Peterson (23860)
Joshua Petteway (23234)
Deja Pharr (23234)
Thomas Pherson (23120)
Angela Phillips (23002)
James Picardat (23803)
Daniel Pierce (23836)
David Pierce (23860)
Max Pierce Pierce (23220)
Lawrence Pinkleton (23838)
Bethany Pitts (23229)
Danielle Plumeau (23836)
Mariam Poe (23114)
Olga Pohlig (23112)
Lauren Pollard (23836)
Joshua Porterfield (23219)
Marianny Portillo (23235)
Leonard Ports (23832)
John Price (23834)
Amanda Priddy (23139)
Ezrionna Prioleau (23832)
Ronald Prior (23113)
Nitaisha Pyatt (23805)
Joseph Quinn (23112)
Glorybell Ramirez (23834)
Sarah Ramsey (23225)
Cynthia Ranalli (23832)
Gerry Rawlinson (23224)
Melissa Rawllins (23112)
Brian Rayburn (23235)
Hannah Read (23114)
Deborah Reckart (23834)
Homer Redd (23842)
Justin Reed (23237)
Yasmin Reyes (23235)
Michael Reynolds (23235)
Brian Richardson (23832)
Melissa Richardson (23139)
Melissa Ritz (23139)
Maurissa Roane (23236)
Sarah Robenson (23832)
Carly Robertson (23237)
Kaydee Robertson (23839)
Ian Robinson (23838)
Rose Robinson (23850)
Robert Rodi (23235)
Matthew Rogers (23831)
Lizbeth Romero (23801)
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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 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 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

The innovative partnership forged between Rolls-Royce Crosspointe and John Tyler Community College received statewide recognition during the annual Creating Excellence Awards Program ceremony held in June. The program, which highlights outstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) and partnerships, is a collaboration of the Virginia Department of Education, The Virginia Career Education Foundation and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

During the ceremony, Rolls-Royce Crosspointe was honored with a VCCS Postsecondary CTE State Award in the category of Business and Industry Partnerships. The company was nominated for the award by John Tyler Community College.

The JTCC-Rolls-Royce partnership began before Rolls-Royce began constructing its first facility in Prince George County. The goal of the pairing was to build a pipeline of skilled employees for advance manufacturing careers. In the time since the partnership began, Rolls-Royce has provided invaluable input into the development and refinement of coursework and curricula; provided new machines, tools and resources for hands-on training at JTCC; joined JTCC’s Precision Machining Advisory Committee; and joined JTCC’s Foundation Board.

By Holly Walker 

A chance to connect, share, learn and hopefully, influence change. That’s what three students from John Tyler Community College’s Great Expectations program say they experienced after being selected to participate in Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day. The three – Christine Malone, Silvia Garcia Murcia, and Thomas Wise – were among 40 foster youth from across the country chosen to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the event. Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day gives foster youth an opportunity to learn from each other; to discover how government works – especially in relation to the child welfare system; to shadow a member of Congress; to share their personal stories; and to discuss ways to improve policies that impact children and youths.

Christine Malone has been in the foster care system for 12 years, and during that time, she has lived in multiple homes and has been separated from her siblings. Since beginning classes at John Tyler Community College, Christine has been focused on her education. She wants to become an elementary school teacher and is working on her General Studies, Teacher Education Specialization Elementary (K-6) degree. While in Washington, Christine had the opportunity to shadow Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia. She said her time with the congressman was amazing, and that she was inspired by all he has accomplished and is currently doing. Christine said meeting foster youth from across the nation also was inspirational because it made her realize that all of them, together, are really trying to change outcomes.

Silvia Garcia Murcia was born in Honduras and brought to the United States when she was 15-years old. When her father was deported, she was left alone and eventually entered Virginia’s foster care system. She is currently in JTCC’s Allied Health, Pre-Nursing program with plans to continue on into the College’s Nursing program. Her ultimate goal is to one day become a physician. In D.C., Silvia shadowed Rep. Al Green of Texas. Silvia says she shared her story with the congressman and helped him translate thank you notes into Spanish. She says she learned many valuable lessons from Rep. Green, including his belief that dreams can become a reality. Silvia says she also liked the congressman’s view on the importance of appreciating life. When asked how he was doing, Silvia said Rep. Green always responded with, “Better than I deserve.” Like Christine, Silvia says she was amazed to see so many people come together in an effort to bring change to the foster care system.

Thomas Wise spent 12 years in the Virginia foster care system. The first two years, he was placed in 10 different foster homes. Eventually, he found stability, and for the last seven years, he’s remained in one foster home. Despite all the challenges he faced, Thomas refused to become part of a negative statistic. He knows that far too often foster youth never finish high school and even fewer graduate from college. This May, Thomas beat those odds by becoming the first student in JTCC’s Great Expectations program to graduate. Thomas earned a transfer degree in Business Administration and just recently learned that he’s been accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University. During his trip to Washington, Tomas was paired up with Congressman André Carson from Indiana. Because Rep. Carson had to attend close-door sessions about Benghazi, Thomas only had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with him. However, Thomas said he was able to attend some congressional meetings, thanks to Rep. Carson’s assistants. Thomas said the experience was rewarding, that he really enjoyed meeting people who understood each other’s experiences. He also learned that his story can make a big impact on those who have never experienced the foster care system.

By Holly Walker

It’s hot outside, but fall is on our minds. That’s because registration for fall semester classes kicks off July 8. The upcoming semester promises to be an exciting one – packed with great class options ranging from architectural drafting, creative writing, algebra, legal research, and welding to biology, engineering mechanics, Spanish, photography and international relations. (And, that’s just a small sampling of class options!)

Want to find out more about what’s being offered? Check out our online schedule at www.jtcc.edu/schedule.

New to Tyler? Get important information on our Steps for Admission page at http://www.jtcc.edu/admissions/steps-for-admission/.

Interested in learning more about Tyler’s programs of study? See the complete list with links to program requirements at www.jtcc.edu/academics.

Ready to sign up for classes? Students already enrolled at JTCC may register online using the Student Information System in myTyler. myTyler tutorials and help may be found at www.jtcc.edu/mytyler. Students may also register in person at the Admissions and Records office on either campus. For location and office times, go to www.jtcc.edu/admissions/admissions-and-records-office/.

Come out to one of John Tyler Community College’s five new student orientation sessions, and find what you need to know as a new student.  Parents, family and friends are welcome to attend too. 

Plus, you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from the JTCC Bookstore.  One winner per session.

July 30
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Chester Campus, Nicholas Student Center

July 30
6:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m.
Chester Campus, Nicholas Student Center

August 1
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H109

August 1
6:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H109

August 3
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chester Campus, Nicholas Student Center

E-mail your RSVP to orientation@jtcc.edu by July 26, and include your preferred session date, time and number of attendees.

Come out to one of John Tyler Community College’s four new student orientation sessions, and find what you need to know as a new student.  Parents, family and friends are welcome to attend too. 

Plus, you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from the JTCC Bookstore.  One winner per session.

July 30
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Chester Campus, Nicholas Student Center

July 30
6:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m.
Chester Campus, Nicholas Student Center

August 1
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H109

August 1
6:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H109

E-mail your RSVP to orientation@jtcc.edu by July 26, and include your preferred session date, time and number of attendees.

Please note that the August 3 session has been cancelled. 

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – The road to becoming an engineer is challenging. You have to be determined and focused, and you have to have a strong educational foundation. That foundation can be built in many ways, but having a clear-cut path that outlines specific course requirements, while paving the way for continued education can help students stay on track, save time, and even more importantly, save money. That’s what brothers Steven Easter and Jonathan Turman discovered when they decided to enroll in what was then John Tyler Community College’s new Engineering program. They became members of the program’s first graduating class and then used a guaranteed transfer agreement to continue their education at the University of Virginia’s (U.Va.) School of Engineering and Applied Science. This spring, the brothers completed their bachelor’s degrees, and Easter received a very big honor. He was named the top academic graduate of U.Va.’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Turman was finishing high school when he learned about Tyler’s Engineering program. The program, launched during the Fall 2009 semester, was designed in consultation with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at U.Va. to meet the transfer requirements of several four-year colleges and universities, some of which, like U.Va. and Virginia Tech, have guaranteed admissions agreements with John Tyler. Turman was immediately interested, so he talked to his brother about enrolling in the program. Easter, who was working in information technology at the time, had been thinking about making a career change, but he was unsure if college would be a good fit for him. With some encouragement from his wife, he decided to take the leap, and he joined his brother at Tyler.

John Tyler Community College proved to be a great fit for Easter and Turman. While at the College, they received scholarships, were inducted into the Beta Omicron Omicron Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and were named to the honors and dean’s lists. In 2011, they celebrated their graduation from Tyler and the completion of their associate degrees in engineering. Using the guaranteed admissions agreement between John Tyler Community College and the University of Virginia, the two transferred to U.Va.’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and moved to Charlottesville.

Easter says when he first arrived at U.Va., he was worried that he and his brother might be at a disadvantage because they came from a community college. That concern was quickly proven to be unfounded. “I actually felt like we were as well prepared as the other students who we were working beside, and our grades showed that we had the stuff to make it,” said Easter. Turman agreed, saying “We were top of our class the first semester. The transition was very easy. We were very well prepared.”

During their time at U.Va., the two excelled in and out of the classroom. They also garnered lots of attention after building a fully functional plane using cutting-edge 3D printing technology. The two spent countless hours working on their unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, as part of an internship with MITRE Corporation – an organization that manages federally funded research. There were twists, turns and failures along the way, but when the time came to fly their creation in front of representatives from MITRE Corporation, Easter and Turman enjoyed success and praise. Their achievement led to media attention, an extension of their internships, and a new project – a second UAV.

In between classes, the two got back to work, refining their design. They also began writing a paper about their work, which they hope will be published. Their second UAV was completed in late spring and will undergo testing with MITRE. The brothers say the workload was intense but rewarding, and it has given them a real-world engineering experience that goes beyond textbooks.

Around the time they finished their second UAV, the two celebrated the completion of their bachelor’s degrees. Easter decided to continue his education and will be starting graduate school at U.Va. this fall, while Turman is excitedly making plans to enter the workforce.

Turman and Easter are just two examples of John Tyler Community College alumni who have found success by using guaranteed admissions agreements. These agreements give John Tyler students who graduate with an associate degree and who meet GPA and other criteria the opportunity to seamlessly transfer to more than 25 four-year colleges and universities where they can continue their work toward a bachelor’s degree. The agreements also give students the opportunity to save money while taking their core general education classes. That’s because pursuing a degree at John Tyler Community College costs just over one-third the tuition and fees of a Virginia four-year public institution.

Learn more about John Tyler Community College’s guaranteed transfer agreements by visiting www.jtcc.edu/transfer, and explore Tyler’s programs of study, including its transfer degrees, at www.jtcc.edu/academics.

Those interested in getting started at Tyler still have time to enroll for the Fall 2013 semester. For an admissions application, go to www.jtcc.edu, click on “Apply Now.” Step-by-step information about admission also may be found at www.jtcc.edu/admissions/steps-for-admission/. John Tyler Community College has an open door admissions policy, and there is no fee to apply. For a complete list of fall class offerings, visit www.jtcc.edu/schedule.

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 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 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.

Monday, August 5, 2013 marks the beginning of a new era at John Tyler Community College.  Dr. Edward “Ted” Raspiller begins his tenure as the seventh president of John Tyler Community College.

Before coming to John Tyler, Dr. Raspiller was president of the Brazos County Campuses at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas. Before going to Blinn, he directed the Community College Leadership doctoral program at Old Dominion University.

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By Holly Walker

Brandi Byrd’s life took an unexpected turn in 2010. After working for 13 years as a certified pharmacy technician, she found herself unemployed when the company she worked for closed. Byrd weighed her options. She considered trying to find another job in her field, but the economic downturn left her few opportunities. She also knew that even if she got a job, there would be little-to-no room for career advancement. That’s when she began exploring education options.

Byrd knew she wanted a career that would allow her to help people, and she was interested in radiology, so looked into a program at a local hospital. The program required some prerequisite classes, so she turned to John Tyler Community College. She signed up for classes and began pursuing her new dream. Byrd said, at first, she only intended to take a few classes at Tyler, but with the encouragement of one of her instructors, she decided to alter her path and begin work on a two-year General Studies degree.

In her second semester, she made an invaluable discovery; she learned about JTCC’s On-Ramp program, which helps dislocated workers by providing financial support; career planning assistance; academic and employment resources; and much more. Byrd spoke to the On-Ramp coordinator, LaWanda Woods, applied to the program, and was accepted. Through On-Ramp, Byrd learned about career planning offered through the Virginia Education Wizard; got the opportunity to attend workshops designed to help people prepare for job searches, and received financial assistance for tuition and textbooks. The financial help was extremely important to her – especially since she is a single mother and a caregiver to her own mother. “It helped me get through my courses faster,” said Byrd. “Without that help, it would have taken me longer to complete my degree.” Also helpful: the support she received from the program’s coordinator. “Ms. Woods always was there when I needed her,” said Byrd.

While at Tyler, Byrd has kept her focus on school. “The last three years have been busy and chaotic,” Byrd reflected. “I’ve given up going out with friends, and I’ve missed family functions. That’s been hard, but I think in the long run, it will be worth it.” Byrd’s experience also has made her realize something very important. “It’s shown me that I can do more than I thought I could do. The challenge has given me confidence in myself.”

Byrd is now celebrating the benefits of that hard work. This summer, she completed her degree, and now she’s preparing to move on to the next part of her academic journey. She’s been accepted into Virginia Commonwealth University’s nuclear medicine program and will start this fall. 

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By Holly Walker

We’re always happy when our alumni let us know what they’ve been doing. We’re even more thrilled when they are willing to share their success stories. That’s just what Shawn Fenner did recently, when he agreed to be featured in video that’s now part of the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) new web site.

Shawn came to Tyler as a career switcher. After working more than ten years in journalism, he had decided he wanted to move into a career that would allow him to help others. In 2012, he accomplished that goal by graduating from Tyler’s Nursing program and getting a job at a local hospital. But, Shawn hasn’t stopped there. While he’s working in his field, he’s also continuing his education.

Shawn's story caught the attention of the VCCS, which wanted to highlight the role community colleges play in helping people further or switch their careers. Shawn’s video is now part of the VCCS homepage. You can enjoy it at www.vccs.edu or on YouTube at http://youtu.be/2cB7FAa0Cos.

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By Holly Walker

It’s always good to be in the know, and here at Tyler, there are lots of ways you can stay up-to-date. Here are just a few:

Facebook
The College’s Facebook page is a great way to interact with the College and with your fellow students. It also is a good place to go to find out about fun events and activities, important dates, student successes and much more. What makes Facebook work? You. We want to hear from you, so post your photos, tell us about your experiences, and ask questions. Like us at www.facebook.com/johntylercc.

Twitter
The College uses Twitter for quick reminders and updates. It’s a great way to get quick messages about what’s happening at Tyler. Follow us at www.twitter.com/johntylercc.

Tyler Alert
Tyler Alert is a system that allows the College to send urgent text messages and e-mails about emergency situations and about closings and delays due to inclement weather. It’s a voluntary system, so you must sign up for it if you want to receive these messages. Just go to www.jtcc.edu/tyleralert to get started.

Flickr
Photos are a fun way to show what’s happening at Tyler. Want to enjoy the Commencement ceremony or Scholarship Celebration Night? Interested in seeing what happened at the Fool for Art festival? Curious about a student activity? Check out www.flickr.com/johntylercc, and take a photographic tour of what’s going on at Tyler.

YouTube
Experience events, learn about a degree program and hear from our students – you can do all this and more when you explore our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/johntylercommcollege.

And, don’t forget – one of the best ways to stay connected to Tyler is through our web site. From program curriculum, financial aid information and student clubs to news, important dates and online publications – jtcc.edu is a great resource for all students. 

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – A record 125 students received assistance with their 2013-2014 college education expenses thanks to scholarships recently awarded by the John Tyler Community College Foundation, Inc. In addition to awarding more total scholarships than ever before, the Foundation also awarded a record-breaking amount of scholarship money, $192,245. Students received scholarships based on academic performance, programs of study and financial need. At Scholarship Celebration Night, held August 15, 2013, the recipients had the opportunity to share their stories and to thank the donors who generously support the Foundation’s scholarship program.

Rob Ukrop, from the Richmond Kickers, spoke to attendees and offered them inspirational advice with his message, “Go Make a Difference.” Mike White, John Tyler Community College Foundation president and president of Virginia Asset Management, and Dr. Edward “Ted” Raspiller, president of John Tyler Community College, also addressed the crowd.

“Scholarships are life-changing for many of our students, so it is heartwarming to see donors, scholarship recipients, and their families meet for the first time,” said Beverley Dew, executive director of the JTCC Foundation. “Donors are able to see and hear ‘firsthand’ just how important their scholarship is to these students, and scholarship recipients are able to look their donors in the eye and tell them just how much they appreciate their investment.” Dew also asked for continued community help in spreading the word about making a John Tyler scholarship investment. In addition, she thanked the generous sponsors who supported Scholarship Celebration Night: Virginia Asset Management; National Student Clearinghouse; Atlantic Constructors; Village Bank; DuPont; Nationwide-Heinz Insurance and Financial Services; Comcast Spotlight; Amsted Rail; Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Elmcroft of Chesterfield; and Dr. and Mrs. Marshall W. Smith.  Dr. Smith is the immediate past president of John Tyler Community College.

Those who were awarded scholarships, include:

Photographs from Scholarship Celebration Night may be found at www.flickr.com/photos/johntylercc/sets/72157635095059687/.

The John Tyler Community College Foundation relies on the generosity of the community to continue its work in securing the future of the College, its students, its faculty and its staff.  Since most of the College’s graduates live and work in the area, gifts to the Foundation are an investment in the future of the community.  Through donations, grants and endowments, the Foundation is able to provide scholarships for students, to fund academic programs and capital projects, to renovate and modernize classrooms and labs, and to encourage the professional development of John Tyler Community College’s faculty and staff.  This work ensures the College continues its pledge of providing academic excellence while expanding the services it offers to fulfill escalating workforce requirements.    

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 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 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. – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the John Tyler Community College Board on Thursday, September 12, 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 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 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.

Steven Easter and Jonathan Turman stand under their UAV.

Help prevent medication abuse and protect the environment by taking this opportunity to turn in your expired and unused medications. Bring your medications to the John Tyler Community College Chester Campus at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway on Saturday, September 14 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's that easy.

This event is sponsored by the Chesterfield County Police Department and the Substance Abuse Free Environment.

To learn more, call 804-796-7100.

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Get to know us, and get to know your classmates.  Enjoy free food and door prizes.  Meet our members of our student clubs, learn about services at the College, and much more at the Hello, JTCC welcome events.  Join the fun:

Hello, JTCC – Midlothian Snack Break
September 4, 2013
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hamel Hall, H109

Hello, JTCC – Chester Picnic Lunch
September 5, 2013
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Nicholas Student Center Grounds

Hello, JTCC - Nursing Picnic Lunch
September 9, 2013
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Nursing Education Center

Hello, JTCC – Chester Snack Break
September 10, 2013
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Nicholas Student Center

Hello, JTCC – Midlothian Picnic Lunch
September 11, 2013
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Hamel Hall, H109

For more information, contact Amanda Carpenter-Horning at acarpenter@jtcc.edu, 706-5189 (Chester) or 594-1516 (Midlothian).

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By Holly Walker

All John Tyler Community College degree graduates now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree thanks to an articulation agreement between the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) and John Tyler. The agreement, signed on September 5 by JTCC President Edward “Ted” Raspiller and UR President Ed Ayers, will allow students who graduate from Tyler with an associate of art, associate of science, associate of applied art, or associate of applied science degree and a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average to easily transition into a bachelor’s degree program at UR’s SPCS. Students who use this agreement will be able to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Emergency Services Management, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in IT Management, or a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies.

By Holly Walker

All John Tyler Community College degree graduates now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree thanks to an articulation agreement between the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) and John Tyler. The agreement, signed on September 5 by JTCC President Edward “Ted” Raspiller and UR President Ed Ayers, will allow students who graduate from Tyler with an associate of art, associate of science, associate of applied art, or associate of applied science degree and a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average to easily transition into a bachelor’s degree program at UR’s SPCS. Students who use this agreement will be able to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Emergency Services Management, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in IT Management, or a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies.